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]February 4, 2018 – Fifth 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 Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Email: [email protected]PARISH LIBRARY HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. MISSION STATEMENT: As part of the living Body of Christ, Saint Cecilia parish on Bainbridge Island seeks to conform to the will of God through faith, works, teaching and stewardship of God’s creation as guided by the Holy Spirit, by the teachings of Christ, and the Grace of the Father. We celebrate this mission daily in prayer, liturgy, sacraments and life. Dear Parishioners, The Second Vatican Council, when it convened in the mid 1960’s addressed the Sacred Liturgy, especially the Mass. For the first time since the Council of Trent, the liturgy was reformed to enrich “that fully conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy….” Many pastors would agree that there is still much to do to fulfil that vision. In evaluating the effect of the implementation of the Second Vatican Council we should recall the context of the faithful who gathered for Mass. It was celebrated in Latin. The celebrant stood at the high altar, oriented toward God, with his back to the people whom he was leading before God. He spoke in quiet tones. Apart from some small initiatives that began before the council, only the priest, the altar boy, and the choir spoke or sung the prayers of the Mass. One could read from a missal with the Latin words on one side and the English on the other to be more personally engaged in the liturgy. I believe the implementation of the council gave more attention to the active rather than fully conscious participation. That was practical as people needed to learn how to pray aloud together or respond in dialogue with the priest, now in one’s own language. The modifications included allowing more people to have roles in the liturgy such as reading or assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion. There were and continue to be great efforts to teach people about the Mass and enhance the fully conscious participation. However, pastors do wonder when they witness a less than one hundred percent active participation in terms of what can be heard. Last week I observed that being present at Mass is the first step in active participation. The council reminds us that even prior to our disposition, our faith, our knowledge or sense of being converted believers, we acknowledge what we have come to celebrate. May our Lenten efforts draw us closer to Jesus and one another especially through a more fully conscious participation in the Mass. Yours in Christ,
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St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-3594 | www.saintcparish.org
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.
MISSION STATEMENT: As part of the living Body of Christ, Saint Cecilia parish on Bainbridge Island seeks to conform to the will of God through faith, works, teaching and stewardship of God’s creation as guided by the Holy Spirit, by the teachings of Christ, and the Grace of the Father. We celebrate this mission daily in prayer, liturgy, sacraments and life.
Dear Parishioners, The Second Vatican Council, when it convened in the mid 1960’s addressed the Sacred Liturgy, especially the Mass. For the first time since the Council of Trent, the liturgy was reformed to enrich “that fully conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy….” Many pastors would agree that there is still much to do to fulfil that vision. In evaluating the effect of the implementation of the Second Vatican Council we should recall the context of the faithful who gathered for Mass. It was celebrated in Latin. The celebrant stood at the high altar, oriented toward God, with his back to the people whom he was leading before God. He spoke in quiet tones. Apart from some small initiatives that began before the council, only the priest, the altar boy, and the choir spoke or sung the prayers of the Mass. One could read from a missal with the Latin words on one side and the English on the other to be more personally engaged in the liturgy. I believe the implementation of the council gave more attention to the active rather than fully conscious participation. That was practical as people needed to learn how to pray aloud together or respond in dialogue with the priest, now in one’s own language. The modifications included allowing more people to have roles in the liturgy such as reading or assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion. There were and continue to be great efforts to teach people about the Mass and enhance the fully conscious participation. However, pastors do wonder when they witness a less than one hundred percent active participation in terms of what can be heard. Last week I observed that being present at Mass is the first step in active participation. The council reminds us that even prior to our disposition, our faith, our knowledge or sense of being converted believers, we acknowledge what we have come to celebrate. May our Lenten efforts draw us closer to Jesus and one another especially through a more fully conscious participation in the Mass. Yours in Christ,
Sunday, February 4th Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, February 5th St. Agatha, Martyr
Tuesday, February 6th St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs
Wednesday, February 7th
8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 8:00 PM Men’s Compline in
Church
9:00 AM Communion Service 9:30 AM Centering Prayer in St.
Monica Rm. 2:00 PM PREP in PREP Classrooms 4:30 PM SEE Meeting in Library 5:00 PM Rosary in Church 6:30 PM Vigil Choir Rehearsal in
Church
8:30 AM Praise & Worship Music in Church
9:00 AM Communion Service 9:45 AM Bible Study in St. Monica
Rm. 12:30 PM Knitting Circle in St.
Monica Rm. 5:00 PM Rosary in Church 6:00 PM SVdP Meeting in Library 7:00 PM RCIA in St. Monica Rm. 7:00 PM Book Group in
Conference Rm.
9:00 AM Mass 5:00 PM Rosary in Church 6:30 PM Boy Scouts in Conger 7:00 PM Centering Prayer in
Library
KUDOS AND UPDATE
The Men's Compline Choir of Bainbridge Island will sing the Office of Compline this Sunday, February 4 at 8:00 PM at Saint Cecilia Parish. Compline, also called Night Prayer, is the last of the traditional daily services sung by monastic communities and dates back to at least the 8th century. The service consists of chant, readings, psalms, prayers, petitions and hymns, sung in a contemplative setting in a darkened church. Approximately 30 minutes in length. All are welcome.
The Parish Library is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Sunday, 8:30 to 11:45 AM. All our
welcome to visit and browse our collection of books, periodicals, and DVD’s!
Principal Kilbane with students at the school Open House on Sunday.
