FATHER JIM'S JOTS - St. Elizabeth Catholic Church - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 7, 2025

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 7, 2025

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings,

Commonwealth Catholic Charities is celebrating their groundbreaking for their affordable housing project that is taking shape behind our Parish on our former school grounds on September 21st.

Because of this, our 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 21st will be short as the groundbreaking ceremony will start at 9 a.m.  All are invited to stay after 8:30 Mass or come at 9 a.m. to attend.  Bishop Barry Knestout will be present for the groundbreaking and he will also be celebrating our 10 a.m. Mass.

If you are not planning to attend the 9 a.m. groundbreaking, but will be attending 10 a.m. Mass, please plan to arrive early to account for parking as we expect to have many people here for the event at 9 a.m. who will stay for the 10 a.m. Mass.  After 10 a.m. Mass, there will be a light reception provided by Commonwealth Catholic Charities of sweet breads, pastries and coffee.  All are welcome to attend.

On October 5th after the 10 a.m. Mass, we will hold a Catholic Funeral Planning presentation led by Catholic Community Foundation of Richmond.  They will provide information and resources on how to prepare in advance for a Catholic funeral and your last wishes after your passing.  They will also be able to answer any questions you may have about this process.  This information can be extremely valuable to families after a loved one passes as it makes the process of planning the funeral and celebrating their loved one's life very easy and manageable.  Light refreshments will be served during the meeting.  Please see the bulletin or the flyer on the kiosk by the church front doors for more information!

Blessings,

Fr. Jim, Pastor  

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