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June 11, 2017 – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

OLYMPIA, WASAINT MICHAEL PARISH

Fr. James Lee and Fr. Cody Rossinvite you and your family to attend our parish

Celebration DinnerFriday, June 16, 2017

or Saturday, June 17, 2017

6:00 pmHotel RL (Red Lion)

2300 Evergreen Park Drive SWOlympia, Washington

* * * * *Children 4-12 years are invited to a

Children's Partyat the Parish Center at 5:30 pm on both evenings

Childcare for ages walking to three yearswill be provided at the dinner

This event is free of charge for your entire family!

Last CHaNCE to sigN up!

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NORMAL MASS TIMES: (Daily Mass times often change – Check page 2)

Downtown: 1055 Boundary St. SEMonday – Thursday: Noon | Friday & Saturday: 9 am Saturday: 5 pm | Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am, 5 pmWestside Chapel: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NWThursday (1st & 3rd): 6:30 am Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30 am 2nd Sunday: 1:30 pm (Vietnamese)

RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11 am | Saturday: 9:45 am, 3 pmPASTOR: Fr. Jim LeePAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Cody RossDEACONS: Rob Rensel John Bergford

MISSION

Our mission is to place God first in all things, to pro-claim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia 98501 (360) 754-4667 www.saintmichaelparish.org

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed holiday weekends)

CALVARY CEMETERY ext. 138 3850 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater 98501ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL (360) 754-5131 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3pm (360) 352-7554CLOTHING BANK Tues & Sat 9-11am, Thur. 6:30-8pmPREGNANCY AID (360) 956-7413 M, T, Th, Fri 2-4pm, Wed. 9am-NoonST. MIKE’S TIKES (360) 586-1585

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In this Issue

4 Annointing of the Sick

5 Stewardship Thanks

6 Help cook up some love

9 Teen Mentor Service Award

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THANK YOUOnce again we were very blessed to hear two of our young couples witness to their faith this past week-end. I thank Jamie and Jessi Oakland and Erika and Chris Peterson for their moving testimo-nies. Their stories were very inspiring and a true witness to what the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst. Let us hold them in prayer as they continue their min-istries on behalf of our children, teens, music, worship and leadership.

CONGRATULATIONSTo our eighth grader class of Saint Michael Parish School and to all our high school seniors, congratulations on your achievements. Let us hold them in prayer as they take their next steps into high school, college, the Armed Forces and other endeavors. May Saint Michael be their protector

and intercessor.

APOLOGIESI apologize for some mistakes in last week’s bulletin about our Mass schedule. With Fr. Cody away and numerous other obligations, I was unable to be present for every daily Mass. We had planned for this, but unfortunately it did not make it into the bulletin. We will be double checking to make sure we have the correct informa-tion each week. Thank you for your understanding.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

As you are aware, Terry Walter our parish admin-istrator is retiring after 14 years with Saint Michael Parish and over 30+ years of ministry with various parishes throughout the archdiocese. I have asked Chris Peterson to become the new parish administra-tor. Though this is a new challenge, Chris brings a wealth of experience in ministry and has been working with Terry to make a smooth transition. Terry will be available as a consultant to mentor Chris.

As a result we have two position openings: Steward for Life Teen and Young Adults and Steward for Faith Formation. Both of these positions

are fulltime with bene-fits. Please see the job descriptions in the bulle-tin. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please have them con-tact the parish office for further information and an application form.

LAST CHANCEThis weekend is the last opportunity to sign up for the celebration dinners, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17. They are com-plementary and are meant for all parishioners as we celebrate all that God has done here at Saint Michael Parish, what God is pres-ently doing in our midst and what God is calling us to in the future. Please join Fr. Cody, our special guest Fr. Treacy, myself and many of your fellow parishioners at these excit-ing events. The theme is Building the Kingdom so come dressed in builder attire. Hardhats, work boots and safety vests are appropriate. Come join the excitement and the fun. There is still plenty of room in the children’s parties.

