Christ The King Catholic Church MARCH 7, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MASS INTENTIONS MESSAGE FROM DEACON JOE Dear Friends: PLEASE NOTE: indicates an intention for the deceased Mon. Mar 08 9:00 AM — Melissa Liton Today’s readings from Holy Scripture teach us that Lent is the Tues. Mar 09 9:00 AM — All Souls In Purgatory ideal time to clean out the temple of our own hearts and to offer to God proper worship by obeying the Ten Commandments. Wed. Mar 10 9:00 AM — Graciela Gomez Avalos They also teach us that our covenant with God demands that we Thur. Mar 11 9:00 AM — Georgia McEvoy should keep our parish church holy and our worship vibrant by Fri. Mar 12 9:00 AM* — Danika Davis our active participation in the liturgy with hearts cleansed by Sat. Mar 13 5:00 PM — Missa Pro Populo repentance, and holy by allowing the Holy Spirit to control our Sun. Mar 14 9:00 AM — Missa Pro Populo hearts and lives. 11:00 AM - Maria del Refugio Diaz Espino Today’s First Reading teaches us that the Ten Commandments If you have a special intention, or would like to have Mass said for are the basis of our religious and spiritual life. Instead of restrict- the repose of a loved one’s soul, please call or stop by the parish ing our freedom, the Commandments really help us to love and office. respect our God and our neighbors. Please note: Friday’s Mass is not a public Mass but rather, the intentions are offered privately by Father. The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm #19) depicts the Mosaic Law’s life-enhancing attributes. These attributes refresh the soul and cause the heart to rejoice because they are pure and true, more OUR PARISH precious than gold. Weekend Masses: The Second Reading reminds us that we must appreciate the di- Saturday Vigil— In person 5pm vine “foolishness” of the crucified Christ. It also reminds us to Sunday—9:00am In person & LIVE STREAM obey his commandment of love as our expression of divine wor- Spanish - Sunday— 11:00am & LIVE STREAM ship. Daily Mass: Mon, Tues, Wed. & Thurs. 9am Today’s Gospel gives us the dramatic account of Jesus' cleans- ing the Temple of its merchants and moneychangers, followed Reconciliation: 3:30pm Saturday & by a prediction of his death and Resurrection. The synoptic Gos- Tues 6-7pm during Lent pels place the "cleansing of the Temple" immediately after Jesus' Parish Office : 206-362-1545 triumphant arrival in Jerusalem on the back of a colt, while John Open by appointment places it at the beginning of his Gospel. Jesus cleansed the Temple, which King Herod began to renovate For information on Sacraments, please contact the par- in 20 B.C. The abuses that kindled the prophetic indignation of ish office or visit our website at https://ckseattle.org Jesus were the conversion of God’s Temple into a “noisy mar- ketplace” by the animal merchants and into a “hideout of Fr. Chris Hoiland 206-362-1545 thieves” by the moneychangers with their grossly unjust busi- ness practices. It was a sacrilege of God’s Holy Place. Deacon Joe Sifferman 206-859-5160 Jesus' reaction to this commercialized faith was fierce. Since no Pastoral Assistant for Administration: weapons were allowed inside the Temple, Jesus had to construct Marga McChesney PAA 206-859-5105 his own weapon (i.e. a whip of cords) to drive out the merchants and moneychangers from the court of the Gentiles. Administrative Assistant for Hispanic Ministry: Mari Cáceres 206-859-5118 God bless you, Deacon Joe Sifferman School Office: 206-364-6890 Joanne Cecchini, Principal THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTION Online Giving Option While we cannot tithe during the Mass right now, please consider going online to contribute. Visit: Sacrament of Reconciliation https://parish.ckseattle.org and click the “Online Let us pray that we may experience the sac- Giving” button on the Right side of the page. rament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the infinite mercy of God. If you would prefer to tithe via check, please mail your tithe to: Christ the King Parish 405 N 117th St. Seattle, WA 98133 LESSER KNOWN SAINTS St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin was born Anna Francesca Bos- St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin cardin at Brendola, Veneto. In her family and town she was Feastday: 20 October known as Annette. She was a member of a peasant family. Birth: 6 October 1888 Her father, Angelo Boscardin, would testify during Death: 20 October 1922 her beatification process that he was jealous, violent, and Beatified: 8 June 1952 by Pope Pius XII frequently drunk. As a child she could only attend school Canonized: 11 May 1961 by Pope John XXIII irregularly, as she was needed to help at home and in the fields. When she did attend school she also worked as a servant in a nearby home. She did not display any particular talents, was thought to be not particularly intelli- gent, and was often the target of insulting jokes. These included being referred to as a "goose" for her slowness by a local clergyman. She was allowed to make her First Holy Communion at eight and a half years old, when the authorized age in those years was eleven. At twelve years old, she was accepted into the parish association of the “Children of Mary” association. The parish priest gave her a catechism as a gift. They found it in the pocket of her habit, when she died, at 34 years old. After being rejected for admission to one order because of her slowness, she was accepted as a member of the Teachers of Saint Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred Heart at Vicenza in 1904, taking the name "Maria Bertilla". She herself internalized some of her earlier criticism, telling the novice-mistress of the order, "I can't do anything. I'm a poor thing, a goose. Teach me. I want to be a saint." She worked there as a kitchen maid and laundress for three years. She was then sent to Treviso to learn nursing at the municipal hospital there, which was under the direction of her order. During her training period, she was once placed to work in the kitchen. However, upon completing her training, she was promoted to working with victims of diphtheria in the hospital's children's ward. During the air raids of Treviso following the disastrous Battle of Caporetto, the hospital fell under the control of the military. Sister Bertilla was noted for her unwavering care of her patients, particularly those who were too ill to be moved to safety. This devotion to duty attracted the attention of the authorities of a local military hospital. However, her superioress did not appre- ciate Sister Bertilla's work and reassigned her to work in the laundry, a position she remained in for four months until being reas- signed by a higher superior, who put Sister Bertilla in charge of the children's isolation ward at the hospital. Shortly thereafter, Sister Bertilla's already poor health got worse. A painful tumor which she had had for several years had progressed to the point of requiring an operation, which she did not survive. She died in 1922. Her reputation for simplicity and devoted, caring hard work had left a deep impression on those who knew her. A memorial plaque placed on her tomb refers to her as "a chosen soul of heroic goodness ... an angelic alleviator of human suffering in this place." Crowds flocked to her first grave at Treviso. After a tomb was erected for her at Vicenza, it became a pilgrimage site where several miracles of healing were said to have taken place. In 1961, 39 years after her death, she was canonized as a saint. The crowd in attendance included members of her family as well as some of her patients. From https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1778 WEEKLY READINGS Phase 2 Reopening: Under Phase 2: Masses, Weddings and Funerals are limited Mon the 8th: 2 Kgs 5:1-15; Ps 42:1-4; Luke 4:24-30 to 100 people. Masks and social distancing is required and Joyful mysteries no receptions are permitted. Tue the 9th: Dan 3:25-43; Ps 25:4-9; Matt 18:21-35 Sorrowful mysteries ST VINCENT de PAUL Wed the 10th: Deut 4:1-9; Ps 147:12-20; Matt 5:17-19 Glorious mysteries Thu the 11th: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-9; Luke 11:14-23 Luminous mysteries Fri the 12th: Hos 14:1-10; Ps 81:6-17; Mark 12:28-34 Reminder: Next week is our monthly Saint Vincent de Sorrowful mysteries Paul collection during our weekend Masses. Sat the 13th: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-21; Luke 18:9-14 Please be generous as we work hard to meet the growing Joyful mysteries needs in our neighborhood and community. Sun the 14th: Laetare Sunday. “Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will 2 Chr 36:14-23 ; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; John 3:14-21 pay back the sum in full.” Proverbs 19:17 Sorrowful mysteries .