First Fridays (Primeros Viernes): 7:00 PM Saturday (Sábado): 4:15 PM Sunday (Domingo): 8:45 AM Or by appointment with the priest. O por cita con el sacerdote.

First Fridays (Primeros Viernes): 10:00 p.m. - Saturday (Sábado) 6:00 a.m.

Tuesdays (Martes): 9:30 AM (English) 7:00 PM (Español) Thursdays (Jueves): 9:30 AM (Español) Fridays (Viernes): 6:00 PM (English)

Prayer Line: Kay Faulds 360-794-7988 English Bulletin: Anita Maceda 360-794-8945, ext 10 Spanish Bulletin: Tania Gutierrez 360-794-8945, ext 11 Knights of Columbus: Oscar Rodriguez 425-508-0819

http://www.kofcmonroe.org/ St. Vincent De Paul: 425-355-3504 http://www.svdpmonroe.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confesiones)

Frequently Called Numbers (Teléfonos usados Frecuentemente)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Exposición del Santísimo)

Rosary (Rosario)

Fr. Phillip Bloom, Pastor (Párroco) (360)794-8945 ext 12 pbloom@stmaryvalley.org Sr. Barbara Geib, R.C.I.A & Baptism Coordinator (360)794-8945, ext 14 srbarbara@stmaryvalley.org Tania Gutiérrez de Torres, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator (Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano) (360)794-8945, ext. 11 tgutierrez@stmaryvalley.org Cathy Lenac, Facilites Supervisor (360) 794-8945 clenac@stmaryvalley.org Anita Maceda, Pastoral Assistant for Administration (Asistente Pastoral para Administración) (360)794-8945 ext, 10 anita@stmaryvalley.org Meri Price, Religious Coordinator (360) 794-8945, ext 13 mprice@stmaryvalley.org

Monday (Lunes) -Thursday (Jueves) 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. CLOSED 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. for Lunch Friday (Viernes)-Sunday (Domingo) : CLOSED/CERRADO

Monday- Liturgy of the Word & Communion (Lunes- Liturgia de la Palabra y Comunión): 9:00 a.m. Tuesday-Friday (Martes-Viernes): 9:00 a.m. Saturday (Sábado): 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday (Domingo): 9:30 a.m. (English) Sunday (Domingo): 11:15 a.m. (Español)

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April 9,2017

“Holy Week is a privileged me when we are called to draw near

to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in mes of difficulty. “

-Pope Francis

“La semana santa es un empo privilegiado cuando estamos

llamados a acercarnos a Jesús: Amistad con él esta mostrada

en empos de dificultad.”

- Papa Francisco

Centered on Jesus, Serving Others Centrados en Jesús, Sirviendo a Otros

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The Truth about Everything Welcome to Holy Week! For us this week commemorates the central event of human history. As Fr. John Richard Neuhaus observed,, “If what Chris ans say about Good Friday is true, then it is, quite simply, the truth about everything.” A poignant story will bring home this point. Remembering What Ma ers We have Holy Week to focus on that truth – to remember what truly ma ers: the Paschal Mystery, the Passion, Death and Resurrec on of Jesus. As we say in the Creed, “For our sake he was crucified under Pon us Pilate, he suffered death and was buried and rose again on the third day.”

Poignant Story about Remembering I once heard a poignant story about remembering. It concerns a man suffering from Alzheimer’s. Some mes we joke about the disease - it is natural considering how much forge ulness is part of our human condi on. But Alzheimer's is more than forge ng birthdays and where the keys are. For the person's family it is a wrenching burden. In this case, the family watched in pain as the man lost different aspects of his memory. First, he began forge ng ordinary things like how to turn on the shower or how to use a toaster. Soon he could no longer remember people who were his old friends or close work associates. Then he began to forget even who his children were and, finally, his wife. As the man’s life was drawing to an end, his family gathered around his bed. He knew none of them. His wife placed a small crucifix in his hand. At first he seemed puzzled, then looked intently and said, “Jesus.” A Week to Remember That man had forgo en everything, but he did remember the one thing which ma ers – the event which includes everything else. From his childhood he had closely followed the ac vi es of Holy Week. He became convinced that it enacted the most important happening in human history. And that it was also the most important happening in his life: The day Jesus took our sins away. At our Palm Sunday Masses we listen to the Passion of our Lord, according to Ma hew. We will hear the Passion account once again on Good Friday, according to John. May we not miss the graces God wishes to pour out upon us – that this will indeed be for us a week to remember. Central Events of Holy Week This bulle n has the full schedule for Holy Week but I would like to underscore the main liturgies: • Mass of the Last Supper (bilingual) on Thursday, April 13, 7 pm • Venera on of Cross & Communion, Friday, April 14, 6 pm (English), 7:30 pm (Spanish) • Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 15, 8 pm (mainly English with some Spanish)

Confession Opportuni es Jesus died and rose “for our sake” to reconcile us to the Father and to each other by the forgiveness of sins. During Holy Week we have opportuni es to receive the Sacrament of Reconcilia on. There will be Penance Services on Monday evening at both St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bothell and Immaculate Concep on, Arlington. St. Pius X, Mountlake Terrace will host a Penance Service on Tuesday evening. These services begin at 7 pm. On Holy Saturday I will be available for Confessions from 3 to 5 pm.

Sunday 4/9

Monday 4/10

Tuesday 4/11

Wednesday 4/12

Thursday 4/13

Fr iday 4/14

Saturday 4/15

8:45 am - 9:15 am Confessions/Confesiones 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am - 12 pm Knights of Columbus Break-fast-Kitchen & Hall Use 10:30 am - 11:30 am 33 Days of Morning Glory - Conference Room 11:15 am Spanish Mass - Misa en Español

OFFICE OPEN 10:00 AM—4:00 PM

9 am Word and Communion 3 pm - 5 pm Youth-Everett Planned Parenthood TBA 7 pm - 9 pm ALANON (Room 3) 7 pm Penance Service - Immaculate Conception, Arlington 7 pm Penance Service - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bothell (bilingual)

OFFICE OPEN 10:15 am—12 pm

9 am Daily Mass: Michael John Shinnick, RIP 9:30 am Rosary 11 am - 12 pm Book Study-Return of the Prodigal Son Room 8 6:30 pm - 8 pm Baptism Class Room 4 (Part one) 7 pm - 9 pm Hispanic Young Adult Leadership Meeting (Rm.4) 7 pm Knights of Columbus (rm 3) 7 pm Penance Service - St. Pius X, Mountlake Terrace

OFFICE OPEN 10:00 AM—4:00 PM

9 am Daily Mass: St. Vincent de Paul Members, Sp. Int. 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm First Sacraments Room 2 7 pm Rosary for The United States of America (in chapel) 7 pm - 8 pm Adult Book Study-Return of the Prodigal Son

OFFICE OPEN 11:30 AM—4:00 PM

MAUNDY THURSDAY

9:30 am Rosary 7 pm Mass of the Last Supper (bilingual) 7 pm - 9 pm SVdP Meeting - Conference Room

OFFICE CLOSED/ OFICINA CERRADA

GOOD FRIDAY

3 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Coronilla de la Misericordia Divina) & Way of the Cross 6 pm Good Friday Service - Veneration of Cross & Communion 7:30 pm Good Friday Service in Spanish - Veneracion de la Cruz

HOLY SATURDAY 11 am Easter Vigil Practice 3 pm - 5 pm Confessions 8 pm Easter Vigil

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STEWARDSHIPSTEWARDSHIP

Prayer RequestsPrayer RequestsPrayer Requests

April 9, 2017

Bernie Johnson, Norma, Todd, Scott Kingdon, Luann Willingham, Ernestine Mitchell, Gary Koontz, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap, Zander Tapia,

Robert Bell, Silvina Perez, Silvia & Juan Jose Medina, Norma Hanratty,

If you would like to add someone to this list Please call the office: 360-794-8945 ext. 10

Don’t forget to write your special prayer intentions in our parish book, located on the Baptismal Font in the back of the church

