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WEEKLY CALENDAR SUN. MARCH 13, 2016 SCRIP SALES AFTER MASS

8:00 AM Mass

8:45 AM 1st

Eucharist Class

9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour

10:00 AM Mass with CLOW

11:15 Sunday School

4:00 PM Youth Group

4:30 PM Reconciliation

5:00 PM Mass

MON. MARCH 14, 2016

7:45 AM Mass

8:30 AM Rosary

TUES. MARCH 15, 2016

7:45 AM Communion Service

6:30 PM JustFaith

WED. MARCH 16, 2016

6:30 PM Mass

7:00 PM Communal Penance Service

THURS. MARCH 17, 2016

8:45 AM Mass

9:30 AM Peaceful Crafters

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRI. MARCH 18, 2016

7:45 AM Mass

12:00 PM Stations of the Cross

7:00 PM Bach Stations of the Cross

SAT. MARCH 19, 2016

10:00 AM Mass Funeral Micky D’Almada Remedios

10:00 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group Parish Center, Lower Level

SUN. MARCH 20, 2016

8:00 AM Mass

9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour

10:00 AM Mass with Procession

11:15 Sunday School

4:30 PM Reconciliation

4:00 PM Youth Group

5:00 PM Mass

We mourn the passing of parishioner Micky D’Almada Remedios

Funeral Mass will be Saturday March 19th at 10 AM

LITURGIES

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Ez 37:12-14 Ps 130:1-8 Rom 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45 8:00 AM Mass (RIP) Howard Murray by Bill & Jean Murray 10:00 AM Mass (INT) Everett Willette by Tom & Jan Barrett 5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016 Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62 Ps 23:1-6 Jn 8:12-20 7:45 AM Mass (RIP) Nena Lyons by The O’Malley Family TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Nm 21:4-9 Ps 102:2-3,16-21 Jn 8:21-30 7:45 AM Communion Service WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 (Ps) 3:52-56 Jn 8:31-42 6:30 PM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 St. Patrick, Bishop Gn 17:3-9 Ps 105:4-9 Jn 8:51-59 8:45 AM Mass ((RIP) Agnes Purpur by The Purpur Family FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor of the Church Jer 20:10-13 Ps 18:2-7 Jn 10:31-42 7:45 AM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16 Ps 89:2-5,27,29 Mt 1L16,18-21,21a

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14—23:56 8:00 AM Mass (RIP) Christoforo Borriello by Rosa Borriello 10:00 AM Mass (RIP) St. Joseph by Lily Salas 5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join the Parish Staff as they follow the

Way of the Cross each Friday at Noon during Lent

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGAN TODAY! DID YOU TURN YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD?

Spring Forward, Fall Back

PRAY FOR THOSE THAT ARE SICK Arlette Fellores, Chris Durbin, Teresa Townsend,

Alex Small, Dan Reilly, Tom Weber, Willie Kleffner, Zeny Zimmerman, Lorraine Pike, Bill Brown, Tony Horner, Victoria Frantz, Robert Barnes,

Norm Taylor, Lori Anderson and Carmen Gonzalez

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From deacon Roy’s desk

Worship & spiritual life

ST. PATRICK Many legends have developed around St. Patrick (390 - 460), from driving snakes out of Ireland, to using the shamrock to ex-plain the Trinity; however, his popularity stems beyond these sto-ries, to his missionary zeal and astonishing ability to inspire faith. He was sold into slavery at a young age and eventually freed, also he wanted people enslaved by doubt and skepticism to know the liberation found in Jesus Christ. Although he had little education, he was appointed Bishop of Ireland. His many accomplishments include the conversion of Ireland, ordination of clergy, consecra-tion of virgins, and organization of missions to evangelize Europe. St. Patrick’s life has a universal appeal; therefore, his feast day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Eng-land, the Episcopal Church in America, and the Evangelical Lu-theran Church in America. He also makes an appearance on the Russian Orthodox calendar. March 17

th is a solemnity and

Holyday of Obligation in Ireland. Parades, corned beef and cab-bage, and service projects usually mark this special day of our favorite Irish saint. Remember to celebrate this saint and to think of the outreach associated with him. Consider serving at a local food pantry as part of your Lenten concern for the poor. (2016 Sourcebook pg. 112)

GOOD FRIDAY

When Pilate spoke the words on Good Friday, “Behold the Man,” he was trying to prove Jesus’ innocence. He had tried Jesus and found nothing in him worthy of the death the Sanhedrin was de-manding. But it wasn’t enough, the crowd demanded Jesus be put to death. Pilate known to be fearful and weak, caved in.

Two thousand years later, Pilate’s word continue to ring out, only now with a prophetic meaning. On this day above all other days, God is asking us to “behold the man.” He is asking us to look at Jesus—wounded, bruised, and crowned with thorns—and see him as our Savior, our Lord and our King.

On Good Friday, join us for Good Friday Services to behold the man of sorrows, acquainted with grief, and see the One who bore all of your sins. See the passionate love that is willing to endure the cross for the sake of your salvation. Behold the man, and know that he embraced this fate because he loves you. He is showing you what the world would look like without him. Behold him and see what he has saved all of us from . Then praise him, Thank him, Worship him, Give him your life today because he gave himself so completely for you.

“Jesus, as I fix my eyes on you, give me a glimpse of the salvation you have won for me . Lord, I want to belong to you alone!”

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES MARCH 25TH

AT 7:00 PM ST. CYRIL Bishop of Jerusalem and Doctor of the Church, St. Cyril is vener-ated as one of great early Church theologians. Like his contem-poraries, he was embroiled in the Arian controversy and was ex-iled three times for teaching that the Son is fully divine. He is best known for twenty-three lectures to catechumens, encompassing introductory teachings through postbaptismal mystagogy. From them we learn much about catechetical methods of liturgical prac-tices in the early Church, as well as the development of teaching on the Eucharist. He was loved by the people of Jerusalem for charitable works and generosity even raising money by selling gifts from the Emperor , for the poor. (2016 Sourcebook pg. 112)

BACH STATIONS OF THE CROSS We encourage all to join Dr. Charles Hiestand on Friday night at 7:00 PM as he presents this emotional and intellectual piece of music. Bach’s music acting as the commentary came from the famous fugue in C# minor. More of a concert than a traditional stations, but for this pianist it is a work of devotion and prayer.

Dear sisters and brothers:

I hate to talk about money but sometimes it has to be done, especially when it’s good news to be shared! If you’ve been paying attention to the monthly stewardship summary box, you’ve noticed that in February, the parish was blessed with $8,864 more stewardship contributions than budgeted, putting us ahead by $10,493 for the year-to-date ending June 30, 2016. Only a year ago, the parish was in the opposite position, stewardship was behind by $19,335! It is because of your generosity that the parish is in a more stable position and can offer new programs like Sunday School, Youth Group, Wednesday night adult enrichment classes during Lent, and complete much needed facility upgrades (roofs, lights, sound system, toilets, etc.)

Our parish fiscal year does end in June and we are still projecting a budgeted loss of $40,491 at year’s end. Every do-nation puts us closer to the parish ending the year on a stronger note, enabling us to develop new programs, without taking more money out of savings. So, my only request is that you continue your sacrificial giving to the parish so that we end the year on a strong note.

The school also continues to be strong financially. At last Saturday night’s auction, we raised more than $80,000 for the school’s operating budget and an additional $30,000 for a much needed renovation of the auditorium. Thank you to eve-ryone who organized and supported this great event. Again, sorry for talking money but we are doing much better this year than last due to your generous support. Many blessings to you all.

Your brother in Christ, Deacon Roy

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stewardship

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Laza-rus, He responded, “This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Every aspect of our lives— our suf-ferings as well as our gifts—can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessings for ourselves and others.

SCHOOL NEWS

PEACEFUL CRAFTERS Every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center we would love all of you to join our Ministry. We are working on our WurstFest Quilt & items we sell at the WurstFest raising funds for St. Benedict School & Parish. We encourage those that want to learn or have not used their crafting talent in a while.

HOSPITALITY HOUR Please join our hosts! 8:00 AM The Pina Family

10:00 AM The Unabia Family We can use your help for future coffee hours, there is no cost to host other than your time and energy, the parish provides the rest. Sign up in the school cafeteria or call the Parish Office at 206-632-0843. We need hosts for Masses in April.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL/STUFF THE TRUCK Our commission is the force behind the bus tickets allocated to the homeless, clothing for the poor along with medical and dental treatment of those that cannot afford to take care of themselves.

STUFF THE TRUCK DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 1st!

HUNGERING TO GROW A NEW TOMORROW This week’s CRS Rice Bowl country is the island nation of Madagascar, where we’re reminded of the important role farmers play in caring for God’s creation. As we prepare our meals throughout the week, let us reflect on where our food comes from—and what role we can play in car-ing for our environment. Visit crsricebowl.org for more.*

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support of the Catholic Relief Ser-vices Collection. Through your generosity, families will be reunit-ed, valuable life skills will be taught to those seeking a better life, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met. Please visit www.usccb.org/catholic-relief to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise.

Human concerns social justice

Discussion of Pope Francis’ Encyclical On Care for Our Common Home.

Father Stephen Rowan, Interim Dean of St Martin’s Uni-versity in Lacey, WA is presenting an insightful evening discussing Pope Francis’ Encyclical On Care for Our Common Home. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about the Pope’s message on Sunday March 13

th from 7:00 to

9:00 PM in The Fitzgerald Room of Christ the King Parish located at 117

th & Dayton Ave North in Seattle.

ANNE FRANK: A HISTORY FOR TODAY The Holocaust Center for Humanity will present Anne Frank: A History for Today from March 6

th - May 18

th.. It is the first major

Anne Frank exhibit on view in Seattle for over a decade. This powerful exhibit explores the Holocaust and its lessons for all hu-manity through Anne's remarkable life story. Open to the public Wednesday thru Sunday, and located at the corner of Second and Lenora at 2045 Second Ave in Seattle. You can schedule tours online at www.HolocaustCenterSeattle.org or get more infor-mation or by calling 206-582-3000.

