Weekend Mass Times

Reconciliation

Weekday Mass Times

Fr. Matthew Nicks, Pastor Fr. Raymond Kalema, Parochial Vicar Fr. Curtis Seidel, Chaplain Catholic Schools Deacon Jim Barrow Deacon Maclobio Robles Deacon Olegario Reyes Maddi Baird, R.E. Director Mary White, Youth Director Karin Western, Facility Coordinator/ Bookkeeper Tri Parish Phone: (509) 525-3310 Press 1 for parish secretaries and then: St. Francis: Ext. 1 Assumption: Ext. 2 St. Patrick: Ext. 3 Mailing Address: 408 W. Poplar Walla Walla, WA 99362

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: wallawallacatholicparishes.org

St. Francis Monday - Friday..................... 7:00 am

(Rosary at 6:30 am) Assumption

Tuesday - Friday..................... 8:30 am St Mary’s Hospital

Tuesday and Thursday …..….11:00 am

St. Patrick Saturday ………….....7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday…… ………..7:30 am Sunday....................... 9:30 am Sunday.......................12:00 pm (Spanish) St. Francis Sunday........................ 8:30 am Assumption Saturday ………..….4:00 pm Sunday......................10:30 am

Tues. 6:30 am Wed. 4:30 pm Fri. 9:00 am Sat. 3:00 pm Sun. 7:30 am Sun. 8:30 am Sun. 11:00 am

- St. Francis - St. Patrick - Assumption - Assumption - St. Francis - St. Patrick - St. Patrick

Ministry

Lenten Activities

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 4:30-6:45 (will alternate with the Stations) Stations of The Cross begin at 5:30 pm (and alternate between the parishes.) Fri, March 6……...…Assumption Fri, March 13…..…..St. Francis Fri, March 20 ………St. Francis Fri, March 27……....Assumption Fri, April 3 ………....St Patrick's (no fish fry)

Stations of the Cross at 2:00pm with Assumption school kids at Assumption Church on March 13, 20, 27 & April 3. All are welcome to join!

Solemn Night Prayers 6:30pm | Sunday Nights in March | St. Patrick’s

Adoration, Benediction, Night Prayers, Reflection.

Holy Week Triduum & Easter

St Patrick Holy Thursday | April 9 | 7:00pm (Bi-lingual) Good Friday | April 10 | 5:00 Good Friday | April 10 | 7:00pm (Spanish) Easter Vigil | April 11 | 8:30pm (Spanish) Easter Sunday | April 12 | 7:30am | 9:30am Easter Sunday | April 12 | 12:00pm (Spanish) St. Francis Holy Thursday | April 9 | 5:00pm Good Friday | April 10 | 3:00pm Easter Sunday | April 12 | 8:30am Assumption Holy Thursday | April 9 | 6:00pm Good Friday | April 10 | 6:00 Easter Vigil | April 11 | 8:30pm Easter Sunday | April 12 | 10:30am

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From the Pastor March 1, 2020

This week we begin an examination of the ages of the interior life and the place of contemplation within them according to two doctors of the Church—St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. The first of these three ages of the interior life is called the purgative. This is

the stage one enters after first conversion. What is meant by first conversion? Many of us were baptized as infants and raised in the Faith. We may even continue practicing the faith into adulthood, going to Mass and confession regularly. However, to enter into the purgative way, something more is needed. Granted, by baptism we are marked by God and given the initial gift of the Spirit, sanctifying grace. However, it is possible for this gift to remain dormant, even for one’s entire life. To progress in the interior life, there is the need for a spiritual awakening, a quickening within the soul, a fanning to flame of the ember of God’s grace within us. This awakening can come in various ways: a retreat, going on a mission, an encounter with a faith filled Christian, a book, or even a traumatic experience. It is an encounter that God uses to awaken within the soul a new desire—a desire for divine intimacy. This is not a desire to avoid hell or attain heaven, but for union with God—a desire that the soul dwell in Him and He in the soul. This interior awakening is marked by three exterior signs: dedication to prayer, rooting out sin, and charitable works. Those who embark on the purgative way begin to take prayer very seriously. They dedicate substantial time to daily prayer (generally periods of 30 minutes or more). The prayer of the purgative stage is primarily vocal (memorized or spontaneous prayers) and

