A Word from Father Mullin
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Have your hearts ever burned within you while you were listening to the Word of God? The disciples on the road to Emmaus teach us something very important!
As most of you know, the Church teaches that the Lord Jesus is present among us in a unique and abiding way in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Do you know that the Church also teaches that the Lord is present among us whenever the Sacred Scriptures are proclaimed at Mass?
The Word of God has the power to set our hearts afire, if only we listen with attention. As Jeremiah tells us: When I found your words, I consumed them and they became the joy and happiness of my heart! (Jer. 15:16)
Fr. Tom Mullin
EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Awareness
By participating in the EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program, both businesses and individuals can obtain significant tax advantages, while providing tuition assistance for families who struggle to provide a Catholic school education for their children. For more information, contact the Foundation for Catholic Education (610-793-8503) or BLOCS (484-704-2300).
Parish School News
General Parent Meeting: Come out this Wednesday, May 3, at 7:00 PM in the social hall to learn about a new Tuition Care Program that can provide Catholic school families with a $1,000 tuition reduction through their participation in the PA EITC Program. Current and prospective school families are welcome.
Thank you to all the volunteers who contribute so much to our parish school. Thanks, too, to the kindergarten, first and second grades for the wonderful job they did singing during the Volunteer Brunch this past week.
Mass and May Crowning: All are invited to our First Friday Mass and May Crowning this coming Friday, May 5, at 11:00 AM. Please join us!
Mass Intentions for the Week
April 29-30: Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Joan Mulherin (9th Ann)
Sunday, 8:00 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Catherine “Kitty” Welker
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Marie Egan
Monday, 7:30 AM- Patricia Baralt
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Sophie & Dave Pomanto & Elizabeth & Robert Schieman (Wedding Ann)
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Mary Ann Forrest (1st Ann)
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Lynn Cugini
Friday, 7:30 AM- Florence Hausdorf (15th Ann)
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Parish Memorial Mass
Dorothy Dragon; Anthony Giordano; Kathy Haver; Bernard Kowal; Henry Mathews; Kathleen McGoldrick; LoRita Poliski; Donald Schmitz; Rose Sudano; Daniel Virtue; Joseph Walsh and Julia Wrobel
May 6-7: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Robert Haux
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Paul De Micco
Sunday, 9:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Thomas Lucidonio
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2/14, 36-41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2/20-25; John 10/1-10
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Now through May 23, Exposition is held on Mondays between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM in the daily Mass chapel.
Marian Devotions: Join us for novena prayers to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Saturday mornings at 7:50 AM, followed by a Rosary for Life at 8:00 AM.
Prayer Corner
Please remember in prayer all those who are ill, including: Dolores Bugaiski; Paul Carachilo; James Davis; Dominick DeCarlo; Allison Glitz; William Hare; Kenneth Martin; Karen McKenna; Andrew Mulherin; Gerard Murphy; Anthony Olseski; Taylor Pratt; Brendan Russo; Kelly Waters and Luz Wild.
We also remember those who have died including parishioner Evelyn Barnes, wife of Louis Barnes and mother of Barbara Howe, and Anthony Musso, brother of Fedele Musso. May God grant all our loved ones eternal rest.
First Holy Communion News
Congratulations to the following children who are receiving First Holy Communion at the 9:30 AM Mass next weekend: Justin Blevins, Harper Filipowicz, Christian Giancaterino, Harper Mamele, Nolan McDonnell, Dylan Miller and Riley Petrick.
Baptism News
The next session of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting will be held on Saturday, May 13, and the next session of Pre-Jordan I: Preparing for Your Child’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, June 10. Both programs begin at 10:30 AM in the ministry center. To register for the Pre-Jordan Program and/or to arrange for a baptism, please call 610-321-1200.
Committee for the New Evangelization
Catholics Coming Home (CCH): A special six-week program entitled “No Greater Love-Catholics Coming Home” begins on Monday, May 8, at 7:00 PM in the Holy Family Room. Please reach out to an inactive Catholic among your family, friends and neighbors and invite them to try Catholics Coming Home. For more info, contact Deacon Barry Midwood (610-646-6526 or
Called & Gifted Workshop: Have you ever thought about what the Lord is calling you to do? Attending this workshop is a great way to discover your gifts and respond to His call. The four-part series will be held in the Saint Matthew Conference Room, 7:00-9:00 PM, on Tuesdays, May 16 & 30, and June 13 & 27. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, contact Chris Hill (484-368-4635 or
Pastoral Outreach- Sharing Our Bounty
The Sharing Our Bounty committee will be holding a snacks and art supplies drive for the Aquinas Center in Philadelphia on the weekend of June 3-4. Suggested items for donations include: crackers, chips, snack cakes, cookies and granola bars, along with kid friendly paints, markers, oil pastels and craft supplies.
Donations to the poor boxes during March & April, together with the collection on June 3-4, help to defray the cost of supplies and snacks for the Center’s summer programs for children.
The Aquinas Center supports immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area through a variety of programs and educational opportunities. Share your bounty!