Parish Stewardship - FY 2016

July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Total Budget - $385,000

Actual Budget Variance

February $ 41,938 $ 33,074 $ 8,864

YTD $ 266,184 $ 255,691 $ 10,493

** Amounts include collections from ALL Masses **

* Rice Bowl’s should be turned in on Holy Thursday. We ask that you turn your dollars and coins into a check for ease of deposit.

ALL THAT GLITTERS AUCTION HELD MARCH 5, 2016! This year’s auction was again a great success! Thanks to all of you that came out and supported this annual event! It is a great way to spend an evening out supporting our school! We could not do this without the support of the parish, par-ents and friends. Our team is still tallying up the proceeds and paying the bills. The total proceeds will be announced once the proceeds are finalized. cc

A HUGE thank you to Penny Zeimer and her amazing Auction Committee Team for creating, staging and manning this very difficult and successful event! The worked tirelessly to make the night magically. Also, thank you to our 8th grade volunteers who helped sell raffle tickets and display class projects during the evening. They made everything fun.

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Faith formation

What else is happening

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Thank you for supporting our new Sunday School and Youth Group. We are calling on parents and parishioners to help volun-teer for these programs. Contact Lucy Gillett at the Parish Center for more information. Remember to bring your child to Sunday School today after the 10:00 AM Mass!

Human concerns social justice

ST. MARTIN de PORRES SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Our ministry group will meet on Monday, March 21

st, to make

sandwiches for 225 homeless men, and we are seeking long term volunteers to help with set up and clean up of the sandwich mak-ing process. This involves a minimum time commitment of be-tween 2 to 3 hours once or twice a month. It would be great to have back up for this position in case of sick children or travel, etc. Contact Andrea Vaught at andrea.vaught@gmail.com. Come join us for this valuable donation to the community. There are over 4000 homeless in Seattle, this makes a difference.

FIGHTING HUNGER IN WALLINGFORD 2016 We have delivered another 216 pounds of food taking our total to 1,358 pounds so far this year for the FamilyWorks Food Bank. One in seven American homes, many with children, suffer disrupted eating schedules. Our contributions help to fill the shelves of the Food Bank to help offset the need in these homes. Maybe this could be a Lent offering as we pray and fast through the season. Your support is crucial!

6,000lbs. 8,000lbs. 10,000

4,000 bs.

THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY Feed the hungry; Give Drink to the Thirsty;

Clothe the Naked; Visit the Imprisoned Shelter the Homeless; Visit the Sick; Bury the Dead

SUCCESS WITH NEW YOUTH GROUP! Our Middle School Youth Group is thriving! Thank you to volun-teers and participants who make our program such a huge suc-cess. Sign up your middle schooler at this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4daaa923a3f94-youth1, and join us today, March 13

th at 4pm for more fun! It’s never too late to

join! Contact Lucy Gillett at the Parish Center for more information.

Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion

“This retreat allowed me to touch the Almighty, to feel His presence. For me all was extraordinary. A thousand thanks. - Testimony after a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™

Come experience God’s healing touch on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™. Reach out to your hurting sisters and brothers and encourage them to seek healing. The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is April 15

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th in Stanwood, WA. Call Valerie:

1-800-822-4673. You are loved with an everlasting Love! -Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services

BAPTISM If you are looking to have your child Baptized or have been asked to become a Godparent, you are required to attend a Baptism class. Baptism Classes are on the sec-ond Thursday of every the month with the next one on April 14

th. Contact Deacon Roy at dn.roy@stbens.net to

register for the class and set up a baptism date.

THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY To instruct the ignorant; To counsel the doubtful; To admonish sinners; To bear wrongs patiently;

To forgive offences willingly; To comfort the afflicted; To pray for the living and the dead.

A NEW BEGINNING FOR YOUR MARRIAGE Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) helps dis-tressed couples rediscover each other and take positive steps to begin a new life of healing, commitment and love. For confidential infor-mation about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning April 8

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th call 360-671-

6479 or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

JOIN FR. STEVE SALLIS IN ROME Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue is hosting a Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Siena for the Year of Mercy from October 19

th - 28

th.

Fr. Steve, will be the spiritual director for the trip. For more infor-mation, contact mdickins@sacredheart.org .

JOIN OUR ESPERANZA MISSION TRIP! Esperanza is the St. Benedict annual summer mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico for volunteers to build homes for those in need. Travel dates are July 2

nd - 9

th this year. Partici-

pants must be 16 and older to attend. Stay posted for our next meeting! Contact Lucy Gillett at the Parish Center to sign up or for more information.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE Troop # 45426 and parishioner Eva Huck will be selling Girl Scout cookies after the 8am and 10am masses today. The troop will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Founda-tion and the Seattle Humane Society. Please come support their efforts!

JOIN DEACON ROY ON HOLY THURSDAY The Annual Holy Thursday Commemoration of Deceased Priests and Permanent Deacons will be held at 11:00 AM on March 24

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in the priest section of Calvary Cemetery. Auxiliary Bishop Euse-bio Elizondo invites you to pray with him and many others as they honor those that have dedicated their lives in service to the Church of Western Washington. May they rest in peace. Recep-tion will follow the service.

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