A Word from Father Mullin
When the disciples returned to Jesus after their first “mini-mission” of preaching and healing, Jesus invites them to “come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
What a perfect Gospel passage for me to reflect upon as I sit at the beach! Although it’s not quite a “deserted place,” the shore is a great place to rest a while.
May you and your family find a few days to rest a while before the summer passes ever so quickly and the busy-ness of the fall is upon us all!
Fr. Tom Mullin
Congratulations, Father Chambers
Our longtime weekend pastoral assistant, Father Francis Chambers, OSA, is celebrating the gift of the priesthood at the 11:30 AM Mass next Sunday, as he marks the fortieth anniversary of his priestly ordination. All are welcome to celebrate with him at Mass and then join a simple reception in the social hall immediately after Mass. May God continue to bless Fr. Chambers and his pastoral ministry, both at Villanova University and here at Saint Elizabeth Church!
Liturgical Ministry- A Call to Serve
Have you thought about it? Have you prayed about it? Are you ready to commit to becoming a liturgical minister? We have a place for everyone! Will you respond to this call? We need more stewardship volunteers for every liturgical ministry. We can accommodate your family schedules, too!
An added bonus is a special presentation by Fr. Stephen Thorne on Saturday morning, September 8, directed to both veteran and new liturgical ministers. Fr. Thorne will address the importance of what all the liturgical ministers do at Mass.
So please pick up a liturgical ministry availability form in the narthex, fill it out and turn it in to the parish office. For more information contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
Don't just go to church, be the church!
Mass Intentions for the Week
July 21-22: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Eleanor Angstadt
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Eleanor Angstadt (1st Ann)
Sunday, 9:30 AM-People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Barnes McCormick
Monday, 7:30 AM- McNally & Holland Families
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Frank Tyas (1st Ann)
Wednesday,7:30 AM- Hunter Robison
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Anne Kauffman
Friday, 7:30 AM- Mary Kathryn Ihrig
Saturday, 8:30- Robert Naylor
July 28-29: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- J. Bradford Moser
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Frank Tyas
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Ed & Joanne Musuras
(58th Wed. Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm145; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15
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 Lawrence Brescia; Janice Buus; Katharine Buzin; Paul Carachilo; Daphne Cooper; John Cruice; Chiara Scotto DiMarco; Stephen Gray; Christine Harding; Karen Johnson; Catherine Micucci; Pietro Sano and Diane Schell.
We also remember those who have died, including parishioner Joan Golus, mother of Steven Golus; Thomas Guertin, brother of Georges Guertin; and Mary Jane McBratnie, mother of Michael Mc Bratnie and Jody Fimiano. May all our departed loved ones truly rest in peace!
2019 Mass Intention Book
Beginning on Tuesday, August 7, personal intentions may be arranged for Masses to be celebrated at Saint Elizabeth throughout 2019. One Mass each Sunday and holy day is reserved for the people of the parish. Unannounced intentions may be arranged at the parish office for Masses celebrated by retired priests.
To make arrangements for personal intentions, please stop in the parish ministry center during regular office hours (8:00 AM-4:00 PM weekdays; 8:45 AM-12:45 PM Sundays). A free will offering is requested when making arrangements. Deceased parishioners and benefactors of Saint Elizabeth are remembered at all parish Masses throughout the year.
Parish School News
Check out what families have to say about our parish school by going online to the school website: http:// www.stelizabethparishschool.org/family-testimonials. Here's one sample from the Grant Family:
"The teachers have been generous with their time and patience with our daughters. Their commitment to Catholic education and the growth of our daughters' Catholic faith is greatly appreciated. We are blessed to be a part of Saint Elizabeth Parish School."
2018-2019 School Year: The application period for next year remains open for all grade levels. For application information, contact Liz Oulton at eoulton@stelizabeth parish.org or call 610-646-6540.
Elementary Faith Formation
Registration for 2018-2019: Online registration is open for children in grades K-6. We have special sessions for middle school and high school youth who have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, too. Go to the parish website (www.stelizabethparish. org) and follow the links under "Education" or contact Beth Riordan (
Be inspired to serve on our team! This weekend several of our catechists are sharing their stories and inviting parishioners to join the EFF team. All gifts and talents are needed for positions from car line attendant to catechist (teacher). We also welcome teens in grades 7-12 to serve as classroom aides. Those interested in applying should stop by the table in the narthex or contact Beth Riordan (see above).
Baptism News
The next presentation of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting will be held on Saturday, August 11, and the next presentation of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, September 8. Both programs begin at 10:30 AM. To register for a Pre-Jordan Program and/or to arrange for a baptism, call the parish office (610-321-1200).
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 Beth Riordan (
Family Life Ministry
The 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae is being commemorated this Wednesday, July 25. This document reaffirmed the truth and beauty of the Church's teaching regarding married love, Christian parenting, family planning and contraception. For more information about events marking this anniversary, visit www.HY50Philly.com.
FORMED
Don’t take a vacation from your vocation. Stay connected to your faith through family movies, audio dramas (for road trips) and much more! 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! Be sure to check out the “community” page to see what we are posting for you.
Interfaith Action Committee
Did you know that Saint Elizabeth parish has an Interfaith Action Committee? The purpose of the committee is to promote a spirit of openness, mutual respect and goodwill. Our mission is to provide opportunities for parishioners of Saint Elizabeth to engage with other faith traditions for purposes of learning, understanding, dialog, shared prayer and service to the community. For questions or more information, contact Nick Rotoli (
Pastoral Outreach Events
Sister Parish Food Collection: Thank you for your generous donations of 466 Manna bags to last weekend’s food collection for our sister parish, Visitation BVM.
Poor Box: We hear so much about the plight of refugees and immigrants, especially the children, in the news and it is hard to know how to help. You can help through the July and August poor box donations to the Aquinas Center. The Aquinas Center, located in South Philadelphia, supports immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area through a variety of programs and educational opportunities. The money donated will help support their efforts. The poor boxes are located in the narthex and in the daily Mass chapel.
Sharing Our Bounty: The response to the needs of those less fortunate is always overwhelming at Saint Elizabeth. The next opportunity to give is our school supply collection. The commercials are on TV and the school supplies are in the stores. The sales are on! Are you shopping for your children? grandchildren? yourself? The Sharing Our Bounty Committee will be sponsoring a collection of school supplies on the weekend of August 11-12 for needy students in our area. Please consider picking up some extra supplies to help students who struggle to have the supplies they need. Thank you in advance for generously sharing your treasure.
Youth Ministry News
Save the Dates: Middle school & high school youth are welcome to participate in a day trip to Hawk Mountain on Wednesday, August 1, and/or a day trip to Philadelphia on Wednesday, August 15. For more info, check the parish website (www. stelizabethparish.org) or contact Ryan Schwalm (rschwalm@stelizabeth parish.org).
2018 High School Mission Trip: Please remember in your prayers the high school teens and adult leaders who are attending a spiritual youth rally at the Franciscan University in Steubenville this weekend and then participating in a week-long mission trip in Pittsburgh. May the Lord accompany them on their journey!
United Way
If you intend to make a United Way donation, please consider Saint Elizabeth CYO. The money you donate is used to help purchase equipment and uniforms for our sports teams. Our Athletic Ministry (SEAM) sponsors volleyball, baseball, soccer, cross country, softball, cheerleading, basketball, track and field.
The United Way numbers for Saint Elizabeth are: ·Chester County 174276
·UW of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ 3600863
·Delaware 2945608
·Capital Region (Harrisburg) 279826
·EWAY 066822
Thank you to all who have designated Saint Elizabeth CYO for their past United Way contributions, too!
SEAM
CYO Cheer: Registration is open on the SEAM website (check the parish website for the link), now through August 31. Cheer is a 2-season sport, running from September through February. The mini-squad is open to grades 3-4; the varsity team is open to grades 5-8. All pertinent information and important dates are on the SEAM website under the Cheer tab.
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for July 7-8, 2018
Weekend Contributions: $17,875.85
[Amount of Loose Cash: $892.75]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $ 7,765.50
Total Regular Collection: $25,641.35
Number of adult envelope contributions: 501
The Mission Cooperation Collection will be taken up on the weekend of August 11-12. This year we will welcome Brother Dennis Lee, FSC, the newly-elected provincial of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
The annual appeal to support the Catholic University will be taken up on the weekend of August 18-19.
