November 16, 2014 - Saint Michael Parish

Saint Michael Parish
Olympia, WA
November 16, 2014
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS TIMES:
RECONCILIATION TIMES:
Downtown:
Monday - Thursday: Noon
Friday & Saturday: 9AM
Saturday Vigil: 5PM,
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5PM
Thursday: 11:00AM
Saturday: 10AM, 3PM
Westside Chapel:
1st & 3rd Thursday: 6:30AM
Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:30AM
PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Brian Thompson
DEACONS:
Rob Rensel
Ronnie San Nicolas
John Bergford Visit us online at www.saintmichaelparish.org
Please Pray For:
Pamela Suszko
Stephanie Merenda
Grayson DeTerra
Amy Loonam
Felipe Gamino
Kathy Pool
Donald Villarrubia
Daniel Paterno
Medard Hoa Le
Karen Roberts
Brandon Mihelich
Kellen McCauley
Bruce Klos
Doris Tobin
James Cosgrove
Kathy Suarez
Diana Moscuzza
Warren & Rosalie Ballew
Ethel A. O’Neil
Jolane Zander
Loralyn Brown
Carmen McHugh
Gregory McHugh
Tony Leingang
John & Linda Lentz
The Hurtado family
Elena Sahagun
John Eyles
Patrick Harrison
Donna Benak
The Oen family
Sally Dodds
Nancy Payne
Rosanne Burns
Landyn
Idella Cooper
Donald Bissen
Bill Granville
Roberts Family
Hilary Borngesser
Robert Brown
Elizabeth Magee
C.E. Redfield
Richard Monohon
Scott Waytashek
Cindy & Tristen Campbell
Kenny Broussard
Bill Bounsall
Paul Noel
Jennifer Noel
Nancy Leone
Lela Mae LaBouff
LaBouff Family
Virgil Hamblin
John W. Plott
Betty Kostecka
Tonya Hylton
Christel Repp
Carla Garner
Rosie Scott
Matthew Benoit & Family
Frank Petrino
Fred Aube
John Peterson
Cindy Preuss
Joy Beland
Dottie LaGant
Marvyl & Family
Margaret Wach
Theresa Jess
Briana Zander
Lisa Marie Zander
Don Jenner
Kathleen Downey
John McKillip
Janet Brown
Julie Malloy
Pat & Ginny O’Neil
Stephanie Smith
Gene Putscher
Cleo Dearing
Frank Goldsmith
Jimmy Johnson
Art Mead
Matthew Krug
Marty & Elaine Gideon & Fam
Carol Newvill
Dorothy Wendler
Tara Whetstone
Jerry Neal
Sam Camperi
Rose Finley
Victoria Erskine
Tom Ragan
To submit prayer requests, call the Parish Office at (360) 754-4667 or
submit your request via our website under the Contact menu.
If you or someone you know is homebound and
wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call
Benedetta Reece at the Parish Office at (360) 292-7143 or
Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890
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Mass Schedule & Intentions
11.17 MONDAY
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Noon - John Zinnikas
11.18 TUESDAY
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9:00 am - Mike Grant
11.19 WEDNESDAY
Noon - Word & Communion
11.20 THURSDAY
6:30 am - Jeanette Hochne
Westside
U
Noon - Jim Villarubia
11.21 FRIDAY
U
9:00 am - Donald Wilson
11.22 SATURDAY
9:00 am - Beth Gociewski
U
5:00 pm - Roi Thi Nguyen
U
11.23 SUNDAY
7:30 am - Eleanor Anglin Price
U
8:30 am - James William Rook
U
9:30 am - Marge Carignan
U
10:30 am - Frank McCauley (90th)
11:30 am - Mary & Will Kirwin
Westside
Westside
U
5:00 pm - People of St. Michael Parish
Incense Alert!
Incense will be used at the
following November 22/23
Masses for the Feast of
Christ the King:
Saturday: 5 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5 pm
Westside: 10:30 am
Readings
November 16
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20,30-31
1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30
November 17
Rv 1:1-4, 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43
November 18
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10
November 19
Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28
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November 20
Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44
November 21
Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48
November 22
Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40
November 23
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor
15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Pastor’s Notebook - November 16, 2014
CHRISTMAS CARDS
This title may seem a bit early, so allow me to explain.