meditation. Meditation is an active form of prayer—we must expend effort. It can begin with sensible things or with concepts/ideas. If it begins with sensible things, we may ponder the beauty of creation and how it reveals the Creator. We may pray the rosary and imagine the various scenes of salvation history, perhaps even placing ourselves with the Holy Family in the manager or with Mary at the foot of the Cross. If meditation begins with ideas, then we might ponder Jesus being fully God and fully man, the one God in three Persons, the manner in which the Spirit dwells within our souls, or the way we can see the hand of God at work in our own lives. This intense dedication to prayer leads to a initial knowledge of self and of God. One becomes acutely aware of one’s own sinfulness, dependence on God, and God’s goodness. Therefore, where one may have previously tolerated sin in one’s life with equanimity, the soul now becomes concerned with rooting out all sin—especially any grievous sin. Finally, the soul will begin to seek opportunities to serve God. One will look for opportunities to volunteer in the parish, to serve the poor in the community, to mentor children/youth, to help teach the faith, and the like. This threefold manifestation of initial conversion is an exciting time for an individual. Prayer is easy and delightful, the avoidance of sin is evident, and there is a joy in service not previously experienced. Though this is all good and a cause for showing gratitude toward God, the purgative age of the interior life is marked by certain pitfalls as well. We will consider these dangers next week. Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever!

In Christ,

Fr. Nicks

Michael Flohr Council 766 will be serving Lenten meals prior to and after Stations of the Cross from 4:30 to 7 PM on Fridays, Feb 28 and Mar 6, 13, 20 and 27th. The KOC Fish Fry will rotate

with the Stations of the Cross for the first five Fridays. We will be serving breaded cod fillets and French fries along with clam chowder, breaded shrimp, mac and cheese and coleslaw.

Containers are available for to-go orders. We have fish, shrimp or/and clam chowder meal options for $9 each or a bowl of chowder for $7. Discounted rates apply for families for more than four meals (dine in only). Proceeds to benefit Catholic Schools and local seminarians.

Tri-parish Stations of the Cross Fridays at 5:30. Dates & places are

on the front page of bulletin.

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Natural Family Planning For information on learning family planning methods approved by the Catholic Church call: Scott & Valerie Desomber at 509-524-8000 or Kathy Martuscelli at 529-1020.

Adult Education

Baptism Baptism classes are the first Saturday of every month. Please contact Deacon Jim Barrow at:

jimb@bmi.net or call your parish office.

Confirmation & First Eucharist Sign ups are over for this year.

Marriage Preparation

Contact one of the priests at least 4 months before your desired wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick

If you or someone you know is homebound, and wants to receive Communion or the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your parish office.

RCI A Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

For info. email Roger Williams at: rwilliams0109@icloud.com

Tri-Parish Prayer Group: Monday Night Prayer Group | meets Monday

evenings at 7:00 pm in the nursery at St Patrick’s. Contact: Loraine Valencsin 529-4378.

Sacraments

If you have a loved one in a nursing home or facility who is Catholic, get them on the list

to receive Holy Communion. Call your parish office for contact information.

