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St Leo Church
A Jesuit Parish
710 South 13th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405
October 12, 2014
Twenty-eighth Sunday
in Ordinary TIme
Phone: (253) 272-5136
Fax: (253) 272-6285
www.stleoparish.org
PASTORAL COUNCILChair: Brittany Henderson
Jacquie Armstrong
Eugena Buena-Douglas
Christie Flynn
Sarah Gallup-Stowell
Patrick Keely
Kevin Moore
Kathleen O’Connor
Susan Preciso
Dick Reed
Virginia Stowell
Artee Young
PARISH STAFF (& phone extension)
Pastor: Fr. Steve Lantry, S.J. (106)
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jim Harbaugh, S.J.(114)
Deacon: Michael Riggio
Faith Formation: Dotti Krist-Sterbick (110)
email: faithformation@stleoparish.org
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Trinka Hamel (104)
Youth Formation: James Harper (111)
Social Ministry: Rick Samyn (102)
Pastoral Care: Demetra Schwieger (103)
Food Connection Director: Kevin Glackin-Coley (383-5048)
Music Director: Anna De Foe (112)
Office Coordinator: Theresa McDermott-Erskine (107)
Maintenance: Kevin McKim and Dan Blachly (105)
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday through Friday & Holydays - 12:10 PM
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM
Sunday 8 AM and 10:30 AM
Native Community Mass - Sunday - 1:30 PM
St. Leo Parish is a safe and welcoming place
for the LGBTQ community.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays- 3:00 - 4:00 PM or by appointment
CALL FOR INFORMATION ( 272-5136 for any staff person )
Call Dotti Krist-Sterbick (ext 110)
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
NVC and Faith Sharing Groups
Adult Formation
Infant Baptism
Children’s Catechumenate
Call Trinka Hamel (ext. 104)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (age 3 to grade 5) Oct-May
1st Reconciliation:(children 7+) Family preparation in fall.
1st Eucharist:(children 7+) Family preparation winter/Spring.
Call James Harper (ext. 111)
Youth Ministry (Jr. High grade 6-8. Sr High grades 9-12)
Groups meet Oct. - May.
Call Theresa McDermott-Erskine (ext.107)
Parish Registration: new members, updates.
Call Demetra Schwieger (ext. 103)
Funeral Arrangements
Pastoral Care Visits
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: to arrange for a priest
Health Care Ministries: Parish Nurses:
Kathy Hitchcock, 564-3785, Eileen Weeg, 253-820-4141
(including blood pressure checks, prayer shawls)
Call Fr. Jim Harbaugh (ext. 114)
Marriage Preparation (contact at least 6 months prior to
wedding)
Annulments Kathy Hitchcock 564-3785.
Sacramental Records Maria Luisa Kirchmer (vm 311).
Prayer Line: Mary Means 564-5911
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
Campaign Goal
$1,775,000
A Place Like Home
Where we come to share our story
89%
of goal
Have questions?
Are you ready to be contacted by a volunteer?
Ready to pledge?
Stop by the campaign table after Mass!
$1,581,877
as of October 8, 2014
A Place Like Home…We are Accompanied Here…
by Mary Ann Woodruff
Our family is grateful for our St. Leo Church home. We moved back to the Northwest in 1989 and were welcomed
into St. Leo soon thereafter. It has been our good fortune and privilege to be a part of this “Raggedy Band” since.
Lately, I have been enamored with the word “accompany.” Paul Farmer, MD,
writes eloquently of this principle as he accompanies the poor of the world in their quest for improved health. The
act of accompaniment does not follow a timeline from the one who accompanies but instead rests on the needs of
the ones accompanied.
Aha! That is exactly what St. Leo Parish, this living, fluid, elastic, loving Body of Christ has done with our family. Our
pathways have been interwoven into the fabric of the St. Leo community. It is here we have celebrated both the
ordinary and the extraordinary days of our lives: Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation with Piper and Ariel,
Mitch’s Baptism in 1995 (I still recall the sweet smell of the Chrism oil that anointed him), Alec’s arrival and Baptism
(We remember asking this community to help fan his little spark into a flame of love), Piper and Vaughan’s wedding
Mass, right here where we sang “All are Welcome” and meant it, and last May, Alec’s Confirmation and choice of St.
Ignatius as namesake, mentored by holy person Michael Hale.
This is the place, the community we call home then. It is the home for our biggest aspirations and where we try
to ditch our “useless fears,” where we listen in awe to the Word and then words that break it open in the most
sustaining way from Fathers Steve and Jim and other gifted homilists in our midst. This is the place we publicly say
we will elevate peace, become it, even when this might not be viewed as sensible let alone possible.
This is the “place like home” that I picture all of us at St. Leo fanning out from as we go into the world to accompany
others, having been accompanied by each other so tenderly here. And that is why Mitch and Alec and I said and
say yes to this capital campaign of ours. How many more celebrations and accompaniments will occur, how many
prayers and poems will be uttered, lives begun, renewed and remembered here in a space that elevates and
enlivens!
The litany of the Saints in veritas. We are ever grateful for and with this community.
The Social Justice Page
On Social Justice: Faith and Tradition in the
Struggle for Justice and Human Dignity
Faith expressions have a long and intertwined
history in our struggle for justice and what we
refer to as the Principals of Catholic Social
Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person
—Call to Family, Community & Participation—
Solidarity—Dignity of Work— Our Rights and Responsibilities—Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
& Care for Creations
The Day of the Dead: A time to honor those who
have died and to be mindful that life and death are
the same circle that we travel. How does this celebration give meaning or expression in our Catholic
faith? Does this tradition act as a well of strength in
the sometimes painful struggle for the dignity of
workers and the rights of indigenous peoples to
preserve their lands and culture?
Indigenous People’s Day: (A progressive understanding of what was once Columbus Day.) Are
there faith and cultural expression with native peoples that speak to the ongoing struggles of indigenous communities struggling to survive in the
“modern world”?
National Coming Out Day: Are there stories of
faith and endurance within the LBTG community
that speak to all of us regarding the dignity of the
human person in all its expressions?
The Novena of Simbang Gabi: This 9-Day Spiritual exercise has a focus on strengthening the family and preserving life-giving social and cultural ties.
How is this practice a buttress to support our families and nurture our understandings regarding rights
and responsibilities to family and
community?
Devotion to the Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of
Guadalupe is a foundational image of the struggle
of those on societies margins, struggling workers
and indigenous who are seeking to have a real voice
in society and the work place. Our lady of Guadalupe was a faith filled response to the oppressions
inflicted on the marginalized of 16th century Mexican Society.
(Continued on Next page)
(Cont.) How does she give us strength to fight against
oppressions and injustice in the 21st century?
There are many more examples of cultural faith expressions that have ties to the fundamentals of Catholic Social Teaching that enrich our lives and preserves our
cultural heritage. The Social Justice Commission and I
would like to hear more about, celebrate and give space
for these varied and colorful traditions as they relate to
Peace Justice Human Rights and the Care for Creation.
We want to here your story and suggestions. Please contact the Social Justice Commission via Rick Samyn,
Pastoral Assistant for Social Justice at: (253) 272-5136
#102
Items Needed for St. Leo Emergency Services
We are in need of warm winter coats as our supply is
depleted. So if you can let loose of a few winter coats
that still have a couple of seasons left in them it would
be greatly appreciated. We need both men’s and women’s coats. Also, personal sized toiletry items are needed
as well!
THANKS
October is Community Meal Month at Peace
Lutheran. St. Leo Sloppy Joes to the rescue!
This notice is an ALL CALL for donations to make the
meal, and volunteers to serve! The meal will be on
Thursday Oct. 23rd from 5:30 to 6:30pm at Peace
Lutheran. We plan on preparing 125 meals of our famous Sloppy Joes. For more information and to sign up
please visit the display at the back of the church!
An open house celebration: Family Housing Network
(Former Phoenix Housing) On Nov. 6th there will be
the Blessing and Ribbon Cutting of our new home at
5050 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA. Be a part of this
very special event that will include: Facility Tour from –
3pm to 4pm followed by a program highlighting the
work of Family Housing Network. Refreshment to follow the events!
For more information on Family Housing Network you
can contact Joy at: (253) 471-5340. Event announcement is posted on the Social Ministry Kiosk.
Suicide Prevention Training Offered
There will be a 2-day suicide prevention workshop offered at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the
Palisades in Federal Way, WA the weekend of Oct. 2526.
To register for this training contact: Margaret Shelton at
(206) 274-3123 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org and
for addition information on this event contact: Nancy
Granger at (206) 382-4269/ngranger@stjamescathedral.org. Information also posted on our Social
Ministry Kiosk
Daily Scripture Readings
Sunday October 12
Isaiah 25:6-10a
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14
Monday October 13
Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1
Luke 11:29-32
Tuesday October 14
Galatians 5:1-6
Luke 11:37-41
Wednesday October 15
St. Teresa of Jesus
Galatians 5:18-25
Luke 11:42-46
Thursday October 16
Ephesians 1:1-10
Luke 11:47-54
Friday October 17
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Ephesians 1:11-14
Luke 12:1-7
Saturday October 18
St. Luke
2 Timothy 4:10-17b
Luke 10:1-9
Sunday October 19
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Matthew 22:15-21
St. Leo Church -October 12, 2014
A Jesuit Parish
...a Catholic community centered in the Eucharist, enriched
by diversity,committed to Gospel values, and continually
seeking to be Christ’s servant presence in the world.
We pray with Pat Ditter and family in the passing of John Ditter.
John’s funeral will be Friday, October 17 @ 12:10 PM.
~May he enjoy eternal light and peace
Clarence Snodgrass, Erlinda Almeida, Susan Nowak,
Christina Davis, Tom Trunk, Fr. Bix, Lynda McCormick
Elaine Wilson, Beth Maslow, Mary Rutter,
Cindy Cornwell, Dotti Krist-Sterbick, Sam Jablonski,
Bernice Fox, Nancy Traversie, Eloise Mondau
Josie Stortini, Beatrice Roy, Hannah Rajacich
Valerie Wolfe Royster, Bob Armbruster,
Kathleen Russell, Christopher Lasher, Katie Rutter, Pam McCauley,
Hermine Soler, Brendan Gallagher, Sr Pat Walsh, Dave McCormick,
Eileen Toth, Robert Young, Brenda Edlund, Susan Frey, Dick Matthaei,
Winfred Clere, Fred Montgomery, Sue Ford, Sharon Higgins, Helen Hoppa
Mary Means.
The LGBTQ Group will have a noon potluck at
Catherine's Place on Sunday, October 12th.
For more information, contact Heidi Erdmann
at (253) 537-1979 or angelsmom@
foxinternet.com
Welcome to these most recent additions
to our Raggedy Band of Believers:
Eric and Katie Bugyis
Ryan and Ruthie Forney
Garcia Robles Family
Valerie Hebert
Dean and Mary Johnson
Don and Liz Mack
Raymond and Zea Mendoza
Eduardo & Laura Rodriguez
Santiago Saguilan Family
Tamayo Family
Gary Waldron
 BIRTHDAYS COMING UP! 
Oct 18 Lucy Dudley, Anna Haddad, Christen Kaufman, Sue Keely,
Stephen Mead, Eileen Toth, Nigel Wea.
Oct 19 Jim Brown, Brandon Centeno, Rudi Reyes, Mitch Woodruff.
Oct 20 Adrianna Haberlach, LindaLou Miller-Bever.
Oct 21 Fay Allen, Megan Drew, Eli Gilbert, David Grondahl,
Margaret Hensler, Melena Horn, Kevin Kragelund, Kelsey Norden.
Oct 22 Eric Bugyis, Zach Koenig, Meagan Kula, Erica McAlister,
Jack McDonald, Spencer Ostrom, Dorothy Perkins,
Jim Webster, Dayton Wehmeyer, Bill Whalen.
Oct 23 Dillon Armstrong, Connor Bacon, George Henry, Pat Michalek,
Laurel Titland.
Oct 24 Joan Faulkner, Carmel Mundell, Nolan Murray.
We remember in prayer those serving
in the military in Afghanistan:
Milan Franklin, Savannah Huffman, Keith James Jr., Curtis Long,Roy
McMahon, Owen Rocke, James Shockley, Alex Straub and Bruce Clark.
If you would like someone added to this list please contact Rick at
272-5136 or email socialministry@stleoparish.org.
CURSILLO/ULTREYA
We have all been given unique talent. All Catholic
men and women, Cursillista or not, are invited to
come share our gifts in Christian Community at our
next Ultreya.
We will meet from 7-8:30 PM on the third Tuesday,
October 21st in the Social Hall of the School at St.
Martin of Tours Church in Fife. (off exit 134- I-5).
Questions ? Call Andre Bouffard at 253-848-4471/
agbouffard@yahoo.com.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
IN TACOMA!
Join young adults (2139) from across the
Archdiocese of Seattle
Oct 22, 29, and Nov 4
from 7:00-9:00 PM for
Theology on Tap! Bishop
Elizondo, Kevin GlackinColey, Director of the St.
Leo Food Bank, and Kelly Hickman, Assistant
Director of the Missions Office will each
lead us in discussions about Catholic Social
Teaching.
This is a series you do not want to miss!
Join us for Mass
at 6:15PM at St. Leo.
Following Mass we will
gather at The Swiss
Restaurant & Pub (1904
Jefferson Ave, Tacoma,
WA 984025) at 7:00PM.
If you have any questions
please contact Caitlin Lanigan at caitlin.
lanigan@seattlearch.org or 206-382-2010.
Sunday Collection
(for fiscal year 2014-2015)
Last Week’s Collection Total:
$16,814
Collected Year to Date
$197,546
Total Budgeted Year to Date
$200,060
Net Difference + or (-)
(-$2,514)
Just a reminder.
If you have an item
for the bulletin please send it to
bulletin@stleoparish.org
no later than Wednesday
at noon.
No Time for the Ordinary: Discovering Our
Prophetic & Mystical Vocation
Saturday, October 18th
9:00am-12:30pm
Sponsored by the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center
at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Seattle
Register at www.ipjc.org.
SAVE THE DATE AND UPDATES
Nov. 21-22-23 St. Leo and Urban Grace will host our annual Fair Trade Market. The 91 volunteers
will include parishioners from St. Rita and Bellarmine students-a great collaboration of Jesuit
communities! Thanks to all who have already signed up - more chances available weekends of
Oct. 13 thru Nov. 14. Sign up sheets will be kept at our sign-up spot at the rear of our gathering
space if you need to re-check your day/time and make adjustments. Again, food will be available
for workers at morning, lunch or dinner times (including gluten free). Vendors with items from
various developing nations as well as local ministries serving our community provide a chance
for great Christmas shopping. Fair Trade sales create a significant boost toward financial security
for the families of the artisans, counteract human trafficking with monitoring of just wages and
support sustainability with earth-friendly processes. For more info, visit www.crsfairtrade.org questions - contact Shannon Brennan at 253-227-4681 or sbren78@comcast.net
Hello!
¡Hola!
Do you like to speak or write in Spanish as well as in English?
¿Le gusta hablar o escribir en español así como en inglés?
WE NEED YOU for our new “Found In Translation” Ministry.
TE NECESITAMOS para nuestro nuevo Ministerio de “Encontrado en la
Traducción”.
For more information please contact…
Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con…
Dotti Krist-Sterbick 272-5136 ext. 110,
faithformation@stleoparish.org
St. Leo’s Club
invites you to join them for the annual
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Trip
Saturday December 13th
Now is the time to reserve your space on the tour bus to Leavenworth for the annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. The St. Leo's club is sponsoring this bus trip to
Leavenworth on Saturday December 13th. We will leave the church parking lot at 8:30
AM. The bus will leave Leavenworth after the big tree lighting ceremony around
5-5:30 PM. We will return to St. Leo approximately 8:30 PM. The cost for the trip is
$30 per person. We arrive in Leavenworth in plenty of time for you to have the whole
afternoon to shop, explore and eat some great German food. Come and join us for a
good time! Sign-up sheets are in the Hospitality Area. (This trip usually fills up early
so sign-up now to insure a seat).
Ignatian Spirituality
and Non-Violent Communication
Parish-wide retreat
With Fr. Michael Lynch S.J.
and Sura Hart
November 16th
1:30 - 5 PM
CCS Building
(formerly SEYA)
Expect the Unexpected!
Discernment happens amidst the dance of many stories: the
story of scripture, the story of the church, and our own
personal stories.
Join us as we explore the art and practice of storytelling.
We will talk about how and why story works and why it is such
an important spiritual practice - particularly in the context of
Ignatian spirituality.
as Spiritual
Practice
With TAD MONROE
Bring your story of experiencing the unexpected...
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 | 7:00—9:00PM
For more info visit www.ignatiancenter.org
St. Leo’s Parish, Tacoma, WA
28th Legislative District
Candidate Forum
Sponsored by
SW Pierce Neighbors for Good
Sound Alliance
Wednesday, October 15th
7:00 – 8:30
St. John’s Lutheran Church
8602 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, 98499
Neighbors for Good will host Rep. Tami Green, Christine Kilduff, Mary
Moss, Rep. Dick Muri, and Paul Wagemann to engage the candidates about
working together to increase resources in health care, transportation,
education, and economic justice. Given the McCleary mandate, we want to
work with candidates to fund education without decimating other critical
state services, and to reduce the pressures facing Pierce County and all
Washingtonian families. Join us as we lift up our stories and work together
to build a better Washington!
For more information contact Linda Parrish
253-241-9533 or psallite@gmail.com
We have scheduled infant, child
& adult CPR and automated
external defibrillator (AED)
training for the parishioners
of St Leo. This free class is
scheduled for Wednesday, Oct.
15 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM in the
church hospitality area. The
American Heart Association recommends that people go through this training every
two years. If this class is taken at a site in the county it
costs approximately $35. We will be using the same AED
model that we have in our church hospitality area. Please
register with Kathy Hitchcock by phone (564-3785) or
email rbh@seanet.com. We will have cheese, vegetable &
fruit snacks. We will send you a reminder the day before
the class. If you have to cancel please inform Kathy as the
number of participants determines the cost.
Peace Days for Women, "Women in Scripture”
led by Sister Beth Taylor, CSJP
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue,
WA 98004
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace
Free-will offering. Bring a sack lunch, coffee and tea provided.
We encourage you to carpool.
To register or for more information contact Diane Figaro
at 425-635-3603 or e-mail peace@csjp-olp.org