Tacoma Catholic Parishes of Saint Patrick Holy Cross & Saint Rita of Cascia
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - December 29, 2019
Saint Patrick Parish 1001 North J Street, Tacoma, WA 98403 | 253-383-2783 | www.saintpats.org Sunday Masses Daily Masses Reconciliation Saturday Vigil 5pm Monday Communion Service 8:00am Saturday 3:30pm Sunday 9am, 11am, 7pm Tuesday - Friday 8:00am School Mass, Thursday 9:00am
Holy Cross Parish 5510 North 44TH Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 | 253-759-3368 | www.holycross-tacoma.org Sunday Masses Daily Masses Reconciliation Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am Wednesday 5:30pm
Saint Rita of Cascia Parish 1403 South Ainsworth, Tacoma, WA 98405 | 253-627-4851 | www.stritastacoma.org Sunday Mass Daily Masses Reconciliation 7:30am Tuesday 12 Noon, Saturday 9am Saturday 9:30am 2
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Gee, Wally…..” I grew up hearing those words of Beaver Cleaver spoken often on the Leave it to Beaver show. Over the years, I’ve heard people say how they wish family life were as simple and innocent as was seen in the household of Ward and June Cleaver. But, my friends, life is not black and white; and it’s not a sitcom….from the 50’s or from today.
Family life is much more complex today. Still, life in a family has the possibility of truly being holy, and a place where each member of the family can grow in holiness. The family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus was faced with challenge and peril from the get go, just like many of our families today. Life has never been “easy” but still, if we look to the love and care we receive from our Father, we can grow as His beloved sons and daughters no matter what family we may have or the challenges that might be present.
I want to challenge each of our families in this coming new year to truly be present to each other. Whether you’re a couple; have one child or many or none at all, make it a point to dedicate quality time to your family life. Be present to each other. Put the phones and devices down. Look each other in the eye and have real meaningful conversations; not conversations about the weather, but about life, and faith, and things of substance. I feel that our kids today are less social and more socially awkward because they don’t have opportunities to have device-free conversations; person to person, especially with those who are closest to them in their families. When is the best time for this to happen? Well, God our Father has given us the perfect time: Sunday, the Lord’s day! This is the day set aside so that we may give our Father praise and worship at Mass and grow in love for each other as family, both at the parish and at home. This is precious time. Make good use of it and make a real new year resolution to become a holy and loving family!
Fr. David Mulholland SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2019 3
CALENDAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH Mass at 7:30 a.m. St. Rita Mass at 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m.,7:00 p.m. St. Patrick KC Pancake Breakfast & Blood Drive Mass at 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross
MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Mass for the People of the Parishes MONDAY, DECEMBER 30: Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Mass at Holy Cross | Repose of the soul of Doris Ormsby Watters Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 6:45 p.m. St. Patrick TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Evening Prayer 6:45 p.m. Chapel St. Patrick No Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Hall St. Patrick THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. St. Rita Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Remedios Bacho Mass at Holy Cross | Repose of the soul of Milica Yerkovich FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31: NEW YEARS EVE Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Gina Slavich THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD VIGIL Mass at Holy Cross | Repose of the soul of Maureen Stebner PARISH OFFICES CLOSED SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 No Noon Mass St. Rita Mass at St. Rita | Repose of the soul of Joe Doria Mass at 6:00 p.m. St. Patrick Outreach / Food Bank 8:00 a.m. RE Bldg. Holy Cross Rummage Volunteers 10:00 a.m. R. Hall Holy Cross PRAY FOR THE RESPOSE OF THE SOUL OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1: NEW YEARS DAY Catherine Sleavin THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD We offer our sympathy, love and prayers PARISH OFFICES CLOSED to her family and friends in this time of sorrow. Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 7:30 p.m. Chapel Holy Cross Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2: and let the perpetual light shine upon them. Mass at 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Inclusion Ministry 2:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER, OUR SICK: ST. PATRICK HOLY CROSS ST. RITA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3: Joan Bruce Bill Adams Dave Adler Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Christopher Burton Eileen Beckowitz Colleen Batinovich First Friday Mass and Luncheon 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick Julie Fitchitt Helen Berg Robin Coralluzzo Men’s Prayer 6:45 a.m. Hall St. Patrick Joanne Girolami Jean Bock Sr. Mary Buttimer Office Hours 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Rectory St. Rita Joe Jurun Norm Christenson Donna Eyres Bianca Mally Rosemarie Ernst Teresa Gibbs Geraldine Maniatis Judy Gaffney Sr. Marilyn Gooley SATURDAY, JANUARY 4: Sr. Philomena Joe Gilligan George Greco Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Rita McCarthy, OP Jim Helbling Judy Hussy Beth O’Keefe Marjorie Hermsen Tina Isakson Reconciliation 9:30 a.m. St. Rita Angie Olson Kerrie Kennedy Son Lee Reconciliation 3:30 p.m. St. Patrick Loren Parkhill Mary Kingston Sally Luppino Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Holy Cross Rick Ranch Betty Knoll Mike Mauss Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. St. Patrick Dennis Seiler Joan Kowalski Chuck Mazza Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Holy Cross John Sturrock Carolyn Kurriger Donna Pate John Tulare Dick Lucich Michael Pfannenstiel Diamond Yates Janet McIntyre Daisy Radloff SUNDAY, JANUARY 5: Terry Yates Kathie Mikita Jim Riconosciuto Mass at 7:30 a.m. St. Rita Trevor Yates Dave Peterson Miriam Sanderson Mass at 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick Ann Roberts Dori Schoebien Mass at 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross Jeffrey Schmidt Joy Viafore SVDP Mtg. 10:00 a.m. Nursery St. Patrick Nick Tucci Youth Night 5:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick Donna Tveit Ned Vukovich MaryEllen Winski 4
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As we come to the end of the year, we want to thank you for your generous gifts throughout the year! Every year people ask how they can help as the year comes to a close. Here’s how you can support the Tacoma Catholic Parishes of St. Patrick | Holy Cross | St. Rita of Cascia and Saint Patrick Catholic School before the end of the year: PRAY We invite you to pray for our threeparish community and our school. DONATE We rely on your generous donations to sustain ministries. Please consider a yearend donation to your parish or to the Saint Patrick Catholic SchoolAnnual Fundor theEndowmentwhich provides tuition assistance. Donations received (or postmarked) by December 31st will be recorded on your 2019 parish giving report. Online Giving donations made by you on or before December 31ST will also be recorded on your 2019 giving report. SHOP Shop withScripgift cards available for purchase in the Development Office Saint Patrick Catholic School. Another way to shop and give is to enableAmazonSmile. When you designate St. Patrick School as your beneficiary, Amazon donates a percentage of your purchase to Saint Patrick Catholic School our largest ministry. WRITE A REVIEW Wherever you’ve encountered our content Facebook,Yelp,Niche.com,GreatSchools.org write a review! Your positive reviews help make our work more visible to others on multiple platforms. FOLLOW US Follow us on social media Facebook St. Patrick,Facebook St. Rita of Cascia,Facebook Holy Cross, Instagram,YouTubeand like, comment and share our story! SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY Strengthened your faith because of ALPHA? Converted through RCIA? Came back to the Church? Let us know! 6
DECEMBER 31 BULLETIN LIST OF THE SICK & NAMES FOR THE MARCH FOR LIFE JANUARY 21 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL More information coming soon. MOTHER OF GOD VIGIL MASS St. Charles Borromeo 5:00 p.m. If you would like to have the name of a St. Patrick 6:00 p.m. loved one placed on the sick list RETREATS AT ST. PLACID JANUARY 1 in the bulletin and mentioned in the CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR Prayers of the Faithful, WITH THE BELOVED MASS FOR THE please contact St. Patrick Parish Center SOLEMNITY OF MARY, January 35 at: 2533832783. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. MOTHER OF GOD Register by prior Wednesday: $220 St. Patrick 9:00 a.m. After three weeks, please contact the office to have the name continued. Holy Cross 9:00 a.m. THE SOUL’S SLOW RIPENING: St. Leo 12:10 p.m. When prayers are no longer needed, DANCING THE SACRED please notify the office to have the name ON A CELTIC PATH PRAYER LINE REQUEST removed from the list. Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Do you need prayers for yourself HOMILIES ON DEMAND Register by prior Friday: $60 or someone you love? Homebound parishioners, THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING: It is as simple as asking. Send us your request “long distance” parishioners A CALL TO CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Saturday, January 25, and we’ll add it to our line list. or you just want to hear a homily again. 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. For access to our homilies Contact theSt. Patrick Parish Center at: Register by prior Friday: $65 check our website at: www.saintpats.org [email protected] Information & registration or 2533832783 at:www.stplacid.org or submit a prayer request through our website at: www.saintpats.org
HELP US STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LOVED ONES If you or a loved one are temporarily or permanently moving to a care facility, Washington state law allows a minor please contact the office to let us know. child to obtain an abortion without her Our Pastoral Care team would be happy parents' knowledge. to arrange someone to make a visit Giving of our time, talent and treasure The Catholic Bishops of Washington State and even to bring Holy Communion. mainly involves a change strongly support and encourage of attitude about giving. gathering signatures on a petition. Contact Laura at: 2533832783 ext. 4109 It’s important to think in terms of giving with the person's name and contact info. Initiative 1004(I1004), is an initiative to in gratitude to God, institute a "parental notification law" that of considering how blessed we are, will require physicians to notify parents of using our gifts and talents or guardians before performing for the good of others. abortions on minors. Continue to say the campaign prayer for 259,622 validated signatures of St. Patrick, Holy Cross and St. Rita registered voters are required success and for our hardworking to put I1004 on the ballot. campaign volunteers If you are a registered voter in who are giving of their time and hearts. Washington who hasn't signed the More information is available at: petition, please consider doing so. www.calledtoserveaschrist.org Petitions will be available after Mass. 7
READINGS FOR THE WEEK GOSPEL MEDITATION CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS Sunday, December 29: “‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee Sir 3:26, 1214/ Ps 128:12, 3, 45 [cf. to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.’” 1]/Col 3:1221 or 3:1217/Mt 2:1315, 19 725 kilometers. That’s the distance on 23 modern roads from Bethlehem to Cairo. Monday, December 30: Assuming one covered 40km a day on 1 Jn 2:1217/Ps 96:78a, 8b9, 10 [11a]/ foot ambitious for two young parents Lk 2:3640 and their infant son the journey would take well over two weeks. Of course, the Tuesday, December 31: Holy Family didn’t have modern roads. 1 Jn 2:1821/Ps 96:12, 1112, 13 [11a]/ They would travel through wilderness, Jn 1:118 fear bandits, run low on water, and cross Wednesday, January 1: the vast Sinai Peninsula in a reverse of Nm 6:2227/Ps 67:23, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal their forefathers in Exodus. Here, in 4:47/Lk 2:1621 struggle and sacrifice, are the begin- nings of the forging of the Holy Family. Thursday, January 2: 1 Jn 2:2228/Ps 98:1, 23ab, 3cd4 [3cd]/ “Joseph rose and took the child and his Jn 1:1928 mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Friday, January 3: Herod.” Large Jewish communities 1 Jn 2:293:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd4, 56 [3cd]/ existed in most major cities of the Jn 1:2934 ancient Mediterranean world, after the Saturday, January 4: collapse of their kingdoms chronicled in 1 Jn 3:710/Ps 98:1, 78, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35 the Old Testament, and Joseph could 42 likely find work as a carpenter. All the same, today’s Gospel reminds us that the first formational years of Jesus as a MASS CONSUMPTION YOUTH CONFIRMATION babeinarms were spent in a strange & THE OFFERTORY Youth Confirmation land. The members of the Holy Family classes meet on Sundays, were foreigners, outsiders, immigrants. Mass Consumption, a Bible Study and Tacoma Catholic 5:45 p.m. M 7:00 p.m. The Word became flesh and dwelt in the Parish Center of Young Adult Group among us. God took on our humanity. meets every Monday night Saint Patrick Catholic Church. He is in solidarity with our own trials and 7:00 8:30 p.m. Join Youth Group for food, difficulties. On the feast of the Holy at Tacoma Mall Panera Bread. friendship and fun starting at 5 p.m., Family, we honor the special place of the participate in Youth Confirmation class family within society. We are invited, too, On the last Monday of the month starting at 5:45 p.m. to recall those families who share in the they hold an event called then stay for Mass at 7:00 p.m. struggles of the Holy Family in a The Offertory. with your friends from Youth Group. particular way. We pray for immigrants, A sharing style gathering asylum seekers, and refugees. We pray that includes anywhere from music, Class dates: for all parents who sacrifice their own teachings, and witness for a compelling 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8 3/22, 4/5, 4/19 Catholic experience. wellbeing and comfort so their children We will celebrate Confirmation may have a better life. Check out our Facebook page for on Saturday April 18, 2020 the time and place. at St. Patrick Church CATHECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD COMMUNION AND LIBERATION ADULT CONFIRMATION The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Communion and Liberation OFFERED THIS SPRING hosts a weekly School of Community is a Christian education process for If you are an adult baptized Catholic, children 3 to 12 years old. at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings, who has received First Holy Communion at St. Patrick Parish Center. In the prepared environment, the atrium, and not yet received the the children grow in the knowledge CL is a movement in the Church Sacrament of Confirmation, of Jesus and his love. founded by the late now is your chance! Monsignor Luigi Giussani Contact [email protected] We will celebrate Confirmation at our that proposes the unified parishes of relevance of the Incarnation St. Patrick Holy Cross St. Rita to the deepest needs of the heart on Saturday April 18, 2020 in all areas of life. at St. Patrick Church For more information visit: To register or learn more, contact: english.clonline.org [email protected] or email: or 2533832783 ext. 4109 [email protected]. 8
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays, 3:00 6:45 p.m. in the St. Patrick Parish Center Chapel.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STEPHEN MINISTRY ADULT BIBLE STUDY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND Going through a tough time St. Patrick offers two BLOOD DRIVE emotionally or spiritually? Adult Bible Study groups. TH Struggling with a crisis Join us December 29 The New Testament Group after morning Masses for another or just feeling down? meets at the Parish Center the delicious KC Pancake Breakfast. Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. 1ST & 3RD Monday at 7:00 p.m. A Stephen Minister is a member This group is taking the month of one of our parishes who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray and walk of December off - along side you during difficult times. Join us again in January. It’s confidential and free. The Old Testament Group Contact us at: 2532744110 meets at the Parish Center the or [email protected] ND TH 2 & 4 Monday at 7:00 p.m. You’ll receive a response within 48 hours. Please call 911 if it is an emergency. MEN’S PRAYER GROUP Then give the gift of blood at the Cascade Regional Blood Mobile Join us Friday mornings, in the St. Patrick Church parking lot YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS 6:457:30 a.m. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. IMPORTANT TO US in the Church Hall. Please remember that during Mass our For men of all ages who want to deepen Church remain unlocked. their relationship with God Please DO NOT send young children within the context of family life,
to restrooms alone. work and our faith community. As in any public place, young children should be accompanied at all times. FIRST FRIDAY MASS AND LUNCHEON FOOD DRIVE Join us for Mass on The greatest need this month is RD CHILDREN’S LITURGY BABY FOOD. Friday, January 3 at 11:00 a.m. OF THE WORD CHANGES Please think of those less fortunate when followed by a delicious lunch you are grocery shopping. and fellowship As of January 1, in the Church Hall. Children's Liturgy of the Word Ministry will be held INCLUSION MINISTRY Need a ride? Call the Parish Center before the first only during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Widening our welcome. Wednesday of the month. We are grateful to the ministers Advocating for people with disabilities. All are welcome! who have led our young parishioners Join us at our next meeting, over the years. Thursday, January 2ND Unfortunately, there just aren't at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS enough volunteers at this time to continue the ministry at the later Mass. Questions? On the first Sunday of each month, Contact Laura Dougherty at: Knight’s of Columbus members We encourage families whose children 2532744109 or will be wearing their name badge, feel served by this ministry [email protected] vest or polo shirt to bring awareness to join us at 9:00 a.m. to the parish of the members If you are interested in supporting this ON LINE GIVING IS EASY! of our Council. program as a leader, please contact Please go to our website at: If you have questions, Laura in the parish office at: www.saintpats.org regarding joining our brotherhood, 2533832783 ext. 4109. Click on the Donate/Online giving button. seek out a member.
Saint Patrick Parish invites all to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through Eucharist, Prayer and Education, to become Disciples for a World Church. 11
PERPETUAL ADORATION AT HOLY CROSS Encounter the Lord outside of Mass in our Adoration Chapel, 24 hours a day! We currently need commitments for the following hours: To sign up call 2537593368 Sunday: 23 am / Tuesday: Midnight1 am, 34 am, 45 am, / Wednesday: Midnight 1am, 1 2 am, 23 am, Friday: 23 am, 34 am, / Saturday: Midnight1 am, 12 am, 23 am, 1011 pm, 11Midnight OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS LECTOR & The parish office will be closed FOR DECEASED LOVED ONES EUCHARISTIC MINISTER December 31 & January 1. AT SOLEMNITY OF MARY, Thank you. HOLY CROSS HOLY MOHTER OF GOD January 1, 9:00 a.m. OUTREACH / FOOD BANK Virginia Mitchell Lector: Steve Cano Linda Hudman Eucharistic Ministers: We meet Tuesdays from Greta Toledo, Elisa Cano, Aida Kintanar 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in the Silvino Delatorre Norlin Family Choir: Dianne Manley Religious Education building. Forgotten deceased of Holy Cross We also meet Mondays after THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 9:00 a.m. Mass to take the food from the Loretta T. Sullivan January 4, 5:30 p.m. blue barrels to the food bank store. Pat Daly Lectors: Floyd Cummings & Jan Stauffer Art Doran Eucharistic Ministers: If you are interested in helping, Frank and Lucille Deuster Lenn & Nancy Doran, Paula Albertson please call, Carol Ringrose at: Choir: Sandi Rossi 2533183383. Bob Cukjati Gary Evans January 5, 10:00 a.m. Please donate: Eusebia Cisneros Lectors: Steve Cano & Onolata Petelo hats, shoes, gloves and coats. Rosario Salvador Delgadillo Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Brown Elsa Cano, Marge Beardemphl, MARTHA & MARY MOM’S GROUP Jan Smurro Katherine Evansich Choir: Sandy Benson We are a Catholic moms group that Joe and Ruth Gagliardi gathers every 2ND and 4TH Friday of the Barb and Ellen Price month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS Phil and Pam Koehler RD The kids play and snack while we get Pam, Flip and Tom January 23 from 5:30 8:30 p.m. some much needed social time with Jesus Fernandez Please sign up on line at virtusonline.org. moms of the same belief & sanity levels! Harold Keller Meet in the parish hall for the class. Come check us out and see how much Wez Jones fun our little group can be. Margaret Fenlon THE OUTREACH & FOOD Moms/caregivers and kids of all ages Margie Eckroth BANK VOLUNTEERS and stages of life are welcome. Al Hayes Thank you for your awesome generosity If you have any questions, text or call in response to our recent Giving Tree. Beth Reilly at: 2063044330. Your donations will help make Christmas brighter for our guests who will have NATIVITY HOUSE breakfast with us December 24TH. We prepare and serve dinner Written by Outreach guest: to the people at Nativity House “Plenty of people with nowhere to go. on the first Sunday of each month. Here for thanksgiving We are usually at Nativity House with or without snow. from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m., You never know but you might be given for food preparation, cooking, reasons to live. serving dinner to approximately So thanks again for all your giving as it 150 guests and assisting with clean up. won’t just go to waste. As you have class and you have honor If you would like to volunteer, & integrity & good taste.” please call Floyd at: 2532080810. R.L.T.C. (Nov. 2019)
As a Roman Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Seattle, we exist to offer every person in our community a life changing encounter with Jesus. Holy Cross encourages all its parishioners to love God, love others, inspire hope and transform lives. 12
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AT ST. RITA OF CASCIA 1st Friday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COFFEE HOUR HELP THE HOMELESS ST. FRANCES SODALITY Can you help out by providing doughnuts STAY WARM THIS WINTER St. Frances Sodality meets on the first or third Sunday? Once again the generosity of our on the fourth Tuesday of the month If this is something you are interested in parishioners is amazing. after Noon Mass. doing please contact the office. We have collected a large amount of See Riley Smith, warm clothing for those less fortunate. if you are interested in joining. PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT Is there something you would like to see Thank you to the families The St. Frances of Rome Sodality us do as a church family who have made their is an organization of Catholics of all ages as we move into the future? STEWARDSHIP at St. Rita of Cascia Parish. Contact the chairperson our We meet monthly from Parish life committee, Francie Jordan. OF September to May. TREASURE Our goal is to support each other CALLED TO MINISTRY COMMITMENT spiritually and socially, Consider becoming an Extraordinary under the direction of our pastor. Minister of Holy Communion. FOR We foster a Christian community At this time we are in need of a 2020. through prayer, charitable works, Eucharistic Minister and two Ministers of and supporting Catholic education RD We are grateful for your the cup for the 3 Sunday of the month. through scholarships. generous support. Please call Susan at: 2535031871 We can’t be the parish CRAFTERS Christ is calling us to be HOLY NAME SOCIETY without everyone’s commitment Bring a project you’re working on and support. The apostolate of the society the second is to assist in parish ministries Friday of the month If you did not make your commitment, by performing the at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory please pledge today! for relaxation and fellowship. Corporal Works of Mercy: Pledge cards can be found to feed the hungry, FUNERALS online to clothe the naked, or in all church vestibules give drink to the thirsty, To schedule a funeral or for questions and gathering spaces. shelter to the homeless, related to death or dying, tend the sick, please call visit those in prison, Father David or Laura Dougherty at: and bury the dead. 2533832783. We serve Nativity House dinner on the
VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR first Sunday of the month at Noon. POTLUCK We serve a pancake breakfast after the 7:30 a.m. Mass Our annual Vietnamese potluck on the second Sunday of the month. will be held on Sunday, January 19TH at 5:00 p.m. For more information, Bring your favorite dish see Mark Lewis, and help us celebrate the Lunar New Year.
BIBLE STUDY Bible Study held in the rectory every Wednesday at Noon taught by Sr. Pauline Igoe, OP
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Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever-present teacher in the classroom He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.
Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently accepting Tuition Assistance Applications for the 20202021 school year. Applications are dueby January 31, 2020 After the deadline, we will continue to accept applications until funds are no longer available.
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Pastor: Rev. David Mulholland 2532744102 [email protected] Parish Priest: Rev. Ron Knudsen 2537593368 frknudsen@holycrosstacoma.org Deacon: Bill Eckert 2532744100 [email protected] Pastoral Assistant for Administration & Stewardship: Kevin Lovejoy 2532744104 [email protected] ST. PATRICK STAFF & MINISTRIES HOLY CROSS STAFF & MINISTRIES Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, RCIA & Pastoral Assistant: Georgina Rawlings Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: ext.104 or georgina@holycrosstacoma.org Kim Ward ext. 4108 or [email protected] Liturgy & Funeral Coordinator: Paula Fiorino Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy, Pastoral Care & Funerals: ext.101 or pfiorino@holycrosstacoma.org Laura Dougherty ext. 4109 or [email protected] Music Director: Amy Gallwas Pastoral Assistant for Music: agallwas@holycrosstacoma.org Bob McKamey ext. 4100 or [email protected] Facilities: David O’Neil Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry: ext. 104 Allison Verhofstadt ext. 4107 or [email protected] HOLY CROSS PARISH OFFICE Pastoral Assistants for Confirmation: TH Joe & Anna Skillman ext. 4107 or [email protected] 5510 N. 44 Street Tacoma, WA 98407 Communications & Social Media: Sandra Kuharic ext. 4116 or [email protected] Telephone: (253) 7593368 Email: georgina@holycrosstacoma.org Baptism Preparation: Amy Waller ext. 4113 or [email protected] Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MF) Administrative Assistant for Stewardship, For additional information visit: www.holycrosstacoma.org Safe Environment & Sacramental Records: Tiffany Bone ext. 4115 or [email protected] Parish / School Information Technology: Eugene Lao 2722297 ext. 4111 or [email protected] SAINT RITA STAFF & MINISTRIES Administrative Assistant for Parish Office, Bulletin & Office Assistant: Pam Smith Marriage Preparation: 2536274851 or [email protected] Mary Leverson ext. 4100 or [email protected] Facilities: Visitation of the Sick: Sr. Kathleen Reilly, OP Gaylon Adams ext. 4100 or [email protected] 2536276376 Parish / School Bookkeeper: Music Ministry: M.J. Lockemy Michelle Carpenter ext. 4103 or [email protected] 2532240949 Mark Peterson 2538405255 ST. PATRICK PARISH CENTER & OFFICES ST. RITA PARISH OFFICE 1001 North J Street 1403 S. Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98403 Tacoma, WA 98405 Telephone: (253) 3832783 Telephone: (253) 627 4851 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MF) Office Hours: Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For additional information visit: www.saintpats.org For additional information visit: www.stritastacoma.org ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Principal: Chris Gavin 1112 North G Street 2532722297 ext. 4131 or [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98403 Vice Principal: Barbara Bolanos Telephone: (253) 2722297 2532722297 ext. 4133 or [email protected] Email: [email protected] School Development Director: Christy Johnson 2532722297 ext.4128 or [email protected] Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MF) For additional information visit: www.saintpats.org Office Manager, Receptionist: Michele Graves 2532722297 ext. 4101 or [email protected] 15
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