Upcoming Meetings & Events
Holy Hour for Vocations: Sunday (1/6), 2:00 PM, church
RCIA & Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Parish Finance Council: Monday (1/7), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Catholics Coming Home: Mondays (1/7-2/11), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Social Fellowship Committee: Monday (1/7), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Walking With Purpose I: Mondays, 7:00 PM, social hall
Joseph’s People: Monday (1/7), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (1/8), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
High School Youth Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, CLC
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting: Tuesday (1/8), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Bereavement Team: Wednesday (1/9), 9:00 AM, St. Luke
Walking with Purpose II: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, St. Matthew & St. Mark
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM, holy hour, chapel; 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
SDOS Planning Team: Wednesday (1/9), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
CRHP Continuation Committee: Wednesday (1/9), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Girl Scout Troop Leaders: Wednesday (1/9), 7:00 PM, CLC
Parish School Advisory Council Meeting: Wednesday (1/9), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Pastoral Plan Implementation Committee: Thursday (1/10), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Women at the Well Holy Hour: Friday (1/11), 9:00 AM, chapel
Queen of Peace Marian Prayer Group: Fridays, 1:00PM, chapel
Pre-Jordan I: Saturday (1/12), 10:30 AM, St. Matthew
Casserole Collection: Saturday/Sunday (1/12-1/13), before all Masses, kitchen bay doors
Hospitality Sunday - Donut Social: Sunday (1/13), 8:30-11:00 AM, social hall
Presentation of Confirmation Candidates: Sunday (1/13), 9:30 AM Mass, church
Senior Adult Ministry Planning Team: Monday (1/14), 3:00 PM, St. Luke
Family Life Ministry Team: Monday (1/14), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (1/15), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
Stewardship Council: Tuesday (1/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Advisory Council for Evangelization (ACE): Tuesday (1/15), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST
Help Wanted: Echo Lake, a brand new retirement community in Malvern, has full and part-time job opportunities for Maintenance Technicians, Housekeepers, Drivers, Dining Servers, Dining Room Manager, Utility/Dishwashers, Cooks & Chefs, Concierge and Evening Security Person. For more information, call 484-568-4777 or visit echolake.hyrell.com.
Your Are Made New Ministry: Women of all ages are invited to a Day of Healing, on January 12, 2019, at Pope John Paul II High School, Royersford. Retreat begins with Mass, followed by inspirational talks, healing prayer, personal coaching, reflection, and adoration. Come, as we call upon the Holy Spirit and give Him permission to change our lives! Registration required! Contact De Yarrison at 610-287-2989 or visit www.YouAreMadeNew.com/healing-retreats.
St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Media: Join us on Saturday, February 2, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM for Flame of Love Feast Day/Retreat. Holy Mass at 8:30 AM followed by First Saturday Devotions and teachings. Bring your own lunch and bring a friend, too. For more information visit www.flameoflove.us or call 610-622-4257.
Retrouvaille: Is your marriage hurting? Do you feel helpless? Hopeless? Retrouvaille (retro-VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille can help heal your marriage. The next weekend begins on the weekend of February 8-10 at the Family Life Center in Malvern. Additional weekends will be held in April and August. 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.
Daylesford Abbey: Abbott Domenic is offering a healing Mass every first Thursday at 11:00 AM with anointing of the sick from any kind of mental, physical, emotional need (not just from the Church abuses).
Shanahan High School: All middle school students are invited to an Ignite retreat! Experience faith, friends and fun! All are welcome. Ignite retreats will be held on February 9 and April 27, 2019. For more information and to register for one of these retreats visit shanahan.org/ignite or email
St. Raphaela Center & Charis Ministries, Haverford, PA: Looking for a Catholic retreat this spring in the Philadelphia area? Charis Ministries is a retreat ministry in the Jesuit tradition for young adults in their 20s and 30s. This year, Charis and the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Haverford, PA, are coming together to host the What’s Next? Retreat at the St. Raphaela Center. This particular retreat is designed for men and women in their 20s and 30s and will be held the weekend of March 1-3. The retreat focuses on the variety of life transitions experienced by retreatants in young adulthood. Registration is open online under special events at http://straphaelacenter.org/. If you have any questions, please email us at
Man Up Philly 2019 Catholic Men's Conference: Now in its 11th year, Man Up Philly Men's Spirituality Conference seeks to encourage men to be better fathers, husbands, brothers, and Catholics through enlightening and energizing talks, prayer, Eucharistic adoration, along with the reception of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2019, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM at the Neumann University Mirenda Center, 1 Neumann Way, Aston PA 19014. Speakers include: Eagle star Ron Jaworski, Matthew Kelly, Evangelist Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Irish tenor Mark Forrest. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Timothy Senior. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.manupphilly.com.
