- St. Joseph Catholic Church, Vancouver

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ APRIL 12, 2015
Saturday
Sunday
5 PM Vigil
9 AM, 11:30 AM, 5 PM
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM
Tuesday 6 PM
Holy Days and Holidays:
please check the bulletin for Mass times.
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here
and see my hands, and bring your hand and
put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving,
but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him,
“My Lord and my God!”
John 20:27-28
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
Contact 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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Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sunday, April 12
Mass: 9 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Name Tag Sunday Weekend
Monday, April 13
Mass: 8 am
Tuesday, April 14
Reconciliation: 5 pm; Mass: 6 pm
Wednesday, April 15
Mass: 8 am
Thursday, April 16
Mass: 8 am
Friday, April 17
Mass: 8 am, 10 am
Saturday, April 18
Reconciliation: 3 pm; Mass: 5 pm
Name Tag Sunday Weekend
Sunday, April 19
Mass: 9 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm
Name Tag Sunday Weekend
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St. Luke will tell us that the disciples are
“incredulous with joy” at the presence of the Risen
Lord.
He is Risen! Alleluia! Those words have been our
cry all week this week. These days after Easter,
called the “Octave”, are a way for us to celebrate
every day as if it were Easter Day. You will notice
for the prayers in today’s Mass that we say, “On this
Easter Day.” It is our way of saying one day is not
enough to celebrate this most amazing feast of life
conquering death, once and for all time.
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter we will go back into
John’s Gospel, to an earlier image of Jesus as the
good shepherd. This reflection is a way to further
unpack who Jesus is. Indeed, he is the one who, like
a good shepherd, “lays down his life for the sheep.”
During these eight days (called an octave) we begin
to unpack the tremendous turn of events that bring
almost inexpressible joy to the disciples of Jesus,
from the very first days of our Church, right down to
our present day.
On the Fifth Sunday of Easter another image
dominates - Jesus as the true vine, and we as the
branches. This image is reflected in the north
hallway of our church, with a beautiful drawing of
the vine and branches with pictures of those who
have explored their God-given talents through our
“Living Your Strengths” process.
Last Monday, Pope Francis led a chant of the faithful
gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He asked the pilgrims
gathered there to join him, chanting, “Christ is
risen!” three times. The Pope went on to say, “In
Him, through our Baptism, we are risen, we have
passed from death to life, from the slavery of sin to
the freedom of love.” He continued, “This is the
Good News that we are called to carry to others in
every environment, animated by the Holy Spirit.”
On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Jesus will remind us
that that “It was not you who chose me, but I who
chose you.” Being chosen by Jesus is a tremendously
affirming truth, that carries with it a responsibility to
“bear fruit that will remain.” This is what Pope
Francis is talking about when he invites us to allow
the resurrection to illuminate the dark places of our
lives and then to share that light with others.
From St. Peter’s Square to St. Joseph in Vancouver,
we are called to shout this good news and to live it in
our lives. “We proclaim the resurrection of Christ
when his light illuminates the dark moments of our
existence, and we are able share it with others; when
we know when to smile with those who smile, and
weep with those who weep; when we accompany
those who are sad and at risk of losing hope; when
we recount our experience of Faith to those who are
searching for meaning and happiness,” Pope Francis
said. “And there - with our attitude, with our witness,
with our life - we say ‘Jesus is Risen,’ with our
soul.”
Here in our Archdiocese, Ascension Thursday is
transferred to Sunday and replaces the Seventh
Sunday of Easter. On May 17th, we will hear Jesus
commission his disciples, and all of us, to “Go into
the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every
creature.” And then, the following Sunday, Pentecost
Sunday, we will be assured of the presence and
power of the Holy Spirit in proclaiming that saving
message of the Gospel.
Let us journey with the whole Church during these
days of the Easter season as we unpack together this
mind-boggling truth that seems too good to be true.
The message is a simple one, but it is the most
profound message in the history of the world: death
is defeated, life wins.
