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St. Patrick No sign up required for any Masses at this time Saturday …..….7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday………… 7:30 am, 9:30 am Ministry

Sunday...... 12:00 pm (Spanish) 2nd Sunday ……..2:00 pm (Latin) Fr. Matthew Nicks, Pastor Fr. Raymond Kalema, St. Francis Parochial Vicar No sign up required for any Masses at this time Fr. Curtis Seidel, Sunday...... 8:30 am, 9:30 am Chaplain Catholic Schools Assumption Deacon Jim Barrow No sign up required for any Masses at this time Deacon Maclobio Robles Saturday ………..….4:00 pm Deacon Olegario Reyes Sunday...... 10:30 am Maddi Baird, R.E. Director Weekday Mass Karin Western, Facility St. Francis Coordinator / Bookkeeper Monday - Friday………....7:00am Tri Parish Phone: Assumption (509) 525-3310 Wednesday & Friday……..8:30am St. Francis: Ext. 1 Assumption: Ext. 2 St. Patrick: Ext. 3 St. Patrick’s

Tuesday & Thursday ……....12:00noon Mailing Address: First Saturdays………….....….9:00am 408 W. Poplar Walla Walla, WA 99362 Confession Times VISIT OUR WEBSITE: Saturdays……....Assumption | 3:00PM wwcatholic.org Sundays………...St. Francis | 8:00AM St. Patrick | 9:00AM & 11:30AM Wednesdays…....St. Patrick | 4:30PM (First) Fridays….Assumption | 8:00AM

From the Pastor April 18, 2021

There is an idiom in message of a miraculous birth – that of John English which I heard the Baptist. And, in this instance, too, there is a initially when I began question, Zechariah asks: “how shall I know playing football in 7th this, for I am an old man, and my wife is grade. It was the first advanced in years?” And what is the angel’s time I had really done response to the question? It’s not a happy one: any team sports and “I am , who stand before God. I was my dad was telling me sent to speak to you and to announce to you how I should interact this good news. But now you will be with the coach to speechless and unable to talk until the day become a good player these things take place, because you did not and a good team believe my words.” Gabriel makes it member. The gist was exceedingly clear – Zechariah’s question is a simple enough: pay close attention when the manifestation of doubt, his lack of faith and, as coach speaks, do what he asks immediately, a result, there is a consequence, he is struck and give 110% when performing the task he mute, unable to speak for nine months. assigned you – whether it’s cleaning up gear, running laps, or executing a play. In summary So, though our Lady’s question to Saint he said: “when the coach tells you to jump, Gabriel sounds similar to Zechariah’s, we you ask him: ‘how high?’” know it has an entirely different meaning. How do we know it’s different? Because there is no I bring this up because it is analogous to what consequence, she’s not struck mute or occurs in the conversation between the anything similar, nor does St. Gabriel note any Gabriel and the Blessed lack in her faith as he did in response to Mary on the occasion of the Annunciation— Zechariah’s question. the solemnity we just celebrated last month, March 25th to be precise (exactly 9 months Next week we will see the second reason why before Christmas!). the Annunciation does not recount a moment in which our Lady lacked faith. On the The account of this encounter is recorded in contrary, we will see clearly that hers was an the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel. In it we unshakeable faith and a model for every hear that Saint Gabriel announced: “Behold, Christian. you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” And our Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Lady responded, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” I’ve often heard many misunderstand her response or, In Christ, worse, erroneously teach that this shows that our Lady doubted the angel’s message or had some lack of faith. The fact that this is a misunderstanding of her question is patently Fr. Nicks obvious with a little reflection.

First, we have an excellent example to which to compare this interaction. In this exact same Gospel, only a few verses prior, this same angel appeared to another, also bearing a

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Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is homebound, and Women of Faith have decided to cancel our wants to receive Communion or the Sacrament gatherings on Thursdays, 1-3 at St. Patrick youth of Anointing, please contact your parish office. room, until Covid numbers make it safer to gather. Sue Logsdon will contact the participants RCIA after Thanksgiving regarding when we would Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults For info. email Roger Williams at: restart. Thanks. [email protected]

Tri-Parish Prayer Group: Learning about our faith has never been Meets Monday afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the more accessible! FORMED.ORG Nativity Hall at St. Patrick's. Please wear a mask, Watch from your phone or computer and we practice safe distancing. For more information on Roku! Our Free parish access: or if you have a prayer request call Loraine at wwcatholic.formed.org 529-4378. All are welcome.

