The Principal`s Corner

 This week at Holy Family 
 Please Pray for all in need 
Office Open 9am to 5pm M-Th; Closed Friday
Especially:
Sun
Sp. Religious Ed
Bible Study
HS Youth Group
Confirmation Class (teens)
Mon Legion of Mary (English)
Middle School Youth Group
8:00
9:14a
2:30p
3:30p
6:30 p
6:30p
Ailbe
Rectory
Gym
Library
Ailbe
Gym
3rd Mon. altar server meeting
5:30p
Church
10:00a
9:00p-6p
5:00p
5:30p
5:30p
6:00 p
7:00 p
7:30p
4:00 p
9:30 a
10:00a
1:00 p
Ailbe
Church
Church
Church
Church.
Ailbe
Church
Church
Ailbe
Tue Bible Study
Wed Exposition & Adoration
Benediction of the Holy Eucharist
Rosary-Mother of Perpetual Help
Confessions
Bible Study
Mass (Spanish)
Grupo de Oracion
Thu Legion of Mary (Vietnamese)
Fri Prolife Rosary Vigil (by Safeway)
Legion de Maria
Legion de Maria para Niños (Esp.)
Ailbe
Ailbe
For more info see the calendar at www.HFseattle.org
Choir Schedule:
Adult Sing on 2nd & 4th Sun. 11am—Rehearsals Th. 7p*
Youth Sing on 1st Sun. 11am—Rehearsals Weds 6:30p*
*Choir rehearsals are in the school music room (3rd floor; N end)
If interested in joining a choir please contact Anca Wilson
See front cover of bulletin for confession and mass sched.
The Principal’s Corner
This is the time of the year when families start
considering where to send their children to
school for the next school year. Next year, we
will be teaching Spanish language and culture
to all students from Pre-School through Grade
4th.
The best way for us to get the word out about
our school is by word of mouth. Please consider telling your friends about our school.
Sending your children to a Catholic school is
the best investment that you can make for your
children's future.
God Bless, Frank Cantwell
Mason McCaffrey † Sharron Ishibashi † Christine Montero
Rose Fix* † Mary Anderson* † Margaret Shopbell*
And all listed in the prayer book in the St. Michael shrine
Names are removed after two weeks unless we are told they need
to remain on the list.
Mass Intentions For this Week
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Paulino A. Pablo, Jr. RIP (8 am)
Vicente Bolisig Sr. & Jose Bolisig, RIP (11 am)
No Mass
Maria Carrieri, RIP
Benjamin Somera, RIP
Dorothy & Bill de Goede, RIP
Corazon de los Reyes, RIP
Ernest Gorey, Health Int. (8 am)
Chester & Genevieve Onderisin, RIP (5 pm)
 Pray for The Souls of the Recently Departed 
Especially:
Dominga Garcia
Baptism of Infants and young children (0-6 years)
We celebrate baptisms of infants and young children
monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 am Mass
Upcoming dates: May 27, June 24, July 22 & Aug 26
Parents and Godparents participate in a Baptism Preparation Class updating their understanding of baptism, and the
responsibilities of Christian parenting.
To reserve a date for your child’s baptism call or email the
parish office: office@hfseattle.org.
 Youth Corner 
Junior High Youth Group [Mondays; 6:30pm;
school gym; Grades 6 through 8]
Senior High Youth Group — Meets Sundays at
2:30pm in the School Gym.
Info: pphan@hfseattle.org 206-767-6220 Ext. 113
A Word from Fr. Horacio — Mensaje del Padre Horacio
Bearing the Fruits From God
Dar Los Frutos de Dios
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To what do I aspire? What fruits do I consider are being ask of me?
Who do I lean on? How do I maintain my relationship with God alive so
that it can bear fruit?
¿A que aspiro? ¿Qué bien traería eso? ¿Qué frutos pienso que se me piden? ¿En quién me apoyo? ¿Cómo mantengo mi relación con Dios viva,
para que pueda dar frutos?
n the television show “Who wants to be a millionaire?” there
is a wild card called “lifeline,” in other words a line of life. It
seems like a threat: if it is cut or if it doesn’t work, death will
come….in this care, you lose the game and any possible winnings that came with it. It is a matter of having someone to lean
on if our own strength (knowledge) fails us. There are people
who would prefer to go it alone, leaning on their own talents and
strength, so that later they can say they did it all by themselves. Perhaps this is possible in the material life, though in
realty it is quite rare that anyone can be entirely self-sufficient.
We all want to succeed, to achieve fruits in life, to be able to
say in the end that we did something good or important. The
issue is to ask ourselves several questions: Why? For
what? What is the final objective we seek with our actions? For
whom or who is it going to favor? And most important of all,
what strength do I count on? The answers to all these questions
will provide us, in a way, the measure by which we will bear
fruit….or not. But above all else, it has to do with thinking
about whom we will count on to achieve these fruits. If is only
on our own strength, things will go wrong. To rely too much on
ourselves—or too little—leads to barrenness without remedy. When someone relies too much on their own strength, he
or she will irremediably see how everything collapses, just like a
tower of cards. It looked good, but it was unstable. The other
day, my three-year-old nephew also had a very tall tower of Lego
blocks and he assured very seriously “It is pretty, but it is unstable.” At that precise moment, the tower collapsed. It had its
moment of glory, but collapsed because it was not located on a
solid foundation. Perhaps we have had experiences like this: to
do triumph, have successes, and then arrive at a point where
everything collapses and we are left with a shadow of who we
once were. There is no life left. It would be good then to ask
ourselves what was beneath or on the side of each achievement: was it just confidence on our own strength? There we
would have the answer as to why things happened the way they
did. In the same manner, whenever there is something that has
provided good fruit, something that has been beneficial to others, that has resulted in grace, blessing, and good toward another
we could ask ourselves what, or better yet, who was behind
it. Here too we will find the response: there can only be real life
when Christ is present.
In today’s gospel emphasis is placed on the same thing: who is
united to the true vine; whomever does not have their foundation resting on something solid (and something truly solid that
gives life can only be God), will not only sink, but will wither and
die. Because Christ is not only the foundation, he is the substance, and the all. “For you can do nothing without me.”
n el programa de televisión “¿Quien quiere ser millonario?”
hay un comodín que se llama “lifeline”, es decir, línea de
vida. Parece una amenaza: si se corta o si no funciona, sobreviene la muerte…en este caso, el fracaso en el concurso y la pérdida
de los posibles ganancias. Se trate de que hay que tener alguien
en quien apoyarse si las propias fuerzas (conocimientos) fallan. Hay personas que preferirían hacerlo solas, apoyarse en sus
propios talentos y fuerzas y luego poder decir que lo hicieron
ellos todos, solitos. Quizá eso sea posible en la vida material
humana, aunque en realidad es bastante poco frecuente que alguien pueda ser totalmente autosuficiente.
