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WEEKLY CALENDAR
SUN. APRIL 24, 2016
Annual Catholic Appeal
 8:00 AM Mass
 9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour
 10:00 AM Mass with 1st Eucharist
 11:15 AM Sunday School
 11:15 AM 1st Eucharist Reception
 4:00 PM Youth Group
 4:30 PM Reconciliation
 5:00 PM Mass
MON. APRIL 25, 2016

7:45 AM Communion Service
 8:30 AM Rosary
 6:00 PM Spring Tea Meeting
TUES. APRIL 26, 2016
 7:45 AM Communion Service
 6:30 PM JustFaith
WED. APRIL 27, 2016
 6:00 PM Reconciliation
 6:30 PM Mass
 6:30 PM Alzheimer’s Support Group
 7:00 PM Pastoral Planning Meeting
THURS. APRIL 28, 2016
 8:45 AM Mass
 9:30 AM Peaceful Crafters
 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
 7 PM Human Concerns & Social Justice Meeting
FRI. APRIL 29, 2016
 7:45 AM Communion Service
SAT. APRIL 30, 2016
 10:00 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group
Parish Center, Lower Level
SUN. MAY 1, 2016
Annual Catholic Appeal Guest Speaker
 8:00 AM Mass
 9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour
 10:00 AM Mass with CLOW
 11:15 AM Sunday School
 4:00 PM Youth Group
 4:30 PM Reconciliation
 5:00 PM Mass
PRAY FOR THOSE THAT ARE SICK
Arlette Fellores, Chris Durbin, Elma Boitano,
Alex Small, Dan Reilly, Tom Weber, Willie Kleffner,
Zeny Zimmerman, Lorraine Pike, Bill Brown,
Tony Horner, Victoria Frantz, Robert Barnes,
Norm Taylor, Lori Anderson and Charlene Madison
LITURGIES
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 14:21-27 Ps 145:8-13 Rv 21:1-5a
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
8:00 AM Mass (RIP) Joseph & Lucy Ciaravalli
by Rosa Borriello
10:00 AM Mass (RIP) Maria B. Cabansag
by Lucrey & Rose Cabansag
5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016
SAINT MARK EVANGELIST
1 Pt 5:5b-14 Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17 Mk 16:15-20
7:45 AM Communion Service
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
Acts 14:19-28 Ps 145:10-13B,21 Jn 14:27-31a
7:45 AM Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122:1-5 Jn 15:1-8
6:30 PM Mass ((RIP) Nancy Hebestreit
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
St. Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr;
St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest
Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3,10 Jn 15:9-11
8:45 AM Mass (INT) Erin Bartram & Family
by The Parish Staff
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor of the church
Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:8-10,12 Jn 15:12-17
7:45 AM Communion Service
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016
St. Pius V, Pope
Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100:1b-2,3,5 Jn 15:18-21
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8 Rv 21:10-14,22-23
Jn 14:23-29
8:00 AM Mass (RIP) Gaetano Borriello
by Rosa Borriello
10:00 AM Mass (RIP) Sam Kawaguchi
by Joy Huckle
5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict
FAMILY MASS
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for Mass at 6:30
PM. Bring the kids and enjoy the gift of daily mass. Kids can
bring a stuffed animal to snuggle and share God's love. Everyone
is welcome; please help spread the word!
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From deacon Roy’s desk
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
If you were at Mass last weekend, you heard the details of our break-in and burglary early on Monday morning, April
11th. While a lot of damage was done, it’s now mostly repaired and the insurance will pay for the repair costs. And
thankfully, the two young men, both in their 20’s, who were arrested on April 14 th, have confessed to all ten of the church
burglaries that have occurred since Christmas. Now we can begin to relax a bit more but we will still be taking significant
steps in the coming weeks to improve security systems, reinforce doors, change keys, increase lighting around the campus, and reinforce security awareness for everyone.
While we are taking the time to fix and improve our security systems, there is a more personal, spiritual component to
this traumatic experience which we all have suffered. For those of us whose offices were broken into and personal
things gone through, it feels like we have been personally violated. For all of us who worship in the Church, it can also
feel like our sacred space has been desecrated in a way, though they did not intentionally desecrate any of the holy artifacts or the altar and tabernacle. For that I am very grateful.
But still we are called to forgive these two men who attempted to steal from us and to pray for their reconciliation and
conversion. We don’t yet know their stories or why they felt compelled to burglarize so many Catholic churches but that
doesn’t really matter, does it? They have intentionally harmed us and now Christ’s message of forgiveness and mercy
compels us to forgive. Just as Christ forgave the repentant good thief on the Cross, let us live out compassionate forgiveness for all those who have harmed us.
Many continued Easter blessings and may your family have a peace-filled week.
Your brother in Christ,
Deacon Roy
Worship & spiritual life
ALL-PARISH PASTORAL PLANNING GATHERING
WEDNESDAY AT 7:00PM, IN THE CHURCH
The North Seattle Deanery Planning Process will continue with a
meeting Wednesday night after Mass in the Church. Information
regarding the February 29th meeting is posted on the St. Benedict
website www.stbens.net. There were representatives from our
parish and school at this deanery meeting and they were presented with the posted goals and demographic information. Please
join us for an all-parish gathering about the planning process. We
will discuss the same materials and have an opportunity for discussion with specific consideration to possibilities for our parish
community. Please preview the demographic information and
join us as we plan for the future of St. Benedict Parish. Please
RSVP online or by calling the Parish Office at 206-632-0843.
ST. BENEDICT PARISH PILGRAMAGE TO
WALK THROUGH THE DOORS OF MERCY
All are welcome for the St. Benedict Parish pilgrimage to St.
James Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th from 3:00 to
4:30 PM. We will begin with a brief prayer before and after walking through the doors. A short tour (about 30-40 minutes) of the
Cathedral will be provided. You will have time to spend a few
minutes in prayer and are encouraged to join in Vespers that
begin at 4:00 PM. The entire visit will take about 90 minutes
meeting at the church to travel in to the Cathedral. Pope Frances
has offered plenary indulgence for those that walk through the
Doors of Mercy in this year of Mercy. Join us!
THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
To instruct the ignorant; To counsel the doubtful;
To admonish sinners; To bear wrongs patiently;
To forgive offences willingly; To comfort the afflicted;
To pray for the living and the dead.
ST. MARK
Known as the traditional author of the Gospel account that bears
his name, Mark has been identified with John Mark and Mark,
the cousin of Barnabas, the earliest tradition sees him as a distinct
individual, one of the seventy disciples sent by Jesus to preach
before the Crucifixion. According to Hippolytus, a writer of the
second to third century, he had such difficulty with Jesus’ teaching
on the Eucharist that he left but was later brought back by St. Peter. Subsequently, he traveled with Peter and worked as his interpreter, wrote the Gospel based on Peter’s preaching, and became bishop of Alexandria in Egypt. The Coptic Church claims
Mark as their first bishop and parts of their liturgy are attributed to
him. Their tradition says that he was martyred at Alexandria in
68 A.D. (2016 Sourcebook pg. 181)
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
Catherine lived at a time when the divisions and corruption in the
Church went so deep that many wondered if the papacy would
survive. The popes no longer lived in Rome; instead, they dwelt
amid kingly pomp and splendor at their palace in Avignon in
southern France. When Catherine was born, the Popes had not
been in Rome for more than forty years. Catherine grew up in a
large and prosperous family as a child on fire with love for God. A
practical woman, who possessed heavenly wisdom, great charm
and sensible advice, Catherine became an ambassador for the
church, traveling, speaking and writing on behalf of Church unity.
She so impressed Gregory IX that at her urging he returned to
Rome. Having offered her life for the unity of the Church, she died
in Rome at the age of thirty-three. Without any formal education
this young woman has since become a Doctor of the Church.
(2016 Sourcebook pgs.182-183)
THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
Feed the hungry; Give Drink to the Thirsty;
Clothe the Naked; Visit the Imprisoned
Shelter the Homeless; Visit the Sick; Bury the Dead
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples — and us—
a new commandment: “Love one another.” Good stewards who spend their time and talents in service to others
are well on their way to fulfilling this commandment.
HOSPITALITY HOUR
Please join our hosts!
8:00 AM Len & Judy Andrews
10:00 AM The 1st Eucharist Reception Committee
We need coffee hour volunteers, there is no cost to host other
than your time and energy, the parish provides the rest. Sign up
in the school cafeteria or call the Parish Office at 206-632-0843.
Take a moment to consider hosting a coffee hour and getting to
know your fellow parishioners.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Next week Fr. Bryan Dolejsi will provide as personal witness how your gifts to the Annual
Catholic Appeal Campaign supports over 60 ministries and services in the Archdiocese. Please join us in saying ‘YES’ to supporting the many faithful servants throughout
our Archdiocese who continue to provide the services and ministries needed to provide
a Future Full of Hope for all! Thank you if you have already made your gift to the Appeal! If not, please fill out a pledge envelope today or donate online:
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
SCHOOL NEWS
ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S 2016 SPRING MUSICAL
The African savannah comes to life on our stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and
back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Thursday, April 28, 2015: Dress Rehearsal @ 1PM; Performance @ 7PM
Friday, April 29, 2015: Performance @ 7PM
Saturday, April 30, 2015: Dinner Theater Performance @ 6PM (Adults Only)
Contact Danae H. 206.525.9471 or [email protected]
Enjoy the show!
Pastoral Council
SPRING TEA LUNCHEON
Saturday, May 7th is the 11th Annual Tea Luncheon. Doors open at Noon and the Tea will be from 12:30 -3:00 PM in the St. Benedict
School Auditorium. Tickets are $12, with advance sales today and next weekend (4/24) after Mass in the church vestibule. This year’s
Tea benefits Esperanza International in their effort to help build homes in Tijuana, Mexico. Our St. Benedict team will be making the trip in
early July to support in support of this effort. All are welcome and there are many volunteer opportunities to help with the Tea. (Table
hostess, sandwich makers, cookie bakers, set up or clean up.) If you are new to the parish, this is a great way to meet members of the
community. If you are unfamiliar with the event, or would like to know more, please contact the Parish Office @ 206-632-0843 or email
[email protected].
Human concerns social justice
Our Human Concerns and Social Justice Commission has delivered another 181 pounds of food taking our total to 2,782 pounds so far
this year for the FamilyWorks Food Bank. Just a reminder that our goal of 10,000 pounds in 2016 is only attainable through you. We
need to collect 834 pounds of food each month to achieve that goal so we are approximately 550 pounds behind what where we should
be at the end of April. Thank you to the school for their diligence in their food drives as well as the parishioners that bring their food and
cash donations each Sunday. As a reminder, QFC on 45th continues to accept donations that you can order and pay for when you shop
which they deliver directly and report back to the parish. Those order forms are on the table in the vestibule for your use.
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STUFF THE TRUCK DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 22nd!
Are you doing your spring cleaning to help us Stuff the Truck?
We are St. Vincent de Paul and will take the home furnishings,
clothing and durable goods you can no longer use.
PEACEFUL CRAFTERS
Every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center we
would love all of you to join our Ministry. We encourage those
that want to learn or have not used their crafting talent in a while.
ANNUAL JUBILEE DINNER
Coming up on Saturday, May 14th is HCSJ'S Dinner for
the women at Jubilee Women's Center. This year we are
doing a Spanish themed dinner with paella so a chance to
help and learn a new recipe. We can use volunteers for
pre-work in the morning and to help with the actual meal
that night. For more information and to volunteer contact
Len Kannapell at [email protected].
Faith formation
WE CONGRATULATE OUR 1ST EUCHARIST RECIPIENTS
The following is a list of students that received their 1st Communion today at the 10:00 AM Mass. Please pray for them:
Carter Thomas Adams
Lillian Frances Balet
Helena Maria Dahlberg Maxwell Carter Fitzgerald
Anthony Charles Geronimo Garcia
Teagan Love Kane
Sofia Josette Leache
Teagan Dae Levitzke
Lucinda Anne Barbara Maxson Alisha Rose McDowell-Runiyar Sachin George Miskelly Jacob Daniel Mull
Charlotte Catherine Opel
William Robert Pirich
Giulia Luciana Pretti
Cooper Kai Unabia
Kajsa Anuhea Vega
Richard Ming-Shen Leon Yu
YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT!
We look forward to seeing all Middle Schoolers at Youth Group
tonight from 4:00-5:30 pm. Eat snacks, play games, and chat with
new friends! Stop by the 1st floor of the Parish Center or contact
Lucy Gillett at [email protected] to join.
JOIN US AT SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Bring your K-5th graders by the Parish Center after the 10am
mass today for Sunday School! We have lots of fun crafts and
games to share with you, and of course donuts! Yum! Please
contact Lucy Gillett in the Parish Center to sign up to volunteer.
SACRAMENTS
If you are looking to prepare for any Sacrament, Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st Eucharist or Marriage, please contact Dn. Roy at
[email protected] for more information to discuss and prepare.
Anointing of the sick is at every 1st Saturday Mass.
WEEKLY KIDS’ RIDDLES
What has to be broken before you can use
it? Answer in next week’s bulletin!
Last week’s answer: What's full of holes but
still holds water? A sponge!
What else is happening
SAVE THE DATE!!
Sr. Simone Campbell (The Nun on the Bus) will speak on
Tues, May 10th, 7:00 PM at The Well, in the United Methodist Church of Queen Anne located at 1605 5th Ave W in
Seattle Her tours have drawn thousands of listeners and
her book "The Nun on the Bus" has touched thousands
more. Her work will soon be made into a documentary,
but you'll have a chance to see her in person. In this
election year it is more important than ever to hear what
she has to say about Washington DC politics and the
concerns she has with upcoming elections.
Alzheimer’s Association
A free information & support group for unpaid care partners, family members & friends of Alzheimer/Lewy Body
Dementia patients is held on the 4th Wednesday of every
month in the Parish Center from 6:30 - 8 PM. For more
information contact group facilitator, Rena Ferretti, 206473-2565 or [email protected].
FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
April 30th, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM St. Pius Church in Mount Vernon.
Additional information on the bulletin board in the vestibule.
Mark Your Calendars!
GiveBIG—Tuesday, May 3, 2016—
to Benefit St. Benedict Catholic School!
GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event that asks
donors to give to King County organizations of their choosing
through The Seattle Foundation’s online Giving Center. Go to
www.seattlefoundation.org, takes less than 5 minutes to donate.
JOIN ST. BEN’S WALKERS!
The new “Early Walkers” group will start April 11th at 6:15
AM on M,T, W, F and at 7:15 AM on Thursdays. The
“Wed Eve Walkers” start April 13th at 7:10 PM. What suits
your schedule? After Drop off (8:30 AM)? After Mass?
Afternoons? Evenings? Need a slower paced walk to get
up to speed? Contact the Parish Office 206-632-0843 to
inquire further. Join Us!
VIVA! A WEEKEND RETREAT
For Single Catholic Women (ages 20-40). Exploring a call to become a Sister. Sisters from different orders will facilitate the Viva!
Retreat. Contact Sr. Lucy at [email protected] or 360438-2595. Registration deadline is May 6th with a fee of $10 for
the entire weekend of May 14th 9:30 AM to May 15th at 3:00 PM.
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