St. Mary of the Valley - Saint Mary of the Valley Catholic Church

From the Desk of Fr. Bloom
This coming Friday morning we will embark on our World Youth Day pilgrimage. I can
with certainty and with gratitude that you have made this possible by your prayers,
encouraging words, financial support and participation in the myriad of fund raising
events. Below is a picture of some of the delegates at the Parish Send-Off last Sunday
during the Picnic.
For me the preparations for World Youth Day have been a great blessing. I feel
constantly blessed that young people accept me as their spiritual father. This Sunday in
the homily I hope to address the two great tasks of youth. As Pope John Paul II used to
say, youth is not so much a chronological age but a time of decision: Why am I here?
What is the purpose of my existence? What plan does God have for me? How can I
know and respond to that plan? These will be the questions we ask as we visit the
sacred sites in Rome and Assisi – and during the days catechesis and prayer in Madrid
with the Holy Father – and Archbishop Sartain.
Speaking of our archbishop, we had a wonderful Mass with him on Monday evening.
He spoke about the difference between being a pilgrim and a tourist – and that what
we receive from World Youth Day, we must bring back to family, friends and parish. Archbishop Sartain will be with us during the five days in Madrid. The picture
below shows part of our combined St. Mary of the Valley-Holy Family group. The Northwest Progress will have panoramic picture of the Archbishop with WYD
pilgrims.
Some have asked if we still need donations. The answer is “yes.” There are some expenses that we did calculate from the beginning such as tips for tour guides and
bus drivers during our time in Rome and Assisi, the fuel surcharge because of the great difference between oil prices a year ago and in April when tickets were purchased and the unexpected extra day because of airline scheduling. Most of these expenses have been covered by fund raising and by additional payments from the
families of delegates. Still, we will be most grateful for your support in our final World Youth Day collection. I have received some nice contributions for the group’s
“last supper” but I am also aware that it costs more for a meal in Madrid than in Monroe.
While I am on this pilgrimage, you will be blessed by the presence of Fr. Bill Peterson. While he is here, he will be making an appeal for his religious order – the
Redemptorists. This is part of the Missionary Cooperation Plan of the Archdiocese that asks each parish to receive a missionary appeal every two or three years.
I can think of no one better than Father Peterson, and I know you are grateful to him for all his service to our parish. Father Peterson will be here the weekend of the
13th and 14th. He will stay for the 9 a.m. Mass on the August 15, which is the Feast of the Assumption. On the weekend of August 20-21, we will
have Fr. Richard Gallagher for the 5 p.m. Mass, Fr. Jose Ugalde at 9:30 a.m. and a yet unnamed priest for the noon Mass. Our WYD delegation
returns on late evening of August 24, and so I will be here for the following weekend Masses.
Before our departure I want to invite you to one last event. On Wednesday evening we will project the Quo Vadis movie in our parish hall. It is a
wonderful, engaging film – as my cartoon characters indicate. Although it is temperate by today’s standards, it does have some violence and a
love theme that makes it apt for adults and mature high school students, but not for children. With that caution in mind, the movie does a
marvelous job of bringing the viewer into the world of the Rome under Nero, a vain and capricious emperor. It dramatically depicts the
persecution that Christians faced when Nero blamed them for the burning of Rome. The showing begins at 6 p.m. During intermission we will
serve pizza, Mexican food, popcorn, snacks and drinks. Out of gratitude to parishioners, the evening is completely free. We will of course have a
donation jar available. :)
Finally, I ask you to sign the book for
prayer requests. We will be taking your
intentions with us as we visit the tombs
of the saints: Peter and Paul, Francis
and Clare, the Spanish Martyrs, etc. I
will also be taking all the names
enrolled last summer as we prayed for
Healing of the Family Tree. I am grateful
to you for your prayers during the
Novena for Youth and the round-theclock prayers you will be offering
between August 12 and 24. Thank you,
and may God bless you and your family
members.
St. Mary of the Valley
PARISH
&
Big thanks to Isabel Gaspar for her excellent coordination of the servers and ushers at the Picnic, and the Knights for their wonderful barbequing again! Thank you to the Hispanic Music Ministry for the music, and Sr. Barbara for the raffle!
Also we want to thank: John Lenac, Adrien Martinez, Luis Alberto, Austin Mitchell, Bryan Palaruan, Jose Llamas, Peter Faulds, Veronica
Mendez, Jocaba Ramirez, Michel Garcia, Stephanie Garcia, Angel Negrey, Eliceo Aguilar, Brian Aguilar, Joselyn Ramirez, Marcelino
Camilo, Roman Adamic. Thank you to Royce Potteiger, Rose Agustin, Robin Faulds, Tricia Potteiger and all the WYD delegates who helped with
the food preparation, hall set up, games and bouncy house, serving and clean up. It was truly a group effort, and a good time was had by everyone who attended. Also, THANK YOU parish members, for bringing the wonderful food and drinks to share! See you again next year!
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AUGUST 7, 2011
Sunday
8/7
Monday
8/8
19TH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
WYD NOVENA
8 AM - 4 PM
Pregnancy Aid - WIC
(Rm 4 & 6)
WYD NOVENA
8:45 PM
Confessions
9:30 AM MASS
(English): SISTERS
5 PM - 8 PM
Jovenes Libres en
Cristo (Rm 5)
11:15 AM
Confesiones
7 PM - 9 PM
ALANON (Room 3)
12:00 PM MISA
(Español)
7 PM - 9 PM Coro
Wednesday
8/10
Thursday
8/11
Friday
8/12
WYD NOVENA
8 AM - 4 PM
Pregnancy Aid -WIC
(Rm 4 & 6)
9:00 AM MASS:
8 AM - 4 PM
Pregnancy Aid -WIC
(Rm 4 & 6)
9:00 AM MASS:
WYD DELEGATES, SP.
INT.
9:00 AM LITURGY OF
THE WORD &
COMMUNION
OF NOTRE DAME DA
NAMUR, SP. INT.
Tuesday
8/9
9:00 AM MASS:
ESTHER TEMBA,
SP. INT
9:30 AM
Parish Rosary
6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Quo Vadis Movie
MARIA DE JESUS
DIAZ, TINA THOMPSON & PARISH
BENEFACTORS,
SP. INT.
9:30 AM
Rosario Parroquial
Saturday
8/13
20TH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
4:15 PM
Confessions
6:00 PM
Parish Rosary
7:00 PM Grupo de
Oración
STEWARDSHIP:
Parish Ministry Schedules
8:00 AM Parish
Fix-It
9:00 AM LITURGY OF
THE WORD &
COMMUNION
5:00 PM MASS
FR. BILL PETERSON, C.Ss.R WILL
BE CELEBRATING
MASS THIS
WEEKEND
STEWARDSHIP 101
Dear Lord,
Thank you for teaching me
to be generous as you have
been generous with me.
Thank you for showing me
that all I am and have are
gifts from you, and that
these gifts are meant
to be shared.
Remind me that the purpose
in life is discovering
Your gift,
and the meaning of life
is in giving it away.
Amen.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The hours during the Summer will change. Beginning July 1, 2011–
August 31, 2011 the office hours will be the following:
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY:8:00am-1:00pm
WEDNESDAY:8:00am-1:00pm
THURSDAY:8:00am-1:00pm
FRIDAY:8:00am-1:00pm
SATURDAY: CLOSED
Bulletin Deadline:
Please submit information in writing or email to the parish office by
Monday noon.
Bulletin
Stuffing
Liturgical
June 26, 2011:
Saturday 9:30 AM, August 13, 2011
Thank you BEATRIZ MENDEZ for stuffing bulletins!
Lector: Stanlynne Mixayphone
Cleaning
Eucharistic Ministers: Traci Adams, Georgene Bump & Pat Leland
— Hoff, Keegan Bagby & Mitch Albin
June
2011:Josh
Altar26,
Servers:
Hospitality Ministers: Jim Bloss
Thank you for cleaning our Church!
Sunday, 9:30 AM, August 14, 2011
Grounds-Keeping
June
26,Kathy
2011:
—
Lector:
King
Eucharistic Ministers: Sr. Barbara Geib, Mary Murray, Jamie Kradenpoth,
Thank you for grounds-keeping!
