Update: December 4, 2020
Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday, December 8
7:30 am
7:00 pm
*We have started livestreaming the 9:00 am Sunday Mass. Go to https://youtu.be/MzlgX3faEcs
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Many thanks to those of you who have made a donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! The theme of this year’s ACA is “One Body in Christ.” It is so important that we unite in support the mission of our diocesan Church; it is even more important that we each recognize God as the Giver of all we have, and respond with gratitude and generosity by sharing of our money, time and talents with our Church and other organizations which carry out the mission of the gospel! If you have not yet given, please prayerfully consider the bishop’s invitation to support the ACA. There is an opportunity to give a one-time donation, or to spread out the donations over a period of time. There are donation envelopes available in the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church if you need one. You may bring ACA envelopes to Mass in the coming weeks, mail them directly to the Chancery, or you may make your donations on-line: www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-one-time-donation
The assessment for our parish is $149,306. To date, we have donated or pledged $143,456, which is about 96% of our assessment. The diocese as a whole is at about 81% of what will be needed for the ministries and operation of our diocesan church in the following fiscal year. If we all give what we can, we will once again reach this mark as a parish. Thank you!
LITURGIES AT STM
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
This week’s liturgies:
* Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am (10 am on Thursday)
* Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC
Just a few key reminders with regard to coming to STM for Mass:
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration is available Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm, in the Chapel.
** Thanks for your on-going financial donations to the parish! Please consider giving on-line (see the parish website) if you are not already doing so.
Catechetical Programs
** Social distancing and masking protocols are observed at all programs
*Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Do you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Please contact the parish office with any names (466-3811). The RCIA gatherings, to assist these people in their discernment, are Sunday mornings in the Library!
We are still in need of a catechist to work with our 5th & 6th grade students to help them prepare for Confirmation & Communion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Acker at 503-970-0776 or tracyacker83@gmail.com.
*Religious Education classes for students in grades K-5 are Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm in the PACC. This is a great way for parents to fulfill their obligation of training their children in the practice of the faith! See the parish website to register, or sign up at class
*Youth Ministry gatherings for students in grades 6-12 are Sundays, 2-4 pm at St. Charles (no meeting this Sunday). There are other activities throughout the week for all youth. Contact J.J. Nazzaro for information, jnazzaro@dioceseofspokane.org, and see the parish bulletin and notices on the parish website.
ADVENT
Here is a blessing you might use in the home if you set up an Advent wreath to accompany your journey to Christmas:
“Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hop of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!”
Devotional Materials for Advent
https://advent.parishdata.com/
https://advent.augustineinstitute.org/
https://www.
The Moral Permissibility of COVID-19 Vaccines
The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities issued guidance regarding the moral permissibility of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer Inc. and Moderna: "Neither the Pfizer nor the Moderna vaccine involved the use of cell lines that originated in fetal tissue taken from the body of an aborted baby at any level of design, development, or production." At the same time, it was noted that there is a "relatively remote" connection of the vaccines to abortion. One of the tests used by the companies to confirm that their vaccines work relied upon an abortion-tainted cell line. The guidance also provides information about Catholic moral teaching related to vaccines.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10 am
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Many thanks to those of you who have made a donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! The theme of this year’s ACA is “One Body in Christ.” It is so important that we unite in support the mission of our diocesan Church; it is even more important that we each recognize God as the Giver of all we have, and respond with gratitude and generosity by sharing of our money, time and talents with our Church and other organizations which carry out the mission of the gospel! If you have not yet given, please prayerfully consider the bishop’s invitation to support the ACA. There is an opportunity to give a one-time donation, or to spread out the donations over a period of time. There are donation envelopes available in the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church if you need one. You may bring ACA envelopes to Mass in the coming weeks, mail them directly to the Chancery, or you may make your donations on-line: www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-one-time-donation
The assessment for our parish is $149,306. To date, we have donated or pledged $129,981, which is about 87% of our assessment. The diocese as a whole is at about 81% of what will be needed for the ministries and operation of our diocesan church in the following fiscal year. If we all give what we can, we will once again reach this mark as a parish. Thank you!
LITURGIES AT STM
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
This week’s liturgies:
* Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am (10 am on Thursday)
* Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC (No Confessions on Thanksgiving day)
Just a few key reminders with regard to coming to STM for Mass:
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration is available Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm, in the Chapel.
** Thanks for your on-going financial donations to the parish! Please consider giving on-line (see the parish website) if you are not already doing so.
Catechetical Programs
** Social distancing and masking protocols are observed at all programs
*Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Do you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Please contact the parish office with any names (466-3811). The RCIA gatherings, to assist these people in their discernment, are Sunday mornings in the Library!
*Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion for students in grades 2 has begun. Thanks to our Coordinator and Catechists who help our young people prepare for the Sacraments: Tracy Acker (Coordinator), Becky Burk, Cindy Hawk, Mary Liguori, and Nikki Myers, as well as our school 2nd Grade teacher, Tisha Millersmith. Children in this preparation must either attend Catholic School or Religious Education classes. See the parish website or call the Parish Office to register. The next gathering is Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:30 pm in the Church, when the young people will have the opportunity to celebrate their first Confession!
We need a catechist to work with our 5th & 6th grade students to prepare them for Confirmation & Communion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Acker at 503-970-0776 or tracyacker83@gmail.com.
*Religious Education classes for students in grades K-5 are Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm in the Library (no class on Thanksgiving day). This is a great way for parents to fulfill their obligation of training their children in the practice of the faith! See the parish website to register, or sign up at class. We thank our catechists: Alexis Ferrante (Coordinator), Pierre and Dawne Salloum, and Katelyn Doan!
*Youth Ministry gathering for students in grades 6-12 will be this Sunday, 2-4 pm at St. Charles! There are other activities throughout the week for all youth. Contact J.J. Nazzaro for information, jnazzaro@dioceseofspokane.org, and see the parish bulletin and notices on the parish website.
ADVENT
The season of Advent begins the weekend of November 28-29. Watch your Flocknotes and see the parish website for devotional materials for the season. Here is a blessing you might use in the home if you set up an Advent wreath to accompany your journey to Christmas:
“Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hop of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!”
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Many thanks to those of you who have made a donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! The theme of this year’s ACA is “One Body in Christ.” It is so important that we unite in support the mission of our diocesan Church; it is even more important that we each recognize God as the Giver of all we have, and respond with gratitude and generosity by sharing of our money, time and talents with our Church and other organizations which carry out the mission of the gospel! If you have not yet given, please prayerfully consider the bishop’s invitation to support the ACA. There is an opportunity to give a one-time donation, or to spread out the donations over a period of time. There are donation envelopes available in the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church if you need one. You may bring ACA envelopes to Mass in the coming weeks, mail them directly to the Chancery, or you may make your donations on-line: www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-one-time-donation
The assessment for our parish is $149,306. To date, we have donated or pledged $118,341, which is about 79% of our assessment. If we all give what we can, I am sure we can once again reach this mark as a parish. Thank you!
LITURGIES AT STM
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
This week’s liturgies:
* Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am
* Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC.
Just a few key reminders with regard to coming to STM for Mass:
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
** Thanks for your on-going financial donations to the parish! Please consider giving on-line (see the parish website) if you are not already doing so. The weekend of November 21-22, the parish and school annual financial reports for the fiscal year 2019-2020 will be presented at the end of Masses.
Catechetical Programs have begun!
** Social distancing and masking protocols are observed at all programs
*Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Do you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Please contact the parish office with any names (466-3811). The RCIA gatherings, to assist these people in their discernment, are Sunday mornings in the Library!
*Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion for students in grades 2 has begun. Thanks to our Coordinator and Catechists who help our young people prepare for the Sacraments: Tracy Acker (Coordinator), Becky Burk, Cindy Hawk, Mary Liguori, and Nikki Myers, as well as our school 2nd Grade teacher, Tisha Millersmith. Children in this preparation must either attend Catholic School or Religious Education classes. See the parish website or call the Parish Office to register. The next gathering is this coming Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30 pm in the Church.
We need a catechist to work with our 5th & 6th grade students to prepare them for Confirmation & Communion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Acker at 503-970-0776 or tracyacker83@gmail.com.
*Religious Education classes for students in grades K-5 are Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm in the Library (enter through the east doors). This is a great way for parents to fulfill their obligation of training their children in the practice of the faith! See the parish website to register, or sign up at class. We thank our catechists: Alexis Ferrante (Coordinator), Pierre and Dawne Salloum, and Katelyn Doan!
*Youth Ministry gathering for students in grades 6-12 will be this Sunday, 2-4 pm at St. Charles! There are other activities throughout the week for all youth. Contact J.J. Nazzaro for information, jnazzaro@dioceseofspokane.org, and see the parish bulletin and notices on the parish website.
