Fr. Jim's Jots ~ Third Sunday of Lent, 3.24.19

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

This weekend St. Elizabeth is excited to welcome His Excellency, the Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, to celebrate Mass with us and bless and dedicate our statue of the Sacred Heart in honor of the students of Bishop Van de Vyver School. Special thanks to Mr. Earl Taylor for his safe keeping of the statue and donating it to St. Elizabeth.  Special thanks to the Community Life Committee for helping with the reception after Mass today.

Forty Days of Life: you are invited to attend Mass on Friday, March 29 at 12 noon and then to gather and carpool to 118 N. Boulevard, Richmond to pray the Rosary for Life.  This is the site where abortions take place in Richmond.  Please join Fr. Jim for this Pro-Life prayerful witness.

Our parish Reconciliation Service is Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. We will have four priests to assist in this important sacrament of God's love, forgiveness and mercy.  A light lunch will be provided afterwards.  I'm counting on a good turnout, so please plan on attending.

Mark your calendars: St. Elizabeth will have a Newcomer's Welcome Brunch/Reception on April 28 after the 9 a.m. Mass, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. in the parish hall.  All newly registered members within the last six months and anyone wishing to register are welcome to attend.

Lenten Blessings,

Fr. Jim

~ Artwork from Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church