7112 SOUTH 12TH STREET TACOMA, WA

Parish Bulletin
January 18, 2015
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Charles Borromeo Parish is a
Catholic Community welcoming all to
grow as Faithful Disciples of the Risen
Christ.
Our Vision: We are sent to make
disciples for Jesus Christ.
Our Mission:
¤ Engage the uncommitted
¤ Energize the committed
¤ Empower every parishioner to
share Christ’s good news.
Our Goal: To enable all to
experience the peace, joy, love and
life that Christ brings.
Schedule
Mass: Saturday vigil ............... 5 p.m.
Mass: Sunday ............ 8 a.m., 10 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Mass: Weekdays ....................... 9 a.m.
The First Saturday of the month at
9 a.m.: Mass for the Faithful Departed
Reconciliation: Saturday .... 3–4 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays in the
Convent Chapel: 9:45 a.m. until
Benediction on Saturday 2:15 p.m.
Food Bank
Call to make an appt: 253–565–7655
9:30 —11:00 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Parish staff extensions
Deacon and Parish Administrator
Parish contact
Parish/School ............ 253–564–5185
Emer. after hours ...... 253–677–9827
Fax.............................. 253–565–0936
Prayer line .................. 253–564–5587
Parish ............ www.saintcharlesb.org
parishinfo@stcharlesb.org
Pastoral assistants:
Music department
Jodie Clark .......................... ext. 3036
Susie Fujita……8, 10 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Fr. Mike McDermott ................ ext. 0
Pastor
Fr. Dean Mbuzi ......................... ext. 0
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Stephen McGlone..ext. 3014
Faith Formation and Baptisms
Patricia Gleason .................. ext. 3018
Liturgy, First Reconciliation and Eucharist
Kim Seevers ......................... ext. 3013
Outreach, Ministry to the Sick and Marriages
Renee Stocks ....................... ext. 3037
RCIA, Grief Ministry and Parish Life
Brian Suda........................... ext. 3019
Sr. High Ministry and Confirmation
Music Director Chancel Choir and Cantor
Marlys Everson .................... Organist
Bob McKamey .................. Sat. 5 p.m.
Music Director
Moiya Callahan………..Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Music Director
School contact and extensions
Madelyn McDougall ................. ext. 0
School .................www.stcharlesb.org
info@stcharlesb.org
Dan Hill ...............................ext. 3031
Mary Peterson ..................... ext. 3029
Andrew Senko .....................ext. 3051
Mary Derouin ..................... ext. 3012
Joyce Rousseau ....................ext. 3021
Michelle Hunt ..................... ext. 3058
Susan O’Leary .....................ext. 3031
Support staff:
Receptionist
Administrative Assistant and Bulletin
Head Bookkeeper for Parish/School
Principal
Assistant Principal
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeping Assistant for Parish/School
Secretary
Jocelyn Basquette……………..ext. 3017
Kim Heggerness ...................ext. 3030
Bookkeeping Assistant for Accounts Payable
Bill Uebelacker.......................... ext. 0
Facilities Supervisor
Andrew Rousseau ..................... ext. 0
Custodian
The Parish Office is open 8:30 a.m.–
4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday
Development Office:
Development Director
Claudia Olson .....................ext. 3040
Administrative Assistant
Shilo Maggi……………………..ext. 3052
Assistant Development Director
The School front office is open 7:30 a.m.–
4:00 p.m.
7112 SOUTH 12TH STREET TACOMA, WA 98465  253–564–5185  www.saintcharlesb.org
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FROM our PASTOR
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FAMILY
January 18, 2015
The 42th Year
Respect and care for the life of each person is one of the key pillars of the Church’s teaching about living
as a disciple of the Risen Christ. The other is the promotion of the common good and is the key to
understanding the Church’s teachings on social justice. This year we mark the 42nd year of the US
Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion in America.
In our society and world today violence against human life is all too prevalent. Abortion, especially in our day, is an icon
of such violence. Saint Pope John Paul II called us to create a Culture of Life rather than a Culture of Death. The following
paragraphs from Pope John Paul II’s encyclical The Gospel of Life are particularly poignant and consoling with regard to
the issue of abortion.
“Procured abortion is the deliberate and direct killing, by whatever means it is carried out, of a human being in the
initial phase of his or her existence, extending from conception to birth.
The decision to have an abortion is often tragic and painful for those involved, especially the mother. Sometimes the
decision is not made for purely selfish reasons or out of convenience but out of a desire to protect certain important
values such as health or a decent standard of living for the other members of the family. Sometimes it is feared that the
child to be born would live in such conditions that it would be better if the birth had not taken place. Nevertheless, these
reasons and others like them, however serious and tragic, can never justify the deliberate killing of an innocent human
being.
I would like now to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors
which may have influenced your decision and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering
decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong.
But do not give in to discouragement and do not loose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it
honestly. If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will come to understand
that nothing is definitely lost and you will be able to ask forgiveness from your child who is now living with the Lord.
With the friendly and expert help and advice from other people, and as a result of your own painful experience, you can
be among the most eloquent defenders of everyone’s right to life. Through your commitment to life, whether by
accepting the birth of other children or by welcoming and caring for those most in need of someone to be close to them,
you will become promoters of a new way of life.”
(The above paragraphs are taken from Saint Pope John Paul II’s encyclical The Gospel of Life. See especially paragraphs
#’s 58, 59 and 99.)
Plan to Attend
Join Fr. Mike for a relaxing evening of reflection with Fr. Robert Barron (on DVD)
on the process of Conversion and Finding the Center of our Life.
Friday Jan 23rd, 6:00-9:00pm, beginning with dinner, in the Parish Center. (see insert for more information)
READINGS
Monday, Jan. 19: Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22
Tuesday, Jan. 20: Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17; Mark 3:1-6
Thursday, Jan. 22: Hebrews 7:25-8:6; Mark 3:7-12
Friday, Jan. 23: Hebrews 8:6-13; Mark 3:13-19
Saturday, Jan. 24: Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14; Mark 3:20-21
Sunday, Jan. 25: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jonah 3:1-5,10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Jan. 19: 9 a.m. Mass — Madeline Eltrich +
Tuesday, Jan. 20: 9 a.m. Mass — John Schmertz +
Wednesday, Jan. 21: 9 a.m. Mass — Madeline Eltrich +
Thursday, Jan. 22: 9 a.m. Mass — Catherine McEntee +
Friday, Jan. 23: 9 a.m. Mass — Bob Mannino +
Saturday, Jan. 24: 5 p.m. Mass — Sal Leombruno III +
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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FAMILY
Monday, January 19
Parish Office closed
9:00 a.m., Mass
THE SUNDAY COLLECTION REPORT
July 1, 2014-January 11, 2015
Rosary Group after Mass
7:00 p.m. CTR: Bible Study
Tuesday, January 20
9:00 a.m. Mass
Rosary Group after Mass
MARCH FOR LIFE
5:30 CVT Chapel: Adoration
Committee
6:30 p.m. LIB: SCOPE
7:00 p.m. CH: Chancel Choir
7:00 p.m. CTR: Bible Study
7:00 p.m. CVT: Mission Group
Wednesday, January 21
9:00 a.m. Mass
Rosary Group after Mass
9:45 a.m. CVT: Bible Study
7:00 p.m. CVT chapel: Rosary Group
7:00 p.m. CTR: RCIA
Thursday, January 22
9:00 a.m. Mass
Rosary Group after Mass
7:00 a.m. DR: Finance Committee
8:00 a.m. CTR: Legion of Mary
5:00 p.m. LIB School Commission
7:00 p.m. CVT chapel: Upper Room
Prayer Group
Friday, January 23
9:00 a.m. Mass
Rosary Group after Mass
9:45 CVT Chapel: 24 Hour
Adoration begins
9:00 a.m. CTR: Nativity House
6:00 p.m. Parish Center
Evening of Reflection w/Fr. Mike
Saturday, January 24
10:00 a.m. CVT: Quilt Club
2:15 p.m. CVT chapel: Benediction
3:00 p.m. CH: Confessions
5:00 p.m. Mass
The Parish Offices will be closed
Monday, January 19, in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
holiday.
January 18, 2015
Item
Actual
Budgeted
Difference
Weekly Giving:
870,184
867,628
2,556
Holy Day Giving
58,943
55,561
3,382
Total
929,127
923,189
5,938
includes Electronic Giving
CATHOLIC ADVOCACY DAY IS
THURSDAY, MARCH 26th
PROCLAIM JUSTICE & LIFE FOR ALL
The purpose of Catholic Advocacy Day
is to meet with our legislators to
advocate for people who are poor and
vulnerable based on Catholic Teaching.
The priority issues can change depending
on the current legislative agenda. The
areas we will address may include
1) economic justice, 2) housing, 3) access
to health care, 4) child welfare, 5) life
issues, 6) environment and 7) criminal
justice.
There will be buses for the trip to
Olympia. Bus locations will depend on
registrations. All bus departures will be
early in the morning (6 am to 7:30 am
depending on the location). At this time
we anticipate stops in Tacoma.
Please join us for Catholic Advocacy
Day in Olympia on Thursday, March
26th! Our theme is Proclaim Justice &
Life for All. Our time together will
include: Briefings on legislative issues
and stories of how advocacy is making a
difference, Mass, appointments with
legislators.
In order to plan effectively (make
legislative appointments and reserve
buses) we need to hear as soon as
possible but no later than March 5th if
you will be attending Catholic Advocacy
Day.
PLEASE REGISTER BY CALLING
206-223-1138 or on-line information
can be found on the following websites:
www.ccsww.org, www.thewscc.org,
www.ipjc.org.
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donations.
 You can easily make a change at any
time.
 You have access to a complete report of
donations.
 You can schedule one time donations
for upcoming special collections.
 You can make donations through a
Credit Card or Electronic Fund Transfer.
 It’s free.
To sign up, go to:
www.saintcharlesb.org and click
on the Online Giving logo to
create an account.
If you have questions, call the Parish
Office at 253-564-5185, ext. 3012.
COME PRAY THE ROSARY WITH
US. Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in
the Convent and after the 9:00 a.m.
Mass weekday mornings.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration begins at 9:45 a.m.
Friday in the convent chapel.
It concludes at 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday with Benediction.
Sacramental preparation for: Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Matrimony
If either you or your child is planning to prepare for one of the above sacraments in the upcoming year, please plan
on attending the class, “Maturing and Living as Disciples Together through our Sacraments” with Fr. Mike on
Thursday, February 12th , at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center as part of your preparation process. Dinner is provided.
Childcare is available with advance notice. To register, call Jodie Clark @ 564-5185 ext. 3036.
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FAITH FORMATION
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FAMILY
January 18, 2015
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION
Religious Ed Calendar of Events:
January 18:
NO Religious Ed or Jr. High—MLK weekend
January 25:
NO Religious Ed or Jr. High—Catholic School Week
Join us for a free breakfast sponsored by the school
February 1:
Religious Ed and Jr. High classes meet
SOUPER-Bowl Sunday
Check out the RE Online at: Saintcharlesb.weebly.com.
Religious Education Classes!
They are offered on Sundays, September
through May and meet between the
Masses from 11:15 to 12:15 in the school.
We have classes for grades kindergarten
through 6th grade and preschool classes
for 3 year olds (potty trained please) and 4
year olds, and our Jr. High Youth Group
for 7th & 8th graders. It is never too late
to register. We accept year round
registrations. Families expecting children
to participate in First Eucharist should
be enrolled in Religious Education by
first grade if not attending a Catholic
School. Contact Jodie Clark, 564-5185
ext. 3036 or by email:
jclark@stcharlesb.org, for more
information, questions, or if you would
like to assist with our program.
“Bundles of Joy” Quilt Club
“Bundles of Joy” Quilt Club is seeking
new members to come join them every
other week (Saturdays) to share
fellowship and make beautiful baby
quilts and other projects. Their ministry
seeks to support women who choose life.
All are welcome to be a part of this rewarding
ministry. We gather next on Saturdays,
January 24 and February 7, from 10:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the convent
building located behind the school. No
advance notice needed. Just show up.
Machines and materials are all provided.
Call Jodie Clark for more information at
564-5185 ext. 3036
CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Our next book club meeting will be January 28, 2015
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the School’s Teacher’s Lounge. We will be reading Pope
Francis’ book “The Church of Mercy”. This is a collection of speeches, homilies, and
papers presented during the first year of his papacy. It is a Vatican-authorized book
detailing his vision for the Catholic Church. Copies are now available
in the parish office (suggested donation $12.00) If you already picked up a
book, please stop by the office and get a free Discussion Guide. Call Jodie
Clark for more information at 564.5185 ext. 3036.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Mondays: The Bible Timeline
Our Monday night Bible Study resumed January 5. The Monday evening sessions
begin at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Center. The group is studying Ascension Press’, The
Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation by Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray, and Sarah Christmyer
January 19: NO Class, ML King Day , January 26: Topic—Exile discussion,
Feb. 2: View Session 15 video w/discussion
All are welcome at any time during the study. You may even attend the video
only evenings if that is all you can fit in your schedule. For more info contact Jodie
Clark at 564-5185 ext. 3036 or jclark@stcharlesb.org.
Countdown to Confirmation
This year’s Confirmation is fast
approaching. Please keep in prayer all
those who are planning to celebrate this
sacrament.
Change of time for Confirmation
Rehearsal: Because of the Super Bowl, we
have moved the time of our Confirmation
Rehearsal to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February
1. Confirmande and sponsors should plan
on attending. Parents are encouraged to
come if they are able.
Important dates
What: Confirmation Rehearsal
When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1,
2015
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Church
Who: All confirmande and ideally all
sponsors unless this is impossible. Parents
are welcome.
What: Confirmation
When: 7 p.m. on February 2, 2015
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Church
What: Confirmation preparation fees due
Why: Every year we ask a small fee in order to help offset a portion of our operating costs. This year we separated it from
registration in order to give time to families and teens who were unsure about
seeing the program through to the end.
When: For those who have not yet paid,
as soon as possible. Please call Brian Suda
if this is a concern.
Cost: $75 per teen or $50 if two teens are
going through preparation together
How: Checks may be made out to St.
Charles Borromeo Parish and submitted
to Brian Suda through mail, Teen Night
or in the Parish Office.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
next meetings Tues., Feb. 3, at 7:00 p.m.
4th Degree Knights Assembly:
Mon., Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Both are in the Convent.
BAPTISM PREPARATION If you have a child under the age of 7 that needs baptism, we would like to invite you
to attend our Baptism Preparation classes on the following dates: February 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Parish Center, and
February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please call Jodie Clark to register (564.5185 ext. 3036) or for more
information. Children over 7 needing Baptism, please call Pat Gleason at ext. 3018.
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FAITH FORMATION ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FAMILY
January 18, 2015
St. Charles Middle School presents! THE SOUND OF MUSIC January 29-31
Fri. Jan. 30, 7:00 p.m., Sat. Jan. 31, 2:00 p.m., Sat. Jan. 31 5:45 Dinner Theatre
and 7:00 p.m. Show
NOTE: Dinner Theatre reservations are $20 each for food and the show. They must
be made by January 23rd in school office.
Check It Out ….. OUR PARISH LIBRARY has several new books and DVD’s
available for checkout. Some new titles are Monuments Men, The Gardner of God, God’s
Not Dead and Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe. Also, come see items placed on display
about Mary and Right to Life Issues in support of our new Bible Study and the
upcoming March for Life. We also have some new items coming that promulgate
vocations. Titles include: The Birth of the Franciscans and What Does a Priest
Do? The latter is a book for children. For information or questions,
call Jodie Clark at 564-5185 ext. 3036.
Winter Bereaved Support Group
We will begin a six week grief support group the week of January 26th titled
Learning to Manage Your Grief: A Small Group Experience. If you have attended
this group previously please know you are welcome to join us again and share
your journey. A day of week and time will be set based on the needs of those
who want to participate. If you are interested in learning more please contact
Renee Stocks at 564-5185 ext. 3037 or rstocks@stcharlesb.org.
Greeter Ministry – An exciting new ministry for all ages! Have you wanted
to get to know others in the parish? Perhaps are interested in volunteering
but can’t take on a large commitment? Maybe you are looking for something that you can do as a family? The Greeter Ministry is for you! We are looking for
people who are new to ministry and want to get involved just 1-2 hours a month. We
especially are in need of help at the 8 am & 12:30 pm Masses. For more information
please contact Renee at 564-5185 ext. 3037 or rstocks@stcharlesb.org.
Honduras Mission Support: On Dec. 16, the Knights of Columbus
a gave a $1000 grant to Honduras Mission to procure medical and
dental supplies. The Mission provides free medical and dental
support to about 2000 people living in impoverished villages. The
Mission trip will be Jan. 23-31, 2015. Keep them in your prayers.
