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“Lord, let your face shine on us.”
April 19, 2015
26th Sunday in
H R
HOLY
ROSARY
PARISH
630 7th Ave. N.
P O Box 206
Edmonds, WA 98020
Parish Phone:
425-778-3122
Parish E-mail:
parishmail
@holyrosaryedmonds.org
Fax:
425-672-4909
Website:
www.holyrosaryedmonds.org
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School Phone:
425-778-3197
School E-mail:
info@holyrosary
edmonds.org
Fax:
425-771-8144
Website:
www.hrsedmonds.org
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Mass Schedule:
Sunday:
7:30, 9 & 11 AM
Monday-Friday: 8 AM
Saturday: 8 AM
Communion Service
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM
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Confessions:
Saturday:
3:30-4:30 PM
Third Sunday of Easter
Dear Parishioners:
This weekend the Parish Stewardship Committee is sponsoring a
Ministry Fair in the Pastoral Center to offer you information on
the various ministries sponsored by the parish. In order to address all the dimensions of parish life and to provide services for the people of this community, we
rely on your willingness to volunteer. In liturgy, for example, we need twelve
Eucharistic ministers, two lectors, three altar servers, and five or six ushers for
each mass. The role of the usher is to welcome people to our community and
help them to find a seat; if necessary, to insure that a person receives communion if they cannot come to the front; pass out bulletins and straighten up the
church for the next service. After the Saturday mass and the last mass on
Sunday, the ushers are responsible for locking up.
In recent years, we have started a welcoming committee. It is an important
ministry. Many people come to the community to check us out. If we welcome
them and assist them with their needs, they will stay and support the parish. One
of my favorite ministries is the Funeral Support Teams. Every year we have
people die who have no one to be present at their funeral. If you are late in life
or if you have been out of circulation for many years, people forget about you. I
ask people to join in honoring a person who has died.
The Stewardship Committee is holding its quarterly meeting with newcomers
next Sunday. When people join the parish, they may have questions. The committee tries to answer the questions that people have and connect them with
organizations where they can become involved. Two others functions of the
Stewardship Committee are to organize our annual Multicultural Mass and to
support the stewardship appeal for funds for the parish. I am grateful to them for
all the work that they do.
Several important events are coming up. On Saturday, April 25th at 5:00 PM, we
will have First Communion for the 2nd grade children. It is important that we
welcome the children to the table of the Lord. Eucharist is the most important
activity of parish life where the majority of people gather to celebrate the real
presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The Eucharist brings us together in unity and
nourishes our spiritual life.
On Saturday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM, we will hold our annual Celebration of
Marriage. The parish will honor couples who celebrate significant anniversaries.
We even have one couple who will have their 73rd wedding anniversary! The
mass and party afterwards is one way that we have to honor married couples
who live out their commitment to one another. During the mass married couples
have an opportunity to renew their marriage vows.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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The Catholic Cemetery
serving Holy Rosary is
Holyrood Cemetery.
206-363-8404
Rev. Kenneth Haydock, Pastor
CALENDAR
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Sunday, April 19, 2015
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a ; Luke 24:35-48.
• Knights of Columbus Breakfast in the Pastoral Center after all masses.
• Blood Pressure Clinic in the Reconciliation Room after all masses.
• Ministry Fair in the Pastoral Center Lobby after all masses.
• Religious Ed. in the School, 9-11:15AM.
• Youth Choir practice in the Youth Room, 10-11AM.
• High School Life Teen Night in the Pastoral Center Youth Room, 7-8:30PM. Open Gym, 8:30-9:30PM.
Monday, April 20, 2015
St. Conrad of Parzham
Acts of the Apostles 6:8-15; John 6:22-29
• 8 AM Mass
• Jr. High Youth meet in the Youth Room, 7PM. Jr. High Open Gym 8-8:30PM.
• Baptism Preparation Class (1st session) in the Parish Office, 7-8:30PM.
Judy Morey/RIP
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
St. Anselm
Susan Aylward/RIP
Acts of the Apostles 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35
• 8 AM Mass
• Pray Always Group meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 9-10:30AM. (Healing Prayer)
• Funeral for Margie Johnson in the church, 10:30AM.