The Women of Faith will begin a dvd series on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, starting Thursday, Jan. 9, from 1-3 in the St. Patrick nursery. This is a Jeff Cavins' Great Bible Adventure Bible Study. For more info or to

sign up, please email Sue Logsdon at slogsdon@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY NIGHTS Please join us! Middle School | Grades 6th-8th | 5-6 pm

High School | Grades 9th-12th | 6:30-8pm

Tri Parish Youth Group Director | Mary White Office at Assumption Church 2098 E. Alder St., Walla Walla

509-525-3310 ext. 2 Mary’s Office Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sacramental Prep & Religious Education K-5 Tri Parish R.E. Director | Maddi Baird R.E. Office, 408 W. Poplar, Walla Walla

redirector@wwcatholic.com | 509-525-3310 Ext. 4 Maddi’s Office Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesdays & Fridays: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

If these times do not work, please call for an appointment .

F A I T H - F R I E N D S - F E L L O W S H I P

Learning about our faith has never been more accessible! FORMED.ORG

Watch from your phone or computer and on Roku! Our Free parish Access: wwcatholic.formed.org

Thursday Nights at 6:30 | St. Francis Hall

Heavenly Father, As I enter into my Lenten journey, guide me to the path that leads to you. Fill my heart with gratitude, patience, strength, and peace as I strive to become the-best-version-of-myself, honestly admitting my shortcomings and sins. As I renew my resolve each day to become a better person, let me hear your voice in the deepest reaches of my heart. Give me rest in you. In your name I pray, Amen. Go to and sign up for daily inspirational videos.

Send Bulletin requests to: wallawallacatholicparishes@gmail.com

First Saturday Mass Join us on The First

Saturday

of every Month at 9 AM

Saint Patrick Church.

The Next Mass will be

Saturday, March 7th

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center

Silent Day of Prayer on Overcoming Cancer

“Supernatural Oncology” The Specialty of:

St. Peregrine Laziosi With: Fr. Darrin Connall

March 10, 2020 Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $40 per person, ($50 with the use of a private room for the day). This Day of Prayer is silent.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Immaculate Heart retreat Center

March 13, 2020-March 15, 2020 A Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the spark of a wedding day. WWME is 44 hours

for married couples to get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones,

and focus only on eachother. For greater depth, growth, and enrichment in a marriage relationship, WWME can make a difference. Millions of couples worldwide have used WWME to learn how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive. For more information on this retreat call: 1-818-730-2186.

RECOVERY ROSARY & SUPPORT GROUPS These meetings are for family members & loved ones directly affected by addiction or unhealthy attachments. Those with loved ones suffering and those who themselves have unhealthy attachments. EVERY TUESDAY during LENT (starting March 3rd) from 6-8pm @ St. Patrick’s in sanctuary. 6:00 RECOVERY ROSARY 6:25: Intermission-- move over to Blanchet Hall 6:30-6:40: Refreshments and drinks are served 6:40-8:00: 12-STEP Women’s/Men’s/Loved Ones (of addict) 3 different small groups meeting in Blanchet Hall. (Men’s group, Women’s group, Loved ones group) Questions? Contact: Jezzra Elstrom: 509 301 9032 Jeff Thompson: 509 961 5928

Dear Faithful, Each year Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support the work and service of priests, religious and lay leaders who serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Mission is at the heart of our Catholic faith, and this annual collection joins our diocese and all Catholics of the world together as one community of faith to give generously to aid the Church worldwide. Remember that every gift is important – at any level. Thank you for your prayerful and generous consideration.

Annual Tri-Parish Diaper & Wipes Drive for Catholic Charities

There will be a Diaper and wipes drive on the weekends of March 7-8th &

14-15. There are baskets in the back of all three parishes to leave the diapers & wipes in. Larger sizes especially needed!

If you have any questions contact Anna Jones at majones@bmi.net.

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Mission Statement: The Ti-parish Catholic Social Concerns Ministry is made up of parishioners from St. Patrick, St. Francis and Assumption parishes, who strive, in the light of Gospel values, to raise awareness of and address social concerns in our community and society through word and deed.

LENT IS HERE! Three traditional practices Catholics do, especially during Lent, are: alms giving, prayer, fasting. Catholic Relief Services helps us with each of those practices. CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas, through their work with organizations around the world to help those in need overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care. ACT GLOBALLY Each year CRS offers OPERATION RICE BOWL to parishes dudring Lent, to encourage Catholics grow deeper in their faith, through giving alms to CRS, fasting in solidarity with those in need, and praying for and with those overseas who are struggling. 75% of money donated to CRS Operation Rice Bowl is used in overseas programs, while the remaining 25% is given to our diocese to be used locally. The money you put in your rice bowl each week goes to help so many around the world. Pick up your Rice Bowl at the door of the church. Please be generous. REMEMBER Week 1 of Lent: Catholic Social Teaching Principle 1: Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person. Created in the image of God, all human life is sacred and possesses a dignity from our creation not from any action of our own. REFLECT HUNGER IN OUR WORLD: When Jesus fed the 5,000, he said, “give them some food yourselves.” Reflect on the challenge of global hunger. How can you support the hungry throughout the world and in your community? Visit crsricebowl.org for more info. ACT LOCALLY Not everyone in our community has a place to call home. Some people are left facing the rain, snow or cold nights on the streets. The SLEEP CENTER IN WALLA WALLA provides shelter in personal huts, that offers a stable and safe place to have a roof over their heads when they go to sleep at night. You can provide help in three ways: volunteering (541-203-0122), donate money or donate supplies to the Sleep Center at 15th & W. Rees between 6 & 10 p.m. (or bring to the St. Patrick office). Items needed: FOOD: Coffee, creamer, instant oatmeal, sugar, instant soups CLOTHING: gloves, rain ponchos, socks, warm coats (L & XL) TOILETRIES: body wash, conditioner, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes/ toothpaste BEDDING: blankets, sleeping bags, washable pillows OTHER: AA, AAA batteries, cold medicine, hand warmers PRAY Dear Lord, Help us to respond to your call to be members of one family. Guide us to feel constant, peaceful concern for our sisters and brothers throughout the world. Make us mindful of the needs of those who must endure, day by day, the injustice of hunger and poverty. Bless us all this Lenten season, that we may live in unity with others. Renew our Christian commitment to our global family.

K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S Is God calling YOU to become a Knight? Application forms are available from any

member of the Knights of Columbus. W e b s i t e : w w w . k o c 7 6 6 . o r g

G r a n d K n i g h t : Carl  Ungerecht carlju01@pocketinet.com or michaelflohr766@gmail.com

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAS Court St. Cecilia #668 Deanna Smith- Regent 525-1516. Catholic Daughters are women from all

parishes working together to support our local charities through prayer and works. Thank you for your

continued generosity! The Next meeting March 10, 5pm in St Patrick’s Nursery, will be over in time to attend the Lenten Mission.

website:www.catholicdaughters.com

Walla Walla Valley Eucharistic Adoration

Join us in Adoring our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament!

12Pm Thursday - 12AM Saturday and Saturdays 5AM-11AM at St. Mary’s Chapel

Contact a captain to sign up! Greg & Sue Fazzari: gfazzari@thewwcs.com Mike & Terri Neal: nea l fami ly@live .com Don & Kathy Martuscelli: kathy.martuscelli@gmail.com

To get the App | Search in the App Store or Google Play Store for: Walla

Walla Catholic www.ParishSolutionsCo.com/Walla

S a n c t i f y i n g t h e A i r w a v e s w i t h t h e T R U T H ! 100.7 F.M. /KHSS

Fi nd th e p ro g ra m s ch edu l e and more at: http:/www.khssradio.co m

INTO THE BREACH VIDEO SERIES

The Knights of Columbus has produced a 12-episode video series inspired by the

Apostolic Exhortation, “Into the Breach” written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix. Each episode features a man’s personal story and major Catholic figures such as Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Mike Schmitz, former NFL player Matt Birk, FOCUS founder Curtis Martin and others who break down and explore the virtues of Catholic masculinity. https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html

F ounded in 1915 as a spiritual home for Italian immigrants, St. Francis is

a community of Roman Catholics who draw strength and vision from the Gospel and participation in the sacramental life of the Church, inspired by their patron saint’s spirit of humility and simplicity strive to be instruments of God’s peace and reconciliation by serving those in need in the Walla Walla Valley.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

722 W. Alder Street - Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 1

Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m. – 10 a.m.

