Ministries

Parish Life

Adult Bible Study on Sundays:  The Emmaus Bible Study Group meets after the 9am Mass on Sunday. All are welcome. Contact Rachel Gouge (423) 743-8270 for more information.  Sunday Class with Deacon Rich: This class with Deacon Rich is a study group that discusses a variety of topics from Bible studies, book studies to apologetics and everything in between. The class meets on Sundays after the 9 am mass. For more information, contact Deacon Rich at (423) 930-6408. New Parishioners – Are you a new parishioner? If you are, we welcome you and ask that you fill out a registration form, which can be found in the vestibule.  Forms can be returned in the weekend collection. Religious Education – Parish School of Religion meets after the Sunday Mass until 11am, September – May for preschool through 12th grade.  Contact Coleen Schneider (423) 202-6387 for more details. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – We welcome inquirers – please contact Coleen Schneider (423) 202-6387 for more information. Organizations Knights of Columbus – 6pm on the first Wednesday of the Month. Contact Grand Knight Tom Manning for more information. http://www.kofc10743.org/ E-Team: St. Elizabeth’s Evangelization team meets the first Saturday of each month. Co leaders: Nick Johnson: (859) 663-8088 Cathy Champon: (954) 793-6581 Ladies Guild – 10am – 2pm Tuesdays in the church basement for Crafts. Contact Maureen Strickling (423) 542-8323 for more information.

Social Action

Aluminum Cans – Collected in the bin behind the garage. Proceeds support the needy and seminarians. Bereavement – Contact Mary Putnam putman3737@gmail.com Catholic Charities:  Family support services, confidential counseling and Appalachian Exchange.  (423)328-0070 (1409 W. Market St #109 in Johnson City) Pregnancy counseling 1-877-990-4673. Communion Visits for Homebound and Nursing Homes:  To request visits or to volunteer call Barbara White (423) 895-5150or John Tolejko (423) 543-4089. Greeters, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers: Contact Coleen Schneider (423) 202-6387 Hospital Visits – Parishioners or family member must contact Deacon Rich at (423) 930-6408.. Privacy Act no longer allows hospitals to notify a patient’s pastor .Music:  Contact Jeanie Walker (423) 502-4226 or Coleen Schneider (423) 202-6387. Technology: St. Elizabeth has a parish website that can be accessed at stelizabethsparish.org and an additional online presence through the MyParish App and through Facebook. Contact Cathy Champon at (954) 793-6581.