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Immaculate Conception Church/Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción Office and Mailing: 215 N 15th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Church: 400 N. 15th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Administrative Assistant: Sandra Ruiz Office Email: icc@skagitcatholic.org Website: www.icc-mv.org Phone: 360-336-6622 Fax: 360-336-5203 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Weekend Masses in English: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. Misa en Español: Domingo 11:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m., Jueves 7:00 p.m. Weekdays: Mon.,Tue., Wed., and Friday 12:15 p.m. Confession: Saturdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Sacred Heart Church: 404 Douglas St., La Conner, WA 98257 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 757, La Conner, WA 98257 Ministry Coordinator: Lori Hansen Phone: 360-466-3967

Office Email: sacredheart@skagitcatholic.org

Website: www.SacredHeartChurchLaConner.org Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday(Friday by appt.) Mass Schedule: Sunday 9:30 a.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. Confession: Friday mornings 8:30 a.m. or by appointment.

Saint Charles Church/Iglesia San Carlos Address: 935 Peterson Rd., Burlington, WA 98233 Website: www.stcharles-burlington-wa.org Administrative Assistant: Brenda Rocha Office Email: stcharles@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-757-0128 Fax: 360-757-0418 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 11:15 a.m., Sábado 7:00 p.m. Español, Domingo 7:45 a.m. Español Mass Schedule Weekdays: Monday, Thursday 10:30 a.m. Confession: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Immaculate Heart of Mary/Iglesia Inmaculado Corazón de María Address: 719 Ferry St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Administrative Assistant: Leslie Cornwell Office Email: immaculateheart@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-855-0077 Fax: 360-855-2282 Website: www.ihm-sw.org Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 11:15 a.m., Domingo 9:30 a.m. Español Weekdays: Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. Confession: Friday after 9:00 a.m. Mass, Saturday 4:00 p.m. or by Appointment.

St. Catherine Mission Church: 45603 Limestone St., Concrete, WA 98237 Office and Mail: 719 Ferry St., Sedro-Woolley WA 98284 Admin. Assistant: Leslie Cornwell Office Email: ihm@skagitcatholic.org Phone: 360-855-0077 Fax: 360-855-2282 Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mass Schedule: Saturday 8:30 a.m. (satisfies Sunday obligation).

February 10, 2019 Parishes Served By:

Fr. Tom McMichael, Pastor frmcmichael@skagitcatholic.org, 360-336-6622, ext. 22

Fr. Jeffrey Moore, Parochial Vicar frmoore@skagitcatholic.org, 360-757-0128, ext. 1000

Fr. Paul Magnano, Parish Priest frmagnano@skagitcatholic.org, 360-336-6622

Deacon Tony Cavazos deaconcavazos@yahoo.com, 360-336-6622 ext. 25

Accountant: Jamie Cline, pafinance@icc-mv.org, 360-336-6622 ext. 23

Administrative Assistant: Shari Mentel, shari@skagitcatholic.org 360-336-6622, ext. 27

Pastoral Administrator: Denise Rhone, denise@skagitcatholic.org St. Charles Church, 360-708-9873

Immaculate Conception Regional School www.icrsweb.org 1321 East Division Street, Mount Vernon WA 98274 Phone: 360-428-3912, Fax: 360-424-8838 Principal: Ms. Gwen Rodrigues, rodrigues@icrsweb.org Secretary: Mrs. Gaby Oropeza, goropeza@icrsweb.org

New Parishioners Welcome to our parish community. Please fill out a registration form found in the church entryway and place it in the collection basket.

Afterhours Emergencies Requiring the Presence of a Priest: Please call the Skagit Valley Emergency number: 636-336-6771. This line is reserved for critical afterhours situations, including death and near death, where last sacraments are being requested. Please notify the parish office for all other requests.

Homebound and Hospital Ministry: To request a visit and/or sacramental ministry for the homebound or infirm, please call the office of the parish in which the visit is requested.

Sacramental Prep/la preparación sacramental To make arrangements for Sacraments, please call your parish office for information.

Para hacer los arreglos para los sacramentos, debe venir a la oficina parroquial para llenar la documentación apropiada.

For bulletin submissions: Please submit bulletin

articles to bulletin@skagitcatholic.org or to your

parish office.

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Friends, Today I share with you the email I received from Michelle Cowan after our SVCC youth returned from the Archdiocesan World Youth Day/Catholic Youth Convention in Seattle. Michelle—a member of Sacred Heart in La Conner--is one of our dedicated parents and volunteer youth group leaders. My thanks to Michelle and all in the Valley who share their gifts building up our youth as faithful disciples and Catholics. Fr. Tom -------------------------------- Dear Shari, Fr. Moore, and Fr. Tom,

I am fresh off the World Youth Day/Catholic Youth Convention, and before my lack-of-sleep kicks into full effect, I wanted to write a note about WYD, and our parish youth ministries. Overall it was a great weekend--chock full of learning, prayer, energy, enthusiastic youth, (and a lot of time on our knees on a hard convention floor for adoration for these mid-40s knees!). I am grateful I was able to be with them. Our kids got a kick out of seeing Fr. Moore pop in, as well as listening to and seeing the Archbishop and 2 assistant Bishops this weekend.

There were 8 youth of your youth who came for the weekend and stayed overnight at St. Thomas More parish in Lynnwood with our group. From our parishes-4 were from our Sacred Heart YG, 2 from the Immaculate group, 1 from the Burlington group, and 1 from Immaculate who does not participate in any youth ministry. Throughout the 2 days I was able to talk with each of them. Additionally, as part of Pope Francis's request, WYD had an 1+hr youth "listening session" for young adults and youth today. I (and all the youth ministers) moderated/listened to a group of youth or young adults, and took notes as they answered to questions about the church posed by the Archdiocese. The notes and answers were all given to the Archdiocese for compilation and digestion.

I feel like I have been given this huge gift of stories, information, ideas, desires, and beliefs from the youth, (as well as resources from the conference) that seems appropriate to share with one or all of you as you are the decision makers and movers-and-shakers of the Skagit Valley parishes.

Let me know what you think. Looking forward to a full night sleep! God bless,

Michelle

February 10, 2019 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8) Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need. The next time you hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door and say “Here I am, Lord.”

Thank you letter from St. Martin de Porres Shelter

All of us at St. Martin de Porres Shelter thank you and the Skagit Valley Catholic Churches for holding your 19th annual winter clothing drive in support of our program. Shelter residents are already using items from your generous donation of 85 boxes filled with clothing, towels, toiletries, and household goods that we received on January 10. Many thanks for the second delivery of clothing this week. We are grateful for your assistance as we continue our 34th year of providing a warm, safe place to sleep; hot meals; clothing; counseling; and other vital services for hundreds of homeless, senior men every night of the year. Your contributions help homeless people such as Thomas who is happily working with our onsite case manager, Betsy, to research permanent housing options now that she has helped clear up problems in his rental history. Thank you for remembering those folks who are often forgotted or ignored. We deeply appreciate your longtime dedication to the Shelter.

Yours in peace,

Angela Peterson Income Development/Communications Coordinator

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10 de febrero de 2019 5º domingo de tiempo ordinario

“Entonces oí la voz del Señor que decía: ¿A quién enviaré? ¿Quién irá por nosotros? “ Aquí estoy ", dije, ¡envíame!” (Isaías 6: 8)

Todos los días, de maneras pequeñas y grandes, Dios pregunta: "¿A quién enviaré?" Ya sea que alguien asuma un nuevo ministerio, le dé una sonrisa amistosa a un extraño o diga una palabra de aliento a un amigo, Dios proporciona constantemente oportunidades para ayudar a alguien en necesidad. La próxima vez que escuches el llamado de Dios, ten el coraje de caminar por la puerta y decir: "Aquí estoy, Señor".