Ralph Chestine & Harry Halliburton
Altar Servers: Samantha Alexander, Elliott Thomeyer & DéOzhané Holland
Hospitality Ministers: Yolanda Alexander, Randy St. Mary & Jan Kloeck
ST. MARY OF THE VALLEY
WEEKEND C OLLECTION S UMMARY:
JULY 31, 2011
Sunday Envelopes & Checks $3,158.75
Loose
$1,414.95
EFT’S
$80.00
OTHER:
Sacramental: $562.00
Building Improvement: $563.00
WYD Raffle: $572.00
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TOTAL
$4.653.7
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011-JUNE 30,2012
(Amount needed each week: $6,062)
Actual YTD collections received:
Budgeted YTD collection:
THANK YOU PARISHIONERS!
$23,751.52
$24,248.00
Thank you for supporting our ministries so we can continue to
offer all of our programs.
Thank you to all parishioners who use their envelopes and mark
the amount on the outside, and to those who put their Parish
ID Number on their checks if they don’t use envelopes. This
makes our record keeping and computer entry
MUCH EASIER! Blessings!
Thank you for your Generosity!
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Padre Felipe
Este viernes en la mañana nos embarcaremos en nuestro peregrinaje de la
Jornada Mundial de la Juventud. Puedo con certeza y con gratitud que usted ha
hecho este posible por medio de sus oraciones, palabras de animo, apoyo y
participación financieros en la miríada de acontecimientos de recaudación de
fondos. Abajo se encuentra una foto de algunos de los delegados en la Despedida
Parroquial el domingo pasado durante el Picnic.
Para mí los preparativos para la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud ha sido una gran
bendición. Me siento bendecido constantemente que los jóvenes me aceptaran
como su padre espiritual. Este domingo en la homilía yo espero dirigir los dos gran
tareas de la juventud. Como Papa Juan Pablo II decía, la juventud no es tanta una
edad cronológica pero un tiempo de la decisión: ¿Por qué estoy yo aquí? ¿Qué es
el propósito de mi existencia? ¿Qué plan tiene Dios para mí? ¿Cómo puedo saber
yo y como puedo responder a ese plan? Estos serán las preguntas que nos preguntaremos mientras visitamos los sitios sagrados en Roma y Asís – y durante
los días de catequesis y oración en Madrid con el Santo Padre – y el Arzobispo Sartain.
Hablando de nuestro arzobispo, nosotros tuvimos una Misa maravillosa con él el lunes por la tarde. Habló acerca de la diferencia entre ser un peregrino y una
turista – y que lo que recibimos de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud, nosotros debemos llevar de regreso a la familia, los amigos y la parroquia. El Arzobispo
Sartain estará con nosotros durante los cinco días en Madrid. La foto debajo muestra parte de nuestro combinado grupo de Santa María del Valle—Familia
Sagrada. El Progreso del noroeste tendrá un imagen panorámica del Arzobispo con los peregrinos de la Jornada Mundial de Juventud.
Algunos han preguntado si todavía necesitamos donativos. La respuesta es "sí". Hay algunos gastos que calculamos desde el principio por ejemplo propina para
los guías de turistas y conductores durante nuestro tiempo en Roma y Asís, la sobrecarga de combustible a causa de la gran diferencia entre precios del crudo
hace un año en abril cuando los boletos fueron comprados y el día extra inesperado a causa de la planificación de la línea aérea. La mayor parte de estos gastos
han sido cubiertos por la recaudación de fondos y por pagos adicionales de las familias de cada delegado. Todavía, estaremos más agradecidos por su apoyo en
nuestra colección final de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud. He recibido algunas contribuciones agradables para la "última cena" para el grupo, pero estoy
también consiente que cuesta más para una comida en Madrid que en Monroe.
Mientras este en este peregrinaje, serán bendecido por la presencia del Padre Bill Peterson. Mientras el está aquí, hará una solicitación para su orden religiosa –
Los Redenciónarios. Esto forma parte del Plan Misional de Cooperación de la Archidiócesis que pide cada parroquia recibir a un misionero
cada dos o tres años. No puedo pensar en nadie mejor que el Padre Peterson y yo se que están agradecido con él por todo su servicio a
nuestra parroquia. El padre Peterson estará aquí el fin de semana del 13 y 14.
Permanecerá para la Misa de las 9 de la mañana el día 15 de Agosto, cual es el
Banquete de la Asunción. El fin de semana del 20-21 de Agosto, nosotros
tendremos al Padre Richard Gallagher para la Misa de la 5 de la tarde, al Padre
José Ugalde a las 9:30 de la mañana y un sacerdote todavía innominado para la
Misa del mediodía. Nuestra delegación de JMJ regresa en la tarde del 24 de
Agosto, y así que estaré aquí para las Misas del fin de semana.
Antes de nuestra salida quiero invitarle a un último acontecimiento. El miércoles por la tarde nosotros
proyectaremos la película de Quo Vadis en el Salón Grande. Es una película maravillosa y simpática
– como mis caricaturas de tira humorística indican. Aunque esté templado por los estándares de hoy,
tiene alguna violencia y un tema de amor que lo hace propenso para adultos y jóvenes maduros,
pero no para niños. Con eso en mente, la película hace un trabajo maravilloso de traer al
espectador en el mundo de la Roma bajo Nerón, un emperador vano y caprichoso. Representa
dramáticamente la persecución que cristianos encararon cuando Nerón los culpó por el enciendo de
Roma. La película empezara a las 6 de la tarde. Durante intermisión nosotros serviremos pizza,
comida mexicana, palomitas, los bocados y las bebidas. Por gratitud a los parroquianos, la tarde
está completamente gratis. Por supuesto tendremos un frasco de donativo disponible.
Por último, yo pido que firmen el libro de peticiones. Tomaremos sus intenciones con nosotros
mientras visitamos las tumbas de los santos: Pedro y Pablo, Francis y Clare, los Mártires españoles,
etc. Yo también tomaré todos los nombres que escribieron el verano pasado mientras orábamos
para la Sanación del Árbol genealógico. Estoy agradecido con ustedes por sus oraciones durante la
Novena para Juventud y las oraciones de 24 horas que usted ofrecerá durante el 12 y 24 de agosto.
Gracias y que Dios lo bendiga a usted y a los miembros de su familia.
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Agosto 7, 2011
“Jesús te llama”
Integrarte al coro Parroquial que se reúne todos los Lunes
en la Iglesia a las 7 PM. Contactar a Uriel al 425.345.9126
Jesús, Pan de Vida
PAPA BENEDICTO XVI
Intenciones de Oración para AGOSTO 2011
Intención General: Que el Día Mundial de la Juventud en Madrid pueda
animar a los jóvenes atravez del mundo a rotar y construir sus vidas en Cristo.
Intención Misionera: Para que los Cristianos del Occidente puedan estar
abiertos a la acción del Espíritu Santo y redescubrir la frescura y el entusiasmo
de su fe.
CALENDARIO DE SERVIDORES
Grupo de Oración
todos los Viernes a las 7 PM
CLASES PRE-BAUTISMALES
Los Primeros tres Domingos de los próximos meses a las 10:45 AM Salón # 4
Septiembre, Noviembre
Entregar una copia del Certificado de Nacimiento del niño o de la niña semanas antes del bautismo.
Puntualidad y Asistencia a las tres pláticas consecutivas; si llegan tarde o faltan, tendrán que esperar
hasta las siguientes clases.
Que los padres y los padrinos asistan a las pláticas;
Que los padrinos estén participando en los sacramentos (comulgando TODOS los Domingos)
El día del bautismo estar 30 min. Antes de misa con los niños vestidos de blanco.
Septiembre 17 y 18
Retiro para toda la Familia
**HABRA CUIDADO DE NIÑOS**
PROXIMAS FECHAS DE XV
8/20/11
10/8/11 Para más información llamar al
360.794.8945 EXT. 11
9/10/11 11/19/11
Domingo 14 de Agosto, 2011
LECTORES:
MINISTROS EUCARISTICOS: Gerardo Vallejo, Delgadina García, Santa Alvarado
Eliseo Aguilar, Martin y Marta Juárez, Mónica Juárez
MONAGUILLOS: Alondra Lezama, Erika Juárez, Mónica Chávez, Gabriel Ángel
HOSPITALIDAD: Pablo Anguiano, José Luna
Amigos de Jesús: Evelia Torres, María López
Jóvenes Libres en CRISTO JESUS
SABADOS 5 PM-SALON # 5
“Corazones Nuevos en Cristo Jesús”
Grupo para Adolescentes de 13 a 16 años.
Ven, aprende, comparte, y crece con jóvenes de tu edad. Todos los
participantes deben ser registrados por sus padres. NINGUN
muchacho es recibido sin antes los padres haber firmado un
consentimiento y las reglas del salón. Viernes de 7 PM a 9PM (en punto)
GRACIAS a todos aquellos que participaron de
Las fotos profesionales del día de las Primeras Comuniones las
puede recoger antes o después de Misa en la tiendita de la Iglesia
cualquier manera en nuestro torneo de Soccer.
Y muchas felicidades a los ganadores!!!
GRACIAS POR HABER SIDO PARTE DE NUESTRO
MARAVILLOSO DIA DE CAMPO PARROQUIAL
SOLO DURANTE
SEPTIEMBRE
El Jueves a las 6 PM Presentaremos la película clásica de Quo
Vadis, será un película muy interesante, dese la oportunidad de
venir y mirarla en familia no se quede con la duda sobre de que
se trata la película... Lo esperamos..!
Les pedimos que por favor incluyan en sus oraciones diarias al
grupo de jóvenes, adultos, y a nuestro sacerdote que parten para
Madrid el Viernes, que Dios los Bendiga cuide y proteja. Los
extrañaremos pero nos alegramos por esta bendición.
La Kermes de caridad anual será el 27 de Agosto,
aparte la fecha en su calendario.
Por favor revise el pizarrón de información y nuestro sitio de internet
para estar al día con todos los eventos que están por venir
y estar siempre informado.
El 13 y 14 de Agosto habrá una congreso para toda la
familia en Tukwila, muchas personas de la comunidad
participaran en este, lo invitamos a asistir y vivir una
experiencia diferente de la cual obtendrá muchas
Carlos Sandoval, Roselia Fregoso, Nadia Gutiérrez
Si desea que su niño o joven se prepare
para su primera comunión o su
confirmación le pedimos los registre
durante el mes de Septiembre y se
asegure que se sepan persignar, sepan el
Padre Nuestro y el Dios te Salve María.
Y a todas las personas que no van para Madrid o al retiro
en Tukwila les recordamos que necesitamos su ayuda para
mantener nuestra Iglesia. Este Sábado es el día de arreglalo donde nos reunimos para limpiar la Iglesia y hacer
reparaciones. Todas las personas que consideren esta su
Iglesia, aquí nos vemos el Sábado a las 9 AM.
bendiciones.
Campamento para Familias Hispana: La Oficina de Ministerio para Jóvenes y la RED de
Tukwila Center
pastoral juvenil, invita a todas las familias al cuarto campamento Arquidiocesano anual
12424 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila WA 98168
para familias Hispanas del 9 al 11 de septiembre en el Campamento Don Bosco, en la
Comienza el Sabado a las 8 AM
ciudad de Carnation. La fecha límite de inscripción es el lunes 8 de agosto y el cupo es
limitado. Si usted y su familia desean inscribirse o para mayor información, por favor
contacte a la Oficina de Ministerio para Jóvenes al 206-832-4846.
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AUGUST 7, 2011
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N Generations of Faith – Summer Edition
Handing On the Faith: Catechesis
Quite early on, the name catechesis was given to the totality of the Church’s efforts to make disciples, to help men believe that Jesus is the
son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, thus building up the body of
Christ.
“Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine
imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.”
While not being formally identified with them, catechesis is built on a certain number of elements of the Church’s pastoral mission which
have a catechetical aspect, that prepare for catechesis, or spring from it. They are: the initial proclamation of the Gospel or missionary
preaching to arouse faith; examination of the reasons for belief; experience of Christian living; celebration of the sacraments; integration
into the ecclesial community; and apostolic and missionary witness. —Catechism of the Catholic Church, 4-6
If you’d like to join the Generations of Faith team for the next season, we’d love to have you. We are always looking for new
volunteers! Interested??? Call Kathy, 360 794-8945, ext. 13.
The Gabriel Project
Passport to the Holy Land!!!
Our week-long Vacation Bible School tour of the Holy
Land finished up Friday, July 22nd. What a week it was!
Visiting a carpenter’s shop in Nazareth, shopping at
the bazaar in Jerusalem, attending synagogue school
in Capernaum, petting goats and sheep in Bethlehem,
and eating dinner with Mary, Martha and Lazarus in
Bethany…our 22 tourists had a busy week learning
about Jesus in the cities he himself visited. We thank our flight crew, Captain
DeOzhane Holland, our head tour guide Marnie Frazer, tour guides Hannah
and Thomas Freeland. Our locals: Traci Adams, Colin Adams, Ryan Chestine,
Amy Chestine, Meri Price, Elizabeth Holland, Sharon Roloff, Theresa Boutillier,
Evelyne Robertson, Kay & Kelsey Faulds, Patti & Harry Halliburton, and Karla
Sanchez (who made sure those meals, drinks and snacks were ready to go
every day, while still being Susanna, the serving girl!) We thank each of you for
your energy, enthusiasm and creativity in bringing your Bible cities and your
characters to life. We have a special thank you to Traci Adams for sharing her
pygmy goats and to Amy Wolf for sharing her sheep and lamb. And we thank
our wonderful tourists: Jose, Melissa, Madison, Noelle, Olivia, Megan, MJ,
Isabell, Kailyn, Ari, Joshua, Connor, Joseph, Blaire, Markie, Mia, Eryn, Miriam,
Autumn, Juan, and Andrea. We couldn’t have a Vacation Bible School without
all of you!
The Gabriel Angel
Angels are called to give the love of Christ to the
mothers they help. Each Mom should have her
own Angel so she can receive undivided care and
attention. Very often it is the personal Christian
witness of her Angel that inspires Mom to seek
Christ in her own life.
Angels befriend and minister to pregnant mothers throughout their
pregnancies and somewhat beyond.
Angels pray for Mom and encourage her at every stage of her journey.
Angels keep the Coordinator informed about the well-being of Mom
and child.
"Please keep the Gabriel Project in your prayers as we continue to
develop this ministry. Thanks, and God Bless!"
ST. MARY’S MENS’ STUDY GROUP
"The Men's Study Group will be sharing resources and
experiences regarding "Spiritual Battle" on Tuesday, Aug.
16, at 7PM. All men of the parish are welcome to come to
the church for this summer gathering. For details see the
link to "Men's Study Group" on St. Mary's website."
We plan on having a Vacation Bible School every summer. If you would like to
join us, talk with Traci Adams, chair of our VBS committee, or leave a message
with Kathy in the parish office.
CONFIMATION PREPARATION
– English Language
**NEXT MEN’S STUDY GROUP: AUGUST 16TH AT 7:00 PM
Confirmation is the third of the Sacraments of Initiation, together with Baptism and Eucharist. It completes the grace received in the other two and equips
us for active participation in the life of the Church. Our preparation program (English language) for the sacrament of Confirmation
will be starting in the Fall. Our program is open to all juniors/
seniors in high school. Young adults should prepare for this sacrament through the RCIA program, starting Oct. 5th.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES
If you are expecting a baby, already a parent, or
asked to be a godparent---these classes are for
you! Baptismal preparation classes, in
English, will be held in two sessions, on
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, in the parish center, on
the
following dates:
AUG. 16TH & 23RD
OCT. 18TH & 25TH
Baptisms are usually celebrated on the last weekend of the
month, except for the seasons of Lent and Advent, but call to
register and verify the date. The child’s birth certificate is required before receiving the sacrament.
