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TOTUS TUUS is a summer youth camp that combines the Catholic faith and having FUN! Totus Tuus is led by a team of college-age students who bring a lot of energy and joy.
Grades 1-6 - Mon-Fri July 12-16 9a - 2:30p at Holy Family Community Center
Grades 7-12 - Sun-Thurs 7-9p at St. Elizabeth Parish Life Center & Church
Register NOW via stelizabethgc.org/totus-tuus.  
FREE TO EVERYONE.
Bring a friend, you DO NOT have to be Catholic.
LUNCH, SNACKS AND DRINKS PROVIDED.

EVERYONE across the parishes is invited to the Parish Community Night, Wednesday, July 14. We're hosting a "s'mores night" here at St. Elizabeth from 6-7. ALL are welcome to join us and meet the Totus Tuus team, kids, and families. We also need some help setting up fire pits and serving that night. If you can help, please call Deacon Michael at 618-877-3300, x1005. Thank you!

Welcome Ryan Kehoe, a seminarian of our diocese who will be spending this summer in his pastoral internship in our parish, from this week into the first half of August. Ryan has been in seminary for 4 years now with 3 years left before priesthood. He is currently studying at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, but before that was in Indianapolis at Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary. Ryan is from a little town just north of Springfield called Athens, and he is the middle child of seven. One of Ryan's uncles is a priest of our Diocese, and his grandfather is a permanent deacon. Some of his favorite hobbies include playing or watching sports (especially soccer, baseball, and frisbee), chess, movies/TV shows, books, and talking to close friends. Before entering seminary in 2017, Ryan worked at a hospital in Springfield, but before that I worked as a carnival employee (aka "a Carnie") for several years. Ryan says that the most significant event of his life has been encountering Jesus Christ, specifically in adoration (which is how he first heard Him inviting him to discern the priesthood.) Welcome to St. Elizabeth, Ryan!

On the occasion of our 150th Anniversary, St. Elizabeth is doing a new pictorial directory! We want everyone to get a new picture made so that our directory will be complete. IT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU! You can make your appointment online or we will help you do it after Mass. Photo dates will be August 10-14, 27 and 28.

Learning in the Library is back! Join us now on THURSDAY nights.
6-7 p.m.: Fellowship & snacks (optional)
7-8 p.m.: Learning from a guest speaker
July 22: Who was St. Joseph? (Deacon Michael) Sign up here.
July 29: Evidence for God (Amy Guenther) Sign up here.

Join us for a new retreat experience exploring the richness of the Eucharist and the Mass. The retreat will be held at Villa Maria Retreat Center on Lake Springfield, August 6-8. For more information, contact Deacon Michael: mhalbrook@stelizabethgc.org or 618-877-3300 x1005.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, featuring Keynote: Will Witt. Doors open 6:30 p.m., Dinner & Program 7:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton, 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL. $50 dinner reservation ($15 tax deductible) 573-634-4316, VitaeFoundation.org. Sponsorships available - see the flyers on the bulletin board in the church gathering space.

Will be held on Sunday, October 24th. We are in need of a chair(s) for the General Store. Please let Tammi M. know as soon as possible if you or a group are able to take this booth on. Also, the basket booth chairs, Tammi, Nanette and Kathy are starting to put baskets together. If you have baskets or items please place them in the box by the choir room or drop off at the church office. Food items should have a December expiration date or later. Please call one of the chairpersons for assistance. Thank you for your support.
Tammi M. 920-1792
Nanette B. 444-3688
Kathy B. 954-8290