FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 4, 2024

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 4, 2024

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings!!

This past Thursday marked the beginning of February and Black history Month.  Most weekends in February we have events to celebrate.  Please take a look at the events in this bulletin and consider joining us for a few of them.  This Sunday, the justice committee is showing A Place at the Table, a documentary highlighting the African American men and women who are on road to Sainthood.  There is no registration needed and all are welcome to join us in the Parish Hall after 10 a.m. Mass this Sunday.

Next week on February 11th, the St. Elizabeth Gospel Choir will be performing with St. Bridget Catholic Church Choir and Holy Rosary Catholic Church Choir at St. Bridget's Church on Three Chopt Rd.  The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and is a fundraising event for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  We are partners with this organization and work with them to help our local community with financial assistance, prison ministry, thrift stores, disaster relief, counseling and more.

If you are able, please consider supporting our choir and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim

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Father Jim's Jots - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 5, 2023

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 5, 2023

Light of the World

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Welcome to Black History Month!

It is going to be a busy month so I hope we can pray and reflect on how we can work together to End the Sin of Racism and work for Racial Harmony.

We kick off today with the "National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family."  Join us for a potluck after the 10 a.m. Mass today.

On February 10th, 11th and 12th, we have several youths from our parish attending the Diocesan Youth conference.  I will be helping with confessions on Saturday Feb. 11th.  Please pray for those attending:  Chaperones: Liz Wiznerowicz, Erin Cleary, Abedi Shishi.  Students:  Spay Adou, Fabrice Niyitanga, Jerimah Henderson, Remis Shishi, Matthew Shishi, Mandeleni Washishi.

On February 22nd, we are hosting our Fashion Show starting from 2-5 p.m.  Special thanks to Karen Carter and ALL who have spent hours on this unique Centennial event.  All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

On Sunday, February 22nd, Super Bowl Sunday, we are asking for your help to bring food items; not cans but bags of rice and beans.  There will be a collection basket in the front of church by our Crucifix.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim Arsenault

Pastor

Black History Month

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