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ST. PATRICK SCHOOL
Catholic Parishes of
Saint Patrick and Saint Rita of Cascia
ADORATION
Monday: 3:00 to 6:45 p.m. - St. Patrick
1st Friday of the month: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - St. Rita
MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. - St. Patrick
Sunday Masses:
7:30 a.m. - St. Rita
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - St. Patrick
Weekday Mass:
Monday, Communion Service: 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick
Tuesday through Friday - 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick
Tuesday - Noon - St. Rita
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - St. Rita
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - St. Rita
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - St. Patrick
August 5, 2018 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35
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Calendar
Sunday, August 5: Mass at 7:30 a.m. - St. Rita Mass at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - St. Patrick St. Vincent de Paul Collection after Mass - St. Patrick Social Hour hosted by Family Housing Network - St. Patrick Nativity House - Noon - St. Rita St. Rita Church Picnic - Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Wapato Park See article
Monday, August 6: Communion Service at 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick Eucharistic Adoration - 3:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Chapel - St. Patrick Evening Prayer - 6:45 p.m. - Chapel - St. Patrick Adult Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. - Center - St. Patrick Boy Scouts - 7:00 p.m. - Hall - St. Patrick
Tuesday, August 7: Mass at 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick Mass at Noon - St. Rita Mom’s Group - 10:00 a.m. - See article Prayer Shawl Ministry - 10:00 a.m. - Center - St. Patrick PrimeTimers - 5:30 p.m. - Center - St. Patrick Women’s Prayer Group - 6:00 p.m. - Chapel - St. Patrick Stephen Ministry - 6:30 p.m. - Center - St. Patrick
Wednesday, August 8: Mass at 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - St. Rita Crafters - 6:30 p.m. - Rectory - St. Rita
Thursday, August 9: Mass at 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick
Friday, August 10: Mass at 7:45 a.m. - St. Patrick Men’s Prayer Group - 6:45 a.m. - Hall - St. Patrick Eucharistic Adoration - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - St. Rita
Saturday, August 11: Mass - 9:00 a.m. - St. Rita Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. - St. Patrick Reconciliation - 9:30 a.m. - Church - St. Rita Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. - Church - St. Patrick
Sunday, August 12: Mass at 7:30 a.m. - St. Rita Mass at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - St. Patrick Pregnancy Assistance Sunday - St. Rita Social Hour Hosted by Stephen Ministry - St. Patrick Eagle Scout Ceremony - 4:00 p.m. - Church and Hall - St. Patrick
Mass Intentions
Sunday, August 5 - Mass for the People of the Parish
Monday, August 6 - Communion Service - St. Patrick
Tuesday, August 7- RIP Larry Montgomery - St. Patrick RIP Emilia & Albert Mazzuca - St. Rita
Wednesday, August 8 - RIP Sue Schwab - St. Patrick RIP Helen Leach - St. Patrick
Thursday, August 9 - RIP Donna Breikss - St. Patrick
Friday, August 10 - RIP Jack Hilger - St. Patrick
Saturday, August 11 - Maria Morra - 9:00 a.m. - St. Rita
Mass for the People of the Parish - St. Patrick
Please Pray For:
St. Patrick Joanne Armour
Marlena Breite
Jedd Feliciano
Joanne Girolami
Gavin MacHutchin
Geraldine Maniatis
Paul Nordquist
Terry Norris
Jim Petrich
Joe Savage
Dennis Seiler
Mori Smith
John Tulare
Terry Yates
Trevor Yates
St. Rita Doris Allmer
Colleen Batinovich
Delores Borda
Ann Burns
Sr. Mary Buttimer
Teresa Gibbs
Sr. Marilyn Gooley
George Greco
Bruce Harris
Tina & Joe Isakson
Son Lee
Sally Lupino
Chuck Mazza
Sandy Mazzei
Donna Pate
Margaret Pinchak
Daisy Radloff
Jim Riconosciuto
Miriam Sanderson
Jon Schlumpf
Joni Thomas
Donna Turlis
Joy Viafore
COMMUNITY LIFE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
Patricia Sankovich
We offer our sympathy, love and prayers to her family and friends in this time of sorrow.
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.
May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!
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The Jews Gathering the Manna in the Desert -1637 by Nicolas Poussin
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we continue with Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse in Chapter 6 of Saint John’s Gospel, the Church reminds us of all the ways God our Father as provided for our needs since the beginning of time. As we know Jesus is the bread of life come down from heaven, the Church has us recall one of the first times God provided bread for his people. In the first reading from the Book of Exodus, the Lord God told Moses, “I will now rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather their daily portions….” And all of God’s generosity was in response to the Israelite community’s grumbling and complaining. That goes to show you that nothing about our fallen human nature has changed! We still grumble and complain against God, yet he still showers his love and mercy upon us. That’s because his love is unconditional! And most importantly, despite our complaining; despite our sinfulness and our waywardness, the Father sent his son Jesus to be our savior and healer. The one who is the true bread from heaven came to save us and nourish us. Jesus tells us “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” His promise is eternal!
As God provided sustenance for the people of Israel in the desert, so he offers us the same in the desert of our own society, culture and lives. The Lord Jesus offers himself to us at every celebration of the Mass. The offer is made and it’s up to us to respond in faith and belief….and to make our “Amen” truly an acceptance of God’s generous and loving care for us.
May you be open to God’s loving care in the week ahead!
PASTOR’S LETTER: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr David Mulholland
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Daily Readings
8-5 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 (113) Pss II 8-6 Monday, The Transfiguration of the Lord Feast Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 (614) Pss Prop 8-7 Tuesday, [Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest] Jer 30:1- 2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 (408) 8-8 Wednesday, Saint Dominic, Priest Memorial Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 (409) 8-9 Thursday, [Saint Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr] Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 (410) 8-10 Friday, Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Feast 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 (618) Pss Prop 8-11 Saturday, Saint Clare, Virgin Memorial Hb 1:12-2:4/ Mt 17:14-20 (412) 8-12 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30-5:2/Jn 6:41-51 (116) Pss III
COMMUNITY LIFE Mass for the
Solemnity of the
Assumption of mary
August 15th
12:00 p.m. - St. rita of Cascia
7:00 p.m. - St. patrick
Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith?
Come to a Q & A session designed for all people of any background.
These sessions are a safe place to explore your spirituality with people who care.
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a member of the Catholic Church,
or you're simply interested in learning more about Catholicism, we invite you to attend.
If you're interested in continuing this journey of faith, we will welcome you into the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or another Sacramental Preparation program
depending on your personal journey.
For questions, please contact Kim at: kward@saintpats.org or 253-274-4108
about the
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It costs between $60 and $100 (excluding clothes) to get all the supplies a child needs
to be prepared for a new school year!
There is a collection basket in the Gathering space of the Church for donated school supplies.
Donations will be picked up by Family Housing Network on August 10
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Discover Bible Journaling as a way to encounter, pray, and live the Word of God!
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church 14601 A Street S,
Tacoma, WA 98444
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Greier Hall’s St. Joseph Room after the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m Masses.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a tough time -
emotionally or spiritually?
Struggling with a crisis
or just feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help.
A Stephen Minister is a member of our parish who is trained to listen, care, encourage,
pray and walk along side you during difficult times. It’s confidential and free.
Contact Stephen Ministry at: 274 - 4110 or stephenministry@saintpats.org
You’ll receive a response within 48 hours. Please call 911 if it is an emergency.
Project Rachel
Healing lives touched by abortion
If the emotional and spiritual wounds
of abortion have been sapping faith,
virtue and joy from your life,
enter a spiritual process for healing
that will change your life.
Reach out; we can help.
Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat,
Find healing and peace for your soul.
Call for information on our next scheduled Healing Retreat Weekend.
