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
Prayer from Sojourners - We pray for those in the Gulf of Mexico who are trying to stop the oil leak and curb the devastation; may Your hand bless their efforts. We pray for those whose livelihoods have been damaged; may Your peace guard their hearts. We pray for Your creation, which we have sullied; restore it, Lord. Forgive us our sins, our irresponsibilities, and stir us by your Spirit to better stewardship. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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
August 1, 2010
I cannot tell you how great my vacation was since I am writing this before I leave. So I just hope that I had a wonderful time and that my team won the golf tournament. (I can hope, can’t I?) I hope that you are having a great time this summer. While the weather seems to keep changing, we seem to be enjoying some good summer days. As you read this, we begin the month of August. Can you imagine that school will begin in about a month? Where does the time go?
People who ask that question, (Where does the time go?), are people who usually are having a good time. They have few worries or problems. They are not struggling to survive. They are not sick or in pain. If you are in this category of people, it is good to remind yourself to be thankful to a good and gracious God who has blessed you.
People who have to grind through every day because of the difficulties of their lives, wonder why time goes by so slowly. They are not able to sail through the day. Every moment lies heavily on their shoulders and their days are long. We need to remember them in our prayers and ask God to lift their burdens. There are people in our lives and in our world who suffer greatly and are supported by family and by their Faith in God. Others struggle each day because there is no family or Faith. May God be merciful and grant these people the help they need and a heart comforted with Love.
Fr. Dick
Administration and Stewardship
From the Desk Of John Eisen
(206) 242-4575 ext.15
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
Loving God, I come to you in thanksgiving, knowing that all I am and all that I have is gift from you. In faith and love, help me to do your will. I am listening, Lord God. Speak your words into the depth of my soul, that I may hear you clearly. I offer to you this day all the facets of my life, whether it be at home, at work, or at school --to be patient, to be merciful, to be generous, to be holy. Give me the wisdom and insight
to understand your will for me and the fervor to carry out my good intentions. I offer my gifts of time,talent and possessions to you as a true act of faith,to reflect my love for you and my neighbor. Help me to reach out to others as you, my God, have reached out to me.
Amen
ADMINISTRATION:
Family center: Design repair drawings are being fine-tuned. August 2nd is the tentative start date for the repairs. Fire Marshall is requiring the parish to upgrade its fire safety equipment in Unity Place’s kitchen. The unexpected capital expense will cost about $4,000. Though illegal by today’s standard, it has never been used in over 20 years and was last tested in 1995.
FEATURED BUSINESS Please support Claire K. Drosdick, Attorney at Law, Probates, Wills, Trusts and Estate planning for small to medium-sized estates, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Family Law. 253.945.6291; at 27711 13th Ave South, Des Monies, email
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 meets on Tuesdays except the 2nd Tuesday. We are meeting this Tuesday. With a CD presentation by Fr. Rohr we continue to learn about the Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi and the art of letting go.
God the Artist: We the Co-Creators Sat., Aug. 14 9:00AM-3:30PM. God is the artist of our soul. This retreat will stimulate our creative souls. We will focus on our Potter God, using clay materials. We meet at The Priory Spirituality Center and drive to Walter and Renata Siegl’s clay studio in Shelton. They will aid us with our creations. All of us are artists, so come to play and pray. Register by prior Friday $60 includes materials (Minimum 5, Maximum 10) Bring a sack lunch Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, Renata Siegl., Walter Siegl. www.stplacid.org
Stewardship of Treasure:
Sunday Gifts
Sunday Actual Year-to-date $60,840
Sunday Goal Year-to-date $56,816
Over (under) $( 4,024)
July 24/25 Sunday gifts $15,564
given by 228 Adults, 2 children.
Weekly June Goal: $15,210
Sources of “Collection”: EFT & Credit Card transactions, during the week Sunday Gifts and Sunday Offertory.
Annual Catholic Appeal: We have exceeded our goal by $1,100 or $115,664. A refund to our new Sr. High Ministry, Life Teen, may still be possible. Thank you! Archdicoesan Annual Report: We are preparing the 2009-10 financial data that is due by August 13.!
Sunday Giving Goal: was set higher for 2010-2011 because of the new Sr. High program and setting aside funds for our repairs and maintenance needs.
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.
Monday Aug. 2
Mass, Church, 9:00AM
St. Vincent de Paul, UP1, 7PM
Tuesday Aug. 3
Mass, Church, 9:00 A
Centering Prayer, P.Hall, 7PM
Bible Study, Auditorium, 7PM
Wed. Aug. 4
Communion Svc, 9AM
Uniform Sale, UP 1, 6PM
Baptism Class, P.Hall, 6:30PM
7/8th Gr Girls V-ball, Gym, 6:30pm
Thursday Aug. 5
Mass, Church, 9AM
Knights of Columbus, Par. Hall, 7PM
Friday Aug. 6
Mass, Church, 9AM
Sandwich Mkg, UP2/K, 9:30AM
Saturday Aug. 7
St. Vincent de Paul Collect.
Confessions, Church, 4PM
Mass, Church, 5PM
Sunday Aug. 8
St. Vincent de Paul Collect.
Mass Church, 8 & 10AM
Adult Volleyball, Gym, 7PM
Important Events
The 28th Annual Catholic Family Campout is being held Aug. 20th, 21st, and 22nd at Millersylvania State Park. For more information call (206) 367-2186, (206) 598- 4749, (206) 842-4977, (253) 531- 6152, (360) 943-9114.
From 50+PLUS FRIENDS - WANTED! 2-3 EVENT PLANNERS! Two members have had to step down from the committee. We’ve had two months of
vacation and now are looking forward to our 2010- 2011 happenings. We’ve been meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month. For our first Fall events we’ll be going to the Seattle Art Museum on 9/2 and to Clearwater Casino on 10/7!
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! Hospitality House Benefit Walk will be the morning of Sat., Sept. 25th 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...
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.”
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Seattle Archdiocese Area Encounters
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekend is September10-12 in Fife. Contact John and Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, or Rory and Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344, .
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!
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 Frequently Asked Questions Why is there a need for a new translation? The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the ritual text for the
celebration of the Mass, was promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. That Latin text, the editio typica (typical edition), was translated into various languages for use around the world; the English edition was published in the United States in 1973. The Holy See issued a revised text, the editio typica altera, in 1975. Pope John Paul II promulgated the third edition (editio typica tertia) of the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year in 2000. Among other things, the third edition contains prayers for the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. To aid the process of translation of the Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued Liturgiam Authenticam, in 2001, an Instruction on the vernacular translation of the Roman Liturgy which outlines the principles and rules for translation. In 2007, the Congregation for Divine Worship issued the Ratio Translationis for the English Language, which outlined the specific rules for translation in English. (2010, US Conf. of Catholic Bishops)
A special Thank You to all who share their talents at St. Francis of Assisi Parish!
Please share your gifts at St. Francis of Assisi Parish as Liturgical Ministers for the Life Teen Mass.
The response of our parishioners to help in liturgical ministery, has been good, but many more volunteers are needed.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering to be a liturgical minister for our Life Teen Mass beginning September 26th.
We will need many Liturgical Ministers to add a 5:00 PM Sunday Mass to our weekly schedule and are looking for:
4 Sacristans
4 Lectors
14 Eucharistic Ministers
10 Ushers/Greeters
The Lectors and Sacristans will serve on a once monthly schedule and the Eucharistic Ministers and Usher/Greeters will serve on alternating Sundays. You need to be a Confirmed Catholic to be a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector. This is an opportunity to get more involved in the life of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Contact Elizabeth for more details, to volunteer or to recommend someone.
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.
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 The next pre-baptism class will be Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Pre-Baptism Classes 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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
August 21-22, 2010
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
Ah! The good life: big house, nice car, fancy clothes, exotic vacations, swimming pools, motor homes, boats, and RV’s. We each have our own definition of what constitutes living well. But we as a culture and a community cannot escape the fact that we have far more than we need. Our rationalization is that we work hard for the money to buy this stuff. No doubt this is generally the truth. Then we have to work harder to have a place to put all that we have acquired. We have to build bigger barns like the man in Luke 12:13-21. Jesus calls the man a fool.
Our society strongly encourages consumerism. Any one who is over the age of 50 has witnessed the expansion of house sizes over the years. Most older people grew up in what would today be considered extremely small homes: around 1000 square feet. Usually the family had one car. There was one phone, one TV and one bathroom. Somehow, everyone survived. Are we really better off? Does having more stuff make you a happier person? How much stuff do you need to be happy? If owning things makes people happy, then Americans should be the happiest people on the planet.
