St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Blog: September 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 25, 2022

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 25, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

The centennial Christmas ornaments are beautiful with the logo of St. Elizabeth. Please check them out; they are going fast and are a great Christmas gift of $5.00 each.

Please know that we are still moving forward with the development of the site of the former school and convent. Catholic Charities has been getting grants and the date to start moving ground should be Spring of 2023. Special thanks to Cathy Woodson, who together with others in the parish, has been working with Commonwealth Catholic Charities.

Fall is officially here. Please take the time to have this beautiful colorful season reflect the beauty of God in your heart, mind and soul.

If you would like to celebrate the Sacrament Reconciliation (Confession) please call Fr. Jim at 804-221-1508.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

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Labels: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Jim's Jots

Haiti Program Hosted by Anne Gibbons - Sunday, September 18, 2022 ~ Photos by Connie Hom

Haiti Program

Hostess: Anne Gibbons

September 18, 2022

~ Photos by Connie Hom

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F. Jim's Jots - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 18, 2022

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 18, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

I would like to thank everyone who was involved or participated in last Sunday's Ministry Fair. Thank you to those who made this event a success and to those who signed up for a Ministry. We are excited to keep the ministries in St. Eliabeth alive and growing.

If you have yet to register to join St. Elizabeth Church, but are interested in doing so, our purple registration packets are available in the Church vestibule by the kiosk. Please feel free to take one home with you! Also, if you are considering baptism for your child, but would like more information on the Sacrament or how to get started, please get in contact with me or the Parish Office. In-home Baptism lessons are offered for families that start preparation for Baptism.

Please mark your calendar for the morning of November 12th. We will be holding a clean-up event in the Church in preparation for the Centennial Kick-Off Mass. We need your help to clean both the Church building and the Rectory, inside and out. All who are interested are welcome to help volunteer!

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Centennial Commemorative Book by buyiung an Ad! We received $17,825.00 and over $20,000.00 has been pledged from ad sponsorships. If you have yet to submit your payment for your Ad, please do so as soon as possible! I would especially like to thank everyone on the Commemorative Book Committee for making this project possible and for all of the work that they have done!

Blessings!

Fr. Jim

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Fr. Jim's Jots - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 11, 2022

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

I am so excited to have our Ministry Fair this Sunday after the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. We are looking forward to have an increase in volunteers in all areas of ministry. Your help is needed. Please come downstairs to the parish hall, have a donut and sign up to help your parish community.

RCIA: Are you coming to church with a spouse or friend and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church and its teaching and traditions? This is a wonderful opportunity to join the class and meet the team, Chris and Beng Metzger (Metzger.christopher@gmail.com). The meetings are on Sunday's between the morning Masses. RCIA means the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. If you have never been confirmed in the Catholic Church this is also the place for YOU.

Please give it a try...all are welcomed.

Special thanks to all who have been working so hard on the many different Centennial events being held this next year. Our Kick Off Mass will be on November 20th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Knestout. Mark your calendars.

To all parents. we need you to sign up your children for Religious Education. We have a great Religious ED. for all children at all levels. With Labor Day now over, may everyone please think of this new school year as an opportunity to grow in love and knowledge of our Catholic parish and make new friends this year.

+ Fr. Jim Arsenault, Pastor

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Labels: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Jim's Jots

Fr. Jim's Jots - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 4, 2022

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 4, 2022

Fr. Jim's Jots

Greetings!

Next weekend we will be having our Ministry Fair on September 11th, after the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Please visit the parish hall and sign up to volunteer for a ministry. We need help in all areas. It's a great opportunity to meet new parishioners and help the parish at the same time.

We will be having coffee and donuts.

Several folks have asked for Sister Tiberh's new address. It is Sister Tiberh Hagos, 5121 S. University Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60615. Please feel free to send Sister a card or note to let her know that she remains in your thoughts and prayers.

This Labor Day weekend is the start of school for most students. Please keep all students in your thoughts and prayers.

Blessed are you Lord God.

Creator of body, mind and Heart;

You have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge

To guide your people in all their ways.

At the beginning of this new school year

We implore your mercy.

Bless the students, teachers and staff

That together we may grow in faith, hope and love.

And dear Lord, keep them safe. Amen.

Blessings and Happy Labor Day,

Fr. Jim