Weekly Bulletin Sept-4-2016 - Holy Innocents Catholic Church

Holy Innocents Catholic Parish
September 4, 2016
Holy Innocents Church
26526 NE Cherry Valley Road
PO Box 850
Duvall, WA 98019
Phone: 425-788-1400
Website:www.holyinn.org
Many thanks to our mailing and school supply helpers this week:
Joyce Ford, Peggy and Mia Hatem, Kiana & Ikaika Ward, Frank Joiner,
and Eva Sullivan.
Sunday Mass times: 8 am & 10:30 am
Tuesday Mass time: 6:30 pm
Pastor: Rev. J im Johnson
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. W illiam Heric
[email protected]
Deacon: Deacon M irek Sztajno
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate: Gail Dimock
[email protected]
PA Stewardship: Debby W eidner
[email protected]
Music Director: Norita Barroga-Hulett
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Liz Sohn
[email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Eamon Essex
[email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Laura H arrison
[email protected]
Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of Holy
Innocents Church is called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by:
 enhancing spiritual growth;
 reaching out and serving those in
need;
 educating our community in
Christ’s teaching; and
 creating and maintaining a warm
and welcoming atmosphere.
H ol y In n oc e nt s F o o d P a nt ry
P r ay er R eq u est s:
Call the Church Office, 788-1400
Charlotte Gottenbos, Angel Inouye, Irene Gronberg, Christa
Schommer, John Armstrong, John Loutsis, Jackie Coudare,
Martha & Emil Somogyi, Eloise Levesque, Bill Weeks, Leanne
Cook
H o l y I n n o c en t s C al e n d a r
Sept 4—23RD Sunday of Ordinary Time
Mass/Coffee Hour
Mass/Coffee Hour
Tue
Set up for Pantry
Mass
Wed ESL Classes
Pantry am
Pantry pm
Fri
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
AA Meeting
Pantry Pig this week: $175.00
Thanks!!
8 am
10:30 am
1 pm
6:30 pm
9 am
10 am
3 pm
7 pm
8 pm
Homebound If you or someone you know or car e
for is ill, shut in, or unable to attend Mass for any
reason, please call the office to let us know. We
have Eucharistic Ministers whose special joy it is to
bring communion to those who cannot join us on
Sunday.
What is that bell ringing at the end of Mass? If you forgot
to bring something for the Food Pantry on Sunday, you can
give some money for our shoppers to purchase needed
items for the Pantry. Thanks!
H I T I P : T o g e t he r I n P r a y e r
Each month we focus on a local community concern and ask
parishioners to commit to praying for 2 minutes each day specifically for that concern as well as for our church community.
You can pray whenever and wherever you want. “Ask and
you will receive,” said Jesus. Together we can do great things.
September
Let us pray for our faith formation program volunteers, our
community schools, for students, teachers, aides, aids, support
staff, school administrators, school board members, coaches,
literacy teachers, daycare providers.
S a cr i st a n Mi ni s t r y: P l e a se Co n si de r!
The ministry of Sacristan is an important liturgical ministry. The
Sacristan helps set up before Mass and cleans up
after Mass. It requires attention to detail, ability to
come early and stay for a time after Mass. We
like to have sacristan teams so you don’t have to
work alone.
Contact Gail if interested (425-788-1400)!
Mass Intentions: At the celebration of the Eucharist this
week and in your prayers, please remember those from our
parish family for whom we have been asked to pray: for the
intentions of the Dolenc family and for all who are sick,
including MaryLou Kittridge, Rosi & Max Sedlmaier, Thomas
Murphy, Danilo Almeida, Linda McCormick, James Magill,
Shirley Bushy, Clara Beard, Lavonne Doty, Bob Flajole, Betty
Witte, Annalise Haines, Eleanor Corrigan, Teresa Swedman,,
Michael Gordan, Sabrina Parnell, BethAnn Willits, Leila Edwins, Bill Hunter, Helen Sexton, Sue :Lowryand all those who
have died.
