ST. MARY OF THE VALLEY ╀ SANTA MARIA DEL VALLE Centered on Jesus, Serving Others ╀ Centrados en Jesús, Sirviendo a Otros _________________________________________________________________ Blessed to live in this beautiful valley, we are Christians, in union with Pope Francis and Archbishop Sartain, who strive to lift up Jesus, love one another and make disciples. ╀ Bendecidos por vivir en este bello valle , somos cristianos, en unión con el Papa Francisco y el Arzobispo Sartain, quienes buscan levantar a Jesús, amarse uno al otro y hacer discípulos. December 10, 2017 Please consider making a donation or pledge by using your smartphone and scanning the QR code, thank you! PASTOR ╀ PÁRROCO Fr. Phillip Bloom, ext. 12 [email protected]601 W Columbia Street ╀ Monroe, WA 98272 ╀ 360.794.8945 ╀ Fax:360.805.0201 Segunda Semana de Adviento Dios de poder y misericordia abre nuestros corazones en bienvenida. Elimina los pensamientos que nos impiden recibir a Cristo con alegría para que podamos compartir Su sabiduría y ser uno con Él. Amén.
Segunda Semana de Adviento Dios de poder y misericordia abre nuestros corazones en bienvenida. Elimina los pensamientos que nos impiden recibir a Cristo con alegría para que podamos compartir Su sabiduría y ser uno con Él. Amén.
Praying with the Saints Wheneverapersonprays,heisnotalone:angelsandsaintssurroundhim.(seeHeb.12:1)MarkSheabroughtthisoutatourlastGenerationsofFaithinhispresentationontheMassandtheLord’sPrayer.ThisWednesdaywewillex-plorewhatitmeanstopraywiththesaints.Our Lady of Guadalupe ThesainttowhomwegivegreatesthonorisMary.SheboreourSavior–andherSavior–inherwomb.ThisweekwehonorMaryunderthetitleofOurladyofGuadalupe.Beforeherhandsyoucanseeablackribbonwhichsigni iespreg-nancy.MarybringsJesustothepeopleoftheAmericas.Marian Doctrines Inthismonth’sissueofNorthwestCatholicMarkSheagivesaconciseexplanationofthefourMariandoctrines.Iencourageyoutoreadhisarticle–andtheentireissue! Centered on Jesus, Serving Others Belowourparishlogo(that lowingimageofMaryholdingthechildJesus)wehavethewords“CenteredonJesus,Serv-ingOthers.”OneofthewayswefollowMary’sexampleinservingisbyreachingouttothoseindif icultythroughSt.VincentdePaulandCatholicCommunityServices(CCS).Thisweekendwehaveapresen-tationontheworkCCSdoesinourname.Family Eucharistic Adoration NextSundaywehaveAdventFamilyAdoration-agoodmo-menttoencounterJesus.Bringyourchildren,yourgrandchil-dren.Orjustbringyourself.It'sanicecoincidencenextSun-dayismy46thordinationanniversary.Ican'tthinkofabetterwaytocele-bratethanwithfamiliesofSt.MaryoftheValley.
Orando con los Santos Cadavezqueunapersonaora,noestasola:losangelesylossantoslarodean.(veaHebreos12:1)MarkSheahablosobreestoennuestrasultimasreuniondeGeneracionesdeFeensupresentacionsobrelaMisayelPadrenuestro.Estemiercolesexploraremosloquesigni icaorarconlossantos.Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe ElsantoaquienledamosmayorhonoresaMarıa.ElladioaluzanuestroSalvador,yasuSalvador,ensuvientre.EstasemanahonramosaMarıabajoeltıtulodeNuestraSenoradeGuadalupe.Delantedesusmanospuedesverunacintanegraquesigni icaembarazo.MarıatraealagentedelasAmericasaJesus.Doctrinas Marianas EnelartıculodeestemesdelarevistaNorthwestCatholic,MarkSheadaunaexplicacionconcisadelascuatrodoctrinasmarianas.Leanimoaleersuartıculo,¡ytodoeltema!Centrado en Jesús, Sirviendo a los demás Debajodellogodenuestraparroquia(esaimagen luidadeMarıasosteniendoalninoJesus)tenemoslaspalabras"CentradosenJesus,sirviendoalosdemas".Unadelasmane-rasenqueseguimoselejemplodeMarıasirviendoesacer-candonosaaquellosendi icultadatravesdeSanVicentedePaulyelCentrodeServiciosCatolicos(CSC).Este indese-manatenemosunapresentacionsobreeltrabajoqueCSChaceennombredenosotros.Adoración Eucarística Familiar ElproximodomingotendremosAdoracionFamiliardeAd-viento-unbuenmomentoparaencontraraJesus.Traeatushijos,tusnietos.Osimplementetraeteatimismo.Esunabuenacoincidenciaqueelproximodomingoseami46ºaniversariodeordenacion.NopuedopensarenunamejormaneradecelebrarqueconlasfamiliasdeSantaMarıadelValle.
