LENT SCHEDULE

Every Friday in Lent (except for Good Friday)
– 5-6pm Supper in the Parish Hall
– Stations of the Cross 6pm (also on ZOOM).

Saturday, March 4, Parish Lent Retreat
Sign-in begins at 8:30 am. Program runs 9:00 am – 3 pm. Lunch provided. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist follows. To register, contact Rita by email [email protected] or text (804) 229-1999.
Sunday, March 5, Parish Potluck
You are invited to a potluck after the 10am Mass. Sign up to set up, clean up, or to bring a dish on the kiosk in the vestibule or by sending an email to Eva ([email protected]).
Remember, there is Religious Education for Teens and Adults (English), Teens and Adults (Swahili), Kids (K-7th grade) from 11:15-11:45 with Potluck lunch to follow at 12PM. Saturday School has begun on Saturdays from 9-12PM and will continue through April 1st. We still need adult and teen volunteers to help our students create a new library of children’s stories. Please call the office or email Liz ([email protected]) to sign up to help.

PHOTOS FROM FASHION SHOW
You can see photos from the Centennial Fashion Show on St. Elizabeth’s Facebook page and blog: http://stelizabethcc.blogspot.com/.

PRESENTATION ABOUT WILLS AND ESTATES

“Get Your Affairs In Order” is a seminar to give you information on wills, trusts, Catholic advance medical directives, funeral and burial planning, and legacy planning. This is a free, informational-seminar. Join us after 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 5. To make sure we have enough materials for every participant, please RSVP by calling the Parish Office (804) 329-4599.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

Anyone interested in assisting with the Jazz Festival for Saturday August 5, 2023, contact Tim Timmons: Cell 804-971-8070 email [email protected]

2023 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL

Last year, St. Elizabeth Parish received $7,609 in quarterly share funds from the diocese. In addition, we received $32,100 in grant funding from groups like Home Mission and Operation Rice Bowl. As you can see, the Diocesan Appeal is a great help to our parish and our ministry. You will receive a letter and brochure for the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal. Please take a moment to reflect on all the ministries the Appeal can support. Prayerfully consider a new pledge or gift. You can give through your Sunday envelope. Or give at richmondcatholicfoundation.org/appeal/ online. When you donate, you will select a parish. Make sure you select Saint Elizabeth – Richmond (509).

FOOD AND HYGIENE DONATIONS

St. Elizabeth is collecting the following:
TOILETRIES: deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, feminine hygiene products, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, wipes
FOOD: Spaghetti sauce, sugar, honey, flower
Drop off your donations to the Parish Office on Tuesdays – Fridays 1-4 pm.
You can also order items off of Amazon, etc. and ship them directly to our parish office.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note: the end of year statements mailed to you do not include donations given through E-Giving. You received your E-Giving statements by email. If you did not receive your financial statement or found an issue, contact Eva at the Parish Office (804) 329-4599 ext 10.

ARE YOU RECEIVING EMAILS FROM ST. ELIZABETH?

St. Elizabeth is a busy parish. Don’t miss out. Every week, you can receive an email with the announcements you hear at church and read in the bulletin. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox. To sign up, go online to bit.ly/STECC_Bulletin

CENTENNIAL SHIRTS

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/