All Saints Parish E s t a b l i s h e d 1 8 9 9

FEBRUARY 8th, 2015 • Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

503 3rd St. SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 • 253-845-7521 • www.allsaintsparish.com

Josephine Bakhita was born in the Darfur region of Sudan in 1869. At nine, she was kidnapped from her home. This trauma caused her to forget her family surname. Her kidnappers gave her the name Bakhita, meaning “fortunate.”

Josephine was sold often and endured horrific brutality. In 1883, she was staying with the Canossian Sisters of the Institute of the Catechumens in Venice. It was there in 1890 that Bakhita heard the call to the faith and was baptized and confirmed, taking the name Josephine. She refused to return to her owner, and in a court case the judge concluded that since slavery was illegal in Italy, Josephine had been free since 1885. When she came of age, she declared her desire to become one of the sisters.

Josephine spent the rest of her life at a house in northern Italy, where she was known for her gentleness, ready smile, and modesty, keeping the faith during day-to-day work and routines. She started writing her memoirs in 1910. They were published in 1930. Appearances throughout Italy made her famous and helped recruit missionary nuns for Africa, whom she also helped train. Her last years were marked with pain and illness, and she lost the ability to walk. She died in 1947 on February 8—her feast day—and was canonized in 2000. She is venerated as a modern African saint and as a saint with a special relevance to slavery and oppression. She is the patron saint of Sudan. †

A Prayer to End Human Trafficking

God of freedom and love, we are saddened to know that more than one million people are trafficked into slavery each year. The effects of contemporary slavery are felt in every country around our world. As sisters and brothers, we are tormented by this reality that will leave devastating repercussions for generations to come. Our hearts grieve for what our minds can barely comprehend, particularly when we hear of women, men, and children who are deceived and transported to unknown places. We recognize this sexual and economic exploitation occurs because of human greed and profit. We are sorrowful and our spirits angry that human dignity is being degraded through deception and threats of force. Help the violators to be transformed and enlightened to realize the scope of their unjust actions. Allow them to see the value and the dignity of every human person. Lord of Life, strengthen all those whose hearts have been broken and whose lives have been uprooted. As a people in solidarity with Your suffering children, grace us with strength and courage to denounce this crime against humanity and to work against the demeaning practice of human trafficking. Amen.

Adapted from a prayer by Sr. Genevieve Cassani, Franciscans International

next week

in scripture

Mon Gen 1:1-19

Mk 6:53-56

Tue Gen 1:20-2:4

Mk 7:1-13

Wed Gen 2:4-9, 15-17

Mk 7:14-23

Thu Gen 2:18-25

Mk 7:24-30

Fri Gen 3:1-8

Mk 7:31-37

Sat Gen 3:9-24

Mk 8:1-10

Sun Lev 13:1-2, 44-46

1 Cor 10:31-11:1

Mk 1:40-45

Article, “Catholic Calendar: St. Josephine Bahkita” by Mary

Lee Barron, PhD, RN. Copyright © 2015,

Liguori Publications. Editor: Julia A. DiSalvo.

INTERNATIONAL DAY of Prayer and Awareness

against Human Trafficking

Feast Day of St. Josephine Bahkita

All saints events calendar February 9th to February 15th, 2015

February 9 Monday

Bible Study, Book of Exodus - Parish Center, 10am/6pm/7pm

Book Club - Parish Center, 4pm

February 10 Tuesday

Eucharistic Adoration - Church, after 8:30am Mass (Benediction at 10am)

Homeschool Co-op - Parish Center, 12pm

February 11 Wednesday

Youth Group - Parish Center, 6pm

February 12 Thursday

Prayer for Life - Puyallup Planned Parenthood, 10:30am

Seekers Group (all are welcome!) - Parish Center, 6:30pm

February 13 Friday

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Parish Office, 10am

39ers Quilters - Parish Center, 11am

Young Adults Gospel Reflection - Parish Center, 7pm

February 14 Saturday

World Marriage Day Dinner (pre-registration required) - Parish Center, after 5pm Mass

February 15 Sunday

RCIA Class - dismissal during 9am Mass, followed by meeting in the Parish Center

Men’s Basketball - Parish Center, 6:30pm

Mass Intentions Mon, February 9, 8:30am:

Ruben & Divina Doria Sun, February 15

7:30am: John Muller

9:00am: Marcia Kiel

11:00am: Art Riebli

7:00pm: All Saints Community

Tue, February 10, 8:30am: Maria Suy Nguyen

Wed, February 11, 8:30am: George Bilderback

Sat, February 14, 5:00pm: Theresa Hoa Le

Need prayers? Contact our Prayer Line by calling Florence Guthrie at (253) 845-3109. To book Mass intentions, or to add names to the Prayers of the Faithful or to the Long Term Prayer List, please call the parish office at (253) 845-7521.

Altar Society for February 1st Week: Don & Leona Matz

2nd Week: Susan Zink

3rd Week: Diane & Joe Giuseffi

4th Week: Wanda Miller

Calendar of upcoming events:

Mon, Feb 9 – Mass with Fr. Michael and the 6B class, 2pm, Fife; Beginning Band, 3:10pm; Tue, Feb 10 – 4th grade field trip to Puyallup Hatchery; Wed, Feb 11 – Choir, 7:30am; Principal Hour in Puyallup, 7-8am; Mass in Puyallup, 8:30am, 1A/2A visits Puyallup in the morning; Beginning Band/Bell Choir, 3:10pm; Thu, Feb 12 – Principal Hour in Fife, 7:30-8:15am; Kindergarten prayer service, 8:30am; Advanced Band, 3:10pm; 5th grades host St. Francis House dinner at the Armory, 6pm; Fri, Feb 13 – Early release, Fife at 11am, Puyallup at 11:30am; Family Movie Night, 6-9pm, Fife campus gym.

