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Saint Michael ParishOlympia, WA

July 12, 2015Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS TIMES: (Check website/app for changes)

Downtown: Monday - Thursday: Noon Friday & Saturday: 9am Saturday Vigil: 5pm, Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5pm

Westside Chapel: Thursday (1st & 3rd): 6:30am Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am

RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11am Saturday: 10am, 3pm

PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Charles Banduku DEACONS: Rob Rensel Ronnie San Nicolas John Bergford

Visit us online at www.saintmichaelparish.org

Shayla HemphillPaisley & Michah Russel-DeMersBob RonningNgoc-Lan Nguyen & familyLaBouff FamilyRyan KullavanijAnn CookeYvette VillarrubiaPam MarshallMaureen CallaghanRay ProctorBetty KosteckaEileene & Gene PutscherPat O’NeilBruce ShermanMartin BarkisKathy SiveyHoa DuongVictoria DuongPhyllis JeffersonJennie RonningPhil EricksonJohn McKillipKathleen DowneyBrenda HotchkissSabine ReynoldsPriscilla SmithDavid DoddsConstance PatnudeTeresa CasellaClaire KeithPhil ChavezPatricia AlderAurora WittingLiza ZanderPatricia PyleLarry VizeShelley LandUmaJames SharpTodd Sharp

Brandon SharpMiranda SharpSusan FordyceAlice BaldoLena BaradaKathy PoolMaggie VizeDonald ShawverBill MorelandPhyllis NeffJames KaydusBilly HyltonJan PutnamJolane ZanderJim FrenchBarbara Jean SmithDonald SpielesEmmy Lou WinterbottomJulie LarsenJohn BaradaRosanne BurnsDiane & Mattew WinstonKeith KennedyJohn KinkellaMarty MartinThe Emmans FamilyRichard MonohonKen ZarkerRoger Torrey & FamilyKellen McCauleyAmy NovakRick Kranz & FamilyJudy McBethMary DeiroTonya HyltonChristel ReppPatty LeiningerEmilda AbadiyatiRobert BrownC.E. RedfieldElizabeth MageeAnn Keeter

To submit prayer requests, call the Parish Office at (360) 754-4667 or submit your request via our website under the Contact menu.

If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call

Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

July 12Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14/ Mk 6:7-13July 13Ex 1:8-14, 22/Mt 10:34-11:1July 14Ex 2:1-15A/Mt 11:20-24July 15Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Mt 11:25-27

July 16Ex 3:13-20/Mt 11:28-30July 17Ex 11:10-12:14/Mt 12:1-8July 18Ex 12:37-42/Mt 12:14-21July 19Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34

Please Pray for:

Readings:

7/13 MONDAY

12Noon - Sydney Copeland U

7/14 TUESDAY

12Noon - Enrique Granados U

7/15 WEDNESDAY

12Noon - Michael Buker U

7/16 THURSDAY

6:30am - Bob Menoche U

12Noon - Ruth Dela Cruz U

7/17 FRIDAY

9:00am - Rustico Arce U

10:30am - Mass at Olympic West

7/18 SATURDAY

9:00am - Pat Gulden U

5:00pm - Rustico Arce U

7/19 SUNDAY

7:30am - Vico & Kiki Delaurenti U

8:30am - Art Mulka U WS

9:30am - Medard Hoa Le

10:30am - Cletus & Dorothy Lindeman U WS

11:30am - Ann McCauley

5:00pm - People of St. Michael Parish

Mass Schedule & Intentions (WS - West Side)

prayer list mass schedule & intentions readings

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July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

From Fr. Charles: An Introduction!

I am very grateful to Father Jim for giving me the opportunity to write a little about myself, my family, my country, and my priestly vocation. I was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The Congo, formely known as the Belgian Congo, and later as Zaire, is a country of over 71 million people. It is almost as vast as the United States east of the Mississipi. The country sits in the very heart of Africa, on the Equator. Former U.S. President John Kennedy used to say that Africa has the shape of a revolver, and the trigger is in the Congo. Even though the history of the country has been marked by much civil unrest, which explains the poverty of its population, the numerous mineral, human, and agricultural resources of the Congo could turn the country into an affluent one if we had responsible political leaders.

I am the oldest of four boys and have four sisters. Both my parents, Jean Marie and Cecile, are alive. My name, Mbuyi, is generally given to a twin, but my twin sister passed away at age 10. My middle name, Banduku, means brothers. From this middle name, I am called to share life with others because people are more important than things.

My vocation to the priesthood started from my childhood, mainly because of the good work that I saw performed by priests who were assigned to my home parish. I was fascinated by their good hearts, their kindness, and their deep spirituality. In 1985, I was admitted to middle and high school seminary in the Congo. I graduated from high school in 1990 and the next year entered the minor philosophical seminary. I entered major seminary in 1993 and was ordained to the priesthood on July 19, 1998. I worked for four years in a parish in the Congo as a Parochial Vicar and two years as rector of a middle and high school seminary . At the end of my first term, I was sent to Kinshasa, the capital city, for further studies. It was there that the ordinary of my diocese asked me to go to Milwaukee under an agreement between our respective dioceses. Given that we do not speak English in the Congo, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee asked me to study English and American social and religious cultures in preparation for my ministry. From 2008 to 2011, I served in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as a Chaplain at Dominican High School. The end of my tenure in Milwaukee coincided with an unsafe political situation in the Congo. My bishop decided it would be in my best interest to remain in a safe environment during this time. He allowed me to go Cardinal Stritch University and acquire further knowledge in Religious Studies for my future pastoral ministry. Now, with the help of the Archdiocese of Seattle, my bishop wants me to acquire some direct experience in a parish setting.

I am very grateful to Archbishop Sartain for allowing me to do pastoral work in the Archdiocese of Seattle. I thank Father Jim Lee, and the whole Saint Michael Parish community from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me so warmly. I ask God to continue to pour all his heavenly blessings upon this parish.

From Fr. Jim: An International Church

It is a joy to have Fr. Charles introduce himself to you as he begins his ministry here with us. He is a reminder to us, as were Fr. Dwight and Fr. Michael, that the Catholic Church is truly “universal.” The Gospel has been spread throughout the world at the command of Jesus. We, too are sent by Jesus to bring the “joy of the Gospel” as Pope Francis reminds us so often. We are all called to be “missionary disciples” who are the good news of Jesus in the world today.

As I write this, Pope Francis has begun his apostolic journey through Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. He is going to some of the poorest and smallest of countries in Latin America. He is once again reaching out the “periphery” in order to spread the Gospel. Let us follow his example and reach out to those who have no church home, who don’t believe or who have drifted away from the practice of the faith.

A simple entry point for many can be the Parish Picnic next Sunday. We will begin at 5pm with “Mass on the Grass” outside under the covered play area, followed by an evening of foods, family fun activities, an adult beer garden and finally celebrating with Lake Fair fireworks. No hassle parking! No worry of fireworks setting off wildfires! Please plan on joining us. Bring your friends and neighbors. May they see our faith in action.

In Christ, I love you,

pastor’s notebook


stewardship

Gratitude with Grace.Writing thank-you notes seems to be a lost art. Most of the time, thanks can expressed in person, with a quick text or email, or even through a post on social media. Some occasions, though, warrant a handwritten note. You should pen your appreciation for each of the following: gifts, job interviews, free overnight stays in someone’s home, free help from a professional, and any relationship moments that are especially meaningful to you.

Why writing is better than saying. Writing a thank-you note takes a little bit of time. It requires getting a card, grabbing a pen, and processing your thoughts. That’s probably why most stick with a verbal thanks—it’s quick and easy. The very act of sending a thank-you note acknowledges that the person you’re sending it to sacrificed time for you. Your note makes the warm fuzzies they felt when picking out your gift or lending a helping hand come full circle.

How to keep it simple. If you’re really going to start sending thank-you notes more regularly, you’ve got to make it easy on yourself. You can do that by having a set of thank-you cards on hand at all times—in your purse or stashed in an easy-to-grab location at your house. Then as soon as one of the occasions men-tioned above takes place, grab a card and get to writing. Keep your message simple and don’t overdo it. If your gushing sounds like too much, it probably is.

A few etiquette tips and tricks 1. Challenge yourself to begin the note with anything but “Thank you.” Instead use words that express the why behind your thanks. You might start with “We had such a wonderful time staying with you and your family” or “How did you know that dark chocolate is my absolute favorite treat?” 2. Be sure to appreciate the person and the time you spent with them, not just the material items you received. 3. Have your kids participate in sending thank-you notes for birthday gifts. Depending on age, this might mean they write out the entire card or just sign their name. For kids who love art, a drawing is a perfectly acceptable way to say thanks. There is, of course, one exception to all of these rules: If you have a new baby and a friend tells you you’re off the hook for sending her a thank-you card, by all means, please take her up on the offer. For the rest of us, there’s no excuse. Jotting a quick note of gratitude takes time but not much of it. Keep thank-you cards nearby and be on the lookout for a reason to write.

- See more at www.stewardship.com

St. Michael Parish Offers Online Giving

Parishioner Benefits - Set up your contributions & change them any time - No need to write checks - Select credit card or checking account for contributions - Account & contribution information encrypted and stored securely - Contributions are scheduled for your convenience -Donate from any location

Benefits for the Parish - Automatic download of gift amounts into our data base, eliminating human error - QuickGive feature provides visitors a way to make a gift without registering in the parish - System automatically notifies givers that gifts have been processed – even notifies givers that credit cards are about to expire - Provides a more consistent offertory

Online Giving is not intended to replace the traditional act of Sunday offertory, but to enhance it. You may continue to receive offering envelopes if you wish – or not! If so, just check the “Online Giving” block and place the empty envelope in the offertory. Please prayerfully consider Online Giving. Visit our website for more info or to sign up.

Pastoral Year 2015-2016Donations Received as of July 5, 2015

Sunday Stewardship $38,909

Online Giving $15,327

Sunday Loose Donations $1,888

Holy Days $0

Youth (Little House) $ 8 8

Total Offertory Collection Received $ 5 6 , 2 1 3

Year to Date Received $56,213

Year to Date Needed for Budget $55,863

Amount Ahead of Goal $350

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parish happenings

“OFTEN A DEEP AND FERVENT LOOK AT CHRIST IS THE BEST PRAYER.

I LOOK AT HIM AND HE LOOKS AT ME.”

MOTHER TERESA

AdorationOF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

What can one person do?

What can you do?SAINT JOSEPH CHAPEL. ANY HOUR. ANY DAY.

Adorers are still needed!

Sunday 3pm or 4pmMonday 8amTuesday 11pmThursday 4AMFriday 4pmSaturday 11am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm

Call or email to sign up for one of the above open times!

Roger Theine (360) 357-6246 [email protected]

Knock, knock.

It’s your Small Group homies. Let them in.

Several Small Groups continue to meet year round, have openings, and would love to welcome you:

- Tuesday 10am, Tumwater

- Saturday 9am, Downtown Church

- Saturday 10am Downtown Church

- Saturday 6:30pm, Tumwater

saintmichaelparish.org/learn/small-groups diane steinbrecher [email protected]

Christian yoga (Treasure Thy Temple) has a summer program on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm.

Please meet for gentle yoga, fellowship and prayer in the school music room and continue to the school gym for “moving prayer”. Please bring your own yoga mat. All ages and physical abilities welcome.

Sponsored by the Parish Nurse Ministry

Teresa LaBouff (360) 402-3082

Coming Up: Board Game Night!

Are you a young adult age 18-35? Join us on Friday, July 17 at 7pm in Gathering Space Room 2 for a night of board games and fellowship!

Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 [email protected]

FPU Update

Our spring classes were a huge success and we would like to recognize the hard work the participants did to improve their financial well-being. At the end of nine weeks they had cumulatively paid off $40,191 of non-mortgage debt and saved $46,715! And, 22 credit cards were cut up! If you missed this session, we will be offering these life-changing classes again in the Fall. Dates and times will be posted as soon as we have them finalized. Hope to see you there!

If you have flowers to contribute for Mass at the Westside Chapel please call Benedetta Reece by Saturday at (360) 489-7634. We will need to receive them before 8am Sunday morning.

“Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people.” -Mother Teresa


parish happenings

Using your talents in ministryProvided as a supplement to Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your

Community (pp. 155-222)

Command - You have presence. You can take control of a situation and make decisions!

- If you see a crisis, get involved! Tough times bring out your best.

- Look for opportunities to lead. Your emotional strength will provide confidence to others.

- Speak plainly about sensitive subjects, but also look for ways to soften your approach at times.

- Use your explosive emotional power to move undesirable obstacles out of the way of someone’s faith or ministry. Where could you strategically detonate a leadership explosion?

Kathy Steinbrecher (360) 292-7127 [email protected]

Cursillo/ Ultreya

Come share your spiritual journey with us. Our July Ultreya will be Tuesday, July 14th, 7 - 8:30pm in Parish Center Room 6.

All Catholic men and women are welcome.

Bill Hine: (360) 923-0244 Larry Holt: (360) 754-4310

Secular Franciscan Order (SFO)

Are you looking for a way to follow Christ more closely?

St. Francis of Assisi created an order for laity. This way of life has attracted Christians for centuries! Secular Franciscans orient their lives by “going from gospel to life and life to gospel.” We desire to experience a “radical interior change which the gospel calls conversion.”

An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, August 16, after 11:30am Mass in Room 2. Come and see - the Franciscan way of life may be for you!

Deacon Terry Barber (360) 491-0890 [email protected]

Save a Life This Summer

Parish Nurse Ministry and Puget Sound Blood Center will host a blood drive on July 25th, 9am-4pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. The nurses will be available after all Masses on July 11th to sign up to donate.

Kathy Rayburn (360) 556-7514

SMP’s Archangel Running Club!

ARC meets Thursday evenings at 6:00 at the downtown church (lower parking lot) rain or shine. Everyone is welcome - runners, joggers, walkers, adults and kids. We’ll go for a 3 mile run at your own pace. There will be different faith and physical challenges every week. Opportunity for fellowship following run at a nearby location. Bring a friend and come offer up a run for God.

Ministerio Hispano

Servicio Eucarístico con el Diácono Arturo Ramírez el día 14 de julio, 2015.

No habrá Confesiones.

Están cordialmente invitados a asistir para el servicio.

Jane Villanueva (360) 489-0895 [email protected]



parish happenings

Help us begin to transform the annual picnic into Olympia’s biggest block party!It’s the perfect occasion for outreach, hospitality, community, and evangelization! We want SMP to become a real family alternative to the often “colorful” envirnoment of Lakefair. Make plans now to bring friends and join the fun!

The St. Francis Pledge is a promise and a commitment by individuals, families, parishes, organizations and institutions to live our faith by protecting God’s Creation and advocating on behalf of people in poverty who face the harshest impacts of global climate change. We commit to act on each of the five elements of the St. Francis Pledge.

We Pledge to:

PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God’s Creation and protect the poor and vulnerable.

LEARN about and educate others on the causes and moral dimensions of climate change.

ASSESS how we-as individuals and in our families, parishes and other affiliations-contribute to climate change by our own energy use, consumption, waste, etc.

ACT to change our choices and behaviors to reduce the ways we contribute to climate change.

ADVOCATE for Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact those who are poor and vulnerable.

Questions About Life?

SMP is excited to announce the triumphant return of the Alpha program this Fall! Our initial class will begin with a welcome dinner on September 23rd, followed by the full 10-week Alpha course from September 30 - December 9.

Alpha is a tool for the New Evangelization that is being used by thousands of Catholic parishes in over 70 countries around the world. Alpha creates an environment and opportunity for an encounter with Jesus. As Pope Francis likes to say, the chance for “Jesus to find them.” Is some-one in your life seeking answers? Invite them to Alpha!

BRING A LAWNCHAIR OR BLANKET !


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Pope Francis & the World Meeting of Families Pilgrimage

Archbishop Sartain invites you to join the archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, September 22-27. This is an historic opportunity to see Pope Francis on his first visit to the US. The week-long congress also offers inspiring keynote speakers and dozens of timely workshops. For complete information on how to register for this exciting pilgrimage, visit: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/wmf

July 25th - Annual Bernie Tourney Golf Tournament

At Capitol City Golf Course to support Catholic Education in Thurston County! Registration and putting contest at 12Noon, shotgun start at 1pm.

Hole-in-one prizes, including a 2015 Harley-Davidson!

Tournament questions: Ron DeGroot (360) 704-8822 www.kofc1643.org

Flag Football Tournament Benefiting Children’s Hospital Cancer Research

Saturday, August 15 - 9am to 5pm Check in at 8am

Pioneer Park, 5801 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

Boys and girls Grades 5 - 8. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 per team. Prizes include foot-balls signed by Seattle Seahawk Steven Hauschka. This is a double elimination tournament and every team is guaranteed at least two games. Prizes for the winning team in each division. Lunch courtesy of Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen. Please register by July 24!

[email protected] Registration at Brown Paper Ticket or find us on Facebook and register there.

Healing Mass

With The Most Rev. Domenico Sorrentino, Bishop of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino, Italy

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 6:15pmPraise & Worship music at 6:45pm

St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church | 10355 SE 192nd St., Renton WA 98058

There will be prayer ministry following the Mass.

Sponsored by the Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Volunteers Needed!

Steubenville NW is a Catholic conference for over 1,000 teens from the Pacific Northwest. It offers teens a radical encounter with Christ and a call to disciple-ship.

Fifty volunteers are needed to support the conference, which runs July 31 - August 2 at the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane, WA. Over 50% of those volunteers have historically come from Saint Michael Parish! Volunteers are involved in ushering, bookstore sales, concessions, speaker hospitality and prayer ministry. You can help with part, or all of the weekend.

Jamie or Jessi Oakland (360) 754-5515

Catholic Veterans Meeting

Veterans, please join an explor-atory Catholic Veterans meeting at 7pm on Monday, July 13th at Holy Theophany Monastery Guest House, 10220 66th Ave. SE, Olympia.

This initial meeting will be to know, support and sustain each others and to plan regular gath-erings to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of armed forces members and their families, plus link them to the parish and social service providers. Refreshments provided!

Bene Reece (360) 292-7143 [email protected]


parish happeningsyouth ministry

This week, July 12: No Life Night

EDGE YMP Mini-Retreat all day!

Grab the new summer calendar on our websites: saintmichaelparish.org/learn/lifeteen or saintmichaelparish.org/learn/edge

Chris Peterson, Steward for LifeTeen (360) 292-7106 [email protected]

Rachel Yabut, Steward for EDGE & Middle School Ministry (360) 292-7137 [email protected]

Mass & Breakfast: July 17

Life Teen/EDGE Open Gym July 22

Steubenville Youth Conference

July 31-August 3: Registrations available in the parish office.

Dear Parishioners,

There is still time to register your children for the 2015-2016 school year. Registration is open and there is space available in several grades, including Pre-K, Kindergarten and 4th grade. Registration packets can be picked up at the parish office throughout the summer. Please leave a message at the school office at (360) 754-5131 if you have any questions. Need-based tuition assistance is available.

We are currently hiring for the position of part-time instructional aide. Applications can be submitted at www.ocsww.org/employment.php.

Blessings,

Connor Geraghty, Principal

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The mission of St. Michael Catholic Community:

Place God First in all things; Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and Grow in Holiness through Prayer, Sacraments, and Service.

Downtown Church 1055 Boundary St SE Olympia, WA 98501

Saturday Vigil 5pm Sunday Mass 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30am LifeTeen Mass 5pmWeekday Mass: (See pg. 1 for schedule changes) Monday - Thursday 12noon Fridays & Saturdays 9am

Westside Chapel 1835 Overhulse Rd NW

Olympia, WA 98502

Sunday Mass 8:30am & 10:30amVietnamese Mass 1:30pm 2nd Sunday of the MonthWeekday Mass: 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30am

Reconciliation (Downtown Only):

Saturday Following 9am Mass 3-4:45pm

Thursday 11-11:45am

The St. Joseph Chapel is open for prayer 24/7.

St. Michael Parish Office (360) 754-4667St. Michael Calvary (360) 754-4667 ext 138 Catholic Cemetery 3850 Cleveland Ave. Tumwater, WA Steve Erickson, Cemetery Director St. Michael School (360) 754-5131 St. Vincent de Paul Soc. Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3pm (360) 352-7554Clothing Bank Tues 9-11:00am Thur. 6:30-8pm Sat. 9-11amPregnancy Aid (360) 956-7413 24 hr msg M, T, Th, Fri 2-4pm Wed. 9am-NoonSt. Mike’s Tikes (360) 586-1585

4th Annual Pedaling the Priesthood: A Three-Day Bike Ride for Priestly Vocations in the Archdiocese Of Seattle

Fr. Bryan Dolejsi, Director of Vocations, along with priests and seminarians will be on bicycle pilgrimage in July around the Puget Sound to promote vocations.

Day 1 (Thursday, July 16): St. Benedict Parish, Seattle 9am Mass - “Grand Depart” at 10am to Edmonds. Ferry and ride to Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton for 7pm Youth Night.

Day 2 (Friday, July 17): Our Lady Star of the Sea Mass at 9am. Speak with Vacation Bible school children (Totus Tuus) program following Mass. De-part at 11am and ride to St. Michael Parish, Olympia for 6:30pm Mass and dinner/talk.

Day 3 (Saturday, July 18): Depart SMP at 8am and ride to St. Louise, Bellevue. Celebrate 5pm Saturday Vigil mass with dinner/vocation talk to follow for discerners and parishioners.

Special thanks to the Serra Clubs and local pastors!

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