Welcome:
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
A Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Our Mission: To provide a Christ-centered, child-focused learning environment where Catholic ideals and a tradition of excellence are instilled.
Parish Announcements & Events:
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Young Active Parishioners - Happy Hour - February 23
"The St. E's YAPs have started a new monthly happy hour! Starting February 23rd, all Young Singles, Young Marrieds, and Young Parents are invited to join us at The Gaf, 7122 Wornall, from 5-7p for drinks and fellowship. This event will reoccur the 4th Thursday of every month. For more info call Adrian, 816-918-0329, or Deanna, 913-636-2694."
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ST. ELIZABETH LENTEN GROUPS FOR 2012
This is your invitation to join in a small group conversation with other parishioners during Lent for scripture reflection, discussion and prayer. Consider nourishing your spirituality, deepening your faith and supporting the faith of others on their faith journey. Come and join some of your fellow parishioners on a Faith Journey once a week, for six weeks beginning the week of February 20th through March 26th.
Week 1: A Time of Desert
Week 2: A Time to Listen
Week 3: A Time for Zeal for God
Week 4: A Time to be Taught byJesus
Week 5: Encountering Jesus Through Other People
Week 6: A Time to be Standing at the Cross
We will have Groups meeting on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Nights. Groups are forming at this time. Please call or e-mail Carolyn Sawyer (816-942-3442 or crabbitlady@aol.com) with your preferred night.
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SOLD OUT
St. Elizabeth Annual Trivia Night Saturday,
February 4, 2012
Seton Hall
Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.
Questions Begin Promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Download flier (click here)
Questions: 816-507-5169 or jane.mulvihill.jones@gmail.com
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Babysitting During 10 am Mass
In order to continue offering this ministry on a regular basis, we are looking for approximately 8 more families to participate. All parents interested in utilizing this service must complete this brief orientation.
For more information or questions, please contact:
Lori Underwood (569-4759 or lori.a.underwood@gmail.com).
The Bricks Will Be Back
Thank you to everyone who purchased as spirit brick. We anticipate installation in March. We will accept new orders for bricks again in April.
Please contact Karen Jaax for more information: kjaax@kc.rr.com or 444-6350.
Map of Current Bricks:
Parish Quarterly Report 9-30-11 (click here)
The Parish Town Hall Notes (click here)
Annual Parish Results Comparison (click here)
See the new link Prayer and Worship for schedules for Servers
Extraordinary Ministers and Lectors, a list of our liturgical ministries and contacts, calendars for Music and great information of the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal - which we begin
praying on November 27, 2011!
St. Elizabeth Facebook page.
For updates on everything going on at St.E's, be sure to "like"
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
http://www.facebook.com/StElizabethChurch
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Education:
Click on the link below 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!
http://www.dcdiocese.org/podcasts/audio/Fr%20Jim%20Golka%20Keynote.mp3
