Holy Rosary Catholic Church

HOLY ROSARY Catholic Parish MASS TIMES

October 29, 2017

Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am Weekday Masses during summer Daily Mass: 7:45am | the Church Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 8:35am on Wed and Sat On the First Saturday of the month at the 8:35am in the Church, we pray in a special way for those who are sick and offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for those in need. Communion Service: Monday at 7:45am in the Church.

OTHER INFORMATION Reconciliation is available in the Church: Tuesdays: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Saturdays: 3:30pm to 4:30pm or by appointment during office hours. The Parish Nursery is available for both the Sunday 8:30 and 10:30am Masses. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during the 10:30am Mass. Download our Parish App at myparishapp.com Submit a prayer request: [email protected] Request a homebound visit: [email protected]

FELLOWSHIP—all are welcome! Sunday in the School Hall after the morning Masses beginning Sep 10 Tuesday morning in the Parish Center Reception Room after Mass.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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THE JOURNEY OF FAITH WITH

Fr. Matthew Oakland A Steward is one who has been entrusted with the care of something which is not their own. In Genesis, we hear that we are stewards of the earth. Adam and Eve were given care of creation. It was not theirs to do with as they please—rather they should proceed with the owner, the Creator, in mind. And one day the Creator will judge them based upon whether they were a good steward or not. Jesus often uses parables to teach us—and there are several parables about good and bad stewards. Everything that we have really isn't ours. When we die, that which we have will pass to another—we do not get to take a U-Haul with us to the afterlife. The goods of the earth are always first and foremost the Lord’s. With this wonderful gift of Creation, we must be good stewards—not taking for granted precious resource, ensuring that its bounty supplies for those who hunger, etc. We must remember that an accounting will come when the Master returns. “How can I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” It is the question the psalmist asks. God is generous with us. How generous are we with Him? How are we as stewards with all that God has given us? With our time? With our talents? With our treasure? A few weeks ago we reflected on the gifts God has given to us and how we might use them to serve him. In the coming weeks, we will reflect upon the stewardship of our treasure. Each week, each month, we incur a variety of expenses. Some big, some small. We pay a mortgage or rent, insurance and car payments, electricity and heat and water and garbage, food and a gift for a birthday party, clothes for the coming rain, some coffee from our favorite joint, tickets for a play or a concert or game, and a variety of other things. As we look at our stewardship of our treasure, it isn't just a question of how much to give to the Church and to other charities, but also a question of our stewardship of the rest as well. When I got out of seminary and started making a real income (vs small jobs here at there working in the library or the Catholic TV Station), I started to put together a budget. I created this chart of how I wanted to spend my money. And then I tracked my receipts, and realized that my plan and my actual spending habits were quite different sometimes. And then I asked myself some questions—am I being a good steward of my resources? Am I using them wisely for myself and others? And where does the Lord fit into it all—not just that portion that I give to the Church and charity, but with the rest as well? When it does come to that portion given to the Church, there are four Ps to keep in mind. Planned Giving Our giving should be planned. It should be done after reflection upon God’s great gifts for us. It shouldn’t simply be an afterthought, a scramble as the basket nears. Rather, if it is to truly come from the heart, if it is to be a true offering, it should be one made intentionally after prayer. To be a good steward is to recognize the gifts that we have received, and plan their proper allocation, whether for taxes, food, housing, recreation, or directly to the Lord. Priority Giving Abel brought the first fruits of his flock as a sacrificial offering, his return to the Lord. He wanted to give the Lord his best. He wanted to make this offering to God a priority in His life. One of the benefits of planning our giving is that we can make it a priority in our budget. We don’t simply give from our surplus, from what is left over at the end of the month. Rather, we make our offering a priority in our lives as we recognize Him from whom all good things come. Percentage Giving Abel was the first to make the scriptural tithe. Abraham, Jacob and countless others would follow as they fulfilled the Law, a Law which was commended by Christ Himself. As we look at our budget, as we plan our giving, we should strive to follow the example of the saints with the biblical tithe. It should also be a sacrificial offering, for it means little if our offering does not actually impact us. The offering of our time and talents is important. But we are called to make a return to the Lord of all of our gifts, not just some them. Zaccheus was able to give over and above the norm. This is something that is commendable and laudable, and is possible for some. What portion of your income do you return to the Lord? Another hard question I ask myself—where do my donations rank compared with entertainment and recreation? Nothing wrong with the latter—but in some ways we should make the Lord a priority. Progressive Giving I would encourage you to take a step each year, as each year we return to prayer, reexamine our gifts, adjust our plan. As you look at your current giving, consider raising it. If you have had a change in income or life situation, it can affect your giving. But the purpose is that our intention should be to increase our generosity with God over time. Take the weeks about what offering to the Lord will be here at Holy Rosary this year. 2 some time 4139in 42nd Aveahead SW to pray Seattle, WAyour 98116 206-935-8353 www.holyrosaryseattle.org

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Holy Rosary Catholic School—SPIRIT AND MIND ignited Upcoming Events and School Happenings Come visit our tent at the Alaska Junction Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 10am1pm! We will be offering two crafts and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Our priority application period continues for current school and parish families for 2018/19 and runs from September 15th-November 15th. We are accepting applications for Preschool – 8th grade for new students, applications can be found on our website. We have received over 60 applications already for the 2018/19 school year and we will begin to review them once the November 15th period has closed. All incoming Kindergarteners need to submit applications to be considered for our 2018/19 class. Please apply early if you are considering Holy Rosary, our Preschool 3 and Kindergarten classes were full by last January for this current school year.

CYO Soccer’s season, available to grades Kindergarten-8th is coming to a close and CYO Basketball practices (3rd-8th grade) began this week. Registration is available on the school website for a Holy Rosary ski bus through Mohan Skiing and Boarding. The ski bus will depart Saturday mornings at approximately 7:15am from Holy Rosary and will return in the late afternoon/early evening. A minimum of 30 skiers registered is needed to make the ski bus happen. At Holy Rosary School, tradition and innovation converge to provide a leading-edge education that is grounded in the Catholic faith. Students are engaged by enthusiastic teachers who provide hands-on curricula designed to spark creativity and encourage critical thinking. For more information, contact the School Office: 206-937-7255 or [email protected]. PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS

St. Vincent de Paul November Food Drive

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Buy reusable mesh bags to use for fresh produce items when you are grocery shopping. This will eliminate the need to use the grocer’s plastic produce bags, which are difficult to recycle. Mesh bags, available from a number of retailers, can be laundered and kept with your reusable grocery bags for convenience.

Please support our November food drive that will re-stock our St. Vincent de Paul Food Room. Your donations will be used to help feed the hungry in our West Seattle neighborhood. All donations can be dropped off in the boxes in the church. We ask that food items be in unopened original packaging and no bulk food items. Thank you so much for your continuing support of this ministry. At this time our most needed items are:

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Peanut Butter

ALSO NEEDED: Rice

Pasta

Crackers (saltine, graham, etc.)

Canned Chicken

Chili

Cookie mixes

Oatmeal

Spaghetti Sauce

Cake mixes

Canned Tuna

Granola Bars

Stuffing mixes

Hardy soups

Broths

Cereal

Canned Beef Stew Grocery Gift Cards are welcome too! Submit bulletin articles by 5pm Tuesday to [email protected]

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PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS

League of the Sacred Heart Volunteer for Holy Rosary Sunday Coffee & Donuts Volunteering for C&D is easy, fun and social! Shifts are on Sunday from 8:15-10:30am or 10:30am-12:45pm including set-up and clean-up time. You can work the first or second shift or both. Sign-up with a group, just yourself or with your family. It’s easy to attend mass and also volunteer at C&D. School parents can use C&D for general service hours. Everything you need is provided, including the donuts, and there will always be a Lead Volunteer with you. Sign-up for Holy Rosary Sunday Coffee and Donuts: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aa5a82aa02-coffee Thank you for volunteering!

Holy Rosary Men's Spirituality Group Meets Saturdays at 7am in the Parish Center. For our next book, we'll be reading "God's Fool: The Life of Francis of Assisi" by Julien Green. We will decide how far to read on October 28, and begin discussion on November 4th. On deck is the Gospel of Luke. After that, we'll be reading "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. A short discussion of the Sunday Gospel will be added to our weekly meeting before we move on to a discussion of the book. The guys like the idea of familiarizing ourselves with the reading before we hear it proclaimed at mass. Newcomers are always welcome!

Becoming Catholic – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for nonCatholics who are thinking about joining the Catholic Church as full and practicing members. We have changed our meeting time to Tuesday mornings at 10am, in the Parish Office. Our next meeting will be October 31.

