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Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Bellingham, WA Feast of All Saints
Only with prayer—prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls, will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life.—Pastoral Plan for
Please remember in your prayers those who have died, especially:
Martha Sweeney, George Butenshchoen, Rena Maddock,
Tom Schlotterback, Alice Muzzy Gerblink, Meagan Smith,
Elaine Osborne, Mary Barbara Tate, Jean Dunnigan-Gill,
John Manning, Betty Manning, Warren R. Hopkins, Gisele Dunn,
Merolin Costello, George Manchester, Jose Figueroa
A couple weeks ago at one of the weekday Masses at the Newman center we had an occurrence that gave reason for pause. One of our Sacred Heart parishioners was in the front row (if you haven't been over there, the front row is basically three feet from the altar, in the midst of the action and visible to everyone) with one of their little ones. I have to say, as far as little ones go we have been blessed at Sacred Heart, in that for the most part our little ones are pretty well-behaved. This particular day though, they had reached their limit and started throwing a fit.
It was one of those epic fits too, where even the cookies from the diaper bag won't work and they just sort of lay on their side kicking their feet, pumping their fists and screaming. Our little friend was about 15 seconds in and mom was about to take them out of the room, when it hit me: the Gospel for the day was the one where Jesus tells His disciples that only those who become like little children can enter the kingdom of God. It was a Holy Spirit moment for sure.
Typically we take from that gospel that one needs to be humble and reliant on God just like a little kid to get to heaven but this scene gave a whole new meaning to the scriptures. Here was this kid beyond themselves kicking and screaming, causing a scene and that's what we're supposed to be like? Yet when Jesus makes the analogy He knows full well all that comes with being a little child. It's not like kids didn't whine in the ancient world. Sometimes we get this nostalgic idea that before 1960 kids never misbehaved in church and everyone was respectful, those of you who lived through that time period can correct me if I'm wrong. No, Jesus knew what the total package contained and He used the analogy anyway. At the time I didn't quite know what to make of it, as it is so far from what we usually envision. Even after some time for reflection I still don't quite have a grasp on it but I know God is telling us something through that. Maybe throwing a tantrum with God is more effective than we would think, though you should probably at least make it home before trying, my pews aren't sturdy enough for repeated kicks by a full on adult and you never know what the person sitting next to you will think. Prayers Always, Fr. Joseph Altenhofen
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for November 2015
Universal: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
Please remember in your prayers those serving in the
military, especially: HM1 Benjamin Chapin, USN LT COL Gregory DeMarco CAPT Tyler Ripley CMC Paul McFadden, USN MT6 David Varner SGT Luke Bradshaw US Army CAPT Jason Taylor SGT MAJ Bob Potter LT Casey Oswald, USN LT COL Michael Rasbach LCPL Mark Larson, USMC TSGT John Coder, USAG AT2 John Silver USN CAPT Jonathan Brent PFC Zachary Buechele, USMC PFC Garrett Buechele, USMC LCPL Davis Glass, USMC Jared Santos James Robinson MAJ Kiel Gilliland USAFR MAJ Sharon Gilliland USAG LT Andrew Remien USN
Christmas Craft Bazaar, Bake Sale & Raffle: Featuring homemade crafts and fresh baked goods! St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall, Corner of Grover St. and BC Ave., Lynden, WA, on Saturday, November 21. Great selection, free admission, free coffee! Don’t miss out!
Hope House is putting together a cookbook of recipes and commentary from the hearts of our clients, volunteers, and donors. We want to share Hope house with the world, and we think including all those connected to us will make this a special book (and a good fundraiser!). Send your recipe and blurb to [email protected] or mail to Hope House, 207 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98225.
Mother and Daughter Advent Retreat at the Palisades: Moms and daughters, spend a weekend this Advent preparing your hearts for the birth of Jesus, the Light and Hope of the world. Dec. 11-13, led by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T. For more information, visit www.palisadesretreatcenter.org or call (206) 274-3130.
