Christmas Season 2015

Sacred Heart Church9460 N.E. 14TH STREET • BELLEVUE, WA 98004

(425) 454-9536 • Fax- 450-3909www.sacredheart.org

Sunday Masses9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

Saturday Vigil Mass, 5:00 P.M.Confessions: Saturdays, 3:00-4:30pm

Wednesdays, 8:00 - 8:45am

PARISH OFFICE 425-454-9536 Rev. Steve Sallis, Pastor 425-454-9536 Carol Guenther, Pastoral Associate 425-454-9536Mary Dickins, Pastoral Assistant for Pastoral Care 425-450-3908Jeffrey Kress, Pastoral Assistant for Youth & Young Adult Ministry 425-454-9536Patti Callaway, Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation 425-454-9536

Administration StaffJohn Meyer, Pastoral Assistant for Administration 425-454-9536Robert Eubanks, Facilities Supervisor 425-454-9536Patty Oscar, Administrative Assistant 425-454-9536Val Bromfield, Administrative Assistant 425-454-9536Jeanine Kasprick, Bookkeeper 425-454-9536

Music MinistryDiane Figaro, Sacred Heart Chorale Director 206-271-5117Andrey Spichak, Children’s Choir Director 425-269-2669

PARISH SCHOOL 425-451-1773 David Burroughs, PrincipalBridget Lawler, Vice-Principal for Staff Development Theresa Daigle, School Development DirectorSusana Knapp, Director of AdmissionsKerry Wyman, Administrative Assistant

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?Carol Guenther 425-454-9536

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION Carol Guenther 425-454-9536

CONFIRMATION PREPARATIONJeffrey Kress 425-454-9536Patti Callaway, Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation 425-454-9536

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Six months as registered parishioner required prior to setting wedding date. 425-454-9536

SUNDAY NURSERY (during 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Masses) Lucy Paulsen 425-454-9536

OFFICE HOURS Parish 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday School 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday

OUR MISSION STATEMENTSacred Heart Parish

is a welcoming Catholiccommunity which inspires

faith in God through prayer,sacraments and service whileliving Gospel values as faithful

followers of Jesus Christ.

Thursday, December 24th, 2015 Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Holy Day of Obligation 4:30 PM Children's Choir/Carols & Songs

Meydenbauer Center 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass ~ Meydenbauer Center

Isaiah 62:1-5 Acts 13:16-17,22-25 Luke 2:1-14

(RIP Lucille Jones by Marian Syltebo) 9:15 PM Anthems & Carols ~ Church

10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass w/SH Chorale ~ Church Isaiah 9:1-6 Titus 2:11-14

Luke 2:1-14 (RIP Beatrice Kasprick by Patty Oscar)

Parish Office Closed

Friday, December 25th, 2015 The Nativity of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation

9:00 AM Christmas Mass ~ Church Isaiah 62:11-12 Titus 3:4-7

Luke 2:1-20 (RIP Harvey Beery by Mildred Douthit)

11:00 AM Christmas Mass w/SH Chorale ~ Church Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-6

Luke 2:1-20 (RIP Paul Oscar by Patty Oscar)

Parish Office Closed for Christmas Day

Saturday, December 26th, 2015 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr

Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 Matthew 10:17-22

3:00 PM Confessions ~ Reconciliation Chapel The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

1 Samuel 1:20-22,24-28 1 John 3:1-2,21-24 Luke 2:41-52

5:00 PM Mass ~ Church (INT For the People)

6:00 PM NO Cheese & Crackers

Sunday, December 27th, 2015 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

1 Samuel 1:20-22,24-28 1 John 3:1-2,21-24 Luke 2:41-52

8:00 AM Chorale Warm-up ~ Saints Room 9:00 AM Mass w/Baptisms ~ Church

(RIP Elizabeth Dauer by Bob & Joan McGowan) 10:00 AM NO Coffee & Donuts

11:00 AM Mass ~ Church (INT Ceci Berquist by Jo McCormick)

12:00 PM NO Coffee & Donuts

Monday, December 28th, 2015 The Holy Innocents

1 John 1:5-2:2 Matthew 2:13-18 9:00 AM Mass ~ Church

(RIP Jeanne Connell by Joanne Vanni Ferguson) 10:00 AM Carpe Diem Bridge ~ Parish Hall

7:00 PM No Book Club

7:30 PM Rosary & Prayer Hour ~ Church

Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 Fifth Day Within The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

1 John 2:3-11 Luke 2:22-35 9:00 AM Word & Communion Service ~ Church

Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 Sixth Day Within The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

1 John 2:12-17 Luke 2:36-40 8:00 AM Confessions ~ Reconciliation Chapel

9:00 AM Mass ~ Church (RIP Sue Mechum by SH School Staff)

3:30 PM NO RCIC Class

Thursday, December 31st, 2015 Seventh Day Within The Octave of the

Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:18-21 John 1:1-18

NO 9:00 AM Mass

The Octave Day of The Nativity of The Lord: Solemnity

of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation 5:00 PM Mass ~ Church

Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

(RIP Carlos Lee Lillywhite by Molly Magan)

Friday, January 1st, 2016 The Octave Day of The Nativity of The Lord: Solemnity

of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation

9:00 AM Mass Mary Mother of God ~ Church Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7

Luke 2:16-21 (RIP Harvey Beery by Mildred Douthit)

Parish Office Closed for New Year’s Day

Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops,

Doctors of the Church 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28

3:00 PM Confessions ~ Reconciliation Chapel The Epiphany of The Lord

Isaiah 60:-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

5:00 PM Mass ~ Church (RIP Jim Eshelman by Mildred Douthit)

6:00 PM NO Cheese & Crackers

Weekly Calendar & Liturgies

Weekly Calendar & Liturgies

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 The Epiphany of The Lord

8:00 AM Chorale Warm-up ~ Saints Room 9:00 AM Nursery ~ Nursery

9:00 AM Mass ~ Church (INT For the People)

10:00 AM NO Coffee & Donuts 10:05 AM No Faith Formation Classes

11:00 AM Nursery ~ Nursery 11:00 AM Mass ~ Church

(RIP Elizabeth by Jane Arnold) 12:00 PM NO Coffee & Donuts

12:15 PM RCIA Inquiry ~ Nursery

Monday, January 4th, 2016 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

9:00 AM Word & Communion Service~ Church 10:00 AM Carpe Diem Bridge ~ Parish Hall 7:30 PM Rosary & Prayer Hour ~ Church

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Saint John Neumann

John 4:7-10 Mark 6:34-44 8:30 AM SHS Auction Meeting ` Conference Room 1

9:00 AM Word & Communion Service ~ Church 9:30 AM Advent Small Group ~ Saints Room

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 Saint Andre Bessette

1 John 4:11-18 Mark 6:45-52 8:00 AM NO Confessions

9:00 AM Word & Communion Service ~ Church 3:30 PM RCIA Adopted for Children ~ Conference Room 1

5:00 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal ~ Church 6:30 PM Chorale Rehearsal ~ Parish Hall

Thursday, January 7th, 2016 Christmas Weekday

1 John 4:19-5:4 Luke 4:14-22a Luke 2:41-52

9:00 AM Word & Communion Service ~ Church 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting ~ Conference Room 1

Friday , January 8th, 2016 Christmas Weekday

1 John 5:5-13 Luke 5:12-16 9:00 AM Word & Communion Service ~ Church

Saturday, January 9th, 2016 Christmas Weekday

1 John 5:14-21 John 3:22-30

3:00 PM Confessions ~ Reconciliation Chapel The Baptism of the Lord

Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 Titus 2:11-14;3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16,21-22

5:00 PM Mass ~ Church (RIP Jerome Zech by Marian Middleton) 6:00 PM Cheese & Crackers ~ Narthex

Sunday, January 10th, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord

Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 Titus 2:11-14;3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16,21-22

8:00 AM Chorale Warm-up ~ Saints Room 9:00 AM Nursery ~ Nursery

9:00 AM Mass ~ Church (RIP Jerry Busemeyer by Charles Hollenbeck)

10:00 AM Rome Pilgrimage Information Meeting ~ Parish Hall 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts ~ Narthex

10:05 AM Faith Formation Classes ~ School 11:00 AM Nursery ~ Nursery

11:00 AM Mass ~ Church (INT For the People) ~ Church

12:00 PM Coffee & Donuts ~ Narthex 12:00 PM Rome Pilgrimage Info Meeting ~ Parish Hall

12:15 PM Middle School Youth Group Mtg ~ Youth Room 12:15 PM RCIA Inquiry ~ Nursery

12:30 PM Archdiocesan Catechist Certification Training School Library

12:30 PM Showing of the movie “Selma” ~ Moore Theater 6:30 PM High School Youth Group Meeting

Youth Room & Parish Hall

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Tiffany Larson, Peter Hunt and Lou Chirillo.

THE DECEASED Lucille Libbey, Carol de Paul, Mary Thomas (mother

of Chris Zimmer, Debbie Dennehy & Bishop Thomas), Allen Senear, Jay Quinn and

Katie Navarre.

From the Pastor & LiturgyFrom the Pastor & Liturgy

FROM THE PASTOR ENJOY CHRISTMAS—I hope that everyone will be able to enjoy Christmas and truly take the time to cele-brate the presence of Christ, God with us. SACRED HEART PILGRIMAGE FOR JUBILEE OF MERCY—I am excited to be the Spiritual Director for A Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Rome, Assi-si, and Siena, October 19-28, 2016. Please consider being a part of this great pilgrimage to visit Rome to celebrate the Year of Mercy. There will be an infor-mation session on Sunday, January 10, in the Parish Hall after both Masses to give more details and answer questions. There is more information on the parish website, or you can contact Mary Dickins at the Parish Office at 425-454-9536 or at mdickins@scredheart.org. GIVING TREE ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS—

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s Giv-

ing Tree which was coordinated by our parish confer-

ence of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Mary Dick-

ins. Many parishioners told me how impressed they

were with the generosity of our parishioners in helping

those in need. Let us pray for all those who will receive

one of those gifts that the light of Christ will shine up-

on their Christmas. Let us continue to work together to build up the King-dom of God here at Sacred Heart.

CHRISTMAS SEASON The seven days after Christmas are part of the Octave of Christmas when Mass every day is celebrated as closely as possible to Christmas to remind how im-portant a feast this is. The Christmas season continues until Sunday, January 10, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH

“This liturgical feast has been on the Church’s calendar for about one hundred years, often on different dates. It is a ‘devotional’ or ‘idea’ feast that was inaugurated by Holy Family associations. Everything we know about the Holy Family, which is not much, comes from the Gospel accounts read over the three years. It celebrates the unity and love so evident in the family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.” (2016 Sourcebook for Sundays, Sea-sons, and Weekdays, 41) We will celebrate this feast on December 26-27. This feast is for every family in every combination of people. Take some time to pray for your family as well as for all families.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

As we continue our celebration of the Christmas season, we celebrate the solemnity of Mary on January 1. “One of the most outstanding characteristics of Mary is her willing-ness to know and to do God’s will. While we would like to follow her example, we wonder how she was so sure of it. She reflected on events that happened and were happen-ing. She meditated. In our busy lives today, we often over-look meditation as a prayer.” (2016 Sourcebook for Sun-days, Seasons, and Weekdays, 43) Perhaps a New Year's resolution might be to spend some time each day meditat-ing on what God is inviting us to be and ask God’s help to accomplish it. We will have a Vigil Mass at 5 pm on December 31 and Mass on January 1 at 9 am to celebrate this great solemni-ty of Mary and to pray that this New Year will be filled with grace and blessings. January 1 is a holyday of obliga-tion for Catholics in the United States; we celebrate this holyday of obligation like others by coming to Mass.

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHAY OF THE LORD On Sunday, January 3 (and at the 5 PM Vigil Mass on Sat-urday, January 2), we observe Epiphany as we “celebrate that the child born in the darkness of night in a lowly man-ger is revealed as the manifestation [the meaning of epiph-any] of God. Christ is revealed in many ways: as Lord, as King, as the one in whom God is present and acts. All of these manifestations are ‘lights’ that shine on Christ, re-vealing a deeper understanding of who he is. Traditionally, three events in the life of Christ are remembered today as manifestations of God’s presence and action through Christ: the visit of the Magi, the wedding feast of Cana, and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.” (2016 Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays, 44) We will have our regular Sunday schedule for the observance of Epiphany.

FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord “proclaims a the-ophany, a revelation or manifestation of the divine Son-ship of Jesus by his anointing and appointment to his mes-sianic office. It is the feast that proclaims the Baptism that elevates believers to the status of sons and daughters of God. (2016 Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Week-days, 47) This feast which occurs on Sunday, January 10, gives us an opportunity to thank God for our own baptism.

PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION

Individual confessions are available on Saturday from 3-4:30 PM and on Wednesday from 8-8:45 AM . This sacra-

ment takes place in the Reconciliation Chapel in the north-

east corner of the narthex. You can also call Father Steve

for an appointment to celebrate individual confession.

Christmas 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, As we gather to celebrate Christmas once again, we realize how blessed we are in so many ways. We are blessed to be

sons and daughters of a God who loves us and who became one like us to save us. We are blessed to live in a country

where freedom and the pursuit of happiness are fundamental to our way of life. We are blessed to be loved by family

and friends who care a great deal about us. Our parish is glad to welcome everyone who has come to pray and welcome the Prince of Peace into our hearts and

homes: Visitors from other parts of the country and other countries who grace us with the gift of diversity; Guests of our parishioners who are family members and friends and want to share Christmas with loved ones; College students and young adults who are returning to share Christmas at home; and, Those who are seeking to find a community of believers who will share their faith and their story. Our parish rejoices that we are all here together to pray and sing together as one vibrant and faith-filled community. This year we are especially aware of the mercy of God as we have just begun a Jubilee Year of Mercy that will extend

until the end of November 2016. Pope Francis invites us during this year to be aware of the mercy that God offers us as

well as the mercy we can extend to others. During this Jubilee Year he has asked us to focus our attention on the Spiritu-

al and Corporal Works of Mercy to remind us about our responsibility to help others. He has also asked that we reinvig-

orate our appreciation for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation which gives us the opportunity to receive God’s

mercy and grace to be better disciples of God’s Son. The staff of our Parish and our Parish School join with me in wishing you and all you loved ones and friends a holy and

blessed Christmas. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you during the days ahead. May the New

Year bring you much joy. In the peace of Christ,

Father Steve Sallis Pastor

Pastoral Care & Social ConcernsPastoral Care & Social Concerns

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

You have seen for yourselves these past weeks, how

generous you have been to the following, Nativity School, Immaculate Conception,

St. Francis House and Sophia Way Shelter. Your generosity will be appreciated by so many peo-

ple who are poor in the greater community and pro-

vide for them a Christmas of Love! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

SACRED HEART PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY A Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to

Rome, Assisi, and Siena!

October 19th—28th, 2016 Fr. Steve Sallis, Spiritual Director

Use the QR code to download the Pilgrimage Brochure.

There will be information meetings after the 9.00 AM & 11.00 AM Masses

Sunday, January 10th, in the Parish Hall.

Parish contact person - Mary Dickins at

425-450-3908 or mdickins@sacredheart.org.

Parishioners 55+ are invited to enjoy

Potluck Lunch Thurs., Jan. 28th

~ Followed by a classic film! ~

11:30-11:45 -- Arrive in Narthex 12-noon -- Lunchtime 1pm-ish – Movie starts

Food Assignments

A – C: main dish for 8-10 D – I : dessert for 8-10, J – Z : salad/side for 8-10

Info -- Mary Dickins, 425-450-3908 or mdick-

ins@sacredheart .org

YEAR OF MERCY Communion to the Sick

Pope Francis officially began the Year of

Mercy on the Feast of The Immaculate Con-

ception and our parish value for December is

Compassion.

Would you consider an action of ‘Mercy’ by

volunteering to take Holy Communion to

those in the Hospital?

If “Yes”, please contact Mary Dickins at 425-450-3908 or mdickins@sacredheart.org.

Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Sacred Heart School 2016-2017 School Year Applications If you are thinking about Sacred Heart School, whether you belong to Sacred Heart Parish or not, please apply

right away. Our Parish School does have financial aid available. We have set our 1st round application dead-

lines as follows:

Pre-K applications are due on or before Friday, January 22nd, 2016. We have a lot of interest in our amazing

program and not a lot of availability. Please apply by January 22nd to ensure your best opportunity to get into

the program.

Kindergarten applications and teacher recommendations are due on or before Friday, January 22nd,

2016. Mandatory Kindergarten assessments are taking place on January 28-30th so please mark these im-

portant dates on your calendar. We need your completed application and recommendation in hand in order to

schedule your child into our assessments.

Grades 1-8 applications for 1st round of availability are due Friday, February 12th, 2016. Each grade level

currently varies in availability. We have some grades that are fully enrolled and a few that have slots availa-

ble. Feel free to call Susanna Knapp at 425-451-1773 ext. 1603 to discuss the details of the grade level you

are interested in as we hope to be able to serve you, our parish families!

Winter Open House – February 4th, 2016 We will be hosting a drop-in Open House during Catholic Schools Week on Thursday, February 4th, 2016

from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. No RSVP is required. Just come to the school’s front lobby during stated hours and

we will be happy to set you up with a student-led school tour.

Thanks for a great first semester!!!! Have a blessed break

and See you when we return January 10th!

Worship Band Practice is every Sunday at 4:00 PM

All musicians (that includes singers) welcome to join!

Thanks for a great first semester!!!!

January 24th On this day, we will begin our weekly Sunday, 5 PM Mass!

All of the liturgical roles will be performed by the youth (6th-12th grade), and the liturgical music will be contemporary.

We invite you and your family (friends as well) to join us!

If you would like to receive Sacred Heart Youth Ministry updates via text, send the following message to the following number: Message - - @mrsacred Number - - 81010 For more information regarding this program, check -- https://www.remind.com/

Any and all questions can be directed to jkress@sacredheart.org or 425.454.9536 x111.

YEAR-END GIVING TO SACRED HEART All church contributions that you wish posted to your 2015 contribution ledger must be received at the parish office no

later than Thursday, December 31. Likewise, contributions for 2016 must be received in January. If you are behind

in your stewardship of treasure commitment for 2015, please make every effort to bring your giving up to date. The pro-

grams, services and outreach offered by our parish as well as the maintenance and repair of our parish campus depends

entirely upon your consistent contributions. Thank you for returning to the parish, the poor and other charities a part of

the many gifts God has bestowed on you. May God bless you in the new year.

YEAR-END GIVING, PART 2 Successful people are often asked how they thrive. What did they do differently than others? One of the secrets they

share is the importance of practicing good stewardship. As stewards of the many gifts God has given us, we can give

wisely to support the mission of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. When many people think of charitable

giving, especially at year’s end, they think of making a cash gift. However, there is another way. It’s called a planned

gift. There are many ways a planned gift can bring benefits back to you while also benefitting your parish community: A charitable gift annuity that pays you fixed income for life at a rate based on your age; A gift of real estate that offers tax and income advantages; and A gift of stock that helps you avoid capital gains tax.

Many of these benefits can be achieved with a surprisingly modest gift. There are variations on each of these gift op-

tions. The Archdiocesan Planned Giving Office is pleased to provide information to you and your advisors as you con-

sider making year-end gifts. You may reach the Planned Giving Office at 206-748-7984 or toll free 800-782-5902 or

via email at plannedgiving@seattlearch.org. You are also welcome to visit their website at www.seattlearchpg.org. As

the year comes to a close, reflect on the blessings in your life and consider expressing your gratitude with a planned gift.

USE OF PARISH AND SCHOOL FACILITIES Parishioners and parish groups (including school parents

and school groups) are reminded that ALL USE of any

Sacred Heart parish or school facility (including parking

lots and play fields)—large or small,

long-term or short-term, planned or last

minute—must be scheduled in advance

and before publication through Val

Bromfield at the parish office, vbrom-

field@sacredheart.org, (425) 454-9536.

Thank you for your cooperation.

LOOKING FOR A PARISH TO JOIN? Welcome! Sacred Heart Parish is excited to welcome new

members to our Christian community. Whether you are a

Catholic looking for a new parish or someone searching to

belong to a Catholic parish for the first time, we hope that

you will consider becoming part of our parish. If you

would like to join Sacred Heart, please contact Val Brom-

field at the parish office, (425) 454-9536 or vbrom-

field@sacredheart.org, for more information. We look

forward to having you with us and know that the gifts and

talents you share will enrich our community.

Administration & Stewardship

SACRED HEART CYO VOLLEYBALL SEASON 2016

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION STARTS NOW! Open to Boys and Girls in Sacred Heart Parish in Grades 4-8.

Volley those winter blues away! Volleyball is such an incredibly fun sport for both boys and girls…your kids are guar-

anteed to have a blast playing Sacred Heart volleyball! The following are key dates and information regarding the 2016

Volleyball Season: Registration Dates/Fees: $85 if registered on or before January 3, 2016. Late Registration**: $135 if registered LATE January 4-30, 2016. How to Register: Please visit www.sacredheart.org/CYO. Game Weekends: Feb. 20/21, 27/28,March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, April 9/10, 16/17, 24. Tournament: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 through Sunday, May 1, 2016. Practice Dates: TBD – Practices will start around the first week of February. Desperately Seeking Coaches: If you can coach, PLEASE contact Lisa Ludwig at

lisaGLUDWIG@hotmail.com.

**Registration is officially closed as of December 31st. However, ”really late” registrations

may be accepted during this period provided space is available and subject to the coach’s and

coordinator’s discretion. This registration fee includes a $50 late fee…so please register early!

See Sacred Heart CYO Registration Policy and Fees for details.

Faith Formation

Parish Life

CALENDAR REMINDERS: Our children’s Sunday

Faith Formation classes are on Christmas break until

Sunday, January 10th.

A Winter Day of Reflection: An Examen at the Turn of the Year "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" Saturday, January 2, 2016 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Joseph Parish Center, Seattle When the hectic holiday season dies down,

we invite you to join us at the turn of the

calendar year for a peaceful Winter Day of Reflection to

look back on the previous year and look forward to the

year ahead in the light of God's perspective. For more in-

formation about this day, or for questions about partial

work scholarships, contact Andrea Fontana at (206) 329-4824 or andrea@ignatiancenter.org.

RETURNING BACK TO CHURCH??? If it’s been a

while since you have been in Church, welcome back!

We would like to make the transition easy for you.

Please call Carol Guenther with questions: 425-450-3910.

COMING THIS JANUARY: Save the

dates for two great opportunities to grow

in understanding & knowledge of the

Gospels and their writers. Sunday, Janu-

ary 10th we will learn about the origins

and focus of the Gos-

pels of Mark & Mat-

thew; Sunday, Janu-

ary 24th, we will learn

about the Gospel of

Luke & the Acts of the

Apostles. 12:30-4:30 PM in the

School Library. Call Carol Guenther

for details: 425-450-3910.

HEARTS ON FIRE HEARTS ON FIRE Mornings of Reflection: Mornings of Reflection:

Enjoy a monthly mini-retreat to pray and reflect upon

our parish core values and share faith and fellowship.

We begin with mass at 8:45 and end at 11:30am.

Mark Your Calendars now! Fridays: January 29th,

February 26th, April 22nd and May 27th in the Parish

Hall.

Call Carol Guenther for more information:

425-450-3910.

JANUARY 2016 DATES

TO REMEMBER: January 14th: Carpe Diem Coffee Social

after the morning mass in the Narthex!

All members 55+ are invited.

January 24th: Knights of Columbus Pan-

cake Breakfast 10:00-11:30 AM in the

School Gym.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES

Join us Sunday, January 10th for the viewing of

Selma, the 2014 American historical drama film

based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting

rights marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

12:15 PM in the Moore Theatre.

Selma is rated PG 13 and runs 2 hrs. 8 minutes.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH? RCIA

classes take place Monday night for adults at 7 PM or Sun-

day afternoon at 12:15 PM. All those interested in joining

the Catholic Church are invited, along with parishioners

looking for an update on Church teaching. Our catechumen

and candidates for full communion will be taking a field

trip to St. James Cathedral on Sunday, January 3rd for the

10 AM Mass. If you would like to join us, please contact

Carol Guenther, 425-450-3910.

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