JUNE 6, 2021 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND

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Saturday: 5 PM - St. Joseph Sunday: 9 AM - St. Philip Sunday: 10:30 AM - St. Mary Sunday: 12 Noon In Spanish - St. Philip

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Priest Administrator: St. Joseph Mission Father Brian Thompson

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Parish Website: St. Mary Cemetery For Plots: 360-225-8308 www.stphilipwoodland.com Dear Parishioners, Given that Today is Corpus Christi, a day we reflect upon the gift of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the , I want to revisit a topic I wrote about my first summer in this parish, when we were hearing the Bread of Life Discourse from John 6 at Mass: How to reverently receive Holy .

Familiarity can breed casualness (though, in this case, hopefully not contempt), and over time perhaps our awareness of such a great gift as the can slip into being taken for granted. As a priest, I know this well; it is often a struggle for me not to allow the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to become automatic and unreflective, which can lead to irreverent and sloppy liturgies. Routine, however, can become a tool rather than a burden if we make sure the routine we establish is not casual or lax, but rather ritual and reverent. If we habitually treat holy things as holy, we will find that even when in human weakness we are not fully present in mind or spirit for any reason, we will nonetheless remain very open to grace through the ritualization of our right- relationship to God and his holy mysteries.

One core way we do this as Christians is worthily receiving Holy Communion. The first step to worthy reception is disposition. If we are in a state of Mortal Sin, we have put ourselves out of communion with Christ and his Church; this be rectified though the Sacrament of Penance before we can approach Holy Communion; we must also observe the Eucharistic Fast of one hour before receiving so that at least a little hunger might be with us, highlighting that the Eucharist is true food and drink. As for physically receiving Communion, at least in normal times: Make sure your head is still, your mouth open, and your tongue extended fully enough to be an easy target for the priest. In the United States, we also have special permission from Rome to allow reception in the hand, and our Archbishop prefers us to receive this way (especially now, as the plague while winding down is still doing harm in our world he is positively mandating it, but even in normal times Archbishop prefers we take Communion by hand). When you do recieve Holy Communion in the hand, make sure your bare hands (no gloves) are held fully open and level, one hand under the other, close enough to the minister and hands held high enough that the minister may easily and securely place the in your top hand. After the minister places the Host in your hand, use your lower hand to pick up the Host reverently to eat it (make sure you consume any crumbs as well). However, keep in mind that since this takes two hands, if you have only one hand available, you typically must receive on the tongue (during the plague, I suppose one can only try to avoid carrying objects or children in the Communion line). Finally, it is important to respond to the minister saying “the Body of Christ” with a clear “Amen” (Silence or some other response is not correct). The Archdiocese of Portland put out an excellent video on this https:// vimeo.com/273388928

If we treat the Eucharist as Who and What it truly is, it will underscore our belief and awareness of Who and What the Eucharist is underneath the accidental qualities of food.

In Christ, Fr Thompson

Readings for June 13, 2021 MASS INTENTIONS for the WEEK Ezekiel 17:22-24- I have lifted high the lowly tree. Psalm MONDAY, June 7, 2021 ~ St. Joseph 92- ”Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.” 2 Corinthians 9 AM ~ Fr. James Zakowiex † 5:6-10- Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021 ~ St. Philip please the Lord. Mark 4:26-34- It is the smallest of all 9 AM ~ Mary Turner Heidland † seeds, and becomes the largest of plants.

THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 ~ St. Mary We hear Jesus tell two parables today, each especially rele- 9 AM ~ Milissa Lipp vant at this time of year when our fields and gardens teem with growing plants. To describe the kingdom of God, first FRIDAY, June 11, 2021 ~ St. Philip Jesus compares it to someone scattering seed on a fertile 9 AM ~ Walter Neiman † field. Then he compares it to a tiny mustard seed, which SATURDAY, June 12, 2021 ~ St. Philip grows into a huge plant. Let today’s readings sweep us 9 AM ~ Fr. Raphael Mkuzi away in wonder at the way God’s creation blooms. PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

JoAnn Aberle+ - Rita Aichlmayr + - Gerry Alexander - Evelyn Allen - Juan Barragan+ - Dick Bernards+ - Katie Blodgett Jennifer Boehle - Leo Brunette+ - Bill Buchheit - Maggie Calhoun - Bob Campbell - Linda Corder - Matt Corder - Kolton DeHaan Rhondi Ferguson - Theresa Filla - Angelina Flores+ - Dan Fraenzl - Margaret Mary Fraenzl+ - Peter Grace+ - Ernie Hall + Remember Jamie Hall - Dan Harrington - Helen Hernandez+ - Don Kane+ - Dave Kenny+ - Jim Lane - Kathy Lassiter - Frank Lee+ In Prayer Mary Leslie+ - Larry Lewton - Halsten Loomis - Nancy Joy - McGrory Family - Manesh - Natalia Medina - Maryl Merwin+ Lena Molony - Michael Molony - Julian Monsarrat - Juan Lopez+ - Walter Neiman+ - Lloyd & Shirley Nelson+ - Cecelia Ohs - Al Olson+ Vanessa Romero Ortiz - A.J. Patnode - Char Patnode - Martha Pierstorff+ - Pat Quintrell+ - David Rapp - Darrin Rea+ - Sharon Redd Karen & Steve Ridlon - Bob & Renate Ripp - Tom Ripp+ - Lynda Robertson - Brandon Rogers - Faith Rogers - Camilo Roldan+ - Silvia Romero Jerry Ross - Dennis St. Clair - Fred & Hazel Schaller - Bill & Ann Schenck - Carl Schmitz+ - Tyler Sharp - Sheldon Somers - Doug Spiering Ivana Tarabochia - Jamie Vasquez - Thelma Varona - Charles Walsh + - Bill Welch+ - Catherine Welch+ - Vicki Woods+ - Norbert Wyzanowski+ Philip Zorich - Scott Zwingli+ + RIP PARISH NEWS NEW COVID requirements are in place: Social distancing is no longer necessary. However, the 2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL A Future Full of Archdiocese of Seattle still asks everyone, including Hope: Brothers and Sisters, Everything we have is a gift immunized or Covid-recovered persons, to continue to wear from God. As Catholics, we recognize this truth and express masks. our gratitude for these gifts by living out Christ’s command- Pew Missals may now be used, but the singing of hymns is still ment to love and care for one another. not permitted. (speech-volume plainchant is permitted) Right now, we have the opportunity to live this mes- Individuals who wish to maintain a higher level of precaution sage and support a vibrant Catholic Community in Western will be reasonably accommodated, but are in turn asked to take Washington through the Annual Catholic Appeal. others into account; if social distancing is desired, please sit Please join me in supporting it. near others who desire distancing to maximize church seating In the heart of Christ, Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle capacity. Dispensation from the Sunday Obligation is still in effect, but Thank you for your support of the Annual Catho- those who are not ill or vulnerable are encouraged to return to lic Appeal, which is crucial to our parish and the Mass. Church of Western Washington at this time.

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