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1 Saint Mark Parish th Place NE Shoreline, WA Parish Office: Fax: Website: Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil: Sunday Morning: Daily Masses Tuesday - Thursday: Friday - Saturday: Confessions Saturday: 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 8:00-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: If someone is seriously ill, or in danger of death, please contact the Parish Office. Baptisms: To celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for your child, please contact Veronica Olson in the Parish Office. Marriage: Please contact Veronica Olson in the Parish Office six months in advance of the proposed marriage. Instructions in the Catholic Faith: If you are interested in learning about the Faith or becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Mulholland. St. Mark Parish School Website: Principal Kathy Keck principal@stmss.org St. Mark Pre-School Pastor: Very Rev. David Mulholland ext. 101 frmulholland@saintmarkshoreline.org Staff: Pastoral Assistant for Administration & Stewardship Todd Chapman ext. 106 toddc@saintmarkshoreline.org Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy & Parish Life Veronica Olson ext. 108 veronicao@saintmarkshoreline.org Pastoral Assistant for Music Gregory Teeter gregoryteeter@comcast.net Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation Laurie McCloskey ext. 105 lauriem@saintmarkshoreline.org Facilities Manager Vladei Kamensky vd.kamensky@gmail.com Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Mark is a Perpetual Adoration Parish. For 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a member of our parish family is praying before the Blessed Sacrament. We invite all of our parishioners to make Adoration a part of their prayer life. If interested, contact Mat Connolly at

2 15 th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16 th, 2017 Mass intentions Sun. July 16 Sunday Masses Mon. July 17 No Morning Mass Tues. July 18 For the repose of the soul of: Karen Gerrard + Wed. July 19 For the repose of the soul of: Sandy Goulding + Thurs. July 20 For the repose of the soul of: Josefina Ubungen + Fri. July 21 For the repose of the soul of: Ann McKillop + Sat. July 22 For the repose of the soul of: Christopher Ramos + Sun. July 23 Sunday Masses Mon. July 24 No Morning Mass Tues. July 25 For the repose of the soul of: Robert Scarpelli + Wed. July 26 For the repose of the soul of: Rome Perez + Thurs. July 27 For the repose of the soul of: Carl Arends + Fri. July 28 For the repose of the soul of: Jesse Houghtaling + Sat. July 29 For the repose of the soul of: Mike (Mazen) Harb + After Mass HOSPITALITY IN SULLIVAN HALL July 16 - The third Sunday of the month means the Knights of Columbus are on for donuts! July 23 - A huge thank you to Irene for covering donut duty this weekend! July 30 - Queen of Heaven s Guild will be serving on this 5 th Sunday! FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERs Boy Scouts: Dennis Halpin (206) Knights of Columbus: Mike Connell (206) St. Vincent de Paul: Helpline Center (206) Heaven Guild: Sylvia Ebert (206) Funeral Reception Volunteers: Gini Harmon (206) Marriage Help: Retrouvaille (206) Seniors & Friends: Judy Parsons (206) Holyrood Cemetery: (206) Beck s Funeral Home: (425) Harvey Funeral Home: (206) Marian Caskets: (206) ; Weekly Amount Needed $ 17,025 Online Giving STEWARDSHIP The Sunday Collection through 7/9/2017 Last Week's Collection $ 14,444 # Online Givers All Funds: 52 Needed Year to Date $ 34,050 calendar Actual Given Year to Date Year to Date Overage $ 32,605 ($ 1,445) Amount Collected Online: $ 3, Sun. 7/16/17 Queen of Heaven Guild Picnic, 12 pm, Field Mon. 7/17/17 Rosary and Chaplet, 6:30 pm, Church Boy Scouts, 7 pm, Cafeteria Light Weigh, 7 pm, Parish Center Wed. 7/19/17 St. Gianna Molla Women s Group, 7 pm, Parish Center Fireside Conference Room Mon. 7/24/17 Rosary and Chaplet, 6:30 pm, Church Boy Scouts, 7 pm, Cafeteria Light Weigh, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall Tues. 7/25/17 Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting, 7 pm Wed. 7/26/17 St. Gianna Molla Women s Group, 7 pm, Parish Center Fireside Conference Room Sun. 7/30/17 St. Vincent de Paul Stuff the Bus, 8 am - 2:30 pm, Church Parking Lot Mon. 7/31/17 Rosary and Chaplet, 6:30 pm, Church Boy Scouts, 7 pm, Cafeteria Light Weigh, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall Wed. 8/2/17 St. Gianna Molla Women s Group, 7 pm, Parish Center Fireside Conference Room Sat. & Sun. 8/5/17 & 8/6/17 St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection Weekend, Church Sun. 8/6/17 YLI Princess Angeline #256, 1 pm, Library Life Chain, 2 pm, Hwy 99 & 220 th St. Mon. 8/7/17 Rosary, 6:30 pm, Parish Office Chapel Tues. 8/8/17 Knights of Columbus General Meeting, 7 pm Respect Life, 7 pm, Parish Center Wed. 8/9/17 St. Gianna Molla Women s Group, 7 pm, Parish Center Fireside Conference Room Sun. 8/13/17 Third Order of Mary, 1 pm, Parish Center Mon. 8/14/17 Rosary and Chaplet, 6:30 pm, Church Knights of Columbus 4 th Degree, 7:30 pm

3 Pastor s Letter: Summer Reading: Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Summer is a good time to go outside with a good book. My former spiritual director, Fr. Paschal Cheline, OSB, said that we should have three books going at any given time. First, it goes without saying that the Holy Bible should be a continuous read for us. Second, a good novel is essential to keep our imagination alive and to go deeper into the human experience of life. And third, we should be guided closer to the Lord with ongoing spiritual reading. I have many recommendations for novels, but right now I want to propose a great spiritual book by Dr. Bob Schuchts on the transformative power of the seven sacraments. Dr. Schuchts was at Saint Mark two summers ago for a Healing the Whole Person Retreat, which is coming once again to our area in August this time at Saint Michael Parish in Olympia (see reverse side of this letter). You might want to attend and get an autograph. Why? Because this is the best book on the sacraments that I have read! Dr. Schuchts states: Transformation is an essential part of our Christian lives. To grow spiritually, each one of us must undergo a radical process of dying and rising. How true that is! That process of dying and rising is the Paschal Mystery of Christ, present in each of the sacraments, every time they are celebrated. We are called to imitate the One we follow...as Christ died and rose to glory, so we too follow Him. The transformation that results, if we are open to it, and if we receive it, is without limit. And this transformation, this free gift of God s grace, flows to us in the sacraments. In encourage you to take the time to savor this new book for spiritual reading this summer in between the sacred scriptures and your novel of choice! Blessings to you all! Fr David Mulholland

4 Healing the Whole Person Retreat with Dr. Bob Schuchts Saint Michael Parish - Olympia August 17-19, 2017 Conferences include topics on: Introduction to Healing the Whole Person: God addresses us as His beloved sons and daughters. Facing our Brokenness: How our sins and the sins of others have consequences that affect our lives. Praying for Inner Healing: Encountering the healing power of Christ through prayer and sacraments. Living in Freedom: To be fully alive in Christ! Teachings are augmented by private activities for personal application and healing, including journaling, prayer ministry, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Holy Mass. Saint Michael Parish th Ave SE Olympia, WA The Retreat will take place on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (check in/registration from 5:30-6:00 p.m.), Friday from 6:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. 4:00pm. Refreshments included on Friday/ Saturday and lunch is included on Saturday. Registration is $155 per person. Registration closes on August 3, Somewhere deep inside each of us is a burning desire to finally become the person God created us to be. Yearning to be fully alive, we long to give ourselves as a gift wholeheartedly back to God. Yet despite these stirrings, many of us hesitate and resist, fearing the very thing we desire. While we long to be made pure and whole, we avoid God s process of purification and healing. -Bob Schuchts, PhD, author of the books Be Healed and Be Transformed Register online at: For more information, please visit:

5 A time to heal physically, emotionally, or spiritually Dr. Kent Sullivan, Anita Topolinski Gine Ardiente, sister of Nicole Apodaca-Williams Rena Britz, Joan Naputi David Waterson, husband of Mariella Cacdac, son of Lynn Waterson Stephanie Huggins, daughter of Pat Riley Kathleen Townsend David Lutovsky, nephew of Lee & Diane Lutovsky Mike Mercil, nephew of Lee & Diane Lutovsky Desi Saraspi, mother of Gilda Amort A time to remember those who serve our country in the military Christopher J. Hamblett, USN, grandson of Deac Keenan Jeremy Glass, USAF, grandson of Marie Trainer Will Trainer, USN, grandson of Marie Trainer CTT3 Alexander Thorne, USN, son of John & AnnaLise Thorne 1st Lt. Owen Stratton, USA, son of Tom & Cory Stratton Andrew T. Kerrick, USAF, grandson of Connie Hanson Ensign Dylan Thomas Jessum, USN, grandson of Tom & Mary Pat Lord LCPL Isaiah Thorne, USMC, son of John & AnnaLise Thorne David Leitzen, SPC, USA, nephew of Teresa & Elenor K. Schoen Annika Jensen, IT3, USN, daughter of Paul & Maryjane Jensen Taylor Amundsen, USAF, grandson of Mary Amundsen John E. Eaton, S/Sgt USMC, grandson of Evelyn Combe Bryant McDaniel, USAF, nephew of James & Lynn Ronald Michael Angelo Silang, USN Mark Anthony Silang, USMC Matthew Johnson, USAF, grandson of Helen Bradley Christopher Abele, ITC (SW/IDW) USN, son of Steven & Janet Abele Nathan Keiffer, Airman 1 st Class, USAF, son of Nigel & Cheryl Keiffer Zachary Sharp, USAR, grandson of Nigel & Cheryl Cade Powers, IT3, US Navy, son-in-law of Paul & Maryjane Jensen A time to mourn Barbara Lewis, mother of Debi Loyd Bob Brewer, friend of Ed & Lucinda Pearson May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last." J. H. Cardinal Newman Parish Mission Statement Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. - Matthew 28:19-20 Parish Vision Statement They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles they ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. - Acts 2:42 As a parish, we will fulfill the Mission and live the Vision by Becoming a worshiping people who give praise and glory to God by keeping the Lord s day Holy, by celebrating Holy Mass on Sunday, and by encountering the Lord Jesus in the sacramental life and daily prayer. Becoming a missionary people who live our Catholic faith on a daily basis in witness of the Lord Jesus to the world; to our family, our neighbors, our friends, and our co-workers. In this way Jesus is known by the fruit of our lives and in our love for others; this is at the heart of evangelization and catechesis. Becoming a merciful people who put our faith into action by practicing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy: The Spiritual Works of Mercy: instructing, advising, consoling, and comforting The Corporal Works of Mercy: feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead

6 We re Hiring! Facilities Manager Saint Mark Catholic Church and School in Shoreline has an immediate opening for the position of Facilities Manager. The facilities manager provides the daily and long-term care of the buildings and grounds of the parish including electrical, plumbing, heating (boilers), safety and security. The position exists to enhance the image of the parish and its PreK-8 th grade school and to provide a suitable and healthy environment for building occupants. The facilities supervisor works from 1:00pm to 10:00pm weekdays. Salary DOE. Please send resume and cover letter to Todd Chapman at toddc@saintmarkshoreline.org We re Hiring! Administrative Assistant/Receptionist St. Mark Parish Office St. Mark Parish in Shoreline, Washington seeks an energetic and skilled person to serve as our parish Administrative Assistant/Receptionist and in support of the Pastor, staff, programs, and services of the parish. The successful candidate will be an active Roman Catholic with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, an ability to work with a wide variety of people, detail oriented, and a team player. Proficient computer skills required in Microsoft Publisher, Word, and Excel. Experience in PDS Census & Fund Management a plus. The job will average 30 hours per week. Compensation DOE plus Archdiocesan benefits. To apply, please cover letter and resume to: Todd Chapman at toddc@saintmarkshoreline.org Links for Life Healing the Culture This organization develops and implements pro-life educational resources and programs. Its audiences span youth to adult in religious and secular settings. When enough people have made the deep and lasting transformation that occurs with real conversion and healing, we will have a culture of life. Sacred Heart Radio 1050 AM Local, national and internationals news from the Universal Church. The Holy Mass and the Rosary broadcasted daily. Great call in shows. Tune in and become an engaged Catholic! Light Weigh One King Program New Session starts Aug 21st Be the size that God created you to be! He has the answers for our weight, food struggle and all temptations! Take your struggles to the King! Light Weigh One King meets at St. Mark on Mondays from 7 8: 30 pm in Sullivan Hall. Plan now to join our next session which will start on August 21. Light Weigh One King is a 12-week Catholic Bible Study DVD program recommended by priests, doctors, nurses & Prevention Magazine for weight-loss and health. There are no weigh-ins. View the Light Weigh Orientation video at: and click on Light Weigh One King Orientation Video on the right side of the screen, halfway down. The first 12- week series of classes is $148 (payments can be made in 3 installments), with the price for subsequent series at $62. If you are interested in joining our group or have questions, call Rebecca at or her at becsterbear@gmail.com. Yes, this really can bring you peace with food! Orders for materials will be placed no later than August 7. Rosary for Life Join us on the fourth Sunday of every month at 10:10 a.m. outside by the Affirmation of Life memorial for the praying of the Rosary. The next time we will pray together will be on Sunday, July 23 rd. Rachel s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. - Psalm 34:19 Do you feel like you have silently lived as the broken hearted with a crushed spirit since the day you lost your child to abortion? Come on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat. God is close to you. August 4-6 Call Valerie: HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel/Joseph is a program of Catholic Community Services

7 PLANNING STUDY REPORT THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS LANDMARK STUDY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE. YOUR RESPONSES WILL HELP ARCHDIOCESAN LEADERSHIP BETTER PLAN TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR FAITH FAMILY. STUDY PARTICIPANTS INTERVIEWS Pastor/Priest Administrator Senior Priest...39 Pastoral Coordinator... 7 Parochial Vicar...10 Women Religious Lay Leader Subtotal SURVEYS Mail Surveys... 1,450 Online Surveys Leadership Gathering Surveys Subtotal... 2,179 TOTAL RESPONSES...2,451 STATISTICAL FINDINGS RESPONDENTS WHO ARE IN FAVOR OF A CAMPAIGN: Priests/Pastoral Coordinators/Women Religious... 78% Lay Leaders...82% Mail and Online Surveys/Leadership Gatherings...79% All Respondents Total...79% RESPONDENTS WHO WILL MAKE A GIFT TO THE CAMPAIGN: Priests/Pastoral Coordinators/Women Religious...71% Lay Leaders... 90% Mail and Online Surveys/Leadership Gatherings...80% All Respondents Total...80% RESPONDENTS WHO WILL VOLUNTEER: Assist with Personal Solicitations of Gifts Serve in Another Capacity (over)

8 PLANNING STUDY REPORT SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS Overall support for an archdiocesan campaign is strong throughout all constituencies, especially to fund priest pension and health plans and to support women religious. Opinions vary widely on how to structure the parish needs component. Many respondents expressed a desire to see this campaign as part of a larger archdiocesan strategic vision. While support to address the priest pension and health plans is strong, many respondents were surprised by the size of the need. Many donors will require more detailed information about each of the goals before committing to a gift. The majority of respondents desire a campaign that is narrowly focused and easily understood. There is no common interest in additional campaign goals. RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS Build upon the positive results of the study by immediately moving forward with the preparation phase of a campaign. The finalized campaign goals should be anchored by and flow from the Archbishop Sartain s pastoral vision for the archdiocese and planning study results. Establish diverse and talented campaign leadership committees comprised of priests and laity from across the archdiocese. Establish a women religious committee to determine how campaign funds will be distributed for individual orders based on their needs. Include a parish component as part of the campaign case. Gather and provide exhaustive details on each of the finalized campaign goals. Execute a communication plan that addresses the most frequently asked questions from the planning study. Give parishes the ability to conduct approved combined campaigns if they have their own significant needs. It is an exciting time to be a Catholic in Western Washington as we move ahead with an archdiocesan-wide campaign. This major fundraising effort will help us make significant investments in our priests, our women religious, our parishes and, ultimately, our faith. Look for more information in the coming months regarding campaign leadership and goal details.

