THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019

PASTOR REV. W.R. HARRIS PARISH STAFF MRS. CONNIE SAUERS PARISH SECRETARY OFFICE@PROTOCATHEDRAL.ORG MRS. SANDY CAMPANARIO PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR ADMINISTRATION ADMIN@PROTOCATHEDRAL.ORG THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019 Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday: 12:10pm Saturday morning: 9am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am, and 2:30pm (Vietnamese) Holy Days of Obligation Masses: 8am, 12:10pm and 7pm Sacrament of Penance Tuesday - Friday: 11am - Noon Saturday: 8-8:45am and 3:30-4:30pm Vietnamese Confession - Sunday 2-2:30pm MR. NICK BOTKINS PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR MUSIC MUSIC@PROTOCATHEDRAL.ORG MR. ALEXANDER HARB PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR FAITH FORMATION FAITHFORMATION@PROTOCATHEDRAL.ORG MRS. CONNIE JACOX BOOKKEEPER BLBKSOLUTIONS@GMAIL.COM MR. JAMES HOWE PARISH CUSTODIAN MR. JAKE DYKGRAAF CEMETERY SEXTON CEMETERY@PROTOCATHEDRAL.ORG

THIS WEEK LOOKING AHEAD SUNDAY, January 13 MONDAY, January 14 MONDAY of the first week in ordinary time TUESDAY, January 15 Tuesday of the first week in ordinary time WEDNESDAY, January 16 Wednesday of the first week in ordinary time STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE TIME TALENT TREASURE NEXT STEWARDSHP MEETING: January 14th, 5:30PM, Lower Hall THANK YOU FOR MAKING STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE AT THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL! As we wrap up the 2019 Stewardship Renewal efforts, we once again want to thank those Good Stewards who made a commitment of TIME, TALENT and/or TREASURE to support the parish. As you can see below, we had fewer parishioners participate this year. However, the financial support is the greatest it s been since we started tracking in 2013!! We are so very grateful for your generosity and commitment to our parish family!! Thursday, January 17 Memorial of saint anthony, abbot FRIDAY, January 18 Friday op the first week in ordinary time SATURDAY, January 19 Saturday of the first week in ordinary time WEEKLY PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for your continued support of The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater. Jan 6th 2019 Loose: $2,041 Envelopes: $7,427 Online Giving: $6,860 Total: $16,328 Weekly Goal: $13,226 Surplus/(Deficit): $3,112 2

Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Anointings, and Pastoral Care Please call the parish for arrangements. Devotions Rosary: Tuesday - Friday, 11:35am Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday, after the 12:10pm Mass Alliance of the Two Hearts: Adoration is on the First Friday of the month after the 12:10 pm Benediction and Mass are on Saturday 9am. Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry Contacts Janet Cleaveland (360) 713-4160 Barbara Stoltenberg (360) 573-4649 Frassati Closet: Tina Barsotti (360) 571-0513 Parish Office Mon. - Fri.: 9am - 4pm (Closed during noon Mass, Tue.-Fri.) Mother Joseph Cemetery Located at 29 th & N St., Vancouver Guided Tours of Our Historic Proto-Cathedral Offered the last Saturday of the Month from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM. A Message from Your Pastoral Assistant For Faith Formation Dear Parishioners, As we have now exited the twelve days of Christmas, it is important to not forget the message and sentiment that the season brings. Meditating on the Christ child is a year-round practice. Remembering that God is so humble that not only would He become a man, but He would also allow Himself to be nursed in the womb of a mother is a sign that God does not desire to display His superiority. Rather, God desires to display His love. As we exit the Christmas season, let s remember to carry what is most important in our hearts. For where you treasure is, so there also will your heart be. -Luke 12:34 In Christ, Alex Harb Future Faith Formation Events Frassati Youth Group We will meet January 13th at 6pm for a movie night.. Youth Faith Formation January 13, normal schedule.. Adult Faith Formation Next meets January 23rd. RCIA Next meeting is Monday, January 14th. God bless! ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Grin and Bear it Dental Katherine Manning, DMD 360-254-5477 www.grinandbearitdental.com Requiescat in pace A Memorial Mass was held for Nathaniel Chumley on Friday, January 4th. A Funeral Mass was also held for Bena Marsh on Wednesday, January 9th. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. 3

