Insert to the Parish Bulletin for Sunday, February 3, 2019
Liturgical Environment Committee
Flowers for the Glory of God: Ever wonder why there are flowers on the altar at some times and nothing at other times? Ever wonder how we come up with the floral designs for our celebrations? Please join the Liturgical Environment Committee in the social hall on Tuesday, February 12, 7:00-9:00 PM, for a hands„on workshop and learn a little about our liturgical decorations while enjoying an introduction to the art ofFloral Design. Each participant will make a floral arrangement to take home and enjoy. Adults and teens (over the age of 1 6) are invited to participate. Please bring a tea cup (or tea cup sized container - no larger than 4" across) to hold your arrangement, and bring a pair of clippers, if you have them.
Advanced reservations are required by this Thursday, February 7, to assure we have the proper amount of supplies for your arrangements. To register, please call the parish office (610-321-1200) or email
2019 Parish Mission
On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, March 17-18-19, we will welcome Mrs. Elizabeth Ficocelli, who will present an engaging, three-day parish mission entitled: Discovering, Living, and Sharing Our Mission. Her goal is to awaken her audiences to the realization that they play an important role in building the kingdom of God.
Elizabeth's staffing point is the conviction that each and every one of us has a mission -- a distinct plan and purpose designed by God for the intention of living out our Christian discipleship to bring Christ to the world. We need not fear, because we have been created with all the gifts and characteristics necessary to answer this call, right where we are, in a way that only we can do. In her first presentation, Elizabeth shares her own belief that mission is something the Lord has placed on her heart from the time she was a child, giving a personal testimony about her own j ourney from a non-Catholic upbringing to her life as a Catholic evangelist. Her testimony has inspired countless people to reflect on how God works in their own lives to prepare them for their missionOn the second night, Elizabeth will speak about the need to unburden ourselves from things that may be holding us back, holding us captive and so interfering with our ability to fully live our mission. She offers a refreshing new look at the Sacrament of Reconciliation, sharing her own struggles with this sacrament as a convert and the way God graced her through nothing short of a miracle to understand and embrace this great gift of healing and mercy.
On the third night, Elizabeth looks at mission from the standpoint of the Church, scripture, saints and the Mass, She gives practical suggestions on discerning mission and preparing ourselves for it. With short but touching stories, she offers simple yet profound ways to bring Christ to the world right where we are in life, She also reflects upon what to do when faced with adversity. By the end of this presentation - and mission - the audience is fired up and ready to discover, live and share their mission!
Elizabeth Ficocelli is an inspirational Catholic speaker for international audiences at conferences, parishes, schools, retreats and events. She is a frequent guest on Catholic radio and television, and also hosts her own program, "Answering The Call" on St. Gabriel Catholic Radio AM 820.
In addition to her speaking and media work, Elizabeth is a best-selling, award-winning author of fifteen books for adults and young people as well as numerous Catholic magazine articles. For more information, visit www.elizabethficocelli.com.
Live the Vision, Love the Mission!
Is the Saint Elizabeth Mission part of YOUR Mission?
We are committed to nourish and grow a HOLY, FAITHFUL and VIBRANT Catholic community, rooted in the Word of God.
As followers of Jesus, we WARMLY WELCOME EVERYONE and invite all to enrich their lives.
We gratefully acknowledge God's abundant gifts and GENEROUSLY SHARE our time, talent and treasure.
By our words and deeds we REFLECT the PRESENCE of JESUS living within us.
WITH the HOLY SPIRIT, we strive to extend God's kingdom every day, one person at a time.
Come Join Us!
SAINT ELIZABETH CHURCH HAS NEARLY 50 MINISTRIES AND 0RGANIZATI0NS - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
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