Fr. Jim's Jots - Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ - June 23. 2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

As a church, we are blessed to utilize and to celebrate many ministries and increase ministries here at St. Elizabeth Church.  As a result, we have discovered a need to improve our facilities on an on-going basis.  This year we applied for a Home Mission Grant from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and $10,000 was granted to increase our electrical capacity and to install air conditioning in the parish hall/basement of the church!

It became evident that not only was this needed, but when wall inspections took place, deficiencies in the church's electrical equipment were found that needed repair to avoid damage or perhaps, even a fire.

As a result, we are undertaking extensive actions to update and avoid possible dangerous situations.  We are installing new air conditioning, electrical services and adequate and increased power for all of our functions and activities.  A large portion of this cost will be provided through the diocesan grant. 

Thank you for your ongoing generosity, support and prayers for our ever-growing parish.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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(Richmond Times Dispatch) - Anne Holton is named Interim President of George Mason University.

Anne Holton named Interim President of George Mason University.

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    6.21.2019

Distinguished Guests Visiting St. E's - Trinity Sunday, 6.16.19 ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Tim Kaine introduces Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her husband

~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Children's Liturgy at St. E's - Trinity Sunday, 5.16. 2019 ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Trinity Sunday 2019 at St. Elizabeth Church - Children's Liturgy and Blessing of the Dads ~ Photos and Info by Liz Wiznerowicz

Look at our big crowd for Children's Liturgy on Holy Trinity Sunday.  We all acted out James Weldon Johnson's poem, "Creation."  He was the co-author of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." 

Abedi and Mateo, our newest altar servers!

Blessing of the Dads for Fathers' Day

~ Photos by Liz Wiznerowicz

Fr. Jim's Jots - Trinity Sunday, June 16, 2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

Today, we celebrate the Feast Day of the Most Holy Trinity.  Growing up in Detroit, I have fond memories of Holy Trinity Parish, in a once Irish neighborhood called Cork Town, across the street from the old Tiger Stadium.  Msgr. Clement Kern, who was the Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, was known for his outreach to the poor and his involvement in the rights of blue-collar labor workers.

He was also a spiritual director for seminarians; he was a helpful and wonderful dedicated priest who served the church and was an inspiration to future priests like myself, to care for those less fortunate than ourselves.

On this Most Holy Trinity Sunday, I am reminded of the love of God and the revealing of his divine nature to us, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

Today, may we remember the neighborhoods, perhaps like this corner of Richmond, in the area of Highland Park, where God's love is still revealed to us today, and miracles happen.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

Thought of the Day:  "You were born as an original; don't die as a copy."


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Pentecost Sunday - 6.9.2019 - Part 1 ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Wearing Red for Pentecost! - 6.9.2019 - Part 2 ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019 ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Rest in Peace, Archie Thompson! ~ Information and Photo by EJCooley

On Pentecost Sunday, St. Elizabeth Church members were informed that our long-time member and friend, Mr. Archie Thompson, Sr. had passed.  Mr. Thompson's funeral will be Saturday, June 15th at St. Elizabeth.  Burial will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens/Rt. 33, with a Repast/Luncheon in the parish hall following internment.

Rest in Paradise, Archie!

~ Photo and information by EJCooley

Happy Pentecost! - Confirmation at the Cathedral, 6.9.2019 ~ Information and Photos by Annie McEntee

Happy Pentecost!  Sunday at the Cathedral, we celebrated the confirmation of three of St. Elizabeth's youth:   Colin Schooler, Carter Geissler and Eva Wiznerowicz.  Bishop Knestout presided.  Fr. Jim was one of the concelebrants and Deacon Chris Barrett was counted among the Deacons representing the many parishes participating in this Holy day.  All together 88 young people were confirmed at the Cathedral today.  Other parishes represented were St. Paul, Holy Rosary, Cathedral, Church of the Redeemer, St. Benedict, St. John and Our Lady of the Annunciation.

Carter and Fr. Jim

Carter and Family

Colin

Colin and Family

Eva

Eva and Family

St. E's Confirmands

St. E's Group with the Bishop

~ Photos and Info by Annie McEntee