This is the beautiful message that explodes from that
tomb in Jerusalem and that spread throughout the
Mediterranean to the ends of the earth. For the next
fifty days of the Easter Season we will unpack the
meaning of Christ’s resurrection in the life of the
early Church and in our lives today. We will read
from the Acts of the Apostles, the second volume of
St. Luke’s work, that picks up where his Gospel
leaves off and takes us through the Church’s
development in the first century.
In the face of that truth, what else can we do but
shout over and over again, He is Risen! Alleluia!
Happy Easter!
Fr. Gary Lazzeroni
In our Gospel passages we will hear of Jesus’
appearances, in his Risen body, to his followers. This
Sunday we hear of the doubt, and then the beautiful
confession of faith of St. Thomas. Next Sunday,
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Parish Happenings
Pastor: Rev. Gary F. Lazzeroni, [email protected], 360-696-4407
Deacon: Deacon Scott Aikin, [email protected], 360-696-4407
SALE TODAY! HOLY LAND OLIVEWOOD CRAFTS
Holy Land Crafts will be visiting St. Joseph on
April 11 & 12 after all Masses and offering quality
religious handicrafts made from Holy Land olive
wood. The sale will take place in the St. John Bosco
room (Marian Hall after 5 pm Sunday Mass). There
is something for every budget! Your purchases help
improve the economic condition of the Christian
communities in the Holy Land. Holy Land artists
have remained faithful to their God and to this rich
cultural heritage. They take great pride in this
distinct and unique art form. Your generous
consideration for the livelihood of the people of this
area is greatly appreciated.
Aid/Referral:
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
Welcome! Please contact the Parish Office to register, 360-696-4407.
Parish Office
GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP MASS AND LUNCHEON
Parishioners 55+ are invited to the monthly Mass and
Luncheon on Wednesday, April 15, beginning at
11:00 am in the Church. Come and join us for
spiritual renewal, good food and fellowship.
Receptionist: Annie Josserand, [email protected], 360-696-4407
Executive Assistant: Deborah Goddard, [email protected], 360-823-2803
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
Accounting Assistant: Roxie King, [email protected], 360-823-2801
Parish Office Hours:
ST. BERNADETTE’S BREAKFAST—APRIL 19
The Knights of Columbus will be featuring “Eggs
Bernadette” at breakfast following Masses on
April 19. All proceeds will go to fund our sister
parish, St. Bernadette, in Kenya.
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/Events Coordinator:
Jerry Herrera, [email protected] or [email protected], 360-823-2857.
Sacraments:
PARISH OFFICE CLOSING EARLY APRIL 21
The parish office will be closing at 3:30 pm on
Tuesday, April 21. Parish staff will be attending an
employee benefits meeting.
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?
BULK MAILING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you have a few hours to spare to help prepare an
upcoming mailing? Are you available Tuesday,
April 21, 9:00 am-12 Noon? Call Barbara at the
Parish Office, 360-696-4407 or email
[email protected] to volunteer.
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.
SPRING STRENGTHS GATHERING
All Living Your Strengths alumni are invited to the
Spring Strengths Cocktail Party on Saturday,
April 25th from 6-8 pm. Please bring an appetizer,
salad or dessert to share for our gathering in the
parish hall. Join us for a time of strengths-based
fellowship and formation. Please RSVP to Larry at
[email protected] or reply to the eVite.
Liturgy and Outreach Ministries:
Adult confirmation, Ministry to the sick, homebound, disabled, funerals, grieving, and
ethnic ministry,
Sr. Joelle Aflague, [email protected], 360-823-2832
Marriage Preparation, RCIA (How to Become Catholic):
Diane Boggs, [email protected], 360-823-2828.
Stewardship:
Time, talent, treasure, hospitality, volunteers, Living Your Strengths, Annual Appeal,
Larry Cadorniga, [email protected], 360-823-2829.
Music Ministry:
Sunday morning Choir Director and Accompanist:
Karl Rohde, [email protected], 360- 823-2852.
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
A Trip Down Memory Lane #11. First Fight.
This might not be a happy memory, but
hopefully you are not still fighting over the same
issue. Focus on one disagreement that you have
resolved satisfactorily. May it give you insight
for the future.
-by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
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], 360-696-2586
Secretary: Sheri Keller, [email protected], 360-696-2586
Secretary: Anne McDonagh, [email protected], 360-696-2586
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NAME TAG SUNDAY
During the Easter season, all parishioners, guests and
visitors are invited to wear name tags at Mass and
afterwards for Weekend Hospitality. Meet your
fellow parishioners and learn one another’s names.
Welcome the stranger among us and reach out to
those visiting by providing a warm and authentic
greeting.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
The Sunday after
Easter is Divine Mercy
Sunday, a day that
celebrates the merciful
love of God and trust in
Him.
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS—EASTER SESSIONS
Take time to explore and focus in-depth on your
God-given talents. Take the Clifton StrengthsFinder,
a reliable and validated online assessment, to identify
your TOP 5 areas of greatest potential and learn how
to utilize them in your faith, family and work lives.
Three convenient times are offered this Easter season
for the five-week sessions:
LYS 1.0: Thursdays, April 16 - May 14; 6:30-8:30
pm (8 slots available)
LYS 2.0: Tuesdays, April 14 - May 12; 1:00-2:55 pm
(12 slots available)
LYS 1.0: Sundays, April 19 - May 24; 10:00-11:30
am (10 slots available)
For more information, contact Larry at 360-823-2829
or [email protected]. Register online at
www.stjoevan.org/stewardship/living-your-strengths/
Come sing and pray
the Divine Mercy
Chaplet in the presence
of the Eucharist on
Sunday, April 12, at
3:00 pm in the church.
Then join us for
hospitality and
fellowship immediately
following.
SUMMER 2015 VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty
Power is the theme for this summer’s Vacation Bible
School. Registration is now open for both
participants and volunteers. VBS will be held
9 am-12:15 pm daily, July 13-17, in Marian Hall.
Children ages 3 through entering the 6th grade in Fall
2015 are invited to participate.
More than 100 volunteers are needed the week
of VBS to assist with crews, music, skits, snacks,
and Bible stories and 20 more are needed in the
weeks leading up to VBS.
To sign-up to participate or to volunteer for
VBS, visit the parish website, www.stjoevan.org.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND THE AMALFI COAST.
Join Fr. Gary for a pilgrimage to Italy, May 17-26,
2016 and experience Rome during the extraordinary
Jubilee Year of Mercy! This promises to be a
memorable trip to some of the most ancient and
revered sites in Christianity. Our trip begins with a
visits to Pompeii and Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady
of the Rosary, and to Santa Sofia on the Island of
Capri. After four days on the Amalfi coast, we
transfer to Rome to explore and celebrate our
Catholic heritage in one of the greatest cities in the
world. Masses at the catacombs of St. Sebastian, St.
Peter’s Basilica, and St. Mary Major are highlights.
Private tours of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine
Chapel are planned, as well as the “Scavi” tour
underneath St. Peter’s Basilica. An information
meeting will be held Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm, in
the St. Francis/St. Teresa rooms. For more
information, please see the brochure on our website
at stjoevan.org, or contact Fr. Gary at
[email protected], 360-696-4407 for a brochure.
NEW BIBLE STUDIES BEGINNING SOON
Two new Bible study opportunities will begin after
Easter. The Thursday Women’s Bible Study of
“Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother”
will begin on April 16 at 2 pm. The Friday Morning
Bible Study of “A Biblical Walk through the Mass”
will begin on April 24 at 9 am. To register and
receive materials for either study, go to
www.evangelization.com. If you need assistance or
do not have internet access, contact the parish office.
CATHOLIC RADIO KBVM SPRING SHARATHON
Catholic radio station, KBVM 88.3 FM, will
broadcast its Spring Sharathon, April 20th-24th. The
weeklong event will feature a variety of special
guests, interesting conversations about the
importance of our faith and an opportunity for
listeners to support the region’s only Catholic radio
station. For more information, call 503-285-5200.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR MATTHEW KELLY!
