Easter Sunday April 20, 2014

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1 Easter Sunday April 20, 2014 Mass intentions Sun. Apr. 20 Easter Mon. Apr. 21 Easter Monday Tues. Apr. 22 Vivencio Lumbera+ Wed. Apr. 23 Claudia Sargent Thurs. Apr. 24 Noah Mitchell+ Fri. Apr. 25 Virginia Nordmann+ Sat. Apr. 26 Bill Whalen+ Sun. Apr. 27 Divine Mercy Sunday Mon. Apr. 28 No Mass Tues. Apr. 29 Jean Julum Payne+ Wed. Apr. 30 Milan Opacich+ Thurs. May 1 Sam & Kelleen Meeuwsen Fri. May 2 Claudia Sargent Sat. May 3 Mitch Starkovich+ HOSPITALITY IN SULLIVAN HALL April 20 Christ is Risen! Enjoy the day with family, friends, or alone...you are in the presence of our risen Lord...He is always with you. April 27 Please praise the Donut Angels at the 7:30 & 9:00 Masses. After 11:00 Mass please come in for lunch and a talk by Fr. Mulholland on Divine Mercy. RSVP required. FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Boy Scouts: Dennis Halpin (206) Cub Scouts: Sean Monahan (608) Knights of Columbus: Michael Gray ( ) mgray7503@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul: Mary Kay Snedden (206) Heaven Guild: Barbara Arnesen (206) Ladies Guild: Lynn Waterson (206) Funeral Committee: Gini Harmon (206) Marriage Help: Retrouvaille (206) Seniors & Friends: Judy Parsons (206) Holyrood Cemetery: (206) Beck s Funeral Home: (425) Harvey Funeral Home:(206) Weekly Amount Needed STEWARDSHIP The Sunday Collection through 4/13/2014 Last Week's Collection Sun. 4/20/14 Needed Year to Date Actual Given Year to Date Happy Easter Easter Egg Hunt after 11 am Mass Mon. 4/21/14 Easter Monday, Parish Offices Closed Family Rosary, 6:30 pm Church Tues. 4/22/14 KofC Officer Meeting, 7 pm St. Vincent de Paul, 7:30 pm, Library Wed. 4/23/14 School Commission, 7 pm, School Pastoral Council, 7 pm, Parish Center Chapel Thurs. 4/24/14 Bible Study, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall RCIA, 7 pm, Parish Center Chapel Sun. 4/27/14 Respect Life Rosary after 9 am Mass, Affirmation of Life Monument n/o Church Rel Ed, Gr. 1-8, 10 am, School Divine Mercy Lunch and Talk w/ Father, and Confessions and Chaplet all beginning after 11 am Mass Mon. 4/28/14 Boy Scouts, 6 pm, Parish Center Chapel Family Rosary, 6:30 pm, Church Tues. 4/29/14 Confirmation, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall Surplus Year to Date $ 14,560 $ 11,038 $596,960 $ 646,077 $ 49,117 Online Giving # Online Givers All Funds: 21 Online Giving is included in the above totals. Amount Collected Online: $ 1,474 Wed. 4/30/14 Family night auction and dinner, 5:30 pm, gym

2 Pastor s Letter: Easter Sunday Our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above. Colossians 3:1 Yes, today we have been raised with Christ! My friends, the Lord s resurrection from the dead was for you! Think about that for a minute. Jesus suffered through His passion, His crucifixion, and His death for you. He had you in mind as He took the blows of the hammer and was nailed to the cross. He thought of you as the blood flowed from His body and the price was paid for your salvation. And He rose from the tomb for you and for me and for all of us. When His dead d body became a living, glorified body in the early hours of that third day, that first Easter, the Lord Jesus had you in mind. He took you by your hand and as the stone was rolled away, He led you out of the tomb of death and into the beautiful light of eternal life. He did it just for you and for me and for all of us! Why? Well, as a priest wrote recently on his blog, not because we are bad and sinful (although we are!) but because we are so good and worth saving! How true that is. Jesus knows that each of us is worth it all! My friends, I hope you see just how personal and at the same time, how universal, is the gift of salvation and eternal life from God. Jesus loves you, because He created you; you are good and worth everything to Him! If we rise with Him, then we must seek Him and what lies above at all times, not just on Easter Sunday but on all days. Take time this Easter Sunday to simply gaze upon the face of Christ; to look into His eyes and thank Him; and love Him for so great a gift. And then, allow Him to look back at you and accept His love and mercy, each and every day. May the joy of this Easter day remain with you always! And let us always keep our eyes fixed on Him! Fr David Mulholland

3 A time to heal physically, emotionally, or spiritually Bill Buckley; Frank Martinez, father of Claire Becker; Randal Vos, nephew of Mildred Stevens Pat Butler, cousin of Vicki Russell; Jeff Cornwell Cathy Fisher, friend of Julie Langlie; Brenda Keiffer; Marta Cady, sister of Kathy Keck Ann Marie Kurtz, mother of Lisa Haynes; Dolores Strandberg, mother of Stephanie Hartung Alan Schneider, brother of Bob Schneider; Willis Parsons, son of Judy and Loren Parsons; Patricia Arntzen Holly and Maya Weller, daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Dennis and Joanne Weller Peter Ansberry, friend of Candyce Ochoa; Father William Hammelman, brother of Marylee Schaeffer Maria Shafer; Linda Gimness-Prata; Elvin Dick, father of Sidd Dick Dan Hines, relative of Karen Favero; Solar Seeklander, infant great-nephew of Diane & Lee Lutovsky Robert Glancy, Sr.; Todd Munger and Lourdes Martin, friends of Julie Bandoy Charlene Loback; Wanda Morken, friend of Linda Prata; Laurel Quinn, niece of Mildred Stevens Shannon Northrup, niece of Lee and Diane Lutovsky; Genevieve Shelton; Noah Amundsen, grandson of Mary and Bob Doris Sykes; Danilo Taliman, Kayleen McDonald, Roger Carassco, and Myra Manlandit, friends of Julie Bandoy All Those Affected by Typhoon Haiyan; Abraham and Lilda Jimenez, parents of Amelia Yapjoco Greg McBride; Alexis Heisel, niece of Janet Abele; David Dato; David Brancale, son of Ann Brancale Jennifer Osburn; Jeanne Connell; Rhonda Stegall-Webb, friend of Paul Jensen; Vicki Russell; Richard Ronald, brother of James Ronald; Patrick and Nicole Shepard & their newborn son, granddaughter and family of Ted & Harriet Miller Bill Clark, son-in-law of Cornelia Miller; Gloria Abiang, mother of Pauline Cruz; Dorothy Scholze Marie Dunlap; Tom Friedel; Cindy Stendera Gould, daughter of Bertha Stendera; Ruben Gonzalez Elmer Dalisky, friend of Cheryl Keiffer; Betty Robeson; Marcy Teichman, friend of Cheryl Keiffer Kim Moss, niece of Lee & Diane Lutovsky; Virginia Helbling, sister of John Favero; Bob Amundsen Kim Menzer, friend of Rebecca Anderson; Sam and Don Glasnovich, nephews of Cherie and Todd Chapman Walker Chapman, nephew of Cherie and Todd Chapman; Hugo Draye; Marty Liwag, friend of Maria Arntson Isidro Bandoy; Dorothy Holm, sister of Veronica Rains; Randy Rains, son of Veronica Rains: Ann Gordon Riliegh McConaughy, great granddaughter of Betty Robeson; Suzy Fearn, friend of Janet Abele; Carol Coghlan Jan Zambrano; Rena Britz; Joaquin Naputi; Carol Monahan, mother of Hugh Monahan; Lynn Waterson Robert Schultz, father of Lynn Schultz; Cherie Chapman; Mary Olson; Darlene English; Consuelo Frodsham A time to remember those who serve our country in the military John Epps, US Army, Afghanistan, grand-nephew of Rose and Bill Buckley Alex Keiffer, SFC, son of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer Zachary Sharp, USAR, grandson of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer Aaron Collins, Sgt, grandson of Bernard and Joyce Koslosky Christopher Abele, IT1 (SW/IDW) USN, son of Steven and Janet Abele Raynor Wales, US Army, friend of Bob and Mary Amundsen Matthew Johnson, US Air Force, grandson of Helen Bradley Mark Anthony Silang, USMC Michael Angelo Silang, USN Richard Johnson, PFC, US Army, Afghanistan, family friend of Todd and Cherie Chapman Bryant McDaniel, Air Force, Iraq, nephew of James and Lynn Ronald John E. Eaton, S/Sgt USMC, grandson of Evelyn Combe Taylor Amundsen, US Air Force, grandson of Bob and Mary Amundsen Annika Jensen, USN, daughter of Paul and Maryjane Jensen Darryl W. Bradshaw, US Coast Guard, nephew of Paul and Maryjane Jensen Nathan Keiffer - Airman 1st Class, USAF, son of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer A time to mourn Lad Jelen Elsa Betty Teresa Poesing Grimm Arnie Lutovsky, brother of Lee Lutovsky;

Auction Invitations & Reservations If you did not receive an invite and want to attend, please call 206-364-1633 Or email Julie Perez at jsperez1221@comcast.

4 Auction Invitations & Reservations If you did not receive an invite and want to attend, please call Or Julie Perez at or see an auction representative in Sullivan Hall after all the Masses this weekend. Reservations may be dropped off after Masses or mailed to: Auction Reservations, St. Mark Parish School, th Place NE, Shoreline, WA Any questions, call the school at Catholic Community Services On behalf of the more than 100,000 vulnerable men, women, and children we serve each year, we thank you for St. Marks' generous support of our mission and for helping raise $4,387 during CCS Week. Our continued partnership helps ensure that CCS and CHS will continue providing critical programs that assist individuals and families in need throughout Western Washington. To date CCS Week has raised over $1.5 million! We are endlessly grateful for your support! Bill Hallerman, Agency Director Family Night Wed., April 30, 5:30 pm Free Admission-No Reservations Required This is for the entire family! Games for the kids! Stop by after work or bring the family for dinner homemade pulled pork or chicken sandwiches no packaged, frozen stuff here! Gala Night Sat., May 3, 6 pm (Adults Only-by reservation) Champagne/Appetizers with Silent Auction followed by Gourmet Formal Dinner and Live Auction Come support our children and our parish school Show the kids you care! The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades Federal Way, WA The Church of Today May 30-June 1, 2014 Massimo Faggioli, PhD and Helen Oesterle M.Div. Massimo Faggioli and Helen Oesterle lead a thoughtful reflection on the state of our Catholic faith throughout the world since Vatican II. The retreat will start with a presentation of the idea of the Church at Vatican II, and will focus on the liturgical reform and its theological consequences. This historicaltheological framework will provide a basis for discussion and reflection on the key issues of today's Church.

5 Got Life? Consider joining the St. Mark Respect Life Committee and help support and defend those most vulnerable among us the unborn, the elderly, the sick. Meeting the 3 rd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm, this group strives to help transform our culture from one of death to life! For more information or questions, contact John Zambrano at Respect Life Resources Sacred Heart Radio (1050 AM) Tune in and learn more about our Catholic faith. Great local, national and international programming. Helper's of God's Precious Infants Local chapter of volunteers dedicated to peacefully praying at local abortion mills in the the Seattle area. Healing the Culture - Devoted to building pro-life learning tools which offer an inspiring vision of freedom, rights, and the common good. healingtheculture.com And Then there were None Founded by former abortion worker Abby Johnson, this two year old organization has already helped 101 abortion workers move on to find dignified, life giving work. LifeNews.com An independent news agency devoted to reporting news that affects the pro-life community. Gabriel Project Please continue praying for our parish's Gabriel Project. This three year old apostolate ministers to women facing crisis pregnancies. We are all called to be Christ to others. Pregnant women can request assistance by calling "The extermination of millions of preborn children, in the name of the fight against poverty, actually constitutes the destruction of the poorest of all human beings." - Pope Benedict XVI Please plan on attending dinner at St. Mark on May 17 after the Saturday Mass. It will be light that night so driving won t be a problem. This salmon dinner event will be put on by the Knights and will be to officially honor Fr. Mulholland as our pastor. Please set this night aside..father will be lonesome if you aren t sitting at a table. Tickets are $25 per person/reservations are needed/and more details will be coming soon. For now...just save the date. Divine mercy Sunday celebration Please plan to attend our parish Divine Mercy Sunday event on Sunday, April 27. Activities begin after the 11 am Mass with a lunch served by the Respect Life Committee. This will be followed by a reflection by Fr. Mulholland, Confessions and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm. Please spread the word about this mercy-filled devotion. Adoration Hours Available We have some adoration hours available: Sunday: 4-5AM Tuesday: 2-3AM Wednesday: 10-11PM (to share with existing adorer) Thursday: midnight-1am Thursday: 3-4AM You think that these are difficult hours? Well, didn t you say how you can t sleep at night? Perhaps an hour with the Lord would make your life more restful and peaceful. Please call Mat Connolly if you are interested Archbishop J. Peter Sartain will be the keynote speaker at the Family Life Conference on Saturday, May 10th, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mountlake Terrace. This exciting event is an all day affair from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will feature internationally known speakers such as Deacon Harold Burke- Sivers, Pia de Solenni, and radio host of My Catholic Faith, Tom Curran. For more information call (425)

Living Life as Sacred Story 2014: FORTY WEEKS (Books are still available in the Parish Office) Sacred Story is a daily, strategic prayer method, based on the life and experiences of St.

6 Living Life as Sacred Story 2014: FORTY WEEKS (Books are still available in the Parish Office) Sacred Story is a daily, strategic prayer method, based on the life and experiences of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which offers you the chance to look at your life through the lens of God's immeasurable love for you. In this light, you will develop a new compassion for yourself as you come to understand the wounds behind your thoughts, words and deeds; you will have the courage to name and change any destructive patterns holding you back from all God has planned for you. It is a journey of grace that will yield dividends both now and in eternity! Forty Weeks has three primary goals: 1. Help participants develop a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus 2. Unlock the graces of sacramental Reconciliation 3. Learn the art of spiritual discernment in the large and small choices of one s life Forty Weeks offers three spiritual exercises to accomplish the above goals: 15 Minute Daily Prayer The daily element of Forty Weeks is intended to help individuals develop a daily relationship with Jesus. To help you toward this relationship we propose the lesson for the week, including 15 minute times of prayer that you chose to do once or twice daily. Whole Life Confession The heart of the first third of the 40-week journey is the Whole Life Confession. Participants have found this to be one of the most important spiritual events in their lives. There will be several opportunities for experiencing this you will learn about and you should move toward week 11 with this holy goal in mind. Sacred Story Whole-Life Confession Retreats May 16,17,and 18 This retreat at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way will be specifically designed for participants of the Forty Weeks Program to make their Whole- Life Confession and enter fruitfully into the rest of the 40 week spiritual journey. For those participating in the Seattle Archdiocese Sacred Story Institute's 40 week spiritual journey, this weekend retreat will be the capstone experience of the first third of the journey. The first third of the Forty Weeks process is designed to help an individual pull together the narrative streams of one s life story. Most of us are used to compartmentalizing our experiences and most of us have never seen, felt or listened to our life story holistically. This experience takes time. This first period of the journey is intended to help one to see, feel and listen holistically. One could even describe it as a sort of archeological dig into one s story and history. This holistic digging and mapping expedition is geared toward helping us understand where we need healing so that each of us can bring our life to Jesus the Divine Physician, in a Whole-Life Confession. Jesus came to heal us and forgive us so we can bear fruit that endures to eternity. We really meet Jesus when we allow him to come to us in our weakness, sinfulness and need for transformation. Price: The fee for this 1-day retreat is $25 per-person. For specific information about this retreat please call: Helen Nguyen, Welcoming Coordinator Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center (206) The true meaning of easter Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-known and best -loved Catholic orators of the twentieth century, reaching millions of Christians of all denominations. Presented here are his timeless reflections on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, combined with Scripture and Gregorian Chant to create a powerful presentation that is sure to become a family favorite.. CD available in the vestibule.

7 Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 27, 2014 St. Mark Parish th Ave NE, Shoreline Lunch at 12: 15 pm in Sullivan Hall followed by a Divine Mercy Reflection by Father David Mulholland +Confessions begin at 2 pm+ and Divine Mercy Chaplet sung at 3 pm + Contact John Zambrano at to RSVP for lunch No charge for lunch, free will offerings welcomed Hosted by the St. Mark Respect Life Committee

8 St. Mark Parish School Academic Year Mission St Mark Parish School is dedicated to: Teaching the gospel message of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church Forming disciples of Christ to serve His Church and the world Supporting parents as the primary educators of their children Providing an affordable and excellent education Full day kindergarten Small class sizes Student success Regular Church Attendance Students attend Mass Tuesday and Friday of each week and are encouraged to attend daily Mass. The students also attend Mass on all Holy Days of Obligation and special occasions. All second through eighth grade students have the opportunity to go to confession every six weeks. Curriculum Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Computer Education, Music, Art, and Physical Education Extra Curricular Programs Math Team, Speech Team, Choir, Band, Student Council, Yearbook, Robotics Supplemental Programs Environmental Camp, Musical Performances, Electives, Hot Lunch Program Facilities Library, Computer Lab, Lunch Room, Gym, Church, Classrooms Athletic Program The students can participate in the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) program. Team sports include: soccer, basketball, track, cross country and volleyball. Website CALL TODAY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD AT ST. MARK PARISH SCHOOL

9 St. Mark Parish Preschool We welcome visits to our school. Please contact the school office to schedule an appointment for a classroom observation. St. Mark Parish Preschool St. Mark Parish School St. Mark Parish Preschool is an education ministry of St. Mark Parish, serving its parishioners and community. GOAL STATEMENT To provide a loving, Catholic/Christian environment where the children will know that THEY ARE SPECIAL! To help each child grow socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. To provide a variety of experiences in religion, art, science, kindergarten readiness, stories, cooking and much more! To be the bridge between the children s home environment and future schooling. To provide a learning environment which fosters sharing, working independently, working in a group, following directions, and developing listening skills. The teacher uses different teaching approaches including the Montessori philosophy. Our three year old program is for children turning 3 prior to August 31 st. The program runs from 8:45 am to 11:30 am Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our four year old program is for children turning 4 prior to August 31 st. This is a Pre-Kindergarten program which runs Monday through Thursday from 12:15 to 3:10 P.M. CALL TODAY TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PRESCHOOL.

10 The archdiocese has established a call center for those who want answers about tax identity theft. Please call for information. And please continue to visit: seattlearchdiocese.org for steps you can take to protect yourself. The archdiocese will be sending parishes and schools an informational DVD. This video will also be available on the Archdiocesan website and contains reliable steps that may be taken. If you are an expert in related fields and are offering resources and advice, we ask that you please submit such information for review to the archdiocesan attorneys and tax advisors. Please be aware that the tax return incident has received quite a bit of media attention and therefore has attracted the attention of unscrupulous people who would like to take advantage of the situation with different scams. Please be very cautious regarding solicitations and unusual phone calls. URGENT NOTICE It has recently come to our attention that some Archdiocesan employees and volunteers may be victims of a national tax refund fraud. This may result in delayed or diverted refunds. If you would like to check to see if you have been affected, please check with the IRS to see if a return has already been filed in your name. You may do this several ways: 1) Log-onto the IRS website to check get the transcript of your refund. 1) Google: IRSGet Transcript or; 2) Call the Individual Tax Line at (800) ; or 3) Go in-person to a local IRS office. The address in Seattle is: 915 Second Avenue, Seattle If you find that your tax return has been compromised, here are some steps you can take: 1) Report the fraudulent return to the IRS. a. Contact the Identity Protection Specialized Unit at (800) b. You will also want to submit IRS Form Identity Tax Affidavit with a copy of your driver's license. 2) Check the credit reporting agencies and put fraud alerts on your credit reports. a. Equifax, Experian and Transunion are the three main credit reporting agencies. 3) Notify law enforcement to create a Identity Theft Report. a. Submit a report about the theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Print a copy of the report, called "Identity Theft Affidavit." b. File a police report with your local police station and include a copy of the Identity Theft Affidavit. c. Create an Identity Theft Report with the FTC with the Identity Theft Affidavit and your police report. d. See the FTC website for more information: If you find that your tax return is compromised, please notify the Archdiocese of Seattle at taxinformation@seattlearch.org.

St. Mark Parish February 9, 2014

St. Mark Parish February 9, 2014 Mass intentions Sun. Feb. 9 Mass for the People Mon. Feb. 10 No Morning Mass Tues. Feb. 11 The Trainer Family Wed. Feb. 12 Raymond Millner+ Thurs. Feb. 13 Bob Fieser+ Fri.