• Pray Always Group meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 6:30-8PM. (Healing Prayer)
• St. Vincent de Paul Society meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 206, 7-8:30PM.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
St. Adalbert of Prague
Acts of the Apostles 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40
• 8 AM Mass
• Little Blessings meets in the Youth Room, 9:30-11AM.
• Serra Club Dinner and Meeting following 5:30PM mass, in the Pastoral Center.
• RCIA Celebration Dinner in the School Hall, 6:30PM.
Kay Hines/RIP
Thursday, April 23, 2015
St. George
Loreto Limtiaco Alvarez/RIP
Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40;; John 6:44-51
• 8 AM Mass
• Bible Study meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 9-10:30AM. (Psalms, #2)
• History of the Roman Empire class meets in Pastor’s Conference Room, 1-3PM.
• Traditional Choir rehearsal in the church, 6:30-8:30PM.
• Bible Study meets in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 204, 6:30-8PM. (Psalms, #2)
• Ladies Fellowship and Crafts group meets in the School Hall, 7:15-9PM.
Friday, April 24, 2015
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Peggy Keough/Intentions
Acts of the Apostles 9:1-20; John 6:52-59
• 8 AM Mass
• 9 AM School Mass—Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Reception follows in the Pastoral Center.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
St. Mark
1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20
• 8 AM Communion Service
• 5 PM Mass—First Communion for second grade children. Reception follows in Pastoral Center.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
St. Pedro de San José Betancur
Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2 ; John 10:11-18
• Coffee’nd hosted by First Grade families.
• Religious Ed. in the School, 9-11:15AM.
• Newcomers Roundtable in the Pastoral Center, Rm. 206, 10:10-11AM.
• Youth Mass at 11AM.
• High School Life Teen Night in the Pastoral Center Youth Room, 7-8:30PM. Open Gym, 8:30-9:30PM.
FAITH FORMATION
This Week’s Stewardship Note
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Today is the Third Sunday of Easter! Alleluia! Alleluia!
“The author of life you put to death . . .”
Peter, Acts 3: 15
The Author of Life! What a wonderful title for Jesus! Commentators note that the Greek term could be translated as
“pioneer”, “founder”, “source”. It hearkens to the prologue of John’s gospel: “All things came to be through him and
without him nothing came to be.”
Peter goes on to talk about Jesus granting new life through repentance. Those who have been in serious sin know that
repentance is difficult. As Catholics we have the sacrament of reconciliation to help us obtain forgiveness and new
life. Father is available for reconciliation every Saturday 3:30 to 4:30PM. in the Church.
Holy Rosary Stewardship
Prayer
Dear Lord God,
You alone are the source
of every good gift
and the mystery
of each human life.
We thank you for your creation
And for your tender, faithful love.
Fill our minds with the Gospel
of your son Jesus
and fill our hearts with his
compassion.
Send your Spirit to grant us
wisdom, that our gratitude
may bind us together into a
community of faith
and a caring people.
Give us the courage to express
our gratitude first
as we discern how to
be good stewards of
the gifts entrusted to us
that we may do the work
for your Kingdom.
In your son’s name
we pray, Amen!
Ministry Fair in the Pastoral Center lobby after masses this Sunday!
Learn about our dedicated ministries and then enjoy breakfast with the
Knights! Representatives from Religious Ed., the Youth and Young
Adult Program, Marriage Prep, Perpetual Adoration, Health Ministry,
Serra Club and Stewardship will be there to answer your questions.
Continue your Lenten spiritual growth into the Easter season with
Deacon Ray! See his box below for his offerings in contemplative prayer
and the study of the Psalms.
Newcomers are invited to our Newcomers Roundtable next Sunday,
April 26th! You will get to meet and ask questions of ministers from a
variety of ministries. We will meet in Room 206 on the upper level of the
Pastoral Center at 10:10AM, after 9:00AM mass.
The Annual Catholic Appeal is beginning! Look for Archbishop
Sartain’s letter in your mailbox this week! This appeal supports the
Church in Western Washington by supporting the benefits of all church
employees, the administration of Catholic schools, the recruitment,
retirement and health care of diocesan priests, and much, much more!
Save the Date! The 4th Annual Multicultural Mass and Lunch will be
May 31st! This year we will be celebrating the cultures of Asia. If your
cultural heritage comes from Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines,
India or other Asian cultures, and you would like to help organize the
event, please email or call me.
I am looking for help with stewardship efforts, in particular, photographers, writers, and those adept at social media marketing.
John Russell, Pastoral Associate for Stewardship
and Information Technology
[email protected]
(425) 977-4545
ADULT FAITH FORMATION: The Pray Always Group meets again Tuesday, April 21st at 9AM and again at
6:30PM. We’ll pray, have a chance to tell our stories, and learn a little. Since healing was such a big part of Jesus’
ministry, that session will focus on healing prayer and prayer for healing.
The Bible Study for Psalms, The School of Prayer will continue with session #2 on April 23rd. As in the past
there will be two sessions on Thursdays at 9AM and 6:30PM. The Psalms has been the school of prayer for countless saints, religious communities, and individual Christians. Let it help shape your prayer life as well.
We still need couples to volunteer as marriage mentor couples. If you’re in a happy marriage and were to volunteer, your help would be appreciated. The mentoring workbooks and video are excellent and easy to use. Plus, I’ll
see that you have a good orientation to the process so you can feel confident when you work with a couple. If you
feel called in your heart to this ministry to model Christian marriage to an engaged couple, contact me at
425-977-4549 or at [email protected].
~Deacon Ray
FAITH FORMATION
Daily Prayer This Week
This can be a very good week to grow in a sense of
and practice the notion of being a "contemplative in
the midst of action." We have practically a whole
week of gospels about Jesus' gift of himself to us as
the "Bread of Life." This gives us the opportunity to
let that mystery be in the background of our consciousness every day this week, as we go about our
everyday tasks. What makes it "contemplative” is that
we will be asking for graces each morning, and we
will let our desires and our activities interact.
We can begin reflecting upon how often we “work for
food that perishes.” The pay-off, the success, the accomplishment, the reward we receive for what we do
is often quite passing and unsatisfying. It would be
important to be able to sense anything that appears to
be food that doesn't last and name it as such this
week. The real food, the life-giving nourishment that
our Lord offers us is himself.
If we can't celebrate the Eucharist daily this week, we
can make what we used to call a “spiritual communion” simply by opening our hearts and desiring to receive our Lord, so that he remains in us and we remain in him. We can practice consciously choosing
union with Jesus, our Risen Lord and only Savior, and
experiencing how that would affect the choices we
need to make throughout our day. If we begin each
day, asking for the grace of this union, and renew the
desire at brief moments we have at various times in
the day, our focus and attention begins to change. We
will experience a peace and a gifted lack of hunger
and thirst for so many of the things that draw us away
from him, from loving, from mercy, from consciousness on those in need.
If the background focus of each day this week is to
desire to be fed by a closeness with my Lord, it
doesn't matter how busy I am, or how many conflicts
I have to face or what suffering I or my loved ones
must endure. His flesh and blood are real food and
drink because they are the real sacrifice that takes
away the power of sin and death itself. United with
his surrender to the Father, we are set free from whatever can take away the life he gained for us. For this
gift, for this faith, we can give thanks for every night,
as we review our union with our Lord each night.
...from the “Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer”,
www.creighton.edu/collaborativeMinistry/online.htm
RICE BOWLS: If you have not turned in your
RICE BOWL, please bring it to the office or give it
to one of the ushers at mass. You will receive credit
for your donation if you have your name on the box.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
Together in your marriage, thank
God for the years he has given you to
live in mutual love. Thank Him that
through the joys and sorrows, the
triumphs and trials of life, He has been
with you. Thank Him that, through faithfully
living your Sacrament of Matrimony, you can
model His love to your faith community and your
children. Always keep Him as an active partner in
your marriage.
Easter is here and Spring has arrived.
The trees are blooming, the grass and
air are fresh. New life is all around. If
you want to bring new life to your
marriage, then apply to the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Experience
the joy of a Weekend either at LaQuinta Inn and
Suites in Tacoma, WA, on May 1–3, 2015 or at
Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, WA, May 29–
31, 2015. Experience the growth in your marriage
like the new life growing all around you. For more
information call our application couples (Tacoma
253-582-0239 or Bellevue 206-772-2344). To
apply on line or for more information, visit
www.wwme.org.
Rachel’s Corner
Hope and Healing After Abortion
“As a man this is something we don’t talk about, even
with our closest friends. For years I privately carried the
guilt, shame and regret over the loss of my child. Attending the retreat allowed me to finally open up and share
with others that have been down the same road. Through
this I was able to open my heart to receiving God’s
forgiveness.”
-Testimonial from Retreatant
Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and find the
relief only God can give.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™
May 29-31, 2015
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
RCIA: The Celebration
Dinner for RCIA is on
Wednesday, April 22nd in
the School Hall at 6:30PM.
RSVP to Madelaine Ancelard at [email protected]
or call 425-778-3122 for more information.
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FAITH IN ACTION
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PRAYER SUPPORT...Please remember in your prayers the following who are ill: Doreen Crow, Cindy French,
Raymond Jerrel, Theresa Kaufman, Victoria Cardenas, Keene Landry, Nancy Gilbertson, Richard Horan, The
Owen Family, Riley Bench, Thomas Dye, Kim Menzer, Matt Buley, Roberta Buchter, Sarah Zech, Rochelle
Pautzke, Wyatt Chin, Marty Spadafora, Frank and Valerie Rocco, Simone Fortin, Bridget English, Kevin Fraley,
Beverly Mackey, Kristi Petosa, Josie Smith, Dieter Zajaczkowski, Edith Pederson, Edna Lemeshko, Elaine
McNamara, Joseph Zampardo, Christle Brukner, Dora Romero, David Hollcraft, Angie Zamberlin, Leonard Soldo,
Carol Parrott, Bob Ervin, Christy Heymann, Rick West, Ronald Haskins, Dick Crooks, Tom Grabicki, Claire
Henderson, Bill Rees, Rita Ritchie, Ethel Moons, John Hertel, John McAlerney, Christine Vezetinski, Connie
Emry, John Kelly, Darnel Bowers, Gil Martelino, Ron Hammill, Chris Floeting, Pat Marick, Diane Carney, Michael
Serwold, Lucille Geraghty, Brida Lang and Dolores Murphy.
Please keep them in your prayers and also, those who have passed away, especially Margie Johnson.
In order to keep this list current we ask that you check in at least every couple of months. If we don’t hear from
you, and have no current information, you may be dropped. We are always happy to reinstate you if the need is still
present. Call Eileen Niven at 425-778-3122. If you wish to add someone to the list, please email or call Eileen at
the Parish Office.
Prayers of the Faithful
If you add a name to the Prayers of the Faithful list spoken on the weekend, please fill in their name, etc. in the
“blue weekend add on” binder in the sacristy. We need the information for follow-up. Thank you!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Our Youth and Young Adult Website is updated! Please refer to it for information regarding many ministry
opportunities for 7th and 8th graders, high school students and young adults.
Life Nights for High School Teens...on Sundays, 7-8:30PM. We meet each Sunday night except for certain holiday weekends. A full calendar is published online on our parish website.
Open Gym time has changed to 8:30-9:30PM to make time for our Life Nights (7-8:30PM, with exceptions as
noted on the website).
High school teens are also encouraged to be members of our “Peer Team” a peer leader for our high school
group or a “Core Team” member for our 7th and 8th grade group. This kind of leadership involvement is a real plus
for college and job applications.
World Youth Day is on!!! We’re going to Krakow, Poland in July 2016 for an amazing experience!!! A link
to the Archdiocesan website including itinerary and cost is on our website. Contact me asap if you are interested
and for more information.
Thank-you and God Bless,
Angus
[email protected]
425-778-3122 x225
GOSPEL OF JOHN: POSTPONED—One of the activities that I enjoy most is teaching. I had an opportunity to make several presentations in the RCIA program as well as offer an adult confirmation program.
However, my schedule is such now that I cannot complete the presentation of John’s Gospel and Letters. My
plan is to take up the Gospel of John in the fall. Stay tuned for more details.
~Father Haydock
BLEACHERS: We need to replace the bleachers in the gym, which are 35 years old. They no longer meet
code. If a person had an accident on them, we would have problems with our insurance. So far we have saved
$40,000 toward a $60,000 bill to replace them. If you would like to make a contribution toward the replacement of them, you may drop it off at the Parish Office. Please mark the envelope “Bleacher replacement”.
OUTREACH
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: The
SVDP food bank wish this week is for
more of the following items: mandarin
oranges, individual oatmeal packets,
individual peach cups, individual pear
cups, toothpaste, laundry detergent.
Thanks for all of your donations making it possible
for SVDP to help those in need.
MISSION CARNIVAL NEEDS: Our annual
Mission Carnival is on May 3rd. We
need new or gently used stuffed animals
and small prizes. If you can contribute,
please bring items to the Pastoral Center
labeled “Mission Carnival.” Thank you!
FAMILY LIFE
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A Psychologist is available to treat concerns such as
depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and family problems. This service is offered for adults and children
of the community. If you need assistance, please call
Dr. Jeff Baird at 425-977-4534 to leave a message
(your call is confidential and will be returned within
24 hrs.)
Vacation Bible School 2015
June 29th-July 2nd
9AM-Noon
Mark your calendars for this
Summer’s VBS program.
Watch for more info soon!
Religious Ed. Service Project: The Religious Ed.
students put together personal care kits for underprivileged families (many homeless) who come
to the St. Francis House in Seattle. We are
in need of toothbrushes, small toothpastes,
small deodorants, small soaps, shampoos
and lotions (unused only, please). Thank you!
Join us for an authentic Italian Dinner, Premium
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction (Adults Only,
Reservations Required). This is an Italian dinner you
don’t want to miss! Premium Italian
Wine Tastings expertly matched to each
course, especially prepared by Chef
Bruno Girardi. Hosted by the Knights of
Columbus, Saturday, May 16th, 2015,
6PM. This event sells out every year, so
please get your tickets early! Tickets are on sale after
the weekend masses, or you may contact Steve Terry at
206-849-7673 or [email protected] to reserve
your place!
Church Nursery Position: Supervise children
ages 18 months to 3 yrs. during the 9
& 11AM masses. Rotate Sundays
with current supervisor. Must be 21,
current CPR & First Aid training,
and
complete
Archdiocesan
Safe Environment requirements. Hourly pay, no
benefits. Contact Chris Stratton at the parish office
or [email protected].
Swedish Edmonds Hospital Visits: Please remember
that we are no longer automatically given a list of all
Catholic patients in the hospital. For a Eucharistic
visit while in the hospital, patients need to either call
the parish and notify us, or call the hospital Spiritual
Care Dept. at ext. 4019. Eucharistic ministers from
area parishes are scheduled for almost every day, but
we need your permission to visit. Questions? Call
Eileen, 425-778-3122.
Blood Pressure Clinic is this weekend, April 18th19th, after all masses, in the Reconciliation
Room. Take this opportunity to do something for your health and well-being.
Parish Finance Council: I am looking for members, both men and women, for the Parish Finance Council. The
parish needs to raise about $4 million a year to make the budget, the debt service, and the mandated appeals such
as the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Council advises on the budget, prepares an annual report, and reviews capital
purchases. A background in accounting, financial planning or human resources is helpful to serve on the Council.
If you are interested, please contact Fr. Haydock.
SCHOOL NEWS
School News
April 18 and 19, 2015
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The 8th graders will present their
Ocean Literacy Scientific Posters
on Tuesday, April 21st from 6:308PM in the school hall. All are
welcome to attend.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is
Friday, April 24th. There is a special Mass at
9AM. Grandparents and Special Friends are
invited to visit the classrooms and a reception
in the Pastoral Center following Mass. Please
RSVP to the school if you are attending
Grandparents Day.
First Communion for the second graders is
on Saturday, April 25that the 5PM Mass.
Around the Archdiocese
Carmelite Day of Recollection: St. Teresa, Selfknowledge and Prayer”, April 25th, 10AM-2PM.
Presented by Br. Mark Moran, O.C.D. Carmelite
Institute of Spirituality, Stanwood, WA. Suggested
donation is $20. Bring your lunch; coffee and
tea provided. For information or registration,
call Kimberly at 360-629-4032 or visit
www.carmeliteinstituteofspirituality.com.
9th Annual Catholic African Connections Conference, Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at Holy Spirit
Parish (Kent, WA). We’re lining up some great
speakers and discussion topics. Join us for morning
break-out sessions, an afternoon panel discussion
and plenty of networking opportunities. This is a
free event open to all who are interested in a partnership beyond our borders. If questions, please
contact Teresa Jolly Holt, at [email protected].
Summer Retreat —“Living with the Mystery of
Passover”, presented by Fr. James Eblen, July 1017, 2015. Sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph of
Peace, at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Peace and Spirituality Center, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA.
For information/registration contact Sr. Kath
Silverthorn, CSJP, at 425-640-0335, or email
[email protected].
HOW TO REACH US
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PARISH STAFF: PHONE: 425-778-3122
REV. KENNETH HAYDOCK - PASTOR
[email protected]
no ext.
DEACON RAY BIERSBACH
ext.263
[email protected]
JOHN RUSSELL —PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR
STEWARDSHIP & TECHNOLOGY.
[email protected]
ext. 258
CHRIS STRATTON - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
[email protected]
ext. 257
EILEEN NIVEN - OUTREACH
[email protected]
ext. 223
DR. JEFF BAIRD - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
no e-mail-you may leave a confidential voice mail
ext. 226
PARISH NURSES
[email protected]
MARY HUPF - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
[email protected]
ANGUS MCDONELL—YOUTH MINISTER
[email protected]
SUSAN OLMOS - MUSIC DIRECTOR
[email protected]
BETH HUDSON - BOOKKEEPER
[email protected]
ext. 249
ext. 225
ext. 281
ext. 227
COLLEEN LEMESHKO - PARISH SECRETARY
[email protected]
ext. 222
GARY MCCONAGHY - FACILITIES MANAGER
[email protected]
ext.245
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM.
THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL RELAY
MESSAGES WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED.
SCHOOL STAFF:
PHONE: 425-778-3197
SUE VENABLE - PRINCIPAL
[email protected]
ext. 230
MICHELLE CIMAROLI - SCHOOL SECRETARY
[email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
7:30AM TO 4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY
ext. 231
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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
INFANT BAPTISM - Parents attend two sessions to prepare to celebrate this sacrament. We encourage parents to
attend before the birth or adoption of their child. Baptisms are normally celebrated at a weekend liturgy on the
first weekend of the month. Next preparation sessions are on Monday evenings, April 20th and 27th, 2015,
7-8:30PM in the Parish Office. The next baptisms are on May 3rd at 11AM, June 6th at 5PM, July 5th at
11AM, August 1st at 5PM and September 6th at 11AM. Please call the Parish Office to register.
MARRIAGE - Couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish at least 6
months prior to the desired date. Preparation for celebrating and living the sacrament is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - is celebrated any time there is a serious illness or health crisis. Contact the parish
office to make arrangements. The sacrament is also celebrated periodically at a Sunday liturgy and on weekdays.
FUNERALS - Please contact the parish after a death, and before making arrangements with a funeral home.
CONFIRMATION - The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated yearly for those who are high school juniors or
seniors. Attendance at preparation sessions is required.
Adults who have not been confirmed may also celebrate the sacrament. Contact the Parish Office for
information about preparation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST EUCHARIST - Children are prepared for these sacraments after completing a
year of remote preparation in either the school or religious education program. Parents attend preparation
sessions for each sacrament.
ADULT INITIATION - Adults who wish to join the Catholic Faith participate in sessions of the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Contact the parish for further information.
WE
CAN SERVE YOU BETTER IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF HOLY ROSARY PARISH.
CALL US FOR A REGISTRATION FORM OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR AN ON LINE FORM.
PLEASE