Tacoma Catholic Parishes of Saint Patrick Holy Cross & Saint Rita of Cascia
The Presentation of the Lord - February 2, 2020
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 Friends in Christ,
It’s a rare occasion that we get to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on a Sunday. This feast commemorates the time when Joseph and Mary presented the child Jesus to the priest in the Jerusalem Temple. The offerings made, including the offering of their child, were in thanksgiving to God for his many blessings, including the blessing of new life. At this time, the child Jesus was also dedicated to God with the prayer that he would be blessed with the gift of faith in the Lord God.
In the Hispanic community today, a similar presentation has traditionally been made. When I was in Lewis County, I loved to celebrate presentations at Spanish Mass. In a presentation, the parents bring their newborn baby to Mass, and at the end of Mass, they would hand their child to me and I would lift the baby above the altar and pray thanking God for the gift of new life and asking God the Father to bless the child and the parents; that they would be good and faithful parents….and that they would come soon for the Sacrament of Baptism! These are powerful moments of grace and joy!
Most of us were offered and dedicated to God at our Baptism. As we participate in the life of the Trinity, and as we were offered to God on the day of Baptism, so we also received the gift of his blessing, in the gift of the Holy Spirit. In our ongoing life of faith, this is a continuing exchange of gifts. We are called to daily offer the fullness of our lives as a gift to God, and he in return transforms our lives and blesses us. In a sense, not only is our Baptism renewed in this way on a daily basis, but so we are also “presented” anew to God our Father. May we constantly have before our eyes our offering to God and have open hearts to the reception of his many gifts in return.
Many blessings to you all in the week ahead.
Fr. David Mulholland SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020 3
CALENDAR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2: THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD SCOUT SUNDAY AT 11:00 A.M. MASS Mass at 7:30 a.m. St. Rita
Mass at 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick MASS INTENTIONS St. Vincent de Paul Collection SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Mass for the People of the Parishes Mass at 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Mass at Holy Cross | Intentions of Stan Bonner & Isabel Cooke Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Jeanne Robbins Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 6:45 p.m. Chapel St. Patrick Mass at St. Rita | Repose of the soul of Judith Hussey High School Youth 6:30 8:30 p.m. Center St. Patrick Evening Prayer 6:45 p.m. Chapel St. Patrick WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Dave Eberhardt Mass at Holy Cross | Repose of the soul of Ester Tinco Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Hall St. Patrick THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4: Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Frank Girolami Mass at 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick Mass at Holy Cross | Intentions of Keith Klappmeyer Noon Mass St. Rita FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Outreach / Food Bank 8:00 a.m. RE Bldg. Holy Cross Mass at St. Patrick | Repose of the soul of Bill Garl Rummage Volunteers 10:00 a.m. R. Hall Holy Cross Mass at Holy Cross | Intentions of Doug Robertson PrimeTimers 5:30 p.m. Center St. Patrick SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Mass at St. Rita | Repose of the soul of Russell Fulp Mass at 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick Mass at 5:30 p.m. Holy Cross Bible Study Noon Rectory St. Rita PRAY FOR THE RESPOSE OF THE SOUL OF Sacramental Preparation Touching Safety 6:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick John Sturrock Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Church St. Patrick We offer our sympathy, love and prayers to his family and friends in Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 7:30 p.m. this time of sorrow. Chapel Holy Cross THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Mass with the school children at 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross and let the perpetual light shine upon them. Inclusion Ministry 2:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: Mass at 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross First Friday