ST.MARYOFTHEVALLEY╀SANTAMARIADELVALLECenteredonJesus,ServingOthers╀CentradosenJesús,SirviendoaOtros

_________________________________________________________________ Blessedtoliveinthisbeautifulvalley,weareChristians,inunionwithPopeFrancisandArchbishopSartain,whostrivetoliftupJesus,loveoneanotherandmakedisciples.╀Bendecidosporvivirenestebellovalle,somoscristianos,enuniónconelPapa

FranciscoyelArzobispoSartain,quienesbuscanlevantaraJesús,amarseunoalotroyhacerdiscípulos.

January 31, 2018

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PASTOR ╀ PÁRROCO Fr.PhillipBloom,ext.12pbloom@stmaryvalley.org

601WColumbiaStreet╀Monroe,WA98272╀360.794.8945╀ Fax:360.805.0201

AswebegintheNewYear2018Iinviteyoutojoinmeinathreedayfastandprayerforourchildren.Forsomethiswillmeanwateronly;forothersabsti-nencefrommeatorsomefavoritefood.I’llbefollo-wingsomethinginbetween:aDanielFastwithabowlofoatmealinthemorningandvegetablesplusfruittherestoftheday.Belowisaversionyoumaywanttoconsider.ThefastitselfwillbecomepartoftheprayeryouoffertoGod.The Daniel Fast Food List ╀ Allfruit–fresh,frozen,dried,juiced,orcanned.╀ Allvegetables–fresh,frozen,dried,juiced,orcanned.╀ Allwholegrains–amaranth,barley,brownrice,oats,quinoa,millet,andwholewheat.╀ Allnuts&seeds–almonds,cashews,macadamianuts,peanuts,pe-cans,pinenuts,walnuts,pumpkinseeds,sesameseeds,andsun lo-werseeds;unsweetenedalmondmilk.Nutbuttersarealsoincluded.╀ Alllegumes–cannedordried;blackbeans,blackeyedpeas,canne-llinibeans,garbanzobeans(chickpeas),greatnorthernbeans,kid-neybeans,lentils,pintobeans,andsplitpeas.╀ Allqualityoils–avocado,coconut,grapeseed,olive,peanut,sesame,andwalnut.╀ Beverages–distilledwater, ilteredwater,andspringwater.╀ Other–unsweetenedalmondmilk,coconutmilk,ricemilk,orsoymilk;herbs,spices,salt,pepper,unsweetenedcoconut lakes,seaso-nings,soyproducts,andtofu.Foods to Avoid on the Daniel Fast ╀ Allmeat&animalproducts–bacon,beef,buffalo,eggs, ish,lamb,poultry,andpork.╀ Alldairyproducts–butter,cheese,cream,milk,andyogurt.╀ Allsweeteners–agavenectar,arti icialsweeteners,brownricesyrup,canejuice,honey,molasses,rawsugar,syrups,stevia,andsugar.╀ Allleavenedbread&yeast–bakedgoodsandEzekielbread(ifitcontainsyeastandhoney).╀ Allre ined&processedfoodproducts–arti icial lavorings,chemi-cals,foodadditives,preservatives,white lour,andwhiterice.╀ Alldeep-friedfoods–cornchips,Frenchfries,andpotatochips.╀ Allsolidfats–lard,margarine,andshortening.╀ Beverages–alcohol,carbonateddrinks,coffee,energydrinksandtea.

