FATHER JIM'S JOTS - St. Elizabeth Church - Third Sunday of Lent - March 23, 2025
St. Elizabeth Church
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2025
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
Greetings!
In Pope Francis' message for Lent this year, he writes: "This Lent, God is asking us to examine whether in our lives, in our families, in the places where we work and spend our time, we are capable of walking together with others, listening to them, resisting the temptation to become self-absorbed and to think only of our own needs. [...] Whether we show ourselves welcoming, with concrete gestures, to those both near and far. Whether we make others feel a part of the community or keep them at a distance. This then, is a [...] call to conversion: a summons to synodality."
As Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee Year, let's all put our hope into action by showing up, each and everyone, at the Nehemiah Action organized by RISC (https://www.riscrichmond.org/) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church. This is a very impactful way to encourage our elected officials to commit much-needed funds towards resolving the gun violence and the multiple, urgent housing crises in our city. For those wishing to obtain a plenary indulgence through participation in this event, please see me this Sunday.
Just a reminder that if you have made a pledge to the Capital Campaign and need envelopes for your recurring contributions, we have them available with the Hospitality Ministers at Mass. Please place your pledge contributions in the Sunday collection in one of the Envelopes and designate it for "Capital Campaign" so that it can be recorded correctly. You can also mail them to the Parish Office. If you are making a contribution by check, please designate it on the memo line. Thank you to all for your generous financial support but also your generous prayers.
Lenten Blessings,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
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