FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - St. Elizabeth Church - February 2, 2025
St. Elizabeth Church
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
February 2, 2025
Labels: 2025, Father Jim's Jots, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
A place to share hopes and dreams for our parish community.
St. Elizabeth Church
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
February 2, 2025
Labels: 2025, Father Jim's Jots, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
St Elizabeth Church
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 26, 2025
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
During significant years or milestones, the church celebrates a jubilee. Pope Francis has proclaimed 2025 to be a Jubilee Year with the theme: Pilgrims of Hope. We are called to be a people of hope. I am asking all parish groups to think and pray about how we can put into action, perhaps monthly, a prayer, a service project, educational event or retreat centered around the message of Hope.
Sr. Anns James and Connie Hom are asking for help with brainstorming these ideas. On the other page of this bulletin are more resources for the Jubilee Year as well as an invite to join a small group to help plan a possible Jubilee Event. Very little time commitment is required and we hope that you will contact Connie so that all can be involved in this important celebration; not just our Parish but also the Universal Church.
The following is an excerpt from Pope Francis delivered on January 20, 2025: Pope Francis calls President Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants "a disgrace." The Pope made the comments during an evening talk show. Pope Francis said he prayed that America would live up to its ideals of being a "land of opportunity and welcome for all."
Many U.S. bishops have firmly opposed Trump's deportation plan, with the incoming Archbishop of Washington D.C. Cardinal Robert McElroy saying such policies were "incompatible with Catholic doctrine," We as a church universal are committed to defending the rights of all people and protection of their human dignity.
Please join us to plan for our Jubilee Year so that we can be united to spread the Gospel Good News of Hope.
To read the entire article on Pope Francis' statement, please visit: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-francis-calls-trumps-plans-of-mass-deportation-of-immigrants-a-disgrace
To read the entire article on the USCCB's official statement, please visit: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/executive-actions-will-subject-vulnerable-families-and-children-grave-danger-says-bishop
If you have attended one of the Capital Campaign House Meetings that took place over December and January, please turn in your pledge card if you have not done so. You can turn this in by mailing it to the Parish Office or via the collection on Sunday. Please make sure that your pledge card is attached to your first initial contribution so that we can add it to our records. You can pick up your pledge card on Sunday if you have not done so already.
Blessings,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
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"JUST FAITH"
A Civil Dialogue Program
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St. Elizabeth Church
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 19, 2025
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
The Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2025
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St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
January 5, 2025
St. Elizabeth Church
Feast of the Holy Family
December 29, 2024
FATHER JIM'S JOTS
This past week, we all celebrated Christmas! I hope that your celebrations with your family and friends were wonderful! Our Christmas services at the church were wonderful and I would like to say a special thanks to all involved with our liturgical ministries! I would also like to congratulate all of the children on their performance of the Nativity. They memorized all of their lines and worked very hard, rehearsing many times in preparation. Also, a big thank you to Liz Wiznerowicz, our Director of Religious Education, for directing this production and all of those who worked to assist with the play and get the children to their rehearsals.
Please note that we have a Vigil Mass on December 31st at 5 p.m. for the Solemnity of Mary. For more information and to sign up for the potluck please see the other page of this bulletin.
This year we had over 15 Baptisms... Wow!! If your child needs to be baptized, please contact me or the parish office! The Children's OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) program has started and has now met a few times. The Adult OCIA program will start soon. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or have not received all of your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation) please see the information on our website or in the print bulletin to get in contact with our program director.
As a reminder:
- Our Campaign for Tomorrow will be running until the start of Lent, all information regarding the campaign will be updated on our website here: stelizcc.org/our-campaign-for-tomorrow/
Blessings,
Fr. Jim, Pastor
Christmas Morning
St. Elizabeth Church
December 25, 2024
The Advent Wreath became the Christmas Wreath
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