LENTEN RETREAT & SERVICES

St. Elizabeth will host a retreat for Lent on Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. Join us for a day of prayer and reflection lead by members of the parish. Lunch is provided. The retreat is free. You can sign up online https://bit.ly/ste-lentenretreat or pick up a registration form at the church office. You must register by March 20.

The schedule of services and Masses for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday is online. Click this link: https://stelizcc.org/lent-2022/ to see the current schedule. Some services are in person and simulcast on Zoom.

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PICTURES OF LAST SUNDAY’S BAPTISM & BIRTHDAY

On Sunday, March 6, St. Elizabeth welcomed our newest parishioner, Emmanuella Grace, and celebrated the birthday of our oldest member, Phyllis. Visit the parish blog to see all the great photos: http://stelizabethcc.blogspot.com/

PANTRY DRIVE FOR FAMILIES

Sister is collecting cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items and gift cards for families. You can drop off your donations to the church on Sunday at Mass or during office hours from Tuesday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm. She is collecting them until Wednesday, March 23. If you like to shop online, you can order the items and ship them directly to the church. The shipping address is 1301 Victor St. Richmond, VA 23222.

CLEANING SUPPLIES: Powder laundry detergent • shampoo and conditioner • hand soap • hand & body lotion • dishwashing sponges • paper towels • dish soap • disinfecting all-purpose cleaning spray • toilet bowl cleaner • disinfecting wipes • trash bags (medium & large)

HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrushes • toothpaste • body soap bars & liquids • deodorant for men and women • diapers for children between 6 months and 30 months • baby wipes • feminine hygiene products (pads preferred) • toilet paper

GIFT CARDS: Visa, Walmart, Food Lion

MEETINGS COMING UP

• RISC JUSTICE RALLY: Monday March 14 at 7 pm, Second Baptist Church – Details www.riscrichmond.org/rally
• CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET MEETING: Wednesday March 16 at 5 pm simulcast on ZOOM, Meeting ID: 331-794-018, Password: 946232

PHOTOS OF YOUR FAMILY AT ST. ELIZABETH

Were you baptised at St. Elizabeth? Married in our parish? Or received your First Communion/Confirmation? We would love to include YOUR photos in a presentation for the parish’s 100th Anniversary. Details posted here: https://stelizcc.org/centennial-plans/

DONATE ITEMS FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION

The St. Elizabeth’s Centennial Anniversary is planning an silent auction to raise much-needed funds for the parish. You can support this fundraiser by donating an item for the auction. We need gift certificates to restaurants, local businesses, jewelry, breweries, retail shops, grocery stores, museums, etc. Do you offer a service such as hairstylist, makeup, accounting, decorating, etc. The silent auction is a great way to promote your business and a great way to raise money for St. Elizabeth. Email Monique Moody at [email protected].

2022 DIOCESAN APPEAL

Pick up a collection envelope from an usher. You can also mail a check to Catholic Diocese of Richmond Annual Diocesan Appeal, P.O. Box 79212, Baltimore, Maryland 21279-0212 or give online at https://membership.faithdirect.net/VA263. Be sure to say you are a member of St. Elizabeth Parish.

FREE COVID AT-HOME TESTS

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order online via the United States Post Office: special.usps.com/testkits. If you have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support placing an order, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8am to midnight ET, 7 days a week.