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St Leo Church
A Jesuit Parish
710 South 13th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405
October 26, 2014
Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Phone: (253) 272-5136
Fax: (253) 272-6285
www.stleoparish.org
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chair: Brittany Henderson
Jacquie Armstrong
Eugena Buena-Douglas
Christie Flynn
Sarah Gallup-Stowell
Patrick Keely
Kevin Moore
Kathleen O’Connor
Susan Preciso
Dick Reed
Virginia Stowell
Artee Young
PARISH STAFF (& phone extension)
Pastor: Fr. Steve Lantry, S.J. (106)
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jim Harbaugh, S.J.(114)
Deacon: Michael Riggio
Faith Formation: Dotti Krist-Sterbick (110)
email: [email protected]
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Trinka Hamel (104)
Youth Formation: James Harper (111)
Social Ministry: Rick Samyn (102)
Pastoral Care: Demetra Schwieger (103)
Food Connection Director: Kevin Glackin-Coley (383-5048)
Music Director: Anna De Foe (112)
Office Coordinator: Theresa McDermott-Erskine (107)
Maintenance: Kevin McKim and Dan Blachly (105)
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday through Friday & Holydays - 12:10 PM
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM
Sunday 8 AM and 10:30 AM
Native Community Mass - Sunday - 1:30 PM
St. Leo Parish is a safe and welcoming place
for the LGBTQ community.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays- 3:00 - 4:00 PM or by appointment
CALL FOR INFORMATION ( 272-5136 for any staff person )
Call Dotti Krist-Sterbick (ext 110)
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
NVC and Faith Sharing Groups
Adult Formation
Infant Baptism
Children’s Catechumenate
Call Trinka Hamel (ext. 104)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (age 3 to grade 5) Oct-May
1st Reconciliation:(children 7+) Family preparation in fall.
1st Eucharist:(children 7+) Family preparation winter/Spring.
Call James Harper (ext. 111)
Youth Ministry (Jr. High grade 6-8. Sr High grades 9-12)
Groups meet Oct. - May.
Call Theresa McDermott-Erskine (ext.107)
Parish Registration: new members, updates.
Call Demetra Schwieger (ext. 103)
Funeral Arrangements
Pastoral Care Visits
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: to arrange for a priest
Health Care Ministries: Parish Nurses:
Kathy Hitchcock, 564-3785, Eileen Weeg, 253-820-4141
(including blood pressure checks, prayer shawls)
Call Fr. Jim Harbaugh (ext. 114)
Marriage Preparation (contact at least 6 months prior to
wedding)
Annulments Kathy Hitchcock 564-3785.
Sacramental Records Maria Luisa Kirchmer (vm 311).
Prayer Line: Mary Means 564-5911
St. Leo Church
gathers in community
to remember
those who have died
this past year.
You are cordially invited to
a Candlelight Memorial Service
Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
We especially remember:
Jim Kennedy
Alfredo Alarcon
Frank Paul
Marie Cain
Joe Honan
James Ott
Esther Stillwell
Deanie Pokos
David McKay
Julian Rojas Terrazus
Joy Shepherd
Helene Day
Paul Caffarel
Grace Wynne
Kathleen Manville
Sharon Irish
Daniel Boston
Stephen Adams
Sr Donna Fread
Anne Leahy
Don Devlin
Jolene Mittens
Marjorie Gladue
Eileen Toth
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
A Place Like Home
Where we come to share our story
Campaign Goal
$1,775,000
$1,613,234
Have questions?
Are you ready to be contacted by a volunteer?
Ready to pledge?
Stop by the campaign table after Mass!
as of
October 22, 2014
91%
of goal
A Word from our Youth Minister….James Harper
Hello! My name is James Harper and I am the Junior and Senior High youth minister at St. Leo.
I am writing to tell you a little of my story and why I am excited to give to the Capital Campaign
for our new Social Hall.
I came to Tacoma about three years ago to serve as the Jesuit Volunteer at the St. Leo Food
Connection. I didn’t know what to expect and I was somewhat nervous. Those worries vanished
when I entered our church for the first time. It is very difficult to describe the experience of
coming into this community from an outsider’s perspective. Perhaps this is because St. Leo
works so hard to include everyone. I simply remember an incredible sense of warmth and
sincerity. I knew that I could call this place home.
