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January 11th, 2015 • The Baptism of the Lord

503 3rd St. SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 • 253-845-7521 • www.allsaintsparish.com

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Though today’s feast day celebrates Jesus’ baptism, in today’s Gospel the Holy Spirit is the one making the first impression. As Jesus emerges from his baptism, the Holy Spirit descends on him in the form of a dove—a gentle bird normally associated with peace. That’s certainly one first impression of the Holy Spirit.

However, as we know from Jesus’ ministry, the Holy Spirit’s work in him was hardly quiet and peaceful. Jesus spent his life turning the status quo upside down—challenging those in power and uplifting those who were oppressed. Jesus called for repentance from sin, healed the outcast, and overturned the moneychangers’ tables in the Temple.

As we learn in the reading from Acts, after his baptism Jesus was filled with “the holy Spirit and power.” Talk about a second chance to make a first impression—this Holy Spirit turned out to be no meek dove, but a mover and a shaker!

Though Jesus’ baptism was different from ours, we also receive the power of the

Holy Spirit in our baptism and in the sacrament of confirmation. And the Holy Spirit seeks to move and shake in our lives, just as it did in Jesus’ life.

But we’re not marionettes controlled by the Spirit. We must respond to the Spirit’s urging. In the moments when a colleague tells a racist joke, when we see a stranger treated unjustly, or when a lonely neighbor aches for companionship—in those moments, the Holy Spirit calls us to speak out in justice and to reach out in love. The Spirit continually seeks to make new first impressions in the world through our actions—if we are willing to respond. †

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in scripture

Mon Heb 1:1-6

Mk 1:14-20

Tue Heb 2:5-12

Mk 1:21-28

Wed Heb 2:14-18

Mk 1:29-39

Thu Heb 3:7-14

Mk 1:40-45

Fri Heb 4:1-5, 11

Mk 2:1-12

Sat Heb 4:12-16

Mk 2:1-12

Sun 1 Sam 3:3-10, 19

1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20

Jn 1:35-42

Reflection, “Acting on the Spirit’s Call” by Janel Esker.

Copyright © 2014, Liguori Publications.

Editor: Julia A. DiSalvo.

Ponder and Pray

How does your baptism bring you

peace? How does it bring peace to

others?

Jesus, you remind us that we are God’s beloved children. Increase our awareness of this great love so we may share it and recognize it in others.

Banner image, "Baptism-of-Christ" by Davezelenka - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

pleased.

All saints events calendar January 12th to 18th, 2015

January 12 Monday

Grief Support - Parish Office, 2:30pm

Bible Study, Book of Exodus - Parish Center, 10am/6pm/7pm

January 13 Tuesday

Eucharistic Adoration - Church, after 8:30am Mass (Benediction at 10am)

Homeschool Co-op Meeting - Parish Center, 12pm

Sacramentors - Parish Center, 7pm

January 14 Wednesday

No Nursing Home Mass

Youth Group - Parish Center, 6pm

January 15 Thursday

Prayer for Life - Puyallup Planned Parenthood, 10:30am

39ers Card Games - Parish Center, 12pm

Seekers Group - Parish Center, 6:30pm

January 16 Friday

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Parish Office, 10am

39ers Quilters - Parish Center, 11am

Young Adults Gospel Reflection - Parish Center, 7pm

January 17 Saturday

Men of Montfort - Parish Center, 7am

January 18 Sunday

Knights Breakfast - Parish Center, after all morning Masses

Farewell Reception for Fr. Justin McCreedy - Parish Center after the 11am Mass

RCIA Class - dismissal during 9am Mass, followed by meeting in the Parish Center

Men’s Basketball - Parish Center, 6:30pm

Mass Intentions Mon, January 12, 8:30am:

Diane Dickman Sun, January 18

7:30am: John Muller

9:00am: Fr. John J. Horan

11:00am: All Saints Community

7:00pm: Agueda Cueto

Tue, January 13, 8:30am: Dick Stoner

Wed, January 14, 8:30am: Ronald Kriese

Sat, January 17, 5:00pm: George Burton

Need prayers? Contact our Prayer Line by calling Florence Guthrie at (253) 845-3109. To book Mass intentions, or to add names to the Prayers of the Faithful or to the Long Term Prayer List, please call the parish office at (253) 845-7521.

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working, but it is the

same God who inspires them all in every one.

1 Corinthians 12:4-5

**NEW** Parish Office Front Desk Volunteers

Come and be a part of the dynamic parish office team! The parish office is looking for friendly and efficient volunteers who can provide a warm and welcoming presence at the front desk. Duties will include greeting walk-in guests, answering and transferring phone calls, taking messages, sorting mail, and other special projects as needed by staff. Computer experience is very useful but not required. We have openings on Mondays 8:30am to 12pm, Tuesdays 1pm to 4:30pm, Friday mornings 8:30am to 12pm, and 1st/2nd Friday afternoons 1pm to 4:30pm. To inquire, please call Renee at (253) 845-7521 or send an email to reneem@allsaintsparish.com.

Volunteer opportunities Altar Society for January

1st week: Marianne & Ron Cech

2nd week: Betty Chipps

3rd week: Bea Doty

4th week: Earl & Bertha Davis

5th week: Nancy Polich

Calendar of upcoming events:

Monday, January 12 – Mass with Father Michael and 8th graders in Fife, 2pm; Beginning Band, 3:10pm; Tuesday, January 13 – 6th grade field trip to St. Joseph’s Hospital; Advanced Band, 3:10pm; Wednesday, January 14 – Choir, 7:30am; Mass in Puyallup, 8:30am; Kindergarten visits Puyallup in the morning; Beginning Band/Bell Choir, 3:10pm; Thursday, January 15 – 2B prayer service, 8:30am; Advanced Band, 3:10pm.

All saints school news

Are you an Asian or Pacific Island Catholic? Do you work in ministry to/with Asian and Pacific Island Catholics? If you can answer yes to one or both questions,

your input is needed! We invite you to complete this BRIEF (15 MINUTE) QUESTIONNAIRE

about your experiences:

http://bit.ly/NSAPICUS

The questionnaire will be open until January 16. All responses are anonymous. Thank you!

Parish Contributions Update Contributions Budget

Weekly Donations $18,936.37 $17,990.67

Year to Date $522,821.62 $528,485.38

Youth & Young Adults

Junior and senior high

youth ministry BASE CAMP (Junior High—7th through 9th* grades) will be bowling on Jan. 14 at Paradise Bowl in Tacoma.

QUEST (Senior High—9th* through 12th grades) for January 19 is the Snowshoe Mass at Mt. Rainier! Check with Carmen to get your spot. This is an event you will not want to miss! We will leave at 9:30AM from the church. Dress warm!! We’ll be gone until about 5:30PM. You will need a little money for dinner and rental of snowshoes.

Thanks, QUEST! Brenda and the crew of Sr. Myrna’s Manna are grateful to Tucker, Emma, Maddie, Aubrey, Taylor, Morgan, Erin, Andrew, Raquelle, Gabrielle, Olivia, Sean, and Maddie for helping make lunches for the clients at the New Hope Day Shelter.

Quest students are invited to sign up for service opportunities. Our next opportunity is to serve dinner on Saturday, Feb. 14 for our recognition of marriage dinner. Sign up by texting Carmen at 253-677-2049.

CONFIRMATION FOR YOUTH: students meet again on January 11th at 12:15PM. The Glinski family will provide lunch. Permission slips and fees for the Confirmation retreat are due.

SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR 7TH-12TH GRADE: will gather Sunday, January 11th. Congratulations to those students who celebrated their First Reconciliation this weekend!

Community Services

Item of the Week: Saltine/Ritz/Graham Crackers, Granola Bars,

and Rice Krispy Treats Please place your donations in the back of the vestibule or drop them off at the parish office during office hours.

Registration for 5th through 8th grade coed CYO Volleyball is now open!

Players who participated the previous year are guaranteed a spot on their team as long as registration is completed on time. Practices take place in the Parish Center and will begin the week of February 9, 2015.

Volleyball games begin in late February and run through the first part of April. All Pierce County league games will be played on Saturdays at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Tacoma.

Please register at www.allsaintsparish.com/parish-life/cyo. All registrations are now taken online. Registration is $40, but does not include the required team shirt. However, the dark green CYO volleyball shirt worn last year may be worn again, or you may purchase a new shirt during registration.

Financial aid and scholarships may be available by contacting Matt Raterman at 253-845-7521 ext 130.

CYO VOLLEYBALL Even our youngest parishioners can practice generosity and stewardship with our Children’s Offertory Envelopes. Proceeds will be combined with our regular collection. To receive credit on your annual giving statement, please clearly write your family’s envelope number or the parents’ first and last names in addition to the child’s name.

Ignatian Spirituality 101: An Introduction to Ignatian Prayer & Spirituality Thursday, January 15, 2015 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Mother

Teresa Room, St. Joseph Center, Seattle

ISC Staff and Partners, presenting

What is Ignatian spirituality all about? How might I incorporate Ignatian prayer and spirituality into my life? If you would like to know more, this evening introduction to the basics of Ignatian prayer and spirituality is for you! Light snacks will be provided. People of all ages, faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. If you are already familiar with Ignatian spirituality, we encourage you to think of family, friends or colleagues who might be interested and invite them to attend!

No cost. Free will offering. For more information or to RSVP, email or call Andrea Fontana, Program Coordinator, at andrea@ignatiancenter.org or (206) 329-4824. Sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center (www.ignatiancenter.org).

Around the parish

The Kennedy Catholic Booster Club Annual Crab Feed

Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 6pm in the cafeteria

Tickets: $60 through January 13 and $65 after January 13

Visit www.kennedyhs.org/crabfeed for information and to purchase tickets. Questions? Please contact Amy Hall at

halla@kennedyhs.org.