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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 8th
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Click here for the schedule of Masses and observances.
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History of the Advent Wreath
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic tradition. However, the actual origins are uncertain.
Click here to learn more about the history of the Advent Wreath.
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Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 11
Saint Elizabeth Knights of Columbus Council 5753 invites everyone to their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Bambinelli Sunday, December 17
As we continue the tradition here at St. Elizabeth, on the weekend of December 16/17 , the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), all are asked to bring the Christ Child from your Nativity to be blessed at any Mass.
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Jesse Giving Tree
Once again this year we will have a Jesse Giving Tree in our Gathering Space with ornaments for our Outreach families. We ask you to support the Jesse Giving Tree again this year, now more than ever, because so many more families are in need of clothing, food, and other basics.
Click here to learn how you can help others in need.
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Children’s Christmas Pageant
CALLING ALL KIDS!
Ages 5 through high school students are invited to participate in our Children’s Christmas Pageant on Epiphany Sunday.
We need narrators, manger animals, angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and the Three Kings.
Click here for details and rehearsal dates.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Click here for Mass Times for
Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Advent,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Trinity Regional School Open House – January 24 & 28
Teaching Catholic values and education.
Click here to learn about Trinity Regional School open house dates:
Thursday, January 25 and Sunday, January 28, 2024.
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Calling All 9-12th Grade Students
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St. Elizabeth Church
175 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 271-4455
Fax: (631) 271-1415
Upcoming Funerals
Important DRVC Information
Information regarding a new deadline to file proofs of claim for victims of sexual abuse who were over 18 or older when the alleged conduct occurred and the forms to use, can be found by clicking on the following link to the Diocese’s bankruptcy website and scrolling down the page: https://dm.epiq11.com/