424 South 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 383-4549

PASTORAL STAFF Secretary: Laurie Halte parish@holyrosarytacoma.org

Bookkeeper: Karen Kralovic bookkeeper@holyrosarytacoma.org

Bu!etin Francine Mastini bulletin@holyrosarytacoma.org

PASTOR: Reverend Nicholas WichertOFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00AM-4:00PM

Saint Vincent de Paul

Tues. & Thurs. NOON-2:00PM (253) 625-7207

www.holyrosarytacoma.org

In case of serious i!ness involving dying or death, please ca! (253) 922-4021

Catholic Community Services (253) 502-2696

Holy Rosary Regional School/ Juan Diego Academy Katie Dempsey, School Principal (253) 272-7012

Penance & Reconciliation WEEKDAYS: 8:15AM-8:45Wednesday & ThursdaySaturday: 2:45-4:15PM

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

The Sacrament of Baptism: Call the Parish Office to register for the next class.

The Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Parish Office for details.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:Saturday: 2:45-4:15PMWith Benediction at 4:15

Sunday: 2:00 -4:30PM

VESPERS (in the convent) Wednesday: 6:00PM

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00PMSunday: NOON

DAILY MASSESWednesday: 9:00AMThursday: 9:00AM

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

MASS TIME LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERSOF HOLY COMMUNION

                            

Holy Rosary Calendar Events for the Coming Week:Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Saturday 2:45 - 4:15PM, Adoration with Benediction Saturday 2:45PM - 4:15 (Benediction begins at 4:15) Doors of Mercy Video Series Saturday 7:00PM Holy Rosary Church Library Mary, Seat of Wisdom, Study Group Tuesday 7:00PM, Convent Meeting Center Vespers Wednesday at 6:00PM in the Convent chapel RCIA Wednesday at 6:30PM in Convent Meeting Center. This week's topic is: Angels and Saints Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7-8PM in the Church. Communion & Liberation Thursday 6:30PM in the Convent Meeting Center

FROM THE DEACON’S CHAIR Dear Parishioners,

Given that the Angel Priests, Opus Sanctorum Angelorum (Work of the Holy Angles), are coming to us again, this time at Holy Rosary, I thought we would revisit the topic of Angels.

The title angel, which means a messenger, refers more to their office than to what they are, pure spirits with intellect and free will. We are told that about Lucifer (whose name means Light Bearer) who was entrusted by God with details of his divine plan, but through the sin of pride, rebelled against God taking with him a third of the angles and were cast out of heaven. The fact that Jesus, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, became man infuriated Satan because God wished to become a man and thus elevate man above the angels.

Angels have irrevocable will. This means when Lucifer and his colleagues chose to go against the will of God, they sinned and could never seek forgiveness or redemption due to their nature and their intimate knowledge of God. Adam and Eve did not have that full understanding of God and only knew God when he called to them in the garden. When they sinned they were capable of repentance.

Most of the angels remained obedient to God. St. Thomas Aquinas, a great doctor of the Church, describes nine choirs or groupings of angels in his book Summa Theologica, which is bases on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Below is

a list –as best as humans can comprehend – outlining from the highest (nearest to God) to the lowest (nearest to humanity) and a biblical reference:

Seraphaim (Isaiah 6:2) Cherubim (Genesis 3:24) Thrones (Colossians 1:16) Dominions (Colossians 1:16) Virtues or Authorities (Ephesians 1:21) Powers (1 Peter 3:22 & Colossians 1:16) Principalities (Romans 8:28 & Colossians 1:16) Archangels (1 Thessalonians 4:16) Angels (Romans 8:38)

Guardian Angels are commanded to watch over us and guard us in a special way in the Gospel of St. Matthew (18:10): “See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.”

We know of only three names of angels, the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael. Each one has their own purpose before God. We are encourage to pray to our guardian angel for their intercession. There are prayers to St. Gabriel and St Raphael as well as the prayer to St. Michael, litanies to the holy anglels, and the Chaplet of St. Michael that honors him and the nine choirs of angels. Pray often to the angels because they stand adoringly in God's presence always praying for us.

In the peace of Christ, Deacon Mike Teskey

Patronal Solemnity of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary125th Anniversary

October 16, 2016

Let us rejoice in the Lord as we celebrate the feast day in honor of the Virgin Mary, on whose solemnity the angels rejoice, and praise the son of God.

Oct 155:00PM

Oct 16 Noon

Courtney Throgmorton

Gabriel Morris,Francine Mastini

Cecilia Brasier, Francine Mastini, Loretta Boyle

The Concelebrating Priests

Junior Peebles, Thom Ryng, Danny Peebles, Alexie Poulin, David Chen

See the Worship Guide for a complete listing of the 125th Anniversary Altar Servers

CELEBRATE AFTER MASS On Sunday, the 125th Anniversary of our Parish, please join us in the school auditorium for food, cake, and memories.

Bulletin Deadlines: In order to have your announcements published on time, event information must be in the hands of the bulletin editor by the Thursday a week before publishing (10 days before expected publication). Please email bulletin@holyrosarytacoma.org The next deadline is 10/19 for publication on 10/29-30 Thank you!

COMMUNION AND LIBERATION (CL) is a movement in the Church which has the purpose of forming its members in Christianity in order to make them co-workers in the Church’s mission in all areas of society. CL meets on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Convent Meeting Center at Holy Rosary. Please email Toby D'Anna (toby.danna@gmail.com) for more information.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY St Vincent de Paul is in need of non-per-ishable pantry items including: pasta, sauces, canned fruits and vegetables, top ramen. Also, the marginalized that we serve need personal care items including: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, bodywash. We use these items on our home visits and to the homeless when we meet them. Thank you.

ROSARY MINISTRY Do you come early to Mass to pray the Rosary? Do you feel called to help lead the Rosary? Please contact Judy Rose to find out how you can help keep this ministry a vital part of our parish life. judyrose77@gmail.com or leave your name with the parish office.

THE PRIEST PENSION FUND COLLECTION is ongoing throughout the month. Your envelope packs have a special envelope for this fund which cares for the priests which have cared for us for all of these years. Or you can go online to: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Stewardship/Collections/PriestPensionFund.aspx

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Ongoing through the month. Please join in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion wherever you are: at home, church, or on the street as we stand for life at a peaceful vigil outside the abor-tion center: Cedar River Clinic: 1401 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma. For more info: 253-536-LIFE(5433); www.40daysforlife.com/Tacoma

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Catechism Classes

continue Wednesdays at 6:30PM in the

Convent Meeting Center.

This week’s topic is “Angels & Saints”.

THANK YOU! A special thank you to all those who have volunteered to make the 125th Anniversary a day to remember. For a complete listing of volunteers.

Prayers List: Continue to pray for our military, and all the sick and homebound members of our faith a community: For those in need of prayer: Cecilia Brasier, Peggy Waldherr,

Susana Majia-Swinson, Cheryl Bryant, Emanuel Rivas, Dan Brazil, Michele Hartson, Paige Fulton, Margaret Sigette, Gwendolyn Wicker, Darlene Sherrod, Paul Daigneault, Velinda Tran, Gloria Almoguera, Jeanne Warner, Bob Kennedy, Shan Clumpner, Evelyn Warren, Troy Yates, Eugene Brasier, and for those whose suffering is known only to God. For those who have died: Rizalina Soriano Egalla, Beth Santa Cruz, Eileen Tipton, Tom Jordan, Fr. Carmine Sacco S.J., Aurelio Baluyot, Nemencio Ongoco

“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. may it be done to me according to your word”

Weekly Mass Intentions offered by

10/15 ✝Fr Robert Maher Quintin Bibb 10/16 People of the Parish 10/19 Spiritual Strength in Family Ray & Ramona Fernandez

10/20 ✝Jack Steimer Hygema Family

Your Parish Stewardship October 8 & 9

Sacrificial Giving $4267.00Restricted Donations 234.00School 190.00TOTAL $ 4691.00

Registered Families 379

NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL

As I reflect on the parish's 125th an-niversary this weekend, I think of the strong partnership between Holy Rosary Church and school. Did you know that the school's very first class was held in 1891 in the choir loft? It was led by Mr. Stellbrink, the church organist. What a rich and fantastic history of Catholic faith and education we cele-brate this weekend. Happy 125th, Holy Rosary Parish!

Katie Dempsey, Principal

DOORS OF MERCY: EXPLORING GOD’S COVENANT WITH YOU (Video Series: Doors of Mercy)

The focus of this series is Mercy. Learn to give and receive forgiveness, to forgive others, to forgive yourself. We invite you to join us as we participate in a deanery wide program, Doors of Mercy. Eight simple sessions will allow you to experience God’s hope, healing and loving mercy.

October 1, 2016 - November 19, 2016 Saturday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm Holy Rosary Church, Library, Tacoma