SEMINARIANSWe are blessed this summer with the pres-ence of two of our Seattle seminarians, Thomas Tran and Ben Brey. They are both presently studying

June 11, 2017 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Fr. Jim LeePastor

Pastor's Notebook

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"Their stories were very inspiring and a true wit-ness to what the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst."

at Mount Angel Seminary. This summer they are at St. Peter Hospital in a pastoral care training program. Because of their busy schedule, we may only see them every now and then. Once they finish, Ben will return to seminary and Thomas will remain with us at Saint Michael for his pastoral year. Let us welcome them with open arms and most of all, let us pray for them that they may persevere in their call to priesthood. Let us also pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and reli-gious life.

EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTMany of you know Fr. Tuan Nguyen. He has been chaplain for our Vietnamese commu-nity for many years and is a friend of mine. He is presently pastor of Sacred Heart and St.

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6/12 MONDAY

12 noon - John & Jennifer McCauley (25th Anniversary)

6/13 TUESDAY

12 noon - Poor Souls in Purgatory

6/14 WEDNESDAY

12 noon - Maria del Carmen Caldelas U

6/15 THURSDAY

6:30 am - Ralph Lund U Westside12 noon - Patrick Boyle U

6/16 FRIDAY

9 am - Gene Chenoweth U

6/17 SATURDAY

9 am - Leo Sleight U

5 pm - Rick Kunkle U

6/18 SUNDAY

7:30 am - Jasmin Ventar U

8:30 am - Johnnie Lewis U Westside9:30 am - Andy Lechner U

10:30 am - Cletus Lindeman U Westside11:30 am - Leo Sleight U

5 pm - People of St. Michael Parish

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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

Pastor's Notebook, cont.

Ann parishes in Tacoma. Sacred Heart Parish has been struggling to build a multipurpose religious education center. After having spoken with Fr. Tuan and their architect, we have been able to devise a plan to assist them. The Westside Chapel has a series of folding walls that were intended to be used often. Unfortunately, they have been used only for Vacation Bible School which now is located on our downtown campus. As a cost-saving mea-sure, the architect is designing their center around the folding walls that we will give to them as a stewardship gift so that they can complete their center. It is my hope and desire that our gen-erosity in the Faithraising Campaign will enable us to assist in the cost of dis-mantling and shipping the walls. The original wall system cost $220,000. Fr. Tuan is very excited about this possibility and is praying for our Faithraising Campaign. Let us give thanks for the many years of service that Fr. Tuan has given.

FAITHRAISING COMMITMENTSI ask that you please take time this coming week to pray about your financial

commitment to the Faithraising Campaign over the next three years. This extraordinary stew-ardship is in response to the needs and the chal-lenges that we face as a growing community. This commitment is meant to be over and above our regular Sunday offering. The cover of the bulle-tin offers the four-step method of discernment:

1. Have I really prayed about giving until I have received an answer from God?

2. Will this truly be sac-rificial for my family; will it rearrange my priorities; what will give up for the Lord?

3. Am I willing to be obedient to the will of God, accepting this major challenge to my faith and rising to a higher standard of giving sacrificially?

4. Does my hear t respond with joy to my giving sacrificially at this level?

Those who are unable to attend the celebra-tion dinners, will have an opportunity to make your commitments at the Sunday Masses. Let us hold one another in prayer.

In Christ I love you,

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A PERSONAL TESTIMONY ON THE POWER OF THE SACRAMENTSRecently I went to Mass with my mom. It just happened to be an anointing Mass. Since she is 85, she always gets anointed when it is offered.  I was going to just stay back and pray for those being anointed. My mom, however, had different ideas. She knew my shoulder had been both-ering me for 6 months and no treatment had helped it. But this is not a serious illness, so I figured the anointing should be saved for more important things. My mom insisted and was starting to cause a fuss, so eventually I thought it was better to just go up in the line, rather than distract the people in the pews anymore!  As I went forward I entered into prayer. Reflecting, I thought I needed more heal-ing mentally and emotionally, as I had been so stressed in my new role as caregiver and trying to please many people in many of the roles in my life. I had been reduced to going through the motions

and trying hard to put on a cheerful face, but just feeling run-down inside.After the anointing, I felt so great about receiving sacra-mental grace. But it wasn’t until a few days later that I found myself laughing uncon-trollably at something silly. I realized just how much hap-pier I had been the past few days, laughing and making jokes. I was really finding joy in the small things – authen-tic joy, not fabricated for the benefit of another. I looked back and really feel it was the sacramental grace that restored my joy. And I am so grateful to feel fully alive again. Besides that, I soon had another appointment about my shoulder. This time, the therapy worked wonders within days and I enjoyed a full afternoon of volleyball last weekend! God is good, all the time!

ANOINTING OF THE SICKIn the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and

sometimes even from phys-ical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of ill-ness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age. We routinely offer Anointing of the Sick at the 9 am Mass on the first Saturday of every month.

"After the anointing, I felt so great about receiving sacramental grace."

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

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NEED HELP FIGURING OUT HOW TO GIVE TO THE FAITHRAISING CAMPAIGN?If you need assistance in donating directly from your 401K, or other fund, or would like to donate stock or other secu-rities, contact Terry Walter, Parish Administrator, at: (360) 754-4667.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Pastoral Year 2016-2017Donations Received as of June 4, 2017

Sunday Stewardship $26,337

Online Stewardship Giving $20,339

Sunday Loose Donations $2,026

Holy Days $15

Youth (Little House) $173

Total Offertory Collection Received $48,890

Year to Date Received $2,887,355

Total Donations Needed $2,625,796

Ahead of Goal $261,559

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Dear Father Lee,

On behalf of our sisters and brothers on the mar-gins in this country and throughout the world, we acknowledge your faith community's generous donation of $5,456.40 for the March, 2017 Catholic Relief Services Collection.

Our donations put faith into action by supporting six Catholic internationally-focused organizations (www.usccb.org/crscollection). These agencies provide help to immigrants, humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters, refuge for the displaced, and advocacy for peace and justice around the world. Your community is responding to Jesus in the disguise of suffering people each day, every day of the year.

"Biblical revelation urges us to welcome the stranger; it tells us that in so doing, we open our doors to God, and that in the faces of others we see the face of Christ himself" - Pope Francis

In God's peace,Your Missions Office

Through your generous stewardship, Saint Michael Parish is able to provide a sizeable donation for all the national col-lections administered through the archdiocesan Missions Office. Instead of taking a second collection, we tithe 10% of our offertory for these national collections on the weekends they occur.Below is a note we received from the Missions Office for the March Catholic Relief Services collection. Thank you for your incredible generosity!

STEWARDSHIP THANKS

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING CLASS Wednesday, June 14, 6 pm in the Parish Center

Register online at virtusonline.org and click First-Time Registrant. For volunteers who have already registered in Virtus, please log in to your account to sign up for the class. For more information or for assistance creating a Virtus account contact Mona Bishop at (360) 292-7141 or mbishop@saintmichaelparish.org

Noelle Brown Brandon Roberts Jennifer Torres Sr. Demaris Zander, OSB Don Shawver Brouge Ramos & Family John Woods Patrick O'NeillDorry Family Shreya Bhadresh NayeeBill Williams Genoa Blankenship Diana Henderson Hillary BorngesserDon Alder Anthony Maio Robert Clark Barbara Jean Smith Marguerite Gibbs Nancy Cosgrove Jake AbramsJolane Zander Lisa Zander Garrett Milhoan Anthony Bunch Avery Shawver Sally Anne Jennifer Hortman Tonya Hylton Shirley Hylton Theresa Hylton Tami Grant Chi and Lan Nguyen Chris Griffiths Rosa Maria Santos Nijole Bartkeviciene Drake Charles Janice Putnam Tiffany WeberCharles W. WeberJanette AkehurstAshlynn Strode Jon Venrisyl Malinao Daisy Sequeira