Parish Stewardship August 28, 2016
Registered households:
When you do your shopping, please remember the
pantry and pick up one (or more) items to bring on
Sunday.
Especially needed this week are: canned chili, stews, meats,
canned fruit, peanut butter, jams. We always need toilet paper
and shampoo and tooth paste.
619
Weekly Sacrificial Giving goal:
$6,250.00
Envelope donations this week:
$6,110.00
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
Keep in touch: if you are not receiving the all-parish emails,
send your email address to: [email protected].
Also, check out our web page www.holyinn.org
You can find the latest bulletin, schedules, current events.
Ba pt ism s
The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism for infants is scheduled
after the baptismal preparation for the parents are completed. Baptisms
are normally celebrated at a Sunday Mass in the parish where the
parents live. Adults (7-years or older) seeking baptism or confirmation
are invited to inquire at the parish office for information about adult
preparation.
M a rr ia g e
Couples seeking marriage in the Church are asked to contact the parish
at least four months in advance of their proposed wedding date. For
those with prior marriages, additional time may be required. Marriages
are celebrated in the parish in which one of the Catholic parties lives.
S a c r am en t o f R ec o n c ili a t io n ( C o n fessio n )
Private confession is available on the 1st Sunday of the month between
the 8 am and 10:30 am Masses. Confession is available on Saturdays at
St. Jude’s in Redmond from 4 to 4:30 pm. There are also communal
reconciliation services with private confession during Advent and Lent.
Fr. Heric is also available by appointment.
P a st o r a l Ca r e fo r t he S ic k & D y in g
In the case of serious illness or failing health due to old age,
parishioners should ask the church for the Sacrament of Anointing.
This sacrament is administered by a priest and is best celebrated
communally at a Sunday Mass, but may be offered individually by
appointment as necessary. When a parishioner is near death, they
should receive Holy Communion, called the Sacrament of Viaticum
(food for the journey). This sacrament can be administered by a priest,
deacon, or a eucharistic minister.
Dear friends in Christ,
This Sunday I have the privilege and
good fortune to be in Rome for Mother Teresa’s canonization. I was lucky
enough to be invited to be the extra
priest for a very large pilgrimage of
parishioners from Blessed Teresa Parish in Woodinville.
Needless to say I feel quite blessed.
It is hard to estimate the enormous impact this humble
nun from Albania had on the people she has served, on
the people she has inspired around the world, and on the
Church. She truly and generously responded to the call
of God.
Throughout the world, Mother’s Missionaries of Charity
go and serve people in the most desperate of conditions
bringing love, light and hope. She has taught so many
to see the face of Jesus in the poor and suffering. Some
years ago I saw this first hand in Gaza. Yes, in that war
torn, cut off, and 99% Muslim area, Mother’s sisters
were there. They lived in the most simple of circumstances and took care of handicapped, maimed and
abandoned children. And they radiated such joy and
love. They brought hope into a place where so little was
to be found. What was their secret, what did Mother
imbue in them that enabled them to do such work?
They testified that it was their adoration of Jesus, their
holy hour that sustained them. They saw the Jesus in
the Eucharist, and his Real Presence enabled them to see
Jesus in the suffering and needy children.
So as Mother Teresa is canonized today, let us ask this
new Saint Teresa to intercede for us that our prayer and
worship of the Lord might be renewed and that we may
come to recognize Jesus in those in need as she did.
Please know too that as I visit the tombs of the Apostles
Peter and Paul here in Rome, I am offering up prayer for
you, your families and for all your intentions.
I ask for your prayers as well, for the fruitfulness of this
pilgrimage, for safe travel for all the pilgrims and for
me.
May God bless you and fill you with his love!
Fr. Johnson
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D o Y o u H a ve Som e Ti m e t o G i v e?
We are blessed here at Holy Innocents with
parishioners who give generously of their
time and talents. There is no way we could
offer ministry to our parishioners and to the
larger community without the support of
many volunteers.
