SMPnewsJuly 7, 2019 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Stewardship & SMP Connect 1

Mass Schedule & Intentions 2

Pastor's Notes 3

SMP Connect 4

SMP Highlights 5/6

This & That 7/8

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NORMAL MASS TIMES: (Weekday Mass times often change – Check schedule on page 2)

Downtown: 1055 Boundary St. SEMonday–Thursday: 12Noon, Friday & Saturday: 9am 3rd Tuesday: 7pm (Spanish)Saturday: 5pmSunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 5pmWestside Chapel: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NWThursday: 6:30am (1st and 3rd Thursday)Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am 2nd Sunday: 1:30pm (Vietnamese)RECONCILIATION TIMES (Downtown): Thursday: 11am | Saturday: 9:45am & 3pmPASTOR: Fr. Jim LeePAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Lou CunninghamDEACONS: Rob Rensel John Bergford

MISSIONOur mission is to place God first in all things, to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to grow in holiness through prayer, sacraments, and service.

1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia 98501 (360) 754-4667 www.saintmichaelparish.orgOFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm | Friday 9am – 1pm

CALVARY CEMETERY (360) 292-7138 3850 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater 98501ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL (360) 754-5131 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Wed & Fri 1–3pm (360) 352-7554CLOTHING BANK Tues & Sat 9–Noon (Donation station open 9am–4pm daily)PREGNANCY AID (360) 956-7413 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2–4pm, Wed 9am-Noon

SAINT MICHAEL PARISH STEWARDSHIPof treasure

Pastoral Year 2018-2019Donations Received as of June 23, 2019

Sunday Stewardship $29,664

Online Stewardship Giving $20,359

Sunday Loose Donations $1,809

Holy Days $40

Youth (Little House) $79

Total Offertory Collection Received $51,951

Year to Date Received $ 3 , 2 3 8 ,1 4 6

Donations Needed $ 3 , 1 2 7, 7 6 4

Amount Behind Goal – ($42,180)

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7.8 MONDAY

12Noon Pat Gulden U St. Joseph Chapel

7.9 TUESDAY

12Noon Word & Communion St. Joseph Chapel

7.10 WEDNESDAY

12Noon Nadya Skene St. Joseph Chapel

7.11 THURSDAY (11am Reconciliation)

12Noon Joshua Roberts St. Joseph Chapel

7.12 FRIDAY

9am Michael Keefe U St. Joseph Chapel

7.13 SATURDAY (9:45am & 3pm Reconciliation)

9am Emelia Morgan St. Joseph Chapel

5pm Roger Brus U Downtown Church

7.14 SUNDAY

7:30am Sharon Weibaecher U Downtown Church

8:30am Mark Holt U Westside Chapel

9:30am Michael Kennedy U Downtown Church

10:30am Enriquue Granados U Westside Chapel

11:30am Deborah Spring U Downtown Church

1:30pm People of the Vietnamese Community Westside Chapel

5pm People of Saint Michael Parish Downtown Church

Chuck HughesAshwin Mathew Tami Grant Glee Gile Pete Castaneda Filiberto Chavez Tim G. Rodriguez family Rosanne BurnsGeorge MichaelStephanie & ShawnTed Golson Emily-Paige McClucas Brenna Young Joann MesojednikHomer Dennison Momoko Wolf Steph Kaylee Wyatt Borngesser Lloyd Patrick family Matthew Lajoie Mary Fairhurst Mary Currall & Currall family Christine Carney Stoddard Jacqueline Montgomery Ray Nikula Beverly Heggie Steph Eric McDonald James HollawayRichardMasonNancy CosgroveLinda CosgroveMark Majors Maryanna Morris Sannon Eileen Brennan Allison O'Hagaen Brennan Teresa Zyski Peggy Bowles Cor & Pat Dehart John Luiz Theresa Ragan Patti Leininger Tammie Ensign & family Lance Burns

Marie Waldecker Teresa LaBouff & Family Jerry Foy Conlon McKay Andrew Senko Joshua Roberts David Rees Mary Mandevill Ed Stevens Mary Claudia Kress MelissaJoy Ann Shaw Roy Proctor Trish Gosciewski Maria AntoinetteKardel Jan Putnam Dawn Rathbun Jacob BerschauerBob Kelly Joey Lynn Benck Adam Schramm Shirley Dwyer Lynn Walker Mark Curtis Hilary Borngesser Pat O'Neill Anne Barroll Cath T. Antoinette Robert Wheeler ,Brandy Dyson Family Michael Heelan Laurie Isaksen Elizabeth H. Tanya Weber Christine Fernandes Gregory Patnude Bill WiskirkenLeone Family St. Peregrine Group Kathy NikulaSMP Missionaries in Juarez

To submit prayer requests, call the parish office or submit your request via our website. 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.

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HOLY HOUR TO PRAY FOR PRIESTSWednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm in the St. Joseph ChapelSaint Michael Parish now holds a weekly Holy Hour to pray for our priests. Each week will include a variation of prayers from the rosary, Divine Office, and silent meditation–all centered on praying for our priests, specifically our pastor and parochial vicars, past and present. Come join us in prayer every week, alternate weeks, or only once month–come as often as you can!

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To our new pastoral year, 2019–2020. Also, welcome to everyone who may be visiting with family and friends this holi-day weekend and have come to join us for Mass. It is a grace to have you with us. Know that you are always welcome at Saint Michael Parish.Thank you to everyone who helped support the parish through your stew-ardship efforts this past year. The sharing of your time through prayer, your talents through service to others and your treasure by giving of your financial resources has enabled us once again to serve our parish community, our local community, the archdiocese, as well as the Church far beyond our borders. As we prepare our annual report for the archdiocese, we will also prepare our annual report for the parish. We want to be accountable to one another, espe-cially in the areas of our ministries and our financial resources.Annual Catholic Appeal

My heartfelt gratitude to each and every one who has made a pledge to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. Not only have we reached our archdiocesan goal of $303,608, but we have pledges totaling $333,960 as of last report on June 26. Thank you so much for your generosity. We are well on our way to our stretch goal of $353,608. The play-ground equipment has already been

delivered to the Holy Spirit Center in Juarez, Mexico.If you have yet to make a pledge, please do so by going to our website or to the archdiocesan website where you can give online. It is very simple. Please know that every contribution is import-ant, no matter the amount. If you are unable to give financially, please take time and make a pledge of prayer. This is very important for the success of the ministries of the archdiocese. Thank you.Fr. Bill Treacy

What an honor it was for all of us priests to be with Fr. Treacy on June 19 as we celebrated his 100th birthday and 75th anniversary of ordination to the priest-hood. What an inspiration and model for those of us who seek to serve the Lord. I’m pleased to announce that Fr. Treacy will be with us on Sunday, July 21 at 11:30am Mass downtown. Fr. Treacy was pastor here at Saint Michael Parish in the early 70’s. He honored us with his presence at the last Faithraising Campaign celebration dinners. I have always found him a man of encourage-ment, prayer and insight. Please join us if you can for a simple reception after Mass to honor this incredible servant of God.Summer Alpha

Every Thursday evening beginning July 11 until September 19, we are hosting another Alpha course. Alpha is meant to be an “on-ramp” for people to begin

to explore the deeper questions and meaning of life and to introduce them to the sacred story of Jesus Christ and the Church.Alpha is designed for the non-be-liever, yet it has been a powerful tool of renewal of faith for those who already believe. I invite you to consider your par-ticipation in this summer Alpha course for your own growth in faith and a new experience of the Holy Spirit. I also ask you to pray about whom you can invite and accompany on this jour-ney. We all know folks—at home, at work, in our neighborhoods—who have no church home or seeming interest in faith. Sometimes it only takes a personal invitation to spark faith.Alpha consists of a simple meal and fellowship together, followed by a 30 minute video and, finally, the opportunity to share about the video presentation. It is a time of invitation to explore one’s questions in a non-threatening and accepting atmosphere. This is not a time of apologetics where we try to convince others or enter into debate. It is rather meant to be an encounter and an invi-tation that will hopefully lead others to Christ.If you need more information or are planning on coming, please contact Andrew Casad at the parish office.In Christ, through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio, I love you.

Fr. Jim LeePastor

"It is a grace to have you with us. Know that you are always welcome

at Saint Michael Parish."

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REBOOT LIVE!with Chris Stefanick

Get your tickets online at saintmichaelparish.org

LOGO WEAR: Summer is here and we are preparing to order T-Shirts! Want one? You should—they're cool and, most importantly, they're a powerful yet simple way to wear your faith and show pride in your faith community! Please contact Bene Reece at (360) 292-7143 or breece@saintmichaelparish.org by July 14 and let her know your size.

FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTRY OPENINGSSteward for Life Teen High School Ministry and Steward for EDGE Middle School Ministry.We are searching for youth ministers who love our Lord and are filled with gratitude for God's many gifts; people who are energized by serv-ing the youth, being part of a dynamic team, and who have a passion for leading our youth closer to Christ. For a job description and appli-cation for either position, please visit our website, email cpeterson@saintmichaelparish.org or pick one up at the parish office.

SMP Connect will offer many tools to our leaders in ministry. Here are a few of them.• Easy options for adding or inviting people to your group• Ability to message group members or leaders (email and text)• Create events for groups and request resources from parish• Manage events, invitations and RSVPs• Share files with your group members and store them all in

one place• Take attendance for your events and group gatherings• There is also an app for smart phones so leaders can manage

and support their ministries on the go

START LIVING THE LIFE YOU WERE MADE FOR!On Wednesday, October 23 from 7–9:30pm, inter-nationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host Chris Stefanick will be at Saint Michael Parish. This evening will be an engaging and inspiring experience of recognizing the beauty and genius of the Gospel in every aspect of your life!Get your tickets online at saintmichaelparish.org or purchase paper tickets at the parish office. Buy your tickets NOW, space is limited. Contact Caiti Schmitz at (360) 292-7100 or cschmitz@saintmichaelparish.org with any ticket related questions.

COME HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCHJesus asked them, "What are you looking for?" (John 1:38) Is there an emptiness you long to fill? Are you searching for authen-tic community? Do you long to understand the meaning of it all? Jesus invites you to "Come, and you will see." (John 1:39) Whatever it is that you seek, Jesus invites you to come and see where he is staying. Come journey with us and explore together God’s call to live in newness of life. To learn more about becoming Catholic please contact Andrew Casad, Steward for Christian Initiation, at (360) 292-7127 or acasad@saintmichaelparish.org.

START LIVING THE LIFE YOU WERE MADE FOR!On Wednesday, October 23 from 7–9:30pm, inter-nationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host Chris Stefanick will be at Saint Michael Parish. This evening will be an engaging and inspiring experience of recognizing the beauty and genius of the Gospel in every aspect of your life!Get your tickets online at saintmichaelparish.org or purchase paper tickets at the parish office. Buy your tickets NOW, space is limited. Contact Caiti Schmitz at (360) 292-7100 or cschmitz@saintmichaelparish.org with any ticket related questions.

OCTOBER 23, 2019 | 7–9:30pm

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Safe Environment Workshop, 6-9Pm in the Parish CenterRegister online at virtusonline.org and click First-Time Registrant. For volunteers who have already registered in Virtus, please log in to your account to sign up for the class. For more information or assistance creating a Virtus account, call Mona at (360) 292-7141 or mbishop@saintmichaelparish.org

St. Vincent de Paul CollectionWithout you the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Olympia could not happen. Your donations help people to stay in their homes and maintain their medical prescriptions. There will be a collection for St. Vincent's after all Masses next weekend. Donations can also be delivered directly to St. Vincent's during office hours, 1-3pm, Wednesdays & Fridays.

Summer Alpha 2019

Alpha is series of interactive sessions where guests have an opportunity to explore life and Christian faith freely in a friendly and informal environment. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome.

Learn more/register at saintmichael-parish.org/alpha

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MASS ON THE GRASS & PARISH PICNIC SUNDAY, JULY 21 MASS BEGINS AT 5PM

FOOD | MUSIC | FIREWORKSBRING YOUR PICNIC BLANKETS, LAWN CHAIRS AND BUG SPRAY!

Questions? Contact Kimmy Jones at kjones@saintmichaelparish.org

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Donations needed formigrant families: diapersnew socks & underwearnonperishable foodsmall kids toysclothing Drop off at the ParishOffice

Every year SMP sends 24 middle schoolers to the Youth Migrant Project, where we serve migrant families at Skagit Valley farms. We are currently in need of donations to bring to migrant families. Please drop donations at the parish office prior to August 11.

Newcomers OrientationImmediately following the 9:30am Mass. Meet your hosts by the baptis-mal font for a tour of the church and a meet 'n greet with the pastor. Donuts and coffee provided, of course!

Prime Timer’s Brunch continues throughout the summer! Join our seniors for our monthly Sunday Brunch at 11am at Medicine Creek Café, 10322 Martin Way E. Contact Lea Leingang at (360) 754-8262 for more information.

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CONFIRMATION PROGRAM CHANGESFor Pastoral Year 2020, our Confirmation Ministry welcomes all students in 9th through 12th grades who discern they are ready to pre-pare to receive the Sacrament of

Confirmation. This ministry invites parents to journey with their children toward the Sacrament. The confirmand’s commitment includes two evening gatherings per month from October to May. Parents are encouraged to participate in formational gatherings monthly as well.Please Note: Earlier this year, Archbishop Sartain affirmed that the age of reception for the Sacrament of Confirmation is to be lowered to the 7th grade (approximately 13 years of age) for all parishes in the Archdiocese by the year 2023. Saint Michael Parish will make this transition slowly.Here is our plan:Confirmation Preparation will be a one year process starting in 2019–2020. The prerequisite to beginning preparation is at least two years of prior faith formation (within the last 3 yrs), consistent Mass attendance and a letter of intent. Faith formation can be a church formation program or attendance at a Catholic school. We will be offering the Sacrament to the following age groups in the following years:Grades 9–12: 2019–20 Grades: 8–9: 2020–21 Grades 7–8: 2021–22 Grade 7: 2022–23Questions? Contact Ann Ashe at (360) 292-7112

PASTOR'SnotebookFORMATIONFAITHHOW TO REGISTER FOR CGSThe Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ministry is accepting registrations for 2019-2020!Please submit the following:The Faith Formation Registration Form–found on the parish website, in the parish office, or in the Good News Stand.The online CGS Parent Survey–found on our website at saintmichaelparish.org/grow/faith-formation-for-children/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherdWhy CGS for my Child?CGS is a Montessori-based, developmentally-oriented faith formation ministry for children. Two-hour sessions take place each week in a specially prepared environment called the Atrium. This fall, Atrium sessions will take place on the first floor of the Parish Center. Sessions are multi-age: Level I serves children age 3 through Kindergarten; Level II serves children grades 1-3; Level III serves children grades 4-6. A detailed schedule of sessions can be found on the parish website under Grow/Faith Formation for Children. Children explore liturgy, scripture, Holy Land geography, prayer and more in a retreat-like setting. Note that the Sunday morning and Monday evening Level I and Level II sessions are offered in conjunction with the F.A.I.T.H. ministry and include a meal, childcare, and programming for adults and children 2nd grade and up who are not enrolled in CGS. For more information, contact Mary Trotter at mtrotter@saint-michaelparish.org.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!It is our joy to share in the faith formation of the children and teens in our Church community. Here at Saint Michael Parish we offer many different opportunities for young people to engage in forming their faith. Visit the Saint Michael Parish website for information. Please register early to help us pre-pare for the 2019-2020 Pastoral Year. The Faith Formation Catalog and Registration Forms can be found on the parish website, at the parish office and in the Good News stand in the Gathering Space. Come and journey with us to Christ!Please register early so that we can be prepared for the fall!Contact: Ann Ashe at aashe@saintmichaelparish.org or Caiti Schmitz at cschmitz@saintmichaelparish.org

The three stages of conversionG.K. Chesterton's thoughts about the stages of conversion are humor-ously laid out by Dale Ahlquist.

Listen to The Incredible Mind of G.K. Chesterton in its entirety on FORMED at formed.saintmichaelparish.org.

FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONPROGRAMS CATALOG 2019-2020

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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITYThe community spirit was alive and blooming at the 1st Annual FPU Alumni Garage Sale. Food was shared and shoppers relieved alumni of their sale items. Everyone was richer for the experience.Time to check your calendars to register for an upcoming FPU class. Attendees can be from the parish or the community. Invite family or friends who want to become debt free.Quote from last FPU class: “Not sure why we waited so long. FPU was fun and we learned a lot; and soon we will be debt-free.”

Next scheduled FPU classes:Fall 2019: September 19–November 21, 7–9pm (Childcare available) https://fpu.com/1092060Spring 2020: April 16–June 11, 7–9pm (Childcare available) https://fpu.com/1092061Scholarships are available for parishioners. Contact fpu@saintmichaelparish.org.Get current information and resources on Facebook at St. Michael Olympia Financial Peace University Alumni Group.FPU curious? Stop in at the monthly FPU Alumni gathering to experience FPU in action. Email fpu@saintmichaelparish.org if you have questions.

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SMALL GROUPS CONTINUE! Many small groups continue to meet year round and are open to new members. Check out our website to get connected or contact Michaela at (360) 292-7104 or smp.smallgroups@gmail.com to find a good fit!

EXODUS 90 IS STARTING SOON!Are you looking for more in life? Do you often find your-self bored, uninterested in life, consumed by technology, distracted? Exodus is an intense 90 day period of prayer, fraternity, and aestheticism. You and a group of like-minded brothers journey together through the book of Exodus, following Moses and the Israelites as they break their chains of slavery. Developed as a seminarian formation tool, Exodus 90 has gained rep-utation globally as a focused way to regain freedom in the lives of thousands of men. This past January, 16 men at SMP embarked on the parish's first Exodus 90, afterward sharing quotes like:

"I knew I needed something to break me out of feeling trapped in everyday life stress... I had no idea that this 90 days would so radically transform my life. My marriage re-awakened, my faith re-ignited, and I feel like I finally have such clarity on what God's been dreaming up for my life...and it's all so beautiful."

New fraternities are forming now. Join other men in the parish on this intense and intimate journey. Learn more at exodus90.com. To join a fraternity now, contact: Rex Yabut at rex@saintmichaelparish.org or Andrew Goldstein at agoldstein@saintmichaelparish.org.

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Children ages 1+

Space is limited!

RSVP by July 9

Include children's name & ages

Contact   Elizabeth Lyons

elyons@saintmichaelparish.org or

360-292-7119

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When was the last time you had a night out with your spouse? SaintMichael Parish offers childcare for your children while you go out .

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BridgingHeartsA PILGRIMAGE OF ENCOUNTER & SERVICECOME AND SEE. Enter into solidarity with communities that struggle with poverty. Serve in God’s name, pray intently and live simply while on a sev-en-day pilgrimage to the holy grounds of Appalachia.The pilgrimage site is situ-ated in the rolling Blue Ridge region of Tazewell County, Virginia. The service area encompasses four rural par-ishes that stretch out in a 60 mile radius from Tazewell. Bridging Heart participants stay at a parish center during the pilgrimage. and engage in projects initiated by the local community. Cost: $500 | August 5–10Fees cover pre and post team formation, ground transportation to the sites and return transportation to the designated pickup/drop off locations, meals and dor-mitory style accommodations. Contac t Deacon John Bergford at (360) 280-4281 or jberford@saintmichaelparish.org.

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Every item available for purchase on www.amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages.To select your charitable organization, sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. Go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to select your Charity. There are many Catholic charitable organizations to choose from, and it takes only a couple of minutes, so support a Catholic charity with just a click!

SPSE COMMUNITY BBQ:Thank you for your prayers and support for our first neighborhood BBQ. We hosted 20 neighbors who have never attended a Saint Michael Parish event. Please pray for St. Paul Street Evangelization as we look to invite our neighbors to our campus through future events or street encounters.This event was small but effective because the neigh-borhood was invited and we were able to invite on an intimate level. We pray that

this is the beginning of a stronger bond between SMP and our surrounding neighbors and that they truly see the light of Christ in us. We pray that you take a step and say hello to your own neighbors, so that when there is an opportunity to invite, it will come naturally, and a relationship will already be built between you.SPSE is also back at Lake Fair. Come by and pray with us and see SPSE in action. We will be there July 17–July 21, 12–9pm. Please pray for our team—that the folks we pray over and encounter may come to know how much they are loved. For more information on St. Paul Street Evangelization, contact Brandon Jones at (360) 292-7108 or bjones@saintmichaelparish.org

A NOTE OF THANKS

"Dear Fr. Jim, Bene, and Saint Michael parishioners,

"It warmed my heart to receive your letter announcing the gener-ous support that Saint Michael Parish will be giving to Senior Services to help us serve our poor and vulnerable seniors. Bless you all!

"We plan to use Saint Michael funds to support our greatest needs – helping to fund our Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs, helping homebound, isolated seniors and our Supportive Services program – helping our lowest income navigate the challenging system of finding resources. 80% of the calls for assistance are from seniors who are threatened with home-lessness or who are actually homeless. Our social work volunteers help them navigate, especially when they have no family to help. Thank you again for your care and support of our elders!"

– Eileen

LAUDATO SI:Pope Francis writes that the disappearance of an entire culture “can be just as serious, or even more serious, than the disap-pearance of a species of plant or animal.” We should strive to listen to indige-nous peoples, protect their lands and involve them in processes and decisions that affect them.

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"Let your compassion move quickly ahead of us, for we have been brought very low.” - Psalm 79:8

Has sadness and regret permeated your very soul? Our Lord’s compassionate embrace and His abundant mercy can heal your every wound. Let Him show you how much he yearns to make you whole again. Join us on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat. Fall Retreat Schedule:August 16-18, Stanwood (English)October 25-27, Stanwood (Español)November 8-19, Seabeck (English)Now registering for Fall Retreats! For a compassionate, confidential conversation, call (206) 920-6413 or visit www.ccsww.org/projectrachel.Rachel’s Vineyard™ is a program of Catholic Community Services.

October 18 and 19, 2019.Join us at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for inspiring speakers, helpful workshops, and many oppor-tunities to grow in fellowship with Catholics from across the state of Washington. This year's speakers include Bp. Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, CT; Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT; and Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Diocese of Brownsville, TXThe Cornerstone Conference is sponsored by the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC), the common voice for the Catholic Bishops of Washington State. The Cornerstone Catholic Conference strives to inspire and inform Catholics and others to continue work-ing together to protect human life: the unborn, individuals who live in poverty or on the margins of society, and people at the end of life.

October 3–18Beginning in Lisbon, Portugal, travel to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes, Barcelona, Warsaw, Krakow, and other holy sites. $4,249 includes accommodations, meals, entrance fees, motor coaches and guides. Interested? Contact Anne Rogel at (253) 905-1357.

Iconography Workshop and Retreat: July 7–12Students will work on Christ Pantocrator based on the master Byzantine original. Beginners and advanced stu-dents are welcome to this workshop–no experience necessary. $500 includes all materials and daily meals. Overnight accommodation during the workshop is available for an additional fee ($30 per night for double occupancy, $60 for single occupancy). Participation is limited to twelve, first-come-first-served, with a non-refundable deposit of $100, balance due upon arrival.Contact the monastery for information/registration at (360) 491-8233 or htheophany@earthlink.net.

Rachel’s Corner "You are loved with an everlasting love."

Cornerstone Catholic Conference Mark your calendars!

Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Spain & Poland Join Yelm's Fr. Dean Mbuzi on a spiritual journey

HOLY THEOPHANY MONASTERY Iconography workshop

THE 2019 LOVEL-BRIERE MEMORIAL BERNIE TOURNEY

A Four-Person Scramble golf tournament to benefit Catholic education. Presented by The Olympia Knights of Columbus.Saturday, July 27: 11am registration, 11:30am putting contest, and 1pm shotgun start Capitol City Golf Club, 5225 Yelm Hwy.SE, OlympiaEntry Fee: $100 per person, includes green fees, golf cart, lots of great prizes and a spit-roasted pig dinner at Columbian Hall – 6794 Martin Way E., Olympia (Additional dinner guests are welcome for $15.00 donation) | Hole Sponsorship: $150.Hole-in-one prizes, including a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle worth up to $20,000!

Pick up an entry form at the SMP or Sacred Heart parish office. Send the completed entry form and check (pay-able to Knights of Columbus, Council 1643) and mail to:

KOFC c/o Ron DeGroot 3420 78th Ave. SE Olympia, WA 98501

Contact: Ron DeGroot: (360) 704-8822 or ron1105@ comcast.net

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