What’s Going On: 3 December 2023

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve (December 24th, 2023)

• Sunday Mass at 9:00am
• Christmas Eve Mass at 6:00pm

Christmas Day (December 25th, 2023)

• Christmas Day Mass at 9:00am

New Years Eve (December 31st, 2023)

• Sunday Mass at 9:00am
• Feast of Mary, Mother of God/Mass for Peace at 5:00pm
• Potluck to follow 5:00pm Mass

Christmas Eve and the Fourth Sunday of Advent are on the same Sunday this year. The obligation for the Fourth Sunday of Advent may be fulfilled by attending the morning Mass on Sunday or the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. (A Mass obligation does not depend on which readings and prayers are used.) The Christmas obligation may be fulfilled by attending an evening Mass on Christmas Eve or a Mass on Christmas Day. For those attending two Masses in a single day, Holy Communion may be received twice.

END OF YEAR GIVING

Last week our annual Christmas Ask Letter was sent out. I ask that you consider giving a donation, as this is our biggest annual fundraiser. You can give one time or monthly online: https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-20000526?tab=home

ADVENT RETREAT – Saturday December 16

9am-12pm | Saturday, December 16th | In the Parish Hall

Please email Sr Anns James ([email protected]) to register.

Through alternating periods of reflection, small-group sharing, singing, eucharistic adoration and ritual we will be led into:

AWAKENING: by exploring some modes of relating with Creation

RE-MEMBERING & re-conciling: by honoring the place of Creation in each one’s personal history as well as in salvation history

TRUSTING: by tuning into the call to “ecological conversion”

JUST FAITH PROGRAM

Concerned about Climate Change? St Elizabeth will be offering a virtual program using Zoom. JustFaith. Sacred Air: Climate & Energy is an eight-session small group program that explores the impact of the climate crisis on God’s creation and God’s people. As participants learn and dialogue about tough topics such as air pollution and greenhouse gases. Prayer and spiritual practices guide participants in noticing the breath of God that flows through them, granting them the life and energy to address the climate crisis with passion and resilience.

When: Sundays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.beginning January 14th and ending March 3rd. Zoom links will be provided Cost: $45 (scholarship assistance is available)

Interested: Contact co-facilitators Anne Gibbons ([email protected]) or Cathy Woodson [email protected] by Dec 20, 2023

JESUS AND THE EUCHARIST STUDY

Join us on Zoom for Session 3: Jesus and the Eucharistic- Am I saved? Salvation is a gift from God through Jesus Christ that requires our “yes.”Wednesday, 6 pm-7:30 pm, December 20, 2023. Contact the office to register. Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to you on the Sunday prior to the Wednesday class.

JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Black history is every day, not just February. The justice committee of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church recommends each parishioner find some way to honor the contributions of African Americans throughout the year. One way to do this is to order a calendar and incorporate this into your prayer life with gratitude, honor and research. Two such calendars include: Josephite African American History and Heritage Calendar and History of Racial Injustice Calendar

PHOTOS FROM CENTENNIAL MASS

You can see photos on our website: https://stelizcc.org/centennial-mass-with-cardinal-wilton-gregory/
Thank you to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Fr. Charles Cortinovis, and Msgr. Walter Barrett for celebrating our final Mass for our Centennial Year. Over the past year, we have celebrated this momentous occasion with monthly events and programs. Thank you to everyone who made our Centennial Anniversary such an amazing success!
To watch Cardinal Gregory’s entire homily, visit St. Elizabeth’s Facebook page: https://bit.ly/StElizabeth-Livestream. (You don’t need a Facebook account to watch the Mass)

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT – First Fridays

On the first Friday of every month, starting October 6th we will have an hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass at noon.

HOSPITALITY MINISTERS NEEDED

5 Hospitality Ministers are needed for 8:30 Sunday masses. Please volunteer to serve once a month. We have only 3 people trying to cover 8 positions. Training will be provided.

READING GOD’S WORD BOOKS

Reading God’s Word for the 2024 Year B Liturgical Year are now available for $10 per book. We can accept Cash/Check after Mass. Credit/Debit purchases can be made with Eva at the Office during the week.