THE VOTES ARE IN…
Now that Election Day has passed, it is our duty to continue to be faithful citizens in the more calm and reasoned world of operating as a nation, state and county. Let us pray for those who have been elected to office, that they truly be of service with an eye to the common good and gospel principles. Let us pray in gratitude for those candidates who were not elected, for offering themselves to be considered for election to public office. Let us strive to heal any wounds or divisions that were caused among us by the contentious and emotional run-up to the election. Let us remember that, first and foremost, we are all Catholic Christians, united in Jesus Christ, and this supersedes all differences that may exist between us politically. Those who do not share our political views are not “enemies,” they are not “them.” It is “We,” and we are in this together, striving for sanctity and the good of all.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Many thanks to those of you who have made a donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! The theme of this year’s ACA is “One Body in Christ.” It is so important that we unite in support the mission of our diocesan Church; it is even more important that we each recognize God as the Giver of all we have, and respond with gratitude and generosity by sharing of our money, time and talents with our Church and other organizations which carry out the mission of the gospel! If you have not yet given, please prayerfully consider the bishop’s invitation to support the ACA. There is an opportunity to give a one-time donation, or to spread out the donations over a period of time. There are donation envelopes available in the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church if you need one. You may bring ACA envelopes to Mass in the coming weeks, mail them directly to the Chancery, or you may make your donations on-line: www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-one-time-donation
The assessment for our parish is $149,306. To date, we have donated or pledged $108,186, which is about 65% of our assessment. If we all give what we can, I am sure we can once again reach this mark as a parish. Thank you!
LITURGIES AT STM
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
This week’s liturgies:
* Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am
* Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC.
Just a few key reminders with regard to coming to STM for Mass:
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration is available Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm, in the Chapel.
** Thanks for your on-going financial donations to the parish! Please consider giving on-line (see the parish website) if you are not already doing so.
Catechetical Programs have begun!
** Social distancing and masking protocols will be observed at all programs
*Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Do you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Please contact the parish office with any names (466-3811). The RCIA gatherings, to assist these people in their discernment, are Sunday mornings in the Library!
*Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion for students in grades 2 has begun. Thanks to our Coordinator and Catechists who help our young people prepare for the Sacraments: Tracy Acker (Coordinator), Becky Burk, Cindy Hawk, Mary Liguori, and Nikki Myers, as well as our school 2nd Grade teacher, Tisha Millersmith. Children in this preparation must either attend Catholic School or Religious Education classes. See the parish website or call the Parish Office to register.
We need a catechist to work with our 5th & 6th grade students to prepare them for Confirmation & Communion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Acker at 503-970-0776 or tracyacker83@gmail.com.
*Religious Education classes for students in grades K-5 are Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm in the Library (enter through the east doors). This is a great way for parents to fulfill their obligation of training their children in the practice of the faith! See the parish website to register, or sign up at class. We thank our catechists: Alexis Ferrante (Coordinator), Pierre and Dawne Salloum, and Katelyn Doan!
*Youth Ministry gathering for students in grades 6-12 will be this Sunday, 2-4 pm at St. Charles! There are other activities throughout the week for all youth. Contact J.J. Nazzaro for information, jnazzaro@dioceseofspokane.org, and see the parish bulletin and notices on the parish website.
THE VOTES ARE IN…
Now that Election Day has passed, it is our duty to continue to be faithful citizens in the more calm and reasoned world of operating as a nation, state and county. Let us pray for those who have been elected to office, that they truly be of service with an eye to the common good and gospel principles. Let us pray in gratitude for those candidates who were not elected, for offering themselves to be considered for election to public office. Let us strive to heal any wounds or divisions that were caused among us by the contentious and emotional run-up to the election. Let us remember that, first and foremost, we are all Catholic Christians, united in Jesus Christ, and this supersedes all differences that may exist between us politically. Those who do not share our political views are not “enemies,” they are not “them.” It is “We,” and we are in this together, striving for sanctity and the good of all.
Update: October 30, 2020
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH! PRAY FOR A DEEPENING RESPECT AMONG ALL PEOPLE FOR THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE.
Have a happy and safe Halloween! Don’t forget to set your clocks back tomorrow night when you go to bed.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Many thanks to those of you who have made a donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! The theme of this year’s ACA is “One Body in Christ.” It is so important that we unite in support the mission of our diocesan Church; it is even more important that we each recognize God as the Giver of all we have, and respond with gratitude and generosity by sharing of our money, time and talents with our Church and other organizations which carry out the mission of the gospel! If you have not yet given, please prayerfully consider the bishop’s invitation to support the ACA. There is an opportunity to give a one-time donation, or to spread out the donations over a period of time. There are donation envelopes available in the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church if you need one. You may bring ACA envelopes to Mass in the coming weeks, mail them directly to the Chancery, or you may make your donations on-line: www.dioceseofspokane.org/make-a-one-time-donation
The assessment for our parish is $149,306. To date, we have donated or pledged $97,786, which is about 65% of our assessment. If we all give what we can, I am sure we can once again reach this mark as a parish. Thank you!
