St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

We strive to walk in faith and inspire discipleship, community, and service.

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In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates #RespectLifeMonth, and today, the first Sunday of October, is designated as Respect Life Sunday!

To support these annual observances, the @USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities provides materials to help Catholics understand and value the gift of human life. Visit https://t.co/1u1f9Myvgw to learn more. 🤍

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“Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy.” —St. Francis of Assisi

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Join us every 1st Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm for Holy Hour. All are welcome to join us for prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is when you spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Come and find rest in Christ!

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Friends, in his transfigured state, Jesus transcends space and time, since he is pictured talking with Moses and Elijah, figures from the distant past.

In this world, we are caught in one moment of space and time, but in heaven, we will live in the eternal now of God’s life; a higher, richer, more beautiful, and spiritually fulfilling life awaits us.

Today, let us remember how the mystery of the Transfiguration doesn’t just reveal who Christ is; it reveals who we sinners are called to become: eternal sons and daughters of the living God.

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The annual Mass of Priesthood Ordination in the #WashArchdiocese brought together a large congregation of faithful, celebrating this special occasion as Cardinal McElroy ordained 5 new priests at @MarysShrine.

Read the @CathStandard story and learn more about our new priests: https://t.co/2p0hn8dXsN

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We had the chance to hear from Fr. Cerritelli, just minutes after the Mass of Priesthood Ordination over the weekend! Watch to learn about his journey towards his vocation! 🙏

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Pray for Christians in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church faces brutal government persecution.

Find out more about Religious Freedom Week at: https://t.co/dRZhwuSabO

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Praised be Jesus Christ! We have a Pope! Pope Leo XIV is our new Pope!

More: https://t.co/u3eZQ4cotx

📸: OSV News photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters

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Friends, our new Holy Father is Pope Leo XIV!

Born and raised in Chicago, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1981.

The first-ever American pope, Prevost served most recently as the head of the Church’s Dicastery for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

Please join me in praying for Pope Leo!

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From “Urbi Et Orbi,” a message from the Holy Father Pope Francis on Easter Sunday.

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From “A Light in the Night,” Pope Francis’ meditations on hope for the 2025 Jubilee.

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From Pope Francis’ Divine Mercy Sunday homily delivered in 2013.

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From an Apostolic Exhortation in honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, written by Pope Francis in 2023.

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On Easter Sunday, we contemplate and rejoice in the risen Christ. Alleluia! Christ is risen! #EasterSunday

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As you contemplate Christ's ultimate sacrifice, unite yourself to Mary who accompanied Christ all the way to the cross. Learn more: https://t.co/yEZyPsIqvy
#EasterVigil

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Friends, the cross—painful, humiliating, and dehumanizing—terrified the ancient world. 

Today, on Good Friday, we see in the cross of Christ not the ultimate defeat but the ultimate victory over the powers of sin and death.

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“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” —Luke 23:34

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Today we honor and remember the Passion and Death of Our Lord. There is no greater love than this. John 15:13 #GoodFriday

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Join us for Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30pm. This evening, priests will wash the feet of congregants as Christ washed the feet of his disciples. Christ instituted 2 sacraments at the Last Supper: the Eucharist and the priesthood. Learn more:
https://t.co/jYlNrqK5qB
#holythursday

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The holiest days of the liturgical year are the three days we call the Triduum when we celebrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery. You are invited to join our celebration of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. See our bulletin or website for the full Holy Week schedule!