Jesus does not condemn owning things. However, Jesus does condemn the idea that owning things will make us happy. One definition of happiness is wanting what you have. Who we are as a person is far more than what we have or own. We are children of God and everything on the planet is at our disposal. Will we be wise stewards of God’s creation or will we use far more of the earth’s resources than we need? This is a hard question that our society as a whole should be asking. This is a question we need to ask ourselves. Jesus tells us to be rich in what matters to God: love. We are to richly love our neighbor as ourselves. Perhaps one way to love your neighbor is to not participate in the American consumerism mentality. By encouraging each other to live more simply, we will be better able to help those less fortunate and save more of the earth’s resources for future generations.
Question of the week: What don’t the bishops understand about “illegal”? Why disrespect the rule of law?
Answer: The U.S. Bishops and the teachings of the Catholic Church have consistently respected the right of the sovereign to control its borders as well as the rule of civil law. However the church, along with other members of our democratic society, has the right to work to change the laws which are believed to violate basic human dignity - dignity imbued by the Creator.
In the case of immigration, the U.S. bishops believe that the broken U.S. immigration system contributes to the exploitation of migrant workers in the workplace, their abuse by ruthless smugglers and their deaths in the desert as they seek to find work to support their families. They come illegally because there are insufficient visas under the current system to come legally. Our system contains only 5,000 permanent visas for unskilled laborers to come to the United States, but the demand for their work is much higher, since as many as 300,000 undocumented people each year are absorbed into the U.S. workforce.
Comprehensive immigration reform, which the U.S. bishops support, would replace illegality with a system based on legal presence and legal entry, thus restoring the rule of law to a chaotic system while also protecting the basic dignity and lives of our fellow brothers and sisters. It would require those who have broken the law to get on the right side of it by paying a fine, taxes, learning English and waiting in back of a long line to have a chance to become a US citizen. This “path to
citizenship” is in the best interest of migrants, who are able to become full members of their communities and our nation, which will continue to benefit from their contributions without sacrificing our long-held values as a nation of immigrants: freedom, fairness and opportunity. (Quoted from Our Sunday Visitor.)
Point of View. Over the next few weeks I am going to continue to focus on the position of the Catholic Church on immigration reform. It is part of my written job description to educate the parish on social justice issues through the bulletin, and immigration reform is one such issue that deserves priority. While I recognize that this issue is political and controversial, my only objective is to present the Church’s point of view as outlined by the U.S. Bishops. There are no social justice issues which are not political, because of their very nature. As an added note, according to Women Religious, who have taken up the cause of Human Trafficking, the exploitation of migrant workers amounts to human trafficking.
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)
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.
Retrouvaille, a Catholic Program, can help your marriage! helpourmarriage.com Next program begins Sept. 24-26. Call 206.706.2608.
Summer Offerings at Palisades: The Contemplative Journey: Aug. 27-29. For those experienced in centering prayer. www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades
This summer St. Frances School Scrip is being sold in the vestibule of the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays following daily Mass.
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
Save the Date! Hospitality House Benefit Walk will be the morning of Sat., Sept. 25th. Website is hospitalityhousesouthking.org.
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!
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. The next Weekend in this area is Sept. 10-12 in Fife. For more info, contact Rory and Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344.
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, .
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
UPCOMING RETREATS AT PALISADES:
July 30- Aug. 1 Finding God Through Poetry. . Aug. 20-22 - Cracked Pots & Broken Bowls - Strength from Weakness - A summer Women’s Silent Retreat. Aug. 27-29 - The Contemplative Journey: An opportunity to grow in our understanding and practice of contemplative prayer for those who are experienced in Centering Prayer. www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades.
The 28th Annual Catholic Family Campout is being held Aug. 20th, 21st, and 22nd at Millersylvania State Park. For more information call (206) 367-2186, (206) 598- 4749, (206)842-4977, (253) 531- 6152, (360)943-9114.
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.
Save the Date! Hospitality House Benefit Walk will be the morning of Sat., Sept. 25th. Website is hospitalityhousesouthking.org.
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.
‘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.
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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