AlcomenzarelAnoNuevo2018losinvitoaqueseunanamıenunayunodetresdıasyoracionpornuestroshijos.Paraalgunosestosigni icarasoloagua;paraotroslaabstinenciadecarneoalgunacomidafavorita.Seguirealgointermedio:unayunoDanielconuntazondeavenaporlamananayverdurasyfrutaelrestodeldıa.Acontinuacionhayunaversionquequizasdeseeconsiderar.ElayunoseconvertiraenpartedelaoracionqueleofrecenaDios.La lista de comida del Ayuno Daniel ╀ Todaslasfrutas:frescas,congeladas,secas,enjugooenlatadas.╀ Todaslasverduras:frescas,congeladas,secas,enjugooenlatadas.╀ Todoslosgranosenteros:amaranto,cebada,arrozintegral,avena,quinua,mijoytrigointegral.╀ Todaslasnuecesysemillas:almendras,anacardos,nuecesdemacadamia,cacahuetes,pacanas,pinones,nueces,semillasdecalabaza,semillasdesesamoysemillasdegirasol;lechedealmen-drasinazucar.Mantequilladenuecestambienestanincluidos.╀ Todaslaslegumbres-enlatadasosecas;frijolesnegros,guisantesdeojonegro,frijolescannellini,garbanzo,frijolesgrandesdelnorte,frijoles,lentejas,frijolespintosyguisantespartidos.╀ Todoslosaceitesdecalidad:aguacate,coco,semilladeuva,oliva,manı,sesamoynuez.╀ Bebidas:aguadestilada,agua iltradayaguademanantial.╀ Otros:lechedealmendrassinendulzar,lechedecoco,lechedearrozolechedesoja;hierbas,especias,sal,pimienta,hojuelasdecocosinendulzar,condimentos,productosdesoyaytofu.Alimentos para evitar en el Daniel Fast ╀ Todoslosproductosdecarneyanimales:tocino,carnederes,bufalo,huevos,pescado,cordero,polloycerdo.╀ Todoslosproductoslacteos:mantequilla,queso,crema,lecheyyogur.╀ Todoslosedulcorantes:nectardeagave,edulcorantesarti iciales,jarabedearrozintegral,jugodecana,miel,melaza,azucarsinre inar,siropes,steviayazucar.╀ Todoelpanfermentadoylevadura-productoshorneadosypanEzequiel(sicontienelevaduraymiel).╀ Todoslosproductosalimenticiosre inadosyprocesados:saborizantesarti iciales,productosquımicos,aditivosalimentarios,conservantes,harinablancayarrozblanco.╀ Todoslosalimentosfritos:chipsdemaız,papasfritasysabritas.╀ Todaslasgrasassolidas:margarinaymanteca.╀ Bebidas:alcohol,bebidascarbonatadas,cafe,bebidasenergeticasyte.

FROM FATHER BLOOM DE PARTE DEL PADRE FELIPE

Bulletin Deadline: PleasesubmitinformationinwritingoremailtotheparishofficebyMondaynoon.Gift ShopSaturday January 6, 2017: MariaF Sunday-January 7, 2017: Diana&Renae Epifania&CeciliaLiturgical Saturday 8:00 PM, January 6, 2017 Lector: Eucharistic Ministers: Altar Servers: Hospitality Ministers: PatLelandSunday, 9:30 AM, January 7, 2017 T.B.A. Lector: Ministers: SisterBarbara,Altar Servers: Hospitality Ministers: KayFaulds,RoseMitchell&ElizabethHolland

Thank you for serving our Parish!

Prayer Requests Henry Parker, Renate Parker, Bernie Johnson, Scott Kingdon, Ernestine Mitchell, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap, Zander Tapia, Robert Bell, Silvina Perez, Silvia & Juan Jose Medina. Ifyouwouldliketoaddsomeonetothislistpleasecalltheof ice:360-794-8945ext.10.Don’tforgettowriteyourspecialprayerintentionsinourparishbook,locatedontheBaptismalFontinthebackofthechurch

