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Holy Rosary Church Seattle, Washington

WELCOME BACK! PLEASE NOTE NEW HOURS! Holy Rosary Masses Resume! 12-2pm Saturdays

12pm-4pm Mondays and Wednesdays Times in Church for Visitors must be symptom-free of July 11/12 any illness and not in the greater-risk categories. Saturday at 5:00 PM Maximum of 10 people.

Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM For regular updates visit our website at

Click here to sign up or call 206-937-1488 www.holyrosaryseattle.org ext. 200 for phone-in registration.

You must be registered to attend.

Please register at least 48 hours in advance.

Mass will be livestreamed on our Fr. Oakland has resumed open hours for Facebook page and Vimeo*. drop in Confessions on Saturdays from Watch posted videos at anytime! 12pm-1pm. No appointment necessary! (No Confessions on July 25 or August 1) *Vimeo livestreams more stable.

July 12, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday in

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The Journey of Faith with Marion Nguyen and the by Fr. Oakland This week St. Martin's in Lacey announced When COVID-19 the election of it's new abbot. This was of interest began and things to me not just because of the local connection to my closed, many couples/ family home, but also because I know the new families realized how abbott. Abbot Marion Nguyen was ordained a much time they spent priest for the Archdiocese of Seattle in 2004, before going in different leaving ministry and joining the . directions. Community Please pray for him as he begins his ministry. first. Family first (after God). As things begin St. Benedict is the founder of western monasticism, again, choose well what and wrote a Rule of Life to guide their life you want your life to together—and it still does today for St. Martins and look like. Put God/ other Benedictine . Given the quasi- family first. monastic experience of COVID-19 life under stay home orders, I thought I would share some helpful Chapter 50 (On Travel): lessons from the monastery for us all. Brothers who work so far away that they cannot return to the oratory at the proper time...are to perform the Work of Chapter 48 (On Manual Labor): Idleness is the enemy of God where they are, and kneel out of reverence for God. the soul. Therefore, the brothers should have specified So too, those who have been sent on a journey are not to periods for manual labor as well as for prayerful reading. omit the prescribed hours but to observe them as best they can, not neglecting their measure of service. The motto of the Benedictines is “Ora et Labora,” “Work and .” These must exist in balance. A week from now I will be taking two weeks of Labor is good as a way to participate in the ongoing blessed vacation. But vacations refer to leave from work of the Creator. But work is not our identity, work, not leave from the walk of faith and being who we are. Rest is important. So too is prayer. disciples of Christ. And so the brothers who So too is reflection and reading for spiritual growth. were on a journey still had to carry out the Work of I freely admit that I have not had balance in my life God—their daily prayer, their service of the Lord throughout COVID-19, and I freely admit that is and for God’s people. Should you find yourself not a good thing. But St. Benedict reminds us of taking some vacation—don’t forget that prayer and the necessity. Set times help provide boundaries the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (in person or which are necessary to guide us in this. livestreamed) are still necessary. We never take vacation from God! At work, at home or at rest, we Chapter 35 (On Kitchen Work): The brothers should should dedicate time to the Lord. No matter where serve one another. Consequently, no one will be excused we are—we should always be journeying with the from kitchen service unless he is sick or engaged in some Lord and intentionally turning to Him. important business of the monastery, for such service increases reward and fosters love. Chapter 22 (On Sleeping Arrangements): On arising for the Work of God, they will quietly encourage each other, Household chores. Everyone pitches in, and they for the sleepy like to make excuses. do so for the work itself—out of love for one another. No one was excused, from the abbot with This one makes me laugh because I rarely greet the his many responsibilities leading the community, to day with joy. The only to “quietly encourage” me the newest member to the youngest boy entrusted to is the Lord. Encouragement is important, their care, except the sick, or those unable too especially in families. It is too easy to tear one because they were engaged in something else that another down or sew seeds of division. Building was important to the monastery (not just something one another up takes more time and effort and else, or something for themselves). The community intention—and love—but it makes a world of always comes first. difference. St. Benedict, pray for us.