Todos queremos tener éxito, logar frutos en la vida, poder
decir al final de ella que hicimos algo bueno, o importante. El
asunto es hacerse algunas preguntas: ¿Por qué? ¿Cuál es el objetivo final que perseguimos en nuestras acciones? ¿para quién, o a
quien va a favorecer? Y, los mas importante de todo, “con que
fuerzas cuento? Las respuestas a todos estas preguntas nos
darán, en cierto modo, la medida en que daremos frutos….o
no. Pero sobre todo, se trata de pensar a quien estamos unidos
para lograr esos frutos. Si es solamente en nuestra propia fuerza,
la cosa va a ir mal. Confiar mucho en un mismo—como confiar
demasiado poco—lleva a la esterilidad sin remedio. Cuando
alguien se fija mucho de sus propias fuerzas, acaba irremediablemente por ver como se le desmorona todo, como si fuera una
torre de naipes. Lucia bien, pero esta inestable. Mi sobrinito de
tres años me lo dijo el otro día también: tenía una torre de legos
muy alta y aseguro muy serio: es bonita, pero es inestable. Al
instante, la torre se vino abajo. Tuvo su momento de gloria,
pero se cayó, porque no estaba asentada sobre nada solido. Quizá hayamos tenido experiencias de esto: hacer, triunfar,
tener éxitos y luego llegar a un punto donde todo se derrumba y
parecemos la sombre de quiénes éramos. No hay vida. Entonces sería bueno preguntarse que había debajo o al lado de cada
logro: ¿solamente la confianza en nuestra fuerza? Ahí tendríamos la repuesta de por qué ocurrieron las cosas así. De la misma
manera siempre que algo ha sido un bueno fruto, algo que ha
hecho bien a otros, que ha resultado en gracia, bendición y bien
para otros, podríamos preguntarnos qué; o mejor dicho, quienes
estaba detrás. Ahí también encontraremos la respuesta: solo hay
verdadera vida cuando está presente Cristo.
En el evangelio de hoy se insiste sobre lo mismo: quien no está
unido a la vida verdadera, quien no tiene su base en algo solido (y
algo verdaderamente solido, que de vida, solo puede ser Dios) no
solo se hundirá, sino que se secara y morirá. Porque Cristo no es
solo la base, sino la savia y el todo. “Sin mi, ustedes no pueden
hacer nada”.
News & Events
Our Stewardship Response/Resumen Financiero
Help the parish every time you
shop at Bartell Drug store.
If you shop at Bartell’s, they now
offer a donation to the church of
your choice, i.e. our parish, every time you shop. All you
have to do is sign up, tell them you want the reward to go to
Holy Family and give them your id number each time you
shop. Or you can designate the school to receive the credit:
other stores such as Safeway will do this for the school.
Thanks for your help!!
Our financial summary will be posted next week.
Thank you!
“The good steward lives the advice of St. John, loving in
deed and in truth, rather than just talking about it.”
———————“El buen administrador vive según el consejo de San Juan,
amando en los hechos y en la verdad, en vez de hablar de
ello nada mas.”
Mother’s Day Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be offering another great breakfast next Sunday for the morning Masses. Every Mother in our
Parish who attends the breakfast will receive a beautiful Rose
from the Knights in recognition of this Mother's Day, to acknowledge our love for these wonderful ladies who helped
Thank you to those who donated computer
software to Holy Family School. Please know
how much you’ve helped our students and how
much we all appreciated it!
Pregnant and need Help? Call Birthright of Seattle for
assistance.
¿Embarazada
con necesidad de ayuda? Llama a
Birthright de Seattle para asistencia
(206) 779-5676 or 800-550-4900
Rachel’s Corner / Rincón de Raquel
Hope and Healing After Abortion
Sanar las Heridas del Aborto Provocado
Annual Catholic Appeal 2012
Your support is critical to the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal and its many ministries and services! Today I am
once again asking every one of you to commit to making a
gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The reason is not just
because the church has a need, which it does - and not just
because the causes are worthy, and they are - but especially
because this is part of what is means to be Catholic!
This year’s total goal is $10M.
Our parish portion of this goal is $70,797
Please remember that every gift does make a difference, but the reality is that some of your fellow parishioners will not be able to financially support the Appeal
this year. In light of the continued difficult economic
environment, would you consider a gift of $1 a day or
$365 or more, to make up for those who cannot give
this year
“O my Lord, inflame my heart with love for
You, that my spirit may not grow weary
amidst the storms, the sufferings and the trials.”
Donate or pledge
Is fast, easy, and secure!
“Señor, inflama my corazón con Tu amor, así
mi espíritu no se desanima en medio de las
tormentas, sufrimientos y pruebas."
