BOOK CLUB STARTING SOON

You are invited to join a group study of the newly published “Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle” by Shannen Dee Williams (Duke University Press). To get the reading schedule and the link for our Zoom sessions for our study of “Subversive Habits” by Shannen Dee Williams, please contact Deacon Chris at [email protected].  Any and all are still welcome to join this group for Zoom sessions on Tuesdays, Jan. 10 & 17 and Feb. 7 and 21 at 7 p.m.

JUSTICE MINISTRY COMMITTEE

Our first meeting of the new year will be on Zoom on Wed., Jan. 11, at 7 p.m.  Newcomers welcome.  Please contact Deacon Chris at [email protected] or Connie Hom at [email protected] to get the link to join.

ANNUAL ADVOCACY DAY AT VA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Join the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy on Wed., Jan. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 E. Grace St. (virtual option available) for the 2023 Day for All People, the annual advocacy day.  Join with other motivated Virginians to make our voices heard on economic, racial, and social justice issues.  You will learn about the priority policy issues from dynamic speakers and workshops, meet with your state legislators, and engage with advocates from our region of the state.  To register, go to www.virginiainterfaithcenter.org or contact Deacon Chris at [email protected].

DAY OF REFLECTION FOR BLACK CATHOLICS

With resources from the National Black Catholic Congress, St. Elizabeth’s will have a Day of Reflection for Black Catholics on Sat., Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch provided. This will be a time to come together and pray, reflect, share, and strategize for the future. There is no fee, but please sign up with our registrar, Lula Lamb at [email protected] or at 804-4774822 and please let her know if you would prefer attending in-person or on Zoom.

SHOP FOR CLOTHING & ITEMS FEATURING ST. ELIZABETH CENTENNIAL LOGO

Shop for great looking, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories customized with the beautiful Centennial logo. You can order t-shirts, tote bags, coffee mugs, and baseball caps. Order for yourself and your family as Christmas gifts. When you order, the items are shipped to you. To shop in the store, visit the website:
www.bonfire.com/store/st-elizabeth-centennial-celebration/

FOOD AND HYGIENE PRODUCT DONATIONS

We are seeking donations of hygiene items as well as food donations of rice, beans, unexpired canned goods, as well as visa grocery store gift cards for perishable items. Please leave donations in the designated box in the front of the church.

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