St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and School

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although Bishop Johnston has dispensed all Catholics in the diocese from the obligation to participate at Mass on Holydays during the pandemic, the faithful are still encouraged to observe the day with appropriate prayer. One way you may choose to do that is by watching today's Holyday School Mass at https://youtu.be/f0BfNE_HW4E. For those wishing to attend Mass in-person today, you may join us tonight at 6:00 pm in the church. Masks and social distancing are required.

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Daily Advent Reflection Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Written by: Noah L. Artist: Kenneth What piece of us truly means the most? If the way to win the game of life is to be happy, then what is the top, most essential piece of the puzzle? Is it our bodiesour physical state and health? Is it our intelligenceour rationality or capacity? What about our wealth, success or power? I’m not sure. Maybe they’re more important than I think. But, I don’t give them the credit. Yes, I curre...ntly possess these items, and would most certainly complain (greatly) without them. But I don’t think they matter. I think there’s something else. You could call it having friends, or loving relationships, or goodwill. Then again, I think the other side of the coin is important, toobad relationships, grievances, and pain. Emotion is what matters. Nothing else gives us strength like emotion and willpower. And nothing can really conquer younot money or hurt or hate or deathrather, you can only give up... I worry for Americans because I think it’s very easy for us to fall into that trap: thinking emotion isn’t important, only money and fun and a steady future. It’s no secret; that’s something America is known for... However, I think Christmas is a great test for us. Am I the person who expects gifts and treasure and feasts without grace or gratitude? Or am I the person who thinks twice about my family, friends, and general communitymaybe they should mean more to me than they do? Or maybe it’s a little of both... Either way, I hope you choose what makes you happy this Christmas. See more

All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. Also known as the solemnity of All Saints, it is a day dedicated to the saints of the Church. "All of the saints in heaven and on earth form a cloud of witnesses who journey with us as we make our way through life. They offer us inspiration, wisdom, intercession, and support. They direct us toward true happiness and remind us that we are all called to be saints. Do what you do with great love. Know that you are not alone. Believe that you can persevere. Have great faith." (LPi)

Each Monday in Advent our school is hosting a prayer service. Our 6th graders prepared this video service for all of us to enjoy together. https://youtu.be/Q-g2jjbDEOE

Solemnity of All Saints Mass will be live-streamed tomorrow at 4:30 pm, Saturday, October 31st, on the STE YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/STEChurch_School. If you are unable to join us live at 4:30 on Saturday you can view it on YouTube at any time.... NEW! - Worship Aid for Weekend Mass (http://www.stekc.org/documents/WorshipAid.pdf) Click here (https://bible.usccb.org/) for the USCCB readings. There WILL be Confessions each week on Saturday from 3:00 - 4:00 in the church. We have resumed our regular weekend Mass schedule of Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 7:30 am and 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend and we are committed to ensuring social distancing at each Mass. To assist with both social distancing and future contact-tracing (should it be needed) everyone is asked to use the links below to place your name on the list for the Mass you wish to attend. Saturday, November 7th at 4:30 pm - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/3jyyBlC) to register (required). Sunday, November 8th at 7:30 am - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/3jFlkrs) to register (required). Sunday, November 8th at 10:00 am - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/3oFdtha) to register (required). Thank you for your grace and cooperation during these trying times.

Last call to order you ornament painting kit. Please order by tomorrow 10/30. The STE CPTA is offering a family friendly ornament painting fundraiser! Order your kits and the ceramic cafe will deliver 4 ornaments, with paint for you to create at home! Once painted, bring back to the school and Ceramic Cafe will fire, glaze and return in plenty of time to hang them and gift them for the holidays!

A message from M. Lynn Hire, Executive Director - FIRE Foundation: A million thanks to all the students, families, educators, and parishioners of St. Elizabeth Parish and School for ALL you did to support FIRE Foundation’s fundraising efforts this fall! We are so blessed to partner with such an enthusiastic and generous community. As you know, St. Elizabeth, once again, is the winner of the esteemed FIRE Ball Cup! Congratulations to all and thanks for buying all those raffle ...tickets. The Irish are on a winning streak! Happily, the St. Elizabeth Resource Center was the winner of the raffle prize ($1996) so the Irish can claim a double victory! Thank you for such an amazing effort! The 2020 FIRE Ball Raffle raised over $58,000 to support inclusive Catholic education in our Diocese!!!!! Today we celebrated with students with Kona Ice treats, a visit from Kareem Rush including a one-on-one round of STE between Kareem and Mr. Riley, and finally the shaving of Mr. Riley’s hair (courtesy of the 5th-grade class). We thank you for supporting inclusive Catholic education and for making St. E’s a school where FIRE’s mission burns brightly in the hearts of students, educators, and families. St. Elizabeth will always be a place where love, belonging, and acceptance of all students rules! Thanks for opening your hearts and celebrating the special gifts that every student brings to your learning community. On behalf of the FIRE Foundation Board, staff, and our entire family of supporters, thank you for strengthening the inclusion revolution! God bless you all!

We are rescheduling this MOYC Meetup to next Wednesday, November 4th. Same time, same place, and the temperature is predicted to be much warmer!

Worship Wednesday: Digital Rosary Edition Today we will pray the rosary together as a community of faith. Please use this link to join is at 8:30 am, or whatever time you are able. https://youtu.be/rqs-p1NDGIo

Returning to three weekend Masses depends on the availability and willingness of Ushers, Check-in, and Clean-up Volunteers. Many people responded to our September survey indicating they would be willing to assist with these tasks. Your willingness to serve is one of the reasons we are able to resume a full Mass schedule this weekend. We are grateful to increase the opportunities for all to attend Mass who feel ready to return, but there is a lot that goes into these in-person Masses, much more than usual. We need volunteers to check people in, ushers are needed to help direct people to available seats, and volunteers are needed to disinfect the pews after every 4:30 pm and 7:30 am Mass. Please review the available slots and sign up to help in November and December. Thank you!

October is the month of the rosary. Tomorrow Wednesday, October 28th at 8:30 am you are invited to join our school community as we pray the rosary together. We will be led by a very special digital rosary created just for us by our teachers, staff, and administrators. https://youtu.be/rqs-p1NDGIo

The STE CPTA is offering a family friendly ornament painting fundraiser! Order your kits and the ceramic cafe will deliver 4 ornaments, with paint for you to create at home! Once painted, bring back to the school and Ceramic Cafe will fire, glaze and return in plenty of time to hang them and gift them for the holidays! Anyone can order and join in the fun.

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass will be live-streamed tomorrow at 4:30 pm, Saturday, October 24th, on the STE YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/STEChurch_School. We apologize for the technical difficulties with last week's live-stream and have been working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding.... If you are unable to join us live at 4:30 on Saturday you can view it on YouTube at any time. Click here (https://bible.usccb.org/) for the USCCB readings. There WILL be Confessions each week on Saturday from 3:00 - 4:00 in the church. Beginning next weekend (11/1) will resume our regular weekend Mass schedule of Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 7:30 am and 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend and we are committed to ensuring social distancing at each Mass. To assist with both social distancing and future contact-tracing (should it be needed) everyone is asked to use the links below to place your name on the list for the Mass you wish to attend. Saturday, October 31st at 4:30 pm - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/34qaykF) to register (required). Sunday, November 1st at 7:30 am - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/34lfrLH) to register (required). Sunday, November 1st at 10:00 am - If you are interested in attending this Mass next weekend please click here (https://conta.cc/2Hx9Ngg) to register (required). Thank you for your grace and cooperation during these trying times.