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ST. 324 NE Oak Street, Camas, WA 98607 Telephone (360) 834-2126 Fax (360) 834-5106 www.stthomascamas.org [email protected] FEBRUARY 9, 2020

5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses Daily Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Tuesday: 6:00pm Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am Wednesday thru Saturday: 8:30am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday: 5:00-5:45pm Saturday: 7:30-8:15am, 9:00-10:00am or by appointment with Fr. Raja

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration runs continuously each week from immediately after the Tuesday 6:00pm Mass until the Saturday 8:30am Mass. Additional adorers needed; please contact the office.

Sacred Heart Holy Hour on First Fridays “Could you not watch with me one hour?” (Matt. 26:40)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thu: 9:00am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm Fri: 9:00am - noon Closed weekends and holidays

MISSION STATEMENT

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

HIGHLIGHTS:

 Education Across Borders presentation Feb. 8-9 and second collection at weekend Masses

 Rediscover the Book Discussion, Feb. 9 after both Sunday Masses (finish the book distributed at Christmas!)

 Presidents’ Day Feb. 17; office closed

 Catholic Advocacy Day, Feb. 20: bus to Olympia to meet with lawmakers; see signup details in this bulletin

 Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26: Lent begins; Masses at 8:30am, noon, and 7:00pm

 Lenten Fridays begin Feb. 28: Stations of the Cross (6pm), Soup Supper (6:30pm), Bible Study on the Passion (7pm)

 Winter Hospitality Overflow (WHO) support Mar. 1-8; see details in this bulletin to sign up online to help

 Parish Lenten Mission Mar. 14-19 led by Fr. Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, OCD; mark your calendars!

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1 From the Desk of Fr. Raja NCLEMENT EATHER OTIFICATIONS I W N In general, our parish will follow the Camas School District’s weather COMPLETE LIST OF THE 36 DOCTORS OF delays or cancellations for parish office hours and events. Because THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Raja lives on site, Mass will usually be celebrated and parishioners are expected to exercise caution when determining whether it is safe What/who is a ? to travel. Parish closures and impacts to scheduled events will be

This is a very special title accorded by the Church to certain saints. This published to the parish website by 7:30am on the affected day (as well title indicates that the writings and preaching’s of such a person are as the parish Facebook page, parish office phone message (260-834- useful to Christians "in any age of the Church." Such men and women 2126), & scrolling updates on local TV channels). Thank you! are also particularly known for the depth of understanding and the orthodoxy of their theological teachings. There are a certain number of "ecclesiastical writers" whose writings and preaching have an application CALENDAR OF UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS limited to and directed at problems and opportunities of their particular Feb 9 Christmas Book Discussion, after both Sunday Masses age. Such writings and preaching’s can be difficult to apply to other sets Feb 17 Parish office closed for Presidents’ Day of conditions. Such are never named Doctors. Feb 20 Bus to Catholic Advocacy Day at State Capitol, Olympia 1. (c. 340-397), Bishop of Milan, Italy, a major opponent Feb 26 Ash Wednesday; Lent begins; Masses at 8:30am, 12pm, 7pm of Arianism, wrote and preached extensively [named a Doctor of the Feb 28 Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper, Bible Study begins Church by Boniface VIII on September 20, 1298 ]. Called "Patron Mar 1-8: Winter Hospitality Overflow (WHO) shelter support of Veneration of Mary". Mar 14-19: Parish Lenten Mission led by Fr. Matthias, OCD 2. Saint (c. 354-430), North African bishop, author Apr 4: CDA Spring Dinner & Silent Auction, 6pm of Confessions, City of God, and numerous treatises, countered heretical movements, one of the most influential theologians of the Western Church. [Named a Doctor of The Church on September 20, 1298 , by FAITH FORMATION Pope Boniface XIII ]. Called "Doctor of Grace" and Doctor of Doctors". (Sunday dates in blue; most begin at 9:45am) 3. Saint (c. 343-420), Translated Old Testament from Hebrew ADULTS: into Latin and revised Latin translation of New Testament to produce Feb 9: Rediscover the Saints Book discussion after both Sunday Vulgate version. [Named Doctor of The Church on September 20, 1295, Masses on this book distributed at Christmas, parish hall by Pope Boniface XIII]. Called "Father of Biblical Science" Feb 12: Bible Study on Minor Prophets, 9:15-10:45am, AC Conf Room

4. Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Pope, strengthened papacy Feb 16: No faith formation due to Presidents’ Day holiday weekend and worked for clerical and monastic reform. [Named Doctor of the Feb 18: Moms & Tots Fellowship, 10am-12pm, Fireside Room Church On September 20, 1295 by Pope Boniface XIII]. Called "The Feb 19: Bible Study on Minor Prophets, 9:15-10:45am, AC Conf Room Greatest of the Great" Feb 19: Catechetical Certification Program Class, 6-9pm, Fireside Rm Feb 23: Monthly Parent Faith Formation session, 9:50am, parish hall 5. Saint Athanasius (c. 297-373), Bishop of Alexandria, dominant opponent of Arians, called "Father of Orthodoxy" [Named Doctor of the HIGH SCHOOL: Church in 1568 by ]. Called "The Father of Orthodoxy". Feb 9: : Decision Point, Fireside Room, 9:45am

6. Saint (347 – 407), Archbishop of Constantinople, HS FF: Discipleship Group, Youth Grotto, 9:45am homilist, writer of scripture commentaries and letters, patron of Feb 16: No Faith Formation sessions (Presidents’ Day weekend) preachers. [Named Doctor of the Church in 1568, by Pope Pius V]. Feb 23: Confirmation: Decision Point, Fireside Room, 9:45am Called "The Golden-Mouthed and Doctor Of The Eucharist" HS FF: Discipleship Group, Youth Grotto, 9:45am

7. Saint Basil the Great (c. 329-379), Bishop of Caesarea in Asia ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL: Minor, refuted Arian errors, wrote treatises, homilies, and monastic rules. Feb 9: PreK4 - 8 classes in the Aquinas Center rooms, 9:45am [Named Doctor of the Church in 1568 by Pope Pius V]. Called "Father of Feb 16: No Faith Formation sessions (Presidents’ Day weekend) Eastern Monasticism" Feb 23: PreK4 - 8 classes in the Aquinas Center rooms, 9:45am

8. Saint (c. 330-390), Bishop of Constantinople, SACPREP (for First Holy Communion): opponent of Arianism, wrote major theological treatises as well as letters Feb 20: SacPrep class on Blessed Chs. 3, AC Room 4, 6:30pm and poetry. [Named Doctor of the Church in 1568, by Pope Pius V]. Mar 5: SacPrep class on Blessed Chs. 4, AC Room 4, 6:30pm Called "The Theologian" and The Christian Demosthenes". Mar 19: SacPrep class on Blessed Chs. 5, AC Room 4, 6:30pm 9. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), Italian Dominican, wrote systematically on philosophy, theology, and Catholic doctrine, patron of Catholic schools and education, one of the most influential theologians in the West. [Named Doctor of the Church in April 11, 1568 by Pope Pius RCIA @ STA

V]. Called "The Angelic Doctor". We pray that our catechumens and candidates may

10. Saint (c. 1217-1274), Franciscan, Bishop of Albano, find what they seek in Jesus and choose to follow him. Italy, a Cardinal. [Named Doctor of the Church in March 14, 1588, by Pope Sixtus V]. Called "The Seraphic Doctor". Contact the parish office with interest or questions about the Catholic Church. To be continued… God Bless You 2 St. Vincent de Paul News THE POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS for February

 Non-perishable, unexpired food items can be placed in our food Universal prayer intention - Listen to the Migrants’ Cries: barrel in the vestibule. Items always needed are protein and We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered. pasta sauce.  A homeless resource pamphlet is in the vestibule. Washougal Community Center is open on severe weather days. Below 32 degrees.  Thank you for your financial support in assisting people with rent and utilities.

A special note of thanks to all of the volunteers that helped to make this year’s St. Thomas

Aquinas Feast Day Dinner a huge success! It was great to see the parish hall full to capacity, St. Thomas is helping the WHO (Winter Hospitality Overflow) celebrating our wonderful parish community and 70 shelter during the week of March 1-8 2020. years serving Camas and Washougal from Oak Street. If you see them The WHO is a shelter run out of St. Andrew Lutheran and St. around campus, thank Tony Fielding for leading the kitchen crew, Al Paul’s churches between November 1st and March 31st for Balsiger for running the Traeger grills, Amy Parent for the decorations, individuals, and families needing shelter (families at St. Andrew’s Denice Twyman for leading the childcare team, Riel Lord and crew for and single men at St. Paul’s) during that time. Vancouver has a keeping the games going in the fireside room, our team of 15 youth limited number of shelter beds for the homeless that do not meet servers, the cleanup crew with Mueller running the dishwasher, the needs of our community. The WHO offers additional beds and many more; we could not have done it without you! during the coldest months of the year. St. has committed to staffing ❤❤❤ GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP SENIOR LUNCH ❤❤❤ volunteers for two weeks during the WHO Attention Seniors (55+)! Please join us on Wednesday, February 11 for schedule at St. Andrew Lutheran. Please sign a Special Pre-Valentine's Day lunch at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 up by following the following link: S. Andresen Rd, Vancouver. Mass at 11am, followed by lunch in Marian https://volunteersignup.org/YR4E4 Questions? Hall, served by the St. Joes School 7th Graders. Suggested donation Contact Lester in the office. only $3.00 per person. Save the Date for our St. Patrick's Day Lunch, on [email protected]) Wednesday, March 18.

UNCH NVITATION L I WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT, FEB. 29 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish invites you to join them for their monthly Join us for a day of prayer and reflection as we welcome Christ’s light luncheon on Thursday, February 13 at noon in the gym. This month’s into our lives. The retreat will consist of inspirational speakers, menu is meatloaf with macaroni and cheese, pea salad and corn bread. workshops, prayer, adoration and fellowship. $40 per person includes Cost is $4. Our Lady of Lourdes is located at 4701 NW Franklin Street in breakfast and lunch. Registration and more information is available at Vancouver. www.stjoevan.org/womens-lenten-retreat. St. Joseph Catholic Church PARISH LENT MISSION AT HOLY REDEEMER is located at 400 S. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661 Father Jewel Aytona, CPM., of The Fathers of Mercy will hold presentations on God, the Father of Mercies, the Eucharist, Our WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Heavenly Mother, and much more at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish in “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your Vancouver, February 16 through February 20. Confession/Adoration good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Let the light of your at 6pm and Mission presentation at 7pm. See marriage sacrament shine for all. Make your light bright by attending www.holyredeemervan.org for more information. Please plan on joining the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on April 17-19, in us for this faith filled opportunity! Vancouver, WA. To apply for YOUR WWME Weekend or search other dates go to rediscoverthespark.org. For information about WWME call 503-853-2758 or by email at [email protected].

ISTER ARISH ORNER S P C JOY OF LIFE CONFERENCE 20/20 We are beginning to prepare for our mission Are you equipped to give a Catholic response to transgenderism and trip to Uganda this summer. If you are comprehensive sex ed? Want to learn more about moral sex education for teens, strengthening marriage and the Feminine Genius? Adults interested in joining this trip and would like to and Teens are invited to join us for this day long conference know more, please contact the parish office. highlighting THE BEAUTY OF GOD'S PLAN FOR GENDER AND We will also be hosting informational SEXUALITY on Saturday, March 7 at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Bothell, WA. This event is organized by Dr. Sarah Bartel and The meetings to answer all of your questions. Catholic Women’s Ministry & Business Network. Please register online Stay tuned for those dates. at cwbn.us/joyoflife. Early bird pricing ends on February 25.

3 Mardi Gras Greetings fellow Middle & High schoolers, For a long time now there has been talk about reviving the Youth Group at St. Thomas for social events. We finally are taking a step forward and what better way to start than with Mardi Gras! February 23rd, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ The Fireside Room Middle School & High school! Spaghetti dinner will be provided.

RSVP to [email protected] by Feb. 21st, 2020 Don’t forget to show your Mardi Gras spirit!

Organized by Youth Group Leaders

Education Across Borders

This weekend, February 8-9, there will be a second collection at all weekend Masses for Education Across Borders.

Their mission is to work in partnership with marginalized communities in the Dominican Republic to co-create lasting solutions to extreme poverty, through educational, community development, and service- learning programs. Their health programs include housing repairs, clean water projects and community health clinics. Although free public schooling is available through high school, they provide scholarships for books, uniforms, school supplies and transportation for many families in need. There will be a speaker at Mass to provide more details and tell you about opportunities to be involved. Envelopes will be available in the pews. For more information visit the website: educationacrossborders.org.

4 5 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen though sacrifice is a worthy spiritual pursuit, all too often the focus is and grow—a day at a time. on externals. We give up sweets, alcohol, or going out to movie theaters. We fast by going without meat on Fridays. But Jesus wants Sunday, Feb 09, 2020 us to clean house from the inside out. What if we fasted from bad FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME attitudes? What if we gave up our need to always be right—or worked A light set on a hill concretely to address our impatience, selfishness, or judgmentalism? In 1886, one African-American priest served the U.S. Make Lent a true awakening this year by thinking ahead about your church: former slave . Sad to say, spiritual plan. Catholic America didn’t abandon its racism overnight TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23 (331). with Father Tolton’s ordination. Nearly a century later in 1979, U.S. “These evils come from within and they defile.” bishops were still obliged to release a teaching on racism, Brothers and Sisters to Us. Yet more significantly, in 1984 ten black U.S. Thursday, Feb 13, 2020 bishops wrote their own pastoral letter on evangelization, What We Make room at the table Have Seen and Heard. In it, they celebrate the historical intertwining of A prominent feature of many Bible stories is God’s care for Israel’s Black America and Catholic America. Learn more about Tolton, Pierre foes. Even though Hebrew scripture identifies the tribes of Israel as the Toussaint, , Henriette DeLille, and other chosen people, God’s support and help extends beyond them, even to significant black Catholic leaders. their enemies. Although it wasn’t time yet for gentiles to enjoy the food TODAY'S READINGS: 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; of the Master's table, a Greek woman cajoled the Lord into slipping her Matthew 5:13-16 (73). “Just so, your light must shine before a few scraps. People are ostracized today because of the color of their others.” skin, the language they speak, the country they come from, the religion

they embrace, and the people they love. These people also belong at Monday, Feb 10, 2020 our table. Who’s begging to sit at yours? MEMORIAL OF SCHOLASTICA, TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30 (332). You are worthy to ask for help “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps.” Scholastica (480-543) was the twin sister of Benedict of Nursia. Both founded monastic communities, though Benedict gets more press due Friday, Feb 14, 2020 to the Rule he established. However, the most famous Scholastica MEMORIAL OF CYRIL, MONK, AND METHODIUS, BISHOP story shows her equality before God: She and Benedict met yearly to Overcome division confer on spiritual matters at a house near his monastery. At the end It’s Valentine’s Day, yes, but it’s also the memorial of Saints Cyril and of one meeting, she had a premonition it would be their last before Methodius, two clerics who were brothers. These missionary-linguists death would part them. Scholastica encouraged Benedict to stay and are best known as “Apostles to the Slavs.” Yet instead of being continue their conversation. He refused, as his Rule forbade spending honored during their lifetime for success in spreading the faith, they the night outside the monastery, but a violent thunderstorm arose and were so embroiled in ecclesial fights (many over the use of the he had to stay. Benedict asked what Scholastica had done. Her Slavonic language) that Methodius spent two years imprisoned in a response: “I asked you for a favor and you would not listen; so I asked monastery. Today it seems ludicrous to persecute someone for my God.” Believe in your own worthiness to ask God for help. communicating the faith in the most accessible language. Might some TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Mark 6:53-56 (329). of the issues that divide Catholics now eventually fall by the wayside? “Jesus and his disciples, after crossing the lake, came ashore at A sweet move this Valentine’s Day might be to ask Saints Cyril and Gennesaret and tied up there.” Methodius to pray for our church to overcome its divisions.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Mark 7:31-37 Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020 (333). “Immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES/ impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly.” WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

So many Marys! Saturday, Feb 15, 2020 Why do there seem to be so many versions of Mary in the Catholic MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Church? Mother of God, Queen of Peace, Black Madonna, Any day is a good day to thank Mary (God-Bearer), and all of the “Our Lady of” titles. Throughout history, There are 19 Marian feast days, solemnities, and memorials on the many people have had powerful moments in which they experience liturgical calendar, ranging from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s motherly care and encouragement in following Jesus. In these Mary, the Mother of God on January 1 to the Feast of Our Lady of experiences Mary’s faith and tenderness become accessible as she Guadalupe on December 12. There are May devotions to Mary, and appears in the culture and time of the people. She draws close to them October is the month of the Holy , of which Mary is Queen. And in images and languages that they understand. What images of Mary then of course the church has dedicated every Saturday to the Blessed are important for you today? Take time to explore the “Marys” and Virgin. While there’s such ample opportunity to venerate our Mother, learn how different cultures have experienced her tender love. don’t miss giving your loving devotion to her any day. TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Mark 7:1-13 TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10 (330). “Regard kindly the prayer and petition of your servant, (334). “They ate and were satisfied.” LORD, my God.”

Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020 ©2019 TrueQuest Communications. TakeFiveForFaith.com; [email protected]. All rights reserved. Noncommercial reprints permitted with the following credit: Reprinted Time to come clean with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com. Scripture citations from the New American In two weeks it will be Ash Wednesday—and the return of that Bible Revised Edition. For more information about TAKE FIVE and our regular perennial Catholic question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Even contributors, go to PrepareTheWord.com.

6 THIS WEEK AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH OFFICE (360) 834-2126 PRIEST ADMIN……….Rev. Rajasekar Savarimuthu, ext. 205

FEB 09 SUNDAY PA FOR ADMINISTRATION ..….….……..Lorrie Conway, ext. 208 8:30am Mass for all First Responders (Smith) PASTORAL ASSOCIATE…………...………Ted Meany, ext. 215 9:30am Coffee Hour—Boy Scout Troop 565 PA FOR RCIA…….………………...Allison Johnson, ext. 206 9:30am Christmas Book Discussion, Hall PA FOR LITURGY & MUSIC……..Kristin Yoshimura, ext. 212 9:45am Childrens Faith Formation, Aquinas Center PA FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS….……..….David Lester, ext. 207 MAINTENANCE………………..…..……..Ryan LaFave, ext. 282 11:00am Mass Pro Populo SECRETARY……….………………….Audrey Hockett, ext. 0 12:00pm Coffee Hour—Boy Scout Troop 565 OFFICE SECRETARY EMAIL: [email protected] 12:00pm Christmas Book Discussion, Hall PARISH WEBSITE: www.stthomascamas.org FEB 10 MONDAY 6:00pm Pinochle, Fireside Room 7:00pm Boy Scout meeting, Hall PARISH MINISTRIES ST. VINCENT DE PAUL…………….…...(360) 834-2126 ext. 251 FEB 11 TUESDAY Helping the poor and those in material need in our 4:00pm Buildings & Grounds meeting, Belisle Library community—call for assistance or to volunteer.

5:00pm Confession, Church PASTORAL COUNCIL… [email protected] 5:30pm Rosary, Church Keeping the pastor informed. Share your input with us! 6:00pm Mass for the souls of Bill & Pat Weber (Johnson) PRAYER CHAIN ………[email protected] 6:45pm Pastoral Council meeting, Office Conference Room NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING………………[email protected] 6:45pm Circle of Love Prayer group, Fireside Room For a listing of ministries and their points of contact at our 7:00pm RCIA, AC Room 16 parish, visit our parish website (www.stthomascamas.org) FEB 12 WEDNESDAY and click on Stewardship, then Apostolates.

8:00am Rosary, Church Formally Registering at the Parish: Welcome! 8:30am Mass for the intentions of Darlene Lindmark (Talbitzer) Make it official, receive a Welcome Packet and envelopes. 9:15am Bible Study, Aquinas Center Conference Room

FEB 13 THURSDAY CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT: 8:00am Rosary, Church 8:30am Mass for the soul of Claudia Leick (Heacock) Baptism: Scheduling of Baptisms may take up to 6 11:00am Staff meeting, Office Conference room weeks. Please check our website for more details.

4:15pm Vox Clara rehearsal, Church Loft How to Become Catholic: Catholic inquiry 7:00pm Choir Practice, Church Loft program for adult non-Catholics interested in Catholicism or adult Catholics who never finished FEB 14 FRIDAY their Christian Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation). 8:00am Rosary, Church 8:30am Mass for Bob & Claudia Leick (Roach) Confirmation: For those in high school, two years 9:15am Church Cleaners of preparation are required. For adults, an adapted and shortened program is available. FEB 15 SATURDAY 7:30am Confessions Marriage: Catholics are required to get married in the 8:30am Mass for the soul of Don Heacock (Heacock) Church or receive permission to do otherwise from the 9:00am Confessions bishop. Preparation for engaged couples lasts about 7 months and dates shouldn't be set until meeting with the 5:00pm Mass for the intentions of Emma Schmid (Simms) priest. Those married outside the Church are invited to FEB 16 SUNDAY contact the pastor to discuss how to bring their marriage 8:30am Mass Pro Populo into the Church.

9:30am Coffee Hour—CDA Anointing of the Sick: For those about to have 9:45am NO Faith Formation sessions due to holiday weekend surgery, gravely ill or dying. 11:00am Mass for the intentions of Fr. Richard Pool (Verd) Annulments: For those seeking a declaration of nullity 12:00pm Coffee Hour—CDA following divorce.

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