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: We invite women (ages 19-45) who are discerning a religious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. 2019 weekends will be held in Hawthorne, NY on March 8-10, July 26-28 and November 15-17; and in Atlanta, GA, on May 24-26 and September 20-22. Reservations are required. For information and/or reservations please contact Sr. Catherine Marie (845-745-1319 or
Save the Date: Daylesford Abbey welcomes back Don Bisson, FMS, for “Healing the Hole in the Heart”, on Saturday, May 5, 2019, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. General Admission-$60; Religious & Clergy-$45; Students-$15, includes conference & lunch. For more information and/or to register call 610-646-2530, ext. 133 or visit www.daylesfordabbey.org.
2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
THE EXTON-LIONVILLE MINISTERIUM invites you to
An Evening of Prayer & Fellowship on Sunday, January 27, 2019, 7:00 PM
at Exton United Methodist Church
181 Sharp Lane, Exton, PA
Theme: Justice, Only Justice You Shall Pursue
- Reflections on Deuteronomy 16:20
Preacher: Rev. Jonathan Hauze
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ of Exton
Light refreshments and informal socializing after the prayer service.
Free will offering for the Ministerium Emergency Relief Fund. For directions/more information, call 610-363-7285
Participants include the pastors and congregations of:
Exton Community Baptist Church, Exton
Exton United Methodist Church, Exton
Grove United Methodist Church, West Chester
Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Upper Uwchlan
Saint Paul 's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lionville
Saint Paul 's United Church of Christ of Exton, Exton
The Saint Elizabeth Pastoral Outreach Committee
is sponsoring a
food and toiletries collection.
Saturday, January 19
Sunday, January 20
(at all Masses)
Donations will go to:
Aid for Friends (breakfast bags)
Lord’s Pantry, Downingtown
Suggested Items for Donation:
Small travel size/hotel size toiletries
Multi-pack packages of applesauce or pudding
Packages of instant oatmeal or breakfast bars Packages of Crackers/Cheese or Peanut Butter
Fruit cups Small boxes of raisins Juice Boxes
Soap Deodorant Tissues Mouthwash
Shampoo Conditioner Toothbrushes Toothpaste
Knights of Columbus #13141
Free Throw Championship
January 27, 2019
5:15 – 8:00 PM
Saint Elizabeth Gymnasium
• Opened to ALL boys and girls, age 9-14 (as of January 1, 2019)
Registration for event:
go to www.kofc13141.org, look for
Free Throw Championship
1. Sign up the participant and
2. Download the official entry form,
fill it out and bring to the event.
• Winners will move to the District #20 free throw championship immediately following the local council events on Jan. 27.
• Winners of district events move on to regional events scheduled in February.
March for Life
“Unique from Day One: Pro-Life is Pro-Science.”
Friday, January 18,2019
Come with fellow parishioners to “March for Life” in Washington, D.C.
“Even the smallest person can change the course of history.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
Saint Elizabeth Respect Life Committee in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, Saint Elizabeth Council 13141, will co-sponsor a bus for the March for Life!
- Bus will depart St. Elizabeth parking lot following the 7:30 AM Mass.
- The bus will return approximately 8:00 PM.
- Coffee and pastry will be provided at departure, along with a snack for the ride.
- Cost is $20 per adult and $5 for children under 18.
- Register online with a credit card at
sign up at table in Narthex January 12-13 or
complete the form below and mail it with payment to:
Knights of Columbus #13141, c/o Saint Elizabeth Parish,
110 Saint Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Yes I/we plan to attend the March for Life.
Names: _______________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________ Phone: _____________
Questions: Contact Chuck Reimer 610-212-9156 or