Ascension of the Lord

Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Call 293-2101 to make an appointment.
admin@stmaryanacortes.org
Music@stmaryanacortes.org / liturgy@stmaryanacortes.org
Fform@stmaryanacortes. org
Youth@stmaryanacortes.org
Andyleech@msn.com
GeorgemKush@icloud.com
winndriver@comcast.net
Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB—Priest Administrator
Dorothy L Conklin—Pastoral Assistant for Administration
John H. Fahey—Pastoral Assistant for Music & Liturgy
James Liberty—Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation
Laurie Liberty—Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry
Andy Leech—Chair, Pastoral Council
George Kushner—Chair, Finance Council
John Chambers—Co-Chair Finance Council
Tel: 360-293-2101 website: http://www.stmaryanacortes.org
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
18
19
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11am
9am
9 am
9 am
9 am
Jasminka Saric Petrish
No Morning Masses on Wed
Thursday and
Friday
Elaine Lynch
MCB
RIP
Reason for NO Weekday Masses
Priests are required by Canon Law to make an annual retreat at least
5 days in length. Father Marion will be making his monastic retreat
from Tuesday afternoon until Friday [due to scheduled funeral] At
the end of the week, the Saint Mary’s youth will join him at Saint
Martin’s Abbey for a 3-day retreat. Please keep all of them in your
prayers. Father Brian Thompson will fill in for the weekend Masses.
Thank you. Father Marion
PERPETUAL ADORATION—OPEN HOURS AVAILABLE
SUN
2 am & 11 pm
THUR 12, 2– 3 am & 11pm
MON 12, 1, 2, 3 , 4 & 10 am
FRI
3, & 5 a.m.
1, 2, 3 & 4 am
SAT
9, & 11 pm
TUE
WED 4 am & 11 pm
Contact Sally 293-3222
Steps in a Journey—Beginning in May
We are offering a course on the Spiritual Life – “Steps in a
Journey”, exploring spiritual writers, contemplative prayer,
faith and grace, love of the Trinity and the Catholic Church.
Led by Kathy Moore, we will meet Wednesday mornings
10:00 to noon, and Thursday evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Nepal Earthquake—CRS Collection
Send checks payable to CRS/Missions Office with Nepal Earthquake in the memo.
Address:
CRS/Mission Office
Archdiocese of Seattle
710 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
If you give online at www.crs.org, please earmark payment for
Nepal Earthquake.
The Putnam's have been parishioners at St. Mary’s since 1995 and frater
Herman Joseph Jason Putnam grew up in Anacortes. He was ordained a
Deacon at last year’s ordination as seen on the left of the attached picture
and is completing his final year of studies in Rome prior to his Priestly Ordination in California this June.
Those unable to, know that arrangements are underway for Fr. to celebrate
his Mass of Thanks giving with us some time in July 2015. The Knights of
Columbus are planning a wonderful reception following the Mass.
Father will also be one of the featured speakers of this year’s Faith on Fire
Family Conference. Stay tuned for more news as plans develops.
Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Father Marion’s Corner
Appreciation Luncheon
A Son comes home as a Father!
For Father Marion &
Many will remember him as the boy who served Mass for Father Auer and
then Father Harris. Some will know him as a friend and maybe even as a
son or brother. By the grace of God he has been called to be a priest, a
father, a title by which he is deeply humbled.
Staff: Jim & Laurie Liberty ,
John Fahey, Joseph Tibbles &
He would like to convey that he was both stunned and awed by the great
gift of this assignment. St. Mary’s has always been remembered by Father Mel as his favorite and most beautiful church in the archdiocese. He
is truly grateful to the Archbishop for this decision.
Prior to his assignment, he was pastor of two parishes in Kelso and Castle
Rock. When he arrived, both parishes were experiencing financial hardships and their facilities were in disrepair. The Kelso parish had not paid
their assessments to the Archdiocese in over seven years; they were running a $45,000 annual deficit for 5 years prior and the original mortgage
on the church was never paid off.
In summary, the Kelso parish owed over $250,000 dollars in debt and
back taxes. At the same time, the Castle Rock parish was beginning to fall
behind on their monthly bills. Within the first year, Father Mel balanced
the budget. In three years’ time, the Kelso church mortgage was paid. At
present, the Kelso parish accumulated over $150,000 in savings.
Father Mel was instrumental in starting a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel,
the rosary processions, a new Marian shrine, and an outdoor Way of the
Cross. Moved by the Holy Spirit, he established a healing ministry that
drew people from as far as Portland, Oregon. He is convinced that this
ministry has the power to bring peace and consolation to those who seek
it from God.
It is clear from the above bio that Father Mel possesses a number of qualities and experiences that will serve this community well. He is a strong
administrator with a track record of not only balancing the budget but
also creating structures that successfully ensure financial stability. He is a
strong spiritual leader with a deep understanding of the immense power
of prayer and a devotional life. He has the administrative quality of Saint
Peter, the devotion of Saint John, and the fire of Saint Paul.
Open Invitation
He would like to invite the parishioners of St. Mary, Anacortes to join him
at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso and St. Mary's Castle Rock for his
last weekend Mass on June 13th and 14th. There will be have a Rosary
Procession after the Vigil Mass on the 13th, as part of their monthly
Fatima Devotions.
Dorothy Conklin
Sunday, June 7th following the 10:30 a.m. Mass in
the Gym.
Save the date and see your there!
Due to financial constraints and desiring to create a
comprehensive restructured staff, John Fahey and
Joseph Tibbles will be stepping down from their ministries on June 30, 2015. Our Pastoral Council will include John and Joe among the honorees at the reception on June 7th.
Please mark your calendar and come to show your appreciation for their many years of generous and dedicated ministry among us. Thank you. RSVP Sign-up
sheets will also be in the vestibule. Please RSVP by
Monday June 1, for the event and bring a salad or dessert to share if you can. Main entrees will be prepared
by Myrna Emerson & Mary Joy.
To prevent food wastage we will be only accepting donations through sign-ups received by June 1st.
Alternately you can complete and clip the RSVP below
and place it in the collection basket. Thank you.
Cecilia & Lielanie
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A Son comes home as a Father and this community rejoices. I am very
pleased that Father Mel will be your new Pastor. I know he will receive
much love and support; he will be happy here. Do not forget to pray for
your new pastor.
Family Name
# Attending
Telephone/Cell
Gratefully,
Father Marion
Habemus Sacerdotem!
Will donate [ not
necessary to attend]
Check as applicable
□ Salad □ Dessert
Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
ST. MERRYFEST 2015
2015 STMERRYFEST VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
JUNE 12, 13 & 14
Name
Tel
at St Mary Church Grounds
Email
Cascade Amusement Carnival will be here
again with fun rides and games for all. Additional attractions include:
SEP
Live Music in the Beer Tent on Friday
and Saturday evenings with “Mid-Life
Crisis” band performing.
Training □ Done □ Not yet
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
BBQ Salmon Dinner on Saturday after
5 PM Mass
Ticket Sales—Outside Church as assigned
Ticket Sales—Church Wknd Masses
Parish food booths will be serving delicious hot dogs, hamburgers, and
brauts each day. Returning vendors
include: Ohana BBQ, You Found Us Ice
Cream and KettleKorn.
Set up
Thurs June 11
Take down
Sun June 14
PRE-SALE DAY PASSES FOR CARNIVAL
RIDES ARE $15.00 ($20.00 day of carnival).
Save $5.00 now! If unable to attend, consider donating tickets to families financially unable to attend. See Ticket Sales Flyer, next
page.
Parish Food Booth
Fri June 12
Parish Food Booth
Sat June 13
Parish Food Booth
Sun June 14
We need volunteers to help. Contact Gabby
Freier at 293-9669 to sign up or complete the
form and turn it into the collection basket!
Beer Garden-Bar Tender
VOLUNTEER FOR:
SET UP/TAKE DOWN
PARISH FOOD BOOTH
BEER GARDEN CREW
CLEAN UP CREW
PARKING ATTENDANTS/SECURITY CREW
“Contact: Gabby Freier at 293-9669”
Email: merrymaker@stmaryanacortes.org
Chair, Volunteers & Scheduling
Clean Up Crew—Grounds
Kitchen Food Prep
Beer Garden—Waitpersons
Beer Garden—Security
Clean Up Crew—Food Area
Clean Up Crew—Kitchen
Security Food Court
Security FAC
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Parking Attendants Crew
Check
HERE
Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
We are receiving calls from the community concerning the event. Please expect the following in the mail to you.
Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
-Mark your calendars--Save the date9 weeks remain to save up for:
“Friar’s Feast by the Bay”
Sunday July 19th at 4pm
-Each donating attendee will have a chance to win
a Lithograph “signed” in pencil by the hand of Pablo Picasso
Gallery priced between $8-10K includes “COA”
Planning to go camping with the family this summer? Bring the entire crew and join us for lots of activity and fun! Come celebrate
Sunday Mass with Bishop Eusabio Elizondo, M.Sp.S.
-Live Music
-Adult beverages
-A variety of delectable delights from the
Culinary artistry of
Father Jude Eli, OP
-Overlooking Burrows Bay at the home of
Adrienne & Wayne Murray
This is a fundraiser to support Father’s Catechesis at St. Mary, and
the Western Province Dominican Seminarians
(Our next generation of Priests !!!)
$100/person--Limited to 60 adult attendees
More info please call Adrienne @ 360.618.2021
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Inspirational & Faith-filled talks
Global Living Rosary
Adoration
Reconciliation
Special Activities JUST FOR the kids
Beautiful music
Opportunity to fellowship with those living out the faithful witness of the consecrated life.
Find us on Facebook for updates and announcements of the amazing
line-up of speakers and activities!
Come and share God’s love!
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
4001 St. Mary’s Drive
Anacortes, WA 98221
www.faithonfirenw.org
Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Summary of 2015 ACA
Goal
2015
Archd
78,448.00
80,744.50
103% (2,296.50)
36,016.55
Goal Pledges
Goal Balance/ Rebate: 25k
Pledge fulfillments to date
46%
% of Pledge Payment Fulfilled
% of Pledge Fulfilled
103%
Num of Families
442
Num of Families Pledged
180
Number of Families to Pledge
262
Less Zero Pledges
8
Ave Pledge
450.58
Total Family Participation
188
Anonymous givers
11
Guests [out of town/non registered]
11
2
212
Matching Gift
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Aguilar, Cassandra
Ball, David & Melanie
Bates, Betty
Beaner, Jim & Sharon
Benton, Virgil & Jennie
Berg, Diane
Bertch, Tim & Michaela
Blackburn, Natalie
Bluhm, Ric
Boger, Mark & Kathryn
Bond, John & Patricia
Bonilla, Jorge & Leslie
Boyer, Jerry & Lois
Braeden, Cecil & Shirley
Brinkman, Rachel
Briones, Mario & Lourdes
Briones, Tony & Myrna
Briones, grand children
Brown, Patrick & Ayu
Bruno, Gary & Karen
Budnik, Tom & Becca
Buyske, Matt & Kelly
Campbell, Patricia
Caulfield, Don & Gerry
Cerovac, Mike & Debra
Chambers, John & Kirsti
Cobain, Eileen
Conklin, Dorothy
Crosby, Robert & Tena
Cuartin, Carmen
Dares, Joann
Daspit, Walt & Marianna
Deaton, Brian & Julie
DeForrest, Verna
Delzer, Judith
Donnelly, Ray & Barbara
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Dunker, Keith & Dorothy
Dyer, Harold & Joann
Eaton, Mark & Sandra
Edmons, Toni
Ellis, Ronan & Harriet
Elmore, Ron & Pat
Emerson, Myrna
Eychaner, Pauline
Farina, Joseph & Carole
Felt, Mike & Suzanne
Flowers, Jeff & Irene
Foss, Catherine
Fostvedt, Todd & Donna
Fotheringham, Don & Amy
Fraser, Josee
Freier, Ray & Stephanie
Freier, Richard & Gabby
Funk, Dan & Celine
Funk, Katherine
Gattenby, Billy & Vi
Gerard, George & Susan
Glasgow, Joe & Babs
Goad, Susan
Go, Hilario & Rosario
Greco, Victor & Margaret
Greene, John & Sally
Griffith, George & Stacy
Griffith, Jim & Cathy
Griffith, Peter & Susan
Gutierrez, Francis & Lisa
Gutierrez, Mary Ann
Guzman, Robert & Roxana
Hagg, Dean & Deanna
Hagg, Nicholas & Jennifer
Hansen, Frank & Barbara
Hawkins, David & Bernadette
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Johnson, Thomas & Lane
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Jones, Joanne
Joy, Mary
Jurkovich, Mark
Kleisath, Stan & Kathy
Kollodge, Roland & Rose Mary
Krieg, Ted & Mary
Kurps, Jim & Betty
Kushner, George & Shelly
Kuusela, Kent & Wendy
Kuzma, David & Kris
Laiche, Diana
Lambert, Michael & Mary
Lang, Bonnie
LaRue, Lawrence & Sharon
Lebel, Victor & Dawn
Lee, Steve & Diana
Leech, Andy & Veronica
LeMaister, Sally
Leopold, Mark & Peggy
Liberty, James & Lauri
Lijeck, Mark & Cora
Lindholm, Joe & Linda
Lindsay, Dennis & Jo
Litzinger, Ron & Sheila
Lovric, Florence
Lovric, Bart & Xiao Mei
Luecke, Dave & Diane
Lynch, Joe
Mack, Keith & Heather
Maffucio, Daniel & Shirley
Majkut, Bill & Karon
Marker, Tim & Susan
Marth, Kyle & Barbara
McPhee, Malcolm & Michelle
Menor, Mike
Monahan, Karen
Moore, Kathy
Mousel, Harold
Mulcahy, Joseph
Mullinaux, Elsie
Murphy, James & Jeanine
Murray, Margaret
Murray, Wayne & Adrienne
Nguyen, Fr. Marion
O’Donnell, Patrick
Olsen, Lucille
Olson, Joanie
Olson, Isaac
Oppe, Linda
Oos, Marcus
Oos, Roger & Barbara
Ostlund, Bob & Nita
Ostrom, Joan
Personius, Bob & Erma
Petrish, Maria
Petrish, Michael & Jasminka
Putnam, Bill & Doreen
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Riordan, Frank & Danette
Rodio, Alexandra
Roozekrans, Nic
Roy, Deborah
Rudd, David & Charlotte
Ryan, Karen
Ryan, Jim & Linda
Saladino, Ray & Ofelia
Saladanan, Orly & Perly
Sandoz, Mike & Verene
Schmidt, Amy
Schmude, Donald & Alice
Schwab, Mike & Lisa
Sheffer, Margaret
Stambuk, Miloyka
Stromberg, Carol
Stone, Paul & Greta
Stultz, Lisa
Suryan, Audrey
Sutton, Michael & Mary
Tabet, Kathleen
Tauscheck, Stephen & Roberta
Thatcher, Bob & Ann
Theriot, Aaron & Brandee
Thomas, Ben & Pam
Thomason, Gertrude
Tibbles, Doug & Susan
Toland, Jim & Jenny
Vacanti, David & Shirley
Valrosa, Andy & Grace
Van Hess, Gina
Watts, Glenn, in memory of
Webb, Lynne
Weldon, Jeff & Cecilia
Webster, Donald & Patricia
Wentworth, Robert
Widmark, Dallas & Emily
Willoughby, John & Melissa
Wilson, Dennis & Trudy
Wilson, Judy
Wood, Elsie
Wright, Richard
Zeller, Mike & Diana
Zimmermann, Claire
Anonymous: 11
Guests: 11
Matching Gifts: 2