1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2014
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HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH
6300 N. Meridian Road 83646
P.O. Box 708 Meridian, ID 83680
Parish Office: 208-888-1182 Fax: 208-884-1800 www.holyapostlesmeridian.net
Father MacMillan-Pastor
Robert Barros-Bailey
Gerald Pera
Father Legerski-Parochial Vicar
Deacons
Malherbe Desert
Ralph Flager
Brian Flowers
Charles Rasmussen
Bernie Rekiere
Welcome
No matter what your present or past
status in the Catholic Church.
No matter what your current family
or marital situation.
No matter what your personal history,
age, background, race or color.
You are invited, welcomed, accepted and
loved at Holy Apostles Catholic Church.
All are invited to pray the
Rosary in the Day Chapel
30 minutes before all
weekend Masses.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm
Sunday Morning: 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sunday Evening: 6:00 pm
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 am
Communion Service: Thursday at 8:30 am
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm
Baptism & Marriage: Please call Parish Office
Anointing of the Sick: Offered during Saturday
Reconciliation hours (3:30-4:30pm); otherwise,
contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment
To register please come to the Parish Office or e-mail the Parish Office to request a
Registration Form. You will also find the forms on our website.
Parish Office Hours
Monday–Friday 9-5pm, Closed 12-1pm
Holy Apostles Parish Staff
To email Parish Office Staff and Directors, use
person’s first initial & last [email protected]
Bookkeeper
Deb Miller
Facilities Manager
Paul Miller
Music Director
Jon McKay
Parish Nursing
Monique Kilroy
Pastoral Associate of Liturgy
Midge Lee (Weddings, Funerals)
Pastoral Associate of Ministries
Patty Blazek
Receptionist
Joie LaCasse
ext-3003
ext-3023
ext-3020
ext-3008
ext-3011
ext-3009
ext-3001
Faith Formation Directors
Preschool - Grade 5
Blanca Hutson
ext-3021
Theresa Malouf
ext-3022
Office Hours (Room 107)
Mon-Wed 10 am-12 pm / 1 pm-5 pm (or by appt.)
Energizers (6-8 grade)
Rusty Bang
ext-3025
Office Hours Monday-Friday 11am-5pm
Energizers meet on Wednesday 7 pm–8:30 pm
High School Ministry/Confirmation
Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey
ext-3026
Call for appointment
371-8289
or email at [email protected]
ext-3007
Returning Catholics
Donna Dennard
Thursday Weekly E-Newsletter
Go to holyapostlesmeridian.net to sign up for the Holy
Apostles weekly newsletter.
Idaho Catholic Register
Thank you for your support by paying for the ICR
being delivered to your mail box.. Your $17.00 check
to the parish may be dropped in the collection basket.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
For more information, contact: Cookie at 939-8430,
Carol C at 323-7634 or Carol M at 939-0703
Prayer Chain
Holy Apostles has a prayer chain that prays for the
needs of all and would like to pray for you. If you
need prayer for any reason, call Ann Grindstaff,
378-4656.
Rosary Makers
Rosary Makers meet Thursday mornings at 9:30am in
Room 109. Call Cora Fischer at 376-0397.
Legion of Mary
Our Lady of the Smiles. Monday evenings at 7pm,
Room 108: Contact Evie Thibault 602-3421
Our Lady of Tears. Thursday mornings at 9:30am,
Room 108: Contact Mary Hill 794-7557
Our Lady of Victory. Friday mornings at 9:30am,
Room 108: Contact Sandra Whittaker 938-1310
Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Thursday afternoons,
2 pm at the home of Linda Scherer. Contact 871-4796
Council of Catholic Women
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month Sept-May.
Mass at 6:30pm and business meeting at 7pm.
Joan Worden, President
Becoming Catholic
Mary Wax
Parish Bulletin ([email protected])
All bulletin articles must be submitted by 12 Noon on
Friday of the previous week (9 days before).
895-8469
Holy Apostles 20/30’s Group
Parish based community of young adults who seek
to draw closer to Christ.
Deacon Robert Barros-Bailey 371-8289 or
[email protected]
890-0846
Knights of Columbus
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Grand Knight-Gary Babbitt [email protected]
Columbarium Niches
Are available for Holy Apostles parishioners. Please
contact the parish office at 888-1182, x-3003.
In Honor of Our Mothers
In the church by the St. Joseph’s Grotto we have a tree
to honor our mothers. Leaves are available for
purchase. Contact Deb at ext. 3003 for information.
Welcome to Holy Apostles
Adult Ed on Tuesdays
9:30am & 6:30pm
Commandments & Invitations: Matthew 19
October 21 - Fr. Len MacMillan
Have Mercy on Us, Lord: Matthew 20
October 28 - Deacon Bob Barros-Bailey
Matthew: Sum It Up
November 4 - Fr. Len MacMillan
There are also classes on Thursday morning
from 10am to 12 noon in Room 100.
Deacon Ordination
The Diocese of Boise joyfully announces and
invites you to attend the ordination of Gary
Anderson, James McCaughey, David Shackley
and Ted Vermaas to the holy Order of the
Diaconate on Saturday, October 25 at 11am at the
Cathedral. David Shackley and his wife, Skye,
are parishioners at Holy Apostles. Please keep
the Shackleys in your prayers as David prepares
for his ordination. David’s first Mass as Deacon
will be Sunday, October 26 at 9am. Coffee hours
to congratulate the Shackleys (David on his
ordination and Skye for her recent Servant
School graduation) will follow after the morning
Masses that day.
St. Mary's School Christmas Market
Calling all creative and crafty Catholics!
St. Mary's School is hosting their annual
Christmas Market on December 6-7 in the
school gym. We are currently looking for
vendors to showcase their fabulous talents.
Please contact Christina Klaas at 867-9997
[email protected] for more
information, or if you are interested in a
booth. Registration is due November 8th-Space is filling up quickly! Look for
upcoming announcements about this
wonderful event .
Bake Sale Thanks!
The Council of Catholic Women would like to
thank all those wonderful people who helped
make their bake sale at the Ministry Fair a
success. Thanks to all who baked, those that
bought the scrumptious goodies and those that
stopped by to say hello! Monies go towards a
college scholarship for a high school senior.
Young at Heart
Join the Young at Heart group on Wednesday,
October 22 for Pumpkin decorating and a Fallinspired potluck luncheon. Meet at noon in the
Holy Apostles Dining Room.
A-G bring a main dish
H-P bring side dish
R-W desserts
50/50 tickets with a cash winner!
Bring your own plates and utensils for a
wonderful lunch shared with new friends! Call
Claudia for information at 965-5005.
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Appreciation and Thanks
A heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone that
made the Parish Picnic last month such a
success. Joe Cardona did an excellent job
heading it up - thanks Joe! There were over
100 volunteers who were instrumental in
making things go so smoothly.
Thank you to the wonderful women that
baked for the Bishop’s Farewell Reception
on October 8 - Lisa, Cindy, Judy, Carol and
Margo. Thanks to Maria, Lorianne, Connie
and Tom for helping with the reception. St.
John’s appreciated the efforts put forth by
Holy Apostles.
Reminder: Coffee Hours to congratulate newly-ordained Deacon David Shackley and his wife,
Skye Shackley (recent graduate of Servant School) will be on Sunday, October 26 after the 9am and
11am Mass. Please stop by to congratulate the Shackleys!
Altar Servers
The new schedule has been published. If you did
not receive an email regarding the new schedule,
please contact Karen Mahoney at 938-3353 or
[email protected]. A limited number of
hard copies of the schedule are in the vestry.
“Random Catholic.” Each week a Parishioner
will be photographed and asked a random
question. If you see this person at Mass,
introduce yourself to them!
This Week’s Random Catholic
Paul was spotted at the 11am
Mass (he’s been a member of
Holy Apostles for 9 years).
Football: Pro-Dallas and
College-Vandals
Anointed by the Spirit
Join Fr. Len at Nazareth Retreat Center on
Wednesday, November 5 from 9am-noon.
Father will be giving a reflection on the Catholic
idea that we are anointed for a purpose. We are
more than just saved by God, we are created to be
an instrument of God.
St. Vincent dePaul
Food Pantry needs of the week:
JAM OR JELLY
WHITE CABINET IS BACK!