A few years ago, about this time of the year, I was out shopping and stopped to look at greeting cards.
For some reason, I had never looked at Thanksgiving Day cards before and found a few that really made
me laugh and a number that touched my heart. As I stood there with other shoppers pushing their carts
past me, I began to think to whom I should send Thanksgiving Day cards.
As I did so, I thought of family, friends from St. Michael and Assumption parishes, as well as friends from
long ago. When I went to the checkout line, my heart was filled with joy and gratitude and my hand
basket was filled with a pile of Thanksgiving Day cards.
I spent this past Monday with my “Jesu Caritas” priest support group. We meet once a month in prayer to
reflect, support, encourage and challenge one another. We make this a first priority in our lives, seldom
missing a meeting. We usually share lunch and dinner together and, if possible, spend the night. Our
meeting was in Bellingham this time, so I spent almost three hours driving there with Fr. Woody Macallister,
who drove up from Vancouver. It was well worth it.
I can’t tell you how thankful I am to my brother priests. Three of us have been part of this group for almost
25 years and have shared the depths of our souls with one another. I am so grateful for these brothers
of mine, especially as I grieve the loss of my brother George.
Which brings me to the point of this Pastor’s Notebook: if you chose a Thanksgiving Day card for God,
what would it look like? More importantly, what would you write inside? What would you say to God?
How would you express your gratitude, your thanks and your love? How could you adequately do so? I
know I can’t. Words aren’t enough. They seem so inadequate and so superficial and yet so needed.
A huge portion of what I am including in my card to God this Thanksgiving is YOU! Yes, you - each of you
for how you have helped shape my priesthood and me as a person. Thank you from the depths of my
heart and my soul. I am so grateful to God for you. I can never thank God enough.
As we make our Stewardship Commitments this year, I ask that you do so reflecting on these questions:
What does this financial gift and commitment for the coming year say to God?
How does it reflect what is in my soul and on my heart?
How, and even more importantly, DOES it express my love and my gratitude for all that I have?
Is it in any way proportional to what God has given to me and to my family?
Do I feel a deep joy in giving this amount back to God for the work of his Church here at St. Michael
Parish?
I know this is a lot to think about. Yet I pray that it will help you in making your commitment this year. If,
after prayerful reflection, you realize that you need to change your financial commitment, please do so.
Just let us know at the parish. You might also want to use these reflections in regards to your spouse,
your children, your parents and others in your life and then make some changes as well.
I pray that as you write your Thanksgiving Card to God that it brings God great delight.
In Christ, I love you,
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Stewardship
“Well done my good and faithful servant.” With those
words the master in Jesus’ Parable of the Talents smiles
and rewards his servant. We often cite the Parable of
the Talents in relation to stewardship. Because of our
understanding of “talent,” we may assume that this is a
parable about skills and those kinds of gifts. Of course,
in this case, a “talent” is a unit of money. Scholars
assume that the master is wealthy; therefore, whether one
received five talents, two talents, or one talent, they most
likely received a huge amount of money according to our
standards. That is not the stewardship perspective of
this parable. Each of us, just as the three servants in the
parable, has received multiple gifts from God (the Master).
The question posed by Jesus, and the question we must
be prepared to answer at our own judgment, is “What
have you done with the gifts you have received?” Everything we have and everything we become are gifts from
God. Like the stewards in the parable, we have been
given gifts. Do we develop those gifts and do we
share them, or do we “bury” them and really do nothing with them? Those who do the former, return them with
increase to the Lord, are not only complimented, but embraced and invited: “Come share your master’s joy.”
- See more at: www.thecatholicsteward.com
Pledge Renewal Update
Last weekend, we received 254 pledge cards. Many of those included a parishioner’s note saying that they have taken steps
to increase their giving in response to the blessings they have prayerfully identified in their lives! That is the most heartwarming
news of all. Thank you! If you haven’t yet returned your card, please take time this week to prayerfully reflect on the gifts
you’ve received and how you can return, in thanksgiving, a portion back to our good and gracious God by supporting the
ministries of your parish.
Bring your commitment card to Mass with you next week or pledge online at www.saintmichaelparish.org.
