AUGUST 25, 2013

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Saturday 5 PM Vigil
Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon, 5:30 PM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM
Tuesday 6 PM
Holy Days and Holidays:
please check the bulletin for Mass times.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Saturday 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Or by appointment
Parents of children (birth to age 6) are asked to
call and schedule a pre-baptism interview.
Tracy Joy, (360) 823-2833
Please call a minimum of six months in advance
to arrange marriage preparation and discuss
requirements. Diane Boggs, (360) 823-2828
Mailing Address:
6600 Highland Drive, Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 696-4407 Fax: (360) 696-3959
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 12 Noon, 1:00 - 4:30 PM
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AUGUST 25, 2013
Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sunday, August 25
Mass: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 5:30 pm
Monday, August 26
Mass: 8 am
Tuesday, August 27
Reconciliation: 5 pm, Mass: 6 pm
Wednesday, August 28
Mass: 8 am
Thursday, August 29
Mass: 8 am
Friday, August 30
Mass: 8 am
Saturday, August 31
Reconciliation: 3 pm, Mass: 5 pm
Sunday, September 1
Mass: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 5:30 pm
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become a reality for many in our country. While
we cannot deny the change that has taken place,
there remains much to be accomplished. The US
Catholic Bishops in their 1979 Pastoral Letter on
Racism, Brothers and Sisters to Us state, “But
neither can it be denied that too often what has
happened has only been a covering over, not a
fundamental change. Today the sense of urgency
has yielded to an apparent acceptance of the status
quo. The climate of crisis engendered by
demonstrations, protests, and confrontation has
given way to a mood of indifference, and other
issues occupy our attention.” These words continue
to ring true at this current point in history. Further,
the African American Catholic Bishops reminded
us in their 1984 Pastoral Letter on Evangelization
What We Have Seen and Heard that “the cause of
justice and social concerns are an essential part of
evangelization.” We must never allow other issues
to eclipse our belief in the fundamental human
dignity of each and every person, and our
responsibility to build up and to transform society
in the manner in which the gospel message of
Jesus Christ clearly makes evident to us.
On Wednesday of this week we commemorate the
50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for
Jobs and Freedom. I’d like to share with you the
statement released by U.S Conference of Catholic
Bishops' Committee on Cultural Diversity in the
Church on the occasion of this anniversary.
“As we mark the 50th Anniversary of the March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom that occurred on
August 28, 1963, we call attention to this
significant event in the history of the struggle for
Civil Rights for African Americans and other
minority racial groups in the United States. Those
who participated in the March on Washington
came from different races and faith denominations,
but were all united for a just cause. Seeking to
touch and to move the heart of America, they came
to the nation’s capital and marched to advance the
cause for Civil Rights, calling for an end to
segregation. They called attention to the economic
disparity that existed for African Americans and
other minorities in this country. St. Paul in Sacred
Scripture declares, “How beautiful are the feet of
those who bring the good news!” (Romans 10:15),
and the participants marched on foot and
proclaimed the good news of our God who acts in
favor of the marginalized in our country; they
called upon the nation to enact legislation that
would benefit those suffering and forgotten. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous ‘I
Have A Dream’ speech, which redirected the moral
compass of the nation toward concern for the cause
of justice. Even today his words continue to inspire
us. Joining Dr. King at the March on Washington
were other religious, civic and community leaders,
among them Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle, Archbishop
of Washington, who delivered the invocation, and
many Roman Catholic priests, religious sisters and
brothers and lay faithful.
Marking this 50th Anniversary of the March on
Washington for Jobs and Freedom, we join our
voices to those who call for and foster continued
dialogue and non-violence among people of
different races and cultures, and who work
tirelessly for the transformative, constructive
actions that are always the fruit of such authentic
dialogue. We rejoice in the advances that have
occurred over the past 50 years, and sadly
acknowledge that much today remains to be
accomplished. However, we must always view the
task that remains from the perspective of the
continued call to hope and in the light of faith. Dr.
King once stated, “We must accept finite
disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
Those who participated 50 years ago in the March
on Washington rooted themselves in infinite hope.
