Farewell to Miguel Gandara - Brunch at Kitchen 64, March 27, 2022 ~ Photos by Rita, Shelly and Monique ~ Information provided by Cecilia Hull

Farewell to Miguel Gandara

Brunch at Kitchen 64

March 27, 2022

After Mass on Sunday, March 27th, Rita's Bible Study Group had a wonderful brunch at Kitchen 64.  The brunch was in honor of parishioner, Miguel Gandara.  

Miguel had discovered St. Elizabeth when he came to Richmond for work.  He now has to return to his home in Texas.  At the end of Mass, he personally thanked St. Elizabeth for welcoming him into the parish.

Best of luck, Miguel!

~ Photos by Rita, Shelly and Monique

 

Fr. Jim's Jots - Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 27, 2022

 Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 27, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Lenten Blessings!

It is not too late to attend our Stations of the Cross on Friday April 1st and 8th.  We also invite and ask you to attend daily Mass at 12 noon on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Holy Week Schedule

~ Monday, April 11th, you're invited to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 6 p.m.  This special Mass where the holy oils are blessed and the priests of the Diocese renew their obedience to the Bishop.

~ Holy Thursday:  April 14th at the 7 p.m. Mass of the Institution of the Eucharist and a call to service at St. Elizabeth.  We will also invite you to consider staying after Mass til 9 p.m. and spend time before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.

~ Good Friday:  April 15th at 12 noon is Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. is the Good Friday Service which includes a Reading of the Passion of Our Lord, Communion and Veneration of the Cross.

~ Holy Saturday:  April 16th at 7 p.m. is "The Great Easter Vigil" which includes the lighting of the Easter New Fire, reading to reflect the hand of God throughout Salvation History, welcoming of new members, Communion and a great Hallelujah He is Risen!

~ Easter Sunday:  April 17th, 10 a.m. Mass _ THE LORD IS RISEN!!

Please plan your schedule and let us together make this a prayerful Holy Week and Easter!

+ Blessings +

Fr. Jim

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Fr. Jim's Jots - Third Sunday of Lent - March 20, 2022

 Third Sunday of Lent

March 20, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!  

Wow! Can you believe Lent is half over!  The time flies by and I am sure looking forward to Spring and Easter and I hope you are too.  I hope you will attend our Parish Retreat on Saturday, March 26th!  Even if  you don't attend the retreat, I want to invite you to attend the reconciliation service at 12 noon on Saturday March 26th.  We will have several priests to hear confessions.  The reconciliation service is a simple act, but so important during Lent.

Let's review:

~ Opening prayer

~ Reading from Sacred Scripture

~ Examination of conscience

~ The prayer, An Act of Contrition:

"O my God, I am sorry for having offended You.  I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell.  But most of all, because they offend You, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my Love.  I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin.  Amen."

Individual confession with a priest and the priest will give a penance and offer the prayer of absolution.  This is just one example of an Act of Contrition you may have learned a different one or perhaps now is the time to learn one or help children learn this prayer.  It is my prayer that you attend the reconciliation service and may all of us prepare to celebrate the Easter Sacraments.  Also just a gentle reminder the Church asks us to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession during the Advent and Lenten season.

+Blessings +

Fr. Jim

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RISC Rally Meeting - March 14, 2022 ~ Photos Provided by Connie Hom

 RISC Rally Meeting

Monday, March 14, 2022

These are pictures from the RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities) meeting.  The RISC Rally had many parishioners from St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in attendance.

Here are Sarah Rasich and Denise Letendre giving the reports by each of the 23 congregations.

~ Photos provided by Connie Hom

 

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Fr. Jim's Jots - Second Sunday of Lent - March 13, 2022

 Second Sunday of Lent

The Transfiguration

March 13, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Lenten Blessings!

Prayer, fasting and alms giving:  Please join us for Mass on Sunday 9:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.  It is safe to attend and I sure would like to see a few more folks at the 11:15 a.m. Mass.  We also have Mass at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays, so join us during Lent to have this season be a spiritual renewal.  Stations of the Cross are on Fridays at 6:00 p.m.  And don't forget to sign up to join us for our Lenten retreat - the theme is "Remember the Rock" and will be on Saturday, March 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided.  We will also have several priests here on March 26th for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at 12 noon on March 26th.  You don't need to attend the retreat to participate in the noon reconciliation service.

 Remember that on Fridays during Lent, we as Roman Catholics abstain from meat.  What a helpful and important way to remember the Lord's Passion on Fridays, keeping in mind our own cross and being in communion with Our Lord's suffering.  May this simple act of abstaining from meat on Friday remind us to turn to the Lord.

We need to also practice alms giving.  Special thanks to all who took a "Rice Bowl" to help the poor.  Let us continue to pray and think about the Richmond Diocesan Appeal; our goal this year is $16,500.  Please help us meet our goal and make a gift to the Annual Richmond Appeal.  We need your help!

+ Blessings +

Fr. Jim 

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Baptism of Emmanuella Grace - Sunday Mass - March 6, 2022 ~ Photos by Connie Hom

Baptism of Emmanuella Grace

March 6, 2022

 

Photos by Connie Hom

Celebrating Phyllis Booth's 95th Birthday - After Sunday Mass at St. Elizabeth Church - March 6, 2022! ~ Photos by Margaret Rittenhouse

 Phyllis Booth's 95th Birthday

Celebrated at St. Elizabeth Church

March 6, 2022

~ Photos by Margaret Rittenhouse

How to sign up for the Lenten Retreat at St. Elizabeth - Date of Retreat: Saturday, March 26th

 Lenten Retreat

Saturday, March 26, 2022

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Sign Up with this LINK

Fr. Jim's Jots - First Sunday of Lent - March 6, 2022

 First Sunday of Lent

March 6, 2022

FR. JIM'S JOTS

IT'S LENT!  When Ash Wednesday rolls around each year, it can catch us off guard when it comes to our prayer life.  We know Lent is important and that it helps us prepare for Easter.  Most Catholics recognize Lent as a solemn period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.  As such, during Lent we might feel the need to "up our game" when it comes to prayer.  Here at Saint Elizabeth, we can help with that!

 

~ Attend weekday Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon

~ Attend the Rosary on Zoom (link on our website)

~ Join us for Stations of the Cross in person or on Zoom Fridays at 6 p.m.

~ Spend time each day reading the scriptures

~ Attend our parish retreat on Saturday, March 26th

~ Attend our Penance Service at noon on March 26th

Before you know it, Lent will be over and we will be in Holy Week/Easter, so plan your schedule and make this year different!  

"God, may your light guide my day, and your Spirit bring me Peace. Amen."

+Blessings for the New Year +

Fr. Jim

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Lenten Services ~ Information Provided by Cecilia Hull

 ~ Ash Wednesday Mass:  Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at 6 p.m. in person AND simulcast on ZOOM  Meeting ID:  331-794-018, Password: 946232

~ Stations of the Cross:  Fridays at 6 p.m. in person AND simulcast on ZOOM, Meeting ID: 331-794-018, Password:  946232

Follow along with any of these booklets:

The Way of the Cross

The Justice Stations of the Cross

Mary's Way of the Cross

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