St. Elizabeth hosted a drive-thru so parishioners could pick up materials for Advent and the start of the Liturgical year. The afternoon turned into a parade of more than 60 families. If you did not pick up your materials, email [email protected]. St. Elizabeth is very thankful for the parishioners who organized the event: Chris
RISC is ready to continue to fight for increasing affordable housing and reducing gun violence. RISC will continue meeting online, virtually, on Zoom. You can become a member of St. Elizabeth's RISC team at any time. Membership is free, though donations are appreciated. In this blog post, you will learn of meetings in November
During his general audience, shortly after the killing of George Floyd, Pope Francis said "My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life." The Social Justice Committee decided to put the Pope's words into action.
September marks a new year for RISC. It is your opportunity to join this passionate group of change makers. RISC’s work supports the protestors in the streets through community organizing that results in budgetary or legislative action.Update from Emily Small, RISC Lead Organizer (2 October 2020)Affordable Housing: Monday, September 28, approximately
The 12th Annual St. Elizabeth Jazz Festival was a big success. Because of the pandemic and for the safety of our parish and community, we decided to host the festival as a virtual festival that everyone could watch from the comfort of
SEPTEMBER MEETING, Sept 23, 7 pm on Zoom Login Instructions: Open Zoom app using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5069569927?pwd=VlY5Z3VxaThEdVNiK3BnV1VlcUZSQT09 Meeting ID: 506 956 9927 • Passcode: 022313 One tap mobile: +16468769923
Mini-Action Meeting on August 31, 6:30 pm We will discuss continuing our pressure on government officials to take action on our two issues for this session of RISC: Gun Violence & Housing and Evictions. Join via Zoom using the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88389983870 or you can dial in via Phone by calling: +1 301 715 8592
Our own Deacon Chris is one of two speakers for a program sponsored by Catholic Diocese of Richmond Office of Social Ministries. The program honors the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, and days later, we dropped
Due to the Corvid19 pandemic June 2020 VBS has been cancelled!
Earth Day Prayer Service, Thursday April 23, 7 pm on ZoomWhile you're at home, zoom in for a virtual gathering as St. Elizabeth recognizes Earth Day's 50th anniversary and commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Pope’s encyclical letter, Laudato Si’. From the pews to polling stations, we as a faith community can step up and
