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Welcome to Welcome to
Saint Michael ParishSaint Michael Parish Thank you for celebrating the Sixth Sunday of
Ordinary Time with us!
February 12, 2012
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Pastor’s Notebook
February 12, 2012
For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11: 36
Last weekend we held our Confirmation Retreat 2012 at Black Lake Bible Camp here in Olympia. Fifty youth from our parish converged on Black Lake Bible Camp coming from all different races, backgrounds and quite frankly, coming for different reasons. A good percentage of the youth attend Confirmation because their par-ents require it and even if their parents don’t say so, the youth know the disappointment that their parents will feel if they don’t go through with this. For other youth, they are really trying to grab hold of their faith, under-stand it and make it their own. Then, there are all the youth in between.
It doesn’t matter why they come for Jesus as it says in Matthew 19: 14, “Let all the children come unto me and do not prevent them.” I firmly believe with all of my heart that the power of our Sacraments does not rest in our will or effort. They are a supernatural outpouring of the Grace of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in the matter and form of each Sacrament.
Our retreat is called the Emmaus retreat. It is based on the story in Luke 24 about the two disciples who en-counter Christ. They walk with him for quite a while and don’t even realize it is He until they break bread with Him. It’s not until they receive Eucharist, after Jesus’ resurrection from the tomb, that they realize they’d been walking and talking with our very Lord, Jesus. Looking back, the men ask, “Were not our hearts burn-ing?” Yes, all of our hearts are burning.
This is exactly what happened this past weekend. No matter why the youth came, their hearts were burning with the desire to know Jesus more intimately. As we gathered for Reconciliation, Adoration & Mass, their hearts were opened through the power of His Grace. As we played fun games, challenges, and heard speak-ers, the Holy Spirit moved in their lives.
Fifty Seven hours put into one weekend can be exhausting but it is times like these, after a draining but re-warding weekend that I sit in awe of God’s love and compassion. It is times like these that I sit in humility of the many folks who give so much of themselves to help out. I want to thank the folks who helped make this retreat possible. To all the catechists- Jamie & Jessi Oakland, Patrick & Celina Mendel, Jenn & John McCauley, Laurie Karjalahti & Terri Rincon. To my dear friend and Crew chief, John Bergford. He has been the right hand on many of our retreats and I know when he is at the helm, the Holy Spirit will move. To the Adult Crew who came to help out- Paula Rosencrantz, Ben Caoile, Mandy Baker, Kathleen Barkis. To the Youth Crew- Nishanthi Perrerra, Allie Baker, Austin Neal, Emma Mahr & Brigidanne Brennan. To all the staff- there are too many to name but a special thank you to the Faith Formation administrative support, Mary-Jo, who works tirelessly to support all the efforts of Faith Formation. Finally, our guest musician for the weekend and recent convert to the Catholic church, Josh Burdick and his lovely wife, Karla. A special thanks to Fr. Dwight, our spiritual leader who brought Jesus into our hearts, minds and souls. All of you helped usher in a mighty presence of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit come! This is the cry of Confirmation. This is the cry of our hearts. To him be the glory for-ever. Amen. Dave Whitesell Steward for LifeTeen
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Stewardship of Prayer
Mike Hart Donna Sophia Cedzidlo Marianne Watson Rose Marie Scott Natalie Gallo Mary Johnson Kathryn Kramer Tony Beck Don Alder Jeanette Mihelich Joel Wilhelm Virgil Hamblin Hyenetta Houghton Anselma Rivera Glenda Eckroth Nellie Fox Melissa Pitkin John McHugh Karen Daly Roxana Phillips Tracie Peterson The Herbig Family Bill & Brenda Stout Ellen Darrel Tenter Anna Squires Kimberly Squires Denise Powell Beth & Jeff Young Brian & Melissa Ingles Patricia Alder
Patty Kunz John McDonald Ryan Davis The Morris Family John McKillip Hal Denny Nadine Jellé Ashley Strong Donna Carano Karin Arnold Ruby Seehas Renee Greco Martha Cejka Karine Martin Gordon Dvorak Mark Hembree Ellen Abrejera & family Kevin Gaffney Eddy Harrison John Harris Linda Iverson Sharon Barrows Bert Brdahl Georgene Muxen Elizabeth York Marjorie Prentice Ngoc-Lan Nguyen Chi Nguyen Peg Plummer Paul Noel Mande & Family Robert J. Brown Jan Putnam Ann Doyle-Gray
Gene Putscher Pat Connolly Hilary Borngesser Patty Hernandez Laura & Jed Herman Ronnie Ferguson Mariann Krug Frances Dana Julie Larson Perlis Triozzi Betty & Russell Davidson Richard Monohon Pat Martonik Matt Massoth Ngoc-Loan Thi Nguyen Michele Schneider Jenna Borngesser Larry & Lynette Gagnon Mimi Frick Pheobe Fair Ricky Weber Rich Poppert Ashley Lynn Strong Marcus Fowler Gurt Dunham Patsy Selders Don & Paula Beerman Jim Hughes Nancy Keifer
Please Pray for:
Mass Intentions February 12 through February 19
Sunday February 12 7:30 AM Vincent Ely� 8:30 AM Alice Phillips� 9:30 AM Pilar & Arsenio Dizon� 10:30 AM The D. Nguyen� 11:30AM William Nguyen� 5:00PM The People of St. Michael Monday February 13 Noon Julian Magnaye� Tuesday February 14 Noon Lois Vitolo� Wednesday February 15 8:00AM Catholic Advocacy Day Noon Emma McDonald Thursday February 16 9:00AM Jacinto Neri, Jr.� Friday February 17 9:00 AM Matteo Lyon Saturday February 18 9AM Shirley Aycock� 5:00 PM Luigi & Virginia Costanza� Sunday February 19 7:30 AM Marcus Ritter� 8:30 AM Noreen Schleis� 9:30 AM Jim Solan 10:30 AM The D. Nguyen� 11:30AM Joseph & Frances Cognac� 5:00PM The People of St. Michael �= R.I.P.
Scriptural Readings This Sunday February 12
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Next Sunday February 19
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12
R E F L E C T I O N M O M E N T The fate of a leper is a great tragedy at any time and
place. In Jesus’ time, lepers were considered con-
demned, part of the plagues God sent as punish-
ment. They were cast out of society and abandoned.
St. Mark’s Gospel reveals the unthinkable. Jesus
reaches out and touches a leper. He risks catching
the contagious disease and heals the man. As the
gospel story teaches, no one is abandoned in Christ.
Are there those in our society or in our personal
lives for whom we ascribe no hope, who we have
abandoned, treated like lepers? Or as Christ’s stew-
ards of our sisters and brothers, do we risk reaching
out and touching those who may seem to us to be
“unclean” or not worthy of our time or attention?
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Stewardship of Time, Talent, & Treasure
Parish Sacrificial Giving 2012
In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord:
Weekly Stewardship Offertory Goal
$52,959.00
Sunday Offertory January 22, 2011
$50,350.00
Little House Collection
$72.00
Thank you for Placing God First!
LENTEN RETREAT FOR VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Saturday, February 25 – Parish Center, Downtown 12 Noon to 8:30 pm
Sunday, February 26 - Westside Chapel 12 Noon to 5:30PM
Father Martino Nguyen Ba Thong, M. Div, founder of the
One Body Village, will discuss a number of interesting topics. Fr. Martino has personally rescued children from
brothels and is one of the few pioneers to bring international awareness to this social issue. He has published numerous
articles, presented at multiple national conventions, and appeared on various TV and radio shows. Fr. Martino also
serves as the Vice Chaplain General of Academic Affairs for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society in America.
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS
The Blessing of the Themes
Over the coming weeks, we will explore the gift and
genius that is present in each of the Signature Themes
of Talent as explored in Living Your Strengths. Watch
for those in your top five themes!