Office Manager: Terri Neal Leave a message at 525-3310 Ext. 1

or email: stfrancis@wwcatholic.com Terri’s Cell:509-200-1817

Mass Intentions March 2-8 Monday 7:00 AM | Jack Muldowney+ Tuesday 7:00 AM | Edward Schuler + Wednesday 7:00 AM | Benefactors Thursday 7:00 AM | | Tom Vinti+ Friday 7:00 AM | Ruth & Gene Bussiere+ Sunday 8:30 AM | Scarlett Escobar Sp. Int.

Have something for the bulletin? Send it to: wallawallacatholicparishes@gmail.com

St Ann’s Altar Society

Join us for the Rosary before weekday Mass at 6:30 am. Early Morning Confessions Tuesdays at 6:30 am

Confessions before Mass on Sundays at 7:30.

Organizations Finance Council: Chair: Dominick Elia, Lorraine Manuel, Andrew Neal, Kevin Magnaghi Pastoral Council: Lisa Cox, Marguerite Daltoso, Tina Deccio, Rosalie Lesko, Claire Valente

President:

Lisa Cox

Altar Care: March 7 | Lisa Cox

March 14 | Shirley Dunn, Anne Heath

March 21 | Louise Brown, Patti Lane

March 28 | Marguerite Daltoso

Linens:

Claudia Deccio, Debbie Kleinhesselink LOST & FOUND ALERT!

If you have lost something in the church, please check the lost and found cupboard. There are a lot of things in there! It is to the left when you walk in, cupboard closest to the door. We will be donating the items in March so please get your things.

In case you haven’t noticed, we now have a confessional screen and blinds in our crying room for privacy.

Confessions are Sundays at 7:30am, & Tuesdays at 6:30am.

Thank you to all of our St Ann’s Altar Society members who worked so hard to put on the Mardi Gras dinner! It was a fund raiser for the altar society who then uses the money they raise to help the parish in many ways throughout the year. If you are not a member, consider joining this wonderful group!

https://osvonlinegiving.com/4581 Giving Made Easy! Our Tri -Parish Website has a Tithing page with a link for online giving for each parish. Check it out!

Mass Request If you want to have a Mass said for a loved one or for a special intention, call the parish office, stop in or mail your donation and Mass request to: St Francis, 722 W Alder St. Walla Walla.

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

2098 E. Alder Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 2

I n 1953, Bishop Charles D. White established the Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary Parish in Walla Walla. The community undertook the building of a grade school. Over the next decade, there were added a convent, the rectory and our spacious modern church. Following the example of our Patroness, Assumption Parish strives to live a sacramental life, witnessing the Gospel, in our service to others.

We WELCOME you to Assumption Parish. If you wish to learn more about us, please fill out the Welcome Card located in the pew racks. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00a.m.4:00p.m. Wednesday 1:00p.m.- 4:00p.m. OFFICE MANAGER: Mary White Email: assumption@wwcatholic.com PASTORAL COUNCIL: Anne Golden, Mike Levens, Patty Konen, Sally Buchanan-Rojo, Jerry Anhorn Jr, Michelle Moramarco, Jon Wheeler, Chandra Hall PRAYER CHAIN: To participate in the prayer chain or if you have a prayer request contact: Rose Brown at 525-2488.

Please support our bulletin sponsors with your business. Because of them, we get our

bulletin printed free of charge!

If you are interested in the children’s choir please email or call

Olivia Teske at 200-3144.

Expecting in 2020? Assumption Women would love to gift your family with a basket

with baby items including a homemade quilt, a few outfits, diapers, wet wipes, shampoo

and lotion. Give Mary Owens a call at: 525 3697 or Kit Chryst at: 301 0818 to share the good news.

MASS INTENTIONS MARCH 3-8

Tuesday

8:30 AM | Thelma Yragui +

Wednesday

8:30 AM | George Van Doren Sp. Int.

Thursday

8:30 AM |Benefactors

Friday

8:30 AM | Nick & Thelma Yragui +

Saturday

4:00 PM |Tri-parish Parishioners

Sunday

10:30 AM | Steve Ford +

MARCH 7-8, 2020 MINISTRY SCHEDULE

4 PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020

Lector: Diane Miller Ushers: Dennis & Kit Chryst Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Miller, Janice Ayres, Sheryl Cox, Richard Rime, Diane Miller. Altar Servers: Any Attending Servers

10:30 AM, SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020

Lector: Evelyne Teske

Ushers: Dutton Family

Eucharistic Ministers: Evelyne & Terry

Teske, Joe & Teresa Ascherl, Jon Wheeler. Altar Servers: James Perkins, Macy

Chvatal, Dominic Fazzari.

Our March meeting is on the tenth. We will Have a speaker from the Prison giving a

presentation on one of their special projects. We look forward to lent as an opportunity to reflect on our own spiritual journey that will bring us closer to Jesus Christ. May we join

in his passion with personal fasting and Prayer and reconciliation.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 3

Office Hours: Mon-Friday 8:30AM -12:00PM 1:00PM - 5:00PM Office Manager: Sonia Muro Email:stpatrick@wwcatholic.com Pastoral Council: Antonio Caso, Salvador Esquivel, Kelly Casey, Steve Droke, Catherine Worden, Monica Gaffrey, Roger Treis.

B orn of the original 1846 Diocese of Walla Walla, St. Patrick Parish

is a culturally diverse community of Roman Catholics who, in cooperation with other Christians in the Walla Walla Valley, strive to worship God, foster spiritual growth among its members, and serve others according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mass Intentions March 2-8 Monday 7:00 AM | Jack Muldowney+ Tuesday 7:00 AM | Edward Schuler + Wednesday 7:00 AM | Benefactors Thursday 7:00 AM | | Tom Vinti+ Friday 7:00 AM | Ruth & Gene Bussiere+ Saturday 7:00 PM | Tri-Parish Parishioners Sunday 7:30 AM | Steve Schreck+ 9:30 AM | Frances Kelley +

12:00 PM | Isidra Ibarra +

St. Patrick’s Parish Elizabeth Ministry Contact: Nancy Milton 916-612-1546 or via email at: nancyjmilton8@gmail.com .

O u r T r i - P a r i s h W e b s i t e n o w h a s a T i t h i n g p a g e w i t h a l i n k f o r

o n l i n e g i v i n g f o r e a c h p a r i s h : h t tps :osvonl inegiving .com/4583

Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is homebound, and wants to receive Communion or the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your parish office at 525-3310.

Saint Katharine Drexel was born into great wealth. She had always been interested in the plight of the Indians, having been appalled by what she read in Helen Hunt Jackson’s A Century of Dishonor. While on a European tour, she met Pope Leo XIII and asked him to send more missionaries to Wyoming for her friend Bishop James O’Connor. The pope replied, “Why don’t you become a missionary?” After much discussion

with Bishop O’Connor, she wrote in 1889, “The feast of Saint Joseph brought me the grace to give the remainder of my life to the Indians and the Colored.” Newspaper headlines screamed “Gives Up Seven Million!” Mother Drexel and her first band of nuns—Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored established 50 missions in 16 states. After a heart attack at 77 she spent 20 quiet years in prayer & contemplation dying at age 96.

