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From St. Elizabeth Parish
- Parish Forum
In order to provide a forum for all voices to be heard within the parish community, Fr. Pete
Iorio (Vicar General) and Fr. Michael Cummins (Vicar for Priests) will be leading a listening
session at St. Elizabeth Church on Thursday, April 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. All parishioners
are invited and encouraged to attend this session in order to share their thoughts and
perspective on parish life at St. Elizabeth’s. - Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast—The Knights of Columbus Newcomer Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, April 18th, at 9am. Tickets previously purchased will be honored. If you would like to purchase tickets, they are available in the parish office. $10/adult, $5/children ages 6-12, or $25/ family. Children under 5 are free.
- Baby Bottle Drive
The Knights of Columbus are conducting a Baby Bottle Drive in support of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Pregnancy Support Program. Bottles will be distributed April 18/19 after all Masses and will be collected 25/26. It is requested that all bottles be returned that weekend, even if they are empty, as the bottles need to be used for drives at other parishes.
- Thursday Adoration
There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the sanctuary every Thursday evenings between 5:30-8:30pm. We are looking for people to volunteer in hourly intervals during this sacred time. Please see the sign up sheet in front of the office. Come let us Adore Him!
- Scam Alert
Scam Alert: Please be advised that there is a new scam alert that seems to be from Fr. Jesus. one of the deacons or someone from a ministry asking for a parish list or gift cards. Know that none of our administration staff would ask you for anything via text or email. Thank you for being vigilant.
- Guest Wifi
Our church now has a guest wifi. The password is Pr@yRos@ry2025! Keep in mind that the password is case sensitive.
- Aluminum Cans
The Knights of Columbus collects aluminum cans. The proceeds support the needy and the seminarians. For safety reasons, the bin is now located in the back of the garage, but on the opposite side. Thank you for all your support.
- Parish Pastoral Council
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) are Garrett Artz, Kathleen Grubb, Steve Hummel, George Bratton, Elsa Sneed, Esmerelda Lopez.
The council may be contacted at ppc@stelizabethsparish.com.
- Reminder for Volunteers
Reminder for Volunteers – The diocese requires all adult volunteers in the parish to pass a criminal background check and to participate in Catholic Mutual Group (CMG) safe environment program. To access CMG Connect for the training and to set up the background check, please go to http://knoxville.cmgconnect.org
- Free Books and Bibles
There are free Bibles and books located on the ground floor near the Knights of Columbus room. Come and see.