A Word from Father Mullin
Christ is risen, Alleluia! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Today’s first reading, drawn from chapter 6 of the Acts of the Apostles, recounts the call of the first deacons in service to the steadily growing early Christian community.
This provides a fitting occasion to express a public word of thanks and gratitude to the two permanent deacons serving here at Saint Elizabeth: Deacon James McAvoy and Deacon Barry Midwood. May God continue to bless their diaconal ministry among us!
I also encourage you to remember in prayer the three parishioners who are in formation for ordination to the permanent diaconate: Jonathan Hess, Kevin Mead and Timothy Murphy. May the Spirit continue to guide them in the spiritual journey to ordination, too!
Fr. Tom Mullin
Interfaith Dialogue at Saint Elizabeth
All are welcome to participate in an interfaith dialogue and Iftar meal here at Saint Elizabeth on Tuesday, June 13, at 7:30 PM. Members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities of Northern Chester County will gather for the occasion. Anyone who would like to assist Fr. Mullin in preparing for this event is asked to contact him at the parish office (610-321-1200) sometime this week. More info to follow shortly.
Pastoral Council Election News
Congratulations to Robin Kerwin and George Marshalek, who have been re-elected to the council; to Patricia Donoghue and Jason Mesiarik, who are newly-elected to the council; and to Jennifer Ranalli who has been appointed to the council. All will serve a three-year term, now through June of 2020.
Thanks to Molly Heary, Missey Kalucki, Susan Marron and Regan Sarmento for their interest in our parish community and willingness to stand for election, too.
RCIA Inquiry
Would you like to explore the Catholic Faith? Our weekly inquiry meets at 7:00 PM on Mondays. For info, contact DRE Beth Riordan at 610-646-6545.
Ascension Thursday Holy Day
Next Thursday, May 25, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, which is a holy day of obligation for all Catholic believers. Mass for the holy day will be celebrated in church at 7:30 AM, at 12:00 Noon, and at 7:00 PM. Note: parish offices and the parish school will be closed for the holy day.
Mass Intentions for the Week
May13-14: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- Fela & Emilio Sifuentes
Sunday, 8:00 AM- William Hoffmann
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Corey Besack (2nd Ann)
Sunday, 11:30 AM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Monday, 7:30 AM- Charles, Rose & Michael Sutera
Tuesday, 7:30 AM- John & Kathleen Kilgallen
Wednesday, 7:30 AM- Lynn Cugini
Thursday, 7:30 AM- Clifford Niles Beeson
Friday, 7:30 AM- Albert Baker
Saturday, 8:30 AM- Midwood/Swanson Deceased
May 20-21: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, 5:30 PM- People of Saint Elizabeth
Sunday, 8:00 AM- Harold Gibson, Jr.
Sunday, 9:30 AM- Joseph Quinn
Sunday, 11:30 AM- Miles & Charlotte Hannagan
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 8/5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3/15-18; John 14/15-21
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Now through May 23, Exposition is held on Mondays between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM in the daily Mass chapel.
Marian Devotions: Join us for novena prayers to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Saturday mornings at 7:50 AM, followed by a Rosary for Life at 8:00 AM.
2017 Stewardship Day of Service
Thanks to the many parishioners of all ages who participated in this year’s Stewardship Day of Service on Saturday, April 29. This event provided needed service to a wide range of community agencies in the Chester County area. Thank you to all the volunteers, site leaders, participating service agencies, and to our planning team. Watch for pictures on the parish web site. Thank you all- We Are God's Hands!
Prayer Corner
Please remember in prayer all those who are ill, including: Dolores Bugaiski; Paul Carachilo; Patrick Cerullo; James Davis; Yolanda DiMaggio; Ronald Fournier; Joseph Gallagher; Andrew Mulherin; Anthony Olseski; Stowe Shoemaker and Beth Tatelman.
We also remember those who have died including parishioner Kenneth Martin, husband of Sandra Martin and father of Faye Linkiewicz and Ray Hughes, father of Michael Hughes. May God grant all our loved ones eternal rest.
Welcome New Parishioners
Saint Elizabeth parish warmly welcomes the following individuals and families who registered during April: Brian & Rachel Arietti; William Casey & Samantha Cronk; Joseph & Mae Gallagher; Joseph & Cher Rago and Mary Rivera. Welcome one & all!
First Holy Communion News
Congratulations to the following children who are receiving First Holy Communion next weekend:
8:00 AM Mass: Molly DiCesare.
11:30 AM Mass: Charles Buckley; Ava Capodanno; Fiona Duncheskie; Caroline Ferraro; Leah Gogarty; Gabriella Hooker; Ethan Kadlec; Elise Lake; Rebecca & Shannon Madden; Jonah McCarthy; Caitlin Moore; Vivian Nugent; Delia Sanchez; Logan Schreffler; Maximillian Steiner; Allison & Ashley Thornton; Declan West and Lauren Willliams.
Baptism News
The next session of Pre-Jordan I: Preparing for Your Child’s Baptism will be held on Saturday, June 10 and the next session of Pre-Jordan II: A Call to Christian Parenting will be held on Saturday, July 8. Both programs begin at 10:30 AM in the ministry center. To register for the Pre-Jordan Program and/or to arrange for a baptism, please call 610-321-1200.
