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HOLY
ROSARY
PARISH
630 7th Ave. N.
P O Box 206
Edmonds, WA 98020
Parish Phone:
425-778-3122
Parish E-mail:
parishmail
@holyrosaryedmonds.org
Fax:
425-672-4909
Website:
www.holyrosaryedmonds.org
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School Phone:
425-778-3197
School E-mail:
info@holyrosary
edmonds.org
Fax:
425-771-8144
Website:
www.hrsedmonds.org
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Mass Schedule:
Sunday:
7:30, 9 & 11 AM
Monday-Friday: 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Communion Service
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM
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Confessions:
Saturday:
3:30-4:30 PM
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The Catholic Cemetery
serving Holy Rosary is
Holyrood Cemetery.
206-363-8404
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
Dear Parishioners:
For the next three weeks, we use the “A” readings because of the RCIA
rituals or scrutinies. As we approach Easter, we pray more intensely for
the elect and the candidates for full communion. These men and women are taking a
big step in their lives. The “A” readings from the gospel of John center around three
stories: the Samaritan woman at the well, the man blind from birth, and the raising of
Lazarus from the dead.
In orthodox Jewish society, men did not talk to women. Sad to say, women had an
inferior role; and Jews did not talk with Samaritans. Jesus treats the Samaritan woman
as an equal, and promises her eternal life, even though she has had five husbands, and
the current man she was with was not her husband. One of the reasons that I am drawn
to the gospel is the compassion and understanding of Jesus towards the Samaritan
woman, who has been divorced.
Throughout my priestly ministry, I have always been concerned about the plight of the
divorced. In my own family, my mother had been divorced before my sister and I
were born; and two of my brothers experienced divorce. Divorce is a painful process
because it marks the end of a relationship. Sometimes divorces can be very bitter and
the usual casualties are the children of the marriage because they are pulled between
the parents. In the past the Church was very condemning of divorced people and
refused them communion if they remarried. Divorced people were treated as second
class citizens.
When someone goes through divorce, we often times do not know what to say. Do
you side with one person or the other? Do you avoid them? Do you offer your condolences? Sometimes I compare a divorce to the death of a loved one. When someone
dies, you reach out to them and offer your condolences. You may take food to the
house; you have someone over for dinner. We take these actions out of compassion.
We need to do the same for the divorced. After you have invested years into a relationship, it is difficult to adjust your life and make other connections.
Over the years, I have spent a great deal of time with divorced people trying to help
them to understand their situation and go on to new relationships. Pope Francis
strongly encourages us to reach out to the divorced and help them in the transition.
Never condemn a divorced person; help them to go on to a new stage of their life.
Sincerely yours,
Rev. Kenneth Haydock, Pastor
STAFF RETIREMENTS
Eileen Niven, pastoral associate for outreach, will retire in June after 41 years working
on the staff; and Chris Stratton, my executive assistant, will also retire at the end of
June after 13 years on staff. Both have contributed a great deal to the life of the parish
and have worked very hard serving the people of this community. The parish will
begin a job search soon to replace both people.
CALENDAR
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Sunday, March 8, 2015
St. John of God
Novena
Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42
• Daylight Saving Time begins.
• Novena for the sick begins.
• NO Coffee’nd today.
• Religious Ed. in the School, 9-11:15AM.
• Youth Choir practice in the Youth Room, 10-11AM.
• High School Life Teen Night in the Pastoral Center Youth Room, 7-8:30PM; Open Gym, 8:30-9:30PM.
Monday, March 9, 2015
St. Frances of Rome
2 Kings 5:1-15b; Luke 4:24-30
• 8 AM Mass
• Jr. High Youth meet in the Youth Room, 7PM; Jr. High Open Gym, 8-8:30PM.
Novena
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
St. Dominic Savio
Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-35
• 8 AM Mass
Novena
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
St. John Ogilvie
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19
• 8 AM Mass
• Little Blessings meets in the Youth Room, 9:30-11AM.
• Ladies’ St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon in the Pastoral Center, 11:30AM.
• Soup Night in the School Hall, 6-7PM.
• Traditional Choir rehearsal in the Music Classroom, 6:30-8:30PM.
• Confirmation practice in the church, 7PM.
• RCIA meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 206, 7PM; Social Justice.
Novena
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Blessed Angela Salawa
Novena
Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23
• 8 AM Mass
• Gospel of John class by Fr. Haydock meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 206, 9-10:30AM.