FROM FATHER BLOOM DE PARTE DEL PADRE FELIPE
Advent Family Adoration Mark this date on your calendar! Sunday, December 17th 12:30pm-3pm for our Advent Family Adoration and Potluck. Potluck12:30-1:45pmAdoration2pm-3pmFamiliesareencouragedtoparticipatetogetherinworship,musicandprayerintheExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament.TheEucharististhecenterandsummitofourfaith.SometimeswecanbeintimidatedtogotoAdoration.ItisnotbecausewefearbeingwithJesusinprayerbutratherwehaveneverbeentaughtwhattodoinanextendedperiodofprayer.Thiswouldbeagoodtimeforyouandyourfamilytoshareyourtimeduringthisveryspecialevent.Thefamilythatpraystogether,staystogether!
Prayer Requests Henry Parker, Renate Parker, Bernie John-son, 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.We need HELP!!! Doyoulikecooking,baking,purchasing?Maybeyouhavealittletimeduringthedaytosetuporhost?Wellifyouansweredyestoanyofthesequestions,thiscouldbetheministryforyou!OurFuneralCommitteeneedsyourhelp!IfyouhaveanyquestionsorareinterestedpleasecontactKayFauldsat360.794.7988,thankyouandGodBless!You can Help!OurSt.VincentdePaulcouncilof iceislookingforvolunteersforourhelpline.DoyouorsomeoneyouknowhaveaninterestinlearninghowtodispatchcallsfromourassistancelineattheSt.VincentdePaulCouncilOf ice?Wewouldbehappytotrainyou!Weareinneedofvolunteers,bothregularscheduleand illinvolunteers.Pleasecallusformoreinformation.Youcanreachusat:Carla425.513.6052orDiane425.355.3504x2.Thankyou!"
CCS Christmas Giving Tree Be an Angel to a local client in need this holiday season! St.Mary’sissponsoring20CCSclientsthisyear.PleasechooseoneornamentoffofourCCSGivingTreeandbeanangeltoaclient.Asan"angel"youarecommittingtosponsoraCCSclientforChristmas.TheclientsCCSservearegoingthroughverydif iculttimesandcouldusealittleChristmasspirittoshinetheirway.The“WishList”youwillreceiveontheornamentasasponsorissimplyaguide.Alldonationsaretax-deductible. Cost and gifts vary Weaskthatangelsgeteachclientsomethingfunctionalandsomethingfun,andthattheygetatleastoneitemforthehousehold.ManyofthefamiliesinCCScasemanagedprogramshaverecentlybeenhomelessandareforcedtostartover. Delivery of Gifts Presentsshouldnotbewrapped,withtheornamenttagattachedanddeliveredtoSt.MaryoftheValleyof icenolaterthanDecember3,2017..Welcome Camille Pauley! CamillePauleyisco-founderandPresidentofHealingtheCulture,anonpro itorganizationthatevangelizesandconvertspeopletobedeeply,authentically,andpermanent-lypro-life.BesuretomarkyourcalendarsforMonday,Janu-ary8,20186pm-8:30pm,foraPro-LifepresentationinourParishHall.Allarewelcometoattendthisevent! Hello to the Seniors of St. Mary’s Onthe1stMondayofeachmonthweseniorsmeetinthechapel.WehavewonderfulsharingwitheachotherandwithSr.Barbarabeingourmodera-tor.Weallknowthatthereareotherspecialactivitiesgoingoninourparish,butweallknowweareseniors.Weareaveryspecialgroupofpeople.Weallcanhelpeachotherandwecantellourstores.Wewanttohelpotherseniorstoo.Wedonotwantseniorssittingaloneintheirsurroundingswithnoonetotalkto.Pleasecomeandjoinus,sosomesharingandhaveapotlucklunchafterwards.Pleasecomeonthe1stMondayofthemonthfrom11:00am-1:00pm.Sincerely,MaryPetersonClarkASr.whojoinedthisbeautifulparishofSt.Mary’s,March1980,thisismysecondhome.
Weekend Collection Summary December 3, 2017 SundayEnvelopes&Checks$6,128.50Loose$1,819.29Children’sEnvelopes$214.00
$8,161.79 Sacramental:$200.00
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018 (Amount needed each week: $7,826)
Actual YTD collections received: $157,624.27 BudgetedYTDcollection:$180,067.00(Week23) -($22,442.73)
Thank you for your Generosity
STEWARDSHIP ╀ CORRESPONSABILIDAD
This Week in our Parish ╀ Esta
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 6am-7amYouthChoirRehearsal8am-1pmSt.Benedict'sCo-Op9amWordandCommunion5pm-7pmRehearsal(church)6pm-9pmUnitedYouthGroup-ChristmasCaroling7pm-9pmALANON(Room3)7pm-8pmGuadalupeNovenainchurch
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Hanakkuhbegins5am-7amMananitasofOurLadyofGuadalupe-church9amDailyMassHenryParker,Sp.Int.9:30amRosary7pmHispanicAdultLeadershipMeeting7pmMisadeNuestraSenoradeGuadalupe(OurLadyofGuadalupeMass)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 9amDailyMassSt.VincentdePaulMembers,Sp.Int.5:30pm-8:30pmGenerationsofFaith7pmRosaryforTheUnitedStatesofAmerica(inchapel)
Requisitos para Bautizar ╀ UnacopiadelActadeNacimientodelnino/a╀ LosPapasyPadrinosdebendetomarlasclases╀ LaropadelosninostienequeserBLANCA╀ Pre-Bautismales.(PuedentomarlasclasesenotraIglesiasolotraigauncartadeesaIglesiacon 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, deben de estar casados por la Iglesia Católica y traer una copia de su acta matrimonial).
╀ SiNOestanregistradosennuestraIglesia,lepedimosquetraiganuncartadesuParroquiadandonospermisodebautizarasu/shijo/a╀ Ysugerimosunadonacionde$50.Baptismal Preparation Twoclasses,forbothparentsandgodparents,willbeheldonTuesday January 9th and 16th, 6:30-8:30pm,intheparishCenter. Acopyofthechild’sbirthcerti icateisre-quired.Afterattendingbothclasses,contactSr.BarbaraGeib,parishof ice360.794.8945ext.14,toscheduleyourchild’sbaptism.Baptismal Dates ╀ Fechas de Bautizos ╀ DecemberNOBAPTISMS-DiciembreNOBAUTIZOS First Sacrament Class Ifyouhaveastudentsecondgradeorolderplease illouttheblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformandindicateontheformthatyouhaveastudent(s)readyforthisclass.Parentsshouldbringanoriginalcopyofthechild(ren)’sbirthcerti icatetothe irstclass,Wednesday, October 4th, 4:30pm, in the Parish Hall.Parentsarerequiredtoattendthisclass.StudentspreparingfortheirFirstSacramentsshouldknowhowtosaytheHailMary,GloryBe,andOurFatherpriortoenteringintotheprogram.Confirmation Ifyouhaveastudentthatturns16yearsoldonorbeforeApril15,2018he/sheiseligibletobegintheirCon irmationpreparation.Whybecon irmed?Contrarytohowit’scommonlyunderstood,Con irmationisnotmeantasanadultaf irmationofone’sfaith.InsteaditisacompletionofwhatGodbeganatone’sBaptism-bybeingsealedinthefullnessoftheHolySpirit-thewaybywhichonebecomesafully-initiatedCatholic.Thisisawonderfulbeginningtoyouradultfaithjourney!TheseclassesareagreatopportunityforyoutobecomeclosertoJesusandbestrengthenedbytheHolySpirit.Pleaseusethe
lightblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformslocatedinallthreevestibules.FormoreinformationonSacramentpreparationpleasevisitourparishwebsite,http://www.stmaryvalley.organdclickonSacramentsorcontactMeriPricemprice@stmaryvalley.orgBecoming a Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA(RiteofChristianInitiationofAdults)istheprocessbywhichnon-CatholicsentertheCatholicFaith.TobecomeaCatholic,onemustunderstandtheteachingsoftheChurch,believeinthoseteachings,andbeabaptizedCatholic.St.MaryoftheValley’sRCIAclassesbeginWednesday,November8,2017.IfyouareinterestedinbecomingaCatholicpleasecontactFr.Bloom360-794-8945X12Would You Consider Being A Sponsor? WecontinuetohavemanynewinquirerscomingtoparticipateinourChristianInitiationprocesstolearnmoreabouttheCatholicChurch(RCIA).WeneedSt.MaryoftheValleyparishionerstobecompanionswithournewinquirerstohelpwelcomethemtoourcommunity.Alltrainingandsupportwillbeprovidedandthetimecommitmentisreasonable.Therewardsaremany,includingrenewalandupdateofyourfaithandkudosinheaven.Ifinterestedorformoreinformation,pleasecontactSr.BarbaraGeib.Generations of Faith: Prayer and Spirituality 2017-2018 12/13 Call to Prayer/Praying with the Saints 1/24CatholicPrayerTraditions2/28PrayingthroughLent/Easter3/21PrayingThroughtheTriduum4/25TheRosary/MarianPrayersPleaseregisteryourfamilyusingthelightblueGenerationsofFaithregistrationformlocatedinallthreevestibules.CCD? Religious Education? Faith Formation? St.Mary’soffersan“allages”religiouseducationprogramcalled,GenerationsofFaith(GOF).Since2006wehaveofferedthisfaithformationandlifelonglearningforpeopleofallagesandgenerations.Duringtheschoolyear,wemeetonceamonthonaWednesdayeveningforsevensessionstodeepenourfaithonacatechetical-theologicaltheme.Thisyear’sthemeis,Prayer and Spirituality.AsPopeFrancishassaidweneedtobecontagious,compellingandenthusiastic.Jesusdoesnotjustgivegraceforchurchactivities.Wehavetobeawarethatheiswithusinoureverydayeventstoo.WearecalledtoadeeperrelationshipwithGodandtodevelopourspirituality.InordertocommunicatemeaningfullywithGod,wehavetoadoptaprayerstylewhichwefeelateaseandonethatleadsustowarddeeperspirituality.InattendingSt.MaryoftheValley,GOFsessionswehopeyouand yourfamilywillgrowprayerfullyandspirituallyinourfaith.PleaseregisterbyusingtheGenerationsofFaith,blueformlocatedinallthreevestibules.
Sacraments ╀ Sacramentos
Of ice Open 10am-4pm TUESDAY-THURSDAY
Jesus,PandeVidaGrupo de OraciónTodos los viernes a las 7 PM, Adoración, aprendizaje, crecimiento Espiritual en familia!
a Semana en nuestra Parroquia
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15SnohomishCountyDeanery9amDailyMassPriestsofArchdioceseofSeattle,Sp.Int.7pm-9pmPrayerGroup(inparishhall)7pm-9pmHispanicYoungAdultGroup(Rm.4)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1610amReuniondelMinisteriodeAdo-rasionalSanticimohall&kitchen12pmMatrimonio(Convalidacion)4pm-4:45pmConfessions5pmMass
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 FrBloomOrdinationAnniversary(46th)8:45am-9:15amConfessions/Confesiones9:30amMass11:15amMisaenEspanol12pm-4pmADVENTFAMILYADORATIONandpotluck12:30pm
“Jesús te llama” Practica del coro,
miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia
Celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe 4-6 AM Mañanitas 6-8 AM Desayuno 9 AM Misa (Ingles) 6:30 PM Procesión con danzas 7 PM Misa
Venga y acompáñenos usted y su Familia, a celebrar la Santa Misa en nuestros Cementerios Católicos. La Misa en Español será celebrada en el Cementerio de Holyrood el próximo Sábado 16 de diciembre a las 10.30 AM.
Acompáñenos a pedir por nuestros difuntos, que descansen en Paz.
ADORACION FAMILIAR DE ADVIENTO Domingo,Diciembre17,2018Traigaalgodecomerparacompartir12:30-2:00pm Adoracion2:30pm-4:00pmLasfamiliasdeberıandeparticiparjuntasenadoracion,ala-banzayoracionenlaExposiciondelSantısimoSacramento.LaEucaristıaeselcentroylacimadenuestraFe.PuedequenossientanosintimidadosaliralaAdoracion,noesporquetemamosaestarenoracionconJesus,sinoporquenuncanoshanensenadoquehacerenunperiodoprolongadodeoracion.Estaseraunabuenaoportunidadduranteesteeventoespecial.
La Familia que ora unida se mantienen unida!Seraunabuenaoportunidadparacelebrarel46thAniver-sariodelaOrdenacionSacerdotaldelPadreFelipeBloom
Rincón de Raquel Sanar las Heridas del Aborto Provocado Escucha y permite que penetre tu corazón. “ No se turbe tu corazón, no temas esa enfermedad, ni otra alguna enfermedad ni angustia. ¿No estoy yo aquí que soy tu Madre?¿Y no estás bajo mi sombra? ¿No soy yo tu salud? ¿No estás por ventura en mi regazo? No te apene ni te inquiete cosa alguna.”
-Día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Diciembre 12
Recen a La Virgen de Guadalupe, “Rosa Mística”, y dejen que sus palabras de misericordia y paz penetren su corazón con esperanza. Podemos ayudar. Venga a un retiro del Viñedo de Raquel™.
El retiro en español se llevará a cabo: Se le avisará (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.
Catholic Adult Small Faith Sharing Smallfaithsharinggroupsmeetinhomesordesignatedareasweeklyormonthlytoprayandre lectonscriptureanditsapplicationtodailylife.Thisiswonderfultimetojoinagrouporstartagroup.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactMeriPriceorjointhismonth’sFaithSharingGroup,Tuesday,January2nd,11aminRoom8.Wearere lectingandfaithsharingontheJanuary7,2018,SundayReadingsandGospel.Read the Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Gospel SummaryToday’sGospelpassageisfromthebeginningoftheGospelaccordingtoMark.ThecomingofJohntheBaptistisforetoldintheversesquotedfromthebookoftheprophetIsaiah:Behold,Iamsendingmymessengeraheadofyou;hewillprepareyourway.JohntheBaptistdidindeedpreparethewayoftheLord.Re lection for ParentsJohntheBaptistwasclothedincamel’shair,worealeatherbeltaroundhiswaist,andfedonlocustsandwildhoney.Hestoodoutasbeingdifferent,evenstrange,incomparisontothepeoplearoundhim.Yetpeopleweredrawntohimandtowhathesaid.TheyheardhiscalltorepentanceandwerebaptizedintheJordanRiver.Today,thinkaboutandprayforcoworkers,classmates,familymembers,friends,andneighborswhostandoutasbeingdifferent.Whatcanyoulearnfromthem?Bringing the Gospel Into Your FamilyLighttwopurplecandlesonyourfamily’sAdventwreath.Askfamilymemberstosharehowtheyhavepre-paredthewayoftheLordinthepastweek.Didtheytaketimetopray?Didtheydoakinddeedforanotherfamilymemberorneighbor?DecideasafamilyononeormorewaysyouwillfollowtheexampleofJohntheBaptistandpreparethewayoftheLordintheweektocome.Discussion Starters 1. IsawsomeoneelsepreparethewayoftheLordthisweekwhen...2. SomeonewhoremindsmeofSaintJohntheBaptistis...because...3. IfIcouldproclaimonemessagetotheworldtodayitwouldbe...How To Take Young Children to Mass -ByStaceyandJoshNoemAfter Mass
Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Comfort,givecomforttomypeople,saysyourGod.”LetuslearntocomforteachotherbetterbyattendingaWorldwideMarriageEncounter(WWME)weekendwithourspouse.ThenextweekendattheSheratonBellevueHotelisonFebruary16-18,2018.Applyatwww.wwme.org.Moreinformationat206-772-2344 The Divine Child’s Birth AdventleadstheChurchtotheSilentNightwhenGodHimselfisrevealedasoneofus.ThisseasonleadsustothejoyofHisbirth.IfGodhasjoinedHisnaturetoours,howcanweeverallowournaturetobedespised?IfHehascometobringusDivineLife,andwillreturntotakeustotheskies,howcanitbeallrighttothrowpeopleinthegarbage?MayHisbirthshedprotectiononallabouttobeborn,andasweworktoendabortion,maywe"waitinjoyfulhopeforthecomingofOurSavior,JesusChrist."
United Youth Group OurnextYouthGroupGatheringisMondayDec.11th.YouthareencouragedtosingChristmasCarolsatBrookdale.IfinterestedincarolingpleasebeattheBrookdaleSeniorHousingCenterat6pm.15465179thAveSE,Monroe,WA98272FollowingtheChristmasCaroling,UYGwillhaveaChristmasPartyfrom7pmto8:30pm.Pizzawillbeprovided,snacks,anddessertsarewelcome!Youtharealsoencouragedtobringasmallgiftforagiftexchange.(DollartreegiftsareFINE!)UYGwillNOThaveanymoregatheringsforthemonthofDecember.WewillresumewithYouthGroupJanuary8th.WehaveaProLifepresentationbyspeakerCamillePauleywhichrunsfrom6-8:30pm.WewishallouryouthandfamiliesadevoutandjoyfulAdvent!NuestraproximaReuniondelGrupodeadolescentesesDiciembre11.NuestrosadolescentessonbienvenidosacantarvillancicosalosresidentesdeBrook-dale.SiestaninteresadosaparticiparporfavorlleguenaBrookdalealas6pm.15465179thAveSE,Monroe,WA98272Despuesdelosvillancicos,tendremosunaFiestaNavidenaalas7pmenelsalonparro-quial.HabraPizza.BotanayPostressonbien-venidos!Sugerimosquelosjovenestraiganunregalopequenode(DollarTreeestabien)paraunintercambioderegalos.ElgrupodeAdolescentesnotendramasreunionesparaelmesdeDiciembre.Nuestraproximareunionserael8deEnero.Tendre-mosunapresentaciondeProVidade6-8:30pmLesdeseamosanuestrosjovenesyfamiliasunAdvientodevotoyjubiloso!
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Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for December 2017 The Elderly Thattheelderly,sustainedbyfamiliesandChristiancommunities,mayapplytheirwisdomandexperiencetospreadingthefaithandformingthenewgenerations.
ThevocationoftheSociety'smembersistofollowChristthroughservicetothoseinneed.MembersoftheSocietyofSt.VincentdePaulstrivetogrowinholinessthroughpersonalservicetothoseinneedinthetraditionofourfounder,BlessedFredericOzanam.DuringthisAdventseasoneveryone,whetheraVincentianornot,asksthemselves,“WhatdoIneedtodotobereadytogreettheLord?”.FormethiscurrentlymeansthatItrustinGodandletgo.EverytimeIhaveaworryabouthavingenoughtime,enoughfoodinthepantry,enoughfundsfromdonations,....I indthatIDIDhaveenough.YourgenerositytotherequestsImakeinthissectionofthebulletinareonlyoutdonebyGod'sgenerositytogivemethetimeandguidanceforthevisitstothosewhoaskforhelp.╀ StVincentdePaulmeetingJanuary11,fellowshipandtreats.Comecheckusout!╀ Dec.15GiftWrappingParty,callTraciAdams(360)794-4765formoreinformation.╀ SVdPforAssistance425-355-3504Junior High Rally Mark your calendars for March 10, 2018 Location: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bellevue JuniorHighRallyisadaydesignedtocelebrateCatholicyouth(ingrades6-9)andalltheybringtotheChurch.Over600+youthfromWashington,OregonandCanadawillcometogetherforaninteractivedaywhereyouwillhavetheopportunitytomeetnewpeople,listentotalksthatwilldeepentheirfaith,andbeinvitedtoparticipateinvariousinteractiveactivitieswiththedayclosingwithMass!Registrationwillopensoon.Steubenville Registration has Opened Steubenvilleisahigh-energyyouthconferencewherethousandsofteensareinvitedtoencounterJesusChristthroughdynamicspeakers,engagingmusic,theSacraments,smallgroupdiscussions,andfellowshipwithotherteens.Thisyear’sconferenceisJuly27th-29th.Besuretovisithttp://site.steubenvilleconferences.comtoregisteryourhighschoolteen.St. Benedict’s Catholic Homeschool Ifyouareinterestedinhomeschoolingorarealreadyhomeschoolingpleasejoin,St.Benedict’sHomeschoolCooperativerighthereinourparishhall.Ourgroupof17familiesmeeteveryMondaythroughouttheschoolyear,from9am-12pm.St.Benedict’sisahomeschoolcooperativethatprovidesfamiliestheopportunitiestoenhancetheirCatholicinstructionbysharingtheirfaithandprovidinglovinginstructionbyparents.Wedonotemployteachers.Wecountontheparentstocooperativelyofferclassesthatwillinspirealoveforlearning.Theheartofourco-opishomeschoolingandwewouldlovetohelpyoustartyourCatholichomeschoolingjourney.Registrationformsareavailableintheof iceorpleasevisitanyMondayoftheschoolyear.
Intenciones de Oración del Papa Francisco Noviembre 2017 Cristianos en Asia.QuelosCristianosenAsia,siendotestigosdelEvangelioenpala-brayobras,puedanpromoverdialogo,paz,yentendimientomu-tuo,especialmenteconaquellosdeotrasreligiones.
Dinner for EightAreyouinterestedingettingtoknowmorepeoplethroughsmallgroupdinners?Ifyouarealreadyinvolvedinadinnergroupgreatyoudonotneedtosignup!PleasecontactTraciAdamsat360-794-4765orwdtmadams@gmail.comformoreinformationorifyouhaveanyquestions.
Thank You For Your Support!OnbehalfofalltheKnights,wewouldliketotelleveryonewhohassupportedtheKnightsWedothisbecauseofyou!!!╀ TheKeepChristinChristmascontestpostersaredueonDecember31,2017.TheycanbeturnedintoanyoftheKnightsortotheSt.MaryoftheValleyfrontof ice.Eachagegroupwillhavea1st,2nd,and3rdplacewinner.1stplace-$352ndplace-$303rdplace-$25
╀ TheKnightsofColumbuswillbeservingtacosfollowingthe930amand1130ammassesonDecember10th.AlldonationswillfundtheKeepChristinChristmasprizesandothercharities.╀ 14-Jan 2018 KeepingChristinChristmaswinnersannouncedduringtheKnightsofColumbusbreakfastburritosand/ortacosandlunchburritosand/ortacos╀ 27-Jan 2018 KnightsofColumbusdinner@7pm(menuTBD)Please come see our own Susan Howard’s new children’s books! ICanBeHappy,Tooisadelightfulexplorationoftheideathatchoosingtothinkaboutproblemsdifferentlyletsuslivejoyfully.Gradeschoolersandparentswillhavelotstotalkaboutastheyconsidertheseeverydaytroublesweallencounter.IntheRealmofMistandMercyisanadventureaimedatteachingcatechismandthereisalessonplanbookavailable.MysteriesoftheRosaryChildren'sColoringBookisajewel,andnotjustforkids!Eachdecade,ofeachmystery,isexplainedandillustratedbySusan.Parentsandchildrencouldspendcoloringtimecontemplatinganddiscuss-ingeachone,andmakingthemunforgettable.Wehaveasmallsupplyofeachbookandwe’llgetmorefortheparishasneeded.Weknowtheauthor!
MASS SCHEDULE ╀ HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-LiturgyoftheWord&Communion(Lunes-LiturgiadelaPalabrayComunion):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.