Committee for the New Evangelization
Called & Gifted Workshop: Attending this workshop is a great way to discover your personal gifts and respond to the Lord’s call to serve others. The four-part series begins this Tuesday, May 16, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Saint Matthew Conference Room and continues on Tuesdays, May 30, June 13 and June 27. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, contact Chris Hill (484-368-4635 or
Pastoral Outreach Committee
Shoe Collection- In conjunction with the Lord's Pantry, we are collecting gently used shoes of all sizes for Funds2Orgs. Funds2Orgs distributes the shoes to people in impoverished areas throughout the world to assist them in establishing their own small business selling these shoes. Please bring your shoes (banded together) to church next weekend (May 20-21) and drop them in collection bins in the narthex.
Poor Box Program: The recipient of all donations to the poor box in May and June will be The Lord's Pantry in Downingtown. Thanks for your generosity!
Snacks and Art Supplies Drive: On the weekend of June 3-4, we are colleting donations for the Aquinas Center in Philadelphia. Suggested items for donations include: crackers, chips, snack cakes, cookies and granola bars, along with kid friendly paints, markers, oil pastels and craft supplies. The Aquinas Center supports immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area through a variety of programs and educational opportunities. Share your bounty!
Elementary Faith Formation
Closing Prayer Services: EFF students and their families will participate in a closing prayer service and May crowning on Monday, May 15, at 5:00 PM; on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 PM and on Wednesday, May 17, at 5:00 PM. EFF students and their families may attend any one of these sessions. All are welcome!
EFF Registration: The registration of returning and new students for the 2017-18 EFF year is now underway. If you are new to the parish or have children that will be new to the EFF program, please contact DRE Beth Riordan (
Parish School News
Sneak a Peek: You are invited to bring your child to visit us this Wednesday, May 17, 9:30-11:00 AM to see a typical day at Saint Elizabeth School. We hope to see you then!
Rosary: All are welcome to join the parish school community this Wednesday, May 17, at 2:00 PM in church.
For more information on registration for 2017-2018, our Sneak a Peek school visit, or any of our school programs, please contact Mrs. Liz Oulton at 610-646-6540 or
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Game Day: Come out this Thursday, May 18, at 10:30 AM in the ministry center for fun, food and fellowship!
Summer Picnic: The picnic with Saint Joseph's Prime Timers is on Wednesday, June 14 (tickets are $10.00 and available in the parish office).
Stewardship Call for Liturgical Ministers
This is the time of year for the recruitment of new stewardship volunteers for parish liturgical ministries, including Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers of the Word, greeters and hospitality ministers, ushers and sound techs, and members of the Children's Liturgy of the Word team (CLOW). You will be trained for the ministry you choose. Our scheduling program is family friendly and allows for vacation or away times.
For more info, contact Gen Miceli (610-646-6550 or
Youth Ministry News
High School Youth Group: We meet every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM in the CLC next to the social hall.
High School Music Ministry: Our next practice will be this Monday, May 15, 7:00-8:30 PM in the CLC.
High School Bible Study: Meets next Monday, May 22, in the CLC, 8:00-9:00 PM.
Eighth Grade Youth Group: We meet this Wednesday, May 17, 6:30-8:00 PM in the gym.
Middle School Youth Group: Our next meeting is this Friday, May 19, 6:00-7:30 PM in the gym. The night includes dinner, activities and discussion.
Elementary School Youth Group: The next Freeplay Night will be this Saturday, May 20, 6:30-8:00 PM in the gym. The cost for the night is $5 per child.
For more info on any of these St. Elizabeth Parish Youth Ministry opportunities, contact Ryan Schwalm at
Saint Elizabeth Athletic Ministry (SEAM)
CYO Soccer: Saint Elizabeth CYO soccer offers high quality practice and competition, without the full year commitment or high price of club soccer. There is summer training that flows into the season, which begins in September and wraps up at the end of October. Registration is open now through July 15. Go to seamcyo.com for more information and to register. If you have questions or would like to help coach, email
Financial Corner
Thank you for your consistent financial support of our parish community throughout the year.
Regular Collection for Sunday, April 30, 2017
Weekend Contributions: $20,995.11
[Amount of Loose Cash: $1,776.82]
Midweek & Auto-Giving: $ 9,319.50
Total Regular Collection: $30,314.61
Number of adult envelope contributions: 627
Auto-Giving: Parishioners can contribute to the regular collection on a weekly or monthly basis with direct debits or automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account. Some 277 parishioners are already using Auto-Giving. To enroll, please call Sam Venuti in the parish business office (610-646-6515).
Upcoming Meetings & Events
EFF Closing Prayer Services: Monday (5/15), 5:00 PM; Tuesday (5/16), 6:30 PM; Wednesday (5/17), 5:00 PM, church
RCIA & Inquiry: Mondays, 7:00 PM, St. John the Baptist
Catholics Coming Home: Mondays (through June12), 7:00 PM, Holy Family Room
CHRP Evening of Discipleship: Monday (5/15), 6:30 PM, social hall
Joseph’s People: Monday (5/15), 7:00 PM, St. Luke
Chosen Fathers: Tuesday (5/16), 7:00 PM, St. Matthew
Called & Gifted Series: Tuesday (5/16), 7:00 PM, St. Mark
Liturgical Life Committee: Tuesday (5/16), 7:30 PM, St. Luke
Pack 61-Cub Scouts: Wednesday (5/17), 6:00 PM, social hall; Saturday (5/20), 5:30 PM Mass & Blue & Gold Banquet, church & social hall
Legion of Mary: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Holy Family
Women at the Well: Thursdays, 7:00 PM, & Fridays, 9:00 AM, St. Luke