July 3, 2016 - Holy Rosary Parish

“Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.”
July 3, 2016
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
26th Sunday in
H R
HOLY
ROSARY
PARISH
630 7th Ave. N.
P O Box 206
Edmonds, WA 98020
Parish Phone:
425-778-3122
Parish E-mail:
parishmail
@holyrosaryedmonds.org
Fax:
425-672-4909
Website:
www.holyrosaryedmonds.org
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School Phone:
425-778-3197
School E-mail:
info@holyrosary
edmonds.org
Fax:
425-771-8144
Website:
www.hrsedmonds.org
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Mass Schedule:
Sunday:
7:30, 9 & 11 AM
Monday-Friday: 8 AM
Saturday: Communion
Service: 8AM
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM
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Confessions:
Saturday:
3:30-4:30 PM
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The Catholic Cemetery
serving Holy Rosary is
Holyrood Cemetery.
206-363-8404
Dear Parishioners,
My life has not been planned; it has been a surprise. My parents had six
children. My dad thought that was enough and had not planned any more
kids. My dad was not happy when my mom got pregnant again. But, surprise, twins!
I came first, followed by my brother.
My brother and I were born in Southern California. We eventually moved to the TriCities where my dad worked for Westinghouse at Hanford. We stayed there and that
is where I grew up. My mom passed away 6 years ago and is buried near our home
of almost 50 years. My dad is 93 and of frail health.
As you know, the Northwest is a great place to grow up. We spent a lot of time on
the Columbia River. And as a family we did a lot of camping. As teenagers my twin
brother and I did a lot of backpacking in the Cascades. In my senior year in high
school I felt the call to become a priest. I was attracted to a seminary in Southern
California called St. Michael’s Abbey. In 1980, I entered and spent 10 years in the
seminary -- half of that time spent in Rome where I completed my theological
studies.
In 1990, I was ordained a priest for the Norbertine Fathers and began my ministry in
the classroom with teenagers. I spent 15 years in education as a teacher and administrator. Just when I thought I was going to be a teacher all my life, my superior asked
me to go to a parish as parochial vicar. I soon learned to love parish ministry as
much as teaching. I spent 10 years in parish ministry. Overall I have served in four
different schools and four different parishes, all in Southern California.
An opportunity arose to return home to Washington State. The nuns on Shaw Island
needed a chaplain. I happened to be making a weeklong retreat there and was immediately attracted to the place. I loved the land, the beauty of the Islands, the work and
the life at the monastery. I asked Archbishop Sartain’s permission to join the
Archdiocese and he warmly welcomed me to live and work on Shaw at the
Monastery.
The Archbishop did not forget about me, even though Shaw Island is a rather secluded place. In late February, the Archbishop called me to his office and told me that
Holy Rosary Edmonds is the place where I shall next serve. I was delighted. I have
heard so many good things about the people and the parish. And Edmonds is just a
beautiful place to live. I am so happy to be serving the people at Holy Rosary Parish.
The priesthood of Jesus Christ is a gift from God. Every priest needs a flock, a
people, a context in which to serve and minister. Edmonds will now be that place
where the gift of my priesthood will find a home. My only hope and prayer is to
bring and be an instrument of Jesus Christ, the High Priest, to the good people of this
parish.
I never thought I would return home. I never thought I would be on Shaw and never
thought I would now be in Edmonds. God is full of surprises and it is all good. As
St. John Vianney used to say often: “Bon Dieu”. We have a “Good God” and I look
forward to all the good and surprises I will find at Holy Rosary in Edmonds.
Sincerely,
Father Vincent Gilmore
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CALENDAR
Sunday, July 3, 2016
St. Thomas the Apostle
1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62
Welcome, Father Gilmore!
Monday, July 4, 2016
St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22; Matthew 9:18-26
 9 AM Mass—Independence Day—Parish Office closed.
Joe Kuchinski/Intentions
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
St. Anthony Zaccaria
Hosea 8::4-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:32-38
 8 AM Communion Service
 Exploring the Catholic Faith meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 7PM.
