10/122014 Page 1 News from the School Development Office Update on the St. Philomena School 2014 Annual Campaign Thank you to all who have already pledged and donated to this year’s Annual Campaign. On Sunday, October 5, 2014, Father Woodland spoke to everyone regarding our Campaign and in the evening we had our 2nd Annual Phone-A-Thon. Because of your generous support, we are fast approaching $15,000. This would not be possible without your commitment to make a difference in the lives of many students here at St. Philomena Catholic School. It is not over yet, there is plenty of time to donate or pledge. Every gift matters, your support of St. Philomena School is greatly appreciated. Please visit our website, www.stphilomenaschool.com to see what we are doing with your investment. You can donate on line or send a check in to the church or school. Please indicate your donation is for the St. Philomena School 2014 Annual Campaign. Your support makes all the difference. Thank you! ************************* Dates to remember from the Development Office! Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, January 31, 2015 Parish Hall – 6 pm SPLASH Auction—Casino Royale March 14, 2015 Seattle Airport DoubleTree Hotel Procure, become a sponsor, or reserve space for an ad in the catalog. If you have any questions or want to help with any of these events please contact Chris Korzeniecki at development@stphil.com. October 12, 2014 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 24 hour Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel Sunday, October 12 Hispanic Faith Formation-8:30am-School Hispanic Faith Formation/Parents-8:30am-Hall Youth Group-3:00pm-Hall Monday, October 13 Prayer Group-12:00noon-Chapel S.O.U.L. Choir-5:15pm-Church Knights of Columbus General Meeting-6:30pm-Hall Faith Formation/CCD/RCIC-6:30pm-School Baptism Prep (English)-7:00pm-UCR Tuesday, October 14 Rosary Makers-8:15am-Hall Outreach-1:00pm-MCR Divine Mercy Devotion-6:00pm-Church RICA/Adult Confirmation (English)-7:00pm-UCR RICA/Adult Confirmation (Spanish)-7:00pm-MCR Choir Practice (10:30am Mass)-7:00pm-Church Wednesday, October 15 Divine Mercy Devotion-1:00pm-UCR PEP Club-7:00pm-Hall Hispanic Community-8:00pm-MCR Thursday, October 16 Legion of Mary-5:00pm-MCR Cub Scouts Sign Ups-7:00pm-MCR Choir - Sunday (Spanish)-7:00pm-Church Women’s Bible Study-7:00pm-Hall Palabra Mision (Spanish)-7:00pm-UCR Friday, October 17 Bulletin Stuffers-8:00am-MCR Adoracion Nocturna-6:30pm-MCR MFC-6:30pm-Hall Adoracion Nocturna-8:00pm-Chapel Adoracion Nocturna-9:00pm-Chapel/Hall Saturday, October 18 Adoracion Nocturna-9:00pm-Chapel/Hall Needed! Men’s warm socks for the men at St. Martin de Porres Shelter during the month of October There will be a box at the main entrance to the church to place your donations. 10/122014 Page 2 Mass Intentions Saturday, October 11 9:00am Nicholas D. & Ignacia A. Reyes Nicolasa R. Ouitugua Angels & Saints 5:30pm Lester Smith Velma M. Reyes Edward Ada Alfred Aidan Pangelinan Antonia Bautista Blas Rev. Benedict Groeschel Sunday, October 12 6:30am Jose Jesus & Family 8:30am Sanidad Family Freeman Stockwell 10:30am Thai Thi Dang Baby Ninaud Donna Ruehlen Thomas Herbert Melchior 1:00pm Para los Feligreses 5:30pm Sylvia Ramirez Nilo De Leon David Wheeler Joseph Thibeault Lester Smith Monday, October 13 7:30am Jose Jesus Trejo Pedro R. Reyes Lizama Eufemia Jarvis Abelardo Veran Tuesday, October 14 7:30am Jose Jesus & Family Wednesday, October 15/NO AM MASS 7:00pm Para los Feligreses Thursday, October 16 7:30am All the Faithful Friday, October 17 7:30am All Parishioners Saturday, October 18 9:00am Stephania R. Sablan Estralita S. Sablan Camacho Francisco B. Reyes 5:30pm Lester Smith Eufemia Jarvis RIP RIP SI RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP SI SI RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP SI RIP SI RIP SI Weekday Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 - 5:1; Luke 11:22-32 Tuesday, October 14 St. Callistus I, Pope & Martyr Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41 Wednesday, October 15 St. Theresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46 Thursday, October 16 Weekday; St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54 Friday , October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7 Saturday, October 18 St. Luke, Evangelist 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9 Sunday, October 19 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 44-6 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:11:1-5b Gospel: Matthew 22:1522:15-21 RIP RIP RIP SI SI SPECIAL INTENTIONS Ellen Lewis, Jean Cruz, Janice Montry, Don Rulffes, Sue Huffman, Sharon Wilhelm, Suzanne Rothwell Wally Tice DEATHS Joyce Blas Ayuyu, Paul Duggen Manuel Babauta Kisa Monday, October 13 Volunteer Staff/Coordinators Dick Thompson, Facilities, Ext. 126 Sean Bui, CYO Athletics Director, 253-854-1073 Richard Tagorda (Grand Knight), Knights of Columbus Joyce Thompson & Claire Navarre, Outreach Ministry School Staff Chris Korzeniecki, School Development Karen Rassilyer, Administrative Assistant Kids Club, 206-794-7874 School Consultive Chairpersons Kari Steadman, School Commission Melvin Perez, President, PEP Club Juliet Cardenas & Janice Perez, SCRIP 10/122014 Page 3 Religious Education/Faith Formation THERE WILL BE CLASS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH! What wonderful children have we been blessed with!! Our hearts want to welcome all children but owing to space limitations and the fact we have been in session for a month, we cannot take on any more children at this time, and will have to close registration. Thank you for your commitment to a religious education for your children. Please know that there is MUCH MORE than First Communion involved in Religious Education than just that. We are teaching your children to develop a relationship with Jesus, to learn about Him and the wonderful things that He does in their life. Our program does go up to Middle High and we encourage you to include your children in the upper grades. As a parent we are relying on you to help us develop that relationship with Jesus. We are counting on you to take time to look over their books and activities. If your child is receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, please make the time to help them learn the Act of Contrition and the steps to theses sacraments. We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Friday, November 21st in the church at 7:00 pm. Our Third Annual Harvest Festival will be October 20th in the parish hall at 6:30 pm. We will need lots of parental help to make our birdfeeders, crafts and serve cupcakes and juice. We are asking parents to donate Nuts & Bolts of Catechesis presented by Sister Liz Tiernan Saturday, October 25th, 10:00 am -2:00 pm (lunch included) St. Philomena Church, Des Moines Begin the day with 9:00 am Mass. Learn skills, techniques and resources adaptable for every age student to enhance their experience of the Good News. Four WA State Clock Hours and/or four hours toward renewal of Catechist Certification. For questions, e-mail: roberta.tassani@seattlearch.org Or Call Roberta Tassani at 1 800 950-4970. To register online and for other schedule, go to http:// www.seattlearchdiocese.org/CFF/CCP/classes.aspx cupcakes or juice. The students will be celebrating All Saints Day on November 3rd. We are asking the children to look up to find a saint that interests them. We will be sending home a list of saints and how to dress up as one. We are not asking you to spend any money on the activity, but rather, have the children look around the house to make their own costumes. RCIA: Our group of inquirers is continuing to meet every Tuesday at 7:00 -8:30 pm. We encourage all to join us. We may be small this year but we continue to find joy in learning about and from each other. Our upcoming topics include the Meaning of the Mass and the Bible. We will have a special guest next week, Deacon Jerry, to answer general questions and maybe we can stump him. Confirmation Our next Confirmation class is October 19th at 2:30pm. The Confirmation Welcoming Rite will be on October 19th at the 5:30pm Mass, right after class. Sponsors are encouraged to attend; however, a parent may stand in for the sponsor. If you have any questions please contact me at 206.878.8709 or kara@stphil.com. Upcoming classes: November 9 and November 23. Lighthouse Catholic Media News New missals are in and are available for only $5. These sell out very quickly so be sure to get yours before they're gone. We also have a selection of new CDs in the display. Each CD is only $3 and the pamphlets are 50 cents. We thank all of you for your generous support of our program! Women’s Bible Study Join us for "Mary: A Biblical Walk With the Blessed Mother" in the parish hall on Thursday evenings 7 pm and continuing every Thursday until October 30. Participants will need a workbook, available for purchase at the class. Our schedule for October is: October 16, 23, & 30. We look forward to having you join us this year! 10/122014 Page 4 Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the Annual Campaign, we truly appreciate your support. Thank you- Dr. Morissette Students: 117 51 45 35 26 1 275 2014-15 Catholic 224 Non-Catholic 51 Total 275 Boys Girls Total 141 136 275 October Meeting dates and times are: October 12, RM-Chosen October 19, RM-Chosen October 26, RM Pumpkin Carving party Here is a snapshot of St. Philomena School students: 2014-2014 White Asian Multi-Racial Hispanic Black Pac Island Total St. Philomena's Youth Group 42% 10% 16% 35% 9% 1% 81% 49% 51% 49% Classroom Breakdown: Pre-K - 20 students Kindergarten - 29 students 1st Grade - 24 students 2nd Grade - 26 students 3rd Grade - 28 students 4th Grade - 29 students 5th Grade - 31 students 6th Grade - 24 students 7th Grade - 29 students 8th Grade - 29 students Enrollment at the start of school: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 224 222 242 260 275 Ethnic Diversity: 2010 - 40% 2011 - 43% 2012 - 51% 2013 - 54% 2014 - 58% Questions or comments, contact Dee Jenkins at youthministry@stphil.com Knights of Columbus Corner The next Blood Drive is scheduled for the 10th of November, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The sign up sheets are at the east entrance to the church. The Knights are pre-selling Hawaiian Teriyaki Plate lunch tickets for an awesome deal of $7; menu consists of teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad and rice. They will also be pre-selling cherry and apple pies for $5. Pick up for the Hawaiian Plate Lunches and pies will be on Saturday, November 22, from 9am to 2pm during the St. Philomena School Bazaar. Part of the proceeds are to help raise funds for a family in need for Christmas. The first general meeting and installation of officers will be on Tuesday, October 13, from 7pm to 8pm in the parish hall. Our guest speakers will be Fr. Woodland and District Deputy Renato E. Sacramento. All officers, PLEASE ATTEND!!! Save the date and support the Knights of Columbus. Please come to the pancake breakfast on October 19, following the morning masses. WEEKLY COLLECTION RECAP Our budget is based on an expectation of $793,00.00 in collection donations for the fiscal year (July ‘14-June ‘15). We need an average of $15,250.00 per week. Vince’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria www.vincesitalian.com Federal Way, Burien, Renton How are we doing? For October 5, 2014 Envelope Collection: Electronic Funds Transfer Loose Collection: Total: Over $10,817.00 $ 1,161.00 $ 4,745.50 $16,723.50 $ 1,473.50