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9460 N.E. 14TH STREET • BELLEVUE, WA 98004 • (425) 454-9536 • Fax (425) 450-3909 www.sacredheart.org LITURGY SCHEDULE Sunday Masses 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Confessions Sat. 3:00-4:30 PM Weds. 8:00-8:45 AM Weekly Mass & Rosary Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM Friday 8:45 AM Tuesday, Word & Communion 9:00 AM Rosary every day half an hour before Mass Monday Rosary & Holy Hour 7:30 PM SACRAMENTS Infant BapƟsm & ConfirmaƟon PreparaƟon. Interested in Becoming Catholic? Deacon ScoƩ PickeƩ 425-450-3910 Marriage PreparaƟon Fr. John Madigan 425-450-3914 OFFICE HOURS Parish 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri School 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri DECEMBER 16, 2018 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Sacred Heart Parish is a welcoming Catholic community, which inspires faith in God, through prayer, sacraments and service, while living Gospel values, as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Transcript of DECEMBER 16, 2018 OUR MISSION STATEMENT
9460 N.E. 14TH STREET • BELLEVUE, WA 98004 • (425) 454-9536 • Fax
(425) 450-3909 www.sacredheart.org
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass
Friday 8:45 AM Tuesday, Word & Communion
9:00 AM Rosary every day half an hour
before Mass Monday Rosary & Holy Hour 7:30 PM
SACRAMENTS
Prepara on. Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Deacon Sco Picke 425-450-3910
School
DECEMBER 16, 2018 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Sacred Heart Parish
is a welcoming Catholic community, which inspires faith in God,
through prayer, sacraments and service, while living Gospel values,
as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
PARISH CALENDAR
PLEASE PRAY FOR: THE SICK
Madison Murphy (granddaughter of Tim Muphy), Margaret Tarleton (mother of Nancy Glass)
THE DECEASED Dick Kennedy (husband of June Kennedy), Peter
Dennis, Nedime Rende, Be y Baxter & Marie Mar n Hall (friends of Griselda Zeller), Melissa
Cook (sister of Doug Cook), Eduardo Perez-Paris, Arturo Rivera, Katy Navarre,
Rose AngelaD’Ambrosia
Monday December 17th
RIP JAMES C. NORMAN by Dominick & Aurora Driano RIP LARRY McSHANE FAMILY LIVING AND DECEASED by Bill & Angela Wright
Wednesday December 19th
Thursday December 20th
Friday December 21st
RIP DICK KENNEDY by Martha Gregg RIP PAULINE HOLWAGNER by Ka e Nelson
MASS INTENTIONS
Rev. John Madigan, Parish Priest [email protected] 425-450-3914
Deacon Sco Picke , Pastoral Associate spicke @sacredheart.org 425-450-3910
Theresa Galvez, Pastoral Asst. for Liturgical Music [email protected] 425-450-3906
Mary Dickins, Pastoral Asst. for Pastoral Care & Social Concerns [email protected] 425-450-3908
Cathleen Adams, Pastoral Asst. for Children’s Faith Forma on [email protected] 425-450-3912
Sophia Burroughs, Interim Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry [email protected] 425-450-3911
Administra on Staff
Robert Eubanks, Facili es Supervisor [email protected] 425-283-4282
Chris ne Kerr, Admin. Asst. for Giving & Data [email protected] 425-454-9536
Lucy Paulsen, Admin. Asst. for Recep on & Sacraments [email protected] 425-454-9536
Jeanine Kasprick, Bookkeeper [email protected] 425-450-3919
PARISH SCHOOL 425-451-1773
David Burroughs, Principal Nicole Picke , Vice-Principal Amy Davis, Dean of Students Laura Leach, Admissions Director Katy Gregg, Development Office Megan Michalson, Development Office Deanna Clark, Social Media
Sunday December 16—Third Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM Coffee & Donuts 9:45 AM RCIA~ Conference Room 1 12:00 PM Coffee & Donuts 12:00 PM Las Posadas ~ Narthex
Monday December 17—Advent weekday 10:00 AM Carpe Diem Bridge~ Nursery
Tuesday December 18—Advent weekday 7:00 PM Faith Formation Commission ~ Conference Room 1
Wednesday December 19—Advent weekday 9:00 AM Mass / School attending 6:00 PM Social Concerns Commission ~ Conference Room 1
Thursday December 20—Advent weekday 7:00 PM K of C Meeting ~ Youth Room 7:30 PM Men’s Group Meeting ~ Parish Hall
Friday December 21—Advent weekday Office closes at noon / No School 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Group
Saturday December 22—Advent weekday
Sunday December 23—Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM Coffee & Donuts 9:45 AM RCIA ~ Conference Room 1 12:00 PM Coffee & Donuts
PARISH LEADERSHIP
•Pastoral Council: Linda Geere •Finance Council: Clem Neil •Faith Formation Commission: Deacon Scott Pickett •School Commission: Karen Reinke •Social Concerns Commission: Mary Dickins •Stewardship Commission: Tom Bartell •Worship Commission: Renata Lampkin
From the desk of Fr. John: LESSON LEARNED!
