ST.MARYOFTHEVALLEY╀SANTAMARIADELVALLECenteredonJesus,ServingOthers╀CentradosenJesús,SirviendoaOtros

_________________________________________________________________ Blessedtoliveinthisbeautifulvalley,weareChristians,inunionwithPopeFrancisandArchbishopSartain,whostrivetoliftup

Jesus,loveoneanotherandmakedisciples.╀Bendecidosporvivirenestebellovalle,somoscristianos,enuniónconelPapa

FranciscoyelArzobispoSartain,quienesbuscanlevantaraJesús,amarseunoalotroyhacerdiscípulos.

March 11, 2018

PleaseconsidermakingadonationorpledgebyusingyoursmartphoneandscanningtheQRcode,thankyou!

PASTOR ╀ PÁRROCO

Fr.PhillipBloom,ext.12

pbloom@stmaryvalley.org

601WColumbiaStreet╀Monroe,WA98272╀360.794.8945╀ Fax:360.805.0201

Oracion Sacri:icio

Reconciliacion

LimosnaPenitencia

Ayuno

“ytantaseralamaldad,

queelamorseenfriaraenmuchos”.(Mt24:12)

Cuaresma

The Bible Is Not Silent on Slavery

LastSundayweheardhowtheFirstCommandmentbegins,“I,theLord,amyourGod,whobroughtyououtoftheLardofEgypt,thatplaceofslavery.”WesawthatGodhatesslaveryand:ightsagainstit.HowthencanGodtolerateeventhemereexistenceofsuchanevil?

TrentHornhasagoodarticleaddressingthisquestion.Toreadit,google“TheBibleIsNotSilentonSlavery.”

Second Scrutiny

WorsethanphysicalslaveryisbondagetoSatan.AgainstthatbondagewehavetheLentenScrutinizeswhichareexorcismprayersaf:irmingthepowerofJesusagainsttheEvilOne.HereispartoftheSecondScrutinywhichIwillprayoverthecandidatesforEasterSacramentsandforCon:irmation:LordGod, sourceofunfailinglight,bythedeathandresurrectionofChristyouhavecastoutthedarknessofhatredandliesandpouredforththelightoftruthandloveuponthehumanfamily.Hearourprayersfortheseelect,whomyouhavecalledtobeyouradoptedchildren.Enablethemtopassfromdarknesstolightand,deliveredfromtheprinceofdarkness,tolivealwaysaschildrenofthelight.WeaskthisthroughChristourLord

Remembering Evelyne Robertson AswemissSisterBarbarawewillalsomissthepresenceofEvelyneRobert-son.AlmosttotheendofherlifesheremainedactiveinSt.VincentdePaul,the9:30amchoir,GenerationsofFaith,VacationBibleSchoolandmanyotheraspectsofparishlife.Evelynehad13children.ExceptfortwowhoaredeceasedallwerepresentatherfuneralonMarch3.BeforetheFinalCom-mendationIaskedthechildrentogatherforaphoto.Inthepicturebelowyoucanseethemtogetherwithsomeofthegrandchildren,greatgrandchil-drenandgreat-greatgrandchildren!

La Biblia no es silenciosa sobre la esclavitud

EldomingopasadoescuchamoscomocomenzoelPrimerMandamiento,"Yo,elSenor,soytuDios,quientesacodelatierradeEgipto,eselugardeesclavi-tud".VimosqueDiosodialaesclavitudyluchacontraella.¿ComopuedeDiostolerarinclusolameraexistenciadetalmaldad?TrentHorntieneunbuenartıculoqueabordaestacuestion.Paraleerlo,busca"LaBiblianoessilenciasobrelaesclavitud"enGoogle.

Segundo escrutinio

PeorquelaesclavitudfısicaesesclavitudaSatanas.ContraesaesclavitudtenemoslosEscrutiniosdeCuaresma,quesonoracionesdeexorcismoquea:irmanelpoderdeJesuscontraelMaligno.AquıestalapartedelsegundoescrutinioquerezaresobreloscandidatosparalosSacramentosdePascuayparalaCon:irmacion:SenorDios,fuentedeluzindefectible,porlamuerteylaresurrecciondeCristohasexpulsadolaoscuridaddelodioylamentirayderramolaluzdelaverdadyelamorsobrelafamiliahumana.Escuchanuestrasoracionesporestoselegidos,aquienhasllamadoparaqueseantushijosadoptivos.Permitirlespasardelaoscuridadalaluzy,liberadodelprıncipedelastinieblasvivirsiemprecomoninosdelaluz.TelopedimosporCristonuestroSenor

