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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 21, 2014
Liturgy
Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil, 5PM
Sunday, 7:30AM, 9AM, 11AM,
1PM Spanish, 6PM Life Teen
Weekday Liturgies
Mass: 9AM Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
Liturgy of the Word: 9AM Tuesday
Anointing Mass
9AM First Saturday of the Month
Reconciliation
Saturdays 3—4:30PM or by
appointment
Parish
Information
141 156th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-747-4450
www.stlouise.org
For a full listing of Parish Staff see the
inside back page.
Parish Office Hours
9AM—6PM, Monday thru Friday
10AM—2PM, Saturday
Today’s Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
Psalm Refrain: The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
From the Pastor
Welcome To
St. Louise
If you are new here,
a returning Catholic,
or have been a
member and don’t feel
connected, contact our
Parish Office at
425-747-4450 to find
out more information
about the parish. If you
are interested in
registering, fill out an
information card, found
at the welcome desk in
the main vestibule of
the church, and drop it
in the collection
basket, or register
online at
www.stlouise.org.
Dear Friends,
First I want to thank you for the warm greetings and welcome that all of you
have shown me ever since I arrived in July and especially for last weekend.
I am truly blessed to be your pastor!
I have some news to share. In addition to my new assignment to St. Louise,
Archbishop Sartain has asked me to serve as Vicar of Clergy for the
Archdiocese. This will mean that I will be away from the parish more than what
I had anticipated to assist the Archbishop with reassignments of priests, their
ongoing formation and personnel issues that may arise. I will also continue to
serve in a reduced role as Vicar for Charities for now. The Archbishop knows
very well that he is asking a lot of me and of our parish. When I took his request to prayer, I have felt
a constant sense of peace and even of being called by the Lord to accept this unusual challenge.
When I spoke to the staff about my new assignment Rita McHale (who by the way has worked for the
parish now for 50 years, more about that later) shared that our first pastor, Fr. Lavelle, had two jobs at
the chancery while he was pastor; so maybe this arrangement isn’t as unusual as I had thought!
I will only be able to do both jobs successfully for these reasons:
1. God alone is my strength.
2. With the support of a strong staff both here at the parish and at the chancery.
3. With your support. Your commitment and willingness to rise up for the good of this parish is a
true gift.
4. Support of family and friends.
5. To remember my limits and to care for myself so that I can care for others.
As always, I depend on your prayers and patience as we move forward one step at a time.
With gratitude, Fr. Gary Zender
Today’s Gospel Reflection: Generosity
“Doing your own thing” is usually associated with free spirits and teenagers, but it is also God’s way of
acting. Receiving the same wage if you work the whole day in the fields or only one hour makes
sense only if the wage is salvation, a share in God’s life. The overwhelming generosity of the Trinity
toward the church, the bride of Christ, needs our response to the good news of the Gospel. Christ
should be life and death for us. What is your response?
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, S.T.D. © 2002, OCP. All rights reserved. Illustration © 2007 Martin Erspamer, OSB.
For Next Sunday
Our Mission
As members of St.
Louise Catholic
Church, our mission is
to proclaim the good
news of Christ in Word
and Sacrament, to
build up the prayerful
community of believers
in all our diversity and
to witness God's
saving love by
ministering to the
needs of others.
Presiders
Readings
September 28, 2014
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Ezekiel 18:25-28
Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading Philippians 2:1-11
Gospel Matthew 21:28-32
The readings for every day are online at www.usccb.org/bible.
Gospel Reflection Question
Saturday, September 27
5PM
Fr. Gary
Sunday, September 28
7:30AM Fr. Gary
9AM
Fr. Fabian
11AM Fr. Fabian
1PM
Fr. Gary
6PM
Fr. Gary
“What have I done this week to make the world a more just place? What could I do in the future?”
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday
September 27 and 28
It's time to gather up those clean wearable clothes and household items no longer
used. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be on our lot to receive your
donations before and after the 5PM Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27, and before
and after all morning Masses Sunday, Sept. 28. The truck will leave at
12:30PM on September 28. (It is not available for the 1PM and 6PM Sunday
Masses.) Only reusable items in good condition will be accepted. Your
donations are greatly appreciated.
Hospitality and Welcoming
Young Adult Ministry Ages 20s and 30s
Tuesday, September 23, 7PM, St. Louise Young Adult Potluck and
Meeting in the Parish Center.
