A Word from Father Stokely
Christ is risen, Alleluia. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Yesterday, I attended the Diaconate Ordination for the seminarians from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are now preparing to be ordained to the Priesthood in May 2019. Alessandro Giardini and David O'Brien are among the men who were ordained this weekend - they are both Bishop Shanahan graduates and grew up in our neighbor parishes of St. Joseph and St. Peter, respectively. Please keep Alessandro, David and their classmates in your prayers, as well as those who will be ordained to the Priesthood this Saturday, May 18.
May God bless their ministry and fill their hearts with the love of the heart of his Son, Jesus Christ!
Fr. John P. Stokely
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.
TuitionCare Program
The TuitionCare program, developed by the Foundation for Catholic Education, combines EITC/OSTC tax credits offered by the State of PA with a Tuition Reduction Grant to be provided by the Foundation to local Catholic schools. For more information about TuitionCare, come out for an information night in the social hall on Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 PM or go to the parish website (stelizabethparish.org).
Memorial Day Holiday
All parish offices will be closed on Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. For those who want to start their holiday off in a prayerful way, Mass will be offered in church at 9:00 AM that Monday. Note that we will not have Exposition on Monday, May 28. Happy Memorial Day!
Mass Intentions for the Week
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
Monday, 7:30 AM- Corey Besack (3rd Ann)
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- James McDonald
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- John & Kathleen Kilgallen
Thursday, 7:30 AM- John Cutillo, III
Friday, 7:30 AM- Clifford Niles Beeson
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Lewis Ruppert
May 19-20: Pentecost Sunday
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Mitchell Batt
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Harold Gibson, Jr.
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Eugene O’Malley (11th Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Readings: Acts 2/1-11; Psalm 104;1 Corinthians 12/36-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5/16-25; John 15/26-27 or John 16/12-15.
Prayer Corner
Please pray for all those who are ill, including Paul Carachilo; Joseph Clark; Hannah Deese; Chiara Scotto Di Marco; Gary Gabriele; William Gardner; Barbara Hieber; Jackson Higgins; Frieda Hoffmann; Karen Johnson; Peter Kennedy; Robert Lion; Paul Logue, Jr.; Virginia Luteran; Geraldine Mc Dowell; Catherine Sirhil and Nancy Weaver.
We also remember those who have died, including Danell Halfmann, sister of Douglas Halfmann, and Marilyn Mellor, grandmother of John McKeeta. May all our departed loved ones rest in peace!
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 today (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.
Welcome New Parishioners
Saint Elizabeth parish warmly welcomes the following individuals, couples and families who registered during April: Stephen & Beth Galletta; Jesse & Sarah Garrison; Eugene & Lisa Jacobsen; Matthew & Rebecca Melleady; Jason & Courtney Moore; Joseph & Sharon Osinski; Joseph & Barbara Reisenwitz and Ryan & Courtney Seaver. Welcome to one & all!
Parish School News
Peacemakers: Congratulations to all the students who received the Peacemaker Award for the virtue of peacefulness at the First Friday Mass on May 4. May we all learn from their good example!
Neumann Scholar: Congratulations to Anna Bellafante, who was installed as a Class of 2022 Neumann Scholar on Sunday, May 6. Anna joins 9 other alumni who have been named Neumann scholars over the years since the school’s first graduating class in 2009.
Rosary: All are invited to join our students and staff in praying the Rosary in church this Thursday, May 17, at 2:00 PM and next 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.
Pastoral Outreach
Poor Box: Thank you to all who donate to our poor box. During March & April, a total of $2,853.43 was contributed in support of The Saint Agnes Day Room.
The poor box recipient for May & June is Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester, an independent, nonprofit organization providing food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to homeless men and women in Chester County. Additional information regarding Safe Harbor is provided at the poor boxes.
Casserole Collection: The casserole collection for Saint John's Hospice will continue over the summer on the weekends of June 9-10, July 7-8 and August 11-12. Please remember those who depend on one hot meal per day at Saint John's Hospice. What about your favorite casserole? Pans are available in the narthex.
RCIA News
RCIA Inquiry: "Our hearts are restless until they rest in you." – St. Augustine. All restless hearts are welcome to the RCIA Inquiry meetings. Contact Beth Riordan (
First Holy Communion News
Congratulations to the following children who are receiving First Holy Communion next weekend:
5:30 PM Mass: Tobin Engle; Jack Magee; Jennifer Norwood and Kara Syernick.
11:30 AM Mass: Emma Gangemi; Lindsay Hein; Jonatha Hoyes; Gabriella Lastrina; Patrick Mooney; Gillian Moyer; Jake Pluckhorn and Audrey Scott.
Kudos to one and all!
FORMED - Online Faith Formation
Are you looking to get more out of Mass? Check out the new series: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist on Formed. Find the biblical roots to the Eucharist and dive deeper into its role in the life of the Church and its members. 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 Presence and other recommended titles.
Elementary Faith Formation
Family Prayer of the Month/Living Rosary: Our prayer for this month, which is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, is the holy rosary. Our EFF closing prayer services will include a "Living Rosary." Complete with paper lantern "beads," our children will form a rosary around the church as they lead us in prayer. Crowning of the Blessed Mother will follow. 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 and thank our EFF volunteers for making the year so amazing! We are now building our 2018-19 team and welcome all gifts and interests for a variety of positions. No experience needed - training is provided. Contact Beth Riordan, DRE (610-646-6545; briordan@ stelizabethparish.org) for more information.
Stewardship Call for Liturgical Ministers
We need you! Please check out the insert in today's bulletin to learn about our liturgical ministries. This is the time of year that we are looking for people to offer their stewardship service in some form during our weekend liturgies. Please consider this opportunity prayerfully. For more information contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
Baptism News
The next session of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting, will be held on Saturday, June 9 and the next session of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, July 14. 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.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
All children ages 4-7 are invited to join the procession during our 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses and participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word. Adult and teen ministers lead 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, contact Beth Riordan, DRE (610-646-6545;
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Lunch & Learn: Last Lunch and Learn until September! Don't miss it this Thursday, May 17, at10:30 AM in the ministry center. Learn local history of the farms and homesteads taken by eminent domain from the 1950s to the 1970s to create the present-day Marsh Creek State Park. Catherine Quillman will present her illustrated lecture, Milford Mills: the Lost Village.
Games days will continue on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM. Tickets are available for St. Joseph's Prime Time picnic on Wednesday, June 13, at 1:00 PM. Cost of the ticket is $10.00 and are available in the parish office.
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 home page of the parish website (www. stelizabethparish.org) or contact Ryan Schwalm (
High School Youth Group: meets weekly on Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:30 PM in the CLC.
Mission Trip: The HSYG is building homes and building lives this summer with Habitat for Humanity in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 20-27. Two spots remain for this annual summer mission trip. Contact Ryan Schwalm for more information.
Cornerstone Worship, the Youth Ministry music group, welcomes middle school and high school musicians and singers. We meet on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the CLC.
Are you a web master? St. Elizabeth HSYG and MSYG are seeking help to create vibrant website for youth ministry. Your talent will help to spread the word about all the amazing opportunities for youth to participate in their faith, the parish family and the wider community.
SEAM
CYO Soccer: Attention grades 5 to 8 soccer players! Registration is now open for CYO girls and boys soccer. Go to seamcyo.com to join the team and represent your parish! For more information, visit seamcyo.com or email
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for April 28-29
Weekend Contributions: $18,247.55
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,605.05]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $ 8,759.00
Total Regular Collection: $27,006.55
Number of adult envelope contributions: 578
Knights of Columbus News
The 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 more info.
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.