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REFLECTIONS
FROM FR. ROBERT BARRON
THIS WEEK
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:15am
Confession
8am
RIP Margaret Mayovsky
9am
Ham & Pancake Breakfast
School Cafeteria
9:15am
Confession
10am
INT St.. Alphonsus Parish
11am
Ham & Pancake Breakfast
School Cafeteria
MONDAY FEBRUARY 2
The Presentation of the Lord
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3
8:45am
RIP Fr. Edward Caffrey
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4
8:30am
6:30pm
INT John Schaaf
SVDP Meeting in McGrath Rm
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5
St. Agatha
8:30am
RIP William Clark
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6
St. Paul Miki & Companions
8:30am
RIP Stephen Neff
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7
8:30am
9am
4pm
5pm
6pm
RIP Fr. Edward Caffrey
Pro-Life Rosary
Confession
RIP Dwight Yamamoto
Knights of Columbus
Crab Feed in Family Center
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:15am
Confession
8am
INT St. Alphonsus Parish
9am
Coffee & Doughnuts in FC
9:15am
Confession
10am
RIP Fr. Edward Caffrey
11am
Coffee & Doughnuts &
Convent Open House
11:15am
Sancta Vita in McGrath Rm
While teaching in the
Capernaum synagogue, Jesus
was accosted by a man
possessed by an evil spirit.
The unfortunate man shouted,
What do you want of us,
Jesus of Nazareth? Have you
come to destroy us? It is of
extraordinary significance that
this single person referred to
himself in the plural. In this
regard, he is like the
Gerasene demoniac, who,
upon being asked his name,
responded, Legion, for there
are hundreds of us.
One of the terms typically
used in the New Testament
for the dark power is ho diabolos, which literally means, “the scatterer.”
From this Greek word, the terms “devil,” “diablo,” “diable,” and “Teufel”
are derived. God is a unity of three Persons, and his characteristic mark
is unification; the divine brings the many into one. What stands opposed
to God, therefore, is a force of division and separation. The Church
Father Origen of Alexandria caught this in his remark, “ubi division ibi
peccatum” (where there is division, there is sin).
This separation can take place externally, of course, but it can also obtain
interiorly. When we have lost contact with Christ, who must be the single
organizing principle of our lives, we become scattered within: the mind
struggling against the will, one passion waging war against another, etc.
In the grip of ho diablos, we can say to the Lord, What do you want of us?
What this Gospel passage compels us to do is to acknowledge the divisions both inner and outer that bedevil us and to submit ourselves to the
authority of the Christ who brings unity.
St. Alphonsus Parish Served by the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
PARISH NEWS
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
LENT SCHEDULE
CONVENT OPEN HOUSE
Sandy McGeough, Jordan Windsor,
Carlton Anderson, Marnie Ahern, James
Foti, Josephine Thomas, Vivian Brady,
Linda Buchman, Denise Archuleta, Joan
Knebel, Leona Horn, Margarette Higgins,
Barbara Eggabraten, Francisco Cerezo,
Frank Layman, Charlotte Johnson, Sue
Kroll, Kris McBride, Mary Baus, Carole
Sierts, Thomas Sampson, Ray Otness,
Eileen Luby, Jan Swaisgood, Steve Kirch,
Mary Higgins, Sybil Braid, Philip Bould,
Teresa Foster, Carol Mclaughlin, Michael
Luby, Celia Perez, Barbara Lewis, Lillian
Marie Anderson, Marilyn Allan, Jo Galloway, Gabrielle Dudley, Shari Otness,
Lynna Nola, Marshall Fuller, Bob Williams, John Tyler, Jon Kruger, Vincent
Ventura, Lendardo White, Jason Myers,
Jay Mako, Anne Manfredi, Ralph (Todd)
Rosenberry, Patricia Anderson
It is hard to believe Lent is just around the
corner! For Ash Wednesday, February
18, we will have Mass at 8:45am & 6pm.
Have you ever wondered what's behind
the convent walls? Come find out on Sunday, February 8th. After the 10am Mass,
join the Sisters for coffee and donuts at
the St. Alphonsus' Convent and take a
tour.
We are also going to continue the tradition of having Friday Stations of the Cross
at 6pm followed by a vegetarian Lenten
dinner in the Wilson Room. Please consider joining us for this Lenten devotion
and community builder!
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Are you an adult who missed this sacrament as a teenager? We will be offering
an abbreviated series taught by Father
Shane and our sisters. Class schedules
and registration information is online at
www.stalseattle.org. Select the Sacraments tab, then Confirmation. If you have
any questions contact Lizzy at
[email protected] or 206-784-6464.
Serving in Iraq & Afghanistan
Giovanni Brown, Christopher Dowling
FUNERAL NOTICE
Confirmation will take place here at St.
Alphonsus on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm.
The celebrant will be Archbishop Sartain.
The funeral for Margaret Mayovsky will be
on Monday, February 9 at noon with the
rosary said at 11:30am.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CRAB FEED
Rory Selland also just passed away, no
funeral time/date has been set.
WELCOME
We’d like to welcome the 11 families who
joined St. Alphonsus in January. So if
you see a new face take a moment and
introduce yourselves & welcome them to
our wonderful community!
Elizabeth Angel, Blumer Family, Todd
Brannon, de Botton Family, Hangsitang/
Cerrillo Family, Kristen Kamath, Ulysses
Kanigel, Francesco Marino, Puleo Family,
Alaina Robertson & Wilson Family
Join us for this St. Alphonsus Winter Tradition on Saturday, February 7 (doors
open at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm)! All you
can eat fresh crab, clam chowder, garlic
bread and dessert! Wine, beer, and soft
drinks are also available for purchase.
$40 donation per dinner ticket, tickets
available online at kofcballard.org or in
the foyer after weekend Masses. For
more info contact Louie Van Hollebeke at
206-498-2692 or visit kofcballard.org.
SUPER PANCAKE SUNDAY
It is finally here! Come on over to the
school lunchroom and carb load before
the BIG GAME. The Holy Name Society
will serve a Ham and Pancake breakfast
after Masses for only $ 3 for adults, $2 for
children 6-12 and FREE for children under 6.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
TAX FRAUD UPDATE
As some of you may know, last year
some members of the Archdiocese of
Seattle community were affected by a
national tax fraud scheme. The best way
to protect yourself from tax fraud on your
2014 return is to file your claim as soon
as possible. For more info please visit
www.seattlearchdiocese.org and click the
TAX FRAUD INFO blue box in the middle
of the screen.
SANCTA VITA MEETING
Sancta Vita, our parish Respect Life
group, will meet next Sunday, the 8th, at
11:15 am in the McGrath Room. All are
welcome.
RESPECT LIFE
“The new evangelization calls for followers of Christ who are unconditionally pro
life: who will acclaim, celebrate and serve
the Gospel of life in every situation. A
sign of hope is the increasing recognition
that the dignity of human life must never
be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil.”
St. Alphonsus Parish 5816 15th Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 I Phone: 206-784-6464 I Fax: 206-789-5709 I [email protected]
SCHOOL NEWS
We are asking you, our parishioners, families, community members, teachers, and
staff to support our wonderful parish
school through the Annual Fund.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
SCRIP NEWS
We are excited to announce we will be
performing The Sound of Music for the
spring musical. Tickets go on sale March
30 at www.stalseattle.org/school/sound.
Gather your friends and family
for a Superbowl get together
complete with food and drinks.
Nothing could be better.
COSTUME HELP
Superbowl party in your weekend plans?
Get ready with some good eats using
Scrip to your favorite grocery store.
There's Scrip to Albertson's, Fred Meyer,
Safeway, and more. You can even grab a
Scrip to Pizza Hut*, Papa John's*, KFC*,
or Subway if you prefer to order in. Either
way, Scrip can help you celebrate the big
game. Items with a '*' are special order
and may take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
Scrip cards may be purchased:
 Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:158:45am in The Commons
 Wednesday mornings at 11:30am in
the Preschool classroom
 Friday afternoon at 2:45-3:15 pm in
The Commons (small cafeteria)
 After wknd Masses in back vestibule
 At the Parish office during the week
We have many kids in the show and need
a good crew ready to make lederhosen,
nun's habits, general costumes and of
course, those matching kids outfits made
from curtains! We had a great time with
the sewing bee last year and will be planning even more this year.
We need all levels of creativity, sewing
talents, ironing abilities, shopping and just
the desire to help & have fun. Let me
know if you're interested so I can let you
know when our costuming events will be
happening! Thank you all so much.
Contact me with questions.
- Lynn Van Hollebeke
(Costume Coordinator): 206-604-0816 or
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/
stalseattle
Contact Mija Hamilton at
[email protected] for more info.
We are growing, developing and improving in order to be the best school for our
students. This year we have focused on
our community service learning. We created “school families” that group students
from kindergarten to 8th grade together to
build community. We have also integrated electives into the middle school giving
our older students more responsibility and
added a second 5th grade girls class.
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of
educating our children. In order to meet
our educational needs we must raise additional funds though our Annual Fund.
Please give by check in the school envelope in your monthly bundle or online.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
We are currently accepting applications
for the 2015-2016 school year. Interested
families can tour the school building and
classrooms with our Admissions
Coordinator. Please contact
[email protected] to schedule.
UPCOMING PC EVENTS
Coffee & Doughnuts: Join us after the
8am & 10am Mass on February 8, 15, 22.
February 3: Financial Planner - Saving
for High school, College and Retirement.
March 11: Julie Metzger, Great Conversations - separate events for middle
school students (during school day) and
parents (in the evening). Topic TBD!
St. Alphonsus Parish School 5816 15th Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 I Phone: 206-782-4363 I Extended Care: 206-782-7324 I [email protected]
DIOCESAN NEWS &
EVENTS
CONTACTS
PARISH PERSONNEL
Pastor
Rev. Shane McKee, SOLT
[email protected]
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK MASS
& ANOINTING OF THE SICK
VALENTINE’S DAY MARRIAGE
RETREAT
When February 13-15
Led by Tom & Kari Curran
This special Valentine's Day retreat is designed to help couples discover the hope
and adventure in following God’s plan for
their marriage. Tom and Kari Curran share
wisdom and practical tools that help couples
form a faith-centered vision for their marriage and their family that provides a solid
foundation from which to grow and withstand the pressures of life. The weekend
consists of insightful, humorous and engaging presentations, Q&A sessions, and times
for couples to talk and pray together.
Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, will lead Mass & Anointing of
the Sick on Wednesday, February 11 at
9:30am at Providence Mount St. Vincent in
West Seattle (4831 35th Ave SW, 98126 in
Chapel on 3rd floor)
All are invited to attend. During the Anointing of the Sick, Bishop Elizondo and concelebrating priests will individually bless anyone. Members of the Order of Malta have
brought Holy Water from Lourdes to add
extra healing & hope. St. James Music Ministry & concert harpist Leslie McMichael will
perform during Mass. A reception will follow.
For more info: 206-938-6191 or
[email protected]. More info
about Providence Mount St. Vincent can be
found at www.providence.org/themount.
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY CHOIRS
Dr. Tom Curran & Kari Curran are the parents of 9 children. Tom is the Executive
Director of MyCatholicFaith.org, a Catholic
ministry dedicated to bringing to life the hidden riches of the faith that have remained
buried for many Catholics. To register visit
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/retreats.
Join us for our 2014-2015 Concert Season
events. For more info about concerts and
purchasing tickets call 206-296-5372.
CEMETERY MASSES
Spring Concerts @ St. Joseph’s
Friday, April 17 @ 8pm
Saturday, April 18 @ 8pm
We remember and give thanks at Mass all
of those who have died. Everyone is welcome. Masses are on Saturday mornings at
10:30am.
February 7
February 14
February 21
Holyrood Cemetery
205 NE 205th St.
Shoreline, 98155
Calvary Cemetery
5041 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, 98105
Gethsemane Cemetery
37600 Pacific Hwy S.
Federal Way, 98003
Lenten Prayer Concert @ Chapel of St.
Ignatius (Seattle University Campus)
Saturday, March 7 @ 8pm
WESTERN WA CATHOLIC
CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
Unlock the Power James 5:16
Join us on Friday, February 13 for Mass of
Intercession with Prayer for Healing and
Empowerment at St. Pius X Church (22209
58th Ave W Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043).
Fr. Jim Northrop and Fr. Cal Christiansen,
Concelebrating. Praise and worship music
begins at 6:45pm, Mass is at 7pm followed
by prayer ministry.
St. Alphonsus Parish Served by the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Convent House Servant
Sister Elisabeth of the Coronation
PA for Administration
Lizzy Scholz [email protected]
Music Coordinator
Angela Petrucci [email protected]
School Principal
Matt Eisenhauer [email protected]
School Secretary
Charleen Sweet [email protected]
Facilities Supervisor
John Altenhofen [email protected]
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Servers
Chris Van Hollebeke 206-783-3916
Athletic Association/CYO
Nick Stefonick
[email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion Within Mass
Sandy Dresbeck 206-783-9751
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion to Homebound
Monica de Castro 206-706-7736
Holy Name Society
Karl Hoffmann 206-784-7152
Knights of Columbus
Louie Van Hollebeke
[email protected]
Lectors
Lizzy Scholz
[email protected]
Parent’s Club
Kate Rappe
[email protected]
Sanctus Youth Group
Sister Solanus
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Fran Bielaczy 206-789-8401
Young Adult Ministry
Angela Petrucci
[email protected]
Finance Council Ignacio Martinez