We dedicated a portrait of Sister Thea Bowman. It was painted by our own parishioner Margaret Rittenhouse. Sister Thea is now “Servant of God” and her cause to Sainthood is official. Sister Thea Bowman’s life was always one of Gospel joy, enduring faith, and persevering prayer even in the midst of racial prejudice, cultural insensitivity,
My dear Parishioners, I am so grateful for our Saint Elizabeth family. Together we are creating a caring parish community that shares its resources with those in need of God’s love. You have helped our parish to continue moving forward and for that, I truly thank you. With this communication, I want to focus on
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Wednesday, Feb 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Deacon Charles Williams (1951–2022) Speaker Series: The speaker for Black History Month is Sister Cora Marie Billings. Her presentation is “May I Present Some Black Women Religious.” The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner in the parish hall. The presentation
Wednesday, Feb 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Deacon Charles Williams (1951–2022) Speaker Series: The speaker for Black History Month is Sister Cora Marie Billings. Her presentation is “May I Present Some Black Women Religious.” The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner in the parish hall. The presentation will begin at
BOOK CLUB STARTING SOON You are invited to join a group study of the newly published "Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle" by Shannen Dee Williams (Duke University Press). To get the reading schedule and the link for our Zoom sessions for our study of "Subversive Habits" by Shannen
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP Faithful Citizenship encourages people of faith to exercise their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. November 8 is a Virginia General Election. Early voting began on September 23. Other key deadlines are coming up fast. Did you know that Virginia now offers Same Day Voter Registration? The General Assembly approved letting
Thank you to the ministry leaders and parishioners who came to the Ministry Fair after Mass on Sunday, September 11. If you missed it, you can attend — virtually. Each Ministry Leader recorded a short video. In the video, they explain what you would do as a volunteer and how easy it is to help.
PAX CHRISTI HONORS CATHY WOODSON Pax Christi USA, the Catholic Peace Movement, honored Cathy as an Ambassador of Peace. Cathy received the award at their 50th Anniversary National Assembly, held in Arlington, VA on On Sunday, August 7. Congratulations, Cathy. Thank you for inspiring us to bring peace into our families and community. FALL MASS
OPENING OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ASSOCIATION Join us for a parish picnic after 10:00 am Mass. You will learn how you can be involved in the parish's Catholic Women's and Men's Association. The association is open to men and woman, 18 years and older. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The St. Elizabeth’s Centennial Anniversary Committee is
Schedule of Events from November 20, 2022 through November 19, 2023* Sunday, November 20, 2022: Mass and Reception in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Feast Day Mass with Bishop Knestout on Sunday November 20, 2022 Reception with a video of the history of St. Elizabeth Parish Sunday, December 11, 2022: Advent celebration "Giving