Pope Francis wrote in Lumen Fidei, “Faith teaches
us to see that every man and woman represents a
blessing for me, that the light of God’s face shines
on me through the faces of my brothers and
sisters.” We also must join with one another rooted
in infinite hope and, in light of what faith teaches,
work to advance and fulfill the dream. We join the
call for positive action that seeks to end poverty,
increase jobs, eliminate racial and class inequality,
ensure voting rights, and that provides fair and just
opportunities for all.”
Fifty years later, we cannot deny the wide spectrum
of advancement in many realms of society. We
laud the fact that in our country there is more racial
and cultural diversity among the leadership in both
the public and private sectors. Many more doors of
opportunity are open and certain legal remedies are
in place. These benefits have allowed members of
minority racial groups in our country to advance,
and to offer more fully the benefits of their gifts
and talents in efforts to work toward the common
good for all in our country. The March on
Washington and the struggle for Civil Rights have
brought about significant accomplishments in the
past 50 years.
God Bless,
Fr. Gary Lazzeroni
However, the Dream of Dr. King and all who
marched and worked with him has not yet fully
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Pastor: Rev. Gary F. Lazzeroni, [email protected], 360-696-4407
Deacon: Deacon Scott Aikin, [email protected], 360-696-4407
Aid/Referral:
Seton Football Fundraiser TODAY! Seton Catholic
Football is excited to begin their second varsity
season this Fall. To raise funds, football players will
be selling Discount Cards during Hospitality in
Marian Hall after all Masses this weekend. The cards
sell for $20 and will provide savings on many local
restaurants and retail stores. They will also include
the 2013 football game schedule. Seton Catholic
High School thanks you for your continued support!
Please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2456 Stapleton Road, 360-694-5388,
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Bulletin Additions:
Submit your request to the Parish Office or to [email protected] by 4:00 PM ten
(10) days prior to the weekend you would like it to appear. Please include your name
and contact information. Note: Content may be subject to Pastor’s approval.
Catholic Cemetery:
Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Vancouver, located at E 29th St. & N St.,
Vancouver, WA. For more information, please contact 360-693-3052.
John Paul II Library 360-823-2821 [email protected]
Hours — Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: (after 8 AM Mass) 8:30-9:30 AM
Saturday: (after 5 PM Mass) 6:00-7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; (after 5:30 PM Mass) 6:30-7:00 PM
New Parishioners
CYO Swim Coaches Needed! This is a volunteer
position to help coach the co-ed St Joseph team,
comprised of 1st-8th graders. Some swim
experience/knowledge is preferable, BUT volunteers
can be trained through Mark Lee at CYO. Practices
are Sunday afternoons (at Lacamas Swim & Sport)
beginning in October, with 2 swim meets monthly in
November, December and January. Interested?
Contact Cathe Kent, Athletic Director at
[email protected].
Welcome! Please contact the Parish Office to register, 360-696-4407.
Parish Office
Receptionist: Annie Josserand, [email protected], 360-696-4407
Executive Assistant: Deborah Goddard, [email protected], 360-823-2803
Administrative Assistant: Kim Wier, [email protected], 360-823-2820
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Allen, [email protected], 360-823-2827
Nursery Coord./Special Projects: Sally Kunz, [email protected], 360-823-2831
Bookkeeper: Anne Nakagawa, [email protected], 360-823-2822
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-12 NOON & 1:00-4:30 PM
Closed 12 NOON to 1:00 PM for Lunch
Facilities and Grounds Supervisor:
Stephen Brown, [email protected], 360-823-2846.
Parish Hall Coordinator:
Jerry Herrera, [email protected] or [email protected], 360-823-2857.
Birthright Invites You to Volunteer Do those you meet
open up to you quickly? You have a gift that can be
shared as a Birthright volunteer. You can provide
support, love, hope and good alternatives to abortion
to a pregnant woman in need. Interested? Call Kathy
at 360-606-3769. Also, Birthright needs clothing
donations of new and gently used baby and maternity
items.
Sacraments:
For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy
Communion to those homebound, or sacramental records requests, contact the Parish
Office, 360-696-4407, or our website at www.stjoevan.org.
Want to Become Catholic (RCIA)?
Contact Diane Boggs, [email protected], 360-823-2828.
