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 to write Letters to the Editor on September 19th from 2-3pm over Zoom. Contact Denise Letendre, [email protected], with any questions. Log on using this Zoom Meeting ID: 506 956 9927 • Passcode: 022313
READY FOR RISC – Multiple Dates
St. Elizabeth’s is an active member of Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC). RISC is a community organizing group that works locally to further the prophetic call to Justice and build a city of God. Our strength is in the power of organized people coming together to demand Equity. If you’d like more information about RISC or would like to join our team, we ask you to attend a small-group meeting on one of the following dates (additional dates may be added if needed): Tuesday, September 21, 6:30pm • Saturday, September 26, 3:00pm • Saturday, October 2, 11:00am • Friday, October 8, 6:30pm • Tuesday, October 12, 6:30pm.
For details, please contact Nancy Kunkel at [email protected] or 804-364-4953.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING – September 22th
St. Elizabeth’s Social Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday Sep 22, 2021 7pm – 8:15pm (EDT) via Zoom.
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St. Elizabeth will host a voter registration on Sunday, September 26 after each mass. Voter registration is a nonpartisan activity. We will also assist you if you need to update your registration or need information about voting. You may register to vote or apply for a ballot online using the Citizen Portal at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
What’s on my ballot:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates and some local offices (varies by locality).
First day of Early Voting: Friday, September 17th
Deadline to Register to vote or update your existing registration: Tuesday, October 12th
Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot: Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 P.M.
Last day of Early Voting: Saturday, October 30th at 5:00 P.M.
Local offices will also be open for voting the previous Saturday, October 23rd
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ST. ELIZABETH’S CENTENNIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE – October 7th
St. Elizabeth’s Centennial Committee will meet on Thursday Oct 7, 2021 4pm – 5pm (EDT) via Zoom. We are in search of your family’s stories and photos, and volunteers to serve on the Centennial Planning Committee. The website stelizcc.org/centennial-plans explains three ways you can help tell the history of St. Elizabeth. Contact Connie: text or call 804-402-2405 or email at [email protected].
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National Fatima Rosary – October 16
On Saturday , October 16, 2021 starting at Noon, St. Elizabeth will say the rosary in front of the church with thousands of churches across the country. October 16 is National Fatima Rosary. This website has more information about Fatima.
