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Pastor: Fr. Michael Radermacher • Vicar: Fr. Anh Tran • Deacon: Patrick Kelley • Facebook: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish
Catholic Church 2303 54th Avenue E, Fife, WA 98424 • Phone: (253) 922-7882 • www.stmartinoftoursfife.com
Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Faithful for the Month of May 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.
For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to Mfollow.
I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone.
Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.
Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020 - Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
FIRST PRAYER
O Mary,
You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.
“Protectress of the people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always
from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
SECOND PRAYER
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our
Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health. Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus. Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet
Virgin Mary.
Amen.
Sunday, May 3, 2020 • Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday May 2nd – Roberta Berrens
Sunday May 3rd - All Parishioners
Monday May 4th - Gloria Escarez
Saturday May 9th – All Parishioners
Sunday May 10th - Louis Enrique Rendon
Monday May 11th – Beverly Scheit Morningstar
Saturday May 16th – Gerald Santman
Sunday May 17th - All Parishioners
Monday May 18th – SiewMoy Yap
Saturday May 23rd – Thomas and Bridget Callahan
Sunday Mayl 24th – All Parishioners
Monday May 25th – For Medical Personnel
Saturday May 30th – For those suffering from the impact of Covid-19
Sunday May 31st – All Parishioners
Would you like to have Masses said for your intentions?
Please contact the parish office at (253) 922-7882
Prayer Intentions
Our Advertiser of the Week is:
Sterino Farms Produce Market If you work with one of our supporting advertisers, please let them know that you found them through the All Saints Parish bulletin!
Daily Liturgies
with Archbishop Etienne: https://www.facebook.com/ArchdioceseofSeattle/
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Liturgies with Bishop Elizondo: (misa en Español)
https://www.facebook.com/CatolicosNW/ [facebook.com]
Times for the Weekday and Sunday Liturgies livestream: 8:30am
If you are unable to link to the live stream liturgies: All of the Masses that the Archbishop has streamed during the pandemic are available at https://vimeo.com/archdioceseofseattle. They will continue to add new videos each day. You can also find daily reflections and commentary on the scriptures and the events surrounding us on the Archbishop’s blog site:
https://www.archbishopetienne.com/
St. Martin of tours events
The Main Parish Office is CLOSED and staff are encourage to work remotely at this time
Coming Up This Month:
all meetings and gatherings suspended
St. Martin of Tours church is open for private prayer on Monday mornings, 9 am to noon. Fr. Michael invites you to also use the private prayer times at All Saints, available daily 3-6pm.
Confessions are available only by appointment through the parish office. Please call the office at 253-922-7882 and leave a brief message with your telephone number for our return call.
Weekly Email from SMofT—If you do not currently receive our e-Newsletter we encourage you to sign up - just drop an e-mail to [email protected]
Also follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information, under St. Martin of Tours Fife Catholic Parish. Just "like" the page and see the feed on your Facebook page.
The Food Bank has had to remain closed due to the need for social distancing.
St Vincent de Paul Corner - We are working remotely at this time! Please donate by mail to help the continuing mission of St Vincent de Paul Conference. You can send your check to the St Martin of Tours Parish office.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Families, RCIA - Please pray for the Elect: Brandon Mow, Grace Wilbur, Aidan Cabrera, Albert Carrillo, Anahy Saucedo, Nay Palacios, Jude Manalo, Charlotte Fuchs, Jesus Celes, Please contact Debbie in the parish office with questions and more information, 253-922-7882.
At Home With Faith: Family activities and practices
during the Covid-19 crisis
Jesus Will Lead Us Through
A new study by Springtide Research Institute found that, while young people are experiencing increasing loneliness during this time of social distancing, 35% report an increase in faith and 46% are discovering new religious practices. This makes sense because, just as hunger is meant to be satisfied by food, our anxieties are meant to be satisfied by a relationship with God.
We need to tell our children that, no matter how bad things get, Jesus will shepherd us through any situation. The Coronavirus can disrupt school, sports and getting together with friends. But, whether they are frightened or sad, we can encourage our children with this Sunday’s Scriptures, reminding them that Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us “I am the Good Shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me.” (John 10:14). Faithful to his promise, Jesus has led the Church through many challenging times, and he will lead us now, too.
https://marriagefamilylife.seattlearchdiocese.org/athomewithfaith
Visit their website for more information, link and resources to help your family to grow together in
faith in the coming weeks.
Risen Lord, you share with us the mission of God. Help me to use my gifts and talents to do God’s work.
From Hopeful Meditations for Every of Easter—Through Pentecost Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny
Stewardship: A Way of Life For the week ending April 26 Fiscal Year to Date Envelopes $ 2,055 Actual $248,816. On-Line Giving $ 1,045 Budget $ 6,276. Budget to date $253,518.
Please consider electronic giving options in lieu of weekly envelopes as you are able. We are aware that for some of you this may also be a time of financial crisis on top of this health crisis. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are in need. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society continues to offer emergency assistance for people in our parish area.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Am I Called? God loves you personally and intimately through Jesus in
the Holy Spirit. Each of us has a way in which we can best grow and serve the Lord in love.
We call this a Vocation.
A call to priesthood in the Church is much more than just an individual, personal desire to serve and lead. While the call comes from God, it is mediated through the People of God, the Church.
We are here to help you
The Vocations Office of The Archdiocese of Seattle is here to help people like you discern your primary vocation throughout the Archdiocese. We specifically work with those interested in joining the Archdiocese of Seattle as a priest or deacon and reference others to religious life options in our area.
The Vocations Office also provides ongoing formation and resources for our seminarians studying for the
Archdiocese of Seattle. www.seattlevocations.com
"Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps." - 1 Pt 2:20B-21
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, World Day of Prayer for Vocations - May 3, 2020, please pray to God that he send us good priests, deacons, and consecrated religious
to serve in our diocese and in our parishes.
Archdiocese of Seattle Prayer for Vocations
God our Father, You call each of us
to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.
We ask that You inspire those whom you call to priesthood, diaconate,
and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will.
Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor
are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
2020 RICE Bowl Here is a suggestions as to how we can participate safely from home and still “turn in” our Rice Bowl almsgiving: Donate using a credit card on the Catholic Archdiocese
of Seattle collections page: https://donate.seattlearchdiocese.org/ricebowl
School Closure for COVIC-19 Virus
The school has moved to a remote on-line learning model. Please keep our School Families and Staff in your prayers as we explore this new way of growing these young members of our community. Movement to the St. Martin of Tours Campus will take place this summer.
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy —Providing Catholic Education for Students Preschool to 8th Grade.
Enroll Now for 20/21! Visit our parish website for more information.
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy
Weekday Scripture
May 4–9
Mon Acts 11:1–18
Jn 10:11–18
Tues Acts 11:19–26
Jn 10:22–30
Wed Acts 12:24-13:5a
Jn 12:44–50
Thurs Acts 13:13–25
Jn 13:16–20
Fri Acts 13:26–33
Jn 14:1–6
Sat Acts 13:44–52
Jn 14:7–14
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Sunday Readings
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
Peter [said] to them, “Repent and be bap-
tized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus
Christ.”
1 Peter 2:20b–25
For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have
now returned to the shepherd and guardian
of your souls.
John 10:1–10
[Jesus said,] “The sheep hear his voice, as he
calls his own sheep by name and leads them
out.”
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