Sister Parish Planning Team
Thanks to all who assisted with the Easter Party for primary grade children at Visitation BVM School on Saturday, April 8. A special thank you to the eighth grade girl scouts who participated in the activities with the Visitation BVM community. Anyone interested in joining the Sister Parish Planning Team should contact Gen Miceli in the parish office (610-646-6550).
This Sunday (April 30), the Saint Elizabeth Guitar Group is singing with the VBVM Celestial Choir at the 10:00 AM Mass at Visitation BVM Church.
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Game Days will be held on Thursdays, May 18 and June 22. Plan now to attend our Lunch and Learn on Thursday, May 11, when parishioner Teri Hoffman will speak about "Saving Pennsylvania Forests."
The picnic with Saint Joseph's Prime Timers is on Wednesday, June 14 (tickets are $10.00 and available in the parish office). And watch the bulletin for a June mini field trip! If you are 60+ you qualify for SAM. Bring your friends! RSVP to the parish services office (610-646-6550 or
Bereavement Ministry
The Bereavement Ministry Team invites you and your family to a Memorial Mass for deceased mothers, mothers-in-law and grandmothers. Also invited are mothers who have suffered the loss of a child. Join us at 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 13, in church, and stay for coffee and donuts in the narthex after Mass. RSVP by email (
Elementary Faith Formation
Reminder: All EFF classes, including sixth and second grades, continue until May 17. We expect to see all the newly-confirmed sixth graders and our second graders back in class to discuss ("break open") the gifts they have received in the sacraments.
Closing Prayer Services: EFF students and their families will participate in a closing prayer service and May crowning on Monday, May 15, at 5:00 PM; on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 PM and on Wednesday, May 17, at 5:00 PM. EFF students and their families may attend any one of these sessions. All are welcome!
EFF Registration: The registration of returning and new students for the 2017-18 EFF year will begin soon. If you are new to the parish or have children that will be new to the EFF program, please contact DRE Beth Riordan (
Adult Faith Formation
Resisting Happiness: Did you know that God wants you to be happy? All are welcome to join us next Sunday, May 7, at 4:00 PM in the ministry center, when Father John Stokely will lead a reflection and discussion on how we can stop “resisting happiness” and live a more vibrant life. To sign up, please call DRE Beth Riordan at 610-646-6545. If you wish, you can read Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly or watch related videos at DynamicCatholic.com.
RCIA Inquiry
Would you like to explore the Catholic Faith? Our weekly inquiry group meets at 7:00 PM on Mondays in the education center conference room. For more info, contact DRE Beth Riordan at 610-646-6545 or
Legion of Mary
Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady at Fatima by praying the rosary on Saturday, May 13, at 4:30 PM. The "Rosary on the Green" will take place on the lawn in front of our church. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this public witness to our faith and to our love for the Blessed Mother. Rosaries and information about the Fatima apparitions will be available in the church narthex as well.
Youth Ministry News
High School Music Ministry: Practices are held every other Monday night, 7:00-8:30 PM in the CLC. Come out this Monday, May 1, and praise the Lord!
High School Youth Group: We meet every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM in the CLC. High School Bible Study meets on every other Monday night, 8:00-9:00 PM, in the CLC. The next session is on Monday, May 8.
8th Grade Youth Group: We meet this Wednesday, May 3, 6:30-8:00 PM in the gym.
Elementary School Youth Group: Our next Freeplay Night will be on Saturday, May 20, 6:30-8:30 PM in the gym. The cost for the night is $5 per child.
Middle School Youth Group: Our next meeting is this Friday, May 5, 6:00-7:30 PM in the gym. The night will include dinner, activities, and discussion.
For more info on any of these St. Elizabeth Parish Youth Ministry opportunities, contact Ryan Schwalm at
Saint Elizabeth Athletic Ministry (SEAM)
CYO Soccer: Saint Elizabeth CYO soccer offers high quality practice and competition, without the full year commitment or high price of club soccer. There is summer training that flows into the season, which begins in September and wraps up at the end of October. Registration opens May 1 and closes July 15. Go to seamcyo.com for more information and to register. If you have questions or would like to help coach, email
CYO Football: Registration is now open for the Chester County Catholic Crusader Football Team. Registration is for Tackle Football for JV, Grades 5 & 6, and Varsity Grades 7 & 8. To register please go to www.cc-crusaders.com and click on the Registration Now Open tab at the top of the home page. You can also register through the Saint Elizabeth Athletic Ministry link on the parish website.
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for Sunday, April 16, 2017
Weekend Contributions: $12,196.50
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $20,385.00
Total Regular Collection: $32,581.50
Number of adult envelope contributions: 543
Easter Collection: Thank you to the 814 donors who have contributed a total of $68,931.23 to this year’s Easter collection, in addition to their regular weekly donations for the weekend of April 15-16. FYI: Last year’s Easter collection totaled $69,080.07
Auto-Giving: Parishioners can contribute to the regular collection on a weekly or monthly basis with direct debits or automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account. Some 277 parishioners are already using Auto-Giving. To enroll, please call Sam Venuti in the parish business office (610-646-6515).
Christ is risen, alleluia!