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2 Page 1 November 15, 2015 WEEKLY CALENDAR SUN. NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Stewardship Commitment Renewal 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass w/ CLOW 11:00 Dorothy Schuler Celebration School Auditorium 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass MON. NOVEMBER 16, :45 AM Mass 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 AM SMdP Sandwich Making Parish Center, St. Teresa of Calcutta Room TUES. NOVEMBER 17, :45 AM Communion Service 7:00 PM JustFaith WED. NOVEMBER 18, :30 PM Mass 5:30 PM Finance Council Meeting Parish Center, St. Martha Room 6:30 PM Alzheimer s Support Group Parish Center, St. Teresa of Calcutta Room THURS. NOVEMBER 19, :45 AM Mass 9:30 AM Peaceful Crafters Parish Center, St. Teresa of Calcutta Room 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Benedict House, St. Cecilia Room FRI. NOVEMBER 20, :45 AM Mass SAT. NOVEMBER 21, :00 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group Parish Center, Lower Level SUN. NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Stewardship Commitment Renewal 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour 10:00 AM Mass w/ CLOW 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY DOROTHY SCHULER! LITURGIES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dn 12:1-3 Ps 16:5,8-11 Heb 10:11-14,18 Mk 13: :00 AM Mass (RIP) Gaetano Borriello by Rosa Borriello 10:00 AM Mass (RIP) Jacquie Willette by Tom & Jan Barrett 5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin Mc 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63 Ps 119:53,61,134,150,155,158 Lk 18: :45 AM Mass (INT) Helen Gemora by Lily and Isabella Sundy 8:30 AM Rosary TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015 St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Mc 6:18-31 Ps 3:2-7 Lk 19:1-10 7:45 AM Communion Service WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Mc 7:1,20-31 Ps 17:1bcd,5-6,8b,15 28:11-16,30-31 Mt 14: :30 PM Mass (INT) Dorothy Schuler by Joy Huckle THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Mc 2:15-29 Ps 50:1b-2,5-6,14-15 Lk 19: :45 AM Mass (RIP) Dr. Terry Gleason by The O Malley Family FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2015 Mc 4:36-37,52-59 (Ps) 1 Chr 29:10bcd,11-12 Lk 19: :45 AM Mass (RIP) Brad Sundy by Lily and Isabella Sundy SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 Mc 6:1-3 Ps 9:2-4,6,16,19 Lk 20:27-40 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1-2,5 Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37 8:00 AM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict 10:00 AM Mass (RIP/INT) Miguel & Lili Salas by Lili Salas 5:00 PM Mass (RIP) Albert Sieben by Shirl Ganir PRAY FOR THOSE THAT ARE SICK Arlette Fellores, Suzanne Roen, Randy Karst, an Reilly, Chris Durbin,, Horm Taylor, Robert Barnes, Holly Winters, Mickey D Almada Remedios, Teresa Townsend, Carlos Calupas, Tom Weber, Roger Alejo, Willie Kleffner, Tony Horner, Zeny Zimmerman, Pat Gallagher, Michelle Pacheco and Bill Brown

3 Page 2 November 15, 2015 From deacon Roy s desk Sisters and brothers in Christ: This weekend, we recognize our October Volunteer of the Month, Walter Neves. Walter is one of the most humble, hardworking people I have ever known. He is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, volunteering wherever he is needed. In fact he volunteers during the week at several churches including St. James Cathedral which is the 2 nd Church for all of us. Here at St. Benedict, Walter serves as a sacristan and most importantly, he cleans the Church after every Sunday evening mass. Long after we are all gone and home having dinner, Walter is here washing windows, sweeping floors, rearranging cards in the pews, vacuuming and doing whatever is needed. He is such a great example of a humble servant that you will be hard pressed to find him in order to thank him. Walter joined the Catholic Church several years ago after waiting nearly forty years to become a Catholic. He was attracted to the teachings of the Church as a teenager but didn t feel worthy of becoming a fully initiated Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. Such humility is unique in our world and I appreciate what a great example Walter s quiet, humble service is to all of us. Please join me in congratulating Walter Neves as our October 2015 Volunteer of the Month. Thanks for all you do, Walter! Blessings to you all. Your servant, Deacon Roy Worship and spiritual life ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND As the wife of King Malcolm III of Scotland, Margaret managed to raise eight children while promoting Church reform, especially in the area of liturgical practice. As a woman of great faith, she founded and restored monasteries, provided hospitality to pilgrims, spoke out on behalf of the falsely accused, and fed the poor from her own dining table. All of her charitable activity was grounded in a strong prayer life. (2015 Sourcebook pg. 320) ST. ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE Beginning her life as a nun in the Order of the Visitation in France, Rose eventually joined the Society of the Sacred Heart, founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat. Due to her missionary zeal, she was sent, along with five other sisters, to St. Louis, Missouri, to care for the poor and educate Native Americans, Under her leadership, the sisters established numerous schools and orphanages. She is remembered for her remarkable work, including evangelization and catechesis with Native Americans, particularly the Potawatomi people. Recognizing her extraordinary ministry, amazing ability to navigate difficulties and profound spirituality, a contemporary said, She was the Saint Francis of Assisi of the Society. (2015 Sourcebook pgs ) BE PART OF THE LITURGY We are looking for Parishioners that are interested in volunteering to be Sacristans, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters and Ushers. If you have always wanted to serve the Lord in this way or are interested in seeing if this is for you, call the Parish Office at and let us know what you may be interested in doing. This is a wonderful way to serve our Lord and your church community by getting more involved in services. Dn. Roy and Fr. Dolejsi are planning a Liturgical Minister Training in the near future to refresh memories and touch up skills for all who want to serve at Mass. Make the decision to move forward and be more active in our community. Talk to someone that is already serving, you will be glad you did. ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT Gertrude was a nun at the Benedictine monastery of Helfta, the abbey where two other great female spiritual writers lived: Mechtild of Magdeburg and St. Mechtild (Matilda von Hackeborn- Wippra). Through prayer she was graced with many mystical and ecstatic experiences, which are recorded in a five-volume work entitled Legatus divinae pietatis, commonly called The Life and Revelations of Saine Gertrude the Great. Her spirituality focused on the humanity of Christ and was characterized by a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. According to many scholars, St. Gertrude s writings should be shelved with other influential mystics, such as St. Teresa of Avila. (2015 Sourcebook pgs ) ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY Elizabeth was the Queen of Hungary and mother of four children, had a special love for the downtrodden. She built a hospital in the basement of her castle, nursed the sick, fed the hungry, and provided life-giving work for the poor. After the death of her husband, she took the habit of a Franciscan tertiary (Third Order Franciscan), devoting herself to a life of simplicity and almsgiving. Along with her selfless service to those in need, she actively pursued God through prayer and spiritual discipline. St. Elizabeth is the patron saint of Franciscan tertiaries, bakers, beggars, brides, the homeless, and charities (among others). (2015 Sourcebook pg. 321) JUST A REMINDER As we enter a time of Thanksgiving and Advent only a couple of weeks away, we want to remind you that the Church is open for prayer Monday thru Thursday from 7:00 AM to 2:45 PM. You can stop in for prayer, reflection to light a candle and spend a few minutes with the Lord. Also, remember that Wednesday night Mass is at 6:30 PM each week to give you that one more opportunity to attend Mass. Stop by on the way home and join Fr. Dolejsi in prayer and Thanksgiving.

Page 3 November 15, 2015 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the kingdom.

May our good stewardship help us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day!

include collections from ALL Masses ** HOSPITALITY HOUR There is not a coffee hour today as all are invited to Dorothy Schuler s 100th birthday celebration after the 10:00 AM Mass in the school

4 Page 3 November 15, 2015 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the kingdom. The bishops pastoral on stewardship says clearly that that life to come is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now. May our good stewardship help us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day! stewardship Parish Stewardship - FY 2016 July 1, June 30, 2016 Total Budget - $385,000 Actual Budget Variance October $ 29,094 $ 32,280 $ (3,186) YTD $ 122,257 $ 130,738 $ (8,481) ** Amounts include collections from ALL Masses ** HOSPITALITY HOUR There is not a coffee hour today as all are invited to Dorothy Schuler s 100th birthday celebration after the 10:00 AM Mass in the school auditorium. Please join our Coffee Hour Hosts next week: 8:00 AM Bob and Chris Harthorne 10:00 AM The Kane Family We can use your help to host a coffee hour, there is not a cost to host other than your time and energy, the parish provides the rest. Sign up in the school cafeteria or call the Parish Office at STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT RENEWAL Thanks to those of you who have already returned your Parish Stewardship commitment card. To date we have received pledges of 152,978 or 34% of our $450,000 goal. 90 families made these pledges. If you have not made your pledge for 2016, please carefully consider how you can give back a portion of what God has given you. Return your pledge card at Mass on Sunday or make your pledge online at RAISING THE ROOF! - BUY A SHINGLE! Thank you to all that have donated to help us complete the roof project and replenish the church maintenance reserves and general savings account. We continue to accept donations through envelopes in the pews and vestibule, online to the stbens.net website and make your donation today. Thank you! SCHOOL NEWS 8TH GRADE ART CLASS AT ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Benedict s wonderful Art Teacher, Ms. Deb Bellia, has each 8th Grade Class draw pictures of the Saint of their choice in time for All Souls Day. This year she had the students draw them on wood. These pictures are in the Church and will be rotated throughout the month of November so each student s work will be on display at some point. Please take a moment to see the great artwork created at St. Benedict School. Human concerns social justice ST BENEDICT GIVING TREE IS COMING NOV. 22 ND Our parish is well known for our generosity over the years when it comes to the Giving Tree. Once again we try to fulfill wishes for people in these groups: St. Martin de Porres: a safe shelter for homeless men over 50, Mary's Place: a welcoming and accepting environment for women with children, King County Juvenile Detention Center: youth waiting for court or for sentencing, Columbia Lutheran Home: caring for the whole person by skilled nursing for long term nursing care, St. Francis House: helping men, women and children in need St. Vincent de Paul: striving to provide assistance to the poor, Friends of Limulunga: part of the St. Benedict parish family that assists and St. Lawrence of Brindisi with scholarships for high school, college or trade school. Taking a tag off of the Tree, is a promise to provide the gift listed on the tag or scholarship monies and to place that unwrapped gift, with the tag securely taped or stapled to it, under the Giving Tree no later than 5:00 PM on December 13 th. Thank you in advance for blessing a special person in need this Christmas which may be the only gift that they receive! Call Brenda Stratton with any questions or if you would like to volunteer to help with this project. This project is sponsored by Human Concerns and Social Justice and of course all of you. We are St. Benedict!

Page 4 November 15, 2015 Human concerns social justice FOOD LIFELINE SUPPORT Join our HCSJ Commission at St. Benedict for their volunteer outing to the Food Lifeline in Shoreline.

