SMPnewsApril 14, 2019 Palm Sunday

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Pastor's Notes 3

Holy Week 4

SMP Highlights 5/6

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The Elements of Discipleship

ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter our own communi-ties too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, and those who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

NORMAL MASS TIMES: (Weekday Mass times often change – Check schedule on page 2)

Downtown: 1055 Boundary St. SEMonday–Thursday: 12Noon, Friday & Saturday: 9am 3rd Tuesday: 7pm (Spanish)Saturday: 5pmSunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 5pmWestside Chapel: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NWThursday: 6:30am (weekly during Lent)Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am 2nd Sunday: 1:30pm (Vietnamese)

RECONCILIATION TIMES (Downtown): Thursday: 11am | Saturday: 9:45am & 3pmPASTOR: Fr. Jim LeePAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Lou CunninghamDEACONS: Rob Rensel John Bergford

MISSIONOur mission is to place God first in all things, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia 98501 (360) 754-4667 www.saintmichaelparish.orgOFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm | Friday 9am – 1pm Sunday 9am – 1pmCALVARY CEMETERY ext. 138 3850 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater 98501ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL (360) 754-5131 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Wed & Fri 1–3pm (360) 352-7554CLOTHING BANK Tues & Sat 9–Noon (Donation station open 7am–5pm daily)PREGNANCY AID (360) 956-7413 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2–4pm, Wed 9am-NoonST. MIKE’S TIKES (360) 586-1585

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH STEWARDSHIPof treasure

Pastoral Year 2018-2019Donations Received as of April 7, 2019

Sunday Stewardship $32,363

Online Stewardship Giving $34,959

Sunday Loose Donations $ 2 , 4 9 9

Holy Days $ 1 5 7

Youth (Little House) $78

Total Offertory Collection Received $70,055

Year to Date Received $ 2 , 5 9 7,1 4 0

Donations Needed $ 2 , 2 9 7, 9 4 9

Amount Behind Goal – $ 1 6 , 5 6 5

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4.15 MONDAY (6pm Reconciliation)

12Noon Anna Maria Nguyen U St. Joseph Chapel

4.16 TUESDAY (6pm Reconciliation)

12Noon Jessie Elaine Salazar U St. Joseph Chapel

7pm Spanish Mass Canceled

4.17 WEDNESDAY (6pm Reconciliation)

12Noon Rosie Zirbel U St. Joseph Chapel

4.18 HOLY THURSDAY

7pm* Mass of the Lord's Supper Downtown Church

4.19 GOOD FRIDAY

7pm Veneration of the Cross Downtown Church

4.20 HOLY SATURDAY

9pm* Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Downtown Church

4.21 EASTER SUNDAY

7:30am Rosario Neri U Downtown Church

8:30am Matthew Logan Skene Westside Chapel

9:30am* Luu Family Downtown Church

11am* Helen Baroga U Westside Chapel

12Noon Shirley Hylton & Margaret Shawver Downtown Church

5pm People of Saint Michael Parish Downtown Church

Bob Kelly Terri McCarthy Bob Fenton Lee Duboi Ann B. Lupton Erich SeteleNoel Ljubicic Snježana Mardesic Roman Luckey Lorenzo Jones Ryan Kuhnau Anne BarrollJan PutnamJohn David MinorDennis & Rebecca Robison Hilary Borngesser Beverley Cadoo Michelle Westling Glenys Annette Brennan Angela Michele Beavers Jeffrey Joey Lynn Benck Donald Villarrubia Noel LjubičićJack Beauchamp & Family Jamie & ThomasJulie Malloy Jeanette NielsenMegan Kathleen Brennan Debbie Chi & Lan Nguyen Janet Norbert Michael Heelan Mike Dahl Marguerite Gibbs Jess MichaelLisa San MiguelChelsea LopezSotero Soto Bettie Linnenbrink Mary Anderson Shiny Norbert Chuck HughesAshwin Mathew Tami Grant Glee Gile Pete Castaneda

Elizabeth H. Filiberto Chavez Tim G. Rodriguez family Rosanne BurnsGeorge MichaelStephanie & ShawnTed Golson Emily-Paige McClucas Brenna Young Joann MesojednikHomer Dennison Momoko Wolf Steph Kaylee David Snavely Wyatt Borngesser Lloyd Patrick family Matthew Lajoie Mary Fairhurst Mary Currall & Currall family Christine Carney Stoddard Jacqueline Montgomery Ray Nikula Beverly Heggie Steph Eric McDonald James Hollaway JoeRichardMasonNancy CosgroveLinda CosgroveMark Majors Maryanna Morris Sannon Eileen Brennan Allison O'Hagaen Brennan Paula Rosenkrantz Teresa Zyski Peggy Bowles Shirley Holdener Cor & Pat Dehart John Luiz Theresa Ragan Patti Leininger Tammie Ensign & family Lance Burns

To submit prayer requests, call the parish office or submit your request via our website. If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

MASSschedule & intentions PRAYERlist

Please keep our Elect in your prayers: Joan Bryant; Erika Hurd; Hope Bennett; Lily Lewis; Wes, Joyce, and Julian Kodapare; Jordan Le; Sheri Pham; Hien Do; and Jonah Davis

Just a reminder: No 5pm Mass on Saturday, April 20. The 10:30am Mass moves to 11am on Easter Sunday, April 21, and the 11:30am Mass moves to 12NooN.

*Incense used

Please note: The parish office will close Thursday, April 18 at 12noon and reopen Tuesday, April 22 at 9am.

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Misery and Mercy

In his reflections on the gospel of the woman caught in adultery, St. Augustine said that at the end there were only two left: misery and mercy, the woman and Jesus. I have found this to be such a rich reflection of my own prayer life. How unbeknownst to me, I often choose misery—that which does not truly sat-isfy my deepest longing. I choose to be selfish rather than selfless. I choose to judge rather than to give the benefit of the doubt or ask what the person might really be thinking or feeling.Jesus’ parable about the Pharisee and the publican also comes to mind. All too often I can feel superior like the Pharisee and be “mercy less” rather than “mercy full.” I don’t realize that I ought to be crying out for God’s mercy and forgiveness. Again and again Pope Francis continues to remind us that as Christians, we are called to be merciful just as our heavenly Father is merciful.Fr. Lou and I invite you to Evenings of Mercy this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. We will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation beginning at 6pm until all are heard. Please take advantage of this great gift of God’s mercy, healing, for-giveness and freedom. The Lord longs to make us one with him and to free us from the burdens that weigh us down with heavy hearts. May we be humble enough to acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness and then receive God’s mercy in all its fullness.

Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum

There is no time more important than this coming week here at Saint Michael Parish and in every Catholic church throughout the world. Together with our sisters and brothers in every land and nation, we gather to celebrate the great mystery of our redemption: Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection.I encourage you to plan together as a family or with friends on how you will be able to attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, the celebra-tion of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday and a great Easter vigil Saturday evening. You’ll find the schedule on page 4, including hours of prayer on Good Friday and a walking Stations of the Cross from the downtown church to the Capitol Friday morning.Let us seek to make this a truly holy time, not only for ourselves, but for the needs of our local community which so often is blind to love and the saving presence of Jesus Christ.Prayers and blessings to you all these coming days.

PASTOR'Snotebook

Fr. Jim LeePastor "T here is no time

more important than this coming week here at Saint Michael Parish and in every Catholic church throughout the world. Together with our sisters and brothers in every land and nation, we gather to celebrate the great mystery of our redemption: Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection."

NOTEBOOKPASTOR'S

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THE WAY OF THE CROSS

SAINT MICHAEL CHURCH: Jesus accepts his cross

Contact: Brandon Jones at (360) 292-7108 or bjones@saintmichaelparish.org

THE FOUR STATIONS

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH PRESENTS

LED BY FR. LOU AT 9AM, AFTER MORNING PRAYER (PROCESSION BEGINS AT DOWNTOWN CHURCH)

GOOD FRIDAY—APRIL 19, 2019

CITY HALL: Simon helps Jesus carry his cross

PERCIVAL LANDING: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

STATE CAPITOL: Jesus is nailed to the cross

Each station includes a reflection and music. The procession is carried out in silence as a witness of Christ’s silent presence and invitation to all of those we walk among,

carrying their own daily crosses. 

