Page 1 AUGUST 16, 2015 WEEKLY CALENDAR SUN. AUGUST 16, 2015 Scrip Sales after all Masses 8 AM Mass 9 AM - 10 AM Hospitality Hour 10 AM Mass Hospitality Hour cancelled (no host!) 4 PM Reconciliation 5 PM Mass MON. AUGUST 17, 2015 8:30 AM Rosary 9 AM Mass 9:30 AM SMdP Sandwich Makers Parish Center, St. Teresa of Calcutta Room TUES. AUGUST 18, 2015 9 AM Communion Service Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting Parish Center, St. Teresa of Calcutta Room WED. AUGUST 19, 2015 9 AM Mass THURS. AUGUST 20, 2015 9 AM Mass FRI. AUGUST 21, 2015 9 AM Mass SAT. AUGUST 22, 2015 10 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group Parish Center, Lower Level SUN. AUGUST 23, 2015 8 AM Mass No Hospitality Hour Today 10 AM Mass 4 PM Reconciliation 5 PM Mass PRAY FOR THOSE THAT ARE SICK Al Gemora, Teresa Townsend, Alex Small, Micky D Almada Remedios, Dan Reilly, Tom Weber, Roger Alejo, Willie Kleffner, Tony Horner, Soren de Selby, Zeny Zimmerman, Shirl Ganir, Irma Lobo, Bill Brown and Norm Taylor LITURGIES SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab Ps 45:10-12,16 1 Cor 15:20-27 Lk 1:39-56 8 AM Mass (RIP) Gaetano Borriello by Rosa Borriello 10 AM Mass (RIP) Megan Tormey by Maeve O Malley 5 PM Mass (RIP) Souls of the Faithful Departed by Jessica Phan MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015 Jgs 2:11-19 Ps 106:34-37,39-40,43ab,44 Mt 19:16-22 8:30 AM Rosary 9 AM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 Jgs 6:11-24a Ps 85:9,11-14 Mt 19:23-30 9 AM Communion Service WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 St. John Eudes, Priest Jgs 9:6-15 Ps 21:2-7 Mt 20:1-16 9 AM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 St. Bernard, Abbot, Doctor of the Church Jgs 11:29-39a Ps 40:5,7-10 Mt 22:1-14 9 AM Mass (INT) Arianna Mikaela Cayetano by Shirl Ganir FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 St Pius X Pope Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22 Ps 146:5-10 Mt 22:34-40 9 AM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ru 2:1-3,8-11,4:13-17 Ps 128:1b-5 Mt 23:1-12 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jos 24:1-2a,15-17,18b Ps 34:2-3,16-21 Eph 5:21-32 Jn 6:60-69 8 AM Mass (RIP) Howard Murray by Bill & Jean Murray 10 AM Mass (RIP) Mami Machado by Lili Salas 5 PM Mass (RIP) Mary Joy Sonido by Lily and Isabella Sundy
Page 2 AUGUST 16, 2015 From deacon Roy s desk Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: I want to share with you this note from Fr. Bryan. It will help us all better understand the ongoing working relationship that he and I have as your pastoral servants in the parish: Fr. Bryan s various roles in the Archdiocese of Seattle: I am the parish priest for St. Benedict with primary responsibilities of offering the sacraments, preaching, teaching, pastoral counseling and support for the parish and school community. Along with these duties I also have various other roles in the Archdiocese of Seattle as well. I am starting my fifth year as the Director of Vocations. This means I both promote vocations (meeting with candidates, putting on retreats, running discernment nights and Benedict House as a place of prayer and discernment, application process for seminary, etc.) and I am in charge of seminarian formation (frequent visits to seminary, pastoring the seminarians as a mentor, evaluations, summer placements, retreats, seminarians staying with me at Benedict House during the summer and school breaks, etc.). This ministry is based out of the chancery downtown where I usually go Mondays and Wednesdays. However, I also carry this ministry out throughout the Archdiocese at parishes, University campuses, young adult ministry, Catholic High Schools, radio, web, and at the seminaries (Spokane, Salem, Chicago, and Rome). I am also starting my fifth year as the chaplain