PRAYER REQUESTS

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Stewardship is our response to the abundant generosity of God . — Archbishop Peter J. Sartain

SCHOOL NEWS www.school.starofthesea.net

star@starofthesea.net or 373-5162

Please Note The Following:

Sun, Mar 13 KC Breakfast in Camerman Hall

Mon, Mar 14 *8am Mass 11:00am Funeral Mass for Allan Ellis

Tues, Mar 15 *8am Benediction 6:30pm First Communion Class-parent/child 7:00pm Extraordinary Form of the Mass

Wed, Mar 16 5pm Confession 6pm Mass 6pm Adult/Youth Formation, begins w/Mass 6:30pm Soup Supper in Camerman Hall

Fri, Mar 18 5:30pm Stations of the Cross 6pm Confession & KC Fish Fry Adult - $9 Seniors - $8 Children 6-12 - $4

Sun, Mar 20 Palm Sunday- morning Masses begin in gym CRS Rice Bowl Collection at Mass

March 13, 2016

5th Sunday of Lent

Check out our website for parish events: www.starofthesea.net

For regular Mass & Confession times, see front of bulletin

Rosary: Mon-Sat 8:30 AM

Liturgy of the Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM; Fri-Sat 8:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass

In your kindness and charity towards others, please pray for the sick, the

homebound, the imprisoned, the unemployed, all our military overseas, and those who are held in our hearts: Jesse Alina, Anthony Fanelli, Kathy & Dave Ball, Karen & Al Vermette, Al Ellis, Lena Lacsamana, Barbara Smith, Lily Allemand, Anna Sison, Ginger Robitaille, Bob Wheeldon, Aida Vinluan, Mary Mahler, Anne Symonds, Mark & Rosemary Hicks, Jeanette Cates, Katie Steffen, Hayden Werdal, Greg Angnos, Dan Rotter, Craig Andrews, Bill Simpson, Elizabeth Rugaber, David Jenson, Mary Huebert, Vera Isbell, Tim & Mary Conte, Isaac Jones, Sharon Christodoulou, Sam Samolis, Avita Martin, Hillary Hall, Cummings family, Samantha Villaobos, Dondino family, Diana Eckstrom, Fr. Victor Cloquet, Annie Benzinger, John Egan, Jacklyn Fairchild, Edward Barnes, Virginia Sexton, our Scope Auction team & the residents at Marine Court Alzheimer’s Center.

For the repose of the souls of all those who have died. May the Lord grant them the joy of eternal life and peace for their families.

Special Events coming - check website

April 16-17 Women’s CRHP Retreat Contact Laura: turnerjlma@comcast.net

April 22 SCOPE Auction-A Starry Night in Rome Gym doors open at 5:30pm

Thank you to the accreditation team who visited our school last week. Just another way we continue to improve our learning environment for our children. Thank you as well to the coaches and teams for another successful basketball season. Mark your calendars 3/17 bring the green to wear the green. Honor St. Patrick and support our Uganda Sister parish. 3/18 no school, teachers will be at Deanery Curriculum day.

PRAYING FOR PRIESTS: O God, grant that one of my sons may become a priest! I myself want to live as a good

Christian and want to guide my children always to do what is right, so that I may receive the grace, O God, to

be allowed to give you a holy priest! Amen. Cenacle, first Thursday of the month, 7-8pm

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

Next Cenacle: April 7 - Come pray for our priests and vocations to the priesthood!

**Daily Mass schedule change** Daily Mass: Mon, Wed, Thurs at 8am; Fri, Sat at 9am Benediction: Tues at 8am

Inspired to sponsor one or more of our 5 Missionaries for a Friday KC Fish Fry dinner?

$9 for each meal/donate at the parish office. Thank you!

THANK YOU to our Weekly Advertiser: Dentistry For Children - Hays, Becker, Hays. We appreciate your help to supply our bulletins at no charge to the parish!

WEEKLY OFFERINGS Registered Families 1353 Weekly Collection-Sun. not available

Our Tithe to God

Envelopes $16,712.50

Loose $1,225.34

Mail In

On-Line Giving

Total Contributions $17,937.84

Lighthouse CDs $258.00

Shrines $462.03

Mary’s Place

School Fund

PARISH LIFE

Rachel’s Corner – Hope & Healing After Abortion Some women experience depression after an abortion. Symp-toms of post-abortion trauma can also include intense grief, regret, despair, lowered self-esteem, nightmares, alcohol &

drug abuse, and preoccupation with becoming pregnant again. Come experience God’s healing touch on a

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. April 15-17, 2016 Seabeck, WA

Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlasting Love!

Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

High/Middle School (Grades 6-12):

Sun Mornings, 9:30-10:45am: Sparks Middle School Youth Group (Gr. 6-8), JP2 Youth Center.

Sun Evenings, 6:30-8:30pm: Ignite High School Youth Group (Gr. 9-12) JP2 Youth Center

Wed Evenings, 6:00-7:30pm: Fraternus (for guys gr 6-12) in Gym & Fidelis (for girls gr 6-12), JP2 Youth Center, followed by Night Prayer until 7:45pm.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Contact Katherine: katherine.brown@starofthesea.net

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION youth.starofthesea.net

katherine.brown@starofthesea.net

COMMUNITY LIFE

St. Vincent de Paul Society: The Assistance Office is currently in need of dish soap (liquid), peanut butter, canned & boxed meals, and size 4/5 diapers. Thank you!

RCIA/Adult Confirmation:

Questions about becoming Catholic or returning to the Church? Contact: deacon.hamlin@starofthesea.net

40 Weeks/Sacred Story Prayer Discussion Group: Encouragement & Wisdom discussion groups Sundays, 9:45-10:45am in Center Rm 4 Mondays, 9-10:00am in Center Rm 1

Tuesday Bible Study: Tuesday Mornings, 9-10 AM in Center Rooms 1 & 2. Contact Lucy at 271-3611 or clemenlucy@gmail.com

Wednesday Adult Series: New Series-details to come, 6:30-7:30 PM in Camerman Hall

Young Adults—S.A.L.T. Service, Adoration, Laughter & Theology:

Social/Poker night—First Fridays, 7:30pm in Camerman Hall Mercy in the City Study Series-Thursdays, 7pm in Cntr rm 4

Visit starofthesea.net/ya or facebook.com/staryoungadults or contact david.harrell@starofthesea.net for updates.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Contact Priscilla: priscilla@starofthesea.net

All Children (Grades K-5): Sun Morning, 9:45-10:45am: Faith Works, school basement

Wed Evenings 6:00-7:30pm: Blue Knights (for boys) and Little Flowers (for girls), school basement, followed by Night Prayer until 7:45pm.

Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs & Booklets located in the vestibule

CD: The Healing Power of Confession By: Dr. Scott Hahn

Dr. Scott Hahn presents the historical and biblical origins of the Sacrament of Penance. He provides an important guide for new Catholics & a challenge to all of us to deepen our relationship with Christ through regular use of Confession.

Please support this apostolate with a minimum donation of $3/CD; $2/booklet; $4/book —Thank you

www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org

New A New Beginning for your Marriage: Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vῑ) helps distressed couples rediscover each other and take positive steps to begin a new life of healing. For confidential info about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning April 8-10, call 360-671-6479 or visit: www.helpourmarriage.com

Faux Flowers for Lena: Help Lena create Mother’s Day centerpieces for local nursing homes. Drop off faux flowers and tuna cans at the parish office. Lena thanks you.

Married Couples - Spend a w/e focused on your relation-ship without outside distractions. Apply for the next World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Sheraton Belle-vue Hotel on May 20-22. Call 206-772-2344 or apply online at www.wwme.org. Additional dates are listed online.

Women’s CRHP Retreat—Weekend of April 16-17 Join us for a spiritual & enriching retreat! Cost: $50. Register: starofthesea.infellowship.com/Forms/310974 or by picking up a copy at the parish office. Contact Laura Turner turnerjlma@comcast.net for questions.

Perpetual Adoration: Thurs: 2am, Noon; Fri: 7am, are open hours. Call Ann 613-2530 or Carolyn 871-8447 to help.

Join Our Sister Parish Ministry in Living Mercy: We have spots open on Tank Team #1 or join our new Tank Team #2. Your monthly commitment of prayer & resources will help fund a rainwater storage system in a community of our Sister Parish! Contact Tammi at tammi.murray1967@yahoo.com or 990-0900(eves)

STAR SENIORS: Thursday March 17 , 1-3pm in Cntr rms 1&2 join us for a special St. Patrick Day celebration. Wear your green, bring a dish and expect a special surprise from the school children! Call Kathy with questions at 479-3777. *NO social on our usual 4th Thurs, as it’s Holy Thursday.

AHG Fundraiser: AHG will be taking orders of candles and baked goods after the Morning Masses at Hospitality in Camerman Hall, March 13 & 20. Parishioners can also order online at www.abbycandles.com/ahg, just click on the ‘shop’ along the top of page. Remember to select Seller ID 39296 and Troop AHG WA0716. Thank you!

Schedule for Praying the Chaplet: In the Church

d Good Friday, March 25 After the Stations of the Cross d Holy Saturday, March 26 3:00pm d Easter Sunday, March 27 3:00pm d Monday, March 28 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Tuesday, March 29 After Rosary following 8:00am Benediction d Wednesday, March 30 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Thursday, March 31 After the Rosary following 8:00am Mass d Friday, April 1 After the 9:00am Mass d Saturday, April 2 After the 9:00am Mass

Joinusforthe10thAnnualCatholicAfricanConnectionsConference

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SATURDAY,APRIL9,2016

8:30am-2:30pm(DoorsOpenat8am)HolySpiritCatholicChurch,3272ndAveS,Kent,Washington

Speakersandeventsinclude:

• Rev.JeanPierreKasonga–MyPathtothePriesthood:AnExperienceofGod’sMercy• Dr.AnnMelvin–PediatricHIV:ProgressandChallenges• AnnaIrungu–WhatDoesMercyLookLike?• AfricanMass,withliturgicalmusicledbyHolySpiritSwahiliChoir• BrownBagLunch,networking&exhibits

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Thisisafreeeventopentoallwhoareinvolvedwithapartnershipbeyondourborders,particularlyinAfrica.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

FINGER FOOD IS NEEDED FOR THE EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION:

Will you help supply finger foods for the Easter Vigil reception? Drop food off at Camerman Hall between 7 and 8:15 PM on March 26.

Suggested donations include: finger sandwiches, veggie or fruit plates, cookies, brownies, deviled eggs, etc.

VOLUNTEERS AND FOOD NEEDED FOR PARISH EASTER BREAKFAST: Help is needed to make the breakfast a success. If you can work on

Easter morning, please let JoNell know via email at darrenturner@wavecable.com

We also need donations of food for the breakfast – cinnamon rolls, pigs-in-blankets, fruit trays, tea sandwiches, cheese platters, sweet breads, etc. Anything to help make this breakfast another great success! Food can be dropped off Saturday morning between 10:00 and noon, or before the 9:30 AM Mass.

Thank You!

EASTER SEASON FLOWERS 2016 (Easter Sunday, March 27 through Pentecost, May 15)

This year we are offering our parishioners an opportunity to order flowers in ‘memory’ or in ‘honor’ of a loved one for our Easter Season. Please return this form (with payment) to the parish office, the collection basket, via mail or in person. We will purchase the flowers for you at a cost of $10 each. Please make checks payable to Our Lady Star of the Sea and indicate “Easter Flowers” in the memo area. Purchaser’s Name: __________________________________________ I/We would like to order # _____ pot(s) of flowers at $10 each. They are: a) _____ simply a gift to the church, or b) _____ in Memory of _________________________________ ________________________________ c) _____ in Honor of ___________________________________ ________________________________

Donation information will be printed in the bulletin unless otherwise noted Okay to print in the bulletin? _____ Yes _____ No

Help Needed with Easter Hospitality!