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For the One who carved the islands / has come to live among us,
And this is the house He has chosen, / St. Mary Star of the Sea. ~Anne Porter
St. Mary Star of the Sea
Catholic Church
ALTAR SERVERS
JAN. 16-17, 2016
SAT. 9:00 AM: Angela Carillo-Burge, Natalie Zavalza
SAT. 5:30 PM: Ed Carder
SUN. 8:15 AM: Isaac & Caleb Johnson
SUN. 11:00 AM: Tiburcio Brennan, Tristan Johnson
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Good Shepherd
Bookstore
1335 Blaine Street
Port Townsend,WA 98368
Phone: (360) 385-3700
Fax: (360) 379-1989
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmaryss.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am—4:00 pm
GREETERS
SAT. 9:00 AM: Carmen Boling
SAT. 5:30 PM: Jim & Pat Ryan
SUN. 8:15 AM: Hugh & Joanne Murphy
SUN. 11:00 AM: Vicky Miller, Marcia Griffin
WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 9:00 AM (HISPANIC): For
the special intentions of the Hispanic Community
of St. Mary Star of the Sea.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 5:30 PM: For the special
intentions of the parishioners of St. Mary Star of
the Sea.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 8:15 AM: For the repose of
the soul of Richard Haenschen, as requested by
Cynthia Drew.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 11:00 AM: For the repose of
the soul of Jackie Wehn, as requested by Diane and
Roger Wallihan.
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: For the
repose of the soul of Ray Ortmeier, on the
anniversary of his death, and for all the Holy
Souls.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 6:30 PM: For the repose
of the souls of Barry and Alan Breitweg, as
requested by Ron Putaansuu.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 12:05 PM: For Jesuit
intentions, as requested by Fr. John Topel, S.J.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 12:05 PM: For the repose of
the soul of Pierre Gérin-Lajoie and the comfort
of his wife Madeleine and their family, as
requested by Aretta McClure.
MONDAY
1 Samuel 15:16-23
Psalm 50:8-9,16-17,21,23
Mark 2:18-22
TUESDAY:
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 89:20-22,27-28
Mark 2:23-28
WEDNESDAY:
1 Samuel 17:32-33,37,40-51
Psalm 144:1-2,9-10
Mark 3:1-6
THURSDAY:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
9:00 am: SPANISH MASS
10:00-Noon: Spanish Lunch—Hall
10:00-1:00 pm: Spanish Women’s Meeting
5:30 pm: MASS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
8:15 am: MASS
9:30-10:45 am: Religious Education—Classrooms
11:00 am: MASS
12:30-2:00 pm: Theology Kettle—Hall
12:30-2:00 pm: Pax Christi—Classroom #3
5:00-9:00 pm: PT Community Chorus—Hall
6:30 pm: Rosary
MONDAY, JANUARY 18
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY—OFFICE CLOSED
10:00 am: MASS
6:00-9:00 pm: Rainshadow—Hall
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
9:30 am: Legion of Mary—Chapel
12:05 pm: COMMUNION SERVICE
3:00 pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
1:00 pm: Centering Prayer—Chapel
3:00 pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet
5:00 pm: Theology Kettle—Hall
6:30 pm: MASS
7:00 pm: 5% Committee Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
10:00-2:00 pm: St. Vincent de Paul District Mtg.—Hall
12:05 pm: MASS
1:00-3:00 pm: Prayer Shawl Group—Classroom #3
2:30 pm: Finance Committee Meeting
3:30 pm: Environmental Committee Meeting—Rectory
3:00 pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:00 pm: COAST Meeting—Classroom #3
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
12:05 pm: MASS
1:00-6:00 pm: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
3:00 pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
9:00 am: SPANISH MASS
10:00-Noon: Spanish Lunch—Hall
5:30 pm: MASS
1 Samuel 18:6-9;19:1-7
Psalm 56:2-3,9-13
Mark 3:7-12
FRIDAY:
1 Samuel 24:3-21
Psalm 57:2-4,6,11
Mark 3:13-19
SATURDAY:
2 Sam 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27
Psalm 80:2-3,5-7
Mark 3:20-21
SUNDAY:
Nehemiah 8:2-4,5-6,8-10
Psalm 19:8-10,15
1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Luke 1:1-4;4:14-21
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 17, 2016
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/
SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN:
PASTOR: FATHER JOHN TOPEL, S.J.
[email protected]
DEACON: BILL SWANSON
[email protected]
PASTORAL ASST. FOR FAITH FORMATION/
ASISTENTE PASTORAL PARA LA FORMACIÓN DE LA FE:
Deacon Bill Swanson (360) 385-1662
[email protected]
PASTORAL ASST. FOR ADMINISTRATION/
ASISTENTE PASTORAL PARA ADMINISTRACIÓN:
Kathleen Wadkins
[email protected]
ADMIN. ASSISTANT/ ASISTENTE ADMINISTRACIÓN:
Alisa Meany
[email protected]
HISPANIC MINISTRY / MINISTERIO HISPANO:
Karen Burge (360) 379-6834
[email protected]
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT/EXPOSICIÓN DEL SAGRARIO:
Friday after Mass to 6:00pm Benediction. 20-Hour
Eucharistic Adoration on the first Friday of each month.
Viernes después de la Misa. La Benedicción-6pm.
EUCHARIST TO SHUT-INS & THE ILL/
EUCARISTÍA PARA DESCAPACITADOS:
Call 385-3700 to have Communion brought to you at
home. Llamar al teléfono 385-3700 para recibir la comunión
los viernes.
PRAYER CHAIN/CADENA DE ORACIONES:
Pat White 385-3063, Carol Hurley 385-6691.
ROSARY/ROSARIO:
Sunday from 6:30-7 PM. Also 35 minutes prior to
Mass. Domingo de 6:30-7 PM y media hora antes de Misa.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY/
DIRECTOR DEL MINISTERIO DE LA MÚSICA:
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM/SACRAMENTO
DEL BAUTISMO:
Chris Hawley (541) 622-3543
[email protected]
Required prep. classes, please call Dcn. Bill Swanson at
385-1662. Clases de preparación—Karen al 385-3700.
MAINTENANCE / MANTENIMIENTO:
Roger Cesmat
FUNERAL/CHRISTIAN BURIAL, FUNERAL/ ENTIERRO:
Contact pastor before setting date. Contactar al sacerdote
antes de apartar la fecha.
CUSTODIAN / LIMPIEZA:
Sergio López
RETURNING CATHOLICS / CATÓLICOS REGRESEN:
Deacon Bill Swanson (360) 385-1662
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL /SAN VICENTE DE PABLO:
Contact Tel: (360) 379-1325
Half hour before every Mass. Private confession by
appointment. Media hora antes de cada Misa. Apartar citas
para confesarse en privado con el Padre John.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE/SACRAMENTO
DEL MATRIMONIO:
Six month notice and preparation classes required, call
Deacon Swanson at 385-1662. Clases de preparación
requeridas 6 meses antes—Karen Burge al 385-3700.
“OUR MISSION IS TO...
...CELEBRATE GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR MIDST BY MASS, SACRAMENTS, AND PRAYER;
LIVE CHRIST’S LOVE BY SERVING OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THE POOR, NEGLECTED, AND SUFFERING;
GROW IN THE TRUTHS AND VALUES OF OUR CATHOLIC TRADITION, TEACH THEM TO OUR CHILDREN,
AND PROCLAIM THEM TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW THEM.”
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 17, 2016
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 17, 2016
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
SÁBADO MISA EN ESPAÑOL
9:00AM
SATURDAYVIGIL
5:30PM
SUNDAY
8:15AM & 11:00AM
MONDAY
12:05PM
TUESDAY ** COMMUNION SERVICE 12:05PM
WEDNESDAY
6:30PM
THURSDAY
12:05PM
FRIDAY
12:05PM
Ladies’ Guild
Rummage
Sale!!
The Ladies Guild Annual Rummage Sale
will take place March 4 and March 5 in
the Parish Hall. Start saving your gently
used items for this important fundraiser to benefit St. Vincent’s, Knights
of Columbus and the Ladies’ Guild.
Thank You!
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ST. PEREGRINE
HEALING MASS
January 27th @ 6:30 pm
“St. Peregrine is the beloved
patron saint of those suffering from
cancer, AIDS, or other life-threatening
disease.” A special blessing with a FirstDegree Relic of St. Peregrine will be
available as well… Prayer Teams will
be available for prayer after the Mass…
Soup and treats will be available
following the Mass in the Parish Hall!
MASS AT 10:00 AM MONDAY, JANUARY
18TH, AND PARISH OFFICE WILL BE
CLOSED THAT DAY…
NO ROSARY MAKERS MEETING NEXT MONDAY,
JANUARY 18TH...
THE 5% COMMITTEE WILL BE MEETING ON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH — PLEASE
HAVE ALL REQUESTS INTO THE PARISH
OFFICE BY NOON THAT DAY!
Intentional Disciples
Sunday., January 31st at 9:30 am
in the Library, all ministry leaders encouraged to
attend and everyone welcome!—Topic:
orienting all ministries toward a common goal.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Week of 1/10/2016
Week #28
The Intentional Discipleship group invites all to
pray before every Sunday Mass for the growth of
Intentional Discipleship in our parish and for the
spiritual growth of each parishioner.
We welcome everyone to come 10 minutes
early to Mass and join us!
Heal Your Marriage – Are you frustrated or angry with your
spouse? Is it impossible to talk about difficult topics without
arguing? Do you feel alone in your marriage? Are you losing
hope? There is hope -- it's called Retrouvaille (pronounced retrovī). Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples and
can help you too, no matter the source of conflict in your
marriage. For confidential information about, or to register for our
upcoming program beginning Jan 22-24, 2016 call 360-671-6479
or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
11:00 am in Classroom #3
Please contact Deacon Bill
Swanson at 385-1662 for more
information and to sign up! Thank You!
Upcoming Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21st
We Need Your Help!!
St. Vincent de Paul …
...CHALLENGE !!
We have another St. Vincent
de Paul CHALLENGE
DONATION!!! Thanks to a
very kind parishioner, we
have been given a $1500 donation to
match — again we need to MEET or BEAT
the challenge in order to receive the funds!!
Please MARK YOUR ENVELOPES with... “St.
Vincent de Paul CHALLENGE” and put
into the regular collection basket by Jan. 31st!!
Our next Prayer Shawl
Ministry will meet on
Thursday, January 21st in
Classroom #3 at 1:00 pm. We
welcome new crocheters and knitters. Bring
needles and yarn will be provided. Hope to see
you then! For more information, please call
Marlene at 360-301-3480.
Pax Christi Meeting
Meeting will be THIS Sunday, Jan. 17th at 12:30
pm in Classroom #3. All are welcome!
For more info please contact
Anna McEnery 385-7301
Judy Atkinson 385-6311
For Marriage Help with Retrouvaille of
Seattle, please visit
www.helpourmarriage.com!
*** Baptism Class ***
January 30th 2016
Week / Semana
Actual / Colecta Real
Budgeted / Presupuesto
Year to Date / Año Corrido
Actual / Colecta Real
Budgeted / Presupuesto
$6,881.17
$7,840.88
<$959.71>
$219,557.76
$219,544.64
$13.12
Please join hundreds going
to Catholic Advocacy Day,
Monday,
February 8th,
2016 in
Olympia. To
register, go to:
www.ipjc.org
Theology Kettle: Bible Timeline
1/17/2016: Royal Kingdom-1(1Samuel)
1/24/2016: Royal Kingdom-1(1Samuel)
Meets Sun @ 12:30pm
OR Wed @ 5pm in the Social Hall
(note new added optional meeting time!)
Email the parish office at
[email protected] for more info
on a weekly summary, assignments,
schedules, and more!