• Senior Moments monthly potluck in the Pastoral Center, 11:30AM.
• History of the Roman Empire class meets in Pastor’s Conference Room, 1-3PM.
• Knights of Columbus meet in the School Library, 7-9PM.
• Ladies’ Fellowship and Craft group meets in the School Hall, 7:15-9PM.
• Confirmation with Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, in the church, 7PM; reception follows in the Pastoral Center.
Friday, March 13, 2015
St. Leander of Seville
Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34
• 8 AM Mass
• 9 AM School Mass
• Stations of the Cross in the church, 3:30PM.
• Fish Friday Dinner in the Pastoral Center, 5:30-7:30PM.
Novena
Saturday, March 14, 2015
St. Maximilian
Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14
• 8 AM Communion Service
• Blood Pressure Clinic in the Reconciliation Room, 6PM.
• New Life Group meets for Bingo and Baked Potatoes in the Pastoral Center, 6PM.
Novena
Sunday, March 15, 2015
St. Louise de Marillac
Novena
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
• Knights of Columbus Breakfast in the Pastoral Center after all masses.
• Blood Pressure Clinic in the Reconciliation Room after all masses.
• Easter Basket Project donations are due today.
• Religious Ed. in the School, 9-11:15AM.
• Youth Choir practice in the Youth Room, 10-11AM.
• High School Life Teen Night in the Pastoral Center Youth Room, 7-8:30PM; Open Gym, 8:30-9:30PM.
FAITH FORMATION
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This Week’s Stewardship Note—Today is the Third Sunday in Lent.
The woman said to him,
“I know that the Messiah is coming, the one called the
Christ;
when he comes, he will tell us everything.”
Jesus said to her,
“I am he, the one speaking with you.”.
John 4:25-26
contemplative prayer on every-other Tuesday at 9AM and
6:30PM. Next session is March 17th. People new to the
experience are finding it overwhelmingly beautiful.
In the synoptic gospels, Jesus is constantly telling unclean
spirits or his own disciples to tell no one that he is the Christ.
In John, Jesus declares it to a sinful Samaritan woman whom
he approaches as she is drawing water from a well. His disciples are scandalized.
Many people whose social security numbers were stolen
in last year’s national tax fraud are finding that the IRS
has done nothing to try to identify fraudulent tax refund
claims. To simplify your life it is advisable to file your
taxes early before the bad guys do, whether you were victimized last year or not.
In the prior chapter, Nicodemus, a Pharisee and “leader of the
Jews”, a respectable man, steals in to see Jesus at night. Jesus
tells him that he must be born of water and the Spirit. Nicodemus does not understand to the point of exasperating Jesus.
In contrast, Jesus comes to the Samaritan woman in the middle of the day. He knows she is a sinner and details her sins
for her. She is overwhelmed by his forgiveness, and he ends
up staying in her village for two days because they are receptive to his teaching.
As Pope Francis is constantly reminding us, the Church
Fathers long ago agreed that the Church is a community of
sinners, not of saints. I doubt that many of us have sins to
match those of the Samaritan woman. Jesus forgives anyone
who comes to him with an open heart.
At the Easter Vigil, nine catechumens will be born of water
and the Spirit. Please come and rejoice with them.
Many activities are scheduled in Lent to deepen your experience of the season. Every Wednesday night at 6PM is Soup
Night. You are invited to donate the money you saved with
this simple meal to Rice Bowl. The first two Fish Fridays
were wonderful community meals. They resume on March
13th, 20th and 27th. Come out and support the Youth and
Young Adult Program and enjoy a wonderful Lenten dinner
as well! Finally, Deacon Ray has begun teaching
The St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon is coming up this
Wednesday, March 11th at 11:30AM. All women of the
parish are invited.
If you have been victimized, please let the Archdiocese
know by emailing them at taxinforation@seattlearch.org.
A recent letter from the Archdiocese is at http://
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Assets/
ARCH/5750_LeadershipJan14.pdf. The main useful information:
If you believe that you are the victim of tax fraud for the
2014 year, you may want to consider filing a new IRS
Form 14039. Keep in mind that filing of Form 14039 will
likely cause processing time for your tax return to be
longer and refunds will take longer to process. Again, the
best approach is again file early.
