Anyone needing to submit information for the bulletin, should call the parish office or email Naomi at The bulletins are published at least a week in advance. Thank you
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL REFLECTION Before disciples can be hosts to the poor and disadvantaged, they must humbly recognize themselves as those who have received a place of honor at God’s banquet table. Humility is recognizing that we are gifted, enriched, and nourished by God so that we can then reach out to others in the same way. (Living Liturgy, p.200)
The Church’s Oldest Prayer to Our Lady O Mother of God, we take refuge in your loving care. Let not our plea to you pass unheeded in the trials that beset us, but deliver us from danger, for you alone are truly pure, you alone are truly blessed.
Stewards of Money: “In truth, all human beings are called to be saints, but that just means called to be fully human, to be perfect-that is, whole, mature, fulfilled. The saints are simply those men and women who relish the event of life as a gift and who realize that the only way to honor such a gift is to give it away.” William Stringfellow
The Current Parish Bulletin:
This Week's Note from Fr. Dick
September 5, 2010
As I write this, it is raining and cool outside. It seems that summer is over. But I know that it is only the end of August. There is hope that summer will continue for a few more weeks and the sun will be out and it will be warmer. This is the same hope that the children in school this week gives me. These young people will be here for the next 9.5 months. They are receiving the tools to help them realize their
potential. They are being given the hope of a future full of promise. As they realize their gifts and talents and develop them, they will bloom into the people God has envisioned for them. We are all here to help them reach their potential. There will be rainy days along the journey. There will be days when it does not seem like summer. But they will realize that even in the dark dreary days of winter there is hope for sunshine and warmth.
It is true for all of us. We will have our rainy days and winter days. But there will be sunny days in abundance when everything goes right. So let us always have that hope that God has given us to rise above the dark and dreary and know the Son (of God) will shine brightly to take away the sadness, grief, frustration, anger, or anything else that may drag us down. God’s love will conquer all.
Fr. Dick
Administration and Stewardship
From the Desk Of John Eisen
(206) 242-4575 ext.15
ADMINISTRATION:
Dan Colgan: (After some feedback on this issue) though we would like to help Dan get his stuff back, it is his responsibility to pay for shipping. We did receive a $100 donation and we will ship what we can for that amount.
Family center: Repairs for water intrusion have started. Except for the exterior painting, the parish is not paying for these repairs.
Church pews: Gary K. has been repairing the pews in the front of the church. He will need to add additional wooden supports to the front panels to ensure they are solidly secured to the floor.
FEATURED BUSINESS Please support Burien Press 2 for 1 Drink Special (with bulletin coupon) at 423 SW 152nd Street. Burien.
Sunday Giving via credit cards, EFT and Online giving: The parish has taken steps to increase security of our parishioners’ credit card and EFT information which will exceed federal requirements. 93 families now use these methods for donating to the parish. By late spring, the parish will offer the option of giving online.
“Putting God First”: meets on Thursday in Unity Place, Unit 3, from 7:00-8:30pm. John Eisen and Butch Leonardson co-lead this program on meaning and implications of living our lives as stewards.
Contemplative Prayer Group will meet on Sept. 7th (Tuesday) in the Parish Hall at 7:00pm. We will continue to listen to Fr. Richard Rohr (CD) about St. Francis of Assisi Spirituality- the art of letting go.
Stewardship of Treasure:
Sunday Gifts
Sunday Actual Year-to-date $131,270
Sunday Goal Year-to-date $128,041
Over (under) $ 3,229
August 28/29 Sunday gifts $ 11,058
Average Weekly Aug. Goal: $ 13,360
Sources of “Collection”: EFT & Credit Card transactions, during the week Sunday Gifts and Sunday Offertory.
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL - SHEILA KEATON
This summer St. Frances School Scrip will be sold in the vestibule of the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays following daily Mass.
St. Joseph Circle will meet at 10AM on Thurs., Sept. 9th at the home of Ann R., 243-1597. All ladies are welcome to join us.
Home from the Sea Cruise Ship Luncheon: The Catholic Seafarers’ Center will be holding their annual luncheon onboard Holland America Line’s MS Rotterdam on Saturday, September 11 at the Pier 91 cruise terminal in Seattle. Archbishop Brunett, Fr. Tony
Haycock, and our honorees will join us for a short program and lunch, and then all will be invited to a self-guided tour of the ship. We will also hold a raffle for a cruise for two to Alaska. Boarding begins at 10:15AM and reservations & parking are $60 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Catholic Seafarers’ Center. Call 206-441-4773 to register or Email to have a registration form sent to you.
SAVE THE DATE! The Parish BBQ is approaching soon! Sunday, Sept. 12, 11AM-3PM in the Parish parking lot. Lots of fun! Please come!
Holy Family Parish of Seattle is having a street fair! Vendors will be serving Hispanic, Vietnamese and Filipino food as well as hotdogs and hamburgers. There will be fun for people of all ages. We will have many types of musical performances, a Karaoke contest, games and a bouncy house for kids, a chili cook-off on Saturday, and a salsa cook-off on Sunday. The street fair will be held on Saturday, September 11th, from 9am – 6pm and on Sunday, September 12th, from 9am – 4pm. Holy Family Parish is located on the corner of 20th Street and Roxbury in West Seattle near White Center.
Retreat in the Footsteps of St. Francis with Fr. Ed White (St. Stephen the Martyr pastor). Sept. 20-Oct. 1.
Call Kathleen Tansey: 253-630-7755 or Kathleen@travelcenter4u.com $2,199+air and insurance
Save the Date!9th ANNUAL 152ND STREET WALK for the WOMEN
SATURDAY, September 25, 2010 10AM start Benefiting Hospitality House The house with a heart This is Hospitality House’s 10th Anniversary year!!! Without you and your church sponsorship, we would not be here. Please help us continue through the next ten years by signing up and securing family and friends as committed walkers and sponsors for the 9th 152nd Street “Walk for the Women” on Sept 25th. Registration starts at 9:30am and the Walk starts at 10 am. Your Hospitality House representative will be
your contact and will have registration forms at your church. Remember, your leashed canine friends will be welcome to join us.Website is hospitalityhousesouthking.org.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
Welcoming the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal: Deepen, Nurture, Celebrate Training for priests and (arch)diocesan leadership
BCDW - BDLC Workshops Sept. 29 - 30, 2010 at St. Francis of Assisi More information...
From 50+PLUS FRIENDS -
We will go to Clearwater Casino on October 7. The casino sends their bus to pick us up in the parking lot and return to same spot. One bus is filled; we can get a 2nd bus if 40 people are guaranteed. If you’d like to attend, please call Pat deC. 243.6238 and leave name/ phone # so we add you to our list!
Travel to Italy with Fr. Khanh Nguyen from St. Anne (Blaine), St. Joseph (Ferndale), St. Joachim (Lummi), WA. Where: Rome (see the Pope in an audience), Assisi, Florence, Venice. When: Oct. 18-26, 2010. Cost: $3,390 air fare and all included from any airport in the USA. To sign up, Contact: Anthony Nachef, PhD (Theology), 857 W. Boyston St., Worcester, MA 01606. Toll Free: 1-877-994-8259. Email: .
Website: www.Proximotravel.com.
Reoccurring Events
Marriage Encounter Mission Statement:
Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s mission of renewal in the Church and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle.
Marriage Encounter can help strengthen your marriage/Holy Orders by helping to bring you closer to your spouse/people and to the Lord. For information and dates, contact Mike and Marge P. at (206) 772-2344,
Attention Married Couples: The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Sept. 10-12 in Fife. Contact Rory & Dawn
Myers; 206-772-2344, . “It was one of the best decisions we ever made.”
Attention all St. Francis School and/or parish girls who are entering 7th and 8th grades this fall. We are offering volleyball skills training on Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the gym. Next year’s 7th and 8th grade girls who are serious about working on their volleyball skills are welcome to participate. Questions? Please contact Shawna W. .
Calling All St. Francis of Assisi Kids Grades K – 8: Join our CYO CROSS COUNTRY Team! Build Endurance for Soccer, Get in Condition for Basketball, Improve Overall Fitness, Have Fun! Practices will be held Tuesdays/Thursdays starting the first week of school at Normandy Park City Hall Park.
Meets are scheduled at Woodland Park on the following Sunday afternoons: September 26th - Preliminary Meet October 3rd – Preliminary Meet October 10th – K – 3rd Grade Final October 17th – Grades 4 – 8 Championship Races:
K-3 Runners–1⁄2 mile;
4th & 5th Grades–1 mile;
6th & 7th Grades–1.5 miles;
8th Grade–2 mi.
Runners of all speeds are most welcome!
Questions: Please contact Coach Jim Farris at and 206-431-5741.
Registration Form and Parent Athlete Form must be completed and turned in no later than September 14th. Questions: Please contact Coach or 206-431-5741.
Attention SOCCER coaches and families: If you are interested in coaching a CYO team next fall, please let Kati know at Soccer registration opens next week.
Liturgy
Contact Elizabeth Hanks at 242-4575, ext. 25 or
email: ehhanks@yahoo.com
Roman Missal Changes in the People’s Parts The words we use at Mass are changing but not the flow or parts of the Mass. Each week we will look at a part of the Mass which will be changing when the Roman Missal is implemented.
PART OF MASS
From the Introductory Rite: Penitential Act, Form B
PRESENT TEXT Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation.
NEW TEXT Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.
A special Thank Youto all who share their talents at St. Francis of Assisi Parish!
Life Teen Mass will begin September 26th
Please share your gifts at St. Francis of Assisi Parish as Liturgical Ministers for the Life Teen Mass.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering to be a liturgical minister for our Life Teen Mass at 5:00 PM September through June.
The response has been wonderful, but more ministers are still needed in all ministries.
Our new Ministers include: Eucharistic Ministers
Kim P., Tom P., Mona A., Dean A., Jacque T., Jenny D., Gioia S., Judy S., Linda S., Lory N., Maria B.
Sacristans
Doug and Bette M., Maria B., Joe L.
Lectors
Xandria E., Angela E., Tyler S., Linda S.
Usher - No one has volunteered to help with this vital ministry.
Call Elizabeth in the Parish Office for details or email: Training for Eucharistic Ministers will be Sunday, September 12th at 11:00 AM and Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 PM in the church. Plan to attend one of these dates or call to arrange a more convenient time for training.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or completing your Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office, extension 25 to get more information and to register for the classes. The RCIA process will begin its Inquiry period on September 13th and meets until Pentecost. Those going through RCIA will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The classes are on Monday
evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Coming to RCIA means that you have chosen this particular place to continue your faith journey. No one is perfect; everyone has made mistakes along the way; this is why the Church exists. We join the Church because we desire to become better, not because we have it all figured out.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
Baptism:
If you have a child you would like to have baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Parish please contact Elizabeth Hanks in the Parish office extension 25, or by email to sign up to attend a class and schedule a date for your child’s baptism. We do not have Baptisms during Lent. Baptisms are celebrated at our weekend Masses so that we can welcome our newly baptized members into the community of St. Francis.
Pre-Baptism Classes are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Immersion by Paul Turner Baptism in the Catholic Church may be administered either by immersion or pouring. The two options are always listed in that order,indicating a preference for baptism by immersion, even though pouring is more commonly practiced. Christian Initiation: General Introduction says, “As the rite for baptizing, either immersion, which is more suitable as a symbol of participation in the death and resurrection of Christ, or pouring may lawfully be used” (22). The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water” (1239). The National Statutes for the Catechumenate approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1986 say, “Baptism by immersion is the fuller and more expressive sign of the sacrament and, therefore, is preferred. . . . Provision should be made for its more frequent use in the baptism of adults” (17).
For many centuries, Catholic churches were equipped with baptismal fonts suitable for pouring water three times over the head of an infant. Since the Second Vatican Council, many parishes have erected larger fonts for the immersion of infants and adults.
The documents never specify exactly how immersion takes place, but several practices have evolved. When immersing an infant, the minister gently lowers the
baby three times into a large bowl of blessed water. When immersing an adult, there are other options. Adults may kneel in a pool while the minister pours water three times over their heads. Or the minister may bring them face forward into the water three times. Or, if the pool is deep enough, while the adult stands, the minister may take him or her backwards into the pool three times.
Scheduled dates for Pre-Baptism Classes and the Sacrament of Baptism
Pre-Baptism Classes 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Baptism Dates July 2010- June 2011 - 5:00 PM Mass and 10:00 AM Mass
September 18-19, 2010
October 16-17, 2010
November 20-21, 2010
January 15-16, 2011
February 19-20, 2011
May 21-22, 2011
June 25-26, 2011
“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26. REALLY???? How can Jesus ask so much of us? Does Jesus really mean to hate our family and our own lives? The version in Matthew is less severe. In Matthew 10:37, Jesus says, “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” Luke appears to be using a common rhetorical technique called hyperbole. The author states his case in such strong language that the point cannot be missed. Both Matthew and Luke are stressing that Jesus must come first in our lives, over and above absolutely everyone and everything else.
If we are not willing to put Jesus, God, first then we cannot be a true disciple. For people born into Christian families and living moral lives, losing family, friends or their lives because of the faith is relatively rare. However for people who do not live in a Christian environment, whether family, friends or society, choosing Jesus can mean great losses. Christians living in non-Christian cultures are
frequently persecuted and even martyred. Living as a Christian in modern day U.S. culture can be extremely difficult. Friends and family may need to become less influential. All of us, no matter what our circumstances, are advised to count the cost of discipleship.
True discipleship involves much more than lip service and rote participation in Church ritual. “The disciple of Christ must not only keep the faith and live it, but also profess it, confidently bear witness to it, and spread it. Service of and witness to the faith is necessary for salvation: ‘So every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven; but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.’” Being a disciple of Jesus requires courage! We can expect ridicule and disbelief when we put Jesus first in our lives. What cross are we willing to bear for the one who loved us enough to die for us?
Down on the farm. Recent trips to areas just north and south, east and west of us brought to mind how close we live in proximity to rural areas. Some of us at St. Francis live in rural or semi-rural areas. What goes on in rural life needs to concern us all, because that is where our food source begins, as well as the care of the land that sustains us. As summer ends and the cooler days of the harvest season draw near, many parishes and dioceses celebrate rural life. For more information about our Stewardship of Creation visit the website of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference www.ncrlc.com “The earth is the Lord’s and all that it holds.” Psalm 24:1 On this website you can learn more about Catholic Rural Ethic, the Ethics of Eating and Spiritual resources.
Thinking about Creating a Rural Life Group? Visit the NCRLC website to get this notion rolling. You will be interested in their section about becoming a Green Ribbon church. You will find information about becoming a faith-based activist regarding the politics of food and ways to contact your representatives, both state and federal, about critical issues.
Do you usually “pass” when you hear about a walk-a-thon or settle for making pledge for someone else who is participating? I just heard about a walk-a-thon with something for everyone; individuals, families, youth, seniors and parish groups. I’m so intrigued, I’m going to bring my walker and do my very first walk-a-thon The St. Vincent de Paul “Friends of the Poor Walk” will take place at the
Kennedy High School track on Saturday, September 25 from 9am - noon. Hey folks, all you have to do is walk (or mosey) around the track as many or as few times as you like. You can bring strollers, walkers, and wheel chairs, or don your running/walking shoes and enjoy fun, music and friends. The oldest person signed up so far, Mr. Kobiashi. is in his 90’s. WE CAN DO THIS! You can walk a mile or more - or a mile or less (in my case, much, much less) - while raising money for St. Vincent de Paul to help prevent evictions, hunger, utility shut-offs and more. You can be a donor or a walker, or a donor and a walker or a donor with a walker. As an added bonus, sportscaster Tony Ventrella will be joining us in making a difference. Registration forms are in the parish office and were in the 8/29 bulletin.
I enjoy interfaith dialogue with a close Muslim friend. Ramadan, the Islamic period of fasting and the most sacred season of the year for the Islamic religion, began August 11th and will end September 10th or 11th with great celebration. Like our Easter, Ramadan does not occur at the same time every year. Ramadan occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar year. The beginning and end is somewhat unpredictable. It depends on the sighting of the moon, and can vary from area to area. It is likely this year that the end of Ramadan will be celebrated in some areas on September 11th. Muslim celebrations of the end of Ramadan on September 11th is bound to be mis-understood by many around the world and especially in the United States. Be well informed and realize that the significance of the celebration has nothing to do with the tragedy of 9/11.
Adult Volleyball on Sundays
Every Sunday night from 7 to 9 PM, Adults from all over the area and of all skill levels gather together for two hours of good exercise. You don't need to be a parishiner to play and have some fun. We play at St. Francis's McClean Family Center.
We ask for $2 donation to cover the costs of the gym, volleyballs, and maintenance.
Check this web page for dates when we are not playing (holidays, Holy days, etc)
Central Washington University (CWU) has a vibrant and active CATHOLIC campus ministry. Please encourage students attending CWU to visit the Newman Center. For the location and more information about Catholic Campus Ministry at CWU, visit our website atwww.cwucatholics.org.
Spanish Mass at the Catholic Cemeteries Monthly Mass in Spanish is celebrated at Gethsemane and Holyrood Cemeteries. Each Mass is in remembrance of all the beloved dead wherever they are buried.
The next Mass is: September 11, 2010 – 10:30am - Gethsemane Cemetery 37600 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way, WA 98003 253-838-2240 September 25, 2010 – 10:30am - Holyrood Cemetery 205 NE 205th St. Shoreline, WA 98155 206-363-8404
Cabrini Ministry Training CMT provides training, guidance and ministerial support to those lay people who feel the special call to develop their skills and deepen their faith in service to God’s people. Available in English and Spanish.
Plan to attend an Information Meeting on Mon Sep 13 from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. James Cathedral Place or Tue Sep 14 at St. Madeleine Sophie (same time). Please RSVP (or for more information) to Tom Curran at 206-760-0583 Ext 4 or .
ADULT BASKETBALL ANNOUNCEMENT. Did you know that we offer adult basketball at the Family Center (school gym) each week? Every Tues.
night 7-9PM the gym is open for adult basketball. We usually have between 4-10 men in our 30’s and 40’s but women are welcome as well as other ages. We are a nice group involved with the church or school who like exercising once a week and love basketball. If you haven’t played in awhile, consider dropping by. In summer we have fewer people and always appreciate a new face. Regardless of your ability, if interested in good clean, fun recreational basketball, stop by! More info: call Pat H. 206.243.1107.
POSITION AVAILABLE Saint Thomas Parish in Tukwila, WA seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills; 5 years demonstrated successful secretarial/office management skills; proficiency with various Microsoft Office programs; familiarity with parish recordkeeping a plus. Salary DOE and excellent benefits. Contact Donna Ferraro at 206-242-8189 for more information and application.
Closing date: Position open until filled.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is one of the most successful and dynamic marriage enrichment experiences in the world today! Many couples that have attended a WWME Weekend say their only regret is in not attending sooner.
Husbands and Wives: Just as summer can be an enriching and revitalizing experience, so is a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The Weekend is designed for GOOD marriages to make them GREAT marriages. The next Weekend is September 10-12 in Fife. For more information please contact John and Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, or Rory and Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344, .
Calling all knitters! A St. Francis Knit and Chat group is forming. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall (located in the basement of the Old Church). The first meeting will be on the 3rd Wednesday, September 15, and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays following that. We will knit hats and scarves for the homeless as part of the Warm for Winter Campaign, as well as other projects as the group decides. Charlene Carlson can also instruct
beginning knitters. For more information or to enroll, contact Charlene Carlson 206-242-2755 or
Come, Holy Spirit- A DVD presentation of teachings by Dr. Tom Curran. A Spiritual Journey to a Fuller Experience of the Holy Spirit in Your Life - Seven Fridays: Sept 17, 24; Oct 8, 15, 29; Nov 12th and 19 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm St. Anthony Parish Hall - 314 S 4th Street, Renton, WA 98057 Hosted by St. Anthony Parish and the Friday Night Prayer Group These sessions are FREE! Bring your family and friends. Light dinner to be served after the session. To register, call Marilou 253-631-3272, Julie 425-271-5832, or Bernadette 206-992-2401
‘Retreat in the Footsteps of St. Francis with Fr. Ed White’ (St. Stephen the Martyr pastor). Sept. 20-Oct. 1. Call Kathleen Tansey: 253- 630-7755 or . $2,199+air and insurance.
Retrouvaille, a Catholic Program, can help your marriage! helpourmarriage.com Next program begins Sept. 24-26. Call 206.706.2608.
Save the Date! Hospitality House Benefit Walk will be the morning of Sat., Sept. 25th. Website is hospitalityhousesouthking.org.
St. Placicd Priority Spirituality Center 500 College St. NE, Lacey, WA 98516 360.438.2595
Donate your old car - give a smile to a child battling cancer - receive tax deduction of $500+. Cars for Help, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is making child cancer patients’ wishes turn into reality through our “Cars 2 Beat Cancer” program. To donate a car in any condition, or if you would like to register a child diagnosed
with cancer who could use a boost in spirit, please visit us at www.Cars2BeatCancer.com or call 630-595-9272. Together we can make a difference!
Project H.O.P.E. (Healing Our Planet Earth). Go to www.earthministry.org to learn more about churches’ responses to the Oil Crisis, pray for the healing of the earth or think of your own idea.
From Parishioner Florencia A.: Needed: Volunteers. If you are charming, willing and able, call the Georgetown St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Ask for Steve Knipp, Volunteer Coordinator. 206-767-9975X123.
Summer is a wonderful time to vacation with God. For a retreat at The Priory Spirituality Center, call Carolyn at 360-438-2595 or email her at “The Priory Spirituality Center” <>. To see more about our long-term or short-term programs, go to www.stplacid.org
Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child from our sister parish in El Salvador. For $250, one student can complete this year’s school studies. There are 2 more children who need sponsors. Contact . Thank you!
There is a basket in the vestibule for donations of eyeglasses and sunglasses, and a receptacle for toiletries, towels and washcloths to benefit St. Martin de Porres men’s shelter and Women’s Wellness Center. Questions? call Marge at 206 243-0311.
St. Martin de Porres and Women’s Wellness Center would very much appreciate donations such as:
Towels, new and used – hand towels, washcloths, and bathtowels
Eye Glasses and Sun Glasses – prescription and non-prescription
Toiletries – all kinds and sizes including travel sizes and regular sizes:
Shampoo and hair grooming products Deodorants
Tooth Brushes and Tooth Pastes Lotions
Shaving Products – St. Martin de Porres Cosmetics and Feminine Hygiene Products
Please place contributions in the container in the back of the church. Questions to Marge at 206 243-0311.
Quo Vadis is a special retreat designed to help you get your questions answered about the priesthood. There are informative presentations, powerful prayer times, great meals and a lot of fun fellowship. For more information, you may call Rick Shively at 206.382.4595 or email .
St. Vincent de Paul invites all parishioners as honored guests to attend their monthly mtgs in Unity 1 at 7PM on either the 1st or 2nd Monday; please call parish to find out which day. Learn how our parish supports this ministry.
MASS ETIQUETTE
To maintain the sacredness of the Mass, it would be most appreciated if small children, who find it difficult to remain quiet during the Mass, be taken to the “Rest Room” (baby cry room) off the vestibule. Also that personal conversation in the vestibule and sanctuary be limited to whispers, and latecomers quietly enter. Many thanks!
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED Are you interested in serving on the Pastoral Council? We need people who look at the big picture to help us set goals and priorities. Call Father Dick at the Parish Office if interested.
The deadline for bulletin announcements is Mondays at 4PM. The deadline for bulletin flyers is Wednesday noon. Thank you!
This may sound outrageous and well it should. Would you consider spending the next nine months falling in love with God? The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life is a nine-month retreat format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, with retreat communities meeting in Seattle and Tacoma, beginning in September and running through May. It is a powerful, life-changing program of prayer and reflection that can be done by busy people of varied backgrounds and Christian traditions in the midst of their daily lives.
Retreatants commit themselves to praying one hour a day, meeting twice monthly with a Spiritual Director, and to attending monthly Saturday retreat days. Learn more at our website at www.seelpugetsound.org or call 206- 721-3518.
Have you been looking for a way to be more actively involved in the liturgy and life of St.
Francis of Assisi Parish? One of the Liturgical Ministries may be just what you are looking
for. For more information on any of these ministries contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office.
Altar Servers and Acolytes serve God and his people by helping the priest during daily and Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Any Catholic child, 7th grade and above may be an Altar Server and any High School student may be an Acolyte.
Care of Linen Ministry: These ministers wash and iron the small linens that are used during the Mass.
This includes corporals, purificators and small towels. Linens are taken home after the last Sunday Mass or on Monday morning and returned Tuesday or Wednesday.
Church Cleaning Ministry: These ministers help keep our beautiful church tidy. Only about 30 minutes
once a month is required. These volunteers work in teams of two or more, on Friday mornings to prepare for the weekend Masses. Responsibilities include: filling the Holy water, dusting and straightening the books in the pews.
Environment Ministers: Those working on the environment play an important role in the life of the church. They decorate the sanctuary and church for the liturgical seasons and Holy days. Their work reflects and supports the community in prayer and worship.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers): Lay ministers who help with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. To serve as a Eucharistic Minister you need to be Confirmed and actively participating in the Catholic Church’s Liturgical Life on a regular basis.
Lay Presider for Communion Service: The Lay presider prepares a reflection on the readings for the Wednesday Communion service and leads the Communion service.
Lectors proclaim the word of God to the assembly on weekend, weekday and Holy day liturgies. The Lector proclaims the first and second readings from the Sacred Scripture, the general intercessions and the announcements at the end of Mass. You will have a workbook provided to help you prepare for the upcoming readings.
Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set up includes
preparation of vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and Holy days on a rotating schedule.
Ushers: The role of the ushers is to take up the collection, see that the Offertory gifts are brought to the altar, pass out the weekly bulletins and assist with other situations that might arise.
Catholic Relief Services has committed $25 million to the emergency response and rebuilding of Haiti. Visit www.crs.org for prayers, resources and the latest information about the Haiti Earthquake. To give call 877-435-7277 or mail donations to Attn: Haiti Earthquake, 710 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104.
Pregnant? Need someone to lean on? There are options other than abortion. Unsure what your
plan is? Planning on making an adoption plan? Planning on parenting? Call Catholic Community Services Pregnancy Support Services, (206) 328-5922. We can help. Free. Confidential. Non-judgmental. Available to both parents of the baby, family members and others affected by the
pregnancy.
Building Families through Adoption is a service of Catholic Community Services . If you are considering adoption or if you know of a family who is, there are brochures on the table just outside the Parish Office. For additional information on our Adoption Programs or other services, please call or write Catholic Community Services, 100 – 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144-2302.
Phone (206) 328-5921. We welcome the opportunity to cooperate with physicians, clergy, attorneys and agencies for adoption planning
Hospitality House, the Burien shelter for homeless women, is almost out of and has an urgent need for the following.
• TOILET PAPER
• HAND SANITIZER (preferably the large
economy size bottle that can be used to refill
the smaller bottles)
• PAPER TOWELS
• DEODORANT
• DISPOSABLE CLEANING GLOVES (one-time use gloves)
(Please do not bring donations to the parish office)
Donations should be taken directly to Hospitality House Women’s Shelter (located in the basement
of Lake Burien Presbyterian Church), 15003 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 (206) 242-1860.
Note: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the shelter is closed during the day but opens at 6:30. Suggestion: Mail a cash donation or SCRIP that can be purchased at the school.
There are brochures for Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center Youth & Family Services in the outer
lobby of the parish office. Services include Counseling, Drug/Alcohol Counseling for Teens, Diversion
Services for youth referred by juvenile court, Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Groups: Aggression
Replacement Training; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Seven Challenges Group for youth 13-18; Parent Survival Drop-in Group.
Location: 137 SW 154th St., Burien; web site: www.rdcc.org; phone: 206-243- 5544, ext. 311.
Have you been praying for a personal ministry? Have you asked yourself what it is that God wants you to do? How do I fulfill my baptism covenant? There is an opening for a Eucharistic
Minister to visit Highline Medical Center on Saturday. The Eucharistic Minister stops by the front desk to get a list of Catholic patients, and then visits their rooms to offer them Eucharist. Training provided.
Buy Free Trade Coffee from St. Francis School. Order forms can be found here.
The Occasional Yellow Page You will find an updated version here.
Women volunteers needed to sleep overnight once a month or spend a few hours on holidays at the Burien women’s shelter, Hospitality House, located at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church. Training provided. It’s a simple giving of time that means so much to the nine women housed there. Private sleeping area for the volunteer. Security building. St. Francis is a sponsor of Hospitality House. If
you can help, call Hospitality House 242-1860. and leave a message for Jo.
Donations are encouraged; however there is no storage space in the Outreach Office for donations to various charity organizations.
The following information is to assist you:
Donations to Hospitality House may to be taken directly to HH, located at the Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, basement entrance on the west side of the church. 15003 – 14th Ave. S.
Phone 206-699-7029.
Donations of clothing and household items to St. Vincent de Paul may be taken directly to the store on 1st Avenue in Burien.
Donations to St. Martin de Porres men’s shelter may be taken to Unity Place kitchen following the morning Mass on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations will be delivered along with the sandwiches that we at St. Francis make each month.
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425.451.1770 ext. 118.
MOM’S CONNECTION...Are you a mother of young children seeking a place to meet with other moms for support, encouragement, advice or just a break? St. Francis Mom’s Connection is the place for you! While mothers listen to guest speakers, enjoy crafts or activities, their children learn, play and have fun in separate rooms with excellent childcare providers. We are moms with young children who support and enich each other in an environment of friendship, fun and service. We meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 9:30- 11:30AM in Unity Place.
SFS Scrip SFS Scrip is being sold in the church vestibule Mon-Fri from 9:00-11:00 AM.
Living With Christ monthly booklets. If you wish to have the booklet monthly, please call Naomi at 242-4575 X10 and she will create a list of regular users. The bookets are $1.35 each. At present, we are ordering only 15 books and we want to be sure there are enough.
Thank you!
Catholic Community Services is seeking prospective adoptive parents who are interested in learning more about infants who are available for adoption from South Korea. For more information about our South Korean and other adoption programs, please call the Adoption Unit at 206.328.5921 or check our website www.ccsww.org.
Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, Riverton Place, is a charter member of Alcoholics Victorious. “We invite you to join us on Tues. nights at 8:00 p.m. for our one-hour meeting; coffee & refreshments. Our creed is II Cor. 5:17.”
Volunteer Chore Serviceshelps low-income elders and adults with disabilities remain independent in their home through a network of caring community members like you. For more info and application, please call 206-328-5787 or visit http://www.ccsww.org/volunteerchores.
St. Francis Respect Life Ministry is participating in a prayer vigil, with other surrounding parishes, outside the West Seattle Planned Parenthood at 9641 28th Ave. S.W. , Seattle , WA .
The clinic is located on Roxbury Avenue .
This vigil is scheduled to run indefinitely. The vigil will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This peaceful vigil will include private prayers, the Rosary and the Divine
Mercy Chaplet. Loka K. is leading the effort. For more information please call Loka at
(425) 999-6327.
Choose Life. To give birth to a child is to save the world. You never know what that child
will contribute to the peace and healing of the world.
National Council of Catholic Women individual memberships are available, $25.00 per year includes 6 issues of “Catholic Women” magazine. www.NCCW.org
Mass cards to send sympathy, congratulations or prayer to your friends and support our parish are available in the parish office.
Project Rachel is a program of the Catholic Church which offers healing to anyone suffering emotional and spiritual pain resulting from a past abortion. For more information or to register call Valerie at 1 800 822 HOPE (4673)
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You need not be Catholic to participate.
Adoption info Catholic Community Services is looking for prospective adoptive parents who are interested in
learning more about infants who are available for adoption from South Korea. For more information
about our South Korean and other adoption programs, please call the Adoption Unit at 206-328-
5921 or check our website www.ccsww.org.
Pregnant? Need someone to lean on? Unsure what your plan is? Planning on making an adoption plan? Planning on parenting? Call Catholic Community Services Pregnancy Support Services, (206) 328- 5922. We can help. Free. Confidential. Non-judgmental. Available to the father of the baby, family members and others affected by the pregnancy.
The parish office has many extra Bibles; if your family needs one, stop on by!
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS URGENT NEED
Catholic Community Services is seeking married couples and single adults willing to open their hearts and homes to foster children. Our children range in age from 0-17 and come from varying ethnicities. We need homes where a child can remain as long as needed, whether for two weeks, two years, or perhaps even longer. There simply are not enough homes to meet the needs of the children coming
into care. We need your help. Choose today to make a difference. Contact Jesse Mattina at Catholic Community Services at 206-328-5914 or .
"Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me." Luke 9:48
Caregiver Support Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. Meetings are free and open to all care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. The groups are led by trained volunteers who receive ongoing technical support and training from the Chapter office. We meet the third Thursday of each month from Noon to 1:30PM at the Boulevard Park Presbyterian Church, 1822 S. 128th St., Boulevard Park. make the first call, contact Lois E., 206-244-1338.
TRAVELING WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS SUMMER? For Mass times in Diocesan parishes, check the Internet at www.seattlearch.org/ parishlocator.
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Copies of the Take Flight CDs containing alternative, contemporary and traditional Christian music are now on sale through the Parish Office. These are top quality CDs featuring tracks produced by the Parish Music Ensemble here at St Francis of Assisi and make for a great gift. For a limited time, the CDs are being sold at half off the original price. Get one CD for $7.50 ea or 2 for just $10. For additional information, please contact the Parish Office at
(206) 242-4575 or go here.
Did you know. . . The school recycles printer toner cartridges and is paid. The school can use Campbell soup labels and “Box Tops for Education” logos. The church has loaner medical equipment, crutches, shower seats, commodes, canes, etc. The church recycles old cell phones, and old glasses to appropriate groups (basket in the vestibule.) The St. Vincent de Paul Society maintains a mini food bank in the church.
Support our Seminarians by donating your spare change to the Knights of Columbus Pennies
from Heaven container, located in the vestibule of the church.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15226 21st Avenue SW | Burien, WA 98166
Parish (206) 242-4575 | School (206) 243-5690
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