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Saint Michael ParishOlympia, WA
April 12, 2015Sunday of Divine Mercy
MASS TIMES: (Check website/app for changes)
Downtown: Monday - Thursday: Noon Friday & Saturday: 9am Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5pm
Westside Chapel: Thursday (1st & 3rd): 6:30am Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am
RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11am Saturday: 10am, 3pm
PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Brian Thompson DEACONS: Rob Rensel Ronnie San Nicolas John Bergford
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Lou JessenWhitney JohnsonPeter Argeris and FamilyJohn KupperPaul KrechJames SharpTodd SharpBrandon SharpMiranda SharpBetty BlueArturo PachecoJan PutnamCathy AustinKathy PoolMary WallaceDonald ShawverJolane ZanderTom RothJulie LarsenDorothy KrumposRyan & Harmony DavisMedard Hoa LePat & John TurkJudy SinclairRita CanovaDonald SpielesJune FrancisRobert HauthRosanne BurnsKellen McCauleyMargaret Milano & FamilySonny CabotageSonja YbarraShirley JohnsonCE RedfieldRobert BrownElizabeth MageeCarole RobbinsDiana HollandJennie RonningMargy Hull FitzpatrickNancy Leone
Sr. Katherine GrayTonya HyltonChristel ReppThomas & Lillian GouldPatrick Gould FamilyMichael Gould FamilyThomas Ward FamilyMeghan Sterling FamilyAislinn HodgettSandy NelsonShayla HemphillPaisley & Michah Russel-DeMersBob RonningNgoc-Lan Nguyen & familyDonna RatliffLaBouff FamilyRyan KullavanijAnn CookeYvette VillarrubiaPam MarshallMaureen CallaghanRay ProctorBetty KosteckaEileene & Gene PutscherPat O’NeilBruce ShermanMartin BarkisKathy SiveyHoa DuongVictoria DuongPhyllis JeffersonJennie RonningPhil EricksonJohn McKillipKathleen DowneyKaren RobertsBrenda HotchkissSabine ReynoldsPriscilla SmithDavid Dodds
To submit prayer requests, call the Parish Office at (360) 754-4667 or submit your request via our website under the Contact menu.
If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call
Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.
April 12Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31April 13Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8April 14Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7B-15April 15Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
April 16Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36April 17Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15April 18Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21April 19Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5A/Lk 24:35-48
Please Pray for:
Readings:
4/13 MONDAY
9:00am - Raymond Sablan U
4/14 TUESDAY
12Noon - Word & Communion
4/15 WEDNESDAY
9:00AM - Kathy Pool
12:10pm - Mass at State Capitol
4/16 THURSDAY
6:30am - Mary & Bill Vail U
12Noon - Maria Nguyen U
1:30pm - Mass at St. Francis House
4/17 FRIDAY
9:00am - Eileen Kapust U
11:00am - Mass at Merrill Garden
4/18 SATURDAY
9:00am - Betty Dragecevich U
5:00pm Ann McCauley
4/19 SUNDAY
7:30am - Jeff Revoir U
8:30am - Margaret Wach WS
9:30am - Medard Hoa Le
10:30am - Mary Tholking Liebat U WS
11:30am - Margaret Moreland (Lysiak) U
5:00pm - People of St. Michael Parish
Mass Schedule & Intentions (WS - West Side)
prayer list mass schedule & intentions readings
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April 12, 2015 Sunday of Divine Mercy
Since the Easter Vigil, the Church Universal has been celebrating for eight days. This is called the Octave of Easter. We continue to celebrate for another seven weeks until Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We are blessed this year because we will also celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation at the LIfeTeen Mass that evening.
In 2000, St. John Paul II declared the 2nd Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Just recently, Pope Francis has promulgated a “Holy Year of Mercy” to begin in October. How we need God’s mercy in our world today! More on this as it approaches.
If you can, please come to Jeffrey Moore’s presenta-tions on Catholic Morality: What and WHY the Church teaches what it does. This is an excellent way to dive deeply into issues that face us today and know how to understand them in the light of scripture and sacred tradition.
Lastly, please keep Fr. Brian in your prayers this week as he goes for his annual retreat. May the Lord bless him abundantly during these days.
In grateful thanksgiving to all of you throughout this Easter season. In Christ, I love you,
pastor’s notebook
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“The community of believers was of one heart and one mind.” For those who practice stewardship as a way of life every passage from Holy Scripture contains a stewardship message. However, today’s readings are particularly special in that regard. The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles speaks to the sense of unity and teamwork of the early Church. One of the great misconceptions of this particular scriptural passage is that it reflects what we might term a “sense of Com-munism.” However, as we reflect upon this, we must understand a basic difference. Communism says “What you think is yours is really mine.” Our faith, our commu-nity, and our good stewards say, “What may seem to be mine is really yours.” No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own. This is the stewardship understanding that, first and foremost, everything comes from, is gifted by, and is possessed by God, not by us. In addition, stewards understand that all their gifts are to be shared with others. The key to this entire passage is that the early Christians regarded people as more important than things. As difficult as this may be for us, that is to what we are called, as well.
- Read more at: www.thecatholicsteward.com.
Pastoral Year 2014-2015Donations Received as of April 5, 2015
Sunday Stewardship $41,239
Online Giving $15,900
Sunday Loose Donations $3,098
Holy Days $22,248
Youth (Little House) $ 1 1 4
Total Offertory Collection Received $82,599
Year to Date Received $2,363,047
Year to Date Needed for Budget $2,234,320
Amount Ahead of Goal $128,727
Debt Reduction (Pink Envelopes) $793 $52,427
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Last week: Giving
Annual Catholic Appeal 2015
It’s almost that time! We’ve received our Archdiocesan goal for the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. This year, we’re being asked to contribute $274,611!
Remember! Gifts received in excess of our goal are returned to the Parish as a rebate! With that in mind, we have set a Rebate Goal of $50,000 – increasing our goal to $324,611.
What will we do with that additional $50,000? We will continue to provide a Catholic presence in Olympia and reach out in service!
How?
• We will give $10,000 directly to our St. Vince de Paul ministry.
• $10,000 will be used as “seed” money to Interfaith Works so that shower facilities can be installed at the shelter.
• The balance of our rebate will be combined with the remaining rebate received this year to allow us to complete some enhancements in our church and Gathering Space (think carpet and paint!).
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parish happenings
Christian Morality Series
Seminarian Jeffrey Moore’s series on Christian morality continues this week as we begin to delve into the definitions and approaches that provide the structure for Catholic moral theology. If you want to be able to use fancy theological words, this is your night! All are welcome, regardless of theological back-ground.
Classes are held Fridays, 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center, Room 9.
April 17 – Basics: Definitions, Act Theory, Virtue Theory
April 24 – In-depth on Sexual Moral Theology*
May 01 – Case Studies: Ectopic Pregnancies, War, Taxes, etc.
*High-school age and older, please.
Prime Timers Potluck
Gathering Space after the noon Mass, Tuesday, April 14, around 1pm. Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share. Pat & Don Ritter and Tom & Mary Lou Nolan are the hosts. Skye Myers from Senior South Sound Travel is the guest speaker. All parish seniors are welcome.
Prime Timers Brunch
Sunday Brunch will be on April 19 at 11:30am at the Martin Way Diner. Sign up at the potluck or call Ida.
Ida Van Ausdal (360) 705-4017 (before noon Sat., April 18)
Elizabeth Lyons, Steward for Sacramental Prep (360) 292-7119 [email protected]
St. Michael VBS Roundup
Yee Haw! Be a part of sharin’ the JOY of Discipleship !
Now is your chance to register as a VBS volunteer. This summer we’ll be downtown and host-ing 50 more children than ever before. Go whole hog and round up others to saddle up and lend a hand!
If you are entering 7th grade or older, please go to www.saintmi-chaelparish.org/Learn/Vacation Bible School. Wow, there are lots of choices, so pick all of those you’d love to do and click Submit. I hear tell the online registration is workin’ mighty fine!
Theology of the Body Series for Parents & Adults
April 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 17
Join us for this series on Saint Pope John Paul II’s teaching on God’s plan for human life, love and sexuality. We meet in the School Gym from 6:30-8pm. All adults are invited! All Life Teen & Edge Parents - join us while your kids are at EDGE or Life Night!
All Group Small Group Fiesta!
Come celebrate with your faith family. Saturday May 9, in the Gathering Space following the 5pm Mass. Bring your favorite Mexican dish to share.
Some small groups continue to meet year round. See the web-site for open groups and sign up!
saintmichaelparish.org/learn/small-groups diane steinbrecher [email protected]
Olympia Cursillo/ Ultreya
Our April Ultreya will be on Tues-day, April 14 from 7 - 8:30pm in Room 6 of the Parish Center. All Catholic men and women are welcome to come share their piety, study and action with us.
Larry Holt (360) 754-4310
Bill Hine (360) 923-0244
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parish happenings
We are excited to offer this course again starting Saturday, April 18th from 10am-Noon, plus Tuesday, April 21st andThursday, April 23rd from 7-9pm. Please visit www.daveramsey.com and search for classes near you for the St. Michael Parish offerings. Kits are available at the parish office for $95. Daycare may be available, depending on interest.
Financial Peace University meets one day a week for nine weeks. We learn to handle money the right way - from debt reduction and living on a budget to retirement and college savings and much more.
Introducing the St. Michael Archangel Running Club!
ARC will meet on Thursday evenings, starting April 30th, at 6pm at the downtown church (lower parking lot), rain or shine.
Everyone is welcome - runners, joggers, walkers, adults and kids. We’ll go for a 3 mile run at your own pace. There will be different faith and physical challenges every week and an opportunity for fellowship following the run at a nearby location. Bring a friend and come offer up a run for God.
Susan Woltman (360) 918-3851 [email protected]
Photographers needed!
We’re looking for a few more skilled photographers who would be willing to shoot church events on an as-available basis. Interested? Give Stephanie a call!
Stephanie Richardson (360) 292-7141 [email protected]
Correcion del Anuncio de Misa en Español
No habrá misa el día 21 de abril. El Padre Brian estará en retiro el día 14 de abril y en su ausencia tendremos un Servicio Eucarístico con el Diácono Arturo Ramírez el día 14 de abril, 2015. Están cordialmente invitados a asistir para el servicio y también para expresarle GRACIAS al Diácono Arturo por su ayudo en asistir al P. Brian y a nuestra comunidad de fe. No habrá Confesiones.
Jane Villanueva (360) 489-0895 [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration & Game Night!
Friday, April 17th, 6:30-8pm in the Gathering Space.
Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected]
Newcomers Orientation next Sunday!
If you’re new to the parish, please join your hosts Mike and Sharon Rushing next Sunday following the 9:30am Mass. You’ll be treated to a full “docent” tour followed by a meet & greet with Fr. Jim. A free donut and some coffee sweeten the offer!
Please meet by the baptismal font immediately after Mass.
Ralph Shawver (360) 292-7115 [email protected]
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parish happenings
Ladies, come to an Endow Presentation and Social given by Emily Espinola, Director of Program Advancement for Endow, on Wednesday, April 22, in the Multipurpose Room. Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) offers small study groups aimed at educating women toward a deeper, more profound understanding of their God-given dignity and vocation as women. Today’s Catholic woman faces many adversities. Come and learn how we can equip you with the proper tools to live out your faith in the world. You will learn more about the Endow program and how to form or join an Endow study group. A social with drinks and appetizers follows the presentation.
Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected] www.EndowGroups.org
Baptism Preparation
Baptism preparation classes are offered throughout the year for parents and Godparents. The spring session is about to begin! Classes take place on Tuesday May 5, 12, & 19 from 6:30-8:30pm in Gathering Space Room 2.
Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected]
Summer is Coming and so is the Annual CROP Walk!
CROP Walk is only three weeks away! Walk, Run, or Sponsor!
The CROP Walk to address world and local hunger will be on Sunday, May 3. The St. Michael’s CROP Walk team is sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. You can join in the walk yourself, or sponsor the St. Michael team. Call for informa-tion on joining or sponsoring a team of walkers. General CROP Walk information can also be found in the Good News Stand.
Pat Daly (253) 229-0357 [email protected]
Addiction Support Group
Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction, negative habits of any kind (alcohol, drugs, gambling, technology devices, etc)? If addiction is affecting you or someone you love, feel stuck and unable to change, please join us.
Every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Gathering Space rm. 3
We gather in prayer to talk and share, break open the struggles of addictions, how they affect families, friends and others, and learn the importance of faith to seek recovery.
Bene Reece (360) 292-7143 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Collection: This Week
Easter Blessings to all! As we rejoice in the risen Christ, we remember that Jesus died for us, as well as for all of our sisters and brothers who struggle to keep a roof over their heads, keep their utilities turned on, or keep a supply of necessary prescription drugs. Your generous donations make it possible for the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help our neighbors be able to pay for these things.
Today is our monthly collection. Please look for hospitality ministers in the back of the church and in the Gathering Space. They will be happy to accept your donations. Thank you for your faithful support.
First Eucharist Update
First Eucharist Retreat - this Saturday, April 18 from 9am –12pm at the Westside Chapel.
Rehearsal - Friday, April 24 at 6pm
First Eucharist Mass - Saturday, April 25 at 11am.
Please keep praying for your children as they approach the Blessed Sacrament.
Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected]
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community happenings
Saturday, April 25, 2015
In order to form, challenge and encourage men of the Seattle Archdiocese in their Catholic faith, spirituality and morality the Seattle Men’s Conference is held annually and offers a solid, ortho-dox agenda. Hosted by St. Steven the Martyr Parish in Renton, this third Seattle Men’s Conference features Abp. Sartain, Matt Fradd, Hector Molina, Fr. Bryan Dolejsi and more. Join other strong men of faith for this powerful event. Register online.
www.SeattleMensConference.org
Grow your Marriage!
Easter is here and Spring has arrived. The trees are blooming, the grass and air are fresh. New life is all around. If you want to bring new life to your marriage, apply to the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Experience the joy either at LaQuinta Inn and Suites, Tacoma on May 1 – 3, or at Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue on May 29 – 31.
Experience growth in your marriage like the new life growing all around you.
Jeanpierre and Gay Charette for info/registration (253) 582-0239 Tacoma (206) 772-2344 Bellevue www.mrwwme.org
2015 Catholic Women’s Retreat
Rest, relax, and reconnect with God at the Divine Mercy Ministries 11th annual Catholic Women’s Retreat to be held May 29 – 31st in Leavenworth, WA. This year’s theme is “Finding Your Prayer Path.” As part of the retreat, Father Seamus Kerr will be offering Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There is limited space and the cost of registration goes up after April 15th, so register today!
More info & registration divinemercyministries.org/retreats
Thank you!
Our Saint Michael community changed lives this Lent and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU! Don’t forget to turn your Rice Bowl in if you haven’t already, or donate online at seattlearchdiocese.org/ricebowl
Sisters of St Joseph of Peace Summer Retreat, “Living with the Mystery of Passover”
Presented by Fr. James Eblen July 10-17, 2015 at St. Mary-on-the-Lake, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
$300.00, includes lunch, dinner and coffee breaks
Linda Hanson (425) 467-5499 [email protected]
Samoan Mass
April 19th - 4pm
Sacred Heart Parish Fabian Hall: 812 Bowker St. SE Lacey 98503.
JustFaith Classes on God’s Creation and Immigration
We are offering two JustFaith classes this spring:
• Climate Change: Impact & Response
• Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey
An Information Night for both classes will be held on Wednes-day, April 15, 6:30pm, in Parish Center Room 7.
