A Word from Father Mullin
In writing to the community of disciples in Corinth, Saint Paul offers some sobering words to us, too:
We all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
In his letter to the Romans, Paul gives a similar caution:
Each of us shall have to give an accounting of himself to God.
Who of us wants to hear about divine judgment (unless it’s a judgment against the other guy!)? Nevertheless, even as we rely upon God’s mercy, we would do well to prepare ourselves to meet the Lord by being reconciled to God. Sacramental confession is available every Saturday at 9:00 AM in chapel - the Lord is waiting...
Fr. Tom Mullin
Permanent Diaconate Ordination
Congratulations to parishioners Jonathan Hess and Kevin Mead, who were ordained to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, June 9. We are happy to announce that Archbishop Chaput has assigned Deacon Kevin to our parish, while Deacon Jon will be serving at St. John the Evangelist Church in Morrisville, PA. May God bless their diaconate ministry among the People of God in the years to come!
Parishioners Active in the Armed Services
Parishioners and the family members of parishioners who are currently serving in the Armed Forces will be acknowledged in a Book of Prayer at the 9:00 AM Mass on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Forms are available in the narthex to list the names of loved ones who are serving in the military. Please return the form to the ministry center by Monday, June 25, to have your loved ones included in the roll call at the Mass.
K of C Monument to the Unborn
The Saint Elizabeth Council, Knights of Columbus, has dedicated a stone monument in memory of all unborn children, located in front of the Saint Elizabeth statue outside the front walkway to the church. Please stop by sometime to check out the monument and, if you wish, to offer a prayer for all unborn children.
Mass Intentions for the Week
June 16-17: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Robert Mc Gonagle
Sunday, 8:00 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Gerald Woltman (4th Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Paul Mullin (47th Ann)
Monday, 7:30 AM- Intentions of Michael Colgan
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Daniel Wepryk (1st Ann)
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Allan & Elizabeth Young
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Janet Church
Friday, 7:30 AM- Timothy McCormick
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Genevieve Mulherin (23rd Ann)
June 23-24: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Patricia Ostrowski
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Nicholas Sciallo
Sunday, 9:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Paul W. Stokely (4th Ann)
Readings: Isaiah 49/1-6; Psalm 139; Acts of the Apostles 13/22-26; Luke 1/57-66, 80.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Please note that between now and August 27, Exposition will close at 4:30 PM on Monday afternoons. There is no Exposition on Labor Day, September 3.
Prayer Corner
Please pray for all those who are ill, including Theresa Ayo; Lawrence Brescia; Carl Conway; Cristina Duranti; Maureen Bole Gibbons; Beverly Gregor; Christine Harding; Susan Morgan; Andrew Mulherin; Helen Polk and Sarah Wisely.
We also remember those that have died. May all are departed loved ones rest in peace!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Between this Sunday, June 17, and Sunday, August 27, CLOW will be conducted for both age groups (pre-K & K and grades 1-4) during the 9:30 AM Mass only (not at the 11:30 AM Mass). Thanks to all who offer their service to CLOW throughout the year!
To learn more and/or to volunteer as an adult leader or teen aide, contact CLOW coordinator, Andrea Bell (
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 (
Parish School News
Class of 2018: Congratulations to the 39 boys and girls who graduated this past Wednesday. Since 2009, a total of 300 students have graduated from our parish school. May God continue to bless all our alumni and their families in the years ahead!
2018-2019 School Year: Have you been considering enrolling your child in our parish school? The application period for next year remains open for all grade levels. For more info and application materials, contact Liz Oulton (
Facebook: We invite you to view photos and videos from our end of the year celebrations and graduation at www.facebook.com/SaintElizabethParishSchool.
Elementary Faith Formation
EFF Staff: 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 or Anne Polese at the EFF office (610-646-6545).
Registration for 2018-2019: Registration for next year is now open, with a new online option! Go online to stelizabethparish.org or call 610-646-6545.
Pre-Cana Program
Are you planning a wedding? Saint Elizabeth will be offering a marriage preparation program, Pre-Cana, on September 21-22. If you are engaged and looking for a program to attend, go to the parish website (www.stelizabethparish.org) for information.
