A Word from Father Mullin
Talk about a less than welcoming homecoming! Today’s Gospel (Mark 6:1-6) tells us that when Jesus returned to his home town of Nazareth to preach in the synagogue, he received a very mixed reception from the local folks. While some were astonished by his wise teaching and mighty deeds, others took offense at him and put no faith in him.
How often are one’s own family members and neighbors the last ones to recognize and affirm the special talents and skills for which he or she is respected and appreciated in other settings (at work, at school, in the larger community)?
This summer, I encourage you to look more closely at those closest to you and identify one talent or skill in each of them that you can acknowledge with an affirming word and a generous compliment. May we learn to build each other up, rather than cut each other down in our words and behaviors toward one another.
May the Holy Spirit continue to lead us in sustaining a holy and faithful parish community here, for unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it.
Fr. Tom Mullin
Summer Hours for Church & Offices
Now through Friday, August 31, the church is 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 are 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 are open between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM on regular weekdays during the summer.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Now through Sunday, August 26, CLOW is being conducted for both age groups (pre-K & K and grades 1-4) only during the 9:30 AM Mass (not at the 11:30 AM Mass). To learn more and/or to volunteer as an adult leader or teen aide, contact CLOW coordinator, Andrea Bell (
Mass Intentions for the Week
July 7-8: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Deceased of Bogush Family
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Bettina DeMicco
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Lura Walters
Monday, 7:30 AM- Allan & Elizabeth Young
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Gabriele Costanzo
Wednesday,7:30 AM- Edward Sweeney
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Brian Musto
Friday, 7:30 AM- Ermenegildo Cellini
Saturday, 8:30- Helen Shea (1st Ann)
July 14-15: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Raymond Thompson (1st Ann)
Sunday, 8:00 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Elizabeth Sciallo
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Jim Bold
Readings: Amos 7/12-15; Psalm 85; Ephesians 1/3-14; Mark 6/7-13.
Sacramental Confession: Individual confessions are heard in the daily Mass chapel on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. You can also make a personal appointment for confession by calling the parish ministry center (610-321-1200).
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Please note that between now and August 27, Exposition will close at 4:30 PM on Monday afternoons. There will be no Exposition on Labor Day, September 3.
Prayer Corner
Please pray for all those who are ill, including Lauren Arnold; Lawrence Brescia; Katharine Buzin; Mary Jane Byers; Edward Czarnecki; Chiara Scotto DiMarco; Deacon John Donnelly; Josephine Fletcher; Beverly Gregor; Deacon Edward Hinson; Karen Johnson; Joseph Miceli; Judy Mitchell; Susan Morgan; Rosario Nicholas; Harry Rohlfs; Alex Rossi; Pietro Sano; Cara Tokar and Sarah Wisely.
We also remember the immediate family members of parishioners who have died, including Helen Hall, grandmother of Julia Iafolla. May all our departed loved ones truly rest in peace!
RCIA News
RCIA Inquiry: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). All seekers are welcome to the RCIA Inquiry meetings. For more information, please contact DRE Beth Riordan (
Welcome New Parishioners
Saint Elizabeth parish warmly welcomes the following individuals, families and couples who registered during June: Keith & Sarah Friant; Bryan Kane & Crystal Rumer; Joseph Kohri; Martin & Laura Longstreth; Ryan & Kelly Murphy; Shawn Rose & Alexa Simbicki; James & Mary Teague and Christopher & Megan Tyson. Welcome one and all!
Parish School News
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 (
Elementary Faith Formation
Join an amazing team! We are now building our 2018-19 staff and welcome all gifts and talents for a variety of positions. Those interested in applying should contact DRE Beth Riordan (briordan@st elizabethparish.org; 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.
FORMED
Summer family movies, audio dramas for road trips and much more are found on FORMED.org. To sign up for your free parish Formed membership, go to STE.Formed.org and "register now." Enter your name, email address, create a password and you're in!
Bereavement Ministry Team
Each of us has been touched by grief in some way in our lifetime. The parish Bereavement Ministry Team exists to help those who have lost a loved one during their most difficult times. There are many ways that you can be of service to our parish by being involved in the team.
We are looking for some additional compassionate people to join this ministry to help us meet the needs of our parishioners by making a visit to plan the funeral Mass, serving or greeting at the funeral, or other behind the scenes jobs. Please consider joining us - training is provided! For more information contact Gen Miceli (
Liturgical Life News
Ongoing Formation Opportunity: Good news for all of our liturgical ministers! On Saturday morning, September 8, the Liturgical Life Committee is sponsoring a program of spiritual formation and training for all who serve in any liturgical ministry.
The guest presenter will be Father Stephen Thorne. The program will include Mass at 8:30 AM, followed by breakfast, Fr. Thorne's talk and a breakout session for each liturgical ministry group. Please mark your calendars and save the date. If you have been considering offering your service at Sunday Mass, it is not too late. Forms can be found in the narthex or by contacting the Parish Services office (610-646-6550).