WASHINGTON STATE MARCH FOR LIFE OLYMPIA, WA (BUSES LEAVE THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL AT 7:30AM) THREE 55-SEAT BUSES HAVE BEEN RESERVED TO TRANSPORT RIDERS TO /FROM THE MARCH FOR LIFE MASS AND RALLY. THE KNIGHTS AND PROTECT LIFE CRUSADERS WILL BE SELLING TICKETS AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES DEC 23RD THROUGH JAN 20TH. OR, YOU CAN STOP BY THE OFFICE MON-FRI, BETWEEN 9:00AM-4:00PM. YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT: KOFC15730.COM. TICKET PRICES ADULTS: $10 YOUTH 12 & UNDER: $5 FAMILIES: $25 Ticket prices include a complimentary sack lunch prepared by the Knights! SPONSORED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4

THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL PROTECT LIFE CRUSADERS & THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENT: GOSNELL: THE TRIAL OF AMERICA S BIGGEST SERIAL KILLER JANUARY 15TH, 7:00PM KIGGINS THEATRE 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 TICKETS: Adults-$10, Youth 12 and Under-$5, Family-$20 The film is the shocking true story of the investigation and trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell - his 30 year killing spree and the political and media establishment that tried to cover it up. Originally investigated for illegal prescription drug sales, a raid by DEA, FBI & local law enforcement revealed crimes they could not have expected within the clinic. While the movie is not graphic and has a PG-13 rating, it is one of the most important true-crime stories in recent American history. It is, and will continue, to change hearts and minds! The Knights of Columbus and the Protect Life Crusaders will be selling tickets after all Masses at The Proto-Cathedral on Jan 6th and 13th. Call the office at 360-693-3052, or email admin@protocathedral.org, for more information on how/where to purchase tickets. 5

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FAITH IN ACTION Protect Life Crusaders PRAY INFORM ACT Next Meeting Jan 29th, 5:00PM, Lower Hall FORMATION RESOURCES FOSTERING A CULTURE OF LIFE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE PRO- TECT LIFE CRUSADERS AT LAST WEEK S COF- FEE HOUR!! Thank you especially to those who brought baked goodies. It was a wonderful treat for us all! We are blessed to have so many talented bakers in the parish, and so many parishioners dedicated to fostering a Culture of Life at The Proto-Cathedral! Upcoming Events Jan 15th Gosnell Movie, 7pm at Kiggins Theater. See the bulletin for information on how to purchase a ticket. Jan 22nd March for Life in Olympia. See the bulletin for details on purchasing tickets to ride the bus to Olympia. Jan 29th Next Protect Life Crusader meeting, 5pm in the Upper Hall. All are welcome! DID YOU KNOW By Jim Jones, Parishioner Did you know Abortion is not about health, it is about birth control. The Guttmacher Institute, research advocate for Planned Parenthood, reports that abortions for the health of the mother or child range at 5-10%. Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion operator in the country so that figure should be viewed with skepticism. But for the sake of conversation, let s take them at their word. The Center for Disease Control reported 638,169 legal abortions in 2015. Using GI s data at the high end (10%), that would total 574,352 legal abortions in the US annually that are unrelated to the health of either the mother or child. By way of comparison, the FBI reported a total of 15,696 murders in that same year of 2015. That total is just 3% of the number of healthy children killed in the womb of a healthy mother. To put that in perspective; on an average 2015 weekday, 2,200 young Americans were killed for some reason that had nothing to do with health. Medicine is the science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. OBGYN s are taught in medical school that when treating a pregnant woman, there are two patients. The elective killing of a patient is never the practice of medicine. Planned Parenthood s mission statement claims to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services... Don t be fooled: When Roe was decided in 1973, abortion for health reasons was already legal in every state. It always has been. Current abortion practice is not about health, it s about birth control. Don t forget about your FREE subscription to Formed.org, where you can stream hundreds of hours of inspiring movies and video series, read Catholic ebooks, and listen to audio presentations from compelling speakers. IF YOU ARE NEW TO FORMED.ORG: 1. Go to formed.org. 2. Click on Register to create your FREE account. 3. Enter our Parish Code: 4CZMDN and your email address. PICK OF THE WEEK GET THE FACTS. GET INVOLVED. BE A CRUSADER! 9