The blessing of Connectedness
The blessing of your Connectedness talent provides you
with a very unique way of seeing events, people and
the world. You recognize that everything that happens
is caused by something or someone and what is hap-
pening right now will have a “ripple” effect into the fu-
ture. You see people in terms of the accumulative
events and interactions that formed them and moved
them to this moment. You see the past, present, and
future as connected. When you share your talent of
Connectedness, you help others gain hope. You help
people “connect the dots” of their past in a more
meaningful way. You help them see that choices now
will build a positive future. How do you use your Con-
nectedness strengths in service of God and others? Living OUR Strengths
Have you been a part of the
Living Your Strengths journey?
You are invited to a
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS REUNION
Thursday, February 16, 7:00PM
Parish Center, Room 7
Join us to explore more possibilities, share experiences and continue the strengths journey together. Small groups will be forming that evening to meet for four weeks.
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Parish Happenings
Natural Family Planning
Want to know more about the latest and most cutting edge Natural Family Plan-ning? Come to the next NFP night on Feb-ruary 23 at 7PM in the Multi-Purpose room. A certified Creighton Method teacher will be there to explain NFP, the Creighton Method, and answer any questions. Please contact Marriann Tefft at 292-7123 for further information.
Campus and Buildings Security
In order to continue to be proactive in assuring our Church buildings and campus are as safe as possible for our parishioners and visitors, we will soon implement enhanced security measures. While one may ask if our actions are reactive, we want to stress that our decision was not based on any one specific event. However, in the interest of providing as safe an environment as pos-sible, these safety precautions are being rolled out , effective February 6, 2012
Gathering Space – Downtown Church:
• We will limit the time the Gathering Space is unlocked and available to the public:
• The building will be unlocked at 9 am daily and locked at 9 pm, Monday through Friday.
• For any event scheduled prior to 9 am, arrange-ments must be made to pick up a key prior to the event.
• Access to the Gathering Space will be limited to three primary public entrances: the main front doors and the doors with the automatic opener (east and west). All other perimeter doors will re-main locked at all times. Signs will be posted at all entrances to the Gather-ing Space stating:
No Public Rest Rooms Available.
Lobby to St Vincent de Paul Clothing Bank and Preg-nancy Aid:
The lobby will be open only during following schedule: • Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
• Saturday: 8 am to 11:30 am.
• When no services are being offered, the doors will be locked.
And again, when attending Mass at either of our parish sites, we ask that you accompany your child/children to the restrooms during Mass and between Masses.
PRIME TIMERS! 55+
Prime Timers! Come hear Olympia Senior Center Group "Reader's Theater" perform at the Feb 14 Prime Timer potluck. The Prime Timer potluck follows the noon Mass on Tuesday Feb 14. Please feel free to bring a main dish, side dish, dessert, or just your smile! For more info, contact Marriann Tefft at 292-7123.
Young Adults (ages 19-39)
Hey all! Save the date!
The next Theology on Tap is Feb 16th at Round Table Pizza in Lacey! We will gather at 6:30 for some pizza and have a special guest speaker at 6:30! Come as you are
and bring a friend!
For more information, contact Marriann Tefft at 292-71123.
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School & Other News
Pope John Paul II High School
Now Accepting Applications
Open Houses from 1:00 - 4:00 pm:
March 11, 2012 -AND- April 15, 2012
For more information, call 360-438-7600 or visit us at www.popejp2hs.org.
FASTING BEFORE COMMUNION and WHO HAS DISPENSATION
Please Read!
Since many parishioners frequently ask about fasting and who has dispensation, here are the current norms regarding fasting before communion (Canon No. 919):
"1. One who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception only of water and medicine, for at least the period of one hour before Holy Communion….
3. Those who are advanced in age or who suffer from any infirmity, as well as those who take care of them, can receive the Most Holy Eucharist even if they have taken something during the previous hour."
The fast is before communion and not before Mass. The hour's fast is from all edible food and drink other than water, taken by mouth and swallowed. Chewing gum involves swallowing the juices and flavors re-leased by the chewing process and this would break the fast.
Please note that chewing gum in the Church, whether Mass is celebrated or not, is disrespectful.
Save the Date!
Sunday, March 11th will be our Open House/Registration Day.
Come to the school, meet the teachers and see the Science Fair.
Come and see Charlie the Alpaca!
