Fr. Jim's Jots - Feast of Christ the King, 11. 24.2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm so thankful for the kindness and generosity of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Parish.  Last week's Homecoming celebration was truly a wonderful gift.  Lucy Thompson and the Community Life Committee did an outstanding job, with a delicious meal shared by all.  Special thanks, also to the Gospel Choir; the music, as always, was outstanding.

We were blessed to have Deacon Chris Barrett offer a wonderful Homily, on the importance and meaning of Homecoming in the Black church community.

A very special thank you to Liz Wiznerowicz for the history and for organizing the crowning of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, represented by Sandrine and Fr. Augustus Tolton, represented by Noel.

Please read and pray the enclosed prayer of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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BINGO! A St. Elizabeth Gathering - November 22, 2019 ~ Photos by Janet Stern

Twenty-eight parishioners and visitors joined Fr. Jim for our 3rd Friday Noon Mass with fellowship, lunch and bingo afterwards in the parish hall.Our youngest player won the first round!

~ Photos by Janet Stern

St. Elizabeth Homecoming, 11.17.19 - St. Elizabeth receives Her Crown - Augustus Tolton receives His Biretta ~ Photos by EJCooley

~ Photos by EJCooley

Homecoming Sunday at St. E's - The children of St. Elizabeth's, 11.17.2019 ~ Photos by Janet Stern

Fr. Augustus Tolton and St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Photos by Janet Stern

Fr. Jim's Jots - Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 11.10.2019

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

While I'm away this week in Goa, India, please welcome Fr. Pat Apuzzo, who celebrates Mass with us today.  Thank you, Fr. Pat!!!

Next Sunday, November 17th, is our Parish Homecoming!  We are excited and thankful that we are able to have Msgr. Michael Schmied as our homilist.  Our special guest, Msgr. Mike, is our former pastor, who returns for a visit to truly make our 2019 Homecoming so very special.  Thank you, Msgr. Mike.

We are looking forward to seeing you all next Sunday for our Homecoming Mass and luncheon.  Thanks to the many Community Life Committee members and all who have participated in any way: Homecoming reception flowers in the church, hams and turkeys, set up, clean up and all the details to make such a wonderful yearly event.

If you haven't done so yet, please check out our parish website.  Special thanks to George Strother and Annie McEntee, who have been working on and updating our information on our parish website.

Also, thank you for those who participated in any way with prayers and your generous offerings for our Increased Offering Campaign.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

Throughout the month of November, we are invited to think about and pray for those who have died.  A special Book of the Dead will be available starting this Sunday.  You may write the names of your loved ones and we will remember them throughout the month.

Also, in November, we are invited and asked, as a church, to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  When you pray the Rosary, perhaps early at Mass on Sunday mornings or Wednesdays at six or Fridays at noon, pray for increase of vocations, in particular, for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.

Tomorrow, November 4th, I leave for India, to the city of Goa, to celebrate a marriage of a couple that I helped with marriage preparations and to acquire a green card/Visa.  I will be gone through next week and return November 15th or 16th.  Please pray for my safe travels.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

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November 2019 Birthdays at St. E's ~ Info by EJCooley

Deacon Chris Barrett

Laverne Braxton

Owen Brennan

Christine Brennan, Ken Wall, Althea Williams, Andy Yesolitis

Karen Carter Brown

Beverly Bryant

Jayden Carter, Ronald Timmons, Stacy Wright

Robert Eastep

Fredrick Geissler

Anne Gibbons

Donald Graves, Hugh Sturdevant, Chantelle Graves

Christopher Hull

Francois Khadiga

Lori Krenik

Miles Pursley

Brennan Schooler

Heather Soto

John Spilman

Thomas Williams

Info by EJCooley

Youth Liturgy Sunday and A Brief Look at Cristo Rey High School ~ Photos and Info by EJCooley

Youth Liturgy Sunday, 11.3.2019, celebrating Black Catholic History Month.  Our youth members were Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Collectors and they gave us a personal look at six holy lives!

The number of active sainthood causes for Americans of African descent rises to six!  They are Servant of God, Julia Greeley, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Father Augustus Tolton, Sister Thea Bowman, Venerable Pierre Toussaint, and Henrietta Delille.

Cristo Rey High School Staff

~ Photos and Info by EJCooley

All Saints School Groundbreaking Celebration, Feast of All Saints, Friday, 11.1.2019

Mass was celebrated by The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, with an All Souls Day/El Dia de Los Muertos presentation. Many of the students participated in the Mass and the presentation.  

The Groundbreaking Ceremony was held in the carport, which will be converted into finished rooms.  There were lots of familiar faces present at All Saints, including Saint Elizabeth members, Sr. Cora, Ken, Mary Mackenzie and Heather.

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~ Photos and Info by EJCooley

Advance Care Planning & My Last Wish Workshop - Sunday, 10.27.2019 ~ Photos and Info by EJCooley

Colleen spoke to members of St.Elizabeth about the importance of preparing an Advance Directive for Health Care.  Connie reinforced preparation of My Last Wishes, funeral planning.We were also reminded of the types of legacy gifts and donor designation.

~ Photos and Info by EJCooley