All saints school news

Join us at the 8:30am Mass on Wednesday, February 11th to receive the Anointing of the Sick and pray for those that suffer from illness.

Prayer for the Sick: God of hope and healing, Be with those whose bodies burn with fever, rage with pain, struggle for breath, cry out for limbs that used to be, or crave addictive substances. Be with those whose minds and emotions face the wait of a diagnosis, wrestle with the choices for treatment, adapt to a life altered by chronic illness, recover from abuse, or push against the encroaching clouds of dementia. Be with those whose spirits are exhausted by the quest for health, doubt the existence of love, question the fairness of life, or stare into the face of death. Cool the fever, bring balm to the pain, ease the fight for air, adapt the body for new ways to move, and calm the cravings. Ease anxiety and fear. Build trust in your everlasting love and care. God of all, hear our prayer. Amen. – From the National Association of Catholic Chaplains

World Day of the Sick Wednesday, February 11th 2015

JOIN US for a simple soup supper and a presentation on human trafficking in our region. Our presenter will be Sister Linda Haydock, an author, presenter and facilitator. Suggested donation of $5.00 per person, to be collected at the event.

Human Trafficking

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 21st from 8am until 11am. Please sign up after Mass in the vestibule to donate.

In preparation for Ash Wednesday, please bring last year’s palms to the church by February 15th to be burned for our ashes. Please place palms in the marked bin in the vestibule.

Youth & Young Adults

Junior and senior high

youth ministry BASE CAMP and QUEST: This week we will explore Lent and what it could mean to us as the young Church. Base Camp begins at 6pm; Quest at 7:30pm. Next week we will be going to Mass for Ash Wednesday at 7pm. Our service sites are expecting us on Feb. 25.

Quest Adventure: permission slips are on the parish website for either a day long or overnight trip to Whidbey Island and Deception Pass. Reservations are required! You need to dress for the weather, bring a sleeping bag, pillow, mat, and outdoor clothes.

In need of service hours? Sign up to serve dinner on Valentine’s evening from 6-9 pm. White shirt, black slacks and a willingness to help are needed! Following our service hours we will have a special celebration at Elements.

CONFIRMATION meets today after the 11 am Mass. The Rink family will provide lunch. Adults interested in Confirmation should contact Carmen at 253-677-2049.

SACRAMENTAL PREP meets today at 9:30 AM in the parish office.

Community Services

Item of the Week: Hygiene items - Shampoo -

Deodorant - Tooth Paste/Brushes Please place your donations in the back of the vestibule or drop them off at the parish office during office hours.

On the Horizon:

VBS 2015

VBS this year is on June 22-26, 2015 from 9am to 12pm (NEW DATES). Our theme will be EVEREST: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power! We’re already taking sign-ups for campers and volunteers. For more information or to sign up now, please check out the VBS website at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/AllSaintsParish or call Kathryn at (253) 286-0023.

Baptism Prep Classes

Infant Baptism Prep Classes For Parents and Godparents

March 10th and 17th • 6:30pm to 8pm All Saints Parish Center, 39ers room

Pre-registration is required. Please sign up with Peggy at (253) 286-0026 or peggya@allsaintsparish.com.

Ministering to the Sick Did you know? Members of the All Saints community provide Eucharistic Ministry to seven local nursing homes every week and visit Catholic patients at Good Samaritan Hospital five days a week.

Have you ever considered the gift you could be to another person? Your Eucharistic ministry could be a great blessing and an answered prayer to a homebound parishioner or a patient in the hospital. Please call Aleah at the parish office to inquire, (253) 845-7521.

Always register your visits with the parish office; we need to record who is receiving Eucharistic Ministry in their home. Always approach a sacristan following the liturgy rather than presenting your pyx during holy Communion. Always call the office with questions or if you need prayer books, rosaries, holy cards, and other resources. Always remember that we are thankful for your service! Knights of Columbus

All Members: Join us Monday, February 9th at 7pm for our General Membership Meeting in the school lunch room.

Want to know more? Are you interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus? Want to help give back through charity? Contact Brandon Haywood, Grand Knight at bh_ced@hotmail.com to learn more or follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/knightsofcolumbus1629.

Parish Groups

We are now looking into some 1-day deals through Alki Tours. A few of their trips are as follows (rates are per person):

March 7 - Captain Whidbey's Ship of Fools Lunch and the Penn Cove Mussel Festival - $94 • April 7 or 12 - Train to Chuckanut brunch and the tulips of Skagit Valley - $99 • April 8 - Cracked Crab lunch cruise includes: Tour of La Conner, Swinomish Channel and Deception Pass - $99 • May 18 - Northwest Trek and Black Diamond Bakery -

$94 • June 10 - Mt. St. Helens blast zone and lunch - $99

If you are interested or if you have any questions or suggestions, please call Zenaida at 253-848-9866. Thanks!