FATHER JIM'S JOTS -Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 7, 2024

 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 7, 2024

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings!!

I am at a wedding in Boston this weekend, so I thank Msgr. Tom Miller for celebrating Sunday Masses.  I will be returning this week and will be here for Friday Mass at noon.  This Wednesday, Deacon Chris Barrett will be leading a Communion Service at noon in place of Mass.

I am inviting all parishioners to a Parish Town Hall meeting on Sunday, July 14th.  After both Masses, Finance Council, Parish Council and the Building Committee will meet with all St. Elizabeth parishioners regarding prospective plans for a new Parish Center.  Please be prepared to briefly stay after Mass for this meeting.  We will have coffee and doughnuts afterwards in the Parish Hall.

If you would like to attend the Eucharistic Congress at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church on July 20th in the Innsbrook  area of the West End please see the QR code in this bulletin or the link in our E-Bulletin.  The cost to attend is $20 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Our own Sr. Tiberh Hagos will be one of the keynote speakers.  You must register before July 12th.

Another Prayer for Independence Day:

Loving God, as we come together to commemorate this Independence Day, we lift up a prayer for unity.  In a world often divided, help us remember that we are all part of your creation.  May our differences be a source of strength and may our unity be a reflection of your love.  Guide us to stand together in harmony, honoring the principles that make our nation great.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

As we get further into summer, please consider getting involved with our Jazz and Food Festival!!  Starting this Sunday, the raffle tickets are on sale!  The sales of the raffle tickets help cover the different costs of the festival.  If you are interested in helping sell the raffle tickets after Mass or taking a few books with you, please let Eva Wiznerowicz (evabalkarli@stelizcc.org) know and she will give you all the info you need.  To learn more ways that you can help with the Jazz Festival please see the section in the bulletin.

Blessings to you and yours,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

              

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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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Fr. Jim's Jots - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 4, 2021

 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Jim's Jots

God, source of all freedom,

this day is bright with the memory

of those who declared that life and liberty

are your gift to every human being.

Help us to continue the

good work begun long ago.

Make our vision clear and our will strong.

Only in human solidarity will we find liberty,

and justice in the honor that belongs

to every life on earth.

Turn our hearts toward the family of nations:

to understand the ways of others,

to offer friendship,

and to work for the common good of all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Blessings and safe travels to all,

Fr. Jim and your Saint E. Family

We welcome Fr. Larry Mulroney, Sunday, July 4, 2021!  The Church office will be closed from July 1st to July 6th.

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