September 11, 2016

St Leo Church
A Jesuit Parish
710 South 13th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405
November 6, 2016
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Month of Remembering
Phone: (253) 272-5136
Fax: (253) 272-6285
www.stleoparish.org
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chair: Jacquie Armstrong
Eugena Buena-Douglas
John Clemens
Jim DeFoe
Fred Hamel
Terry Healy
Colleen Mulligan
Kathleen O’Connor
Sherry Schultz
Virginia Stowell
Florian Tamayo
Artee Young
PARISH STAFF (& phone extension)
Pastor: Fr. Steve Lantry, S.J. (106)
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Matthew Kunkel, S.J. (114)
Deacon: Michael Riggio
Business and Facilities: Jeffery Bemis (109)
Faith Formation: Dotti Krist-Sterbick (110)
email: [email protected]
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Trinka Hamel (104)
Youth Formation: James Harper (111)
Social Ministry: Rick Samyn (102)
Pastoral Care: Stacy Cates-Carney (103)
Food Connection Director: Kevin Glackin-Coley (383-5048)
Music Director: Anna De Foe (112)
Liturgy Assistant: Julie Manley (115)
Office Coordinator: Theresa McDermott-Erskine (107)
Maintenance: Kevin McKim and Dan Blachly (105)
They have gone no further from us than to God,
and God is very near.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday through Friday & Holydays - 12:10 PM
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Native Community Mass - Sunday - 1:30 PM
St. Leo Parish is a safe and welcoming place
for the LGBTQ community.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays- 3:00 - 4:00 PM or by appointment
CALL FOR INFORMATION ( 272-5136 for any staff person )
Call Dotti Krist-Sterbick (ext 110)
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
NVC and Faith Sharing Groups
Adult Formation
Infant Baptism
Children’s Catechumenate
Call Trinka Hamel (ext. 104)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (age 3 to grade 5) Oct-May
1st Reconciliation:(children 7+) Family preparation in fall.
1st Eucharist:(children 7+) Family preparation winter/Spring.
Call James Harper (ext. 111)
Youth Ministry (Jr. High grade 6-8. Sr High grades 9-12)
Groups meet Oct. - May.
Call Stacy Cates-Carney (ext. 103)
Funeral Arrangements
Pastoral Care Visits
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: to arrange for a priest
Health Care Ministries: Parish Nurses:
Kathy Hitchcock, 564-3785, Eileen Weeg, 253-820-4141
(including blood pressure checks, prayer shawls)
Call Fr. Matthew Kunkel, S.J. (ext. 114)
Marriage Preparation (contact at least 6 months prior to
wedding)
Annulments Kathy Hitchcock 564-3785.
Sacramental Records Maria Luisa Kirchmer (vm 311).
Prayer Line: Teresita Perez 759-3579
Call Theresa McDermott-Erskine (ext.107)
Parish Registration: new members, updates.
Por más información en español, por favor llame a
Adrianna, 253-778-0980 o
Florian, 253-241-5563
Daily Scripture Readings
Sunday November 6
2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14
Thessalonians 2:16—3:5
Luke 20:27-38
Monday November 7
Titus 1:1-9
Luke 17:1-6
Tuesday November 8
Titus 2:1-8, 11-14
Luke 17:7-10
Wednesday November 9
The Dedication
of the Lateran Basilica
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9
1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
John 2:13-22
Thursday November 10
St. Leo the Great
Philemon 7:20
Luke 17:20-25
Friday November 11
St. Martin of Tours
2 John 4-9
Luke 17:26-37
Saturday November 12 St.
Josaphat
3 John 5-8
Luke 18:1-8
Sunday November 13
Malachi 3:19-20a
Thessalonians 3:7-12
Luke 21:5-19
St. Leo Church - November 6, 2016
A Jesuit Parish
...a Catholic community centered in the Eucharist, enriched
by diversity,committed to Gospel values, and continually
seeking to be Christ’s servant presence in the world.