Recordando a Evelyne Robertson

ComoextranamosalaHermanaBarbara,tambienextranaremoslapresenciadeEvelyneRobertson.Casihastael:inaldesuvidasemantuvoactivaenSt.VincentdePaul,elcorodelas9:30am,GeneracionesdeFe,laEscuelabiblicadeveranoymuchosotrosaspectosdelavidaparroquial.Evelynetuvo13hijos.Aexcepciondedosfallecidos,todosestuvieronpresentesensufuneralel3deMarzo.AntesdelaMencionFinallespedıaloshijosquesereunieranparaunafoto.¡Enlaimagendeabajopuedesverlosjuntoconalgunosdelosnietosybisnietos!

FROM FATHER BLOOM DE PARTE DEL PADRE FELIPE

Bulletin Deadline: PleasesubmitinformationinwritingoremailtotheparishofficebyMondaynoon.

Gift ShopSaturday - March 17, 2018: MariaF Sunday-March 18, 2018: Rose&Kay Epifania&Cecilia

Liturgical Saturday 8:00 PM, March 17, 2018 Lector: SandiSullivanEucharistic Ministers: CecileSparling,GeorgeneBump&PatLelandAltar Servers: MadisonYoung&JoshuaYoungHospitality Ministers: CathyOrtizSunday, 9:30 AM, March 18, 2018 Lector: KarenStarkMinisters: SharonRoloff,JaneSmitchger,AustinMitchell,MaryMurray&JamieKradenpothAltar Servers: MiloMitchell,ElenaMitchell&MathewRodriguezHospitality Ministers: JanKloeck&RoseMitchell

Thank you for serving our Parish!

Prayer Requests Henry Parker, Renate Parker, Bernie Johnson, Scott Kingdon, Ernestine Mitchell, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap, Zander Tapia, Robert Bell, Silvina

Perez, Silvia & Juan Jose Medina. Ifyouwouldliketoaddsomeonetothislistpleasecalltheof:ice:360-794-8945ext.10.Don’tforgettowriteyourspecialprayerintentionsinourparishbook,locatedontheBaptismalFontinthebackofthechurch

Mary & Martha Prayer Line Allcallsarecon:identialPleasecallKayFauldsat(360)794-7988.

Prayer Line Partners MaryDellino,MeriPrice,CherylClement,CandiceBlair,EvelyneRobertson,YolandaAlexander,JoAnnHoff,AnneO’niell,HolliJanacek,CathyLenac,TeresaYap,KathyKing,MaryPeterson-Clark,JosieRadzwill,JanGill,SandySullivan,JanineErickson,MattieMeier,BrendaKoontz.

Always Accepting! OurSt.VincentdePaulcouncilof:iceislookingforvolunteersforourhelpline.DoyouorsomeoneyouknowhaveaninterestinlearninghowtodispatchcallsfromourassistancelineattheSt.VincentdePaulCouncilOf:ice?Wewouldbehappytotrainyou!Weareinneedofvolunteers,bothregularscheduleand:illinvolunteers.Pleasecallusformoreinformation.Youcanreachusat:Carla425.513.6052orDiane425.355.3504x2.Thankyou!"

Newcomers to St. Mary of the Valley

Ifyouarenewpleasepickupawelcomepacketand/or:illoutaRegistrationformwhicharelocatedatallthreeentrancesanddropitoffinthecollectionbasket,dropitoffattheparishof:iceduringof:icehours.

Lenten-Adult Book Study RediscoverJesusbyMatthewKelly6Sessions,startingMonday,February19thandTuesday,February20thMondayevenings6:30-7:30pmandTuesdaymornings11am-12pm.Dayandeveningsessionsarethesame.BookandstudyguidewillbeavailableonFebruary19th

for$3.00.

Floral? Ifyoulove:lowersandhaveideasonhowtodecorateforEasterwewouldlovetohearfromyou.PleasecontactCathyLenacattheparishof:ice.

3x your impact! FromMarch12-31,Amazonistriplingthedonationrateonyour:irstsmile.amazon.compurchase!Gotosmile.amazon.com/ch/91-0907146andAmazondonatestoStMaryoftheValley.AlldonationwillgotoourSt.VincentdePaul.

Weekend Collection Summary March 4, 2018

SundayEnvelopes&Checks$3,414.00Loose$1,738.25

Children’sEnvelopes275.25$10,863.52

Sacramental:$1,990.00FredMyer(SVdP):$286.54

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018 (Amount needed each week: $7,826)

Actual YTD collections received: $279,261.03 BudgetedYTDcollection:$281,736.00(Week36) -($2,474.97)

Thank you for your Generosity IfyouwouldliketosendacardordonationtoSr.Barbara's’orderyoumaydosobysendingto: Sr. Phyllis D'Anna SNDdeN Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Province Center 1520 Ralston Ave Belmont, CA 94002-1908

STEWARDSHIP ╀ CORRESPONSABILIDAD

This Week in our Parish ╀ Esta Semana en nuestra Parroquia

MONDAY, MARCH 12 8am-1pmSt.Benedict'sCatholicCo-Op

Hall-AllRooms

9amWordandCommunion

6pm-7pmYouthChoirRehearsal

6:30pmRediscoverJesus(Room8)

7pm-9pmALANON(Room3)

7pm-8:30pmUnitedYouthGroup

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

ElectionofPopeFrancis

ArchbishopPaulosFarajRahho

9amDailyMass

KnightsofColumbus,Sp.Int.&

LeahMorganR.I.P.

9:30amRosary

11am-12pmRediscoverJesus(Room8)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

BirthdayofMaryBloom(1918)

9amDailyMass

St.VincentdePaulofSMV,Sp.Int.

4:30pmFirstSacramentsClass

6:30pm-8pmRCIA(room4)-

ChristianInitiationClasses

THURSDAY, MARCH 15

9amDailyMassMissionaryDisciples,Sp.Int.

9:30amRosary

5pm-catecismo-SpanishREAllrooms&hall

5pm-7pmRCIA/Con:irmation/ParentClassesChurch,conferenceRoom,Fam.Room

Requisitos para Bautizar

╀ UnacopiadelActadeNacimientodelnino/a

╀ LosPapasyPadrinosdebendetomarlasclases

╀ LaropadelosninostienequeserBLANCA

╀ Pre-Bautismales.(PuedentomarlasclasesenotraIglesiasolotraigaun

cartadeesaIglesiacon:irmandoquetomaronlasclases.)Laclaseesgratis.La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen servir como padrinos y no estén casados a la Iglesia CATOLICA.

╀ LosPadrinosdebendeserbautizadosCatolicosypracticandolaFe(las

parejas,debendeestarcasadosporlaIglesiaCatólicaytraerunacopiadesuactamatrimonial).

╀ SiNOestanregistradosennuestraIglesia,lepedimosquetraiganun

cartadesuParroquiadandonospermisodebautizarasu/shijo/a

╀ Ysugerimosunadonacionde$50.

Baptismal Preparation Twoclasses,forbothparentsandgodparents,willbeheldonTuesday April 17th, 6:30-8:30pm,intheparishCenter. Acopyofthechild’sbirthcerti:icateisrequired.Afterattendingclass,contactMeriPrice,parishof:ice360.794.8945ext.13,toscheduleyourchild’sbaptism.

Baptismal Dates ╀ Fechas de Bautizos

╀ MarchNOBAPTISMS-MarzoNOBAUTIZOS

╀ April-Abril7&28at11am

╀ May-Mayo12at10am&May26at11am

╀ June-Junio23at11am

╀ July-Julio14&28at11am

╀ August-Agosto11@11am

╀ September-Septiembre1&22at11am

╀ October-Octubre6at11am

╀ November-Noviembre10&24at11am

╀ DecmeberNOBAPTISMS-DecemberNOBAUTIZOS

First Sacrament Class TheimmediatepreparationforthecelebrationofFirstSacramentsisdonewithinthefamilyhome,withongoingsupportfromtheparishstaffandparishcatechists.Parentsofsecondgraders(andolderchildrenwhohavenotreceivedtheSacramentmustattendayearofclassesthatwillassisttheminpreparingtheirchildrenforFirstHolyCommunion.Textbookswillberequiredtobe:inisheduponcompletionofthisclass.AccordingtoArchdiocesanguidelines,childrenpreparingtocelebratetheirFirstSacramentsmustbeenrolledineitheraCatholicschoolortheparish’sreligiouseducation,GenerationsofFaithbothduringtheyearofpreparationaswellastheyearimmediatelypriortopreparation.Ifyouhaveanymorequestionspleaseemailmprice@stmaryvalley.org

