Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a Saint Mary Parish rich man who dressed in purple 4001 St Mary’s Drive . Anacortes, WA 98221 garments and fine linen 360.293.2101 v 360.293.8556 f and dined sumptuously each day. www.stmaryanacortes.org And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps Saint Paul Parish that fell from the rich man's table. 17456 Pioneer Parkway . PO Box 2100 Dogs even used to come La Conner, WA 98257 and lick his sores. 360.466.5737 Swinomish Indian Reservation When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels

to the bosom of Abraham.” September 25, 2016 Luke 16: 19-22 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Liturgy Schedule—Saint Mary Parish

Celebration of the Eucharist Weekend Saturday Vigil Mass …………..………. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass …………….. 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Weekday Tuesday………………………………...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday—Saturday……………..…9:00 a.m.

First Friday Mass …………...……..………………..… 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation….……...9:00 a.m.

Benediction and Mass ……………… 10:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Half hour before Daily Mass in addition to the following: Saturday ….…………………. 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Sunday…………………...….. 7:30 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.

Liturgy Schedule—Saint Paul Parish

September 11, 2016 through May 28, 2017 (Summer 2017 schedule to be announced)

Celebration of the Eucharist Sunday Mass …………………….……… 6:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday …………………………………... 5:00 p.m.

Faith Formation: Religious Education Sunday …………………………………... 5:00 p.m. Parish Directory St. Mary Parish Office St. Paul Parish Office 4001 Saint Mary’s Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221 17456 Pioneer Parkway, La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 293-2101; fax (360) 293-8556 PO Box 2100, La Conner, WA 98257 www. stmaryanacortes.org (360) 466-5737; fax (360) 466-4039

Parish Office Hours Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.—Noon Contact [email protected] 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Parish Staff Parish Staff

Rev. Mel Strazicich, Pastor Ext. 101 Rev. Mel Strazicich, Pastor, (360) 293-2101

Ruth Miller, Parish Administrator Ext. 102 Beverly Peters, Pastoral Coordinator Brandee Theriot, Admin. Assistant Ext. 103 Jenny Peters, Bookkeeper Toni Noaker, PA for Youth Ministry Ext. 104 Travis Switalski, Facilities Supervisor Ext. 105

Parish Councils Immaculate Conception Regional School Pastoral Council: Andy Leech, Chair Gwen Rodrigues, Principal [email protected] 1321 E Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Finance Council: George Kushner, Chair (360)428-3912 [email protected]

Mass Intentions Praying for our Military Adoration

September 27, Dallas Kloke + We would like to OPEN HOURS AVAILABLE September 28, Sydney Reynolds + SUNDAY: September 29, Father Kenneth include in the prayer of 2 am; Ogrodowsky+ MONDAY: No open hours September 30, Nancy Burke + our parish your family TUESDAY: October 1, Daniel Schott + 11 pm members serving in the WEDNESDAY: military. Please call the No open hours THURSDAY: Readings for the week... Parish Office so we may 3 pm (2-month sub), You can find readings for every day add their names to our 10, 11 pm at www.usccb.org/nab FRIDAY : 3 am; 1 pm list, which will be placed SATURDAY: The Liturgy of the Hours—the official in this box. 360-293-2101 No open hours daily prayer of the church—is at Contact Sally 293-3222 www.divineoffice.org

Stewardship of Treasure Collection for September 2016-2017 Fiscal year 7/1/2016—6/30/2017 September 10-11, 2016 Month to Date Fiscal Year to Date

Collection at Mass $ 5,406 $ 25,679 $ 106,829 Online giving $ 140 $ 1.965 $ 9,098

Total $ 5,546 $ 27,644 $ 115,927

Goal $ 9,150 $ 27,450 $ 100,650

Over (Under) Goal $ (3,604) $ 194 $ 15,277 Parish News and Events This week at St. Mary Rummage Sale and St. Paul Dates and Times

Much progress has been made Sunday, September 25 in the rummage sale setup this 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. Mass week. We will accept donations 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation through Tuesday, September 27 11:00 a.m. Mass only and cannot take anything after that day. Also, we appreci- St. Paul, Swinomish Reservation ate help with food donations, 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Faith Formation cookies, and snacks for our vol- unteer workers! 6:00 p.m. Mass Parishioners Susan Gerard donat- Monday, September 26 ed a $100 Ciao Bella Restaurant No Mass gift certificate and Babs Glasgow 7:00 p.m. Joy of the Lord donated a $100 Ace Hardware gift card for the raffle drawing. Tuesday, September 27 Please stop by and buy your tick- 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation ets. 6:00 p.m. Mass 6:45 p.m. Seven Sorrows Saturday, October 1 Stuff a shop-

