FATHER JIM'S JOTS - St. Elizabeth Catholic Church - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, 2026 ~ Mass Photo by Sr. Beulah Martin
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 2026
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 13:44-52), Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of Heaven is worth more than any earthly treasure. Like the person who joyfully sells everything to obtain the hidden treasure or the pearl of great price, we are invited to recognize the priceless gift of God's Kingdom and to invest ourselves in what has lasting value.
That spirit of investing in our children continues through our Education Ministry. Our summer school program is currentoly serving 34 students, providing individualized instruction in reading, writing, math and English language learning. Every lesson, every volunteer and every act of encouragement is helping these young people grow in confidence, knowledge and hope. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for this ministry.
We are also grateful for the many ways our parish continues to invest in Catholic education. This fall, we expect to have 26 St. Elizabeth students enrolled in All Saints Catholic School, along with 7 students attending Cristo Rey Richmond High School. Please continue to pray for our students and their families and consider supporting the Education ministry so that every child who desires a Catholic education has the opportunity to receive one.
Although we won't have the Jazz Festival again this year, we are still looking forward to what we hope is a very successful raffle! Raffle ticket sales will begin in September, so be on the lookout for more information.
Blessings,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
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