St. Elizabeth's Pastoral Council exists to promote spiritual growth inside the parish community; support and assist the Pastor in parish decision-making in spiritual and material matters; coordinate parish activities; encourage active involvement of parishioners in the various parish organizations, programs and activities; make the parish a vital part of the local community; and set a Christian example by our works and deeds within the parish. Each member is either an officer or a liaison to one of the commissions or councils.

Pastoral Council meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in the parish hall. The meetings are open to all members of the parish. Parishioners may address the Council on matters of concern or interest, and they may have an item placed on the Council agenda by contacting the parish office 10 days prior to a meeting. Pastoral Council elections are held annually in June. One term of office consists of three years, with the possibility of reappointment to another three year term.

The duties of the Parish Finance Council are to provide assistance to the Pastor in planning, providing for and supervising the financial affairs and the physical properties of the parish. The Council is concerned with the budget, stewardship and church support, insurance coverage and the effective utilization and maintenance of the parish plant. This Council thus provides the necessary administrative and financial skills needed to sustain the mission and ongoing development of the parish community. The members are to be qualified in financial administration, financial planning, fundraising, law, or building maintenance and construction. Members are appointed by the Pastor for three-year terms with the possibility of reappointment.

Do you need a hand? Maybe you are unable to clean your gutters or shovel your snow? The St. Elizabeth’s Knights of Columbus is starting a group to help those in our community in need. If you know someone who needs help or if you are willing to share your blessings of time and talent with those in need, please contact Jamie Bradley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 785-822-8231.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council #10778 of the Knights of Columbus: We bring hope to the world when we live out our principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in ways that change lives for the better. Through our principles, we encourage every man to live a spiritual life every day. We are men joining together with our brothers to do what they couldn't do by themselves. Founded by a Catholic Priest, Venerable Michael J. McGivney in 1882, we help our members provide financial protection for their families. There is no higher rated insurer in America. The Knights of Columbus needs good Catholic men, perhaps you need the Knights of Columbus. For questions and information, about becoming a brother Knight, please contact those listed here.

The St. Elizabeth's Women's Group organized in January 2010.  We gather to share and care for our parish, as well as, give it more of a family feel. Fundraising helps us provide social time together and insure that we will be able to help others. Meetings are usually the second Thursday of each month.   Each year the day/date of our meetings will be discussed to see what best serves the majority of the ladies of St. Elizabeth's. We have several committees, including but not limited to: Social, Communication, Charity, Sharing & Caring, Spirituality, and Fundraising. In the past we have had sign-up sheets for helping on these committees. Our group is also committed to helping with the annual parish Fall Festival.  Officers are elected each year.

This is a parish group for those 55 years and older. The group meets monthly from September through May. The gatherings are planned to provide experiences for socializing, providing help for others in our community, and deepening our love and understanding of our Catholic faith. We invite you to join us.

Salina Catholic Daughters is an organization made up of women from all three Salina Parishes.  Membership is also open to women from other communities.  The Mission Statement of the organization:  Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.

CDA meets once a month from September thru May on the First Saturday of the Month with a 7:30 a.m. Marian Devotion, 8:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass, 8:30 a.m. Rosary, and  9:00 a.m. Guest Speaker presentation and CDA meeting at Sacred Heart Hall of Bishops, with the exception of the March meeting when CDA of Salina sponsors a CDA Lenten Retreat on odd years, and a day pilgrimage on even years.  The CDA Lenten Retreat is open to everyone.  They honor priests, religious, seminarians and our Bishop with a gift card for birthdays and Christmas.  Fleece prayer blankets are made and distributed to those members or family members who are suffering in some way.  We put together care bags for the home bound during the Christmas season.  Scheduling is put together with help from all members.  Guest Speakers are usually selected from within our Diocese…those that serve our community and help our diocese grow in faith.

Catholic Daughters sponsors three fundraiser breakfasts at the three parishes.  Funds received are used for charitable causes and scholarship(s) for Catholic graduating senior girls from the three parishes.  The number of scholarships varies on the fundraising success.  Each year the local court adopts a national charity and three local charities in Salina to volunteer time or provide funds.  Examples are:  preparing a meal for the Salina Rescue Mission in even months; providing a meal for Ashby House in odd months; Birthright; Catholic Charities; Domestic Violence (DVACK); Pregnancy Service Center; Salina Shares; Salina Food Bank; Greater Salina Foundation/ Women to Women…

Catholic Daughters is a great way for women of all ages – 18 – 100 to connect with other Catholic Women in our Salina community and throughout the Americas.  We welcome you to come visit to see for yourself the tremendous faith that is in action in and around our community.  Blessings to you all.

More information on Catholic Daughters of the Americas can be found on the National Website. http://www.catholicdaughters.org/

All parish member families are assigned to one of thirteen different "Circles" as a means of dividing the membership when requests are made of the parishioners for helping with funerals and various other parish events. Each Circlette has a leader who is in charge of contacting the members of their Circlette.

The Fall Festival is an annual celebration in the parish for fellowship and fundraising. This event usually includes Silent Auction, BINGO, Raffles, Food, Games, and much more.

Parishioners are invited to help maintain the parish buildings and grounds. Whether you are a skilled craftsman or just like to tinker, your stewardship is valued.

>St. Elizabeth's Blood Drive is a ministry of giving. Every year in the U.S., 5 million patients will need blood. Over 38% of the U.S. is eligible to give blood. The actual donation of a unit of blood only takes 10 to 12 minutes. The entire process from arriving to leaving takes only about 1 hour and 15 minutes. One donation can save up to 3 lives. You can donate every 56 days until you reach age 76. If you started at age 17, you would have donated 48 gallons of blood and saved more than 1,000 lives. At St. Elizabeth's, we have a drive approximately every 60 days. Dates are announced through the bulletin and the parish calendar on the website. You must have an appointment, as this is an express drive. You may schedule an appointment through the contact(s) listed on this page. Please consider saving a life.

The parish sponsors meals throughout the year for various events such as:  Lenten Meals on select Fridays during Lent after Stations of the Cross, as well as, other special occasions. Volunteers are always welcome for the shopping, preparing, and serving. And, of course, ATTENDING!

St. Elizabeth helps to prepare and serve meals at the Salina Rescue Mission and at the Salvation Army on varying schedules. Sign-Up Schedules are posted on the bulletin board at the back of church. Please check your schedule and reserve some time for this important community service.

Sew-N-Sew -  Do you sew, crochet, knit, craft, quilt, embroidery, or needle point??  Any woman or man is welcome to come to Sew-N-Sew. The group usually meets on the 2^nd or 3^rd Saturday (it varies according to other scheduled events) each month from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Hall. These are come and go events: You don’t have to come at 9am and you don’t have to stay the whole time! Come enjoy great fellowship- there is lots of sharing of hints, tricks, and techniques!  If you would like to be on the email reminder list, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Current Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE
September 27
NO October
November 15
December 13
January 10
February 14
March 14
April  TBA
May 9