Bulletin - May 6, 2018

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-646-6550). Walk-ins are most welcome!

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or CLOW Coor­dinator, Andrea Bell (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 610-970-5783).

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-646-6550).

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 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

CLOW Gathering: Sunday (5/6), 10:30 AM, CLC

RCIA: Mondays (5/7, 5/14 & 5/21), 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist

High School Music Ministry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, CLC

Joseph’s People: Monday (5/7), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

CRHP Men’s Team: Monday (5/7), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew

Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (5/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC

Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (5/8), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM, chapel, and 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room

SDOS Planning Team: Wednesday (5/9), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Walking With Purpose: Wednesday (5/9), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & education center library

Girl Scouts: Wednesday (5/9), 7:00 PM, social hall

Ascension Thursday Holy Day Masses: Thursday (5/10), 7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM, church

Women at the Well: Friday (5/11), 9:00 AM, Holy Hour in chapel, 10:00 AM, St. Mark

Memorial Mass for Deceased Mothers & Grandmothers: Saturday (5/12), 8:30 AM, church

Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (5/12), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark

Ice Cream Social: Saturday (5/12), after 5:30 PM Mass, social hall

Elementary School Youth Group Free Play Night: Saturday (5/12), 6:30 PM, gym

Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (5/12-5/13), before all Masses, social hall & kitchen

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Team: Monday (5/14), 3:00 PM, St. Luke

CRHP Men’s Team: Monday (5/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Pastoral Outreach Committee: Monday (5/14), 7:00 PM, St. Luke

EFF Closing Prayer Service: Monday (5/14), 5:00 PM; Tuesday (5/15), 6:30 PM, Wednesday (5/16), 5:00 PM, church

Pastoral Plan Implementation Committee: Tuesday (5/15), 7:30 PM, St. Matthew

Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (5/15), 7:30 PM, St. Mark

Middle School & 8th Grade Youth Groups: Wednesday (5/16), 5:30 PM, gym & St. John the Baptist

CRHP Women’s Team: Wednesday (5/16), 7:00 PM, education center library

Faith Formation Advisory Council: Wednesday (5/16), 7:00 PM, St. Mark

Interfaith Action Committee: Wednesday (5/16), 7:00 PM, CLC

Walking with Purpose: Wednesdays (through May 30), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew & St. Luke

SAM Lunch & Learn: Thursday (5/17), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark

Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Mark

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST

Camilla Hall Job Opportunities: Recreation Support Leader - FT - 12:00-8:30 PM, M-F, every other Saturday required. Degree in Recreation or Allied Therapy Preferred; Housekeeping Supervisor - FT - 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, M-F; Cook - FT - 10:00 AM-3:30 PM, M-F, every other weekend required; Administrative Assistant - PT; Dietary Aide/Dishwasher - seasonal positions available, great opportunity for high school and college students. For more info on any of these opportunities, please contact Denise Kelly, Director of Human Services (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 484-321-5630).

Medical Office Assistant Needed: Busy specialty office seeks a very organized individual to work the front desk. Good customer service and people skills a must. Applicants must be dependable, able to multi-task, have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and possess professional and courteous phone skills and proficient computer skills. Candidates should live within 30 minutes travel time of Exton and have dependable transportation. Previous experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Please email resume and references along with available start date to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This is a part-time position, approximately 10-15 hours per week, no evenings.

St. Joseph Parish, Spring City: The St. Joseph’s Fair will be held from Tuesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 12. Come join us for a fantastic carnival experience from SwikaS Amusements! There will be rides for the young and old! Wristband specials are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00-10:00 PM & Saturday from 3:00-6:00 PM. Wristbands are $16. A Silent Auction will be held from Tuesday, May 8 through Friday, May 11 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Last bid will be at 8:00 PM on Friday. Our church groups will have a food trailer, bake sale table, daily raffle drawing and children’s games. On Friday night, we will have a special event - the “O’Hara Irish Pub” featuring the O’Shenanigan Band starting at 7:00 PM. Come experience an Irish Pub with a pub platter, beer/soda and the wonderful songs and ballads of Ireland. Tickets are $20/adults & $5/children. Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. On Saturday, May 12, we will have the Sly Fox Biergarten in our Pavilion from 3:00-10:00 PM when we will have Fireworks and our $500 raffle drawing. Hope to see you at the fair!!!

Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS Fine Arts Department announces annual spring concerts and art expo: Friday, May 11, 7:30 PM - Night of Voices, presented by our 3 choirs as well as Alumni and Faculty/Staff choirs. Works done by the Art students will be on display for the Art Expo on May 11.

Humanae Vitae 50 Conference: SS. Simon & Jude Parish, West Chester, is hosting this conference on Saturday, May 12, in the Parish Center, beginning with 8:00 AM Mass & concluding by 1:00 PM. Speakers will include Christopher West, Mary Eberstadt & Dr. Monique Ruberu. For more info or to register visit www.HV50Philly.com or call 215-393-3610.

One Run Together’s Creamery Hustle Fun Walk and 5K Race: Join us at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 12 at Penn State Berks, 1801 Broadcasting Road, Reading, for the 1 Mile Fun Walk and 5K Race benefitting local cancer patients in need. All runners and walkers that register receive two scoops of Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream. Families are welcome! For registration information, please call 484-844-1249 or visit www.oneruntogether.org.

