Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3-4 p.m.
Holy Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. (streamed) & 10:30 a.m.
In the hope of assuring that everyone stays as safe and comfortable as possible, we ask that all Mass attendees wear a mask.
Fully masked section far left: Beginning this weekend, parishioners who are particularly concerned about masking and distancing should sit in the far left section of the sanctuary, opposite the choir. We ask that all individuals in this area will wear their mask for the duration of Mass and remain safely distanced.
If you prefer to receive the Eucharist on the tongue, please sit or come up the communion line on the far right section nearest the choir. On this side, we will have hand sanitizer available for the minister of Holy Communion to purify their hands if necessary between communicants.
Thank you for helping all of our fellow parishioners feel safer and more comfortable.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY-
Thank you once again to all who had your photos taken for the pictorial directory! If you were not able to do so and wish to still have your photo in the directory, please send in a snapshot of you or your family along with the names of the people in the photo and a $10 donation to cover the cost of your book. We will get them published and get your book to you when they are available later this fall. THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK to get these to us so we can finish editing the directory. Also, if you are having issues with accessing the ZOOM meeting or have other questions, PLEASE contact the parish office for assistance.
PET BLESSING- On October 4th at 2:00 p.m., all students, families & parishioners are invited to bring their pets to the cafeteria parking lot for a blessing. Please join us on Monday!
ST. ELIZABETH DAY FOR 40 DAYS FOR LIFE –
The Fall '21 40 Days for Life campaign is September 22-October 31... and our St. Elizabeth day is THIS Saturday, October 2.
What it is: All across the country, churches adopt days to ensure there is a prayerful presence for the end of abortion outside of abortion businesses, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 40 Days.
Who is it for: Anyone who can volunteer an hour. Signups are in pairs, and you can sign up by yourself and join another parishioner, and/or bring other family and friends along as well. Every participant is just asked to sign an agreement helping provide guidelines of how to peacefully and appropriately pray and represent the movement. Sign up at stelizabethgc.org/life.
What it is: All across the country, churches adopt days to ensure there is a prayerful presence for the end of abortion outside of abortion businesses, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 40 Days.
Who is it for: Anyone who can volunteer an hour. Signups are in pairs, and you can sign up by yourself and join another parishioner, and/or bring other family and friends along as well. Every participant is just asked to sign an agreement helping provide guidelines of how to peacefully and appropriately pray and represent the movement. Sign up at stelizabethgc.org/life.
DIOCESAN LIFE MASS AND LUNCH- The Annual Diocesan Life Mass with Bishop Paprocki will be at Holy Family, Saturday, October 9. Mass followed by Rosary walk to the abortion clinic, then return for lunch. Mark your calendar from about 9 am through lunch.
Use the following link to sign up for lunch. Seating is limited.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dabae2eaafdc70-luncheon
Use the following link to sign up for lunch. Seating is limited.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dabae2eaafdc70-luncheon
Please call the Parish Office at 618-877-3300 if you need help with signing up for either of these important events!
TURKEY DINNER AND BAZZAR NEEDS- Our Ladies Sodality is looking for help for the upcoming Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday, October 24th. They are specifically looking for people who can bake/make items for sale in the country store and craft areas.
The Ladies are also in need of parishioners to make and bring cakes and pies for the dinner itself. If you can help with either, please reach out to one of the Sodality members or the parish office.
October is Respect Life Month
Every October the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning to the end of their lives, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.
HELP FOR ONE OF OUR OWN- Earlier this week, we were made aware that the family of Kaitlin Pendall lost their house in a fire this weekend. Kaitlin is known to us as the leader of the Totus Tuus team that visited us this summer. A GoFundMe page has been started to help them get back on their feet. Please pray for the family and consider a donation to help. The link is:
Thanks to the Men's Club, St. Elizabeth Parishioners have access to FORMED.org, a network of Catholic programming. You can even watch the shows on your Roku or other streaming television device. Visit formed.org/signup and select our parish.
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