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Parish Clergy and Staff

Fr. Antony Varghese, CFIC... ... Parish Administrator ................................................ [email protected]

Fr. Jesse Chick, CFIC ............................. In Residence .................................................... [email protected]

Fr. Sudhakar Reddy, CFIC .................... In Residence ............................................. [email protected]

Rev. Deacon Dean W. Racine ....... Pastoral Minister ................................................. [email protected]

Mrs. Ginny Mack ...................... Religious Education .................................................... [email protected]

Mrs. Pamela Hamann.................. Director of Music ..................................................... [email protected]

Mr. Greg Januszewski .......................... Bookkeeper ................................................ [email protected]

Mr. Bob Brandenstein ........................ Maintenance

Mrs. Lisa Broberg................................ Maintenance

Prayer Line ........................... [email protected]

Parish Council.................. [email protected]

Ms. Colleen Finnegan ............................... Secretary ............................................... [email protected]

Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday .............................................................. 5:30 p.m. Sunday ........................................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Tuesday ........................................................... .6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday ..................... 8:30 a.m.

Adoration and Holy Hour Tuesday ............................................................... 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation By appointment only. Call the office for information.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are the second Sunday of the month, baptism class is quarterly. Please call for details and to register.

Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish at least 6 months before the date. Pre-Cana or its equivalent is required.

Religious Formation Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) serves children grades K-8.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for

those who are curious about our Catholic Faith, and to complete the sacraments of initiation.

AUGUST 22, 2021 THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

6077 Sharon Woods Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43229-2646

Parish Office Phone: 614-891-0150 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9 am to 3pm

Rectory Phone: 614-882-1782 (after business hours) Email: [email protected]

Website: stelizabethchurch.org St. Vincent de Paul Hotline: 614-891-0150 x110

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PARISH CALENDAR

Next Week’s Ministries

Sunday Content Guide The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time / August 22, 2021 First Reading: “Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.” (Jos 24:18)

Psalm: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. (Ps 34)

Second Reading: This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the church. (Eph 5:32)

Gospel: Simon Peter answered him, “Master to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (Jn 6:68)

We will serve the Lord! Deacon Joe Knapke, Ss. Simon & Jude Parish, West

Jefferson, OH

Today we hear Joshua ask the tribes of Israel which god they will serve. They had other options, for their neighbors wor-shipped other gods. We have other options as well. We could choose to serve wealth or status or power or pleasure. But we come here today, along with our families, our friends, our neighbors, as a sign of our com-mitment to serve the Lord, in his Real Pres-ence. Let’s recommit ourselves to serve God, to follow Christ on our journey through this life to the life promised to us in baptism, our Real Future. To read more about how we are growing together in the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus, visit www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org.

Readings for the week of August 22, 2021 Sunday: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/

Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [9a]/ Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-6

Monday: St. Rose of Lima, Virgin 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/

Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Mt 23:13-2

Tuesday: St. Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14/

Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Jn 1:45-51

Wednesday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 1 Thes 2:9-13/

Ps 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab [1]/Mt 23:27-3

Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17 [14]/Mt 24:42-5

Friday: St. Monica 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12 [12a]/

Mt 25:1-1

Ministry Schedule has been sent out and is posted on the website! Please contact the parish office if you have any questions!

August 28/29 22nd Sunday in O.T.

5:30pm 9:00am 11:00am

Lector John Reger John Holmes Susan Millsap

Greeters

Debbie Alessio Larry Alessio

James Gonya VOLUNTEER

Madeline Bum-garner Seth Bumgarner

Homebound Phone Calls Only

Tom McSweeney

Minda Li

Altar Linens Carolyn Hendey


Please observe the following while at Mass:

Now, wearing of masks at Church

will be optional with the excep-tion of the West Window Section. Wearing masks will always be welcome in any section of the Church for whatever reason someone may choose to do so.

West Window Sections – the sec-

tion of chairs closest to the West Windows (back parking lot) will continue to observe 6’ social dis-tancing between groups and re-quire masks. This creates a space for all to attend in a wel-coming, comfortable and safe environment.

Please place your offering in the

slot behind the baptismal font as you enter or leave.