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Check out great movies for Free on Formed.org Free parish access: wwcatholic.formed.org Spotlight: All that Remains: 1h 53m Based on Mission Statement: The Tri-Parish Catholic Social Concerns Ministry is made up of parishioners from St. Patrick, St. Francis and Assumption parishes, who the True Story of Takashi Nagai strive, in the light of Gospel values, to raise awareness of and address social Produced by Ian Higgins and concerns in our community and society through word and deed. For more information regarding this column please contact Sue Logsdon at Dominic Higgins, makers of [email protected]. the acclaimed Fatima film, The 13th Day. This movie tells THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER: “”Jesus Christ is the inspiring life story of Na- risen!” - “He is truly risen!” Dear brothers and sisters, gasaki atomic bomb survivor indifference, division and forgetfulness are not words we and Catholic convert, Dr. want to hear at this time. We want to ban these words for Takashi Nagai. A rich, stylistic ever! They seem to prevail when fear and death overwhelm blend of live action, CGI, and us, that is, when we do not let the Lord Jesus triumph in our archive footage, All That Re- hearts and lives. May Christ, who has already defeated death mains brings to life the amaz- and opened for us the way to eternal salvation, dispel the ing story of a forgotten hero in darkness of our suffering humanity and lead us into the light of the West—but deeply beloved His glorious day, a day that knows no end.” Francis, 4/12/20 in Japan—and a pivotal moment in history for a new generation, and takes the viewer on a visceral journey of discovery and revelations. Words of Wisdom from - “We have been created to love and be loved, and God has become man to make it possible for us to love as He loved us. He makes Himself the hungry one, the naked one, the homeless one, the sick one, the one in prison, the lonely one, the unwanted one...” April 5, Do Something Beautiful For God

WE ARE EASTER PEOPLE ALL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! What can you continue to offer God during this Easter season? Reflect on the Lenten sacrifices you made – alms giving, extra praying, fasting – which one (or more) can you continue doing throughout the Easter season and beyond? As Easter people these Lenten practices should be lived throughout the whole liturgical year.

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[email protected] or from others who are praying. [email protected] Greg & Sue Fazzari: [email protected] Mike & Terri Neal: [email protected] Don & Kathy Martuscelli: [email protected] CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF "And just as He appeared before the holy Apostles in true AMERICAS flesh, so now He has us see Him in the Sacred Bread. Look- Court St. Cecelia # 668 ing at Him with the eyes of their flesh, they saw only His Flesh, but regarding Him with the eyes of the spirit, they Instituted June 5, 1921. believed that He was God. In like manner, as we see bread “ 100 Year Anniversary – 1921-2021 “ and wine with our bodily eyes, let us see and believe firmly MOTTO: Unity and Charity that it is His Most Holy Body and Blood, True and Living.- CDA Mission Statement St. “ “Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives Check us out on facebook to embrace the principle of faith working throughlove in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity. We would love to To Get the App have you join us. For question call Search in the App Store Deanna Smith, Regent 525-1516 Or or Google Play Store for: Monesa Grant Vice Regent 509-240-7724 Walla Walla Catholic www.ParishSolutionsCo.com/Walla Prayers, Readings, Bible, Catechism & More! Sanctifying the Airwaves with the TRUTH! 100.7 F.M. /KHSS You can Find the program Catholic Young Adults, welcome! We meet on schedule and Make a donation Wednesdays at 7pm for fellowship, music, and to online! http:www.khssradio.co m listen to an engaging and unique speaker. Our fellowship is for those between 18 and 35 years of age. Location: St. Patrick's Catholic Church We are a woman-to-woman mentoring program to Gym, 1320 W. Henry St. Pasco, WA 99301. support women during the joys, challenges and Andersen cell 509-405-9598 for questions. sorrows of the childbearing years. We provide peer support, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources. For assistance or if you are interested in Are you or someone you know joining our ministry, contact: Nancy Milton We struggling with alcohol, drugs or any provide peer support, spiritual nourishment and unhealthy attachment? If so please join us inspirational resources. Support may be provided in the form of visits, phone calls, e-mails, greeting cards, for our Recovery Rosary 6:00-6:30PM on prayer, and other assistance. Contact Nancy at: the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at [email protected] or 916-612-1546. St. Francis Church. All are welcome. For information contact Jezzra Elstrom at: [email protected] or 301-9032. his is a fun group full of folks who love Does your business want to advertise in G.K. Chesterton. For more our bulletin? Contact Michelle: information, contact Kathy Wikman, [email protected] 509 386-7813 or email: [email protected] 6