Don't just go to church, be the church!
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 (
Pastoral Outreach Events
VBVM Food Collection: Next weekend we will be collecting food to re-stock the pantry at Visitation BVM. Manna bags are available this weekend to be returned next weekend, July 14-15.
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 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 (
Cross Country Coach Needed: SEAM needs a cross country coach in order to offer Cross Country this fall. We can help you obtain the necessary state and archdiocesan clearances. If you are interested and can offer your stewardship service, please contact Bob Ferraro at
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for June 23-24, 2018
Weekend Contributions: $18,149.72
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,053.22]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $10,193.97
Total Regular Collection: $28,343.69
Number of adult envelope contributions: 560
Thank you for your generosity to this weekend's special collection in support of the Campaign for Human Development. Additional contributions may be sent directly to the parish ministry center during the week.
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?
Note for Parents of School-Age Children
If your child/children have just graduated from elementary school, middle school, high school, are attending a different school in September or will be repeating the same grade for another year, please contact the parish ministry center at 610-321-1200, so we can keep accurate records on their progress. In addition, please let us know if you have young adult children who are now living on their own outside the parish. Thanks for your cooperation.
Saint Elizabeth Council, K of C
The K of C is happy to announce the new slate of officers, who began their terms of service on July1: Grand Knight- Mark Lukenda; Deputy Grand Knight- Martin Gagne; Chancellor- Joe Brennan; Warden- Paul Converse; Recorder- Tom Dominiecki; Treasurer- John Fiore; Financial Secretary- Bill Shields; Advocate- Dan Keating; Inside Guards- Joe Lagrossa & Keith Chandler; Outside Guards- Tim Grove & Vince Finley; Three Year Trustee- Steve Puccino; Two Year Trustee- Dan Keating; One Year Trustee- Dan Condron; Chaplain: Fr. John Stokely; Field Agent- Dennis Tobash. Congratulations and God’s blessings for all the Saint Elizabeth Council.
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
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, chapel
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC, Faculty Lunch Room
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (7/7-8), social hall kitchen
CRHP Men’s Team: Monday (7/9 & 7/23), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Knights of Columbus Officer Installation: Tuesday (7/10), 6:00 PM, St. Matthew/Social Hall
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays (7/11, 7/18 & 7/25), 6:00 PM, chapel, and 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
CRHP Women’s Team: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Parish Youth Council: Thursday (7/12), 6:30 PM, CLC
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (7/14), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Visitation BVM Food Collection/Manna Bags: Sat./Sun. (7/14-15), Holy Family
Joseph’s People: Monday (7/16), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (7/17), 7:30 PM, St. Mark
Interfaith Action Committee: Wednesday (7/18), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
FLMT - Elizabeth Ministry: Wednesday (7/25), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
SAM Game Day: Thursday (7/26), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Training & Ongoing Formation Committee: Thursday (7/26), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Summer Hours for Church & Parish Offices
(June 18 through August 31)
Church: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Mondays thru Saturdays;
7:30 AM-1:30 PM (after Baptisms) on Sundays.
Ministry Center Offices:
8:00 AM-4:00 PM on weekdays;
8:45 AM-12:45 PM on Sunday mornings.
Education Center Offices:
7:30 AM-3:30 PM on regular summer weekdays.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
From now through Sunday, August 26, 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). To learn more and/or to volunteer as an adult leader or teen aide, contact CLOW coordinator, Andrea Bell (
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: Saint Joseph parish in Downingtown, is looking for a qualified individual to fulfill the role as Parish Business Manager. This position will be part-time Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will possess a background in accounting, have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Father Stephen Leva at
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli: Full-time position available to join the Kitchen Support/Cook Team. For more information, please contact Fr. William Trader (
Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood: Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp (BBVC) will be held on July 13. Boys in grades 6-8 (rising 6th graders to graduated 8th 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.
Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Join the Discalced Carmelite Nuns for the Novena beginning on July 8 and ending on the Feast itself on July 16. The Novena begins each evening at 6:30 PM with the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by Holy Mass at 7:00 PM. Confessions are available between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. The Mass will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Form and the closing Mass on July 16 will be a Solemn High Mass. The Homilist is Fr. Kenneth C. Brabazon, Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, in Philadelphia. Location is the Carmelite Monastery, 66th & Old York Road, Philadelphia.
Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist, Birdsboro: Fatima Evening, July 11, 6:00-8:00 PM, led by Fr. Henry McCreedy. The event will include Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Praying of the Rosary, an Act of Consecration of Our Nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Eucharistic Benediction, and Mass. For more info and to register,
email
Women of Grace Retreat: July 13-15 at Malvern Retreat House with Johnnette Benkovic, Founder and President of Women of Grace, Fr. Philip Scott, Kathleen Beckman and Susan Brinkmann. For more information and to register visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia: Guiding Star Ministries, a maternity home for single, pregnant women and their children will be holding an Open House on Saturday, July 14, between 2:00 & 4:00 PM. The home is located at 1940 Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. All are welcome. For more information call 215-885-8150 or visit www.prolifeunion.org or www.guidingstar.org.
One Run Together: All-you-can-eat BBQ, Saturday, July 14, 4:00-8:00 PM, at Weaver’s Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown. Dinner includes, ribs, chicken, prime rib, pork, sides, dessert, and beverages. Tickets are $50 and seating is limited.100% of all funds from One Run Together events goes to local cancer patients in need. For tickets visit www.oneruntogether.org or call 610-733-2181.
Volunteer English Program: Become a volunteer tutor for our program in Chester County. Tutors provide one on one English language instruction to meet the needs of adult immigrants or refugees in Chester County. No teaching experinece is needed. Our next three day training session will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville, on Monday, July 16, Wednesday, July 18, and Monday, July 23, 6:00-9:00 PM. For more information visit www.volunteerenglish.org or call 610-918-8222.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media: Join us on Saturday, July 21, for a Flame of Love event, honoring former National Director, Tony Mullen, who passed away on March 10, 2018. Celebrants are Monsignor Ralph Chieffo & Fr. Jorge Reyes, Spiritual Coordinator of The Flame of Love in Continental America. The program begins at 9:30 AM with a procession & rosary, followed by Holy Mass, lunch (bring your own), presentation on the vision and zest of Tony Mullen, and ends with Benediction at 2:30 PM. For more info, visit www.flameoflove.us.
Roman Catholic Alumni & J.W. Hallahan Alumnae: 25th Annual Day at the Bay, Saturday, August 4, 2:00-6:00 PM, Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Old New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Roman Alumni (215-627-1890); Hallahan Alumnae (215-568-3081).
Men’s Retreat: August 10-12 at St. Joseph’s in the Hills, Malvern. For more information contact Dave (610-458-8519).
Retrouvaille: Does the distance between you and your spouse seem wide? Are you already separated? Are you looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is Christian-based and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. The program can help you get your relationship back on track. Our next weekend will be held at the Family Life Center in Malvern, August 17-19. For more information or to register for one of our weekends, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-
470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Saint Monica, Atlantic City: Wedding of the Sea Festival (Aug. 15) Schedule of Events - Feast of the Assumption Mass, Boardwalk Hall, 12:00 Noon, followed by Procession of Blessed Mother & Benediction on the Boardwalk, Blessing and Wreath Toss at the Surf. Festival at St. Michael’s, Georgia Avenue, 1:00-7:00 PM. For more information visit Wedding of the Sea Website. If you are interested in our Wedding of the Sea Bus Program which includes bus transportation from your location, VIP seating for all guests at the Mass at Boardwalk Hall, 3 raffle tickets per guest to be used at the Festival and more, contact Jim Persenda (609-204-1319).
Save the Date: Mothers’ Home First Annual Gala Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, September 21, at Drexelbrook Ballroom. Please join us for a wonderful night of dinner and dancing in support of the women and children of Mothers’ Home. Meet and congratulate our honoree, Msgr. Ralph Chieffo, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media, for his unwavering support of our program. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found on our website: mothershome.org.
St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Yardley, PA: Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring retreat featuring best selling author and acclaimed speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. The retreat begins with one conference on Friday evening, September 21 at 7:15 PM. Saturday will begin with Mass at 7:45 AM and end at 4:30 PM. For more information and to register visit https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-philadelphia-pa.
Visitation BVM, Norristown: Calling all Seniors! Do you like Bingo, Bridge, Pinochle? The Seniors meet Thursdays, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM in the Larkin Center at Visitation BVM, 196 N. Trooper Road, Norristown, PA.
The Sister Parish Planning Team is sponsoring a
Food Collection
Take home a “Manna” bag the weekend of July 7-8.
Fill it with non-perishable food items and return to
Saint Elizabeth,
at any Mass,
July 14-15.
Donations will go to
“The Fresh Choice Food Pantry” at Visitation BVM,
our sister parish, in the Kensington
section of Philadelphia.
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Suggested Items for Donation:
Tuna Juice Jelly
Canned Meats Canned Fruit Peanut Butter
Canned Vegetables Dry Cereal Crackers
Canned Chili Bagged Rice Pasta Sauce
Canned Ravioli Dried Beans Dried Pasta
Soups Rice Dishes
Manna Prayer
Jesus, many times throughout your life You fed hungry people and You called others to help. You called the young child with the loaves and fishes to share his gifts. You call each one of us today. Open our eyes to see the needs of others. Open our ears to hear your call to share. Open our hearts to welcome all people to the table of love. Amen