Confirmation Ifyouhaveastudentthatturns16yearsoldonorbeforeApril15,2018he/sheiseligibletobegintheirCon:irmationpreparation.Whybecon:irmed?Contrarytohowit’scommonlyunderstood,Con:irmationisnotmeantasanadultaf:irmationofone’sfaith.InsteaditisacompletionofwhatGodbeganatone’sBaptism-bybeingsealedinthefullnessoftheHolySpirit-thewaybywhichonebecomesafully-initiatedCatholic.Thisisawonderfulbeginningtoyouradultfaithjourney!TheseclassesareagreatopportunityforyoutobecomeclosertoJesusandbestrengthenedbytheHolySpirit.Pleaseusethelightblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformslocatedinallthreevestibules.FormoreinformationonSacramentpreparationpleasevisitourparishwebsite,http://www.stmaryvalley.organdclickonSacramentsorcontactMeriPricemprice@stmaryvalley.org

Becoming a Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA(RiteofChristianInitiationofAdults)istheprocessbywhichnon-CatholicsentertheCatholicFaith.TobecomeaCatholic,onemustunderstandtheteachingsoftheChurch,believeinthoseteachings,andbeabaptizedCatholic.St.MaryoftheValley’sRCIAclassesbeginWednesday,November8,2017.IfyouareinterestedinbecomingaCatholicpleasecontactFr.Bloom360-794-8945X12

Would You Consider Being A Sponsor? WecontinuetohavemanynewinquirerscomingtoparticipateinourChristianInitiationprocesstolearnmoreabouttheCatholicChurch(RCIA).WeneedSt.MaryoftheValleyparishionerstobecompanionswithournewinquirerstohelpwelcomethemtoourcommunity.Alltrainingandsupportwillbeprovidedandthetimecommitmentisreasonable.Therewardsaremany,includingrenewalandupdateofyourfaithandkudosinheaven.Ifinterestedorformoreinformation,pleasecontactFatherBloom.

Generations of Faith: Prayer and Spirituality 2017-2018 3/21 Praying Through the Triduum 4/25TheRosary/MarianPrayers

Sacraments ╀ Sacramentos

OfGice Open 10am-4pm TUESDAY-THURSDAY

Jesus,PandeVidaGrupo de Oración

Todoslosviernesalas7PM,Adoración,aprendizaje,crecimientoEspiritualenfamilia!

Esta Semana en nuestra Parroquia

THURSDAY, MARCH 15

MissionaryDisciples,Sp.Int.

SpanishREAllrooms&

7pmRCIA/Con:irmation/ParentClassesChurch,conferenceRoom,Fam.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

BirthdayofMelvinBloom(1918)

9amDailyMass

PriestsofArchdioceseofSeattle,Sp.Int.

6pmStationsoftheCross(inchurch)

7pm-9pmPrayerGroup

7pm-HispanicYoungAdultGroup

(Rm.4)

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

8am-12pmPlaticasPre-matrimoniales1of2Room#8

9am-3pmParishCouncilRetreat

4pm-4:45pmConfessions

5pmMass

6pm-8amEucharisticAdorationinChapel-AdoracionEucaristicaenlaCapilla

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 ThirdScrutiny-TercerEscrutinio

7:55am-8amBenediction

8:45am-9:15amConfessions/Confesiones

9:30amMassRIPLisaRood

11:15amMisaenEspanol

12pm-4pmFAMILYADORATIONandpotluck

1pm-NochedeComunidad(rm4&6,4-7PM)CouplesNight

“Jesús te llama” Practica del coro,

miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia

Si quiere llevarse a la Virgen peregrina a su casa por una semana este es el momento de apun-tarse. No lo piense más y no lo posponga para otra ocasión, ella también quiere visitar su hogar!!!

