Prince of Peace 1171 NE Sand Hill Rd, Belfair, WA 98528 (360) 275-8760 - www.stgabepop.org

September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in Time/ 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Prince of Peace Mission Statement

Diverse as we are, imbued by the Spirit and centered at the , we are a welcoming and caring community, providing for spiritual and human social development both at home and beyond.

Pastor Senior Baptismal Preparation: To make arrangements to attend baptis- Fr. Phuong V. Hoang Fr. Ronald H. Belisle mal preparation class please call the Parish Office.

Deacon Sacramental Preparation: To sign up for First Reconciliation, John Ricciardi: [email protected] First Eucharist or Confirmation classes, please contact the Parish Office. These classes require 2 years of preparation. Staff: Pastoral Associate for Administration: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Individual confessions on Thurs- Kurt Lawrence: [email protected] day after 10 AM or by appointment.

Assistant Pastoral Associate for Administration and Marriage Preparation: Pease contact the office 6 months prior to Financial/Contribution Questions: anticipated wedding date before making other arrangements. Sarah McLellan: [email protected] Care of the Sick and Anointing: Communal anointing of the sick Receptionists: [email protected] is scheduled on the First Thursday of the month at the 10:00 AM Gloria Rosario (AM) Mass. Individual anointing by the or home visits by Extraor- Juana Serrato-Salazar (PM) dinary Ministers of Holy can be arranged through the Parish Office. In case of an emergency concerning death or Faith Formation: [email protected] dying please call (360) 876-2762 Ext #1. Director: Michael Zosel Youth Minister: Position Open Rite of Christian of Adults (RCIA): Initiation into the Assistant: Annie Kudrna Catholic faith is a process that takes place within the com- munity of the faithful. To learn more about this spiritual journey Hispanic Ministry: contact the Parish Office. Coordinator: Ramiro Gaspar: [email protected] Assistant: Mateo Santiago: [email protected] Bulletin Submissions: All bulletin submissions should be given to the Parish Office in writing/email no later than Thursday at noon 2 Music: weeks before you want the article to be run. Director: Maureen Jacobs: [email protected] Pianist: Peggy Maurer New Parishioners/Registration: Are you new to the parish? If so, Welcome! Registration forms can be found in the back of the Custodians: Church. Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Par- Bruce Cliber ish Office or placed in the collection basket. Domingo Fernando Nolasco Moving? If you recently moved or are planning on moving, please Volunteer Coordinators: don’t forget to update your address and contact information here at Finance Council: Tony Peredo the parish. Pastoral Council: Kurt Lawrence Liturgy Committee: Andrea Newcomer You can give online for all stewardship and Ushers: Don Roe & John Skelton special collections: https://popbelfair.weshareonline.org/. St. Monica’s Guild: MaryHamilton Worm & Angie Kramer Knights of Columbus: Roy Harrington, Grand Knight Mass Schedule Office Hours: 50% Capacity = 114 people Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday Closed Thursday (Jueves) at 10:00 AM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday (Sabado) at 4:30 PM in English Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday (Domingo) at 9:30 AM in English, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 AM & 1:00PM in Spanish.

Contact Information: Prince of Peace Phone: (360) 275-8760 Fax: (360) 275-0742 Our Sister Parish St. Gabriel Phone: (360) 876-2762 Fax: (360) 228-7008 St. Gabriel - Port Orchard, WA

Website: www.stgabepop.org Parish Office: (360) 876-2762

Page 2 September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in / 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Dear Parishioners:

…Happy Labor Day Weekend 2021…

---This is a “unique day” to reflect and appreciate the “fruits of labor” from all different areas of the workforce contrib- uting to our everyday life. What an amazing realization of how we are connected together as a society and as a global community. “With a blessing to have a job” and a day of rest on this Labor Day - September 6th, we give thanks to our God. Let’s also be mindful of those who have lost their jobs and those who are struggling to find a job in this difficult time. May we reach out with our own blessing, in order to help others in need and pray that those who are seeking jobs may be able to find one soon.

Labor Day weekend is also a transitions time from a “Summer schedule” to a “full school schedule” and in addition to many of our parish programs to start up as well. Please, take notice in the weekly bulletin for detail information on these parish programs. Please take the time to talk and share ideas about Faith Formation with our Team - Michael Zosel and Annie Kudrna.

---Reflecting from Scripture Readings this week, the prophet Isaiah (35: 4-7) encountered a dispirited community of exiles. Isaiah respond- ed by recalling the joyous memories of the Exodus from Egypt. A second Exodus is in store, symbolized by the healing granted to the blind, the lame, and the mute and new life to the dead. Delivered and saved by God, all peoples shall return to their own land by way of the desert, in a new exodus. Isaiah's prediction of this abundant, new life underlies Mark's understanding of ' cure of "a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech" (Mark 7: 31-37).