THANK YOU ST. CHARLES PARISHIONERS Because of your generosity,
the Knights of Columbus collected 52 bags of warm winter coats and jackets
for Nativity House, the weekend of Jan. 3-4. This helps keep the homeless
warm during these winter months. Thank you for being generous and sharing with the
poor of our community.
Our RE Junior High Youth Group will once again be collecting loose change after the
Masses on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1. They plan to donate their proceeds this
year to Heifer International, a nonprofit charity organization working to end hunger
and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to
struggling communities. SAVE your change and help these young people
make a difference.
The St. Charles Borromeo School’s Annual Fund is an essential part of funding for
our school. It was created to help bridge the gap between our tuition, and the actual
cost of educating a child. The benefits of the Annual Fund are twofold: we are able to
reduce tuition for families who may have difficulty paying for a quality Catholic
education and offset annual tuition increases for EVERY family. Remember...Your
donation is 100% tax deductible. With your help, we can continue our tradition of
being one of the highest performing and affordable Catholic Schools in the area. Please
contact the school Development Office to make a donation: 253-564-5185 ext. 3040.
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Mr. Dan Hill, Principal
Dear St. Charles Parishioners,
Each year we celebrate Catholic School’s
Week, not just in our own school, but in
all of the Catholic schools across the
country. Next weekend, January 24th
and 25th, we begin our celebration right
here in the church. Our choirs will be
singing and our students will attend in
uniform at each of the Masses. On
Sunday, we want to honor YOU! We are
going to have a full breakfast for everyone
after the 8 and 10 Masses, and this year we
are bringing back the pancakes, sausage,
bacon, juice, eggs and whatever else we
can fit on the plates. The teachers will
join me in Feist Hall and will be doing the
cooking and cleaning of the tables. I hope
you can make a plan to join us and it
would make me very happy to see all of
the tables full of parishioners. Make us do
the work while you enjoy the breakfast! It
is the least we can do to show our
appreciation to one of the best parishes in
the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Please remember to keep our students,
and teachers, in your daily prayers. Many
prayers are needed for many different
reasons, and I do appreciate your prayers
for all of us.
See you at the breakfast next weekend!
Sincerely, Mr. Hill
ALTAR SERVERS
January 24: 5:00 p.m.
Ben David
Jason Escoton
Abby Dupille
January 25: 8:00
Collin Bordeaux
Sophia Anderson
Danny Anderson
January 25: 10:00 a.m.
Peter Carrell
Bea Pugeda
Deina Escribano
January 25: 12:30 p.m.
Darby Medley
Carter Price
Luke Weller
SOCIAL JUSTICE
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FAMILY
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The parish Respect Life Committee
meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month in the convent at 7 pm. Contact
Aileen Carrell at 253-507-8812 or
acarrell.comcast.net to be a part of this
vibrant ministry.
Mass and March for Life: The annual
Mass for Life will be celebrated on
Tuesday, January 20 at 9:30 am at in St.
Martin University’s Marcus Pavilion. The
March for Life will take place afterwards
at the State Capitol beginning at 12 p.m.
The parish will again sponsor a bus
provided by the Knights of Columbus.
Contact Deacon Steve at
deaconsteve@stcharlesb.org or ext. 3014
at the parish office to make a reservation.
Spiritual Adoption: This intercessory
prayer ministry begins this weekend and
ends on Respect Life Sunday, October 4.
Be sure to say the Spiritual Adoption
prayer every day for a baby in danger of
abortion and for that child’s family and
the circumstances driving the situation.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much.
I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby
that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.
See the bulletin insert for more details.
Gabriel Project: This parish based
ministry provides families with crisis pregnancies with material, emotional, and
spiritual support. They meet on the last
Tuesday of each month in the convent @
7 pm. Contact Karol Mauss for more
information: 253-851-3151.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion
If a history of sexual abuse has existed
before an abortion, the woman may experience the abortion itself as simply a further continuation of the violations of self
that have gone before. After the abortion, just as after episodes of sexual
abuse, she must be prepared to hide her
shame, guilt, despair and grief behind a
painted mask of normalcy. We can
help. Healing and hope are awaiting you
on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™.
The next retreat is March 6-8, 2015.
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic
Community Services.
FOOD BANK
Thanks once again for helping those in
need through our food bank. Here are
this week’s special needs.
