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2020 08 04 St. C eBulletin
August 4, 2020 Parish eBulletin
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DAILY AND WEEKEND MASS IS NOW OFFERED AT ST. CATHERINE PARISH
Daily Mass: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:00 am. You do not need to pre-register, but come a few minutes early to sign in.
Weekend Mass: 5:00 pm on Saturday and 9:30 am on Sunday. Pre-registration is required for each liturgy. REGISTER HERE
For all Masses: Continue to do a self-health check prior to attending and hand sanitizer before entering and before leaving the church. Thank you.
ST. CATHERINE SUNDAY MASS WILL CONTINUE TO BE OFFERED ONLINE EACH WEEK
St. Catherine Mass is offered online Sundays at 9:30 am
View our Masses from our Facebook page (Link) The Archbishop’s dispensation for attending Mass continues until further notice.
1. Select Videos on the left of the screen.
2. Scroll down and click on the video
OUR CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER:
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fridays, 10:00 am - Noon
Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, confession available
A mask and social distancing is required for everyone's safety.
NEW IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- Help needed with St. Catherine Mass
- Join St. Catherine Rosary Group to Pray for Peace
- AGAPE successful drive
- Retrouvaille
- Rachel's Corner - In-person retreats postponed
- Natural Family Planning
- At Home with Faith
- Golf FORE Seminarians
- Called to Action for Catholic Schools
- Civilize It - Part 2 of a series of 4
- NEW! Text to give
- Families Growing Together
- Annual Catholic Appeal Update
- Two diocesan programs suspended
HELP NEEDED WITH ST. CATHERINE MASS
Help is needed to assist in the technical aspect of our St. Catherine live stream Mass. One area we need help with is running the camera, the other area is managing the slides containing lyrics to the music. If you are able to help on a semi-regular basis, please contact Mark Adrian at 206-524-8800 or madrian@st-c.org.
PLEASE JOIN US TO PRAY FOR PEACE IN OUR WORLD
Want to do something to increase peace within our nation and our world? Please join the St. Catherine Rosary Group in praying for peace to Our Lady. Using the powerful 54-day rosary novena, we will pray from the feast of the Annunciation on August 15th until the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th for Peace, specifically within the United States. To learn how to pray this powerful novena from your own home, please see the below link:
https://www.romancatholicman.com/the-miraculous-54-day-rosary-novena/
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE LAUNDRY SOAP DONATIONS
This was a very successful drive! See the flyer for pictures and informatiin on how you helped families in Bellingham!
CONSIDERING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE?
Wait! There is an alternative. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has brought healing to tens of thousands of troubled marriages worldwide. Your situation may seem hopeless, but there is always hope, and you are not alone in your struggle. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for our upcoming program on Oct. 9-11, 2020, call 206-706-2608 or go to www.helpourmarriage.org.
RACHEL'S CORNER - HOPE AFTER ABORTION
In-person retreats have been canceled for 2020. Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation and learn about our virtual healing opportunities.
English: (206) 920-6413 / Español: (206)-450-7814
Email projectrachel@ccsww.org. Visit us at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or www.facebook.com/projectrachelww.
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Ready to try Natural Family Planning? Finding an instructor is an important part of your NFP journey. One method might work better for you than another, so we are pleased to have instructors for a variety of NFP methods. Many of our instructors offer remote instruction or focus their practice in a specific area of fertility. Reach out and get a conversation started!
Learn more: https://marriagefamilylife.seattlearchdiocese.org/nfpteachers
AT HOME WITH FAITH - FAMILY
A WEEKLY OFFERING FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
WITH REFLECTIONS AND READINGS
See this link for ongoing resources (LINK)
August 2, 2020
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Five Loaves and Two Fishes
In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus takes five loaves and two fish from his disciples and uses it to feed 5,000 people. The disciples acted with faith by giving what little they had. In return, they got to witness and take part in a great miracle.
It is amazing to imagine how five loaves and two fish can feed thousands. It’s also interesting to imagine the experience of the disciples who had to give up their food. They were probably hungry from their journey. What was it like for them to give up what little food they had so that Jesus could feed the crowd?