9 Queen of Heaven Guild Our picnic, with invited women s groups, starts after the 11:00 am Mass today behind the school on the play field! The potluck party will run as long as the mood takes us as we spend time with our sisters from Princess Angeline #256 and the St. Gianna Molla Women s Reading Group. Call Sylvia Ebert at for more information. P.S. We will be providing donuts for coffee hour after all Masses on the fifth Sunday which is July 30 th! Carmelite Christmas in July Please make sure to return your gift donations for the Carmelite Sisters to Sullivan Hall, unwrapped, by July 23 rd. Thank you very much for your generosity! Stuff the St. Vincent DE Paul Truck Sunday, July 30 FROM 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Remember this parable? Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you have and give to the poor and you will have treasures in heaven. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is going to make it very simple for you to accumulate some treasure in heaven by offering you an easy way to donate to those in need. All you have to do is bring your gently used items men, women, and children s clothes (trousers, jeans, shirts, and shoes), men and women s business clothing, and small household items to the Parish on Sunday, July 30 and look for the St. Vincent de Paul truck in the Church parking lot between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm. Bring things you think someone else would be proud to wear or use! Things we can t accept include furniture, mattresses, beds, baby items, hazardous or poisonous materials, large appliances, car parts, hot water tanks, toilets, carpets, car batteries, paint, or air conditioners. For more information, contact parishioner Jeff Snedden at St. Gianna Molla s Women s Group Please join the St Gianna Molla's Women's Reading Group this summer at St Mark. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at the Parish Center. Currently, we are reading, Champions of the Rosary, by Fr. Donald Calloway. For more information, contact Ursula Glancy at uglancy@hotmail.com or Raylene Mullene at Hope to see you there! Y.L.I. - Princess Angeline #256 Thank you to everyone who supported our Bake Sale which benefitted seminarians. It was a great success! Our next meeting is August 6 th at 1:00 pm in the portable library behind the school which will have blue ribbons on the door. All Catholic women looking for a supportive place to grow in ministry, this is your opportunity! Call Ester Harris for details at Fun, Fellowship, and Fundraising! International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. The world-famous Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting Christ the King Catholic Church in Seattle on Thursday, July 20 th from 9:30 am - 7:00 pm. Visit for more information on the touring statue! Archdiocese of Seattle Capital Campaign The Archdiocese of Seattle recently concluded a planning study to test the feasibility of a major archdiocesan-wide fundraising effort. All parishioners were invited to provide their opinions and level of support for specific needs affecting the archdiocese s long-term strategic vision. The planning study tested strengthening the pension and medical plans for archdiocesan priests, providing retirement support to women religious communities serving in the archdiocese, and a component for parishes to raise funds for their specific, local needs. The results of the study can be found in this week s bulletin and on the archdiocese s webpage at Thank you to all who participated in this landmark study for the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Healing the Whole Person Retreat with Dr. Bob Schuchts Saint Michael Parish - Olympia August 17-19, 2017 Register online at: