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Saint Michael ParishOlympia, WA

November 8, 2015 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS TIMES: (Check website/app for changes)

Downtown: Monday - Thursday: Noon Friday & Saturday: 9am Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5pm

Westside Chapel: Thursday (1st & 3rd): 6:30am Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am

RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11am Saturday: 10am, 3pm

PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Charles Banduku DEACONS: Rob Rensel Ronnie San Nicolas John Bergford

Visit us online at saintmichaelparish.org

C.E. RedfieldElizabeth MageeAnn KeeterLou JessenPatricia NewsomMichael MartinezAndrew McAllisterRyan SwanEarl HallPatricia DoumitCody NorquistMaria Celeste RodriguezMarian LouderbackChloe Gemma EricKevin OlsonJeannette & Rod MaryKurt Gulden Bruce & Betty DavidsonElizabeth FarleyJustin Lazara June FrancesJazmin MojicaVila & GeorgeJohn (Mac) McKinleyGene Putscher Pat O’NeillMartin BarkisKathy SiveyAnne O’SullivanShayla Dahl HemphilTerri EidsvoldArlene PecorBrad LippertKathy StaymatesKathleen DowneyJohn McKillipMichael GrantWarren ClareJimmy SvecConnie & Harry ArchuletaAnne McCormickMelanie Roberts

Robert KellyFrank SzparaHilary BorngesserOscar Hernandez RamirezShirley LopezSteve KramerSharal WhitecliffBrent & Katie ArckeyJohn KupperAurora WittingBeatrize Q. TaylorTom NolanDonald ShawverJames Sharp & familyJohn KramerHarry PritchardJenny De MeloBarbara Jean SmithElke VillegasJustin GamesVirgil & Joan HamblinLisa ZanderJolane ZanderBernice AndryPhil WeigandEd LarsonCindy LarsonDoris TobinJan PutnamRay NikulaJo Anne NortrupJune HendrickTeresa LaBouff familyPaulette KavonianRosanne BurnsNancy JexWalter SearsBarbara HojemBe TranBilly HyltonTonya HyltonCharles Weber

To submit prayer requests, call the Parish Office at (360) 754-4667 or submit your request via our website under the Contact menu.

If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call

Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

November 81 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44November 9Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9C-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22November 10Wis 2:23-3:9/Lk 17:7-10November 11Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19

November 12Wis 7:22B-8:1/Lk 17:20-25November 13Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37 November 14Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8November 15Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

Please Pray for:

Readings:

11/9 MONDAY

12Noon - Rene Herrera U

11/10 TUESDAY

12Noon - Rene Herrera U

11/11 WEDNESDAY

12Noon - Aurora Witting (in thanksgiving)

11/12 THURSDAY

12Noon - Henry Streuli U

11/13 FRIDAY

9:00am - Rose Marie McConn U

11:00am - Mass at Mother Joseph

11/14 SATURDAY

9:00am - John Homan U

5:00pm - Ron & Myrna Welsh (50th Anniversary)

11/15 SUNDAY

7:30am - Leovy Cabrera

8:30am - Helen Senger & Family WS

9:30am - Medard Hoa Le U

10:30am - Kathy Pool U WS

11:30am - Kevin Placer U

5:00pm - People of St. Michael Parish

Mass Schedule & Intentions (WS - West Side)

prayer list mass schedule & intentions readings

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November 8, 2015 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Stewardship In Action – Participation By All

It’s Monday morning as I write this. The sun is in and out and a few sprinkles linger. It has been a very busy weekend, not only here at the parish, but throughout the area. Because of All Hallows Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, there was much activity. Last Friday, the younger grades came dressed in their costumes and many of the parents brought treats and goodies to share and celebrate.

About a half-hour before school was to end, beginning with our Kindergarteners, our primary graders all went to the other classrooms in a procession of “showing off” their costumes. As they passed from room to room, parents preceded and followed in order to get pictures and videos. It was great fun. The faculty dressed as “dominoes” so I had an easy costume to assemble.

The rain and the wind of the weekend changed many plans. We moved our Treats in the Trunk to the school gym, which provided much needed shelter. We processed after 5pm Mass out the Gathering Space into the Parish Center, down the stairs through the Multi-Purpose Room (we’ve got to get a better name for that) and finally into the school without getting too wet. It was a delightful scene filled with many saints and heroes and heroines.

This morning John Grausum, his facilities crew and I were assessing some damage. Clogged drains caused minor mishaps. A snapped large branch on the property across from the upper parking lot fell into the property but avoided any power lines. A blessing indeed! And finally, someone crashed into the bank just in front of the St. Michael Parish sign on Eastside St. SE, gouging out a large chunk of grass and dirt, spraying it on the sign. Fortunately, the car stopped short without hitting the sign.

I mention all this because things so often go unnoticed and behind the scenes, yet it takes time and money to fix and adjust all that happens, just like at home.

Also, as we were walking around, I stopped at the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Bank and visited a bit with the dozen or more folks who were sorting through bags of clothing and other items, hanging them up, placing them in bins and rejecting items that were just too far gone. They were talking, drinking sips of coffee, sort-ing, working, and giving of their time and talent to help others. Every day of the week there are groups of parishioners working to help others who come to us in need and we generously offer hospitality and welcome.

As I left the Clothing Bank, I saw a group of parishioners helping to sort through the items brought for the Thurston County Food Bank. Again, quietly, every month we collect more food and financial aid than any other church or group in the county. We don’t know who is helped. We give freely and lovingly because we are disciples of Jesus Christ.

My last stop was to deposit my Sunday envelope with the “Monday Morning Counters” who faithfully show up each week to count the collection, balance and reconcile checks, paper money and loose change. This week they also gathered over 350 Stewardship of Treasure Commitment Cards. Behind the scenes, without fanfare or much notice, they joyfully offer their stewardship of time and talent on our behalf.

As I write this, I am watching the children from the school come over for lunch. Teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers provide a safe and secure environment for our children to learn and flourish in their faith. What joy and blessings there are at St. Michael School. Wouldn’t you want your child to attend? (Cont. page 3)

pastor’s notebook


stewardship

treasure

Pastoral Year 2015-2016Donations Received as of November 1, 2015

Sunday Stewardship $42,570

Online Giving $22,509

Sunday Loose Donations $1,308

Holy Days $98

Youth (Little House) $ 1 9 9

Total Offertory Collection Received $66,684

Year to Date Received $ 9 9 1 ,1 7 1

Year to Date Needed for Budget $ 9 4 9,7 5 6

Amount Ahead of Goal $41,415

(Pastor’s Notebook, cont.)

This is all in the context of Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response. We are entering the second week of our Stewardship of Treasure Renewal. Thank you very much to all of you who made a financial commit-ment to the parish for 2016. If you have not yet had the opportunity to do so, please pray, discuss and make your pledge this week. You can make a pledge online at our website. If you give through EFT, please make sure that you update your giving.

Lastly, I want to thank Robin and Jack Bucknell for their witness talk this past weekend. Their honest and heartfelt testimony spoke to the core of stew-ardship – that God wants our hearts. God desires us to grow in holiness and to one day become saints with Him in heaven. Please join Robin and Jack and the many parishioners in making a conscious, prayerful commitment to share a planned portion of your household income for the ministry of St. Michael Parish. Thank you.

In Christ, I love you,

Please Support the ACA in your Giving Tuesday Plans!

As a spin-off of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a special day created a couple years ago as a National Day of Giving to inspire and encourage charitable giving. And what better reason to give than to support over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington? Your gift of any amount to the Annual Catholic Appeal is welcome and will make a huge difference! We hope you will participate!

Coffee and Donuts after Mass

We hope you enjoyed the new coffee and donut service after the morning Masses downtown last Sunday. It’s how we’ll do things from now on - no more lines! There will, however, be a free-will offering container on the tables each Sunday. Your generous donations will allow us to continue this level of hospitality every week!


parish happenings

Small Groups - Week 1 Heralds of the Gospel

This week Fr. Jim invites our small groups to come out of our shells and be heralds of the joy of the Gospel as missionaries to our world. If you were unable to join the 300+ parishioners preparing for Advent in small groups, you can follow along by using the reflection sheets and Fr. Jim’s videos posted on the website at learn/small groups. Click on “Resources”.

Diane Steinbrecher [email protected] saintmichaelparish.org/learn/small-groups

Spanish Mass for November

Misa en español para el próximo mes será el día 10 de noviembre a las 7pm. Están cordialmente invitados a asistir y después tendremos una recepción de amistad para todos.

Mass in Spanish will be Nov. 10 at 7pm. Everyone is cordially invited with a reception to follow.

Jane Villanueva (360) 489-0895 [email protected]

Thank you!

The generous outpouring of donated socks, underwear, and sheets for the Men’s Homeless Shelter has been amazing! Our thanks to everyone who donated and continues to donate. Home-less people are always in need of clean, dry underclothes and your donations help immensely.

We’re always looking for more volunteers for the shelter, especially overnight hosts. If you have one night per month you can offer as an overnight host, contact John and learn about what is involved and how rewarding it is.

John Terranova (360) 292-7108) [email protected]

Annual Holiday Potluck Lunch Tuesday, November 10, 1pm in the Gathering Space after the noon Mass. Turkey and ham will be provided. Please bring a salad, veggie dish or dessert to share. Prime Timers Evelyn Larson and Robin Groefsema are the hosts and entertainment will enhance the merriment. All seniors are welcome.

Prime Timers invites everyone to bring a special gift for guests of the men’s homeless shelter such as socks, underwear, or gift certificates from coffee shops or fast food restaurants. Just drop your unwrapped item in the box at the sign-in table!

Seniors, join Prime Timers for brunch at 11:30am at Nickleby’s Restaurant & Grill on Sunday, November 15.

RSVP to Mary Tanasse (360) 438-5420 before noon November 14

Save the Date! For the SMP Women’s Retreat

Friday, December 4, 6:30–9pm and Saturday, December 5, 9am–3pm.

Take time for a prayer pause, be refreshed by our good God, enjoy a gathering of wonderful women and welcome in the Year of Mercy!

Leanne Bergford (360) 292-7112 [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Collection Today!

SVDP relies on the generous support of the faithful to do their work. Thank your for your always amazing generosoty!


parish happenings

St. Michael School 5Th Grade Christmas Wreath Sales

Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered wreaths last week-end! If you took an order form, please return it with payment to the school office as soon as possible to ensure a wreath. We plan to be at the Advent Fair on November 22 with a limited supply of 12” Advent Wreaths and Advent Candles.

Our cash and carry weekends are also upcoming! Door wreaths and advent wreaths plus candles will be available on November 28/29. On December 5/6 door wreaths only will be available.

For Adults: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation

January 9-10 Childcare and lunch available

An adult formation experience in retreat-like setting called the Atrium and using hands-on materials to explore scripture, liturgy and prayer.

Grow closer to Christ and learn new ways to share faith with children and adults.

Email for more information, a tour of our Atrium space, or to register.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd also seeks two stewards to alter-nate setup of Gathering Space Room 2 on Friday mornings at 9am. You’d start immediately and continue through May. It requires minimal lifting and pushing of light furniture items, takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be done with young children. Training will be provided. It’s a small, fast job that makes a big difference!

Mary Trotter [email protected]

We offer Baptism preparation classes throughout the year for parents and Godparents. The fall session is about to begin.

Classes will be held Thursdays, November 12, & 19 from 6:30-8:30pm in Gathering Space Room 2.

Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected]

Spend an hour with Jesus!

Can you commit to Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday mornings from 4-5am? He’d love to see you.

Roger Theine (360) 357-6246 [email protected]

Meals for Moms A ministry of the St. Michael Mom Group

We prepare meals for families who just had a birth, a serious child illness, family injuries, or loss of a child or spouse. Our families are so appreciative of this ministry. Valarie will connect you with the website for meal signup - even if you don’t have internet! Opportunities to help are also always listed on the SMP website under Serve/Random Access. Help them help families!

Valarie Ripley, Coordinator (360) 923-9227 [email protected]



parish happenings

Our fall students have just a few more weeks left before graduating from Financial Peace University and continuing their journey toward true and lasting financial peace. We are proud of all the work they have done!

If you missed the fall sessions, we are excited to announce two spring classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm. Start-ing April 12th and April 14th, It’s not too early to sign up. Go to daveramsey.com, click classes and “find a class near you”, then choose from one of the two sessions. We can’t wait to meet you!

Next Alpha!

The current Alpha is almost half over! Please continue to pray for the attendees as well as the Alpha team.

Meanwhile, it’s not too early to start thinking about who you might invite to our next Alpha! The next course will start right after Christmas on January 6.

Who do you know that hasn’t met Jesus?

Ralph Shawver (360) 292-7115 [email protected]

Faith-based Grief Support is starting soon

Saturday, November 21, 2015 through January 16, 2016.

Groups meet for eight weekly sessions. All meetings are FREE and open to anyone - Catholics, members of other faith commu-nities, or those unaffiliated with any religious group. Remember, men grieve too! Permitting your-self to honestly experience grief is an important step toward healing for both men and women.

Bene Reece (360) 292-7143 [email protected]

Cursillo/ Ultreya

Our next Ultreya will be Tuesday, November 10, 7 - 8:30pm in Parish Center Room 6. Come welcome our newest Cursillistas and share your Piety, Study and Action with us. All Catholic men and women are welcome.

Bill Hine (360) 923-0244 Larry Holt (360) 754-4310

Our St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Bank needs your help!

Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. The poor and homeless of our community need blankets and sleeping bags. Towels, new socks, underwear, and winter coats are always in short supply. Your generosity is well known and greatly appreci-ated by the broader community we serve, especially families with children. Many are single parent households for whom the struggle is especially difficult. If you would like to experience the difference your generosity makes in the lives of the less fortunate, give us a call.

Ed Knuckey (360) 528-9525

Thank you! Our request for people to help “St. Pete’s Needlers” stuff pillows for patients was a resounding success! They tell us they now have plenty of help for this wonderful ministry.

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” - G.K. Chesterton

Journey of the Heart Mission Team Forming Now

Join Deacon John Bergford and the community of the Holy Spirit Center in Juarez, Mexico from December 15-20 as they celebrate the anniversary of the Christmas miracle on the dump and God’s continuing provision for the Center.

Participants will arrange their own round trip airfare to El Paso, TX. An additional $50 each covers ground transportation, meals, and simple accommodations at the Center.

If interested, please leave your name and contact info at the parish office this week and Dcn. John will contact you by November 12.


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Parking Reminder

Please use only designated parking stalls to park your vehicle. Parking outside the designated areas slows the entry and exit of emergency vehicles.

As well, the load and unload parking stall by the St. Joseph Chapel is there to facilitate an easy drop off of clothing for the St. Vincent De Paul clothing bank and drop off/pick up of parishio-ners for Mass who cannot walk a great distance. Please do not use this as a regular parking place during Mass or for any longer than needed to drop or pick up.

Eastern Catholics?

Catholic but not Roman Catholic? Orthodox but Catholic? Elected bishops and married priests? Ever wonder about those “other” Catholics? Byzantine? Greek-Catholic? Maronite? Chaldean? How can they be so different and yet still be Catholic? Here’s a chance to get “in the know” and have those questions answered. A great opportunity for catechists, catechumens, RCIA leaders, teachers and any-one else who has ever wondered about the Eastern rites of the Church.

Saturday, November 14 at Holy Theophany Monastery, 10220 66th Avenue, SE in Lacey.

Led by Archpriest Lawrence and beginning with Byzantine Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 8:45am and concluding at 4:00pm.

Holy Theophany Monastery (360) 491-8233 holytheophanymonastery.org

Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Saturday, November 14 Social at 6pm | Dinner at 7pm Columbian Hall, Lacey

Traditional roast turkey buffet with all the trimmings (Chef Sam Pellegrino). Tickets $25.

Black Tie or Business Attire Keynote Speaker: Ronald H. Averill, Colonel, US Army, Retired

Karl Hoffman (360) 280-1240 Jack Winslow (360) 878-7928 Mike Colosi (360) 870-5597

Programs at the Priory

A Day of SoulCollage©: Deepening Gratitude - Nov. 21 9am-3pm; $55. Register by Nov. 13

Advent Promises Retreat Dec. 4-6; $150 or $185 with Spiritual Direction. Register by Nov. 25

The Visitation as Interconnect-edness - Dec. 12, 9am-3pm; $50. Register by Dec. 4

More info and registration forms on the Priory website.

The Priory Spirituality Center (360) 438-2595 stplacid.org

Remember to turn on Sacred Heart Radio AM 1050 Seattle/AM 1240 Olympia to hear all the news and views from a Catholic perspective!


This Week: Reconciliation

Next Week: No EDGE Night (HIStory Retreat)

Parents, please subscribe to the EDGE Parent List:: http://eepurl.com/FcaRl

Rachel Yabut, Steward for EDGE & Middle School Ministry (360) 292-7137 [email protected]

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Life Teen This Week: Night of Reconciliation

Next Week: No Life Night (Glory Revealed Retreat)

Chris Peterson, Steward for LifeTeen (360) 292-7106 [email protected]

A reflection on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 In this passage Paul gives us at least ten reasons to give generously:

1. Giving is the best investment you can make. Like the harvest, giving is planting seed. The farmer will reap far more than what was sown. What you give to the Lord He multiplies – your time, gifts, ambitions and money.

2. Giving should be fun. Giving should never be forced or grudging, but rather voluntary and cheerful ‘for God loves a cheerful giver.’ The Greek word for cheerful is hilaros. Our giving should be hilarious! It should be fun to give.

3. Giving takes away the burden of financial worry. Giving does not mean handing over financial responsibility to God – but it does mean handing over the worry and the burden of it.

4. Giving ‘enriches’ you. When God invites us to give, he is pleading to our reason, not to our emotions. Our characters will be enriched and God will be praised.

5. Giving transforms your character. Giving purges the character from the constricting grip of materialism that destroys lives.

6. Giving inspires others. Your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but it is also overflowing in the many expressions of thanks to God.

7. Giving meets people’s needs. Generous giving blesses other people and supplies the needs of God’s people.

8. Giving is evidence of real faith. Generous giving is an act of obedience and an act of trust – you are saying that it is God, not yourself or anyone else, who ultimately provides for your needs.

9. Giving makes you a stakeholder in the church. When you share in the community’s needs, you reap the com-munity’s benefits. When someone comes to know Christ through the community you share in the blessing.

10. Giving is a response to God’s gift to you. God so loved you that he gave his one and only Son so that you might have eternal life (John 3:16). Our giving is a response to God’s amazing grace. His ‘indescribable gift’.

Register online for the Life Teen and EDGE fall retreats, November 13-15 at Black Lake Bible Camp!


The mission of Saint Michael Parish:

Place God First in all things; Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and Grow in Holiness through Prayer, Sacraments, and Service.

Downtown Church 1055 Boundary St SE Olympia, WA 98501

Saturday Vigil 5pm Sunday Mass 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30am LifeTeen Mass 5pmWeekday Mass: (See pg. 1 for schedule changes) Monday - Thursday 12noon Fridays & Saturdays 9am

Westside Chapel 1835 Overhulse Rd NW

Olympia, WA 98502

Sunday Mass 8:30am & 10:30amVietnamese Mass 1:30pm 2nd Sunday of the MonthWeekday Mass: 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30am

Reconciliation (Downtown Only):

Saturday Following 9am Mass 3-4:45pm

Thursday 11-11:45am

The St. Joseph Chapel is open for prayer 24/7.

St. Michael Parish Office (360) 754-4667St. Michael Calvary (360) 754-4667 ext 138 Catholic Cemetery 3850 Cleveland Ave. Tumwater, WA Steve Erickson, Cemetery Director St. Michael School (360) 754-5131 St. Vincent de Paul Soc. Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3pm (360) 352-7554Clothing Bank Tues 9-11:00am Thur. 6:30-8pm Sat. 9-11amPregnancy Aid (360) 956-7413 24 hr msg M, T, Th, Fri 2-4pm Wed. 9am-NoonSt. Mike’s Tikes (360) 586-1585

Fr. Jim Lee, Pastor

Fr. Charles Banduku, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Rob Rensel

Deacon Ronnie San Nicolas

Deacon John Bergford

Terry Walter - Parish Administrator

Leanne Bergford - Steward for Families

Michelle Clinton - Steward for Liturgical Ministries

Steve Erickson - Catholic Cemetery Director

Kevin Fink - Resource Conservation Manager

Connor Geraghty - School Principal

John Grausam - Facilities Director

Joshua Hicks - Custodian

Kimmy Jones - Steward for Weddings & Special Events

Mary-Jo Kelley - Administrative Assistant

Anne Kunkle - Steward for Children’s Ministries

Elizabeth Lyons - Steward for Sacramental Preparation & Adult Faith Formation

Dolly McKay - Administrative Assistant

Bob Mckenzie Sullivan - Westside Choir Director

Ron Meadows - Custodian

Brad Miller - Parish Nursing

Don Montgomery, Groundskeeper

Bill Morrow - Custodian

Jamie & Jessi Oakland - Teen Confirmation

Laurie Oelschlager - Bookkeeper

Evelyn Parker - Custodian

Chris Peterson - Steward for Faith Formation & Life Teen

Debs Pokos Dugan - Steward for RCIA

Jeanne Pruitt - Receptionist/Ass’t to Steward for Liturgical Ministries

Benedetta Reece - Steward for Pastoral Care & Community Outreach

Stephanie Richardson - Administrative Assistant

Lee Ann Scherman Fralick - Steward for Music Ministries

Ralph Shawver - Steward for Communications & Stewardship

Diane Steinbrecher - Coordinator for Small Groups

Kathy Steinbrecher - Receptionist/Steward for Strengths Development

Lorri Targus - Life Teen Band Director

John Terranova - Steward for Social Ministries

Sr. Huong Vu - Vietnamese Community Liaison

Rachel Yabut - Steward for EDGE & Campus Ministries

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