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Open Registration for Sacraments

RCIA For Children And Adults 2020 - 2021 Youth Confirmation Is Your Child Interested in Becoming Catholic Updates and is older than Age 7? Are you interested in learning about becoming Catholic? EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

Holy Rosary Church welcomes all children no Are you a baptized Catholic in the 7th - 12th grade matter their age to a life with Christ. The Church and have not yet been confirmed? Then the Holy prepares older children (age 7-18) and adults for Rosary Youth Confirmation Program invites you to all three sacraments of Initiation: , receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the year of Confirmation, and through the Rite of 2020 - 2021. Registration fee increases from the discounted price of $90 to $120 after today. Register Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Those today at holyrosaryseattle.org/youth-confirmation children who have never been baptized will participate in the RCIA process adapted for Registration closes August 9. children and celebrate their sacraments at the Adult Volunteers Needed! Vigil. Do you desire to come closer to God and His

RCIA is a special journey for children ages 7-18 Church? Do you want to give back to your parish along with their families to prepare for Initiation community? Then God might be calling you to serve into the Catholic community. For more in the 2020 - 2021 Holy Rosary Youth Confirmation information or questions about RCIA for program. Visit the Holy Rosary website for more Children, please contact Sr. Stella. For more details about adult volunteer opportunities. information and questions regarding Adult Contact Person: Bridget Bicek, Youth Minister programs, please contact Robert King and for [email protected] Baptism for children from birth up to age 7, please contact Deyette Swegle. Click the links below for more information.

Baptism for Children under age 7

Email: Deyette Swegle Children’s Sunday Faith Formation at [email protected] RCIA for Children (ages 7-18) Like any relationship, our relationship with Jesus Email: Sr. Stella at [email protected] grows and changes throughout our lives. We RCIA for Adults encounter the Bible, the Sacraments, prayer, even our service of our neighbors in different ways as Email: Robert King children, as teens, and as adults. Here at Holy at [email protected] Rosary, we offer opportunities to develop your faith at every age.

The Sunday Faith Formation school year is

September 13, 2020 - June 13, 2021

2020-2021 Sacramental II Preparation To register for our program please click here. Registration Deadline Extended! Required Open House: September 13, 2020 at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center. Please note date is If you have not registered yet but would like to, subject to change. please contact Sr. Stella at 206-937-1488 ext. 252 or [email protected] or click here.

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Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Outdoor Vigil at By the River: A Summer Ignatian Retreat in Everyday Life, Online via ZOOM A 4-day guided personal retreat based on a 820 18th Ave. East, Seattle modified version of the spiritual exercises July 19, 2020 of St. Ignatius 1:30 PM 7:00-8:30 PM, July 27- July 30 FR. MATT HOLLAND, S.J., ROSS ———————— HAYS, & JOANN LOPEZ, PRESENTERS Join Etienne and This online real-time retreat is based on a modified Immaculate version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Mon- Wed 7:00-8:30 pm you will be led in prayer, absorb Conception as we the wisdom of three experienced presenters stand together in reflecting on the movements of the Exercises, and be a vigil of prayer, part of small group spiritual conversation about the lament, and previous day’s prayer experience. Handouts for reflection will be- e mailed ahead of time, so that you remembrance. can pray after each presentation on your own time.

The Central District’s Immaculate Or, if you prefer, the following mornings (Tuesday - Conception Church invites all from the Thursday 8:30-9:00 am PDT), there will be optional Morning Prayer using various Ignatian prayer South Seattle Deanery to a vigil at 1:30 practices to help you reflect on the previous p.m. on Sunday, July 19, to remember evening’s talks. The retreat will end Thursday with a George Floyd and pray for strength Liturgy of the Word and sharing of graces from the and courage to continue the work for retreat. justice and . Archbishop Etienne will join in as we also pray for God’s COST: $55 GENERAL PU BLIC | word of mercy to heal our broken $40 YOUNG ADULTS | PARTI AL community. The vigil will incorporate SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE music, prayer, and guest speakers. Social distancing will be observed.

Parking is available behind Catholic Community Services in partner with Bethel Christian’s parking lots (200 24th Ave S). Participants are encouraged to walk while social distancing to Immaculate (about 1 mile) with signs or clothing identifying their parish. *Masks Required*

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Ways to Get Involved

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank

SVDP is collecting all pantry items, especially the high demand items listed below. Food donations can be dropped off in the marked boxes inside of the church. Please note the limited church hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-4 pm, Sat. 12-2.

Can you help keep Holy Rosary As always, only shelf-stable items in original, church open? unopened packaging can be accepted. Thank you! Now that King County is in Phase 2 and our SVDP Pantry Items of doors are open, we need volunteers at each the Month Mass in order to comply with current FRUIT (not fresh): Washington state Covid-19 guidelines. Store-bought Jam/Jelly, Volunteers, like visitors themselves, need to be Canned and/or Dried Fruit healthy, under 60 and have no preexisting medical conditions. Please contact Paul at [email protected] or Masks Needed call 206-937-1488 ext. 204. If you are able to donate either store-bought or handmade masks, we are grateful. Masks can be brought to the parish Technically Inclined? office by appointment or left in the With our increased usage of baskets located inside the east technology at Mass entrance of the church during open (livestreaming, Vimeo, hours, 12-4PM Mondays and Facebook), Holy Rosary needs Wednesdays, Saturdays 12-2. Thank you! a few volunteers who are willing and able to keep things Take the US Census! Deadline extended! running smoothly. If you are comfortable with Importance of the Data technology and are interested in volunteering, The 2020 Census will determine congressional please contact Paul at 206-937-14-88 ext 204 representation, inform hundreds or email [email protected]. of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact communities for the Adult Volunteers Needed! next decade. If you haven’t Do you desire to come closer to God and His mailed yours in, click here to take the census.

Church? Do you want to give back to your Archdiocesan Catholic Survey 2020 parish community? Then God might be Archbishop Etienne and the Archdiocese of calling you to serve in the 2020 - 2021 Holy Seattle wants to hear from you! Take a few Rosary Youth Confirmation program. Visit minutes to complete the Catholic Survey 2020. the Holy Rosary website for more details Listening to feedback is an important step in the about adult volunteer opportunities. pastoral planning process so click and share your Contact Bridget Bicek, Youth Ministry thoughts at CatholicSurvey2020.com. Watch [email protected]. Archbishop Etienne’s message to hear why your input matters.

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Additional Resources for Prayer and Growth

FORMED -Register today for free and take advantage of the special offerings that FORMED can bring to you at home! FORMED has posted brand new programming this month such as:

Please take some time to explore these Conquering Coronavirus Whether the coronavirus still resources and learn more about how the threatens you, your friends, and your family or has harmed someone you love, these pages will ease your fears, heal is responding to racism your wounds, quench your sorrow, and bring you the and recent events: consolation God provides to all .  To read Francis’ statement, click GIVEN Forum Talks Through leadership training, faith here. formation, and dedicated mentoring, GIVEN forms women for mission and for life.  To watch ’ powerful video, Online Resources for Prayer & Reflection click here. At Home with Faith  Click here to explore the USCCB website. Each week the Archdiocese of Seattle publishes a new guide Find , links, and guides in both for ways to grow in faith at home and as a family. English and Spanish that address racism. Thy Kingdom Come This book contains an large collection of prayers rooted in  To learn more about the official statement our Catholic faith tradition. of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, click here. Magnificat is offering its website with excellent daily readings, prayers, and reflections free of charge. Also!  Click here to read a practical and spiritual Magnifikid! Check out the latest! July Issue– for children study guide that can be used both at home and in groups. The guide provides lessons The Word Among Us Another prayer resource being offered free of charge, similar on how to have the difficult conversations to Magnificat. within ourselves and with others that Radio address race and racism. Pray the Rosary Catechetical Resources for Families of Children with Rachel’s Corner : and Disabilities Healing After Abortion Offered by the Archdiocese of Seattle Library Media Center, a list of books, DVDs, and materials. “The light never goes out for us; it only hides behind the clouds of our present General Resources situation. The Holy One is just as present Find resources about prayer, mental health, and more from with us in our dark times as in our well-lighted ones.” - the Archdiocese of Seattle. Joyce Rupp, Little Pieces of Light St. Vincent de Paul is available help with food, rent, bills It can be comforting to know that the light is still and other immediate needs. Call them at 206-937-1488 ext. there, and so is God. He wants nothing more than 300. to embrace you on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ Crisis Lines and remind you of His light as well as your own. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Fall 2020 Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat Teen Line: 1-888-375-8336 Text : 273TALK to 839863 Schedule: Sep. 18-20, 23-25 Octubre en Mental Health Hotline (for ages 18+) (800) 710-7083 español, November 13-15 National Suicide Hotlines 800-273-TALK/800-273-8255

Call for a compassionate, confidential 800-SUICIDE/800-784-2433 conversation. English: (206) 920-6413 / Español: Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Line 866-427-4747 (206)-450-7814 National Runaway Switchboard 800-RUNAWAY/800-786 Email [email protected]. Visit us at -2929 www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453 www.facebook.com/projectrachelww

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Holy Rosary Parish Staff

Main Line: 206-937-1488, enter extension listed below

Online Giving PASTOR: Fr. Matthew Oakland Thank you to those who already give online. ([email protected]), ext. 205 If you wish to support our ongoing labors, ADMINISTRATION: please select the green ‘Create an Account’ button ([email protected]), ext. 213 at www.osvonlinegiving.com/4255. ADULT EVANGELIZATION: Robert King By Mail* ([email protected]), ext. 203 You can use the business envelope included in CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES—Baptism & Young Families: your monthly envelope packets, or mail to Deyette Swegle ([email protected]), ext. 251 Holy Rosary Church CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES—1st Sacraments, Children: Sister 4139 42nd Ave SW Stella ([email protected]), ext. 252 Seattle, WA98116 YOUTH MINISTRY: Bridget Bicek ([email protected]), ext. 299 *Parish mail is being forwarded while the office is closed. Some items have been “Returned to Sender” MARRIAGE: Sarah Goins ([email protected]), ext. 208 instead of arriving at the parish’s forwarding address. If you prefer, you can mail directly to LITURGY & MUSIC: Paul Dolejsi 4118 49th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 ([email protected]), ext. 204 to ensure items are received. Thank you! BOOKKEEPER: Karen Edgin ([email protected]), ext. 211 Thank you for continuing to support us in carrying out the mission of Christ. ADMIN ASSISTANT & PRIVATE EVENTS: Melissa Tuthill ([email protected]), ext. 200 Request: When mailing or dropping off your ADMIN ASSISTANT-Bulletin and Calendaring: Libby parish tithes, you do not need to send in multiple Pickthorn ([email protected]), ext. 209 weekly or monthly envelopes with cash or a check PLANT MANAGER: Scott Stoefen in each. One parish envelope with one check or ([email protected]), ext. 215 total cash is sufficient. Please continue to send SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Anna Horton separate envelopes/money for SVDP, Shoulder to ([email protected]), ext. 218 Shoulder, the Endowment, etc. as separate funds. Thank you. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: ext. 300 Fr. Oakland is still available to outdoor meetings, homebound visits, and the Please visit the Archdiocese of Sacraments by appointment. Please call 206-937-1488 ext 200 or email Melissa Seattle’s comprehensive resource at [email protected] to schedule. page for a range of information related to Covid-19 including new guidelines for public Mass.

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