PASTOR The Epiphany of the Lord Rev. W.R. Harris PARISH STAFF Mrs. Connie Sauers Parish Secretary office@protocathedral.org Mrs. Sandy Campanario Pastoral Assistant for Administration admin@protocathedral.org Mr. Andrew M. Steele Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation faithformation@protocathedral.org Mr. Scott Powell Pastoral Assistant for Music & Liturgy liturgy@protocathedral.org Mrs. Connie Jacox Bookkeeper blbksolutions@gmail.com Mr. James Howe Parish Custodian Mr. Jake Dykgraaf Cemetery Sexton cemetery@protocathedral.org Mass Schedule Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Parish Office Tuesday - Friday: Mass 12:10pm Anointings, and Pastoral Care Mon. - Fri.: 9am - 4pm Saturday morning: 9am Please call the parish for (Closed during noon Mass, Tue.-Fri.) arrangements. Saturday Vigil Mass: 5pm Mother Joseph Cemetery Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am, Devotions Located at 29th & N St., Vancouver and 2:30pm (Vietnamese) Rosary: Tuesday - Friday, 11:35am Holy Days of Obligation Guided Tours of Our Historic Mother of Perpetual Help: Masses: 8am, 12:10pm and 7pm Wednesday, after the 12:10pm Mass Proto-Cathedral Offered the last Saturday of the Sacrament of Penance Alliance of the Two Hearts: Month from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM. Tuesday - Friday: 11am - Noon Adoration on the First Friday of the Saturday: 8-8:45am, month after the 12:10 pm Mass to and 3:30-4:30pm Saturday 9am Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry Contacts Janet Cleaveland (360) 713-4160 Barbara Stoltenberg (360) 573-4649 Frassati Closet: Tina Barsotti (360) 571-0513
LOOKING AHEAD THIS WEEK SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 The Epiphany of the Lord STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE MONDAY, JANUARY 8 The Baptism of the Lord TIME TALENT TREASURE STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time As we begin 2018 we want to THANK everyone who turned in a Stewardship Renewal Card, committing their TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE to help build up God s Kingdom here at The Proto-Cathedral. While only 53% of our parish families participated this year, we pray that through the efforts of these committed families, our parish will grow in holiness and in our ability to serve those in most need in our community! May God bless you abundantly for your Christian Stewardship! 2017 FRASSATI SUPPER UPDATE THANK YOU to our many Frassati Stewards who graciously shared their talent and treasure to support those in need in our community! Here are the results: THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time 1st Quarter: Volunteer Hours 1062, Dinners Served 2175 2nd Quarter: Volunteer Hours 1036, Dinners Served 2578 3rd Quarter: Volunteer Hours 1005, Dinners Served 2553 4th Quarter: Volunteer Hours 975, Dinners Served 2386 FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 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. Christmas 2017 Christmas Solemnity of Mary Total: $8,344 $200 $8,544 December 24th 2017 Loose: $5,232 Envelopes: $5,331 Online Giving: $5,150 Total: $15,713 December 31st 2017 Loose: $1,609 Envelopes: $7,191 Online Giving: $2,719 Total: $11,519 2
WASHINGTON STATE MARCH FOR LIFE OLYMPIA, WA (BUSES LEAVE THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL AT 7:00AM) TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER ALL MASSES THROUGH JAN 21ST. OR YOU CAN STOP BY THE OFFICE DURING OFFICE HOURS. YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT: HTTP://KOFC15730.COM TICKET PRICES ADULTS: $10 YOUTH 12 & UNDER: $5 FAMILIES: $25 Ticket prices include a complimentary sack lunch. SPONSORED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3
FAITH IN ACTION FORMATION RESOURCES Protect Life Crusaders PRAY INFORM ACT Next Meeting Jan 30th, 6:00PM, Lower Hall Contact: Teresa Smith, teresa.j.smith16@gmail.com MARCH FOR LIFE, OLYMPIA WA, JAN 22ND Get your ticket this weekend for the bus ride to Olympia. The Knights of Columbus and Protect Life Crusaders will be selling tickets after all Masses. You can also stop by the office Mon-Fri between 9:00-4:00 to reserve your seat! See the bulletin insert for details. BRING YOUR BIRTHRIGHT DONATIONS NEXT WEEKEND! As part of our Spiritual Adoption program, each 2nd Sunday of the month the bassinette is placed in the church next to the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue for donations to Birthright. Items in need include diapers, formula, new or gently used baby clothes, blankets, and maternity clothes. To learn more about the Spiritual Adoption program and how you can help, contact Teresa at teresa.j.smith16@gmail.com. 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: Go to formed.org. Click on Register to create your FREE account. 3. Enter our Parish Code: 4CZMDN and your email address. 1. 2. THIS WEEK S RECOMMENDATION: DID YOU KNOW? Planned Parenthood aborted 321,384 babies last year, got $543 million from taxpayers. By Claire Chretien Planned Parenthood aborted 321,384 babies during its 2016-2017 fiscal year, according to its new annual report. This is a slight decrease from its last annual report, which revealed the company committed 328,348 in 2015-2016. Planned Parenthood s total revenue is $1.46 billion, with $543.7 million 37 percent of that coming from taxpayers. Many of the contraceptives Planned Parenthood dispenses can also act as abortifacients. Jim Sedlak, executive director of American Life League (ALL), said this is Planned Parenthood s lowest self-reported annual abortion number since 2007. Source: www.lifesitenews.com Get the facts. Get involved. Be a Crusader! 4
NEW ipad PROGRAM AT THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL! THE KNIGHTS OF BISHOP BLANCHET COUNCIL #15730 HAVE SUBSIDIZED A NEW ipad PROGRAM FOR FAITH FORMATION AT THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL. THE TOTAL COST OF THIS DONATION IS $9,547.57. With this new technology, our Catechists are now equipped to better integrate and present our children s, teen, and adult Faith Formation programs with greater flexibility, control, and creativity. Let us give our Knights of Columbus Council a very big THANK YOU for supporting our Faith Formation programs at The Proto-Cathedral! 5
EPIPHANY HOME BLESSING Using blessed chalk, mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows: 20 + C + M + B + 16 while saying: The three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar followed the star of God s Son who became human two thousand and fifteen years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen. Then offer the following prayer: Visit, O blessed Lord, this home with the gladness of your presence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love; and grant that we may manifest your love to each other and to all whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of You; guide, comfort, and strengthen us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen. Chalking the door is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God s blessing of our lives and home. With time the chalk will fade. As it does, we let the meaning of the symbols written sink into the depths of our heart and be manifest in our words and actions according to the Latin words, Christus mansionem benedicat, May Christ bless the house. COMMUNITY EVENTS ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK GEOFF KANE Branch Manager Loan Officer 1610 C Street #201, Vancouver 360-984-3008 geoff.kane@thedrmc.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US! 6
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