Amigos,

Hoy comparto con ustedes el correo electrónico que recibí de Michelle Cowan después de que nuestros jóvenes de las

Iglesias Católicas del valle de Skagit, regresaron de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud de la Arquidiócesis/

Convención Juvenil Católica en Seattle. Michelle, miembro de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en La Conner, es uno de

nuestros padres dedicados y líderes voluntarios de grupos juveniles. Mi agradecimiento a Michelle y a todos en el Valle

que comparten sus dones construyendo a nuestros jóvenes como fieles discípulos y católicos.

Padre Tom.

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Queridos, Shari, Padre Moore y Padre Tom,

Acaba de terminar la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud / Convención Juvenil Católica, y antes de que mi falta de dormir

surja efecto, quería escribir una nota sobre la JMJ y los ministerios juveniles de nuestra parroquia. En general, fue un

gran fin de semana: lleno de aprendizaje, oración, energía, jóvenes entusiastas (¡y mucho tiempo de rodillas en un piso

duro del centro de convenciones para la adoración de estas rodillas que ya alcanzan mas de 40 años!). Estoy agradecida

de haber podido estar con ellos. A nuestros niños les encantó ver al Padre Moore, quien intervino, además de escuchar

y ver al Arzobispo y 2 obispos asistentes este fin de semana.

Hubo 8 de nuestros jóvenes que vinieron el fin de semana y pasaron la noche en la parroquia de Santo Thomas Moro en

Lynnwood con nuestro grupo. De nuestras parroquias, 4 fueron de la nuestro grupo de jóvenes del Sagrado Corazón, 2

del grupo de la Inmaculada Concepción , 1 del grupo de Burlington y 1 de la Inmaculada que no participa en ningún

ministerio juvenil. A lo largo de los 2 días pude hablar con cada uno de ellos. Además, como parte de la solicitud del

Papa Francisco, la JMJ tuvo una "sesión de escucha" de 1 hora para adultos jóvenes y los jóvenes de hoy. Yo (y todos

los ministros de jóvenes) moderé / escuché a un grupo de jóvenes o adultos jóvenes, y tomé notas mientras respondían

preguntas sobre la iglesia planteada por la Arquidiócesis. Todas las notas y respuestas fueron entregadas a la

Arquidiócesis para su compilación y evaluación.

Siento que me han dado este enorme regalo de historias, información, ideas, deseos y creencias de parte de los jóvenes

(así como de los recursos de la conferencia) que parece apropiado compartir con uno o todos ustedes, ya que son los

que toman las decisiones y promueven las parroquias del valle de Skagit.

Déjeme saber su opinión. Ya me espera una noche completa de sueño!

Dios lo bendiga, Michelle

El grupo de Oración “Jesús Divina Misericordia” te invita:

Al Retiro de Iniciación de Vida en el Espíritu

“El los bautizara en el Espíritu y Fuego” Mateo 3:11

Días: 2 y 3 de Marzo Horario: 8:15 am– 5:00pm

En el Centro San José Tendremos evangelización para niños de 4-10 años

Evento totalmente Gratuito Para más información:

Lupe Zavala al: 360-540-7565 Fidel García al: 360-421-4371

¿Que es un Retiro de Iniciación

de Vida en El Espíritu? Es una experiencia de evangelización. En él se

proclama el amor de Dios, se anuncia a Jesús y se

invita a los cristianos a llevar una vida nueva,

dinamizada por la presencia del Espíritu Santo. El

Seminario de Vida en el Espíritu pretende que los

cristianos puedan vivir plenamente la vida

abundante que da Jesús (Juan:10,10).

¡NO TE PIERDAS DE VIVIR ESTA

EXPERIENCIA, TE ESPERAMOS!

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“When violent crime impacts a community there is a temptation to respond with anger and vengeance. But the Gospel calls for rehabilitation, reconciliation, and restoration and teaches us to respect the dignity of all human beings, even those guilty of committing horrendous crimes.” “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities” United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

“Recent history in the diocese tells us that newly ordained vicars are often moved to their own parish after only two years. And when that happens, they often receive a flood of dinner invitations that they have to turn down. We will not know for sure until April or May, but on the assumption that history will repeat itself: (1) Yes, I will try to come to dinner if we can find a night that works! [E-mail: frmoore@skagitcatholic.org], (2) You would be doing me a huge favor if said dinner involved more than one family, so that I can visit with the most possible people in the next few months. Thank you to everyone who has already hosted me. You are all wonderful! -Fr. Moore”

"La historia reciente en la diócesis nos dice que los vicarios recién ordenados a menudo se trasladan a su propia parroquia después de sólo dos años. Y cuando eso sucede, a menudo reciben una avalancha de invitaciones a la cena que tienen que rechazar. No lo sabremos con certeza hasta abril o mayo, pero suponiendo que la historia se repita: (1) sí, voy a tratar de venir a cenar, si podemos encontrar una noche que funciona! [E-mail: frmoore@skagitcatholic.org], (2) me estarías haciendo un gran favor si esta cena involucraba a más de una familia, para que yo pueda visitar con la gente más posible en los próximos meses. Gracias a todos los que ya me han acogido. ¡Ustedes son maravillosos! -Fr. Moore "

The Sixth Annual Mary’s Home Golf Tournament Friday, June 28, 2019 Avalon Golf Course Burlington WA

Tournament fee $125 if you register before June 3. Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, tee prized, sit down dinner, beverages, dessertss , raffle & silent auction (After June 3 fee is $130), 11 a.m. –

12:30 p.m. Registration 1 p.m. Shotgun start, scramble Format 11:15 a.m. Putting Contest Registration Deadline: June 18 Contact Ken at 360-421-5077 with questions. To pay with credit card call 360-336-6622.

“Cuando los delitos violentos afectan a una comunidad, existe la tentación de responder con ira y venganza. Pero el Evangelio exige rehabilitación, reconciliación y restauración, y nos enseña a respetar la dignidad de todos los seres humanos, incluso los culpables de cometer crímenes horrendos".

“Plan pastoral para actividades pro vida”

Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos

THANK YOU, school supporters, for

making Catholic Schools week a success.

About 100 guests joined us for Mass and

lunch on Senior and Grandparent

Appreciation Day.

Be the first parish to fill a table at the ICRS Disco Fever Auction on

Saturday, February 23. The event includes a silent auction, live auction and delicious catered dinner.

Tickets can be purchased online at icrsweb.maestroweb.com or at the school office. Gather your

fellow parishioners for a fun evening in support of Catholic education! Special recognition at the

event for the parish who fills a table (buys 8 tickets) first! (Ticket sales close on Feb. 9)

ICRS JOB OPENINGS. The school is seeking qualified candidates for a 2nd grade teaching position next fall and a St. Joseph

Center Manager (to be filled ASAP). Please see the school website for details.

GRACIAS, simpatizantes de la escuela, por haciendo la semana de las escuelas católicas un éxito

Alrededor de 100 invitados se unieron a nosotros para la misa y el almuerzo para personas mayores y

abuelos Día de Apreciación.

Sea la primera parroquia en llenar una mesa en la Subasta de Fiebre de Disco de ICRS el Sábado, 23

de febrero. El evento incluye una subasta silenciosa, una subasta en vivo y una deliciosa cena

preparada. Los boletos se pueden comprar en línea en icrsweb.maestroweb.com o en la oficina de la

escuela. ¡Reúna a sus compañeros feligreses para una noche divertida en apoyo de la educación católica! Reconocimiento especial en

el evento para la parroquia que llena una mesa (compra 8 boletos) primero! (Las ventas de boletos cierran el 9 de febrero)

Apertura de trabajo de ICRS. La escuela está buscando candidatos calificados para un puesto de docente de segundo grado el

próximo otoño y un Gerente para el Centro San Jose (para ser llenado lo antes posible). Por favor, consulte el sitio web de la escuela

para más detalles.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, February 10 9 a.m. Mass, Church 10:20-11:20 a.m. English Faith Formation, Church, Library, CR 11 a.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 1 p.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 6-8:30 p.m. English Confirmation Class, All Rooms 7:15 p.m. Vespers and Compline, Church

Monday, February 11 9-10 a.m. Organ Lessons, Church 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 7 p.m. Spanish Youth Choir, Church

