There will be an Advent Holy Hour on Monday, December 22. This will include Advent Evening Prayer, Confession, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. Come and make your final spiritual preparations before Christmas! Each weekend, representatives of various parish entities light the candles of the Advent wreath at the beginning of each Mass. This…

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will offer the comfort of prayer shawls to those who are sick or in need of comfort. The shawls will be available in the main vestibule of the church after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on December 21. Recipients can wrap themselves in warmth knowing that the prayers of the parish are…

Luke 10:38-42 One of my close friends is a hermit priest who lives on a desert mountain. Recently I found myself in a group conversation about him. One vehemently objected, “What does he do up there all day? Nothing! Priests are down here working, running parishes, making a difference, and he…he is doing nothing! What…

Several upcoming bulletins will have early submission deadlines due to early transmission times from the printer. Please submit all items, including Mass intentions, by the date indicated. Thank you! Items for the December 28 bulletin are due December 19 Items for the January 4 bulletin are due December 23

DINE OUT TO BENEFIT SEOTTS! Friday December 19, 2025 Los Azares Mexican Grill 5238 N. Nagle Ave. 773-657-3053 11:00 am – 9:00 pm 20% of Your Bill Goes to St. Elizabeth ! Mention St. Elizabeth When You Order  PLEASE CLICK TO SEE COMPLETE DETAILS!!

Note: Reservations required for food ordering purposes. Please call the Parish Office – (773) 763-8228. Join us for two special mornings of prayer and renewal. December 20 at 8:30 am with Father Carlos Arancibia, These events include Mass, a light breakfast, inspiring talk and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Click Here for Details Including Speaker…

Luke 10:25-37 I used to be a bad neighbor. I’d get wrapped up in my life and ignore those around me. Then I found sage advice from Benjamin Franklin to this effect: to be a better neighbor, ask someone to do a favor for you. It’s counterintuitive, isn’t it? Tell strangers that I need their…