Announcements (August 27, 2000)

1. Our two-bit collection is for Fire Victims in Okanogan Country in Eastern Washington. Your donations will be directed through the Catholic archdiocese to help those affected by the fires in that part of our state.

2. Thank you for your contributions to last Sunday's two-bit collection for Project Rachel. $484 were donated to assist this work of post-abortion healing.

3. Our parish income last Sunday from all Masses was $10,153. Your Sacrificial Giving is needed and deeply appreciated.

4. The faith formation classes for adults and older teens will begin Thursday, September 7, at 7 p.m. The initial class will feature a video by Dr. Scott Hahn telling his conversion story to the Catholic faith. Please see the phone numbers in the bulletin for more information and to register. If you know a non-Catholic interested in our faith, please invite them to the class.

5. Also please see the bulletin for our Sunday religious education program for children 3 to 5 years of age and from grades 1-6 who do not attend Catholic schools, as well as First Penance and First Communion for grades second thru eighth. Please call Sister Mary Clare to register.

6. There will be a Men's Silent Retreat the weekend of September 8 - 10. Please call Mike Bucy (425) 391-4109 or click here to download more information.

7. We need volunteers for weekly adoration of the Eucharist for some specific hours: Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6 p.m. If you can volunteer for those hours, please call Betty Weller, Joe Vandermark or Greg Miller. There numbers are in the bulletin.

8. Attention married & engaged couples: Come to a complete Natural Family Planning course to be held at St. Jude's Parish in Redmond. Learn about your Catholic faith and discover a modern, natural method of family planning. The course consists of four sessions on the follow- ing dates: Sept. 7 and 29, Oct. 27 and Nov. 17 at 7pm. Total cost is $55. For more information and to register, call Scott and Marie Elmenhurst at (425) 788-2453.

9. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. Also during this Jubilee Year 2000 I have set aside the First Thursday of each month for confessions. On Thursday, September 7, there will be confessions from 1 to 8 p.m. Please take advantage of this Holy Year opportunity.

10. Speaking of the Jubilee Year, please set aside the afternoon of December 31. Holy Family Parish will be remembered in the prayers of Vespers and Benediction at St. James Cathedral, which begin at 4 p.m. that Sunday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for us to make a parish pilgrimage to the Cathedral and for individual parishioners to receive the Holy Year Indulgence. As you know, if you have received the Indulgence for yourself, you may receive it on behalf of a deceased family member or other soul in purgatory. The basic requisite is to have made an integral and individual confession during the Holy Year, to pray for the intentions of the Holy Father and to say the prescribed prayers at the site of the pilgrimage, in this case St. James Cathedral.

11. SCRIP is for sale in the vestibule after Mass. Also please pick up your Albertson's Community Partner Card.

Also for information on the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning, please call WOOMB Northwest at 206-275-4266 (ASK-4BOM). The Billings Ovulation Method is currently being used by about forty million couples world wide. It is a safe and effective method of family planning.

