St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842-3594 www.saintcparish.org PASTOR Fr. Joseph P. Mitchell email: pastor@saintcparish.org October 30, 2016 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners, As we begin our annual review and recommitment of our stewardship of treasure I would like to offer the following bullets: MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday Vigil Mass...5:00 p.m. Sunday... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS Monday & Tuesday Word and Communion... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday Mass... 9:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION First Saturdays... 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Every Saturday... 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Also by appointment) BENEDICTION & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Benediction... Friday 9:30 a.m. Followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Friday 10:00 a.m. to Saturday 4:00 p.m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Email: parishoffice@saintcparish.org Mon. Wed, Thurs Fri. 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Closed Lunch 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Office Closed Tuesday Stewardship is the attitude of Christian disciples who realize that everything they have, materially and spiritually, is ultimately an entrustment from God. The Christian steward uses God-given gifts for the enrichment of others and the glory of God. Christian stewards make some return to God of their gifts in time (prayer), talent (Church ministry and charitable works) and treasure (one s income). Return of treasure is expressed in financial giving to Church and other charities. The annual stewardship of treasure exercise calls for the participation of all. Each Christian should be making some return of treasure to God in this way. The first step is to identify all of our giving and know what percentage of our income is represented. The goal of overall giving (Church and charities) looks to the classical biblical tithe of 10%. (some give beyond that) A worksheet in the bulletin and to be mailed helps this process. The pledge card used in this annual effort refers to the regular, planned, sacrificial gifts given to one s parish, as the primary source of operating revenue. Most people are able to identify the amount that serves as their weekly or monthly (or other interval) gift, which is apart from other special donations which may be a part of one s overall giving. Some are unable to identify a particular amount and commit to a regular schedule of giving. The return of a card that notes the inability to specify a pledge is a participation in this exercise. While not specific, it acknowledges a responsibility and effort to give. All responses are accepted with gratitude. Since initiating this annual exercise here at St. Cecilia Parish, our ordinary income (primarily the Sunday collection) has steadily increased each year as noted in the annual report published last month I am grateful for the generosity of all. Yours in Christ,
St. Cecilia Parish Bainbridge Island, WA Monday, October 31st 9:00 a.m. Communion 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer in St. 1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer in St. 2:15 p.m. PREP K-6 in Library 5:00 p.m. Rosary Church 5:30p.m. Legion of Mary in Church Note: Library is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Tuesday, November 1 st ALL SAINTS 9:30a.m. Bible Study in St. 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle St. 5:00 p.m. Rosary-Church 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul in Library 7:00p.m. 7:00pm. 7:00p.m. Book Group in St.. RCIA in St. Mass Wednesday, November 2nd The Commeroation of All the Faithful Departed(All Souls Day) Adele Bonciolini 10:30a.m. Funeral for John Charles Engh 5:00 p.m. Rosary in Church 12:30p.m. Women Warriors of Prayer in St. 5:00p.m. Rosary in Church 6:30 p.m. PREP classes in Chardin RM 7:00p.m. SEE Meeting in St.. Thursday, November 3rd St. Martin de Porres Donald Raymond and Mary Lintner 5:00 p.m. Rosary in Church 7:00 p.m Bible Study in St. PARISH KUDOS & UPDATES THE SOLEMNITY OF ALLS SAINTS is Tuesday, November 1 st. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. The Feast of All Souls is Wednesday, November 2 nd. It is not an obligation day but it is commendable to participate in the 9:00 AM Mass and prayer for the repose of the souls of all who have died. Thank You for your generous response to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. While some go to serve in other countries to develop the Church and serve its people, all of us are called to pray and support the Missions from where we live. To continue answering this call, download the Mission App which makes it possible for you to meet and support religious Sisters and Brothers, Priests and dedicated lay leaders who provide essential education and health care, social outreach and advocacy, and pastoral service. They address basic human needs, while in every moment offering spiritual comfort and support to the suffering and the marginalized. Join them in mission every day as you joined them this past World Mission Sunday! Check it out! Library News: In the Foots on St Paul. (DVD) Retrace the Steps with David Sucehet as he retraces the steps of St Paul who is believes to have traveled some 10,000 miles across the land of the Roman Empire and more by sea. Singers are needed to join in the musical life at St. Cecilia parish. Jennifer Cunningham, Music Director at Saint Cecilia Parish, is looking for singers to be a part of the Vigil Choir. In addition to singing at the 5:00 pm mass, the Vigil Choir provides music during the Christmas and Easter seasons, as well as various feast days throughout the year. The Vigil Choir sings both contemporary and traditional choral works including Latin chant and Taize. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30 8:00 pm in the church. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Cunningham at music@saintcparish.org. It is at this time of year, that we are asked to think about our stewardship of all those gifts that God has placed in our trust. During this coming week as we focus on Parish Stewardship, please reflect on how we are called to continue to sustain and build up our parish church by returning to the Lord from all the Lord has given us. Congratulations to Billy Bickert and Hannah Raymond, daughter of Neill and Patty Raymond who were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Saturday, October 22, 2016. Congratulations to Mike and Arlene Donahue who recently celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary! Mike and Arlene were married October 15, 1967. May they be blessed with may more happy years - 2 -
St. Cecilia Parish Bainbridge Island, WA Friday, November 4th St Charles Borromeo, Bishop 10:00 a.m. Adoration Saturday, November 5th BVM 5:00 a.m. Adoration in church Adele Bonciolini 10:00a.m. Knights of Columbus in Chardin Rm 11:00a.m. Funeral for Adele Bonciolini 5:00p.m. Mass 6:00p.m. Wine and Cheese Sunday, November 6th 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Group in St. 7:00 p.m. Vespers in Church Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen The Sunday Mass Ministry Roster and the Visiting Eucharistic Ministry Roster are available online at the parish website: http://www.saintcparish.org/volun teer-ministry-page sac OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OF TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE We are considering a centering prayer group on Wednesday evenings at 7pm if there is enough interest. Please call Jacqueline Namtvedt at 360.471.3151 There will be another Safe Environment Class on Nov 7th at p.m. in St. 's room you have not already taken one. You must preregister online at virtus.org The Knights of Columbus will hold a Fellowship Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 13. There will be servings after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. This will be a donation only event. Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Sausages, Orange Wedges, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, or Milk.If you are planning to attend or are leaning towards attending the breakfast, please make your intentions known to the Knights who will be outside of the church after all masses this weekend and next weekend. Proceeds from Knights of Columbus Dinners and Breakfasts support scholarships for graduating high school seniors, Saint Cecilia School, and a number of other parish activities. - 3 - POPE FRANCIS AND THE CHURCH around the world will be praying for PEACE IN SYRIA on October 31 st. Caritas International, the global Catholic network of CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES sister organizations around the world, is encouraging all to join in prayer that day.take a moment to join the Holy Father to pray for peace in Syria. Here is the link to the overall campaign website http://syria.caritas.org/ TMIY (That Man is You prayer group) welcomes all married couples for a half day retreat The theme will be "Couple Prayer, Forgiveness, Healing and Changed Hearts." We have invited Dr Sarah Bartel, an award-winning writer and dynamic speaker. She earned a doctorate in moral theology and ethics from The Catholic University of America, specializing in marriage, family, sexual ethics, and bioethics. Whether married for days or decades, please join us on November 5 th, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Child care is provided on a limited basis for children 1 and older, so register today! * Meeting in Marian Hall at St Joseph's Catholic Church 6600 Highland Drive Vancouver WA 98661. The cost per couple is $25 which includes lunch. Please let us know of you have any dietary request. Registration need
St. Cecilia Parish, Bainbridge Island, WA by 10/25/2016 to guarantee your spot. Please mail to St Joseph's parish office or fax to 360-696-3959 or e-mail krislgreene@msn.com Brian Doyle is an essayist, author, and editor of Portland Magazine at the University of Portland the best spiritual magazine in the country, according to Annie Dillard. Brian will be at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12th. Brian will wile, cajole, and laugh us into seeing how God appears in our everyday lives. Details in Conger Hall. St. Nicholas Festival is approaching! The festival will be held Saturday, December 3rd from 9 am- 12 pm. We are looking for donations to our 3 Kings Shop, and/or creative parish crafters who want to donate handcrafted gifts or items to be sold in the shop as well. *Donated items should be lightly used and consist of kids' games and toys or any other items for re-sale (for adults or children). **Craft items in the past have included hand crafted jewelry, knitted or crocheted items, and Christmas tree ornaments. There will be bins in the back of church, or at the school, to collect donated items. Hand crafted items can be dropped off at the School or Parish office. Thank you for your support. We look forward to a fun and successful festival! Looking for Visiting Eucharistic Ministers to join our team. Please inquire at the parish office at 206.842.3594 or at secretary@saintcparish.org St. Cecilia students will host a Saints Walk at the school following the 9am Mass. Please join us at this fun and informative event. PRINCIPAL S CORNER Emily Cornell is the youngest member of our SCCS team. Our school-wide word for October was ZEST which perfectly describes Emily. In her 5th year with us, she teaches our spirited, zest-filled 1 st /2 nd grade students. She also teaches WRITING and RELIGION to our eager kindergarten students. Emily has become our resident expert on WRITER S WORKSHOP. During the Small Moments Unit, she wrote and shared her own piece with students to serve as a model. Students love to hear Emily s stories. As they write, she conferences with each child, providing FORMATIVE FEEDBACK (guiding and teaching on the spot) to clear up student misconceptions and propel them forward in their work. At the end of each day, Emily s 1 st /2 nd graders sit in a circle for JOYS AND CONCERNS. Each child tells one of each. When my mom was in class one day, Trinity Rudolph said, My joy is that we are getting to know Ms. Kilbane s family. My concern is for T.B. who is not in school today. Her students care very deeply for one another and for all members of our SCCS community. Emily s SENSE OF HUMOR is greatly appreciated by her students (and me) and it is a critical characteristic of any effective teacher. She is very direct with students about what is expected academically and behaviorally. She communicates with parents every day after school. Emily continues to learn new practices to enhance her already strong HABITS OF TEACHING. This year, Emily s students are partnering with parishioners, once per month, to enjoy one another s life experiences, zest and humor. In mid-october, 10 parishioners joined Emily s 18 students for a wonderful first meeting. We would love for 8 more parishioners to join this monthly activity from 9:15-10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4. Please email Emily at ecornell@saintceciliaschool.org if you would like to participate. Respectfully, Susan Kilbane St. Cecilia Catholic School is a faith-based community which inspires an inquisitive mind and a lifelong commitment to learning and stewardship.
St. Cecilia Parish, Bainbridge Island, WA PASTORAL SERVICES FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection October 22/23- $ 8,564.60 Online Giving this week - $1,080.00 Children s envelopes - $ 2.10 Total Offertory for the week - $9,646.70 Average offertory needed to cover budget - $9,931.00 Collection for World Mission Sunday - $1,966.32 Collection for Priest Pension Fund - $ 1,275.00 The Children s Gifts to God this week included lots of sharing this week: I played nice with my sister, stayed in my bed, cleaning my toy, I made a treasure hunt, and listening to the teacher BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2 nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass or other Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Call the Parish Office to plan for Baptism classes and paperwork needed. We encourage parents to schedule classes before the birth of their child. FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION, PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) K-8 Please contact Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Terry Markuly, 842-3594 x102 or email tmarkuly@saintcparish.org CONFIRMATION Please contact the office for more information, Parish Office x101 MARRIAGE GUIDELINES The engaged couple should plan to meet with the pastor at least six months before the wedding. One party should be a registered parishioner. ROMAN CATHOLIC INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Chardin Room. Please contact Robert Earhart, MD, PhD, OFS at 206-780-3555 or cell phone 240-447-3173. FUNERALS Call the parish office for assistance with funeral arrangements. HOUSE CALLS If you wish to receive the sacraments at home please call the Parish Office at (206) 842-3594 x101 to schedule. PRAYER REQUESTS If you wish to add someone to the Parish Prayer Chain, contact Mary Corbin at: marecorb@aol.com. GOVERNANCE & OTHER PASTORAL ACTIVITIES PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Parish consultative and advisory body of parish members, Kevin Kanyer (chair) FINANCE COUNCIL Parish financial advisory body made up of parish members, Scott Edwards (chair) Anyone anticipating an infant baptism in the next 6 months should call the parish office to Make arrangements in advance. School Commission Council The board is made up of parish members, Eoin Dunstan (chair) PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES A catalog of parish ministries and activities is listed on our website under the ministries section at: www.saintcparish.org/ministries.html. The parish office can assist you in finding out any additional information you require. BULLETIN Send announcements via email to secretary@saintcparish.org no later than 9 a.m. on Monday. Sacraments I baptize you in the name of the Father and of Sacraments the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Next baptism classes are held December 1 st and 7 th at 7pm in the Conference Rm ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Website www.saintceciliaschool.org 1310 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Phone (206) 842-2017 Principal Susan Kilbane- skilbane@saintceciliaschool.org