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EVENTS-RETREATS-INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
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Easter Egg Hunt and Blessing of the Baskets!
St. Elizabeth Parish will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at 9:00 AM for all children, toddlers through 5th grade. We will begin at the front doors of the Parish Center.
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Soup with the Saints
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Join us for Soup and Bread Suppers each Wednesday in Lent at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center! Bring the whole family! Paper products are provided but please feel free to bring your own soup mug!
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Holy Family ParishLenten Mission
Join us for three nights, March 26-28, at the St. Joseph Campus as we reflect on what it means to be a disciple, how we can live our prayer throughout our daily lives and how the Eucharist calls us to go forth as the Body of Christ present in our world today.
Our mission will include common prayer and
Scripture reading, a reflection by our mission
presenter, and a communal ritual. Fellowship
and refreshments will follow each night in Fr.
Williams Hall.
Our mission presenter this year is Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, who is known throughout the United States for her ministry in catechesis and adult faith formation. The past Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit and officer of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership, Sr. Janet now gives retreats and parish missions on discipleship and evangelization. You can learn more about her at her website: www.janetschaeffler.com.
St. Joseph Campus
405 Ormsby St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-263-4681
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Diocesan Services Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has made a gift or pledge commitment to our Diocesan Services Appeal. Our gifts to DSA enable our diocese to provide services crucial to our parish. The programs and services funded by DSA offer direct assistance to individuals and families, and to parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities agencies. A “Sacrifice of Thanksgiving” is occurring in the Church right now through our contributions to DSA helping to support dozens of ongoing ministries.
If you have not yet made a gift or a pledge, I invite you to do so today. Gift envelopes are available in church or the parish office. Or you may submit your gift online at www.dioceseoflansing.org/appeal. Your DSA gift will support the vital services and ministries that help bring the love of Christ to all we encounter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA7F19R5xqI
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Disciple Maker Index Survey
Please help us participate by completing a 10-15 minute survey as soon as possible.
·Go to https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/gkbx8g
·There are also opportunities to complete the survey after daily and Sunday Mass and you can obtain a paper copy in the St. Elizabeth Parish Office or at the back of St. Elizabeth or St. Dominic.
If you are completing a paper copy, please return them in a sealed envelope back to the church or Parish Office.
The survey will only be available from February 21 to March 28, 2023, and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole.
If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at (517) 423-2447.
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Silent Ignatian Retreats at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI
3-Day Ignatian Retreat: (May 26-28, 2023) or 5-Day Ignatian Retreat: (May 26-31 2023)
Come away from the noise of the world for a three or five day silent retreat to learn more about how God talks to you through the Scriptures and in the movement of your own heart. Expect daily talks, time for silent and guided prayer, opportunities for Mass, confession and meetings with spiritual directors. The retreat will be facilitated by Dawn Hausmann and Karen Ervin.
Cost of the 3-Day Retreat is $225 and cost of the 5-Day Retreat is $575. To register or find more information, visit https://www.stfrancis.ws/ignatianretreats .
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Catechism in a Year
Join us in a great New Year’s resolution that will change your life – let’s read the entire Catechism in a year!
St. Elizabeth Parish is inviting our parishioners and friends to join us in reading the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church together using Fr. Mike Schmitz’s podcast, “The Catechism in a Year With this podcast, we won’t just read the Catechism in 365 days… this podcast will help us understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape our daily lives!
You can find this podcast on any podcast app, on YouTube, or just by clicking this link! www.ascensionpress.com/pages/ciy-registration-parish -
Bible In A Year
St. Elizabeth Parish is excited to invite our parishioners and friends to join us in listening to “The Bible in a Year” podcast. This podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides you through the entire Bible in 365 daily episodes.
You can listen while driving to work, going on your daily walk, drinking your morning coffee, or however you like! St. Elizabeth Parish is here to support you on your “Bible in a Year” journey.
