The St. Elizabeth Justice Ministry Committee will meet on Zoom on Wed., May 17, at 7 p.m. Newcomers, always welcome, should contact Connie Hom at [email protected] to get the link to join the meeting.
PARISH POTLUCK – Sunday, May 21
May Centennial Event is a Parish Potluck on Sunday, May 21st at 11:15am. The potluck will take place outside after the 10am Mass. There will be children’s games, a bouncy house, and a DJ! Please being chair or blankets – whatever your family prefer. Note: chairs from the parish hall may not be taken outside. To sign up to bring a dish, please click here or call the Parish Office at (804)-329-4599 ext. 10.
PENTECOST NOVENA – Friday, May 19 through Saturday, May 27
Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be sent by the Father in His name. After His ascension, the apostles went back to the upper room. There were 120 people in that room. They devoted themselves with one accord to pray while awaiting the Promise. Join us in praying the Pentecost Novena with one accord beginning Friday, May 19th through Saturday, May 27th at 6 pm on Zoom as we celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Email Rita Hatchett to register at [email protected].
CALLING ALL ZOOMERS!
If you participate in Sunday Masses through Zoom, please participate by leading the prayer of Spiritual Communion. You sign up for two to three Sundays through the year. When it is your turn, you will read the Spiritual Communion to everyone on Zoom. You do not need to host or moderate the Zoom Mass. All you do is unmute yourself and read the prayer. You choose the Sundays that work best for you. To volunteer, email Monique at [email protected] and include your name, phone number, and two to three Sundays to read the prayer.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Hospitality Ministers are the friendly people who greet and seat you for Mass. You already come to church, so why not come early and volunteer to serve at one Sunday a month? You can check out the Hospitality training video on *WATCH* Videos of Parish Ministries. Virtus training is required. To learn more about this ministry, email [email protected].
JAZZ FESTIVAL – Saturday, August 5
Jazz is Back! The Jazz Festival returns to the lawn of St. Elizabeth Parish on Saturday, August 5. To kick off the event, the parish is selling books of raffle tickets. The winning is a cash prize. You can purchase your book of raffle tickets after Mass. Cash and check are accepted. If you are a local business, you can show your community spirit by being a sponsor of the Jazz Festival. Call the Parish Office at (804)-329-4599 and they will email the sponsorship packet. The Jazz Festival committee also needs volunteers. You can help plan the event, book bands, get corporate sponsors, volunteer day of or work behind the scenes. If you can volunteer, call the Parish Office at (804)-329-4599. They will put you in touch with Tim Timmons.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
The Food Pantry will be open starting May 19. The Pantry will be open from 10-Noon, Monday through Friday. Volunteers are needed to staff the food pantry. If you can volunteer, call the Parish Office at (804)-329-4599. They will put you in touch with Helena, Joshuah or Mary. Please donate personal hygiene items: deodorant, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products. And food: spaghetti sauce, rice, honey, cereal, flour. Make all donations are not expired.
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PHOTOS OF EASTER EGG HUNT
Visit http://stelizabethcc.blogspot.com to see a gallery of photos of the children enjoying an Easter Egg Hunt after Mass.
