MAY 16, 2021 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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In recent weeks there has been a discussion regarding the question of whether politicians who publicly champion abortion may or should be denied Holy . Some who think such people should not receive Communion cite 915 from the Church’s Code of —that ministers deny Holy Communion to those obstinately and publicly persisting in grave sin, and some point to canon 916—that each Catholic, if personally conscious of grave sin, should refrain from presenting himself for Holy Communion. Other people in the discussion raise some concerns: Why politicians and not other Catholics, is this just a co-opting of the Church for political purposes? Holy Communion is the medicine of mercy, isn’t it those who struggle to live the Church’s teaching, or perhaps need some conversion, who need the most!? I think that explaining the thinking behind these issues might help us understand what is going on a little more clearly, even if we do or do not align with a given opinion on this controversy. First, we have to understand the reason behind Canon 915 and 916. They represent the twofold concern of the Church for the good of souls. Canon 915 is about safeguarding the faithful as a whole from scandal—leading another person into error or sin by bad example; it is not a judgment on the individual person, as we do not know their soul and so we do not know their culpability for the evil that they are publicly known to be committing—whether they are guilty of a , rather it is a judgment of the evil behavior and a pastoral desire by the Church not to lead others into thinking one may be both a devout Catholic—much less a human being of minimal good will—and support an evil like abortion (or any grave objective evil, of course, but abortion—and euthanasia—have a preeminence of importance; other issues, even ones that touch on support and quality of life, people debate the how and why given policies may be good or evil, but murder is always wrong in every case). Canon 916, on the other hand is oriented towards the good of the individual, putting into law what St Paul says in 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, that to eat and drink the Eucharist unworthily is a condemnation. Yes, the Eucharist is the medicine of mercy, it is the most needed thing by those whose faith or moral life is struggling, and it does in fact heal us of our venial sins and give us strength to resist especially grave temptations that plague each one of us in our own way, however if we are already under the burden of a grave sin, our Communion is sacrilegious and only makes our situation worse. Canon 916 is a call to conversion. OK… but, plenty of Catholics have been deceived or corrupted into tolerating or advocating abortion, or that we should not “impose” our religious view on the broader society, why single out politicians? The argument turns on the very distinction between canon 915 and canon 916. For most Catholics, we do not have the kind of visibility that could make our obstinacy in evil publicly manifest, but public figures like politicians do. Thus, canon 915 can arguably be invoked if such a person does not abstain from Holy Communion due to canon 916. While some may doubtless care about this issue for petty political reasons, I would urge us all not to have such motives.

Happy Ascension, Fr. Thompson

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD MASS INTENTIONS for the WEEK Acts 1:1-11 - As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up. MONDAY, May 17, 2021 ~ St. Joseph Psalm 47 - ”God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trum- 9 AM ~ Earl Davis † pets for the Lord.” Ephesians 1:17-23 - Christ is seated at God’s right hand. Mark 16:15-20 - The Lord Jesus was taken up into WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 ~ St. Philip heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.

9 AM ~ James Heidland † One way that we can tell that today is a day of transition is that

THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 ~ St. Mary todays consists of the very end of Mark’s Gospel and 9 AM ~ Angela Lycan todays first reading is the very beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. It is also a moment of transition for Jesus, from his FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 ~ St. Philip time here on earth in bodily form to eternity in heaven in glory 9 AM Michael S. Molony at the right hand of the Father. Finally, it is a time of transition for the disciples, told to go into the world and witness to the SATURDAY, May 22, 2021 ~ St. Philip gospel. As disciples of the Lord ourselves, let us listen for his 9 AM ~ Fr. Joseph O’Shea † call in today’s scriptures. 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 + Jamie Hall Remember Dan Harrington - Helen Hernandez+ - Don Kane+ - Dave Kenny+ - Jim Lane - Kathy Lassiter - Frank Lee+ - Mary Leslie+ In Prayer 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 - 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 2021 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL PARISH NEWS A Future Full of Hope: Thank you to all who have ALL COVID requirements are still in place. responded to the needs of our Church through the 2021 50% of room capacity is not to be exceeded, wash/sanitize Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not hands, Masks/Face Coverings must be worn, 6 feet physical possibly accomplish all that needs to be done for the over distancing to be maintained between households or groups 60 ministries and services of the Annual Catholic Appeal. We are hoping to hear from everyone in our Parish. (groups of households up to 15 people are permitted). Please turn in your pledge envelope today or donate Please self-screen for signs of COVID-19 before arriving. If online. Every amount makes a difference and thank you! you are experiencing any symptoms, please remain at home. "WHILE the dispensation from the Sunday obligation is still in effect, receiving Holy Communion at Easter is a privilege and obligation treasured by Catholics. The Archbishop strongly encourages all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Seattle to St. Philip: Goal: $17,891.00 Pledges: 12- $4,170.00 make an 'Easter Communion' at any Mass, whether weekday or St. Joseph: Goal: $7,046.00 Pledges: 8 - $3,050.00 Sunday, during Easter Time, which continues through Pente- St. Mary: Goal: $18,547.00 Pledges: 19- $8,610.00 cost, May 23, 2021." MAY is the month of Mary. We will pray the Rosary 1/2 hour You may also go to www.seattlearchdiocese.org before weekend Masses at all of our Churches. Please join us. directly for more information and to contribute. At St. Philip, please sign up to lead the Rosary; a sign up sheet All contributions received in excess of these goals will come is in the Narthex. directly back to our parish/churches.

The ...June 2020--June 2021 CONGRATULATIONS to our newly The Eucharist is the living presence of Christ in our midst. That confirmed who received the Sacrament presence does not, must not, leave us unchanged. Receiving the of Confirmation on Friday, May 14 at , we become the Body of Christ. The Eucharist St. Mary of Guadalupe, Ridgefield. unites us to Christ and in Christ, to each other. Come Holy Spirit, kindle in us the Archbishop Etienne fire of your LOVE! God bless each of you. Year of St. Joseph - Joseph was obedient to God's Will throughout his life. Joseph listened to the angel of the Lord explain the virgin birth in a dream and then took Mary as his wife “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare (Matthew 1:20-24). He was obedient when he led his family to of trumpets for the Lord.” Psalm 47 Egypt to escape Herod's infanticide in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:13- 15). THE OREGON RETROUVAILLE community will be

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