January 15, 2017
We must restore hope to young
people, help the old, be open to
the future, spread love.
Be poor among the poor.
We need to include the excluded
and preach peace.
Centered on Jesus, Serving Others
Centrados en Jesús, Sirviendo a Otros
Parish Staff (Personal de Parroquia)
Fr. Phillip Bloom, Pastor (Párroco)
(360)794-8945 ext 12
[email protected]
Sr. Barbara Geib, R.C.I.A & Baptism Coordinator
(360)794-8945, ext 14
[email protected]
Tania Gutiérrez de Torres, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
(Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano)
(360)794-8945, ext. 11
[email protected]
Cathy Lenac, Facilites Supervisor
(360) 794-8945
[email protected]
Anita Maceda, Pastoral Assistant for Administration
(Asistente Pastoral para Administración)
(360)794-8945 ext, 10
[email protected]
Meri Price, Religious Coordinator
(360) 794-8945, ext 13
[email protected]
Office Hours (Horas de Oficina)
Monday (Lunes) -Thursday (Jueves) 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. for Lunch
Friday (Viernes)-Sunday (Domingo) : CLOSED/CERRADO
Mass Schedule (Horario de las Misas)
Monday- Liturgy of the Word & Communion
(Lunes- Liturgia de la Palabra y Comunión): 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday-Friday (Martes-Viernes): 9:00 a.m.
Saturday (Sábado): 5:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday (Domingo): 9:30 a.m. (English)
Sunday (Domingo): 11:15 a.m. (Español)
Tenemos que restaurar la
esperanza a los jóvenes, ayudar
a los ancianos, estar abiertos al
futuro, difundir el amor.
Ser pobres entre los pobres.
Tenemos que incluir a los
excluidos y predicar la paz.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confesiones)
First Fridays (Primeros Viernes):
Saturday (Sábado): 4:15 PM
Sunday (Domingo): 8:45 AM
7:00 PM
Or by appointment with the priest.
O por cita con el sacerdote.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
(Exposición del Santísimo)
First Fridays (Primeros Viernes): 10:00 p.m. Saturday (Sábado) 6:00 a.m.
Rosary (Rosario)
Tuesdays (Martes): 9:30 AM (English) 7:00 PM (Español)
Thursdays (Jueves): 9:30 AM (Español)
Fridays (Viernes): 6:00 PM (English)
Frequently Called Numbers
(Teléfonos usados Frecuentemente)
Prayer Line: Kay Faulds 360-794-7988
English Bulletin: Anita Maceda 360-794-8945, ext 10
Spanish Bulletin: Tania Gutierrez 360-794-8945, ext 11
Knights of Columbus: Oscar Rodriguez 425-508-0819
http://www.kofcmonroe.org/
St. Vincent De Paul: 425-355-3504
http://www.svdpmonroe.org
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donation or pledge by using your
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From The Desk of Fr. Bloom
Gree ngs from Peru. You have been in my prayers during this Mission Trip/Pilgrimage especially when we visited the
Sanctuary of St. Rose of Lima and offered Mass at the chapel where St. Mar n de Porres is buried. One of the great
joys for me was the par cipa on my good friend, Fr. John Madigan in this delega on. Below are pictures of him - with
Dominic Parman er taking the Mary Bloom children to the Floa ng Islands and later showing children how to make
and pray the rosary.
On January 1 the delega on visited the parish of Fr. Valencia - San Miguel Ollaraya. Due to lack of voice, instead of a homily I showed parents
how to bless their child - or godchild. You might recall that the readings
were about the blessing of Aaron.
The mayor of Ollaraya and other town officials took us to the site of the new rectory and pastoral
center they are helping Fr. Valencia construct. The whole town looks forward to having their own
priest in residence - and they asked if we could give some help.
We had a wonderful Vaca on Bible School. The pictures show Mrs. Van Phan-Tran showing children how to play Saints Bingo and rosary making
guided by Dominic and Jeremiah. More about them in next week´s report from Peru.
We were blessed to have as part
of the delega on, Luis Diaz, a
young man whose parents are
from Peru. Luis was invaluable in
the Vaca on Bible School - and in
interpre ng for non-Spanish
speakers.
Along with Vaca on Bible School we had a couple of work projects. Dominic
accomplished a complete renova on of the Mary Bloom Center kitchen. He
relocated the gas tank to create more space inside the kitchen and installed new
shelves and a larger food prepara on table. This will greatly facilitate the work of the cook who prepares a nutri on meal for the children who
take part in the tutoring program. The picture shows Dominic, JoAnna and Fr. John during the blessing of the renovated kitchen.
We were blessed to have Kari Sweesy and Shari Landreville, members of St. Mary of the
Valley, as part of the delega on. Both are health professionals and as you can imagine
they had a line-up of parents seeking advice about their children´s health. The pictures
show Kari and Shari examining a young child and then with the boy´s happy parents.
Meri Price, Sister Barbara, Anita Maceda, Tania Gu errez and Cathy Lenac gave me
many good ideas for the Vaca on Bible School. One that worked very well was to use
tongue depressors to make individual Na vity Sets. Each child made 9 different figures:
Mary, Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, Child Jesus, shepherd, sheep, star and the three Wise
Men. The picture shows me blessing their finished work.
This year´s Mission Trip
include a surprise event a wedding! I will write more about
it next week - along with pictures
of the beau ful bride and lucky
groom!
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January 15, 2017
Sunday
1/15
9:30 am Mass
11:15 am Spanish Mass Misa en Español
Monday
1/16
Tuesday
1/17
Wednesday
1/18
Thursday
1/19
Friday
1/20
OFFICE CLOSED/
OFICINA CERRADA
OFFICE OPEN
10:15 AM—4:00 PM
OFFICE OPEN
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
OFFICE OPEN
10:15 AM—4:00 PM
OFFICE CLOSED/
OFICINA CERRADA
9 am Daily Mass: Priests of
Prelature of Juli, Sp. Int.
9 am Daily Mass: Fasting
& Prayer for End to
Domestic Violence, Sp.
Int.
7 pm ALANON
9:30 am Rosary
6:30 pm Baptism P
reparation 2/2
9 am Daily Mass:
Vocations to Sacrament of
Marriage, Sp. Int.
9 am Daily Mass: Parish
Disciples, Sp. Int.
4:30 pm First SacramentsRm 2
5 pm Catecismo-Spanish RE
All rooms & hall
9 am Daily Mass:
Priests of Archdiocese of
Seattle, Sp. Int.
9:30 am Rosary
Saturday
1/21
1 pm XV Mass
4 pm - 4:45 pm
Confessions
5 pm Mass
7:00 pm Grupo de Oración
St. Vincent de Paul
POOR BOX Weekend
6:30 pm RCIA -Rm 4
7 pm Hispanic Young
Adult Group (Rm.4)
STEWARDSHIP
Parish Ministry Schedules
Senior Disciples
Monday-February 6th
Bulletin Deadline:
Please submit information in writing or email
to the parish office by Monday noon.
Remember our Gathering
11:00 am - Prayer
11:45 am - Sharing
12:15 pm Lunch
Please let Sister Barbara know if you will be attending.
Gift Shop
Saturday January 21, 2017: Maria F
Sunday January 22, 2017: Regine & Yoli
Martha & Chris
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT
As part of Knights of Columbus
Corporate Communion,
Gerald Hackett sang his version of
“One Day at a Time.” A number of
people asked for the words and if he
would do it again. We are working on
it and I hope to make it available
online.
Liturgical
Saturday 5:00 PM, January 21, 2017
Lector: Carol Felix
Eucharistic Ministers: Sister Barbara Geib, Bob & Denise McNamee
Altar Servers: Joshua Young, Madison Young & Jalen Flournoy
Hospitality Ministers: Frank Redmond
Sunday, 9:30 AM, January 22, 2017
Lector: Kathy King
Ministers: Sister Barbara Geib, Jan Gill, Ralph Chestine, Jane
Smitchger & Betty Magaña
Altar Servers: Julie Rodriguez, Matthew Rodriguez & Milo Mitchell
Hospitality Ministers: Oscar Rodriguez, Joey Blair & Brenda Koontz
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Thank you!
Thank you so much for your weekly donations. Your
support helps us run our religious education programs such First
Prayer Requests
Sacraments, Generations of Faith, United Youth
Group,
SI. MJKL MN IOP VJQQPL
WPPRPST CMQQPUIVMS SWXXJKL:
Scott Kingdon, Luann Willingham, Ernestine Mitchell,
Gary Koontz, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap,
Zander Tapia,
Robert Bell, Silvina Perez, Silvia & Juan Jose Medina,
Norma Hanratty,
If you would like to add someone to this list
Please call the office: 360-794-8945 ext. 10
Don’t forget to write your special prayer intentions in our parish book, located
on the Baptismal Font in the back of the church
Mary & Martha Prayer Line
All calls are confidential
Please call Kay Faulds at
(360)794-7988
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Sunday Envelopes & Checks $5,454.00
Loose
$996.88
$6,450.88
Building Fund: $625.00
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30,2017
(Amount needed each week: $7,692)
Actual YTD collections received:
Budgeted YTD collection:
$195,083.74
$215,376.00 (Week 28)
-($20,292.26)
Prayer Line Partners
Mary Dellino, Meri Price, Cheryl Clement, Candice Blair, Evelyne Robertson,
Yolanda Alexander, JoAnn Hoff, Anne O’niell, Holli Janacek, Cathy Lenac, Teresa
Yap, Kathy King, Mary Peterson-Clark, Josie Radzwill, Jan Gill, Sandy Sullivan,
Janine Erickson, Mattie Meier
Thank you for supporting our ministries so we can
continue to offer all of our programs.
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Padre Felipe
Saludos desde Perú. Ustedes han estado en mis oraciones durante este viaje misionero / peregrinación, especialmente cuando visitamos el Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima y ofrecí misa en la capilla
donde está San Martín de Porres. Una de las grandes alegrías para mí fue la participación de mi buen
amigo, el Padre John Madigan en esta delegación. A continuación se muestran fotos de él - con Dominic Parmantier llevando a los niños de Mary Bloom a las Islas Flotantes y más tarde mostrándoles a
los niños cómo hacer y rezar el rosario. (algunas de las fotos se encuentran en la sección de Ingles y
en nuestro sitio de internet)
El 1 de enero, la delegación visitó la parroquia del Padre Valencia - San Miguel Ollaraya. Debido a mi falta de voz, en
lugar de una homilía mostré a los padres cómo bendecir a sus hijos - o ahijados. Podran recordar que las lecturas fueron
acerca de la bendición de Aarón.
El alcalde de Ollaraya y otros funcionarios de la ciudad nos llevaron al sitio de la nueva rectoría y al centro pastoral que
le están ayudando al Padre Valencia a construir. La ciudad entera espera tener a su propio sacerdote en su propia residencia - y nos preguntaron si podíamos dar alguna ayuda.
Tuvimos una maravillosa escuela bíblica de vacaciones. Las fotos muestran a la señora Van Phan-Tran mostrando a los
niños cómo jugar Bingo de los santos y hacer el rosario guiado por domingo y Jeremías. Más sobre ellos en el informe
de la próxima semana de Perú.
Fuimos bendecidos por tener como parte de la delegación, a Luis Díaz, un joven cuyos padres son del Perú. Luis fue invaluable en la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones - y en la interpretación para no hispanohablantes.
Junto con la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones tuvimos un par de proyectos de trabajo. Dominic logró una renovación completa de la cocina del Centro Mary Bloom. Reubicó el tanque de gasolina para crear más espacio dentro de la cocina e
instaló nuevos estantes y una mesa de preparación de alimentos más grande. Esto facilitará en gran medida el trabajo del
cocinero que prepara una comida de nutrición para los niños que participan en el programa de tutoría. La foto muestra a
Dominic, JoAnna y al padre John durante la bendición de la cocina renovada.
Fuimos bendecidos por tener a Kari Sweesy y Shari Landreville, miembros de Santa María del Valle, como parte de la
delegación. Ambos son profesionales de la salud y, como se puede imaginar, tenían una línea de padres que buscaban
consejo sobre la salud de sus hijos. Las imágenes muestran a Kari y Shari examinando a un niño pequeño y luego a los
felices padres del niño.
Meri Price, la Hermana Barbara, Anita Maceda, Tania Gutiérrez y Cathy Lenac me dieron muchas buenas ideas para la
Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones. Uno que funcionó muy bien fue el uso de depresores de lengua para hacer conjuntos de
la Natividad individuales. Cada niño hizo 9 figuras diferentes: María,
José, el Ángel Gabriel, Niño Jesús, pastor, oveja, estrella y los tres
Reyes Magos. La foto me muestra bendiciendo su trabajo terminado.
El viaje de la misión de este año incluye un evento sorpresa - ¡una
boda! Escribiré más sobre esto la próxima semana - junto con las
fotos de la hermosa novia y su afortunado novio!
Enero 15, 2017
Intenciones de Oración
ENERO
“Jesús te llama”
PAPA FRANCISCO
Unidad Cristiana.
Que todos los cristianos sean fieles a la enseñanza del
Señor luchando con la oración y la caridad fraterna
para restablecer la comunión eclesial y colaborando para hacer
frente a los desafíos que enfrenta la humanidad.
Practica del coro,
miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia
JESÚS, PAN DE VIDA
Grupo de Oración
Todos los viernes a las 7 PM, Adoración,
aprendizaje, crecimiento Espiritual en familia!
REQUISITOS PARA BAUTISAR
∗ Una copia del Acta de Nacimiento del niño/a
∗ La vestimenta del bautizado debe ser BLANCA
∗ Los Papas y Padrinos deben de tomar las clases Pre-Bautismales. (Pueden tomar las clases
∗
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en ot a Iglesia solo t aiga un car#a de esa Iglesia confir%ando que tomaron las clases.) La
clase es g atis. Si llega más de 15 min. tarde tendrá que tomar la clase en ot a ocasión. La
clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen ser.ir como padrinos y no estén casados a la
Iglesia CATOLICA.
Los Padrinos deben de ser bautizados Católicos y practicando la Fe (las parejas, deben de estar casados
por la Iglesia Católica y t aer una copia de su acta mat imonial).
Si NO están regist ados en la Iglesia, Santa María del Valle, le pedimos que t aigan un car#a de su Par oquia dándonos per%iso de bautizar a su/s hijo/a
Y sugerimos una donación de $50.
“Los ministerios de la Iglesia de Hoy”
Retiro para TODOS los servidores,
tendremos la fortuna de tener como conferencista al padre Narciso Valencia
Enero 21, 2017 8AM a 12 PM
January 15, 2016
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Generations of Faith
2016-2017
Children’s Liturgy is actually the Liturgy of
the Word for children. There is no
preregistration required. We cover the
Gospel of the day at a level the children can
understand and enjoy. We enrich this with
discussion, prayers, songs and plays.
We also try to raise awareness of God’s
love, the humanity of Jesus, the Seasons of
the Church, the understanding of symbols in
the Mass and the context of the Bible. Our
aim is to make the children’s experience of church meaningful,
whilst helping them to grow in the faith of the Catholic Church
and develop as full and active members of our Parish Community.
During the 9:30 am Mass and before the Liturgy of the Word,
Father Bloom invites children up to the sanctuary. The children
will receive a blessing from Father and then process to their
classroom. After Children’s Liturgy, the children will process to
the main vestibule and quietly return to their families. Note: At
least two students will be chosen to bring up the gifts. Thank you
for your continued prayers and support during this ministry; It is
a blessing to watch these little disciples grow in their faith while
lifting up Jesus and loving others.
Generations of Faith is St. Mary’s “all generation” religious
education. Please join us to share a free family meal followed by our
theme of the year, The Creed and Professing our Faith catechesis.
2016-2017 Sessions
1/25/17
2/22/17
3/22/17
4/26/17
Child care available at all sessions.
Orange registration forms are available in the north
vestibule for the 2016-2017 school year.
Please complete one form for your whole family.
First Sacraments is a two year program?
According to the Archdiocesan guidelines, children preparing
to celebrate First Sacraments must be enrolled in either a
Catholic school or the parish’s religious education, Generations
of Faith both during the year of preparation as well as the year
immediately prior to preparation. Be sure to register for
Generations of Faith using the orange GOF registration forms
located in the east vestibule. For more information please call
the parish office 360-794-8945 x13
First Sacraments Students
Please practice your prayers! You should know all three
prayers, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Glory Be. Winter
weather is approaching so please follow the Monroe School
District school closure information. If school is cancelled due
to weather, First Sacraments class is cancelled.
Read Sunday’s Gospel: John 1:29-34
Gospel Summary
John the Baptist knew Jesus as his cousin, but it is not
clear until we read today’s Gospel that John recognized
Jesus as the promised Messiah. John called Jesus the
“Lamb of God.” We are familiar with the title for Jesus,
“Lamb of God,” because we hear it in our Eucharistic prayers during mass. The Lamb of God comes to take away the
sins of the world. And, indeed, Jesus died that we might be
free of our sins. The lamb figured in much of Jewish tradition, especially as a symbol of sacrifice, but certainly we
recognize the image of “shepherd” as one who leads the
flock through darkness and difficult terrain. The message of
John’s gospel is for us—the simple sheep—to follow Jesus,
the shepherd.
Confirmation is 2 years of religious education?
Yes, if you are interested in the Sacrament of
Confirmation during the Spring of 2018, this
2016/2017 school year you should attend a minimum of 12 United Youth Group
Reflection for Families
As parents we certainly can understand the image of Jesus
as “shepherd.” We are constantly leading the way for our
children and serving them with endless love. When they
are sick or hurt, we would gladly take their pain and suffering if we could. It is clearly through these feelings that we
begin to understand just what Jesus has done for us. As
parents, when we show our unending love for our children,
they too get an inkling of what Jesus’ love is for them as
well.
HOMESCHOOLING
COOPERATIVE
Our homeschool group has a new
name! We are now St. Benedicts
Catholic Homeschool Cooperative.
Please contact coordinator, Susan Howard, at
[email protected], or you can search and join our Facebook
Group St. Benedicts Catholic Homeschool Co-op of Snohomish
and King County.
Bringing the Gospel into Your Family
Help children understand the roots of “Lamb of God” in our
Catholic liturgy. As a family pray together the “Lamb of
God” from the mass.
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January 15, 2016
POPE FRANCIS
Prayer Intentions for
JANUARY 2017
Christian Unity.
That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by
striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial
communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing
humanity.
Three Key Themes
This week our nation honors the dream of equal human rights
articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 22, we
also mark the anniversary of the most egregious violation of
human rights through the Supreme Court decision Roe vs.
Wade, which permitted the killing of children in the womb.
During these days, Christians also observe the Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity. These three themes intersect powerfully.
We pray that Christians will unite in effective service to all who
are deprived of their rights, and bring about a Culture of Life,
Justice, and Love.
How you Help others by donating to
SVdP Part One--Your Food Donations--When you donate food to SVdP it is stored in a pantry here at St. Mary
of the Valley Catholic Church. Every member of SVdP has access to the
pantry to create "food baskets" that they take with them when they visit
those in need.
We take care when creating our "food baskets" to take a variety of items
that we try to match to the situation of those we are visiting. This last
week I had an elderly, infirmed couple staying at the Fairgrounds Inn
with their two aged dogs. I took soups, instant oatmeal and condensed
milk and top ramen along with cans of meat, vegetables and fruits. They
needed foods that provided an entire meal yet were simple to prepare
with just a microwave.
Cathy Lenac also uses the food you donate to help out people who come
directly to our church looking for help.
Commonly donated food items are cans of vegetables (mostly corn),
canned fruit (usually fruit cocktail, peaches or pears) and dry rice, pasta
and oatmeal. These things are great because they are basic and make a
good starting point for our "food baskets". But, if you really want to add
something special when you donate food, soups, canned meat, sauces,
peanut butter, spaghetti sauce and cake mixes help liven up the choices
we can provide together.
No one should ever be without food. Your food donations to SVdP keeps
food available to those in need at all times.
Attention all youth in middle
school and High School
We hope to see all of you at our next
youth night on January 23rd at 7:00
pm in room 8. Please arrive on time
and don't forget your workbooks!
Parents, if you still haven't filled out
registration forms, please do so, and turn them in to Anita
or send them with your child to turn in at our next
youth night.
Troubled Marriage?
Hope is a Phone Call Away.
Are you struggling in your marriage? You are not
alone. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) has
helped tens of thousands of couples worldwide,
and can help you too. For confiden al informa on
about, or to register for our upcoming program
beginning February 10-12, 2017 call 206-706-2608 or visit our
website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue
In an effort to promote
spirituality in our community, this Liturgical 2016-2017
year, parishioners are invited to take the Our Lady of
Guadalupe statue home and
binder for a week. Please see the statue and binder
located in the back of the church near the hospitality
room. Feel free to sign up for a week or more
throughout the calendar year. For more
information please contact Meri in the parish office
Windermere
Catherine Martin
425.322.8073
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