TOGETHER WE PRAY

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 5:30 pm † Madelynn Isabel Caudill (req. Community)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 9:00 am Joe Frissora (req. Rino Curiga) 11:00 am People of St. Elizabeth

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 6:00 pm † John ’Jack’ Melvin (req. Melvin Family)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 8:30 am † William Hendey (req. Hendey Family)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 8:30 am † Ada Gardner (req. Linda & Bill

Heckman)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 8:30 am † Ada Gardner (req. Linda & Bill

Heckman)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 5:30 pm † Maria Kim Yen (req. Minh Do)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00 am People of St. Elizabeth 11:00 am † Anthony Centofanti (req. Bruce & Gloria Richardson)

Mass intention openings are still available for 2021. Please call or email the parish office to reserve a Mass Intention for your loved ones. The stipend is $10 per Mass.

Available Dates: October 15; 20; 21; 22; 27; November 16; 17; 24;

For the sick in our community: T. Clapp, M. Tiberi, A. Ivy, K. Wilt, E.

Wilt, MA Melvin, N. O’Connor, F. Ra-

gase, J. Graff, G. Anglin, J. Tully, S.

Lewis, R. Wickerham, M. Lesko, D.

Shultz, K. Conkey, V. Bush; AND those on our homebound lists, in the hospi-

tal, in nursing care, and those strug-

gling mentally and financially during

this time.

Please call the parish office to add or

delete a name.

Altar and Chapel Flowers Dates Available

Altar: August 29; September 12 and 19; October 3 and 24. Chapel: August 29; September 5 and 19; October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; November 28.

Contact the parish office to reserve a date in honor of a loved one.

Altar Flowers

For: Tom & Lorraine

McCarthy

From:

Family

Chapel Flowers

In Memory of Carl & Mae Millsap

From: Susan Millsap


REFLECTIONS

JUST FOR KIDS

Gospel Meditation “Far be it from us to forsake the Lord for the service of other gods.” We struggle with our gods. They appear in the forms of things like money, power, prestige, popu-larity, privilege, and self-fulfillment. We like these “gods” because they make us feel good and ask very little of us in return. When we worship them, we wor-ship ourselves. How can you go wrong with that? We buy into the illusion that if something can give us a com-fortable life, free of want and need, then it is worth set-ting other things aside to pursue it. In essence, we sell our souls. Our struggle with “who is God” and to whom do we belong is a real one and one that can easily find us empty and experiencing disillusionment. The devil tempted Jesus in the desert and promised him more. We are promised “more.” But in pursuing the more and the satisfying we lose track of the cost, and the cost is great. We sacrifice our very life in pursuit of something disguised as life. We sacrifice truth for some-thing that only “feels” true. While the true and real God certainly promises us many things, many things are also required. It is not about the warm and secure feelings and self-absorption the world wants to provide, but of giving back. There can be no lukewarm stance with re-gard to faith. If we are in, then faith in Jesus Christ asks us to do some difficult things: work in service of God’s

Gospel Meditation Cont’d

kingdom (not our own), love our enemies, offer no re-sistance to injury, that we must die to ourselves in order to find ourselves, and trust that Jesus truly gives us his flesh and blood to eat and drink. These are hard things to accept and even harder to put into practice. It is no wonder that many, who may be attracted to Jesus at first, walk away in pursuit of the more self-satisfying gods. But truth is truth. If we cannot accept it from the lips of Jesus Christ, then where else will we find it? To whom can we go? There is only one source of truth and life, Jesus Christ. Jesus has the words of eternal life and if we do not go to him, then where else will we find this gift? But we must be faithful and buy into the whole package deal that requires sacrifice and fidelity. When we do, we find ourselves, through the Body and Blood of Christ, connected to the Source of all life and then intimately bound with our brothers and sisters. We all have to de-cide whether we want to stay or go and if we can accept what Jesus has to say. It’s a choice we all have to make.

Sharing the Gospel After Jesus compared himself to manna, and said that he was sent from heaven, many of his followers turned away from him. They just could not accept what Jesus was saying. It was too hard for them to understand. We have something they did not have. We have the Holy Spirit to help us. Sometimes what we learn might be hard for us to understand, too, but we never need to walk away. We can have faith in Jesus. We can ask him to help us.

Prayer Dear God, give me the faith to trust Jesus always. Amen.

Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself next to Jesus


COMMUNITY

Real Presence Real Future

Gathering on August 27 and 28 will bring together the faithful of the diocese for an opportunity to have an en-counter with Christ and one another. In faith, hope and charity, we rejoice in the real presence of Christ, and we rejoice in our relationship with the Lord. On Friday, August 27, we invite you to join us via livestream for a beautiful prayer service that will include a Eucharistic Procession, at St. Joseph Cathedral. On Saturday, August 28, join us on site at St. Charles Preparatory School, for confessions, praise and worship, Mass and inspiring talks by Bishop Brennan and Archbishop Perez. Christ promised to be with us always and it is fulfilled in his mystical presence among us and in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Jesus’ commission to the disciples is the same message for us, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…behold, I am with you always.” (Mt. 28:19-20). We are called to imitate Christ and the Apostles as mission-ary disciples and go forth and proclaim the Gospel. Let us come together in prayer and Eucharist, to prepare our hearts and minds, and renew our commitment to the Real Presence and Real Future. Please note: Friday’s event is by invitation only due to the Cathedral capacity, but you are encouraged to watch via the live stream. Online registration for Saturday closes end of business Friday, August 20th. https://realpresencerealfuture.org/

Pilgrimage to Damascus – This is your chance

to experience Catholic Youth Summer Camp -no mat-ter your age! Serra Club of North Columbus is spon-soring a pilgrimage to Damascus Catholic Mission Campus in Centerburg, Ohio. Wednesday, September 8th Driving directly or ride-sharing from the Jose-phinum at 9AM and returning by 4:30 PM. The cost is $20. Enjoy a full tour of a vocations inspiring facili-ty! We will celebrate Mass, meet with the camp co-director, lunch, rosary, sacred art activity and an op-portunity for prayer, confession, reflection and camp adventure activities! Serra club proudly promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. RSVP to [email protected] by August 23rd.

Come, Look, and See

Is Jesus at the Center of your faith? Do you want to learn how to use Sacred Scripture to

strengthen your faith? Then Come, Look and See is a program for you. St. Elizabeth's is excited to host this incredible Adult Faith Formation program. Join others in a 10 week course, Come, Look and See to review basic Catholic doctrine and more importantly renew one's love for our Lord. Master Catechist, Susan Bellotti will lead all partici-pants to a fuller and deeper relationship with Our Lord & Savior, Jesus. Susan has a Master's Degree in Pasto-ral Ministry and has served in several parishes in the Columbus Diocese leading Adult Faith Formation pro-grams over the last 34 years. St. Elizabeth's is excit-ed to welcome Susan to lead this program for our par-ish. Ten Sessions prior to Christmas on Tuesday evenings from 6:45pm - 8:15 pm starting on September 28, 2021. All are welcome.

Come, slide with us! Become a slide operator! We are look-ing for a few people to join the small (but mighty) group of parishioners who volunteer to keep our prayers and lyrics moving at each mass. We only need a few, especially at the 9:00 Sunday mass and the commitment is only for once a month. We will work around your schedule! Curious but not sure? Let us pair you up with one of our experienced operators and you can observe for a mass or two. Contact our music di-rector, Pam Hamann to get more information or sign up. If you can swipe an iPad, you can run the slides!

Registration Forms for P.R.E.P are availa-ble under the mailboxes and online. We offer classes for grades K-8. Classes to begin in September between the 9AM and 11AM masses. Registration is due on September 12th, classes to start on Sep-tember 26th.


PARISH COMMUNITY

When: Saturday, August 28 (& Sunday, August 29)

Time: Saturday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (for greatest selection)

Saturday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (all items, except bakery goods, 1/2 price or fill a grocery bag for $5)

Sunday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm (all items ½ price or fill a grocery bag for $5)

When to donate: Beginning after 5:30 mass on 8/21 until 7:00 pm, after masses on 8/22 until

1:00 pm.

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 8/23-26

Friday, 8/27 – NO DONATIONS!!! We need time to finish pricing and sorting. Exception: Baked goods only – may be delivered on Friday

Where to donate: Pastors’ Hall. Please use the back entrance to Pastors’ Hall (other doors may

be locked)

What CAN be donated: Religious items, seasonal items, gardening items, dinnerware, books,

games, toys, sports equipment, bikes, electronics, wood furniture, shoes, purses, figurines, bas-

kets, flat-screen TVs, clocks, luggage, lamps, small working appliances, tools, jewelry, etc.

What CAN NOT be donated: Upholstered furniture, infant furniture including car seats, furniture

that needs repaired, tube TVs, clothes (can be taken to the St. Vincent DePaul store instead)

What else can be expected: Nice friendly volunteers! Hot dogs, chips and water will be sold, along with the baked goods. Don’t leave hungry!