Thursday, September 25, 6:30-8:30PM IPJC Justice Cafe: Living a Life of
Solidarity, Caffe Vita-Capitol Hill, Seattle.
Visit groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/slya/info to sign up for email updates.
Forever Young A Group for 55+ and/or Retired
Our first Fall meeting will be September 24 when we will “Get to Know
Fr. Gary.” Join us at 9:45AM in the Parish Hall.
Interest Groups
Book Club will meet on Friday, September 26, 9:45AM in the Mother Teresa
Room. Summer read is “River of Doubt” by Candice Millard. Newcomers
always welcome.
Job Openings for Nurses
Bellevue School District has part-time and full-time openings in certificated
positions for registered nurses. You must have your BSN and current
license. Requires a background check, fingerprinting and attendance at ESA
certification classes. For more information go to www.bsd405.org, click jobs
and follow the prompts. To speak with a human, contact Sonja Reid, Lead
Nurse, at 425-456-4276.
The Office of Hispanic Ministry cordially
invites you to attend:
PARISH IN-SERVICE
Hispanic Ministry in Catholic Parishes:
The State of the Question
Featuring: Dr. Hosffman Ospino
October 9, 2014 9AM - 3PM
at St. Louise.
This in-service is ideal for parishes that
have not yet implemented Hispanic
Ministry and may be considering how to
serve the Hispanic community in their
area. It is also ideal for parishes that may
want to determine the next step in the
development of their Hispanic ministry.
REGISTER online at
adobeformscentral.com/?
f=OxdNbXmcVUxbOmGYMGAcig
Or www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Ethnic/
Hispano/eventos.aspx
For more information contact: Isaac Govea
at 206-382-4825, [email protected]
About a full quarter of all Catholic parishes
This Week In Our Parish
Sunday, September 21, 25th Sun. Ord. Time
Catechetical Sunday blessing of Catechists at
all weekend Masses except 7:30AM Sunday.
10AM School Open House
11AM RCIA - Parish Center
Monday, September 22
Morning Bridge Club meets in Parish Center
Tuesday, September 23
Called to Protect Class for Ministries
6:30PM Parish Hall
Young Adults Potluck Meeting
7PM Parish Center
Wednesday, September 24
9AM School Mass of the Holy Spirit
Forever Young 9:45AM to Noon in Parish Hall
6:30PM Liturgy Commission in Parish Center
Friday, September 26
School Walk-A-Thon
10AM Legion of Mary in Parish Library
6:30PM Renewed in Christ Prayer Group
in St. Louise Room
7PM Emaus Prayer Group in Church (Spanish)
Saturday, September 27
9:30AM to 2:30PM Choir Roundup in Church
Stuff The Truck Sunday after Mass
(formerly Bundle Sunday)
Baptisms at 5PM Mass
Sunday, September 28, 26th Sun. Ord. Time
Stuff The Truck Sunday after morning Masses
(formerly Bundle Sunday)
Children's Faith Formation Open House
Baptisms at 11AM Mass
11AM RCIA in Parish Center
CABRINI MINISTRY TRAINING
Cabrini Ministry Training (CMT) has 20 weekly
classes that will change your life and your ministry
to others. English classes begin October 20
(evening in Seattle) or October 21 (daytime in
Kirkland). If you are interested in learning more
about this remarkable program that has trained
over 1000 people in the past 21 years, please talk
with Kathy Riley (425-214-5466), or you may get
an application and additional details about Cabrini
Ministry Training by going to their website at
www.cabriniministry.org.
Faith Formation and Education
St. Louise School News
If you are interested in having your children attend Louise
School for the 2015-16 school year, we are having a Fall Open
House today from 10AM to 11AM. During your visit, you will
have an opportunity to attend a classroom observation, to meet
with the Principal and Vice-Principal, and have an all-campus
tour. Come and see our great program in action!
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Please join us for our Mass of the Holy Spirit this Wednesday,
September 24, at 9AM. Our 6B classroom will be coordinating
this Mass.
St. Louise School Walkathon This Friday!
Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual Walk-A-Thon this
Friday, September 26, 10:30AM-2:30PM followed by a family
tailgate from 3-4PM. Come join us and show your school
spirit! Please note that parking will be extremely limited
between 8:30AM-3PM. There will be some spaces reserved at
the south end of the lot for 9AM Mass attendees. School
parents and volunteers are asked to park off campus.
Life Teen Mass
St. Louise Life Teen Mass needs you to minister to your
community! We need Core members and Mass Ministers! We
need students in 6th grade and up to serve in Usher, Greeter,
and Music Ministries! We need more High School students to
serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Sacristans.
Email [email protected] for more information!
Adult and Teen Volunteers Wanted!
How does God want you to help lead teens
closer to Christ?
Youth Ministry is seeking people who truly care about young
people to join our Core Teams! A Core member is someone
who chooses to respond to their baptismal call by serving young
people and leading them closer to Christ.
We are looking for adults and high school students to serve
on CROWD (middle school), Peer Ministry (Life Teen),
Sacrament of Confirmation (RoC), Prayer Warrior, Life Teen
(high school) and Retreat Teams! More information and
applications can be found at www.stlouise.org/youthministry or
come to our Volunteer Interest Gathering in the Hall after the
6PM Mass on September 21!
Holy Names Fall Open House
Sunday, October 19, 12 noon to 3PM
Meet teachers, students and parents! Schedule a campus visit!
Plus… School Tours all afternoon, Curriculum, Student Life
and Admissions Session (12:45PM and 2:15PM), Student
Presentations and Performances (1:30PM).
www.holynames-sea.org, 206-323-4272
CROWD For Middle School Youth
CROWD, our fun, engaging Catholic middle school youth group for
6th, 7th and 8th grade students, will be starting back up with our
CROWD Kick-Off on October 3.
Please check the calendar on our website for events:
www.stlouise.org/youthministry
For High School Youth
Life Teen is a Eucharist-centered youth group for high school
teens. Starting with the Sunday 6PM Life Teen Mass, high school
students gather in an environment where they have the
opportunity to have a positive experience and be spiritually
challenged while being part of a community where they will be
loved and accepted. Life Nights are during the school year on
Sundays after the 6PM Mass until 9PM in the Parish Hall.
Life Teen Kickoff – Sunday, Sept. 28 after 6PM Mass until 9PM.
Confirmation 101 – Sunday, October 5, 7:30-9PM in the Hall –
A Life Night on Confirmation for Parents and Students
Beginning on October 12 Life Teen will gather at 5PM to share a
meal and prepare to celebrate the Eucharist at the 6pm Life Teen
Mass. Following Mass we will proceed to the Hall and conclude
our Life Night at 8:45PM.
Please see pictures and our full calendar at
www.stlouise.org/youthministry
Children’s Faith Formation
As the calendar moves into Fall, we look
forward to a new year of Children’s Faith
Formation.
Classes begin Sunday, October 5. Classes
for children in kindergarten through grade 6 will meet from 8:30 to
9:30AM and the children will join our parish community at 9:30AM
during Mass. This year our Faith Formation classes for preschool
and pre-kindergarten will take place during the 9AM Mass.
All are invited to a Parent Meeting and Open House following
the 9AM Mass on Sunday, Sept. 28. For more information
contact Geri Hanley, 425 214-5464 or [email protected]. Don’t
miss out. Register your child today!
Sacramental Preparation for Our Children
The Christian Initiation Ministry welcomes
your child to explore the Catholic faith. If your
school-age child has not been baptized and
you would like more information about how
your child might be prepared for the Sacrament of Baptism, contact Geri Hanley at the
Parish Center, 425-214-5464.
Children, age 7 or older, who wish to prepare for the Sacraments
of Reconciliation and First Eucharist are invited to register for this
year’s program. Registration forms are available online, at the
Parish Center and in the main vestibule of the church.
Liturgy and Worship
This Week’s
Mass Intentions
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Saturday mornings October 4—November 29: everyone is
invited to join in celebrating a novena to the Virgin Mary under
her title, "Our Lady of Perpetual Help," at 10AM for nine Saturdays, beginning October 4, after the Saturday morning healing Mass in the Church, in the chapel for the following weeks.
"Our Lady of Perpetual Help" is the name given to Mary as
depicted in a famous, centuries-old icon in the Byzantine
style. To read about its history, miracles and symbolism visit
www.cssr.com/english/whoarewe/novenahistory.shtml.
