News from the School Development Office

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News from the School
Development Office
Update on the St. Philomena School
2014 Annual Campaign
Thank you to all who have already pledged and
donated to this year’s Annual Campaign. On
Sunday, October 5, 2014, Father Woodland spoke
to everyone regarding our Campaign and in the
evening we had our 2nd Annual Phone-A-Thon.
Because of your generous support, we are fast
approaching $15,000. This would not be possible
without your commitment to make a difference in
the lives of many students here at St. Philomena
Catholic School. It is not over yet, there is plenty
of time to donate or pledge.
Every gift matters, your support of St. Philomena
School is greatly appreciated. Please visit our
website, www.stphilomenaschool.com to see what
we are doing with your investment. You can donate
on line or send a check in to the church or school.
Please indicate your donation is for the St.
Philomena School 2014 Annual Campaign.
Your support makes all the difference.
Thank you!
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Dates to remember from the
Development Office!
Spaghetti Dinner Saturday,
January 31, 2015
Parish Hall – 6 pm
SPLASH Auction—Casino Royale
March 14, 2015
Seattle Airport DoubleTree Hotel
Procure, become a sponsor, or reserve space for
an ad in the catalog. If you have any questions or
want to help with any of these events please
contact Chris Korzeniecki at
[email protected].
October 12, 2014 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
24 hour Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel
Sunday, October 12
Hispanic Faith Formation-8:30am-School
Hispanic Faith Formation/Parents-8:30am-Hall
Youth Group-3:00pm-Hall
Monday, October 13
Prayer Group-12:00noon-Chapel
S.O.U.L. Choir-5:15pm-Church
Knights of Columbus General Meeting-6:30pm-Hall
Faith Formation/CCD/RCIC-6:30pm-School
Baptism Prep (English)-7:00pm-UCR
Tuesday, October 14
Rosary Makers-8:15am-Hall
Outreach-1:00pm-MCR
Divine Mercy Devotion-6:00pm-Church
RICA/Adult Confirmation (English)-7:00pm-UCR
RICA/Adult Confirmation (Spanish)-7:00pm-MCR
Choir Practice (10:30am Mass)-7:00pm-Church
Wednesday, October 15
Divine Mercy Devotion-1:00pm-UCR
PEP Club-7:00pm-Hall
Hispanic Community-8:00pm-MCR
Thursday, October 16
Legion of Mary-5:00pm-MCR
Cub Scouts Sign Ups-7:00pm-MCR
Choir - Sunday (Spanish)-7:00pm-Church
Women’s Bible Study-7:00pm-Hall
Palabra Mision (Spanish)-7:00pm-UCR
Friday, October 17
Bulletin Stuffers-8:00am-MCR
Adoracion Nocturna-6:30pm-MCR
MFC-6:30pm-Hall
Adoracion Nocturna-8:00pm-Chapel
Adoracion Nocturna-9:00pm-Chapel/Hall
Saturday, October 18
Adoracion Nocturna-9:00pm-Chapel/Hall
Needed!
Men’s warm socks for
the men at St. Martin de Porres
Shelter during the month of
October
There will be a box at
the main entrance to
the church to place
your donations.
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 11
9:00am
Nicholas D. & Ignacia A. Reyes
Nicolasa R. Ouitugua
Angels & Saints
5:30pm
Lester Smith
Velma M. Reyes
Edward Ada
Alfred Aidan Pangelinan
Antonia Bautista Blas
Rev. Benedict Groeschel
Sunday, October 12
6:30am
Jose Jesus & Family
8:30am
Sanidad Family
Freeman Stockwell
10:30am Thai Thi Dang
Baby Ninaud
Donna Ruehlen
Thomas Herbert Melchior
1:00pm Para los Feligreses
5:30pm
Sylvia Ramirez
Nilo De Leon
David Wheeler
Joseph Thibeault
Lester Smith
Monday, October 13
7:30am
Jose Jesus Trejo
Pedro R. Reyes Lizama
Eufemia Jarvis
Abelardo Veran
Tuesday, October 14
7:30am
Jose Jesus & Family
Wednesday, October 15/NO AM MASS
7:00pm Para los Feligreses
Thursday, October 16
7:30am
All the Faithful
Friday, October 17
7:30am
All Parishioners
Saturday, October 18
9:00am
Stephania R. Sablan
Estralita S. Sablan Camacho
Francisco B. Reyes
5:30pm
Lester Smith
Eufemia Jarvis
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Weekday
Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 - 5:1; Luke 11:22-32
Tuesday, October 14
St. Callistus I, Pope & Martyr
Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 15
St. Theresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church
Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46
Thursday, October 16
Weekday; St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary
Alacoque, Virgin
Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54
Friday , October 17
St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr
Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7
Saturday, October 18
St. Luke, Evangelist
2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9
Sunday, October 19
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 44-6
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:11:1-5b
Gospel: Matthew 22:1522:15-21
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SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Ellen Lewis, Jean Cruz, Janice Montry, Don Rulffes,
Sue Huffman, Sharon Wilhelm, Suzanne Rothwell
Wally Tice
DEATHS
Joyce Blas Ayuyu, Paul Duggen
Manuel Babauta Kisa
Monday, October 13
Volunteer Staff/Coordinators
Dick Thompson, Facilities, Ext. 126
Sean Bui, CYO Athletics Director, 253-854-1073
Richard Tagorda (Grand Knight), Knights of Columbus
Joyce Thompson & Claire Navarre, Outreach Ministry
School Staff
Chris Korzeniecki, School Development
Karen Rassilyer, Administrative Assistant
Kids Club, 206-794-7874
School Consultive Chairpersons
Kari Steadman, School Commission
Melvin Perez, President, PEP Club
Juliet Cardenas & Janice Perez, SCRIP
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Religious Education/Faith Formation
THERE WILL BE CLASS ON MONDAY,
OCTOBER 13TH!
What wonderful children have we been blessed with!!
Our hearts want to welcome all children but owing to
space limitations and the fact we have been in session for
a month, we cannot take on any more children at this
time, and will have to close registration. Thank you for
your commitment to a religious education for your
children. Please know that there is MUCH MORE than
First Communion involved in Religious Education than
just that. We are teaching your children to develop a
relationship with Jesus, to learn about Him and the
wonderful things that He does in their life. Our program
does go up to Middle High and we encourage you to
include your children in the upper grades.
As a parent we are relying on you to help us develop
that relationship with Jesus. We are counting on you to
take time to look over their books and activities. If your
child is receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist, please make the time to help them learn the
Act of Contrition and the steps to theses sacraments.
We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Friday, November 21st in the church at 7:00 pm.
Our Third Annual Harvest Festival will be October 20th
in the parish hall at 6:30 pm. We will need lots of
parental help to make our birdfeeders, crafts and serve
cupcakes and juice. We are asking parents to donate
Nuts & Bolts of Catechesis
presented by Sister Liz Tiernan
Saturday, October 25th,
10:00 am -2:00 pm (lunch included)
St. Philomena Church, Des Moines
Begin the day with 9:00 am Mass. Learn skills,
techniques and resources adaptable for every age
student to enhance their experience of the Good News.
Four WA State Clock Hours and/or four hours toward
renewal of Catechist Certification.
For questions, e-mail: [email protected]
Or Call Roberta Tassani at 1 800 950-4970. To
register online and for other schedule, go to http://
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/CFF/CCP/classes.aspx
cupcakes or juice.
The students will be celebrating All Saints Day on
November 3rd. We are asking the children to look up to
find a saint that interests them. We will be sending
home a list of saints and how to dress up as one. We are
not asking you to spend any money on the activity, but
rather, have the children look around the house to make
their own costumes.