Tuesday, February 12 10 a.m. Scripture Group, Conference Room 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6:30 p.m. Hispanic Charismatic Group, All Rooms 7 p.m. English Youth Group, Church Upper Meeting Room 7:30 p.m. Spanish Choir, Church

Wednesday, February 13 8:30 a.m. Rosary, Church 10-11 a.m. Baby Blanket Ministry, Living Room 12-3 p.m. Rosary Makers, Library 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 6 p.m. Pastoral Council, Conference Room 6 p.m. Spanish Youth Group, Church Narthex 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary, Basement Conference Room 7:30 p.m. English Choir, Church

Thursday, February 14 8:15 a.m. SacraMentors, Library 2-4 p.m. Diaper Distribution Center 6-6:45 p.m. Confessions, Church 6:30—9:00 p.m. RCIA, Living Room 7 p.m. Spanish Mass, Church

Friday, February 15 12:15 p.m. Mass, Church 3-4 p.m.Spanish Meeting with Regli, Library 6-9 p.m. Hispanic Charismatic Group, Church and Basement Conference Room 6:30-9:00 p.m. Spanish RCIA, Living Room

Saturday, February 16 4-4:45 p.m. Reconciliation, Church 5 p.m. Mass, Church 5 p.m. Spanish Choir, Living Room

Sunday, February 17 9 a.m. Mass, Church 10:20-11:20 a.m. English Faith Formation, Church, Library, CR 11 a.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 1 p.m. Mass, Spanish, Church 7:15 p.m. Vespers and Compline, Church

Immaculate ConceptionChurch

Vision Statement: A Christ Centered Church of Faith-Filled Disciples

Status of Parish Finances

July-December Income $ 341,220 July-DecemberExpenses $ 321,438 Difference $ 19,782 Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 11,115 Sunday Collection* 02/02--02/03 $ N/A Loan Balance 12/31/2018 $ 1,740,204

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

*Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.The weekly budgeted goal takes into account the $3,000 per week needed to make our loan payment.

Please remember the Church and school in your will.

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING GUM INTO THE CHURCH

Our Diaper Distribution Center continues to gain in popularity. Last week we had 60 visitors during the 2-hour period we are open and distributing diapers. As a result, our

demand for diapers has increased. We are asking for donations of diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6) or Costco gift cards in order to purchase diapers (this is the most economical place in town).

Please bring any diaper donations or gift cards to the parish office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE THE DIAPER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE CHANGING ITS DAY FROM WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY BEGINNING FEBRUARY 14 WITH NEW HOURS OF 2-4 P.M.

Baptismal Blanket Ministry Our next meeting is Wednesday, Februrry 13, from 10-11 a.m. in the living room of the parish offices. Anyone who wishes to participate in this ministry is welcome to join us. Bring your hand work with you. This ministry provides white, hand made blankets to infants and small children who are baptized at ICC. It was begun in September 2018. It serves the whole congregation, both English and Spanish speaking. Contact: Virginia Thogersen, vthogersen@gmail.com

Due to Valentine’s Day, the Pastoral Council Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, February 13, at 6 p.m.

Thank You Tom Ozretich, Adolfo Lucatero and the fence building crew for finishing the fence along the back perimeter of the church in winter weather! Your dedication is a blessing.

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Saint Catherine Mission FEBRUARY MINISTRY

Extraordinary Minister: Georgia Lang Lector: Yvonne Eagleburger Church Housekeeping: Bill & Diane Young HOSPITALITY SATURDAY - TODAY Please join us after Mass this morning for our monthly social in the CCD Center. Hosted by 2 Families David & Georgia Lang and Bill & Diane Young.

EWTN: The Catholic TV programming. It’s a great source of timely issues concerning the church.

PARKING: Please let visitors know about the Hillside Alley (roadway circling the church on the hill) for parking with a ramp to access church.