Volunteer English Program in Chester County: This program is an organization that prepares community members to become volunteer tutors for immigrants and refugees living in Chester County who need to learn English. Our next three day training session will be held at the Chester County Financial Stability Center - PA Career Link Building, located at 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, in Exton on Tuesday, May 15, Wednesday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 22, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM each day. Workshop Fee is $35 for materials and refreshments. For more information call the Volunteer English Program in Chester County (610-918-8222). Register for the training on line at www.volunteerenglish.org.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Glenmoore: Join us for the following Spring Concerts: Friday, May 18, 7:30 PM, “A French Soiree”, music by J. P. Rameau and F. Couperin; Friday, June 1, 7:30 PM, “Music for a Summer Evening”, songs by Samuel Barber, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss. Rachel Lipson, soprano; John Walthausen, piano. A free-will offering for the musicians will be gratefully accepted.

Save the Date: Please join us on Friday, June 1, 6:00 PM, at the Springfield County Club to honor Bishop Timothy C. Senior, Auxiliary Bishop and Rector of Saint Charles Seminary. All proceeds benefit Redemptorist Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary of Philadelphia, whose seminarians leave family and country to come to Philadelphia to spread the Gospel and remain here as permanent priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For tickets and table reservations or program ads, please contact Cathy O’Rourke (215-906-1170) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point: Gift of Days: Spirituality & Aging Retreat, June 5-7 (mid-week). This retreat is intended for those 55+ and will explore the mystery of aging and God’s desire for our spiritual fulfillment and development. The retreat will consist of input, quiet personal time, prayer rituals, Mass and small group sharing. Cost is $130 per person and includes program, lodging and meals. Sign up on line at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.

Marple Township Police Association: MTPA Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament, Saturday, June 16, at Cardinal O’Hara High School. Registration begins at 8:00 AM & tournament begins at 9:00 AM. Cost is $60 per team; $500 to each winning team (finals-best of three). Contact Kevin McCaffrey (610-639-4199 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more info and to register your team. Payment is due by June 9. Make checks payable to Marple Township Police Association and mail to Kevin McCaffrey, 1000 Lee Drive, Broomall, PA 19008. $5 donation or at least 2 canned goods per family will be accepted and will go to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry-Prospect Hill Baptist Church in Prospect Park. Picnic atmosphere-bring your own food, drinks, games, etc. Hot dogs, burgers, t-shirts and hats will be on sale. There will be a DJ and 50/50. Join us for a day of fun!

Bishop Shanahan High School: BSHS and Dr. Richard Fuller offers a summer learning experience in four areas: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9); Math Programs: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus (grades 8-12), Critical Thinking Skills program (grades 8-12) and a PSAT/SAT Program (grades 8-12) with a student-teacher ratio of 8-1. For more information call Dr. Fuller (610-247-5933). All classes begin June 18. Fall PSAT/SAT classes start September 10.

Warrior Spirit Youth Lacrosse Camps: Boost skill, build character, be a warrior! Our Lacrosse camp runs from Monday, June 18-Thursday, June 21, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM at Great Valley Middle School. $275 for 4 full days (sibling discount available). Open to boys 11-14 years old (grades 5, 6, 7 & 8). Custom strung stick included with registration. Register at warriorspiritlax.com. Camp is run by parishioner Jason Wolensky.

SS. Philip & James, Exton: Summer Grief Sharing Sessions: Wednesdays, June 13 & July 11 and Tuesday, August 21. All sessions are held in the rectory meeting room from 7:00-8:30 PM. For more information and to register, contact Theresa Ferrari (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 484-459-1564).

Malvern Retreat House: Join us for a 24-hour healing retreat “From Defiance to Reliance: Navi-

gating Your Spiritual Life Amidst the Chaos of Addictions” on June 22-23. This retreat is sponsored by Malvern Retreat House and Gethsemani Way and is for men and women seeking help for themselves, loved ones, spouse or family. It is an ecumenical retreat. Register online at malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. For more information about this retreat, contact Mark

Christmyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Summer Program at Villa: Villa Maria is offering a summer program for girls K-8 (incoming Kindergarten students are welcome). Each week will center on a common theme. Campers will engage in language arts, religion, science, STEM, art and math activities. Cost is $225/week per camper. The camp is held from 8:30 AM-12:00 noon, at Villa Maria Lower School. Week 1 runs June 18-22 “Full Steam Ahead” & Week 2 runs June 25-29 “Tech THEN and NOW”. Register at https://goo.gl/PG4fgM. For more information contact Katie Bellopede (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Trish Boczowski (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Quo Vadis Days-June 25-28: This 4-day, 3-night camp held at Black Rock Retreat Center, is an annual favorite for high school aged men (incoming freshmen to graduated seniors). The camp includes daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, outdoor activities, a ropes course, powerful prayer, great talks, and an opportunity to interact with the Philadelphia seminarians. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/quovadis. Although both camps are held in English, registration forms are provided in Spanish to assist in registration.

Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood: Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (BBVC) will be held on July 13. Boys in grades 6-8 (rising 6^th graders to graduated 8^th graders) are invited to gather at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. The day includes games, activities, great talks, powerful prayer & Mass, lunch and dinner. For more information, visit HeedTheCall.org/event/BBVC.

St. Jude Shop, Inc.: The DiCocco Family St. Jude Shop of Havertown invites you to visit their Chester County location on the south side of Our Lady’s Hall at the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern. The store offers a beautiful selection of religious gifts for First Communion, Confirmation and other events. Contact the store at 484-321-2537 for directions and store hours.