St. Joseph Parish is excited to host internationally
known Catholic speaker Matthew Kelly here on
Saturday, June 27, at 7 pm for an evening of “Living
with Passion and Purpose”.
Tickets are on sale at the parish office or
online at dynamiccatholic.com/Vancouver. The
cost is $39 per ticket which includes the
presentation and event materials.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with ticket
sales, publicity, and event preparation. Call the
parish office if interested in helping, 696-4407.
BE THE HAND AND FEET OF JESUS
Can you bring Jesus to those who are sick or
homebound? Please contact Sr. Joelle at 360-8232832. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
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Give your child the gift of CYO Summer Camp and
they will make memories that will last a lifetime!
Each day is a new adventure as campers of all levels of faith and ability are welcomed, supported and
inspired through challenge activities and powerful prayer experiences. CYO campers experience incredible
fun, personal growth, deepened faith and amazing friendships! Let this be the summer you join the tradition
of Catholic camping that has been creating sacred memories in since 1950!
Camp Don Bosco
Carnation, Wa
Day Camp at Camp Don Bosco | Grades K-8
Grab your swimsuit and backpack and get ready for fun-filled days at
Camp Don Bosco! Our day campers take part in all the FUN, FAITH and
ADVENTURE of summer camp and head home each evening to share
their experiences with their families, rest up in their own bed and
return the next day for new adventures! Specialty Day Camps include
horse camps, Legos, laser tag, and much more!
Resident Camp at Camp Don Bosco | Grades K-9
During their days and nights, resident campers will swim in the pool, make s’mores on an overnight hike, hit the mark
with a bow & arrow, and experience prayer, community and sacrament in a whole new way. Specialty camp options
include Lego engineering, laser tag, horse camps and a 3 day mini-camp for younger campers.
Jr. High Camp at Camp Hamilton | Grades 6-9
Nestled in the remote wilderness of the Cascade foothills, the beauty of
God’s creation abounds at Camp Hamilton. Whether it’s boating &
swimming on the lake, climbing one of the high ropes challenge
courses, playing paintball or stringing a bow and arrow, campers at
Hamilton will laugh, sing, pray and experience God as they make new
friends and grow into a community of faith!
Camp Hamilton
Monroe, Wa
High School Camps with CYO | Grades 9-12
Whether you’re 40’ off the ground at our high ropes course at Camp Hamilton, kayaking the Puget Sound on a
Nanakakee adventure trip or developing leadership skills as a Counselor in Training, you will have the time of your life
as your experience God calling you deeper at our CYO High School Camps!
Family Camps at Hamilton & Don Bosco | Families of all ages & size welcome!
Don’t miss this opportunity to build sacred memories together at CYO Family Camp! Spend the weekend together as a
family, unplugged from routines and plugged into fun, adventure and time together with God in the beauty of His
creation! You’ll never regret an investment in your family! Extended families welcome!
Program Details & Videos • Scholarship Information • Online Registration at:
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/camping
 planting
 raking
 spring cleaning
 painting
 hauling
 barking
 pulling weeds
 cleaning windows
Saturday
April 25
9 am – 3 pm
Meet in Front of Parish Hall at 9:00 am.
Bring work clothes, gloves,
wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels.
Lunch is provided.
Older children welcome to work with parents.
School Families earn share hours!
Contact Stephen to Volunteer:
823-2846 [email protected]
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COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN—FALL 2015
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 2015
St. Joseph School is offering a summer camp program
and would like to extend an invitation to the children
of parishioners who will be entering kindergarten
through 6th grade to join in the fun.
The first camp session starts June 15th and will
continue through early August. Camps are offered on
a weekly basis. Each week has a different theme such
as “Wacky Water Week”, “Fun with Physics”,
“Adventure week” and “Time Travel”, to name a few.
Our camps are planned with structured activities that
include art, science, games and, of course, fun!