Fast forward three years, and I continue to be amazed by the hospitality of our church. As our
congregation grows, the Social Hall will give us a special space to welcome and meet the needs
of our community (that’s you!). It is with this spirit that I encourage you to participate in the
Capital Campaign with your prayers and financial contributions. Thank you for your time.
Tacoma Kateri Circle invites you to
All Soul’s Day
Mass Celebration
Come to remember and celebrate our beloved who have
passed on with a special candlelight ceremony.
Joining us will be Father Patrick Twohy, S.J.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: St. Leo Church
710 South 13th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Hosted by the Tacoma Kateri Circle
St. Leo Church -October 26, 2014
Daily Scripture Readings
A Jesuit Parish
...a Catholic community centered in the Eucharist, enriched
by diversity,committed to Gospel values, and continually
seeking to be Christ’s servant presence in the world.
Sunday October 26
Exodus 22:20-26
1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Matthew 22:34-40
Monday October 27
Ephesians 4:32—5:8
Luke 13:10-17
Tuesday October 28
SS. Simon and Jude
Ephesians 2:19-22
Luke 6:12-16
Wednesday October 29
Ephesians 6:1-9
Luke 13:22-30
Thursday October 30
Ephesians 6:10-20
Luke 13:31-35
We pray with the families of:
Eileen Toth:
Eileen’s funeral will be this Tuesday, October 28 @ 12:10
Marjorie Gladue:
Marjorie’s funeral will be this Thursday, October 30 @ 12:10
Don Devlin:
Don’s funeral will be this Friday, October 31 @ 12:10
Friday October 31
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez
Philippians 1:1-11
Luke 14:1-6
Well done good and faithful servants!
Saturday November 1
All Saints
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1—12a
Iryne Johnson, Pat Tyson, Joe Samyn, Joann Saucedo
Clarence Snodgrass, Susan Nowak, Christina Davis,
Tom Trunk, Fr. Bix, Lynda McCormick, Elaine Wilson,
Mary Rutter, Cindy Cornwell, Sam Jablonski,
Bernice Fox, Leo Reda, Nancy Traversie, Eloise Mondau
Josie Stortini, Beatrice Roy, Hannah Rajacich,
Valerie Wolfe Royster, Bob Armbruster, Kathleen Russell,
Christopher Lasher, Katie Rutter, Pam McCauley, Hermine Soler,
Brendan Gallagher, Sr Pat Walsh, Dave McCormick, Robert Young,
Brenda Edlund, Susan Frey, Dick Matthaei, Winfred Clere,
Fred Montgomery, Sue Ford, Sharon Higgins, Helen Hoppa, Mary Means,
Sunday November 2
All Souls
Lamentations 3:17-26
1 Corinthians 15:51-57
Matthew 11:25-30
 BIRTHDAYS COMING UP! 
Sunday Collection
(for fiscal year 2014-2015)
Last Week’s Collection Total:
$10, 964.93
Collected Year to Date
$222,500.83
Total Budgeted Year to Date
$228,640.00
Net Difference + or (-)
(-$6,139.17)
Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4
Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Dennis Franecki.
Mario Ceccarelli, Catherine Chick, Cindy Cornwell,
Grace Dannen, Emily Harvey, John Landy, John McAuley,
Vern Orr, Diane Walsh.
Steve Cowden, Kelly Gardner, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Milliren,
Andy Peterson, Janet Welsh.
Elli Falk, Joe Gilbert, Mollie Kuwahara, Nick LaShomb,
Lorenne Mendoza, Jo Ann Saucedo.
Isabel Loredo.
Corey Glackin-Coley, Brien O’Loughlin.
Alycia Hill, Cheryl Keely, Joe Riordan, Tiern Wehmeyer,
Cathy Woods.
We remember in prayer those serving
in the military in Afghanistan:
Milan Franklin, Savannah Huffman, Keith James Jr., Curtis Long,Roy
McMahon, Owen Rocke, James Shockley, Alex Straub and Bruce Clark.