Stewardship of Treasure
Online Giving Option
Pastoral Year 2014-2015
Donations Received as of November 11, 2014
Total Offertory Collection Received
$54,896
Total Offertory Collection Needed
$55,858
Year to Date Received
$994,780
Year to Date Needed for Budget
$1,061,302
Shortfall Year to Date
Debt Reduction (Pink Envelopes)
$66,522
$873
$21,211
Now you can make
your offertory gifts
work harder than ever
to support St. Michael
Parish by participating
in our Online Giving
Program. When you
participate, your gift will be transferred conveniently from
your account (or credit card) directly to the parish.
Your gift will go further than ever, allowing us to reduce
administrative costs, plan our expenses, and spend more
time on ministry!
Signing up for Online Giving is easy:
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Visit our website at saintmichaelparish.org
Click on the Online Giving link
Complete the online registration form.
It’s that simple!
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GOD SO LOVED, HE GAVE.
FROM A HEART O
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GRATITUDE
We Give Our:
TIME
TREASURE
& TALENT
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce.
Proverbs 3:9
WHAT
IS STEWARDSHIP
OF TIME
ANDcommitment,
TALENT? please
If you haven’t
already
decided on your parish
stewardship
prayerfully consider your giving and return a commitment card to the parish office,
We are asked to recognize that God entrusted to each one of us our time and individual
through the mail, or in the collection basket.
talents to help build up His kingdom. In our gratitude, we should strive to become more
engaged in our parish by giving of our time and talents.
What is the right amount to give? When you are at peace about the size of your gift—
when you do not find yourself making excuses for its size (either too big or too small)
When you give of your Time and Talent, you support the many different ministries in our
and you know in your heart that you have been completely honest with yourself and
parish that enable us to carry out Christ’s mission more effectively. It is our goal to have
God—then your gift is the proper size.
all members of our parish be involved in at least one ministry.
Please return your parish stewardship commitment card today.
HOW WILL YOU CHOOSE TO SHARE THOSE GIFTS GIVEN TO YOU BY GRACE?
Please prayerfully reflect on your Time and Talent and the gospel call to be engaged with
your parish, family and community in ministry and in prayer.
We ask that you return your Time and Talent Commitment Card as soon as possible.
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Parish Happenings
Learn To Save A Life!
Baptismal Prep
Baptismal preparation classes
are offered throughout the year
at St. Michael for parents and
Godparents. The winter session classes will take place on
Tuesdays, January 13, 20 & 27,
2015 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in
Gathering Space Rm. 2. For
more information or to register,
visit our website. You can also
contact Elizabeth Lyons, Steward for Sacramental Prep, at
(360) 292-7119.
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you” (MT. 28:16).
Parish Nurse Ministry is
sponsoring CPR and First
Aid classes on Saturday,
November
22
in
the
Parish Center Multipurpose
Room from 9:30 am - 3:30
pm. These are two separate
classes, so sign up for one or
both . You must register as
space is limited. Teens are
encouraged to attend!
For questions or to register,
contact Kathy Rayburn at
(360) 556-7514 or e-mail [email protected].
Thinking About a Meaningful Gift?
Here are some suggestions
to celebrate birthdays, holidays, weddings, anniversaries, or any special day:
Clases de Bautismo
Para bautizar a sus niños, se ofrecen sesiones de preparación
durante el año en la parroquia de St. Michael y es necesario que asistan los Padres y los Padrinos. Las próximas
sesiones del invierno están programados martes, día 20 y 27
de enero, 2015, a las 6:30 de la tarde. Para más información,
pueden visitar el sitio web de la parroquia al www.saintmichaelparish.org. También pueden contactar a Elizabeth
Lyons la coordinadora del Programa de Preparación Sacramental al (360) 292-7119 o a Jane Villanueva al (360) 4890895 para los que no hablan inglés.
Miscarriage & Loss Of An Infant Support Group
Meets every third Saturday of the month after the 5 pm
Mass. Our first meeting is this Saturday, November 15 in
Gathering Space Room 3 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Meetings are FREE and open to anyone.
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and
decade
bracelets made by the
monks at St. Martin’s Abbey.
Call Br. Edmund Ebbers at
(360) 438-4457.
•Local honey and homemade felt dolls made at St. Placid Priory. Call the Priory
at (360) 438-1771.