Catechetical Sunday, September 21
This Sunday is Catechetical Sunday. All those who serve as catechists will be called
forth to be commissioned for their ministry, at the 5PM Saturday, and 9AM, 1PM and
6PM Sunday Masses.. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
Monday, September 22, 9:00AM
David Christianson, Deceased
Margie Budig, Deceased
Corazon Fadul, Deceased
Jenny Petisme, Spec. Int.
Alice Kuester, Spec. Int.
Nancy Smith, Spec. Int.
Rosalinda Wy, Spec. Int.
Wednesday, September 24, 9:00AM
Anna Allen, Deceased
Mike Dondanville, Deceased
Jim Spadoni, Deceased
June Kesseler, Deceased
Debbie Sudjadan, Spec. Int.
Rosalinda Wy, Spec. Int.
Thursday, September 25, 9:00AM
Don Navarre, Deceased
Patricia Mahoney, Deceased
Joseph Prendeville, Deceased
Renee Kreilkamp, Deceased
Sommerfield Family, Spec. Int.
Cornerstone Catholic Conference,
Spec. Int
Friday, September 26, 9:00AM
Jim Spadoni, Deceased
Ken Blaszczyk, Deceased
Allan Smith, Deceased
Joseph Cymalo, Deceased
Jenny Petisme, Spec. Int.
Rosalinda Wy, Spec. Int.
To learn more about how we as catechists, teachers and all the baptized can grow in
knowledge and faith, go to the USCCB website, www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday.
Let Us Pray
Please remember in your prayers at Mass and at home this week, all those who have asked for our prayers:
For the sick. We remember especially: Margaret Abraham-Csorgo, James Bakken, Jan Battles, Pam Beckerle, Alex Boldizsar,
Carmen Luisa Bush, Christiane Bynum, Patrick Carrico, Melissa Carriuolo, Paul Colleran, Joanne Comfort, Karen Connley, Marilyn
Craver, Shirley Criswell, Verne Edson, Ethel Fricke, Jule Gandara, Maria Garcia, Tyler Ghosn, Norma Gilbert, John Gill, Fabio
Gobbo, Shirley & Fox Henderson, Elena Javelona, Barbara Kelly, Ram Kesav, Clarence J. King, Dan Kraft, Jean Claude Kouassi,
Kay Landau, George Main, Alma Marquez, Peyton Marquez, Frank Michael, Alice Moran, James Nohara, John & Lois Omundson,
Dick Partington, Tony Partington, Jenny Petisme, Bob Popovich, Ted Simon, Steve Sutton, Rita Wukmir, Ed Yurchak.
For the dead. We remember especially: Walter Pietrowski, husband of Susan Pietrowski.
Administration and Outreach
Our Stewardship of Treasure
God gives it all, then calls us to share.
In today’s Gospel, the vineyard owner says, “I am free to do as I
please with my money, am I not?” We are likewise free. Is a
generous return to the Lord in thanksgiving for His many
blessings among the choices we have made?
St. Louise 2014
Stewardship Year of Service
September 14, 2014
Sunday Offertory (344 envelopes) $33,760.06
Other Collections and Donations
Children’s Collection ..............$327.33
Social Concerns.....................$300.00
St. Vincent de Paul Society....$302.00
Improvement..........................$401.00
Building Fund (12 envelopes) $276.00
Build Hope Collection..........$1,393.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to all who have responded
to the needs of our Church in
Western Washington through the
2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you
haven’t already done so, please fill
out a pledge envelope today or go
online to donate:
www.seattlearchdiocese.org. Be sure
to note that your parish is St. Louise.
Number of Families that have Pledged: 703
(this time last year we had 807)
Our Annual Catholic Appeal Goal $286,109
Amount Raised to Date (including pledges and one-time gifts):
$251,548 (this time last year we had $264,480)
Amount Received to Date: $191,444
(this time last year we had $209,832)
Housing at the Crossroads
/ Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Housing at the
Crossroads, a transitional housing program on the Eastside
founded by St. Louise Social Concerns Commission. In
commemoration of both HAC and KITH, a celebration will
occur on October 4, 5:30–8:30PM at the Bellevue Red Lion
at 112th and Main. Tickets are $125 per person of which over
$100 is a donation to the new program. If interested, go to
www.kithcare.org/news/dinner.htm to register, select a dinner
entrée and a table, or call Hollianne Monson at 425-576-9531
ext. 105.
