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THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY’S

Sunday, May 4th
ASCENTION OF THE LORD

Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking in the sky? The Lord 
will return just as you have seen him ascend, alleluia.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, 5-4 MASS TIMES
9:00 a.m. (English)
11:00 a.m. (English)
12:30 p.m. (Español)
Pri. Com. Platicas 2 pm
Monday, 5-5

Jr. High 5:30 pm
Sr. High 7 pm
Teen Choir 6:30 pm
Ldrs Reunion 7 pm

Tuesday, 5-6 SVDP 7 pm
Prayer grp 7 pm
Wednesday, 5-7 Elem. Faith Formation 5:30 pm
AOL 6:30 pm
Bible Study 7pm
9 am Choir reh. 7 pm
Ensayo Coro 7 pm
K/C 7 pm
Thursday, 5-8 Sac Prep 5:30 pm
Bible Study 9:45 am
Friday, 5-9 Rosario 6:30 pm
Filipino Choir 6 pm
Oracion 7 pm
Saturday, 5-10 Anointing Mass 10 am
Groupo Juvenil
Mov. Fam. Chris 7 pm

Please pray for the following intentions:

Jane Mathis, Cornelio Nocon, Agnes Burgdoff, Raymund Nocon, James Johnston, Jane Ekdahl, Katie Gates, Etta Paul, Teresa Gregrio, Betty Clewell, Anita Yanez, Mary Hicks, Donald Hatch, Jr., Mary Beth Mantow, Carolyn Hertz, Harriet Williams, Claudia Burns, Marge Filbert, Lucille Shaw, Anna Diener, Thersa Manley, Gina Guffey, Beth Butler, John O'Keefe, Regina Hines, Dorothy Mantow, Michelle Mantow, Dixie Radcliffe, Sally & Al Pacheco, Bob Kipperberg, Maryann Devine, Danette Stringer, Rose Barretta, Don & Eileen Allen, Hugh Visser, Steven Hertz, Louise Pulford, Nellie Harbeck, Carol Dollar, Esther Daniels, Dennis Snook, Pat Royer, Tom Wessell, John Chrapowski.

Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist is celebrated at 9 a.m. on Tuesday through Friday and the first Saturday of the month at the Church of St. Mary.

Tuesday, 5-6 Gregorio Quichocho
Wednesday, 5-7 Chad Labrum & family
Thursday, 5-8 Frances Holmes & Merle Lorenzo McCray
Friday, 5-9 Joan Gilmartin

From the Pastor’s desk***

Ascension of the Lord
(Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Matt. 28:16-20)
More than just a memory

     Goodbyes and absences are very difficult. They leave an emptiness that is difficult to fill, especially when we depended on the person or had a close and intimate relationship with them. We may try to hang on to the person through memories, speaking about him or her, and doing the things they might have enjoyed making it seems, in a way, that our loved one is still present. Remembering in groups, as a community is even stronger. Speaking to others about the person, even if they never met, provides comfort because it means we are making them present in others. Keeping the person present among us, in reality, is an act of will. It even seems to reignite our love because we can never fall into the routines we often do when we see someone all the time. 

     After spending 40 days with his friends following his resurrection, Jesus ascends into heaven and it feels like a major blow. For them, it must have felt as if they were experiencing a second death. 'They remain perplexed looking up at the sky but Jesus had promised to stay with them. The angel tells them to remember the word of Jesus, to live it and keep it present among them. They do not have to keep staring up at heaven thinking Jesus has left them once again; instead they must live in the presence and life of Jesus. 

     Jesus tells them, to announce his good news and baptize in the name of the Father… This consists not just in getting other people to know Jesus intellectually, but bringing them closer to the living God. The Ascension is, therefore, the celebration of the powerful and living presence of Christ among us and it brings a great responsibility. The Christ that transformed us into the children of God along with Him invites and calls us to proclaim him everywhere with our life. How is this done? With actions that not only commemorate him, but also makes Christ present through our acts of love and attention to others; with acts of justice; with gestures of peace toward those who are close to us, and with honesty in our work and in our relationships. In all this we demonstrate that we continue to journey in hope, secure that the presence of Jesus is among us.
 

The next infant Baptism/Platicas de Bautismo for parents and godparents will be Tuesday, May 13th at 7 pm.  These sessions are offered both Spanish and English. 
Please bring your child's birth certificate to the Parish Office to register. Call Clarene at 360-653-9400 for more information.

The Knight's of Columbus invites everyone to join us for an hour of prayer on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm. Present during the hour will be a relic from Our Lady of Mercy. We will have prayer books available but you my choose your own prayer intentions. Please join us for this special occasion.

The "Thabor" Dinner Dance: May 31, Saturday in the Parish Hall at 6:00 pm.  Through 12:00 pm. Tickets are available after each Mass in the parish hall with a donation of $30.00 per person. Come and enjoy the dinner, door prizes, and special performances. For more information, please call Perly Almachar at360-658-1236 or Nati Borgert at 360-657-4314.

IN MEMORIAM

Please pray for those of our parish who have death anniversaries this week:
(as recorded in St. Mary/St. Anne death registers)
May 4 (1984) Ezra Zane, Jr
(1994) Mary Loftus
(1995) Charles Rissman 
May 5 (1984) Ruby Ann Long
(1993) Erma Bruck
(1993) Jacquelyn R. Brix
May 6 (1987) Mary J. Guetlin
(1998) Charles Oliver
May 7 (1990) Veronica Nelson
(2003) Paul Gadbois
((2003) Eugene Klein
May 10 (1985) Anthony J. Philippsen
(2001) John Boid

 

OUR STEWARDSHIP RESPONSE:

For April 27th         44th       Sunday of Fiscal Year

Parishioners Gave:    $8,718.79
Envelopes: 140

Other Collections and Donations
St.Vincent de Paul $     35.00  
Renovation $  866.32

Those who obey the commandments, Jesus says in today's Gospel, are the ones who really love Him. Does my stewardship reveal my love for Jesus?

Saint Joseph's House, located at 1925 4th Street, graciously thanks all those terrific donors who heard their plea for household items and delivered!!! They and their clients are very appreciative. There is an on-going need so please keep those items coming. See bulletin boards for the hours they are open.

Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, May 13th at 7 pm. All women 18 & older welcome. For more info call Sara at653-1044 or Pam at 653-5387.

 

FAITH FORMATION

Sacrament Preparation I & II: The children's Eucharist Project is due May 8th.  They may be brought to their rehearsal or to the Parish Office.  If your child did not pick their materials o April 24th, they may get them at the Parish Office.

First Eucharist Mass Rehearsals - May 8th in the Church: 9:00-5-6 pm    11:00-6:30-7:30 pm

The Sacrament Prepartation Program is collecting 'seed' packets for the Marysville Community Food Bank.  By gathering our donations, "we are spreading the love" that Jesus has given us.  These donations may be brought to the rehearsals on May 15th or to the Parish Office.

YOUTH GROUP

Jr. High - next meeting Monday, May 5th at 5:30 pm.

Sr. High - our next meeting will be Monday, May 5th at 7 pm. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

For the next two weeks we will concentrate on completing all remaining requirements for the Pope Pius XII Bronze Award in Religious Life and the Trust Award.

We will decide the weekend for our Warm Beach Retreat this Monday.

MOTHERE’S NOVENA

From May 11th, Mother’s Day, through May 18th, the Mass Intentions for all these days will include mothers, both living and dead.  Would you like to include your mother or someone who nourished you and made a difference in your life? Special “Mother’s Day Envelopes” are available at all the exits of the Church.  Kindly take an “envelope packet”.  Inside you will find a card and envelope that you can give to your loved one; the outer envelope, please return to the collection basket or to the front office with a suitable donation ($5.00+)  Please return them by May 9th.

On Mother's Day, May 11th, baskets will be at the back of the church for your donations of newborn clothing, newborn diapers, and receiving blankets which will be given to Pregnancy Aid. You will also have the opportunity to give a monetary donation at the doors after mass. As always, the need is great and your donation is much appreciated. (sponsored by St. Mary Women's Group)