It helps to know that Jesus was no stranger to these disciples. They had been following him and they trusted him because they knew of his great power as well as his great love.
Because they knew and trusted Jesus, they had faith he would provide for them. And indeed, “they all ate and were satisfied.” (Mt 14:20)
Take time to read and reflect on the Scriptures for this Sunday.
Don’t have access to a Bible?
Visit www.usccb.org/bible/readings or download an app such as Laudate or iBreviary to access the Mass readings.
Isaiah 55:1-3
Heed me, and you shall eat well...listen, that you may have life.
Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18
The hand of the Lord feeds us.
Romans 8:35, 37-39
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus feeds the multitudes with five loaves and two fish
For the On Site Golf event on August 4, 2020, consider signing up to play by yourself, or bring a foursome. Compete for the Traveling Parish Cup. The Trophy Lake Golf Course is adhering to COVID guidelines. Go to the website to learn more. Click the link to get started www.golfforeseminarianswa.gov
or if you are at the office and have a tight firewall built in use https://2020-archbishops-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/
If you prefer Off-Site Golf, then:for those that can’t be there in person, we created an all week long (Aug 1-8) Golf Bonanza, which called Off-Site Golf.
- Register to golf at another Oki course through our site, www.golfforeseminarianswa.gov and a portion of the cost is a donation to the Seminarian Education fund
- Play at another course or mini-golf location and make a donation to the Seminarian Education fund, at www.golfforeseminarianswa.gov
- In your backyard or living room take a practice swing or putt and make a donation Seminarian Education
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"Clarity": Part two of a four-week Civilize It series:
WHAT'S HAPPENED TO CIVILITY? AND HOW CAN I HELP GET IT BACK
Part 2 of 4: CLARITY
Excerpts from the Washington State Bishop's statement, February 27, 2020
See entire document here
“Respect and love ought to be extended also to those who think or act differently than we do in social, political and even religious matters.” “If we want people running for elected office to behave better, we have to start with behaving better with people we encounter who hold differing opinions than our own.”
See the flyer with resources here - Part 2 of 4
ANNOUNCING "TEXT-TO-GIVE" AT ST. CATHERINE 206-460-1949
We are keeping up with technology! Now you can text an amount to our Online Giving phone number, 206-460-1949, and that amount will automatically be given to the parish as a "Stewardship Donation".
If you would like to give to St. Vincent de Paul, text an amount to this number and include the code "svdp".
If your account does not yet have a phone number attached to it, you will get a message back to add the phone number.
If you want to make this gift as a guest, without having to save account information, you will be guided to do so.
Please contact Carolyn Foster at the parish office if you have any questions.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2020
Thank you to all! We have exceeded our goal to support critical programs in the diocese and support our parish with the rebate.
Visit our ACA Page for detailed information.
MAKE AN ONLINE ACA PLEDGE OR DONATION (LINK)
CYO Camps and The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center Suspend Operations
Read the Archbishop's statement at this link (LINK)
PARISH PRAYER LIST
Please continue to pray for our fellow parishioners listed in our bulletin. Let the parish office know of any updated information. Thank you.
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INFORMATION IN LAST NEWSLETTER
CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS
Western Washington Catholic Young Adults Facebook page
Sponsored by St. James Cathedral, St. Joseph Parish, and Archdiocese of Seattle Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Seattle
CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION UPDATES
Sunday School: St. Catherine Parish will offer Sunday School via Zoom every Sunday from 10:30-11:00 every Sunday throughout the summer. Children of all ages are welcome to join for fun Bible stories and discussion, songs, videos, stories, and more. Please contact Lauren Bergesen at faithformation@st-c.org for the Zoom link.
VBS: Due to social distancing requirements, Vacation Bible School has been canceled for this summer. We hope to see all our happy campers in the summer of 2021! If you are interested in participating in "Virtual VBS", please contact Lauren Bergesen at faithformation@st-c.org.
First Communion: Our First Communion has been rescheduled, and will take place on Saturday September 19th, 2020. Please keep the first communicants and their families in your prayers as they prepare for this sacrament.
YOUR COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT - DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE THE:
ARCHDIOCESAN PARISHIONER SURVEY FOR PASTORAL PLANNING (LINK)
Prior to the pandemic, Archbishop Etienne began an long-term pastoral planning process. As part of that process, all practicing lay Catholics in the Archdiocese are invited to complete an online survey that seeks to better understand the experiences, beliefs, needs, desires and faith trajectories of Catholics across western Washington. Your responses are anonymous and confidential. Locate the link on the front page of our parish website or go to CatholicSurvey2020.org.
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ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL NEWS |
St. Catherine School year has completed on June 12, 2020.
ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL
The school is enrolling students for next year. We are excited to announce our new full day preschool program, offering before care starting at 7:00 am and after care going until 6:00 pm. Please invite your relatives and friends to check out the unique programs, academics and faith formation at St. Catherine school. Contact Kristin Litke at klitke@stcatherineschool.net .
Visit the school website at www.stcatherineschool.net
WELCOME VISITORS!
Our pastor, Fr. Patrick, welcomes you to St. Catherine of Siena Parish. If you are visiting us for the first time, you are honored guests and we hope you will consider making St. Catherine of Siena your church home. We are here to assist you in your spiritual growth and maturity as together we give glory to God through our worship, prayer and service in the name of Jesus Christ. We are committed to the fullness of Roman Catholic teachings and to the promise of salvation that Christ offers. May God accomplish a great work in you among us.
Parish Registration – We welcome all new members of our parish family. Parish registration envelopes are available at the doors at the Church or you can register online HERE using the “Newcomers” tab. Please call the office at 206-524-8800 with any questions.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
Divine Mercy
In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told
A Virtual Retreat with Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, is director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and director of Formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy.
In partnership with the Augustine Institute, Fr. Gaitley has produced a beautiful 10 part series, titled Divine Mercy: In The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, tracing God's story of mercy across the ages.
The series tells the dramatic history of God's love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II.
The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center is excited to transform this high-quality series into a virtual retreat. The retreat will be free to anyone with access to FORMED through their parish.
To register:
1. CLICK HERE to register now! We will send you an example retreat schedule that you can follow or make your own, and a study guide with reflection questions for each presentation. Since St. Catherine has our own subscription, after registering, then go to step two.
2.Go to FORMED.org
Hit "sign up", select "Belong to a parish", type in "St. Catherine, Seattle"
3. Search for "Divine Mercy"
Sponsored by the Archbishop Burnett Retreat Center. We look forward to exploring God's divine mercy with you! Contact Carolyn in the parish office if you have questions.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Office of Marriage and Family Life, Archdiocese of Seattle
We have a series of resources for families who are at home. Please visit the At Home with Faith page to access these weekly resources.
NEW MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PAGE!
See our website with a good article and list of resources HERE. If you need any additional resources or assistance please don't hesitate to call the parish office at 206.524.8800.
PANDEMIC SELF-CARE GUIDE (LINK)
RESOURCES ON RACISM
Resources to guide our response to racism (LINK)
Subscribe to Northwest Catholic Journal here
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC MAGAZINE
See digital issues here
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC
Local, National and World News
YOUNG ADULT NEWSLETTER
RACHEL'S CORNER - HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION
Yes—hope and healing are possible. Why not come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and let Him show you? Let Him hold you and welcome you home.
Fall 2020 Rachel’s Vineyard IN-PERSON RETREATS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED.
Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation and learn about our virtual healing opportunities.
English: (206) 920-6413; Español: (206)-450-7814 .
Email projectrachel@ccsww.org. Visit us at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or www.facebook.com/projectrachelww.
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Like and share Project Rachel’s Facebook page, a great way to stay connected during this isolation time…and to help parishioners feel not so alone. You’ll find it here: www.facebook.com/projectrachelww.
FOLLOW the Archdiocese of Seattle on Facebook and Instagram
• Hear what’s on the Archbishop’s mind— latest videos, statements and news releases.
• Find out about upcoming Masses and events in our area.
• Be inspired by your bishops, local priests, parishes and others.
• Share your thoughts and hear from other local Catholics.
• Become an evangelist by sharing the hope of Christ and his Church.
JOIN US FOR PRAYER EVERY DAY
Sacred Heart Radio Programming information page (LINK):
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Peace to you.
