Gospel Reading I: Luke 19:28-40

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.

Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.”

Gospel Reading II Luke 22:14-23:56 The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Liturgy Schedule Weekend Masses

Saturday: 5PM Vigil Sunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1PM Spanish, 6PM Life Teen

Weekday Liturgies (English) Mass

9AM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Liturgy of the Word: 9AM Tuesday

Anointing Mass (English) 9AM First Saturday of the Month Reconciliation (English and Spanish) Thursdays during Lent 5:15-5:45PM Saturdays 3-4:30PM or by appointment

Parish Information 141 156th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98007 425-747-4450 www.stlouise.org See page 10 for a full listing of Parish Staff.

Consulte la página 10 para obtener una lista completa de Personal de la Parroquia.

Parish Office Hours Monday: 9AM-6PM (closed between 12:30-1:30PM) Tuesday thru Friday: 9AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-2PM Sunday: Closed

Palm Sunday—3-20-2016 • Domingo de Ramos—03.20.2016

From the Pastor • Del Pastor

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Dear Friends of St. Louise, For the faithful, Holy Week is to the year as Sunday is to the week – and, as the psalms tell us, the faithful here must praise the Lord! As important as this week is to all of us, many parishioners are not able to attend church on Holy Thursday or Good Friday, or go to the Easter Vigil, because of work, inability to drive at night, or many other reasons. What is the “faithful heart” to do in these cases, to mark this as the holiest week of the year? Here are some suggestions for those who cannot join us for the Triduum celebrations (these are good even if you are coming to the Triduum!): Prayer: This week, make an extra effort to give time to prayer. You might prayerfully read the Gospel passage for each day (the daily readings are easy to find at www.usccb.org/bible). Or pray the Stations of the Cross or the Rosary each day. And a few minutes of silent prayer is always a wonderful way to begin or end the day. Fasting: Remember that, for those who are healthy enough to do so, Good Friday is a day of fasting (eating smaller portions than usual, and no snacking in between meals) and abstinence (no meat). If you are not able to fast and abstain due to health reasons, a heartfelt prayer or act of charity would be a wonderful substitute. The idea is to offer something up to Jesus, who offered his life in his flesh for us. Almsgiving: The collection for Operation Rice Bowl will happen at the Mass for Holy Thursday, but you are welcome to bring your gift in to the Parish Office any time. This collection helps Catholic Relief Services to touch the lives of those in our world who face the most desperate poverty imaginable. These are simple ways that we can live as one body, in prayer, fasting and almsgiving, during Holy Week. Blessing to you all! Fr. Gary Zender Please let your family and friends know that our first Easter Sunday Mass is at 7AM. Fr. Dick Basso has graciously agreed to be with us for that Mass.

Queridos Amigos de Santa Luisa: Para los fieles, la Semana Santa viene a ser en el año lo que el domingo es para la semana – y, como nos dice el salmo: los fieles aquí deben alabar al Señor! Aún con la importancia que esta semana tiene para todos nosotros, muchos feligreses no pueden acudir a la iglesia el Jueves Santo, el Viernes Santo, o la Vigilia Pascual por su trabajo, porque no pueden manejar de noche, o por muchas otras razones. Qué es lo que un “corazón fiel” hace en esos casos, para marcar esta como la semana más santa del año? Aquí hay algunas sugerencias para aquellos que no nos pueden acompañar a las celebraciones del Triduo (y son buenas incluso para los que si vienen al Triduo!): Oración: Esta semana, hagan un esfuerzo extra para dedicar tiempo a la oración. Pueden leer el pasaje del Evangelio de cada día (las lecturas diarias son fáciles de encontrar en usccb.org/bible). O rezar el Via Crucis o el Rosario cada día. Y unos minutos de oración en silencio son siempre una manera maravillosa de empezar o de terminar el día. Ayuno: Recuerden que, para aquellos que están lo suficientemente saludables para hacerlo, el Viernes Santo es un día de ayuno (comer porciones más pequeñas que lo usual y no comer nada entre comidas) y abstinencia (no carne). Si ustedes no pueden ayunar por motivos de salud, una oración sincera o una obra de caridad sería un maravilloso substituto. La idea es ofrecerle algo a Jesús, que ofreció su vida en la carne por nosotros. Caridad: La colecta de Operación Plato de Arroz se hará en la Misa del Jueves Santo, pero todos son bienvenidos a traer su donativo a la oficina de la Parroquia en cualquier momento. Esta colecta ayuda a los Servicios Católicos de Alivio a tocar las vidas de aquellos que enfrentan una pobreza inimaginable en nuestro mundo. Estas son maneras sencillas en las que podemos vivir como un solo cuerpo, en oración, ayuno y caridad, durante la Semana Santa. Bendiciones para todos ustedes! Padre Gary Zender Por favor avisen a su familia y amigos que nuestra primera

Misa el Domingo de Pascua es a las 7AM. El Padre Dick

Basso amablemente aceptó estar con nosotros para esa

Misa.

WELCOME to St. Louise Parish If you are new here, a returning Catholic, or have been a member and don’t feel connected, contact our Parish Office at 425-747-4450 to find out more information about the parish. If you are interested in registering, fill out an information card, found at the welcome desk in the main vestibule of the church, and drop it in the collection basket, or register online at www.stlouise.org.

BIENVENIDO a Santa Luisa Si eres nuevo aquí, un regresando católica, o ha sido miembro y no se sienten conectados, póngase en contacto con nuestra Oficina Parroquial al 425-747-4450 para obtener más información acerca de la parroquia. Si usted está interesado en registrarse, llenar una tarjeta de información, que se encuentra en la recepción de bienvenida en el vestíbulo principal de la iglesia, y colóquelo en la canasta de la colecta, o registrarse en línea en www.stlouise.org.

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This Week In Our Parish Esta Semana en Nuestra Parroquia

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 - Palm Sunday Our First Mass of the day begins at 7AM 8:55AM Ecumenical Blessing of Palms at Church of the Resurrection Blood Pressure checks after 7AM and 9AM Masses Palm Sunday Procession at 1PM and 6PM Masses 4PM Divorce and Beyond - Parish Center 7PM Life Teen Life Night

MONDAY, MARCH 21

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 7PM Young Adults Potluck - Parish Center

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 9:45AM Forever Young Meeting - Parish Hall 6PM Adult Trek Info Night - Parish Center 6PM Stations of the Cross (English) - Church

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 - Holy Thursday NO 9AM Mass 7PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper (bilingual)* * Following Mass, all are invited to pray with the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. Midnight-Evening Prayer, Parish Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 - Good Friday Parish Office closed School Noon Dismissal 8:45AM Stations of the Cross (English)* School Stations begin at the flagpole any time between 8:45AM-11AM. 3PM Stations of the Cross (led by Youth Ministry) 6PM Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (English) 8:30PM Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (Spanish)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 - Holy Saturday 2PM Blessing of Food Baskets 8PM Great Vigil of Easter (bilingual)

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 - Easter Sunday 7AM (English) (30 minutes earlier than usual) 9AM (English) 11AM (English) 1PM Mass (Spanish) 6PM LifeTeen Mass (English) NO Life Teen Life Night

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Parish Office closed 9AM Mass

Blood Drive MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1-7PM

The Blood Drive will be at St. Louise Monday, March 21, from 1PM to 7PM in the Parish Hall (closed 3-3:45PM).

The Knights of Columbus will be at the doors of the church after all weekend Masses on March 19-20 to assist you in making an appoint-ment. Come and share your good health. For information or to sign up contact Don Schafer, 425-883-0023.

Overflow Parking Shuttle for Easter Sunday Masses Please consider using the overflow parking with shuttle. It is available for the 9AM, 11AM and 1PM Masses, at Enatai Elementary School. (Located at 301 151st Pl. NE. Enter from 153rd Pl NE and follow road around as it becomes 152nd Pl. NE, then NE 4th St.) An easy-to-follow map is available at the kiosk in the main vestibule of the church and on our website, www.stlouise.org.

Feast of Divine Mercy SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 3PM

The first Sunday after Easter Sunday, come cele-brate the feast of Divine Mercy. We will gather in the Parish Hall at 2:45PM. Reception to follow.

The prayers include: exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, history of Divine Mercy, blessing of the image and Benediction.

Co-hosted by a collaboration of members from the Filipino, Indian and Vietnamese communities, along

with the Gospel of Life community and the Knights of Columbus. Invite your friends and family to join us!

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Activities and Events

Field Trip to our Local Holy Doors— Our Parish Pilgrimage of Mercy SATURDAY, MAY 21, 3PM

On Saturday, May 21, St. Louise parishioners are invited to par-ticipate in the Pilgrimage of Mercy — A Walk Through the Holy Doors at St. James Cathedral. Our journey together will include a bilingual (Spanish-English) tour of St. James Cathedral followed by a bilingual Mass at 12:30PM. Lunch is not provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

For those interested, St. Louise will provide bus transportation departing from the church parking lot. If you wish to take advantage of this trans-portation, you need to reserve your seat by sign-ing up on the parish website, www.stlouise.org, or by calling the Parish Office, 425-747-4450, by Monday, April 25.

Holy doors are traditionally found in the four papal major basilicas in Vatican City and Rome, and Pope Francis has encouraged each diocese

to open a Holy Door at its cathedra, to which pilgrims can jour-ney during the Jubilee Year. In Seattle, St. James Cathedral has designated its bronze doors, covered in depictions of stories of God’s mercy, as the church’s Holy Doors.

Parenting Classes—Love and Logic BEGINS APRIL 12, ST. LOUIE PARISH HALL

This six session, multi-media program combines video teachings, written exercises and small group interactions to create a fun, and life-changing, learning experience for parents who are ready to put an end to bickering, whining and arguing and instead have a peaceful home with happy chil-dren. With a laugh-and-learn approach, parents will giggle their way through teachings that are simple and easy to learn, teach responsibility and character, lower stress levels in the home, and have immediate and positive effect.

Here are some of the practical things parents will learn how to handle: argu-ing, whining, complaining, begging, chores, homework, bullying, video/TV time, curfews, sibling bickering, and much, much more!

All without nagging, yelling, spanking, lecturing, threatening, warning, reminding, ranting or raving. Yes, it is possible with a little Love and Logic!

For parents with children of any age and for soon-to-be new parents. Also very beneficial for grandparents, teachers, and child care workers, in fact anyone who works with kids in any capacity.

Location: St. Louise Parish Hall

Time and Dates: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30PM, April 12, 19, 29, May 10, 17 and 24, 2016.

Offering: For all six sessions and one workbook, the total offering is $40 per person or couple. Scholarships are available. Please don't let the cost stop you from attending. Contact JT at jonathan@stlouise.org.

Year of Mercy Guest Speaker— Victoria Ries How Our Celebration of This Year of Mercy Can Change Our Hearts to Be More Like Christ’s WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 6:30PM, PARISH HALL

Join us on Wednesday, April 13, 6:30PM – 9PM, as we welcome Dr. Victoria Ries to St. Louise parish to explore how our celebration of this Year of Mercy can change our hearts to be more like Christ's.

Dr. Ries has served for over 35 years in the Archdiocese of Seattle. She began her ministry as a campus and young adult minister working with the two colleges and the 20 parishes in Pierce County. Since then she has served in three Seattle parishes, the last 25 years as the Pastoral Coordinator appointed by the Archbish-op to lead St. Patrick Parish (for 10 years) and St. Catherine of Siena Parish (for 15 years).

She has a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the University of Chicago Divinity School and she is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Theology and Minis-try at Seattle University. Sponsored by the St. Louise Adult Faith Formation Committee.

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St. Louise School News

Our Year-Long School Service Projects For the entire school year, every classroom has assisted a service organization in hopes of instilling a deeper understanding of stewardship within our students. During the season of Lent, almsgiving has been especially meaningful in our primary grade levels: Our kindergarten supports the Bellevue Fire Department’s

“Teddy Bear Patrol.” Donated bears from our kindergarteners are used by the firefighters to comfort children in times of trauma.

The 1st grade classes are providing service to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Heifer International throughout the school year.

The 2nd graders assist the Humane Society. The students learn what it is to be a good pet owner and conduct classroom collection drives for needs of the Humane Society.

Our 3rd graders participate in service to the St. Louise Parish community by preparing the church pews for the weekend Masses.

Young Adult Ministry Ages 20s and 30s

Tuesday, March 22, 7PM Young Adults Potluck meeting in the Parish Center. Holy Week/Triduum is the topic. Bring something to share for our meal.

Thursday, March 24 Young Adult Holy Thursday Pilgrimage from the Cathedral following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.

Small Groups: Several small groups of Eastside young adults meet during the week to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel and share how this Gospel speaks to them as young adults. If interested, contact Kathy, kathy@stlouise.org.

Visit groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/slya/info to sign up for email updates.

CROWD for Middle School Youth

Meets Fridays, 7-9PM.

Upcoming CROWD events: March 25 - Stations of the Cross, 3PM in the church April 1 - CROWD: "Honesty"

for High School Youth

Meets Sundays following the 6PM Mass.

Upcoming Life Teen Events: March 20 - Life Night: “Filled First” March 27- NO LIFE NIGHT - Happy Easter!

Registration for the EXCEL retreat (April 8-10 at Camp Don Bosco) is NOW OPEN — if you are in 9th-12th grade and would like to join us for this amazing, transformative experience, please contact Annarose, annarose@stlouise.org.

For more information follow St. Louise Youth Ministry on our website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Website: http://www.stlouise.org/124 Facebook page: St. Louise Youth Ministry. Instagram: stlouiseyouthministry. Twitter: @stlyouthmin.

Faith Formation and Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Forever Young A Group for 55+ and/or Retired

Next meeting Wednesday, March 23, 9:45AM in the Parish Hall. Topic is “Living Well, Believing Well: The Sacred Triduum Seen Through the Lens of Our Baptism” presented by none other than Fr. Chuck Palluck.

No Scrabble Group in April.

Activities and Events

Job Opening - St. Louise School Librarian Now Accepting Applications for a New School Librarian St. Louise Parish School’s long-time school librarian, Mary Carson, has announced her retirement.

We are now accepting applications for a new librarian to begin work in the Fall. If you know of a qualified applicant, please send them our job opening announcement: http://bit.ly/1OveLjX.

Thanks Thanks to all who participated in the 6-week Lenten Scripture study, which we completed on March 13. Watch the bulletin for news on future plans for additional Scripture study at St. Louise. Frank Pease

Liturgy, Prayer and Worship

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Let Us Pray PLEASE REMEMBER, IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS:

For the sick. We remember especially: Nila Agostini, Shelly Boldizsar, Christiane Bynum, Jay Charles, Dagmar Cook, Howard Cook, Ken Cook, Marilyn Craver, Tom Dove, Pat Dowling, Mary Farrel, Mari Navarre Fink, Chuck Flora, Chuck Frid, Fabio Gobbo, Frank Hale, Emily Hauquist, Fred Healy, Michael DeHerrera, Karen Howard, Ron Janiszewski, Elena Javelona, Mae Javelona, Olivia Ruth Jones, Dan Kraft, Kay Landau, Judy Bond Loudenback, Anthony Lucero, Fr. Fabian MacDonald, Ginny Manning, Peyton Marquez, Alma Marquez, Alice Moran, Evelyn Narumi, Virginia Navarre, Loretta Osbourne, Dorothy Oswald, Margaret Owens, Boris Papak, Dick Partington, Tony Partington, Scott Rains, Jennifer Reed, Olivia Ruth Jones, Harriet Spanel, Annika and Steve Sutton, Michael Swistak, Jofer Taasan, Jamie Tachiyama, Dennis Turnbull, Brian Zamora, Paul Zborovsky.

For the dead. We remember especially: Monserrat Sison Diamante, mother of Imelda and mother-in-law of Gil Sta. Maria. Grandmother of Melissa and Josua. Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Cathedral on Monday, March 21, at 10:30AM. Bernice Kepler, wife of Jerry Kepler (deceased), Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 22 at 11AM. Margaret Siemion, wife of Michael (deceased) and mother of 13 children. Funeral Mass was last Wednesday, March 16.

This Week’s

Mass Intentions

MONDAY, MARCH 21

Kevin Hanley, Deceased Margie Budig, Deceased Gene Hobson, Deceased

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Michael Dondanville, Deceased Jim Spadoni, Deceased

Virginia Navarre, Spec. Int. Fr. Gary Zender, Spec. Int.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Holy Thursday

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Good Friday

Next Sunday Presiders - Próximo Domingo Celebrantes

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 (Easter Vigil)

8PM Fr. Gary Zender

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 (Easter)

7AM Fr. Basso 9AM Fr. Gary Zender 11AM Fr. Gary Zender 1PM Fr. Gary Zender 6PM Fr. Heric

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saturday mornings, April 2 - May 28, everyone is invited to join in celebrating a novena to the Virgin Mary under her title, "Our Lady of Perpetual Help," at 10AM in the chapel for nine Saturdays beginning April 2.

Holding this public novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Spring is a St. Louise tradition, sponsored by the Fil-Am community. Please come!