Daniel Rapada (Kwistquam), is a ping bag with anything soft for $5 Wednesday, September 28 member of St. Paul Parish, Swinomish. and all other items are 1/2 off the 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation price. Get some great deals! For the past 16 months Dano has 9:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, October 2 Sale is open 10:00 a.m. Steps on Journey been fighting for his life at Children's between the 8:00 and 11:00 am 6:00 p.m. RCIA Class Hospital in Seattle. Masses and items are available Here is a message from his mom: by donation. Thursday, September 29 “Our Kwistquam is still fighting. I think 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 at 9:30 am he is waiting to visit some more of his 9:00 a.m. Mass friends and family. He rested very well IS CLEANUP DAY. This is when we

last night. Thank you all so very much need lots of help from both men Friday, September 30 for continuing to pray for our Warrior. and women. 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Although his body is very tired he We look forward to another very 9:00 a.m Mass woke up to visit most of the family successful rummage sale! 9:45 a.m. Seven Sorrows Rosary yesterday and last night. Thank you 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study all for reaching out to our family. It is 3:00 p.m. Chaplet a very difficult time for us, but this St. Vincent de Paul amazing boy of ours just keeps up the Food Bank Weekend First Saturday, October 1 fight and comforts us more and more September 24 & 25 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation with his never-ending strength and 9:00 a.m. Mass courage. We are very blessed to Thank you to everyone for your 3:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation have so much love and support sur- wonderful support for the Food 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass rounding us from all directions. My Bank! If you would like to donate hands go up to each and everyone to SVDP and have questions Sunday, October 2 of you. If you feel it in your heart to about what to donate, 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation come and see Kwistquam or our fam- Contact Lynne Webb at ily, please do not be shy—we accept 8:00 a.m. Mass [email protected] everyone. I want my baby to be at 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation peace and to be able to say his ‘see 11:00 a.m. Mass you again someday's!’ to everyone Coffee Hour Hospitality St. Paul, Swinomish Reservation he needs to. Prayers for everyone in 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation need today. Much love and God Sunday hospitality will start up 5:00 p.m. Faith Formation bless us all.” again on Sunday, October 9. 6:00 p.m. Mass Please continue to keep Dano in your Please note a time change: Our prayers, and ask for the intercession coffee hour time will be offered Praise the Lord, my soul. of St. Kateri. between the Sunday morning

Psalm 146 St. Kateri Tekakwitha walk with us. Masses, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation

Religious Education Steps in a Journey Abortion is the leading cause of death in the world, ending more Religious Education and Confir- Scripture teaches that we must, lives than cardiovascular disease, mation classes will begin Sunday, “Love the Lord, your God, with all cancer, AIDS, war, hunger, or any October 23. Registration forms your heart, and with all your soul, other cause. and schedules can be found in with all your mind, and with all thy But we can change that. the parish office and online at strength.” (Mark 12:30, Luke 10:28, www.stmaryanacortes.org. Parent Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5) meeting for Confirmation students will be October 2, and Religious Some have experienced God’s Education Parent Meeting will be presence and love in their life. But October 3. when they no longer feel this pres- ence, this consolation, they search for a Church where they Are you interested in learning feel the Spirit is. St. Mary Parish has about the Catholic Faith or two Bible Study Classes and an wish to become Catholic? RCIA class to help us love the Lord THE BEGINNING The Rite of Christian Initiation of with all our mind. We are well on OF THE END the Journey to Love of the Blessed Adults (RCIA) classes are held on OF ABORTION Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. For Trinity, with Perpetual Adoration, daily Mass attendance, and more information, please contact 40 Days for Life starts Toni Noaker at the St. Mary Parish Community gatherings. Steps in a Journey is a class that helps us September 28. Office at (360) 293-2101. Would you consider giving an hour Love the Lord with all our heart by exploring spiritual writers, contem- a week in prayer for 40 days? Ask plative prayer, faith and grace, your friends and family to join you Fall Bible Study love of the Trinity and the Catholic and hold a time of prayer for the

Church. unborn, the women with appoint- A new program from Bishop Bar- ments, the clinic staff and espe- ron, The Pivotal Players, will begin Led by Kathy Moore, we will meet cially the doctors. Thursday, October 6 at 10:15 in Wednesday mornings 10:00 am to Room 6. Contact the parish office noon, beginning October 5. Sign on the website at at (360) 293-2101 to register. www.40daysforlife.com

Sacramental Information Call St. Mary Office at 360-293-2101 for more information

Infant Baptism

Call the Parish Office to schedule a preparation class and baptism. Those wishing to have their baby baptized must be practicing Catholics.

