St. Elizabeth Weekly ~ A Message from Fr. Jim - 3.27.2020

A Message From Fr. Jim

St. Elizabeth is blessed even during these difficult times.  We continue to pray for those who have died, "May they rest in peace", and we pray for the sick, the caregivers and volunteers who are helping in countless ways.  Many of you have reached out on our now developing growing phone tree.  How kind and helpful it is to get a phone call and hear a voice from a fellow parishioner.  Thank You.  If you are not getting a phone call, please contact the parish office via phone 804-329-4599 or email pstern@stelizcc.org and we will add you and your household to our phone tree.

"Give the Benefit of a Doubt!!!"  In conversation or communications of any kind, "Give the Benefit of a Doubt."  This is a stress filled time and we need to be patient and kind and not overreact or judge people too quickly. 

So, may we all think before we say something or even perhaps sleep on the subject.  It is always better if possible, to also speak to the person before sending an email or text message that may be misunderstood.  So please "Give the Benefit of a Doubt."

Readings for Sunday, March 29, 2020

Ezekiel 37:12-14

Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Romans 8:8-11

John 11:1-45

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Parishioner Corner

Prayers for:

• Frances Pope's sister, Barbara Price, who passed March 15.
• Nene Kizenge Malindu, experiencing complications and expecting her third child.
• Carolyn Nash and Gloria Johnson, who lost their niece, Linda, last week.
• Rosemary Overton who lost a cousin, niece, and sister-in-law in recent weeks.
• Parishioners Senator Tim Kaine and Dr. Don Carey, Virginia Secretary for Health and Human Resources, as they seek to serve the American people during this COVID-19 outbreak.

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St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

March 26, 2020