Livestock and other essentials for families in need around
the world! Visit Heifer International at www.heifer.org or
call 1 (855) 8hunger.
Handcrafted items from artisans from around the world.
Visit Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade web site at
www.crsfairtrade.org or call 1 (800) 685-7572.
Called To Protect
Vercillo’s
Catholic Book & Gift
Two classes are currently
scheduled:
Annual Christmas
Open House
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
10 am - 5 pm
November 20 at 1 pm in
Parish Center Room 8 and
November 25 at 5:30 pm in
the Multi-Purpose room.
Please register in advance
at seattle.setanet.org or call
Stephanie Richardson at
(360) 292-7141.
20% off most in-store items.
Light refreshments served.
3680 S. Cedar St. #E
Tacoma, WA
(253) 471-8399
REFRESH | RENEW | PRAY | LISTEN | CONNECT
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Women’s Advent Day-Retreat
December 6, Westside Chapel, 9 am - 3 pm
Register at the parish website!
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Parish Happenings
Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd: Observing The Child
Many people wonder what makes Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd (CGS) different from other methods of faith formation.
The International Council for CGS describes what CGS is by
setting out “32 points” that characterize the method. The first
point states:
“The child, particularly the religious life of the child, is
central to the interest and commitment to the catechist of
the Good Shepherd. The catechist observes and studies the
vital needs of the child and the manifestations of those vital
needs according to the developmental stage of the child.”
CGS starts by observing the child and his or her needs and matches the method to meet
the developmental stage of the child. Sound intriguing? For more information, contact Mary
Trotter at [email protected] or (360) 292-7145.
Moms, grandmas, aunts—any women desiring to pray for children and schools, whether
private, public or homeschool, from preschool through college.
The prepared CGS Atrium
environment is a place of
order and natural beauty.
To maintain this, we seek
artisans to aid in the creation of
specific works to be used
by the children. This may
include building small wood
“environments” (very basic
model-sized structures with
walls and doorways) from
detailed
building
plans
provided),
or
sculpting,
carving, or sewing small
figures.
There is also a
need for a skilled hand
to paint figures that have
already been made. Detailed
guidelines and materials are
provided and timelines are
flexible. Contact Mary Trotter
at [email protected].
Join us for a powerful time of prayer! Praying together provides hope and strength to moms
who carry heavy burdens for their children.
Wednesdays 8-9 pm in the St. Joseph Chapel. Contact: Kimberly Flowers at (360) 915-6026
or [email protected].
To find out more about Moms in Prayer, visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.
Small Groups Week 2: The Final Exam
This week in small groups, Father Jim
encourages us to acknowledge Jesus as
our savior and ask Him to help us recognize
Christ’s presence in those who are in need.
If you were not able to join a small group
this session, you may still follow along as
we reflect on the Sunday scriptures. Weekly
study sheets can be found on our webpage.
Some groups remain open to new
members at any time. Register on-line.
Advent is coming, and there are many ways to prepare ye the way for Emmanuel. To sit in the presence of God in
Eucharistic Adoration is one sure and good way! Visit the St. Joseph Chapel - any hour, any day.
For more information or to schedule a specific time, contact Roger Theine at (360) 357-6246 or [email protected]
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Parish Happenings
Do you feel called to start a new ministry?
All ministries should advance the mission of the parish to place God first in
all things, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and grow in holiness through
prayer, sacraments, and service. We have a clear and simple process for new
ministry approval. Contact Ralph Shawver at (360) 292-7115 or rshawver@
saintmichaelparish.org to find out more.
“...because with us
what is highest must
be at the service of
others.”
- Pope Francis
St. Michael School 5Th Grade Fundraiser
Christmas Wreath Sales
Friday Nights 7 – 8:30 pm
in the Gathering Space
AGES 18-30
GOAL: CHRIST OUR LIFE & LOVE
We’ll have a fun game night in the Gathering Space on
Friday, November 21. Bring your favorite appetizer and a
friend! Questions?
Thank you to everyone who Preordered last weekend! We hope
to be at the Advent Fair Nov.
23rd with a limited supply of 12”
Advent Wreaths and Advent
Candles.
Cash and Carry on Nov. 29 & 30
after all Masses for Door/Advent
Wreaths and Advent Candles, plus
on Dec. 6 & 7 after all Masses for Door
Wreaths ONLY.