Holy Innocents is unique on the Eastside in offering a Food
Bank in our church building. Each week 40 to 50 families
come to get food (and clothing, household items). We depend on many volunteers to make this ministry of outreach
to others in need possible.
Right now we especially need help on Wednesday mornings
(10am to noon) and afternoons (3 to 5 pm) once a month to
serve those who come to the church for help. Please call the
office for more information or to offer your time. Thanks!
Chi l dr e n ’ s B ul l e t i n
O nl i ne B i bl e G a me s
Now your children can go online to play
Bible games online. Look for the “secret
code” on the Children's Bulletin which are
found at the entrance of the church. This
secret code is unique to our church and allows SAFE and
secure access to online games that reinforce the message
for the week. Go to games.childrensbulletins.com and
then click on Kids online Bible games.
C h ri st t he K i n g ’ s S ch o ol
C af e t e ri a , i n K e n ya
A big thank you to everyone who donated to this
mission request. We raised $4,876.00 towards the
building of cafeteria for the children of Christ the King School.
A l l S ai nt s C at ho l i c Sc h oo l F ai r P ar ki n g
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup begins on Friday
September 2nd and runs through September 25th (note: the
Fair is closed on Tuesdays this year).
Help support Catholic education in East Pierce County by
parking at one of the All Saints Catholic School’s fair
parking lots. Our main entrance is located on 7th Ave SW
between 2nd & 3rd St SW. Our paved parking lots are located on 3rd St SW between 5th and 6th Ave SW in downtown
Puyallup, just a short distance from the main gate of the
fairgrounds.
All proceeds from our fair parking fundraiser goes directly
to our school’s operating budget. For your convenience,
you can pay your parking fee with
a major credit card. Look for our
friendly volunteers in red aprons
to direct you to our lots.
Thank you in advance for supporting our school while you Do the
Puyallup! Questions? Call Diana
or Mona at 253-845-5025.
S t e w a r d s h i p i s a Wa y o f L i f e
O p po rt u ni t i es t o S erv e i n o ur F a i t h
F o rm at i o n P ro gr am s
W h at Do es M er cy L oo k Li ke ?
There are many ways to reach out and share your
mercy with the sick and the dying. For instance,
L i t t l est Di sc i p l es ( P re S ch o ol Ag es 3, 4 volunteer with Meals on Wheels, deliver meals to the
homebound and visit with them while they eat. Ask
& K i n de rg ar t e n)
you parish if there is a fellow parishioner who would
 Supply Coordinator
welcome a visit. Don’t forget you own family members who need
 Parent Volunteer coordinator
a visit, a call, or even just an email to show you are thinking about
 Small Group Leader volunteer
them. Admittedly, visiting the homebound, the elderly or the
chronically ill can be challenging. It takes us out of our comfort
F.U.T.U.R.E Group: (families with children 1-5th grade
zone and can be emotionally draining. This is where you have a
(Families United Together Undertaking Religious Education)
real opportunity, because your presence, your willingness to be a
 Supply Coordinator
friend and to listen is a precious gift that means far more than you
 Small Group Leader
can imagine. And you yourself will receive a gift beyond measure.
 Music Leader
(Father Don Galloway, MIC) Mercy is love in action
Youth Movement: Explorers (6th-8th) & Connections (9th12th) For each gr oup we need:
F i r st Re c on ci l i at i o n/ F i r st E uc h ari st
 Food Coordinator: Organizes volunteers
P r ep a rat i o n M eet i n g
 Supply and Set-up coordinator—with other volunteers
Save
the
Date:
Sunday September 18th, 1 pm– 2:30 pm
 Small Group Leader (Sunday groups twice a month)
Faith Formation Registration Opens Today! Forms will be This meeting is for those children (7 years
available at the “Youth and Family” Table in the Narthex or and older) who would like to receive the
you can download the form at the website: sacraments this year and their parents. We
will go over the schedule and requirements
www.holyinnn.org
at the meeting on September 18th. RegistraDebby, Laura and Eamon are looking forward to another awe- tion is available at the Youth and Family
some year in Faith Formation Here at Holy Innocents!
