Fr. Jim's Jots - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

This weekend I am away at Saint Joan of Arc parish in Yorktown, Virginia, as part of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond Mission Co-op/Appeal.  Because our parish is small, we are a Mission Parish.  I am, therefore, able to visit a parish once a year and ask for a second collection to help us with our financial needs and operating expenses.  Please pray for the success of this opportunity this weekend.

Small, but growing.  If you have not yet registered to become a member, please see the Parish Registration forms on the kiosk, in the rear of church or ask one of our Hospitality Ministers or a Parish staff member.  Please sign up and join our parish today.

Lots of weddings!  We have several weddings scheduled in the next several months at Saint Elizabeth.  If your marriage has never been blessed by the church or have had your vows received by a Catholic priest or deacon, please contact Fr. Jim or Deacon Chris.  We would be delighted to help talk to you about having your marriage become a sacrament.

I will be away the weekend of October 5 and 6, celebrating my nephew, Thomas Arsenault's wedding in Detroit.  Another special wedding that I've been asked to attend will be in Goa, India.  I will be away from November 3 thru 15, enjoying the wedding and traveling to some of the historical sites of India.

Special thanks to Liz Wiznerowicz for having our first VIRTUS training program after Mass, here at Saint Elizabeth.  All adults working with children, on any level or involvement of any kind, need to have the VIRTUS training, Protecting God's Children.  Please contact the parish office or go to the CDR website, richmonddiocese.org  Sign up today; your help is needed to protect God's children.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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Members of St. Elizabeth Tuesday Morning Scripture Class - Fall 2019 ~ Photos by Eddie Gorman

Donna, Phyllis and Daphne

~ Photos by Eddie Gorman

Fr. Jim's Jots - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9.10. 2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

The 11th Annual Jazz and Food Festival was a huge success, with a net profit of $36,875!  Thank you, to one and all who helped in so many countless ways!  Without such success, we would not be able to support our many growing ministries.

The school supplies that were donated to Overby-Sheppard and All Saints schools have been gathered and delivered.  Thank you again, for such a wonderful outpouring of generosity.  Deacon Chris Barrett dropped the supplies off and said both schools were more than grateful!

In an effort to take care of our Mother Earth, I am asking all committees and gatherings to revisit the use of paper, plastic and Styrofoam products.  I am asking that we truly become wise stewards of our planet and use our dishwasher, dishes, glasses, cups and flatware instead of wasting money on products that are bad for the environment.

September 19 at 6 p.m., our parish council meets.  At this meeting we will discuss the idea of adding another Mass on Sundays; the suggested time is 11:30 a.m.  If you have any thoughts or ideas, please feel free to contact the parish office, myself or any parish council member.  The Gospel Choir will continue to play and sing at the 9 a.m. Mass.  May we pray for our parish as we continue to grow.  May the Lord bless us.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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Eva, our Teen Lector! - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9.8.2019 ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Old Photographs of St. Elizabeth Church during the 1930's - 1940's (?) ~ Photos by Layton Studios and Dementi Studios

Layton Studios

Layton Studios

Dementi Studios

Dementi Studios

Fr. Thomas Finnegan, Ass't Pastor 1940's (standing)

Fr. Jim's Jots - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9.1.2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

Happy Labor Day weekend!  We pause this weekend and have Monday off in honor and celebration of those who work so hard.  We pray for all those who labor in factories, offices, classrooms, hospitals and for police officers and firefighters, those in public service, waitresses, those who work in grocery stores checkout lines and our department stores, truck drivers and all who labor.  May the Lord keep you safe on your job and bless you for caring for your families.

With Labor Day, we say farewell to Summer and will be soon in the rhythm of the life of the church with all activities up and running.  We encourage you to consider joining the RCIA, if you have not yet been confirmed in the Catholic faith or if you're interested in inquiring and learning more about our church and its teachings.

We are also in need of catechists on all levels.  Please know that your contribution truly makes a difference.

Special thanks to those who worked so hard to welcome Bishop Perry from Chicago.  We are grateful to learn so much more about the road to sainthood for Fr. Augustus Tolton.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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St. Elizabeth Jazz and Food Festival, August 3, 2019 ~ Photos by Phil Brew

~ Photos by Phil Brew

More Jazz Festival Pics, August 3, 2019 ~ Photos by Phil Brew

~ Photos by Phil Brew