APRIL 18–21, 2019

RECONCILIATION AVAILABLE APRIL 15, 16, & 17 AT 6PM

MORNING PRAYER FRI & SAT 9AMNOON PRAYER, STATIONS OF THE CROSS & DIVINE MERCY FRI 12NOON

CRS Rice Bowl Collection

Our neighbors live across the street and across the country; across the oceans and in other hemispheres. One way that we journey in solidarity with our neighbors is through our support of CRS Rice Bowl.

We will collect the Rice Bowls at Mass on Holy Thursday, April 18.. There are two ways to make your contribution: bring your bowl "as is" with a piece of tape over the money slot or combine gifts into one check made out to Saint Michael Parish and write

“CRS Rice Bowl” on the memo line. Thank you for participating in this outreach effort to our neighbors. .

Through CRS Rice Bowl, we share the journey with members of our human family around the world, and commit our Lenten prayers, fast-ing and almsgiving to deepening our faith and serving those in need.

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SMPhighlights APRIL 2019

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Our fellow parishioner's request for prayers

"This Lent I am seeking to carry my cross and give up: my will to God's will. During this time I will most need prayer for: Letting God take my worries and concerns. Trust in His wisdom for where He wants me to be. I hope to: be able to listen, recognize and trust in His plan."

If you would like to pray for someone else or fill out another card, blank & com-pleted Intercessory Prayer cards are located in the St. Joseph Chapel.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER CARD INTERCESSORY PRAYER CARD INTERCESSORY PRAYER CARD

Lent is a time when we are given the opportunity to reflect on our journey with Christ. We are asked to stretch ourselves through fasting, almsgiving and prayer. We will only grow deeper in holiness as faithful disciples of Christ when we die to our pride and rise – renewed by His resurrection.

INSTRUCTIONSThese Intercessory Prayer Cards will assist in our Lenten Journey as a parish family – helping each other grow deeper in holiness. Reflect on what you would like to shed (habit, negative emotion, etc.) and what you are hoping will be transformative.On the other side is space for you to write what you are seeking prayers for this Lent.

EXAMPLE – This Lent, I’m seeking to carry my cross and give up excessive screen time. I will most need prayers to help me fight the temptation to turn to a screen whenever I am stressed, anxious, lonely or bored. I hope to attend Stations of the Cross on a regular basis.Return it next Sunday and choose one that has already been filled out. Keep it and pray for your sister or brother’s Lenten journey until Easter. Feel free to fill out another one.

Lent is a time when we are given the opportunity to reflect on our journey with Christ. We are asked to stretch ourselves through fasting, almsgiving and prayer. We will only grow deeper in holiness as faithful disciples of Christ when we die to our pride and rise – renewed by His resurrection.

INSTRUCTIONSThese Intercessory Prayer Cards will assist in our Lenten Journey as a parish family – helping each other grow deeper in holiness. Reflect on what you would like to shed (habit, negative emotion, etc.) and what you are hoping will be transformative.On the other side is space for you to write what you are seeking prayers for this Lent.

EXAMPLE – This Lent, I’m seeking to carry my cross and give up excessive screen time. I will most need prayers to help me fight the temptation to turn to a screen whenever I am stressed, anxious, lonely or bored. I hope to attend Stations of the Cross on a regular basis.Return it next Sunday and choose one that has already been filled out. Keep it and pray for your sister or brother’s Lenten journey until Easter. Feel free to fill out another one.

Lent is a time when we are given the opportunity to reflect on our journey with Christ. We are asked to stretch ourselves through fasting, almsgiving and prayer. We will only grow deeper in holiness as faithful disciples of Christ when we die to our pride and rise – renewed by His resurrection.

INSTRUCTIONSThese Intercessory Prayer Cards will assist in our Lenten Journey as a parish family – helping each other grow deeper in holiness. Reflect on what you would like to shed (habit, negative emotion, etc.) and what you are hoping will be transformative.On the other side is space for you to write what you are seeking prayers for this Lent.

EXAMPLE – This Lent, I’m seeking to carry my cross and give up excessive screen time. I will most need prayers to help me fight the temptation to turn to a screen whenever I am stressed, anxious, lonely or bored. I hope to attend Stations of the Cross on a regular basis..Return it next Sunday and choose one that has already been filled out. Keep it and pray for your sister or brother’s Lenten journey until Easter. Feel free to fill out another one.

Holy Hour for Priests, 5:30–6:30pm in the St. Joseph Chapel.

If you are unable to come, please join us in pray-ing the rosary from your residence between 5:30 and 6:30pm.

Prime Timers Pilgrimage

To the Degoede Bulb Farm in Mossyrock. Full details on page 8.

Thirsting Thursdays

Young Adults, join us for drinks and conversation on a topic of faith at 6:30pm – Frassati Room!

FPU Alumni?

Join your fellow alumni and visit the successes and challenges of working toward financial peace. 10am in the Parish Center Multipurpose Room.

The regularly scheduled Spanish Mass is canceled due to Holy Week.

A challenge for you: Did you bump into someone sport-ing SMP logo wear around town? Did you have on logo wear and get approached by someone with ques-tions about it? If so, please share your stories and photos with us! Send them to Bene Reece at breece@saint-michaelparish.org. You might even win a prize!

T-shirts | Aprons | Hats $10 Totes $5

LOGO WEAR

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Title:Description:

How this FORMED me:

Find it on Formed.org:

CONVINCEDAn interview-based documentary style film that studies intelligent, suc-cessful, articulate people from all regions of the country and a variety of faith backgrounds from atheist, to pagan, to evangelical Protestantism, to Catholicism and their individual journeys to the Catholic faith that made sense to them intellectually and spirituallyThe film is a compelling reminder of the universal need for God’s truth. You hear from a college-educated atheist blogger and mother, a poet, an English professor, a rock band pagan, and many others. Their stories are intimate, personal, and compelling. The inter-viewees are easily recognizable in a general sense, as co-workers, friends, and family members on different parts of the journey of faith. The film describes what it calls “paradigm shifts” in thinking evident from arguments and experiences that resonated with interviewees in finding out the truth of the existence of God, the death and resurrection and his Son,  and the spe-cial role of the Catholic Church. The film helped to affirm my faith and pro-vided useful tools in finding ways to talk about spirituality and reach people where they are. – Jackson Maynardhttps://formed.org/l/tMgaEyST or visit our parish website!

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LIFE TEEN SMALL GROUPHigh schoolers, grow your faith this Lent.Join us on Tuesday nights in the Gathering Space at 7pm for a small group! For more information, please contact Abre Peters at (360) 292-7106 or apeters@saintmichaelparish.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS:YMP applications are now available!The Youth Migrant Project is a weeklong youth service project in the Skagit Valley (Aug. 11–17). We will be with 20-30 youth and adult chaperones who help lead and serve migrant families at a local food bank, St. Charles Catholic Church, and migrant farms. Get your applica-tion on our website homepage. Contact Anna Swanson at (360) 292-7137 or aswanson@saintmichaelparish.org.

We offer a variety of Bible Study pro-grams throughout the year. From The Bible Timeline to studies on individual books, you’re sure to find something to help you grow in your faith. Check our website regularly for upcoming courses (under Grow/Adult Faith Formation) or look through Ascension Press' online catalog at ascension-press.com and start one of your own! Need help? Call Elizabeth Lyons at (360) 292-7119.

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LENTEN SMALL GROUPSEnd of the Lenten RoadSmall Groups have finished their six-week Lenten session filled with many blessings. This week groups can gather together at one of the Easter Triduum Services. Invite those folks you’ve been praying for, too! Many groups stay together and pray together throughout the year. No need to wait for a special session. Some groups continue to meet weekly, others every two weeks or monthly. Michaela has materials (DVD series etc) that groups can borrow. If you have not yet joined a Small Group it is never too late! There are groups that meet year-round that have openings. Contact Michaela to borrow materials or to find a spot that works for you! Save the date: May 18 – Small Groups Potluck in the Gathering Space following the 5pm Mass. Contact: Michaela Moreau at (360) 292-7104 or smp.small-groups@gmail.com

Facilitators, you will be receiving an email asking if your group would like to participate in having a traveling statue of Mary in your home. Your group can sign up for a block of time and the statue can go from house to house each week.

Traveling Statue of Our Lady of FatimaThe statue is 27" tall and made of china, and therefore needs a special place so that it does not get chipped or broken. The primary purpose of the statue home visitation is to aid families in responding to the requests made by the Blessed Mary during her apparitions at Fatima. The essence of her requests is threefold: return to God; make reparation for sins; and pray the rosary for peace.The commitment required of those families desiring to wel-come Mary into their homes is also threefold: make a special effort to avoid sin during her presence, perform some form of penance or sacrifice during the week of her visit in repa-ration for sin, pray the rosary as a family in the presence of her statue each day, or at least whatever part of a rosary can be accomplished.Anyone interested in hosting the statue may contact Kathy Arnold at gmakaffey@yahoo.com or (360) 870-5901.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 Monday, June 24–Friday, June 28, 9am–12:30pm dailyThis year we will take you on an amazing God-filled African Safari with new adventures every day. Registration opens April 22—instructions and link next week. All children who have completed kindergarten and have not yet entered sixth grade are welcome (thank you for understanding that we cannot allow exceptions). Contact: Hannah Hach, Steward for Children's Ministries, at (306) 292-7114 or hhach@saintmichaelparish.org.

FROM WHENCE TRIDUUM?"Triduum” comes from two Latin words - tres and dies - that mean "a space of three days," But since we have four days with special names—Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday - the "three" may be confusing to some. They are however, one liturgical celebration.The confusion is cleared up when we understand how the days are reckoned. On all high festival days the Church counts a day in the same way as Jews count days and festivals: that is, from sundown to sundown. Thus the Triduum consists of three twenty-four periods that stretch over four calendar days.Therefore, the Easter Triduum begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, continues with Good Friday and concludes with Easter evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday: its high point is the celebration of the Easter Vigil. During the Triduum we celebrate the core mystery of our Christian faith: we ritu-alize Jesus' transition from life to death to risen life, and our own participation in that timeless mystery.It is so easy this time of year to celebrate these days as a historical commemoration. But we are doing for more than recalling historical facts. What Jesus did for us has con-sequences for all people at all times. His life, death, and resurrection happened to him, but they also happen to all of us who claim to be his follow ers. These days, then, are a reminder and celebration of who we ourselves are and what our own lives are about.As we celebrate the mystery of Jesus' passing, we actually celebrate the same passing over in our own lives. Jesus' self-sacrifice opened the way for us to share in new life. But this does require our own cooperation in God's divine plan of salvation. We must pass over our lives into God's hands and imitate the self-giving of God's Son. This is the way to life. "It is the Passover of the lord".

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PILGRIMAGE TO DEGOEDE BULB FARM409 Mossyrock Rd. West, MossyrockThursday, April 25, 8am–2pm. Sign up by April 16!

All seniors are invited to spend a day in prayer and fellowship and tour the beau-tiful tulip fields, chapel, and Stations of the Cross. Carpool from Saint Michael Parish

upper parking lot to Mossyrock and return. Lunch together at Spiffy’s, 110 US-12, Chehalis. Contact: Elizabeth Lyons at (360) 292-7119 or elyons@saint-michaelparish.org

CALLED TO BE CATHOLIC?"Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence" (1 Peter 3:15-16). At the end of every Mass the priest sends you out, "Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord!" This week ask the Holy Spirit to help you to share with a friend or coworker how your faith in Jesus Christ has changed your life. If your friend or coworker wants to learn more about our Christian faith and discern whether God is calling him or her to the Catholic Church please contact Andrew Casad, Steward for Christian Initiation, at (360) 292-7127 or acasad@saintmichaelparish.org.

ST. MARTIN'S JOB OPENINGDirector of Campus MinistryResponsibilities: Create, implement, and maintain a vision for the Office of Campus Ministry that reflects and promotes the University’s core values as a Catholic Benedictine insti-tution. The director will provide strong leadership with solid rooting in the Roman Catholic faith while also exemplifying ecumenical and interfaith competency. This position works collaboratively with all members of the University community, especially with the monastic community, the Office of Student Affairs, faculty, and the Benedictine Institute, offering intel-lectual and pastoral leadership. This position reports to the Dean of Students and works with the Abbot of Saint Martin's Abbey to ensure pastoral care of all members of the University community.Detailed job description and application instructions are avail-able at: https://bit.ly/2Kn4cu3.

ST. PEREGRINE CANCER SUPPORT GROUPA new cycle of meetings has just begun. Please join us on Saturdays from 1–2:30pm in Parish Center Room 6 (no meet-ing on April 20). If you, a family member or someone you know has been diag-nosed with cancer, come and be with us to pray and support one another. Whether cancer brought you to a deeper faith or causes your faith to tremble, please join us to learn and share how God can sustain and fortify you while walking this path. Meetings are free and open to anyone.Contact Bene at (360) 292-7143 or breece@saintmichaelparish.org.

HELPING HANDS A ministry of presence Interested in visiting residents at assisted living facilities or homes and “be present” to those who are homebound? If so please contact Bene Reece at (360) 292-7143 or breece@saintmichaelparish.org

GOT CAR SEATS?It's a busy month at Pregnancy Aid with lots of requests for strollers (Spring is here)! Umbrella types are popular for tod-dlers, more supportive ones for babies. Our supply of car seats is also scarce. Because gently used 5–40 pound and 20–80 pound ones are hard to come by we usually purchase some Cosco Scenera models, $49.98 at Walmart. Used car seats must be less than 6 years old. We are very appreciative of the support we receive from Saint Michael Parish guilds and school families. Please keep all volunteers and families we serve in your prayers. Please drop off car seats or other donations during Pregnancy Aid hours (see pg. 1).

STRENGTHSFINDER ALUMNISave the date Coming soon–a StrengthsFinder reunion on June 1. Add it to your calendars—more details to come!

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“I didn’t realize how much I needed to heal. I cried for the first time in 15 years. This retreat has changed my life!”

– April retreat testimonial

Thank you to all who prayed for our April retreat! God reached out and touched the hearts of every participant who came seeking healing and forgiveness from the deep wound of abortion. Is God reaching out to you, too?For a compassionate, confidential conversation, call (206) 920-6413 or visit www.ccsww.org/projectrachel.Rachel’s Vineyard™ is a program of Catholic Community Services.

Rachel’s Corner "You are loved with an everlasting love."

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Online Catholic Resources

Commemoration of Deceased Priests and Permanent DeaconsHoly Thursday, April 18, 11amThe Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, invites you to pray with him at this annual outdoor prayer service. Please come and join Bishop Elizondo in prayer for our deceased priests and permanent deacons.Calvary Cemetery 5041-35thAve. NE, Seattle More info: (206) 522-0996 or MyCatholicCemetery.org

Archdiocese of Seattle An invitation to prayer

THE SOUNDAROUND

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA, LOURDES, SPAIN & POLANDJoin Yelm's Fr. Dean Mbuzi on a spiritual journey

October 3–18Beginning in Lisbon, Portugal, travel to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes, Barcelona, Warsaw, Krakow, and other holy sites. $4,249 includes accommodations, meals, entrance fees, motor coaches and guides. Interested? Contact Anne Rogel at (253) 905-1357. Fr. Brian Thompson & Fr. Dean Mbuzi with Archbishop Sartain