OCTOBER 27, 2019 | LEADING LIVES FULL OF FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS TIMES SACRAMENTS

WEEKEND MASS TIMES BAPTISM & R.C.I.A. RECONCILIATION Saturday Vigil, 5pm Please contact Carla Loucks Saturday: 3:45-4:30 Sunday 9:30am CONFIRMATION or by appointment WEEKDAY MASS TIMES Please contact Angus McDonell ANOINTING OF Monday, Wednesday, Thursday MARRIAGE THE SICK at 9am (No Mass Friday, 11/1) Please contact Carla Loucks Please contact Fr. Bill Heric

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REFLECTIONS BY FATHER. BILL HERIC SCRIPTURE READINGS Dear Friends in Christ,

& DAILY his October we have reflected as a parish community, on the Tcall we share to be good stewards of the time and talent OCTOBER 27th gives us to invest in the life of the church for the building up of R1, Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 the Kingdom of God here on earth. I am hoping and praying Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 that this message inspires all of you to make a commitment to volunteer in one of the many ministries available for you to serve Gospel, Luke 18:9-14 in here at St. Bridget’s. Check out our weekly bulletin or our parish R2, Second Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 web site for more information about how you can share your time Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza and talent.

Foundational to our lives as stewards, is our Catholic reverence OCTOBER 28th and respect for the sanctity of all human life from the moment R1, Ephesians 2:19-22 of conception to natural death and every moment in between. Psalms 19:2-3, 4-5 October has also been “Respect Life Month” in the U.S. . In the face of deep cultural Gospel, Luke 6:12-16 resistance and even rejection of the church’s teaching on life, we stubbornly cling to Catholic belief articulated by our Holy Father Pope Francis in the following: Saints Simon and Jude “Our defense of the innocent unborn... needs to be clear, firm and passionate, for at stake is the OCTOBER 29th dignity of a human life, which is always sacred and demands love for each person, regardless of his R1, Romans 8:18-25 or her stage of development. Equally sacred, however, are the lives of the poor, those already born, the destitute, the abandoned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm and elderly exposed to Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 covert euthanasia, the victims of human trafficking, new forms of slavery, and every form of rejection.” Gospel, Luke 13:18-21 (Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, 84) Narcissus of Jerusalem My hope and prayer is that we unite in our respect for all life in the way we treat family, friends, and strangers, including the homeless and immigrants who come to our land. May we stand together in OCTOBER 30th protecting the lives of the most vulnerable among us, unborn children in their mother’s wombs. May R1, Romans 8:26-30 we also stand with women and families in difficult pregnancies and support programs like “PREPARES” Psalms 13:4-5, 6 which reaches out to help them. And may we always affirm the inherent dignity of those condemned Gospel, Luke 13:22-30 by our civil society to the death penalty, and those whose lives have been decimated by disease which makes them vulnerable to the use of physician assisted suicide. Pope Francis again sums up the Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez attitude we must all take as brothers and sisters in Christ:

OCTOBER 31st “All of us must care for life, cherish life, with tenderness, warmth…to give life is to open (our) heart, R1, Romans 8:31-39 and to care for life is to (give oneself) in tenderness and warmth for others, to have concern in my heart for others. Caring for life from the beginning to the end. What a simple thing, what a beautiful Psalms 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31 thing..So, go forth and don’t be discouraged. Care for life. It’s worth it.” Gospel, Luke 13:31-35 Saint Wolfgang of St. Bridget of Kildare…pray for us! Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!

NOVEMBER 1st Fr. Bill Heric R1, Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 CHILDCARE/NURSERY POSITION Gospel, Matthew 5:1-12 AVAILABLE - STARTING IN R 2, First John 3:1-3 DECEMBER Welcome NEW PARISHIONERS Solemnity of All Saints The parish is looking for a someone to run the nursery during Sunday mass, We would like to extend a warm NOVEMBER 2nd beginning in December. The hours will R 1, Wisdom 3:1-9 welcome to all new parishioners and be 9:15am-10:45am every Sunday, the Psalms 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 visitors to our church! compensation is competitive. Gospel, John 6:37-40 Applicants must attend (or have R2, Romans 5:5-11 Visitors, we hope that you’ve enjoyed previously attended) a safe Commemoration of All the Faithful your time with us. If you would like environment training class through the Departed to join our family here at St. Bridget VIRTUS program (we can help get you we invite you to become a registered certified). For information, or to apply, parishioner. NOVEMBER 3rd please contact Heidi Bruch at children@ R1, Wisdom 11:22--12:1 stbridgetchurch.org or 206.617.8959. Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14 Please stop by the parish office during Gospel, Luke 19:1-10 the week to fill out a registration form R2, Second Thessalonians 1:11--2:2 or register online: Saint Martin de Porres stbridgetchurch.org 2 SPOTLIGHT ON STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE

RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION

Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life

From the time we are knit together in our mothers’ wombs until we take our final breaths, each moment of our lives is a gift from God. While every season of life brings its own challenges and trials, each season also gives us new opportunities to grow in our relationship with God.

Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable, rather than receiving the protection they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope.

​Hope is not false optimism or empty positivity. Christian hope is something much more profound and goes to the very depths of our identity as followers of Christ.

​Hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (CCC, 1817).

​Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in order that He might save us. Therefore, “God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end” (Spe salvi 31).

​Christians know “they have a future: it is not that they know the details of what awaits them, but they know in general term that their life will not end in emptiness” (SS 2).

​For this reason, a woman experiencing a difficult pregnancy can find the strength to welcome her precious child into the world. A man facing a terminal diagnosis can see that the end of his earthly life is only the beginning of eternal life with Christ.

​The Church teaches us that “the one who has hope lives differently” (SS 2). Christ’s promise of salvation does not mean that we will be spared from suffering. Rather, the promise of salvation ensures that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we will be given the strength to persevere. By virtue of this Christian hope, we can face any challenge or trial. When the seas of life swell and we are battered by the waves, hope allows us to remain anchored in the heart of God. May we hold fast to Christ our hope, from the beginning of life to its very end.

FAITH FORMATION

Please come to St. John parish on Tuesday evenings in November for a series called “ Sharing Your Faith (Without Being Obnoxious)”

How can we evangelize in ways that don’t make us—or other people —uncomfortable? Join Ron Ryan for a simple three- week course in Catholic evangelization. The series combines teaching, discussion, and practical suggestions to help you feel more comfortable—and more competent—to share your faith. Ron Ryan, D. Min. is Special Projects Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Ron has served in full-time Catholic Church ministry in various parish and catechetical roles for 43 years. 7:00 - 8:30 pm 106 N. 79th St. (Greenwood) RSVP to Kristin Kent: [email protected] 3 UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER 30 OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 1 NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER 3

9:00am No Mass 9:30am Daily Mass 9:00am 9:00am No Mass 3:45pm - 4:30pm Daily Mass Daily Mass Confession Mass 3:00pm - OCTOBER 28 5:30pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 10:30am 10:00pm Coffee and (continued) Rosary All Saints’ Day Mass Adoration Donuts provided (Chapel) 7:00pm Mass - VIGIL 6:00pm Parish Council Wine & Cheese by Parish Life Expo. of Blessed 7:00pm ONLY - Holyday provided by Group Sacrament Sacramental Prep 7:00pm Choir Practice of obligation Parish Life Group 11:00am 7:00pm Classes Adult Education Parish Life (Meet- 7:00 pm R.C.I.A. Series ing Welcome Committee)

ALL SOULS’ DAY Dive Deeper Into Your Faith The little “niche” area with Bishop Robert Barron’s amazing by the chapel will be “Catholicism” Video Series enhanced throughout the month of November 11:00am in Parish Hall for your private prayer All Sundays in November 2019 and intentions. Both “Book of Life’s” for St. Come be surprised and inspired as the highly admired Bishop Robert Barron takes you around the Bridget’s Parish will be world in this breathtaking video series. Learn the ancient wisdom of the church from a Bishop who is displayed all month and more in touch with modern culture than you can imagine. extra sheets for the Book will be available. If Join us in St. Bridget’s parish hall after the 9:30am mass coffee hour on all the Sundays of November, you wish, take an empty to view videos on topics such as: The Incarnation, The Teachings of Jesus, The Mystery of God, and sheet, complete the Mary, the Mother of God - followed by a brief time of discussion. Contact Carla Loucks for more page and put it in the information. “Book of Life”.

ASB OPEN HOUSE Come experience the energy and spirit of ASB School! PreK - 8th grade Open House events at 9:30am on 10/23, 11/14 and 1/30. Parents of PreK, Kindergarten & transfer students are welcome! RSVP to [email protected]

ASB AUCTION - NOVEMBER 23RD, 2019 Join us for the 40th Annual ASB Auction on November 23 at 5:30pm at Fremont Studios. All revenue raised benefits Assumption-St. Bridget School. Tickets are $125 per person and include dinner, hosted Vigil of All Saints Day Mass bar, and outstanding Auction Thursday, October 31, 7:00PM No Mass at St. Bridget’s on Friday Nov. 1. entertainment. All are welcome! (Fr. Bill is at Bishop Blanchet for a school To purchase tickets please visit Mass. Folks are welcome at Assumption www.asbschool.org Parish on Friday for their 9:00am Mass). 4 PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. William Heric [email protected] Ext. 207 Parish Administrator Michael Palmer [email protected] Ext. 202 Pastoral Asst. for Parish Life/Involvement Liz Houlihan [email protected] Ext. 204 Dir. of Faith Formation Carla Loucks [email protected] Ext. 205 Pastoral Asst. for Youth, Young Adults & Worship Angus McDonell [email protected] Ext. 214 Administrative Assistant Luanne Johnson [email protected] Ext. 201 Bookkeeper Lyanne Scott [email protected] Ext. 203 Director of Communications Susie Lane [email protected] Ext. 210 Office [email protected] (206) 523-8787 Principal, ASB School Kathleen Conklin [email protected] (206) 524-7452

OUTREACH MASS INTENTIONS SVdP Needs Your Help Monday Oct. 28 9:00am Mass For the Parish With new housing at Sand Point, there Tuesday Oct. 29 No Mass is a constant need for food donations Wednesday Oct. 30 9:00am Mass Charlotte Loveland, R.I.P. and financial assistance. Thursday Oct. 31 9:00am Mass For the Parish Friday Nov. 1 9:00am Mass For the Parish Special wants for Sept/Oct are: canned Saturday Nov. 2 5:00pm Mass For the Parish corn, canned beans, canned Sunday Nov. 3 9:30am Mass For the Parish mixed vegetables, chili and cereal.

Checks can always be made out to The annual ASB Halloween Carnival is on Sunday, SVdP and put in the collection basket October 27th from 4-7pm at St. Bridget Parish. or dropped by the office. All are welcome! Come ready for lots of fun, prizes, an exciting raffle and much more! Feeling competitive? Enter the baking competition with your creepy dessert or dress up in costume for an NOVEMBER 3RD extra award. Questions? Contact Tiffany Johnson, Chair at ​[email protected] Save the date! Parish Life Group’s (formerly Welcome Committee) next meeting will be on October 28th, at 7pm. Bring your calendar and ideas for another fun-filled year! Please share ASB SCRIP AVAILABLE with anyone who may be interested. TODAY! The more the merrier!

ASB Scrip is a straight-forward STEWARDSHIP SUMMARY fundraising program. Gift cards are purchased by ASB at a discount and sold Parish Fiscal Year 2019 PRAYER CORNER to you at face value. No extra cost to you! July 1st, 2019 - June 30th, 2020 The school receives 2% – 20% ON EACH CARD, depending on the retailer. Sunday collection: $ 13,165.90 Please pray for those who are ill: Goal to date: $206,153.76 Frank Holland Available in the Parish Hall Actual (July 1 to date) $216,984.49 Bill Mitchell after both Masses Over: $ 10,830.73 Colleen Henling Jamie Gibson BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS David Swan Cut off for bulletin submissions is and the patients at Seattle Monday at 12pm for approval and Children’s Hospital print that week. Please contact For those who have died: [email protected] for a Jack Guise, husband of Kit Guise Communications Request Form. 5