at Kennedy Catholic High School. In general I go one day a week (Thursday s) to the school and celebrate masses, hear confessions, work with campus ministry team, visit religion classes, sit on advisory boards, offer counseling, attend sporting and arts offerings, fundraiser events, recruiting events, etc. Does this all sound like too much? I don t find it to be so. It all depends on one s personal energy as well as scheduling! I am committed to being present to the community at St. Benedict through regular mass, preaching, sacramental offerings, pastoral counseling opportunities, teaching sacramental preparation, visiting the school kids/teachers, etc. I hope to be at the parish on Fridays in general as well as for times in the morning and evenings throughout the week as needed for other meetings and or mass. Right now I am still settling in and getting schedules and other items in order. I am very happy to be at St. Benedict and look forward to growing in faith with you here for years to come. I am committed to you along with my commitments to other ministries in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The Archbishop told me that he plans for me to stay in the role of Director of Vocations 10-12 years. I hope to be at St. Benedict for the rest of this time (another 6-8 years) FYI! I only want to add to Fr. Bryan s explanation that we are going to work together very well. I am still the pastoral coordinator, with the canonical authority and responsibilities of a pastor, but I will rely on Fr. Bryan s experience and knowledge heavily as our working relationship develops. We are very blessed to have him in our midst. Welcome, Fr. Bryan! Blessings to you all. Your servant in Christ, Deacon Roy Harrington, Pastoral Coordinator Worship and spiritual life DAILY MASS PROPOSED TIME CHANGE After consultation with many who attend daily mass Fr. Bryan and Deacon Roy propose the following new Daily Mass/Communion Service schedule to begin Tuesday September 1st: Monday: 7:45 AM Mass Tuesday: 7:45 AM Communion Service Wednesday: 6:30 PM Mass Thursday: 8:45 AM Mass (school attends) Friday: 7:45 AM Mass First Saturday: 9 AM Mass with anointing Please let Deacon Roy know (dn.roy@stbens.net) if you have any comments or concerns. We would like to start this new schedule beginning with an 8 AM Mass on August 31 st to honor and welcome back our school staff as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Our Thursday Mass is attended by the school all but the first Thursday of the month. ST. PIUS X Known as the pope of the Eucharist, Pius X is remembered for promoting frequent reception of the Eucharist. He did this when Jansenism, a heresy that believed Holy communion should be reserved for only a select few, was prevalent. Stating that Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to heaven, Pius X issued a decree to combat Jansenism, allowing children to receive Holy Communion when they reached the abe fo reason (age seven), rather that waiting until they were older. Pius X s other accomplishments include reforming the liturgy, encouraging priest to give simple Homilies, reintroducing Gregorian chant into services, revising the Roman Breviary, and developing a new catechism. (2015 Sourcebook pg. 278) POPE FRANCIS & THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PILGRIMAGE Archbishop Peter Sartain invites you to join the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World Meeting of families in Philadelphia, Sept. 22 nd through 27 th. This is a historic opportunity to see Pope Francis on his first visit to the United States. The week-long Congress also offers inspiring keynote speakers and dozens of timely workshops. For complete information on how to register for this exciting pilgrimage, visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/wmf.
Page 3 AUGUST 16, 2015 Worship and spiritual life ST. JOHN EUDES (1601-1680) As a successful preacher in France, cared for plague victims on both a physical and spiritual level. In light of the Protestant Reformation, he felt that the academic and spiritual training of priests needed to be strengthened; therefore, he established a society of diocesan priests, the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, commonly called the Eudists. Their sole purpose was directed toward the foundation of new seminaries where future priests would be equipped with the necessary tools to respond pastorally to the turbulent times. He eventually established a religious community of women, the congregation of Our lady of Charity of the Refuge, dedicated to the rehabilitation of prostitutes. (2015 Sourcebook pg. 278) LOOKING FOR A SENSE OF PURPOSE? Are you being called to share the gospel of joy more intentionally? Are you ready to be transformed spiritually? Cabrini Ministry Training provides valuable skills needed to share Christ s love with those in need, and it will change your life! CMT includes classes on active listening, prayer, understanding feelings, and specific types of pastoral ministry. It consists of weekly classes held at St. James Cathedral that run from October-March. For more information, contact carla@cabriniministry.org or call 206-760-0583 X3 ST. BERNARD (1090-1153) Bernard joined the Cistercian abbey at Citeaux, known for its strict and austere way of life. Within a short time he was noticed for his leadership; hence, he was appointed abbot of a new monastery at Clairvaux. His monastic vision at Clairvaux led to the foundation of several monasteries throughout France, Britain and Ireland. In solitude he wrote numerous theological and spiritual classics, including his treatise On Loving God, eighty-six sermons on the Song of Songs, and major work On Consideration, reflection papal devotion to Mary, earning him the titles Our Lady s faithful chaplain and Mary s harper. Bernard was a prolific writer and had a great influence on the Church.(2015 Sourcebook pg. 278) Give Us This Day Give us this day our daily bread, Our God in heaven, and grant that we who are filled with good things from your open hand, may never close our hearts to the hungry, the homeless and the poor. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. stewardship New roofs are coming! Contracts are being signed for the September replacement of the Benedict House and Parish Center roofs. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Annual Catholic Appeal returning $11,000 to help pay for this project. The roof replacements cost $58,000 with funding from many sources: Parish Building Fund 18,414 Parish General Savings 13,301 Annual Appeal Rebate 11,000 Donation from School 10,000 Parish Maintenance Reserve 5,216 57,930 In paying for the roof, the parish building fund and the maintenance reserves will be fully depleted. We are covering the remaining costs with money from general savings and this is not ideal. We keep money is savings to cover years when Sunday collections are low and for unexpected emergencies. St. Benedict Church ended last fiscal year on June 30th, 2015 with a $28,000 deficit in Sunday collections. We will dip into our savings this year to cover our everyday operating expenses, in addition to the roofs. Please consider making a special donation towards the roof project. Envelopes can be found in the back of the Church for your gift or you can give online at st.bens.net. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Even though we are told that if we seek the Lord, we shall not want, in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good steward should give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Parish Stewardship - FY 2016 July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Total Collection Budget - $385,000 Actual Budget Variance July $ 29,200 $ 31,958 $ (2,758) YTD $ 29,200 $ 31,958 $ (2,758) ** Amounts include total collections from ALL Masses ** HOSPITALITY HOUR Please join our Coffee Hour Hosts: 8:00 AM Len and Judy Andrews 10:00 AM Cancelled (no host) COFFEE HOUR IS CANCELED NEXT WEEK DUE TO WORK ON THE FLOORS IN THE SCHOOL We will resume coffee hour on August 30th. Please sign up in the school cafeteria or call the Parish Office at 206-632-0843. PARISH MINISTRY FAIR Our Ministry Fair is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 th. How have you decided that you can serve you church and community? Is there a way to support your church through Time, Talent and Treasure? This is a time to discern and plan to give that hour of time a week or month. We all give to the easy things, Sunday offering, foodbank... what about giving to that which may take a little more of yourself. Talk it over with your spouse and children. Come to the Ministry Fair, find out more.
Page 4 AUGUST 16, 2015 SCHOOL NEWS SAVE THE DATE! 2015 Great Wallingford Wurst Festival September 18 th -19 th! Plan to come to the annual Wurst Fest for lots of great food, fun and crafts, along with the ever popular Sweet Shop and Beer Garden! T-Shirts (Men, Ladies and kids) along with aprons will be sold after Mass beginning in early September, but if you can t wait until then, we will have some for sale in the Parish Office during regular business hours great advertising for the event and the school or pick up a yard sign for your yard! Also, please help us by donating your used books for sale in the very popular Book Room. Drop off the books at the Parish Center. Thanks in advance for your help! Human concerns social justice ST. MARTIN de PORRES St. Benedict Parish supports St Martin de Porres Shelter by making sandwiches for an average of 212 homeless men age 50 and older every 1 st and 3 rd Monday of every month. You can help by volunteering to make sandwiches from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A volunteer picks up pre-ordered and pre-paid loaves of bread from our nearby QFC to be made into peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We also try to provide a dozen of large cans of peaches, and a large box of cookies. We gladly accept donations of hard boiled eggs and home baked goodies. We are short on funds and ask a monthly donation of $5.00 from each registered church family to help us provide the dollars we need to continue this program. Working together can we make a difference. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY A Thrift Store & Medical Clinic in the Same Building is unique. St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Neighborcare Health are jointly celebrating the Grand Openingof their new primary care clinic and newly remodeled thrift store facility at 137 th and Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. It may seem like an odd combination, but it s really not. Both organizations believe deeply in the dignity and respect we need to pay all humans and for helping individuals and families with health care and other social services. The St. Benedict Commission meets monthly to discuss their service and make plans to carry out the dream of its patron. Consider joining them in assisting the poor and the needy within our parish boundaries. Contact wobbley4@comcast.net What else is happening JOURNEYS OF FAITH Join a pilgrimage of the Northern Deanery! Walkers will experience in Bellingham (Sacred Heart) or Burlington (historic parish site to current parish site). Bikers will go on a 50-mile pilgrimage with Fr. Bryan Dolejsi form Bellingham to Burlington and back. Drivers will enjoy a pilgrimage to one site or all. All pilgrimages will converge at the Church of the Assumption for a Vigil Mass on Saturday August 22nd. See the bulletin board in the vestibule for more information on Archdiocese of Seattle Pilgrimages. CATHOLIC FAMILY CAMPOUT SINGLE ADULTS AND SINGLE PARENTS WITH CHILDREN Please join us Friday through Sunday, August 21 st - 23 rd at Millersylvania State Park, Environmental Learning Center at Deep Lake. The location is 10 miles south of Olympia, off of I-5 at exit #95 (Maytown). Please see the bulletin board in the vestibule for more information on this fun family social for our Catholic Singles. HEAL A HURTING MARRIAGE THROUGH RETROUVAILLE The Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) marriage-saving program is featured in the latest edition of Northwest Catholic magazine http://www.nwcatholic.org/living/marriage-parenting/healing-ahurting-marriage. For confidential information about, or to register for the upcoming Retrouvaille program on Sept 18 th - 20 th, visit our website at ; www.helpourmarriage.com or call 360-671-6479. THE LOVE OF GOD HAS BEEN POURED INTO OUR HEARTS God s way of sending love to the world is to pour it through our hearts to flow out to others, and through others to us. How has God poured out Himself for you? How have you responded to that love? Are you full of love? Or are you empty, and need to be filled? When you open your entire life, to God's love and mercy, He will pour His Holy Spirit into your heart, until your "cup overflows" (Psalm 23). Women s Silent Retreat with Fr. John Madigan on August 21 st - 23 rd at Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center. Visit www.palisadesretreatcenter.org for more information! Rachel s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion After years of pain and hiding what I did from everyone, and not being able to receive God's forgiveness or my own, I am free. Now I know my child has forgiven me and God has done so a long time ago. Now I will work on forgiving myself. With God's help I can. This is the best weekend of my life. I am healed. I am free. I am once again among the living and I walking towards God." - Testimonial from Retreatant Come on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat and be freed. The next retreat is November 13th - 15th. Get more information by calling Valerie at 1-800-822-4673. You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.