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BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS PREBAUTISMALES

PROXIMA PLATICA BAUTISMAL 4 DE MAYO, 2020 A

LAS 7 PM EN EL SALON NATIVIDAD.

BAUTISMOS: PROXIMO BAUTISMO SERA EL 23 DE

MAYO A LAS 10:00 AM EN LA IGLESIA.

CATECISMO—2019-2020

Directora de Educación Religiosa, Maddi Baird.

CONFESIONES TODOS LOS MIERCOLES DE 4:30—5:30 pm y los DOMINGOS de 8:30—9:30 y de 11 am—12 pm.

MATRIMONIOS—FIN DE SEMANA RETROUVAILLE—Tú puedes ayudar a tu matri-monio—Solo dos semanas más para registrarse para Retrouvaille. Han dejado de hablar entre ustedes? Hablar hace las cosas más dificiles? Cuando fue la última vez que le dijiste a tu pareja, te amo?. Retrouvaille es para las parejas que desean tener un redescubrimiento en su matrimonio y mejorar su co-municación. Puede visitar www.retrouvaille.com para conocer testimonios. Para información confi-dencial o para registrarse para el fin de semana el 13-15 de Marzo, 2020 en Richland, WA o llame al 1-800-966-7981.

COLECTA PARA LAS MISIONES DEL MUN-DO—Esta colecta se va a llevar a cabo en todas las parroquias este fin de semana. 22 y 23 de Febrero. Pueden mandar su cheque directo a la Diócesis o ponerlo en la canasta. Hacer el cheque a nombre de la Diócesis de Spokane. Nuestros hermanos necesitan nuestra ayuda!

CUARESMA—La cuaresma comienza este Miér-coles con la imposición de ceniza. Misa a las 7:00 pm Durante la Cuaresma, como Cristianos,estamos llamados a la oración,ayuno, limosna y obras de Car-idad.

Viacrucis a las 7pm todos los Viernes.

Horario de Oficina: Lunes-Viernes 8:30 – 12:00 1:00– 5:00 pm Office Manager: Sonia Muro

Parroquia San Patricio 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310

AVISOS EN ESPAÑOL PRIMER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA

N acida original de la Diócesis de Walla Walla de 1846, la parroquia de San Patricio es una comunidad diversa culturalmente de Católicos Romanos que, en cooperación con otros cristianos en el V alle de Walla Walla, se esfuerza por adorar a Dios, fomentar el crecimiento espiritual entre sus miembros y servir a los demás de acuerdo al Evangelio de Jesucristo.

1 DE MARZO, 2020

COLECTA DE PAÑALES Y TOALLITAS

Habrá una colecta en las tres-parroquias de

pañales y toallitas para Caridades Católicas! Por

favor traiga sus donaciones a Misa el 7 y 8 o el 14

y 15 de Marzo! Hay mucha necesidad de pañales

en tamaño grande. Muchas gracias! El Comité

de Asuntos Sociales.

JOVENES DE SECUNDARIA Y PREPA MIDDLE SCHOOL/SECUNDARIA grados 6– 8 Mary White—525-3310. Las reuniones para los jovencitos de secundaria son todos los Domingos de 5—6 pm. HIGH SCHOOL grados 9—12 Las reuniones para los jóvenes de high school son todos los Do-mingos de 6:30 –8 pm. INTENCIONES MISAS—MAR. 2—MAR. 8

Lunes -7:00 am Jack Muldowney (+)

Martes 7:00am – Edward Schuler (+)

Mierc. —7:00 am Benefactors

Jueves - 7:00 am Tom Vinti+

Viernes — 7:00 Ruth & Gene Bussiere+

Sab. - 7:00 pm– Tri-Parish Parishioners

Dom. - 7:30 am—Steve Schreck (+)

9:30 am Frances Kelley ( +)

12:00am–Isidra Ibarra (+)

FORMED.ORG

Free parish Access:

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CARTA DEL PARROCO 1 DE MARZO DE 2020

Esta semana

comenzamos con

un examen de las

edades de la vida

interior y el

lugar de

contemplación

dentro de ellas

de acuerdo a dos

doctors de la

Iglesia- Santa

Teresa de Avila y

San Juan de la

Cruz. La

primera de estas

tres edades de la vida interior se llama el

Purgativo. Esta es la etapa en la que uno entra

depués de la primera conversión.