Mass & Luncheon 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER, OUR SICK: Men’s Prayer 6:45 a.m. Hall St. Patrick Office Hours Noon 4:00 p.m. Rectory St. Rita ST. PATRICK HOLY CROSS ST. RITA Rental 7:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick Kim Boyle Bill Adams Dave Adler Fred Borovich Eileen Beckowitz Colleen Batinovich SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Joan Bruce Helen Berg Robin Coralluzzo Christopher Burton Rosemarie Ernst Sr. Mary Buttimer Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Rita Karen Fitchitt Judy Gaffney Donna Eyres Liturgical Minister Retreat 9:00 a.m. Center St. Patrick Joanne Girolami Joe Gilligan Teresa Gibbs Reconciliation 9:30 a.m. St. Rita Joe Jurun Jim Helbling Sr. Marilyn Gooley Reconciliation 3:30 p.m. St. Patrick Gavin MacHutchin Marjorie Hermsen George Greco Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Holy Cross Geraldine Maniatis Kerrie Kennedy Son Lee Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. St. Patrick Sr. Philomena McCarthy, Mary Kingston Sally Luppino Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Holy Cross OP Betty Knoll Mike Mauss Beth O’Keefe Joan Kowalski Chuck Mazza SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Rick Ranch Carolyn Kurriger Donna Pate THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dennis Seiler Dick Lucich Michael Pfannenstiel Mass at 7:30 a.m. St. Rita Kathryn Sharp Janet McIntyre Daisy Radloff Holy Names Breakfast Larry Staers Kathie Mikita Jim Riconosciuto Mass at 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick Charlotte Mullen Miriam Sanderson Mass at 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross Dave Peterson Joy Viafore RCIA Class 10:30 a.m. Center St. Patrick Ann Roberts Sac. Prep. Eucharist Class 12:30 p.m. Church Jeffrey Schmidt Youth Night 5:00 p.m. Center St. Patrick Nick Tucci Confirmation Class 5:45 p.m. Center St. Patrick Donna Tveit Ned Vukovich MaryEllen Winski 4
THINKING OF SEPARATION PRAYER LINE REQUEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED OR DIVORCE? Do you need prayers for yourself or Our Spring Alpha begins March 24TH and Wait! There is an alternative. Retrouvaille someone you love? It is as simple as runs every Tuesday nightthrough June (pronounced retrovi) has brought asking. Send us your request and we’ll 2ND.It takes many hands to run an healing to tens of thousands of troubled add it to our line list. Alpha!Offering childcare to families allows many young parents to attend marriages worldwide. Your situation may Contact theSt. Patrick Parish Center at: seem hopeless, but there is always who wouldn't otherwise be able to [email protected]or 2533832783 hope, and you are not alone in your come.If you have a heart for children, or submit a prayer request through our we would appreciate your help.The struggle. website at: www.saintpats.org commitment is from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for an upcom- HOMILIES ON DEMAND Can't come at night, but can help out ing program, call 2067062608 or visit duringthe day? We are also in need of Homebound parishioners, “long helpourmarriage.org. volunteers to help with set up.We meet distance” parishioners or you just want to on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for hear a homily again. For access to our BULLETIN LIST OF THE SICK set up at Holy Cross Social Hall and homilies check our website at: areusually done by 11:00 a.m. & NAMES FOR THE www.saintpats.org PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL If God is calling you to serve in either HELP US STAY IN TOUCH position, please call PeggyGagliardiat: If you would like to have the name of a WITH YOUR LOVED ONES 2535646660 to sign up. loved one placed on the sick list in the bulletin and mentioned in the Prayers of If you or a loved one are temporarily or YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS the Faithful, please contact St. Patrick permanently moving to a care facility, IMPORTANT TO US Parish Center at: 2533832783. please contact the office to let us know. After three weeks, please contact the Our Pastoral Care team would be happy Please remember that during Mass our office to have the name continued. to arrange someone to make a visit Church remain unlocked. Please DO and even to bring Holy Communion. NOT send young children to restrooms When prayers are no longer needed, alone. As in any public place, young please notify the office to have the name Contact Laura at: 2533832783 ext. 4109 children should be accompanied at all removed from the list. with the person's name and contact info. times.
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THE SURPRISING SACRAMENT NW FURNITURE BANK NEXT CHAPTER OF MATRIMONY: Many agencies work with the homeless, Dedicated to empowering pregnant A MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT domestic violence victimsand low women and single mothers to move out February 1416 income population providing temporary of poverty into lives of stability, perma- Palisades Retreat Center housing andrecovery programs. nent housing, and selfsufficiency by Led by Fr. Tom Vandenberg When clients complete the programs providing a group living community and they may have new housing and a new lifechanging resources. This retreat is not a "how to" retreat, but focus for their life, however, they often a "vision" retreat, aimed at helping Next Chapter housesmothers and chil- have no furniture. NW Furniture Bank drenat the former St. Ann’s Convent. couples see the significance of their meets these needs by providingfurniture marriage as a Sacrament of the Church. For more information visit: to those transitioning into their own www.nextchapterwa.org It helps them see how their Christian homes. Furniture is also available for marriage is different from all other foster children who ageout of the marriages, addressing questions like, program and for people who lose all of "What difference does it make?" their possessions in disasters. "What is unique about its spirituality?" "Why is it vital to the healthy life of the NW Furniture Bank relies on furniture Church?" donations from the community to help furnish the homes of families and Fr. Tom will address these and other individuals in need. We can only accept issues surrounding marriage and its new or gentlyused items. place in the church and a world today, by proclaiming the depth, power, and The NW Furniture Bank accepts beauty of this extraordinary vocation, donations Wednesday Saturday but in his lighthearted and humorous 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ` style. NW Furniture Bank Register at: palisadesretreatcenter.org/ 117 Puyallup Ave. Tacoma, WA 98421 upcomingretreats/ CONTACT US at: 3023868 6
GOSPEL MEDITATION DAILY READINGS WHAT IS ALPHA & “Now, Master, you may let your servant Sunday, February 2: WHO IS IT FOR? go in peace, according to your word, for Mal 3:14/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb my eyes have seen your salvation, which 2:1418/Lk 2:2240 or 2:2232 you prepared in the sight of all the peo- Monday, February 3: ples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, 2 Sm 15:1314, 30; 16:513/Ps 3:23, The ALPHA course is an elevenweek and glory for your people Israel.” Very 45, 67 [8a]/Mk 5:120 often, having more light is not something journey exploring some of the central we desire as it forces us to confront Tuesday, February 4: questions of the Christian faith. something we really do not want to see. 2 Sm 18:910, 14b, 2425a, 3019:3/Ps Is there more to life than this? There can be comfort found in darkness. 86:12, 34, 56 [1a]/Mk 5:2143 Who is Jesus? How can I have faith? Why and how should I pray? It has an eerie sense of security to it. We Wednesday, February 5: How does God guide us? do not have to challenge ourselves or be 2 Sm 24:2, 917/Ps 32:12, 5, 6, 7 What does the Holy Spirit do? challenged and can simply exist in some [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:16 fabricated state of selffabricated blissful- And many more.... Thursday, February 6: ness. Jesus came to bring light, and it is The basic format for ALPHA is a shared 1 Kgs 2:14, 1012/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, a light that is resisted by many and hated meal, followed by a video presentation by some. It is a light that causes us to 11d12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:713 and small group discussion. see things as they really are and not as Friday, February 7: Where could ALPHA take you? Do you we would want or need them to be. Sir 47:211/Ps 18:31, 47 and 50, 51 [cf. know someone who might be interested It is no wonder then that Simeon boldly 47b]/Mk 6:1429 in ALPHA? Invite someone to join you. and honestly proclaims to Mary, “Behold, Saturday, February 8: Starting:March 24TH, Tuesday nights at this child is destined for the fall and rise 1 Kgs 3:413/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Cross Social Hall. of many in Israel, and to be a sign that 14 [12b]/Mk 6:3034 Dinnerand childcare arefree. will be contradicted and you yourself a Registration is requiredso we can plan sword will pierce so that the thoughts of Next Sunday, February 9: Is 58:710/Ps 112:45, 67, 89 [4a]/1 for food& childcare. Come & See! many hearts may be revealed.” We have No pressure. No follow up. No charge. to take the Gospel message as it is and Cor 2:15/Mt 5:1316 not just use those parts that are useful to us or more palatable. Taking Jesus at face value can and will lead to turmoil and dissention. Hearts will be pierced. Whether we like it, Jesus’ proclamation of what the world God created really ought to look like has real and absolute social implications. It has a lot to say about how we treat our brothers and sisters: spiritually, personally, economically, and globally. It has everything to do with the poor, the immigrant, the scared, the unborn, the vulnerable, the sick, and the broken. The light opens us to a challenging, table turning experience that may not be something we want to see but shows us where we need to be.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION Youth Confirmation classes meet on Sundays, 5:45 p.m. M 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center of St. Patrick Church. Join Youth Group for food, friendship and fun starting at 5 p.m., participate in Youth Confirmation class starting at 5:45 p.m. then stay for Mass at 7:00 p.m. with your friends from Youth Group. Class dates: 2/9, 2/23, 3/8 3/22, 4/5, 4/19 We will celebrate Confirmation on Satur- day, April 18TH, at St. Patrick Church. 7
CEREMONY OF LIGHT Our children who are in Sacramental Preparation recently celebrated the Ceremony of Light. This ritual affirms the children and their families in their baptismal call as unique and important individuals in our faith community. We congratulate these children and we hold you in prayer as you continue to prepare for your First Holy Communion.
On Wednesday, February 5TH, at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick Parish Center the Faith Formation Office is presenting a sexual abuse prevention course for youth in Kindergarten through 12TH grade.
Caring for One Another In teaching our youth about our Catholic faith, we have been called to a ministry. A ministry that embodies the mission of Christ in caring for our youth and caring for one another. We have not only been called to teach our youth about our Catholic faith but to do so in a safe space, and a space that allows our youth to form a relationship with God. Providing Tools for Safe CATHECHESIS MASS CONSUMPTION Environments OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD & THE OFFERTORY As a result, the Archdiocese of Seattle would like to take this opportunity to The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Mass Consumption, a Bible Study and educate our youth and give them the is a Christian education process for Tacoma Catholic Young Adult Group tools they need to protect themselves children 3 to 12 years old. meets every Monday night 7:00 8:30 from those who may harm them. In creat- In the prepared environment, the atrium, p.m. at Tacoma Mall Panera Bread. ing a safe space for our youth, we can the children grow in the knowledge of On the last Monday of the month teach and show them the ways of Christ Jesus and his love. they hold an event called The Offertory in a safe environment conducive to Contact Kim at: [email protected] or at St. Rita Church from 7:00 8:30 p.m. learning. 2533832783 ext. 4108 A sharing style gathering that includes Integrated Curriculum anywhere from music, teachings, and The Archdiocese of Seattle has integrat- CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS witness for a compelling Catholic ed abuse prevention material into our experience. faith formation and youth ministry curriculum in the context of teaching our youth about our Catholic faith. COMMUNION AND LIBERATION To help you understand what your youth Communion and Liberation hosts a will be offered, visit theArchdiocese of weekly School of Community at 7:00 Seattlewebsite. On the page, you will p.m. on Thursday evenings, at St. findParent/Guardian Resources, to Patrick Parish Center. inform you about the curriculum being used, while also making available the CL is a movement in the Church actual lessons. founded by the late Monsignor Luigi Giussani that proposes the relevance of Opt Out Choice the Incarnation to the deepest needs of As the guardian, you have the right to opt the heart in all areas of life. out of this lesson.You may do so by signing theOpt Out Letter & Form for For information vis- Touching Safety Programsent to you it: english.clonline.org through the faith formation office or youth or email:[email protected]. program.Unless you would like to opt your youth out of this lesson you are not required to do anything. Keeping You Informed We want our faith community to know of our initiative to provide abuse prevention curriculum to our youth in faith formation and youth ministry. 8
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED STEPHEN MINISTRY ADULT BIBLE STUDY SACRAMENT Going through a tough time emotionally St. Patrick offers two Adult Bible Study Mondays, 3:00 6:45 p.m. in the or spiritually? groups. St. Patrick Parish Center Chapel. Struggling with a crisis or just feeling The New Testament Group meets at the down? ST RD Parish Center the 1 & 3 Monday at CHILDREN’S LITURGY Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. 7:00 p.m. Led by Deacon Bill Eckert, OF THE WORD CHANGES A Stephen Minister is a member they will be starting a new round looking of one of our parishes who is trained to at theBook of the Prophet Isaiah Children's Liturgy of the Word Ministry is listen, care, encourage, pray and walk The purpose of the study is to develop a now only offered during the 9:00 a.m. along side you during difficult times. community of faith informed by Sacred Mass.Unfortunately, there aren't enough It’s confidential and free. Scripture. volunteers at this time to continue the ministry at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Contact us at: 2532744110 The Old Testament Group meets at the or [email protected] Parish Center the 2ND & 4TH Monday at If you are interested in supporting this 7:00 p.m. We have recently completed program as a leader, please contact You’ll receive a response within 48 the Book of Joshua and will be starting Laura in the parish office at: hours. Please call 911 if it is an the Book of Judges. Our plan is to finish 2533832783 ext. 4109. emergency. reading the entire Old Testament.We enjoy tracing our Catholic roots through PRIMETIMERS FIRST FRIDAY MASS the Jewish religion and look for similari- AND LUNCHEON ties as well as the differences in the two 50 and over faiths. We particularly like to find the ref- Join us for Mass on Friday, February 7TH Join us at the St. Patrick Parish Center, erences that Jesus made to the Old Tes- at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch and for a potluck dinner on Tuesday, tament to try to glean the message. Our February 5th at 5:30 p.m. fellowship in the Church Hall. perspective is to look at what the read- Need a ride? Call the Parish Center ings meant to the people at the time the before the first Wednesday of the month. events took place, what they meant to SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL the people at the time when it was rec- All are welcome! St Patrick Conference Society of orded, and especially, what it means to St. Vincent DePaul want to thank us today as Christians and to our Jewish parishioners for their 2019 financial brothers. support. With those financial resources Both groups welcome new members and (along with 651 volunteer hours) the encourage members to bring their own Conference was able to help 959 Bible. We have found the Catholic Study individuals, including 225 people with 53 Bible to be very valuable in our studies. children who were homeless at the time. Our Mission is to provide aid for food, ON LINE GIVING IS EASY! gas, clothing, utilities and rent for people who are living within the boundaries of Just go to our website: ww.saintpats.org our three parishes. This amounted to Click on the Donate/Online giving button. more than $51,000 last year. Your ongoing financial generosity helps MEN’S PRAYER GROUP the Conference continue to meet the needs of our community. Join us Friday mornings, 6:457:30 a.m. in the Church Hall. For men of all ages Monetary collections take place who want to deepen their relationship the first weekend of each month, with God within the context of family life, Our next collection will take place this work and our faith community. weekend, February 1ST& 2ND. Any help you can give is appreciated. FOOD DRIVE The greatest need this month is PASTA. Please think of those less fortunate when you are shopping.
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
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP ALTAR SERVERS LECTOR & NOVENA AT HOLY CROSS EUCHARISTIC MINISTER We have revamped the altar server TH Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. by the Chapel ministry by incorporating rituals to 5 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TH Thursday 9:30 a.m. in the Church enhance and beautify the liturgy. The February 8 , 5:30 p.m. altar servers have spent seven sessions Lectors: MARTHA & MARY MOM’S GROUP and fourteen hours of practice and Ralph Miller & Jan Stauffer rehearsal. The adults are: Steve Mullen, Eucharistic Ministers: We are a Catholic moms group that TH Steve Cano and Randy Miles. The youth Sandi Rossi, Paty Delgadillo, will meet next on Friday, January 17 are: Elodie, Grace, Natalie, Jackson, Marge Beardemphl in the parish hall from 10:00 a.m. to Aveia, Simeona, Pia,Starllah, Nick, Choir: 12:00 p.m. Chris and Alex. Their photos will appear Nancy Doran The kids play and snack while we get in the bulletin for the next few weeks. February 9TH, 10:00 a.m. some much needed social time with They deserve accolades so please let moms of the same belief & sanity levels! them know how much you appreciate Lectors: them and their dedication and loyalty to Onolata Petelo & Mike Silvernagle Come check us out and see how much the Altar Server Ministry. Thank you! Steve & Sarina Cano, Sandy Benson fun our little group can be. Choir: Moms/caregivers and kids of all ages Leann Silvernagle and stages of life are welcome. If you have any questions, text or call HOLY CROSS (RUMMAGE) Beth Reilly at: 2063044330. Our volunteers meet every Tuesday ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING 10:002:00 p.m.in the rummage building behind the Rectory on North February 20TH at 11:00 a.m. with a small 43RD street. lunch to follow. All women of Holy Cross If you are interested in helping please are invited to attend. drop by and check us out. SPECIAL THANK YOU! ON LINE GIVING A special thank you to the children & grandchildren of Thomas & Florence Now is the time to try out on line giving! Garasi (former Holy Cross parishioners) Go to our website at: for their generous donation to our www.holycrosstacoma.org Outreach and Foodbank program. Click on the cell phone photo. In Lieu of exchanging gifts with family for PERPETUAL ADORATION Christmas they purchased food and AT HOLY CROSS clothing for outreach. BABY SHOWER Encounter the Lord outside of Mass in Susan McReery of St. Rita parish and our Adoration Chapel, 24 hours a day! her sister Sally Hansen were instrumen- Holy Cross will be holding a baby show- tal in organizing this amazing endeavor. er for the crisis maternity centers in the We currently need commitments for the It is very much appreciated by our Holy area. We will be accepting donations of following hours: Cross parishioners. maternity clothing, baby supplies, and Sunday: 2:003:00 a.m. baby/toddler clothing after all Masses on ND RD Monday: 4:005:00 a.m. OUTREACH / FOOD BANK the weekend of February 22 & 23 . Tuesday: Midnight1:00 a.m., We meet Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Clean, gentlyused items are also 3:004:00 a.m., 4:005:00 a.m. in the Religious Education building. welcome. You do not need to wrap your 11:00Midnight donation. Can't get out to shop? Wednesday: Midnight1: 00 a.m., We also meet Mondays after 9:00 a.m. Monetary donations are also very useful. 1:002:00 a.m., 2:003:00 a.m., Mass to take the food from the blue Checks may be made payable to: Thursday:5:006:00 p.m. barrels to the food bank store. Our Lady of Guadalupe Maternity Center Friday: 2:003:00 a.m., 3:004:00 a.m., If you are interested in helping, please or Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma. Saturday: Midnight1:00 a.m., 1:002:00 a.m, 2:003:00 a.m., call, Carol Ringrose at: 2533183383. Questions? Contact Peggy Gagliardi at: 11:00p.m.Midnight The greatest need right now is: 2535646660 hats, shoes, gloves and coats. or[email protected]. To sign up call 2537593368
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 ST. RITA OF CASCIA SACRAMENT AT ST. RITA HOLY NAMES SOCIETY OF CASCIA 16TH ANNUAL TULIP SALE 1st Friday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FOOD DRIVE Beginning in March, we will be collecting nonperishable food items on the first weekend of each month to help stock the food bank at Holy Cross. The first ST collection will be on March 1 . There will be a basket in the vestibule. BIBLE STUDY Bible Study is held in the rectory every 6 Bulb Wrapped Pot $12 each Wednesday at Noon. TH Taught by Sr. Pauline Igoe, OP Pick up at St. Rita Church Sunday, February 9 All proceeds benefit their monthly Nativity House Spaghetti Dinner OFFICE HOURS RD Beginning on February 3 , Friday office Name ______ hours will change to 12:00 4:00 p.m.
Phone ______ CRAFTERS # of pots ______ Bring a project you’re working on the second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. @ $12 each = ______ in the rectory for relaxation & fellowship. St. Rita parishioners may purchase pots to decorate the Church in memory of CALLED TO MINISTRY a loved one Consider becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Name of loved one, At this time we are in need of a ______ RD Eucharistic Minister for the 3 Sunday Amount paid: ______ of the month. Please call Susan at: 2535031871 Check # ______ WARM CLOTHING Make checks payable to: It is still cold outside and the need for warm clothing is still present. The basket will remain in the vestibule for all St. Rita Church with Holy Names in memo line donations. Mail form and check to: PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE Mark Lewis TH Is there something you would like to see 5706 80 Ave Ct W us do as a church family as we move University Place, WA 98467 into the future? Contact the president of Or place in the collection basket our Parish Life committee, Francie Jordan. The next meeting will be held on February 2ND after 7:30 a.m. Mass, all are welcome.
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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.
“Let’s kick the tires and light the fires” for REACH 2020! For more information visit: www.saintpats.org/school/fundraising/reachauction/ This year’s theme invites you to Come Fly With Us as we celebrate 126 years of Catholic education. We would be tremendously grateful for your donation of an item or an experience (or several!), an inkind donation or a monetarygift to the REACH auction. Your gift is adirect investmentin the future of St. Patrick Catholic School. To submit your contribution, please complete aProcurement Formand return it to St. Patrick Catholic School as soon possible. Our sincere hope is to achieve our fundraising goals, host a fun communitybuilding event and provide an opportunity for Catholic education to current and future students. Please do not hesitate to contact[email protected]with questions or for assistance. Join us on March 14, 2020, when wehit Mach 3 with our hair on fire!
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The mission of St. Patrick Catholic School is to nurture in its students abiding Catholic faith while pursuing academic excellence and modeling honesty, respect and service as dynamic members of our world community. 14
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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