Find it on any podcast app, on YouTube, or just by clicking this link! www.ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration-parish
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Refresh Ladies Retrea Lineup For Fall, 2023Weekend #1: September 8-10, 2023Speaker: Ken RudolphCheck In: Friday 4-6 pm, Check Out: Sunday after lunch.For many years now, women have been asking Ken Rudolph to come back to hear the man that has impacted their children in such a profound way. He is such a relatable, vulnerable, and Biblical speaker who has spoken at Lake Ann Camp for 36 years. You could say that he is a Lake Ann camp favorite.Weekend #2: September 15-17, 2023Speaker: Cindy BultemaCheck In: Friday 4-6 pm, Check Out: Sunday after lunchWe are excited to welcome Cindy Bultema back! Wife, mom of four, and executive director of the GEMS girl's club, she has devoted her life to telling others about God's unfailing love. Her personal life story focuses on how Jesus alone has given her life, hope, peace, and joy.Weekend #3: September 22-24, 2023Speaker: Debra MillerCheck In: Friday 4-6 pm, Check Out: Sunday after lunchDebra Miller is passionate about encouraging women. She does it with a personal style of storytelling and humor, interweaving stories from her own life that highlight God's redemptive work. "Don't waste your pain" is her motto. She believes that God desires His children to grow through their pain, not just survive it.Activities Planned for the Weekend*Ziplining*Chair Massages*Sleepy Bear Dune Hike*Archery*Axe/Knife Throwing*Painting with a Mocktail*CraftsCost$156 if you register prior to August 1, 2023. The cost is $165 after the August 1 date. The cost includes two nights of housing, all meals and activities.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Looking for the perfect gift for your spouse? How about the gift of better communication, stronger faith, more romance, and 44 hours alone together? Discover all of this and more on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience March 24-26 in Saginaw or April 14-16 in Grass Lake. Apply today at wwme.org or contact Chris & Darla at 517-667-0433 for more info.
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Men's Retreats at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt MI
April 14-16, 2023
Calling Catholic men: Did you know that 79% of Catholics do not attend weekly Mass? Or that 45% of Catholics never go to confession? Where are our leaders? Your family, church, and community are in serious need of leaders. Join us on a Rescue and Response men's retreat (based on the book Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo) to discover how to step into this role as a faithful and fearless leader. Our goal is to equip you to share the Gospel in a broken world.
Suggested donation is $200 for the weekend. Check in 5pm Friday, dismissal at 11:00 am Sunday. Registration and more information at www.stfrancis.ws/weekend-retreats . -
WEEKLY ROSARY AT ST. DOMINIC
Do you attend the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Dominic Oratory? We have added a Rosary beginning at 8:30 AM! Please join us in prayer prior to the start of Mass. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Spring break Fun!
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Spring Break is just a few weeks away. Middle school and high school students who are stuck at home are invited to hang out with the Youth Group on Thursday (March 30). We'll be bowling at Ten Pin Alley, watching a movie, eating popcorn and playing games. Friends are welcome!
When: Thurs March 30
Time: 12:30-5pm
Where: St. E's
Who: 6-12th grade students
Cost: $5
Register online by clicking here or contact Heather Marsh for more info at 517-507-0110 or [email protected]. -
Youth Group
Who: All students in 6-12th grade
Where: St. Elizabeth Youth Room
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Young Adult Discipleship
Who: Young Adults aged 18-25
When: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Parish Center (Youth Room), and every third Thursday we meet for Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00-8:00 PM in St. Elizabeth Church -
Are you “Under Her Mantle?”
Want peace in the world? Is that possible? Mary said so at Fatima by making the Five First Saturdays Devotion.
How? “Join” us on the First Saturdays from February-June as we heed Our Lady’s request together!
Want peace in your life? Many saints agree; pray the Rosary and cling to Mary.
How? “Join” us every Saturday morning, live at 8:15 a.m., where we honor Our Mother and ask for her intercession in specific ways each week at:
https://www.facebook.com/stmarywestphalia - Click on the “videos” tab.
Join us live every Saturday at 8:15 a.m. or watch the playback anytime! Our Lady is asking, will you say yes? -
Couple's Retreat 2023You may have heard the phrase – “Come apart before you come apart.” Jesus said something similar to his disciples when he gave this invitation: “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” (Mark 6:31). Life is demanding and complicated. Without intentional practices of rest and renewal, none of us are able to keep perspective. This is especially true of marriage relationships. Without tending, the spark that brought a couple together can begin to fade. Lake Ann Camp’s Couples Retreat is perfectly designed to stir the embers and reignite the flame.Whether you are just beginning the marriage journey, or have been married for decades, you can expect to be encouraged and filled with hope for the days ahead. Practical messages, engaging activities, and quiet moments provide rest and renewal. Join us at beautiful Lake Ann Camp and discover life at its best.
Dates:#1: March 30-April 1, 2023: Thursday through Saturday with Pat and Marilyn Nemmers as speakers#2: April 21-23: Friday through Sunday with Jason and Meredith Jackson as speakers#3: April 28-30: Friday through Sunday with John and Tami Scally as speakers
Activities:
Activities you will be able to pick from and enjoy will include a candlelight dinner, escape room challenge, axe throwing, indoor high adventure options, Painting with a twist, Couples tournaments, Geocaching, recreation in the ARC, walks in the woods together, and "minute to win it" games and prizes.Hurry and register today as housing fills up fast! Check-in is at 4-6:00 PM with supper to follow. Check-out will be after lunch on the last day. Come check out our remodeled rooms and new cabins. Details, pricing, and registration for the Couples Retreat are at: http://www.lakeanncamp.com
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