Bible Study Matthew: The King and His Kingdom will meet to discover and discuss the Gospel of Matthew. This is an excellent way to get to know the Bible generally and the story of Jesus in particular. We meet Wednesday mornings at 9:45am in the Parish Center. Our next meeting will be November 1. 4

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The next meeting of the League of the Sacred Heart will be on November 3 at 1pm in the Parish Center. Our guest speaker will be Connie King. All are invited to join us. If you have any questions, call Marie at 206-932-7750.

Sunday School for Grown-ups Each session, we'll host a grown-up conversation on a different topic, focusing on real-world experiences of faith, thoughtful discussion of your questions, and how we can follow Jesus better in our lives. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month between the morning Masses. November 5 – – “The Christian Life as Pilgrimage” with Virginia Radel, 9:30am-10:20am, in the School Room 7A November 19 – “J.R.R. Tolkien: Co-Creating with God” For more information, to suggest a topic, or if you would like to be a presenter, please contact Robert King (206-937 -1488 x203)

Adult Confirmation Confirmation is a critical step in your life as a Catholic. It gives you grace and authority to live a fully Catholic life, including full participation in the liturgy and ministry of the Church, and being a godparent or sponsor for someone else. If you were Baptized as a Catholic, but have not received the sacrament of Confirmation, please fill out the online registration (holyrosaryseattle.org/adultconfirmation-1) and join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 9, at 6:15pm in the Parish Center, Room 203.

Holy Rosary Women's Shelter Opportunity After all three masses the weekend of November 11 and 12, we are having an open house in our shelter space on the third floor of the Parish Center to give you an opportunity to see the space and take with us about what we do - and how you can use your time and talent to support the women who are our guests every Saturday and Sunday night from Sept to June. Please take a few minutes and stop by. More information is available on our website at www.holyrosaryseattle.org/womens-shelter or email us at [email protected] with any questions.

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Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion

The Esoterics Present: EXCELSIS at Holy Rosary

“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -St. Francis of Assisi - Feast Day October 4 Is this how it has felt since your involvement in an abortion decision? Impossible to be free of the regret and selfcondemnation? Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and let God transform the impossible and be free of that burden. November 10-12, 2017 Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

Saturday, December 2 at 8pm at Holy Rosary. The Esoterics will cast their choral gaze upward, to consider the forces that propel us to greater heights of consciousness. This December, they will welcome the transforming embrace of the celestial feminine in the songs of EXCELSIS. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com.

Holiday Wine Fest Holy Rosary School Alum Christopher Chan and the Chan Family invite Parishioners 21+ to a day of sipping, sampling and shopping at the 2017 Holiday Wine Fest, Saturday, November 11 at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Enjoy local and international wine, beer, cider, spirits, food and artisan gift shopping at this comfortable and festive affair. Tickets available at www.HolidayWineFest.com. Proceeds benefit Washington State wine and spirits industry educational scholarships.

Mexican Fiesta & Info about a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Enjoy a Mexican Fiesta Party and learn more about an upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Join Fr. Rey Yu from 2-4pm on Sunday, November 12 at Priceless Sunset Journeys (20825 – 142nd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042). A $10 donation will go to Catholic Relief Services. Traveling with Fr. Yu will benefit the people of Mexico after the recent earthquakes. For more information, contact Kathleen Tansey 253-630-7755 or [email protected]

Job Opportunity at Holy Rosary PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR ADMINISTRATION II Holy Rosary Parish seeks a faithful Catholic to assist parishioners in growing as disciples of Jesus Christ and apostles to the world through the prudent management of the parish’s human, fiscal and capital resources. Holy Rosary Parish of West Seattle is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Administration (PAA). The PAA serves as a business leader amongst the parish and staff, playing an active role in overseeing parish finances and driving giving campaigns. The successful candidate will also be responsible for human resources and administering payroll, and managing campus construction and maintenance projects. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic, has a strong background in business management and finance and has at least five years’ experience in a similar business or non-profit role. The candidate must also have strong analytical, communications and interpersonal skills. Holy Rosary Parish has been a vital part of West Seattle for over 100 years, with its 1,600 families, a large Pre-K through 8 school, a beautiful campus and many active ministries. This individual will be key to forging the path for the next century of evangelization in West Seattle. For a full job description, visit www.holyrosaryseattle.org. Please submit applications and resumes to Gary Samaniego at [email protected] . This is a full time, salaried position with benefits eligibility.