5 Page 4 November 15, 2015 Human concerns social justice FOOD LIFELINE SUPPORT Join our HCSJ Commission at St. Benedict for their volunteer outing to the Food Lifeline in Shoreline. Hunger is everywhere; let's step up and help. Who: 9 volunteers (minimum of 6 adults + 3 youngsters (ages 11 and older) What: Sort and pack food Where: Food Lifeline 1702 NE 150th St. Shoreline When: Saturday, Dec. 5 th from Noon to 3 PM Why: Assist the hungry, and build community Contact: Len at kannapell@yahoo.com or (cell) FIGHTING HUNGER IN WALLINGFORD Last week, QFC delivered 234 pounds of food to the food bank from Parish donations bringing our total to 7,474 pounds of food!! Please continue to bring your donations or give the next time you go shopping at the Wallingford QFC. Thank you for your generosity and support of this food drive for our community, we are 2,524 pounds away from our goal of 10,000 pounds for Great work everyone. 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 Faith formation WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS! Please join Deacon Roy and Father Dolejsi at 6:30pm on Thursday, December 3rd. We want to know you better and listen to what you love about the parish and what areas you feel have room for improvement. We will meet in the St. Benedict School Cafeteria (4811 Wallingford Ave N, enter through the lower northwest doors). Knowing that this falls during the dinner hour, we are asking everyone to bring something to share. We hope you can make it! NEW: KIDS FAITH FORMATION! We want to hear from you! This program would offer instruction on the faith for Grades 1,3,4 and 5 that is outside of Sacramental Prep and Children s Liturgy of the Word. Classes would be held between the 8am and 10am Sunday masses. We want to know if you would send you child to this program and other like it! Please take our survey at For more information please contact Lucy Gillett, Faith Formation Coordinator at l.gillett@stbens.net. NEW: YOUTH GROUP! We want to hear from you! We want to offer a social youth group for grades 6,7 and 8 that would offer instruction on Catholic teachings and give peer interaction outside of school. Discussions, social hour, sports, and snacks are only a handful of what s included in Youth Group. We want to know if you would send your child to this program and others like it! Please take our survey at For more information please contact Lucy Gillett, Faith Formation Coordinator at l.gillett@stbens.net. BAPTISM CLASS The next Baptism Class has been set for Thursday December 10th in the Parish Center. This class is for Parents and Godparents to prepare for the duties of bringing up their child in the life of the Church and to understand the meaning of the sacrament. Join Dn. Roy and Fr. Dolejsi in preparation at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center and culminates in the church for instruction on the ceremony. Contact dn.roy@stbens.net to register for the class. What else is happening DOROTHY SCHULER 100 TH BIRTHDAY TODAY All are invited after the 10 AM Mass to the Auditorium. THEOLOGY ON TAP Prepare your heart for the year of Mercy! The final session of Theology on Tap meets this Thursday, November 18 th at 7:00 PM in Kells Irish Pub with Patty Bowman of St. James Cathedral leading a discussion that explores the Pope's encyclical on the environment. Please join us for 6:30 PM Mass at Christ our Hope Catholic Church (2nd and Stewart) and follow us to Kells at 1916 Post Alley in downtown Seattle. TRANSISTION OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE A Catholic funeral liturgy planning workshop, sponsored by Associated Catholic Cemeteries and the Archdiocese of Seattle, will be facilitated by Greg Simard at St. Benedict Church after evening Mass (6:30 PM) on Wednesday, December 16 th. Please come to find out everything you always want to know but are afraid to ask about the church s teaching, liturgy, cemetery tradition, cremation and burial options. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS Thank you to those who have already fulfilled your Annual Catholic Appeal pledge! If you would like to help maximize our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate this year for our parish project, please check if your employer has a Matching Gift program. Once your gift has been paid in full, you can apply for the match per your employer s instructions. The Annual Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID # Call if you have any questions. Mailing address: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle CELEBRATE THE EASTER SEASON IN ITALY Join Fr. "Pete" Peterson, Senior Priest from the Seattle Archdiocese from April 12 th to 22 nd, 2016 on a 10 day journey including Rome, Vatican City with Papal Audience, Assisi, Padre Pio sites, and stop at the Marian site of the "Holy House of Loreto." Call Fr. Pete directly for more information at

WEEKLY CALENDAR LITURGIES. Page 1 November 22, 2015

WEEKLY CALENDAR LITURGIES. Page 1 November 22, 2015 Page 1 November 22, 2015 WEEKLY CALENDAR SUN. NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Stewardship Commitment - Please return pledge card 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour 10:00 AM Mass w/baptism 4:00 PM Reconciliation