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PRAYER REQUESTS
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is our response to the abundant generosity of God . — Archbishop Peter J. Sartain
SCHOOL NEWS www.school.starofthesea.net
[email protected] or 373-5162
Please Note The Following:
Mon, Mar 21 11:00am Memorial Mass for Larry Ricard
Tues, Mar 22 8am Benediction
Wed, Mar 23 Spy Wednesday 7:00pm Confession—Tenebrae Service
*No Morning Mass During the Easter Triduum*
Thurs, Mar 24 Holy Thursday 7:00pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society) Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight in Gym
Fri, Mar 25 Good Friday 9:00am, School Stations of the Cross 12:00– 3:00pm, Confession & Tre Ore Service 3:00pm, Stations of the Cross 3:30pm, Divine Mercy Novena begins 7:00pm, Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord (Collection for Christians in the Holy Land)
Sat, Mar 26 Holy Saturday *No Confession 8:30pm, Easter Vigil Mass
Sun, Mar 27 Easter Sunday Mass Times: 7:30am, 9:30am, and Noon *Easter Brunch after 9:30am Mass, Camerman Hall
March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday
Check out our website for parish events: www.starofthesea.net
For regular Mass & Confession times, see front of bulletin
Rosary: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM
Liturgy of the Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM; Fri-Sat 8:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass
In your kindness and charity towards others, please pray for the sick, the
homebound, the imprisoned, the unemployed, all our military overseas, and those who are held in our hearts: Jesse Alina, Anthony Fanelli, Kathy & Dave Ball, Karen & Al Vermette, Lena Lacsamana, Barbara Smith, Lily Allemand, Anna Sison, Ginger Robitaille, Bob Wheeldon, Aida Vinluan, Mary Mah-ler, Anne Symonds, Mark & Rosemary Hicks, Jeanette Cates, Katie Steffen, Hayden Werdal, Greg Angnos, Dan Rotter, Craig Andrews, Bill Simpson, Elizabeth Rugaber, David Jenson, Mary Huebert, Vera Isbell, Tim & Mary Conte, Isaac Jones, Sharon Christodoulou, Sam Samolis, Avita Martin, Hillary Hall, Cummings family, Samantha Villaobos, Dondino family, Diana Eckstrom, Fr. Victor Cloquet, Annie Benzinger, John Egan, Jacklyn Fairchild, Edward Barnes, Virginia Sexton, our School Sports teams & the residents at Northwoods Lodge.
For the repose of the soul of Larry Ricard, and all of those who have died. May the Lord grant them the joy of eternal life and peace for their families.
Special Events coming - check website
April 16-17 Women’s CRHP Retreat Contact Laura: [email protected]
April 22 SCOPE Auction-A Starry Night in Rome Gym doors open at 5:00pm
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. -Deuteronomy 16:17
A gift to Our Lady Star of the Sea School Endowment Fund means your donation will keep providing for the school for generations to come. Congratulations to our school staff for passing the 6-year accreditation with flying colors!
School will be on Easter Break March 28-April 1. Classes resume April 4.
PRAYING FOR PRIESTS: May the Mother of Jesus, full of wisdom and grace, help raise many young men to follow in the footsteps of her Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest.
Cenacle, first Thursday of the month, 7-8pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Next Cenacle: April 7 - Come pray for our priests and vocations to the priesthood!
THANK YOU to our Weekly Advertiser, Carol D. Hoffman, MBA: First Command Financial Advisor. We appreciate your help to supply our bulletins at no charge to the parish!
WEEKLY OFFERINGS Registered Families 1353
Weekly Collection-Sunday, March 13, 2016
Our Tithe to God
Envelopes $9,733.00
Loose $943.71
Mail In $1,673.00
On-Line Giving $6,006.00
Total Contributions $18,355.71
Lighthouse CDs $44.00
Shrines $157.43
Mary’s Place $197.00
School Fund $539.00
PARISH LIFE
Rachel’s Corner – Hope & Healing After Abortion “Rachel’s Vineyard has helped me to move on with hope.
When I met other women who had suffered just the same as I had, I didn’t feel so alone anymore.”
-Testimony after a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat TM
Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard RetreatTM and experience mercy, forgiveness and hope.
April 15-17, 2016 Seabeck, WA Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
High/Middle School (Grades 6-12):
Sun Mornings, 9:30-10:45am: Sparks Middle School Youth Group (Gr. 6-8), JP2 Youth Center.
Sun Evenings, 6:30-8:30pm: Ignite High School Youth Group (Gr. 9-12) JP2 Youth Center
Wed Evenings, 6:00-7:30pm: Fraternus (for guys gr 6-12) in Gym & Fidelis (for girls gr 6-12), JP2 Youth Center, followed by Night Prayer until 7:45pm.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Contact Katherine: [email protected]
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION youth.starofthesea.net
COMMUNITY LIFE
St. Vincent de Paul Society: The Assistance Office is currently in need of dish soap (liquid), peanut butter, canned & boxed meals, and size 4/5 diapers. Thank you!
