SUNDAY MASS IN PARISH HALL

We continue to hold Sunday Masses in the Parish Hall while we wait for Harris Mechanical to replace the AC unit. 8:30 am and 10:00 am Masses in the Parish Hall. 10:00 am Mass will be in-person and on ZOOM. You can reach the Parish Hall using the side door on Fourqurean Lane. Look for the ramp leading to the downstairs.

REMEMBER JUNETEENTH

Virginia is in its third year of recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Visit the Virginia Tourism website to find out about Juneteenth activities (in-person & virtual) happening in Virginia. Elegba Folklore Society will host Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration on Sunday, June 26, 2022. You can see the schedule of performances and speakers online at efsinc.org

MEETING ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH – Wednesday, June 22

Our parish Justice Ministry Committee is having a special session on Zoom. We need your thoughts, comments, and suggestion of how we can observe Black History Month for our Centennial Jubilee Year of 2023.  To get the link to join the session on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m., please contact Connie Hom at [email protected] or Chris Barrett at [email protected].

CELEBRATE SISTER TIBERH  – Thursday, June 23

Join us for a Thanksgiving Mass and the 27th Religious Anniversary of Sister Tiberh Hagos, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 5 pm. The celebration will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, located at 8200 Woodman Rd, Henrico, VA 23228.

CANVASS FOR LIVING WAGE – Saturday, June 25 & July 30

Our parish is a member of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), an organization of congregations and individuals from all faith backgrounds, which promotes social justice through education and advocacy in Virginia. On June 25 and July 30, local teams of interfaith individuals will be inviting businesses to get living wage certified! The Virginia Living Wage initiative, a campaign of the VICPP, connects values-aligned consumers, job seekers, and employers to promote positive impact in local economies throughout the Commonwealth. If you are interested in joining the canvass event, email [email protected]. If you are an employer and are interested in recognition, you can find more details and apply at www.livingwagevirginia.org.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES

If you graduated or will graduate this academic year, share your good news. We would like to put your name in the bulletin to congratulate on your success. Complete the Graduate Information Form online.

DONATE ITEMS FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION

The St. Elizabeth’s Centennial Anniversary Committee is planning a silent auction to raise much-needed funds for the parish. Can you help us out with a donation of a product, artwork or service from your business? You can donate a gift certificate to your restaurant, local business,  retail shop. Or donate an item you sell or made like jewelry, clothing, scarves. Do you offer a service such as hairstylist, makeup, accounting, gardening, decorating, or sewing? The silent auction is a great way to promote your business to our diverse parish and show how much you care about St. Elizabeth remaining a part of Richmond. Your donation is tax deductible. Email Monique Moody at [email protected].

PHOTOS OF YOUR FAMILY AT ST. ELIZABETH

Were you baptized 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/

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