S P I R I T 2 0 0 0 5 TH ANNUAL YOUTH / YOUNG ADULT RETREAT OCT. 20-22nd, JUBILEE 2000 St. Joseph Center, 215 N.15th St., Mount Vernon, WA ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spirit 2000 Theme: ³EUCHARIST: LIVING BREAD, LIFE FOR THE WORLD² "The whole Church is preparing for the Third Christian Millenium. The challenge of the great Jubilee of the Year 2000 is the new evangelization: a deepening of faith and a vigorous response to the Christian vocation to holiness and service." - Pope John Paul II, Camden Yards, Oct. 1995 ___________________________________________________ REGISTER BY SEPT. 20th TO SAVE - SPACE IS LIMITED !!! ___________________________________________________ FOR MORE INFORMATION, Call 360-336-3736 or email : Dolly Saunders or write: Spirit 2000, P.O.Box 147, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recording Artist/ TONY MELENDEZ (Friday Night Only) Tony was born without arms because his mother was prescribed a harmful drug during pregnancy. Growing up Catholic, he once wanted to be a priest, but couldn¹t due to his disability. Tony learned to use his feet to do almost everything including play the guitar. He has performed for Pope John Paul II seven times, twice in the Vatican, and World Youth Days in Poland, Los Angeles, Denver, Manila and Paris. He has made countless TV appearances including The Today Show, CBS This Morning,& Good Morning America. In 1987, the Holy Father embraced him and said,³Tony, Tony, Tony, you are a courageous young man, may you continue giving hope to all the people, all the people.² Former Protestant / TIM STAPLES Tim was raised a Baptist and served as an Assembly of God youth minister before converting to Catholicism. Tim is featured daily on The Splendor of Truth and the Reasons for Faith Live syndicated radio programs. He is the Director of Evangelization for the Catholic Resource Center. Human Life Speaker / BARBARA McGUIGAN Barbara has been acclaimed as one of the foremost chastity educators. Twice nominated for Catholic Woman of the Year, she is sought after as a guest speaker in school and parish communities worldwide, enthusiastically proclaiming the sanctity of all human life. Barbara has the unique ability to explain the timeless teachings of Holy Mother Church in love, without condemnation, while never wavering from the fullness of truth. Jewish Convert / ROBERT FISHMAN Robert is a Jewish convert to Catholicism and founder of Torah of Christ Ministries, an evangelical outreach to Jews to help them better understand their spiritual heritage. He is a former Catholic youth minister. As a now full-time Catholic evangelist, he speaks extensively on the Jewish roots of Christianityand Christian Mysticism throughout the country. Detroit Sportscaster / JOHN MORALES John returns this time as Master of Ceremonies. He is a bi-lingual Catholic apologist with a great sense of humor and a love for the Faith. SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE __________________________________________________________ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION / FUN & INSPIRATIONAL !!! __________________________________________________________ Host Pastor: Fr. Lawrence Minder,OSB LOCK-IN Bring your sleeping bag & pillow. It's all indoors this year, except for maybe a bonfire at night outside. SCHEDULE Friday , Oct. 20th, Registration 5 pm, Mass 6 pm, Program 7-11pm (Tony Melendez Friday only) Saturday, Oct. 21st,, 8 am - 11 pm Sunday, Oct. 22nd, 9 am- 1 pm DON¹T MISS IT ! PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO A FRIEND ! __________________________________________________________ D O N ' T M I S S I T ! I T 'S C O O L! __________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill out ONE FORM (Below) for EACH PERSON REGISTERING. 2. Please use Youth Form if you are under 18. Chaperones are required. Please list names on Adult Form. 3. If you are chaperoning, youth that you are chaperoning must each have a completed Youth Form with YOUR NAME IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. 4. Please make checks payable to: Children of Mary- Center for Peace and enclose with Registration. 5. If ordering shirts, be sure to include that payment with total Registration payment. __________________________________________________________ ADULT & CHAPERONES REGISTRATION (NO chaperones under 21 please.) Name_________________________________________Age__________ Address________________________________City_________________ State / Prov______ Zip / Postal____________ Tel.#_____________________2nd Tel.#_____________________ o $40.00 Early registration postmarked by SEPT 20th o $50.00 Registration after SEPT 20th, SPACE IS LIMITED!!! o Spirit 2000 T-Shirts (Sizes M, L,XL) Qty._____@ $10 ea. = $_________ Size(s) M______ L_______ XL______ (Please include payment w/ order.) DOCTOR________________________________TEL.#________________ INSURANCE CO._________________________TEL.#_________________ POLICY#________________________EMERGENCY#_________________ PLEASE CHECK ONE BELOW: _______I am at least 18 years of age _______I am at least 21 years old & will CHAPERONE these youth: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ IMPORTANT! HOLD HARMLESS & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM Although I understand the Spirit 2000 staff will make reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment, I am fully aware of the dangers and risks inherent in participating in this retreat. The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the staff of Spirit 2000 & the Archdiocese of Seattle (including all volunteers and businesses that donate materials and labor) against any and all claims, liabilities, and lawsuits as a result of lost or damaged property, injury, and/or other losses, related to the participant named above. In the event of an accident or illness, it is understood that reasonable efforts will be made to contact the parent or family as soon as possible. However, if they are not available, authorization is hereby given to the Spirit 2000 staff to secure emergency medical care as needed. ________________________________________________ Signature of Participant PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PAYMENT ASAP - SPACE IS LIMITED! Enclose check or M.O. (US funds only please) payable to: Children of Mary-Center for Peace, and mail to: Spirit 2000, P.O.Box 147, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 FOR MORE INFORMATION, Call 360-336-3736 or email : Dolly Saunders _____________________________________________________________ YOUTH REGISTRATION (Ages12-17) (SORRY, no one under12 please.) Name ___________________________________________Age__________ Address_________________________________City__________________ State / Prov______Zip / Postal____________ Tel.#_____________________2nd Tel.#_____________________ ? $40.00 Early registration postmarked by SEPT 20th, SPACE IS LIMITED!!! ? $50.00 Registration after SEPT 20th ? Spirit 2000 T-Shirts (Sizes M, L,XL) Qty._____@ $10 ea. =$____________ Size(s) M______ L_______ XL______ (Please include payment w/ order.) DOCTOR________________________________TEL.#_________________ INSURANCE CO._________________________TEL.#__________________ POLICY#________________________EMERGENCY#__________________ My Chaperone is_______________________________________ IMPORTANT! HOLD HARMLESS & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM Although I understand the Spirit 2000 staff will make reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment, I am fully aware of the dangers and risks inherent in participating in this retreat. The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the staff of Spirit 2000 & the Archdiocese of Seattle (including all volunteers and businesses that donate materials and labor) against any and all claims, liabilities, and lawsuits as a result of lost or damaged property, injury, and/or other losses, related to the participant named above. In the event of an accident or illness, it is understood that reasonable efforts will be made to contact the parent or family as soon as possible. However, if they are not available, authorization is hereby given to the Spirit 2000 staff to secure emergency medical care as needed. _______________________________________________________ Signature of Participant _______________________________________________________ Signature of Legal Guardian if participant is under 18 years of age. PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PAYMENT ASAP - SPACE IS LIMITED! Enclose check or M.O. (US funds only please) payable to: Children of Mary-Center for Peace, and mail to: Spirit 2000, P.O.Box 147, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 FOR MORE INFORMATION, Call 360-336-3736 or email : Dolly Saunders D O N ' T M I S S I T ! I T 'S C O O L !