Rincón de Raquel Sanar las Heridas del Aborto Provocado “Me he despojado(a) de la carga que me abrumaba y mi corazón ahora se siente renovado y lleno de vida. Mi promesa a Dios es de no volver a caminar nuevamente por ese camino de autodestrucción.” -Tes'monio ¿La decisión de abortar le hizo sen'rse entumecido (a) emocional e interiormente destruido (a) que se preguntaba cómo es que todo eso le había afectado tanto? Venga con nosotros a un Re'ro del Viñedo de Raquel y permítale a Él ayudarle a dejar la carga y de esa manera su corazón se llenará de vida nuevamente. Por favor, llame para la fecha y mas información. 206.450.7814 Deje un mensaje; lo mantendremos confidencial. ¡Con amor eterno te he amado! El Proyecto Raquel es un programa de la agencia de Catholic Community Services.

Bautismo

Una copia del Acta de Nacimiento del niño/a.

Los Papas y Padrinos deben de tomar las clases Pre-Bautismales. (Pueden tomar las clases en otra Iglesia solo traiga un carta de esa Iglesia confirmando que tomaron las clases.) La clase es gratis. Si llega más de ***10 min. tarde tendrá que tomar la clase en otra ocasión***. La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen servir como padrinos y NO estén casados a la Iglesia CATÓLICA.

Próximas CLASES : Marzo 10, Junio 16, Septiembre 8 de 8AM a 12 PM (con su Biblia Católica y no niños)

Los Padrinos deben de ser bautizados Católicos y practicando la Fe (las parejas, deben de estar casados por la Iglesia Católica y traer una copia de su acta matrimonial).

La vestimenta del bautizado debe ser BLANCA

Sugerimos una donación de $50.

Para más información 360.794.8945 ext. 11 (Martes, Miércoles, Jueves 10 AM –4 PM)

Sábado, Marzo 24 (11 am- 1:30 pm)

CelebrandoalasMujeres

Mujeres de Santa Maria Del Valle por favor acompáñenos, nos reuniremos para conocernos unas a otras. Por favor traiga un guisado, platillo, ensalada, bocadillo, o postre para compartir. Las bebidas serán proveídas. Esperamos verlas ahí, compartiendo una almuerzo, y socializando en el Salón Parroquial.

Venga y acompanenos usted y su Familia, a celebrar la Santa Misa en nuestros Cementerios Catolicos. La Misa en Espanol sera celebrada en el Cementerio de Holyrood el proximo Sabado 17 de marzo a las 10.30 AM. Acompanenos a pedir por nues-tros difuntos,que descansen en Paz. Que Dios los Bendiga.

Upcoming Events

March9-11:Women’sLentenRetreat

` March10:JuniorHighRally

March10:2ndAnnualCatholicImmigrationSummit

March10-11:CatholicReliefServicesCollection

March13-15:2018PAADays

March15:FamilyFaithFormation

March15-18:LosAngelesReligiousEducationCongress

March16-18:Men’sLentenRetreat

March22:ChrismMass

March23-25:Fr.JacquesPhilippeRetreat

March25:EasterEggHunt(CYOCamps)

March26-28:HolyWeekSilentRetreat

March29:HolyThursdayMidnightPilgrimage

April6-8:SpanishAdultRetreat

EngagedCouplesRetreat

April19-20:FaithFormationRetreatwithBrotherMickeyMcGrath

April13-15:HispanicYouthCamp

July1-6:SpecialOlympicsUSAGames

Pláticas pre-matrimoniales Sábado 17 & 24 de Marzo

@ 8 AM. Llame para registrarse.

Catholic Adult Small Faith Sharing Smallfaithsharinggroupsmeetinhomesordesignatedareasweeklyormonthlytoprayandre:lectonscriptureanditsapplicationtodailylife.Thisiswonderfultimetojoinagrouporstartagroup.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactMeriPriceorjointhismonth’sFaithSharingGroup,Tuesday,April3,2018at11aminRoom8.

Ascend Leadership RetreatAugust7-10,2018ArchbishopBrunettRetreatCenterDesignedforyouthenteringgrades9-12,thisretreatencouragesyoungleaderstoidentifyandstrengthen

theirGod-givengiftsforservantleadershipinCatholicparishesandschools.ThisdynamicweekwillofferopportunitiesforalltogrowintheirrelationshipwithGod,bestrengthenedasdisciplesofChrist,andexperiencethelargerfaithcommunityfromaroundthearchdioceseandsomuchmore!CanyousponsoroneofSt.MaryoftheValley’shighschoolyouthforAscendLeadershipRetreat?AscendLeadershipRetreatis$250peryouthandsponsorshipisgreatlyappreciated.Pleaseletusknowthenameofayouthinourparishthatyouwouldliketosponsor.RegistrationopensinApril.

