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Marti Lundberg, Pastoral Coordinator - [email protected] Fr. Bryan Dolejsi, Parish Priest - [email protected]
St. Benedict Catholic Church 1805 N 49th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-0843 www.stbens.net
NEXT WEEK IN SCRIPTURE
Mon BAPTISM OF THE LORD Is 42:1-4,6-7 Mk 1:7-11
Tue 1 Sm 1:9-20 Mk 1:21-28
Wed 1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20 Mk 1:29-39
Thu 1 Sm 4:1-11 Mk 1:40-45
Fri 1 Sm 8:4-7,10-22a Mk 2:1-12
Sat St. Hillary 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a Mk 2:13-17 Sun 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20 Jn 1:35-42;
St. Benedict Parish The Epiphany of the Lord, January 7th, 2018
Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! While the commercialized side of Christmas rushes the season, filling store shelves starting at Halloween, and changing radio program to all Christmas music before the Thanksgiving turkey is in the oven, at 12 mid-night, the Christmas music abruptly stops. I understand that the change in music has to stop at some point, but it’s important that we recognize that we have our own timing as Catholics.
In the liturgical calendar Advent precedes Christmas and December 24th is just the start of our Christmas Season. And while the celebration of the Christmas season ends at the baptism of the Lord, the real gift of Christmas, Jesus - God coming to us as one of us, underlies all that we believe.
With the noise and confusion of the com-mercialized version of Christmas silenced, let’s meditate on the true meaning of this glorious season and how we can share God’s love with others.
Let’s continue to pray for one another, Marti Lunderg
The Work of Christmas
When the song of the angels is stilled- when the star in the sky is gone-
When the kings and princes
have returned home-
When the shepherds are back with their flocks-
Then
the work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost- to heal the broken- to feed the hungry-
to release the prisoner- to rebuild the nations-
to bring peace among people- to make music in the heart.
By Howard Thurman
Fiscal Year 2018 Offerings Budget
December $ 40,241.00 $ 39,756.00
Our fiscal year began on July 1, 2017. The annual budget is $423,720 (a monthly average of $35,310)
Mass Intentions Sunday - January 7th 8 am - The People of St. Benedict Parish 10 am - Daniel Willette by Tom & Jan Barrett 5 pm - Martin Regge by AJ Nelson We honor and pray for all listed in our Parish Book of Intercessions found in the vestibule. Feel free to add your own intentions at any time.
January 8th to January 14th
Monday 7:45 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary Tuesday No scheduled liturgy 7:00 pm Women’s Ministry Wednesday 6:30 pm Communion Service Thursday 8:45 am Mass 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Friday 7:45 am Communion Service Saturday 10:00 am Prayer Group Sunday 8:00 am Mass 9am—12 noon Coffee Hour 10:00 am Mass 4:15 pm Reconciliation
5:00 pm Mass
We pray for the Sick
Carmen Gonzales, Willie Kleffner, Eli Mahnken, Dale Steen, Janice Mosey, Nora Taylor, Anne Leache,
Roseanne Borden, Easton Brown, Eugene Haydu, Margaret Swanson, Antoinette Silecchio, Xavier
Schmitt, Barbara Hadaller, Ellie Miller, Martin Regge
Parish Staff
Parish Stewardship 2018: There are two ways to make your pledge for 2018. Once you have prayerfully discerned, go to www.stbens.net and click on the Stewardship link found on our home page. You can pledge online and set up an EFT or fill out a pledge card and place it in the collection basket at Mass or send it to the parish office. THANK YOU!
TAX REMINDER, 2017 Year-End: We will be mailing the summary of your contributions soon. Please review the statement when it arrives. Please contact Mary Schneider with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
Sister Parish Update: At the 10am Mass on Dec 24th
we renewed our agreement with St. Lawrence of Brindisi Parish in Limulunga, Zambia. A photo of Fr. Francis and Fr. Bryan along with the complete text of the signed covenant are available on our website. Thank you for your ongoing support of our brothers and sisters in Limulunga since 2002!
Parish Events
COFFEE HOUR TODAY - JOIN OUR HOSTS: 8 am Len Kannapell 10 am The Unabia Family
Please join us for coffee hour in the school cafeteria. This is a special time for parishioners to get to know one another. The sign up sheet is in the cafeteria or you can contact the Parish Office at 206-632-0843 or [email protected].
Prison Ministries (Kairos) Presentation: The Human Concerns Social Concerns Commission invites you to a presentation next Sunday, Jan. 14th following the 10am Mass in the church. Our speaker will be David Adams, from St. Joseph in Issaquah, who works in prison ministry with the Kairos program.
Community Dinner: Join Fr. Bryan and Marti in an informal setting with good food and lively conversation at our next community dinner! Monday, January 29th from 6 - 8:30 pm in the Parish Center. This is a pot luck and space is limited to 12. Sign up online at our website: www.stbens.net.
Ecumenical Prayer Service: Join us and members of other local churches on Wednesday, January 24th at 7:30pm for Evening Prayer during the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Fr. Bryan Dolejsi and Marti Lundberg will lead the service. A simple recep-tion will follow in the church narthex.
This Week at a Glance Stewardship
Parish Office Phone Number 206-632-0843 Mary Schneider, PAA [email protected] Becky Ortiz, Admin Asst. [email protected] Anita Hardwick, Facilities [email protected] Charlie Hiestand, Music [email protected] Kate Brown, Youth [email protected]
After-Hours Emergency Number 425-954-3434
Sacraments
Serving Others
Young Adults
St. Martin de Porres Sandwich Makers: Every other Monday volunteers gather in the lower level of the Parish Center to make sandwiches for the 212 men seeking shelter from weather, street predators and illness. Join us on January 15th at 9 am!
Fighting hunger right here in Wallingford: In 2017 over 6300 pounds of food was donated to Food Life-line. Thank you for making a difference in the fight against hunger in Wallingford and beyond.
Mass for Life Monday, January 22nd at 9:30am. Marcus Pavilion. St. Marin’s University in Lacey.
Catholic Advocacy Day Wednesday, February 21st, 2018. Register at www.ipjc.org by February 2nd. The day will include briefings on legislative issues, Mass and appointments with legislators. Sponsored by: Washington State Catholic Conference, Catholic Community/Housing Services, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center.
Please contact the parish office if you are interest-ed in carpooling to either of these events.
School News
Have an item for the bulletin? Please send it by 4:00 pm on Monday to [email protected] . Thank you!
Baptism Preparation: Our next class for parents and godparents has been moved to Saturday, March 3rd, following the 9 am Mass. Please register online.
First Communion: Because of the long weekend, we will not meet next Sunday, Jan 14th. Join us on Jan 21st for our first class focused on the Eucharist.
R.C.I.A. and Adult Confirmation: On January 14th, following the 10 am Mass, we will begin a six week series taught by Fr. Bryan on the basics of the Cath-olic Faith. More information and a full schedule of dates and topics are on the website www.stbens.net, and as an insert in this bulletin.
Confirmation – Registration Deadline Jan 21 Sessions start the week of January 21: St. Mark’s on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 pm St. John’s on Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 am Online Registration at https://nseattlecatholicyouth.org/register-for-confirmation-prep. Contact Kate Brown at 206-488-5970 or [email protected].
For More Information: Contact Marti Lundberg, 206-518-6017 or email [email protected].
Youth Ministry
Capital Campaign Year 2 Kick Off: Join us at a get together on the evening of Friday, January 26, 2018. Come hear about the exciting new plans and updates happening in the coming year. Plan
to attend this fun evening with tasty food and drink.
SAVE THE DATE: Annual 6th Grade Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, January 28th, 2018 11am – 7pm, as the St. Bene-dict’s 6th graders earn money for Science and Environ-mental Camp. Bring the entire family. Ticket prices are $12 adults, $8 for seniors and children, 3 y/o and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door
Our next Open House is Friday, January 12 at 9am. Come see what St. Benedict School has to offer!
SUNDAY GATHERINGS STARTING AGAIN ON JANUARY 21!
Sunday Gatherings Series 2 Topic: Stressed & Blessed
Putting Jesus in the Center of Your Overwhelming Life
Homework, tests, chores, practice, friends, family — you have a lot on your plate! Join us as we talk about what’s stressing you out, give some tools to manage your stress, and most importantly, share how you can be a saint in the middle of the everyday stress of life! Sundays: January 21 to February 11 at St. Catherine Middle School: 5:00 pm, Fellowship Meal: 6:15 pm High School: 7:00 pm. For more information, to go https://nseattlecatholicyouth.org/ or contact Kate Brown, Director of Youth Ministry, 206-488-5970.
Confirmation Registration Deadline is January 21st! For details: www.nseattlecatholicyouth.org
Theology on Draft Event
Topic: "Jesus, He's my Friend?: Reflections from Fr. Bryan's 30 Day Ignatian Silent Retreat"
What: A chance to meet other young people in the parish in a casual informal setting as we explore top-ics and issues related to the Catholic faith with Fr. Bryan. This event is aimed at parishioners aged 21-40ish, but all are welcome.
Where: Blue Star Cafe & Pub, 4512 Stone Way North
When: Jan 17, 2018, 7-9 PM; After the 6:30pm Mass