Wednesday, July 6 2016
St. Maria Goretti
Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Matthew 10:1-7
 8 AM Mass
 Mahjong group meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 1PM.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions
Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9; Matthew 10:7-15
 8 AM Mass
Friday, July 8, 2016
Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23
8 AM Mass
Gregory Grassi and Companions
Tom Beirne/RIP
Ken Pitchford/RIP
Dory Magat/Intentions
Saturday, July 9, 2016
St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33
 8 AM Communion Service
Sunday, July 10, 2016
St. Veronica Giuliani `
Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37
Welcome to Holy Rosary Parish, Father Vincent! We are grateful for your leadership and look
forward to your contributions to our faith community. Together we hope to share in a healthy and
vital relationship and the advancement of stable, long-term ministries.
Fr. Haydock’s new contact info after July 1st:
Rev. Kenneth Haydock
Phone 206-523-8787
St. Bridget Church
email: [email protected]
4900 NE 50th St
Seattle, WA 98105
Parishioners pray the rosary at 7:30AM daily, prior to mass. Please join us in the easy to
follow format consisting of a leader with alternate sides of the church sharing response. All are
welcome!
FAITH FORMATION
A Catholic View of the World
By Robert King
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FROM THE QUESTION BOX:
What churches did the Twelve Apostles found?
This weekend, we celebrate our Declaration of
Independence from the king of England. At the same
time, the Gospel tells us that Jesus sent his disciples
out preaching, “The kingdom of God is at hand.”
“Kingdom” is a negative word for us Americans, but
for the Israelites it actually meant independence: independence from the foreign rule of the Roman Empire;
freedom to live and worship according to their
conscience. Their hopes were surprisingly similar to
the hopes of our Founding Fathers.
When the Israelites heard, “The kingdom of God is at
hand,” they thought that some political or military
revolution would give them a nation of their own. But
Jesus’ revolution is greater than any nation, greater
than any political movement. His kingdom embraces
all creation, and his government commands the laws
of nature itself: he changes water into wine, multiplies
bread and fish, raises the dead.
When Jesus reigns in me, no foreign empire has
power over me. My rights, given by the creator of the
universe, really are inalienable. I am independent of
every human power because I acknowledge my
dependence on his divine power. The only one who
can deny my freedom is me, and I do that only when I
deny my creator.
This is what St. Augustine meant when he said,
“Love, and do what you will.” Only in God am I truly
free to love.
What do you seek independence from? How can you
be truly free?
This list is not exclusive, and is somewhat speculative,
since much of what we know about the Apostles is based
on local traditions and hasn’t been verified by other
sources. These churches are sometimes called Apostolic
Sees because they were originally founded by one (or
more) of the Twelve.
Peter founded the Church in Antioch and Rome. His
brother, Andrew, founded the See of Byzantium, now
Constantinople. James the Greater is said to have established the Church in Compostela in Spain, but this is historically unlikely. John probably founded the See of
Ephesus.
Philip founded churches throughout Greece, Phrygia, and
Syria. Bartholomew is said to have established the Church
in Armenia. Thomas founded churches in India. Various
cities claim that Matthew established the Church there,
but none are certain.
James the Lesser founded the See of Jerusalem, insofar as
he was the first reigning bishop there. Jude Thaddeus and
Simon the Zealot apparently preached as a team, and
established churches together from Libya to Persia.
Other later Apostles, such as Paul and Mark, are credited
with various ancient churches, including Corinth and
Alexandria.
Judas Iscariot, of course, did not found any churches.
Are you a returning Catholic? A non-Catholic curious
about Jesus or the Church? A Catholic who has not
been confirmed? Please contact Robert King at
425-778-3122 or [email protected], or
join us at Exploring Catholic Faith on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of every month.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
Family Life: The starting point in talking of marriage and family life needs to be very different from what it
might have been even a few decades ago. Back then it was presumed that people would marry, have children,
assume roles of wife and husband, and so on. However, now when I ask young adults about marriage they talk
about the doubts they and their friends have about getting married, its value, its purpose, and how it’s supposed
to work. If you’re so inclined you can read more about all this in such books as Young Catholic America by
Smith and others, or Coming Apart by Charles Murray, or the more recent Our Kids: The American Dream in
Crisis by Robert Putnam. And that’s to name only a few books.
Thus, to repeat, any talk of marriage and family today can’t presume what it could only a few decades ago.
