The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

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1 Sunday, 22 May 2016 * The Feast Most Holy Trinity *.stosephparish.org The love God has been poured out into our hearts through Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

2 The Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016 Homily Next Week: Fr. Bob Grimm, S.J. Readings for May 29, 2016 First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel: Luke 9:11B-17 Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday - 5 pm Sunday - 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm Weekday Mass Schedule Monday - Friday, 7 am, Parish Center Reconciliation Saturday - 3:30-4:15 pm in Church or by appointment Parish Center th Ave E, Seattle, WA Monday-Friday - 8 am - 4:30 pm Saturday - 9 am - 1 pm.stosephparish.org Parish Receptionist (206) Pastor Rev. John D. Whitney, S.J. x107 hitney@stosephparish.org Additional Priests Rev. Jim Harbaugh, S.J. x103 harbaugh@nesuits.org Rev. Bob Grimm, S.J. Deacon/Pastoral Associate Steve Wodzanoski x106 steve@stosephparish.org Pastoral Staff: Dottie Fareell, Dir. Religious Ed. x112 dfareell@stosephparish.org Rebecca Frisino, Business Mgr x108 rebeccaf@stosephparish.org Tina O Brien, Steardship x114 tinao@stosephparish.org Jack Hilovsky, Communications Mgr x113 ackh@stosephparish.org Renée Leet, Admin Assistant x100 rleet@stosephparish.org Bob McCaffery-Lent, Liturgy & Music x109 rmclent@stosephparish.org Caprice Sauter, Administration x102 caprices@stosephparish.org Yuri Kondratyuk, Facilities x110 St. Joseph School Main Office Patrick Fennessy, Principal Mary Helen Bever, Middle School Dir Lillian Zadra, Primary School Dir x210 x218 x215 x219 The Joy Love (Amoris Laetitia): A Reading Apostolic Exhortation Pope Francis Part 3- Chapter Three: Looking to Jesus: The Vocation Family (A little more to say) (Last eek, because limited space breadth Pope s message, it as necessary to leave study Chapter Three unfinished. Thus, though I had hoped to spend only one eek per chapter, here is end Chapter Three. -John Whitney, SJ-) A perfect idea marriage, so ten promoted in teaching Church, means little indeed, can even be destructive unless it helps a person live challenges graces a real marriage. The real is greater than idea, as Pope Francis is so fond saying. In much Chapter Three Amoris Laetitia, Francis affirms this realistic, pastoral vision marriage, one grounded not in ideas but in experience, i.e., in kerygma Jesus Christ, ho comes to live among us not as a concept, but as a bror familiar ith our frailties our desires. Christian marriage is not an abonment natural order, nor some sort necessary evil to be accepted if one cannot live higher calling celibate chastity. On contrary, mutual consent loving self-gift marriage including mutual gift sexual pleasure tenderness is one great expressions God s on life, a life hich, like marriage, is source community family. This gift self physical, emotional, personal, etc. allos husbs ives to attain a deeper freedom helps m to act for one anor as a path to greater friendship ith God. It is unitive dimension all true marriage, hich, hile connected to procreative dimension, is distinguishable from it. And though Francis affirms that this unitive dimension reaches its fullness in communion ith Christ, he also notes that every such union fers positive elements, hich Christians should affirm support: In addition to true natural marriage, positive elements exist in forms marriage found in or religious traditions, even if, at times, obscurely. We can readily say that anyone ho ants to bring into this orld a family hich teaches children to be excited by every gesture aimed at overcoming evil a family hich shos that Spirit is alive at ork ill encounter our gratitude our appreciation. Whatever people, religion, or region to hich y belong ( 77) By recognizing positive elements in all forms marriage, Amoris Laetitia allos us to affirm virtues, as ell, in so-called irregular unions i.e., unions not recognized in Catholic Church: Seeing things ith eyes Christ inspires Church s pastoral care for faithful ho are living toger, or are only married civilly, or are divorced remarried ( 78). In this passage, Francis not only calls ministers Church to avoid udgements that do not take into account complexity various situations ( 79), he goes furr, suggesting that, even hen a particular union cannot be sanctioned by Church, it may still shine ith light Christ, as indicated by couple s deep affection, responsibility toards children, ability to overcome trials ( 78). Life is not alays ideal, Francis notes, but Christ enters it neverless;

3 in all those imperfect marriages hich still manifest goal true marriage i.e., flourishing couple raising children Church Christ should be present ith love mercy, as ell. Throughout much history Church, marriage as defined simply by its procreative end. Though Vatican II broadened this definition by its declaration that, spouses to hom God has not granted children can have a conugal life full meaning, in both human Christian terms (Gaudium et Spes, 48), sexual union a married couple remains connected to reproduction by its very nature. Supporting marriage s told identity, Francis ill argue later in Amoris Laetitia against patriarchal structures that so ten reduce omen to mere breeding stock, at service a reproductive imperative. At same time, in Chapter Three, he affirms connection beteen marital love openness to life: [The child] does not appear at end process, but is present from beginning love as an essential feature, one that cannot be denied ithout disfiguring that love itself. From outset, love refuses every impulse to close in on itself; it is open to a fruitfulness that dras it beyond itself ( 80). While it may seem, at first, that Amoris Laetitia is merely repeating teachings Paul VI in Humanae Vitae, I think it is important to note ho differently Francis develops this position. Rar than emphasizing dem for every act conugal love to be open to life free artificial barriers, Francis first emphasizes loving relationship from hich life should spring, inherent dignity all such life: A child deserves to be born that love, not by or means, for he or she is not something oed to one, but is a gift, hich is fruit specific act conugal love parents ( 81). In much same ay he speaks against patriarchy or forms domination, Francis reects consumer model child-bearing, in hich e reduce generation human life to one variable an individual s or a couple s plan ( 82). A child is not an accessory to hich one has a right nor a nuisance hich one can casually dispose. Because she has, from beginning, her on identity being, a child must not be reduced to a manufactured product, but should be revered as a sign God s presence a reverence that should be held, as ell, in cases adoption or foster parenting, hich is affirmed ith particular poignancy by those ho lovingly care for children ith disabilities ( 65). Thus, her parents receive ir children through natural birth or through generous choice adoption, y receive m as intrinsically valuable free beings, hose care y are entrusted ith, but hose life y do not on. harsh simplistic condemnations that have become so much a part an ten polarized Church. This is more than a difference in style. For example, in speaking Humanae Vitae, Francis avoids talking about prohibitions moral absolutes hen it comes to birth control, emphasizing instead as he has throughout Amoris Laetitia importance mature conscience. The teaching Church, responsibility pastors, is not to regulate couples bedrooms, but to help m respect dignity person in morally assessing methods regulating birth ( 82). Likeise, even though he expresses unequivocal opposition to abortion, Francis does not condemn individuals, but connects issue to a fuller understing many ays human dignity life are commodified in our culture. Just as unborn child is not a piece property, ho can be disposed by abortion, neir is elderly person nor prisoner a mere piece property, to be removed through euthanasia or death penalty ( 83). In bringing se issues toger, Francis seeks not to ater-don Catholic teaching, but to sho that all auntic teaching begins ith dignity person, endoed by God ith conscience understing, ith life compassion. In concluding this chapter, Francis returns to me that family is not one community among many, but fundamental expression God s presence in orld: a God ho is alays in loving relationship, ho is self-emptying illing to suffer, ho brings life into orld through love, ho redeems our life by sharing ith us very responsibilities divine. Far from being subsumed beneath institutional Church, family is root Church, it is domestic church, calling all people to love communion. As Francis says: The Church is a family families, constantly enriched by lives all those domestic churches ( 87). While sin brokenness may be found in families ust as in Church herself underlying grace Church comes through love that finds its origin in vocation family. Summer Mass Time Change Starting Sunday, June 19 Summer Mass times are as follos: Saturday evening at 5 pm, Sunday at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm. Please oin us! Throughout this latter part Chapter Three, Francis forcefully defends Catholic vision life as an inalienable right, but does so in a ay that seeks to avoid

4 Order Celebration The Most Holy Trinity Prelude (5,9, & 11) Instrumental (5:30) Delling Place, #594 Foley Entrance Songs & # # 4 4 & # #. & # # 1. Ho 2. Ho 3. Ho 4. Ho Ear Cast Though All Holy, Holy, Holy - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! Lord God Al - might - y! - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! all saints a - dore e, - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! though dark - ness hide e, - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! Lord God Al - might - y!. - ly in morn - ing our song shall rise to - ing don ir gold - en crons a - round glass - y eye made blind by sin thy glo - ry may thy orks shall praise thy Name in earth, sky, NICEA Dykes/Heber not e: sea; see, sea; Ho - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! mer - ci - ful might - y, Cher - u - bim ser - a - phim fall - ing don be - fore e, On - ly thou art ho - ly; re is none be - side e, Ho - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly! mer - ci - ful might - y, & # # God God Per God. J. in three Per - sons, bless - ed Trin - i - ev - er - last - ing through e - ter - ni - - fect in poer, in love, pu - ri - in three Per - sons, bless - ed Trin - i - ty. ty. ty. ty.

5 Refrain 4 We Ve - (5:30) Song Body Christ come to share ni - mos a de - cir our del mis - sto - te - ry, rio, y e par - Haas come tir to el break pan de bread, We vi - da. Ve - come to kno ni-mos a sa - ber our de ris - nues - ing tra<e - from ter - ni - dead. dad. Verses 1. We 2. We are 3. Bread 4. You ill 5. We ill come called life lead live (live to as heal cup e sing: sing your shall A - your peo - ple, bro - ken, prom - ise, fol - lo, lo - ha, prais - es,) e to be in this you ill Al - le - come hope meal be lu - e ia as for all breath is are our your on, poor, one. life; song. u - e are In our liv - ing May e nit - called dy - a - live ed ith to feed ing ter, e in love each our are Gloria oth hun - - ris - thirst peace - er, gry ing, ing our love finds a at our may your king - dom for your hole life Storrington Gloria See laminated card in pes Haugen First Reading Proverbs 8:22-31 Thus says isdom God: The LORD possessed me, beginning his ays, forerunner his prodigies long ago; from old I as poured forth, at first, before earth. When re ere no depths I as brought forth, hen re ere no fountains or springs ater; before mountains ere settled into place, before hills, I as brought forth; hile as yet earth fields ere not made, nor first clods orld. When Lord established heavens I as re, hen he marked out vault over face deep; hen he made firm skies above, hen he fixed fast foundations earth; hen he set for sea its limit, so that aters should not transgress his comm; n as I beside him as his craftsman, I as his delight day by day, playing before him all hile, playing on surface his earth; I found delight in human race. home. door. come. light. long. D.C.

6 Responsorial Psalm & bb b 4. O Lord our God (5, 9, & 11) Psalm 8 Smith J ho on-der -ful your name in all earth. & # # # 4 3 Ho - 9& # # # glo rious orks Your (5:30) Ho Glorious Your Name. Πis Hsall your name, O tell your Lord,. love, in all glo-ry praise to. earth.. you. ΠThe ΠO Connor Second Reading Romans 5:1-5 Brors sisters: Therefore, since e have been ustified by faith, e have peace ith God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through hom e have gained access by faith to this grace in hich e st, e boast in hope glory God. Not only that, but e even boast our afflictions, knoing that affliction produces endurance, endurance, proven character, proven character, hope, hope does not disappoint, because love God has been poured out into our hearts through Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia O Carroll /Walker & # Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - & # Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - - Gospel John 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it no. But hen he comes, Spirit truth, he ill guide you to all truth. He ill not speak on his on, but he ill speak hat he hears, ill declare to you things that are coming. He ill glorify me, because he ill take from hat is mine declare it to you. Everything that Far has is mine; for this reason I told you that he ill take from hat is mine declare it to you.. ia! ia! Homily Fr. Jim Harbaugh, S.J. Prayers Faithful Lector: Lord, In your mercy... Assembly Response: Hear our prayer.

7 Offertory Song (5, 9 & 11) O Dan All Creation O Dan All Creation Hurd Choral Anm (9) Voices Raised to You We Offer Stuempfle Jr/Nelson 1. Voices raised to You e fer; tune m, God, for songs praise. Hearts hs e bring in tribute for your gifts through all our days. Alleluia! Alleluia! Triune God, to You e sing! 2. All creation oins to praise You; Earth sky your orks display. Art music, gifts you lend us, e return to You today. Alleluia! Alleluia! God, Creator, source life! 3. Christ, song Love incarnate, touching earth ith heaven s grace, for your living, suffering, dying, For your rising, hear our praise! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ, Redeemer, Lord life! 4. Spirit, flaming, through creation, kindle faith ithin each heart. Lift our voices high in chorus; Through our hs Your love impart. Alleluia! Alleluia! Spirit, helper, breath life! 5. Ho can any praise e fer measure all thanks e oe? Take our hearts hs voices Gifts love e can besto. Alleluia! Alleluia! Triune God, to you e sing!

8 Holy, Holy, Holy & bb b 4 4 Mystery Faith Mass Wisdom & bb b We pro & bb b 4 4 re Ho - claim your death, O Lord, pro - Mass Wisdom - ly, Ho - ly, Ho - ly Lord God & bb b & bb b 12 & bb b - sur - rec - tion, un - til you come a -. gain. fess hosts. Heav-en earth are full your glo - ry. Ho - san - Ho & bb b n b. J. - san - na! Ho - san - na in high - est. Bless - ed is he ho comes in name n. Lord. Ho - san - na! Ho - san - na! Ho - san - na in high-est. b. J. your na! Janco Janco Great Amen Mass Wisdom Janco & bb b 4 n b. J Lamb God A Cantor: & b 4 Î. Lamb God, Storrington Mass Assembly: you & b To repeat. mer-cy on us. & b take a -ay sins - men. A - men. A - take a - ay sins orld, î.last time Cantor: orld, Î. grant us peace, Lamb God, grant men. Î have Assembly: you us peace. Haugen All GIA Publications reprinted under OneLicense.net # A All OCP Publications reprinted ith permission under LicenSing.net # All WLP Publications reprinted ith permission under license # Texts for Eucharistic Acclamations are excerpts from English translation Roman Missal copyright 2010 by ICEL. Storrington Mass music by Marty Haugen 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. Mass Wisdom music by Steve Janco 2010 by WLP Publications, Inc. Celtic Alleluia music by Fintan O Carroll Christopher Walker 1985 OCP Publications Inc. Psalm 8 music by H. Hamilton Smith 1971 by WLP Publications, Inc. Ho Glorious Your Name ords music by Roc O Connor SJ 1985 Norht American Liturgy Resources, published by OCP Publications. Inc. O Dan Of all Creation ords by Dolores Dufner OSB 1999, 2003 music by David Hurd 1984 by GIA Publications, Inc. One Bread, One Body ords music by John B. Foley SJ 1978 Ne Dan Music, published by OCP Publications. Inc. You Are Voice music ords by David Haas 1984 GIA Publications. Inc. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Holy, Holy, Holy ords music in public domain.

9 All Are Invited To Come Forard During communion, e invite all to come forard. If you do not ordinarily receive Eucharist, or choose not to, come for a blessing, indicating your desire by putting your h on your heart. If you have a gluten allergy, & need a gluten free host, please come to Presider & indicate this. Communion Songs & # c & # all, One & # Œ One Bread, One Body.. And bread, & # Œ. & # Ó & # Ó Song Praise & b 4 3 & b e are J 1. Gen 2. Man 3. Grain 4. Bro 5. Lead 6. Touch J one Œ. one cup. e, J one. though bod-y, J.. bless - ing hich e man-y, through-out bod - y in this one. Lord. - tile or Je, ser - vant - y gifts, man - y for fields, scat -tered - ken lost, find life - ers men, om - en -ing our hs, oin - ing om - an one in gath-ered bo - dy serv - ing sing - ing or to our man Lord one Christ rest, songs. Ó no for made e J more. all. all. hole. least. go.. one Lord or in our (5 & 11) Holy God, We Praise Thy Name. bless. Foley earth, free, orks, gron, Him, strength, hearts,. Fine D.C. al Fine 1. Ho - ly God, e praise thy name; Lord all, e bo be- fore e! 2. Hark! loud ce - les - tial hymn An - gel choirs a - bove are rais - ing; 3. Ho - ly Fa - r, Ho - ly Son, Ho - ly Spir - it, Three e name e; All Cher While on earth uin. thy scep - ter claim, All in heav'n a - bove a - dore e; - - bim Ser - a - phim, In un - ceas - ing cho - rus prais - ing, es - sence on - ly One, Un - di - vid - ed God e claim e; & b.... In - fi - nite thy vast do - main, Ev - er - last - ing is thy reign. Fill heav'ns ith seet ac - cord: "Ho - ly, ho - ly, ho - ly Lord!" And a - dor - ing bend knee, While e on mys - ter - y. Œ

10 Refrain & # # # 4 3. You & # # # call - ing us & # # # Verses are no (9) You Are Voice Haas.. to voice. live chil - dren God once a - & # # # 1. Praise 2. Praise 3. Praise for for for & # # # dark - seed ne ness that heart & # # # & # # # to gives light a - sing ing ter - light, life voice, morn-ing that brings forth flo -ing, our hearts kno a - tion; all heav - en that that. gain! in your liv -. love, ing God, to... shines springs praise to all death to from To To be Come Communion Prayer all sun, oy earth, o - pen our eyes to daugh - ters sons sing glo - ry ho raise ne be through from for night, sea, dance, be from ith life, praise to - lieve, God's love o - ver - song praise to cre - to to be come Live Mercy. o - pen our eyes to daugh - ters sons sing glo - ry Lord! Lord! God!.. Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful, as heavenly Far is merciful. Help us to live mercy every day our lives, through compassion e sho to your beloved ones: to migrant refugee, to homeless ounded, to those forgotten by this orld, but remembered alays in your love. May mercy e receive bear fruit in us, nourishing us ith oy bringing us communion ith you. May it allo us to become sacrament mercy, Church, ho consecrates orld to you, ho live reign ith Far, in unity Holy Spirit, one God forever ever. Amen.. Lord! Lord! God! D.C. For For For Recessional (5, 9 & 11) Instrumental (5:30) You Are Voice (see top page) Haas

11 This Week At St. Joseph A Family Dinner ith Pope Thursday, 26 May :00 PM - 9:00 PM Arrupe Room Faith Justice Reßecting on Amoris Laetitia Folloing Synod on Family, Pope Francis has ritten an apostolic exhortation on family life. Join ors from St. Joseph for a little dinner, a little education, some good conversation about hat Pope Francis has given to Church. A pasta & salad dinner begins at 6:00 pm, n Fr. John Whitney, SJ ill fer highlights, ith a chance for conversation questions. RSVP s appreciated to dfareell@stosephparish.org or Prison Education Re-Entry Meeting On Monday, May 23 at 7 pm in Parish Center, interested parishioners community members are invited to gar brainstorm practical responses to prison crisis. This follo-up meeting, building on May 12th Panel Conversation, is open to all! We ill collaborate, coordinate volunteer opportunities discuss political activism. For more information, contact Deacon Steve at (206) or SteveW@stosephparish.org or Mark Petterson at petterson.mr@gmail.com Maternal/Child Health in Ethiopia SCOPE Information Garing, Thursday, June 16th, 7-8 pm, Parish Center St. Joseph s Faith Justice Commission is sponsoring an information meeting for parishioners to learn about, get involved ith financially support SCOPE. SCOPE is a partnership beteen UW Department Of Global Health, University Gondar, Ethiopia, U.S. Ethiopian faith communities. It targets HIV/AIDS maternal health - specifically vertical transmission HIV from mor to infant. Enter SCOPE, hich uses techniques that are inexpensive proven to be effective; y use American Ethiopian global health grad students to bridge this gap in an incredibly unique ay by training priests holy omen to be medical advocates, in addition to being spiritual ones, to advocate for antiretroviral treatment, along ith holy ater, urging pregnant omen to seek antenatal care. Come learn ho you can get involved support furring this important ork. Feel Free to contact Deacon Steve Wodzanoski at or steve@srtosephparish.org or Proect Manager parishioner Barbara Clinton at barbaralclinton@yahoo.com

12 Parish Life Seniors On The Go Friday, June 3rd - Healing Mass at 11:30am folloed by Barbecue Potluck Luncheon. Parish is providing salmon, chicken beverages. Please bring a dessert, salad, or side dish to share. Bab McCaffery-Lent ill lead us in song after lunch! Women s Ministry Please oin our St. Joseph Women s Ministry Group Cfee Connect to sip socialize Saturday, May 28th at Tulley s on 19th & Aloha, 10-11am. Call Sheila Marie at if you have any questions. Women s Fall Retreat Becoming Who You Are: Your On True Path to Holiness September 23-25, 2016 Location: Palisades Retreat Center in Federal Way, WA Women all ages are invited to oin our elcoming community to rene, refresh, reflect in a beautifully secluded yet conveniently located setting. Registration cost is $250 includes meals, private room & bath, all retreat sessions. Scholarships carpools available. All omen are elcome. Men s Spring Retreat 2016 The Road to Mercy: Honesty, Humility, Surrender, Service Friday, June 3, 8:00 pm - Sunday, June 5, 11:00 am Location: Dumas Bay Centre, Federal Way, WA Join us for a eekend prayer, reflection, relaxation, felloship at a beautiful coastal setting. Registration cost is $170 includes lodging meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast). Partial scholarships are available. All men are elcome. Estate Planning: A Legacy Love St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph School & Endoment for St. Joseph School cordially Invite you to Lunch Thursday, May 26, Noon - 1:30 pm, Arrupe Room During this complimentary lunch you ill learn about: Estate planning hy it is important, Estate planning tools, Wills & Trusts. You are elcome ( encouraged) to bring guests advisors. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to steardship@stosephparish.org or advancement@stosephsea.org, or Young Adult (21-35) Ministry Stball Summer is ust around corner, you kno hat that means stball season is here! We are looking for players all skill abilities, as ell as fans! Games ill be on eir Mondays or Thursdays from June 6 - August 4. The cost ill be about $37 for an 8-game season, final tournament, more fun than you can imagine! Register at: stball-sign-ups.html Questions? youngadultcommunity@stosephparish.org Night At The Mariners! Friday June 10th vs. Texas Rangers 7:05 pm Pre-function garing TBD. Fireorks sho after game Tickets are only $12.00 To purchase tickets online go to: Deadline is Thursday May 26th. For more information youngadultcommunity@stosephparish.org, or contact Deacon Steve at Parish Welcoming Ministry Needs You! The St. Joseph Welcoming Ministry is seeking three additional members to oin our eight person volunteer effort. The mission ministry is to cultivate ensure a elcoming culture community at St. Joseph. The committee meets every or month. If interested, please contact John Ann Patnaude (ohnannpatnaude@gmail.com) to learn more about this exciting ne ministry.

13 St. Joseph Community extends its prayers hopes for folloing intentions: For Bernie s recovery from heart surgery this eek... For health challenges Nelva, Mary, Colleen, Rebecca Scott... Gratefulness for Lannie s onderful care one our parishioners... For Lia s upcoming surgery on Monday... Thankful for good friends over years.... knoing that affliction produces endurance, endurance, proven character, character, hope... because love God has been poured into our hearts through Holy Spirit.... Romans 5:4-5 CFF Sunday School Thank You s This Sunday, May 22, is *last day Sunday school year. Please help me thank dedicated volunteers ho have made this year s program such a beautiful, inspiring, caring place for our children to find God in mselves, each or, orld: Childcare leader Dan Gomez, CFFpreK teacher Dan Perkins, CFFK teacher Doreen Tohy, CFF1 Tom Antkoiak, Mike Rubel, Trish Scearce, parent helpers Angela Chabot, Allie Ruettgers, Melissa Frondozo, CFF2 teacher Monica Alquist, CFF3/4 teacher Jennifer Rothmeyer, CFF5/6 teacher Heidi Harter, CFF Jr. High teachers Linda Chavez Peter Heymann. Liturgy Worship Faith Formation Our Community Sacred Silence A time for silent prayer peace. Join us this Lent! The Sacred Silence prayer group gars on Monday nights at 7 pm in Church for an hour silent prayer. Next garing is Monday, May 23. Necomers alays elcome. Open to all types prayer practice. For information on Sacred Silence silent prayer contact Jim Hoover at sacredsilence@stosephparish. org or We also have had a fantastic group youth helpers ho step in to assist adult teachers each eek: Alana, Victoria, Kevin, Isabella, Calli, Mary, Kate, Camille, Azalea, Zachariah. Please make sure to thank se dedicated volunteers! Looking to next year: classes begin on Sunday, October 2, Please check ebsite or bulletin for updates ithin next eek for sign up information. Please note last childcare class ill be on Sunday, June 12; all or classes end May 22. Agape Summer Service Week Is your middle schooler interested in Agape service trip? There are still some spots available. Agape is a eek-long service trip to Bellingham for students going into 6th through 9th grades. It is a great ay to meet ne people, help a community in need, have lots fun. The trip runs from August 7th-12th. Please contact Erin Tobin at cff@stosephparish.org for more information. We Are St. Joseph Parish Directory - 2 More Weeks Added Due to popular dem, e ve added 2 more eekends for parish directory photography: Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5, Wednesday, June 8 - Sunday, June 12. Make sure to sign up no hile spots are idely available. When you arrive, follo signs to Brebeuf Room (Parish Center Basement). Questions? Contact Jack at JackH@stosephparish.org

14 Our ACA Goal is $148,436 We have received $55,363 Dear Friend St. Joseph, Peace Christ! I see clearly that thing church needs most today is ability to heal ounds to arm hearts faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. -Pope Francis- So ten in our orld, indifference is order day. Wher because e are too caught up in our on affairs, or because problems orld seem too much for us, e are tempted to close our eyes turn our backs. Yet, even in that moment, grace comes to us: voice One ho loves us speaks our name turns us back to one anor to orld calling us to become a community hope in midst sorro, a community faith in a orld fear, a community love healing mercy in a orld longing for all se. Christ calls us aay from indifference into community; he calls us to become Church. Each day at St. Joseph through Children s Faith Formation Women s Ministry; through our companionship ith St. Martin de Porres St. Vincent de Paul; through presence our sisters brors in Hospital Ministry celebration Sacraments Eucharist Reconciliation our Parish community tries to incarnate mercy God for each or for orld. We seek to be Church e are meant to be: gentle compassionate, elcoming to all, especially poor, challenging challenged by Gospel. Through Annual Catholic Appeal by hich People God at St. Joseph support ministries communities Archdiocese e empoer this same healing to take root in all parts our diocese. Our gifts to ACA support Youth Programs assist Senior Priests; y help train Lay Ecclesial Ministers strengn evangelical outreach; y help Sisters Retirement Fund multicultural ministries by hich Church s care is made proximate to those ust finding ir ay in our country. ACA is foundation many orks done through Chancery, an important dimension Catholic Community Services. Through this one gift, each us individually all us toger embrace those ounded, hom rest orld so ten overlooks. This year, St. Joseph Parish assessment for ACA is $148,436 a significant amount, reflective generosity already shon in this Parish. This last year, e made our goal ith a little to spare, my hope is that this community ill again sho itself ready to help Church beyond our alls. To do so, hoever, requires everyone. To all you ho have given to ACA in past, thank you! Your generosity has done great good for ministries Archdiocese. And ust as extra money e raised last year ill be used for Children s Faith Formation, so anything raised above our assessment in this drive ill be used to enhance our program Adult Faith Formation. Having entered second half my time as Pastor, I feel confident that you ill discern ell hat God asks you, you ill help our parish diocese in its desire to heal ounds arm hearts faithful. Thank you for your generosity. With blessings hope, John D. Whitney, S.J. P.S. To make your ACA gift directly to Seattle Archdiocese, please do so at.seattlearchdiocese.org/steardship/aca/donate.aspx, or submit your completed ACA envelope during Mass.

15 St. Joseph Sounders Back Night Out St. Joseph is Headed to Clink! Friday, September 12th Saturday, September 17th, 1pm Kickf Get your tickets no before y sell out! Check.stosephparish.org Our Website for Tickets & Join Us!