Women's Day at St. E's - May 17, 2009 ~ by Ronnie Archer

"Women of Faith and Love Washed by the Holy Spirit"



Sr. Cora Marie Billings, RSM was asked to give a reflection for Women's Day.

She told us that there is a custom of the African-American culture that a speaker should get "a permission and a blessing" from an "elder" of the church to speak to the congregation. That person for Sr. Cora today was Mrs. Mary Hill, who joined our parish during Sr. Cora's term as Pastoral Coordinator.

Sr. Cora told us that the theme of Faith and Love in today's readings, carried us through, as a "people". Faith and Love together make us the children of God that we are meant to be. If we are "people of God", we are then inspired to do good deeds and walk in love.

Sr. Cora talked about how the word Love, relates to women and then used an acronym for that word...

"L" is for life...because we are grounded in faith and love of God

"O" is for others...women are about "others" as nurturers

"V" is for virtuous...people of love and faith have virtue

"E" is for everlasting...faith is one that is everlasting

Our challenge is to think of the readings and theme, remembering the life giving love of God that helps us think of others. If we remain in God's love, there is nothing to worry about.

Remain in God's Love.



~ Mrs. Martha Thompson was named Woman of the Year, Posthumous ~

Martha Thompson was a strong woman of faith, filled with the love of God. She is remembered for her tireless works and outstanding dedication and support of the St. Elizabeth's Parish over the years.*


*Taken from the Dedication page of the Women's Day booklet