La Fiesta de la Misericordia
El Diario de Santa Faustina, #94
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/aca
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Make a one-time gift or monthly payments with
your credit or debit card
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Make pledge only, with no down payment required
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Donate stock using our printable form
Divine Mercy Sunday
The Diary of Saint Faustina, #94
Experience the mercy and “good things” of Our Lord. He
is waiting for you. May 4-6. Call Valerie: 800-822-4673
Sanar las Heridas del Aborto Provocado—Sanación,
esperanza y compasión le espera en un Retiro del Viñedo de RaquelMR El retiro confidencial en español se
llevará a cabo: Del 27 al 29 de abril. Para mayor información, deje un mensaje confidencial: Olivia 206.450.7814
You are loved with an everlasting Love! - ¡Con amor eterno te he amado!
online.
DO YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS or EMAIL?
Please send any changes or updates to the office at
office@HFseattle.org or call 206-767-6220.
Ministerio Hispano
Telefonos: Oficina Parroquial (206) 767-6220
Padre Horacio Yañez, Parroco
Diacono Abel Magaña-Sainz, Director del Ministerio Hispano, Ext 112
E-mail:
Office@HFSeattle.org
SACRAMENTOS
Horas de Oficina Parroquial:
Lunes.—Jueves. de 8:30am—4:30 pm
Cerramos de 12pm—1pm.
Petition Catolica Anual 2012
BAUTISMOS
Fechas Disponibles
Junio 2, 17, y 30
Julio 7 y 18
Agosto 4, 19 y 25
Septiembre 8, 16, y 29
Requisitos:
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El niño debe ser menor de 7 años de edad.
Presentar copia del acta de nacimiento del niño
LOS PADRINOS deben ser:
-Católicos practicantes
-Mayores de 16 años
-Tener el Sacramento de la Confirmación
-Casados por la Iglesia si son pareja, presentar una
copia del certificado de Matrimonio
Eclesiástico
-Si el padrino o madrina es soltero y no esta
viviendo en unión libre, debe presentar una copia
del Certificado de Confirmación.
Papas y padrinos deberán participar en la preparación
pre-bautismal previa al bautismo esto indica de 2-3 clases. (Las fechas se les indicaran cuando venga a registrarse).
Cooperación de $50
Visite la oficina de Lunes a Jueves para mas detalles.
¡Su apoyo es crítico para el éxito de la Petición Católica
Anual y sus muchos ministerios y servicios!. Hoy les pido
nuevamente que cada uno de ustedes se comprometa a
hacer una donación a la Petición Católica Anual. La
razón por la cual se los pido, no es sólo porque la iglesia
tiene la necesidad -pues sí la tiene-, y no sólo porque las
causas son dignas -pues sí lo son- ¡sino especialmente
porque esto es parte de lo que significa ser Católico!
La meta total de este año es de $10M. La parte que le toca
a nuestra parroquia para lograr esta meta es de $70, 797
Por favor recuerde que cada donativo hace la diferencia, pero la realidad es que tal vez algunos de
nuestros parroquianos no podrán ayudar económicamente a la Petición de este año. A la luz de esta
difícil situación económica, ¿podría considerar un
donativo de $1 por día o $365 al año, o un poco
más, para compensar por aquéllos que no puedan
dar este año?
Haz tu donacion
online.
Es rapido, facil, y seguro!
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/aca
Retiro de
Pentecostés
24, 25 y 26 de Mayo
** DOMINGO DIA DEL SEÑOR **
Mayo 6
5º Domingo de Pascua
Primera Lectura: Hechos 9:26-31
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 21
Segunda Lectura: 1 Juan 3:18-24
Evangelio: Juan 15:1-8
Todos están invitados al Triduo de
Pentecostés, ven y experimenta el
poder del Espíritu Santo en tu vida.
Regístrate, llamando a la oficina parroquial.
*Habrá cuidado de niños