If you would like someone added to this list please contact Rick at
272-5136 or email [email protected].
RETREAT FOR MEN -- St. Leo Men are invited to attend
a spirituality retreat beginning about 6 P.M. on Friday
November 7th and ending before noon on Sunday November
9th at Pilgrim Firs Retreat Center (west of Port Orchard).
Father John Fuchs, S.J. will lead the retreat and the cost is
$180.00 which includes 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday
breakfast. Pilgrim Firs Retreat Center is located along a
small lake, it has hiking trails and we will be in one building
for gatherings and sleeping. Father John will be available to
meet individually with all participants. For more information
contact Mike Towey at ph. 253 318 9156 and send your check
to Mike Harrison, 7412 71st. Ave. Ct. SW, Lakewood, WA
98498.
40 Days for Life is an ecumenical, non-violent
prayer campaign focused on bringing about an
end to abortion through three key components:
1) prayer and fasting 2) community outreach and
3) a prayerful, public Tacoma vigil. An attitude of
respect, compassion and support is maintained
during the vigils. This new approach is a departure
from the more confrontational attitudes expressed
in previous pro-life efforts.
For 40 days, beginning on Wednesday, September
24, folks have been praying and fasting for an end
to abortion in this public way.
Another similar vigil will be held during the
season of Lent. If you are interested in knowing
more, or becoming involved, on any level, you
may contact George at 961-5822 or John at 6779509. More information on the campaign is at
www.40daysforlife.com/Tacoma.
Just a reminder.
If you have an item
for the bulletin please send it to
[email protected]
no later than Wednesday
at noon.
Christian Meditation Group
The Christian Meditation Group meets on Thursdays from
11:00 – 12:00 in the library room at St Leo’s Rectory.
Christian meditation is linked in a common spirit to a
worldwide community for Christian meditation. In this
renewal of the Christian tradition of prayer, there is great
potential for Christians of all denominations, to meet in
common faith, and in their common humanity.
For more information call: Bea Kingery 253-756-5600
St. Leo’s Club
invites you to join them for the annual
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Trip
Saturday December 13th
Now is the time to reserve your space on the tour bus to Leavenworth for the annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. The St. Leo's club is sponsoring this bus trip to
Leavenworth on Saturday December 13th. We will leave the church parking lot at 8:30
AM. The bus will leave Leavenworth after the big tree lighting ceremony around
5-5:30 PM. We will return to St. Leo approximately 8:30 PM. The cost for the trip is
$30 per person. We arrive in Leavenworth in plenty of time for you to have the whole
afternoon to shop, explore and eat some great German food. Come and join us for a
good time! Sign-up sheets are in the Hospitality Area. (This trip usually fills up early
so sign-up now to insure a seat).
St. Rita’s Holiday Bazaar: Looking for that special
gift for that special someone? Come to St. Rita’s Holiday
Bazaar Nov.7 from 1-7pm and Nov. 8 from 10am-4pm at
1403 S Ainsworth Ave.
Crafters, we still have a few tables available, if you would like
one contact Pam Smith 425-220-5044(local) or Kay Bowen
253- 627-4979 or our office at 253-627-4851.
Annual Holiday Market is coming up Nov. 21-23
Consider your choices when you shop this holiday season: Invest in your
community and the world. St. Leo Parish and Urban Grace Church will present
their annual Holiday Market on the weekend of Nov. 21-23 in the Great Room
at Catholic Community Services, 1323 S. Yakima Ave. in Tacoma. The market
hours are:
Friday, Nov. 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Market will feature Fair Trade and locally-sourced products. Vendors
include Fair Trade Winds, Ten Thousand Villages, Giraffe, Theo Chocolate, King’s Books, L’Arche and many more.
Admission is free. Do your holiday shopping in a way that promotes justice for people locally and globally.
For more information about the Holiday Market, contact Jennifer Dean at 253-272-2184 x101
or [email protected].