Library News: Lent & Easter Wisdom - Pick one of a series of meditation books for your Lenten journey by the following authors: Henri J.M. Nouwen, Thomas Merton, St. Benedict, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fulton J. Sheen, G.K. Chesterton, and others. All meditation books can be kept until after Easter. Upcoming Book Sale February 17th and 18th! Check it out!
AN INVITATION TO CENTERING PRAYER
“The climate of this prayer is one of awareness, gratitude and a totally obedient love which seeks
nothing but to please God.”
– Thomas Merton
Adding a prayer practice is recommended for Lent – why not try Centering Prayer? Please join us in the St. Monica Rm. at the following times:
Mondays at 9:30 AM; includes discussion
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM; includes Lectio Divina
Thursdays at 2:15; new session
All groups include 20-30 minutes of Centering Prayer. Contact Ellen Murphy at [email protected] or Laura Devlin at [email protected] if you have questions. All are welcome!
Saturday, February 10th St. Scholastica †Scott Rush
† 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.orgac
9:00 AM Mass 2:15 PM Centering Prayer in Church 5:00 PM Rosary in Church
9:00 AM Daily Mass 10:00 AM Adoration
5:00 AM Adoration in Church 9:00 AM Mass 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
TIME AND TALENT
Lenten Group Study is beginning soon. We will be using the booklet entitled, “Getting More Out of Mass” which compliments the parish Christmas gift, “Understanding the Mass.” St. Cecilia Parish needs volunteers to be group leaders. Contact the parish office (206) 842-3594 if you
are interested. More information is available on the parish website www.saintcparish.org.
Lenten angel needed for February! Would someone be able to launder the altar linens for the month of February? Please contact Scooty Kellogg 206 295-8222. Thank you!!
Make a New Year resolution - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament! "To visit the Blessed Sacrament is a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a Christian duty toward Christ Our Lord.” The Church is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins Friday after morning Mass and continues through Saturday afternoon. If you are interested in knowing or being active in this Ministry, please contact Virginia at [email protected] or call 206-842-5563.
Safe Environment Class: Together, we can protect our children. St. Cecilia Parish is presenting Protecting God’s Children, required of all employees and those volunteers with unsupervised, ongoing access to minors and vulnerable adults. This is an onsite class for volunteers and employees that have NOT taken the class previously. Date: Friday, February 23, 2018 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 AM Location: St. Monica Room You will NEED to register online by visiting www.virtusonline.org and clicking on the registration link found on the right side of the page. If you need assistance with your registration or have any questions, contact the parish office at 206-842-3594
World Day of the Sick and Special Blessing for Caregivers: All are welcome to join Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain in a special Eucharistic Celebration with Anointing of the Sick, special Blessing of Caregivers, and Blessing with Lourdes water at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Providence Mount St. Vincent Chapel (3rd Floor), 4831 35th Ave. SW, Seattle 98126. A reception will follow in the 2nd floor Dining Room. Please join us – all are welcome!
Stand in solidarity with our neighbors in need! Join with hundreds of Catholics as we put our faith in action to advocate for just policies at
Catholic Advocacy Day in Olympia, Wednesday, February 21st. The day will include briefings on legislative issues, Mass, and appointments with legislators. Register at www.ipjc.org by February 2nd. Sponsored by: Washington State Catholic Conference, Catholic Community/Housing Services, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center.
Please join us in the 40 Days for Life event during Lent from February 14 to March 25. For 40 days, we ask you to pray and fast to protect life. We will also have a daily, peaceful vigil (prayer vigil, NOT protest), outside our local Planned Parenthood facility in Bremerton. To participate, go to www.40daysforlife.com. The site has additional information, and you can also contact Laurie Coykendall ([email protected] or 360/509-9395), or Kerry Daly ([email protected] or 360/649-2770).
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
We had a wonderful turnout last weekend at our Open House! Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate our school and welcome new families. Five new students have already been enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Photos of our Catholic Schools Week activities are up on our Facebook page. Please “Like and Share” us on Facebook so that you can follow our students’ learning and stewardship projects throughout the year. Each month we focus on one value or habit, weaving it throughout our day so students have a solid understanding of the meaning and so they develop the habit of living out the word at school, at home and in the community. Our words from September through January include: ENGAGE, RESPECT, APPRECIATE, GRATITUDE, SELF-CONTROL, and PERSEVERANCE. We will focus on EMPATHY throughout the month of February. By practicing and internalizing our Words of the Month on a daily basis, we are living out our faith. Parents are focusing on these words at home as well. The home-school partnership is at the foundation of our school success. The word is out about our wonderful school. Throughout January I have been answering questions and leading tours for prospective families. Our doors are open to all families. Now is the time to enroll.
With joy,
Susan Kilbane ___________________________________________
St. Cecilia Catholic School is a faith-based community that inspires an inquisitive mind and a lifelong commitment to learning and stewardship.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection January 27/28- $ 6,597.75 Children’s Offertory 5.00 Online Giving $1,455.00 Total $8,057.75 Average offertory needed to cover budget - $10,534.00
BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 AM
Mass or other Sundays after the 10:00 AM 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-12 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.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the St. Monica Rm. 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].
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GOVERNANCE & OTHER PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
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.
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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] SCCS will soon be accepting applications for 2018-2019.
Employment Opportunity: St. Cecilia Parish is seeking someone with a knowledge and love of catechesis and the Catholic Faith to lead Faith Formation with related duties in Liturgy and Outreach. This is a full-time position. The Parish will consider job sharing/the creation of two part time positions. Weekend and evening work will occasionally be required. The applicant must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic who is living a life that is in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church. This new hire will report to the Pastor. Please send a cover letter and resume to Ruth Anne Wolansky at [email protected].
