We have resumed Acton Food Pantry donations at St. Elizabeth’s and encourage anyone who would like to donate to leave items in the designated area of the welcome space as you enter church. We will arrange to transport items to the pantry on a regular basis. Since its inception in 1984, the mission of the Acton Food Pantry has been to distribute nutritious food to those who need it in Acton and surrounding towns. In these difficult economic times, the need is greater than ever and the pantry serves on average over 250 households per week. Items that are always welcome include unexpired canned foods (e.g., soups, meat, fruit, vegetables, etc.), pasta, pasta sauce, rice, cereals and other non-perishable foods. If you have any questions, contact Tom Reynolds at tomgreynolds.777@gmail.com.
The Youth Ministry Auction supports service projects, retreats, leadership development, and so much more for all of the young people of our community! Tickets to the Auction must be purchase online at http://www.biddingforgood.com/avcatholic. Raffles tickets can be purchased using the same link or after all Masses on April 23-24. There are many ways to get involved with the Auction. We need help setting up beforehand and on the night of the Auction. Please view this link to see where you can get involved. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4AAEAA2BABFD0-youth1
We learned during Covid, that digital platforms can be very effective and helpful tools for religious education and sacramental preparation. As we continue to grow as discipleship leaders, we are excited about being able to offer both instructional models in a hybrid approach that will help to make faith formation even more accessible to everyone!
It helps to explain why we are engaged in this endeavor of taking up study of the Bible. AsThis four-week study focuses on how the Second Vatican Council clarified and updated the place of the Bible for the Church in the document known as Dei Verbum. The council expanded the use of Bible texts in the lectionary and encouraged our personal study. such, the character of this study is more ABOUT the Bible than a study OF the Bible.
Got Questions about Life? Faith? Meaning? Come Join the conversation! Invite a friend or family member! Alpha is an opportunity to gather, connect, have fun and explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment. Come check it out and see for your self! No cost! Learn more and sign up at: https://www.applevalleycatholic.org/alpha
Preparing for reopening has been no small task. Our goal is to open with a safe environment, keep everyone healthy and also continue to offer quality participation in Mass online for those who remain unable to attend in person.
Please Note - The target reopening is the weekend of June 13-14, NOT June 6-7, as stated in in the Constant Contact email posted May 27. As the email also indicated, the date is dependent upon a lot of factors. Thank you for your patience as we strive to complete the opening criteria and provide a safe experience when we begin to gather.
On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., one of our Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) volunteers will be leading a Facebook Live lesson and reflection on this weekend's readings, from their own home. The Live event will take place on the Apple Valley Catholic Collaborative's Facebook Page. Please gather your young children and join us!