Bulletin
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This Week at St. Patrick’s
Sunday, February 19
Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25; Psalm 41:2-5, 13-14
2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12
Monday, February 20
James 3:13-18; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Mark 9:14-29
Tuesday, February 21
James 4:1-10; Psalm 55:7-11, 23; Mark 9:30-37
Wednesday, February 22
Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17
2 Corinthians 5:20 — 6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
07:00pm Ash Wednesday Mass
Thursday, February 23
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Luke 9:22-25
Friday, February 24
Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 51:3 — 6:18-19; Matthew 9:14-15
Office closed
Saturday, February 25
Isaiah 58:9-14; Psalm 86:1-6; Luke 5:27-32
Sunday, February 26
Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25:4-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22;
| Faith Challenge
Lent begins this week, and as the flyer in the bulletin announces, “Let this be the time”! This theme comes from the title of the song by Lori True that Laura has chosen to sing throughout Lent. Your challenge for this week is to decide what will you let this Lent be the time to do, to be, to start. Isn’t that what we do every Ash Wednesday? But for some of us, our good intentions drop by the wayside as the days go on—and suddenly it’s Holy Week! Maybe this Lent will be different. Maybe this Lent we will be inspired by the song to truly “let this be the time”—the time to open our hearts to those who are suffering, or to make a commitment to honor creation, or to make space for silence in the busy chatter of our days, or………….(you fill in the blank.) |
Black and Indian Mission Collection
Next Sunday we will take up the annual Collection for Black and Indian Missions. Our financial contributions help to support Catholic American Indian communities on reservations in rural areas and inner cities. The collection also supports African American evangelization programs particularly in the south. Donations envelopes are available in the vestibule.
First Reconciliation Preparation
A meeting for parents of those children preparing for First reconciliation will be held next Sunday, February 26 at 9:15 in the Social Hall meeting room.
Book Discussion for Lent The Adult Faith Development Committee has chosen a book for us to read during Lent: Spiritual Quest: A Guide to the Changing Landscape by Tom Hart. The following is a review of the book: “What is holy and what is harmful? How can I judge what is authentic spirituality and what is not? What do I really believe? Many Christians are struggling to find meaning on their own outside the Church, yet find themselves in a world that changes daily. Thomas Hart offers a pilgrim’s guide to charting a solid path through today’s evolving landscape. Hart revitalizes the best of Christian tradition then presents new ways of thinking about God, Jesus, the role of sexuality in spirituality, and how science affects our understanding of God.”
Two opportunities to discuss the book will be offered: March 4: Chapters 1-5; March 25: Chapters 6-9; after both masses.
Confirmation Celebration on Sunday, March 18
We will have a reception after the 10am mass to honor our confirmed as well as to welcome Archbishop Sartain to our parish. If you are interested in helping with this reception, please contact JoAn as soon as possible.
Women’s Retreat March 23-24
Dumas Bay Centre, Federal Way
Facilitated by Gretchen Gundrum PhD
Cost: $120 (some scholarship funds available)
Flyer and registration form on vestibule table. Registration due on February 26. Reserve early to save your space.
Keep them in Your Prayers: Kay Flohr and Nancy Colliton
Faith Formation
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Group
Teen Talk–Every Sunday at 9:15am in the Teen Room
Confirmation Meeting: from 11:30–1:30pm in the Teen Room. Other meeting dates: February 26th, March 11th, and our retreat will be Saturday, March 3rd from 9am–7pm. Contact Jenny if you have any questions at jennyfarl@hotmail.com. Confirmation will be on March 18th at the 10am mass.
Feb. 24-25th High School Food Fast for CRS: Join 4 other parishes in doing a Food Fast for Catholic Relief Services! We will leave St. Pat’s at 6pm Feb. 24th and return at 7:30pm on Feb. 25th. This 24 hour solidarity hunger fast and fundraiser for CRS involves volunteering, learning about social justice issues related to hunger around the world, and of course meeting new people and having fun. Contact Mickey to sign up: dunnmick@yahoo.com.
Laser Tag: Friday, March 9th from 6pm–10pm. RSVP to dunnmick@yahoo.com or on Facebook to reserve a ride!
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Sunday program for children 3yrs. old through 8th grade. Registration formations are in the vestibule. Contact JoAn for more information.
Announcements
Friends of St. Patrick’s Dinner/Auction
April 28 – Queen City Yacht Club
‘Willie’s Barbecue Steak & Salmon Bake’
Proceeds from the 2012 Friends of St. Patrick Dinner/Auction will support our parish ministries with a portion of the fund-a-need supporting youth ministry.
We will not have assigned table hosts this year. We are seeking volunteers to help sell tickets, procure items and join the fun on April 28. The cost is $75 per person, payable to St. Patrick’s Church. $50 of the cost is tax deductible. Tickets will be sold following masses beginning in March.
For further information or to volunteer contact any of our committee members.
John/ Silvana Hale (425) 865-0624 jehale@earthlink.net
Pete/Wendy Delaunay (206) 323-9128 pete@delaunay.com
Kathy Shea/Johann Wassermann (206) 322-3189 kathyshearn@aol.com
Willie Williamson our caterer says his barbecue steak will have sauce on the side, and his salmon bake will please everyone.
Journey of the Universe, Sunday, March 11th, at Paddy’s place after mass.
This special video about the sacred dimension of evolution will be shown again at 11:30 a.m. on March 11. Journey of the Universe presents the greatest discoveries from 400 years of science from the perspective of their spiritual significance. The film is written and narrated by Brian Swimme.
The film is one hour long. We will have a time for sharing of responses at the conclusion of the film.
(We have a new speaker that should play the audio at a volume that everyone can hear 
Social Justice
February 19, 2012: Catholic Social Teaching
Common Good and Community
“How we organize our society—in economics and politics, in law and policy—directly affect human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community.” (www.osjsom.org)
Feb. 20 is declared by the UN as World Day of Social Justice, which presumes the “common good.”
“Social justice is more than an ethical imperative, it is a foundation for national stability and global prosperity. Equal opportunity, solidarity and respect for human rights -these are essential to unlocking the full productive potential of nations and peoples.” (Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Message World Day of Social Justice 20 February)
Sunday, Feb 26: Social Justice Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Meeting Rm. Social Hall