RCIA/Adult Confirmation:
Questions about becoming Catholic or returning to the Church? Contact: [email protected]
40 Weeks/Sacred Story Prayer Discussion Group: Encouragement & Wisdom discussion groups Sundays, 9:45-10:45am in Center Rm 4 Mondays, 9-10:00am in Center Rm 1
Tuesday Bible Study: Tuesday Mornings, 9-10 AM in Center Rooms 1 & 2. Contact Lucy at 271-3611 or [email protected]
Wednesday Adult Series: New Series-details to come, 6:30-7:30 PM in Camerman Hall
Young Adults—S.A.L.T. Service, Adoration, Laughter & Theology:
Social/Poker night—First Fridays, 7:30pm in Camerman Hall Mercy in the City Study Series-Thursdays, 7pm in Cntr rm 4
Visit starofthesea.net/ya or facebook.com/staryoungadults or contact [email protected] for updates.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Contact Priscilla: [email protected]
All Children (Grades K-5): Sun Morning, 9:45-10:45am: Faith Works, school basement
Wed Evenings 6:00-7:30pm: Blue Knights (for boys) and Little Flowers (for girls), school basement, followed by Night Prayer until 7:45pm.
Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs & Booklets located in the vestibule
CD: Three Days That Changed The World By: Fr. Hector R.G. Perez
Fr. Perez brings us alongside Jesus in the final hours of His public ministry as He brings to fulfillment the purpose of
His Incarnation-the salvation of all mankind.
Please support this apostolate with a minimum donation of $3/CD; $2/booklet; $4/book —Thank you
www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org
A New Beginning for your Marriage: Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vῑ) helps distressed couples rediscover each other and take positive steps to begin a new life of healing. For confidential info about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning April 8-10, call 360-671-6479 or visit: www.helpourmarriage.com
Faux Flowers for Lena: Help Lena create Mother’s Day centerpieces for local nursing homes. Drop off faux flowers and tuna cans at the parish office. Lena thanks you.
Married Couples –A weekend focused on your relationship without outside distractions. Apply for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, May 20-22. Call 206-772-2344 or apply online at www.wwme.org.
Women’s CRHP Retreat—Weekend of April 16-17 Join us for a spiritual & enriching retreat! Cost: $50. Register: starofthesea.infellowship.com/Forms/310974 or by picking up a copy at the parish office. Contact Laura Turner [email protected] with questions.
Perpetual Adoration: Thurs, 2am, Noon; Fri, 7am, are open hours. Call Ann 613-2530 or Carolyn 871-8447 to help.
Join Our Sister Parish Ministry in Living Mercy: We have spots open on Tank Team #1 or join our new Tank Team #2. Your monthly commitment of prayer & resources will help fund a rainwater storage system in a community of our Sister Parish in just one year! Save the Date! Our 2nd Annual Walk for Water is June 4! We are in the second year of our Sponsorship program. Your contributions, encouragement, & prayers can help make a difference in the life of a child & impact a community! Contact Tammi at 990-0900 evenings or Email: [email protected]
Spiritual Enrichment Events invites you to a Men’s Retreat Heart Breaking Open: Sat, Apr 16 - 9am to 4pm, St. Cecilia Parish Faith Center, Bainbridge. Fr. Tom Lucas will present a day of reflection, prayer, & liturgy. Lunch will be served. Please make reservations by Wed, Apr 13 by calling 206-842-3908.
Widow/Widowers Group Meeting at Holy Trinity parish, March 28 at Noon. Meet in Rm 4 of Faith Formation Wing.
FINGER FOOD IS NEEDED FOR THE EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION:
Will you help supply finger foods for the Easter Vigil reception? Drop food off at Camerman Hall between 7 and 8:15 PM on March 26.
Suggested donations include: finger sandwiches, veggie or fruit plates, cookies, brownies, deviled eggs, etc.
VOLUNTEERS AND FOOD NEEDED FOR PARISH EASTER BREAKFAST: Help is needed to make the breakfast a success. If you can work on
Easter morning, please let JoNell know via email at [email protected]
We also need donations of food for the breakfast – cinnamon rolls, pigs-in-blankets, fruit trays, tea sandwiches, cheese platters, sweet breads, etc. Anything to help make this breakfast another great success! Food can be dropped off Saturday morning between 10:00 and noon, or before the 9:30 AM Mass.
Thank You!
EASTER SEASON FLOWERS 2016 (Easter Sunday, March 27 through Pentecost, May 15)
This year we are offering our parishioners an opportunity to order flowers in ‘memory’ or in ‘honor’ of a loved one for our Easter Season. Please return this form (with payment) to the parish office, the collection basket, via mail or in person. We will purchase the flowers for you at a cost of $10 each. Please make checks payable to Our Lady Star of the Sea and indicate “Easter Flowers” in the memo area. Purchaser’s Name: __________________________________________ I/We would like to order # _____ pot(s) of flowers at $10 each. They are: a) _____ simply a gift to the church, or b) _____ in Memory of _________________________________ ________________________________ c) _____ in Honor of ___________________________________ ________________________________
Donation information will be printed in the bulletin unless otherwise noted Okay to print in the bulletin? _____ Yes _____ No
Help Needed with Easter Hospitality!
Schedule for Praying the Chaplet: In the Church
d Good Friday, March 25 After the 3:00pm Stations of the Cross d Holy Saturday, March 26 3:00pm d Easter Sunday, March 27 3:00pm d Monday, March 28 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Tuesday, March 29 After Rosary following 8:00am Benediction d Wednesday, March 30 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Thursday, March 31 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Friday, April 1 After the 9:00am Mass d Saturday, April 2 After the 9:00am Mass
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA