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June 1, 2014 The Ascension of the Lord
SAINT MICHAEL PARISH Olympia, WA
2014
MASS TIMES: Daily - Monday through Thursday: Noon Friday: 9AM WESTSIDE: 1st & 3rd Thursday: 6:30AM WEEKENDS: Saturday: 9AM; Saturday Vigil: 5PM, Sunday: Downtown: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5PM
WESTSIDE CHAPEL: 8:30AM, 10:30AM
RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11:00AM Saturday: 10AM, 3PM
OUR MISSION AND VALUES Place God First in All Things
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Grow in Holiness through Prayer, Sacraments and Service.
DOWNTOWN: 1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 | WESTSIDE: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502
E-MAIL: [email protected] | WEBSITE: saintmichaelparish.org | FACEBOOK: facebook.com/saintmichaelparish
PHONE: 360.754.4667 | OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9AM– 5PM
PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee | PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Michael Wagner
DEACONS: Dean Mbuzi, Rob Rensel, Ronnie San Nicolas and John Bergford
SCRIPTURE READINGS
For the complete readings, visit the USCCB website at:
www.usccb.org
06.01 Sunday
7:30 AM - Ross Young
8:30 AM - Johnny Lewis (WS)
9:30 AM - Kimberly Gray
10:30 AM - Ross Young (WS)
11:30 AM - John Hamblen
5:00 PM - People of St. Michael
06.02 Monday
Noon - Dida Neri
06.03 Tuesday
Noon - Word & Communion
06.04 Wednesday
Noon - Members of the Altar Society
06.05 Thursday
6:30 AM - Sarahann Wall (WS)
Noon - Frances Teodora
06.06 Friday
9:00 AM - Steve Swift
06.07 Saturday
9:00 AM - Pia Loh
5:00 PM - Charlie Langen
06.08 Sunday
7:30 AM - Dick Daniels
8:30 AM - William Nguyen (WS)
9:30 AM - Tom & Mary Monaghall
10:30 AM - Bob Smith (WS)
11:30 AM - Dorothy Bell
5:00 PM - People of St. Michael
(WS) - Westside Chapel
PLEASE PRAY FOR... Samantha Rowell Lisa Riley & Family Kathy Pool Mary Anderson Lane Dorcy Madelyn Gault Chinwe Nwankwo Ed Roque Janice Schmidt JoAnn Brown Warren & Rosalie Ballew Eileen Kapust Ingeborg Hamblen Mary Goldenberger Loop Doug Ragan Steve Ragan Theresa Ragan River Pawlak Hilary Borngesser Tom Ragan Norma Ordiz Russell Hendrick Jerry Hendrick Yvette Villarubia Aubrey Gardner Frank Majeski Margaret Lensegrav Kathleen Wycisk Donna Benak Pat O’Neil Terezia Marlowe The LaBouf Family Adam LaBouff Rosanne Burns Dottie LaGant Charlie Kidwell Jim McKinley Betty Kostecka Dewayne Bullis & Family Kristine Mahood Fr.Michael Tucker Riese Baker Lou Jessen Jay Brewer Sam Himes
Rachel Kathryn Ward Mary Williams Charlie Holland June Cliffton Nida Martin Charles Bojarski Theresa Jess Kathy Sivey Virginia Cunningham Gayle Lyons Gabriel San Nicholas Rosie Scott Emylou Winterbottom Jeff Foster Christie Kurczak William J.R. Kurczak Kathleen Downey John McKillip Ginny O’Neil Theresa Ellis Karen Rotter Chuck Huhta Lee Doyle Tony Beck Chi Nguyen Ngoc-Lan Thi Ngyuen Fr. Michael Ryan Michael Mallinger Bill Stockman Don Shawver David Clifton Patricia Alder Roy Proctor Norma Bolton Rhonda Eckroth Jeff Foster Lydia Franzen Gene Putscher Ryan Kranz Donald Alder Helen Deville Amanda Jones Miranda Sharp James Sharp Carol Thietje
If you or someone you know is
homebound and wishes to
receive Holy Communion at
home please call Bene at the
Parish Office at (360) 292-7143
Next Sunday
June 8 Pentecost
Gospel:
John 20:19-23
This Sunday
June 1 The Ascension
Gospel:
Matthew 28:16-20
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Incense Alert!
We will have incense next weekend at
the Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9:30,
10:30, 11:30 and 5pm Masses.
PASTOR’S NOTEBOOK – June 1, 2014 – The Ascension of the Lord
Just ONE!
The Easter season is building to the crescendo of Pentecost next Sunday. This past week we had a taste of Pentecost when Bishop Cupich of Spokane celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday evening. We were blessed with folks from the Grey’s Harbor parishes and Fr. Dennis Robb, St. Columban in Yelm and Fr. Paul, Sacred Heart in Lacey and St. Mary’s in Centralia. There were close to 100 in all. I am very grateful to Bishop Cupich for coming all this way so that we might experience a “touch of Pentecost” in our midst. “Just ONE” can make a big difference.
“Just ONE” person can change how we experience life. For those of you who are married, think of your spouse and how when you met them they transformed the horizon of your existence. Or think of a significant teacher or mentor in your life and how they may have changed the direction of your career choice or given you new hope or a sense of self that transformed your heart and your thinking.
“Just ONE.” I feel so blessed because I have had a number of those singular individuals that have transformed my life and enabled me to truly experience THE One, Jesus. Each one, a gift given by God at a certain time in my life to guide and direct me on my journey that I might become the “best version of myself,” to grow in holi-ness, to become what I ultimately hope for – to be a saint.
This coming week, I invite you to reflect on those “just ones” who have touched your life. Pray for them and give thanks to God for them in your life.
Also this week, I ask that you pray about ministry in the parish and how the Holy Spirit is calling you to choose “Just ONE” new (or existing) ministry to be active in during this next year. If you are already involved in minis-try and have found your joy in the ways you currently help build the Kingdom, we rejoice with you and give thanks to God for having called you. Who do you know that might share that joy with you? Who do you know that has the spiritual gifts needed in your ministry? Will you find “Just ONE” other person this year to join you? We will have an opportunity for a renewal of a ministerial involvement or something entirely new for you and for your family on June 28/29, the Feast of St. Peter and Paul. Here is a Pentecost prayer that can help your discernment:
The earth rejoices, it bears its first fruit of glory:
Jesus has risen to the Father!
In joy, the earth brings forth the promise! Calm in its humility,
it draws the light from on high.
Come, Spirit of God! Come engulf the universe in your glory!
You are the heart of all life, the youth that renews everything.
You are the heart of the world, beating in the rhythm of love.
You are the joy and hope that bear us to the Father.
Come, Spirit of God! Come engulf the universe in your glory!
In Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, I love you,
Richard Quan Tuyen Nguyen Thomas Banyard Richard Keeter, Sr. Kevin & Jodie Ward Marcele Lorenzo Eric & Heidi Olmstead Patrick & Amanda Dehnart Theresa Ellis Rolett & Gina Pama Brent & Ashley McBride James & Rosie Morton William & Kathleen Truax Guy Malloy Randy German & Nicole Plummer Stephen Foster & Faith Pattison Shawn & Crystal Potter Vincent & Kara Raso Jose & Angie Cardoso Christina & Jean Robert Lamour
Porsha Guerrero & William Cruz Ryan & Megan Bond Jacob & Stephanie Miskulin Mikel & Jody Costello Alfredo & Sheree Munoz Jolane Zander Gilbert & Erin Darisse Daniel & Jennifer Paterno Rachel Luce Johan & Alexis Deutscher Ursula Lawson Mark & Kelly Schreiner Frank & Helena James Shane & Kristi Hayes Alexander & Christine Kline Le & Becky Fulfs Charles & Anne Quintanilla Dana & Rachel Reimholz- Falco John & Sarah Schelling Jean Snyder Jeral & Katherine Shelton
THANK YOU, FATHER JIM, FOR BEING A
GOOD LEADER AND A GOOD SHEPHERD!
Congratulations on being part of the first group of participants chosen from the Archdiocese of Seattle to complete the “Good Leaders, Good Shepherds™” two-year program, an arduous leadership and man-agement training program conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute. You did it for us and we thank you for your total commitment to St. Michael Parish!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS!
Please welcome those new to our family this year:
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Pastoral Year 2013-2014
Donations Received as of May 25, 2014
Donations Received May 25, 2014 Year to Date
Sunday Envelopes $31,240 $1,739,580
Online Giving 13,871 718,078
Sunday Loose Collections 1,335 77,058
Holy Days 7 69,155
Children/Little House 65 5,134
Total Stewardship of Treasure Donations: $46,518 $2,609,005
Donations needed through May 25: $2,790,928
Amount Short of Goal: ($181,923)
“Lord, help me to respond to the slightest prompting of Your grace, so that I may be Your trustworthy instrument.”….St. Therese of Lisieux
Debt Reduction Collection (Pink Envelope) $126 $72,800
Gospel Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus charges his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” What exactly is going on here? What is this Great Commission anyway? Good stewards know they are directed to share what they exercise stewardship over: their life of faith in Christ Jesus. They know Jesus didn’t direct them to go to church and to keep quiet about it; or to go out into the neighborhood, workplace or marketplace and just be nice. Christ’s Good News is meant to be shared. Many people in our communities don’t know about Jesus Christ. Does that bother us? Do we care? Do we realize we are supposed to do something about it?
- International Catholic Stewardship Council e-bulletin, June 2014
PARISH HAPPENINGS
HOLY HOUR GUARDIANS—Did you know?
We call our scheduled adorers Guardian Adorers. Their holy assignment is to pro-
tect and keep vigil with the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist in the
Saint Joseph Chapel. It greatly pleases Jesus that we honor and adore His
Precious Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Guardians commit to one designated
hour per week. The reward for them is eternal.
For details, contact Roger Theine at (360) 357-6246 or [email protected]
IN CONCERT—JUNE 24, 7PM
Tickets available online at
http://parish.stcharlesb.org/jmt
or call (253) 564-5185
7112 S. 12th Street, Tacoma
Tickets: $35 for Stage Seating
$20 General Admission
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION: NEXT WEEK
The people of St. Michael's Parish are very generous! Without you the work of the St. Vincent de
Paul Society in Olympia could not happen, and we deeply appreciate the long-time support of so
many. Your donations help people to stay in their home and maintain their medical prescrip-
tions. Donations can be made after Masses next weekend, or delivered directly to St. Vincent's
during office hours, 1:00-3:00pm, M-W-F. Thank-you for your generous and prayerful support.
MIKE SWEENEY’S 2014 CATHOLIC BASEBALL CAMP
This will be an authentically Catholic experience where kids will learn from men who have years of Major League Baseball experience. The camp is limited to 175 attendees ages 8-16 to ensure they get the best one-on-one instruction.
Tuesday, July 22—Thursday, July 24
Russell Road Sports Complex, 24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA
Cost: $300
For more information and registration, visit catholicbaseballcampseattle.com
Sponsored by the Mike Sweeney Family Foundation, the Archdiocese of Seattle, CYO Athletics, & the Knights of Columbus.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—June 23-27, 2014
Thanks to all of you who registered in May.
To receive a VBS t-shirt, you must turn in a registration by Monday morning, June 2nd. If you register after that date, please purchase an aqua blue t-shirt for your child or a lime green t-shirt if you are a volunteer. Please contact Anne Kunkle at the parish office to check if there are still openings to partici-pate in VBS or if you would like to volunteer. [email protected] or (360) 754-4667
THE IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER'S
ANNUAL SUMMER DAY OF REFLECTION
Changing Light: An Examen of Life in the Middle of the Year will take place on Saturday June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at
St. Joseph Parish Center, Seattle.