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Sunday, October 29 Coffee and Donuts after Masses today

Monday, October 30 7:45 AM Word & Communion Service | Church 7:00 PM Baptism Prep in 7B Tuesday, October 31 7:45 AM Daily Mass | Church 8:30 AM Tues AM Breakfast | Reception Rm 10:00 AM Adult RCIA | Parish Office Conference Room 5:30 PM Confession | Church 6:00 PM RCIA for teens in Music Room 6:00 PM Handbell Practice in Chapel 6:30 PM Voices for Life in Room 203 Wednesday, November 1 SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS 8:35 AM All Saints Mass in Church 9:45 AM Bible Study: Gospel of Matthew 6:00 PM Women's Spirituality Group in Parish Office Basement 7:00 PM All Saints Mass | Church 7:00 PM Walking With Purpose in Reception Rm Thursday, November 2 7:45 AM Daily Mass | Church 9:00 AM Soup Kitchen in Lanigan Kitchen 3:00 PM Orion Center in Lanigan Kitchen 3:00 PM Altar Server Training in Church 6:00 PM Children's RCIA | Reception Room 6:00 PM School Commission in 7B 7:00 PM All Souls Mass | Church 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice in Church Friday, November 3 7:45 AM Daily Mass | Church 8:30 AM Adoration w/Benediction in Church 9:00 AM Walking With Purpose in Reception Rm 1:00 PM League of the Sacred Heart in Reception Rm 6:00 PM 1st Communion Parent Class in 7B 7:00 PM Friday Night Men's AA in Reception Rm Saturday, November 4

Up Next November 3 First Communion Parent Class 4 Liturgical Ministers Training (date change) 8 First Communion Parent Class 11 Sacramental II Family Learning Class 18 Sacramental II Family Learning Class 18 Giving Tree Goes up 23 Thanksgiving—Parish Office Closed 24 Parish Office Closed Tree Lot Opens December 2 Esoterics Concert 3 First Sunday of Advent 10 Cantare Concert 13 School Christmas Program 15 Seattle Girls Choir Concert 16 Simbang Gabi Mass & Reception 17 Giving Tree Gifts due by Noon today NW Boys Choir Concert 24 Christmas Eve—Parish Office Closed 25 Christmas Day—Parish Office Closed Donations to the Fr. Mallahan Endowment Fund were made in memory of C.D. Weyerhaeuser Mass Intentions for Next Week: October 31: Daphne D’Cruz, RIP November 1: Donna Murphy, RIP (8:30am) Holy Rosary Community (7pm) November 2: Holy Rosary Community (7pm) November 4: Holy Rosary Community (5pm) November 5: Shirley Shepard, RIP (10:30am)

7:00 AM Men's Group in Reception Rm 8:35 AM Daily Mass in Church 9:00 AM Liturgical Ministers Training | Church, School Hall 9:30 AM Rosary Making | Reception Rm 10:00 AM Baptism Prep Class | 7B, Church Last Week’s Collection: 2:00 PM Killeen/McBride Wedding in Church Last week’s collection: $13,232 3:30 PM Confession | Church Weekly budgeted collection: $23,534 65:00 PM 4139Vigil 42nd Seattle, WA 98116 206-935-8353 www.holyrosaryseattle.org MassAve SW

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Baptism: Contact Deyette Swegle at least two months in advance of your requested baptism date. Marriage: Contact Sherry Smith six months in advance of your requested wedding date. Funerals: Contact the Parish Office Becoming Catholic: Contact the Parish Office PASTOR: Fr. Matthew Oakland ADMINISTRATION: Gary Samaniego ([email protected]), ext. 213 ADULT EVANGELIZATION: Robert King ([email protected]), ext. 203 CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES—Baptism & Young Families: Deyette Swegle ([email protected]), ext. 251 CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES—1st Sacraments, Children & Youth: Sister Stella ([email protected]), ext. 252 LITURGY & MUSIC: Paul Dolejsi ([email protected]), ext. 204 MARRIAGE & TRIBUNAL ADVOCACY: Sherry Smith ([email protected]), ext. 210 BOOKKEEPER: Karen Edgin ([email protected]), ext. 211 ADMIN ASSISTANT & PRIVATE EVENTS: Melissa Tuthill ([email protected]), ext. 200 PLANT MANAGER: Scott Stoefen ([email protected]), ext. 215 SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Anna Horton ([email protected]), ext. 218 TECHNOLOGY, BULLETIN & PARISH WEB SITE: Sherry Smith ([email protected]), ext. 210 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: ext. 300 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: [email protected], ext. 301 WOMEN’S SHELTER: [email protected] YOUNG ADULTS: [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY: [email protected] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO PRINT THIS BULLETIN AT NO COST!

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