Want to Return to the Church?
Contact the Parish Office about Welcome Home, 360-696-4407.
Pastoral Assistants
Administration:
Carrie Moschetti, [email protected], 360-823-2845
Faith Formation, Baptism/Sacramental Preparation:
Pre-school-5th grade; adult faith formation; preparation for Baptism, First
Reconciliation, First Communion,
Tracy Joy, [email protected], 360-823-2833.
—Your Opinions Matter—
Liturgy and Outreach Ministries:
Thank you for your suggestions and comments!
Please continue to drop us a card with your thoughts.
Parishioners are welcome to share comments, ideas,
suggestions, praise and feedback in the Suggestion Box
located in the Narthex next to the altar server sacristy.
Adult confirmation, Ministry to the sick, homebound, disabled, funerals, grieving, and
ethnic ministry,
Sr. Joelle Aflague, [email protected], 360-823-2832
Bev Hooten, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected], 360-695-4626
Marriage Preparation, RCIA (How to Become Catholic):
Diane Boggs, [email protected], 360-823-2828.
Music Ministry:
Submission: “I really miss the peace and solitude that
was late night adoration. Please, bring it back.”
Adult and children’s choirs, cantors, music for weddings and funerals,
Dr. Maria Manzo-Kissinger, [email protected], 360-823-2825.
Stewardship:
Time, talent, treasure, hospitality, volunteers, Living Your Strengths, Annual Appeal,
Larry Cadorniga, [email protected], 360-823-2829.
Response: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a
wonderful, peaceful, meditative prayer time when one
can simply be present with our Lord. For a long time,
Adoration was available from after the 8 AM Mass on
Thursday morning until the beginning of daily Mass at
8 AM on Friday morning. When the Blessed Sacrament
is exposed, it is imperative that Jesus never be left
alone! Unfortunately, it was challenging to fill all of the
24 hours of Adoration with at least two adorers each
hour. Therefore, the hours had to be cut back.
Adoration is now available from after the 8 AM Mass on
Thursday until 9 PM on Thursday evening. For more
information or to sign up, e-mail Barbara at
[email protected].
Youth Ministry: 360-823-2804
Youth Minister: Teri McMahon, [email protected], 360-823-2804
Assistant Youth Minister: Ryan Chase, [email protected], 360-823-2804
Middle school/high school youth, grades 6-12; preparation for Confirmation
Youth Music Ministry: Greg Stone, [email protected], 360-823-2804
Youth Choir/Sunday evening Mass; music ministry for youth & young adult retreats
“Dungeon” (Youth Center): 360-823-2892
St. Joseph Catholic School (Pre-K-8th grade)
School Office: 6500 Highland Drive, Vancouver WA 98661
School: 360-696-2586 Fax: 360-696-0977 Web: www.stjoevanschool.org
Principal: Lesley Harrison, [email protected], 360-823-2837
Vice Principal: Kathy Lundy, [email protected], 360-823-2847
Development Director: Judy McMorine, [email protected], 360-823-2864
Secretary: Sheri Keller, [email protected], 360-696-2586
Secretary: Anne McDonagh, [email protected], 360-696-2586
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Baking begins Monday, August 26!
Sign up to help bake:
Online at vancouversausagefest.com
E-mail [email protected]
Call 360-693-4050
Sign up after Mass today!
St. John Bosco Rm (Sat)
JP II Library (Sun)
Perishable and non-perishable baking supplies
are being now being collected.
Cream Cheese 10 - 8 oz packages
Sour Cream 64 ounces
Buttermilk 7 quarts
Butter 98 lbs
Milk 1 gallon
Eggs 40 dozen
Zucchini 96 cups grated and frozen
Granny Smith Apples 20
Rhubarb 68 sticks
Strawberries 12 cups
Bananas 32 lbs
Carrots 8 cups shredded
To donate perishable supplies, call Cheri at
360-904-2810 to arrange for drop-off.
Look for our giving tree located outside the Parish
Hall for more donation requests.
Only non-perishable items may be placed in the
boxes marked “Dessert Shoppe Donations” on the
Nursery Counter. NO OPENED ITEMS PLEASE.
We’re making progress with 71% of volunteer
positions filled, but there are still 530 shifts open.
There are only 2 weeks left before the Fest begins!
Please sign up as soon as possible:
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New this year - ALL youth volunteers under 18
years old and scheduled to work MUST have a
signed permission slip and read the Archdiocesan
“Youth Guidelines at Events.” The guidelines and
permission slip may be found at the Sausage Fest
website: http://www.stjoevanschool.org/
sausagefest.htm#Volunteer_Information
Complete the permission slip and turn it in to the
booth chair where you are scheduled to work.
Cash donations are also welcome! Please take
cash and check donations to the Parish or School
Office marked Attention: Dessert Shoppe. Checks
should be written payable to Vancouver Sausage
Fest.
8 tickets per sheet for $10; 5 bracelets per sheet for
$7. Both are now available in Marian Hall after all
weekend Masses and at the school office during
the week, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday. For
additional sale locations, see the flyer on page 6.
Contact Cheri Girolami at [email protected]
or 360-904-2810 for donation questions or for an
updated needs list.
Parish Office Secretary Position St. Thomas Aquinas
Parish seeks applicants for a full time parish office
secretary (40 hours per week). The successful
candidate will be a practicing Catholic who must be
hospitable to all he/she encounters. Must have an
attention to detail and be able to manage time well in
the midst of interruptions. Must be computer literate
and well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel and Publisher). ParishSoft experience is a
plus. Multitasking, communication and
organizational skills are required. The complete job
description is available at www.stthomascamas.org.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Archdiocesan benefits are available. E-mail resume
to Terese Dayton at [email protected] or
mail to 324 NE Oak St, Camas, WA 98607.
In a growing marriage the little things are the big
things. It's not only marrying the right person, it's
BEING the right person. How are you doing in the
little things of your marriage?
-by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
I offer you this tidbit of wisdom to get your week
started with a positive thought. Read it, digest it.
May it remind you of your marriage vows and why
you chose to love your spouse forever. Such
commitment and self-sacrifice are indeed a spiritual
undertaking and cannot be done alone. May God
who is love, support you.
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Vancouver Sausage Fest
September 6-8, 2013
Entertainment Schedule
Festival Hours:
Saturday, September 7,2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Friday
11:00–11:45pm
12:00–12:45pm
1:00–1:45pm
2:00–2:45pm
11:00–11:45pm Kids Club Fun & Fitness
12:00–12:45pm Dance Fusion
1:00–1:45pm Evergreen
Dance Academy
2:00–2:45pm Kara’s Dance Studio
3:00–3:45pm Kids Hula Hoop Contest
4:00–4:45pm Stardust Quartet
5:00–5:45pm Virtuosity
Performing Arts Studio
6:00pm
Southwest Washington
Got Talent Finale
5:00pm-11:00pm
Carnvial 5:00pm-10:30pm
Beer Garden 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday 10:30am-11:00pm
Carnvial 11:00am-10:30pm
Beer Garden 1:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday 10:30am- 8:00pm
Carnvial 12:30am-8:00pm
Beer Garden 1:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, September 6, 2013
St. Joseph
6:45–7:30pm Opening Ceremonies
8:30–10:00pm Stone In Love
Magenta Bad heater Band
Silver Square Dance Club
Medium Sized Kids Band
Vancouver Fireighters
Pipes & Drums
3:00–3:45pm Molly Malone
Irish Dancers
4:00–4:45pm Claudette Walker
Dance
5:00–6:00pm Gospel Mass in
St. Joseph Church
6:00–6:30pm Young Champions of
NW Cheerleading
7:30-10:00pm Hit Machine
he Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club Talent Show.
WIN 1st Place $1200, 2nd Place $800 and 3rd Place $400
Enter to win at southwestwashingtonsgottalent.com
Get your discounted Pre-Sale Ride Tickets AT these locations
Carnival Rides • Entertainment • Market Place • Dance
Groups • 5K run/walk • Beer Garden • Food and Fun!
Admission $2, $1
with non perishable food donation
HI-School Hardware
2515 Main Street
River Maiden Cofee
602 N Divine
Athletes Corner
2100 B SE 164th Ave Suite 102
Spanky’s
13503 S E Mill Plain Blvd # 114
Patrick’s Hawaiian Café
316 SE 123rd Ave.
Dominoes
14415 S E Mill Plain
1919 N E Andresen
Holy Redeemer
17010 N E 9th Street
St Joseph School
6500 Highland Drive
Sunrise Bagel
808 Harney
Donations beneiting Share House.
St. Joseph Catholic School & Parish Grounds
6500 Highland Dr • Vancouver, WA 98661
Call 696-2586
vancouversausagefest.com
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Receive a FREE can of soda when you
ride the FREE shuttle Service from
Mac Middle School or
Marshall Elementary School
SHUTTLE TIMES:
Friday 5:00pm to 12:00am
Saturday 1:00pm to 12:00am
Sunday 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Fees increase September 1 - Register TODAY!
Faith Formation registration continues for preschool,
elementary, middle and high school, as well as
preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation, but the fees will
increase on Sunday, September 1. Don’t delay your
registration any longer! Come to Marian Hall
following Mass on Sunday to register your children
and have any questions answered by Faith Formation
staff members.
Faith Formation is a journey we’re all called to
- no matter what our age that draws us into closer relationship with Christ
and that sustains us in our daily lives.
Calling all adults! It is just as important for
Catholic adults to continue learning and growing
in their faith as it is for children. Multiple
opportunities are coming up within the next
month. Stop by Marian Hall Sunday after
Mass for information and to sign up!
Bible Studies: there are currently four Bible
studies being offered each week at the parish:
—Thursday mornings, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
—Women’s Thursday afternoons, 2-4 p.m.
—Friday morning, 9-11 a.m.
—Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m. (New!)
Good News People: small group faith sharing
with a focus on scripture, prayer, virtues and
service (New!)
Fr. Robert Barron’s Catholicism series: will
be shown following the 8:00 a.m. Mass,
September 15-November 3 in the St. Ignatius
Room. This is a no-host event. Come to
watch one, several or all ten of the episodes
throughout the Fall.
If you don’t see something here that you would
like to participate in, call Tracy at the parish
office to discuss what you would be willing to
lead.
Safe Environment Training If you volunteer at
St. Joseph and work with minors or vulnerable
adults, you are required to attend an initial Called to
Protect for Ministries class followed by annual
online renewal. This three-hour training is designed
to teach participants how to recognize the signs of
abuse, how to respond to suspected abuse and how to
keep our ministries, programs and schools safe.
Classes are held several times a year at St. Joseph
and at neighboring parishes throughout western
Washington. Classes may be taken in any parish in
the diocese.
The next scheduled class opportunities in the
southern deanery are:
St. John the Evangelist, September 11, 5:45 PM
St. Rose, Longview, September 15, 1:00 PM
Our Lady of Lourdes, September 21, 9:30 AM
Our Lady of Lourdes, September 23, 6:30 PM
To register, visit www.seattle.setanet.org and click
on ”Register for Classes”.
Questions? Contact Barbara Allen, 360-823-2827, or
email [email protected].
Youth Ministry Core Members have a unique place in
the mission of youth ministry at St. Joseph. By
putting in the time to make a positive impact on
teens, core members help sow seeds of faith, hope,
and love in their lives through positive relationships
and life witness. Core members are baptized
Catholics who commit to 3 hours on Wednesday
evenings for middle school or 5 hours on Sundays
for high school. Both programs have periodic core
team planning meetings. Interested? Please call Teri
McMahon, 360-823-2804.
Still looking for a few more volunteers… The need for
volunteers is decreasing, but time is running short;
four more classroom aides are needed for the
monthly Family Faith Formation sessions for
preschool and elementary children. If you have time
to give one Sunday a month in the classroom (2-4
p.m.) and one Sunday for a team meeting, a love of
the faith and sharing the faith with young people,
please call Tracy at the parish office, 360-823-2833.
If you have never been baptized…
...or were baptized in another faith
tradition
...or if you were baptized Catholic
and never received Eucharist or
Confirmation
...these sessions are for you!
Inquiry sessions begin September 5
For questions or to register:
Diane Boggs
360-823-2828, [email protected]
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Please pray for all who are sick.
Michael Hedin, Fr. Domandich
Please pray for our beloved dead.
May You give them the fullness of Your peace and joy.
August 25, 2013
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection
“To the question of how this
unhappy situation (of how evil in the world) can
be overcome, Christians reply that all these
human activities, which are daily endangered by
pride and inordinate self- love, must be perfected
by the cross and resurrection of Christ. Redeemed
by Christ and made a new creature by the Holy
Spirit, man can, indeed he must, love the things of
God’s creation: it is from God that he has
received them, and it is as flowing from God’s
hand that he looks upon them and reveres them.
Man thanks his divine benefactor for all these
things, he uses them and enjoys them in a spirit of
poverty and freedom: thus he is brought to a true
possession of the world, as having nothing yet
possessing everything: “All (things) are yours;
and you are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.”
1 Cor, 2:22-23. (Gaudium et Spes #37)
Living Your Strengths Journey - Fall 2013
Do you know your talents and gifts? Did you know
that God has uniquely given you natural abilities?
This fall, grow in your engagement as part of our
parish family as you learn your unique set of talents
and gifts to share in our faith community. These five
weekly sessions will focus on the gifts that you have
and challenge you to foster them into strengths and
apply them in your lives to be the best person that
God is calling you to be. Three sessions are available
this fall:
Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
September 22 - October 20
Facilitated by Kristin Barbieri and Larry Cadorniga
Tuesday mornings from 8:45 - 10:30 AM
September 24 - October 22
Facilitated by “Hutch” Hutchison
Do I treat God’s creation with a spirit of respect
and thank God for the good things of the earth?
Tuesday evenings for Couples only
6:30 - 8:30 PM, October 1 - October 29
Facilitated by Diane Boggs
Sign up today! Contact Larry at [email protected]
or 360-823-2829 or register online at:
www.stjoevan.org/stewardship/living-your-strengths/
Prayer
Lord, God of heaven and earth, the gift of life that
you have shared with us is sustained and nurtured
by the world in which we live. Help us to cherish
your world and its goods. Purify us, O Lord, of
the greed and selfishness that anxiously drive us
to acquire that which we do not really need. Help
us so that we do not use or deplete unnecessarily
that which others may need or require to
survive. Teach us, O Lord, that we are valued for
who we are in your sight and not for what we
have. Bless us with a generous spirit and a
servant’s heart. May you be praised by how we
treat the earth and one another. We ask this in
your holy name. Amen.
"The restoration of unity among all Christians is one of the
principal concerns of the Second Vatican Council".
These opening words of the Vatican II Decree on
Ecumenism, Unitatis Redintegratio, make clear beyond
all doubt the Catholic Church's commitment to ecumenism,
to the quest for Christian unity. Join us as we take a deeper look
at the implications of the Catholic Church's understanding
of itself and its relationship with other Churches.
Ministry Spotlight—Vancouver Sausage Festival
The annual Sausage Fest is a landmark event always
held the first weekend after Labor Day (September
6-8, 2013). It involves school and parish volunteers
and a wide array of activities for people of all ages.
The proceeds help offset the cost of forming the faith
of our students both in the school and parish settings.
Thank you to all families and friends who have
committed to making this event a wonderful
community building activity and contributing to the
successful formation of our kids. To volunteer,
please call the Volunteer Hotline and information at
693-4050 or www.vancouversausagefest.com.
Vatican II Dinner & Lecture
Saturday, September 21
6:30 PM Marian Hall
RSVP 360-823-2827
or [email protected]
Please RSVP even if you have attended previously.
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For the week ending August 18, 2013
Offertory
Amt Rec'd
(Actual)
Year to Date
Amt Needed
(Budget) *
$ 30,994
$ 241,553
Year to Date
Amt Rec'd
(Actual)
$ 221,269
Year to Date
Overage
(Shortfall)
$ (20,284)
Parish Tithing
Above is the Offertory received so far this fiscal
year (July-June). The actual year-to-date amount
received figure has been revised and will now
include donations received each week after this
report is generated for the bulletin.
While remaining fiscally responsible to those within
our parish, a portion of the annual offertory is
distributed each year to other organizations who
assist the many in need throughout our community. It
is the hope of parish leadership that the sharing of
our first fruit will inspire all who worship here to
embrace the practice of returning to God a portion of
what He has so generously given to us - each
according to their means.
Thank you for your faithful stewardship and for
sharing with us a portion of the financial gifts God
has given you! If you have any questions, please
contact Carrie Moschetti, Pastoral Assistant for
Administration, 360-823-2845 or [email protected].
Here are some of the responses we have received:
Couponing Ministry
The couponing ministry gathers on Monday
mornings from 8:45 - 10AM in the St. Dominic
Room in the parish hall to sort donated coupon
inserts, clip expired coupons for our military
overseas, discuss procurement opportunities for
groceries and other needed items by the parish or for
donation to St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you, thank
you, thank you to all parishioners who share their
coupon inserts (i.e. SmartSource, RedPlum, P&G,
General Mills, etc). There is a drop-off basket
located in the north hallway of the church as you
enter from the NW door on the right. We will be
taking a break on Monday, September 2nd for Labor
Day.
$4000 - Clark County Food Bank: alleviating
hunger and its root causes in Clark County, WA
“We appreciate your continued support and your
donaton will help to provide 16,000 pounds of food
in our community! For that we are grateful!”
$3000 - Project Rachel: a confidential ministry of
healing and recovery to those hurt by abortion
“Thank you for your generous gift to support the
Rachel healing ministry. In gratitude for your
support I share the following testimony from a recent
participant. ‘I cannot begin to express my gratitude
for the incredible weekend that I just experienced
through Project Rachel. I once again have a strong
relationship with Jesus and the Church so I can hold
my head up now as I go to Mass. My life can move
forward.’”
Annual Catholic Appeal Matching Gifts
Thank you to those who have already fulfilled your
Annual Catholic Appeal pledge! If you would like to
help maximize our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate
this year, please check if your employer has a
Matching Gift program. Once your gift has been
paid in full, you can apply for the match per your
employer’s instructions. The Annual Catholic
Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147. Call 206-3824274 if you have any questions. Mailing
address: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964,
Seattle 98114.
$4000 - Center for Human Dignity: responding
with love to the dignity of all human life with a
special focus on the elderly, disabled, and
terminally ill
“We are getting ready to open this summer and the
funds were certainly needed. We will keep St. Joseph
Parish community in prayer.”
$4000 - Meals on Wheels: providing nutritious,
hot meals for seniors
“Your support of our mission is very much
appreciated. Many seniors will be served with your
gift.”
Volunteer Needed with Crafty Skills
The Stewardship Office is looking for a volunteer
with some shop skills to turn a bicycle tire into a
game wheel spinner for upcoming events. Are you
up to the challenge? Contact Larry at 360-823-2829
or email [email protected].
$2000 - Council for the Homeless: working to
prevent and end homelessness in Clark County
“Thank you so much for giving through your annual
tithe. We couldn’t do this work without your
partnership!”
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Catholic Apologetics Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
will present: "Strengthening Our Faith, Defending
Our Church" on Saturday, August 31st from
1:00-3:00 PM at Immaculate Heart Parish. A freewill offering will be taken. For more about Deacon
Harold, visit www.dynamicdeacon.com. Immaculate
Heart Parish is located at 2926 N Williams Ave.,
Portland, OR
Mass with Archbishop Alexander Sample in the
Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Both the lecture and
Mass are open to the public. Justice Thomas is an
associate justice of the US Supreme Court and
author of "My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir".
Men’s Evening Retreat The year of faith is coming to
an end. Have you grown? Do you experience a time
pressure problem…are you praying every day?
Come and join Fr. Gregory Dick, O.Praem for a
men’s evening retreat on Tuesday, September 24th
entitled “Faith Under Trial – Rejoice!”. The evening
includes Mass, Dinner and a Conference for only
$35 per person at Our Lady of Peace Retreat in
Beaverton, OR. Register online at
www.olpretreat.org or call 503-649-7127.
St. Thomas Rummage Sale The annual sale hosted
by the Aquinas Guild will be held September 5-7,
beginning at 9:00 AM each day. Most items cost
only 25 cents! St. Thomas Church is located at 4th
and Oak Streets in Camas, WA.
First Saturday Peregrine Mass Mark your calendar
for September 7th, beginning at noon, for the next
Peregrine Mass at The Grotto. This monthly liturgy
includes Mass and blessing with the Relic of Saint
Peregrine, the patron saint of victims of cancer,
AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. The Grotto
and Chapel of Mary (National Sanctuary of Our
Sorrowful Mother) is located at 85th and Sandy
Blvd., Portland, OR.
“Friends of the Poor” 5K Walk & Run The Society of
St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver and Camas
presents its first "Friends of the Poor" walk/run on
September 28th to help raise awareness and funds
for the challenges faced by those in need in the
Vancouver/Camas/Brush Prairie area. The event
starts and finishes at St. James Catholic Church and
runs along the scenic Columbia River and through
historic Fort Vancouver. Sign up now to run, walk or
support a runner or walker at
www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. Put together
your own team and challenge others to do the
same! The walk is fun, there are no administrative
fees, and all proceeds will directly benefit the people
in Vancouver and Camas. For more information,
contact Brian Gattuccio, 360-921-3198, or email
[email protected].
Native American Life in the Spirit Seminar hosted by
St. Anne’s Charismatic Prayer Group. There is no
charge to attend. Friday, September 13, 6:30-9 PM:
registration, Talk 1 on "God's Love" and Talk 2 on
"Salvation". Saturday, September 14, 9 AM-4:30 PM:
five short talks, a hosted lunch and lots of music by
the Native American community. St. Anne Catholic
Church is located at 1015 SE 182nd Ave. in
Portland, OR. The seminar will be held in Room 1
on the north side of the parking lot.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing from Abortion
October 11-13. The Rachel's Vineyard Retreat is a
confidential weekend retreat that facilitates spiritual
and emotional healing for women and men
struggling with the impact of abortion. Exercises are
designed to help participants experience God's
mercy, compassion and restoration, and to reconcile
with God, their children and themselves. The retreat
concludes with a memorial service and Mass of
Entrustment. If your heart hears God's gentle
invitation, take courage, for you are being called to a
safe place to heal. Financial assistance is available.
Contact: Lori Eckstine, 800-249-8074, or e-mail
[email protected]
Little Pilgrimage to Fatima Join Immaculate Heart of
Mary Parish in Kelso, WA as they continue their
Little Pilgrimage to Fatima on September 13th,
from 6:00-9:00 PM. The evening includes
Reconciliation, Mass, a candlelight rosary
procession, Adoration, Benediction, and hospitality.
Immaculate Heart of Mary is located at 2200 Allen
St., Kelso, WA. For more information, call
360-423-3650.
Author Matthew Bunson visits Portland Come to
St. Therese Parish on September 19th at 6:30 PM
for Mass followed by dessert in the parish hall with
special guest Dr. Matthew Bunson, who is one of the
United States’ leading authorities on the papacy and
the Church. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him
speak about his newest book on Pope Francis! To
RSVP, please contact Tim Becker 503-750-6358.
St. Therese Catholic Church is located at 1260 NE
132nd Ave., Portland, OR.
Retreat with Immaculee Ilibagiza
Immaculee Ilibagiza, survivor of the Rwandan
genocide and New York Times best-selling author of
"Left to Tell" is regarded today as one of the world's
leading speakers on peace, faith, hope and
forgiveness. She will be hosting a retreat and sharing
her inspiring message at Resurrection Catholic
Church in Tualatin, October 25-26, 2013. To
register and to get more information, visit
www.immaculee.com. Space is limited so register
early!
Red Mass Lecture A Red Mass Lecture featuring
Justice Clarence Thomas will be held on September
19th at 4:00 PM at the University of Portland, Chiles
Center. The Lecture will be followed by the Red
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Summer vacation has come and gone! School begins this week
at St. Joseph School and next week in the Vancouver and
Evergreen school districts.
Drivers are reminded to please slow down and drive with
caution when entering the parish grounds. We have many
small children that are difficult to see in mirrors and over
car hoods.
Do not use your cell phone in the parking lot.
Please be patient and mindful that the children’s safety is
worth a few extra moments behind the wheel.
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