St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish is a vibrant, Christ-centered community whose primary purpose is to celebrate the sacred liturgy and the Sacraments. Empowered by the Sacraments, we are called to personal holiness, to spread the word of God, and to actions of generosity and compassion toward all of God's people. We aspire, through prayer and action, to further God's kingdom on earth.
St. Elizabeth School
The first school in the Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph to receive the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award
Our Mission: To provide a Christ-centered, child-focused learning environment where Catholic ideals and a tradition of excellence are instilled.
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Parish Announcements & Events
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** Register today and be entered to win a St.E's Spirit Brick
(click on the 'more info' link below for more information)
Click here to visit the facebook event page
- Please register even if you are not 100% sure you will be able to attend (there is a "maybe" option). This will help us tremendously in our planning.
- Woodyard BBQ is catering our event and was recently featured on
Travel Channel (click here to view video)
- Flannigan's Right Hook will be performing Saturday night, right here on campus (click here for a video from a recent performance)
- "Blast from the past" - each day until the event, we will post a picture highlighting St.E's history
May 9th
Our students are still “caring” and “sharing”. This year, all students have been challenged to achieve the Presidential Service Award by completing 50 hours of community service this year. With only 3 weeks left, some students are looking for opportunities to finish their challenge. If you or your organization is in need of some extra help, please contact Gina Gerken (363-6358 or ggerken22@gmail.com) to discuss possible ways our students could help.
St. E's students challenged to achieve Presidential Service Award
All students have been challenged to complete 50 hours of community service this year. With only 3 weeks left, some students are looking for opportunities to finish their challenge. If you or your organization is in need of some extra help, please contact Gina Gerken (363-6358 or ggerken22@gmail.com) to discuss possible ways our students could help.
Camp Shamrock ~ enroll soon
(summer camp for children entering PK - 4th grade)
Liturgical Ministry schedules are posted.
Help our parishioners earn their GS Silver Award
Childcare during 10 am Mass (more info)
Childcare will not be available this week due to auction clean-up.
Upcoming Childcare dates: May 6 & 20
CPTA Spring Meeting - May 9th (click here)
Come to the St. Elizabeth Confirmation ~ Thursday May 10th at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (Redemptorist) 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
St. Elizabeth Class of 2012 Graduatation ~ May 18th at 7:00pm in the Church. All are Welcome!
Women's Summer Bowling League - now forming (more info)
Spirit Brick Update
- Bricks ordered last fall have arrived at St. E's & will be installed shortly
- New brick orders are now being accepted until June 15, 2015
Catholic Charities Joplin Service Day - June 6th
A generous parishioner has offered to sponsor four volunteers to
participate in this event (more info)
Help for Parishioners Craig & Julie Brooks
Trash and lawn bags for sale throughout the year (click here)
SCRIP is fundraising while you shop (click here)
St. E's School Spirit Wear (click here)
Comingled Recycling Reminder (click here)
Protecting God's Children Workshops (more info)
Required for all parishioners working with our children
"as each one has received a gift...
use it to serve one another as good
stewards of God's varied grace."
~ I Peter 4:10
Stewardship Campaign
Updates
We are on track to recieve a record number of commitment cards this year. Thank you so much for your faithful commitment to our parish!
- If you have not returned your commitment card, please make every effort to do so as soon as possible. Our finance committee is beginning their budgeting process for the next fiscal year. Your commitment of treasure helps to plan for the needs of the entire parish.
- Additional paper copies of the commitment card are available in church and at the parish office. You may also download these documents from or complete your commitment card online by clicking the links below.
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- Seven Secrets of Successful Stewards (click here)
Stewardship Education:
Everyone has a different story about why they are called to be a Christian steward... click on the links below to read a few from our parishioners.
"That does not sound like you."
"It's just what we do for family."
"It started with a valentine."
"Experience that awesome feeling that comes with being part of something bigger than ourselve.s"
"It is not an obligation to us. It is a privilege."
"How shall we make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for us?"
"God prepared this house for us."
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait single moment before starting to change the world.”
"A Volleyball Match, a Pocket Knife and a T-shirt."
Click here to hear the keynote address from the 2011 Region IX Stewardship Conference. Father Jim Golka (Pastor,St. Patrick Church, Diocese of Grand Island, Nebraska) gives an humorous, inspirational and thought-provoking perspective on stewardship. Enjoy!