1-800-822-HOPE
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An Opportunity to Serve Jesus
One of the most powerful ways to serve God is also one of the easiest.
Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute the Eucharist to our brothers and sisters, quite
literally bringing Jesus to each other. The time commitment is minimal -
and you're already here!
Please contact emschedule@saintpats.org or call the Parish Center at: 253-383-2783
to arrange for training.
You are called to sit with the Lord
Please use the J Street entrance At the Parish Center
All are welcome. Questions? Contact:
253-383-2783 or adoration@saintpats.org
Mondays, 3:00 - 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel
Liturgy Line - Why No Gluten Free Hosts?
TheVatican has stated that hosts that are completely free of gluten are invalid matter for the celebration of the Eucharist. Hosts valid for consecration must be made with some degree of wheat.
St. Patrick Catholic Church does offer low gluten hosts. Anyone desiring to receive such should approach the celebrating priests down the center of the aisle and verbally request the host. Acknowledging that even the lowest amount of gluten can be harmful to someone with Celiac Disease, it is important to remember that receiving the Precious Blood from the cup alone is still a complete and valid reception of Eucharist and in-cludes the recipient in full communion with the rest of the congregation.
Welcome Visitors
Let the Church always be a place
of mercy and hope,
where everyone is welcomed… Pope Francis
Whether you came from across the country or a neighboring parish,
with joyful hearts we welcome you and thank you for visiting St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Our parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family that is supportive and loving.
It can be a place to grow spiritually, put your faith in action and to use your gifts
of time and talent as disciples of Christ.
For more information about our parish, to register or to ask a question -
visit our Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space before and after Mass.
You can also visit our website at: www.saintpats.org or call us at: 253-383-2783
Saint Patrick Parish invites all to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ
through Eucharist, Prayer and Education, to become Disciples for a World Church.
Revised Mission Statement established March 2017
ST. PATRICK
Prayer Request
Do you need prayers for yourself or someone you love?
It is as simple as asking.
Send us your request and we’ll add it to our prayers. Contact us at: parish@saintpats.org or 253-383-2783
Thank you
Parishioners for your generous and continued support of our ongoing food drive, benefitting
St. Leo’s Food Connection.
For the summer months we are collecting:
Peanut Butter, Canned Meat and Baby Food and Formula
Please place all donations in the baskets in the vestibule or gathering space of the church.
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The Moms Group at Saint Patrick Church is where Catholic mothers can come together and support each other in the aspects of life
we have in common - our faith and motherhood.
Moms (and caregivers) of all ages and stages of life are welcome. Join us!
Catholic or Catholic curious? Practicing or not.
Our play group meets Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. For the summer we are meeting at various parks.
Check our facebook page - Catholic Moms Group for details.
Questions? Please call 253-383-2783.
Bring your kids, and a cup of coffee or tea!
Men's Prayer Group
Join us Friday mornings,
6:45-7:30 a.m. in the Church Hall
This Prayer Group is for men of all ages who want to deepen their relationship with God
within the context of family life, work and our faith community.
The Health Ministry is organizing a Hiking Group
to participate in easy to moderate hikes exploring the natural beauty of the Puget Sound area.
To learn about getting involved in this group, send us an email at: health@saintpats.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join our Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting this Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. This ministry makes shawls for people in need. Once the shawls are completed they are blessed and then they are available to anyone in need, whether they are sick, recovering, grieving, etc. All skill levels are invited to participate in this ministry and we will teach you if you would like to learn how.
To get a prayer shawl for your loved one, contact the Parish Center at: 253-383-2783.
PrimeTimers
Join us at the Parish Center for a potluck dinner on
Tuesday, August 7th
at 5:30 p.m.
We welcome anyone 50+
ST. PATRICK
Accessibility Questions or Comments? Contact Laura at::
253-383-2783 ext. 4109 or dougherty@saintpats.org
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School Volunteer Opportunities
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Over a Century of Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition
Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school.
He is the unseen but ever-present teacher in the classroom
He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL 1112 North G Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
Telephone: (253) 272-2297 Email: office@saintpats.org
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
School Kitchen Supervisor/Cook Position Available
Applicants must have a food handlers certificate/license. Approximately 5 hours per day - less than 30 hours per week. Work days follow school calendar. Salary to be determined. Please send email to cgavin@saintpats.org to schedule an interview.
The mission of St. Patrick Catholic School
is to nurture in its students an abiding Catholic faith
while pursuing academic excellence and modeling honesty,
respect, and service as dynamic members of our world community.
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL
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Our mission is to embrace all who join us,
to nourish ourselves with the Word,
the Eucharist, and the community
in alliance with the Jesuit charism, and to go forth to proclaim and witness
to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community Life
TODAY is our Church picnic at Wapato Park from noon to 5:00 p.m. Fr. David will be joining us for a day of fun, food and fellowship, we hope to see you there. We provide hot dogs, chips, soda and coffee or bring a sack lunch if you prefer. Raffle and games will start after those serving at Nativity House are able to join us.
Church Clean Up Day is August 18th at 10:00 a.m. There is a signup sheet and list of proposed projects on
the billboard. Lunch will be provided.
Holly Names will be serving dinner today at Nativity House at Noon. Help is always welcome, many hands make the task easy.
Announcements
In our ongoing effort to combine parishes, you will notice changes in the bulletin. Mass times, intentions and the sick and homebound have been combined. Staff and programs are now listed next to each other and the weekly calendar has been combined to include both parishes activities. If you have anything for the bulletin, please send it to: office@saintritastacoma.org, or call the office at: 253-627-4851.
A new beginning for your marriage: Retrouville helps distressed couples rediscover each other and take positive steps to begin a new life of healing, commitment and love. For confidential information about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning August 17-19, 2018 call 206-706-2608 or visit our website at: www.helpourmarriage.com
Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 Update: We have 77% of our goal of $20,935 with 60 pledges. We would like to have 100% participation. Envelopes are on the back table, please make your pledge as soon as possible.
Mass Intention Requests: You can now request Mass Intentions for the 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning Mass. Envelopes are in the back of the Church.
New Office hours: beginning the week of August 6th the new office hours will be Wednesday,
9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Voice mail and Email will be checked daily.
This Week’s Trivia Question: When the Lord called Ezekiel to be a prophet, He told him to eat a particular item before speaking to the people of Israel. What was it? A.) A quill pen, B.) A scroll, C.) Burnt toast, D.) A holy leaf, E.) A cicada
Last Week’s Trivia Question: What special thing remains to this day at the site where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette in France in the 1850”s? B.) Healing waters
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST: Mountain View Funeral Home
When using our advertisers’ services, say you are from St. Rita’s!
Parish Stewardship 2018
Last week’s collection: $1,480 Yearly Total: $12,040
Church of St. Rita of Cascia - Like our Facebook Page!
Watch for upcoming events and photos of activities.
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St. Rita of Cascia
SUNDAY AUGUST 5TH
NOON TO 5PM
WAPATO PARK
COME JOIN THE FUN!
ST. RITA
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St. Patrick Programs & Staff
Pastor: Rev. David Mulholland ext. 4102 or fr.dmulholland@saintpats.org
Parish Administrator: Kevin Lovejoy ext. 4104 or klovejoy@saintpats.org
Deacon: Bill Eckert ext. 4100 or parish@saintpats.org
School Principal: Chris Gavin 272-2297 ext. 4131 or cgavin@saintspats.org
Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation: Kim Ward ext. 4108 or kward@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Funerals, Liturgy & Pastoral Care: Laura Dougherty ext. 4109 or ldougherty@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Evangelization / Engagement: Sandra Kuharic ext. 4116 or skuharic@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Baptism : Amy Waller ext. 4113 or baptism@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Music: Bob McKamey ext. 4100 or parish@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Confirmation: Joe & Anna Skillman ext. 4107 or confirmation@saintpats.org
Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry: Allison Verhofstadt ext. 4107 or youth@saintpats.org
Parish / School Development Director: Christy Johnson ext.4118 or cjohnson@saintpats.org
Asst. Parish / School Development Director: Meaghan Bihun ext. 4115 or mbihun@saintpats.org
Parish / School Information Technology: Eugene Lao 272-2297 ext. 4111 or elao@saintpats.org
Maintenance: Gaylon Adams ext. 4100 or gadams@saintpats.org
Parish / School Bookkeeper: Michelle Carpenter ext. 4103 or mcarpenter@saintpats.org
Administrative Assistant / Bulletin: Mary Leverson ext. 4100 or parish@saintpats.org
For additional information visit: www.saintpats.org
St. Rita of Cascia Programs & Staff
Pastoral Leadership Team
Pastor Rev. David Mulholland 253-274-4102
Parish Administrator Kevin Lovejoy 253-274-4104
Office Assistant Pam Smith 253-627-4851
Plant Manager Dan Brands 253-759-2990 Ministry Leaders
Holy Names Society Mark Lewis 253-606-1696
Justice Works/Sacristy Yvonne Galati and School of Religion 253-759-7750
Music Ministries M.J. Lockemy 253-224-0949
Pastoral Council Matt Jordan 253-564-8569
Prayer Line Doris Allmer 253-549-2532
St. Frances Sodality Riley Smith 253-691-8217
Visitation Kathleen Reilly, OP 253-627-6376 Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick 3rd
Tuesday of the month
RCIA Contact St. Patrick 253-383-2783
Confirmation Contact St. Patrick 253-383-2783
Funerals Contact St. Rita 253-627- 4851
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For updates and useful links visit: www.stritastacoma.org
ST. RITA PARISH OFFICE 1403 S Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98405
Telephone: (253) 627- 4851 Email: office@stritastacoma.org
Office Hours:
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ST. PATRICK PARISH CENTER & OFFICES
1001 North J Street Tacoma, WA 98403
Telephone: (253) 383-2783 Email: parish@saintpats.org
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (M-F)
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Adult Bible Study: Deacon Bill Eckert Altar Servers: DJ and Laura Dougherty Arts and Environment: Shannon Hall Benedictine Spirituality: Bruce Stephen-Jordan Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Lisa Beritich, Donna Anel Choir: Bob McKamey Daily Mass Set Up: Jane McDonough Disability Inclusion Ministry: Dan Webster Eucharistic Adoration: Bruce Stephen-Jordan Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Campbell Eucharistic Minister Training: Virgina Delyanis Evening Prayer: Jon Calder Foreign Mission Outreach: Funeral Receptions: Teresa Kilga, Molly Lane, Jackie Swift Grief Ministry: Margaret Erickson
St. Patrick Parish Councils and Commissions
Finance Council: Todd Ward Pastoral Council: George Lane
Health Ministry: Dr. Garry Fitzgerald Hospitality Ministry: Elaine Hilton Knights of Columbus: Mike Prichard Lectors: Chris Kradjan Men’s Prayer Group: Charles Christnacht Military Ministry: Alejandro and Laura Sanchez Mom’s Group: Ashley Selland Prayer Shawl Ministry: PrimeTimers: Gerry O’Leary, Joan Christnacht Respect Life Group: Paddy O’Halloran Senior Ministry: RJ Ryder, Julie Fitchitt Social Justice Group: Bill White St. Vincent de Paul: Jerry Anderson Stephen Ministry: Penny Melton Sunday Social Hour: Ushers: Fred and Lynda Morley Welcoming Committee: Joanne Girolami
Parish Ministries
For more information, please contact the Parish Center at 253-383-2783,
email: parish@saintpats.org, fax: 253-627-5396 or visit our website at www.saintpats.org