Food Donations to the SVdP Pantry may be
placed in the white cabinet located in the hall of
the church between the office and the dining
room. Fresh produce may be dropped off at the
SVdP Conference Center Building on the east
side of the church during pantry hours, M-W-F
1 PM to 4 PM, or Thur. 5:30 to 7 PM.
Upcoming:
October 23: SVdP Conference Meeting at 7 PM
in the SVdP Bldg.
Thanksgiving Food Box Project in November,
watch for bulletin notices.
Last Year’s Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treating 101 - Not sure what Trunk or Treat is all about? Here’s the scoop:
Holy Apostles will hold their 4th Annual “Trunk-or-Treat” event on Friday Oct. 31, 6:00-8:00 pm.
This event is for all ages and is a great way to celebrate “All Hallow’s Eve.” Historically, it’s the Vigil
of All Saints Day, as instituted by Pope Gregory III in the 7th century…. We just celebrate the occasion a
little differently in 2014!
Parking and decorating starts at 5:30 pm in the parking lot where volunteers will be ushering the
cars. Participants (young, old and all in between!) park their car or truck, decorate the trunk or tailgate in
a variety of ways and bring treats to give the children. Some are simple… some are very
elaborate! There will be a prize for the best overall decoration.
From 5:30-7:30pm the Knights of Columbus of Columbus will be serving delicious chili-frito pie, hot
dogs & chili dogs from the kitchen for $2.
At 6:30pm the parking lot closes for the safety of the children and then the costumed kids begin going
from car to car “trunk-or-treating.”
But that’s not all! At 7:30 pm the big costume parade begins in the gym. Children and adults show
their costumes and a prize is awarded to the best in 3 age categories.
While you are at Holy Apostles on the Vigil of All Saint’s Day… visit the columbarium, aglow with
luminaries, and say a prayer for the dead. For details call the RE office at 888-1182,x-3022 or 3021.
Catechist Certification Classes
If you would like to work toward your Catechist Certification through the Diocese of Boise – save the
date Nov. 15! Three of the 6 courses needed for certification will be offered at an all-day workshop at
Holy Apostles: Saturday, Nov. 15, 8:30 am-4 pm.
Topics to be covered are: Special Needs in the Classroom; Media in the Classroom; and Specialized
Skills. Each class will be taught by representatives from the Diocesan Office of Catechesis. RSVP to
the Theresa or Blanca in the RE office, 888-1182 ext. 3022 or 3021.
Parish Nursing~ForWellness of Body, Mind and Spirit
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Knights of Columbus are having a Blood Drive on Monday, October 27th, from 1-6 P.M. We
will be available after each Mass to sign up parishioners the weekend of October 25 & 26. Call Ron
Katko at 377-4553, or Monique Kilroy (Parish Nursing) at 888-1182 ext.3008.
The Flu Season has begun: Hand washing is an important step in preventing the spread of germs
among parishioners. Please note the new signs in bathrooms and lather hands for a full 20 seconds
before rinsing, each time you use the restrooms. If you are not feeling well, running a temperature, or
have a child who is not feeling well, please consider staying home. Cover your cough with the inside of
your elbow, and use hand sanitizer when washing your hands is not possible. Your awareness and
consideration of others is appreciated by all. Let’s stop the spread of the Flu and illnesses that interrupt
our lives. If you are at risk, (over the age of 60, diabetic, asthmatic, or have an immune deficiency)
consider getting your Flu shot w/your Primary Care Physician or at your pharmacy.
Anointing of the Sick: Do you have a planned hospital stay and need the Sacrament of Anointing of
the Sick? Anointing of the Sick can be offered during reconciliation hours, Saturday 3:30-5:00pm,
otherwise, contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment, 888-1182, M-F 9:00-4:30pm. Know
that non-urgent requests should be arranged during office hours.
Would you like to be a Parish Nurse? SAINT ALPHONSUS is offering training for nurses of any and
all faiths, working or retired, who desire to volunteer time and talent to their faith community
congregations. Faith Community Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses
on the intentional care of the spirit, promotion of holistic health and prevention of illness within the
context of their faith community (church, synagogue, etc), according to the Faith Community Nursing
Scope and Standards of Practice from the American Nurses Association. Fliers are available on the
Holy Apostles Parish Nursing Bulletin Board, across from the Restrooms. To register to attend this
class or for more information contact Cari Moodie, RN at (208) 367-6494 or email:
[email protected]
Free Women's Health Education Series: Learn, laugh, and socialize at free Saint Alphonsus Healthy
ME informational women's health series held the first Tuesday of the month in Boise and Nampa
locations. Call 208-367-3454 for more information or to RSVP. Classes offered:
November 4th - Bleeding, Pelvic Pain, Incontinence. Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery Options
January 6th - Preparing for Pregnancy - Before, During & After
February 3rd - Staying Healthier Longer - Women's Health After 35
March 3 - Is a Midwife Right for Your Care?
March 3rd - Preparing for and Conquering Menopause Successfully
 Hear helpful insights from Board-Certified providers
 Learn valuable health and wellness information
 Socialize and share with other women
 Receive a free gift for attending
Go to http://www.saintalphonsus.org/healthy-me for more information.
Omenaldia
A special Memorial Mass “Omenaldia” will be
offered on Sunday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m. at
Sacred Heart Church for family and friends of
the Basque community who have lost lovedones during the past year. If you would like
someone to be remembered during the service,
please contact Patty Miller at 343-2671. A
potluck will follow in the church hall…bring a
hot or cold dish if you’d like to participate.
Thank you to our sponsor advertiser!
RJ Electric - 890-3908
Bob & Julie Schroder - Parishioners
Friday Morning Playgroup
Parents and caregivers of children 5 and under
are invited to Holy Apostles Playgroup. Drop in
and see! Friday, Oct 24, 9:30am Rm 102.
BK News
The Bishop Kelly Foundation invites
you to attend “Happy Birthday, Knights!”
the annual Winner’s Choice Gala and Auction
on November 1, 2014, at the Boise
Centre. Tickets are $300 per couple, which
includes dinner and a chance to win a car from
Kendall Ford of Meridian! You can also
purchase a Golden Ticket--$100 each, limit of
200 to be sold, and the winner receives their
choice ANY live auction item or a $5,000
tuition gift certificate to any school or
college. Visit www.bishopkellyfoundation.org
for more information or contact Rita Franklin at
[email protected] or 323-4789. Finally, don’t
forgot to visit our online auction at
www.bishopkellyauction.org. beginning
October 13! Proceeds support an operational
grant to BK as well as need-based scholarships
for incoming and current students. Go Knights!
Stewardship of Giving
Online Giving: Online giving is easy! You’ll find the online giving link on the first page of our
website. Click the link and then follow the prompts. If you do not want to not receive future tithing
offertory envelopes, please leave a message at ext. 3003, otherwise you will continue to receive them.
We encourage you to continue to receive them so you may have all Holy Days and four additional
Diocesan Collections. Thank you.
The 2014 Idaho Catholic Appeal: Thank you to those who donated on 9/21-22
with a second collection for the 2014 ICA campaign. We collected just over
$6,000 in cash and $3,500 in pledges. This brings our goal closer, $184,117 for
pledges and cash. Our goal is $211,939, leaving us shy $27,822. You may pledge online at
www.catholicidaho.org. Envelopes are also available in the gathering space.
Building On Our Past, Envisioning Our Future: This campaign is closing into completion of the
second year of a four year campaign. Holy Apostles had the largest goal to reach, $1,156,643.
To date we are shy of our goal by $201,120. Outstanding pledges are $383,613.
The parish just received the quarterly 40% kickback to help build our Elementary School
in the amount of $14,103. As you can imagine, every dollar counts. If you have not
yet pledged to this campaign you’ll find pledge envelopes in the gathering space.
ICR Sunday, October 26: Be sure to watch for your ICR renewal insert that will come in October
17th ICR paper! If you wish to continue receiving this valuable paper filled with local Catholic news,
please renew immediately. If you are not yet a subscriber, please take an envelope from the gathering
space, include your name and payment to be added to the mailing list. For those currently receiving
the paper, all subscriptions not renewed by Dec. 1 will be removed and you will miss the
Christmas Special Edition!
Offertory Envelopes: Your offertory envelopes are a valuable tool when tithing. If you are receiving
them in the mail and attend weekly Mass, please use them. For those using online giving or monthly
bank drafts, if you are receiving tithing envelopes and wish to discontinue using them, please call Deb
at ext. 3003 and leave her a message. Thank you.