John Terranova (360) 292-7108 [email protected] justfaith.org/programs/justmatters/
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This week, April 12: Created for Love. Join us for this series on Life, Love and Human Sexuality.
Next week, April 19: What is love? The nature of love & some of its counterfeits.
Chris Peterson, Steward for LifeTeen (360) 292-7106 [email protected]
YMP Applications now available!
Get yours online at our website or hard copy at the parish office.
Applications are due April 26! Applications received after the 26th will be waitlisted.
YMP Teen (9-11th grade) Lead Applications now available online.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 20159 AM - 1:30 PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!www.DynamicCatholic/Olympia
or at the Parish Office.
This event WILL sell out, so get your tickets early!
This week, April 12: Life & Death. We explore the creation of Man and Woman to see God’s original intention for human love before sin entered the world.
Next week, April 19: Body language & love. The nature of love and how we imagine it in our lives.
Rachel Yabut, Steward for EDGE & Middle School Ministry (360) 292-7137 [email protected]
Steubenville Youth Conference
July 31-August 3.
Registrations are now available in the parish office.
Brenda Wilhite, a parent & CYO Nurse, will be available after the 5PM LifeTeen Mass, April 12, to answer any questions regarding Archdiocesan CYO camps.
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The mission of St. Michael Catholic Community:
Place God First in all things; Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and Grow in Holiness through Prayer, Sacraments, and Service.
Downtown Church 1055 Boundary St SE Olympia, WA 98501
Saturday Vigil 5pm Sunday Mass 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30am LifeTeen Mass 5pmWeekday Mass: (See pg. 1 for schedule changes) Monday - Thursday 12noon Fridays & Saturdays 9am
Westside Chapel 1835 Overhulse Rd NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Sunday Mass 8:30am & 10:30amVietnamese Mass 1:30pm 2nd Sunday of the MonthWeekday Mass: Every Thursday in Lent 6:30am
Reconciliation (Downtown Only):
Saturday Following 9am Mass 3-4:45pm
Thursday 11-11:45am Fridays during Lent 5:30 - 7:30pm
The St. Joseph Chapel is open for prayer 24/7.
St. Michael Parish Office (360) 754-4667St. Michael Calvary (360) 754-4667 ext 138 Catholic Cemetery 3850 Cleveland Ave. Tumwater, WA Steve Erickson, Cemetery Director St. Michael School (360) 754-5131 St. Vincent de Paul Soc. Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3pm (360) 352-7554Clothing Bank Tues 9-11:00am Thur. 6:30-8pm Sat. 9-11amPregnancy Aid (360) 956-7413 24 hr msg M, T, Th, Fri 2-4pm Wed. 9am-NoonSt. Mike’s Tikes (360) 586-1585
Save The Date: Marriage Event
Fr. Jim cordially invites all married couples to attend a dinner in celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6:30-8:30pm. Dinner will be catered and flowing with wine and merriment! A $10 donation per couple is greatly appreciated. We look forward to celebrating the blessings of the Sacrament of Marriage. Please register:
Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 elyons@saintmichaelparish
Please indicate if you will need childcare and provide the ages of your children.
St. Michael Parish Offers Online Giving
Parishioner Benefits - Set up your contributions & change them any time - No need to write checks - Select credit card or checking account for contributions - Account & contribution information encrypted and stored securely - Contributions are scheduled for your convenience -Donate from any location
Benefits for the Parish - Automatic download of gift amounts into our data base, eliminating human error - QuickGive feature provides visitors a way to make a gift without registering in the parish - System automatically notifies givers that gifts have been processed – even notifies givers that credit cards are about to expire - Provides a more consistent offertory
Online Giving is not intended to replace the traditional act of Sunday offertory, but to enhance it. You may continue to receive offering envelopes if you wish – or not! If so, just check the “Online Giving” block and place the empty envelope in the offertory. Please prayerfully consider Online Giving. Visit our website for more info or to sign up.
