BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH On July 24, 1990 the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. Read profiles of Black Catholics on The National Black Catholic Congress website at www.nbccongress.org/noteworthy-black-catholics/ RISC COMMUNITY PROBLEMS MEETING - November
NATIONAL FATIMA ROSARY DAY Thank you to everyone who prayed the rosary with us on Saturday, October 16, 2021. • • • • • • • • • LOGO CONTEST FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION The Centennial Committee announced a logo design contest to celebrate Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church 100th anniversary. The theme is " Beacon of
Fri, Nov 5, 2021, 5:00 PM – Sun, Nov 7, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT Roslyn Retreat Center 8727 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229 “Our Church, Our Story: Black Catholic Identity and Culture,” a retreat and conference will be held both in-person at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond and virtually on Zoom. The retreat
St Elizabeth Centennial LOGO Design Contest (Beacon of Hope) St Elizabeth Catholic Church will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2023. A number of activities are being planned to commemorate this special year starting November, 2022 through November, 2023. The Centennial Committee is sponsoring a contest to find a logo that will symbolize the uniqueness
FAITH FORMATION FOR ADULTS Rita is hosting an adult prayer series called “Family of Faith." Topics include "What is Prayer and Prayer in Salvation History?" and "Praying to the Virgin Mary and Expressions of Prayer." The classes are Wednesdays, 6pm, online on Zoom and are free. The sessions are open to all adults at St.
FAITH FORMATION STARTS IN OCTOBER • Sunday School for ages 5-12 begins October 3. Your child can attend in-person on Sundays at 10:15am, or virtually on Zoom on Sundays at 2pm. • Students grades 8-12 will meet with teens from St. Paul, Holy Rosary and Cathedral. This hybrid program meets weekly online, with monthly in-person
DEACON CHRIS IN CATHOLIC VIRGINIAN The Catholic Virginian featured this profile of our own Deacon Chris. Find out who inspired him to become a Deacon and what he loves more than his beloved Boston Red Socks. You will find the interview in the September 20 edition or online at catholicvirginian.org in News/Local. • • •
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WORKSHOP - September 19th Join the Social Justice Committee for a workshop on writing letters for social justice. The Diocese newspaper, The Catholic Virginian, has a Letters to the Editor section that is a great platform for advancing social justice causes. The Committee will have a training and conversation on how
POPCORN FUNDRAISER ENDS AT 6 PM on Sunday, September 12! Have you ordered your popcorn? If not, you better hurry. 1) CLICK >> https://popup.doublegood.com/s/83gice96 This is the link to our popup popcorn store. No apps. No logins. Just popcorn. 2) PLACE YOUR ORDER DoubleGood pops delicious popcorn in great flavors: ‘Carmel-Diem,” “Holla-Peno,” “In Queso Fire,”
Summer Fundraiser Ends at 6 pm Sunday, September 12 With the cancelling of this year's Jazz Festival, St. Elizabeth will not have our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised by the Jazz Festival supports the upkeep of the church buildings, our religious programs, and outreach to our neighbors. The pandemic may