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 722 W. Alder Street - Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 1

ounded in 1915 as a spiritual home F for Italian immigrants, St. Francis is Tuesday & Thursday a community of Roman Catholics who 8:00a.m. – 10:30 a.m. draw strength and vision from the Gospel and participation in the sacramental life of the Church, inspired by their patron Office Manager: Terri Neal saint’s spirit of humility and simplicity Leave a message at 525-3310 Ext. 1 strive to be instruments of God’s peace or email: [email protected] and reconciliation by in need in the Walla Walla Valley.

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8:30 AM | Neal sp int Finance Council: Chair: Dominick Elia, Lorraine 9:30 AM | Bennie & Bea Elia Manuel, Andrew Neal, Kevin Magnaghi Monday 7:00AM | Kenneth Jundt+ Pastoral Council: Lisa Cox, Marguerite Daltoso, Tuesday Tina Deccio, Rosalie Lesko, Claire Valente, Stephen 7:00AM | La Fevre Family Sp. Int. Fausti, Donny Biagi, Chad Kjeldgaard, Tim Pettyjohn Wednesday 7:00AM | Benefactors Thursday St Ann’s Altar Society 7:00AM | Gary & Tom Weber+ All women of St. Francis are invited and Friday encouraged to join St Ann’s. Please call 7:00AM | Frances Maccarone+ Lisa Cox (386-3238) for more information. Sunday, April 25 Saint Ann, Pray for us! 8:30 AM | Mark Daltoso+ 9:30 AM | Frances Maccarone+ President: Lisa Cox May is the month dedicated to our Lady There will be a May Crowning by our Altar Society Women on Sunday, May 2nd at 8:30 am Altar Care: Mass. Please join us. April 24: Marguerite Daltoso

There will be an Altar Society Meeting on Sat, May 8th at 10am in the church basement. Linens: Not yet a member? Come and get signed up. Claudia Deccio, Debbie Kleinhesselink Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound and care facilities? If you know of a parishioner who There will be a training soon! Contact Kathy: is sick or in crisis, get us their 529-1020 or Shirley: 240-1407. name and address and we will send them a card of encouragement. Call the parish St Francis Parish is in great need of Altar office and leave a message or email: Servers especially for the 8:30am Mass. [email protected] Call the office if you are interested.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please continue to support your parish through these trying times. Some different options are: If you or someone you know is homebound, and • Mail in your donation. If you want envelopes, let us know. in need of the Sacrament of Anointing, • Set up online giving. It is easy and on our website: please contact your parish office at 525-3310. wwcatholic.org

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

2098 E. Alder Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 2

n 1953, Bishop Charles D. White I established the Assumption of the Blessed We WELCOME you to Assumption Parish. If Virgin Mary Parish in Walla Walla. The you wish to learn more about us, please fill out community undertook the building of a grade the Welcome Card located in the pew racks. school. Over the next decade, there were added a convent, the rectory and our spacious OFFICE HOURS: modern church. Following the example of our Patroness, Assumption Parish strives to live a sacramental life, witnessing the Monday: 9am-12pm Gospel, in our service to others. Thursday: 9am-12pm

Mass Intentions April 17-25 OFFICE MANAGER: April 17-18 Mary White Email: [email protected] Saturday, 4:00pm | Anita Kemmy Sp. Int. Sunday, 10:30am | John Crowley Sp Int. PASTORAL COUNCIL: Wednesday, 8:30 | Candace Mitchell Sp. Int. Anne Golden, Mike Levens, Patty Konen, Sally Buchanan-Rojo, Jerry Anhorn Jr, Michelle April 24-25 Moramarc, Chandra Hall Saturday, 4:00pm | Anita Kemmy Sp. Int. BABY BASKET MINISTRY Sunday, 10:30am | Jim Manion + The Baby Basket Ministry would love to gift a basket of items for newborn including A REFLECTION ON THE EUCHARIST BY: diapers, wet wipes, lotion, shampoo, an outfit 15 YEAR OLD, BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS and a homemade quilt. Arrangements for “By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, delivery are flexible however the family we become holy”. Carlo would often ask prefers. Let Mary Owens, 525 3697 or Kit himself why we see mile-long queues of people Chryst, 301 0818 know your good news! waiting for hours to go to a rock concert or a Film but we never see the same lines to see the Eucharistic Christ. He would say that people do not realize what they are missing, otherwise churches would be so full that you would not be able to get into them. In the Blessed Sacrament, he would repeat passionately, Christ is present in the same way he was 2000 years ago in the time of the Apostles; but back then, people had to travel constantly to see Him, PLEASE CONTINUE TO while we are much luckier today because we can SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! find Him in any church close to our homes. In his Please continue to support your parish through these words, “Jerusalem is right on our doorstep.” trying times. Some different options are: • Mail in your donation. TRI-PARISH DIAPER DRIVE • Set up online giving. It is easy and there is a button Please put your donations in the Baby on our new website: wwcatholic.org or sign up carriage in the back of Assumption here: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4582 Church of diapers and wipes for Catholic Charities and other agencies Anointing of the Sick in town that are in need of diapers. It If you or someone you know is will be there year round. homebound, and wants to receive the Sacrament of Send Bulletin Submissions to: Anointing, please contact your [email protected] parish office at 525-3310.

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 3

orn of the original 1846 Diocese Office Hours: B of Walla Walla, St. Patrick Parish Monday, Wednesday, Friday is a culturally diverse community of Roman Catholics who, in cooperation 9AM -1:00PM with other Christians in the Walla Walla Valley, strive to worship God, Office Manager: foster spiritual growth among its Sonia Muro members, and serve others according to Email:[email protected] the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastoral Council: Antonio Caso, Salvador Esquivel, Shawna Sweeney, Steve Droke, Catherine Worden, Monica Gaffrey, Roger Treis.

MASS INTENTIONS April 19-25 Monday 7:00AM | Kenneth Jundt+ Tuesday 7:00AM | La Fevre Family Sp. Int. Wednesday 7:00AM | Benefactors Thursday 7:00AM | Gary & Tom Weber+ Friday 7:00AM | Frances Maccarone+ Saturday, April 24 7:00PM | Tri-Parish parishioners Sunday Apr. 25 7:30 am– James Healy (+) 9:30 am—Steven Schreck (+) 12:00 pm—Susana Meza (+)

WELCOME BABY MINISTRY If you are expecting a baby or recently had a baby, please let us know so we can get a new baby gift basket to you. We would also love to provide you and your family with some meals as you get settled. Contactless drop off can be arranged during Covid. Please call Jennifer Caso with your baby news.(509). 301-7103.

The Tri-Parish Prayer Group PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! Meets Monday afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Nativity One easy way is to set up online giving. Hall at St. Patrick's. Please wear a mask as we will prac- It is easy to do. tice safe distancing. For more information or if you have https:osvonlinegiving.com/4583 There is also a prayer request call Loraine Valencsin at 529-4378. All are welcome. a button on our website: wwcatholic.org

Parroquia San Patricio 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 AVISOS EN ESPAÑOL III DOMINGO DE PASCUA

18 DE ABRIL, 2021 N acida original de la Diócesis de Walla Walla de Horario de Oficina: 1846, la parroquia de San Patricio es una comunidad Lunes, Miercoles y diversa culturalmente de Católicos Romanos que, en Viernes cooperación con otros cristianos en el V alle de Walla 9:00 – 2:00 Walla, se esfuerza por adorar a Dios, fomentar el Office Manager: crecimiento espiritual entre sus miembros y servir a Sonia Muro los demás de acuerdo al Evangelio de Jesucristo.

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BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS PREBAUTISMALES MIDDLE SCHOOL/SECUNDARIA grados 6– 8 Mary White—High School Grados 9-12. NO SE PROXIMA PLATICA BAUTISMAL EL 3 DE MAYO 2021 ESTAN REUNIENDO POR EL MOMENTO A LAS 7 PM EN EL SALON NATIVIDAD. BAUTISMOS: EL PROXIMO BAUTISMO SE LLEVA- RA A CABO EL 22 DE MAYO. POR FAVOR LLAME A INTENCIONES DE MISAS-APR. 19–APR-25 LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL PARA REGISTRARSE PA- Monday RA LOS BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS PRE- 7:00AM | Kenneth Jundt+ BAUTISMALES. Tuesday CATECISMO—2020-2021 7:00AM | La Fevre Family Sp. Int. Wednesday Directora de Educación Religiosa, Maddi Baird. 7:00AM | Benefactors Thursday 7:00AM | Gary & Tom Weber+ LECTURA—Hijitos mios: Friday 7:00AM | Frances Maccarone+ Les escribo esto para que no pequen. Pero si Saturday 24 alguien peca, tenemos como intercessor ante 7:00pm—Tri-Parish parishioners el Padre a Jesucristo, el Justo. Porque El se Sunday Apr. 25 ofreció como victim de expiación por nues- tros pecados, y no solo por los nuestros, sino 7:30 am– James Healy (+) por los del mundo entero. 9:30 am—Steven Schreck (+) 12:00 pm—Susana Meza (+) En esto tenemos una prueba de que conoce- mos a Dios: en que cumplimos sus man- PLATO DE ARROZ DE CRS— damientos. Nuestra comunidad cambió vidas esta Cua- Quien dice: resma, y Plato de Arroz de CRS quiere de- “Yo lo conozco”, pero no cumple sus man- cir !Gracias! Si todavía tiene un Plato de damientos, es un mentiroso y la verdad no Arroz, no olvide traerlo a la Iglesia la pró- está en el. xima semana o a la oficina parroquial. Pero en aquel que cumple su palabra, el amor También puede elegir donar a través de de Dioos ha llegado a su plenitud, y precis- nuestra página de datos en línea de Arroz amente en esto conocemos que estamos unidos a El. Bowl: https://crs.donordrive/team/ WallaWallaCatholicParishes

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Hay un idioma en más, trayendo también un mensaje de un Inglés que nacimiento milagroso— el de Juan el inicialmente escuché Bautista. Y, en este caso también hay una cuando commence a pregunta, Zacarias le pregunta: “Como jugar futbol en el 7o. puedo saber esto, ya que soy un anciano y mi Grado. Era la esposa es ya avanzada de edad?” Y cual fue primera vez que la respuesta del ángel a esta pregunta? No es practicaba un una respuesta feliz: deporte de equipo y mi padre me decia como interactuar con “Yo soy Gabriel, que está ante Dios. Fui el entrenador para enviado para hablar contigo y anunciarte convertirme en un esta buena noticia. Pero ahora no podrás buen jugador y un buen miembro del hablar hasta el dia que esto suceda, porque equipo. La esencia era bastante simple: no creiste en mis palabras.” San Gabriel lo presta mucha atención cuando el entrenador hace extremadamente claro—La pregunta de hable, haz lo que te pide de inmediato y dá el Zacarias es una manifestación de duda, su 110% cuando realices la tarea que te asignó- falta de fe y, como resultado, hay una ya sea limpiando equipo, corriendo vueltas o consecuencia, se queda mudo, incapaz de ejecutando una jugada. En resumen dijo: hablar por nueve meses. “Cuando el entrenador te dice que saltes, le Asi que, aunque la pregunta de Nuestra preguntas: ‘que tan alto’? Señora a San Gabriel es similar a la de Les traigo esto porque es análogo a lo que Zacarias, sabemos que tiene un significado ocurre en la conversación entre el Arcángel diferente completamente. Como sabemos Gabriel y la Santisima Virgen Maria con que es diferente? Porque no hay motivo de la Anunciación—esta solemnidad consecuencia, ella no se quedó muda o nada fue celebrada el mes pasado, el 25 de Marzo parecido, ni San Gabriel notó una falta de fe para ser precisos (exactamente 9 meses antes como lo hizo con la pregunta de Zacarias. de Navidad). La semana que viene veremos la segunda El relato de este encuentro se registra en el razón por la que la Anunciación no relata un primer capitulo del Evangelio de Lucas. En momento en el que a Nuestra Señora le faltó el escuchamos que San Gabriel anunció: “He fe. Al contrario veremos claramente que la aqui que, concebirás y darás a luz a un hijo suya fue una fe inquebrantable y un modelo varón y lo llamarás Jesús.” Y nuestra para todo Cristiano. Señora respondió, “Como puede ser esto, ya que no tengo relaciones con ningún Alabado sea Jesucristo, ahora y siempre! hombre?” A menudo he escuchado a muchos malinterpretar su respuesta o, peor aún enseñar erróneamente que esto muestra En Cristo, que Nuestra Señora dudaba del ángel o tenia falta de fe. El hecho de que eto sea una malainterpretación de su pregunta es evidentemente obvio con un poco de reflexión. Padre Nicks

Primero, tenemos un excelente ejemplo en el cual comparar esta interacción. En este mismo Evangelio, solamente unos versos antes, este mismo ángel apareció a alguien

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