St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-3594 | www.saintcparish.org PASTOR Fr. Joseph P. Mitchell | email: [email protected]November 6, 2016 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday Vigil Mass ...............................5:00 p.m. Sunday ......................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday Word and Communion ...................... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday Mass .............................................................. 9:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION First Saturdays .............. 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Every Saturday ................ 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Also by appointment) BENEDICTION & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Benediction ................................ Friday 9:30 a.m. Followed by Eucharistic Adoration……………. Friday 10:00 a.m. to Saturday 4:00 p.m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Email: [email protected]Mon. Wed, Thurs Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Office Closed Tuesday Dear Parishioners, This past Wednesday we celebrated the feast of the commemoration of the Holy Souls, following Tuesday’s celebration of All Saints. These feasts highlight the article of the Creed that affirms our belief in the Communion of Saints. Baptism made us members of the Church and saints, reflecting the holiness that God has placed within us. We journey through life hoping and working to persevere in holiness so that we can join our saintly brothers and sisters, now victorious before the throne of God for all eternity. November 2nd’s feast of All Souls reminded us that we are also united to our saintly brothers and sisters, as they transition from an imperfect holiness on earth to perfect purity and holiness in heaven. This process of purification after death is called purgatory, which as the catechism reminds us, is different from the eternal punishment of hell. Prayer for the dead identifies our belief that we can assist our brothers and sisters in this transition. The practice of prayer for the dead is very ancient in the Church cited in the first centuries. There are biblical precedence as well. Among the most notable are the Old Testament book of Maccabees (2Mac12:46). There are a couple of New Testament references that point to a purification after death (1Cor3:15 and 1Peter1:7). The practice of prayer for the dead is shared with the Orthodox but rejected by most Protestants in the wake of abuses around the practice at the time of the Reformation. While prayer for the dead occurs in every Mass and is something we should do throughout the year, there is special attention to the prayer in November. At St. Cecilia the names that have been put forth for this prayer are left in a simple box before the altar throughout the month. There is no explanation of exactly how this prayer works. It is important to remember we are in time, the deceased are not. Our prayers, over time, in God’s infinite foreknowledge, are attached to that moment of our deceased transition beyond the limits of time. Yours in Christ,
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St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-3594 | www.saintcparish.org
November 6, 2016 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND Saturday Vigil Mass ...............................5:00 p.m. Sunday ......................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday Word and Communion ...................... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday Mass .............................................................. 9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION First Saturdays .............. 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Every Saturday ................ 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Also by appointment)
BENEDICTION & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Benediction ................................ Friday 9:30 a.m. Followed by Eucharistic Adoration……………. Friday 10:00 a.m. to Saturday 4:00 p.m.
This past Wednesday we celebrated the feast of the commemoration of the Holy Souls, following Tuesday’s celebration of All Saints. These feasts highlight the article of the Creed that affirms our belief in the Communion of Saints. Baptism made us members of the Church and saints, reflecting the holiness that God has placed within us. We journey through life hoping and working to persevere in holiness so that we can join our saintly brothers and sisters, now victorious before the throne of God for all eternity. November 2nd’s feast of All Souls reminded us that we are also united to our saintly brothers and sisters, as they transition from an imperfect holiness on earth to perfect purity and holiness in heaven. This process of purification after death is called purgatory, which as the catechism reminds us, is different from the eternal punishment of hell. Prayer for the dead identifies our belief that we can assist our brothers and sisters in this transition. The practice of prayer for the dead is very ancient in the Church cited in the first centuries. There are biblical precedence as well. Among the most notable are the Old Testament book of Maccabees (2Mac12:46). There are a couple of New Testament references that point to a purification after death (1Cor3:15 and 1Peter1:7). The practice of prayer for the dead is shared with the Orthodox but rejected by most Protestants in the wake of abuses around the practice at the time of the Reformation. While prayer for the dead occurs in every Mass and is something we should do throughout the year, there is special attention to the prayer in November. At St. Cecilia the names that have been put forth for this prayer are left in a simple box before the altar throughout the month. There is no explanation of exactly how this prayer works. It is important to remember we are in time, the deceased are not. Our prayers, over time, in God’s infinite foreknowledge, are attached to that moment of our deceased transition beyond the limits of time. Yours in Christ,
Wednesday, November 9th The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Thursday, November 10th St. Leo the Great ,Pope and Doctor of the Church
9:00 a.m. Communion service 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 2:15 p.m. PREP K-6 in Library 4:30 p.m. SEE Meeting in Library 5:00 p.m. Rosary – Church 5:30p.m. Legion of Mary in
Church 7:00p.m. Choir Rehearal Note: Library is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.
9:00 a.m. communion service 9:30a.m. Bible Study in St.
Monica 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle –St.
Monica Rm 5:00 p.m. Rosary-Church 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul in
Library 7:00p.m. Book Group in St.
Monica Rm. 7:00pm. RCIA in St. Monica 7:00p.m. Centering Prayer Book
Gr in Library
9:00 a.m. Mass †John Charles Engh 9:45a.m. Book Gr in St. Monica Rm 12:30p.m. Women Warriors of
Prayer in St. Monica 4:00p.m. SCCS Commission Meeting
in Boardroom 5:00p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. PREP classes in
Chardin RM 7:00p.m. SEE Meeting in St.
Monica Rm. 7:00p.m. Book Gr St. Monica Rm
9:00 a.m. Mass †Maggie Hemp 5:00 p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. American
Heritage Girls 7:00 p.m Bible Study in St.
Monica
PARISH KUDOS & UPDATES
Library News: Epic, A journey through Church History (DVD). Discover your Catholic heritage by learning the major people, places, ad events of the two thousand years of Church history. Check it out!
Singers are needed to join in the musical life at St. Cecilia parish. Jennifer Cunningham, Music Director at Saint Cecilia Parish, is looking for singers to be a part of the Vigil Choir. The Vigil Choir sings both contemporary and traditional choral works including Latin chant and Taize. Rehearsals
are Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the church. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Cunningham at [email protected].
Thanks to those of you have already returned your Parish Stewardship commitment card. I ask everyone else to prayerfully evaluate your giving to the parish and community and after praying, fill out a commitment card and
return it as soon as possible.
Happy 20th Anniversary to Shirley Torento, who until recently served as the parish custodian. Please mark your calendars for Saturday December 3 when we will honor Shirley for her 20 years of service to the parish following the 5 pm Mass. A reception will be in Conger Hall at 6 pm. Please join us in wishing Shirley well. If you have questions, please contact
Saturday, November 12th St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Sunday, November 13th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen The Sunday Mass Ministry Roster and the Visiting Eucharistic Ministry Roster are available online at the parish website: http://www.saintcparish.org/volunteer-ministry-page sac
9:00 a.m. Mass †John Edward
Murphy 10:00 a.m. Adoration
5:00 a.m. Adoration in church
9:00 a.m. Mass †Lorraine Tolbet 8:00a.m. Knights of
Columbus fellowship Breakfast
5:00p.m. Mass
8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in St.
Monica 7:00 p.m. Vespers in Church
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OF TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE
A discussion of Fr. Thomas Keating’s book:
(The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel) will be held: Evenings: Tuesdays-Nov. 8, 15, & 22 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Place: Parish Library Facilitator: Terry Markuly, Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation
Reading schedule: Nov. 8-Intro thru Chapter 4 Nov. 15-Chapters 5 thru 9 Nov. 22-Chapters 10 thru the Appendices Come join the 5 of us
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Fellowship Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 13. There will be servings after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. This will be a donation only event. Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled
Eggs, Breakfast Sausages, Orange Wedges, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, or Milk. If you are planning to attend or are leaning towards attending the breakfast, please make your intentions known to the Knights who will be outside of the church after all masses this weekend and next weekend. Proceeds from Knights of Columbus Dinners and Breakfasts support scholarships for graduating high school seniors, Saint Cecilia School, and a number of other parish activities.
Brian Doyle is an essayist, author, and editor of Portland Magazine at the University of Portland – “the best spiritual magazine in the country,” according to Annie Dillard. Brian will be at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12th. Brian will wile, cajole,
and laugh us into seeing how God appears in our everyday lives. Details in Conger Hall.
St. Nicholas Festival is approaching! The festival will be held Saturday, December 3rd from 9 am- 12 pm. We are looking for donations to our 3 Kings Shop, and/or creative parish crafters who want to donate hand-crafted gifts or items to be sold in the shop as well. *Donated items should be lightly used and consist of kids' games and toys or any other items for re-sale (for adults or children). **Craft items in the past have included hand crafted jewelry, knitted or crocheted items, and Christmas tree ornaments. There will be bins in the back of church, or at the school, to collect donated items. Hand crafted items can be dropped off at the School or Parish office. Thank you for your support. We look forward to a fun and successful festival!
Looking for Visiting Eucharistic Ministers to join our team. Please inquire at the parish office at 206.842.3594 or at [email protected]
Thanksgiving Thank you for helping local families by donating nonperishable goods through the SVdP Food Collection box in the vestibule. Other community Thanksgiving opportunities we endorse: “Thanksgiving at Helpline House” http://helplinehouse.org/thanksgiving.shtml and Bainbridge Turkey Trot (1M and 5K run) projects – http://bainbridgeturkeytrot.org/
Christmas
Advance notice: The parish Giving Tree project will start on the first weekend of Advent, November 26 and 27, 2016 (Thanksgiving weekend). The tree will remain in the church until Sunday, December 11. Everyone can participate in this parish-wide project by taking a tag and/or making a monetary donation to SVdP through the offertory, and online, collections. If you know about a family that can use help during Christmas please let us know. For more information about the project contact Noel Saunders at 842-5142 or [email protected].
The Evening Book Group will be discussing “A Nun on the Bus-How All of Us Can Create Hope, Change, and Community” by Sr. Simone Campbell on Wednesday,
November 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the St. Monica Room. Join Us!!
An evening Centering Prayer group, coordinated by Jacqueline Namtvedt, will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the St. Monica Room or the Faith Formation Room, starting November 9.
Rainy Weather is Here!!! Youthie firewood sales begins! Please contact Neill Raymond at 206- 930-7237 or [email protected] to place your order.
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Each month, we focus on a value, school-wide. We changed most of our values this year, in order to expand our students’ repertoire. Each November, however, we will always return to GRATITUDE as our central theme. We will never tire of giving thanks for our many, many blessings.
Behind the crucifix on my office shelf sits a single sentence written last November by 4th grader Enrique Aguilar. Every student wrote what they gave thanks for and we posted them on our huge bulletin board which welcomes all visitors. Enrique wrote:
LE DOY GRACIAS A DIOS POR MI VIDA.
I GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR MY LIFE.
Every day, Enrique arrives with an energy that is infectious. He absolutely loves to learn. He is happy to be with his classmates and he greets me every morning with a joyful smile. He gives his all to whatever he does. Enrique is an exceptional soccer player and has dreams of playing on the Seattle traveling team next year.
His speed, skill and exuberance on the soccer field are unmatched.
Enrique has impacted every teacher and child at our school with his joyful spirit.
Through his example, we are all reminded to live fully each day. Our very lives are a testament to our GRATITUDE of the uniqueness we each bring to the world.
I give thanks to God for Enrique and for ALL of our wonderful SCCS students.
Respectfully,
Susan Kilbane St. Cecilia Catholic School is a faith-based community which
inspires an inquisitive mind and a lifelong commitment to learning and stewardship.
Average offertory needed to cover budget - $9,931.00
_________________________
The Children’s Gifts to God this week included lots of sharing this week: “I was being good”, “I said sorry to my sister”, “I made an angel for Jesus”, and “I wore a dress for church”
Sacraments
Sacraments
BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass or other Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Call the Parish Office to plan for Baptism classes and paperwork needed. We encourage parents to schedule classes before the birth of their child.
FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION, PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) K-8 Please contact Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Terry Markuly, 842-3594 x102 or email [email protected]
CONFIRMATION Please contact the office for more information, Parish Office x101
MARRIAGE GUIDELINES The engaged couple should plan to meet with the pastor at least six months before the wedding. One party should be a registered parishioner.
ROMAN CATHOLIC INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Chardin Room. Please contact Robert Earhart, MD, PhD, OFS at 206-780-3555 or cell phone 240-447-3173.
FUNERALS Call the parish office for assistance with funeral arrangements.
HOUSE CALLS If you wish to receive the sacraments at home please call the Parish Office at (206) 842-3594 x101 to schedule.
PRAYER REQUESTS If you wish to add someone to the Parish Prayer Chain, contact Mary Corbin at: [email protected]. _________________________________________
GOVERNANCE & OTHER PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Parish consultative and advisory body of parish members, Kevin Kanyer (chair) FINANCE COUNCIL Parish financial advisory body made up of parish members, Scott Edwards (chair) School Commission Council The board is made up of parish members, Eoin Dunstan (chair) PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES A catalog of parish ministries and activities is listed on our website under the ministries section at: www.saintcparish.org/ministries.html. The parish office can assist you in finding out any additional information you require. BULLETIN Send announcements via email to [email protected] no later than 9 a.m. on Monday. _________________________________________
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Website www.saintceciliaschool.org 1310 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Phone (206) 842-2017 Principal – Susan Kilbane- [email protected]
Anyone anticipating an infant baptism in the next 6 months should call the parish office to
Wednesday, November 9th The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Thursday, November 10th St. Leo the Great ,Pope and Doctor of the Church
9:00 a.m. Communion service 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm 2:15 p.m. PREP K-6 in Library 4:30 p.m. SEE Meeting in Library 5:00 p.m. Rosary – Church 5:30p.m. Legion of Mary in
Church 7:00p.m. Choir Rehearal Note: Library is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday.
9:00 a.m. communion service 9:30a.m. Bible Study in St.
Monica 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle –St.
Monica Rm 5:00 p.m. Rosary-Church 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul in
Library 7:00p.m. Book Group in St.
Monica Rm. 7:00pm. RCIA in St. Monica 7:00p.m. Centering Prayer Book
Gr in Library
9:00 a.m. Mass †John Charles Engh 9:45a.m. Book Gr in St. Monica Rm 12:30p.m. Women Warriors of
Prayer in St. Monica 4:00p.m. SCCS Commission Meeting
in Boardroom 5:00p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. PREP classes in
Chardin RM 7:00p.m. SEE Meeting in St.
Monica Rm. 7:00p.m. Book Gr St. Monica Rm
9:00 a.m. Mass †Maggie Hemp 5:00 p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. American
Heritage Girls 7:00 p.m Bible Study in St.
Monica
PARISH KUDOS & UPDATES
Library News: Epic, A journey through Church History (DVD). Discover your Catholic heritage by learning the major people, places, ad events of the two thousand years of Church history. Check it out!
Singers are needed to join in the musical life at St. Cecilia parish. Jennifer Cunningham, Music Director at Saint Cecilia Parish, is looking for singers to be a part of the Vigil Choir. The Vigil Choir sings both contemporary and traditional choral works including Latin chant and Taize. Rehearsals
are Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the church. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Cunningham at [email protected].
Thanks to those of you have already returned your Parish Stewardship commitment card. I ask everyone else to prayerfully evaluate your giving to the parish and community and after praying, fill out a commitment card and
return it as soon as possible.
Happy 20th Anniversary to Shirley Torento, who until recently served as the parish custodian. Please mark your calendars for Saturday December 3 when we will honor Shirley for her 20 years of service to the parish following the 5 pm Mass. A reception will be in Conger Hall at 6 pm. Please join us in wishing Shirley well. If you have questions, please contact
Saturday, November 12th St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Sunday, November 13th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen The Sunday Mass Ministry Roster and the Visiting Eucharistic Ministry Roster are available online at the parish website: http://www.saintcparish.org/volunteer-ministry-page sac
9:00 a.m. Mass †John Edward
Murphy 10:00 a.m. Adoration
5:00 a.m. Adoration in church
9:00 a.m. Mass †Lorraine Tolbet 8:00a.m. Knights of
Columbus fellowship Breakfast
5:00p.m. Mass
8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in St.
Monica 7:00 p.m. Vespers in Church
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OF TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE
A discussion of Fr. Thomas Keating’s book:
(The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel) will be held: Evenings: Tuesdays-Nov. 8, 15, & 22 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Place: Parish Library Facilitator: Terry Markuly, Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation
Reading schedule: Nov. 8-Intro thru Chapter 4 Nov. 15-Chapters 5 thru 9 Nov. 22-Chapters 10 thru the Appendices Come join the 5 of us
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Fellowship Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 13. There will be servings after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. This will be a donation only event. Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled
Eggs, Breakfast Sausages, Orange Wedges, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, or Milk. If you are planning to attend or are leaning towards attending the breakfast, please make your intentions known to the Knights who will be outside of the church after all masses this weekend and next weekend. Proceeds from Knights of Columbus Dinners and Breakfasts support scholarships for graduating high school seniors, Saint Cecilia School, and a number of other parish activities.
Brian Doyle is an essayist, author, and editor of Portland Magazine at the University of Portland – “the best spiritual magazine in the country,” according to Annie Dillard. Brian will be at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12th. Brian will wile, cajole,
and laugh us into seeing how God appears in our everyday lives. Details in Conger Hall.
St. Nicholas Festival is approaching! The festival will be held Saturday, December 3rd from 9 am- 12 pm. We are looking for donations to our 3 Kings Shop, and/or creative parish crafters who want to donate hand-crafted gifts or items to be sold in the shop as well. *Donated items should be lightly used and consist of kids' games and toys or any other items for re-sale (for adults or children). **Craft items in the past have included hand crafted jewelry, knitted or crocheted items, and Christmas tree ornaments. There will be bins in the back of church, or at the school, to collect donated items. Hand crafted items can be dropped off at the School or Parish office. Thank you for your support. We look forward to a fun and successful festival!