The program will take place on Friday night, 7:00- 8:30 PM, and all day on Saturday, beginning with Mass in the church at 8:30 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM.
You can register by going to the parish website: click on Parish..sacraments..marriage..Pre-Cana program registration. If you would like to become part of the Pre-Cana team or if you have questions, contact Gen Miceli in the parish services office (610-646-6550).
Baptism News
The next presentation of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, July 14, and the next presentation of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting will be held on Saturday, August 11. 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.
Pastoral Outreach Events
Here are several opportunities to help those who are in need this summer. Please take a moment to consider these stewardship opportunities to "share our time, talent and treasure in service to the needs of others."
Casseroles: Thank you for the 74 casseroles that were sent to St. John's Hospice this past Monday. The next collection weekends are July 7-8 and August 11-12. We also need people to collect the casseroles on these weekends. For details, please contact Angie Fiore (
VBVM Food Collection: We will be collecting food to re-stock the pantry at Visitation BVM on the weekend of July 14-15. Manna bags will be available on the weekend of July 7-8, to be returned on July 14-15.
Collection of School Supplies: On the weekend of August 11-12, we will hold a back to school collection for supplies for local children. If you are away on vacation, you can drop your donation at the parish office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM any day the week before the collection. To help with collections before Mass, contact Julie and Will Christman (
Transportation Committee: This team drives people to Mass on Sundays and occasionally to medical appointments during the week. If you are going to Mass and have room in your car, please consider picking up someone who otherwise would not be able to make it to church. Contact Gerry Caggiano (
Joseph’s People
If you are unemployed, underemployed or in transition, you are welcome to attend Joseph's People. For the summer months, Joseph's People will meet on the third Monday evening of the month at 7:00 PM in St. Luke. All are welcome. For more information contact Dan Winand (
Stewardship Call for Liturgical Ministers
Don't just GO to church, BE the Church! We need liturgical ministers in all areas: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers of the Word, Liturgical Greeters, Ushers, Hospitality Ministers, Sacristans, Singers and Musicians, Sound Techs and Liturgical Decorators! Please consider offering your stewardship service in some form during our weekend liturgies. For more information contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
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.
Are you a web master? St. Elizabeth HSYG and MSYG are seeking help to create a 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 Track: Congratulations to the boys and girls teams for winning 1st place in the Regional Championships at Bishop Shanahan HS on May 5!
At the Area Championships at Plymouth Whitemarsh HS on May 20, the boys won 2nd place and the girls won 3rd place. And at the Archdiocesan Championship Meet for 110 teams at Franklin Field on June 2, the boys won 3rd place and the girls won 8th place! Kudos to both teams and all their coaches. Happy summer!
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
Girls Fall CYO Volleyball: Registration is open now through August 10! Girls in grades 4-7 can now register online by going to the parish website and follow the "link" to Saint Elizabeth Athletic Ministry. Practices start before school starts, so register now. Coaches and parents needed! To volunteer, contact Craig Bauhaus (
Knights of Columus
The Saint Elizabeth Knights of Columbus and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all the parishioners who participated in the recent clothing drive. We collected 540 bags and boxes of clothing and household items! Thank you to one and all!
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for June 2-3, 2018
Weekend Contributions: $21,876.50
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,160.00]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $26,266.09
Total Regular Collection: $48,142.59
Number of adult envelope contributions: 722
The annual Peter's Pence Collection to support the charitable works of the Holy Father around the world will be taken up at all parish Masses next weekend. Those who will be away are most welcome to send their contributions directly to the parish ministry center. Thank you for your generosity.
We encourage parishioners who are out of town on vacation weekends to continue their financial support of Saint Elizabeth during the summer months. Why not consider Auto-Giving all year long?
Summer Hours for Church & Offices
Beginning this Monday, June 18, and continuing through Friday, August 31, the church will be open for personal prayer between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Mondays thru Saturdays, and between 7:30 AM and 1:30 PM (after Baptisms) on Sundays.
Now through Friday, August 31, the parish ministry center offices will be open between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on regular weekdays, and between 8:45 AM and 12:45 PM on Sunday mornings. The education center offices will be open between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM on regular weekdays during the summer.
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.
Congratulations to all our Graduates!