The Opening of the Catholic Women's and Men's Association - July 31, 2022 - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Opening of the Catholic Women's and Men's Association 

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Fr. Jim's Jots - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 24, 2022

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 24, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

Every Sunday Mass at St. Elizabeth is like a revival with our joyful and loving spirit, our talented and dedicated choir, and your participation, together with the Real Presence in Word and the Blessed Sacrament "Holy Communion".

The Church is starting a newly initiated three-year National Eucharistic Revival announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that began last month on the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ).

We need your help to have St. Elizabeth be part of this special revival.  Please be faithful to your attendance at Mass, Eucharistic participation, prayerful devotion before the Blessed Sacrament.

Our parish is reviving our ministry of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound after a two-year lapse for the sake of public health.  Your help is needed.

If you are homebound and would like to have one of our ministers of Communion visit your home once or twice a month, then please let me or Deacon Chris know.  Also let one of us know if you might feel called to serve as Eucharistic minister to bring Holy Communion to the Sick at the hospital or their home.  We are reviving this ministry and are looking for volunteers.

To contact Deacon Chris, please call him at (804) 266-3596 or call the Parish Office at (804) 329-4599.

+ Fr. Jim Arsenault, Pastor

 

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Schooler Family Returns! - July 17, 2022 ~ Photo by Lula Lamb

 WELCOME BACK SCHOOLER FAMILY!

We are so happy to welcome Hannah and the Schooler Family back to St. Elizabeth Church after a 2 1/2 year absence because of Covid!  You know we love you!

~ Photo by Lula Lamb

Fr. Jim's Jots - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 17, 2022

 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 17, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

I wish to take the time to thank you for your kindness and generosity to Saint Elizabeth Parish.

We truly had a wonderful celebration for Sister Tiberh.  From the planning committee to the set-up and clean-up folks, we sure were open, helpful and flexible with changing sites and having everything perfect.  The Gospel Choir did an outstanding job praising the Lord.

Sister Tiberh's family members and her fellow Comboni Sisters all enjoyed this special celebration.  Thank you Sister Tiberh for being a member of our parish at St. Elizabeth and we will miss you as you move to Chicago to continue your studies and get a Master of Divinity.

We are blessed to have the help of Eva Wiznerowicz as our new office receptionist.  Some of Eva's tasks are the bulletins, Mass intentions, personal letter and correspondence from me, ordering office and church supplies and scheduling Mass intentions, to name a few.  Welcome and thank YOU, Eva.

The life of the parish is never dull.

+ Fr. Jim Arsenault, Pastor

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 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 10, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

During these lazy, hazy days of summer, is a great time to read a book and reflect on your faith life.  Some of my favorite books are:

The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas 'a Kempis

The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen

Prayer

"May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime.

Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during the months of summer and vacation days.  Grant us Refreshment of mind and body."

Summer is a great time to read a good book and journey closer to Christ.  I hope and pray everyone has a safe and peaceful summer.  Time to enjoy and relax.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim

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Sr. Tiberh's 27th Anniversary Celebration - June 23, 2022 - Photos and Article from St. Elizabeth's Website

Sr. Tiberh's 27th Anniversary Celebration

June 23, 2022

On June 23, people from all over the country (and world) celebrated Sister Tiberh's 27th religious anniversary, honored her work as St. Elizabeth's Human Concerns Minister, and wished her well in Chicago where she will study for her Master of Divinity.

Dear Fr. Jim and St. Elizabeth family and friends,

With a grateful heart I say thank you very much for blessing me with your presence on the day we celebrated my 27th Religious Anniversary.  This celebration overcame many obstacles because each one of you gave your best with generosity and kindness.

I would say the celebration was One-of-a-Kind that I will always remember.  It was the most graceful, joyful and lively celebration that reflected our international and multicultural community of faith.

Once more God has renewed his covenant with me, renewed my strength and passion for mission.  The collaboration among the Comboni Sisters, St. Elizabeth, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Michael and my family and friends was just amazing.  

Thank you for being the channel of Providence and for showing me the loving face of God through your faces.  I cannot thank you enough, may God bless you and reward you a hundredfold.

With love and prayer,

Sr. Tiberh

Congratulations to Our 2022 Graduates!

 Congratulations to Our 2022 Graduates!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Deshawn Goodwyn

Abedi Shishi

Eva Wiznerowicz

LICENSED AND POSTGRADUATES

Christina Davis

Domonique Edwards

Chanda Ford

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Father Jim's Jots - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 3, 2022

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time

July 3, 2022

Two by Two

Father Jim's Jots

Tomorrow we as a Nation celebrate the 4th of July.  We have much to be grateful for, but as a people, we need to never take freedom for granted.  I pray and worry about the rise in power of the few and the lies of the former administration that has emboldened white racism.  We have clearly seen this on display in the events of January 6th and the hearing now taking place.  

I believe the sin of racism is the driving force behind the rise of white supremacists and such violent actions. I pray that people of goodwill in both our political parties may see this sin and denounce evil and acts of violence.  Together as a people of goodwill and a nation pledged to equally respect the rights of all, this sin of racism will end.  WE SHALL OVERCOME!!

A prayer for Government

We pray O God of might, wisdom and justice, through who authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted and judgment decreed, assist with your holy spirit of counsel and fortitude.

The President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness

And be eminently useful to your people over whom He presides, by encouraging due respect and virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws of justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality.

Archbishop John Carroll (1791)

+ Fr. Jim Arsenault, Pastor

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Cathy Woodson named an "Ambassador of Peace" by Pax Christi!

 Cathy Woodson named "Ambassador of Peace"!

by Pax Christi

(See article below)

Catholic peace movement Pax Christi recognizes 20 new 'Ambassadors of Peace'