Table in the Narthex or from the website.
Programs Open in one month: Sunday October 2nd!!!
F a l l Ad ul t F orm at i on O p p ort u ni t i e s!
Scripture Based Faith Sharing:
Wednesday Morning Women’s Group
Starts: September 14th
9:45-11:15 am, in the Narthex.
Childcare provided with an RSVP. This fall the focus
of the study will be on the Feasts of Judaism. This
study will help us understand modern Judaism, the
faith of Jesus, and the roots of our Catholic Faith.
NEW: Thursday Night Adult Bible Study
Starting October 6th—1st and 3rd Thursdays
7-8:30 pm, meeting down in the Vanhulle Room.
This fall the group will focus on the basics of using
the Bible to strengthen and grow deeper in faith.
Once a Month “Connect” Gathering:
Starts Thur Sep 22
7-8:30 pm, meeting down in the Vanhulle Room. Modeled on
the Alpha gathering of a short video and discussion, the Connect Gathering will focus on different aspects of faith. The September gathering asks the question: “What is Faith?” The video presentation will be Bishop Robert Barron.
For more information about any of these opportunities, please
contact Debby at 788-1400 or email
her at:
[email protected]
“ G o t Q u est i o n s a bo ut Li f e ? ”
Consider attending the next Alpha Course orientation here
at Holy Innocents Thursday Sep 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm. The
evening will start with a simple dinner followed by a short
video and discussion. Mark your calendar now and find a
friend to bring with you. To RSV P email: Deb-
[email protected]
I t’ s C o min g … A Y o u th M a ss
S u n d a y S e p 2 5 th a t th e 1 0 :3 0 Ma s s
Shout out to any Jr. & Sr. High
students!
Come participate and help lead music at the upcoming Youth
Mass. If you like singing in a group or are curious, here’s your
chance. We need to rehearse though….
We are asking attendance at three Wednesday evening rehearsals starting this Wed Sept. 7th, 14th and 21st at 7:00 pm in the
church. Depending on how many show up, there may be music
ministry opportunities through parts of all of the mass. We will
be learning the song HUNGRY by Kathryn Scott with added
sign language.
C o n s id er a d d in g y o u r v o ice a n d h a n d s to th is
u n iq u e w o rsh ip o p p o rtu n i ty
Any questions, contact Norita at [email protected], or
call at (425) 788-6406.
Checkout the youtube link for the song we will do
called HUNGRY. www.youtube.com/watch?
v=bKcgJzj6WBU
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7 pm
Knights of Columbus
Meets 1st Thursday of each month, 7 pm
George Doty 360-668-2224
Lazarus Sandwich Making
The 19th Day of each month, 10 am
Holy Innocents Food Pantry
Wednesdays, 10am—noon, 3 pm—5 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Fridays 7 –8 pm
Sat Sep 10th—BINGO 6-8 pm
Sun Sep 11th Noon–3 pm
Games
Prizes
Relay Races
Cakewalk
Jump House
Music
Food: Knights of Columbus Awar d Winning BBQ (donation $1-$3)
Parish Pot luck side dishes and dessert!
Music: by Susan Bur ke and Fr iends (noon-2:30 pm)
Picnic Raffle Tickets
What’s up for this year????
$5 Ticket:
 Reserved parking place and
front row pew for the 5 pm
Christmas Eve Mass
 Reserved parking place and
front row pew for the 10:30
Easter Sunday Mass
 Reserved Parking place all
year at the 8 am mass
 Reserved Parking place all
year at the 10:30 mass
$1 tickets
 Date Night Basket
 Breakfast Basket
 Family Night Basket
Special Seattle
Seahawks
Basket!
$5 Ticket
(Donated By Amy Egger)
Sign Up to help...
at the “Picnic Center” in the Narthex
or email [email protected].
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Sell Raffle Tickets
Work in a game booth
Bring a side salad or dessert
Help Set up or clean up
Bake a cake for the cake walk
Sign up for the talent show
For more information email Debby@holyinn or call the office 788-1400