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? To enroll in Auto-Giving, contact Sam Venuti (610-646-6515 or
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, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, chapel
CRHP Men’s Team: Monday (7/23 & 8/6), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC, Faculty Lunch Room
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM, chapel, and 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
CRHP Women’s Team: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
FLMT - Elizabeth Ministry: Wednesday (7/25), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
SAM Game Day: Thursday (7/26), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00 PM, chapel
Fortieth Ordination Anniversary Mass & Reception for Father Francis Chambers, OSA: Sunday, July 29, 11:30 AM, church and social hall
Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (8/6), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Tuesday (8/7), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Back to School Collection: Sat./Sun. (8/11 & 8/12), before all Masses, Holy Family Room
Casserole Collection: Sat./Sun. (8/11 & 8/12), before all Masses, Kitchen Bay Doors
Summer Hours for Church & Parish Offices [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
Vigil for Life: Pray as volunteer Helpers of God’s Precious Infants on Saturday, August 4, 8:00 AM Mass at Saint Agnes Church, West Chester, followed by a Rosary Pilgrimage to Planned Parenthood.
Bishop Shanahan High School: 12th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Outing is selling raffle tickets for a $10,000 prize! Tickets are $100 each, with only 200 tickets being sold. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy Chapman (610-343-6238 or
Free Movie Showing: Join us on Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 PM, in Upper McShain Hall at Malvern Retreat Center to view the movie. Equip yourself to be a part of the counter-Sexual Revolution! Learn more and sign the Declaration at HV50Philly.com.
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).
Volunteers Needed: Birthright of Pottstown has been helping pregnant moms and babies in need since 1980. We are in need of volunteers to continue our life-affirming mission. Anyone interested in helping us continue our mission can stop in to visit at 327 King Street, Pottstown, or call one of the co-directors: Carole (484-366-2065) or Lori (610-731-7012). A training session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8.
Men’s Retreat: August 10-12 at St. Joseph’s in the Hills, Malvern. For more information contact Dave (610-458-8519). If you are unable to make the August 10-12 retreat, come to the annual Nativity BVM Men’s Retreat, September 7-9. For more information call Jack Warnock (610-722-2673) or visit www.malvernretreat.com/events/nativity-bvm-2/.
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.
AbbeyFest2018: The 5th Annual AbbeyFest: Faith, Music & Family Festival will be held on Saturday, September 22. Save almost 20% on the base price ticket if purchased by midnight on August 31. Returning to headline this year’s AbbeyFest for the fifth time is Matt Maher joined by Building 429 and Oscar Rivera our Keynote Speaker, with more artists to be announced shortly. All ages are welcome. Close to 5,000 are expected. In addition to the great music, there will be crafts, games and fun for kids; religious items, food, Confessions, Vigil Mass and Candlelight Adoration. The event runs from 1:00 - 9:30 PM, at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. Tickets are available online at TheAbbeyFest.com.
St. Bede the Venerable, Holland, PA: Third Annual Padre Pio Festival, Friday-Sunday, September 14-16. Date was changed in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. There will be special Masses on Saturday evening and again Sunday. A street procession and healing service, with confessions and blessing with relics, will follow the Sunday Mass. Buses are welcome. There will be plenty of free parking, food vendors, lives entertainment, tents and tables. For more information visit padrepiofestivalhollandpa.com or call 215-357-5720.
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.
Pilgrimage to Italy: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Italy for the canonization of Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero from October 12-22, 2018. Trip will include Rome, Orvieto, Assisi, San Giovanni, St Maria Goretti Shrine and Frascati. For more information contact Select Internation Tours (800-842-4842, selectinternationaltours.com or
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.
Piano Lessons: St. Elizabeth parishioner seeking students interested in learning piano. Teaching since 1996. BA in Music/Audio Recording. $20 per half hour lesson. If interested contact Kathy (484-569-2996 or
Tutor Available for K-6: Parishioner and certified elementary education teacher with M.ED degree is available for tutoring sessions at an hourly rate in most elementary school subjects. If your child needs to brush up their skills in preparation for September, please contact Marcella at marcelladi
@hotmail.com