How to volunteer: Call the parish office, 614-891-0150, or email, [email protected]. Volun-

teers are needed all days, including cleanup on Sunday afternoon, August 29. Don’t be shy - meet

other parishioners!

Questions: Please contact Lou Thalheimer, 614-523-2152 or email, [email protected]

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Back to School Drive for School Supplies The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a school supply drive for Catholic school

children. Drop off supplies in the box at by Monday, August 23.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS: A $10.00 gift will purchase a backpack filled with supplies.

A $300 gift will provide supplies for a whole classroom of students!

Cash, check Donations accepted at Generations or the Diocese of Columbus

Office of Catholic Schools (197 E. Gay St., Cols 43215, 614-221-5829)

Or Credit Card http://www.columbuscatholic.org/school-development

*Please make checks out to the Diocese of Columbus with Tools for Catholic schools in the memo

line

SUGGESTED ITEMS: Notebook paper, Markers, Pens, 3 or 5 Subject notebooks, Glue sticks,

Colored pencils, #2 pencils, Backpacks


HONORING ALL WHO SERVE

May God bless the men and women who serve their communities and country!

Ryan Buck-LTJG, US Navy, USS Michigan (SSGN-727), Bangor, Washington

Ellen Marie Gensicki—First LT, US Army

Katey Gruber-EMT Columbus, Ohio

David Gunkelman-Captain, Air Force, Wright Patterson AFB

Patrick E. Harris-Fireman/Paramedic/Hazmat Columbus, Ohio, Station 14

Cody Hootman-Staff Sergeant—Air Force EOD Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque NM

Jeff Hootman-Firefighter, Worthington, OH

Colin O’Connor-Fireman—Westerville, Ohio

Sean O’Connor—Police, Cincinnati, Ohio

Tim O’Connor-Fireman and Medic-Maui, Hawaii

Mikala (Scholl) Cintron– Corporal, Marines San Diego, California

Collin Q. Siefer—SGT, US Army 3rd Calvary Regiment, Ft. Hood, Texas

Gaven Smith-Captain, Army, Clarksville, TN

Andrew Stogran-Major, Marine Corps US Central Command, Tampa, Florida.

Kevin Taylor-Master Sergeant, Army, Joint Task Headquarters-Worthington

Andrew Wickerham—US Air Force North Carolina

Eric Yorde—EMT Columbus

Rob Yorde—EMT / Firefighter, Mifflin / Clinton Township

PARISH COMMUNITY

Friends, we ask that you support the following fund-raisers as much as you are able to benefit

St. Elizabeth Parish

~Shaklee High quality nutritional and beauty products. Contact Amy Cotter (parishioner representative) at (614) 307-5451 or at stelizabeth.myshaklee.com ~Gordon Food Service: When you shop at GFS, mention St. Elizabeth Parish at check-out. ~Go to smile.Amazon.com/ch/31-

0733310 and shop as you usually would.

St. Elizabeth Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation by appoint-ment only.

Times are Thursdays from 3-5 pm, and Saturdays from 4-4:30 pm.

Please call or email the parish office to make an appointment.

Sign up for Flocknote...

Two Ways to Sign up for Flocknote: 1) Text StElizabeth6077 to 84576 from your mobile phone to start

the signup process. 2) Visit StElizabethColumbus.Flocknote.com using your computer.

Parish Using Flocknote More! A year ago the parish rolled out Flocknote as a method to improve daily communication about parish activities. As we move to open up more post-pandemic activities in the coming months, we will be try-ing different approaches with Flocknote to determine the effective-ness of this tool. For example, Colleen, our secretary, is testing Flock-note to help sign-up Eucharistic Ministers and Servers for Aug 7 & 8. You can see it here: https://stelizabethcolumbus.flocknote.com/signup/62715. We may use it more as part of the fall ministry sched-ule.

In addition, Pam, our music director is looking for ways to use Flock-note in the future for music ministry. We are already using Flocknote for Saturday’s Notes from the Pastor, and internal meetings for Par-ish Council and the Knights of Columbus. It seems to have some ben-efits for those that use email and the internet regularly. But we will still maintain our conventional forms of communication in place.

So if you know of parishioners that are not signed up yet, please pass this link on to them. https://stelizabethcolumbus.flocknote.com/

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