Fr. Jim's Jots - Feast of the Holy Family - Happy New Year! ~ Photo by Janet Stern

Greetings!  You're invited to participate and celebrate with us in a Mass on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2018, 5 p.m., with a delicious potluck meal to follow.  Jesus said, "My peace is my gift to You."  How important it is for us to work for peace and unity during times of trouble and difficulty as we approach the New Year.  What a wonderful way to usher in the New Year; to pray for peace and together to celebrate the Eucharist.

Prayer for Peace

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you."  Holy Spirit of peace, settle deep within my heart.  Let my actions today be free from aggression and anger.  Let my words be only ones of compassion and caring.  Let my every breath inhale your wisdom and exult your grace.  Lord, help me be an instrument of your peace.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.

New Year's Blessings,

Fr. Jim

Photo by Janet Stern

Feast of the Holy Family - 12.30.2018 ~ Photos by Janet Stern

~ Photos by Janet Stern

John DeMajo, Our Christmas Organist, 2018 ~ Photo by Sarah McMahon

~ Photo by Sarah McMahon

Christmas Morning Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, 2018 ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Musician and Cantor

~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Christmas Eve 2018 at St. Elizabeth - Children's Play and Choir ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Cohen's Alleluia - Carter and Josh Duet

~ Photos by Lula Lamb

4th Sunday of Advent at St. Elizabeth Church ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Photos by Lula Lamb

Fr. Jim's Jots - 4th Sunday of Advent 2018

Fr. Jim's Jots

Merry Christmas!

I'm wishing every one of our parishioners, both far and near, a blessed and Holy Christmas.  During this time of gift-giving, I pause to say thank you for the gift of St. Elizabeth's Parish.  What a blessing it is to be assigned by our bishop and the Catholic Diocese to serve in such a wonderful community. I give thanks for your kindness and warm welcome; truly we welcome the stranger!

As our staff continues to grow; still all part time, so too does our ministries and outreach.  This year in a special way we have been able to help so many individuals and families with rent, heating and Christmas gifts. Thank you.  I am also blessed and grateful for our Advent and Christmas liturgies.

Our Christmas Mass schedule is Children's program, 5 p.m., Christmas Eve and Mass follows at 6 p.m.  Christmas Day, Mass at 9 a.m. Our Mass for the Holy Day of Mary, Mother of God, New Year's Eve, December 31st at 5 p.m. with a potluck meal to follow; all are welcome.  Our parish office will be closed until January 2, 2019.

Christmas Blessings,

Fr. Jim

Fourth Sunday of Advent - Lighting the Advent Wreath ~ Photos by Janet Stern

~ Photos by Janet Stern

Christmas Time at St. Elizabeth Church, 2018 ~ Photos by Janet Stern

View from the balcony

~ Photos by Janet Stern

December Birthdays at St. E's ~ Information by EJCooley

12/05 ~ Kathleen Bogin, Eva Wiznerowicz

12/06 ~ Christyna Ford

12/07 ~ Jeffrey Sulik

12/11 ~ Burton Robinson

12/12 ~ Archie Thompson, Sr., Arlene Beamon, Kiyoko Timmons

12/13 ~ Sarah Longfield

12/14 ~ Katherine Lamb, R'Chell Jones

12/18 ~ Mieya Timmons Clay

12/19 ~ Cole Hollier

12/22 ~ Frances Pope, Sr. Elena Henderson

12/24 ~ Lula Lamb

12/29 ~ Laila Miller

12/30 ~ Rita Hatchett

12/31 ~ Sharon Drennan, Stefan Bogdanovic


~ Info by EJCooley

Belated Birthday Greetings for November 2018 ~ Information by EJCooley

11/01 ~ Laverne Braxton

11/02 ~ Althea Williams, Ken Wall

11/04 ~ Karen Carter Brown

11/05 ~ Chantelle Graves

11/08 ~ Tommie Williams

11/11 ~ Brennan Schooler

11/15 ~ Beverley Bryant, Fredrick Geissler

11/16 ~ Heather Soto

11/17 ~ Donald Graves, Hugh Sturdevant

11/18 ~ Lori Krenik, Miles Pursley

11/21 ~ Stacy Wright, Ron Timmons, Jr., Jayden Carter

11/23 ~ Dea. Christopher Barrett

11/25 ~ John Spilman

11/27 ~ Anne Gibbons


~ Info by EJCooley

Some of the Nativity Scenes at St. E's ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Gaudete Sunday - Sr. Tiberh assists a Newcomer Family to Light Advent Candles, 12.16.18 ~ Photos by EJCooley

Lighting the Advent
Candle for the Third Sunday of Advent

Choir

~ Photos by EJCooley

3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Jim's Jots!

Fr. Jim's Jots

Special thanks to Connie Hom, for supplying the Advent Wreath kits that were made Saturday, December 1st, following the Reconciliation Service.  It was wonderful to see so many people celebrate the sacrament of God's love, forgiveness and mercy.

Add that as a special time that will go by quickly.  I hope you will spend some time in prayer to think about our many blessings.

Today, after Mass we will decorate the church for Christmas.  If your schedule permits, your help is needed and welcomed.

Thank you for those who participated with the Jesse Tree, and the outpouring of generosity to help with gifts for those in need.

The year goes by so quickly. I am grateful and blessed for my assignment to Saint Elizabeth.

Advent Blessings,

Fr. Jim

RCIA Candidates and Their Sponsors, 12.9.2018 ~ Photos by Connie Hom

~ Photos by Connie Hom

Rite of Election for Fritz, Allison and Tineka. Their Sponsors, Larry, Shelly and Natasha ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley