April 2,2017
Centered on Jesus, Serving Others
Centrados en Jesús, Sirviendo a Otros
“Holy Week is a privileged me
when we are called to draw near
to Jesus: friendship with him is
shown in mes of difficulty. “
“La semana santa es un empo
privilegiado cuando estamos
llamados a acercarnos a Jesús:
Amistad con él esta mostrada
en empos de dificultad.”
-Pope Francis
- Papa Francisco
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)
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
Please consider making a
donation or pledge by using your
smartphone and scanning the
QR code, thank you!
From The Desk of Fr. Bloom
Recent Funerals at St. Mary of the Valley
In past couple weeks we have had three funerals at St. Mary of the Valley. I was pleased that in each case the family
chose to have a Mass of Chris an Burial with the body present followed by burial in a cemetery. While I am happy to
do a service with the cremains of a loved one, I s ll encourage having the body present at the funeral mass, then
burial of body (or cremains) at a cemetery. This Sunday we have the example of Lazarus whose body was placed in a
tomb. In two weeks we will hear about Jesus’ burial in a sepulcher.
Resurrec on of Lazarus & Reverence for Human Body
Raising Lazarus a er four days in the tomb was arguably Jesus' greatest miracle. One of the reasons he performed
it - beyond his own personal affec on for Lazarus and his sisters - was to teach us reverence for the human body,
especially in death. Unfortunately we live a culture which does not appreciate that reverence. One of the indica ons is the fact crema on has
become such a common prac ce, especially here in Western Washington. A funeral director told me that in a single decade crema on jumped
from one third to two thirds of all funerals. Rather than reflec ng on the implica ons of crema on, we Catholics seem to have simply followed
suit. For sure it costs less, but there are reasons which jus fy the extra expense of a full Chris an burial. Not an elaborate splashy show, but a
dignified funeral which doesn't need to break the bank. You can obtain a beau ful low cost casket at h p://mariancaskets.com/
The Problem with Crema on
The problem with crema on is not so much reducing the body quickly to dust (although that in itself some mes precludes having a Mass with the
body present). The real problem is what can happen to those mortal remains a erwards. I've heard of urns being put on a shelf adjacent the
television or being used in a party joke. Worse is sprinkling the ashes and bone chips. That might be appropriate in a pantheis c, nature worship
religion, but what place can it have in ours? For us the key values are care and respect for the human body, having a Mass of Chris an burial with
the body present and a marker so that rela ves and loved ones can have place to come as a focus for remembrance and prayer.
Lenten Confession Opportuni es
In these final weeks of Lent we have a number of confession opportuni es in Snohomish County parishes:
April 4, St. Michael Snohomish, 7 pm
April 7, St Mary of Valley, Monroe, 7 pm
April 8, Men’s Conference, 11 am – 1 pm
April 10, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton, Bothell, 7 pm
April 10, Immaculate Concep on, Arlington, 7 pm
April 11, St Pius X, Mountlake Terrace, 7 pm
I encourage you to come to St. Mary of the Valley this Friday, April 7 – the First Friday of April. Six priests will be available from 7 to 9 pm for
individual confessions.
Men’s Conference
As you can see in the above list one the best opportuni es for Confession will be at the Sea le Men’s Conference. We will have registra on
forms available a er all Masses this weekend.
Annual Catholic Appeal – Recent Dona ons
This past week we received some nice
dona ons for the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal.
As of March 28 St. Mary of the Valley has a
total of $50,871. We need $7,519 to reach our
goal. Once again if you received an IRS rebate
or are able to contribute something extra, it
would be a great way to help our Archdiocese
and our parish.
Palm Sunday – Beginning of Holy Week
Next weekend we inaugurate Holy Week with
the celebra on of Palm Sunday. In this bulle n
you will see the full schedule of services for this
greatest week of the Chris an year.
1
April 2, 2017
Sunday
4/2
Monday
4/3
Saint Pedro Calungsod
OFFICE OPEN
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
8:45 am - 9:15 am
Confessions/Confesiones
8 am - 12 pm
St. Benedict's Co-Op
9:30 am
Mass
10:30 am - 12 pm
VBS Adult Volunteer Meeting
9 am
Word and Communion
11:15 am
Misa en Español
11 am - 1 pm
Senior Disciples (Chapel and
Hospitality Areas)
12 pm - 1 pm
Food Sale
7 pm - 9 pm
ALANON (Room 3)
Tuesday
4/4
OFFICE OPEN
10:15 am—12 pm
9 am
Daily Mass: Kay Faulds,
Sp. Int.
9:30 am
Rosary
11 am - 12 pm
Book Study-Return of the
Prodigal Son Room 8
7 pm - 9 pm
Hispanic Young Adult
Leadership Meeting
(Rm.4)
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Lenten Bible Study
(Conference Room)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Hispanic Youth Camp
Meeting-Rm 4
Wednesday
4/5
Thursday
4/6
Friday
4/7
OFFICE OPEN
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
OFFICE OPEN
11:30 AM—4:00 PM
9 am
Daily Mass: Christian Unity,
Sp. Int.
9 am
Daily Mass: Parish Disciples,
Sp. Int.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
First Sacraments Room 2
9:30 am
Rosary
6:30 pm - 8 pm
RCIA for adults and youth
interested in Catholic faith
- room 4
5 pm - 7 pm
catecismo-Spanish RE All
rooms & hall
OFFICE CLOSED/
OFICINA CERRADA
9 am
Daily Mass: Youth of St.
Mary of the Valley, Sp. Int.
5 pm
Stations of the Cross-Church
5:45 pm
Soup Supper-Parish Hall
7 pm - 9 pm
Lenten Confessions (extra
priests from Snohomish
Deanery) Confesiones
Cuaresmales
7 pm - 9 pm
Hispanic Young Adult Group
(Rm.4)
9 pm - 6 am
Spanish Mass (9 pm)
followed Eucharistic
Adoration
7 pm - 8 pm
Adult Book Study-Return of
the Prodigal Son
7 pm
Chrism Mass (St. James
Cathedral)
STEWARDSHIP
Parish Ministry Schedules
Bulletin Deadline:
Please submit information in writing or email
to the parish office by Monday noon.
Gift Shop
Saturday April 8, 2017: Maria F
Sunday April 9, 2017: Diana & Renae
Epifania & Cecilia
Saturday
4/8
Saint Julie Billiart
PARISH FIX-IT DAY
Seattle Men's
Conference
CONFERENCIA ANUAL
PARA VARONES
CATOLICOS
4 pm - 4:45 pm
Confessions
5 pm
Mass
COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR LAST MEAL: Following the
5 pm Stations of the Cross on Friday, we will be offering a soup
meal in the Social Hall.
If you would like to volunteer our would like to donate soup please
contact Anita at the parish office, 360.794.8945 ext. 10.
Liturgical
Saturday 5:00 PM, April 8, 2017
Lector:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Altar Servers:
Hospitality Ministers:
T.B.A
Sunday, 9:30 AM, April 9, 2017
Lector:
Ministers: Sister Barbara Geib,
Altar Servers:
Hospitality Ministers:
g{tÇ~ çÉâ yÉÜ áxÜä|Çz ÉâÜ ctÜ|á{4
REMINDER:
Please remember during Lent it is
customary that there are no flowers in the Church.
Thank you!
Prayer Requests
Now through April 9th, you’re invited to join other
Catholics for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fas ng for an end
to abor on. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray
during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned
Parenthood in Evere , and also to help spread the word about this
important community outreach. If you’d like more informa on – and
especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Rachel
Carrier at
evere [email protected] or visit
www.40daysforlife.com/Evere
CHILDREN ENVELOPES
children will be bringing up
there own envelopes and this
is what they look like!
Bernie Johnson, Norma, Todd, 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,
ST. MARY OF THE VALLEY
WEEKEND COLLECTION SUMMARY:
MARCH 26, 2017
Sunday Envelopes & Checks $4,860.00
Loose
$1,269.82
Children’s Collection: $340.18
$6,470.00
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
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
Easter Flowers: 265.00
Catholic Relief Services: $650.00
Votive Candles: $247.00
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30,2017
(Amount needed each week: $7,692)
Actual YTD collections received:
Budgeted YTD collection:
$276,281.84
$299,988.00 (Week 39)
-($23,706.16)
Thank you for supporting our ministries so we can
continue to offer all of our programs.
Thank you for your Generosity!
2
Padre Felipe
Funerales recientes en Santa María del Valle
En las últimas semanas hemos tenido tres funerales en Santa María del Valle. Me complació
que en cada caso la familia eligiera tener una Misa de entierro cristiano con el cuerpo presente seguido del entierro en un cementerio. También estoy feliz de hacer un servicio con
las cenizas de un ser querido, pero los animo a tener el cuerpo presente en la misa fúnebre,
luego el entierro del cuerpo (o cenizas) en un cementerio. Este domingo tenemos el ejemplo
de Lázaro cuyo cuerpo fue colocado en una tumba. En dos semanas escucharemos acerca
del entierro de Jesús en un sepulcro.
La resurrección de Lázaro y la reverencia para el Cuerpo Humano
Resucitar a Lázaro después de cuatro días en la tumba fue posiblemente el milagro más grande de Jesús.
Una de las razones por las que lo llevó a cabo, más allá de su afecto personal por Lázaro y sus hermanas,
era enseñarnos reverencia por el cuerpo humano, especialmente en la muerte. Lamentablemente vivimos en
una cultura que no aprecia esa reverencia. Una de las indicaciones es el hecho de que la cremación se ha
convertido en una práctica común, especialmente aquí en el oeste de Washington. El director de una funeraria me dijo que en una sola década la cremación saltó de un tercio a dos tercios de todos los funerales. En
lugar de reflexionar sobre las implicaciones de la cremación, los católicos parecen haber seguido simplemente el ejemplo. Ciertamente cuesta menos, pero hay razones que justifican el gasto extra de un enterramiento cristiano completo. No debe ser un espectáculo elaborado, sino un funeral digno que no necesita
romper su cuenta de banco. Usted puede obtener un hermoso ataúd a bajo costo en http://
mariancaskets.com/
El problema con la cremación
El problema con la cremación no es tanto reducir el cuerpo rápidamente al polvo (aunque en sí mismo a veces impide tener una misa con el cuerpo presente). El problema real es lo que le sucede a esos restos mortales después. He oído hablar de urnas que se ponen en una estantería adyacente a la televisión o que se
utilizan como la broma de la fiesta. Peor es rociar las cenizas y las virutas del hueso. Eso podría ser apropiado en una religión de culto panteísta, pero ¿qué lugar puede tener en la nuestra religion? Para nosotros los
valores clave son el cuidado y el respeto por el cuerpo humano, teniendo una Misa de entierro cristiano con
el cuerpo presente y una marca para que los familiares y seres queridos puedan tener un lugar para ir y enfocarse en, recuerdo y oración.
Oportunidades de confesión cuaresmal
En estas últimas semanas de Cuaresma tendremos una serie de oportunidades de confesión en las parroquias del condado de Snohomish:
• 4 de abril, San Miguel Snohomish, 7 pm
• 7 de abril, Santa María del Valle, Monroe, 7 pm
• 8 de abril, Conferencia de Hombres, de 11 am a 1 pm
• 10 de abril, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton, Bothell, 7 pm
• 10 de abril, Inmaculada Concepción, Arlington, 7 pm
• 11 de abril, San Pío X, Mountlake Terrace, 7 pm
Les animo a que vengan a Santa María del Valle este viernes, 7 de abril - el primer viernes de abril. Seis sacerdotes estarán disponibles de 7 a 9 pm para confesiones individuales.
Conferencia de hombres
Como se puede ver en la lista anterior una de las mejores oportunidades para la Confesión será en la Conferencia de Hombres de Seattle. Dispondremos de formularios de inscripción después de todas las misas este
fin de semana.
Petición Católica Anual - Donaciones Recientes
La semana pasada recibimos algunas buenas donaciones para la Petición Católica Anual 2016. A partir del
28 de marzo Santa María del Valle
tiene un total $50,871. Necesitamos
$7,519 para alcanzar nuestra meta.
Una vez más si recibió un reembolso
del IRS o puede aportar algo extra,
sería una gran manera de ayudar a
nuestra Arquidiócesis y a nuestra
parroquia.
Domingo de Ramos Comienzo de la Semana Santa
El próximo fin de semana inauguramos la Semana Santa con la celebración del Domingo de Ramos. En
este boletín usted verá el calendario
completo de servicios para esta gran
semana del año cristiano.
Abril 2, 2017
“Jesús te llama”
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!
Intenciones de Oración
JOVENES
Que los jóvenes puedan responder
generosamente a sus vocaciones y considerar
seriamente ofrecerse a Dios en el Sacerdocio o la
vida consagrada.
REQUISITOS PARA BAUTISAR
∗
∗
∗
∗
No catecismo
Jueves 6 y 13 de Abril
ABRIL
PAPA FRANCISCO
∗
∗
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
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.
FECHAS DE BAUTISOS
∗Abril 29 @ 11 AM
∗Mayo 13 @ 10 AM y 27 @ 11 AM
∗Junio 10 & 24 @ 11 AM
∗Julio 8 y 22 @ 11 AM
∗Agosto 26 @ 11 AM
∗Septiembre 23 @ 11 AM
∗Octubre 14 y 28 @ 11 AM
∗Noviembre 11 y 25 @ 11 A
∗Diciembre NO BAUTISOS
2017
Domingoderamos el
próximoDomingo9de
Abril,acompáñenosenla
procesióndesdeelsalón
grande,acompáñenos
usandoalgo
rojoensuvestimenta
SANTISIMO
Viernes 7 de Abril
7-9CONFESIONES de
CUARESMA
9 pm Santa MISA (español)
10pm -12 am Confesiones
10 pm a 5 am Adoración
April 2, 2017
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
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.
Lenten-Adult Book Study
Return of the Prodigal Son
(A Story of Homecoming) by
Henri J.M. Nouwen
5 Sessions, March 7th & 8th April 5th, Room 8
Tuesday mornings 11am-12pm and
Wednesday evenings 7pm-8pm.
Day and evening sessions are
the same.
Book and study guide will be available for $10.00
at the 1st class.
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
sessions. United Youth Group meets
every other Monday 7-8:30pm. For more information please contact the
parish office 360-794-8945 x13.
Read Sunday’s Gospel: John 11:1-45
First Sacraments Students
Gospel Summary
In this Gospel, John tells the story of Jesus raising Lazarus
from the dead. The story is significant because it is likely
that his action was his last miracle before Jesus began the
journey toward his own death. Jesus was called to Bethany
to save his friend, but instead waited several days to
return. This action confused Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and
Martha, because they knew that Jesus could have healed
their brother. Jesus used the incident to strengthen the
faith of Mary, Martha, and all who believed. He made sure
that Lazarus was raised from death so that the people
could witness God’s glory.
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.
Vacation Bible School is coming!
Get ready for a fun week
July 10-14, 2017
Reflection for Families
The healing power of Jesus brings new life to all of us. Are
there some things in our lives that cause us to die to
others? Perhaps we are impatient, ungrateful, critical, or
quick to anger. Maybe we’re proud, boastful, or envious.
Jesus promises us new life if we trust in him and allow our
actions to follow his ways.
from 9 am until 12 pm each day! VBS
is open to children in Pre-K through
Elementary. Please fill out a
registration form located in the
vestibules or parish office.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
If there are members of your extended family who have
died, share with one another what this passage might
mean for them. What hope does the reading give us for
ourselves and for our loved ones? How does new life that
we can see this spring help us know what Jesus promised?
As you did last week, bring some symbols of God’s promise
to your prayer table.
Volunteers for Vacation Bible School are needed!
Registration fees are waived if parents volunteer. Adult
volunteers interested in helping are invited to a meeting
Sunday, April 2 in the Conference Room following the
9:30 mass. If you are unable to attend the meeting but
are interested in volunteering, please contact Meri Price
at the Parish Office.
5
April 2, 2017
POPE FRANCIS
Prayer Intentions for
APRIL 2017
Prayer for Life
Join believers throughout the world in praying the Lenten Prayer for
Life, found at www.PrayerCampaign.org. Sponsored by Priests for
Life, this prayer campaign enables us to pray in the spirit of Lenten
penance that the world may turn away from the Culture of Death
and embrace a Culture of Life. Then, after Lent, this same campaign
will provide a prayer for the Easter Season, focusing on the victory of
life. Pray these daily prayers with your families!
Young People.
That young people may respond generously to their vocations
and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the
priesthood or consecrated life.
Food Bank Collection
St. Mary of the Valley's St. Vincent de Paul
conference will be collecting food and other
non-perishables during the weeks of Lent. Some item
suggestions: baby food, soups, juice, macaroni and
cheese, cake mixes, pudding, canned fruit and
vegetables, crackers, cereal, There will be containers
by the entrances. Thanks for your support with our project during Lent.
Family Camp at Camp Hamilton in Monroe, WA
How wonderful to have a family camp right here in Monroe,
WA. Be sure to sign up at
http://www.oyyae.org/camp-hamilton/
for the weekend of August 25th-27th. $100 each for adults
and $50 each for children.
______________________________________
United Youth Group upcoming
youth nights:
High School Students
•
•
•
•
•
•
Youth entering the 9th grade through the 12th grade are strongly
encouraged to attend the Archdiocese of Seattle’s “Ascend Leadership
Retreat”. Be prepared to grow in your relationship with God, be
strengthened as a missionary disciple, develop leadership skills, and
come back to share your gifts with St. Mary of the Valley and our
community. Please see Meri Price for registration information.
April 10th TBA (Evere Planned
Parenthood)
• May 8th Theology of the Body
May 20th Mary Bloom Auc on
May 22nd 7-8-30
June 5th 7- 8:30
June 19th ( last youth gathering, maybe party)
July 10th-14th Vaca on Bible Camp for Middle School (High
School students please sign up as camp counselors)
----------------------------------------------------------
Mary Bloom Center
Silent & Live Auc on Dinner
Date is set for May 20, 2017 in the
Parish Hall
Doors open at 4 p.m.!
Visit the Imprisoned
St. Mary’s Youth are pu ng together a care package of
gree ng cards and stamps for the Monroe Correc onal
Complex. Please consider dona ng unused gree ng cards
of all types from birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, get
well soon cards, blank cards and sta onary. Your
contribu on is greatly appreciated. Please leave your
donated cards and stamps at the east ves bule, “Visit the
Imprisoned, Cards and Stamps” box or to Meri Price in the
Parish Hall.
As you know, the Mary Bloom Center in
Puno, Peru is supported through several fundraisers, one of them
being the silent & live auc on dinner held every year in May. This
year Cathy Lenac and Cathy Or z, parishioners of St. Mary’s, have
graciously agreed to Co-Chair this event which will be held May 20th in
the Parish Hall. There will only be room this year for 112 guests and
the ckets will be $40 per person or $75 per couple. The planning has
started with many volunteers from St. Mary’s and we are so thankful
for the opportunity to raise funding to feed and care for God’s sheep!
This event promises a fun-filled evening and the opportunity to bid
on, and take home, some very fine items. Get your ckets early to
guarantee your spot! You can pay for ckets by check, cash, EFT, or
credit card! Call the Parish Office to purchase now!
Speaking of fine items, we are looking for newly purchased items that
will fetch a high dollar for a very worthy cause. Need and Idea of
where to go? You can go to local merchants for dona ons! For more
informa on please call Cathy Lenac at 360-794-8945 or call or email
Cathy Or z at 425-308-0607 or coo5@fron er.com.
Donated items are tax deduc ble! There is so much more to tell you
about this upcoming event so stay tuned for more informa on next
month…we just wanted to get this lovely evening on your calendar!
ENCOUNTER RESILIENCE
We encounter Dita in Ethiopia, and
see how her newfound
entrepreneurial skills are providing
three meals a day for her children—
even during a devastating drought.
What skills have you discovered this Lent that can be put to
good use in building God’s kingdom?
Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
6