We still need volunteers for all shifts, as well as set-up and tear-down. If you can help, see the sign-up sheets in the
hospitality area or contact Shannon Brennan at 253-227- 4681 or [email protected].
Ignatian Spirituality
and Non-Violent Communication
Parish-wide retreat
With Fr. Michael Lynch S.J.
and Sura Hart
November 16th
1:30 - 5 PM
CCS Building
Several people have asked about ordering a LGBTQ Group t-shirt. We are elated by the show of support for our group
and your willingness to be a witness to our inclusiveness at St. Leo’s. We are going to put in a FINAL t-shirt order on
November 26th. If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt, please fill out the coupon below and send it to Heidi Erdmann,
c/o St. Leo’s LGBTQ Group, St.Leo Church, 710 South 13th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. Advanced payment is requested.
Please make checks out to Heidi Erdmann. Be sure to indicate your size and whether you are ordering a Ladies or Men’s.
Note that prices are slightly higher for sizes 2X and larger.
Pricing Information
$15.00 for sizes Small to XL
$18.00 for sizes XXL and larger
Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Quantity
Size
Ladies or Men’s
1)
2)
3)
Total Price:
Price
Faith and Light: communities made up of persons with an intellectual disability, their families and friends,
particularly young friends, who meet together on a regular basis in a Christian spirit, to share friendship, pray
together, fiesta and celebrate life. A number of years ago, Faith and Light was a part of our St. Leo’s Parish
community. Are you interested in learning more about Faith and Light, founded by Jean Vanier? Join us at the home
of David and Gloria Rothrock for an afternoon conversation on October 26 at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 1703 N. Fife Street,
Tacoma, WA 98406. Phone number (253) 441-9111. Or call Sue Hudacek at (253) 820-1807.
Attention Liturgical Ministers
The time is upon us once again to turn in any special request for the upcoming Liturgical Minister schedule which will
include the months of December, January and February.
We did not hear from some of you during the ministry fair, so this is a good time to send in any request and/or updates
for contacts for you that may have changed.
Please have all your request in to Donna Jerome ([email protected]) or Laura Barrentine ([email protected])
by Sunday, November 2nd.
we listen.
When you speak,
Visit NWCatholic.org
to take a short survey
All entries will have the chance to win a
Kindle Fire or one of eight $25 Visa gift cards.
Deadline: November 10, 2014
PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND & ITALY, Footsteps of Saint John Paul II. April 27-May 8, 2015. $4,150. JMJ Pilgrimages. Join
Fr. Cal Christiansen on this spiritual journey as we begin in Czestochowa, Poland, where you will discover St John Paul
II’s devotion to the Black Madona. Visit Auschwitz; Wadowice, his birth place; Lagiewniki, Divine Mercy Shrine; Krakow,
“The Pope’s City”; Zakopane, the Polish Fatima. Follow his steps on to Rome for the Papal Audience, Mass at the Tomb
of the Saint, tour of Saint Peters Basilica, the museums & the Sistine Chapel. And much more. Details - contact Evelyn
Czapiewsk, 253-584-5047, [email protected]
Remembering the Mystery ~
The Poetry of Advent
Advent Reflection Day
Sat., Dec. 6, 2014 ~ 9:30am-3:00pm
Led by
Steve Donaldson and Gennyn Dennison
~ Free Will Offering ~
~ Lunch Available - $10 ~
St. Mary-on-the Lake—St. Mary Chapel
1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
Please RSVP by Nov. 26 to Diane Figaro
at [email protected] or 425-635-3603.
Ever thought about becoming a Foster Parent? Come to a free open house to learn more
about what it takes and how to become licensed. Safe, loving homes are desperately needed
for children while their families gain the skills necessary to care for them. We are in most
need of families that can offer a home to infants, sibling groups and/or medically fragile kids.
Open house starts at 5:30 every third Thursday at Catholic Community Services, 1323 S.
Yakima. Tacoma 98405. Questions? Call Beverly at (253) 502-2745.
Hello!
¡Hola!
Do you like to speak or write in Spanish as well as in English?
¿Le gusta hablar o escribir en español así como en inglés?
WE NEED YOU for our new “Found In Translation” Ministry.
TE NECESITAMOS para nuestro nuevo Ministerio de “Encontrado en la
Traducción”.
For more information please contact…
Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con…
Dotti Krist-Sterbick 272-5136 ext. 110,
[email protected]
Caring For Someone With Memory Loss?
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a
consistent and caring place for people to learn, share, and
gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique
journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. A
free information and support group for unpaid care partners,
family members and friends is held the 1st Tuesday of each
month from 1:00- 2:30pm at United Church in University
Place, 3912 Grandview Dr W., University Place, WA 98466.
For more information, contact group facilitator Karen Hyde
at 253.279.0754
Fall 2014
Greetings to All from Sister Baptista:
We are making progress on building the new dormitory. We
have started making concrete blocks for the dormitory. Shown
here are some of the boys helping with the work. We have dug
the foundation, but the slab is not yet done because the City
Council has not yet approved the building plan. We cannot
start building without their approval. So we are just making
the blocks in anticipation of beginning the work.
The cost of one packet of cement mix, which makes 42 blocks,
is K90, about $15. We need 4215 blocks to build a dormitory
with four sleeping areas, holding two bunk beds each. We
need 101 packets of cement for making the blocks, costing a
total of $1,515. This year we have 12 boys sleeping at the center in a small classroom. We hope to accommodate 50 boys
during school days.
Blessings to all,
Tetekela boys making concrete blocks for the dormitory.
Baptista
Annual Holiday Fair Trade Market
November 21-23.
Be sure to stop by the Hearts for Zambia table at the St. Leo Parish/
Urban Grace Annual Holiday Fair Trade Market. Shop for items
from Zambia and learn about the work of the Sisters of the Child Jesus.
Vendors with fair trade and locally-sourced items from developing
nations, as well as local ministries serving our community, provide a
chance for great Christmas shopping. Fair Trade sales create a significant boost toward financial security for the families of the artisans,
counteract human trafficking with monitoring of just wages, and support sustainability with earth-friendly manufacturing and assembly.
Friday, November 21st
Saturday, November 22nd
Sunday, November 23rd
4:00 - 7:00 PM
3:00 -7:00 PM
9:00 - 2:00 PM
Free Admission
Location: Catholic Community Services Building
1323 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma
A letter from Joseph Kananga, a young man at
Tetekela, one of the children your contributions
have helped to support.
Hello:
I am Joseph Kananga of Mutale village. I am 13 years old and I am in
grade 7 at Mubanga Chipoya Basic School. I am the sixth born in a family
of seven. Both of my parents are dead and I am being taken care of by
my aged grandmother.
My grandmother used to cultivate, but now her age does not allow her to
do the work. It is very difficult to take care of the family and meet our
needs.
Joseph Kananga, left, with his friend Alex.
Update about Tre Fontaine Farm
from Sister Baptista:
Tetekela has helped me from the time I was 5 years old up to now. The
Sisters have fed me, and sent me to school. I am grateful that Tetekela
has helped me to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally, and I have
come to understand myself and others better. As we grow we need
more privacy and a proper place for studying and sleeping.
Thank you for helping us.
On the farm, we have been laying down the pipes and digging a weir where we shall put a pump. We may do the
work up to the tank and the residential area and the fish
ponds. We need money to dig the ponds and to buy a pump.
A pump will cost K17,000 which is $2,833, and $5,000 to
dig the ponds and line them with plastic. At right is a picture of work at the farm.
Consider making a gift today
Please find enclosed my gift to help the Sisters of the Child Jesus care for
the children who come to them every day. Cut along dotted line. Complete
form and mail to the address shown in the shaded box at right.
My gift is $ _____________. (Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent of the
law.)
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Here’s How You Can Help the Children
at Tekekela Day Care Center.
Please consider a gift today.
Mail a check to:
Hearts For Zambia
P. O. Box 11161
Tacoma. WA 98404
New email address:
[email protected]
Web address:
Heartsforzambia.org
Hearts for Zambia is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift is
tax deductible to the full extent of the law. 95% of your
gift goes to serve the children.