Questions??? Call Sr. Barbara, parish office.
Are you interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? We invite you to
contact Father Bloom or Sister Barbara at 360-794-8945 for information.
For those who have already spoken to Sister Barbara about RCIA, please
see her after Mass, thank you.
Please note that you must attend BOTH
sessions before you are able to baptize.
RCIA will begin on Wednesday-October 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
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AUGUST 7, 2011
In this Gospel, Jesus immediately stretched out his hand
and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith,
why did you doubt?”
Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to
find relief from the summer heat, and you will bring them
faith and hope!”
POPE BENEDICT XVI
Prayer Intentions for
AUGUST 2011
General Intention: That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives
rooted and built up in Christ.
Please call Jan Dee @ 360- 794-6175,
if you need more information or would like to Join.
Missionary Intention: That Western Christians may be open
to the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and
enthusiasm of their faith.
Building Committee News To share your skills and give us
support,
Aug 19
thru
Aug 21,
2011
Preached Silent Retreat
For Women
“Eat, Pray, Love” (Not Just a
Movie) – Living the Eucharist
Fr. Dave Rogerson
Sep 16
thru
Sep 18,
2011
September Faith Sharing
Retreat
The Journey of Faith
Fr. Jack Jennings and
Deacon Dave Jones
Silent Contemplative
Prayer Weekend Retreat
Deepening Our Relationship
With God Through Contemplative Prayer
Sr. Joyce Cox, BVM and
Mr. Pat Sursely
Sep 30
thru
Oct 02,
2011
To register: http://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/retreats/Palisades/
calendar.aspx
Bible Riddles
Who was the straightest man in the Bible?
Joseph—Pharaoh made a ruler out of him
FROM THE GIFT SHOP...
Who was the best doctor in the Bible?
We had some requests for books by Pope Benedict XVI so we
have brought some in for your convenience. Father referred
frequently during Lent to "Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism
in the Jordan to the Transfiguration" and we now have that in
paperback. There is a beautiful photo collection where Pope
Benedict has written meditations on images of Mary from over
the centuries. And "God is Near Us" and "Questions and Answers," also by the Pope, are a way to help us get to know him.
The Gift Shop also has a Life publication on Pope John Paul II:
Toward Sainthood and other new books on the Church and the
Saints. So come by and look over our new additions.
Job – He had the most patience
Who was the best comedian in the Bible?
Samson—He brought the house down
Who was the best obstetrician in the Bible?
Moses—He delivered all the Children of Israel
Who were the noisiest people in the Bible?
Adam & Eve—they raised Cain
Prayer Requests
GIFT SHOP HOURS:
Saturday: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am-11:00 am
11:30 am-2:00 pm
Please pray for all who seek healing,
especially for:
Kristin Finch, Paulin Jelvick, Frances Bretholl, Robert
Bell, Silvina Perez, Jose Jesus Alonso, Silvia & Juan
Jose Medina, Evelyne Robertson, Norma Hanratty,
Cecilia Martinez, Deacon Bill Sando, Sr. Virginia,
Terri, Anneke Roskam, Sr. Noreen, Terry G.
If you would like to add someone to this list
Please call the office: 360-794-8945 ext. 10
Mary & Martha Prayer Line
A big thank-you to John Lenac for the wonderful work he is
doing on our church restrooms. John is a St. Mary of the Valley parishioner and a member of our parish Building Commission. We were pleased that his was the lowest bid for the
renovation of the church restrooms and that he is doing such a
thorough and competent job. John operates the HIQ (Honesty,
Integrity, Quality) Construction, LLC Company. For a bid on
renovation and construction work, you may contact him.
All calls are confidential
Please call Kay Faulds at
(360)794-7988
Prayer Line Partners
Yolanda Alexander, Mary Dellino, Janine Erickson, JoAnn Hoff, Kathy King,
Cathy Lenac, Evelyne Robertson, Josie Radzwill, Mary Peterson Clark,
Grace Rondorf, Jan Gill, Teresa Yap, Ana Sarmiento, Sandi Sullivan, Mattie Meier,
Maggie Beatte, Tina and Linda
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