Que es lo que quiere decir por la primera

conversion? Muchos de nosotros fuimos

bautizados como infantes y criados en la fe. Quizá

sigamos practicando la fe ya de adultos, yendo a

Misa, y confesión regularmente. Sin embargo,

para entrar en el camino purgativo, se necesita

algo más. Claro, por el bautismo fuimos

marcados por Dios y se nos dio el regalo inicial del

Espiritu, su gracia santificante. Sin embargo, es

posible que este don pueda permanecer dormido,

aún durante toda nuestra vida. Para progresar en

la vida interior, hay la necesidad de un despertar

espiritual, un avivamiento dentro del alma, un

abanico que inflame las brasas de la gracia de Dios

dentro de nosotros.

Este depertar puede llegar de varias maneras: un

retiro, yendo a una mision, un encuentro con un

Cristiano lleno de fe, un libro, o hasta una

experiencia traumática. Es un encuentro que Dios

usa para despertar dentro del alma un nuevo deseo

-un deseo que el alma quiera morar en El y El en el

alma. Este depertar interior está marcado por tres

signos exteriores: dedicación a la oración,

erradicar el pecado, y obras de Caridad.

Aquellos que se embarcan en el camino purgativo

toman muy seriamente la oración. Dedican tiempo

sustancial diariamente para la oración

(generalmente periodos de 30 minutos o más). La

oración de la etapa Purgativa es primeramente

vocal (memorizada o espontanea) y meditación.

La meditación es una forma activa de oración–

debemos gastar esfuerzo. Puede comenzar con

cosas sensibles o conceptos /ideas. Si comienza con

cosas sensibles,

Podemos reflexionar en la belleza de la creación y

como revela al creador. Podemos rezar el Rosario

e imaginar las varias escenas de la historia de la

salvación, quizá hasta ponernos nosotros mismos

con la Familia Sagrada en el pesebre o con la

Virgen Maria a los pies de la cruz. Si la

meditación comienza con ideas, entonces podemos

reflexionar en Jesús siendo totalmente Dios, y

totalmente hombre, el único Dios en tres Personas,

la manera en la cual el Espiritu mora dentro de

nuestra alma, o la forma que vemos la mano de

Dios trabajando en nuestras propias vidas.

Esta dedicación intensa a la oración nos lleva a un

conocimiento inicial de uno mismo y de Dios. Uno

se vuelve más consciente de sus propios pecados,

dependencia de Dios y la bondad de Dios. Por lo

tanto, cuando uno antes toleraba el pecado de uno

en su vida con ecuanimidad, el alma ahora se

preocupa por erradicar todo pecado—

especialmente el pecado grave.

Finalmente, el alma comenzará a buscar

oportunidades para servir a Dios. Uno buscará

oportunidades para ser voluntario en la parroquia,

para servir al pobre en la comunidad, para ser

mentor de niños/jóvenes, para ayudar a enseñar la

fe, y cosas por el estilo.

Esta triple manifestación de conversion inicial es

un momento emocionante para un individuo. La

oración es fácil y encantadora, el evitar el pecado

es evidente, y hay gozo en el servicio que no ha sido

experimentado previamente. Aunque todo esto es

Bueno y una buena causa para mostrar gratitud

hacia Dios, la edad del purgative de la vida interior

está marcada por ciertas trampas también.

Consideraremos estos peligros la próxima semana.

Alabado sea Jesucristo, ahora y por siempre!

En Cristo,

Padre Nicks