Deceased Priests and Deacons Commemoration Mass MARCH 24, 11AM

The Most Reverend Eusebio Elizondo, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, invites you to pray with him at the Annual Holy Thursday Commemoration of Deceased Priests and Permanent Deacons, March 24, 11AM, in the Priests’ Section of Calvary Cemetery, Seattle. Every year on Holy Thursday, our faith community remembers in prayer those deceased priests and permanent deacons who have served our Archdiocese and who have now gone before us, marked with the sign of faith, and rest in the sleep of peace. We remember and give thanks for those priests and permanent deacons who dedicated their lives in service to the Church of Western Washington. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Music will be provided by the Assumption-St. Bridget school choir. A reception will follow.

Weekday Mass Schedule for March 28—April 1 The weekday Mass schedule for March 28-April 1 is as follows: March 28, 9AM Mass March 29-April 1 Liturgy of the Word with Communion.

Listed below are the weekday Masses at some of our neighboring churches: Holy Family, Kirkland: 8:40AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Sacred Heart: 8:45AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday St. Madeline: 9AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Our Mission As members of St. Louise Catholic Church, our mission is to proclaim the good news of Christ in Word and Sacrament, to build up the prayerful community of believers in all our diversity and to witness God's saving love by ministering to the needs of others.

Nuestra Misión Nuestra misión como miembros de la Iglesia Católica de Sta. Luisa, es de proclamar las buenas noticias de Cristo en la Palabra y el Sacramento, para construir la comunidad devota de creyentes en toda nuestra diversidad y para presenciar el amor de Dios atendiendo a las necesidades de otros.

Stewardship • La Corresponsabilidad

2016 Stewardship of Treasure Number of households that have turned in a pledge card so far: 629 (for 2015 our total was 923)

Amount pledged: $1,319,190 (for 2015 our total was $1,553,764) Received to date: $113,421 (for 2015 our

total was $1,476,852, a 95% fulfillment)

Thank you for participating and renewing your commit-ment. Your generous sharing with the parish through the Sun-day offering is deeply appreciated.

If you have not done so yet you can complete a commitment card online at www.stlouise.org/2016stewardshipoftreasure.

We encourage you to set up your contributions electroni-cally, using our secure and convenient Online Giving page at www.stlouise.org/onlinegiving. Please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara at 425-214-5471 or Jonathan at 425-214-5473 if you need help setting up your Online Giving account.

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Our Financial Gifts SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

Offertory $27,902.76

Other collections and donations: Building Fund ................................. $964.00 Children’s Collection ....................... $269.65 Flowers ........................................... $250.00 Holy Day ......................................... $207.50 Improvement .................................... $85.00 Social Concerns Commission ........ $344.00 St. Vincent De Paul Society ........... $543.00 Archdiocesan Collection (CRS) ...... $857.00 Donations ....................................... $348.90

Thank you for your generosity!

Archdiocesan 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal

Thank you if you have already made your gift to the Appeal! If not, please fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to do-nate: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate. Be sure to note St. Louise as your parish.

WE MADE OUR GOAL! 2015 Results (as of March 15)

Our Annual Catholic Appeal Goal: $282,967 (Last year it was $286,109.)

Number of Households that have Pledged: 718 (This time last year we had 731.)

Amount Raised to Date (including pledges and one-time gifts): $303,721

(This time last year we had $274,252.)

Amount Received to Date: $294,972 (This time last year we had $266,622.)

Operation Rice Bowl—Hungering to Build Community

We follow Jesus this week on our Lenten journey as he enters Jerusalem, a community he knew well. CRS Rice Bowl asks us to prayerfully enter

into our own communities, to find those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we encounter in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

Plato de Arroz - Hambre por Construer Comunidad

Seguimos a Jesús esta semana en nuestro camino cuaresmal al entrar a Jerusalén, una comunidad que conocía bien. Plato de Arroz de

CRS nos invita a entrar en oración a nuestras propias comunidades, también, para encontrar a los que tienen hambre y sed, a los que necesitan nuestra ayuda. ¿Cómo nos motiva nuestra jornada de Cuaresma a servir a los que encontramos en nuestra vida diaria? Visite crsplatodearroz.org para obtener más in formación.

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Help Serve Coffee and Donuts Coffee and donuts is an important ministry of hospitality at St. Louise! Individuals, families and groups volunteer for a specific weekend, coming early Sunday morning to help set up, serve and clean up

after the morning Masses. It’s a little thing that makes a big dif-ference in making this parish feel like a community. If you and your group can help on a Sunday please contact Michael John-son in the Parish Office at 425-747-4450 x5460 or michael@stlouise.org.

