St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Blog
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Third Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2024 - Luna and Phoenix Timmons' Baptism
St. Elizabeth Church
Third Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2024
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
Greetings!!
Congratulations to Lauren and Tim on the Baptism of their two daughters. Luna and Phoenix were born on July 5th, last year. Congratulations to both girls on receiving this special Sacrament! If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact me. I can be reached at my email jarsenault@richmonddiocese.org or my cell, (804)-221-1508.
Thank you to all of those who helped with our 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! We had such a wonderful attendance and all of the children had so much fun. Special thanks to Erin Cleary who coordinated the event, including stuffing the eggs and setting up the games and treats. There are some pictures of the children and their treats during the hunt in the bulletin.
On April 28th, after the 10 a.m. Mass, we will have a Parish Luck. To celebrate all the people and different cultures that make up our wonderful Parish, please bring a dish that is important to you. Maybe a family recipe or a dish from your culture. To sign up you can visit the link or scan the QR code that is on the other page of the bulletin.
We are starting our Home Mission Grant process again. This is a grant we get from the Diocese to assist with improvement and maintenance projects. In 2022, we replaced the floor in the vestibule. In 2023, we replaced the sound system. This year we are planning on updating the bathrooms in the Parish Hall. We are looking for a volunteer who would like to assist us with getting 3 bids from different contractors. If this is something that you would be interested in, please contact me. Note that this must be completed before May 12th.
Easter Blessings to you and yours,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
Labels: Fr Jim's Jots, Luna and Phoenix Baptism, Third Sunday of Easter 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Baptism of Twins, Luna and Phoenix - St. Elizabeth Church - Sunday, April 14, 2024 ~ Photos by Connie Hom
Baptism of Luna and Phoenix, Twins
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
April 14, 2024
Labels: 4 14 2024, Baptism of Luna and Phoenix
Easter Egg Hunt - April 7, 2024 - St. Elizabeth Catholic Church ~ Photos by Connie Hom
Easter Egg Hunt
St. Elizabeth Church
April 7, 2024
~ Photos by Connie Hom
Labels: 4 7 2024, Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 12, 2024
FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Second Sunday of Easter - April 7, 2024 - Divine Mercy Sunday
ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH
Second Sunday of Easter
"Divine Mercy Sunday"
April 7, 2024
"Doubting Thomas" |
Labels: Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Jim's Jots
Saturday, April 06, 2024
FATHER JIM'S JOTS! - Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024 - "He is Risen"
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
"HE IS RISEN!"
March 31, 2024
EASTER SUNDAY
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
Greetings!!
Christ is risen!
On this day, we proclaim that he, the Lord of our life, is "the resurrection and the life" of the world.
Let us make haste to surmount our conflicts and divisions, and to open our hearts to those in greatest need. Let us rejoice at the concrete signs of hope that reach us from so many countries, beginning with those that offer assistance and welcome to all fleeing war and poverty.
At the same time, along this journey we also encounter many stumbling blocks, which make it more difficult and demanding to hasten towards the Risen Lord. To him, then, let us make our prayer: Lord, help us to run to meet you! Help us to open our hearts!
Comfort refugees, deportees, political prisoners and migrants, especially those who are most vulnerable, as well as the victims of hunger, poverty and the dire effects of the drug trade, human trafficking and all other forms of slavery. Lord, inspire the leaders of nations to ensure full respect for human rights; that the common good of the citizenry may be pursued always and solely; and that the security and the conditions needed for dialogue and peaceful coexistence may be guaranteed.
May we rediscover the enjoyment, quicken the heartbeat of hope and experience a foretaste of the beauty of heaven! Today, let us summon the energy to advance in goodness towards Goodness itself, which never disappoints. We believe in you, Lord Jesus. We believe that, with you, hope is reborn and the journey continues. May you, the Lord of life, encourage us on our journey and repeat to us, as you did with the apostles on the evening of Easter: "Peace be with you!"
Easter Blessings to you and yours,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
* Easter reflection adapted from Pope Francis' Easter 2023 Urbi et Orbi Message
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Labels: Easter 2024, Fr. Jim's Jots
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Easter Sunday Morning - March 31, 2024 ~ Photos by Connie Hom
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
The Easter Vigil - March 30, 2024 - Adult Baptism and Confirmation ~ Photos by Connie Hom
The Easter Vigil
St. Elizabeth Church
Adult Baptism and Confirmation
March 30, 2024
Chris Roop was baptized and Diane Romanello was confirmed on this night!
Chris Roop and Diane Romanello and their Sponsors
Good Friday- March 29, 2024 - Adoration of the Cross ~ Photos and Explanation by Connie Hom
Adoration of the Cross
Good Friday
March 29, 2024
Preparation for the Adoration of the Cross
The St. Elizabeth stained glass window was beautiful when the setting sun shone through during the Good Friday Services.
Labels: Adoration of the Cross, Good Friday 2024
Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Deacon Chris Washing the Feet of a St. Elizabeth Parishioner ~ Photos by Connie Hom
St. Elizabeth Church
Holy Thursday
March 28, 2024
Washing of the Feet
Labels: Holy Thursday 2024, Washing of the feet