SMPnewsFebruary 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Mass Schedule & Intentions 2

Pastor's Notes 3

Praying in Jail 4

SMP Highlights 5/6

This & That 7/8

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NORMAL MASS TIMES: (Weekday Mass times often change – Check schedule on page 2)

Downtown: 1055 Boundary St. SEMonday–Thursday: 12Noon, Friday & Saturday: 9amSaturday: 5pmSunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 5pmWestside Chapel: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NW1st & 3rd Thursday: 6:30am Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am 2nd Sunday: 1:30pm (Vietnamese)

RECONCILIATION TIMES (Downtown): Thursday: 11am | Saturday: 9:45am & 3pmPASTOR: Fr. Jim LeePAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Lou CunninghamDEACONS: Rob Rensel John Bergford

MISSIONOur mission is to place God first in all things, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia 98501 (360) 754-4667 www.saintmichaelparish.orgOFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm | Friday 9am – 1pm Sunday 9am – 1pmCALVARY CEMETERY ext. 138 3850 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater 98501ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL (360) 754-5131 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Wed & Fri 1–3pm (360) 352-7554CLOTHING BANK Tues & Sat 9–Noon (Donation station open 7am–5pm daily)PREGNANCY AID (360) 956-7413 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2–4pm, Wed 9am-NoonST. MIKE’S TIKES (360) 586-1585

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH STEWARDSHIPof treasure

Pastoral Year 2018-2019Donations Received as of February 10, 2019

Sunday Stewardship

Online Stewardship Giving $ 2 6 , 2 0 8

Sunday Loose Donations

Holy Days

Youth (Little House) $ 1 5

Total Offertory Collection Received $26, 223

Year to Date Received $ 2 , 0 6 5 , 0 8 3

Donations Needed $ 1 , 9 7 8 ,7 9 0

Amount Behind Goal – $ 8 , 3 7 4

Due to the snow and closures, only online totals were available at time of bulletin preparation.

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2.18 MONDAY

9am Andrew Buthorn U St. Joseph Chapel

2.19 TUESDAY

12Noon Dessel Family St. Joseph Chapel

2.20 WEDNESDAY

12Noon Randy Elston U St. Joseph Chapel

2.21 THURSDAY (11am Reconciliation)

6:30am Mass Cancelled

12Noon Benjamin Stout U St. Joseph Chapel

2.22 FRIDAY

9am Les Janz U Downtown Church

2.23 SATURDAY (3pm Reconciliation)

9am Kathleen Moreland U St. Joseph Chapel

5pm Kathleen Moreland U Downtown Church

2.24 SUNDAY

7:30am Kathleen Moreland U Downtown Church

8:30am John Wojtanowicz U Westside Chapel

9:30am Benado Luu Downtown Church

10:30am Patricia Pyle U Westside Chapel

11:30am Maria Escalera U Downtown Church

5pm People of Saint Michael Parish Downtown Church

Pati LeiningerCharlie Miller Brielle Glenys BrennanShanin Eileen BrennanAllison O'Hagan BrennanTara Allison Brennan Richard deCastongrene Richard Monohon Deborah SpringDee Herbig Jolane ZanderLisa ZanderAJ PaulMatthew PaulTrudy H Patrick Bryant Dan Hupford Theresa Ragan Evan Bell Jacob George Katheryn Armstrong Gerald Nault Lance Burns Salam Russell Bob Kelly Terri McCarthy Bob Fenton Paul Burns Lee Duboi Ann B. Lupton Erich SeteleNoel Ljubicic Snježana Mardesic Roman Luckey Lorenzo Jones Ryan Kuhnau Anne BarrollJan PutnamJohn David MinorDennis & Rebecca Robison Hilary Borngesser Beverley Cadoo Michelle Westling Glenys Annette Brennan Angela Michele Beavers Jeffrey Joey Lynn Benck

