ST. PETER CATHOLIC PARISH 3520 E. 18th Avenue Spokane, WA 99223 509.534.2227

www.stpeterspokane.org stpeter@dioceseofspokane.org

September 1, 2019 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass and Sacraments Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM

Sunday Mass: 8:00AM, 10:30AM

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 7:15 AM, Wednesday School Mass* 9:00AM

Reconciliation: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM, or by appointment

Rosary: Monday-Friday 6:45AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday: 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Baptism and Holy Matrimony: The family should be registered and active in St. Peter Parish for at least three

months prior to Baptism or Holy Matrimony. Couples engaged to marry need to contact Fr. Tomson at least four months prior to the wedding date for marriage preparation.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Tomson.

Parish Staff Parish Office 534-2227 enter extension number at any time.

Rev. Lucas E. Tomson, Pastor…………..…..…...ext. 206

Rev. Michael D. Venneri, Senior Priest………..534-2227

Deacon Nick Senger ……………………….…443-6118

Deacon Victor Lopez………………………......995-2457

Michelle Oresky, Religious Education……….....ext. 207

Michelle Oresky, Youth Ministry..………..….....ext. 207

Heather Fuller-Johnson, Music Ministry………..ext. 210

Brock Woodson, Maintenance……….…………..ext.208

Mary Lee, Parish Office…………..…….……….ext. 234

Sacramental Emergencies (After Hours)……..……opt. 9

Pastoral Council Joseph Antonic ~ Alecia Gaffney

Mike Lunsford ~ Chris Mansfield

Serena McPherson ~ Trudy Millet

Angela O’Connell ~ Trisha Reagan

Donna Stout

Finance Council Bill Bayne

Mark Murphy

Reed Ocheltree

Richard Shand

Terry Warrick

Ministry Contacts

Liturgical Ministries

Eucharistic Ministers Greg Baerlocher 701-6439

Lectors Greg Baerlocher 701-6439

Altar Servers Deacon Victor Lopez 995-2457

Ushers Roger Townsend 448-0164

Parish Guilds

Eucharistic Adoration Deacon Victor Lopez 995-2457

St. Fiacre Guild John & Joyce Hofland 368-0766

Gardens

St. Gianna Guild Maria Haxton

Sanctity of Life Elizabeth Fritsch 535-1733

Good Samaritans Deacon Nick Senger 443-6118

St. Louise Guild Andi McGoran 448-9736

Hospitality

St. Martin Guild Jan Grayhek 448-2318

Welcoming New Parishioners

St. Monica’s Guild Parish Office 534-2227

Welcoming Newborns

St. Joseph of Arimathea Arlette Popiel 979-2255

GriefShare All Saints Catholic School

Dr. Lori Johnson, Principal….ljohnson@allsaintsspokane.net

Primary Building: 534-1098, Middle Building: 624-5712

“O God, who care for your people with gentleness and rule them in love, through the intercession of Pope Saint Gregory, endow, we pray with a spirit of wisdom those to whom you have given the authority to govern, that the flourishing of a holy flock may become the eternal joy of the shepherds...”

All Saints Catholic School For registration information or to learn more about the joy of a Catholic education please call the

business office at 534-1098 or visit the school website at: AllSaintsSpokane.org. As we begin this new school year please keep our children, their families and the teachers and staff in your prayers.

St. Fiacre Gardening Guild The St. Fiacre Guild will meet this Wednesday,

September 4th, at 6:00 p.m. to tend the church gardens and enjoy a short repast. (Please note the earlier start time.) Bring your gardening tools!

A Message From The Pastor...

Dear friends,

Our parish picnic last Saturday evening was a great success! Thank you to all who attended. In a particular way, I would like to express my gratitude to Angela O’Connell who led the effort, as well as the members of our parish council who both shopped for and prepared the food, and all who helped make the actual event so memorable. We truly have an awesome parish and it is a joy to be your new pastor!

On Monday, I had the honor of offering Holy Mass at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center for our teachers from All Saints School. I am continually edified by my interactions with our staff and teachers at All Saints. It has been said that in order to be a good teacher, the educator must have a love for the discipline taught, as well as a love for the student being formed. I believe that under the skilled leadership of Dr. Lori Johnson, we clearly have an incredible group of teachers.

This Tuesday, we begin our first day of classes at All Saints. As a ministry of the parish, it is important we continue to support our teachers. As we prepare for this coming academic year, could I ask for you to intercede for them?

Here is a marvelous prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that may help us in this regard:

Lord God, your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us your ways. Look upon these teachers.

Let them strive to share their knowledge with gentle patience and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds.

Grant that they may follow Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life, forever and ever. Amen.

Relying upon the prayers of Mary, Mother of the Church, St. Peter, and indeed All the Saints, I am faithfully yours in Christ Jesus,

New Church Directory The parish is partnering with Lifetouch to create a new photo directory for our parishioners. To schedule an appointment please find sign-up sheets at a table in the Narthex or go to https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yrgv6gmq/.

For further assistance please contact Jan Grayhek at 230-8535.

Fall Book Study ~ King Lear The parish Fall Book Study will be reading Shakespeare's “King Lear“ along with viewing a film on the Life of St. Mother Teresa. Study dates: Tuesdays, October 15th, 22nd, 29th, November 5th, 12th, and 19th at 7:00p.m. in the parish hall. Book cost: $9.00. Please find sign-up information at the table in the Narthex. For questions contact: Andi at 448-9736, or email mcgor1an@comcast.net.

RCIA If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church or learning more about the Catholic faith, St. Peter will begin the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. This is a beautiful time of study and prayer as one prepares to be received into the Catholic Church. Classes will begin in late September and run through Easter. For more information please contact the parish office at 509.534.2227, ext. 234.

Parish Library If you enjoyed the prayer by Thomas Merton during last weekend’s homily, you may want to check out some of the books by Merton in our parish library.

Listed below are a few of those titles:

The Seven Story Mountain, 922.27 MER

Thoughts in Solitude, 242 MER

A Year With Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Journals, 242.2 MER

No Man is an Island, 248 MER

The Wisdom of the Desert, 281.1 MER

Parish Blood Drive The Bloodmobile will be at parish Sunday, September 15, 2019. Please find more information and how to sign-up in next weekend’s bulletin insert.

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized St. Peter Parish welcomes Kerrilynn Joy Bos who was baptized by Fr. Tomson on Sunday, August 25th. Kerrilynn Joy is the daughter of David and Kristen Bos.

COLLECTION FOR AUGUST 25, 2019

Envelopes…….….………...…. ..$ 12,139.50 Parish Outreach………..………$ 327.50 Plate………...……….…………..$ 635

Total...…….…………......…...…..$ 13,102 Building Debt Payment

Total Amount Due: $186,336.80 Minimum Monthly Payment: $4,500 Donated for Month of August: $1,850

Remember to Pray For: Alicia Alng, Helen Anderson, John Anderson, Arvilla Anyan, Greg Baerlocher, John Bidwell, Arleene Blazon, Barbara Bonham, Debbie Brickner, Denise Briggs, Chris Brown, Marie Brown, Les Bruess, Pat & Bill Campbell, Karen Cavnes, Sharon Christodoulou, Christy Christodoulou, Shirley Clark, Cliff, John Clifford, Kris Cornwall, Charlie Dahmen, Leo Driscoll, Scott Engelhard, Ray & Linda Egan, Lara Newburn Fritsch, Joan Frost, Neil Fuchs, Kylie Grace, Mary Harro, Steve Helm, Kathy Inverso, Shirley Jakubowski, John and Donna, Jack & Alana Kaplan, Kathy Kelly, Sally Kerr, Russell Kinzer, Steve Kotz, Randy LaPlante, Janice Lawyer, Sr. Rita Lemire, HSC, Janet Linhart, Riley Loe, Rob Lohrmeyer, Diane Long, Max Lopez, Mitch Lopez, Cheryl Dunne McIntosh, Ernie McGoran, Mike, Rodman B. Miller, Tina Millersmith, Samantha Morgan, Gregory Morrow, Angela O’Connell, Dennis O’Reilly, Mary O’Reilly, Nancy O’Reilly, Joseph Paige, Christy Pierce, Lou Ann Quinn, Chuck Roberts, Sharon Schauble, Jude Schenzil, Carol Schwartz, Teresa Senger, Joleen Sexton, Mary Shea, Dan Sheldon, Alecia Simpson, John Sloane, Enza Smith, Frances Smith, Lindsay Smith, John Stringer, Dianne Sumter, Joe Sutliff, Mary Beth Thompson, Barbara Toetly, Rose Torkar, Bren Triplett, Bill Weeks, Pat Wiegele

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

Saturday, August 31st Mass at Rockwood Manor, 10:00 AM Ridge Building Confession, 3:00-4:00 PM Confessional Vigil Mass, 4:30 PM Church

Sunday, September 1st Confession, 7:00-7:30 AM Confessional Mass, 8:00 AM Church Mass, 10:30 AM Church Baptism ~ Noah David Whipple, Noon Narthex

Monday, September 2nd Labor Day Parish Office Closed

Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel

Tuesday, September 3rd Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel Eucharistic Adoration, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Chapel

Wednesday, September 4th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel Finance Council, 5:00 PM Upper Room St. Fiacre Guild, 6:00 PM Church Gardens

Thursday, September 5th Mass, 7:15 AM Church

Friday, September 6th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel Confession, 6:00 PM Confessional Adoration, 6:00 PM Chapel

Saturday, September 7th Mass at Rockwood Manor, 10:00 AM Ridge Building Confession, 3:00-4:00 PM Confessional Vigil Mass, 4:30 PM Church

Sunday, September 8th Confession, 7:00-7:30 AM Confessional Mass, 8:00 AM Church Mass, 10:30 AM Church

31 Saturday 4:30 pm Larry Kelly †

1 Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am

Monsignor Pierluigi Sguazzardo Pro Populo

2 Monday 7:15 am For all workers

3 Tuesday 7:15 am Lalo Gonzalez †

4 Wednesday 7:15 am Mary Beth Thompson

5 Thursday 7:15am Rosemary Gonzalez †

6 Friday 7:15am Letters to God & Prayer Intentions

7 Saturday 4:30 pm Larry Kelly †

8 Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am

Mary Lou Sullivan † Pro Populo

WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Shut-Ins If you have a family member, relative or friend who is unable to attend Sunday Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office at (509) 534-2227. To register or for more information, visit WACatholics.org.

Bite2GO “No child should go hungry.” Are you are interested in supporting the Bite2GO program? Tom Stevenson will be at Masses next weekend, September 7th and 8th to provide a short presentation and answer questions.

Golden Jubilee Celebration Please join the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church for the Golden Jubilee celebration of Mother Kathryn Joseph, SMMC and Sr. Mary Elizabeth,

SMMC. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, September 12, 2019 at 6:00p.m. with Bishop Daly presiding. A dessert reception will follow.