Mary & Martha Prayer Line Allcallsarecon identialPleasecallKayFauldsat(360)794-7988.Prayer Line Partners MaryDellino,MeriPrice,CherylClement,CandiceBlair,EvelyneRobertson,YolandaAlexander,JoAnnHoff,AnneO’niell,HolliJanacek,CathyLenac,TeresaYap,KathyKing,MaryPeterson-Clark,JosieRadzwill,JanGill,SandySullivan,JanineErickson,MattieMeier,BrendaKoontz.You can Help! OurSt.VincentdePaulcouncilof iceislookingforvolunteersforourhelpline.DoyouorsomeoneyouknowhaveaninterestinlearninghowtodispatchcallsfromourassistancelineattheSt.VincentdePaulCouncilOf ice?Wewouldbehappytotrainyou!Weareinneedofvolunteers,bothregularscheduleand illinvolunteers.Pleasecallusformoreinformation.Youcanreachusat:Carla425.513.6052orDiane425.355.3504x2.Thankyou!"Newcomers to St. Mary of the ValleyIfyouarenewpleasepickupawelcomepacketand/or illoutaRegistrationformwhicharelocatedatallthreeentrancesanddropitoffinthecollectionbasket,dropitoffattheparishof iceduringof icehours.

Welcome Camille Pauley! CamillePauleyisco-founderandPresidentofHealingtheCulture,anonpro itorganizationthatevangelizesandconvertspeopletobedeeply,authentically,andpermanentlypro-life.BesuretomarkyourcalendarsforMonday,January8,20186pm-8:30pm,foraPro-LifepresentationinourParishHall.Allarewelcometoattendthisevent!Welcome Mitchell Price! OneofGod'sgreatestgiftstous,hiscreation,wasthegiftofsong.Inwordsandmusic,ourancestorsinfaith—Moses,David,Deborah,Paul,St.Gregory—havetaughtushowtorevelinGod'sin initelove,proclaimhisglory,givethanksforhisaboundinggenerosity,andpleadformercyandforgiveness.Wednesday,February7,2018,5:30-7:30pmintheParishHall,MitchellPricewillgiveaonehourLiturgicalMusicpresentationandalsogiveaonehourApologeticsclassonHowtoExplainandDefendtheCatholicFaith.Allarewelcome!

Hello to the Seniors of St. Mary’s Onthe1stMondayofeachmonthweseniorsmeetinthechapel.WehavewonderfulsharingwitheachotherandwithSr.Barbarabeingourmoderator.Weallknowthatthereareotherspecialactivitiesgoingoninourparish,butweallknowweareseniors.Weareaveryspecialgroupofpeople.Weallcanhelpeachotherandwecantellourstores.Wewanttohelpotherseniorstoo.Wedonotwantseniorssittingaloneintheirsurroundingswithnoonetotalkto.Pleasecomeandjoinus,sosomesharingandhaveapotlucklunchafterwards.Pleasecomeonthe1stMondayofthemonthfrom11:00am-1:00pm. Sincerely,MaryPetersonClarkASeniorwhojoinedthisbeautifulparishofSt.Mary’s,March1980,thisismysecondhome Mark your calendar! Enjoyamorningdayofre lectionwithCDACourtSt.Rita#957andDr.PiadeSolennionJanuary27,2018beginningwithMassat8:00AM,alightbreakfast,followedbyDrPia’stalkon“ChristiansinthePoliticalSphere”atSt.PiusXCatholicChurchinMountlakeTerrace,WA.Ourspeaker,Dr.PiadeSolenni,isanexpertculturalanalystandChancelloroftheDioceseofOr-ange.Donationswillbewelcomed.ContactIzzieSpotzat425-348-4407orcarlisidora@gmail.comforfurtherdetails.

Weekend Collection Summary December 24, 2017 T.B. A. SundayEnvelopes&Checks$Loose$Children’sEnvelopes$

$ T.B. A.

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018

(Amount needed each week: $7,826) Actual YTD collections received: $173,619.05 BudgetedYTDcollection:$195,650.00(Week25) -($22,030.95)

Thank you for your Generosity

For Contributions to be used for 2017 taxes they must be in the parish of ice OR postmarked no later than the

31 of December 2017.

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This Week in our Parish ╀ Esta

MONDAY, JANUARY 1 9:30amNewYear'sDayMass(MarytheMotherofGod)11:15amMisadelAnoNuevo(MariaMadredeDios)7pm-9pmALANON(Room3)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 9amDailyMass9:30amRosary11am-12pmSmallFaithSharingGroupRoom87pm-9pmHispanicYoungAdultLeadershipMeeting(Rm.4)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 9amDailyMassChristianUnity,Sp.Int.4:30pm-6:30pmFirstSacramentsClass

THURSDAY, JANUA 9amDailyMass9:30amRosary5pmcatecismo-Spahall5pm-7pmRCIA/CClassesChurch,confRoom5-7PM

Requisitos para Bautizar ╀ UnacopiadelActadeNacimientodelnino/a╀ LosPapasyPadrinosdebendetomarlasclases╀ LaropadelosninostienequeserBLANCA╀ Pre-Bautismales.(PuedentomarlasclasesenotraIglesiasolotraigauncartadeesaIglesiacon irmandoquetomaronlasclases.)Laclaseesgratis.La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen servir como

padrinos y no estén casados a la Iglesia CATOLICA.╀ LosPadrinosdebendeserbautizadosCatolicosypracticandolaFe(las

parejas,debendeestarcasadosporlaIglesiaCatólicaytraerunacopiadesuactamatrimonial).

╀ SiNOestanregistradosennuestraIglesia,lepedimosquetraiganuncartadesuParroquiadandonospermisodebautizarasu/shijo/a╀ Ysugerimosunadonacionde$50.Baptismal Preparation Twoclasses,forbothparentsandgodparents,willbeheldonTuesday January 9th and 16th, 6:30-8:30pm,intheparishCenter. Acopyofthechild’sbirthcerti icateisre-quired.Afterattendingbothclasses,contactSr.BarbaraGeib,parishof ice360.794.8945ext.14,toscheduleyourchild’sbaptism.Baptismal Dates ╀ Fechas de Bautizos ╀ DecemberNOBAPTISMS-DiciembreNOBAUTIZOS First Sacrament Class Ifyouhaveastudentsecondgradeorolderplease illouttheblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformandindicateontheformthatyouhaveastudent(s)readyforthisclass.Parentsshouldbringanoriginalcopyofthechild(ren)’sbirthcerti icatetothe irstclass,Wednesday, October 4th, 4:30pm, in the Parish Hall.Parentsarerequiredtoattendthisclass.StudentspreparingfortheirFirstSacramentsshouldknowhowtosaytheHailMary,GloryBe,andOurFatherpriortoenteringintotheprogram.Confirmation Ifyouhaveastudentthatturns16yearsoldonorbeforeApril15,2018he/sheiseligibletobegintheirCon irmationpreparation.Whybecon irmed?Contrarytohowit’scommonlyunderstood,Con irmationisnotmeantasanadultaf irmationofone’sfaith.InsteaditisacompletionofwhatGodbeganatone’sBaptism-bybeingsealedinthefullnessoftheHolySpirit-thewaybywhichonebecomesafully-initiatedCatholic.Thisisawonderfulbeginningtoyouradultfaithjourney!TheseclassesareagreatopportunityforyoutobecomeclosertoJesusandbestrengthenedbytheHolySpirit.Pleaseusethe

lightblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformslocatedinallthreevestibules.FormoreinformationonSacramentpreparationpleasevisitourparishwebsite,http://www.stmaryvalley.organdclickonSacramentsorcontactMeriPricemprice@stmaryvalley.orgBecoming a Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA(RiteofChristianInitiationofAdults)istheprocessbywhichnon-CatholicsentertheCatholicFaith.TobecomeaCatholic,onemustunderstandtheteachingsoftheChurch,believeinthoseteachings,andbeabaptizedCatholic.St.MaryoftheValley’sRCIAclassesbeginWednesday,November8,2017.IfyouareinterestedinbecomingaCatholicpleasecontactFr.Bloom360-794-8945X12Would You Consider Being A Sponsor? WecontinuetohavemanynewinquirerscomingtoparticipateinourChristianInitiationprocesstolearnmoreabouttheCatholicChurch(RCIA).WeneedSt.MaryoftheValleyparishionerstobecompanionswithournewinquirerstohelpwelcomethemtoourcommunity.Alltrainingandsupportwillbeprovidedandthetimecommitmentisreasonable.Therewardsaremany,includingrenewalandupdateofyourfaithandkudosinheaven.Ifinterestedorformoreinformation,pleasecontactSr.BarbaraGeib.Generations of Faith: Prayer and Spirituality 2017-2018 1/24 Catholic Prayer Traditions 2/28PrayingthroughLent/Easter3/21PrayingThroughtheTriduum4/25TheRosary/MarianPrayersPleaseregisteryourfamilyusingthelightblueGenerationsofFaithregistrationformlocatedinallthreevestibules.CCD? Religious Education? Faith Formation? St.Mary’soffersan“allages”religiouseducationprogramcalled,GenerationsofFaith(GOF).Since2006wehaveofferedthisfaithformationandlifelonglearningforpeopleofallagesandgenerations.Duringtheschoolyear,wemeetonceamonthonaWednesdayeveningforsevensessionstodeepenourfaithonacatechetical-theologicaltheme.Thisyear’sthemeis,Prayer and Spirituality.AsPopeFrancishassaidweneedtobecontagious,compellingandenthusiastic.Jesusdoesnotjustgivegraceforchurchactivities.Wehavetobeawarethatheiswithusinoureverydayeventstoo.WearecalledtoadeeperrelationshipwithGodandtodevelopourspirituality.InordertocommunicatemeaningfullywithGod,wehavetoadoptaprayerstylewhichwefeelateaseandonethatleadsustowarddeeperspirituality.InattendingSt.MaryoftheValley,GOFsessionswehopeyouand yourfamilywillgrowprayerfullyandspirituallyinourfaith.PleaseregisterbyusingtheGenerationsofFaith,blueformlocatedinallthreevestibules.

Sacraments ╀ Sacramentos

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nishREAllrooms&on irmation/ParentferenceRoom,Fam.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 9amDailyMass7pm-6amConfessions,SpanishMass(9pm),EucharisticAdoration7pm-9pmHispanicYoungAdultGroup(Rm.4)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Epiphany4pm-4:45pmConfessions5pmMass

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 8:45am-9:15amConfessions/Confesiones9:30amMass11:15amMisaenEspanol

SANTISIMO Viernes5deEnero20187-9CONFESIONES9pmSantaMISA(español)10pm-12amConfesiones10pma5amAdoración

Jóvenes mayores de 16 años y personas adultas que necesiten la confirma-ción o cualquier otro sacra-mento, vengan a la oficina a registrarse, traigan su acta de bautismo, las clases co-mienzan la primer semana de Enero

Gracias a todas las personas que tomaron parte de la vigilia de oración y ayuno por todos nuestros niños, (pues esta comprobado estadísticamente que muchos ni-ños y jóvenes adolescentes sufren de depresión y una profunda tris-teza por el abuso de electrónicos y falta de atención). Siga inclu-yéndolos en sus oraciones.

Si quiere llevarse a la Virgen peregrina a su casa por una semana este es el mo-mento de apuntarse. No lo piense más y no lo posponga para otra ocasión, ella tam-bién quiere visitar su hogar!!!

Catholic Adult Small Faith Sharing Smallfaithsharinggroupsmeetinhomesordesignatedareasweeklyormonthlytoprayandre lectonscriptureanditsapplicationtodailylife.Thisiswonderfultimetojoinagrouporstartagroup.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactMeriPriceorjointhismonth’sFaithSharingGroup,Tuesday,January2nd,11aminRoom8.Wearere lectingandfaithsharingontheJanuary7,2018,SundayReadingsandGospel.St. Benedict’s Catholic Homeschool Ifyouareinterestedinhomeschoolingorarealreadyhomeschoolingpleasejoin,St.Benedict’sHomeschoolCooperativerighthereinourparishhall.Ourgroupof17familiesmeeteveryMondaythroughouttheschoolyear,from9am-12pm.St.Benedict’sisahomeschoolcooperativethatprovidesfamiliestheopportunitiestoenhancetheirCatholicinstructionbysharingtheirfaithandprovidinglovinginstructionbyparents.Wedonotemployteachers.Wecountontheparentstocooperativelyofferclassesthatwillinspirealoveforlearning.Theheartofourco-opishomeschoolingandwewouldlovetohelpyoustartyourCatholichomeschoolingjourney.Registrationformsareavailableintheof iceorpleasevisitanyMondayoftheschoolyear.

Junior High Rally MarkyourcalendarsforMarch10,2018Location:ForestRidgeSchooloftheSacredHeart,BellevueJuniorHighRallyisadaydesignedtocelebrateCatholicyouth(ingrades6-9)andalltheybringtotheChurch.Over600+youthfromWashington,OregonandCanadawillcometogetherforaninteractivedaywhereyouwillhavetheopportunitytomeetnewpeople,listentotalksthatwilldeepentheirfaith,andbeinvitedtoparticipateinvariousinteractiveactivitieswiththedayclosingwithMass!Registrationwillopensoon.Steubenville Registration has Opened Steubenvilleisahigh-energyyouthconferencewherethousandsofteensareinvitedtoencounterJesusChristthroughdynamicspeakers,engagingmusic,theSacraments,smallgroupdiscussions,andfellowshipwithotherteens.Thisyear’sconferenceisJuly27th-29th.Besuretovisithttp://site.steubenvilleconferences.comtoregisteryourhighschoolteen.Read the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Gospel SummaryIntoday’sGospel,MaryandJoseph—obedientJewishparents—presentJesusattheTempleinJerusalem.TheretheymeetSimeon,aholymanwhoblessesGodforhavingseenwithhisowneyesChristtheLord.MaryandJosephalsomeettheprophetess,Anna,whoworshipsintheTempledayandnight.ShetoogivesthankstoGod,realizingthatthechildisJesus,whowillbetheredemptionofJerusalem.Re lection for ParentsJustasMaryandJosephpresentedJesusattheTemple,mostCatholicparentshavepresentedtheirchildrenforBaptismintheirparishchurches.Butbeyondthedayofpresentation,beyondthedayofBaptism,itisintheeverydaylivingoutofourfaiththatourchildrencometoknowmoredeeplytheloveofGod.PraytodaytobeaneverydayexampleofGod’slovetoyourchildren.Praythatthey,likeJesus,maygrow“andbecomestrong, illedwithwisdom."Bringing the Gospel into Your FamilyOnthisFeastoftheHolyFamily,sharewithyourchildrenyourmemoriesoftheholinessofelderlymembersofyourfamilyandtheirancestors.Recallstoriesyouhaveheardaboutthem,sharephotographsofthem,and—ifavailable—sharethefamilyBiblethatcontainsyourfamilytree.Ifsuchafamilytreeisnotavailable,createonetogether.Writeonthetreethenamesoffamilymembers,anddrawpicturesorsymbolsthatrepresentthem.Displaythefamilytreeinaprominentplace,andaddtoitasneeded.Besuretoincludeyourownfamilymembersonthefamilytree!Discussion Starters 1. SomeoneIthinkofasbeingholyandwiseis...because...2. Onewayourfamilyisholyis...3. Onewayourfamilycangrowinholinessis...

Our Lady of Guadalupe IfyouwouldliketohosttheOurLadyofGuadalupestatueatyourhomeforaweekpleasecontactAnaDelgadoorsignupintheHospitalityRoomandshewillcontactyou.Habits for a Happy Marriage --Richard Fitzgibbons, M.D. Generosity for sel ishness Sel ishnessharmsmarriagesseverelybecauseitturnsaspouseinwardandinterfereswithcheerfulself-giving.Thesel ishspousethinks"me"not"we"andregularlyoverreactsinanger.Sel ishnessisthemajorcauseofseparationanddivorce,andmanypopeshavewrittenthatsel ishnessisthemajorenemyofmaritallove.Unfortunately,weliveinacultureinwhichsel ishnessisepidemic.Theuseofcontraceptionfurtherintensi iesthenegativeattributesofself-centerednessandmistrustandshouldbeavoidedforthegoodofthemarriage.Instead,acommitmenttogrowdailyingenerosity,humility,chastityandtemperanceishelpfulindiminishingthispersonalitycon lict.Thesacramentofreconciliationisalsohelpfulinresolvingsel ishnessandexcessiveanger.

The Holy Family Prayer JESUS,SonofGodandSonofMary,blessourfamily.Graciouslyinspireinustheunity,peace,andmutuallovethatyoufoundinyourownfamilyinthelittletownofNazareth.MARY,MotherofJesusandOurMother,nourishourfamilywithyourfaithandyourlove.KeepusclosetoyourSon,Jesus,inalloursorrowsandjoys.JOSEPH,Foster-fathertoJesus,guardianandspouseofMary,keepourfamilysafefromharm.Helpusinalltimesofdiscouragementoranxiety.HOLYFAMILYOFNAZARETH,makeourfamilyonewithyou.Helpustobeinstrumentsofpeace.Grantthatlove,strengthenedbygrace,mayprovemightierthanalltheweaknessesandtrialsthroughwhichourfamiliessometimespass.MaywealwayshaveGodatthecenterofourheartsandhomesuntilweareallonefamily,happyandatpeaceinourtruehomewithyou.Amen.

United Youth Group UYGwillNOThaveanymoregatheringsforthemonthofDecember.WewillresumewithYouthGroupJanuary8th.WehaveaProLifepresentationbyspeakerCamillePauleywhichrunsfrom6-8:30pm.ElgrupodeAdolescentesnotendramasreunionesparaelmesdeDiciembre.Nuestraproximareunionserael8deEnero.Tendre-mosunapresentaciondeProVidade6-8:30pm.

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Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for January 2018 Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia ThatChristians,andotherreligiousminoritiesinAsiancountries,maybeabletopractisetheirfaithinfullfreedom.

Happy New Year Asyoumakeyourresolutionsforthenewyear,don'tforgetaboutthoseinneed.Throughourchoices“EachoneofuswillbecomeapartofthehistoryofhowGodcaresforHispeopleworldwide.”(OzanamOrientationParticipant'sGuide2016:)BydonatingtoSVdPyoubecomeapartofHisstory.Someparishionersde-cidetomakeakeepacommitmenttothoseinneedbymakingregularmonthlydonationstoSVdP.Makeusapartofyourregularcharitabledona-tionsbychoosinganamountthatyoucanregularlygive.Manythankstothosewhoalreadydonateeitherduringourmonthlycollec-tion,throughyouremployer,bylinkingyourFredMeyercardtoSt.MaryoftheValley,orAmazonSmile.BlessedFredericOzanam,oneofthefoundersoftheSt.VincentdePaulSociety,envisionedanetworkofcharityandsocialjusticeencirclingtheworld.Ifyoumakeregular inancialdonationstotheSocietyyouareacontributingmemberofSVdPandpartofthatnetworkofcharity.Thanks

╀ StVincentdePaulmeetingJanuary11,fellowshipandtreats.╀ SVdPforAssistance425-355-3504

Thank You For Your Support!OnbehalfofalltheKnights,wewouldliketotelleveryonewhohassupportedtheKnightsWedothisbe-causeofyou!!!╀ KnightsdinnerthatwillbeonJanuary27th.Menu:• Steakwithsauteedmushroomsandonions• Bakedpotatoes

• Vegetables• AglassofwineThecostforthedinnerwillbe$35forcouplesand$20foranindividual.

╀ TheKeepChristinChristmaspostersaredueonorbeforeDecember31st.TheycanbegiventoanyoftheKnightsortotheSt.MaryoftheValleyOf ice.╀ FinallytheKnightswillhaveitsJanuarypancakebreakfastonJanuary14thafterthe9:30Mass.WewillalsobeannouncingthewinnersfortheKeepChristinChristmascontests.Therewillbea1st,2nd,and3rdprizeforeachagegroup.

Put Your Faith in Action! YourvoicecanhelptheCatholicChurchmoreeffectivelyadvocateonkeyissuesinOlympia,suchasabortion,thedeathpenalty, ightingpoverty,andimprovingsafetyforallschools.ServingasthecommonvoiceoftheCatholicBishopsofWashingtonState,theWashingtonStateCatholicConference(WSCC)advocatesforpublicpoliciesthatpro-motelifeandjustice.AllCatholicsarestronglyencouragedtojointheWSCCCatholicAdvocacyNetwork.Signuptodaytoreceiveimportantalertsandeasyaccessforcommunicatingwithyourstatelegislators.JustgototheWSCCwebsite–www.theWSCC.org--andclickonJoinOurAdvocacyNetwork.

Intenciones de Oración del Papa Francisco Noviembre 2017 Cristianos en Asia.QuelosCristianosenAsia,siendotestigosdelEvangelioenpala-brayobras,puedanpromoverdialogo,paz,yentendimientomu-tuo,especialmenteconaquellosdeotrasreligiones.

Dinner for EightAreyouinterestedingettingtoknowmorepeoplethroughsmallgroupdinners?Ifyouarealreadyinvolvedinadinnergroupgreatyoudonotneedtosignup!PleasecontactTraciAdamsat360-794-4765orwdtmadams@gmail.comformoreinformationorifyouhaveanyquestions.Worldwide Marriage Encounter AswecelebrateHolyFamilySunday,letusrememberthatGod’sloveforusisre lectedintheloveforeachotherinourfamily.WhynotcelebrateandencouragethatlovebygivingyourspousethegiftofaWorldwideMarriageEncounter(WWME)weekend?ThenextweekendattheSheratonBellevueHotelisonFebruary16-18,2018.Applyatwww.wwme.org.Moreinformationat206-772-2344 Sanctuary of LifeThisweekendwecelebratetheFeastoftheHolyFamily.Thoughhewasconceivedofavirgin,Jesusneverthelesslivedasasoninahumanfamily--afamilywhichpointsthewayfortherestofus.Thefamilyisthesanctuaryoflife.Therecanbenolifewithoutfamily,andtherecanbenofamilywithoutlife.Thefamily,aboveall,iswherelifeistobewelcomed,nomatterhowfragileorinconven-ientitmaybe.OneofthemanyreasonswhythePopeandbishopsidentifyabortionandeuthanasiaaspre-eminentissuesisbecausethesecrimesarecommittedbyonefamilymemberuponanother.MaytheHolyFamilyleadustoaCultureofLife!

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CONFESION ╀ CONFESIONES FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes):7:00PM Saturday(Sabado): 4:15PMSunday(Domingo): 8:45AMOrbyappointmentwiththepriest.Oporcitaconelsacerdote.

DEVOTIONS ╀ DEVOCIONES ExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament(ExposiciondelSantısimo)FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes): 10:00p.m.-Saturday(Sabado)6:00a.m. Rosary (Rosario) Tuesdays(Martes):9:30AM(English) 7:00PM(Espanol)Thursdays(Jueves): 9:30AM(Espanol)

Fridays(Viernes): 6:00PMEnglish)MASS SCHEDULE ╀ HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-LiturgyoftheWord&Communion(Lunes-LiturgiadelaPalabrayComunion):9:00a.m.Tuesday-Friday(Martes-Viernes):9:00a.m.Saturday(Sabado):5:00p.m.(English)

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