HAC would not have existed if it wasn’t for the monetary and
volunteer support St. Louise parishioners have given these past
25 years. Please be aware that to support Social Concerns
Commission and programs such as this, donations can be made
through the Sunday envelope or directly to Social Concerns
through the Parish Office.
Stewardship in Action: The Indian community in our parish
has been collectively providing funds through St. Louise to
nonprofit Catholic organizations in India for the past 10 years.
The recipient organizations use our donations for many
charitable purposes, like housing and education for orphaned
children, help for the disabled and senior citizens, and
construction of schools and hostels for needy children. One of
these fundraising efforts successfully built an entire school
building in the southernmost region of India. If you would like to
know more, contact Cheryl Wen at [email protected].
Healing The Culture's
Annual Gala & Auction
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2014 at the Bellevue Hilton, 300
112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. RECEPTION and SILENT
AUCTION at 5:30PM, DINNER AT 6:30PM followed by a LIVE
AUCTION.
To purchase tickets or for more information visit
www.healingtheculture.com/registration or call 360-243-3811
Social Concerns Commission (SCC)
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
At SCC’s first meeting of the fiscal year we welcomed the
opportunity to continue serving others through the monetary
gifts and efforts of parishioners. Norma Gilbert, Jubilee Reach,
provided information on a program that Eastside agencies are
participating in to ensure that holiday gifts are provided from
only one agency to qualifying families. Visit
www.jubileereach.org. Senior Lunch, which meets at St. Louise
bi-monthly, is in need of help. Contact Jeanne Duncan at 206552-4202 or [email protected]. Housing at the
Crossroads (HAC)/Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing
(KITH) transitional housing is celebrating their 25th anniversary.
See separate article in this bulletin.
Discretionary disbursements were made as follows: Manos
Unidas (Peru c/o Celeste Marion): $250, Medical Teams
International (Ebola Epidemic): $150, Jubilee Reach (Safeway
Gift Cards): $300, and HAC/KITH: $100.
Our next meeting is November 11 at 7PM in the Parish Center
Conference Room. All are welcome. Visit www.stlouise.org/scc
for more information.
Pastoral and Administrative Staff
Pastor:
Parish Administrator:
Fr. Gary Zender 425-747-4450 x5463
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar:
[email protected]
Deacons:
Rita McHale
425-747-4450 x5470
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate:
Esther Lucero-Miner 425-747-4450 x5461
[email protected]
Pastoral Assistants:
Faith Formation, Initiation & Sacraments (English):
425-747-4450 x5464
[email protected]
Initiation & Sacraments (Spanish):
Barbara Abbott 425-747-4450 x5471
Nila Agostini 425-747-4450 x5460
Michael Johnson 425-747-4450 x5460
Paul Trussell
425-746-4220 x5442
Vice Principal:
Kathy Loftus
Pastoral Care and Advocacy for Annulment Process:
Secretary:
Kathy Riley
Lola Bazan
425-747-4450 x5466
[email protected]
Music Ministry:
[email protected]
Parish School:
Principal:
Catechist Leader (Spanish):
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor
Dan Fitzpatrick 425-746-4220 x545
425-747-4450 x5454
[email protected]
Parish Receptionists:
Sr. Amalia Camacho 425-747-4450 x5474 [email protected]
Lynette Basta
[email protected]
Bookkeeper / Capital Campaign
Bill and Gina Haines 425-214-5383
Sam Basta
425-214-5382
Magda Delgado
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant:
Fr. Fabian MacDonald 425-747-4450 x5462
Geri Hanley
Jonathan Taasan 425-747-4450 x5473
[email protected]
425-746-4220 x5406 [email protected]
425-746-4220 x5400 [email protected]
Development Director:
425-747-4450 x5467
[email protected]
Jill Leland
425-746-4220 x5403
[email protected]
Youth Ministry:
Miranda Harpel-McGaw 425-747-4450 x5465 [email protected]
Pastoral Counseling:
Cathy Callans, MA, LMHCA 425-614-6225
[email protected]
EASTSIDE PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY: 206-748-1500
Anyone who has any concerns or allegations related to the safety and wellbeing of our children regarding clergy or lay leaders in the
Archdiocese of Seattle should contact the special hotline at 1-800-446-7762.