November 1, 2015
Sacred Heart’s Stewardship of Treasure Report October 24th & 25th
Ordinary Income
Envelopes ( 94 ) $ 3,615.50 Loose $ 905.47 Total $ 4,520.97 St. Vincent de Paul $ 120.00 Missions Sunday $ 165.00 Building and Grounds $ 5.00 Assumption School $ 35.00 Priest Pension $ 70.00
Sunday, November 1st Feast of All Saints
8:00 a.m. Cantor and Organ Practice Church 8:30 a.m. Mass Church 9:45 a.m. RE & RE Parent Meeting Hall 11:00 a.m. Mass Church 12:30 p.m. Edge Hall 5:30 p.m. Newman Confessions VU 6:30 p.m. Newman Mass VU
Monday, November 2nd Tuesday, November 3rd
6:30 a.m. St. Francis Bible Study Hall 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Hall 5:00 p.m. Confession, Adoration Church
5:30 p.m. Rosary Church 6:00 p.m. All Souls Mass Church 6:45 p.m. RCIA Hall 7:00 p.m. Momnipotent Moms Hall
Wednesday, November 4th
4:00 p.m. Newman Mass Newman Ctr
Thursday, November 5th
5:00 p.m. Confession, Adoration Church 6:00 p.m. Mass Church 6:30 p.m. Teen Cross Hall
Friday, November 6th
9:00 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. St. Michael Prayer Church 10:00 a.m. Adoration through 8:50 am Sat. Chapel
Saturday, November 7th
8:30 a.m. Rosary Chapel 8:50 a.m. Benediction Chapel 9:00 a.m. Mass Church 10:00 a.m. Social Justice Retreat Hall 3:30 p.m. Confession Church 5:00 p.m. Mass Church 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Choir Practice Church
Sunday, November 8th 8:00 a.m. Cantor and Organ Practice Church 8:30 a.m. Mass Church 9:45 a.m. Coffee Hour Hall 9:45 a.m. RE Hall 11:00 a.m. Mass Church 12:30 p.m. No Edge Hall 5:30 p.m. Newman Confessions VU 6:30 p.m. Newman Mass VU
Seminarian Mass Cards Seminarian Aid is a fund established and sustained by the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women to support the education of our future priests. All occasion Mass cards are available from the rack in the entry of the church.
Stewardship Reflection: Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. Most of us are aware that every day of the year is Feast Day for some saints. In fact, and this is of great consequence to our understanding, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia “The Solemnity of All Saints is when the Church honors all saints, known and unknown.” Those who have Feast Days are “known.” Yet, each of us has known “saints” in our lives who fall into the category of “unknown.” It may have been a parent or a sibling or a friend or a co-worker or a neighbor or a member of our parish or merely someone with whom we came in contact at some point in time. The crux is that on this day we need to pray and to honor those saints who have been an important part of our life in some way. Indeed this is a day which should remind us that we, too, are called to sainthood. Not that we aspire to be honored publicly by the Pope or by the Church, but we do need to recognize that each of us is called to holiness. It is those “unknown” saints who provide examples of how to live and love and treat others, how to be good stewards. May we pray for them and may we seek to be like them in our own lives!
Mass Intentions November 5 Tita Braet + November 6 Yvonne Ellwanger +
Faith Formation Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults: Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. in the parish hall library. All are welcome. Whether you are absolutely new to the idea of faith or even a long-time practicing Catholic, you are welcome to join in the group. Come and have your questions about the Catholic faith answered by Fr. Joseph.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bellingham, WA ~ November 1, 2015
Newman Center News:
Thank you so much for your support and prayers for our ministry and students during the start of the school year. We are off to a great start of the school year with around 150 students attending mass each week and our FOCUS ministry has already started 7 bible studies! There is a lot going on at the Newman Center! RCIA, Confirmation, and Choir Practice have started up. We have 5 students who will be confirmed this year! The second info meeting for Mission trips is this week. This year we will be serving in Mexico, Peru, and Ireland during Spring Break in March. Next weekend, about 20 Newman Center students will be helping usher and lead youth in workshops and spiritual growth at the Archdiocese Youth Convention! Spirit of Newman, our annual fundraising banquet, is coming up! Please mark your calendars for November 14th from 6:00-9:00pm. You can register online at our website, www.westerncatholic.org , or by emailing Cristina Nash at [email protected]. There will be Hors d’oeuvres, wine, spirits, and microbrew, brewed by one of our very own alumni! We hope to see you there!
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 5:00 p.m. before Mass
Fridays:10:00 a.m. after Mass until 8:50 a.m. Sat. Saturday: 8:50 a.m. Benediction
All are welcome, with or without a weekly commitment. You can come for an hour or sign up for a regular time.
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2016 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS EDUCATION CONTEST
THEMES: WE ARE STEWARDS of GOD'S CREATION or HOW DO WE CARE for the ENVIRONMENT?
Details for this contest are posted on the Assumption School Website. We accept entries in Poetry, Essay, Art, Computer Art, Music, and Photography, due Feb. 1, 2016. Contact Jo Hulse at [email protected] with any questions and to arrange pick-up of submission.
Responsorial Psalm:
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, besides their mission work, have a publishing house: Orbis Books. Its Director, Robert Ellsberg, in his book, All Saints- Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time, writes this reflection for November 1, All Saints Day, based on Fr. Karl Rahner SJ 's Theological Investigations: “Since the early centuries of the church the liturgical calendar has reserved one day to honor, collectively, all the saints, both those officially recognized and those known only to God. There are many anonymous saints who, nevertheless, form part of the great “cloud of witnesses” surrounding us, with their faith and courage, and so participating in the communion between the living and the dead. The feast is also an occasion to acknowledge the varieties of holiness. Though they share a certain family resemblance they are not formed in any particular mold. Some were renowned for contemplation and others for action; some played a public role, while others spent their lives in quiet obscurity. Some demonstrated the vitality of the ancient traditions while others were pioneers, charting new possibilities. Some received recognition and honor within their lives, while others were scorned and even persecuted. The feast does not honor a company of “Immortals” far removed from human existence. The saints are not super human beings, but those who realized the vocation for which all human beings were created and to which we are ultimately called. No one is called to be another St. Francis or St. Teresa. But there is a path to holiness that lies within our individual circumstances that engages our own talents and temperaments, that contends with our own strengths and weaknesses, that responds to the needs of our neighbors and our particular moment in history. The feast of All Saints strengthens and encourages us to create that path by walking it.”
