the parish home messengerplease pray for the repose of the soul for marvin manley, a member of st....
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The Parish Home Messenger
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Special Intention Mass
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for
your special intention. Contact the parish office
to schedule a weekday Mass intention.
Anointing of the Sick
Call parish office
In emergency call
1-206-595-8575
Deadline for items placed in
Parish Home Messenger
Wednesday noon
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fifth & W. Waldrip, Elma, Washington
St. John’s Catholic Church 414 E. Broadway St., Montesano, Washington
Mass Sunday Spanish Mass
8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
Faith Formation Sunday after 8 am Mass
Communion Service
Monday 12:00 noon
Mass Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
Adoration Confession Mass
Friday Friday Friday
5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Adoration in Spanish
1st Saturday of the month
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mass Sunday 12:00 noon
Mass Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Mass Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Adoration Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Confession Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Parish Priest: Phone: E-Mail:
Father Michael Wagner 360-482-3190 [email protected]
Deacon: Phone: E-Mail:
Chaplain Tom Hawkins 360-870-2983 [email protected]
Parish Office: Mail: E-Mail:
501 W. Main, Elma, Washington PO Box 3027, Elma, WA 98541 [email protected] Secretary Volunteer: Debbi Smith
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1 p.m.)
Baptism, Marriage, Other Services, Scheduling Appoints with Father: Contact Fr. Wagner Would you or anyone you know like to have a visit from Father Michael? Know someone who is no longer attending
Mass? Do you need home Communion? Call the office at 482-3190 to schedule a time.
Weekday Mass on a National Holiday will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Mass on Holy Days of Obligation are celebrated at 6:00 pm, on the regular Mass schedule set out above.
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 16, 2015
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP - GOD GIVES IT ALL
THEN CALLS US TO SHARE
Collection Dates Collected
Offerings from last weekend will be reported in next week’s bulletin.
Priests for Life and a coalition of religious and pro-life groups have announced a Week of Prayer and Fasting to end the Evils of Abortion and Planned Parenthood, from August 22-29, 2015. At www.PrayerCampaign.org, several prayers have been posted to utilize during this week. These prayers include the intentions of repentance for our nation, an end to the killing of children and the selling of their body parts, healing for those wounded by abortion, conversion of abortionists, and strength and perseverance for pro-life activists. Please use and promote these prayers (available in English and Spanish) among your friends, families and social media contacts. Those who are participating are asked to sign up at www.PrayerCampaign.org.
Faith Formation for grades 1-8 will begin on September 13, 2015.
Confirmation will begin on September 24, 2015. There are confirmation sign up sheets in the back of the church.
Teachers: Please come clean out old sup-plies from the past, and let Debbi know what sup-plies you need for this year. The office has been collecting donations of new supplies and what we don't have, we can get for you. Thank you.
UPCOMING BAPTISMS
The next Baptism will be held on September 19, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at either St. Joseph’s in Elma or St. John’s in Montesano.
It is recommended that parents wanting children baptized be registered and active members for a minimum of 6 months in the parish – either St. Joseph’s or St. John’s.
There are 3 required classes, which are scheduled after the Spanish Mass (about 11:30 a.m.) on:
Sunday – August 23
Sunday – September 6
Sunday – September 13
If need be – class date and time can be changed. Please contact the office.
Catholic Women Rejoice
An inspiring + uplifting event for ladies 18+ Saturday, August 29, 2015
@ St. Joseph Parish in Vancouver, Washington
Holy Mass, Uplifting Speakers, Fellowship, + More
Confession, Vendors at 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 5 p.m.
Program at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit
www.CatholicWomenRejoice.com
MASS INTENTION
Please pray for the repose of the soul for Marvin Manley, a member of St. Johns Mission. Marvin passed away on August 8, 2015.
For Friday, August 14, 2015 6pm
For Kelsie Villalobos, for the repose of her soul, offered by Isidro Soto family
For Sunday, August 16, 2015 10:15 Mass
In remembrance of Ramon Chavez and Eligio Ramirez offered by the Ramirez family.
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. (1 Cor 11:27-32)
St. Paul teaches that examining oneself is a prerequisite for worthy reception of the Eucharist. If not, Holy Communion has the opposite of the desired effect of union with our Lord, bringing condemnation rather than blessing. So, out of respect for Christ and for our own good, the Church requires us to be in a state of grace when we receive. We are required to abstain only when there is mortal sin. Confessions of devotion, however, are highly recommended.
Please take advantage of the opportunities offered at St. Joseph’s and St. John’s to participant in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The sacrament of Reconciliation should be first and beyond all else a joyful celebration
of God’s forgiving and merciful love for us.
Fr. Joe Scott, CSP
Heal a Hurting Marriage through Retrouvaille
The Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) marriage-saving program is featured in
the latest edition of Northwest Catholic magazine in an article titled, “Healing a
Hurting Marriage” by Sarah Bartel,
http://www.nwcatholic.org/living/marriage-parenting/healing-a-hurting-marriage
For confidential information about, or to register for the upcoming Retrouvaille
program beginning Sept 18-20, 2015 call 360-671-6479 or visit our website at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
What is the Retrouvaille program?
Retrouvaille is a community of volunteers
committed to helping hurting couples heal their
marriages. The Retrouvaille program offers
couples the opportunity to rediscover each
other and examine their lives in a new and
positive way. No matter what is causing the
hurt, couples can find healing. Retrouvaille is
Catholic in origin and supported by the Seattle
Archdiocese.
Who is it for?
It is for couples with strained marriages,
including those in the initial stages of distress,
as well as those in a state of hopelessness and
considering divorce. While many attendees
are Catholic, married couples of all faiths are
welcome.
Information for our volunteers who are part of the Seattle Archdiocese’s
Safe Environment Program
Changes to the Safe Environment Program
Welcome to Virtus!
Effective July I, 2015, the Archdiocese of Seattle has changed vendors and is now using VIRTUS for its training as well as for tracking Safe Environment compliance. VIRTUS offers a comprehensive program, in-cluding Safe Environment training for adults as well as children and youth. VIRTUS also provides a more convenient way for participants to register, read and sign Safe Environment policies online, fill out infor-mation for a criminal background check and register for a Safe Environment class.
How will the changes affect you?
All current employees and volunteers who have already completed the Safe Environment requirements will be automatically transferred into the new database. VIRTUS will send log-on infor-mation to every current participant by the end of August. Those who have already attended a Called to Protect for Ministries class will not be required to take the VIRTUS foundation class, Protecting God’s Children. These individuals w ill be notified by VIRTUS when it is time to renew their background check and/or take an online refresher course, which is now required every three years.
New employees and volunteers w ill be able to log-on to VirtusOnline.org, establish their account and follow the steps to becoming compliant with all Safe Environment requirements.
Each parish and school in the Archdiocese of Seattle has a designated Safe Environment coordinator who will be assisting employees, volunteers and parents with this transition. Watch for more information in the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to contact your coordinator with your questions or concerns.
Thank you
As always, we thank you for your commitment to keeping our parishes and schools safe and healthy for our children, youth and vulnerable adults.
Your Local Safe Environment Coordinator: Charlotte Jensen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Looking for Host Families for Catholic Students
Lori Blanchard, a Montesano resident and Area Representative for the ASSE Student Exchange program,
contacted us seeking host families for a number of Catholic students for the upcoming school year. She is
hoping that we may have interested families in our parish and mission. Lori provided us with information
about these students. A short summary of students’ information is provided below, and additional
information is available in the back of the church for those interested in finding out more about these
students. Ms. Blanchard welcomes your questions and interest.
Lori Blanchard, ASSE Area Representative: (360)249-2869 or [email protected]
Gonzalo (15) Male, SPAIN Languages: Spanish, English, French Siblings: Two younger brothers Mother: Private Banking Director Father: Industrial Engineer Religion: Catholic Interests: Golf club, judo, skiing, running, swimming, paddle, tennis, photography, drawing
Marianne (16) Female, CANADA Languages: French, English Siblings: One younger brother Mother: Psychologist Father: Teacher Religion: Catholic Interests: Playing piano, clarinet, playing in the orchestra, sports: track and field, spinning, aerobic step
Clothilde (18) Female, FRANCE Languages: French, English, Spanish, Chinese Siblings: 1 Older Brother, 1 Younger Sister Mother: Customer Claims Manager Father: IT Program Manager Religion: Catholic Interests: Gymnastics, reading books, drawing, cooking
Morgan (16) Male, FRANCE Languages: English, Italian, French Siblings: Two brothers Mother: Nurse Father: Production Agent Religion: Catholic Interests: Biking, listening to music, reading books, fishing
Hannah Ingrid (15) Female, GERMANY Languages: German, English, French, Latin Siblings: One younger sister Mother: Civil Registrar Father: Controller Religion: Catholic Interests: Playing the flute, reading, playing musicals, meeting friends, baking, hiking, skiing, dancing, playing in orchestra, being outside
Er Lello (16) Male, ITALY Languages: Italian, English, French Siblings: One younger sister Mother: Employee Father: Accountant Religion: Catholic Interests: Soccer, skiing, scuba diving, guitar, ukulele, football, basketball, art history, scouting
Sandro (16) Male, GERMANY Languages: German, English, Italian Siblings: Younger brother and older brother Mother: Housewife Father: Stonemason Religion: Catholic Interests: American football club, athletic club, jogging, gym
A WORLD OF UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CROSS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Full student profiles, with photos, are available to prospective host families during the application
process. Please go to www.host.asse.com for additional information on selecting the student who will
become a member of your family. Thank you for your commitment to student safety while you help
make a dream come true!