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Social Ministries
ENTERTAINMENT EXPLOSION PRESENTS:
A Really Big Shoe Six
A benefit concert for the 1,702 homeless children attending 8 local school districts in Thurston and
Mason Counties and the thousands served by Com-munity Youth Services.
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Tickets $13 and $16 at WCPA Box Office at 360-753-8586 or www.OlyTix.org
SideWalk is up and running
The next volunteer traing is coming soon!!
SideWalk is the Intake Center that serves homeless women and men in our community and is a project of Interfaith Works. Its mission is to end homeless through community engagement and coordination of services. SideWalk is operated by well trained volunteers who provide a safety net for their clients by offering assessments, referrals and personalized support.
For more information and to volunteer call Emma Margraf at 360-515-5587.
St. Vincent de Paul Collection: Today
The monthly St. Vincent de Paul collection is today after
each mass. The recent snowstorm hit everybody hard,
including the poor. Everybody was affected by the storm
and a little assistance and compassion from each other
went a long way. One place that the poor get the assis-
tance and compassion they need is at the St. Vincent de
Paul Society, where Vincentians faithfully listen to them;
refer them to housing, medical, or other service provid-
ers; and of course offer financial assistance when
needed for rent, heat, prescriptions, and more. All of this
is made possible by the donations from the people of St.
Michael Parish. The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks all
the members of St. Michael Parish for their ongoing and
generous support.
Important Information from the
Washington State Catholic Conference
Legislation is being considered in Washington
State which would require all private health insur-
ers to cover abortion services if they offer mater-
nity care. HB 2330 and SB 6185 would not offer an
exemption to employers who are morally op-
posed to abortion, nor to employees who do not
wish to pay premiums to cover abortion services.
The abortion coverage mandate not only violates
a fundamental right to religious liberty, but also
stands in direct violation of federal law. The
“Hyde/Weldon Amendment” of the Labor/HHS
appropriations bill of 2011 forbids any federal,
state, or local government from creating an abor-
tion coverage mandate. Violation of the Hyde/
Weldon Amendment risks all federal funding from
the appropriations bill for health, education, and
labor.
Please contact your state Representatives and
Senator and urge them to uphold rights of con-
science and respect federal law by voting NO on
HB 2330 and SB 6185.
Bread for the World advocates were able to prevent major cuts last year to critical pro-grams for hungry and poor people. But many of these programs still face cuts as Con-gress looks for ways to reduce the deficit. We need to protect what we’ve achieved. That’s why our 2012 Offering of Letters focuses on protecting programs that are essential to vul-nerable people at home and abroad. Join Beyond JustFaith at St. Michael’ s letter writing campaign next weekend. You can help make a difference!!!
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Faith Formation
Celebración de la Santa Misa en español: Programada el martes, día 28
de febrero, 2012, la Santa Misa se celebra en español cada cuarto
martes del mes a las 7p.m. en la Capilla San José de la iglesia de
St. Michael. ¡Están todos invitados! Y no se les olvide el Rezo del
Santo Rosario en español continúa el resto de los martes del mes a las
7 p.m.
Continuamos con las clases de catequesis en español para adultos. Se llevan a cabo el
primer domingo del mes empezando a las 11 de la mañana. La siguiente clase es el 4
de marzo.
Para más información llame a Jane Villanueva 360.489.0895 o al correo electrónico
A Peek Inside the Atrium
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Michael? 60 children attend weekly sessions in the Atrium, a specially prepared environment in which catechists pro-vide hands on faith formation for children between 3 and 12.
During Advent, children listened to and proclaimed the words of the prophets. Voices raised in song could be heard frequently in the Atrium, reminding us that “the people who walked darkness have seen a great light.” 3-9 year olds listened to scripture proclaiming the Annunciation and the Visitation and reflected on these sto-ries individually using dioramas and figures. Even the youngest children broadened their understanding of advent scripture by pouring over a relief map of Israel.
Older children revisited the prophets through bible study in which they compared the way God called different prophets into ministry and considered how that might impact their own call. The older children also assisted in leading an Epiphany prayer service for the whole CGS community. Between 70 and 80 people attended. One grace-filled moment occurred when four children processed forward with fig-ures of the guiding star, the magi, and their gifts, placing them on a prayer table with a nativity scene. All children then came forward and surrounded our prayer table with donated baby care items for Pregnancy Aid. It was a fitting conclusion to a faith-filled Advent and Christmas season in the Atrium.
Does this intrigue you? We’d love to share more! I f you want to learn more about this ministry, please contact Mary Trotter (292-7145).
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Saint Michael Parish Youth ministry
Rachel Yabut
Steward for EDGE & Campus Ministry
ryabut@
saintmichaelparish.org
E D G E C A L E N D A RE D G E C A L E N D A RE D G E C A L E N D A RE D G E C A L E N D A R *Meet in Gathering Space after LT Mass for food
6:30 then head down to MPR until 8:00
Edge Night Sun. Feb 12
Edge Night Sun. Feb. 19
Lenten Service Day Sat. Feb. 25
@ St. Charles in Burlington
Edge Night Sat. Mar. 4
Jr. High Rally—Sacred Space
Lenten Service Day
Forms due TODAY! Join us for our Service Day to St. Charles in Burlington, where YMP is held every summer on Saturday, February 25.
This is a great way to experi-ence a taste of what YMP is like during the summer. We’ll work together to serve our migrant brothers & sisters at St. Charles’ Food & Clothing Bank.
Be the Hands & Feet
of Jesus
Jr. High Rally is an Archdiocesan Event where hundreds of middle school youth from all of the diocese gather together. Jr. High Rally asks us to enter into a Sa-cred Space. We are challenged to enter more deeply into the frontier of Faith and journey with one another as we come to know Jesus Christ better. There will be great music, excellent speakers and break out sessions. Archbishop Sartain will be a keynote
speaker & celebrate Mass with us!!!
Rally is on Saturday, March 10. We are asking families to contribute $50 for this event which includes transpor-tation, meals and a T-Shirt.
*Permission slips are due by Wed. Feb. 26.*
L I F E T E E N C A L E N D A RL I F E T E E N C A L E N D A RL I F E T E E N C A L E N D A RL I F E T E E N C A L E N D A R
LIFE NIGHT SUN, FEB 12
LIFE NIGHT SUN, FEB 19
Ash Wednesday Wed, FEB 22
LIFE NIGHT SUN, FEB 26
For more information, Contact Dave Whitesell-
Steward for LifeTeen & Confirmation
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY - for ALL youth grades 9-12
Starting during every Saturday of Lent, we are going to have a Bible study on Curtis Martin’s book, Made for More.
Ash Wednesday- Feb. 22nd
Come find out why & how you are “Made for More”.
Sign Up with Dave Whitesell– email, text or call
Lifeteen Youth Band
needs a drum set!
If you have a drum set that is in good condition that you would like to donate to our youth band. Please contact Dave Whitesell
We appreciate your prayers as we continue to grow and strengthen this amazing min-istry!
CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION --YEAR 2YEAR 2
UPCOMING EVENTS:
YOU ARE NOW FULLY INITIATED!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Now the real work begins… we still have small group meetings. Don’t drop off the radar.
Mystagogia Celebration Wed., May 16th, 7p
Downtown, Sponsors, Family & friends are wel-come. Potluck– more details to follow.
Please keep our Year 2 Candidates
in your prayers!
HOLY SPIRIT COME!!!
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Parish Office 1208 11th Avenue Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: 360.754-4667, Fax: 360.754.0628
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm Mailing Address: PO Box 766 Olympia, WA 98507-0766
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.SaintMichaelParish.org Facebook: facebook.com/SaintMichaelParish
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40 Days for Life
February 22 through April 1, 2012
Olympia 40 Days for Life “Kick-Off”
Tuesday, February 21—Sacred Heart Church
812 Bowker St. SE, Lacey, WA 98509
6PM Youth Benefit Dinner
Advance Tickets required for this optional dinner
Please call Sacred Heart at (360)491-0890
Prayer, Adoration, and Benediction
Come Join Us!
Olympia 40 Days for Life—8AM-8PM
Daily at Planned Parenthood.
Two-Hour Prayer Shifts Available
For more information
call Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger. We work with both political parties to craft and adopt legislation that has helped millions of people in the United States and abroad lift themselves out of poverty and hunger. Our more than 73,000 members, including 5,000 local congregations involving nearly a million Christians, enable us to achieve this ambitious mission. Here’s an easy way to support Bread for the World and make a
difference:
Please join with Beyond JustFaith in Bread for the World Offering of
Letters to our legislators after Masses next weekend, February 18 and
19. There will be a letter available to sign or you are welcome to
compose your own. In just a few minutes you can help to make a huge
difference for many who have no voice.
This year the offering of letters will focus on changes on four fronts:
• A stronger US government focus on reducing poverty
• Clearer accountability for how US aid dollars are spent and their
results
• A transformed US development agency
• US aid that meets the needs and wants of local people
Why do we do this? And why should you participate?
They will hunger no more and thirst no more. (Revelation 7:16) Throughout Scripture, God offers abundance and an end to hunger. Loving our neighbors includes sharing abundance.
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
Linh Mục Martinô Nguyễn Bá Thông, Chánh Xứ nhà thờ St. Mary tại Americus, Georgia., sẽ đến giảng Tĩnh Tâm Mùa Chay tại nhà thờ Saint Michael, Olympia, Washington.
Là người con trai duy nhất sinh ra trong gia đình với cả Bố Mẹ đều là sĩ quan quân lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa, Cha Martinô hiện là một trong những linh mục trẻ đầy nhiệt huyết của các cộng đoàn Việt Nam tại Hoa Kỳ. Trước khi nhận được văn bằng Cao Học Thần Học tại Đại Học Mount Saint Mary và lãnh tác vụ Linh Mục năm 2004, Cha Martinô đã sống và làm việc chung với các trẻ em đường phố ở những thành phố lớn ở Hoa Kỳ cũng như 21 quốc gia khắp thế giới.
Với sự đam mê mãnh liệt và sự kiên trì nhằm đem lại hy vọng cho các trẻ em vô gia cư, Cha Martinô đã thành lập tổ chức Một Thân Hình (One Body Village) để giải thoát các trẻ em Việt Nam bị buôn bán làm nô lệ tình dục ở các nhà chứa trong vùng Đông Nam Á. Cha đã viết nhiều bài đăng trên các báo quốc tế cũng như xuất hiện trong nhiều đài truyền thanh truyền hình nổi tiếng như SBTN, VietFaceTV, ...
Cha Martinô cũng là Phó Tổng Tuyên Úy của phong trào Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể tại Hoa Kỳ, nơi có hơn 20,000 thành viên.
Thứ Bảy, 25 tháng 2, 2012, St. Michael (Downtown), Multipurpose room 1055 Boundary Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501
12:00 PM : Giải tội | 1:00 PM : Thánh Lễ khai mạc 2:00 PM 2:00 PM -- 3:30 PM3:30 PM : Căn Tính : Căn Tính -- iPhone, iPad and identityiPhone, iPad and identity 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM : Giải lao. 4:00 PM 4:00 PM -- 5:30 PM5:30 PM : Người Đi Qua Đời Tôi: Người Đi Qua Đời Tôi 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM : Ăn tối. 7:00 PM 7:00 PM -- 8:30 PM8:30 PM : Giới trẻ và Cha Mẹ: Generation Gap: Giới trẻ và Cha Mẹ: Generation Gap
Chúa Nhật, 26 tháng 2, 2012, St. Michael (Westside): 1835 Overhulse Road NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4094
12:00 PM : Giải tội | 1:00 PM : Thánh Lễ Chúa Nhật 2:30 PM 2:30 PM -- 4:00 PM4:00 PM : Con Lừa Của Thiên Chúa: Con Lừa Của Thiên Chúa 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM : Giải lao. 4:30 PM 4:30 PM -- 5:30 PM5:30 PM : Tình Bơ Vơ: Tình Bơ Vơ
MÙA CHAY: Olympia có gì lạ?
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