A Word from Father Stokely
Christ is risen, Alleluia. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his mercy endures forever.” On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the gift of God’s infinite and unreserved mercy. Through the Paschal Mystery, Jesus reveals that God is a Father of Mercy who rescues us from sin and death through Christ his Son.
May we open our hearts today to the gift of mercy and receive its healing and transformative power into our lives. Fr. John Stokely
Dramatic Gospel Presentation
Come out on Sunday, April 22, at 7:00 PM for an evening that is both entertaining and eye-opening. Emmy award winning actor Frank Runyeon will bring to life the famous parables from Luke's travel narrative during his performance of Luke: Stories on the Road. Frank will take us on a journey from Nazareth to Jerusalem while weaving in stories from his own life in order to help us hear the parables as stories about our own lives here in the present. Bring the family and your friends - the presentation is free to all!
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Don’t miss the next Lunch and Learn this Thursday, April 12. The guest speaker will be Philadelphia native Jim Murray. Mr. Murray is a former general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles and the co-founder of the first Ronald Mc Donald house in Philadelphia. All those who are 60+ are invited at 10:30 AM for the talk, followed by lunch. You are welcome to bring a salad or dessert! RSVP to Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
2018 Stewardship Day of Service
Last call to participate in the Stewardship Day of Service next Saturday, April 14. Although registration is now closed, there are still a few openings for additional volunteers. For more info, call the Parish Services Office (610-646-6550) by the end of the day on Monday. All those already registered are reminded that the SDOS program begins with Mass in church at 8:30 AM this coming Saturday morning.
Mass Intentions for the Week
April 7-8: Second Sunday of Easter-Divine Mercy
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Sean Kopishke
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Margaret Clark (9th Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- John Kilty (42nd Ann)
Monday, 7:30 AM- Kevin Dillon
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Richard Sylvester (10th Ann)
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Gloria San Giacomo & Marian Rainone
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Anthony & Josephine Spino &
Daniel & Gertrude Keating
Friday, 7:30 AM- Peter Lubin (1st Ann)
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Helena Mitchell (1st Ann)
April 14-15:Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Paul Logue
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Patricia Douts (1st Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- John Fiorillo, Sr.
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 3/13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2/1-5a; Luke 24/35-48
Miraculous Medal Novena: All are welcome to come 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 in the daily Mass chapel.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Exposition is normally held in the daily Mass chapel on Mondays between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM.
Prayer Corner
Please pray for all those who are ill, including Amy Armstrong; Robert Brady; Hannah Deese; Chiara Scotto Di Marco; Frieda Hoffmann; Daniel Keating; Virginia Korom; Elizabeth Lien; Sandra Martin; Catherine Micucci; Maryann Munn; Mary Ann Obyc; John Oulton; Daniel Patterson; Jane Rolen; Catherine Tyas; William Wrzesnewski and Edward Wysocki.
We also remember those who have died including parishioner Karen Hanna; Jerome Fuhr, brother-in-law of Ruth Del Vecchio; Doris Cullen, sister-in-law of Deacon James Mc Avoy and Anna Ngoc Phan, mother of Amy Poliski. May all our departed loved ones rest in peace!
RCIA News
RCIA Inquiry: Do you know someone who is searching for life's meaning, for community? Or someone who has asked about the Catholic faith? Please invite them to learn more about the RCIA by contacting DRE Beth Riordan (
Adult Faith Formation: FORMED
Have you signed up for FORMED? The parish has purchased a subscription for this online portal, a kind of Catholic Netflix, that offers videos, books, children's materials and more. To sign up for your free parish membership, go to STE.Formed.org and "register now." Enter your name, email address, create a password and you're in! Explore the movies under “Watch” and/or have a look around and enjoy all that FORMED offers!
First Holy Communion News
Congratulations to the following children who are receiving First Holy Communion at the 9:30 AM Mass next weekend: Clara Greiner; Kylie Hoelzle; Cameron McNulty; Matthew McHugh; Avery Quay; Brynn Quinlan and Gavin Schaeffer. Kudos to one and all!
Queen of Peace Prayer Group
A group of parishioners meet in the chapel at 1:00 PM each Friday to pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Why not find some time for peace and quiet and prayer? All are welcome to join us when possible.
Legion of Mary News
The Legion of Mary sponsors a traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima. You are invited to welcome the Pilgrim Virgin statue into your home for a one-week visit. The primary purpose of the home family visitation program is to aid families in responding to the requests made by Mary during her apparitions at Fatima. Her call is threefold: Return to God; Make reparation for sins; and Pray the Rosary as a family. To schedule a week to host the Pilgrim Virgin in your home, please contact Candy Scheidel (
Did you know that any practicing Catholic can be a member of the Legion of Mary? The Legion has been active in the United States since 1931, has known continuous Papal approval and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. For more information contact Janet Van Alstyne (
Parish School News
Living Stations of the Cross: A special thank you goes out to all our eighth graders and their adult moderators, Mrs. Maria Fraser, Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio, Mrs. Louise Shanley and Ms. Nicole Gingrich for the prayerful and inspiring presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 23.
Peacemakers: Congratulations to the students who earned the Peacemaker Award for responsibility at the First Friday Mass on April 6. May we all learn from your good example!
Applications for 2018-2019: We are already planning for a great 2018-2019 school year, and we would like your family to be a part of it! Please contact Mrs. Liz Oulton (610-646-6540) to arrange for a tour and to pick up application materials.
Parish School Facebook Page: To see the latest photos and videos of what our students have been up to, please visit www.facebook.com/SaintElizabethParishSchool. It’s another great way to stay informed!
PA EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program
This tax credit program benefits both Catholic schools and the individual and corporate donors by redirecting donor tax dollars to a designated school. Individual parishioners can participate in EITC through our Tuition Care Special Purpose Entity (SPE), while businesses can join the EITC/OSTC program and designate Saint Elizabeth Parish School as the recipient of their tax credits.
On the weekend of April 28-29, we will have a short informational presentation at the end of Mass to encourage participation in the EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program. There will also be an EITC Cocktail Reception sponsored by The Foundation for Catholic Education on Thursday, May 10, 5:30-7:30 PM at Maggiano’s Restaurant in King of Prussia. More detailed information will be available shortly.
Pastoral Outreach
Casserole Collection: Thank you to all who prepared casseroles for this weekend’s collection, and for your continued generosity to the clients of St. John’s Hospice in Center City Philadelphia throughout the year. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jen Bauhaus (
Baptism News
In addition to those baptized at this year’s Easter Vigil (Roxanne Barrett, Jennifer & baby Liam Martin Citrullo, David Gober and Isaiah Moore), Saint Elizabeth parish also welcomes into the Body of Christ the following infants baptized in March: Leon Edwin Lopez; Natalie Grace Cannon, Henry Chiock Kim and James Andrew Seifert. Congratulations to them and their godparents!
The next session of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting, will be held this Saturday, April 14, and the next session of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, May 12. Both programs begin at 10:30 AM in the ministry center. To register for a Pre-Jordan Program and/or to arrange for a baptism, call 610-321-1200.
Confirmation News
Bishop John McIntyre will celebrate Confirmation at Saint Elizabeth on Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Confirmation rehearsals for candidates (not their sponsors) will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00 PM for the 10:00 AM Confirmation liturgy, and at 7:30 PM for the 2:00 PM liturgy. Rehearsals begin in the social hall and conclude in the church. Questions about the Confirmation liturgies may be directed to Gen Miceli (610-646-6550).
Walking With Purpose
Are you seeking to grow in the Catholic faith while connecting with other women in our parish community? Come to a Coffee Connect in the St. Matthew conference room on Wednesday, April 18, between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Ginny Swiatek (
Youth Ministry News
Get Involved Now! For information about youth ministry at Saint Elizabeth, go to the front page of the parish website (www.stelizabethparish.org) or email Ryan Schwalm (
High School Music Ministry: Meets weekly on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the CLC.
High School Youth Group (Grades 9-12): Meets weekly on Tuesday nights in the CLC, 7:00-8:30 PM.
Middle School & 8th Grade Youth Groups: Both groups will meet on Wednesday, April 18, at 5:30 PM.
2018 Catholic Charities Appeal
The 2018 Appeal is being conducted now through May. This year's theme, 60 Years of Giving Hope to All, reflects the broad focus of the Catholic Charities appeal in supporting close to 180 beneficiaries. Brochures and donation envelopes are available in the church narthex.
2017-2021 Pastoral Plan
The newly-completed pastoral plan serves as a guide to our spiritual growth as disciples and members of the Body of Christ and was developed upon the foundation of our previous pastoral plans. The new plan reflects where we are and where we are called to go as a parish community.
The 2017-2021 Pastoral Plan includes a new vision, an updated mission, a set of core parish values for living as faithful disciples and a set of six pastoral goals and objectives. For more information, please visit the parish website at: www.stelizabethparish.org.
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for March 24-25
Weekend Contributions: $24,600.10
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,913.10]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $ 7,686.50
Total Regular Collection: $32,286.60
Number of adult envelope contributions: 691
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. More than 300 parishioners are already using Auto-Giving. To enroll, please call Sam Venuti in the parish business office (610-646-6515).
Easter Collection: Thank you to the 734 donors who contributed a total of $64,479.91 to this year’s Easter collection, in addition to their regular weekly donations for the past weekend.
Upcoming Meetings & Activities
For a complete schedule of upcoming meetings, parish activities and other events, check out the online parish bulletin at www.stelizabethparish.org.
Happy Easter Season to One and All!