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 JOIN US FOR CAKE IN THE LOWER HALL AFTER ALL MORNING MASSES TO CELEBRATE THIS DAY WITH FR. HARRIS! 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 Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday: Mass 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 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 on the First Friday of the month after the 12:10 pm Mass to Saturday 9am 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. Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry Contacts Janet Cleaveland (360) 713-4160 Barbara Stoltenberg (360) 573-4649 Frassati Closet: Tina Barsotti (360) 571-0513
THIS WEEK SUNDAY, October 28 Sunday of the thirtieth week in Ordinary Time LOOKING AHEAD MONDAY, October 29 Monday of the thirtieth week in ordinary time TUESDAY, October 30 Tuesday of the thirtieth week in ordinary time WEDNESDAY, October 31 Wednesday of the thirtieth week in ordinary time STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE TIME TALENT TREASURE NEXT STEWARDSHIP MEETING: November 12th, 5:30PM, Upper Hall The following parishioners have made commitments of Time, Talent and Treasure for the coming year. We acknowledge their Christian Stewardship and pray that God will bless their generosity in giving back to Him. THURSDAY, November 1 Solemnity of all saints (holy day of obligation) FRIDAY, November 2 The commemoration of all the faithful departed SATURDAY, November 3 Saturday of the thirtiethweek in Ordinary Time Mirna Alfonso Doug and Ami Anderson Mason Anderson Mary Balogh Walter and Debra Basarab Joseph and Sue Blatner Mark and Ann Marie Buczkowski Ann Marie and Bruce Carlton David and Janet Cleaveland Thomas Collard Kathryn Corwin Alma DeLude Michele Druschel Mary Ann Egging Jon Michael Ekerson Rudy and Perla Estigoy Gilbert and Nora Fain Bradley and Kareena Fields Dennis and Kathy Godsil Anthony and Karen Haliski Charles Harrison Phillip Haussman Patrick and Margaret Hayden George and Sheila Held Gwendolyn Hopkins Daniel and Marisa Joyce Arlene Kissinger Sylvester Kobza Norman Larkin Xuong Le and Kim Thanh Tran Matt and Jessica Long Barbara Maul Charlene McMullan Roland and Carolyn Mill Mike and Leann Nolan Martin and Cherie Nye Patrick O'Keefe Joe Pauletto Lang Pham & Dieu Nguyen Kim Ramsey Scott and Meredith Reid Vincent and Joyce Schile Bert and Patty Simons Pobre and Estrellita Suguitan Marie Tormohlen Bruce Van Riette William Wiese Edward and Debra Wilmott Steven and Debora Wilson Sandra Wright WEEKLY PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for your continued support of The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater. October 21st 2018 Loose: $2,240 Envelopes: $4,174 Online Giving: $3,257 Total: $9,671 2
All Hallows Eve All Saints Day Parish Celebration Sunday, October 28th - 6:00 to 8pm Schedule of Events 6pm Saints Museum (with Snacks & Beverages) Upper Hall Followed by a Parade from the Piazza to the Parking Lot 7pm (car) Trunk or Treat - Parish Parking Lot Saints Museum in the Upper Hall Children dress up as their favorite saints and are prepared to give a few facts about their chosen holy man or woman during the Guess That Saint Game. Parents are welcome to dress up as well! What is a Trunk or Treat? This family friendly event will be held in The Proto-Cathedral's parking lot. Decorate the trunk of your car in a religious themed motif of your choosing. Hand out treats from your trunk to our young saints. Prizes will be given for the two best decorated car trunks. Look for some ideas in upcoming bulletins. No kids? Come join the fun anyway and enjoy this parish event! If it rains, bring your umbrellas. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many cars to expect. 360-693-3052 3
THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 8:00 A.M. SUNG MASS 12:10 P.M. SAID MASS 7:00 P.M. PRINCIPAL SUNG MASS WITH THE COLLEGIUM MUSICUM NICK BOTKINS, DIRECTOR MUSIC BY: MARENZIO, SILVER, BERNABEI, AND HALLER Please do not forget the poor souls who are in need of our prayers. All Souls Day is specifically given to us by the Church as a day in which we can remember our loved ones who are no longer with us. Please attend the Holy Masses being offered at the parish daily from November 2nd through the 9th when you are able. Our prayers for these souls is so important. 4
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We will be conducting a group retreat starting on Monday, November 5th, using Father Michael Gaitley s book, 33 Days to Morning Glory, and other related materials to study and meditate upon the experiences of four saints know for their consecration and devotion to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary (known as Marian consecration). The group will meet in the Upper Hall on SIX consecutive Mondays at 7:00 PM to view a video and to discuss in small groups their insights gained, lessons learned, and to pray to enhance their spiritual lives in this consecration. Generally, the meetings will conclude by 8:30 PM. 8
FAITH IN ACTION Protect Life Crusaders PRAY INFORM ACT Next Meeting Oct 30th, 6:00PM, Upper Hall Contact: Teresa Smith, teresa.j.smith16@gmail. com 40 DAYS FOR LIFE The closing get-together for the Fall Campaign will be at Pied Piper Pizza in Vancouver on Nov 3rd at 2:00pm. All are invited! If you have not yet participated in the peaceful prayer vigils outside the Planned Parenthood Abortion center in Vancouver, you still have time. The Fall Campaign officially ends on Nov 4th. DID YOU KNOW Nearly 60% of Millennials Consider Abortion a Sin, James Risdon, LifeSite News, Oct 23, 2018 The pro-life cause is gaining momentum in the United States with a growing number of American adults - and particularly millennials - now saying abortion is a sin, a recently conducted poll reveals. In its 2018 State of Theology survey, Lifeway Research surveyed 3,000 adults for Ligonier Ministries and found that a 52 percent majority of American adults now consider abortion a sin, up from 49 percent two years ago. "Regular churchgoers are even more emphatically opposed to abortion, with 79 percent of them saying that abortion is a sin," said Dr. Stephen Nichols, chief academic officer of Ligonier and president of Reformation Bible College. According to the survey, pro-life support is strongest among the 18-to-34 year old age group, which expressed 57 percent support for the idea that abortion is a sin. Millennial support is growing, up from 50 percent only two years ago. Pious Americans were also more likely than other adults to say sex outside of a traditional marriage is sinful. While 51 percent of all adults believe sex outside of marriage is a sin, support for that view jumps to 76 percent among regular churchgoers. "This points to the important worldview impact of going to a faithful church," said Nichols. The survey of American attitudes toward sexual mores and the faith indicates the mainstream media greatly exaggerates public support for social liberalism. Most people who responded to the survey had views that were in line with many biblical ethics. More than three quarters of Americans agree that God created mankind male and female and a slim majority think gender identity is not a matter of choice, disagreeing with transgender activists. "These survey results may surprise some people, but pro-life beliefs have definitely been gaining ground in recent years," said Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "Pastors and local churches have played a big part in this by teaching about the sanctity of human life," he said. "Ultrasound images plainly show the humanity of the child in the womb, and they are provoking the consciences of Americans. Christians are playing a lead role in providing counsel and practical care for those in need." Read the full article at www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortion-is-a-sin-say-mostamericans.-especially-millennials. FORMATION RESOURCES 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. THIS WEEK S RECOMMENDATION: GET THE FACTS. GET INVOLVED. BE A CRUSADER! 9
Dear Parish Family, A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR FAITH FORMATION I want to thank all who attended the presentation on Mary this past Wednesday. I hope that the rest of October continues to be a month in which Mary s life becomes more present to you. Please remember to keep praying the Rosary, and during the day pray simply, Mary, please help me. I truly hope you all have a wonderful beginning to the holiday season, and may Mary continue to bring you the blessings of her Son, Jesus. In Christ Jesus, Alexander Harb Youth Faith Formation!!! Grades 1-8 10:10am-10:50am Grades 9-12 12:20am-1:10am Frassati Youth Night NO YOUTH GROUP on Oct 21 Adult Faith Formation Next Event: Wednesday November 7th Bishop Barron s Video Series: Pivotal Players Episode on St. Thomas Aquinas 6:30pm 8:00 pm Please Come and Be a Part of the Parish Family! 10
For those wishing to become Catholic The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact Alexander Harb in the parish office. Next Class is on October 29th 7:30pm 9:00pm. Upper Hall Topic: The Holy Mass ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Woody s Tacos Fine Mexican Food On Evergreen and Columbia Mon Sat 11am 9pm www.woodystacos.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US! ALLIANCE OF THE TWO HEARTS AND THE COMMUNION OF REPARATION Our monthly Eucharistic Adoration devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & to the Immaculate Heart of Mary begins this Fri., November 2nd after the 12:10 pm Mass, and continues until Sat., November 3rd, with Benediction at 9:00 am, followed by morning Mass. Additional adorers are always welcome! Contact adoration schedule coordinator Tim Shotwell (360-356-6970 or tim.l.shotwell@gmail.com) to sign up or to make any changes to your current adoration schedule. Come Spend an Hour with Our Lord. PIER GIORGIO AGAPE MINISTRY WISH LIST Items may be left in the back of the church in front of the visiting priest s confessional. Thank you for your generosity! The following items are needed this week: FRASSATI CLOSET Sleeping Bags, Tents, Tarps, Blankets Backpacks/bags Men s and Women s Shoes good for walking Men s coats/jackets Men s jeans (smaller & LARGE sizes) New Undergarments Men s and Women's socks Sweatshirts, Hoodies Gloves, hats, scarfs Umbrellas Reading glasses Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us! FRASSATI SUPPER Boxes of chicken broth 1-quart size Large packets of hot cocoa mix (not individual servings) Large bottles of lemon juice (for lemonade) Bottles of spray Clorox cleanup Thank you for your generosity and for your prayers for this important ministry! 11