A Word from Father Stokely
Christ is risen, Alleluia. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
"This is my commandment: love one another as I love you." Jesus urges us to "remain in his love" so that his joy may be in us and our joy might be complete. Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. We experience joy when we awaken to God's Presence in our lives - when we realize that we are deeply loved by him.
Our vocation as Christian disciples is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Perhaps one of the best ways we preach the Gospel is by sharing the gift of joy with those around us.
Fr. John P. Stokely
Ascension Thursday Holy Day
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is a holy day of obligation for all Catholic believers. Mass this Thursday will be celebrated in church at 7:30 AM, at 12:00 Noon, and at 7:00 PM. Note: All parish offices and the parish school will be closed on Thursday.
Memorial Mass for Mother’s Day
The Bereavement Ministry Team invites you and your family to join the celebration of a Mass this Saturday, May 12, at 8:30 AM, 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. We will be serving coffee and donuts after Mass and hope to see you there. RSVP to Gen Miceli (
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.
Mass Intentions for the Week
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
Monday, 7:30 AM- Kenneth Martin (1st Ann)
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Marie Donoghue
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Jean Fitzpatrick
Thursday, May 10 - Ascension of the Lord
7:30 AM- Deacon Raymond Wellbane
12:00 PM- Charles “Charlie” Gentile
7:00 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Friday, 7:30 AM- Frank Tyas
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Marshall Robison
May 12-13: Seventh Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- John & Dorothy Walunas
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Peter Caruso
Sunday, 9:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Ben & Anna Stabinski & Rita Chapman
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 1/15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Psalm 103; 1 John 4/11-16; John 17/11b-19
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 Joseph Clark; Hannah Deese; Chiara Scotto Di Marco; Stephen Gray; Barbara Hieber; Jackson Higgins; Frieda Hoffmann; Karen Johnson; Peter Kennedy; David Krzywicki; Claire Lang; Robert Lion; Paul Logue, Jr.; Geraldine Mc Dowell; Helen O’Neill; Janice Prezuhy; Kathryn Shinn; Catherine Sirhil and Nancy Weaver.
We also remember those who have died, including Carmen Lara Be Butler, mother of Rosario Nicholas; baby Benjamin Schmidt, son of Eric & Maria Schmidt; Lester Shontz, father of Larry Shontz; Olga Hayduk and Mary Jane Fertal, sisters of Gloria Shontz; Marie DeSloover, mother of Patricia Halfmann; and Marilyn Stillman, grandmother of Jennifer Ranalli. May all our departed loved ones rest in peace!
Parish School News
Note: The parish school will be closed on Thursday and Friday, May 10-11.
Rosary: All are invited to join our Parish School students in praying the Holy Rosary in church on Tuesday, May 8, at 11:15 AM; on Thursday, May 17, at 2:00 PM; and on Monday, May 21, at 8:30 AM.
Don't Miss Out: 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: We have many fun end of the year activities coming up! Check out the latest news, photos and videos on our school's Facebook page: www.facebook. com/SaintElizabethParishSchool.
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 (
Legion of Mary
Rosary on the Green: The Legion of Mary invites all to a "Rosary on the Green" in front of Saint Elizabeth Church on Sunday, May 13, at 6:00 PM as a public witness to the message of Fatima. This devotion to pray for world peace will continue on the 13th of each month, now through October.
Baptism News
Saint Elizabeth parish warmly welcomes into the Body of Christ the following children baptized in April:
Russell Geoffrey Quinn; James Bernard Ward III; Max Arthur Mariani; Reagan Ries Clery; Lucas Xavier Coloma and Faith Maureen Mc Michael. Congratulations to their parents and godparents, too!
At the 5:30 PM Mass this Saturday, we will celebrate Baptism for Finnian Concowich, in addition to the scheduled First Holy Communions.
The next session of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held this 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 next weekend:
5:30 PM Mass: Lauren Edwards; Julia Enea; Arabella Holmes; James Inman; Christian Ippolito; Callie Jensen; Cooper Kolb; Jackson Ofalt; Blake Vanim and Isabella Williams.
9:30 AM Mass: Contessa Dobry; Ryan Krull; Ella & Rylan McNamara and Caroline Parks.
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
Why would intelligent, successful people 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.
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).
Practical training will be provided to all new volunteers and our scheduling program is family friendly and allows for vacation or away times. For more info, contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
Elementary Faith Formation
With just two weeks remaining of an amazing year, we look forward to several special events:
Monday, 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.
Family Prayer of the Month: During May, we are looking forward to praying the rosary. 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.
Registration for 2018-2019: Families can now register for next year online at the EFF page of the parish website. For details, call 610-646-6545.
We love our EFF volunteers! If you would like to join our EFF team, contact DRE Beth Riordan (briordan @stelizabethparish.org; 610-646-6545).
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.
Sam Picnic: SAM is invited to a picnic on Wednesday, June 13! If you are 60+ you qualify for SAM. Once again SAM has been invited by St. Joe's Prime Timers to their annual picnic. Tickets at $10/pp are available in the parish office. Bring your friends! If you would like to be put on the SAM mailing list, simply contact the parish services office (
Youth Ministry News
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.
Elementary Youth Group: All are welcome to a Free Play Nite in the gym this Saturday, May 12, at 6:30 PM.
Cub Scouts Pack 61: The Pack is holding its annual Blue & Gold Dinner in the social hall following the 5:30 PM Mass this Saturday, May 5. Congratulations to the scouts and thanks to their adult leaders, too!
SEAM
Penn Relays: Congratulations to the four 4x400 relay teams who participated at CYO Night at the Penn Relays on Tuesday, April 24:
The Junior Girls (Caroline Brandt, Allyson Flynn, Katie Kolimago & Rachel Metzger) placed 19th out of 85 teams, while the Junior Boys (Ryan Kelch, Gabe LaGrossa, Joseph Morrin & Jaxon Shillingford) placed 28th out of 89 teams.
The Senior Boys (Sean Conlon, Caleb Hawk, Duke Hetherington & Will Kolimago) placed 10th out of 90 teams and missed the finals by .01!
The Senior Girls (Elizabeth Bernotas, Nicole Kelch, Olivia Miller & Quinn Morrin) placed 7th out of 93 teams and made the finals! They returned to Penn Relays on Friday morning, April 27, and finished in 6th place in the finals!
Knights of Columbus News
Save the Date: Annual clothing drive on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held the weekend of June 2-3. 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 21-22
Weekend Contributions: $21,212.80
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,882.30]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $ 8,169.00
Total Regular Collection: $29,381.80
Number of adult envelope contributions: 599
Catholic Home Missions: Thank you for your support of this weekend’s annual appeal. It’s not too late to make a donation either at Mass next weekend or by sending your contribution directly to the parish ministry center during the week.
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.