FEBRUARY BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKER SERIES

We want to thank the four wonderful women who spoke every Sunday of February Black History Month. People tuned in from around the world to hear Sister Cora Marie Billings, Cathy Woodson, Sr. Tiberh, and Vivian Sullivan tell their inspiring stories. Thank you Sister Cora, Cathy, Sister Tiberh, and Vivan!

LENTEN RETREAT & SERVICES

St. Elizabeth will host a retreat for Lent on Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. Join us for a day of prayer and reflection lead by members of the parish. Lunch is provided. The retreat is free. You can sign up online https://bit.ly/ste-lentenretreat or pick up a registration form at the church office. You must register by March 20.
The schedule of services and Masses for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday is online. Click this link: https://stelizcc.org/lent-2022/ to see the current schedule. Some services are in person and simulcast on Zoom.

UPDATE ON SYNOD

From Deacon Chris: Thanks to all who participated in the Synod of World Bishops listening process.  We had seven group listening sessions on Zoom.  A good portion of parishioners participated.  However, for those who haven’t yet, there is another chance on Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m.  The link to join is on the parish website.  (Note: that the link is not the same link as the link to join our Sunday morning Mass.) The final opportunity to join a group session is this Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. with our Justice Ministry Committee. Please see or contact Deacon Chris to get the link to join.  The Zoom sessions last approximately 75 minutes.  The other options of one-to-one interviews, hard copy forms in the back of the church, and online form on the parish website will be available until Saturday, March 12. You can read more about St. Elizabeth’s Synod Sessions (and download the guide) at https://stelizcc.org/synod-secc/

MEETINGS COMING UP

• RISC ISSUE COMMITTEE NIGHT:  Monday, March 7th, 7 – 8:45 pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221. Masks will be required, and we ask that attendees be fully vaccinated. Click here for the calendar of meetings hosted by RISC: https://www.riscrichmond.org/calendar

• SAINT ELIZABETH CENTENNIAL MEETING: Wednesday, March 9 at 4pm via Zoom, Meeting ID: 506 956 9927, Passcode: 022313

• JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm via Zoom, Meeting ID: 506 956 9927, Passcode: 022313

CELEBRATE PHYLLIS’S BIRTHDAY

On March 8, we will celebrate parishioner Phyllis’s 95th birthday. Join us for cake in the parish hall after Sunday’s 9 am Mass.

CALL TO ACTION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

As people of faith, we want to see more affordable housing in Virginia’s budget. There are two important pieces in the budget that could benefit thousands of families: a stronger investment in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, and a work group laying groundwork for a long-term rental assistance program. Encourage your legislator to support these initiatives by signing the petition at www.tinyurl.com/va-housing.

PHOTOS OF YOUR FAMILY AT ST. ELIZABETH

Were you baptised at St. Elizabeth? Married in our parish? Or received your First Communion/Confirmation? We would love to include YOUR photos in a presentation for the parish’s 100th Anniversary.

DONATE ITEMS FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION

The St. Elizabeth’s Centennial Anniversary is planning an silent auction to raise much-needed funds for the parish. You can support this fundraiser by donating an item for the auction. We need gift certificates to restaurants, local businesses, jewelry, breweries, retail shops, grocery stores, museums, etc. Do you offer a service such as hairstylist, makeup, accounting, decorating, etc. The silent auction is a great way to promote your business and a great way to raise money for St. Elizabeth. Email Monique Moody at [email protected].

UPDATE ON COVID

Order A Free COVID Test
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order online via the United States Post Office: special.usps.com/testkits. If you have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support placing an order, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8am to midnight ET, 7 days a week.

At Home COVID Vaccines
The Richmond City Health District is offering to bring vaccinations to your home if you can’t get to a clinic. Call the RCHD call center: (804) 205.3501 to schedule your at-home vaccination. Visit their website for resources on vaccinations and testing: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/