Top Ramen
Canned fruits
Hamburger/Tuna Helper
Pork & Beans
Toothbrushes Laundry & Dish Soap
Don’t forget to purchase and donate
Fred Meyer scrip. It really helps us to
supplement our food donations.
**Please be sure to drop your food
donations in the collection bins in the
church. The parish office does not have
storage space to collect donations.
Thank you for your continued support
of our Food Bank!**
Nativity House is in
need of peanuts for the
homeless. Drop
donations at the Parish
Office. Thank you!
PRAY FOR THE FAMILY: Join the
Knights of Columbus every Sunday
morning at 9:30 a.m. in offering the
rosary to our Blessed Mother asking for
her intercession. Our prayer intention
for the month of January is: God’s
blessing and protection of all families.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE
THROW CONTEST: Boy and girls
ages 9-14 are invited to participate in
the annual free throw contest. Join us
in the school gym on Sunday, Jan. 25 at
2:15 p.m. Winners in
each age division go on to
district competition. It’s
fun, it’s free, it’s for you!
Tax Fraud Alert: It was a year ago when
the Archdiocesan databases were hacked
and some parishioners had fraudulent
tax returns filed. We do not know what
will happen this year but you can reduce
your risk by filing your 2014 income tax
return as soon as you can. Once you file
your return, the IRS will question any
return that arrives afterwards. If we
receive updates from the Archdiocese,
we will pass them along to you. If you
have any questions, contact Deacon
Steve.
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January 18, 2015
Marriage & Family Life
Marriage Celebration Mass and
Reception – Saturday, February 7, 2014
5:00 Mass and reception will be held in
the Parish Center. Please find the
registration form in today’s bulletin or
on line. The deadline for registration is
January 25, 2015. Please contact Kim
Seevers, Pastoral Assistant at
kseevers@stcharlesb.org.
Want Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Information? Call Kim Seevers at the
parish office e for the nearest certified
NFP Teachers.
Do you long for a more loving and
caring marriage? Are you disheartened
or even miserable in your marriage? You
are not alone. Retrouvaille (pronounced
retro-vī) has helped tens of thousands of
couples who are feeling disheartened or
even miserable in their current marriage.
There is still time to register for our
upcoming program beginning next
weekend, January 23-25, 2015. For
confidential information about the
program or to register, please call 206706-2608 or visit our website at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Faith in Action
Please keep the Mission to Honduras
Team in your thoughts and prayers as they
journey to Honduras this month to serve.
Please join the Faith In Action Team as we
gather to celebrate all we have
accomplished over the holiday season, in
Honduras and plan for 2015. We will
gather on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at
6:00 p.m. at Clover Leaf in the family
section. The Clover Leaf is located at
6430 6th Ave in Tacoma. Please plan to
buy your own food and beverage and
share how you are willing to put your faith
into action this year.
Fondi Takeover -- Wednesday, January
21, from 5 to 8 pm. Help raise some
dough for St. Charles School while
enjoying ,dinner (dine-in or take-out) at
Fondi in Gig Harbor (4621 Point Fosdick
Dr. NW Suite 200, Building 10, Gig
Harbor, WA 98335)! SCOPE will earn
20% on every order.
An Evening of Reflection
with Fr. Robert Barron (on DVD)
on the process of
Conversion & Finding the Center of our Life
Hosted by Fr. Mike
Friday, January 23rd, 6-9 pm
beginning with dinner in the Parish Center
Please feel free to extend this invitation to someone who may enjoy, or
perhaps need, a relaxing evening with dinner and childcare.
Please RSVP to Renee at 564-5185 ext. 3037 or
rstocks@stcharlesb.org
1) Childcare if needed. Please call with the names and ages by Tuesday,
January 20th.
2) For dinner we will be serving winter beef stew, salad, rolls & cookies.
Welookforwardtosharingtheeveningwithyou!
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with our parish
Lenten project!
This year at Lent the parish will read:
LivingtheMass:
HowOneHouraWeekCanChangeYourLife
Divided into six segments, each week you have an opportunity to explore an area of the Mass and
how you can incorporate it into your daily life. Throughout Lent you will explore: what Christians
are called to do and be, what qualities and skills are needed to live as Christians, and how one
hour a week we spend at Mass, should, and will change your life. Small groups are encouraged as we all learn more by sharing our stories and experiences. For more information on the book please see
www.loyolapress.com/living-the-mass.htm.
We need your help with:
1) Folks to help sell the books in the vestibule before and after all the Masses on:
February 7th & 8th at 5, 8, 10, 12:30 & 5:30 Mass in the vestibule
February 15th at 8, 10, 12:30 & 5:30 Masses
Ash Wednesday February 18th at 9, noon & 7 Masses
We have order 300 books and are asking for a $5 donation.
2) Group leaders for small group study at the parish. Like previous years we will provide opportunities to gather with other parishioners to discuss the book and share experiences on
how one hour a week we spend at Mass, should, and will change your life.
3) Put together a group of friends, people you sit with in the pews, other parishioners you
know from school, coffee or dining places, sports, etc. This will provide you with an opportunity to better know each other as well as grow in your spiritual life. A six week study
guide will be provided.
To help sell the books at Mass or form a group please contact
Renee at rstocks@stcharlesb.org or 564-5185 ext. 3037 for more information.
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MARCH FOR LIFE
“We must all commit ourselves with clarity and
courage so that every human person…[is] always
defended and protected.” Pope Francis
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015
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8:00 a.m.: Bus leaves Saint Charles.
9:30 a.m.: Mass for Life; Saint Martin’s University
11:00 a.m.: Bus leaves Saint Martin’s for the
Capitol.
12:00 p.m.: March for Life
2:30 p.m.: Bus arrives at Saint Charles.
Bus reservations are required.
Contact Deacon Steve: deaconsteve@stcharlesb.org or 253-5645185 ext. 3014
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, January 25
Enjoy a short stack on us!
Please join us as we show
appreciation for all that our
parish community does for
St. Charles Borromeo
School.
On Sunday, January 25th,
our teachers and staff will
be serving a complimentary
Pancake Breakfast after
8am & 10am masses.
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St. Charles Borromeo
Catholic School
2015
Catholic Schools Week
January 24 - January 31
Calendar of Events
Parish Appreciation
Saturday—January 24th:
5:00 pm - St. Charles Singers
7:00 pm - Father Daughter Dance
Sunday—January 25th:
8:00 am – Boys Choir
10:00 am - 12th Street Singers
12:30 pm - Girls Choir
FREE Pancake Breakfast after 8 & 10 am masses
Parent Appreciation
Monday—January 26th:
9:00 am All School Mass - Recognition of
Volunteer & Alumni of the Year
Community Appreciation
Tuesday—January 27th:
Each class will participate in community
service projects
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Wednesday—January 28th:
12:10 Dismissal
Open House
Thursday - January 29th:
OPEN HOUSE 9:00 - 11:00 am
Musical-Sound of Music - 1:30 pm
Student Appreciation
Friday—January 30th:
Student Appreciation Day – Free Dress
Movie Time! 1:00 pm K - 4th
Olympics - 5th - 8th grade– Parents welcome!
Musical-Sound of Music –7:00 pm
Saturday-January 31st:
Musical-Sound of Music– 2:00 pm
Musical-Sound of Music - 5:45 pm Dinner Theatre with
performance at 7 pm
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Annual Celebration of Marriage
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Renewal of Vows at 5:00 p.m. Mass
Reception in Parish Center after Mass
Join your fellow parishioners in celebrating marriage and honoring couples having their
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 50+ anniversaries.
You are invited to attend whether or not it is an honored anniversary year. Please complete the
reservation form below and return it to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket at any
Mass by January 25, 2015 or contact Kim Seevers at kseevers@stcharlesb.org.
Note: All married couples are invited to attend the reception with a reservation by 9:00 a.m. on
Monday, January 26th. Only those celebrating an honored year will be noted in the program.
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Marriage Celebration & Reception Reservations
____ We plan to attend the Mass and reception. This is our: (circle one) 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
35, 40, 45, 50, over 50 (specify the number over 50)_____ anniversary.
____ We plan to attend the Mass and reception but are not celebrating an honored anniversary
year.
Please print and be sure to circle the anniversary you are celebrating in 2015.
Names:______________________________________________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________________
Marriage Date:________________________________________________________
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Financial Advisor
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From housework to personal care
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Free Assessment: 1-877-870-1582
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Funeral Home
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Funerals - Memorials - Cremations
Pre-Arrangements Available
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