Just in case that I thought that I could compete with the Seahawks I found out that I can’t! I just couldn’t draw the 12th Man away from the game last Monday evening for Reconcilia on, not even with the offer of a quicker than usual exit from the church while it was s ll half me in the game. I even had the addi onal incen ve of having Deacon Sam sta oned near the doors of the church to act as a lead blocker for anyone looking to get in and out of the church as quickly as possible. Some of you may have thought that the cartoon included here is really true and that I had already read all about your sins on Facebook and that you could stay home and have me mail out your forgiveness! It doesn’t work that way; the church doesn’t want forgiveness floa ng out there in cyberspace in case the wrong people might find it and grab it without ever expressing sorrow for any sins in life!
I am including next a photo of a card a friend sent me some me back both because I am a priest and a sports fan, espe- cially a Seahawks fan. I thought you might get a laugh from it as we come down the home stretch of games in high hopes of a playoff spot as well the home stretch for Christmas.
Gaudete Sunday. This is the name tradi onally given to this Third Sunday of Advent. It calls for Rose colored or Pink vestments and a similar color candle on the Advent wreath to reflect the tone of the season. The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm are full of exhor- ta ons to rejoice, sing joyfully and to cry out with joy and gladness. The Second Reading picks up on these same sen ments saying “Rejoice in the Lord always” because “The Lord is near”. It adds; “Have no anxiety,” and ends with “Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”.
There is also a line in the Mass shortly before Communion that es in; it says that we are “wai ng in joyful hope for the coming of Our Savior Jesus Christ”. Listen for it.
The ques on that all of these references asks of us is this: is the prepara on that we are doing for Christmas going to bring us to rejoice in joy, gladness and peace? Is the Chris an life of faith that I am living making me a glad and joyful and peaceful person who rejoices about life and who is not buried in anxiety? If not, what is missing, and what do I want to do about it? God is making every effort to make it so, if only we allow him by agreeing to life on his terms. Even though we all find ourselves paying much more than we thought we would for gi s, that we hope will make others happy we may not want to pay the price God asks for even greater happiness, which is called joy. Mathew Kelly wrote a book on this which he en tled RESISTING HAPPINESS. Learning to sur- render to God takes a life me of prayerful living.
Happy Sunday of joy, gladness and peace.
Fr. John.
Q S Church members who quietly enter church a er priest begins Mass D C : Selec on of a seat near the door B W : Those whose only par cipa on is their a endance on Sunday S D : The homily goes into over me H T : The me between the homily and the hymn for the prepara-
on of the gi s T M W : When the priest begins the concluding rites, all the car keys come out and the jackets are zipped B : The rush to the door following the blessing
Pastoral Care & Social Concerns
BRING THE HOMEBOUND TO MASS
Catholic Community Services is starting a pro- gram to connect parishioners with fellow parish- ioners who are homebound and need a ride to Mass. They will hold an orientation session on Dec. 9th at 12:30 in the St. Martin room of the parish center at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kirkland. Any parishioner who is in need of a ride, will go through CCS and be vetted. Volun- teers will then be contacted to see if a match can be made. Which Masses and how often a volun- teer can offer a ride is entirely at the discretion of the volunteer. Mileage payment is also available through CCS.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion “I said her name out loud for the very first time. I have not been to confession in 10 years and I thought I was fine. What a gift I have been given going to confession now. I am so happy now. I am at peace and more importantly, now I know my child is at peace. I am empty of all pain. Now I can begin to forgive myself.” - Testimonial from retreat Do you know what it would be like to feel peace again? Your Rachel’s Vineyard™ team understands that yearn- ing and invites you to join them on the next retreat. The gift of His mercy and peace is awaiting you. Now registering for our next healing retreat: March 8-10, in English Call for a compassionate, confidential conversa- tion. English: (206) 920-6413 Español: (206)-450-7814 www.ccsww.org/projectrachel Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!
DO YOU NEED HELP?
Families with Children New Bethlehem Day Cen- ter (425-679-0350) 1190 NE 80th St. Suite 100, Kirkland.—Open every day 2pm to 8pm
Women Sophia Way Day Center. St. Luke’s Lu- theran Church, 3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA—Open every day 8am –3pm Bus route 249
Men Congregation for the Homeless Day Center, Lincoln Center, 515B 116th Ave. NE. Suite 174, Bellevue.—Open Sunday through Thursday, 7.30am to 3.00pm. Bus route 271
55+ Potluck Lunch & Feature Film 11:30am, Thursday, February 21st
in the Narthex
Food Assignments (by last names):
A–C: dessert for 8-10 D–I: salad/side for 8-10 J–Z: main dish for 8-10
Info -- Mary Dickins, 425-450-3908 or [email protected]
23rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING & FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Boy Scout Troop 600 was formed and has performed the Christmas tree recycle drive, in zip codes, 98004 & 98039, annually for 23 yrs. Your donations are an im- portant part in helping to pay activity fees, purchase equipment and generally make Scouting more accessi- ble to boys, some of whom could not participate with- out your support.
•Schedule a Pickup for your tree before Dec. 31st and place your tree at the curb on recycle day. Tree tags for $15 donation will be available at all the Masses on December 16/17 and 23/24. If you have a fake tree or do not live in 98004 & 98039, please con- sider making a donation.
•or drop off your tree at Chinook Middle School on Saturday, January 5th 2019. For safety reasons we cannot accept trees with tinsel, flocked trees, trees with nails, artificial trees, trees wrapped in plastic, wreathes with metal wires, or trees with metal attached.
•Questions: email to [email protected]. Phone: 425-954-6582 Thank you for your support.
Sacred Heart School
Anyone who has any concerns or allega ons related to the safety and well being of our children regarding clergy or lay leaders in the Archdiocese of Sea le should contact the special hotline at 1-800-446-7762.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL ADMISSIONS FOR 2019-20 We are currently accep ng applica ons for the 2019-20 School Year! Our Priority Applica on Deadline is Feb- ruary 1, 2019. If you are interested in Pre-K through Grade 8 at Sacred Heart School, please contact Director
of Admissions Laura Leach at [email protected], or visit h p://sacredheart.org/School/admissions/ applica ons/ for details.
Please join us at our Open House on Sunday, January 27th at noon! Visit with our teachers, staff and current
parents and take a tour of our beau ful school. All are welcome!
Youth Ministry
EDGE
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS EVERY OTHER WEEK IN THE YOUTH ROOM STARTING AT THE END OF JANUARY OUR PROGRAM THIS YEAR WILL BE, "IN THE HEIGHTS - LEARNING THE LITURGY THROUGH THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS"
LIFETEEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON SUNDAYS AT 6:30 ONCE A MONTH IN THE YOUTH ROOM—STARTING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JANUARY OUR FIRST SERIES IS, "QUESTION EVERYTHING - WHAT OBJECTIONS DOES THE WORLD HAVE WITH THE CHURCH?"
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED, EMAIL [email protected]
Administration & Stewardship
Stewardship of Treasure Summary: Projected Giving Goal Jul 2018-Nov 2018 $615,000 Contributions Received Jul 2018-Nov 2018 $540,062 Amount Under Budgeted Goal $74,938 Contributions Received Jul 2017-Nov 2017 $534,806
CAMPAIGN PLEDGE TOTAL TO DATE: $2,343,780
Thank you to the 275 parish households who have pledged so generously to the Four in One Campaign! In addition to financial gifts, numerous parishioners, parish staff and school faculty have given of their time and talent to make the campaign a success. A special thanks to all who have stepped forward to make calls, offer hospitality, create campaign publicity, lead the campaign presentations, and work behind the scenes in multiple capacities to ensure a successful ef- fort. A very special word of thanks is extended to Tom Bartell and Blaise Goudy for their leadership, expertise and time provided during the campaign.
Bill and Liz Baluch Linda Geere Emmy Morris Tom and Michelle Bartell Blaise Goudy Lucy Paulsen Deacon Sam Basta Carol Guenther Nicole Pickett Kevin and Mary Benz Jerry Harkleroad Deacon Scott Pickett David Burroughs Christine Kerr Fr. Steve Sallis Liam Collins David and Danielle Limp Nate Short Alice Diambri Drew and Sherine MacLean Karleen Snetsinger Mary Dickins Fr. John Madigan Gemma Thielges Lucille Elbert Cathleen Mechkoff John and Ellen Tobin Robert Eubanks John Meyer Jon and Sarah Webster Pan Fernando Jackie Miller Bill and Angela Wright Theresa Galvez
If you have yet to return your pledge card, please do so by Sunday, December 30th. The start of 2019 will see our focus shift from fundraising to project implementation – and it can not be soon enough! Buckets are already in place around the church as the rainy season begins. Your gift will ensure that each of the four projects—new church nave roof, new nave ceiling, improved nave lighting, and bell tower re-cladding—is successfully completed!
Your personal gift will make a difference and is a very important contribution toward our minimum goal of $2.5 mil- lion. Pledge cards can be returned by mail to the parish office or in the offertory basket at Mass. Thank you for your prayers and support of Sacred Heart Parish!
YEAR-END GIVING TO SACRED HEART
All church contributions that you wish posted to your 2018 contribution ledger must be received at the parish office no later than Monday, Decem- ber 31. Likewise, contributions for 2019 must be received in January. If you are behind in your stewardship of treasure commitment for 2018, please make every effort to bring your giving up to date. The programs, services and outreach offered by our parish, as well as the maintenance and re- pair of our parish campus depends entirely upon your consistent contributions. Thank you for re- turning to the parish, the poor, and other charities a part of the many gifts God has bestowed on you. May God bless you in the new year.
BCS—SACRED HEART SHARED FACILITIES
For the past year and a half, Sacred Heart Parish and School and the Archdiocese of Seattle has been working closely with Belle- vue Christian School (BCS) and the City of Clyde Hill on an in- novative joint use/shared facilities agreement/plan that could commence in 2019 with an extensive modernization project for their campus and exciting upgrades to our lower field.
Project information and updates can be found at— https://forwardinfaith.wpengine.com
Comments and/or questions may be emailed to— Kevin Dunning—Head of School, BCS [email protected] David Burroughs—Principal, Sacred Heart School [email protected] John Meyer—PA for Administration, Sacred Heart Parish [email protected]
Parish Life
Faith Formation
Come Learn about your Catholic faith! Upcoming RCIA Topic:
Sunday, December 16th Sacraments of Service Deacon Sam will be teaching about the
Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony Class is from 9:45am to 10:50am in Conference Room 1
ALL Sacred Heart Parishioners are welcome!!
DON’T MISS 1st Communion Parent Meeting!
Tuesday, January 22nd @ 8:30am OR 6:30pm in the Moore Theatre of Sacred Heart School
Great Thanks to Our Children’s Faith Formation Volunteers:
Anjanette Gonzales for Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC),
Dorothy Schlinger for Children’s Liturgy
of the Word (CLOW) and
Teresa Lesher for 1st Grade Catechesis!
What will be on the Café Sacred Heart Menu?
∗ Book Studies
∗ Series Studies
∗ Bible Studies
Keep an eye on the bulletin for next year’s offerings!
Interested in Café Sacred Heart as a Teacher or as a Student?
Contact Deacon Scott at [email protected]
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room! To prepare for His coming this Christmas, come to
the Blessed Sacrament chapel and spend quality, qui- et me with the Word made Flesh, in the Tabernacle
- for peace, healing, and to know and love him more deeply!
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A New Year’s Retreat—Jan. 12-13—for women of Sacred Heart Parish ...(and their friends in faith)
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LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass
Friday 8:45 AM Tuesday, Word & Communion
9:00 AM Rosary every day half an hour
before Mass Monday Rosary & Holy Hour 7:30 PM
SACRAMENTS
Prepara on. Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Deacon Sco Picke 425-450-3910
School
DECEMBER 16, 2018 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Sacred Heart Parish
is a welcoming Catholic community, which inspires faith in God,
through prayer, sacraments and service, while living Gospel values,
as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
PARISH CALENDAR
PLEASE PRAY FOR: THE SICK
Madison Murphy (granddaughter of Tim Muphy), Margaret Tarleton (mother of Nancy Glass)
THE DECEASED Dick Kennedy (husband of June Kennedy), Peter
Dennis, Nedime Rende, Be y Baxter & Marie Mar n Hall (friends of Griselda Zeller), Melissa
Cook (sister of Doug Cook), Eduardo Perez-Paris, Arturo Rivera, Katy Navarre,
Rose AngelaD’Ambrosia
Monday December 17th
RIP JAMES C. NORMAN by Dominick & Aurora Driano RIP LARRY McSHANE FAMILY LIVING AND DECEASED by Bill & Angela Wright
Wednesday December 19th
Thursday December 20th
Friday December 21st
RIP DICK KENNEDY by Martha Gregg RIP PAULINE HOLWAGNER by Ka e Nelson
MASS INTENTIONS
Rev. John Madigan, Parish Priest [email protected] 425-450-3914
Deacon Sco Picke , Pastoral Associate spicke @sacredheart.org 425-450-3910
Theresa Galvez, Pastoral Asst. for Liturgical Music [email protected] 425-450-3906
Mary Dickins, Pastoral Asst. for Pastoral Care & Social Concerns [email protected] 425-450-3908
Cathleen Adams, Pastoral Asst. for Children’s Faith Forma on [email protected] 425-450-3912
Sophia Burroughs, Interim Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry [email protected] 425-450-3911
Administra on Staff
Robert Eubanks, Facili es Supervisor [email protected] 425-283-4282
Chris ne Kerr, Admin. Asst. for Giving & Data [email protected] 425-454-9536
Lucy Paulsen, Admin. Asst. for Recep on & Sacraments [email protected] 425-454-9536
Jeanine Kasprick, Bookkeeper [email protected] 425-450-3919
PARISH SCHOOL 425-451-1773
David Burroughs, Principal Nicole Picke , Vice-Principal Amy Davis, Dean of Students Laura Leach, Admissions Director Katy Gregg, Development Office Megan Michalson, Development Office Deanna Clark, Social Media
Sunday December 16—Third Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM Coffee & Donuts 9:45 AM RCIA~ Conference Room 1 12:00 PM Coffee & Donuts 12:00 PM Las Posadas ~ Narthex
Monday December 17—Advent weekday 10:00 AM Carpe Diem Bridge~ Nursery
Tuesday December 18—Advent weekday 7:00 PM Faith Formation Commission ~ Conference Room 1
Wednesday December 19—Advent weekday 9:00 AM Mass / School attending 6:00 PM Social Concerns Commission ~ Conference Room 1
Thursday December 20—Advent weekday 7:00 PM K of C Meeting ~ Youth Room 7:30 PM Men’s Group Meeting ~ Parish Hall
Friday December 21—Advent weekday Office closes at noon / No School 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Group
Saturday December 22—Advent weekday
Sunday December 23—Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:30 AM Coffee & Donuts 9:45 AM RCIA ~ Conference Room 1 12:00 PM Coffee & Donuts
PARISH LEADERSHIP
•Pastoral Council: Linda Geere •Finance Council: Clem Neil •Faith Formation Commission: Deacon Scott Pickett •School Commission: Karen Reinke •Social Concerns Commission: Mary Dickins •Stewardship Commission: Tom Bartell •Worship Commission: Renata Lampkin
From the desk of Fr. John: LESSON LEARNED!
Just in case that I thought that I could compete with the Seahawks I found out that I can’t! I just couldn’t draw the 12th Man away from the game last Monday evening for Reconcilia on, not even with the offer of a quicker than usual exit from the church while it was s ll half me in the game. I even had the addi onal incen ve of having Deacon Sam sta oned near the doors of the church to act as a lead blocker for anyone looking to get in and out of the church as quickly as possible. Some of you may have thought that the cartoon included here is really true and that I had already read all about your sins on Facebook and that you could stay home and have me mail out your forgiveness! It doesn’t work that way; the church doesn’t want forgiveness floa ng out there in cyberspace in case the wrong people might find it and grab it without ever expressing sorrow for any sins in life!
I am including next a photo of a card a friend sent me some me back both because I am a priest and a sports fan, espe- cially a Seahawks fan. I thought you might get a laugh from it as we come down the home stretch of games in high hopes of a playoff spot as well the home stretch for Christmas.
Gaudete Sunday. This is the name tradi onally given to this Third Sunday of Advent. It calls for Rose colored or Pink vestments and a similar color candle on the Advent wreath to reflect the tone of the season. The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm are full of exhor- ta ons to rejoice, sing joyfully and to cry out with joy and gladness. The Second Reading picks up on these same sen ments saying “Rejoice in the Lord always” because “The Lord is near”. It adds; “Have no anxiety,” and ends with “Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”.
There is also a line in the Mass shortly before Communion that es in; it says that we are “wai ng in joyful hope for the coming of Our Savior Jesus Christ”. Listen for it.
The ques on that all of these references asks of us is this: is the prepara on that we are doing for Christmas going to bring us to rejoice in joy, gladness and peace? Is the Chris an life of faith that I am living making me a glad and joyful and peaceful person who rejoices about life and who is not buried in anxiety? If not, what is missing, and what do I want to do about it? God is making every effort to make it so, if only we allow him by agreeing to life on his terms. Even though we all find ourselves paying much more than we thought we would for gi s, that we hope will make others happy we may not want to pay the price God asks for even greater happiness, which is called joy. Mathew Kelly wrote a book on this which he en tled RESISTING HAPPINESS. Learning to sur- render to God takes a life me of prayerful living.
Happy Sunday of joy, gladness and peace.
Fr. John.
Q S Church members who quietly enter church a er priest begins Mass D C : Selec on of a seat near the door B W : Those whose only par cipa on is their a endance on Sunday S D : The homily goes into over me H T : The me between the homily and the hymn for the prepara-
on of the gi s T M W : When the priest begins the concluding rites, all the car keys come out and the jackets are zipped B : The rush to the door following the blessing
Pastoral Care & Social Concerns
BRING THE HOMEBOUND TO MASS
Catholic Community Services is starting a pro- gram to connect parishioners with fellow parish- ioners who are homebound and need a ride to Mass. They will hold an orientation session on Dec. 9th at 12:30 in the St. Martin room of the parish center at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kirkland. Any parishioner who is in need of a ride, will go through CCS and be vetted. Volun- teers will then be contacted to see if a match can be made. Which Masses and how often a volun- teer can offer a ride is entirely at the discretion of the volunteer. Mileage payment is also available through CCS.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion “I said her name out loud for the very first time. I have not been to confession in 10 years and I thought I was fine. What a gift I have been given going to confession now. I am so happy now. I am at peace and more importantly, now I know my child is at peace. I am empty of all pain. Now I can begin to forgive myself.” - Testimonial from retreat Do you know what it would be like to feel peace again? Your Rachel’s Vineyard™ team understands that yearn- ing and invites you to join them on the next retreat. The gift of His mercy and peace is awaiting you. Now registering for our next healing retreat: March 8-10, in English Call for a compassionate, confidential conversa- tion. English: (206) 920-6413 Español: (206)-450-7814 www.ccsww.org/projectrachel Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!
DO YOU NEED HELP?
Families with Children New Bethlehem Day Cen- ter (425-679-0350) 1190 NE 80th St. Suite 100, Kirkland.—Open every day 2pm to 8pm
Women Sophia Way Day Center. St. Luke’s Lu- theran Church, 3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA—Open every day 8am –3pm Bus route 249
Men Congregation for the Homeless Day Center, Lincoln Center, 515B 116th Ave. NE. Suite 174, Bellevue.—Open Sunday through Thursday, 7.30am to 3.00pm. Bus route 271
55+ Potluck Lunch & Feature Film 11:30am, Thursday, February 21st
in the Narthex
Food Assignments (by last names):
A–C: dessert for 8-10 D–I: salad/side for 8-10 J–Z: main dish for 8-10
Info -- Mary Dickins, 425-450-3908 or [email protected]
23rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING & FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Boy Scout Troop 600 was formed and has performed the Christmas tree recycle drive, in zip codes, 98004 & 98039, annually for 23 yrs. Your donations are an im- portant part in helping to pay activity fees, purchase equipment and generally make Scouting more accessi- ble to boys, some of whom could not participate with- out your support.
•Schedule a Pickup for your tree before Dec. 31st and place your tree at the curb on recycle day. Tree tags for $15 donation will be available at all the Masses on December 16/17 and 23/24. If you have a fake tree or do not live in 98004 & 98039, please con- sider making a donation.
•or drop off your tree at Chinook Middle School on Saturday, January 5th 2019. For safety reasons we cannot accept trees with tinsel, flocked trees, trees with nails, artificial trees, trees wrapped in plastic, wreathes with metal wires, or trees with metal attached.
•Questions: email to [email protected]. Phone: 425-954-6582 Thank you for your support.
Sacred Heart School
Anyone who has any concerns or allega ons related to the safety and well being of our children regarding clergy or lay leaders in the Archdiocese of Sea le should contact the special hotline at 1-800-446-7762.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL ADMISSIONS FOR 2019-20 We are currently accep ng applica ons for the 2019-20 School Year! Our Priority Applica on Deadline is Feb- ruary 1, 2019. If you are interested in Pre-K through Grade 8 at Sacred Heart School, please contact Director
of Admissions Laura Leach at [email protected], or visit h p://sacredheart.org/School/admissions/ applica ons/ for details.
Please join us at our Open House on Sunday, January 27th at noon! Visit with our teachers, staff and current
parents and take a tour of our beau ful school. All are welcome!
Youth Ministry
EDGE
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS EVERY OTHER WEEK IN THE YOUTH ROOM STARTING AT THE END OF JANUARY OUR PROGRAM THIS YEAR WILL BE, "IN THE HEIGHTS - LEARNING THE LITURGY THROUGH THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS"
LIFETEEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON SUNDAYS AT 6:30 ONCE A MONTH IN THE YOUTH ROOM—STARTING THE LAST WEEKEND OF JANUARY OUR FIRST SERIES IS, "QUESTION EVERYTHING - WHAT OBJECTIONS DOES THE WORLD HAVE WITH THE CHURCH?"
FOR ANY QUESTIONS ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED, EMAIL [email protected]
Administration & Stewardship
Stewardship of Treasure Summary: Projected Giving Goal Jul 2018-Nov 2018 $615,000 Contributions Received Jul 2018-Nov 2018 $540,062 Amount Under Budgeted Goal $74,938 Contributions Received Jul 2017-Nov 2017 $534,806
CAMPAIGN PLEDGE TOTAL TO DATE: $2,343,780
Thank you to the 275 parish households who have pledged so generously to the Four in One Campaign! In addition to financial gifts, numerous parishioners, parish staff and school faculty have given of their time and talent to make the campaign a success. A special thanks to all who have stepped forward to make calls, offer hospitality, create campaign publicity, lead the campaign presentations, and work behind the scenes in multiple capacities to ensure a successful ef- fort. A very special word of thanks is extended to Tom Bartell and Blaise Goudy for their leadership, expertise and time provided during the campaign.
Bill and Liz Baluch Linda Geere Emmy Morris Tom and Michelle Bartell Blaise Goudy Lucy Paulsen Deacon Sam Basta Carol Guenther Nicole Pickett Kevin and Mary Benz Jerry Harkleroad Deacon Scott Pickett David Burroughs Christine Kerr Fr. Steve Sallis Liam Collins David and Danielle Limp Nate Short Alice Diambri Drew and Sherine MacLean Karleen Snetsinger Mary Dickins Fr. John Madigan Gemma Thielges Lucille Elbert Cathleen Mechkoff John and Ellen Tobin Robert Eubanks John Meyer Jon and Sarah Webster Pan Fernando Jackie Miller Bill and Angela Wright Theresa Galvez
If you have yet to return your pledge card, please do so by Sunday, December 30th. The start of 2019 will see our focus shift from fundraising to project implementation – and it can not be soon enough! Buckets are already in place around the church as the rainy season begins. Your gift will ensure that each of the four projects—new church nave roof, new nave ceiling, improved nave lighting, and bell tower re-cladding—is successfully completed!
Your personal gift will make a difference and is a very important contribution toward our minimum goal of $2.5 mil- lion. Pledge cards can be returned by mail to the parish office or in the offertory basket at Mass. Thank you for your prayers and support of Sacred Heart Parish!
YEAR-END GIVING TO SACRED HEART
All church contributions that you wish posted to your 2018 contribution ledger must be received at the parish office no later than Monday, Decem- ber 31. Likewise, contributions for 2019 must be received in January. If you are behind in your stewardship of treasure commitment for 2018, please make every effort to bring your giving up to date. The programs, services and outreach offered by our parish, as well as the maintenance and re- pair of our parish campus depends entirely upon your consistent contributions. Thank you for re- turning to the parish, the poor, and other charities a part of the many gifts God has bestowed on you. May God bless you in the new year.
BCS—SACRED HEART SHARED FACILITIES
For the past year and a half, Sacred Heart Parish and School and the Archdiocese of Seattle has been working closely with Belle- vue Christian School (BCS) and the City of Clyde Hill on an in- novative joint use/shared facilities agreement/plan that could commence in 2019 with an extensive modernization project for their campus and exciting upgrades to our lower field.
Project information and updates can be found at— https://forwardinfaith.wpengine.com
Comments and/or questions may be emailed to— Kevin Dunning—Head of School, BCS [email protected] David Burroughs—Principal, Sacred Heart School [email protected] John Meyer—PA for Administration, Sacred Heart Parish [email protected]
Parish Life
Faith Formation
Come Learn about your Catholic faith! Upcoming RCIA Topic:
Sunday, December 16th Sacraments of Service Deacon Sam will be teaching about the
Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony Class is from 9:45am to 10:50am in Conference Room 1
ALL Sacred Heart Parishioners are welcome!!
DON’T MISS 1st Communion Parent Meeting!
Tuesday, January 22nd @ 8:30am OR 6:30pm in the Moore Theatre of Sacred Heart School
Great Thanks to Our Children’s Faith Formation Volunteers:
Anjanette Gonzales for Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC),
Dorothy Schlinger for Children’s Liturgy
of the Word (CLOW) and
Teresa Lesher for 1st Grade Catechesis!
What will be on the Café Sacred Heart Menu?
∗ Book Studies
∗ Series Studies
∗ Bible Studies
Keep an eye on the bulletin for next year’s offerings!
Interested in Café Sacred Heart as a Teacher or as a Student?
Contact Deacon Scott at [email protected]
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room! To prepare for His coming this Christmas, come to
the Blessed Sacrament chapel and spend quality, qui- et me with the Word made Flesh, in the Tabernacle
- for peace, healing, and to know and love him more deeply!
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