RCIA:
Our group of inquirers is continuing to meet every
Tuesday at 7:00 -8:30 pm. We encourage all to join us.
We may be small this year but we continue to find joy
in learning about and from each other. Our upcoming
topics include the Meaning of the Mass and the Bible.
We will have a special guest next week, Deacon Jerry, to
answer general questions and maybe we can stump him.
Confirmation
Our next Confirmation class is October 19th at 2:30pm.
The Confirmation Welcoming Rite will be on October
19th at the 5:30pm Mass, right after class. Sponsors are
encouraged to attend; however, a parent may stand in
for the sponsor. If you have any questions please
contact me at 206.878.8709 or [email protected].
Upcoming classes: November 9 and November 23.
Lighthouse Catholic Media News
New missals are in and are available for only $5. These
sell out very quickly so be sure to get yours before
they're gone. We also have a selection of new CDs in
the display. Each CD is only $3 and the pamphlets are
50 cents. We thank all of you for your generous
support of our program!
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for "Mary: A Biblical Walk With the Blessed
Mother" in the parish hall on Thursday evenings 7 pm
and continuing every Thursday until October 30.
Participants will need a workbook, available for purchase
at the class.
Our schedule for October is: October 16, 23, & 30.
We look forward to having you join us this year!
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Thank you to everyone who
made a donation to the Annual
Campaign, we truly appreciate
your support. Thank you- Dr.
Morissette
Students:
117
51
45
35
26
1
275
2014-15
Catholic
224
Non-Catholic 51
Total
275
Boys
Girls
Total
141
136
275
October Meeting dates and times
are:
October 12, RM-Chosen
October 19, RM-Chosen
October 26, RM Pumpkin Carving
party
Here is a snapshot of St.
Philomena School students:
2014-2014
White
Asian
Multi-Racial
Hispanic
Black
Pac Island
Total
St. Philomena's Youth
Group
42%
10%
16%
35%
9%
1%
81%
49%
51%
49%
Classroom Breakdown:
Pre-K - 20 students Kindergarten - 29 students
1st Grade - 24 students
2nd Grade - 26 students
3rd Grade - 28 students
4th Grade - 29 students
5th Grade - 31 students
6th Grade - 24 students
7th Grade - 29 students
8th Grade - 29 students
Enrollment at the start of school:
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
224
222
242
260
275
Ethnic Diversity:
2010 - 40%
2011 - 43%
2012 - 51%
2013 - 54%
2014 - 58%
Questions or comments, contact Dee Jenkins at
[email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Corner
The next Blood Drive is scheduled
for the 10th of November, from 1:00pm
to 7:00pm. The sign up sheets are at
the east entrance to the church.
The Knights are pre-selling Hawaiian Teriyaki
Plate lunch tickets for an awesome deal of $7; menu
consists of teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad and rice.
They will also be pre-selling cherry and apple pies
for $5. Pick up for the Hawaiian Plate Lunches and
pies will be on Saturday, November 22, from 9am to
2pm during the St. Philomena School Bazaar. Part
of the proceeds are to help raise funds for a family in
need for Christmas.
The first general meeting and installation of
officers will be on Tuesday, October 13, from 7pm to
8pm in the parish hall. Our guest speakers will be
Fr. Woodland and District Deputy Renato E.
Sacramento. All officers, PLEASE ATTEND!!!
Save the date and support the Knights of
Columbus. Please come to the pancake breakfast
on October 19, following the morning masses.
WEEKLY COLLECTION RECAP
Our budget is based on an expectation of $793,00.00 in
collection donations for the fiscal year (July ‘14-June ‘15).
We need an average of $15,250.00 per week.
Vince’s
Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
www.vincesitalian.com
Federal Way, Burien, Renton
How are we doing?
For October 5, 2014
Envelope Collection:
Electronic Funds Transfer
Loose Collection:
Total:
Over
$10,817.00
$ 1,161.00
$ 4,745.50
$16,723.50
$ 1,473.50