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SAINT EDWARD PARISH
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
PO BOX 758
601 West C STREET
SHELTON, WA
98584
OFFICE (360) 426-6134
FAX (360) 426-6231
www.saintedwardshelton.org
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
OFFICE
(360) 426-6134
PASTOR — FR. RONALD BELISLE
Ext. 201
BELISLE@HCTC.COM
SENIOR PRIEST-FR. RICHARD PARLE
DEACON BILL BATSTONE
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MARY CHAPMAN
Ext. 300
QMARY@HCTC.COM
HISPANIC MINISTRY
RAMIRO ROCHA
Ext. 202
RAMIRO@HCTC.COM
PARISH OFFICE
SUSAN ROETTJER
Ext. 200
STEDOFFICE@HCTC.COM
MUSIC DIRECTOR
SKYLAR CARROLL
STEDOFFICE@HCTC.COM
360 877-6675
ADMINISTRATION
JEANNE SHOUSE
Ext. 203
JEANS@HCTC.COM
MAINTENANCE
Ext. 500
JOE ZIMNY
JEMZ41@COMCAST.NET
STEPHANIE BEATTY
PARISH SURVEY
As a carry-through of the “Good Leaders, Good Shepherds”
training that I went through with 30 other priests, there will be a
series of parish surveys conducted over the next several years in
the parish. Here is what we should do to prepare for that
survey:
If you have changed your e-mail address, send an e-mail from
your corrected address to Susan at <stedoffice@hctc.com> an
note the change.
1. If you do not have access to e-mail or a computer, we will
mail you a survey. Again leave your name at the office.
2. Give some thought and prayer to your participation in the
parish, considering both the strengths and weaknesses you have
experienced. Your reply will be considered your truthful views.
With the data from the survey it is my hope to develop a
Pastoral Plan from which we can build a strong faith-filled
evangelizing church. If this is something you are convinced is
a good move, please offer your services by giving me your
name on a slip of paper (I don’t trust my memory for things told
me on a Sunday morning!)
I am hoping that I can count on your cooperation, and I will
keep you in the loop as more detailed information is available
to me.
FR. RON BELISLE
belisle@hctc.com
ORGANIZATIONS
ALTAR SOCIETY
MARGARET BROWN
360- 490-2194
KATHLEEN ANDERSON andersonka@ hctc.com
MEN’S CLUB
SCHEDULE
RECONCILIATION
Sat
4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING English 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
MISA EN ESPANOL
11:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Tues — Thurs 12:00 p.m.
Mass and Morning Prayer
Fri
8:30 a.m.
Visitation of the Sick
First Fridays
Office Hours Mon — Fri 9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
EVERYONE INVITED!!!
The Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November
23rd. We will start serving at 2:00 PM thru 4:00 PM. The
Men’s Club will supply turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and
gravy. Please bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish or dessert
to share potluck style.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THIS WEEK IN
OUR PARISH
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
MINISTERS OF
THE LITURGY
TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
Week I of the Psalter
Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:00 pm
Fostering Stewardship As A Way of Life
Saturday November 15
7:15 a.m. Kairos Meeting
3:00 p.m. Solano-Martinez Baptism
and Hall Rental
4:00 p.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Mass Int of Fr. Parle
6:30 p.m. Spanish Choir
Sunday November 16
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
9:45 a.m. CE Classes
10:00 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Misa en Español
12:30 p.m. 1st Sacraments Parent Mtg
Monday November 17
6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry
7:00 p.m. Guatemalan Prayer Group
Tuesday November 18
12:00 p.m. Mass Int of Ken Fredson
12:30 p.m. Blessing Card Gathering
4:30 p.m. Finance Council
4:30 p.m. Small Faith Group
6:00 p.m. RCIA-Spanish
6:00 p.m. Spanish Baptism
6:30 p.m. Bible Timeline
7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir
Wednesday November 19
Sacristan/Host B
Lector
E. Min. Cup 1
E. Min. Cup 2
Deacon Cup 3
E. Min. Cup 4
Server
Server
Cantor
Accompanist
Usher
Usher
Usher
A/V
STEWARDSHIP
TIME & TALENT
SALUTE
In the last two weeks, we’ve had
four funeral receptions, the
Bazaar, two Veteran’s Day
Receptions and a going away
gathering. We are so grateful to
our Altar Society for meeting
each of these needs and to all our parishioners who
helped with food donations.
Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:30 a.m.
Sacristan/Host B
Lector
E. Min. Cup 1
E. Min. Cup 2
Deacon Cup 3
E. Min. Cup 4
Server
Server
Cantor
Accompanist
Usher
Usher
Usher
Usher
12:00 p.m. NO Mass, Fr goes to Edmonds
A/V
1:00 p.m. Bible Timeline
5:00 p.m. Rosary Guild
6:00 p.m. Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. Guatemalan Bible Study
Thursday November 20
12:00 p.m. Mass +Samuel McDowell
1:00 p.m. Altar Society Meeting
6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. RCIA-Marks of the Church
7:30 p.m. Spanish Choir
Friday November 21
8:30 a.m. Mass +Paul Duggan
6:30 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group
Saturday November 22
10:00 a.m. Youth Pie Making
4:00 p.m. Confession
5:00 p.m. Mass +Joselito A. Pancho
6:00 p.m. Pie Sale
6:30 p.m. Spanish Choir
Sunday November 23
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Youth Pie Sale
9:45 a.m. CE Classes
10:00 a.m. Mass
11:30 a.m. Misa en Español
2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Potluck
Steve Levette
Chris Hobson
Judy Harlow
Alice Chapman
Emi McKay
Paul Allard
Abby Slone
Kaylee Slone
Loren Lloyd
Judy Lloyd
Joe Slone
Gene Strozyk
Craig Chapman
Claire Voskuhl
Vince Morson
Barb Herrick
Pat Wojcik
Sandy Harris
Vern Harris
Verne Bailey
Alisa Ramirez
Austin Severance
Mary P & Neneth
Dodie Vonhof
Bill Truax
Frank Rothschild
Gail Rothschild
Judy Brown
Russell Nesbitt
STEWARDSHIP
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Today's readings focus on the end-of-time and seek
to focus us on whether or not we have lived such a
life that we are ready for Christ's Second Coming.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
The pledge cards in the pews helps you set a
personal goal and helps the parish know how to
allocate its resources. Please fill one out today, and
simply place it in the collection basket, or leave it at
the parish office, or drop it in the mail. Thank you!
Updated Financials will be in next week’s bulletin
Sunday, November 23, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Sacristan/Host B
Lector
E. Min. Cup 1
E. Min. Cup 2
E. Min. Cup 3
E. Min. Cup 4
Server
Server
Cantor
Accompanist
Usher
Usher
Usher
Usher
A/V
Kevin Kealy
Magda Costantino
Bonnie Sanchez
Don Smith
Pat Orr
Bernadine Robertson
Bridgette Beatty
Hunter Beatty
Skylar Carroll
Dodie Vonhof
Tom Wallitner
Marianne Jordan
Gary Bigger
Gaspar Juan
BIBLE TIMELINE is cancelled
for Wednesday, Nov. 26th.
COMING EVENTS
Nov 23 Thanksgiving Potluck 2PM
Nov 27 Thanksgiving Mass 9AM
And Bread Exchange
Dec 7
Conversations with...500 mile Pilgrimage on
foot to Santiago de Compostela
Dec 8
Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the
repose of the souls
of Paul Anthony
Souter (nephew of
Bridget and Paul
O’Donnell), Jack
Brown, Bill Kamin,
Sharon Hall and Joe Jordan.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
FAITH FORMATION
WHAT’S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
Incarnation means (a) all nations will bow to Jesus; (b) carnations will be used to celebrate Christmas; (c) God took on human flesh; (d) the Virgin Mary is among us
FAMILY NIGHT
Our first Family Night dinner is
Saturday, December 6th at 6:00.
We will begin with Mass at 5:00
and then enjoy a complementary
chili dinner. Then we will be
making family rosaries and
conclude the evening praying a
rosary in honor of Our Lady of
Guadalupe and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.
EVERYONE is welcome to join us as we come together as a
parish community for fellowship and Liturgy.
We have begun our holiday food drive! If
you and your family are in a position to
donate nonperishable food items, boxes
will be available in the church narthex and
the Education Building. Needed items
include: Top Ramen, instant oatmeal,
meals in a can: chili, ravioli, pork &
beans, fruit cups, energy bars, microwaveable mac & cheese, fruit juice, tuna, etc.
Any donation will be greatly appreciated and what a wonderful
way to teach your child the true spirit of giving that will follow
them for a lifetime. Our neighbors need us!
The Youth Group will be a sponsoring
a pie sale on Nov. 22nd & 23rd after
all Masses. This is their first fund
raising opportunity and all support
would be greatly appreciated. If you
are interested in donating a pie, please
contact the Education office.
Thought for the day: Heavenly Father, my prayer is that I
would learn to trust You more. It’s such a comfort to know that
my life is in Your hands, and circumstances surrounding me are
in Your control. Remind me daily that choosing to be happy is
an option. May I find my strength in Your joy. Amen.
– Kim Boyce
ANSWER TO THE IQ QUESTION
(c) Christmas celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation-when
God took on human flesh. “The Word became flesh to be our
model of holiness” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 459
and 460, emphasis in original).
OUR NUMBERS ARE GROWING
We need volunteers to help provide for our increasing community’s hungry! We are facing an average of 70 to 100 meals a
night and these include an increase of families. St. Edwards
will be serving meals on November 16th, 17th, 29th & 30th.
If you are interested in helping provide a dish or helping with
the set-up or clean up, please sign up in the church narthex
or contact our coordinator, Mike Wallace at 432-8204 or Mary
Chapman for more information.
IN OUR PARISH
PRAYER CHAIN
If you have a special need for prayer please call one of the
ladies listed below and they will start the chain of calls, which will
give you support in your time of need.
Marilyn Earsley
dorvec@nwnexus.com
360-426-6303
Bernadine Robertson
SICK LIST NOTE
Do you know of an aged or ailing person who would like to receive
communion at home? We will be leaving people on the sick list for
approximately three weeks, then removing them. If you have someone
you would like back on the list please feel free to contact the office.
Rick Anderson
John Bigger
Brandy & Myia Bodyfelt
Celeste Bordeaux
Norma Bourgault
Jud Brooks
Tyler Brown
Bill Bruce
William Burke
Frank & Lydia Colo
Jackie Conklin
Jo Debruler
Amy Domgaard
Debra Donohue
Jane Dormuth
Lorraine Duggan
Carol Dunaway
Janie Earl
Kathy Easley
Kandice Ewing
Jim Farler
Lynn Forrester
Marilyn Feist
Beverly Frank
Mary Genasci
Ken Gonella
Lucas Gonzales
Alan Hanson
Nancy Hausser
Isabell Henao
Martha Johnson
Mary Johnson
Leo Kaiser
Scott Keeney
Debbie Krumpols
Mary Lambert
Betty Lamberto
Roger Letourneau
Veronica Lindenselser
Lisa McCormick
Mike McCormick
Susan Merriman
Kaytlin Melvin
Teresa Noecker
Dale Nye
Fr. Dick Parle
Jim Pentony
Rikki Puetz
Ally, Ella & Tammy Putvin
Shannon Rothschild
Antonette Savoie
Evelia Serrano
Ryan Simons
Hazel Simpson
Marguerite Simpson
Elmer Smith (not Buddy)
Lee Stahl
Stephanie Stephens
Rochelle Stork
Joan Towner
Ignacio Velasquez
Richard Wafula
Frances Warnes
Larry Warren
Jack Wells
Doreen Wood
Del Zorn
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY
Bill & Sam Wirstrom (OK)
Pat Kealy (KY)
Morgan Smith (IL)
James Woodward (Iraq)
Tom Kealy (CO)
David Martin (USN)
Nathan Keith & Karl Merz (US Army)
Stephen Gardner, Teresa Gardner-Wenner, Peter Gilroy,
Carl Cox, Derrik Truax and Laura Kent (WA)
Mitchell Reynolds (Kuwait)
Ian O’Sullivan (KY)
Michael Wirstrom & Bonnie Yoakum (New Mexico)
Alex Blakley, Jodie Hartman, & Kristopher Chapman (TX)
Raymond J. Mundigler, Gary Grubb, Paul Joseph Cote & Joshua
Holloway and Adam Chmielowski(Afghanistan)
Melissa Fredson, Zach Zuroweste & Sophia Kinnaman (VA)
Elizabeth Milliken (Qatar)
To add names to the Honor Roll, please call Susan.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRIMERA LECTURA Proverbios 31, 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
Lectura del libro de los Proverbios 31, 10-13. 19-20. 30-31
Dichoso el hombre que encuentra una mujer hacendosa: muy
superior a las perlas es su valor.
Su marido confía en ella y, con su ayuda, él se enriquecerá;
todos los días de su vida le procurará bienes y no males.
Adquiere lana y lino y los trabaja con sus hábiles manos.
Sabe manejar la rueca y con sus dedos mueve el huso; abre sus
manos al pobre y las tiende al desvalido.
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
LISTA DE ORACIONES
Por el Alma del Señor: Rosendo Pimentel-Olguin
EVANGELIO
Mateo 25, 14-30
Lectura del santo Evangelio según san Mateo
En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos esta parábola:
"El Reino de los cielos se parece también a un hombre que iba
a salir de viaje a tierras lejanas; llamó a sus servidores de
confianza y les encargó sus bienes. A uno le dio cinco talentos;
a otro, dos; y a un tercero, uno, según la capacidad de cada uno,
y luego se fue.
Son engañosos los encantos y vana la hermosura; merece
alabanza la mujer que teme al Señor.
El que recibió cinco talentos fue enseguida a negociar con ellos
y ganó otros cinco. El que recibió dos hizo lo mismo y ganó
otros dos. En cambio, el que recibió un talento hizo un hoyo en
la tierra y allí escondió el dinero de su señor.
Es digna de gozar del fruto de sus trabajos y de ser alabada por
todos.
Palabra de Dios.
Después de mucho tiempo regresó aquel hombre y llamó a
cuentas a sus servidores.
SALMO RESPONSORIAL
R. Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
¡Dichoso el que teme al Señor
y sigue sus caminos!
Comerás del fruto de tu trabajo,
serás dichoso, te irá bien.
R. Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
Tu mujer, como parra fecunda,
en medio de tu casa;
tus hijos, como renuevos de olivo,
alrededor de tu mesa.
R. Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
Ésta es la bendición del hombre
que teme al Señor.
Que el Señor te bendiga desde Sión,
que veas la prosperidad de Jerusalén,
todos los días de tu vida.
R. Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
Salmo 127, 1-5
SEGUNDA LECTURA
Tesalonicenses 5, 1-6
Lectura de la primera carta del apóstol san Pablo a los
tesalonicenses
Hermanos: Por lo que se refiere al tiempo y a las circunstancias
de la venida del Señor, no necesitan que les escribamos nada,
puesto que ustedes saben perfectamente que el día del Señor
llegará como un ladrón en la noche. Cuando la gente esté
diciendo: "¡Qué paz y qué seguridad tenemos!", de repente
vendrá sobre ellos la catástrofe, como de repente le vienen a la
mujer encinta los dolores del parto, y no podrán escapar.
Pero a ustedes, hermanos, ese día no los tomará por sorpresa,
como un ladrón, porque ustedes no viven en tinieblas, sino que
son hijos de la luz y del día, no de la noche y las tinieblas.
Por tanto, no vivamos dormidos, como los malos; antes bien,
mantengámonos despiertos y vivamos sobriamente.
Palabra de Dios.
Se acercó el que había recibido cinco talentos y le presentó
otros cinco, diciendo: 'Señor, cinco talentos me dejaste; aquí
tienes otros cinco, que con ellos he ganado'. Su señor le dijo:
'Te felicito, siervo bueno y fiel. Puesto que has sido fiel en
cosas de poco valor te confiaré cosas de mucho valor. Entra a
tomar parte en la alegría de tu señor'.
Se acercó luego el que había recibido dos talentos y le dijo:
'Señor, dos talentos me dejaste; aquí tienes otros dos, que con
ellos he ganado'. Su señor le dijo: 'Te felicito, siervo bueno y
fiel. Puesto que has sido fiel en cosas de poco valor, te confiaré
cosas de mucho valor. Entra a tomar parte en la alegría de tu
señor'.
Finalmente, se acercó el que había recibido un talento y le dijo:
'Señor, yo sabía que eres un hombre duro, que quieres cosechar
lo que no has plantado y recoger lo que no has sembrado. Por
eso tuve miedo y fui a esconder tu talento bajo tierra. Aquí
tienes lo tuyo'.
El señor le respondió: 'Siervo malo y perezoso. Sabías que
cosecho lo que no he plantado y recojo lo que no he sembrado.
¿Por qué, entonces, no pusiste mi dinero en el banco para que, a
mi regreso, lo recibiera yo con intereses? Quítenle el talento y
dénselo al que tiene diez. Pues al que tiene se le dará y le
sobrará; pero al que tiene poco, se le quitará aun ese poco que
tiene.
Y a este hombre inútil, échenlo fuera, a las tinieblas. Allí será el
llanto y la desesperación'".
Palabra del Señor.
© 1999 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica Derechos reservados a favor de OBRA
NACIONAL DE LA BUENA PRENSA, A.C. Apartado M-2181. 06000 México, D.F.
Orozco y Berra 180. Santa Mariá la Ribera. © 1970 Comisiòn Episcopal Española de
Liturgia © 1972 SOBICAIN. Derechos reservados.
La comida de la Thanksgiving se celebrará el Domingo, 23
de noviembre. Vamos a empezar a servir de las 2:00 pm a
las 4:00 PM. El Club de Hombres suministrará pavo, puré
de Papas, aderesos y salsa. Por favor traiga su plato favorito
de Acción de Gracias o postre para compartir estilo potluck
o fiesta de traje. Feliz dia de dar gracias.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PROCESSIONAL SONG:
The King Shall Come When Morning Comes #282
PREPARATION SONG:
The Lord is my Light
#557
HOLY:
#219
WE PROCLAIM YOUR DEATH
#220
AMEN:
THE LORD’S PRAYER
#157
LAMB OF GOD:
#224
COMMUNION SONG:
I Want To Walk as a Child of the Light #632
Our Blessing Cup
#778
SENDING SONG:
City of God
#813
READINGS FOR THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
First Reading -- The woman who fears the LORD is to be
praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Psalm -- Blessed are those who fear the Lord
(Psalm 128).
Second Reading -- Brothers and sisters, you are children of the
light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6).
Gospel -- Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give
you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
SAINTS ALIVE PRAYER GROUP
LIVING PRAYER
Who prays as they ought
will endeavor to live as they pray.
--Anonymous
Join us for Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 6PM
in the Chapel. Enter thru the back Chapel door.
SMALL FAITH GROUP
You’re invited to come join in the discussions on Tuesday,
November 18th at 4:30 p.m. We will be meeting in one of the
classrooms in the Christian Education Building.
THANKSGIVING DAY EXCHANGE
How fitting if you could attend Mass (9:00 a.m.)! For the bold
& venturesome among you, we invite you to bring bread that
you would ordinarily have on your Thanksgiving table such as
rolls, biscuits, a loaf of bread, buns, etc. Place them in front of
the altar for a blessing and then swap with someone else’s to
show the unity of Christians on this day.
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass ©
1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or,
(for the memorial of the Dedication)
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44
Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
GET READY
The Letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest
writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the
entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was
imminent. Therefore, to devote time or attention to anything
else was foolish.
As time progressed, this fervor receded a bit. Today we may
wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming endtimes, if we should take them to heart. What should we do when
we hear that the day of the Lord will come upon us "like a thief
at night"? (1 Thessalonians 5:2) Does this mean we are to stop
our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and
planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund?
Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our
lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world
around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when
the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be
ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
All Christians in both East and West embraced the care of the
sick as essential to church life. In the West, the importance of
the visit of the priest is stressed, while in the East, the sick
person is brought to the church for a full Liturgy of the Word.
Some, such as the Armenians, even call it the "Ritual of the
Lamp," since the oil is poured out of the lamp by which the
Word is read. This may be why Eastern Christians sometimes
anoint the sick with this oil, since the trip to church might kill
them.
Our tradition in the West also unfolded in monasteries, where
it was possible for infirm monks to be attended with a full and
beautifully consoling liturgy. In 950 the monks of St. Alban's
Abbey in Mainz produced a ceremonial book that was instantly
a pastoral hit everywhere. There were two lengthy rituals for
the sick, one an extended vigil, and the other a liturgy of
anointing that included Communion under both species. While
this ritual was a house formula for monks, it is easy to see how
monks who had the care of parishes desired to serve their
parishioners in a similar way. The first form included the
chanting of penitential psalms, and the second form required a
confession beforehand. Both forms included a laying on of
hands, which everyone understood as being an essential part of
penance.
--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY
In an ongoing effort to reduce the principal owed on the
Christian Education Building and thus reduce the interest payments, we will take a second collection today. Feel free to use
the green envelopes in the pews.
BLESSING CARD MINISTRY
ROSARY GUILD
The Rosary Guild will meet Wednesday, November 19th
at 5PM in the Christian Education Building. The rosaries
made are distributed to various locations including Care Net
Pregnancy Center, Mason General Hospital and the Detention
Center in Tacoma. The response from recipients is truly heart
warming!
Time: 12:30 or so; right after noon Mass
Let’s get together to work on cards!
When: Tuesday, November 18
Where: St. Kateri Classroom in Education Wing
We'll have a little lunch before we get started. You may bring
anything you like. If you can't bring anything, that's perfectly
OK.
Looking forward to seeing you then and there! Email or call
with any questions, Shari 868-2728, sharip33@hcc.net.
COMMUNITY LIFELINE
Dear Father Belisle,
Thank you for your parish’s generous donation for the security
camera system at Community Lifeline. We strive to serve
those in need in the safest and healthiest environment we are
able to provide and this will make a huge impact on people’s
behaviors.
God Bless,
Barbra Weza, Executive Director, Community Lifeline
ELECTRONIC GIVING
We now offer electronic giving! Please visit our church website
(www.saintedwardshelton.org) and click on the “myEoffering”
button to register a new account. Electronic offering provides
you with better records, hassle free Sunday mornings, and
consistent and regular giving.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already fulfilled your Annual
Catholic Appeal pledge! If you would like to help maximize
our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate this year for our parish
project, please check if your employer has a Matching Gift
program. Once your gift has been paid in full, you can apply
for the match per your employer’s instructions. The Annual
Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147. Call 206-382-4274 if you have
any questions. Mailing address: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO
Box 14964, Seattle 98114
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL YEAR-END PAYMENTS
Annual Catholic Appeal Year-End Payments and Donations
Still need to make your Annual Catholic Appeal payment or
donation by year-end for tax purposes?
Any payments or new gifts you want credited to the 2014 calendar year for tax purposes need to be in the Annual Catholic Appeal office by December 31st. If mailing in the payment, the
postmark must be stamped by Dec 31, 2014 in order to be applied in the calendar year.
To make a payment, visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/pp and
use your debit or credit card for immediate processing. Or call
the Appeal office at 206-382-4274. Please do not put ACA payments in the parish collection basket. Mail directly to: Annual
Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle 98114. Final payments
for the campaign are due in April 2015.
If you would like to donate stock, call 206-382-7316 or 800422-5417.
Haven’t made a gift to the Appeal? It’s not too late. Go
to: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
Your generous support is greatly appreciated – thank you!
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SONGS OF CHRISTMAS BRING
DOUBLE DELIGHTS
The holiday season is shortly
upon us, and once again we
tune our ears to this brief time
when choral voices fill the air
with glorious music that lifts
the human spirit. This year,
the residents of Mason County
and the Olympia area can look
forward to a special double
treat. The renowned Harstine
Island Community Choir teams
up with Masterworks Choral Ensemble of Olympia to present
two dynamic concerts featuring the most loved carols sung
throughout the ages. Familiar carols like “The First Noel”, “Joy
to the World", “Carol of the Bells” and “Ding! Dong! Merrily
on High” contain new twists with refreshing arrangements sung
for the enjoyment of families and friends. The choir not only
doubles, but also the accompaniment, as two pianists support
the voices with vibrant four hand playing.
Women of Note, the newly formed regional vocal ensemble,
is the featured guest artist, presenting several beautiful carols
arranged for women's voices only, creating a different resonance and atmosphere for listeners who have not experienced
carols for women choirs.
The Harstine Island Community Choir is a non-profit whose
mission is to provide ready access to quality music for residents
of Mason County and nearby areas. You will want to mark one
of the dates on your calendar and join your friends and
neighbors in joyous celebration.
Saturday, December 13, 3:00 PM,
St. Hugh Episcopal Church, 280 E. Wheelwright, Allyn,
(Harstine Island Community Choir, only)
Donations appreciated
Sunday, December 14, 3:00PM
Shelton High School Center for the Performing Arts,
3737 N. Shelton Springs Road (Combined Choirs)
Donations appreciated
Program information at www.harstinechoir.com.
NOVEMBER 15-16, 2014
THE PRIORY SPIRITUALITY CENTER
500 College Street NE Lacey, WA 98516
360-438-2595
prioryprograms@gmail.com: For Sat, w/e and long term
program information
spiritualityctr@gmail.com: For individual/group retreats,
Spiritual Direction and meeting room inquiries
www.stplacid.org
Traveling Light: Holding On and Letting Go
November 22 Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
We’ll look to poems, short fiction, and memoir pieces for
models to inspire our work together. Writing exercises will help
participants probe their thinking and express their needs, desires
and intentions regarding what they want to hold onto and let go
of to keep themselves centered in our ever changing world.
Register by prior Friday $60. Bring a sack lunch & notebook.
Minimum 6, Maximum 40
Janice Lawry is a developmental psychologist whose workshops use writing and other means of creative expression as
tools for personal exploration and transformation. Her work
brings to light the parallels in our psychological, creative, and
spiritual growth.
Advent Retreat: Giving Birth to the God of Peace
December 5-7 Friday 7:15PM-Sunday 1:00PM
A silent beginning to Advent may deepen your journey to
Christmas. The opening session will involve prayer, relaxation
and preparation for the retreat with some materials for possible
use during the retreat. The retreat will close with group prayer
and sharing. A spiritual director will be available for those who
wish to listen with you as you discern the movement of God in
your life.
Register by prior Friday: $150
with spiritual direction $185
Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Therese Gonneville , OSB, is involved in the ministry of giving
retreats, spiritual direction and phone ministry at St. Placid
Priory. “I journey with others with a listening heart, especially
as they struggle with the pain of loss and grief, healing of past
wounds of the Inner Child, and their desire to pray and come
into greater inner freedom RECONCILED to God, other and
themselves.”