Looking for Visiting Eucharistic Ministers to join our team. Please inquire at the parish office at 206.842.3594 or at [email protected]
Thanksgiving Thank you for helping local families by donating nonperishable goods through the SVdP Food Collection box in the vestibule. Other community Thanksgiving opportunities we endorse: “Thanksgiving at Helpline House” http://helplinehouse.org/thanksgiving.shtml and Bainbridge Turkey Trot (1M and 5K run) projects – http://bainbridgeturkeytrot.org/
Christmas
Advance notice: The parish Giving Tree project will start on the first weekend of Advent, November 26 and 27, 2016 (Thanksgiving weekend). The tree will remain in the church until Sunday, December 11. Everyone can participate in this parish-wide project by taking a tag and/or making a monetary donation to SVdP through the offertory, and online, collections. If you know about a family that can use help during Christmas please let us know. For more information about the project contact Noel Saunders at 842-5142 or [email protected].
The Evening Book Group will be discussing “A Nun on the Bus-How All of Us Can Create Hope, Change, and Community” by Sr. Simone Campbell on Wednesday,
November 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the St. Monica Room. Join Us!!
An evening Centering Prayer group, coordinated by Jacqueline Namtvedt, will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the St. Monica Room or the Faith Formation Room, starting November 9.
Rainy Weather is Here!!! Youthie firewood sales begins! Please contact Neill Raymond at 206- 930-7237 or [email protected] to place your order.
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Each month, we focus on a value, school-wide. We changed most of our values this year, in order to expand our students’ repertoire. Each November, however, we will always return to GRATITUDE as our central theme. We will never tire of giving thanks for our many, many blessings.
Behind the crucifix on my office shelf sits a single sentence written last November by 4th grader Enrique Aguilar. Every student wrote what they gave thanks for and we posted them on our huge bulletin board which welcomes all visitors. Enrique wrote:
LE DOY GRACIAS A DIOS POR MI VIDA.
I GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR MY LIFE.
Every day, Enrique arrives with an energy that is infectious. He absolutely loves to learn. He is happy to be with his classmates and he greets me every morning with a joyful smile. He gives his all to whatever he does. Enrique is an exceptional soccer player and has dreams of playing on the Seattle traveling team next year.
His speed, skill and exuberance on the soccer field are unmatched.
Enrique has impacted every teacher and child at our school with his joyful spirit.
Through his example, we are all reminded to live fully each day. Our very lives are a testament to our GRATITUDE of the uniqueness we each bring to the world.
I give thanks to God for Enrique and for ALL of our wonderful SCCS students.
Respectfully,
Susan Kilbane St. Cecilia Catholic School is a faith-based community which
inspires an inquisitive mind and a lifelong commitment to learning and stewardship.
Average offertory needed to cover budget - $9,931.00
_________________________
The Children’s Gifts to God this week included lots of sharing this week: “I was being good”, “I said sorry to my sister”, “I made an angel for Jesus”, and “I wore a dress for church”
Sacraments
Sacraments
BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass or other Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Call the Parish Office to plan for Baptism classes and paperwork needed. We encourage parents to schedule classes before the birth of their child.
FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION, PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) K-8 Please contact Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Terry Markuly, 842-3594 x102 or email [email protected]
CONFIRMATION Please contact the office for more information, Parish Office x101
MARRIAGE GUIDELINES The engaged couple should plan to meet with the pastor at least six months before the wedding. One party should be a registered parishioner.
ROMAN CATHOLIC INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Chardin Room. Please contact Robert Earhart, MD, PhD, OFS at 206-780-3555 or cell phone 240-447-3173.
FUNERALS Call the parish office for assistance with funeral arrangements.
HOUSE CALLS If you wish to receive the sacraments at home please call the Parish Office at (206) 842-3594 x101 to schedule.
PRAYER REQUESTS If you wish to add someone to the Parish Prayer Chain, contact Mary Corbin at: [email protected]. _________________________________________
GOVERNANCE & OTHER PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Parish consultative and advisory body of parish members, Kevin Kanyer (chair) FINANCE COUNCIL Parish financial advisory body made up of parish members, Scott Edwards (chair) School Commission Council The board is made up of parish members, Eoin Dunstan (chair) PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES A catalog of parish ministries and activities is listed on our website under the ministries section at: www.saintcparish.org/ministries.html. The parish office can assist you in finding out any additional information you require. BULLETIN Send announcements via email to [email protected] no later than 9 a.m. on Monday. _________________________________________
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Website www.saintceciliaschool.org 1310 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Phone (206) 842-2017 Principal – Susan Kilbane- [email protected]
Anyone anticipating an infant baptism in the next 6 months should call the parish office to
