Monday, March 18, 2024

Career Development Workshop at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church - March 17, 2024 ~ Photos by Connie Hom

 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Career Development Workshop

March 17, 2024






~ Photos by Connie Hom



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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024 - Church Celebrating Phyllis Booth, Oldest Parishioner at 97!! ~ Photos by Connie Hom

 Celebrating Phyllis Booth's 97th Birthday

March 10, 2024






~ Photos by Connie Hom


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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

FATHER JIM'S JOTS - St. Elizabeth Church - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Laetare Sunday - March 10, 2024

 St. Elizabeth Church

 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Laetare Sunday

March 10, 2024



FATHER JIM'S JOTS


Greetings!!

This Sunday, some wonderful parishioners have put together a celebration for Phyllis Booth's Birthday after the 10 a.m. Mass.  All are welcome to join.  

This Sunday we will have a second collection for Catholic Relief Services,  For the past two years we have applied for a grant from CRS Rice Bowl and have received the grant money from them.  More information and a link to give online can be found underneath my jot.  Please consider supporting this second collection.

We only have 3 Station of the Cross sessions left this Lent.  Next week our Stations will be led by our Justice Ministry with a focus on care of creation.  Reflecting on the sufferings of Jesus at each station, we raise the Cross of christ to remind us that the Earth belongs to God and we ask for strength and unity to care for God's creation.  Please join us for this powerful experience of prayer and meditation.

On Saturday, March 16th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., please join us to help clean up the church in preparation of Holy Week and Easter.  All hands on deck are needed!!

On March 23rd, we will have a Lenten Retreat led by Sr. Anns James and a communal Reconciliation service to follow at 12 p.m.  There are more details on the third page of this bulletin.  At the Reconciliation Service, we will have 5 priests, including myself, from around the diocese to hear confessions.  As Catholics, one of our wonderful gifts from God, Our Father, is the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  I encourage you to attend both the retreat and the Reconciliation Service that weekend leading up to Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our 2024 Annual Appeal through your generous donations and prayers.  Details on how we are currently doing for the Appeal are on the second page of this bulletin.  We have made 81% of our 2024 goal.  If you have yet to make your contribution to our appeal goal, please scan the QR code in this bulletin or the link in our E-Bulletin to give online.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim



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Monday, March 11, 2024

FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Third Sunday of Lent - March 3, 2024

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Lent

March 3, 2024



FATHER JIM'S JOTS


Greetings!!

This Sunday I am returning from my retreat.  I expect to be back in Richmond on Monday.  In my absence, I thank Msgr Walter Barrett for being here to celebrate Masses this Sunday.

Next Sunday we will have a second collection for Catholic Relief Services.  For the past two years, we have applied for a grant from CRS Rice Bowl and have received the grant money from them.  Please consider supporting the second collection.

On every Friday at 6 p.m. we have Stations of the Cross in the Church.  If you haven't attended Stations yet, I encourage you to try to attend one over the next three weeks.  Please join us for this powerful experience of prayer and meditation.

On March 23rd, we will have a Lenten Retreat led by Sr. Anns James and a communal Reconciliation Service to follow at 12 p.m.  There are more details about this retreat in the E-Bulletin this weekend.  At the Reconciliation Service, we will have 5 priests, including myself, from around the diocese to hear confessions.  As Catholics, one of our wonderful gifts from God, Our Father, is the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  I encourage you to attend both the retreat and the Reconciliation Service that weekend leading up to Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our 2024 Annual Appeal through your generous donations and prayers.  If you have yet to make your contribution to our appeal goal, please scan the QR code in this bulletin or the link in our E-Bulletin to give online.  Extra envelopes for the appeal can be gotten from an usher after any Mass on weekends or throughout the week or by visiting the Parish Office.

Blessings,

Fr. Jim




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Monday, March 04, 2024

Third Sunday of Lent - March 3, 2024 - St. Elizabeth Catholic Church ~ Photos by Lula Lamb

Third Sunday of Lent

St. Elizabeth  Catholic Church

March 3, 2024 

Our Celebrant today was Monsignor Walter Barrett

Entrance Procession





Monsignor Walter Barrett

Children's Church



~ Photos by Lula Lamb


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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Second Sunday of Lent - February 25, 2024

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Second Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2024


FATHER JIM'S JOTS


Greetings!!