We are called to be the “salt of the earth”. And just like salt, we are not made to simply be a star and center of attention. We are not made only for ourselves. Instead it is our Christian duty to enter into our world and add to it, helping to transform it into a world of grace and mercy, full of the “flavor” of God’s Kingdom. This is done, especially by the building up of relationships. It’s done by striving to touch one person at a time so as to enhance their lives and help them be closer to Christ. The love of God that we bring into our world, and into the lives of those whom we encounter, can be seen analogously as salt entering into food and enhancing it. My Catholic Life

Status of Parish Finances July - December Income $ 18,719 July - December Expenses $ 18,171 Difference $ 548 Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 575 Weekly Sunday Collection 2/2 $ 421 Thank You For Your Continued Support! *Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.

Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción Declaración de la Visión: Una Iglesia Centrada en Cristo, Discípulos llenos de Fe

POR FAVOR, ABSTENERSE DE MASTICAR GOMA EN LA IGLESIA

Gracias ¡Tom Ozretich, Adolfo Lucatero y el equipo de voluntarios que construyeron la cerca en el perímetro trasero de la iglesia en medio del clima invernal! Su dedicación es una bendición.

Ministerio de Mantas Bautismales Nuestra próxima reunión es el miércoles 13 de febrero, de 10 a 11 a.m. en la sala de estar de las oficinas parroquiales. Cualquier persona que desee participar en este ministerio es bienvenido a unirse a nosotros. Trae tu trabajo de mano contigo. Este ministerio proporciona mantas blancas hechas a mano para bebés y niños pequeños que se bautizan en Ia Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción, el cual inicio en septiembre del 2018. Sirve a toda la congregación, tanto en inglés como en español. Contacto: Virginia Thogersen, vthogersen@gmail.com

Nuestro programa de distribución de pañales sigue ganando popularidad. La semana pasada tuvimos 60 visitantes durante un período de 2 horas en las que estamos abiertos y distribuyendo pañales. Como resultado, nuestra demanda de pañales ha aumentado. Estamos buscando donaciones de Pañales (especialmente tamaños 5 y 6) o tarjetas de regalo de Costco para comprar pañales (este es el lugar más económico de la ciudad). Por favor traiga cualquier donación de pañales o tarjetas de regalo a la oficina parroquial, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Gracias. TOME EN CUENTA QUE EL CENTRO DE DISTRIBUCIÓN DIAPER CAMBIARÁ SU DÍA DE MIÉRCOLES A JUEVES COMIENZO EL 14 DE FEBRERO CON

NUEVAS HORAS DE 2-4 P.M.

Legión de María

Venga y únase a el grupo

de oración de la legión de

María, todos los miércoles

a las 7:00pm en el sótano

de la oficina parroquial,

en oración rezan el Santo

Rosario, y aprenden mas

sobre como nuestra madre

María Santísima es nuestra principal intercesora

ante su hijo amado Nuestro Señor Jesús.

Los esperamos, hombres y mujeres de todas

edades son bienvenidos!

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, February 10th, 2019 We are called to be the “salt of the earth”. And just like salt, we are not made to simply be a star and center of attention. We are not made only for ourselves. Instead it is our Christian duty to enter into our world and add to it, helping to transform it into a world of grace and mercy, full of the “flavor” of God’s Kingdom. This is done, especially by the building up of relationships. It’s done by striving to touch one person at a time so as to enhance their lives and help them be closer to Christ. The love of God that we bring into our world, and into the lives of those whom we encounter, can be seen analogously as salt entering into food and enhancing it. My Catholic Life

Quinto domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Año C, 10 de febrero de 2019 Estamos llamados a ser la "sal de la tierra". Y al igual que la sal, no estamos hechos para ser simplemente una estrella y un centro de

atención. No estamos hechos solo para nosotros mismos. En cambio, es nuestro deber cristiano entrar en nuestro mundo y agregarle,

ayudando a transformarlo en un mundo de gracia y misericordia, lleno del "sabor" del Reino de Dios. Esto se hace, especialmente

mediante la construcción de relaciones. Se logra esforzándose por tocar a una persona a la vez a fin de mejorar sus vidas y ayudarlos

a estar más cerca de Cristo. El amor de Dios que traemos a nuestro mundo y a las vidas de aquellos con quienes nos encontramos,

puede verse de manera análoga como la sal que ingresa en los alimentos y la realza. Mi vida católica