LITURGIES AT STM
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
This week’s liturgies:
* Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am
* Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration is available Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm, in the Chapel.
** Thanks for your on-going financial donations to the parish! Please consider giving on-line (see the parish website) if you are not already doing so.
Catechetical Programs have begun!
** Social distancing and masking protocols will be observed at all programs
*Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Do you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Please contact the parish office with any names (466-3811). The RCIA gatherings, to assist these people in their discernment, are Sunday mornings in the Library!
*Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion for students in grades 2 has begun. Children in this preparation must either attend Catholic School or Religious Education classes. See the parish website or call the Parish Office to register.
We need a catechist to work with our 5th & 6th grade students to prepare them for Confirmation & Communion. If you are interested in helping, please contact Tracy Acker at 503-970-0776 or tracyacker83@gmail.com.
*Religious Education classes for students in grades K-5 are Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm in the Library (enter through the east doors). This is a great way for parents to fulfill their obligation of training their children in the practice of the faith! See the parish website to register, or sign up at class. We thank our catechists: Alexis Ferrante (Coordinator), Pierre and Dawne Salloum, and Katelyn Doan!
*Youth Ministry gathering for students in grades 6-12 will be this Sunday, 2-4 pm at St. Charles! There are other activities throughout the week for all youth. Contact J.J. Nazzaro for information, jnazzaro@dioceseofspokane.org, and see the parish bulletin and notices on the parish website.
Voting Season
In case you haven’t heard, next Tuesday is Election Day. As Catholics, we have a responsibility to participate in the civic life of our community and nation. This includes being conscientious voters. To help in our formation in preparation to vote, you are encouraged to view these documents from our state and national Catholic Bishops:
https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship-pdf
Love One Another Pastoral Statement On Civility
No matter which candidates are elected next week, let us all join in prayer for the newly-elected officials, that they be blessed with the wisdom of God, and humbly govern with an eye to the common good of our nation and gospel principles. Let us also pray for those who will not be elected, in gratitude for offering themselves to be of service to our county, state or nation.
What Does the Church Say About Public Policy Issues?
The Catholic Church does not endorse any candidates or political parties, but the Church does advocate for public policies that serve the common good and are aligned with Church teachings. When considering political candidates' views on public policies, we recommend reading Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility, published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Specifically, paragraph 31 begins a discussion on "Making Moral Choices" in relation to voting, and Part 2 explains the Church's position on a number of political issues including human life, religious freedom, migration, care for creation, and more. For detailed information about the Catholic Church's stance on national public policy issues, refer to the USCCB website. Consult the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) for information about state and local public policies. You may encounter websites, sources, or mailers that claim to be Catholic. However, they may not be officially aligned with or sanctioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). During this election season, some parishioners have received mailers that claim to be Catholic and promote specific candidates. These mailers did not come from diocesan mailing lists. If a source instructs you to support a specific candidate or political party, it is most certainly not officially aligned with the Catholic Church.
*The WSCC, comprised of the bishops of Washington state, recommends you check "reject" on Referendum 90 (R-90) on the fall ballot. R-90 gives us the opportunity to reject the Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) law that was passed in March. Also called the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE) law, Senate Bill 5395 mandates that all schools provide CSHE from kindergarten through 12th grade. Curriculum guidelines are not aligned with Church teachings, and the CSHE law prevents local communities and school boards from fully protecting their own values and determining local policy. Go to wacatholics.org for more information.
* The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice. This means that although Sunday Mass is available for in-person attendance, the dispensation remains for all Catholics throughout the diocese. If you do not attend Sunday Mass, it is not a sin. However, if you choose not to attend Mass, please do something at home to set the day aside for the Lord in a special way: Pray the Rosary; watch a Mass on TV/On-line and make a Spiritual Communion; read the Scripture readings for the day; etc.
* This week’s liturgies:
Confessions: Saturday, 8-9 am, Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm in the PACC.
Sunday Mass:
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
* Daily Masses at 7:30 am
Just a few key reminders with regard to coming to STM for Mass: