St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church HOLY MASS & SACRAMENTS Sunday Mass: Saturday Evening Vigil at 4:30 PM Sunday Morning Masses at 8 and 10:30 AM Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass: Vigil 5:30 PM, 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM Devotions: Morning Prayer: Mon.-Friday. 7:40 AM Eucharistic Adoration: Mon. 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Evening Prayer, Our Lady of Perpetual Help & Benediction Mon. 5:30 PM Sacrament of Penance (Confessions): Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Sunday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Baptism: Sundays at 11:45 AM Parents should contact the parish office to arrange a Baptism and to attend preparation class. Holy Matrimony: Please make arrangements at the parish office at least six months before the anticipated marriage. Vocation To The Priesthood And Consecrated Religious Life: Contact the Parish Office or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-792-6460. Homebound Parishioners: Please call the Office for Holy Communion to the sick and visitation. New Parishioners: We welcome all new parishioners and are grateful for your active participation. Please visit or call our office to register. PARISH STAFF & COUNCILS Pastor Rev. Lawrence Brennan E-Mail lawrencebrennan@archstl.org Phone Number 968-0760 Ext. 13 Permanent Deacon Deacon Robert Snyder Business Manager Miss Joan Voskamp Music/Organists Mr. Jim Randazzo Mrs. Elisabeth Kenney Pastoral Associate Mrs. Judy Roderick Maintenance Mr. Charles Nea Parish Council Mr. Jack Tracy 314-607-2728 Finance Council Mr. Larry Millburg 314-849-7212 St. Vincent de Paul Society 314-289-6101 Ext. 2274 Eucharistic Adoration Judy Roderick 314-965-2059 CONTACT US Parish Office 1420 South Sappington Crestwood, MO 63126 Phone: 314-968-0760 Fax: 314-968-8023 E-Mail: steeliz@sbcglobal.net Website: stelizabethhungary.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday, at 12:00 Noon.
5th Sunday Of Easter May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter Greater Than Jesus? Of all the promises Jesus made to his disciples, I sometimes find the one at the end of today s Gospel to be the most amazing of all. Jesus tells his disciples that they would do greater works than he did. What could be greater than walking on water, curing a blind man, raising the dead, or feeding five thousand people with only a few loaves of bread? First, we have to ask what Jesus would think is greater. The apostles performed many miracles because of their faith in the Lord. They cured the sick, and Peter even brought a dead woman back to life (Acts 9:40). Paul resuscitates a young man after practically boring him to death (Acts 20:7 12). But even these signs are not greater than what Jesus did. No, Jesus meant greater in the sense of the true work of a disciple. When he sent the disciples out to cure the sick and cast out demons, his main purpose was to have them preach the Good News. Getting people to change their hearts and follow him was more important than impressing them with his miracles or amusing them with his parables. The disciples started right after Pentecost, when they received the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter went outside and began preaching to the people not just any crowd, but those who called for Jesus to be crucified (Acts 2:14 41). The story ends with three thousand people getting baptized. I wonder if we have the same kind of trust in Jesus that the apostles had. Would we be able to speak to a large crowd of non-believers and get them to all be baptized? Maybe we have to start like the apostles did. They talked about their experience of finding the empty tomb. They prayed, they discussed what had happened, and they looked for Jesus to appear to them. We can do those same things. We can talk about our faith with our families, in a parish discussion group, or helping with the RCIA. We can pray to be filled with the gifts of the Spirit and to see Jesus in other people. And we can look for God to act in our lives so that we can share God s love, which has been given to us, with those who do not know the Lord. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
May 14, 2017 Liturgical Ministers May 20 and May 21 Monday 8:00am Tuesday May 16 8:00am Mary Stuart May 15 St. Isidore Sr. Mary Doreen Wittenbrink Wednesday May 17 8:00am Mary Ann Reiter Special Intention Thursday 8:00am May 18 St. John I Regina Bienkowski Friday May 19 8:00am Norma Preis Saturday 4:30pm May 20 St. Bernardine Katherine McDonald Saturday, May 20, 4:30pm Mass Lector: Jane Bell Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Bob Ubriaco, Patricia Codden, Helen Ingold, Larry Millburg Sunday, May 21, 8:00am Mass Lector: Jerry Haines Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Judy Simon, Barb Zander, Ginny Morrow Sunday, May 21, 10:30am Mass Lector: Chris Holmes Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Fred Buck, Jean Taylor, Carole Taylor, Marilyn Flores Sunday 8:00am 10:30am May 21 6th Sunday of Easter John Bickel People Of The Parish Let us remember in our prayers the sick and shut-ins of the parish Offertory Actual Budget Envelope Total $5,830 Loose $ 431 Total Collection $6,261 $5,500 Special Collections Votive Offerings $ 92 St. Vincent DePaul $ 370 Catholic Media $ 70 Parish Maintenance $ 214 Thank you for your Continuing support! May 7, 2017 Thank you to all of our parishioners who support the parish community through their stewardship of treasure. Golde Caldwell, Gertrude Slama, Fr Edwards, Mark Beck, Tom Hearst, Charlotte Shafer, Jo Klein, Steven Sulze, Cathy Seemayer, Hilaria Green, Victor Sciarrino, David Brophy, Rosalie Hubert, Albert Feldt, Frank Miles, Dana Dahl, Suzanne Kolb, Mike McSorley Sr., Charlotte Ward, Michael Roth, James Brumfield, Dave Oppland, Carol Bilger, Brother John Mangogna, Jerry Brendel, Mary McFerron, Mary Ann Reiter. We also encourage those who are unable to attend Holy Mass and desire to receive the Sacraments to please contact the Parish Office. GIVE A MEAL-A-MONTH May Chili, Chili Beans, (Dry) Spaghetti, Jell-O. (Extra) Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels
May 14, 2017 News Around Town Celebrate the Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima at Pauline Books In the year 1917 the Mother of God appeared six times to three young children in the small village of Fatima in central Portugal. This year the Church celebrates the Centenary of this important event. Join the Daughters of St. Paul to celebrate and pray! Rosary at Our Backyard Grotto: Join the sisters to recite the rosary on the anniversary of Mary s six apparitions: May Oct., the 13 th of each month at 7 pm. Fatima Film Screenings: Oct. 13, 7:30 pm (after 7 pm rosary at backyard grotto): The Three Shepherds of Fatima Kid s Events: Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 13, 10:30 am Drive In Movie: The Day the Sun Danced June 20, 10:30 am Drive In Movie: The Rosary with Br. Francis June 27, 10:30 am Story time: Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima All events will be held at Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Road in Crestwood. For information call 314-965-3512. SAVE THE DATE JUNE 30, 2017 St. Elizabeth Movie Night. More Details To Come. Theology on Tap Summer Series This summer, join young adults from across the archdiocese for our Theology on Tap Summer Six Pack six nights of engaging talks, drink specials, and great community: May 23 rd, June 13 th, June 27 th, July 11 th, July 25 th, and August 8 th. All talks will be held at 7 PM at Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. Our featured speakers will be Archbishop Carlson, Paul Masek (Director of the REAP Team), Deacon Ryan Adorjan (Diocese of Joliet, IL), Liz Miller, Matt Faley (musician), and various priests from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Email stlya@archstl.org or call 314-792-7008 with questions or for more information. UNPLUG & RECHARGE St. Elizabeth Men s White House Retreat July 27- July 30, 2017 JOIN US!!!!! Our retreat begins on Thursday, July 27 and ends on Sunday, July 30, 2017. All men of the parish are invited. Don t miss out this year in the spiritual and physical renewal benefits for every man who makes a retreat. For information and/or sign-up call Drew Finke at 591-3739 or Chris Holmes at 603-2618. Testimonials from those making past retreats, It helps me to become a better person, It helped me to find direction in my life, I feel a closeness to God and find it much easier to pray and talk with Him.
This Coming Week at St. Elizabeth s May 14, 2017 Mon. 5/15 - Eucharistic Adoration after Mass until Evening prayer, Perpetual Help devotions and Benediction at 5:30 pm. - SAJE Chair Exercises 9:30 AM Cafeteria - SAJE Pickleball Gym 9 AM - 12 PM - SAJE Informal Quilting 11 AM Advent Episcopal Tues. 5/16 - SAJE Zumba 11:30 AM Gym All adults of the parish are invited to the Adult Annual Picnic at Watson Trail Park, Pavilion B (12450 W. Watson Rd., Sunset Hills) on Thursday, June 1, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Come enjoy the sunshine, pleasant company, bingo, a delicious lunch of fried chicken, the trimmings, dessert, and refreshments for $8. Reservations need to be made by Monday, May 29. Sign-up sheet in the back of church. If you need more information call Mary Lou Parsons, 849-1203. See you there!! Wed. 5/17 - Men s AA Meeting 7:30 PM Thurs. 5/18 - SAJE Chair Exercises at Advent Episcopal, 9373 Garber 9:30 AM Fri. - SAJE Pickleball Gym 12 PM - 3 PM 5/19 - SAJE Zumba 10:30 AM Gym "Enough" is a regional ministry for women to rejuvenate their souls with worship, meditation, reflection, and community. Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month (May 16) at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Crestwood (1420 S. Sappington Rd. Crestwood, MO) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. St. Elizabeth Pro Life Committee is offering beautiful Mother's Day cards provided by BIRTHRIGHT to thank our Moms for giving us life. These will be made available free of charge on the table in the vestibule. Being a Mom is the hardest job and the greatest challenge in life; a vocation made sacred by the "yes" of Our Blessed Mother to accept her pregnancy and give birth to the Savior of the World. Honor your mother on Mother's Day with one of our special cards. This month we will continue our journey through Proverbs 31 with "The Proverbs 31 Woman and Service." The featured speaker and worship leader this month is CARRIE BAJZATH. No commitment required, no reservation necessary, and no cost involved! Come AS YOU ARE; YOU are ENOUGH! Questions? Email us at enoughstl@gmail.com "Enough" CORE team Phone: (314) 471-5059 Email: EnoughSTL@gmail.com You Are Enough.
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