Sophia, St. Leo's Women's Spirituality Group, will meet on
Wednesday, 12/7, at 6:45 in the church cry room. Please join us to
hear four of our pilgrims share part of their faith journey. All are
welcome. Please contact Laura Cerone at [email protected] if
you're planning on attending, so we have some idea on the number
of attendees.
MEN’S RETREAT
All St. Leo Men are invited to attend a Retreat at Pilgrim Firs Retreat
Center. The Retreat will begin Friday Nov. 18th at about 7 P.M. and
will end Sunday Nov. 20th before noon. Pilgrim Firs Retreat Center
is located west of Port Orchard on a small lake surrounded by a
beautiful forest and there are walking trails. Father John Fuchs,
SJ, will facilitate and the cost will be $200. This retreat has been
appreciated by everyone who has attended. Please call or email Mike
Harrison to let him know that you would like to attend (phone no. is
584-6132 and email: [email protected] If you need a ride or
are disabled we will accommodate your needs. And if you would like
more information, you may talk to Mark Bubenik (ph. 253 851 7051).
Mel Bullinger, Gary Knudson, Grace Briden,
Kaitlyn Rusca, Betty Shea, Bernie McCormick,
Lynn Bonogossky, Patricia Boston,
Patrick Camacho, Baby Diane, Peter Earnest,
Ann Simon, Cindy Russell, Robin McIlvaine,
Patricia Killen, Helen Brinkman, Bev Kammeraad, Christina Fyffe,
Ginger Haug, Francisco Canessa, Jim DeFoe, Mary Ann Toohey,
Becky Blake, Juan Perez, Terry Caffarel, Pat Rife, Kessie Sumida,
Joe Samyn, Josie Stortini, Jerry Cronkite.
 BIRTHDAYS COMING UP! 
Nov 12 Jacob Gorbaty, Edward Gutierrez, Jerry Johnson, Judy Jones, Jeff Whitthall.
Nov 13 Rick Felt, Ann Meersman, Elias Rodkey.
Nov 14 Maria Breneman, Leela Rodriguez, Suzanne Symonoski.
Nov 15 Eugena Douglas, Brian Edwards, Stanley Hatten, Peter Kram, Kathy Manke, Adelia Orr, Juan Pinos Aguirre,
Jennifer Spencer, Teri Wiseman-Kuhlman.
Nov 16 Macie Bucknam, Thomas Griffith, Brennan Hines, Jaime Tamayo.
Nov 17 Mary Harburg-Petrich, Beverly Heinrich, Charles Heinrich, Laura Loper, Richard Rivera, Curt Sandstrom.
Nov 18 Bridgette Cooper, Brittany Cooper, Kevin McGuire, Josie Stortini.
DEEPENING OUR FAITH LAST THREE SESSIONS
November 9, Wed. at 6:30 Gilda Warden and Shannon O’Donnell will share insights and developing theology on
Mary and the Saints: What do the feast days of Mary celebrate? How does somebody become canonized? How
does an ordinary person become “holy”? etc. Join us at Mercy Housing, 1709 S G (between 17th and 18th street
on block east of Yakima and 5 blocks from St Leo’s) Buzz #305 when you arrive.
November 16 Dottie and Michael Sterbick will explore new understandings of Marriage and Sexuality, including
sharing about the history of the Sacrament of Marriage, Sexuality as Sacred, etc.
November 30th Linda Lou Miller’s presentation on Scripture will include discussion about why so many different
translations, when and how did the King James Version happen, why does the God Jesus talks about so different
than the God of the old testament? etc. We look forward to you joining us on any or all of our last 3 gatherings.
Questions - call Sr. Marilyn at 475-5029
CANDY FOR CARING
The weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 18-19-20, Sr. Marilyn will be selling home-made candy for St Leo
Emergency services at the CCS Christmas Bazaar in the Great Room in the CCS building. The Bazaar is open
Friday noon to 6, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 6. If you have some candy to donate for this sale, please bring to Sr
Marilyn’s table. She will also be selling cards made from her photos for assistance funds. Questions: please call
Sr Marilyn at 475-5029. Thank you!
Calling all Liturgical Ministers!
Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Acolytes
Ushers/Hospitality Ministers Bread Bakers
Musicians
We pray with Barbara Schlotfeldt in
the passing of her son, Joe.
DECEMBER 3 9AM – 11 AM
Annual Retreat
A time to pray, socialize with others and go
over details of your ministry
This is the only time each year
we get together as a group and ask that
you all try and attend.
Single’s Fellowship will be
discussing an article from
“America” magazine on
November 12, 2016 after 5p Mass
in the Rectory library.
See you then!
Feast of St. Leo the Great
is Thursday, November 10!
Come celebrate with us at 12:10 Mass!
Veterans
Day
In honor of all who served...
Thank you!
Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day.
The parish offices (except emergency services) will be
closed.
Operation Keep em warm and fed sandwich makers can
bring sandwiches to 1420 S. G Street if they can’t bring
them to the rectory in the morning.
Total
THE WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT
as of October 23, 2016
Year to Date Total
Collections
Budgeted
Difference
$248,461.46
$226,615.16
($21,846.30)
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for
God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7). If you have questions regarding the contents of
this report please contact Jeff at [email protected] or 253-272-5136 ext. 109.
Health Care Ministry
Walking Group - St. Leo’s Walking Group walks for an hour
at different parks in our community. We walk for fitness,
companionship and fun. Come join us at 9:30 AM Mondays. Call
Kathy Hitchcock at 564-3785 or email Therese Dowd at therese.
[email protected] for information about the location of our next
walk.
Health Tip – November’s health issue is Diabetes. To reduce the risk
of type 2 diabetes, healthy habits can make a significant difference.
Food choices are important as are increasing physical activity. In
home activities such as walking between rooms, going back to
get something, stepping in place while talking on the phone or
waiting for the water to boil all add up. Add steps to your routines
and make it a habit. Of course getting out for a walk is important
but moving is the essence of activity. Just get up and move be it at
work, at home, or elsewhere.
Consider joining St. Leo’s walking group on Mondays or starting
your own walking group, virtual or actual.
Just a reminder.
If you have an item
for the bulletin please send it to
[email protected]
no later than Wednesday
at noon.
Watch this space
for a Coming Event!
We’ll give you a hint...
Calling all musicians!
Christmas Eve is fast approaching! Again this year we need instrumentalists and choristers for our 5
p.m. Family Mass and for the 10 p.m. Vigil Mass.
We are adding a children’s choir this year!!
Six rehearsals are scheduled for
children in grades K through 5 who would like to sing for our Christmas Eve Family Mass. The dates are
November 6th, 13th, 20th, and December 4th, 11th and 18th. Each rehearsal will be held directly after the
Sunday 10:30 mass, and will be about 30 minutes. Parents, please contact me if your child is interested.
For youth grades 6 through 12, and adults who are planning to participate in the
5 p.m. Christmas Family Mass, our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, November 9th, from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. in the church. Music will be distributed at that time, and we will determine the dates for
the subsequent rehearsals. There will also be a dress rehearsal Sunday evening, December 18th from 5
to 7 p.m. in the church. The final rehearsal will be on Christmas Eve, December 24th, at 4 p.m. before
the Christmas Eve Family Mass at 5. All rehearsals will be in the church.
Choristers and instrumentalists are needed! Instrumentalists need to have two years of experience on
their instrument, and be willing to practice at home. The orchestra consists of students and adult
musicians who play strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitars, and piano.
If you are a chorister and plan to participate in the 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass,
rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. beginning on November 10th and will
continue at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays, November 17th, December 1st, December 8th, December 15th,
and December 22nd. Final rehearsal will be on December 24th at 9 p.m. before the 10 p.m. mass. All
rehearsals are in the church.
If you plan to play an instrument at the 10 p.m. mass, please contact me as soon as
possible for the music and.
If you are planning to play/sing for either/both of these liturgies, please email me at the address
below and indicate which mass you plan to attend and which instrument you will play, or if you will
sing.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I’m excited about working with all of you, and looking forward to the music we will share together!