Adult or Child Baptism, Confirmation, or Adults Considering Becoming Catholic

Call the Faith Formation Office to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), or Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC).

Weddings

Weddings require a 6-month notice and preparation.

Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing)

Please let us know if someone is seriously ill. Reflections for This Week

Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Archangels Feast Day, September 29

Angels—messengers from God—appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, “Prince of the Heavenly Host,” Gabriel, “God’s Strength,” and Raphael, “God has Healed,” are named.

Each of these Archangels performs a dif- ferent mission in Scripture: Michael pro- tects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides.

Scripture passages: Michael: Daniel 10 and 12, Jude 1, and Revelation 12 Gabriel: Daniel 8, Luke 1 Raphael: Tobit 12

Twenty-Sixth Week in On Journey with Jesus Ordinary Time If we could start from scratch, with no preconceived The story of the rich man and Lazarus is the focus of notions of the route, and if our hearts were firmly Luke's Gospel on the Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary fixed on our journey’s end, with Gospel in hand we Time. This is a classic story of how the tables are turned would have no further need of route marking, no in the afterlife. The rich man has it good in this life and need of signposts. Jesus himself, through his Holy Spir- ignores the plight of poor Lazarus. In the afterlife, it is the it, would guide our hearts aright. And even now I am rich man who is in torment and Lazarus is the one who is convinced that anyone who truly seeks God rather enjoying heaven. The double irony comes when the rich than himself will find him, and this in spite of being man asks that Lazarus be sent to warn his brothers. Jesus directed into wrong paths. The Holy Spirit will lead responds: “If they will not listen to Moses and the proph- him, secretly, probably painfully but most surely. ets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.” Will we listen to the one who has The trouble is so very few of us really do seek God. risen from the dead? We want something for ourselves and this is why we are anxious to be told the way. We want the path Our first reading for the week offers a look at the Book of marked out for us, securely walled in, with not a Job. We witness his despair and his faithfulness in his chance of going astray. We are so anxious for this most trying times and end with his praise of God's glory. that we cannot afford to listen to the Lord guiding us Luke's Gospel continues to offer us stories of Jesus from within. If we did listen then we would realize that “resolutely” on the way to Jerusalem and the suffering we were merely going round in circles within the giv- that faces him there. Jesus points out a young child and en confines, and that if we would find God we must asks them to strive to be the “least” not the greatest. He venture out into the trackless, unknown wastes. While is not welcomed in a Samaritan village but rebukes the we are busy circuiting the well-worn track described disciples who want revenge on the village. He encour- for us by others, we cannot conceive what it is like ages his followers: “No one who sets a hand to the plow outside, or even that there is one. So to some extent and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom signpost must replace signpost. On each signpost of God.” He sends 72 of his disciples out with nothing but their faith: “no money bag, no sack, no sandals.” He one word only will be written, however; the name of holds the people of Chorazin and Bethsaida accounta- Jesus, for he alone is the way; there is no other. Sister Ruth Burrows, O.C.D. ble for ignoring his message despite “mighty deeds Sister Ruth is a Carmelite nun at Quidenham in Norfolk, England. Published in done in your midst” saying “whoever rejects me rejects the September 2016 issue of . the one who sent me.” As the 72 followers returned to

Jesus, they marveled at the power given them in his The harvest is abundant name as he praises his father for revealing wisdom “to but the laborers are few; the childlike.”

so ask the master of the harvest Taken from the “Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer” the Creighton University’s Online Ministries website: to send out laborers for his harvest. http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Go on your way.... Used with permission Luke 10 The Seven Sorrows Rosary

Introduction: The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows

This devotion goes back to the Middle She also spoke of the need Ages but has gained new popularity fol- for suffering, to bear our suf- lowing the Church-approved Marian ap- ferings every day. She said paritions in , in the 1980s. that no one enters heaven In her apparitions, Our Lady of Kibeho without suffering. She also recommended that people pray the Chaplet (or Rosary) of the Seven Sorrows told us that acts of charity for to obtain the favor of repentance. the poor make us beautiful that God likes. She wanted a Father Leszek Czelusniak, MIC, who is in chapel to be constructed charge of the Marian mission in Rwanda, here in Kibeho, so everyone interviewed Nathalie, one of the visionar- ies of Kibeho and asked her to summa- would remember her visit rize the messages of Mary. and pray for the Church and religious. Holy Mary As for the Here was Nathalie's response: Chaplet of the Seven Sor-

rows, it reminds us that Mary "The Holy Virgin insisted on the need for prayer. She said that the world is bad. It is plays a key role in spoke necessary to pray, to pray, to pray a lot flowers our Redemption and for this world that is bad, to pray for sin- that she suffered along with ners, to pray for their conversion. She in- her Son Jesus to save us. sisted a lot on the need for conversion: Convert to God! Convert to God! Con- Excerpted from: http:// vert to God! While saying that people www.marian.org/mary/ don't respect God's commands, that prayers/sorrows.php people have a hard heart, she also asked us to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary and to recite it every day. The Promises of the Seven Sorrow Rosary to Marie Claire of Kibeho, Rwanda (1961-1994) She also taught us the Rosary of the Sev- en Sorrows. She asked us to pray it every With the recitation of Seven Sorrows Rosary, the hardest Tuesday and Friday. She asked us to hearts shall change, if you pray it for yourself or for others. obey the Church, to love God in truth, and to love our neighbor in humility and By the recitation of the Seven Sorrow Rosary, you shall be freed from obsession and addictions. simplicity. She spoke of the need for mor- tification, a spirit of penitence and sacri- This rosary when said from the heart, it will win us true fice. to us in Kinyarwanda [the language repentance of our sins and free our souls from guilt and of Rwanda] with her very soft voice." remorse.

Those who say it often, especially as recommended by Our Lady to Marie Claire, on Tuesdays and Fridays, shall NB: “It is, however, important that when obtain clear understanding of their weaknesses and you reach each sorrowful mystery, you flaws causing them to sin and those things we don’t take a moment to meditate on the mag- like about ourselves and thought were part of our characters shall change. nitude of Mary’s suffering … and the strength of love.” [Page 188, Our Lady of You shall obtain whatever you ask for through this rosary,

praying this rosary from the heart. Kibeho)

More than ever, the world needs the Seven Sorrows Rosary. How to pray the Rosary of the

Seven Sorrows

Begin with the Sign of the Cross and recite the following prayers.

Introductory prayer

My God, I offer you this Rosary for Your Glory, so that I can honor Your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg

You to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, You who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of the Your grace to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.  HERE ARE THE SEVEN PROMISES! Recite Before each mystery, say: Most Merciful Mother, To St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) remind us always about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.’ 1. I will grant peace to their families. Then begin the meditation of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary...." 2. They will be enlightened about the divine Say the Lord’s Prayer. mysteries. Pray 7 ’s. Do not pray the “Glory Be”.

3. I will console them in their pains and I will Repeat #s 3 - 4 for the next six sorrows. accompany them in their work. Closing Prayers 4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg of my divine Son or the sanctification of you by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible their souls. and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world, the grace of complete sincerity and re- 5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with pentance. Amen. the infernal enemy and I will protect them Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suf- at every instant of their lives. fered for us, pray for us (3x) 6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their Make the Sign of the Cross to conclude the Rosary. death; they will see the face of their Moth- The Seven Sorrows: er. First Sorrow: The Prophesy of Simeon (Lk. 2:22-35) Second Sorrow: The Flight to Egypt (Mt. 2:13-15) 7. I have obtained from my divine Son, that Third Sorrow: The Disappearance of Jesus in Jerusalem those who propagate this devotion to my (Lk. 2:41-52) tears and dolors, will be taken directly from Fourth Sorrow: Mary meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary this earthly life to eternal happiness since all (Lk. 23:27-31) their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I Fifth Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross will be their eternal consolation and joy. (Jn. 19:25-27) Sixth Sorrow: Mary receives the body of Jesus from the Cross ((Jn. 19:38-40)  Seventh Sorrow: Jesus is laid in the tomb. (Jn. 19:41-42) FROM A HEART OF GRATITUDE WE GIVE OUR TALENT

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. Romans 12:6

WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT?

God entrusted to each one of us our individual involved in at least one ministry that engages your talents to build up His Kingdom. With gratitude, we spirit while allowing you to serve others. are called to use those talents in service and ministry. Please prayerfully reflect on your gift of talent and When you give of your talent in our parish, you give back to God through a parish ministry(s) help support the many ministries that enable us by returning your Talent Commitment as soon to carry out Christ’s mission. We ask that you be as possible.

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