Donald Villarrubia Noel LjubičićJack Beauchamp & Family Jamie & ThomasJulie Malloy Jeanette NielsenAngela KoppMegan Kathleen Brennan Debbie Chi & Lan Nguyen Janet Norbert Michael Heelan Mike Dahl Marguerite Gibbs Jess MichaelLisa San MiguelChelsea LopezSotero Soto Bettie Linnenbrink Mary Anderson Shiny Norbert Chuck HughesAshwin Mathew Tami Grant Glee Gile Pete Castaneda Elizabeth H. Filiberto Chavez Tim G. Rodriguez family Rosanne BurnsGeorge MichaelStephanie & ShawnTed Golson Emily-Paige McClucas Marge Brandt Brenna Young Joann MesojednikHomer Dennison Momoko Wolf Steph Kaylee David Snavely Wyatt Borngesser Lloyd Patrick family Matthew Lajoie Mary Fairhurst

To submit prayer requests, call the parish office or submit your request via our website. If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

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“Blessed are…”

What a week and a half this has been! What began as only a dusting of snow and cold temperatures, suddenly turned into a major snow storm. Last Saturday afternoon as we drove over to the Westside Chapel, I was in awe at the beauty that surrounded us. I was also grateful for four-wheel-drive. As we walked around making sure that the buildings were okay, I couldn’t help but wonder at God’s creation.It is Monday morning, February 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The school is closed as well as the office. There are only a few cars on Plum Street. The snow is falling so hard that I can only see a few blocks. As I sit and wonder at the beauty of the falling snow, which we don’t see very often, I marvel at the fact that each snowflake is different from the other. How does God do that?The deeper reflection for me, though, is that each of those snowflakes represent a blessing. How would you name those blessings? Being able to see. Being able to feel a snowflake land on your tongue. To have shelter. To have clean water. To have warm water. To have electricity when some are still without power. To have enough clothes to keep warm. To have family. To have friends. To have an education. To have a job. To have a com-munity of faith. To have a place to pray 24/7. To have food to eat. To be able to hear. To taste, to name only a few.

I invite you to take some time this Sunday with family, with friends, with your small group or in the quiet of simple prayer or adoration before the Blessed Sacrament to name, reflect upon blessings in your life and then give thanks. Offer to God your gratitude and praise. Allow your heart and soul, your voice and your very being to be grati-tude itself.

“Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Leave me, guide me, for the sake of your name.” (Psalm 31:3 – 4)Please know how deeply grateful I am for each and every one of you. It is such an honor and a grace to be your pastor. As I mentioned last week, I am truly overwhelmed by God’s goodness. May we as a parish community be ever mind-ful of God’s goodness to us and then share that good news with others, to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. In Christ Jesus, through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, I love you.

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Father Jim LeePastorFather Jim LeePastor

“Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are

my rock, my stronghold! Leave me, guide me, for the sake of your name.”

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GOT TALENT?Music Ministry needs you!Sing a new song to the Lord! Our music ministry is in need of some specific talents this spring. Please prayerfully consider answering this call!Choir (Downtown Sat. 5pm, Sun. 7:30am): Our choirs specifically need a few strong soprano and tenor voices! Rehearsal is Wednesday nights at 7pm, and we meet for prayer 30 minutes before each Mass. No audition required!Lifeteen Band (Downtown Sundays, 5pm): The Lifeteen band seeks a keyboard and/or piano player. Rehearsal is Thursday nights at 7pm.NEW! Advanced Singers/Instrumentalists: Our music min-istry is forming an advanced auditioned ensemble that will serve at occasional Masses and feasts. This group will rehearse weekly (time depends on what works best for participant schedules).

Contact Andrew Goldstein, Steward for Music Ministry, at (360) 292-7140/agoldstein@saintmichaelparish.org.

PRAYING IN PIERCE COUNTY JAILOur friends who do Detention Ministry at the prison would be surprised how different our work in the jail is. I carry in a bag with scripture resources, pencils and paper, handouts (without staples), a wooden recorder, and a box of tissues. The first thing I do when our group gathers in the TV room is invite the women to write a prayer, if they wish, on paper I’ve brought. Most of them will do this. Mostly their prayers are for their children, and their families, partners, friends. They ask for prayer for their health and recovery from drugs and alcohol. We read the Sunday scripture readings together, from battered bibles with a wide range of translations. Often the children’s bibles are quite good and easy to understand. We talk about the readings, and their lives. Sometimes they talk a lot. Other times I compare my job to a disk jockey’s—I have to fill a lot of air time! In an hour we’re done and we pray together. I might finish with Amazing Grace on the recorder because they have no music in their jail life and it’s one of three things I can play in front of others.While the Bible can be a common language that (usually) brings us together, emphasizing God’s love and forgiveness, the verse that most consistently moves the women in my group is probably something from a 12-step tradition. The language is dated, but for many it explains their time locked up as a gift from a loving Creator. Often they read it out loud in the group and weep.

– Lee Miller

God’s HotelI checked you in again last night, my child Cuz it hurt me so bad to see you out there running wild.All tired and “sucked up” you appeared to me, But put a mirror in front of you, and you can’t even see. That you number among the walking dead, Sores all over your body, confusion in your head.Jail is not the place you want to be, But it’s my “Hotel” where I can work on thee.You see, you weren’t just arrested, you were rescued from yourself I had to bring you back here, and put your drug use on the shelf.Give you some rest, some food, and some talk, Encourage you and love you, before I let you walk.Don’t be like a mule that’s led around by the bit, just listen to my warnings, and I can help you quit.This could be the last time you have to come to this place Just listen to me, the Creator of all, with tears upon my face!!(Author unknown)

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SMPhighlights FEBRUARY 2019

Sacred Heart 54th Annual Crab FeedSponsored by the Holy Name SocietyFriday, March 1, 6pm at Hallen Hall. Beer & wine included with meal. Purchase tickets today—No tickets will be sold at the door (pre-sale only). For tickets or more informa-tion contact John Huff at (360) 273-9855 or jn13_1_16@hot-mail.com.

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Spanish Mass

Join Fr. Lou and the SMP Hispanic Ministry for Mass at 7pm in the St. Joseph Chapel followed by a reception in the Gathering Space.

Small Group Facilitator Training

New small group facilitators are trained in the ways, means, and best practices of hosting a small group. Are you signed up yet to host? Call Michaela at (360) 292-7104.

Protecting God's ChildrenRegister online at virtusonline.org. For volunteers who have already registered, please log in to your account to sign up for the class. Need help? Call Mona at (360) 292-7141.

We cordially invite all who serve our parish in ministry to an evening of appreciation beginning at 6pm in the Parish Cen-ter Multipurpose Room followed by a dinner at 6:45pm in the School Gym. Childcare provided in St. Mike's Tikes.

The last day to secure your spot is February 15! RSVP to Kjones@saintmichaelparish.org. Please include number of din-ner guests and the names/ages of children needing childcare.

Sacred Heart is hiring! Sacred Heart seeks an en-thusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant. Preferred candidate should have at least 3 years office experience. Proficiency in MS Office and social media applications is a must. Bilingual (Spanish) beneficial but not required. This is a 40 hour/week position. Salary based on the Archdiocesan salary plan and includes excellent benefits. Interested candi-dates should be an active member of a Catholic parish community. For an application package, con-tact Ferrell Gilson at (360) 491-0890, ext. 105. Applica-tion deadline February 20.

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ADULT F.A.I.T.H. SESSIONSAnyone who would like to learn more about the sym-bolism, the rituals and the prayers we pray at Mass is welcome to join us for adult F.A.I.T.H. sessions. Each week we dive deep into a section of the Mass. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions. A deeper understand-ing of the Mass is certainly worth our time and will lead us into a fuller understanding of our worship!

Adult FAITH Session Topics 11:30am–1pm in the Parish Center Multipurpose Room(FAITH Adult Sessions meet twice a month until May)March 3: The Liturgy of the Eucharist (Preparation of the Gifts) Presenter: Mary Trotter, Steward for Catechesis of the Good ShepherdMarch 10: The Liturgy of the Eucharist [The Eucharistic Prayer] Presenter: Father Lou Cunningham, Parochial VicarContact: Ann Ashe at aashe@saintmichaelparish.org

BIBLE STUDY: James – Pearls for Wise Living The book of James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Its teachings speak loudly to those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith. This study offers “pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to our current day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Join us for the study of the Book of James beginning Tuesday, February 19 at 9:30am. This study is 10 sessions and meets each Tuesday morning. For more information or to register, call Ann Ashe at (360)292-7112 or aashe@saintmichaelparish.org

High schoolers and middle schoolers are invited to join Life Teen and EDGE in the Alpha Youth Series! This series helps the teens grow and make their faith their own through engaging video and small group discus-sions. High school will meet in the school gym and middle school in the Parish Center Multipurpose Room after the 5pm Mass.

PRAY FOR THE ELECTThroughout the whole year we accompany men and women who are preparing to become Catholic. Catechumens are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion while others, already baptized in other Christian communities, are preparing to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Please pray for these men and women that the Holy Spirit will strengthen them and bring to perfection the good work the Lord has begun in them. This week let us pray together, "Lord, guide our cate-chumens and all those preparing for the Sacraments of Christian initiation into the fullness of truth and keep them safe from error, doubt, and unbelief (RCIA 168)."

Contact Andrew Casad, Steward for Christian Initiation, at (360) 292-7127 or acasad@saintmichaelparish.org.

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MEMBER REGISTRATION WEEKEND! Prepare your heart for Easter – Six-Week Lenten Session begins the week of March 4.Small Groups meet in homes or at the parish each week to:

• Break open the Sunday Scripture with Lectio Divina • Gain wisdom and hear a reflection from Fr. Jim, Fr. Lou

and parish staff members • Share prayer, insights and God sightings in a confiden-

tial setting • Meet other parishioners and share life and faith

experiences • Deepen your own faith/life connection in a supportive

environment What does your small group look like? You choose! Gather a few friends and take your friendship to a whole new level by starting a new group. Or, join one of the existing small groups hosted on a variety of days, at many times and locations. To sign up, simply visit our website. Look through the avail-able groups, find the best fit for you and fill out the simple registration form. New facilitator training will be held on Wednesday, February 20, from 6–8:30pm. Dates for Lent Session: February 2/3 – New Facilitator registration opensFebruary 13 – Facilitator commitment date February 16 – New Member sign-ups open February 20 – New Facilitator training March 4 – Small Group sessions begin April 13– Small Group sessions ends

Contact: Michaela Moreau at (360) 292-7104 or smp.small-groups@gmail.com

CARRYING A HEAVY HEART? Upcoming Grief Support Group meetingsOpen to not only those who are grieving but to anyone who carries a heavy heart for any other reason. Group meets Saturday mornings from 10am–12pm. Next cycle of eight con-secutive meetings starts Saturday, February 23.Whether present events brought grief to you or you are car-rying the pain of grief from long ago; whether faith brings you support while grieving or whether grief causes your faith to tremble, please join us. We gather to support one another, and to share our thoughts and feelings, sustained by our faith and enlightened by Christ. All meetings are free. No need to be a parishioner or Catholic to attend. If you or someone you know would benefit from participating, or have any questions, please contact Bene Reece at (360) 292-7143 or breece@saintmichaelparish.org.

“Meeting with and forming relationships with those in the small group encourages me to dig deep into scripture and live in a manner that demonstrates this deeper knowledge. The members of my group are really my faith family!”

“I can’t emphasize enough how directly and lovingly everyone in my group cares and prays for me and each member of our group.”

THE 7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the LordThese gifts are poured into the Christian soul at Baptism and increased and restored throughout life by the reception of the holy Sacraments and growth in the life of grace.FEAR of GOD: what is it?The "fear of the Lord," as it is usually used in Catholic language, is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, which come from St Jerome's Latin version of the Book of Isaiah. In Isaiah 11, the principle spiritual gifts of the coming Messiah are prophesied. The gift of the fear of the Lord perfects our hope of remaining in God's grace and someday being with him in the happiness of heaven. This means that this fear is a fear caused by love. We fear to lose God by sin, since we love him, and we have a reverent fear and awe of him because he is so beautiful and great and powerful. This fear is called "filial" fear, because it like the fear of a child who is afraid to hurt the feelings of his father because of their mutual love. It is different from what is called "servile" fear, which is based on punishment, like the fear of a slave for his master. The fear of the Lord is source of great peace and happiness; it is thus very different from worldly fears of suffering or punishment and rather it helps us endure pain because of our love for the Savior.

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FAT TUESDAY PASTA FEED – MARCH 6 AT 6pm 40 DAYS KICKOFF AT 8pm (prayer, talks & Adoration)SACRED HEART PARISH – HALLEN HALL 812 Bowker St., Lacey

Contact Tom Hruska for Pasta Feed tickets – no tickets sold at the door

KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

Tom Hruska, Director-Olympia • hruska@wwdb.org • (360) 561-5548

“We don’t know what surprises the Lord has in store in the future … but we’ve certainly seen His hand at work thus far in response to your prayers!”

March 6 – April 14, 2019

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“…With My mercy, I pursue sinners along all their paths, and My Heart rejoices when they return to Me. I forget the bitterness with which they fed My Heart and rejoice at their return. Tell sinners that no one shall escape My Hand; if they run away from My Merciful Heart, they will fall into My Just Hands. Tell sinners that I am always waiting for them, that I listen intently to the beating of their heart . . . when will it beat for Me?" – St. Maria Faustina

He is waiting, and He is listening. He yearns to fill your heart with mercy and His love. Join us on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and discover what our Father’s loving embrace can do to heal what the abortion decision has brought to your life.Call for a compassionate, confidential conversa-tion. Register now for the next healing retreats: March 8–10 and April 5–7. Call (206) 920-6413 or visit www.ccsww.org/projectrachelProject Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

When marriages are in crisis, couples often feel alone, frustrated and hopeless. But there is hope! Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of troubled marriages. There is always hope, and you are not alone in your struggle. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for the upcoming program on March 22-24, call (206) 706-2608 or visit helpourmarriage.org.

Hildegard of Bingen’s MedicineSaturday, March 2, 9am–3pm Presenter: Jane Valencia Register by Prior Friday: $65Lenten RetreatFriday, March 8, 7:30pm–Sunday, March 10, 11am Facilitated by: Therese Gonneville, OSB Register by Prior Friday: $175 or $215 with Spiritual DirectionMore information and registration for all Priory Programs at www.stplacid.org.

Iconography Workshop/Retreat – March 17–22Taught by Raymond Vincent, a skilled and talented iconographer and teacher coming from a fine-arts background, and dedicated principally to Byzantine Iconography since 2008. Additionally, he holds a degree in Sacred Theology, lending spiritual depth to his professional instruction. Working primarily in the traditional medium of egg tempera, he paints predominantly in the Greek Style, drawing inspiration from the Late Byzantine School, while also incorporating technical and stylistic aspects from other epochs and contemporary iconographers. He is committed to producing icons of the highest technical and artistic quality.Beginners and advanced students are welcome! No experience necessary. $500 includes all icon materials and daily meals. Limited to the first 12 respondents. Contact the monastery for full details.Holy Theophany Monastery is located at 10220 66th Avenue SE in Olympia. Contact them at (360) 491-8233 or htheophany@earthlink.net. Online: www.holytheophanymonastery.org

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“They left everything and followed him.” Leave behind the world’s plan for your marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends at the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Tacoma on March 29-31.Apply at mrwwme.org. For more information please contact Jeanpierre and Gay Charette at (253) 582-0239. Early sign up is recommended. Sign up today!Couples who attend Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger, and healthier.

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