The healing stories reflect Jesus' intimate, powerful relationship with God and his great compassion. He healed with words, touch and physical means. Physical deafness and spiritual deafness are alike; Jesus confronted one type in the man born deaf, the other type in the Pharisees and others who were unreceptive of his message.

We are blind and deaf when we show favoritism or discrimination because of the status and wealth of other people (James 2: 1-5). We are deaf when we do not hear the cry for help raised to us and we prefer to put indifference between our neighbor and ourselves. We are deaf when turn inward and close ourselves to the world because of selfishness, pride, resentment, anger, jealousy and our inability to forgive others.

---The RCIA Team is hard at work - prepare for the men and women who are exploring the Catholic Faith in this coming year. If you ever been asked to share or explain your faith and hesitate of how to start …!!! Come and join with “other inquirers” to learn, share and refresh the gift of our Catholic faith. Please talk to the RCIA Team Members.

---Last but not least, September 8th is the Birthday of our Blessed Mother, Mary. Do something wonderful to celebrate her special day.

Christ’s Peace, Fr. Phuong Hoang Benedict House Needs Meals In October

Benedict House in Bremerton provides emergency beds for 24 single homeless men who are currently homeless in Kitsap County. The shelter also provides 3 additional respite beds for those needing time to recover after medical treatment. Volunteers from surrounding churches prepare the evening meal which is served in the commons dining room that also serves as a multi-purpose room for meetings and activities.

If you are able to prepare a meal at home that will feed 20 people, please contact John & Kathy Gross for more information and schedul- ing, email [email protected] or call (425) 417-2254.

Benedict House necesita comidas en Octubre

Benedict House en Bremerton proporciona camas de emergencia para 24 hombres solteros sin hogar que actualmente no tienen hogar en el condado de Kitsap. El refugio también proporciona 3 camas de respiro adicionales para aquellos que necesitan tiempo para recu- perarse después del tratamiento médico. Los voluntarios de las iglesias circundantes preparan la cena que se sirve en el comedor de commons que también sirve como una sala de usos múltiples para reuniones y actividades.

Si puede preparar una comida en casa que alimentará a 20 personas, comuníquese con John &Kathy Gross para obtener más informa- ción y programación, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (425) 417-2254.

Page 3 September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Readings for the week of September 5th Las lecturas de la semana del 5 de Septiembre

Sunday, September 5 Domingo, 5 de Septiembre Is 35: 4-7a; Ps 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 2: 1-5; Mk 7: 31-37 Is 35, 4-7; Sal 145, 7. 8-9. 9-10; Sant 2, 1-5; Mc 7, 31-3

Monday, September 6 Lunes, 6 de Septiembre Col 1: 24—2:3; Ps 62: 6-7, 9; Lk 6: 6-11 Col 1, 24—2, 3; Sal 61, 6-7. 9; Lc 6, 6-11

Tuesday, September 7 Martes, 7 de Septiembre Col 2: 6-15; Ps 145: 1b-2, 8-9, 10-11;Lk 6: 12-19 Col 2, 6-15; Sal 144, 1-2. 8-9. 10-11; Lc 6, 12-19

Wednesday, September 8 Miércoles, 8 de Septiembre Mi 5: 1-4a; Ps 13: 6ab, 6c; Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23 Miq 5, 1-4; Sal 12, 6; Mt 1, 1-16. 18-23

Thursday, September 9 Jueves, 9 de Septiembre Col 3: 12-17; Ps 150: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 6: 27-38 Col 3, 12-17; Sal 150, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6; Lc 6, 27-38

Friday, September 10 Viernes, 10 de Septiembre 1 Tm 1: 1-2, 12-14; Ps 16: 1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6: 39-42 1 Tm 1, 1-2. 12-14; Sal 15, 1-2 y 5. 7-8. 11; Lc 6, 39-42

Saturday, September 11 Sábado, 11 de Septiembre 1 Tm 1: 15-17; Ps 113: 1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7; Lk 6: 43-49 1 Tm 1, 15-17; Sal 112, 1-2. 3-4. 5 y 6-7; Lc 6, 43-49

Sunday, September 12 Domingo, 12 de Septiembre Is 50: 5-9a; Ps 116: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2: 14-18; Mk 8: 27-35 Is 50: 5-9a; Ps 116: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8: 27-35

Remember in Your Prayers Recuerda en tus oraciones

Pope Francis’ September Intentions: An Environmentally Las Intenciónes del Papa Francisco en Septiembre: Un estilo Sustainable Lifestyle - We pray that we all will make courageous de vida ambientalmente sostenible - Oramos para que todos choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, tomemos decisiones valientes para un estilo de vida simple y am- rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this. bientalmente sostenible, regocijándose en nuestros jóvenes que están decididamente comprometidos con esto. General Prayers: Parishioners awaiting test results, those residing at Retsil, medical facilities & at retirement centers, the home- Oraciones generales: oren por: los feligreses que esperan los bound, imprisoned, unemployed, and for our military loved ones in resultados de las pruebas, los que residen en Retsil, las instala- service around the world. ciones médicas y los centros de jubilación, los que están en el hogar, los encarcelados, los desempleados y por nuestros seres Prayers for the Sick: In your kindness and charity towards others, queridos militares en servicio en todo el mundo. please pray for Dick Coolen, Jennifer Gaze, Gary Tiffany and the sick in our parish. Oraciones por los enfermos: En su amabilidad y caridad hacia los demás Dick Coolen, Jennifer Gaze, Gary Tiffany y los enfer- Prayers for the Deceased: For all those who have died, mos de nuestra parroquia. especially Josephine Morris (8/3) and Craig Rogers, Jr. (8/7). May God grant them the joy of eternal life and peace for their families. Oraciones por los fallecidos: por todos los que han muerto, Especialmente Josephine Morris (8/3) y Craig Rogers, Jr. (8/7). Please notify the parish office at [email protected] to Que Dios les conceda la alegría de la vida eterna y la paz para sus have names added on our prayer lists. Names will remain on the familias. list during the month they are submitted. Por favor notifique a la oficina parroquial en [email protected] para que se agreguen nombres en nuestras listas de oracion.

Page 4 September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Week Ahead St. Gabriel Week Ahead Prince of Peace Semana por Delante San Gabriel Semana por Delante Príncipe de la Paz Sunday, September 5 Sunday, September 5 8:00 AM Mass 9:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass (Spanish) 1:00 PM Mass (Spanish) Monday, September 6 4:00 PM Clase de Preparación Matrimonial (Marriage All Parish Offices Closed Prep Class) Tuesday, September 7 6:00 PM Entrenamiento de acólito ( Server Training) 11:00 AM Mass Monday, September 6 Wednesday, September 8 All Parish Offices Closed 11:00 AM Mass 6:00 PM Cora La Creación Practica

Thursday, September 9 Tuesday, September 7 9:00AM Blood Drive in Community Room 6:30 PM Catequista reunión 7:00 PM Maria Auxiliadora Friday, September 10 11:00 AM Mass Wednesday, September 8 9:00AM Blood Drive in Community Room 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Guam Club Meeting in Community Room 7:00 PM Jóvenes Adultos San Pedro 7:00 PM Rosario del Catequista Saturday, September 11 6:00 PM Confession Thursday, September 9 6:30 PM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM St. Monica’s Guild in Community Room Sunday, September 12 8:00 AM Mass Friday, September 10 11:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Seguidores de Cristo (Youth Group)

Saturday, September 11 10:00 AM Rosary Makers in Community Room 4:30 PM Mass at Prince of Peace (Live Stream) 6:00 PM Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Sunday, September 12 9:30 AM Mass 11:30 AM Mass (Spanish) 1:00 PM Mass (Spanish) 4:00 PM Clase de Preparación Matrimonial (Marriage Prep Class) Stewardship / Mayordomía Weekly Bible Reflections Reflexiones Del Boletín De Administracion

“Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in ¿No escogió Dios a los pobres del mundo para hacerlos ricos en faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love la fe y herederos del reino que el prometió a aquellos que lo him?” JAMES 2: 5 aman? SANTIAGO 2, 5

What is more important – being rich in faith or rich in posses- ¿Qué es más importante ser rico en la fe o rico en pos- sions? Society tells us that possessions are most important. God esiones? La Sociedad nos dice que las posesiones son lo más teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith, we keep importante. Dios nos enseña una lección diferente. Cuando so- God first and experience true joy and peace. When we put pos- mos ricos en la fe, mantenemos a Dios primero y experimentamos sessions first, we soon realize we can never have enough and la verdadera alegría y paz. Cuando ponemos los bienes material- happiness is fleeting. When we put faith over possessions we truly es primero, pronto nos damos cuenta de que nunca tenemos sufi- realize it is better to give than receive. ciente y la felicidad es pasajera. Cuando ponemos la fe por enci- https://www.archstl.org/about-stewardship/bulletin-inserts/weekly-bible-reflections ma de las posesiones realmente nos damos cuenta de que es mejor dar que recibir. https://www.archstl.org/about-stewardship/bulletin-inserts/weekly-bible-reflections

Page 5 September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Stewardship / Mayordomía...Cont. Stewardship of Treasure / Mayordomía del Tesoro Annual Catholic Appeal Update Through August 30, 2021 THANK YOU to all those households who have pledged and con- Stewardship: $ 4,100 tributed to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Thank you to the 108 Loose Cash: $ 1,446 families that have already submitted their pledges for $36,645 Total Year To Date Offerings: $ 31,591 (103% of our goal) as of August 26th. Remember, any amount YTD Budget: $ 23,417 received over our goal of $35,413 will go towards updating our Over Budget: $ 8,174 parish sound system.

Holy Days: $ 130 If you have not yet made a gift, won’t you please consider making Year to Date: $ 255 a gift this year? No gift is too small. If you’re unsure what to give, please consider a gift of $1 a day or $365 or more. Go online to Building Fund: $ 5 https://archseattle.org/give-serve/annual-catholic-appeal/ Year to Date: $ 155 acadonate/ or use a pledge envelope. If you would rather call in

Good Samaritan: $ 215 your gift to the Appeal Office, they can be reached at (800) 809- Year to Date: $ 470 4921. Thank you! Utility Fund: $ 0 Year to Date: $ 0

Scholarship Fund: $ 5 Year to Date: $ 35 Thank you for your faithful Stewardship and your generous heart. Gracias por su fiel Mayordomía y su generoso corazón. News & Information / Noticias e información

Ministry Spotlight: Centro de atención del ministerio: Acólito

An altar server, sometimes referred to as an , is a lay assis- Un monaguillo, a veces denominado acólito, es un asistente laico tant to a member of the clergy during a Catholic Christian Mass or de un miembro del clero durante una misa o liturgia católica cristia- Liturgy. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such na. Un monaguillo se ocupa de las tareas de apoyo en el altar, as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar , among other things. como buscar y transportar, tocar la campana del altar, entre otras Training is provided. cosas. Se proporciona formación.

If you would like more information or to sign up, please contact the Si desea obtener más información o registrarse, comuníquese con Parish Office at (360) 876-2762 or [email protected]. la Oficina Parroquial al (360) 876-2762 o [email protected]. Advertiser of the week is: Discovery Montessori

Please patronize the businesses advertised on the back page of God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in this bulletin. Tell them you saw their ad here. God and God in him.

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Page 6 September 5, 2021 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 23º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario News & Information / Noticias e información...Cont. Questions of the Week: Preguntas de la Semana: A Reflexionar y Responder Reflect and Respond to Scripture Primera Lectura: El profeta Isaías habló de la importancia de ser First Reading: The prophet Isaiah spoke of the importance of fuerte de corazón cuando se trata de los caminos de Dios. ¿Por being strong of heart when it comes the ways of God. Why do you qué crees que esta es una virtud tan importante? think this is such an important virtue? Segunda Lectura: Santiago animó a los creyentes a ver a los Second Reading: James encouraged believers to view the rich ricos y a los pobres desde la perspectiva de Dios. ¿Por qué crees and poor from God’s perspective. Why do you think people strug- que la gente lucha con este punto de vista divino? gle with this divine point of view? Evangelio: En la lectura de hoy, escuchamos cómo Jesús sanó al Gospel: In today’s reading, we hear how Jesus healed the deaf sordo con impedimento del habla a pedido de la "gente" cercana a man with a speech impediment at the request of the “people” close este hombre. ¿A quién conoces en tu vida que necesite ser sana- to this man. Who do you know in your life who needs healing from do por Jesús? Jesus? ©LPi ©LPi

In honor of the 20th anniversary for September 11, Bloodworks will We ask you to prayerfully consider donating to this special collec- be honoring First Responders this September. Please help us tion. The funds collected will be part of the Emergency reach our goal of 150 donors by encouraging your peers, friends, Disaster Fund to support the United States Conference of Catho- family, and local community to donate blood. Make your one hour lic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church as appointment today at schedule.bloodworks.org or call 800-398- well as the efforts of Catholic Relief Services and/or Catholic 7888. Use the code 1ST when you arrive at your appointment. Charities USA, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate St. Gabriel Catholic Church: Sept. 9th and 10th emergency needs and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery 1150 Mitchell Rd., Port Orchard, 98366 efforts for Haiti. Funds will be used in response to the earthquake Schedule your appointment at www.BloodworksNW.org, and Tropical Storm Grace disasters in Haiti and any other disas- Sponsor Code: 2119 ters that occur and will be distributed where they are most need- ed. To donate online, visit https://popbelfair.weshareonline.org/ws/ Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Sept. 16th and 17th opportunities/BishopsEmergencyDisasterFund. 1171 NE Sand Hill Rd., Belfair, WA 98528 Schedule your appointment at www.BloodworksNW.org, Sponsor Code: 811b

Livestream Mass on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne for the First Responders Mass on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. At this Mass, we will acknowledge and thank the police, firefighters, and EMTs who keep our communities safe, day after day. Livestream at https://vimeo.com/ event/1132581 or facebook.com/archdioceseofseattle.

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