Patrick Koeplin Carmela Ochoa Richard & Barbara Mervau Connie Boehm Ron Noll Marita Herrera Teresa LaBouff Family Nancee Gordana Andy Austin Corazon Serrano San Jose Teresa Serrano & Family Jeannine Granberg Mary Anderson Lou Miller Megan Burrow Sharnice Cyprien Patrick Koeplin Betty & Bruce Davidson Larry Lawhon Rosanne BurnsMichelle Welch Joel Rivera Joby Thomas John & MaryJo Hurley Eunice Chamber Cecilia Martinez Margie Eckroth Porter Brennan Bitter Gene Putscher Carmen McHugh Patti Leininger June Frances V. L. Patrick family Joel Rivera Geri Wiskirken Nancy Leone Nathan Pridgen Michael Currall family Kevin OlsonOilda HarrisFrancise Rice Rick Drescher Lee Stillwell The Shawver family

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

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 wish-es to receive Holy Communion, please call: Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

MEALS FOR MOMS: HELP COOK UP SOME LOVE!Our Meals for Moms ministry prepare meals for families who just had a birth, a serious child illness, family injuries, or loss of a child or spouse. Our families are so appreciative of this ministry of Saint Michael people helping Saint Michael people. If helping families that just need a bit of help during a difficult time, whether it's joyful or sorrowful, speaks to your heart, sign up and become a regularl contributor to this wonderful ministry. Just contact Valarie at valarie59@comcast.net and she'll hook you up like a fish. You can also simply help as opportunities arise. Just click on the "Cook up some love" post on our website and follow the simple instructions. Help them help families!

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SMALL GROUPS – THEY'RE NOT JUST FOR LENT AND ADVENT! Life is not meant to be lived alone. Our faith is a faith of com-munity, meant to be shared as we grow in love of God and one another. We are nurtured in our small groups, an envi-ronment where we feel safe and able to talk about the most difficult issues in our lives. The small group model has been the catalyst that has taken countless seekers and formed them into true disciples as they experience a growth in faith like never before.Having a vibrant and growing small group community is not only a pastoral priority, it's one of the major goals of the SMP Strategic Plan. Catholics engaged in faithful and faith-filled small groups are Catholics on fire for the faith. It's as simple as that.Many small groups continue to meet year round and are open to new members, and we'd certainly love to grow the number of groups meeting year round. Want to form a group and start an amazing journey? Want to plug in to an existing group? No matter where you are in life, there's a group for you.Check out our website to get connected or contact Michaela Moreau to find a good fit: smp.smallgroups@gmail.com.

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CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN MATRIMO-NIAL PARA PAREJAS COMPROMETIDAS O UNIONES CIVILES Programados los Miércoles: 14 y 21 de junio 6:30-8:30 pm.

Unidos en el Amor de Dios - Una Preparación Católica para el MatrimonioContactos son Elizabeth Lyons • (360) 292-7119 elyons@saintmichaelparish.org Laura Patron • (360) 292- 7101 lpatron@saintmichaelparish.org

STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE July 28-30, Spokane

Registrations are now available in the parish office and online. Sign your teen up for this amazing experience and watch them draw closer to Christ!

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDSheraton Bellevue Hotel on August 11-13

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Find ways to let the Lord deeper into your marriage by going on a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend. Apply at wwme.org. More information at (206) 772-2344.

Because of your faithful stewardship, every parishioner can experience hundreds of hours of viewing, reading, and listening to the best Catholic content. Enrich your life and bless your family—sign up and begin using FORMED today!

GO TO: WWW.FORMED.ORG ENTER OUR PARISH CODE: V6GRWQ

Register NOW for the 2017-18

Faith Formation Year

Registration forms are now avail-

able at the parish office or for

download online at our website.

Please register your children by

filling out a form and returning it

to the parish office.

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JOSEPH’S CORNERHope and healing after abortion for men

“I was unsure about coming and…thinking I could try to do without it. Today I feel so fortunate to have been here and now am free…with less fear. I was able to begin to forgive myself and ask forgiveness from my child.” – Retreat Testimonial

You need the help of others to heal after the loss of a child. Joseph's Corner will help you to grieve your loss and deal with the powerful feelings you are struggling with. Come on a Project Joseph Day of Healing for men on June 24 .To register and for questions, please call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel/Project Joseph is a program of Catholic Community Services.

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Hello my name is Brandon Jones. I am the Steward for Community Outreach and the Assistant to the Steward for Evangelization and Mission. I collaborate with the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, Pastoral Associate and other mem-bers of the pastoral team in implementing the mission of the parish. I serve as the coordinator for the Men’s Overnight Shelter and the liaison to 15 ministries sup-ported by Saint Michael Parish.I have been married for 13 years and we have two boys. We are an energetic, fun and loving family. My passions and hobbies are volunteer-ing with our teens and finding Scooby Doo collectables. We are four years new to the parish.

MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS!

BRANDON JONES

CURSILLO/ULTREYATuesday, June 13, 7-8:30 pm in Parish Center Room 6

All Catholic men and women are invited to come share our spiritual journeys, apostolate, and friendship.For more information call Bill Hine at (360) 923-0244 or Larry Holt at (360) 754- 4310

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TEEN MENTOR SERVICE AWARDElizabeth Lyons, Steward for Sacramental Preparation, presented awards to Maggie Marsh, Keyla Cea-Benites, Sinai Zea, and Frank Currall, students at John Paul II High School, for their service as Teen Mentors. The Teen Mentor minis-try began two years ago at Saint Michael Parish through Faith Alive in the Home and Sacramental Preparation. It has enabled children with special needs to receive their sacraments of Reconciliation

and Eucharist and helped many children continue faith formation. This year, John Paul II High School was asked to partner with Saint Michael Parish to provide one-on-one mentors for our children. We were also blessed to have Claire Keith as our adult leader, and Alondra Patron and Abre Peters, teens from within the parish, sharing their talents. All of these teens modeled true discipleship in following the words of our Lord, “Let the little children come to me” (Mt. 19:14).

Saint Michael Parish currently has openings in two key positions.

STEWARD FOR FAITH FORMATIONWorking collaboratively and in close relationship with the Pastor, responsibilities include oversight of all Faith Formation ministries, Steward for F.A.I.T.H. (K-5th grade) formation pro-gram, ministries for families with children with special needs, and staff liaison for Faith Formation. We are a large parish with 2,350 families and 7,000 parishioners.This position is for a bright & energetic self-starter who appre-ciates challenge and is committed to supporting a positive atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. Successful candi-dates will have 2-5 years recent experience in a comparable leadership position including responsibilities for team supervi-sion and ministry program planning; a BA degree in a related field; be an active member of a Catholic parish faith commu-nity; possess a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fashion with diverse groups; have a proven ability to handle multiple projects/priorities; be able to work well and creatively under pressure.Salary DOQ&E, excellent benefits. For consideration, please send job application with attached résumé to office@saint-michaelparish.org.

STEWARD FOR LIFE TEEN AND YOUNG ADULTSWorking collaboratively and in close relationship with the Pastor and Faith Formation team to provide a comprehen-sive youth ministry program for our high school teens include youth nights, service projects, retreats and more. Position also serves our young adults by providing formation events, service opportunities and social gatherings. We are a large parish with 2,350 families and 7,000 parishioners.We are looking for an energetic, faith-filled candidate with a heart for guiding Catholic high school teens and young adults on their faith journey, who understands the importance of relational ministry and is able to recruit, train and work with teens and adult volunteers. Experience in a Life Teen ministry is preferred. Media and tech skills desired. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in related field.Salary DOQ&E, excellent benefits. For consideration, please send job application with attached résumé to office@saint-michaelparish.org.Download the full job descriptions and an application on our website.

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