A Word from Father Mullin
Christ is risen, Alleluia. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
As I wrote in this column last week, the troubling information made public recently about the dishonesty and financial mismanagement of my friend and colleague, Msgr. Joseph McLoone, the former pastor of St. Joseph Church in Downingtown, places a painful burden of disappointment, frustration and anger, and deep distrust upon the parishioners there, and upon many other Catholics as well.
I reflected upon this painful situation with members of of the pastoral and finance councils at their regular meetings last week. In response to several members rightful inquiries, I assured them and I assure you here that there are no "off the table" nor secret bank accounts here at Saint Elizabeth and that detailed scrutiny of all financial records is consistently carried out by the business office and the Finance Council, over and above the annual archdiocesan financial reports and periodic external audits.
Please share this message with other parishioners who may be concerned and/or inquiring about financial matters here at our parish. Anyone who wishes to meet with me in person to discuss these matters is welcome to contact me at the parish office (610-321-1200).
In this season of Easter hope, may Jesus, the Good Shepherd, bring healing and renewed trust to the people of Saint Joseph Church, and to all who are struggling to believe in the Church and in its pastors.
Fr. Tom Mullin
Confirmation News
Congratulations to the 166 girls and boys who were confirmed yesterday by Bishop John J. McIntyre, and to their parents and sponsors, too!
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our newly confirmed parishioners throughout their lives!
Special thanks to the many volunteers who offered their stewardship service for the Confirmation ceremonies. We appreciate your generous gift of time. God's blessings for one and all!
Mass Intentions for the Week
April 28-29: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Salvatore D’Uva
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Nora Mc Aleer
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Luci Lynch-Murtha & Martin Mattus
Monday, 7:30 AM- Mary Smith
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Tina Fogarty
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Patrick Mahle
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Elizabeth & Robert Schiemann & Sophie & David Pomanto (60th Wed. Ann.)
Friday, 7:30 AM- Florence Hausdorf (16th Ann.)
11:00 AM Parish School Mass- Eugene Minahan
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Parish Memorial Mass
Kim Biercher; Gary Campbell; John Collins; Doris Cullen; James De Maioribus, Sr.; William Dingwall; Karen Hanna; Eileen Kahl; Anna Ngoc Phan & John Tassone.
May 5-6: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Clarissa Puccino
Sunday, 8:00 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Robert Haux
Sunday, 11:30 AM- James Bold
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 10/25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 4/7-10; John 15/9-17
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 Hannah Deese; Chiara Scotto Di Marco; Stephen Gray; Jackson Higgins; Frieda Hoffmann; Karen Johnson; Peter Kennedy; David Krzywicki; Claire Lang; Robert Lion; Paul Logue, Jr.; Geraldine Mc Dowell; Catherine Micucci; Janice Prezuhy; Kathryn Shinn; Catherine Sirhil and Marie Sminkey.
We also remember those who have died. May all our departed loved ones rest in peace!
Baptism News
The next session of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, May 12, and the next session of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting, will be held on Saturday, June 9. Both programs begin at 10:30 AM. To register for a Pre-Jordan Program and/or to arrange for a baptism, call 610-321-1200.
First Holy Communion News
Congratulations to the following children who are receiving First Holy Communion at the 11:30 AM Mass next weekend:
Nolan Butler; Aidan Capobianco; Kian Cosgriff; Giana Cutrona; Arielle DeNicola; Kyle Hollister; Atticus Kazanjian; Christopher Leahy; Miles Lundy; Alexander Rich; Rebecca Ruthkosky; Reese Serfass; Lauren & Michael Sexton; Grace Slevinsky; Natalie Slothower; Jeremy Smith; Giuliana Willson; Payton Wulk and Luke Zerbe. Kudos to one and all!
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Do you ever wonder why our 4 to 7 year olds are invited to join a procession during our 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses? These little ones participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word. Adult and teen ministers help them to pray, listen, share and respond to God's Word in a language they can understand.
Perhaps you would like to share your gifts with our children so that they may fully celebrate God's presence in their lives. To learn more about this rewarding ministry, please contact Beth Riordan (610-646-6545;
FORMED - Online Faith Formation
This online portal offers hundreds of opportunities to grow in the faith for adults, children and the whole family together. FORMED is now available to all Saint Elizabeth parishioners at no cost!
Have you ever wondered why intelligent, successful people would give up their careers, alienate some of their friends, and face disapproval from their families ... just to become Catholic? Find out by watching Convinced on Formed.org. 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! Go to "Community" page to see Convinced and other recommended titles.
Finding My Path in Stewardship
Do you want to contribute your time and talents to Saint Elizabeth Parish, but you don't know where to start? Let us help find the right fit for you. All you need to do is go to the parish website (www.stelizabethparish.org), click on "Get Involved" and follow the path "offer your Stewardship." When you find the group or ministry that works for you, fill out the form and you will be contacted by the leader of the ministry/committee.
Elementary Faith Formation
With just a few weeks remaining of an amazing year, we look forward to several special events:
Mondays, April 30 & May 7: Food collection and assembly of Aid for Friends Breakfast Bags by our 5th and 6th grades. This project benefits the elderly poor, who often cannot afford both medicine and food.
Thursday, May 3: Make up session for those who have missed three or more weekly sessions this term.
Family Prayer of the Month: During April, we have been praying the Parish Stewardship Prayer and are looking forward to praying the rosary during May. Our EFF closing prayer services will include a “Living Rosary.” All are welcome to join us in church on Monday, May 14, 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 PM or on Wednesday, May 16, 5:00 PM.
We love our EFF volunteers! If you would like to join our EFF team, contact DRE Beth Riordan (briordan @stelizabethparish.org; 610-646-6545).
Family Life Ministry
Evening of Prayer and Addiction Information: All are invited to an evening of prayer, reflection and shared resources this Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 PM, in the church. United in prayer, we will listen and learn what active steps we can take to respond to the opioid crisis and other addictions in our community. For more info, call the parish services office (610-646-6550).
Sister Parish News
All are invited to join the Guitar Group for a visit to our sister parish, Visitation BVM, at the 10:00 AM Mass next Sunday, May 6. An added bonus that day will be the Vietnamese community's Crawfish Festival. Cars will leave the Saint Elizabeth parking lot at 9:00 AM. For more info, contact Susan Brennan at 610-639-1078 or
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 (
Bereavement Ministry
The parish community of Saint Elizabeth along with the Bereavement Ministry invites you and your family to join the celebration of a Mass to honor all our mothers, mothers-in-law and grandmothers who have died. We also invite mothers who have suffered the loss of a child. This liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, at 8:30 AM in the church. We will be serving coffee and donuts after Mass and hope to see you there. RSVP to Gen Miceli (
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Lunch & Learn: The next program will be on Thursday, May 17, when guest speaker Catherine Quillman will speak about "Milford Mills: the Lost Village." Learn about the farms and homesteads taken by eminent domain in the 1950's thru 1970's in order to create the present-day Marsh Creek State Park.
Stewardship Call for Liturgical Ministers
This is the time of year for the recruitment of new stewardship volunteers for parish liturgical ministries, including Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers of the Word, greeters and hospitality ministers, ushers and sound techs, and members of the Children's Liturgy of the Word team (CLOW). You will be trained for the ministry you choose. Our scheduling program is family friendly and allows for vacation or away times.
For more info, contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
Walking with Purpose
It’s not too late to join WWP’s Spring Scripture Study, Living in the Father's Love. The study runs on Wednesday evenings, now through May 30, 7:00-9:00 PM in the ministry center. For more information, contact Ginny at
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 this Wednesday, May 2, at 5:30 PM.
Cub Scouts Pack 61: The annual Blue & Gold Dinner will be held in the social hall following the 5:30 PM Mass Saturday, May 5. Congratulations to the scouts and thanks to their adult leaders, too!
Knights of Columbus News
On the occasion of today’s annual Mass & Communion Breakfast for the Saint Elizabeth Council, Knights of Columbus, we offer a word of public thanks and appreciation to the K of C for their generous service to Saint Elizabeth parish and to the local community all year long!
Save the Date: Annual clothing drive on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held the weekend of June 2-3 after all Masses. More details to follow. Visit www.gogreendrrop.com for a list of acceptable items.
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for April 14-15
Weekend Contributions: $19,696.68
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,147.18]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $19,492.50
Total Regular Collection: $39,189.18
Number of adult envelope contributions: 661
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. To enroll, please call Sam Venuti in the parish business office (610-646-6515).
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.