This Friday, March 1st, we will have Mass at 12 p.m. and an hour of Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  In this special season of Lent, I invite all of you to attend this special hour of prayer and meditation with Our Lord.  It is important that we challenge ourselves to acts of prayer and kindness during these days leading up to Easter as we navigate such a tumultuous world.

On every Friday at 6 p.m., we have Stations of the Cross in the Church.  This Friday's Stations are led by our Haiti Ministry with a special meal beforehand.

On March 23rd, we will have a Lenten Retreat led by Sr. Anns James and a Communal Reconciliation Service to follow at 12 p.m.  We will have 5 priests, including myself, from around the diocese to hear confessions.  As Catholics, one of our wonderful gifts from God, Our Father, is the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  I encourage you to attend both the retreat and the Reconciliation Service that weekend leading up to Palm Sunday and Holy Week.  There is a message in the bulletin and more details will be shared in next week's bulletin.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our 2024 Annual Appeal through your generous donations and prayers.  If you have yet to make your contribution to our appeal goal, please click the link in this bulletin.  Extra envelopes for the appeal can be gotten from an usher after any Mass on weekends or throughout the week or by visiting the Parish Office.

I would like to say a special thank you to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament who are attending our 10 a.m. Mass to speak about their foundress, St. Katherine Drexel and the work of their order.


Blessings,

Fr. Jim


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RISC Rally at Second Baptist Church - February 27, 2024 ~ Photos and Information by Beverley Bryant

RISC Rally

Second Baptist Church

February 27, 2024


Sr. Mary Mwangi leading prayer at our RISC Rally on February 27, 2024.  Sr. Mary also participates on RISC's Clergy Team and is RISC Team Leader for our St. Elizabeth Imoja Families.

Seated behind Sr. Mary is Reverend Amy Redwine of First Presbyterian Church.


Back Row:  Beverley Bryant - Peg Baker - Dan Burns - Joe Kunkel - Nancy Kunkel

Front Row:  Sr. Anns James - Ann Gibbons - Tony Miller

RISC Rally

The photo above, are 8 of 18 RISC Network Members representing St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at the event.  We are reaching for a goal of 100+ from our parish to attend RISC's Annual Nehemiah Action on March 19, 2024.  This is when we show our commitment to justice by holding public official accountable.

Our issues are Affordable Housing/Healthy Homes and Gun Violence intervention.


 ~ Photos and Information by Beverley Bryant


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A Visit to Tusome Pamoja / Saturday School - February 24, 2024 ~ Photos and Information by Beverley Bryant

A Visit to Tusome Pamoja

All Saints Catholic School

February 24, 2024



It was my privilege Saturday, February 24, 2024 to be invited by Liz to visit the Tusome Pamoja Saturday School (nonprofit) which is held at All Saints Catholic School.

I learned from Liz Wiz about the justice-minded high schoolers who mentor the students.  As a RISC team leader for St. Elizabeth, it was very exciting to share RISC with them.

Father Jim also visited that day.  I saw in his face that he was happy to interact with the children.

It was amazing to see how many students and mentors devote time to furthering education in math and English...especially to those who are new to the US.

Beverley Bryant -

"Liz Wiz"




~ Photos by Beverley Bryant


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A Look Back to Christmas 2023 - Fourth Sunday of Advent / Christmas Eve - Lighting the Candles! ~ Photos by Connie Hom

 LIGHTING THE CANDLES

Fourth Sunday of Advent / Christmas Eve

December 24, 2023





Sr. Elena Henderson - Sr. Jean Marie Craig - Sr. Maureen Carroll - Sr. Beulah Martin - Sr. Tiberh


~ Photos by Connie Hom


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Sunday, February 25, 2024

St. Elizabeth Church February / March Lenten Calendar

 St. Elizabeth February/March 2024 Lenten Calendar


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