As you may have heard about or read in The Catholic Virginian, Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to participate in their local parish in what he calls a “synodal process.” This local process of listening to each other will lead to an international Synod of Bishops in Rome in October of 2023.
For 2022 Black History Month, the parish invited four women who are making history in our parish. Each one will speak at Sunday's 9 am Mass. You can attend in-person or watch on Zoom. The schedule is: February 6 Sister Cora Marie Billings, RSM • February 13 Cathy Woodson • February 20 St. Tiberh •
BUILDING BRIDGES: REACHING OUT TO LGBT CATHOLICS Wednesday, February 23 The Office of Social Ministries and Respect Life is excited to host Fr. James Martin as he discusses the importance of reaching out to LGBT Catholics. Fr. Martin is a Jesuit priest, author, and editor at large at America. Registration is required prior to this
OVERBY SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL You can help our neighbors at Overby Sheppard Elementary School. Donate any of the following items. You can drop them off after Sunday Mass or at the parish office. If you shop online (i.e. Amazon, Target), place an order and ship it directly to the school. The address is Overby Sheppard
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PROGRAM - Monday, January 17 St. Elizabeth’s Choir will be singing at Christchurch Episcopal School for a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program on Monday, January 17 at 11am. Christchurch School is located at 49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, Virginia 23031. COMMITTEE MEETINGS COMING UP Liturgy Ministry: Thursday, January 27 from
WELCOME TO OUR OFFICE STAFF Katrinia Murray Bledsoe has been a member of St. Elizabeth’s for over 20 years and sings with the St. Elizabeth Gospel Choir. She is the secretary for the Finance Council and is currently a member of the Conversations on Racism Committee. She takes on the new role of Office Manager
Third Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule December 12, 2021 at 9:00 am *Simulcast on ZOOM December 12,2021 at 11:15 am Join Zoom Meetings Join Us Here Meeting ID: 331-794-018 Password: 946232 You can phone in by dialing 301-715-8592. If prompted, enter Meeting ID 331-794-018 and Meeting Password 946232 Contact the parish office
My Sisters and Brothers, As we approach the celebration of Christmas and the end of 2021, I am confident that the Lord will bless us in 2022. Thanks be to God!! I would like you to consider giving a special gift to St. Elizabeth and I want to thank you for your continued generosity
Pictured: On Sunday, November 14, Father Jim baptized six children! EJ COOLEY'S FUNERAL SERVICE - Saturday, November 20 The St. Elizabeth Parish family is saddened at the death of our devoted member and staff, EJ Cooley. EJ's funeral Mass is Saturday, November 20, at Noon and simulcast on Zoom (Meeting ID: 331794018, Password: 946232). You can read EJ's
PHOTOS FROM BISHOP'S MASS AT ST. ELIZABETH Thank you to our parish volunteers who made all the arrangements for the Bishop and the reception afterwards. The retreat and conference, Our Church, Our Story: Black Catholic Identity and Culture was November 5 - 7. Saturday, November 6, was a full day of presentations, workshops, and