If you or your parishioners received an IP PIN, it must be
used to file a tax return in 2014. If you want to request an
IP PIN to protect yourself, you can visit the IRS’s Get An
IP PIN on its website. The process may take time, and
because these IP PINs are in high demand, may not result
in your timely receipt of an IP PIN. If you file early, and
then subsequently receive an IP PIN, you may be required
to refile using the IP PIN. http://www.irs.gov/
Individuals/The-Identity-Protection-PIN-IP-PIN.
John Russell, Pastoral Associate for Stewardship and
Information Technology
johnr@holyrosaryedmonds.org
(425) 977-4545
ADULT FAITH FORMATION: I saw two studies that the average person checks their smart device 110 times a day in
one study and 150 times a day in the other study. No wonder people are distracted! Those in the Pray Always Group who
are learning to rest in God in contemplative prayer are finding it the greatest thing since sliced bread. It is, after all, a natural outgrowth of our baptism and what we’ll do forever in God’s city. Join us Tuesday, March 17th at 9AM or 6:30PM to
learn more.
The Bible study on Matthew’s Gospel concludes on March 19th, also at 9AM and 6:30PM with Session #23. Then we
break for Easter. We’ll begin a study of the Psalms, the school of prayer on April 9th. If you missed Matthew think about
getting into the Bible study groove with the Psalms. More information on the Psalms study will follow.
We still need couples to volunteer as marriage mentor couples. If you’re in a happy marriage and were to volunteer, your
help would be appreciated. The mentoring workbooks and video are excellent and easy to use. Plus, I’ll see that you have
a good orientation to the process so you can feel confident when you work with a couple. If you feel called in your heart
to this ministry to model Christian marriage to an engaged couple, contact me at 425-977-4549 or at
rayb@holyrosaryedmonds.org.
~Deacon Ray
FAITH FORMATION
Daily Prayer This Week
This is a pivotal week of Lent. We can solidify the
patterns we have begun or we can make a new start,
if we haven't been able to get started yet. If we have
begun to recognize what needs realigning in our lives
and have begun to fast and abstain from some things
that get in the way of our relationship with the Lord,
then we are engaging in a struggle. We are likely uncovering resistance and experiencing our personal
sinfulness face-to-face.
This is all preparing us for a deeper conversion, a
readiness for reconciliation with God and the graces
that will allow us to be a source of reconciliation with
others. This is the time when we begin to see and
experience how much God loves us at a new and
more personal level. These graces prepare us to keep
our eyes focused on Jesus in the weeks ahead - to
learn from him, to fall in love with him more deeply
and to be drawn to imitate him more completely. If
we are just getting started with our Lenten journey,
renewing our desires for these graces will be all we
need to begin with a renewed openness. God does not
need a lot of time to convince us of his love for us.
This is a week about God's love for us and our call to
love others the same way. It is a week to keep our
daily focus on naming a desire each morning. The
day ahead will shape what we ask for as our feet hit
the floor in the morning. Pausing to thank the Lord
for this day and to ask for the grace to let our mind
and heart be renewed in the concrete circumstances,
relationships and obligations of our day. Throughout
the day, we can then return to those desires in background of our awareness. Our request for the Lord's
help is always there and our consciousness of it will
help us make the choice we desire to make, to let go
of what we need to let go of, to add what we need to
add. This will take us deeper and deeper into selfawareness and a sense of our need for a Savior, who
is right there to embrace us and give us the graces we
ask for.
...from the “Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer”,
www.creighton.edu/collaborativeMinistry/online.htm
RCIA: The next session is
Wednesday, March 11th, at
7PM in the Pastoral Center,
Rm. 206. The topic for this
week is: Social Justice. Please contact Father
Haydock
for
additional
information
at:
khaydock@holyrosaryedmonds.org).
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
The deep partnership of marriage is
achieved through the psychological,
emotional, sexual and spiritual gifts
which spouses bestow on one another1.
Unfortunately many couples tend to
ignore or neglect the spiritual dimension of their
relationship. Use these weeks of Lent to once again
bring the spiritual dimension back into your
marriage. Attend Mass together, pray together daily
and enjoy the beautiful change you will experience
in your marriage.
1. Taken
from “Shared Prayer” by Wm. Rabion.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion
“The retreat helped me realize the pain I had been
suppressing because of my abortions. I felt renewed
spiritually and emotionally.”
-Testimony of a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreatant
Give us a call and join us on the next
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™
May 29-31, 2015
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
Vacation Bible School 2015
June 29th-July 2nd
9AM-Noon
Mark your calendars for this
Summer’s VBS program.
Watch for more info soon!
Holy Rosary CYO Track and Field registration is
now open. Please see the flyer and registration form
on the school and parish websites. The Track and
Field registration deadline is Thursday, March
26th. Stay tuned for information regarding fall 2015
Holy Rosary CYO soccer and cross country
for grades K-8. Registration for these CYO
fall sports will begin this spring.
GOSPEL OF JOHN: Fr. Haydock is presenting a
class on the gospel of John on Thursday mornings.
The class, for now, will meet on March 12th, and
March 19th from 9 to 10:30AM. Once Holy Week
is over, more classes will be scheduled. If you wish
to attend, bring a modern translation of the Bible.
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FAITH IN ACTION
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PRAYER SUPPORT...Please remember in your prayers the following who are ill: Doreen and Robert Crow, Cindy
French, Raymond Jerrel, Theresa Kaufman, Victoria Cardenas, Doris Douthat, Keene Landry, Gayle Power,
Nancy Gilbertson, Richard Horan, The Owen Family, Riley Bench, Thomas Dye, Kim Menzer, Matt Buley,
Roberta Buchter, Sarah Zech, Rochelle Pautzke, Wyatt Chin, Marty Spadafora, Will Keeper, Frank and Valerie
Rocco, Chris Miller, Michael Thomas, Simone Fortin, Bridget English, Kevin Fraley, Beverly Mackey, Kristi
Petosa, Josie Smith, Dieter Zajaczkowski, Edith Pederson, Edna Lemeshko, Sue Maddox, Elaine McNamara,
Joseph Zampardo, Jane Mason, Velva Saltarelli, Christle Brukner, Barbara Fanger, Leo and Dora Romero, David
Hollcraft, Angie Zamberlin, Leonard Soldo, Anthony Joseph Espiritu, Carol Parrott, Bob Ervin, Christy Heymann,
Rick West, Shannon Valderas, Frank Fanger, Ronald Haskins, Dick Crooks, Tom Grabicki, Claire Henderson, Bill
Rees, Rita Ritchie, Father Petosa, Archbishop Sartain, Marshall Johnstone, Ethel Moons, John Hertel, Lourdes
Rivera, John McAlerney, LaVonne Tyson, Christine Vezetinski, Margie Johnson, Connie Emry, John Kelly,
Darnel Bowers, Gil Martelino and Ron Hammill.
Please keep them in your prayers and also, those who have passed away.
In order to keep this list current we ask that you check in at least every couple of months. If we don’t hear from
you, and have no current information, you may be dropped. We are always happy to reinstate you if the need is
still present. Call Eileen Niven at 425-778-3122. If you wish to add someone to the list, please email or call Eileen
at the Parish Office.
Prayers of the Faithful
If you add a name to the Prayers of the Faithful list spoken on the weekend, please fill in their name, etc. in the “blue
weekend add on” binder in the sacristy. We need the information for follow-up. Thank you!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Dear Parishioners,
Our Youth and Young Adult Website is updated! Please refer to it for information regarding many ministry opportunities for 7th and 8th graders, high school students (including Confirmation preparation) and young adults.
Life Nights for High School Teens...Sundays 7-8:30PM.
This is our flagship (but not our only) program for high school teens. These “Life Nights” include
time for getting to know Catholic teens in the area, prayer, great catechesis, fun, snacks, a social
and service component. We meet each Sunday night except for certain holiday weekends. A full
calendar is published online on our parish website.
Open Gym time has changed to 8:30-9:30PM to make time for our Life Nights (7-8:30PM). This time will continue
each Sunday through May 2015 (with exceptions as noted on the website).
High school teens are also encouraged to be members of our “Peer Team” a peer leader for our high school group
or a “Core Team” member for our 7th and 8th grade group. This is a great way to do active youth oriented service for our
parish! And, as I am sure you are aware, this kind of leadership involvement is a real plus for college and job applications.
World Youth Day is on!!! We’re going to Krakow, Poland in July 2016 for an amazing experience!!! We will travel with the Archdiocese of Seattle! A link to their website including itinerary and cost is on our website. Contact me
asap if your are interested and for more information.
Thank-you and God Bless,
Angus
angusm@holyrosaryedmonds.org
425-778-3122 x225
WOMEN’S GROUP—MANY THANKS! The Women’s Group recently purchased new furniture for the nursery
in the church. The nursery is a multi-purpose room. On Sundays, the room is used as a nursery. Sometimes people
wait there until a funeral begins, or for a wedding ceremony, people can wait there until the celebration begins.
OUTREACH
FAMILY LIFE
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: This
week the SVDP food bank needs the following items: macaroni and cheese, jam,
pancake syrup, canned pineapple, microwave popcorn, and paper towels. Thank
you for sharing with those in need!
A Psychologist is available to treat concerns such as
depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and family problems.
This service is offered for adults and children of the
community. If you need assistance, please call Dr. Jeff
Baird at 425-977-4534 to leave a message (your call is
confidential and will be returned within 24 hrs.)
LENTEN SOUP NIGHTS are on
Wednesday evenings during Lent, this
week in the Pastoral Center, 6-7PM. All
are welcome. You can also sign up those
nights to help with bringing soups or bread.
MISSION CARNIVAL NEEDS: Our annual
Mission Carnival is on May 3rd. We need
new or gently used stuffed animals and
small prizes. If you can contribute, please
bring items to the Pastoral Center labeled
“Mission Carnival.” Thank you!
Fish Fridays are Back! Serving on Fridays in Lent:
March 13th, 20th and 27th, in the Pastoral
Center
from
5:30-7:30PM.
RSVP
to
angusm@holyrosaryedmonds.org by Friday morning
(day of) with “Fish Friday” in the subject line, or call
425-778-3122, ext. 225.
Meal cost is $8, with beverages sold separately. Proceeds benefit Holy Rosary
Youth and Young Adult Ministry including World Youth Day.
LADIES OF THE PARISH—Mark your calendars,
our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon is on
Wednesday, March 11th, in the Pastoral Center. Our
festivities will begin at 11:30AM. Bring your favorite
salad to share. Along with the many delicious
salads, we will have wonderful entertainment
and door prizes. All women of the parish are
most welcome to attend.
SENIOR MOMENTS - We will gather for our
monthly potluck on Thursday, March 12th at 11:30AM
in the Pastoral Center. It’s a busy week with the
ladies’ salad luncheon on Wednesday, but hope you
can still come. Bring your favorite dish to share. Call
Eileen with questions.
NEW LIFE GROUP - Saturday, March 14th at 6PM
in the Pastoral Center. Join us for BINGO AND
BAKED POTATOES!! Come join us after the 5PM
mass for a fun evening of bingo and that great comfort
food – baked potatoes! You all remember how to play
bingo, and we might even have some prizes! The parish
will provide nice warm baked potatoes and you bring
your favorite topping to share. Eileen is your contact if
you have questions, 425-778-3122, ext. 223.
A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS! I am so grateful to
those who helped me after my curbside fall going into
church on Ash Wednesday evening. It was quite dark
and hard to recognize your faces, but I owe each of
you my thank you and special gratitude. (I hope you
see this!) God Bless. ~Gerri Jackson-Bell.
Blood Pressure Clinic is next weekend, February
14th--15th) after all masses, in the Reconciliation Room. Take this opportunity to do something for your health and well-being.
Calling All Bunnies!!!
It is time for one of Holy Rosary’s favorite giving traditions – the
Easter Basket Project. Every year, with the support of our parish, we assemble about 800 baskets for
children in need. These are children who would likely go without if it weren’t for Holy Rosary.
The organizations that receive baskets are those that service the poor, homeless and low income families.
We make very efficient use of your donations of goods and cash. The goods we are in need of this year
are individually wrapped, nut free candies and small chocolate bunnies. There is a donation box in the
church vestibule. Please bring in your donations by Sunday, March 15th.
The cash donations are used in a way which gives us buying power to purchase the items in bulk directly from the manufacturers, for a substantial cost-savings. If you wish to donate cash please send it to the office or drop it in the collection basket. Be sure to mark it clearly for: EASTER BASKET PROJECT. This project couldn’t exist without you!
Thank you, Holy Rosary Parishioners! Assembly will be Saturday, March 21st from 9AM until complete. Questions?
Contact the parish office, 425-778-3122.
SCHOOL NEWS
School News
March 7 and 8, 2015
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The 4th grade treated the Grotto Ladies
to cider and cookies on Wednesday,
February 25th.
On February 26th the school enjoyed a
presentation called “Science on Wheels” from the
Pacific Science Center. This event was sponsored by
the Parent Association.
Please join us for our Lenten Masses each Friday at
9AM in Lent except March 20 and Good Friday.
Our Holy Rosary Golden Gala Auction is this
Saturday, March 7th.
•
Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 8th.
•
The Trimester ends on Tuesday, March 10th.
HOW TO REACH US
PARISH STAFF: PHONE: 425-778-3122
REV. KENNETH HAYDOCK - PASTOR
khaydock@holyrosaryedmonds.org
no ext.
DEACON RAY BIERSBACH
ext.263
rayb@holyrosaryedmonds.org
JOHN RUSSELL —PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR
STEWARDSHIP & TECHNOLOGY.
johnr@holyrosaryedmonds.org
chriss@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext. 257
EILEEN NIVEN - OUTREACH
eileenn@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext. 223
DR. JEFF BAIRD - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
no e-mail-you may leave a confidential voice mail
ext. 226
PARISH NURSES
SCRIP is available to buy after all weekend
masses. This is an easy way to support
your school while doing your regular shopping. Thank you for participating!
BETH HUDSON - BOOKKEEPER
The Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey presents: the
following programs during March and April, 2015:
• Beginning Your Spiritual Autobiography: March
12, Thursday, 9:00AM-3:00PM.
• Celtic Patterns, Celtic Prayer: March 14, Saturday
9:30AM-3:30PM.
• Silent Centering Prayer Retreat: March 2022, Friday 7:15PM-Sunday 1:30PM.
• Art of Self-Compassion and Mindful Meditation:
March 21, Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM.
• Exploring the Depths of Loss and Grief: March
28, Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM.
• Journey to Easter: Triduum Retreat: April 25, Thursday 3:00PM-Sunday Noon.
• Women in Transition: Springing Forward—A 6session series meeting Wednesday Mornings from
9AM-Noon, April/May.
For information or registration for any of these
programs, email prioryprograms@gmail.com or call
360-438-2595.
ext. 258
CHRIS STRATTON - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Religious Ed. Service Project: The Religious Ed.
students put together personal care kits for underprivileged families (many homeless) who
come to the St. Francis House in Seattle.
We are in need of toothbrushes, small
toothpastes, small deodorants, small
soaps, shampoos and lotions (unused only,
please).
Around the Archdiocese
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nurses@holyrosaryedmonds.org
MARY HUPF - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
maryh@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ANGUS MCDONELL—YOUTH MINISTER
angusm@holyrosaryedmonds.org
SUSAN OLMOS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
susano@holyrosaryedmonds.org
bethh@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext. 249
ext. 225
ext. 281
ext. 227
COLLEEN LEMESHKO - PARISH SECRETARY
colleenl@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext. 222
GARY MCCONAGHY - FACILITIES MANAGER
garym@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext.245
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.
THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL RELAY
MESSAGES WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
SCHOOL STAFF:
PHONE: 425-778-3197
SUE VENABLE - PRINCIPAL
susanv@holyrosaryedmonds.org
ext. 230
MICHELLE CIMAROLI - SCHOOL SECRETARY
michellec@holyrosaryedmonds.org
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
7:30AM TO 4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
ext. 231
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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
INFANT BAPTISM - Parents attend two sessions to prepare to celebrate this sacrament. We encourage parents to
attend before the birth or adoption of their child. Baptisms are normally celebrated at a weekend liturgy on the
first weekend of the month. Next preparation sessions are on Monday evenings, April 20th and 27th, 2015,
7-8:30PM in the Parish Office. The next baptisms are on April 5th (Easter) at 11AM (no baptisms during Lent),
May 3rd at 11AM, and June 6th at 5PM. Please call the Parish Office to register.
MARRIAGE - Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish at least 6
months prior to the desired date. Preparation for celebrating and living the sacrament is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - is celebrated any time there is a serious illness or health crisis. Contact the parish
office to make arrangements. The sacrament is also celebrated periodically at a Sunday liturgy and on weekdays.
FUNERALS - Please contact the parish after a death, and before making arrangements with a funeral home.
CONFIRMATION - The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated yearly for those who are high school juniors or
seniors. Attendance at preparation sessions is required.
Adults who have not been confirmed may also celebrate the sacrament. Contact the Parish Office for
information about preparation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST EUCHARIST - Children are prepared for these sacraments after completing a
year of remote preparation in either the school or religious education program. Parents attend preparation
sessions for each sacrament.
ADULT INITIATION - Adults who wish to join the Catholic Faith participate in sessions of the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Contact the parish for further information.
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