Steubenville Registration has Opened Steubenvilleisahigh-energyyouthconferencewherethousandsofteensareinvitedtoencounterJesusChristthroughdynamicspeakers,engagingmusic,theSacraments,smallgroupdiscussions,andfellowshipwithotherteens.Thisyear’sconferenceisJuly27th-29th.Besuretovisithttp://site.steubenvilleconferences.comtoregisteryourhighschoolteen.

Read the Gospel: John 3:14-21 Gospel Summary ThisGospelpassagecontainsoneofthemostbelovedandwell-knownversesofScripture:“ForGodsolovedtheworldthathegavehisonlySon,sothateveryonewhobelievesinhimmightnotperishbutmighthaveeternallife”(John3:16).Indeed,God’sgreatloveforusisclearlypresentedinthisGospelreading.TheGospelalsocallsustokeepcomingintothelight,toturnfromourwickedways,andtolivethetruth.ReGlection for ParentsGodsenthisSonintotheworldwithapurpose,andthatpurposewastosaveandtoredeemthosewhobelievedinhim.Taketimetothinkabouttheworldintowhichyouaresendingyourchildren.Whatareyoudoingtopreparethemtoful:illtheirpurpose,theircall,assonsanddaughtersofGod?Howareyoushowingthemwhatitmeanstocometothelightandtolivethetruth?Bringing the Gospel Into Your FamilyThinkofoneormorepersonsyourfamilyknowswhomightbeexperiencingatimeofdarkness,attimewhenitisdif:icultforthemtorememberthatGodlovesthem.Decideonwaysyourfamilycanreachouttothosepersons—perhapsbysendingcards,makingphonecalls,:ixingmeals,orspendingtimewiththem.Makeanactionplantofollowthroughonyourdecisions.Discussion Starters OnepurposeforwhichGodcreatedmeis...AtimeIknewthatGodwaswithmeandthatGodlovedmewas...SomeoneIcanbealighttothisweekis...Iwilldothisby…

Date Ideas for Married Couples Althoughhavingaweeklydatemayseemlikeano-brainer,manycouples’goodintentionsquicklygetputofftosomefuturetime,whenlifeisnotsobusyorthere’smoremoney.Prettysoonthekidsaregrownandcouples:indthey’vegrownapart.Makeacommitmenttoaweeklydate.Itdoesn’thavetoalwaysbeonthesamenight,butit’shelpfultopencilinonenighteachweekonyourcalendars;youcanalwayschangethenightifacon:lictcomesup.Belowaresomeideasthatgobeyondtheusualdinnerandamovie.Manyinvolvelittleornocost.Notalldateshavetoinvolvegoingout,butifyouhaveyoungchildren,gettingabreakfromthekidsisastressreleaseinitself.Gettingababysitter,however,canbeaburden.Alternatewhogetsthesitteranddevelopapoolofsitters.At home dates

╀ Curlupforaneveningofreading.Findabookyoubothenjoyandtaketurnsreadingtoeachother,oreachofyoucanreadyourownbookineachoth-

er’scompany.Forfunyoumightwanttorandomlyreadasentencefromeachofyourrespectivebooksandseewhatbizarrecombinationsthismakes.

╀ TheBiblemaynotseemlikeadatebookbuttrysharingyourfavoritepassagewitheachother.Don’thaveafavoritepassage?ExploretheSongofSongs

together.Sharewhatyou:indphysicallyattractiveaboutyourspouse.

╀ Duringthedarkofwinter,makesomelighttogether.Builda:ireinthe:ireplace.Don’thavea:ireplace?Lightawholebunchofcandlesinagrouping.

Layoutablanketandhaveanindoorpicnic–oratleastsomepopcorn.

╀ RentaclassicromanticmovelikeCasablanca,SenseandSensibility,ThePrincessBride,WhenHarryMetSally,NottingHill,etc.

A Lifeline For Married Couples - Coming NEXT Weekend

TheRetrouvailleprogramisformarriedcouplesfacingdif:icultchallengesintheirrelationship.Itisdesignedtoimprovecommunicationandhelpcouplesreconnect.Retrouvaillehashelpedtensofthousandsofmarriagesworldwide–yourmarriagecouldbenext.It’snottoolatetosignupforourprogramstartingnextweekend,March16-18,2018.Forcon:identialinformationaboutRetrouvaille,ortoregister,call206-706-2608orvisitourwebsiteatwww.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter“Andhopedoesnotdisappoint,becausetheloveofGodhasbeenpouredoutintoourheartsthroughtheHolySpiritwhohasbeengiventous.”LettheHolySpiritacknowledgeandincreaseourloveforourspouseswhileweparticipateinaWorldwideMarriageEncounter(WWME)weekendattheSheratonHotel,BellevueisMay18-20,2018.Applyatwww.wwme.org.Moreinformationat206-772-2344

United Youth Group OurnextUnitedYouthGroupGatheringwillbeonMarch12&26at7pm.

Grupo de Adolescentes NuestroproximoreuniondelGrupodeAdolescentesserael12y26deMarzoalas7pm.

ST.MARYOFTHEVALLEY WWW.STMARYVALLEY.ORG

CONFESION

FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes):7:00PMSaturday(Sabado):

Sunday(Domingo):

Orbyappointmentwiththepriest.

Oporcitaconelsacerdote.

Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for March 2018 Formation in Spiritual Discernment ThattheChurchmayappreciatetheurgencyofformationinspiritualdiscernment,bothonthepersonalandcommunitarianlevels.

A Tribute to Evelyne Robertson WhoisaVincentian?DuringtheyearsthatIwasEvelyne'sVincentianpartner,thistopiccameup:"whoisaVincentian?"WeagreedthatanyonewhosawaneedanddidsomethingaboutitwasaVincentian,eveniftheydidn'tthinktheywere.WealsoagreedthatbeingaVin-centianwasnotsomethingyouturnedoffwhenyouweren'tonavisit. AVocationforeveryMomentofourLives(TheRule2.6) "TheVincentianvocationaffectsallaspectsofmembers'dailylives,makingthemmoresensitiveandcaringintheirfamily,workandleisureactivities." AsEvelyne'spartner,ithappenedsometimesthatIwouldreceiveaphonecallfromherthatwashardtohear.Shewouldbeoutofbreathfromwalking,thesoundoftraf:icwouldbeinthebackground,andshewouldbetellingmeastoryofsomeoneshemetorsawonthebus.IfitwaspossibleIwould:indEvelyneandtryto:indthispersonthatshewantedtohelp.Ican'trememberatimethatwedid:indthepersoninneed,butEvelynealwayswantedtohelp. ╀ Pleaseconsiderjoiningatoneofournextmeetings,March22&April

12.ContactTraciAdams360-794-4765ifyouareinterestedinjoiningusforameeting.

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23 way to live the Lenten season. 1)ReadalittleScripture(maybechooseoneoftheGospels)2)Readaspiritualbookfortenminutes3)Spendtenextraminutesinsilence4)Praytherosary5)PraytheWayoftheCross6)Stopbyachurchfor:iveminutesonyourwayto/fromwork(ifpossible)7)GotodailyMassortrytogoonceortwiceduringtheweekbesidesSun-day8)Putaside$1-$2adayandgiveittocharityattheendofLent9)Giveupunhealthysnacks10)Giveupalcohol11)Giveuporcutdownoncoffeeortea12)Wakeupearlierthanusual(getupassoonasthealarmgoesoff)13)Gotobedearlierthanusual14)GiveuporspendlesstimeontheInternet,especiallyfacebook,twitter,andothersocialnetworkingsites15)GiveuporcutdownonTelevision16)Don’tlistentotheradiowhileyoudrive;usethesilenttimeforprayer17)Cutdownonthenumberoftimesadayyoucheckemail18)FastonFridaysifyourhealthallowsforit(onemealorjustbreadandwater)19)Callafriendorfamilymembereachday—orafewtimesduringtheweek—toseehowthey’redoing20)Volunteeryourtimeatalocalsoupkitchen,homelessshelter,oranoth-erplacethatiscommittedtoservingthepoor,addicted,orabused.21)Remaincalmwhendriving22)Simplifyyourlife:eachweekgothroughyourclosetsanddrawersandgetridofclothesandgivethemtotheneedy;eachweekgetridofbooksand:indaplacetogivethemaway23)Beginandendyourdayonyourknees

Intenciones de Oración del Papa Francisco Enero 2018

Evangelización: Minorías religiosas en AsiaParaqueloscristianosyotrasminorıasreligiosasdelospaısesasiaticospuedanpracticarsufeconplenalibertad.

Esta semana será un tributo a EvelyneUntributoaEvelyneRobertson¿QuienesunVicentino?DurantelosanosquefuisociovicencianodeEvelyne,surgioestetema:"¿quienesVicenciano?"Estuvimosdeacuerdoenquecualquierpersonaquevieraunanecesidadehicieraalgoalrespectoserıavicentina,inclusosinopensabanqueloera.Tambienacordamosqueservicencianono

eraalgoquedesactivocuandonoestabadevisita.Unavocacionporcadamomentodenuestrasvidas.(.LaRegla2.6)"LavocacionVicencianaafectatodoslosaspectosdelavidadiariadelosmiembros,haciendolosmassensi-blesyafectuososensusactividadesfamiliares,laborales.ComocompaneradeEvelyne,avecessucedıaquerecibirıaunallamadadeellaqueeradifıcildeescuchar.Ellasequedarıasinalientoalcaminar,elsonidodeltra:icoesta-rıaenelfondo,yellamecontarıalahistoriadealguienqueconocioovioenelautobus.Sifueraposible,encontrarıaaEvelyneeintentarıaencontraraestapersonaalaquequerıaayudar.Norecuerdolaocasionenlaquenoencontramosaunapersonanecesitada,peroEvelynesiemprequisoayudar.

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Embracing SMV Women Parishioners’ Potluck and Social March 24, 2018 WomenofSMVpleasejoinusSaturday,March24,11:00a.m.–1:30p.m.aswecometogethertogettoknowoneanotherwithaPotluckandSocialintheParishHall.Bringamaindish,salad,appetizer,ordesserttoshare.Coffee,tea,juiceandwaterwillbeprovided.WewillhaveashortpresentationinEnglishandSpanish.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere,sharingamealandsocializing.PleaseRSVPbyTuesday,March20,bysigningupononeoftheclipboardslocatedintheChurchorbycontactingCecileSparling(425-308-3790)orAnaDelgado(425-224-9016)orbyemail(cecilesparling@gmail.com).

Knights of Columbus OnbehalfoftheKnightsofColumbus,wewouldliketothankalloftheparishionersofSt.MaryoftheValleyandtheMonroecommunityfortheirsupport.Weareheretoservebutwecouldnotdoourworkwithoutallofyou.PleaseseeourscheduleofeventsforMarch2018.

╀ March11:KnightsofColumbusbreakfastfeaturing

omelettes,hashbrownsandsausages.ThisbreakfastwillhelppayformemorialsforSisterBarbaratobedisplayedatSt.MaryoftheValley.

╀ March13:KnightsofColumbusbusinessmeeting.

╀ March27:KnightsofColumbussocialmeetingandOpenHouse.Allare

welcometoattend.VivatJesus,MichaelFlournoy

ST.MARYOFTHEVALLEY WWW.STMARYVALLEY.ORG

CONFESION ╀ CONFESIONES

FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes):7:00PM Saturday(Sabado): 4:15PM

Sunday(Domingo): 8:45AM

Orbyappointmentwiththepriest.

Oporcitaconelsacerdote.

DEVOTIONS ╀ DEVOCIONES

ExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament

(ExposiciondelSantısimo)FirstFridays

(PrimerosViernes):

10:00p.m.-Saturday(Sabado)6:00a.m. Rosary (Rosario) Tuesdays(Martes):9:30AM(English)

7:00PM(Espanol)

Thursdays(Jueves): 9:30AM(Espanol)

Fridays(Viernes): 6:00PMEnglish)

MASS SCHEDULE ╀ HORARIO DE

MISAS Monday-LiturgyoftheWord&

Communion(Lunes-Liturgiadela

PalabrayComunion):9:00a.m.

Tuesday-Friday(Martes-Viernes):

9:00a.m.

Saturday(Sabado):5:00p.m.(English)

Sunday(Domingo):9:30a.m.(English)

Sunday(Domingo):11:15a.m.(Espanol)

OFFICE HOURS ╀ HORAS DE OFICINA

Tuesday(Martes)-Thursday(Jueves)

10:00a.m.—4:00p.m.