Status of Parish Finances

July–December Income $ 110,960 July–December Expenses $ 109,478 Difference $ 1,482 Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 3,634 Weekly Sunday Collection 2/2 & 2/3 $ 3,768 Thank You For Your Continued Support! *Does not apply to special collections or designated gifts.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church/Iglesia Immaculado Corazon de Maria

Mass Intentions Feb. 13th: Repose of the Souls of Margo Mahaffie & Jan Mahaffie Feb. 15th: Repose of the Soul of Charles Forshier Feb. 16th: Repose of the Soul of Frank Gernandt Sanctuary candle for the Repose of the Soul of Bob Ryan Sponsored by: Jean Ryan

Church Calendar of Events

Feb. 10th: Spanish Mass at 9:30 a.m. English Mass at 11:15 a.m. Faith Formation Classes -9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Coffee Social in Parish Hall following 11:15 a.m. Mass – Hosted by Bill & Patee Jenks Feb. 13th: Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed by Rosary Feb. 14th: Scout’s Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Room Feb. 15th: Daily Mass/ Funeral at 9:00 a.m. followed by Rosary Newman Center Retreat in Parish Hall Feb. 16th: Spanish Faith Formation Classes at 10:00 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Room Confessions at 4:00 p.m. English Mass at 5:00 p.m.

SANCTUARY CANDLE If you wish to sponsor a Sanctuary Candle, there are 3 months still available, October, November, & December of 2019. If interested, please call the Office 360-855-0077. Thank you

VELA DEL SANTUARIO Si desea patrocinar una Vela del Santuario, aún quedan 3 meses disponibles, octubre, noviembre y diciembre de 2019. Si está interesado, llame a la Oficina 360-855-0077. Gracias

Family Promise of Skagit Valley Family Promise shared through a letter their gratefulness for your generous support. Some of the many things accomplished in 2018: Grace House opened the new facility that serves pregnant mothers, the day center, nursery and kitchen were remodeled. They are continuing to develop their programs. Promesa familiar del valle de Skagit Promesa familiar compartida, a través de una carta, da su agradecimiento por su generoso apoyo. Algunas de las muchas cosas logradas en 2018: Grace House abrió la nueva instalación que atiende a madres embarazadas, el centro de día, el vivero y la cocina fueron remodelados. Ellos continúan desarrollando sus programas.

CHANDELIER PROJECT COMPLETED Have you noticed how much brighter it is in the Church? Many thanks to Jim Henggeler’s & Ron Martin’s time and hard work. The chandeliers have all been updated and cleaned, plus LED lighting has been installed in all lighting fixtures throughout the church.

PROYECTO DE CANDELABROS TERMINADO ¿Te has dado cuenta de lo mucho más brillante que es en la Iglesia? Muchas gracias al tiempo y al arduo trabajo de Jim Henggeler y Ron Martin. Todos los candelabros se han actualizado y limpiado, ade-más de la iluminación LED se ha instalado en todos los accesorios de iluminación en toda la iglesia.

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Church Calendar

Mon./Lun. 02/11/2019 8:30 am Administrative Meeting, Mother Teresa Room 10:30 am Mass Tue./Mar. 02/12/2019 Wed./Mié. 02/13/2019 Faith Formation Thu./Jue. 02/14/2019 10:30 am Mass Fri./Vie. 02/15/2019 3:00—10:00 pm Silent Adoration Sat./Sáb. 02/16/2019 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm English Mass Bake Sale 7:00 pm Spanish Mass Sun./Dom. 02/17/2019 7:45 am Spanish Mass 8:30-9:30 am SP Coffee Hour 11:15 am English Mass, Bake Sale 12:15-1:00 pm Coffee Hour 4:30 pm Byzantine Mass, Church NO Confirmation NO Youth Group

St. Charles Church - Iglesia San Carlos

Please remember the Church and school in your will.

Status of Parish Finances

July - December Income $ 167,974 July - December Expenses $ 164,800 Difference $ 3,174 Weekly Sunday Goal $ 5,548 Weekly Collection Not Available $ Online Giving December $ 2,255 We are grateful for your generous support of the needs of our Parish… Thank You.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s reading, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer, “Here I am. Send me!”?

Clases para Adultos en Español Maestra: Maria de Alba

Cuando: Miércoles a la 6:40 pm en la iglesia

Fechas: Tema: Feb. 13 (será determinado) Feb. 20– Feb. 27 – Administración de los Dones Mar. 13 La Misa

St. Charlie’s Angels Bake Sale after 5 pm and 11:15 am Mass

The Charlie’s Angels Guild bake sale to benefit the parish after the English masses on Saturday, February 16 (5 pm) and Sunday, February 17 (11:15 am).

Here’s a sweet way to support our parish!

Sanctuary Candle For the week of February 10th, candle will burn in memory of: Lupe Aragon Jo Nelson

The Tri-Parish Food Bank Needs Volunteers! Help is need to welcome and check in guests. Training is provided. One Saturday a month is requested for a few hours, usually 11:45 to 3:45. Please call José Ortiz at 360-333-5015 if you are interested or have questions.

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Sacred Heart Church - La Conner www.SacredHeartChurchLaConner.org

P.O. Box 757 La Conner; Phone: 360-466-3967 e-mail: sacredheart@skagitcatholic.org

Office Hours: 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Mon.-Thur. (Friday by appt.)

Feb. 10th, 2019

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Like the apostles we are called to fish for

People. We gather to give glory to the Holy one,

who sets us free.

Church Calendar:

Feb. 10th: Sunday Mass at 9:30a.m. Faith Formation,

middle school, Confirmation & high school groups meet.

Feb. 13th: Men's and women's Bible studies meet 8a.m.

- noon in the Hall. Adult Faith Formation presentation

on the Eucharist in the Hall 6:45p.m.– 8:30p.m. Pastoral

Council 7p.m.

Feb. 15th: Friday Mass at 9:00a.m. in the Church.

Feb. 17th: Sunday Mass at 9:30a.m. No Faith

Formation classes. Coffee hour after Mass.

Feb. 18th: Presidents Day - Office closed.

Feb. 19th: Centering Prayer in the Hall 11a.m.—1p.m.

Feb. 20th: Men's and women's Bible studies meet 8a.m.

- noon in the Hall. Adult Faith Formation presentation

on the Eucharist in the Hall 6:45p.m.– 8:30p.m.

Ministry Schedule - February 17th:

Lectors: *Steve Miller **Mike Compton

Eucharistic Ministers: #Erin Rieger (hosts) Denise Gardner, Margaret Bruffy, Pete Andriesen, & Reesa Compton (cups)

Ushers: #Richard Spink, Arne Fohn, Kevin Le Duc & Braden Le Duc

Altar Servers: # Casey Lemrick, Kate Hansen, & Addison Engels

Happy Birthday!

Feb. 10: Ea Wuellner

Feb. 12: Parker Beltramini

Feb. 14 Shelly Geist~~Jason

Zaharris

Feb. 15: Carla Reese

Feb. 16: Ray Henderson

Stewardship of Treasure

Sacred Heart—Status of Parish Finances July—Dec. Income $ 116,238 July—Dec. Expenses $ 108,230 Difference $ 8,008 Weekly Sunday Goal* $ 3,779 Weekly Sunday Collection Jan. 27th: $ 2080 December on-line giving total: $ 3,082

A Study Presentation Entitled “Presence - the Mystery of the

Eucharist.” Please join us on Wednesdays, through February

20th to study this mystery.

Time: 6:45p.m. to 8:30p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at

Sacred Heart Parish. All Skagit Valley Catholics are

welcome. Questions or more info, call Joe West

425-749-1712.

Thanks to the Bruffys for cleaning the Church, and

to Siegred Oberg and Sue Donaldson for hosting

the coffee hour this morning!

Please see the travel brochures in the church foyer

for Fr. Jim Dalton’s trips to Germany & Poland this

summer and Fr. Tom McMichael’s trip to the Holy

Land next year.