A Word from Father Mullin
Folks may remember the famous movie and TV series tag line: “Your mission, should you choose to accept it...” Well, as we celebrate World Mission Sunday this weekend, we are reminded that by Baptism each of us has been commissioned to participate actively in the mission of Jesus in the world.
Just as Jesus “has come not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45), so you and I are called to serve others after the example of Jesus. So, if you really want to be great in the kingdom of heaven, start now by recommitting yourself to a lifetime of generous stewardship service to others. This is your mission, should you choose to accept it....
Fr. Tom Mullin
World Mission Sunday
The theme for this weekend’s observance of World Mission Sunday is: Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all. Please pray for missionaries and be as generous as your means allow to the Mission Sunday Collection in support of missionaries in 1,108 developing dioceses around the world. Donations may be dropped into the regular collection basket at Mass or sent directly to the parish office during the week.
Holy Day Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated next Thursday, November 1. This is a holy day of obligation for Catholic believers. Here at St. Elizabeth, Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM, at 12:00 Noon and at 7:00 PM, all in the main church.
All Souls Day Book of Remembrance
The Bereavement Ministry Team invites all parishioners to fill out a list of departed loved ones to be included in this year's Book of Remembrance. Forms are available at the Hospitality Desk in the church narthex.
All are invited to a Memorial Mass and Reception on Friday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. Immediate family members who have died in the past year will be remembered by name. Please come join your fellow parishioners in remembering your deceased loved ones.
Annual Forty Hours Devotions
Plan now to participate in the annual Forty Hours Devotions on Sunday evening through Tuesday evening, November 4-5-6. This year's preacher is Father Sean P. English, parochial vicar at Saint Christopher Church in Philadelphia, PA. See the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
Mass Intentions for the Week
October 20-21: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Patrick Cerullo
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Rose & Peter Caruso
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Members of the Garvine Family
Sunday, 11:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Monday, 7:30 AM- Paul Mullin, Jr. (13th Ann)
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- Kathleen Altman (4th Ann)
Wednesday,7:30 AM- Douglas Wallace, Sr.
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Benjamin & Antoinette Polese
Friday, 7:30 AM- Thomas Hughes
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Helena Tomera
October 27-28: 30h Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Margaret DiFerdinando
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Susan Fanella
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Pietro Sano
Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 5: 1-6; Mark 10:46-52.
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 those who are ill, including Paul Altman; Christopher Behrle; Brett Berdini; Clayton Brown; Edward Clark; Frederick Clark; Trudy DiNardo; Efrain Geigel, Sr.; Jesus Manuel Geigel; Judith Gibbons; Linda Malgieri; Alan Mc Gilvary; Jeffrey Reester; Mark Schmidt; Joseph Smith; Timothy Sullivan; Theodore Vanderslice and Peter Walter.
We also remember the family members of parishioners and all parish benefactors who have died. May all our departed loved ones rest in peace!
RCIA News
If you have a non-Catholic spouse, another relative, friend or neighbor who might be interested in learning about the Catholic Faith by participating in the RCIA, please encourage them to contact Deacon Kevin Mead (
Pastoral Outreach News
Poor Box Program: We have reached our minimum goal and beyond with donations of $5,433.26, thanks to the generosity of so many people. You still have two weeks left to give! The more donations we receive, the more meals we will be able to assemble for the children of Burkina Faso. Details on how to register for the Burkina Faso service date on Saturday, December 1, will be announced in November. Thank you for your generosity.
Transportation Ministry: Do you need a ride to church or the doctor? Did you know that the Transportation Committee can provide rides not only to Mass on the weekends, but also to doctor appointments during the week? If you need a ride, please contact Gerry Caggiano (
Legion of Mary
Did you know that any practicing Catholic can be a member of the Legion of Mary? There are two classes of membership: active (attend meetings every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM and perform works of service) and auxiliary (pray the rosary and the prayers of the Legion of Mary every day for the intentions of the Blessed Mother). All are welcome to join the Legion of Mary at a Holy Hour in chapel every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. For more information or to join, contact Janet Van Alstyne (
Middle School Faith Formation
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed, is a new five-part study on the Mass for 7th and 8th graders. The program features powerful cinematography, inspiring presenters and engaging workbook resources. It’s not too late to enroll for the series which began last Monday, October 15, and extends through Monday, November 19. 6:30-7:45 PM in the CLC. For more information, contact DRE Beth Riordan.
Baptism News
The next presentation of Pre-Jordan I: Your Baby’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, November 10, and the next presentation of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting will be held on Saturday, December 15. 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).
Liturgical Life: Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training for boys and girls in grades 6 and up starts this Wednesday, October 24, 6:00-8:00 PM in church. The first night training session is for both interested servers and their parents (the parent meeting will last ½ hour). Four mandatory sessions of training will follow. If you are interested in becoming a server, register for the training classes by contacting the parish services office (
Elementary Faith Formation
Online registration remains open for children in grades K-6. Go to stelizabethparish.org and click on "Education." New students are asked to contact DRE Beth Riordan directly for registration arrangements (610-646-6545 or
We still need a catechist for third grade on Tuesday afternoons (4:45-6:00 PM), a teacher aide for fourth grade on Monday afternoons (4:45-6:00 PM) and an office helper on Tuesday evenings (6:30-7:45 PM). To offer your stewardship service, email DRE Beth Riordan (
Saint Elizabeth Parish School News
Communal Rosary: All are welcome to join in the rosary in church this Thursday, October 25, 1:15 PM.
The Music Man Jr.: See our talented Saint Elizabeth students star in Meredith Willson's The Music Man Jr. on Friday, November 9, or Saturday, November 10, in the gym. Both shows start at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale at https://the-springer-studio.ticketleap.com. General admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors. There is a small service fee to purchase online. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Social Media: Be sure to like or follow us on our social media pages: www.facebook.com/SaintElizabethParish School, www.twitter.com/StEParishSchool and www. instagram.com/stelizabethparishschool.
FORMED
"Let the Children Come to me" (Matthew 19:14). Rich in instruction and inspiration, Brother Francis: The Mass, is a unique way of helping children experience the presence of Christ as they attend Mass. Find this video and other resources on our "Community" page of the FORMED website: Ste.Formed.org. To sign up for your free parish Formed membership, go to STE.Formed.org and "register now."
Women at the Well
This is a weekly gathering of parish women who are interested in diving deeper into the scriptures in a relaxed and prayerful environment. Want to learn more about the relevance of the Sunday Mass readings and develop new friendships in Christ? This group meets weekly, but you are welcome to come when you can because each week is a fresh discussion on the upcoming readings. There’s no homework and prior Bible knowledge is not necessary. We gather in the St. Luke conference room on Thursdays at 7:00 PM and on Fridays at 9:00 AM. For more info, contact Leslie Kelso (
Social Fellowship Committee
Craft Beer Garden: Have you made plans to bring your friends to the Craft Beer Garden? There will be fun, friendship, good food and Oom Pah Pah on Saturday, November 3, 7:30-10:30 PM in the social hall. Buy your tickets in the ministry center after Masses today, next weekend or during weekday office hours (8:30 AM-4:30 PM). You can also buy your tickets online at the parish website. The cost of a ticket is $25.00 per adult. Montesano Brothers will be providing the food and DJ Bert will provide the music so bring your appetite and dancing shoes!
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Join our Senior Adult Ministry (60+ years old) for Game Day this Thursday, October 25, at 10:30 AM in the ministry center. Some seniors play canasta, some play poker, some play bridge, all have some good snacks and a good time! There are no game days on Thanksgiving or Christmas week, so mark you calendar now for the fourth Thursday of the month starting on January 24! While your calendar is out, make note of the pot luck luncheon following the holy day Mass at Noon on Saturday, December 8, too! More info to come.
Elizabeth Ministry
Parents with infants and toddlers: This Thursday, October 25, Elizabeth Ministry will be Trick or Treating with the Saints in the parish ministry center, 10:00-11:30 AM. We will have crafts, snacks and trick or treat around the church. For more info, check the parish website; RSVP to Aimee Cyran (
SEAM
Basketball: Registration for the 2018-2019 basketball season is under way, now through October 31. Boys and girls from first through eighth grades who are registered Catholic members of Saint Elizabeth are eligible to play on a parish team. High School registration remains open into November. Go to www.seamcyo.com for registration information.
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for October 6-7, 2018
Weekend Contributions: $18,670.52
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,178.52]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $27,669.38
Total Regular Collection: $46,339.90
Number of adult envelope contributions: 643
Hurricane Florence Collection: Thank you to all who have donated a total of $6,239.00 to the special appeal to assist with the ongoing relief efforts.
2017-2018 Parish Financial Report: Did you know that last year’s total operating income was $3,733,889 and that operating expenses totaled $3,501,393 (not counting loan principal payments)? We also made a total of $329,837 in principal payments. Our total indebtedness now stands at $4,802,850. Look for the 2017-2018 financial report in the mail shortly.
Auto-Giving: There are now 317 families participating in Auto-Giving for their church donations. To receive an electronic copy of the authorization form, please contact Sam Venuti (
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.