Holy Week, 2018
Dear Parishioners of Saint Elizabeth:
Greetings for Holy Week and Easter from all our parish staff!
I am happy to invite you to join with our parish community and the Universal Church in celebrating the Paschal Mystery of Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection. Your active participation in the liturgies of Holy Week will enrich your faith, deepen your personal commitment to Jesus Christ and strengthen your sense of belonging to our parish community here at Saint Elizabeth.
The schedule of liturgical services at Saint Elizabeth during Holy Week is as follows:
Palm Sunday, March 24-25: regular weekend Mass schedule, with Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM and Mass on Sunday at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:30 AM. Palm will be blessed within the Eucharistic Liturgy and distributed by the ushers and greeters.
Holy Thursday, March 29: Mass of the Lord’s Supper in church at 7:30 PM with Solemn Procession & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel between 9:00 PM and Midnight.
Good Friday, March 30: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 PM; Holy Communion is distributed only at this service.
Holy Saturday, March 31: Blessing of Easter Food in the social hall at 11:00 AM.
Easter Vigil, March 31: Mass at 8:00 PM with Sacramental Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion) and Reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Easter Sunday, April 1: regular Sunday morning Mass schedule (8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 AM).
I encourage you to share your faith in the Risen Lord by talking about the profound spiritual meaning of these holy days with your family members and friends. As Saint Paul reminds us: “If Christ has not been raised from the dead, our faith is in vain, and we who hope in Christ are the most pitiable people of all!” (1 Cor. 15/17).
I also remind you that your generous financial support at Easter complements your regular stewardship contributions to Saint Elizabeth during the year and reflects our shared commitment as disciples of Jesus Christ to care for one another’s needs. Thank you for your continued generosity to our parish community and your practice of a stewardship of treasure all year long!
I look forward to having your family join us at Easter. And I pray with you and for you, that the Risen Lord may bring many blessings upon each of you and upon all your loved ones throughout the Easter Season!
Sincerely yours,
(Reverend) Thomas M. Mullin, Pastor
Friday, March 23, 2018
Join the St. Elizabeth Council, Knights of Columbus, for an enjoyable Fish Dinner catered by Montesano Brothers and then participate in the Living Stations of the Cross presented by the eighth graders of Saint Elizabeth Parish School.
The evening starts in the parish social hall at 5:00 PM with a Fish Dinner for the whole family. Dinners are $17.00/each or $60.00 for a family of 4. You may eat in or take dinner home. Tickets are now on sale after weekend Masses. Stop in the parish ministry center, next to Stars Rewards table. You may also purchase tickets online at kofc13141.org. Please note that tickets will not be available at the door on the evening of the dinner. This year we will also offer Cheese Pizza (2 slices), cookie, and drink for children 12 & under who are not fish lovers, for only $6.00 per child.
After dinner, join fellow parishioners and the Knights of Columbus for the Living Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM in church. This is a wonderful way to spend time with your family and Jesus in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. We hope to see you there!
St. Elizabeth Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner Menu
• Panko crusted Cod Fillet or Cod Fillet w/ Crab cake or Two Crab cakes
• Homemade Rosemary Potatoes
• Dinner Roll
• Roasted Garden Vegetables
• Garden Salad
• Cookies
• Canned Soft Drinks, Coffee, Milk, Tea, Water
Macaroni and Cheese available free to children 5 and younger not purchasing a meal.