Outreach and Service

Elbert Library Survey The Elbert Library Committee is conducting a parish-wide sur-vey to explore ways to improve upon, and increase parishioner usage of, our parish library. You may take the survey by follow-ing the link on our website, www.stlouise.org, or pick up a paper version in the library. If you have any questions about the sur-vey, please contact librarycommittee@stlouise.org.

Hearts and Hammers Sign-Ups Rescheduled APRIL 3, 6PM MASS

Due to the cancelation of the 6PM Mass during the power outage, sign-ups for Hearts & Hammers for the 6PM Mass will be Sunday April 3.

This year the Hearts & Hammers Work Day is Saturday, May 14.

If you would like to volunteer and won’t be at this Mass, or if you know of a home you would like to submit for consideration, or for more information, please contact Gary Makowski at 425-641-8303 or Jackie Rial at 425-649-8643, or send an email to: heartsandhammers@stlouise.org.

Youth Selling Car Wash Tickets

St. Louise Youth Ministry is selling packs of Brown Bear car wash tick-ets. Your purchase supports our St. Louise youth programs! Tickets are

available for purchase as follows: 3 for $24; 5 for $35; 10 for $60. For more information please contact Annarose at 425-214-5465 or annarose@stlouise.org.

Hire-A-Trekker The Hire-A-Trekker season has begun! Let our hardworking and responsible youth and adults help you out with all the jobs you've been putting off through the winter or just haven't had the time to start! All work requests are evalu-ated ahead of time and payment

is by donation only. Interested in hiring us to assist with yard work or a home project? Please contact hireatrek-ker@stlouise.org.

Social Concerns Meeting Report One important issue discussed was the 2016 unsheltered homeless count that was conducted in selected areas of King County. There were 4,505 people identified in this count, which did not include the estimated 5,000 to 6,000 homeless living somewhere indoors. This was a 19% increase over last year. The number identified on the Eastside was 245. The extremely high cost of housing is a primary factor involved. Thanks to the monetary and volunteer assistance of St. Louise parishioners, SCC continues to support programs to help alleviate homeless-ness.

Discretionary disbursements were made to the following agen-cies, which includes several homeless programs. This is in ad-dition to support provided on a continual basis.

Congregations for Kids $400 Crossroads Meal Program $125 Congregations for the Homeless (Emergency Winter Shel-

ter) $300 Sophia Way (where needed) $300 The Landing Shelter for homeless 18-24 year olds $400 Catholic Relief Services (Indonesia earthquake) $400 Catholic Relief Services (Refugees) $300 Medical Teams International $400

Our next meeting is May 10, 7PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome! Please contact Jackie Rial, 425-649-8643 or jackearl-rial@q.com, if you have any questions, or visit our website at www.stlouise.org/76.

Top 10 Shelter Needs \Did you know these everyday items can really go a long way for the men staying in our shelters? The next time you are at the grocery store please consider picking up the following items for a donation. Socks, Rice, Cereal, Razors, Blankets, Paper Towels, Foot Powder, Toilet Paper, Small Deodorant, Cooking Oil

Please drop your donations off at the Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) office at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 2650 148th Ave SE, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA 98007.

We will prepare a tax receipt for your donation with our hearty thanks! cfhomeless.org.

Sección español

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Quinceañeras 2016

ATENCIÓN

La iglesia de Santa Luisa va a tener solo dos periodos de clases para las Quinceañeras.

Solo se aceptan 4 jóvenes por celebración. No se hacen misas particulares para una sola joven. Tenemos el servicio de solamente clases si así lo

necesitan, para hacer la celebración en otra iglesia. El día de la primera junta se les da el calendario con estas

y otras fechas importantes, además de normas de la misa. Disponibilidad de cupos:

Marzo: Completo Junio: Completo Agosto: Completo Octubre: 2 CUPOS

Para información acerca de precios y otras dudas comunicarse con Hermana Amalia o Magda: 425-747-4450 Ext. 5474 sisteramalia@stlouise.org ó magda@stlouise.org

Estamos aun trabajando para definir las fechas para la celebración de Quinceañeras 2017. Una vez estén finalizados los arreglos, la información estará disponible aquí en el boletín. Gracias.

Próximos Bautizos

DOMINGO 3 DE ABRIL, Misa: 1:00PM –Fr. Gary

SÁBADO 9 DE ABRIL, 8:3AM –Diácono Abel

Domingo, 1 DE MAYO, 1PM–Fr. Gary Próximos Clases Bautismales 2016

DOMINGOS: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/01

Padres y Padrinos deben completar los 4 domingos para recibir su constancias. Los que no competan sus clases no podrán bautizar y pasaran hasta el próximo.

*** Este año las clases bautismales se darán solo 4 veces al año.

No Hay Bautizos durante la Cuaresma

Desde el Miércoles de Ceniza -Febrero 10, 2016 hasta después de Pascua de Resurrección –Marzo 27, 2016.

Para preguntas de registro por favor comuníquese con Nila Agostini, 425-747-4450.

El Rincón de Raquel

Sanar las Heridas del Aborto Provocado “El Viñedo de Raquel me ha ayudado avanzar con

esperanza. Cuando encontré a otras mujeres que abortaron y habían sufrido exactamente igual como yo, no me sentí sola más.” - Testimonio después del Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel ™

Venga a un Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel™ y experimente misericordia, perdón y esperanza.

Favor de llamar para próximas fechas: 15-17 abril

Marisela 206-450-7814 deje un mensaje confidencial

¡Con amor eterno te he amado!

El Proyecto Raquel es un programa de la agencia de Catholic Community Services.

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia

Domingo de Ramos “de la Pasión del Señor”

Misericordiae Vultus: El rosto de la Misericordia es el documen-to oficial (en este caso una Bula papal) anunciando este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. Sin embargo, el Domingo de Ramos de 2013, el Papa Francisco había anunciado que “Jesús ha mostrado el rostro de la misericordia de Dios”. El Papa Francis-co describe la historia del Evangelio de Lucas donde Jesús entra en Jerusalén así: “Gentío, fiesta, alabanza, bendición, paz. Se respira un clima de alegría. Jesús ha despertado en el corazón tantas esperanzas, sobre todo entre la gente humilde, simple, pobre, olvidada, esa que no cuenta a los ojos del mun-do. Él ha sabido comprender las miserias humanas, ha mostra-do el rostro de misericordia de Dios y se ha inclinado para curar el cuerpo y el alma”. El Papa Francisco sigue diciendo que Jesús al entrar a Jerusalén mira a todos con amor en nuestras debilidades y pecados. “Es una bella escena, llena de luz – la luz del amor de Jesús, de su corazón –, de alegría, de fies-ta” (Papa Francisco, homilía del Domingo de Ramos, 24 de marzo de 2013). ¡Qué la Semana Santa y Triduo Pascual de este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia nos hagan portadores de la luz de Jesús y mensajeros de amor a todos los que anhelan ver El rostro de la Misericordia! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Citas del Papa Copy-right © 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.

If you are interested in having an announcement published in the bulletin, please visit the parish website to read the bulletin publishing guidelines. Questions: email Bulletin@stlouise.org.

• Si está interesado en tener un artículo publicado en el boletín, visite por favor el sitio web de la parroquia www.stlouise.org, para leer las pautas editoriales para el boletín. ¿Preguntas? Email bulletin@stlouise.org.

Pastoral and Administrative Staff

Pastoral Counseling

Cathy Callans, MA, LMHCA …………………………………425-614-6225

cathy@stlouise.org

Eastside Pastoral Care Ministry/

Ministerio de Cuidado Pastoral Eastside ………..……..206-748-1500

Pastor Fr. Gary Zender (habla español) …………………. 425-747-4450 x5463 frgary@stlouise.org

Parochial Vicar / Vicario Parroquial Fr. Fabian MacDonald ………………………………425-747-4450 x5462 frfabian@stlouise.org

Deacons / Diáconos Bill and Gina Haines ………………………………………...425-214-5383 Billandgina@stlouise.org

Sam Basta ……………………………………………………425-214-5382 deaconsam@stlouise.org

Pastoral Associate / Asociada Pastoral Esther Lucero-Miner (habla español) ……………..425-747-4450 x5461 esther@stlouise.org

Pastoral Assistants / Asistentes Pastorales

Faith Formation, Initiation & Sacraments (English) / Formación en la Fe, Iniciación y Sacramentos (Inglés) Geri Hanley …………………………………………..425-747-4450 x5464 geri@stlouise.org

Initiation & Sacraments (Spanish) / Preparación Sacramental (español) Sr. Amalia Camacho ………………………………..425-747-4450 x5474 sisteramalia@stlouise.org

Hispanic Ministry Assistant/Asisiente Para el ministerio Hispano Magda Delgado ……………………………………...425-747-4450 x5474 magda@stlouise.org

*Para Primera Reconciliación, Comunión, Confirmación para niños y adultos, contactar Hrma. Amalia Camacho o Magda Delgado. Para bautizo contactar Nila Agostini, 425-747-4450 x5460, nila@stlouise.org.

Pastoral Care and Advocacy for Annulment Process / Cuidado Pastoral y Defensa del Proceso de Anulación Kathy Riley …………………………………………...425-747-4450 x5466 kathy@stlouise.org

Music Ministry / Ministerio de la Música Lynette Basta ………………………………………..425-747-4450 x5467 lynette@stlouise.org

Youth Ministry / Ministerio para Jóvenes Annarose O’Brien-Wilson (habla español) ………..425-747-4450 x5465 annarose@stlouise.org

Anyone who has any concerns or allegations related to the safety and wellbeing of our children regarding clergy or lay leaders in the Archdiocese of Seattle should contact the special hotline at 1-800-446-7762.

• Cualquiera que tenga alguna inquietud o alegatos relacionados con la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros niños en relación al clero o líderes laicos en la Arquidiócesis de Seattle puede llamar a la línea especial 1-800-446-7762.

Parish Administrator / Administrador Parroquial Jonathan Taasan ……………………………………425-747-4450 x5473 jonathan@stlouise.org

Administrative Assistant / Asistente Administrativa Rita McHale ………………………………………….425-747-4450 x5470 rita@stlouise.org

Bookkeeper—Capital Campaign / Contadora—Campaña de Capital Barbara Abbott ………………………………………425-747-4450 x5471 barbara@stlouise.org

Parish Receptionists / Recepcionistas Parroquiales Nila Agostini (habla español) ………………………425-747-4450 x5460 nila@stlouise.org

Michael Johnson ………………………………….425-747-4450 x5460 michael@stlouise.org

Administrative Assistant for Fr. Gary and Esther Lucero-Miner Asistente Administrativa para el Padre Gary y Esther Lucero-Miner Marissa Escobedo (habla español) ………………425-747-4450 x5476 marissa@stlouise.org

Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor / Supervisor de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento Paul Trussell ………………………………………...425-746-4220 x5442 paul@stlouise.org

Parish School / Escuela Parroquial Principal/Director Dan Fitzpatrick ………………………………………425-746-4220 x5405 danf@stlouiseschool.org

Vice Principal / Subdirectora Kathy Loftus …………………………………………425-746-4220 x5406 kathyl@stlouiseschool.org

Secretary / Secretaria Lola Bazan …………………………………………..425-746-4220 x5400 lolab@stlouiseschool.org

Development Director / Directora de Desarrollo Jill Leland …………………………………………….425-746-4220 x5403 jilll@stlouiseschool.org

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Around the Archdiocese

Marriage Retreat APRIL 8-10

Is Your Marriage Everything it was Meant to Be? Take some time to reflect on your marriage this Lenten season. If you feel a sense of sadness or disillusionment, you are not alone. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) can help your marriage heal and thrive. For confidential information about, or to

register for our upcoming program beginning April 8-10, call 360-671-6479 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Job Opening, Program Assistant Peace and Spirituality Center

The Peace and Spirituality Center is a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. The Program Assistant will support the Director of the Center in the areas of religious programming, hospitality and administrative duties.

This is a full-time position with benefits, flexible work hours - Tuesday through Saturday. Salary range $41,000 - $52,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

For a complete job description contact Valerie Ross, Director of the Peace and Spirituality Center, vross@csjp-olp.org. Applica-tion deadline: March 31. Cabrini Graduation Mass -

St. James Cathedral APRIL 18, 7PM

Cabrini Ministry Training invites you to our 2016 Graduation Mass, Monday, April 18, 7PM, St. James Cathedral.

Come support this year’s graduates of Cabrini Ministry Training, learn about our program, and connect with other pastoral care ministers. Alumni

are encouraged to participate in the liturgy by renewing their own commitment to Cabrini Ministry. Reception immediately following in the Cathedral Place Hall.

Kateri Circle Stations of the Cross MARCH 25, 10AM

Join the Kateri Circle Stations of the Cross ceremony March 25, 10AM, 410 2nd Ave. Ext S., Seattle. www.chiefseattleclub.org. Modest refreshments and fellowship afterwards.

This walk recognizes the good work of Pioneer Square outreach organizations - Bread of Life Mission, Compass Center, Lazarus Center, Pioneer Square Clinic. Experience the merciful face of Jesus for those "on the street." For more information contact Tony, tfragada@yahoo.com.