The St. Joseph Religious Education program will be
coordinating Vacation Bible School during the week
of July 12th. Summer camp will not be available that
week, but we will offer afternoon care for the VBS
K-6 students who may need it. To register for VBS
please call 360-823-2843 or email [email protected].
Information about VBS will be available on the
parish website in April at www.stjoevan.org.
Is your child ready for kindergarten or do you know
someone looking into kindergarten programs for the
2015-16 school year? St. Joseph School has an
excellent full-day kindergarten program. Aside from
our school-wide emphasis in faith, academics and
service, additional kindergarten program features and
highlights:
Check the school’s website, www.stjoevanschool.org
in April for information and registration form.
Building a foundation for academic success
Faith formation integrated throughout the day
and in all subject areas
Each class is supported by a full-day aide
25 student per class maximum
Specialist subjects two times per week for a full
class period in: Art, Computers, Music,
Physical Education and Spanish
Field trips and seasonal activities
Hot lunch program available
Before and after school care available
The fee per week is $125 with a $35 registration fee
and camp hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Aftercare is
available upon request.
If you have any questions, please contact Bobbi
Harrington at [email protected]
Family Bingo Night
For more information about the program, for
registration information or to schedule a tour contact
Anne McDonagh [email protected] 360-6962586 and visit our website, www.stjoevanschool.org.
Friday, April 24th
5:30-8:00 pm, Marian Hall
Texas BBQ Buffet
That Man Is You of St. Joseph Parish, is hosting a
Texas BBQ Buffet for Families as part of Mother’s
Day Weekend. Please join us:
Saturday, May 9, Marian Hall, 11:30 am-2 pm.
$25 per Family, $10 per Person.
Tickets on sale after all Masses (except Easter),
at the TMIY booth.
$1 game cards/daubers sold
Concessions
Kids welcome!
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ADAPTED MASS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
Please join us at Holy Redeemer Church, 17010 NE
9th St., on Saturday, April 18, 10:30 am, to celebrate
an adapted liturgy with Fr. Woody, from Our Lady
of Lourdes, presiding. There is ample opportunity for
spiritual and emotional support during hospitality
time following the Mass. For further information,
please contact Mary Sutter at 360-892-0951, or email
[email protected].
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Pro-Life Conference
The Diabolical System of
Imposing Death
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater
Vancouver, WA
www.thelifeguardianfoundation.org
FUNERALS—THE GIFT OF ADVANCED PLANNING
Preplanning funerals with the parish can be a real
gift to your family in a time of sorrow. In addition to
funeral home arrangements, Catholics have decisions
to make regarding their funeral liturgy. Keep your
eye on the bulletin for an announcement about an
upcoming funeral preplanning session to be led by
Sr. Joelle.
SCHOOL OF HEALING PRAYER
Are you interested in becoming a prayer minister
and/or developing a prayer ministry? The School of
Healing Prayer Level 1 course offers a scriptural
basis for God’s gift of healing prayer and teaches the
student how to be an effective prayer minister.
Limited space is available—the course will be taking
place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
in Kelso, WA, beginning in May. Cost is $30 for the
book and $30 for the class fee. For more
information, contact Lucille Hadden at 360-2328299.
MEGA SALE DONATIONS
You might have missed our last drop-off day, but
don’t despair—we have others planned! Start
cleaning out your closets now for our next drop-off
on April 19! Bring your donations of clean, usable
items to the Booster Shed at the west end of the
parking lot from 10:00 am-2:00 pm that day. You
can also contact Teri in the Parish Office if you need
an appointment.
HABITS OF A VERY LOVING MARRIAGE RETREAT
Join Fr. Pat Freitag for the weekend of May 15-17 at
the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center, 4700 SW
Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA. The Habits of
a Very Loving Marriage seminar is based on Stephen
R. Covey’s No. 1 bestsellers The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People and The 8th Habit. This marriage
workshop offers a framework for applying a
universal, self-discovery approach that enables
couples to communicate successfully. For more
information, call 206-748-7991. $330 per couple.