COST:
Early registration fee - $45 (thu Friday June 13).
Regular fee - $55 (after Friday June 13).
Register at www.ignatiancenter.org or
contact Andrea Fontana with questions:
[email protected] or (206) 329-4824.
Thank You First Graders! For the beautiful cards you made for those who are sick and homebound. Your awesome drawings and gentle words brought smiles and happiness to many people. Keep up the great work!
You are officially recognized as OUTSTANDING St. Michael Parish Pastoral Care volunteers!
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Tuesday June 3rd—Bible Study in Room 9 of the Parish Center from 6:30-8:00 PM.
We will discuss Acts 2:1-11.
Saturday, June 7th—Join us for a Young Adult Holy Hour at 8 pm in the Saint
Joseph Chapel, followed by fellowship at a local restaurant.
The journey of discipleship, like all journeys, begins with a single step.
What: Collect Pringles cans, colorful buttons of any size, and colorful magazines for the
VBS service project to make 26 bouquets for dining room tables at Providence
Mother Joseph Care Center.
When: Please bring all items to Anne Kunkle at the Parish office by June 20th.
FAITH AND LIGHT
Is comprised of 1,500 communities in 80 countries and made up of persons with an intellectual disabil-ity, their family and friends, who meet together on a regular basis in a Christian spirit to share friendship, pray together, and celebrate life.
Faith and Light at St. Michael Parish is an inter- denominational gathering and meets next Sunday, June 8th, from 1:30-3 pm in Gathering Space room 3.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
WEEK 6. “AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I SEND YOU.”
Fr. Jim challenges us this week in his reflection, “You are called to be differ-ent, through the grace and power of the Holy Spirit.” As disciples, we form an ecclesial community, one that is set apart. The Greek root - “ekklesia”, is derived from two words, “ek” and “Kaleo”, which together mean “the called out ones.” We have been called out—set apart—and made new creations in Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit. We are set apart, not for our own ends, but for God’s. How do we live out our discipleship? How are we different from those around us, especially in light of today’s culture? How are we, like the apostles, sent out by Christ?
http://www.saintmichaelparish.org/learn/small-groups
A REPORT FROM THE FIELD—SOCIAL MINISTRY IN ACTION
He sits in the middle of the room on a folding chair, a solitary figure. So much is going on around him . . . people talk-ing, singing, laughing, a buzz of activity. But he is looking down, unaware, hands in his lap, legs outstretched, turned in on himself. He is an island. He is deaf.
He does not know that others around him are deaf also but engaged in life in a community that gives them education, relationships and hope for the future.
I try to get his attention as others do. We try to get him to look up. We show him the sign for “hello”, a simple touch to the chest then a thumbs-up. But his fingers are not accustomed to this and it means nothing to him . . . yet.
This is the starting point for a young deaf person to be ushered into a wonderful new world. Here at the Deaf Develop-ment Program (DDP) in Phnom Penh we take in deaf students from age 15 years old and up. They have never received any form of education, never had an opportunity to develop a language and never met another deaf person. They do not have the confidence, skills or capacity to develop by themselves. Their problems are further compounded by a lack of understanding of deaf people in society. They are totally reliant on their families yet exist on the fringe of that family and of the community. They have no means of acquiring independence.
The goal here at DDP is to give them the skills to enter into society as an equal and to achieve independence and to be able to contribute to their community.
I see this young man again in about two weeks. He is wearing glasses now and taking in his surroundings and standing more erect. Often a student has other medical or visual prob-lems that no one was aware of before they got here.
Another two weeks go by and we are celebrating Deaf Awareness Day. Now he is wearing some new clothes as well as his new glasses and seems more confident. Even though he mostly sits with one of the teachers, he will occasionally interact with some of the other students. They say it takes about three weeks for a new student to realize that the other students in the class are also deaf. All of their lives they have not known that there was another deaf person in the world.
Today I arrive at work and there he is at the front gate, smiling, looking right at me and giving me a big “hello” sign as others crowd around him. He has friends now. He is no longer an island but in the mainstream of life. My heart soars for him.
Watch a video of the DDP program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ATDYn2LMdM
St. Michael parishioner Nancy Davies currently lives and works in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and works as the Finance Manager for the Deaf Development Program.
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL
COVERED PLAY AREA GROUND-BREAKING
There will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the new covered play area on June 13 at 11:45 am at the front entrance
of the school. Come join city officials, the Knights of Columbus, and other honored guests at this ceremony to kick off
the start of this wonderful addition to our campus. The play area has been in the planning stages and funds have been
set aside for several years in anticipation of its construction. It’ll be an asset that benefits the entire Parish!
Dear Parishioners,
Our 5th grade class recently delivered a talented and entertaining rendition of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. This won-
derful tradition represents the depth of our school’s commitment to the arts and the ability of our faculty to set high,
yet attainable, standards for our students. I was so proud of our students and grateful for the dedicated work of our
teachers and parents. It certainly takes a whole community-wide effort to produce such a professional perfor-
mance. Way to go 5th graders!
With the end of the year in sight, our faculty and staff are focused on inspiring the best work from our students as they
conduct closing projects and assessments. Fr. Jim and I spoke to the students at a recent MMO (Monday Morning
Opening) and encouraged them to view the school year as a long distance race where everyone must save their best
for last. Indeed, we want all of our students to end the year on a positive note and to feel they are doing their best
work to close out this great school year. I am encouraging all parents to work closely with their children at home to
foster this sense of discipline and focus despite the beautiful sunshine and their summer dreams. The finish line is in
view, but we’re not there yet!
We are holding a special open house for parents interested in learning more about our Kindergarten and 3rd grade
classes next Wednesday, June 4th from 5-7 pm. If you are planning for your child to attend Kindergarten or 3rd grade
at another school next year, I invite you to come learn about the gift of a Catholic education for your child right here at
St. Michael. Please join us at the school to meet our teachers, see our classrooms, and learn how a Catholic education
at your parish school will benefit your child’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic develop-
ment. I hope that you can join us!
Blessings,
Connor Geraghty
Principal
EDGE Night tonight!
So are we!
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we
stop growing and learning about faith.
Stay involved this summer!!
Some of our Summer Events:
Movie Monday
Hiking
Skating @ Skateland
Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Social
Service Projects
Ready for Summer?
5th graders welcome!
Join us for our EDGE Summer Kick Off.
Sunday, June 1 after 5pm LifeTeen Mass from
6:30-8pm.
There will be pizza & ice cream sundaes,
games and lots of fun!
Rachel Yabut
Steward for EDGE & Campus Ministry
Chris Peterson
Steward for Life Teen
Jamie & Jessi Oakland
(360) 352-3321
Stewards for High School Confirmation
Summer Kickoff Graduating 8th Graders are Invited!
Sunday, June 1
Join us for our summer kickoff as we get crazy at our
own glow party! Bring everything you have that glows
and we will provide the “more”. We will also play
glow-in-the-dark dodge ball, so bring your friends!
Life Night begins at 6:30pm in the School Gym.
Bible Study & Adoration
Friday, June 6 in Parish Center
Bible Study 6:30-8pm & Adoration 8-9pm
Looking for a way to grow in your love for
God and your Catholic faith? Join us for bible study on Friday nights, followed by a
holy hour before our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament.
Join us Tonight!
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Share your story! Contact Kathy Steinbrecher
Or call (360) 292-7127
“…unless people know the
grandeur for which they are
made, they cannot reach
fulfillment and their lives will
be incomplete. Nor will they
know that they are called into
interpersonal union with God
and with each other.”
United States Council of Catholic Bishops,
Go and Make Disciples