Social Justice Corner
High schoolers! Sign up now to attend Catholic Youth Convention, November 7th-8th. More details can be
found on the website!
For more information about youth events, see the website at www.sacredheartbellingham.org/youthevents
Contact April Waldrop for more information: [email protected] or 360-734-2850, ext. 305
Ministries Page ~ November 1, 2015 (Our bulletin is in color online!)
Interested in anything on this page? Contact Andi at [email protected] or 734.2850 ext. 304
From Andi’s desk……
“We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works. We should not stay
away from our assembly, as is the custom of
some, but encourage one another, and this all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Heb 10:24-25
All day long Thursday and Friday as Marcia and Smitty and
Sheila and Karla and Phyllis and Char and Charlie and Melba
and Ena and another Marcia and Kevin and Bette and
Michelle and Urszula and Paul and Rick and Maggie and
Chris and Mary and Lynn and another Maggie and others I’m
sure I’ve missed kept coming forward to help with Martha’s
reception, I couldn’t help but think of the commonalities
between the sacrifices of her and Jesus. I thanked her for
bringing these people out into the open and pulling our Parish
Community together. I was getting a little discouraged
seeking out those who would help with receptions and events.
Martha had more faith than I. Martha pulled us together.
Martha restored my hope. I thanked her about a billion times,
a woman I’ve never even met. Thank you to those who came
forward. And thank you, Martha for bringing us together.
What is the Serra Club about?
The heart of Serra is the support, encouragement and affirmation of vocations to the ministerial priesthood and consecrated religious life. We also assist our members in answering their own personal call to holiness in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. A perfect opportunity to live out our mission is the National Vocation Awareness Week, coming up November 1-7. Serra Club will be hosting the coffee hour on Nov. 1 and will have members available to answer questions as well as materials about Serra and some ideas for ways you can encourage vocations in your family, parish, and community. There will also be a Holy Hour to pray for vocations – please join us Thursday, Nov. 5th, at 5 pm. Questions? Call Vince Griego, 360-201-0258.
From Urszula Kubic~
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Sacred Heart Church! Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at 11 o’clock mass was
offering the Relic of Saint John Paul II by Father Peter
Szubski from Poland and the Polish Community in
Bellingham and Whatcom County. Father Peter
Szubski was visiting in Sacred Heart
Church last July. We had Polish Mass. I met him again August 26th at Jasna
Gora, Czestochowa, in Poland. He
offered the Relic of Saint John Paul II to
members of Sacred Heart Church,
Bellingham. Me and my son travelled back from Poland to bring the Relic.
The Relic of Saint John Paul II is an
authentic second class Relic from the Vatican. The
Polish nuns in the Vatican dedicated to Father Peter
Szubski a piece of real cloth that was touched by
Saint John Paul II. The families who individually wish to host in their home the Relic of Saint John Paul II
for one week, from Sunday to Sunday, for prayer and
to dedicate their family to the Relic of Saint John Paul
II. I will be available after mass this weekend and next
weekend, so that people can signup.
Thank you very much,
God Bless.
Urszula Kubik
Telephone: (360)7159331
Straight from the Archdiocese…..
“When a church is erected as a building destined solely
and permanently for assembling the people of God and for
carrying out sacred functions, it is fitting that it be dedicat-
ed to God with a solemn rite, in accordance with the an-
cient custom of the church” (Rite of Dedication of a Church
and an Altar, section II, 2)
At 5:00 Wed., Nov. 11, Immaculate Conception Church in
Mount Vernon will have a Ritual Mass for the dedication of
their new Church. Father is hoping to get a caravan, of
sorts, going down there. *Please note they are expecting
full capacity, and suggest arriving early. The mass may last
up to three hours, BUT Father said dedication masses are
awesome, even involving a little fire! :)
Brrrr! It’s getting cold outside…..especially if you have no
home. St. Vincent de Paul is in need of good, used (or not),
sleeping bags. Just bring them to the Parish Offices. Shortly,
with winter approaching, you may just save someone’s life.
Who needs Craigslist when you have the SacredHeartlist! If you are in need of something, in particular, let me know, and I’ll put it in as a Wanted. If you’re looking to unload something, let me know, and I’ll put it in as Available. Mandy Kohler had the dandy idea. She said, “You might be sitting right next to someone who is in need of something you have.” We must throw in a disclosure, though—Sacred Heart will not be responsible for anything that you give, get, buy or sell. The “list” will simply connecting needs with parishioners.