ANNULMENTS
If you have a prior marriage which has ended in
divorce, you may want to begin the annulment
process. For more information, or to request the
informational flier which includes a list of our
Advocates (someone who walks you through the
process), please contact Diane Boggs at the parish
office, 823-2828, or email at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE
Next year’s annual Serra Vocations Dinner has been
scheduled for January 23, 2016. The Archbishop will
preside at Mass, followed by dinner in Marian
Hall. Mark your calendars now for this inspiring
event!
STAY IN TOUCH THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
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Sharing Our Time, Talent & Treasure
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS VOLUNTEER HELP
The Vancouver Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
continues to operate Clark County’s single largest
food bank, serving an average of over 100
individuals per day. A majority of these individuals
have families, which means that many more than 100
individuals are receiving food. Local generous
grocers donate breads, bagels, desserts, and more to
SVDP each week, though somebody needs to go pick
it up. Our volunteer drivers donate 1-2 hours per
week in this process. Can you help? Please call Gary
Wright at 360-694-5388 for details.
Please pray for all who are sick.
Tim Gilberg
Please pray for our beloved dead.
Irene Adams, Jasmine McCrow,
Gary Krueger, Fr. Robert Kenny
PARISH SUNDAY SUPPER
Join us in Marian Hall on Sundays after 5:00 pm Mass
for food and fellowship. $5 per person, $25 for family
(5 or more)
April 12 Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Jasmine Rice,
Steamed Corn, Garden Salad, Cake
April 19 Rosemary Pork Loin, Brown Gravy, Baby
Red Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Garden
Salad, Cake
April 26 Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Rice, Garden
Salad, Chocolate Cake
HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION
“For God sent his Son into the world not to judge the
world, but so that through him the world might be
saved.” - John 3:17
Discover His abundant love for you and allow Him
to save you from your despair. Come on a Rachel’s
Vineyard™ Retreat with us, May 29-31, 2015. Call
Valerie at 1-800-822-HOPE (4673).
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT
Does gardening give you a sense of wonder and
fulfillment? On your wedding day, you lovingly
planted the seeds of a lifelong relationship. A
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will give
you the “gardening tools” you need to help your
marriage grow and blossom. For more information
call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line at
www.rediscoverthespark.org. Upcoming dates:
April 24-26 at Powell Butte Retreat Center in Central
Oregon; May 22-25 at Our Lady of Peace Retreat
House in Beaverton, Oregon.
OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS Everyone is invited to
participate in the Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
by bringing the Offertory Gifts to our Lord's altar. At
least three Gift Bearers are required at each Mass and
can be individuals, spouses, a family or friends. Those
interested should contact the Head Usher or the Head
EMHC about 15 minutes before Mass begins.
ONLINE GIVING—OFFERTORY CARDS
Many parishioners currently give of their Stewardship
of Treasure via electronic giving. Laminated Offertory
Cards are now available in the narthex and in the
Church chairs/pews to be used as a visible sign of your
participation at Offertory during the Presentation of
the Gifts. Feel free to use these cards as the collection
baskets are passed. If you are interested in fulfilling
your pledge via electronic giving, please contact Larry
Cadorniga at 360-823-2829, [email protected], or
www.stjoevan.org/giving to set up your Online Giving
account today.
FAVORITE BUSINESS OR SERVICE PROVIDER?
Your parish family wants to know about these great
businesses too! Please let your favorite business
owners know that advertising in the Church bulletin
is affordable, reliable and helps to provide the
bulletin at no charge to the parish. For more info, call
Catholic Printery, at 800-867-0660.
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His
presence with singing. Psalm 100:2
For the week ending April 5, 2015
Offertory
Received
Year to Date
Needed
Year to Date
Received
Year to Date
Shortfall
$ 53,355
$ 1,416,038
$ 1,397,867
($ 18,171)
Practice is on Wednesday
evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm, in
the music room on the east
side of the church building.
Interested? Contact Karl
Rohde, Choir Director, at
[email protected] or
360-823-2852.
Above is the Offertory received so far this fiscal year
(July-June). 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].
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