Call Elizabeth at (360) 292-7119 or email
[email protected] .
“Bridge Of Hope” Grief Support Meetings
Prime Timers Holiday Potluck Lunch
Are you, or someone you know, grieving? Whether
present events brought grief to you or you are carrying
the pain of grief from long ago; whether faith brings you
support while grieving or whether grief causes your faith
to tremble, please join us. A cycles of 8 consecutive
closed meetings are offered on Saturdays. We gather to
learn about the grief process, to support one another,
and to share our thoughts and feelings, sustained by our
faith and enlightened by Christ.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the Gathering Space after the noon
Mass, around 1:00 pm. Turkey and ham will be provided.
Please bring a salad, veggie dish or dessert to share.
Prime Timers Evelyn Larson and Robin Groefsema are
the hosts. Special guests Bob and Eileen McKenzieSullivan will entertain us with music. All seniors are
welcome to come and enjoy.
There are no Sunday brunches scheduled in November and December, nor a potluck lunch in December. To
assist the homeless, please consider donating a
package of men’s/women’s socks or underwear at the
Prime Timers Christmas party.
Faith-based meetings started Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014.
Meetings are closed to other participants after the
second gathering takes place, but there is still time to
join the group. We meet every Saturday until January 17,
2015 from 10 am to noon in Parish Center Room 9. Please
join us for Mass at 9 am in the St. Joseph Chapel. Those
who already participated in a previous cycle of
Prepare To Keep Advent Holy!
meetings are welcome
Sunday, November 23, Parish School, 10 am - 1 pm
to come again.
Pick up an Advent gift from Archbishop Sartain! Purchase
All meetings are FREE.
and order Fair Trade goods. Create and take home Advent
Contact Bene Reece at
devotionals. Purchase and decorate Advent wreaths. Learn
(360) 292-7143 or e-mail
about Heifer International. Tell and record the Christmas story.
breece@saintmichaelEngage in a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd presentation.
parish.org if you wish
Enjoy coffee and donuts. Make plans now to attend before or
to participate or have
after Mass on the Westside or downtown.
questions.
Questions? Call Leanne Bergford or Bene Reece at the Parish
Office at (360) 754-4667.
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COMING TO SAINT MICHAEL PARISH!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015
9 am - 1:30 pm
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In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to all of us,
we gratefully acknowledge and salute:
Bob Glenn
The mission of St. Michael
Catholic Community:
Place God First in all things;
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and
Grow in Holiness through Prayer,
Sacraments, and Service.
Downtown Church
1055 Boundary St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday Mass
7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 am
LifeTeen Mass 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass: (See pg. 1 for schedule changes)
Monday - Thursday
12:00 noon
Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 am
Bob volunteers his time and talent as a Hospitality Minister
and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at the Westside and is a rock star in helping with pew preparation! Bob
has previously served on the Spiritual Life and Worship
Commission, has helped with the Men’s Shelter, the
Community Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, and has even been
a Scripture Study Facilitator.
With deep gratitude we thank you, Bob!
Westside Chapel
1835 Overhulse Rd NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Sunday Mass
8:30 am & 10:30 am
Vietnamese Mass
1:30 pm
2nd Sunday of the Month
Weekday Mass:
1st & 3rd Thursday
6:30 am
Reconciliation (Downtown Only):
Saturday Following 9 am Mass
3:00 pm until 4:45 pm
saturday, february 7, 2015
archbishop j. peter sartain
fr. bryan dolejsi
fr. gary zender
sr. mary eucharista
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Thursday 11 am until 11:45 am
The St. Joseph Chapel is open for
prayer 24 hours a day.
St. Michael Parish Office
(360) 754-4667
St. Michael Calvary (360) 754-4667 ext 138
Catholic Cemetery
3850 Cleveland Ave. Tumwater, WA
Steve Erickson, Cemetery Director
St. Michael School
(360) 754-5131
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3 pm
(360) 352-7554
Clothing Bank Tues 9-11:30 am
Thur. 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sat. 9-11 am
Pregnancy Aid (360) 956-7413
24 hr msg
M, T, Th, Fri 2-4 PM
Wed. 9 am - Noon
St. Mike’s Tikes (360) 586-1585
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