Insert to the Parish Bulletin for Sunday, April 29, 2018
Parish School News
Sneak-a-Peek: We will be holding another Sneak-a-Peek session, this Thursday, May 3, 9:30-11:00 AM. It's a great opportunity to visit with students and teachers during a normal school day. For more information, please call the school office at 610-646-6540.
First Friday Mass and May Crowning: All are invited to our First Friday Mass and May Crowning this Friday, May 4, at 11:00 AM. Please join us!
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.
Facebook: There are a lot of activities going on in our school, as we set our sights on the end of the 2017-2018 school year! Be sure to catch the latest updates, photos and videos on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SaintElizabethParishSchool.
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. More information about Tuition Care will be communicated shortly.
This weekend we are having 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. For more info, call Judi Neeld at 610-793-8503.
Pastoral Council News
As previously announced, four elected members of the current pastoral council are completing their terms this June. Because only four parishioners were nominated, all four have been “elected by acclamation” and will serve a three-year term July 2018 through June 2021.
They include two returning members (David Guthrie and Marie Martini) and new members (Jeffrey Heary and Laurie-Anne Jones). In addition, Alison Cruice and Marie Hellgoth have accepted appointments to the pastoral council as well. Thanks to all the council members for their generous stewardship service to the parish community!
Special Stewardship Opportunities
Several current members of the Parish Finance Council and Parish Stewardship Council will be completing their terms of service at the end of June. Any adult parishioner (21 years old and above) who may be interested in learning more about either or both councils and possibly being appointed to one of them is invited and encouraged to contact Fr. Mullin at the parish office (610-321-1200).
Christ is risen, Alleluia! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Happy Easter Season to One and All!
Poor Box Recipient
May and June, 2018
SAFE HARBOR OF GREATER WEST CHESTER
Providing Shelter and Encouragement for the Homeless
Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester is an independent, nonprofit organization providing food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to homeless men and women in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Safe Harbor's objectives focus on rehabilitation, treatment, employment, financial stability and housing for its residents. Goals include: employment, savings, entering job training or treatment programs and, ultimately, moving into stable housing.
Since its inception in 1992, Safe Harbor has provided shelter, meals, friendship and support for many who otherwise have little or no support resources on which to rely.
Services provided:
Lunch for 40-60 low and no income men, women and children every weekday starting at 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Overnight shelter, breakfast and dinner for 40 adult men and women
On-site counseling and case management services
Personal hygiene supplies
Job training referral and employment placement counseling
Weekly Life Skills training (i.e. conflict resolution, banking)
Weekly AA and Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Access to health, financial and legal aid services
Appropriate referral for recovery issues
Collaboration with other human service agencies.
Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester
20 North Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-692-6550
“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25/40