However, the church has much to say about family, its purposes, the church’s view of the human person, and so
on. Additionally, there is also a lot to be said about family life that has emerged in the human sciences. Talking
about family from the perspective of the intersection between Catholic teaching on the family and the human
sciences is proving most productive. In this series I’ll look at that intersection.
What I will offer is certainly not original. However, I borrow liberally from what is called Catholic anthropology
as well as the best work of the social sciences. I hope you find this new series interesting, helpful, enlightening,
and a support for both your faith and your family life.
~Deacon Ray
STEWARDSHIP
Today is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Holy Rosary Stewardship
Prayer
Dear Lord God,
You alone are the source
of every good gift
and the mystery
of each human life.
We thank you for your creation
And for your tender, faithful
love.
Fill our minds with the Gospel
of your son Jesus
and fill our hearts with his
compassion.
Send your Spirit to grant us
wisdom, that our gratitude
may bind us together into a
community of faith
and a caring people.
Give us the courage to express
our gratitude first
as we discern how to
be good stewards of
the gifts entrusted to us
that we may do the work
for your Kingdom.
In your son’s name
we pray, Amen!
"At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others
whom he sent ahead of him in pairs
to every town and place he intended to visit.
Luke 10:1
Luke tells of the first evangelization effort with Jesus sending out 72 to
prepare for his visits. We are all called upon to continue the mission of
the 72, living simply and inviting others to a deeper relationship with
Christ. Do not be hesitant to share with others why you attend Holy
Rosary!
Welcome Fr. Gilmore! This week is Fr. Gilmore’s first as shepherd of
Holy Rosary. Please introduce yourselves and make him feel welcomed!
As of June 28, we have received $192,553 in gifts and pledges for the
Annual Catholic Appeal, exceeding our goal of $180,000! Please keep in
mind that next May the parish will be responsible for
any cash shortfall; it is very important that those
pledges come through! Any donations over the goal
will be returned to the Parish to put modern windows
in the rectory. Help give Fr. Gilmore a true rectorywarming present! Those of you who are skilled with
your cell phones can scan the QR code to the left to
donate now.
John Russell, Pastoral Associate for Stewardship
[email protected]
(425) 977-4545
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION—Upcoming Events for the Family
Little Blessings will not have Taco Tuesday in July. Please plan to join us on Tuesday, August 9th.
from 6-7PM in the Pastoral Center. We will enjoy a “Taco Tuesday” potluck as well as social time for
children and adults. For questions about Little Blessings gatherings, contact Kelly Groesbeck at
[email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE FOR BASEBALL WITH THE AQUASOX! It will be Holy Rosary Night at
the Aquasox in Everett on Friday, August 5th. Tickets are a bargain—$7 each. Tickets are now
on sale at the Parish Office (cash or check, please). Please join us for a fun family night at the
ballpark, sponsored by the Marriage and Family Life Commission and the Knights of Columbus.
Pope Francis’ new document on marriage and the family, The Joy of LoveAmoris Laetitia, is now available.
We have a limited supply at the Parish Office, which are available on a first-come first-served basis. We are planning a study group this fall, so drop by to pick up your copy.
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FAITH IN ACTION
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PRAYER SUPPORT…“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke
upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.”
-Matthew 11:28-29
A Time to Heal — Katherine Sphung, Joe Kuchinski, Vanessa O’Berg, Shirley Wambolt, Frank and Valerie
Rocco, Joe Sackmann, Jon Netterstrom, Father Petosa, Bill Cheshier, David Gerdon, Archbishop Sartain, Joe
Linehan, Sandra DiAngi and Sharon Benson.
A Time to Mourn—Dominic Marrese and James Schemmer (father of Twila McDonell).
“Welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain, but fullness of peace and
joy.”
-Catholic Blessings & Prayers
Please contact Roberta Tassani at 425-778-3122 or [email protected] if you have a prayer
request.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Youth Migrant Project is a week-long service project for Catholic youth in the Archdiocese
of Seattle. Holy Rosary Parish has participated in this project for over 25 years. This past
week, 38 junior high and high school students spent their days serving the migrant families,
helping on farms and food banks and preparing meals. It was a wonderful week of service,
learning and fun. Thank you, parishioners, for all your support and donations!
It feels great to take the words of our Lord and put them into action! We find out first hand that when you give
you receive so much more!
Angus
[email protected]
425-778-3122 x225
“The Lord is kind and merciful!”
St Vincent de Paul Society wishes to thank you for your generosity in allowing us to help those less fortunate
than we are. During our current fiscal year that began October 1st, 2015, we have been able to respond to nearly
450 requests for assistance. Vincentians have assisted over 500 adults and over 200 children in the Edmonds area
during this time, and have given approximately $18,000 in food and other supplies. Thanks to your monetary
gifts, we have disbursed $85,500 in the eight months ended May 31st, 2016.
Thank you for all of your generous help and support. Through your gifts, you help us make a difference in the
lives of those in need in our community.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Why spend a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament? Because day and night, Jesus dwells in the Blessed
Sacrament—because you are the most important person in the world to him!
“Christ is reserved in our churches as the spiritual center of the heart of the community, the
universal church and all humanity, since within the veil of the species, Christ is contained, the
invisible heart of the church, the Redeemer of the world, the center of all hearts, by him all
things are and of whom we exist.”
- Pope Paul IV, Mysterium Fidei
If you would like to spend time with Jesus in front of the Blessed Sacrament, contact Mike
Montgomery to schedule a weekly day and time: [email protected], phone: 206-795-9837.
OUTREACH
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: SVDP
food bank needs more of the following
items--apple juice, ground coffee, cold
cereal, spaghetti sauce, mayo (small),
tooth paste. Kids are home from school
so any kid friendly snacks or meals are
welcome. Thank you for all of your donations!
LITTLE BLESSINGS morning play dates are on
vacation for the summer. Please look for announcements in August about the fall schedule. In the
meantime, please join us at Little Blessings
Family Night: on Tuesday, August 9th in the
Pastoral Center. Contact Kelly Groesbeck
[email protected] or see the
parish website for the Sign Up Genius link.
BRIDGE, ANYONE? Did you know that Holy
Rosary has bridge groups? We have two women’s
groups and a couples group. Games are
played once a month in players’ homes
(September-May). We are looking for
more bridge players. For more info call
Mary Hupf 206-226-0970.
Are you someone who has experienced PostTraumatic Stress or Moral Injury from your
service in the armed forces? These wounds go deeper
than psychological and can only be truly healed by
the sacred touch of Jesus Christ. The Warriors
Healing Retreat will address these wounds and offer
such healing on Saturday, July 16th from 9AM6PM at American Lake VA Hospital. The cost is
$10 for lunch plus a free-will offering. Contact
Father Charles Barnes at 206-764-2033 or
[email protected] to register.
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A Psychologist is available to treat concerns such as
depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and family problems. This service is offered for adults and children of
the community. If you need assistance, please call Dr.
Jeff Baird at 425-977-4534 to leave a message (your
call is confidential and will be returned within 24 hrs.)
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion
Every step of the retreat changed my emotions,
opened the door of my spirit, and healed my physical
and interior injuries.
-Testimonial after Retreat
Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and receive
His abundant and boundless mercy.
August 12-14, 2016
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community
Services.
VBS: We had a wonderful week’s experience at
Vacation Bible School last week! 122 Cave Dwellers
attended our “Cave Quest” camp. A big shout out to
the 21 adults and 28 teens who made this week
possible for the children of our parish!
HOLY ROSARY FALL SOCCER registration is
open. Please see the registration form on the school
and parish websites. Soccer registration
deadline is August 1. The season begins
in early September. Stay tuned for information regarding Fall 2016 Holy Rosary
CYO Cross Country for grades K-8.
NEXT STEP PREGNANCY SERVICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to sort and distribute baby clothes, diapers and
baby supplies to clients; advocates to welcome clients and assist with paperwork, and nurses to do medical intake and
administer tests. As little as a couple of hours a week could make a difference in many lives—born and unborn. For
information about Next Step, call our office at 425-329-4569, email Kathy at [email protected] or visit
www.nextstepnw.com.
SCHOOL NEWS
HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL
SUMMER—WE’LL SEE YOU IN
SEPTEMBER!
HOW TO REACH US
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PARISH STAFF: PHONE: 425-778-3122
REV. VINCENT GILMORE - PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR
[email protected]
no ext.
DEACON RAY BIERSBACH
ext.263
[email protected]
Don’t forget to get your scrip and support
Holy Rosary School throughout the
summer. Scrip will continue to be sold after
all weekend masses this summer! Thank you!
Around the Archdiocese
Sisters of St Joseph of Peace Summer Retreat,
“God’s Great Gift of Mercy”, presented by Father
Marlin Connole, July 8-15, 2016. $350 includes
meals and coffee breaks. To register or for more
information contact Linda Hanson at 425-467-5499
or email [email protected].
The Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey offers individual retreats and Spiritual Direction. We have
many interesting programs available. Please check
out our website: www.stplacid.org; look under
spiritual formation programs), as well as our
Facebook page (The Priory Spirituality Center), and
our Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/SpiritualityCtr)
for more information.
HEALTH
MINISTRY—Verdant
Health
Commission offers many activities, classes, seminars, screenings and other health and wellness
events taking place in our community. These events
include: Support Group for Caregivers; Drop-in
Grief Support Group; network for mothers of
children with developmental disabilities; play
and parenting groups, and more. For a full calendar
of
events,
call
425-582-8600
or
visit
verdanthealth.org.
JOHN RUSSELL - PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR
STEWARDSHIP
[email protected]
ext. 258
ROBERTA TASSANI - PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR
OUTREACH AND FAMILY LIFE
[email protected]
LIN LACY - OFFICE MANAGER
[email protected]
ext. 223
ext. 257
DR. JEFF BAIRD - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
no e-mail-you may leave a confidential voice mail
ext. 226
HEALTH MINISTRY
[email protected]
MARY HUPF - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
[email protected]
ext. 242
ext. 249
ROBERT KING - PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
[email protected]
ANGUS MCDONELL - YOUTH MINISTER
[email protected]
SUSAN OLMOS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
[email protected]
BETH HUDSON - BOOKKEEPER
[email protected]
ext. 232
ext. 225
ext. 281
ext. 227
COLLEEN LEMESHKO - PARISH SECRETARY
[email protected]
ext. 222
GARY MCCONAGHY - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
ext.245
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.
THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL RELAY
MESSAGES WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
SCHOOL STAFF:
PHONE: 425-778-3197
SUE VENABLE - PRINCIPAL
[email protected]
ext. 230
CHERI ORSI - SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER ext. 231
[email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
7:30AM TO 4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
INFANT BAPTISM - Parents attend two sessions to prepare to celebrate this sacrament. We encourage parents to attend
before the birth or adoption of their child. Baptisms are normally celebrated at a weekend liturgy on the first weekend of
the month. Please call the Parish Office six weeks prior to the desired Baptism date to register your child. Next preparation sessions are on Monday evenings, July 18th and 25th, 2016 from 7-8:30PM in the Parish Office. Upcoming
baptisms are on August 7th at 11AM.
MARRIAGE - Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish at least 6 months prior
to the desired date. Preparation for celebrating and living the sacrament is required. Contact Deacon Ray Biersbach for
more information.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - is celebrated any time there is a serious illness or health crisis. Contact the parish office to
make arrangements. The sacrament is also celebrated periodically at a Sunday liturgy and on weekdays.
FUNERALS - Please contact the parish after a death, and before making arrangements with a funeral home.
CONFIRMATION - The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated yearly for those who are high school juniors or seniors.
Attendance at preparation sessions is required.
Adults who have not been confirmed may also celebrate the sacrament. Contact Angus McDonell, Youth Minister, for
information about preparation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST EUCHARIST - Children are prepared for these sacraments after completing a year of
remote preparation in either the school or religious education program. Parents attend preparation sessions for each
sacrament. Contact Mary Hupf, Director for Elementary Faith Formation, for more information.
ADULT INITIATION - Adults who wish to join the Catholic Faith participate in sessions of the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Contact Robert King, Associate for Adult Faith Formation, for further information.
WE
CAN SERVE YOU BETTER IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF HOLY ROSARY
FOR A REGISTRATION FORM OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR AN ON LINE FORM.
PARISH. PLEASE
CALL US