Anna De Foe
[email protected]
253-272-5136 ext. 112
Passion
for Justice
Supporting Trafficking
Victims in the Northwest
Detention Center
Seeking justice-oriented legal
professionals and concerned
community members to support
detainees in the NW detention center
that are victims of human trafficking
You can help find support for victims of human trafficking
right in our own community. By identifying pro-bono
attorneys to assist these survivors, we can give them a path
towards freedom and hope. Victims of human trafficking are
eligible for a T-Visa, which will allow them to stay in the
country legally, but without a lawyer, these visas are rarely
obtained.
Oftentimes these victims are deported before they have the
chance to see an attorney. Access to an attorney is essential
for ending the further victimization of victims of human
trafficking through detention and eventual deportation.
Attend our event for more information about how you can
work to achieve justice for victims of trafficking in detention.
Register online at: traffickingindetention.eventbrite.com
Wednesday
11.16
7:00pm-8:30pm
St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Bichsel Hall
710 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
For more information contact:
206-382-4580//800-869-7028 or
[email protected]
MULTIFAITH
COALITION
TO ADDRESS HUMAN TRAFFICKING
THROUGH THE LENS OF COMPASSION
Pasión por
la Justicia
Apoyando a las Víctimas
de Tráfico en el Centro de
Detención del Noroeste
Buscamos a profesionales de derecho
con un sentido de justicia y a miembros
de la comunidad comprometidos para
apoyar a los detenidos del Centro de
Detención que son víctimas del tráfico
de personas
Puedes ayudar a encontrar apoyo para víctimas del tráfico de
personas en tu propia comunidad. Al identificar abogados
pro-bono para ayudar a estos sobrevivientes, podemos darles
un camino hacia la libertad y esperanza. Las víctimas del
tráfico de personas son elegibles para una T-Visa, que les
permite quedarse en el país legalmente, pero sin un abogado,
estas visas son muy difíciles de conseguir.
Muchas veces, estas víctimas son deportadas antes de tener
la oportunidad de ver a un abogado. El acceso a un abogado
es esencial para acabar con el ciclo de victimización de las
víctimas del tráfico humano a través de la detención y
eventual deportación. Asiste a nuestro evento para más
información sobre cómo puedes ayudar a alcanzar la justicia
para las víctimas del tráfico en detención. Regístrate en
línea: traffickingindetention.eventbrite.com
Miércoles
11.16
7:00pm-8:30pm
Iglesia de San Leo, Bichsel Hall
710 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Para más información
comunicarse al:
206-382-4580//800-869-7028 o
[email protected]
MULTIFAITH
COALITION
TO ADDRESS HUMAN TRAFFICKING
THROUGH THE LENS OF COMPASSION
When a disaster hits in your neighborhood,
will you be ready to help?
Join us for a
Care Teams
conversation
Offering COMPASSION and SUPPORT
in times of disaster
Saturday
November 19, 2016
9-11:30 AM
Refreshments and
coffee served!
Graham Evangelical
Covenant Church
10609 234th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
Please pre-register for this free event by contacting
Wendy Morris at [email protected] or
253-383-3056 ext. 117
Disaster Response Care Teams are offered in partnership with Pierce County Emergency
Management, Associated Ministries, and Pierce County Citizen Corps. Thank you to Graham
Evangelical Covenant Church for hosting this conversation.
Join us for a
REFLECTION DAY on CONSECRATED LIFE
for Single Young Adult Women & Men
to explore a Call to Religious Life
“Go out to the margins and bring
the joy of the Gospel!”
Pope Francis
Saturday, December 10, 2016
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
•
St. James Cathedral Outreach Center
907 Columbia St., Seattle 98104
Parking may be available in O’Dea High lot nearby.
•
HOSTED BY
Religious Communities of Women and Men
serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle
•
COFFEE & DONUTS when you arrive.
LUNCH PROVIDED
•
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multi-media info on religious life,
visit with religious women & men.
Please SIGN UP by Dec. 5th
E-mail Sister Jo-Anne Miller, CSJP: [email protected]
or call/text 206-920-8560
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