Mary & Martha Prayer Line All calls are confidential Please call Kay Faulds at

(360)794-7988 Prayer Line Partners

Mary Dellino, Meri Price, Cheryl Clement, Candice Blair, Evelyne Robertson, Yolanda Alexander, JoAnn Hoff, Anne O’niell, Holli Janacek, Cathy Lenac, Teresa Yap, Kathy King, Mary Peterson-Clark, Josie Radzwill, Jan Gill, Sandy Sullivan,

Janine Erickson, Mattie Meier

Gift Shop Saturday April 15, 2017: Tracy & Elijah Sunday April 16, 2017: Regine & Yoli Liturgical Saturday 8:00 PM, April 15, 2017 Lector: Eucharistic Ministers: Altar Servers: Hospitality Ministers: Sunday, 9:30 AM, April 16, 2017 Lector: Ministers: Sister Barbara Geib, Altar Servers: Hospitality Ministers:

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Parish Ministry SchedulesParish Ministry Schedules Bulletin Deadline: Please submit information in writing or email to the parish office by Monday noon.

ST . MARY OF THE VALLEY WEEKEND COLLECTION SUMMARY :

APRIL 2 , 2017

Sunday Envelopes & Checks $6,042.50 Loose $1,360.16

Chi ldren ’s Col lect ion: $201.00 $7,603.66

Sacramenta l: $395.00 Par ish Improvement: $588.75

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30,2017 (Amount needed each week: $7,692)

Actual YTD collections received: $283,885.50 Budgeted YTD collection: $307,680.00 (Week 40)

-($23,794.50) Thank you for support ing our ministr ies so we can

cont inue to of fer a l l o f our programs.

Thank you for your Generosity!

REMINDER: Please remember during Lent it is customary that there are no flowers in the Church. Thank you!

CHILDREN ENVELOPES

chi ldren wi l l be br ing ing up there own envelopes and th is

i s what they look l i ke!

Please see sign up sheet in Sacristy

It is not too late. If you are interested in

reading "33 Days to Morning Glory" in

preparation for the 100th anniversary of

Fatima, come to the Conference Room,

TODAY, after 9:30 am Mass. The group

preparing for consecration on May 13th

will be meeting weekly.

Lamb Cake

Our youth will be selling lamb cakes for

Easter. The cost for a scrumptious lamb

cakes is $15. You can pre-order yours

today! Pre-order sheets can be found

on all vestibules. We thank you in

advance for your support.

Padre Felipe La verdad sobre todo ¡Bienvenidos a la Semana Santa! Para nosotros esta semana conmemora el evento central de la historia humana. Como el Padre John Richard Neuhaus observó: "Si lo que dicen los cris-tianos acerca del Viernes Santo es verdad, entonces es, sencillamente, la verdad sobre todo". Una historia conmovedora traerá a la luz este punto. Recordando lo que importa

Tenemos la Semana Santa para enfocarnos en esa verdad - para recordar lo que verdaderamente importa: el Misterio Pascual, la Pasión, la Muerte y la Resurrección de Jesús. Como decimos en el Credo: "Por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato, padeció y fue sepultado y resucitó al tercer día". Historia conmovedora sobre el recuerdo Una vez oí una historia conmovedora sobre el recuerdo. Se trata de un hombre que sufre de Alzheimer. A ve-ces bromeamos sobre la enfermedad - es natural teniendo en cuenta que olvidar es parte de nuestra condición humana. Pero Alzheimer es más que olvidar cumpleaños y donde están las llaves. Para la familia de la persona es una carga desgarradora. En este caso, la familia observaba con dolor cuando el hombre perdió diferentes aspectos de su memoria. Primero, empezó a olvidar cosas ordinarias como, cómo encender la ducha o cómo usar un tostador. Pronto ya no podía recordar a las personas que eran sus viejos amigos o sus estrechos compa-ñeros de trabajo. Entonces comenzó a olvidar incluso quiénes eran sus hijos y, finalmente, su esposa. Cuando la vida del hombre estaba llegando a su fin, su familia se reunió alrededor de su cama. No conocía a ninguno de ellos. Su esposa colocó un pequeño crucifijo en su mano. Al principio parecía perplejo, luego miró atenta-mente y dijo: "Jesús". Una semana para recordar Ese hombre lo había olvidado todo, pero recordaba lo que importa: el suceso que incluye todo lo demás. Des-de su niñez había seguido de cerca las actividades de la Semana Santa. Él estaba convencido de que este era el acontecimiento más importante de la historia humana. Y que también fue lo más importante que sucedió en su vida: El día en que Jesús nos quitó nuestros pecados. En nuestras Misas del Domingo de Ramos escuchamos la Pasión de nuestro Señor, según Mateo. Volveremos a escuchar la cuenta de la Pasión una vez más el Vier-nes Santo, según el evangelio de Juan. Que no nos perdamos las gracias que Dios quiere derramar sobre noso-tros, esta sin duda será para nosotros una semana para recordar. Eventos centrales de la Semana Santa Este boletín tiene el calendario completo de la Semana Santa, pero quisiera subrayar las principales liturgias: • Misa de la Última Cena (bilingüe) el Jueves, 13 de abril, 7 pm • Veneración de la Cruz y la Comunión, Viernes, 14 de abril, 6 pm (Inglés), 7:30 pm (Español) • Vigilia de Pascua, sábado, 15 de abril, 8 pm (principalmente inglés con algo de español)

Oportunidades de Confesión Jesús murió y resucito "por nosotros" para reconciliarnos con el Padre y el uno con el otro por el perdón de los pecados. Durante la Semana Santa tenemos la oportunidad de recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. Habrá Servicios de Penitencia/confesiones el lunes por la noche en Santa Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bothell y en la Inmaculada Concep-ción, Arlington, el martes por la noche en San Pío X, Mountlake Terrace. Estos servi-cios comienzan a las 7 pm. El Sábado Santo estaré disponible para Confesiones de 3 a 5 pm aquí en Santa Maria del valle.

Abril 9, 2017 “Jesús te llama”

Practica del coro, miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia

Intenciones de Oración ABRIL

PAPA FRANCISCO

JOVENES Que los jóvenes puedan responder generosamente a sus vocaciones y considerar seriamente ofrecerse a Dios en el Sacerdocio o la vida consagrada.

JESÚS, PAN DE VIDA Grupo de Oración

Todos los viernes a las 7 PM, Adoración, aprendizaje, crecimiento Espiritual en familia!

FECHAS DE BAUTISOS 2017 ∗Abril 29 @ 11 AM ∗Mayo 13 @ 10 AM y 27 @ 11 AM ∗Junio 10 & 24 @ 11 AM ∗Julio 8 y 22 @ 11 AM ∗Agosto 26 @ 11 AM ∗Septiembre 23 @ 11 AM ∗Octubre 14 y 28 @ 11 AM ∗Noviembre 11 y 25 @ 11 A ∗Diciembre NO BAUTISOS

REQUISITOS PARA BAUTISAR

∗ Una copia del Acta de Nacimiento del niño/a ∗ La vestimenta del bautizado debe ser BLANCA ∗ Los Papas y Padrinos deben de tomar las clases Pre-Bautismales. (Pueden tomar las clases en ot a Iglesia solo t aiga un car a de esa Iglesia confir ando que tomaron las clases.) La clase es g atis. Si llega más de 15 min. tarde tendrá que tomar la clase en ot a ocasión. La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen ser ir como padrinos y no estén casados a la Iglesia CATOLICA. ∗ Los Padrinos deben de ser bautizados Católicos y practicando la Fe (las parejas, deben de estar casa-dos por la Iglesia Católica y t aer una copia de su acta mat imonial). ∗ Si NO están regist ados en la Iglesia, Santa María del Valle, le pedimos que t aigan un car a de su Par oquia dándonos per iso de bautizar a su/s hijo/a ∗ Y sugerimos una donación de $50.

No catecismo Jueves 6 y 13 de Abril

• Misa de la Última Cena (bilingüe) Jueves, 13 de abril, 7 pm • Veneración de la Cruz y Comunión, Viernes, 14 de abril,

6 pm (Inglés), 7:30 pm (Español) • Vigilia de Pascua, sábado, 15 de abril @ 8 PM,

(principalmente inglés con algo de español) • Caza de Huevos de Pascua 10:30 AM Domingo Abril 16

Domingo de Ramos

Celebramos la entrada triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén en la que todo el pueblo lo alaba como rey con cantos y palmas.

April 9, 2017

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Generations of Faith 2016-2017

Generations of Faith is St. Mary’s “all generation” religious education. Please join us to share a free family meal followed by our theme of the year, The Creed and Professing our

Faith catechesis. 2016-2017 Sessions

4/26/17

Child care available at all sessions.

Orange registration forms are available in the north

vestibule for the 2016-2017 school year. Please complete one form for your whole family.

Liturgy of the Word for Children Children’s Liturgy is actually the Liturgy of the Word for children. There is no preregistration

required. We cover the Gospel of the day at a level the children can understand and enjoy. We enrich

this with discussion, prayers, songs and plays. We also try to raise awareness of God’s love, the humanity of Jesus, the Seasons of the Church, the

understanding of symbols in the Mass and the context of the Bible. Our aim is to make the children’s experience of

church meaningful, whilst helping them to grow in the faith of the Catholic Church and develop as full and active members of our

Parish Community. During the 9:30 am Mass and before the Liturgy of the Word, Father Bloom invites children up to the sanctuary. The children will receive a blessing from Father and then process to their classroom. After Children’s Liturgy, the children will process to the main vestibule and quietly return to their families. Note: At least two

students will be chosen to bring up the gifts. Thank you for your continued prayers and support during this ministry; It is a blessing to

watch these little disciples grow in their faith while lifting up Jesus and loving others.

Read Sunday’s Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Gospel Summary Each year on this Sunday we follow the events of Jesus’ life from the time he entered Jerusalem until the point where he was laid in the tomb after his crucifixion. Jesus first entered Jerusalem riding a donkey amid waving palm leaves. It was in Jerusalem that he foretold Judas’ betrayal, Peter’s denial, and established the Eucharist at the Passover meal. Jesus took his disciples into Gethsemane to pray, but they could not stay awake with him. In the garden, Jesus was turned over to the authorities, tried before the Sanhedrin, brought to Pilate, and sentenced to death. When offered a choice during the festival to release a prisoner, the people chose the release of Barabbas. Their choice was beyond Pilate’s comprehension, so he symbolically washed his hands of the whole deal. Jesus was turned over to the Roman authorities for crucifixion and mocked by them. Finally, Jesus died on the cross. The earth darkened and quaked. He was prepared quickly for burial and laid in the tomb. Reflection for Families There is much to reflect on in this reading. One interesting note, however, is the different responses Judas and Peter had when they came face to face with their rejection of Christ. After his three denials, Peter “wept bitterly.”These tears of regret led the way to reconciliation when Peter first encountered the risen Christ. Judas, on the other hand, knew what he did was wrong, but he couldn’t face the hopelessness his actions brought. To relieve the pain of what he had done, Judas took his own life. Some days it is difficult (even beyond measure) to be a parent. The lesson we learn today is that reconciliation and healing bring us long-term joy instead of living in the harsh bitterness of despair. Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family Either in your parish or some outside setting, pray the Stations of the Cross. Many booklets are available (ask at your parish or local religious bookstore) for families to follow the Passion of Jesus. If possible, allow the children to lead the prayer at some of the stations.

First Sacraments Students

Please practice your prayers! You should know all three prayers, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Glory Be. Winter weather is approaching so please follow the Monroe School District school closure information. If school is cancelled due to weather, First Sacraments class is cancelled.

Confirmation is 2 years of religious education?

Yes, if you are interested in the Sacrament of

Confirmation during the Spring of 2018, this 2016/2017 school year you

should attend a minimum of 12 United Youth Group

sessions. United Youth Group meets

every other Monday 7-8:30pm. For more information please contact the

parish office 360-794-8945 x13.

Vacation Bible School is coming! Get ready for a fun week

July 10-14, 2017 from 9 am until 12 pm each day! VBS is open to children in Pre-K through

Elementary. Please fill out a registration form located in the

vestibules or parish office.

Volunteers for Vacation Bible School are needed! Registration fees are waived if parents volunteer. Adult volunteers interested in helping are invited to a meeting Sunday, April 2 in the Conference Room following the 9:30 mass. If you are unable to attend the meeting but

are interested in volunteering, please contact Meri Price at the Parish Office.

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Jesus’ Death is Our Example “Jesus, who upon entering into the world said: "I have come, O God, to do your

will" (cf. Heb 10:9), made himself obedient to the Father in everything and, "having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1), giving himself completely for them. He who had come "not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mk 10:45), attains on the Cross the

heights of love: "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (Jn 15:13). And he died for us while we were yet sinners (cf. Rom 5:8).In

this way Jesus proclaims that life finds its center, its meaning and its fulfillment when it is given up. At this point our meditation becomes praise and thanksgiving, and at the same time urges us to imitate Christ and follow in his footsteps (cf. 1 Pt 2:21). We too are called to give our lives for our brothers and sisters, and thus to realize in the fullness of truth the meaning and destiny of our existence.” -- John

Paul II (The Gospel of Life, n. 51)

April 9, 2017

POPE FRANCIS Prayer Intentions for

APRIL 2017 Young People.

That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

Food Bank Collection St. Mary of the Valley's St. Vincent de Paul conference will be collecting food and other non-perishables during the weeks of Lent. Some item suggestions: baby food, soups, juice, macaroni and cheese, cake mixes, pudding, canned fruit and vegetables, crackers, cereal, There will be containers

by the entrances. Thanks for your support with our project during Lent.

United Youth Group upcoming youth nights:

• April 10th TBA (Evere Planned Parenthood) • May 8th Theology of the Body

• May 20th Mary Bloom Auc on • May 22nd 7-8-30 • June 5th 7- 8:30 • June 19th ( last youth gathering, maybe party) • July 10th-14th Vaca on Bible Camp for Middle School (High

School students please sign up as camp counselors) ----------------------------------------------------------

Visit the Imprisoned St. Mary’s Youth are pu ng together a care package of gree ng cards and stamps for the Monroe Correc onal

Complex. Please consider dona ng unused gree ng cards of all types from birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, get

well soon cards, blank cards and sta onary. Your contribu on is greatly appreciated. Please leave your

donated cards and stamps at the east ves bule, “Visit the Imprisoned, Cards and Stamps” box or to Meri Price in the

Parish Hall.

Mary Bloom Center Silent & Live Auc on Dinner

Date is set for May 20, 2017 in the Parish Hall

Doors open at 4 p.m.! As you know, the Mary Bloom Center in Puno, Peru is supported through several fundraisers, one of them being the silent & live auc on dinner held every year in May. This year Cathy Lenac and Cathy Or z, parishioners of St. Mary’s, have graciously agreed to Co-Chair this event which will be held May 20th in the Parish Hall. There will only be room this year for 112 guests and the ckets will be $40 per person or $75 per couple. The planning has started with many volunteers from St. Mary’s and we are so thankful for the opportunity to raise funding to feed and care for God’s sheep! This event promises a fun-filled evening and the opportunity to bid on, and take home, some very fine items. Get your ckets early to guarantee your spot! You can pay for ckets by check, cash, EFT, or credit card! Call the Parish Office to purchase now! Speaking of fine items, we are looking for newly purchased items that will fetch a high dollar for a very worthy cause. Need and Idea of where to go? You can go to local merchants for dona ons! For more informa on please call Cathy Lenac at 360-794-8945 or call or email Cathy Or z at 425-308-0607 or coo5@fron er.com. Donated items are tax deduc ble! There is so much more to tell you about this upcoming event so stay tuned for more informa on next month…we just wanted to get this lovely evening on your calendar!

ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities too, encountering those who are hungry

and thirsty, and others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

Family Camp at Camp Hamilton in Monroe, WA

How wonderful to have a family camp right here in Monroe, WA. Be sure to sign up at

http://www.oyyae.org/camp-hamilton/ for the weekend of August 25th-27th. $100 each for adults

and $50 each for children. ______________________________________

High School Students Youth entering the 9th grade through the 12th grade are strongly

encouraged to attend the Archdiocese of Seattle’s “Ascend Leadership Retreat”. Be prepared to grow in your relationship with God, be

strengthened as a missionary disciple, develop leadership skills, and come back to share your gifts with St. Mary of the Valley and our community. Please see Meri Price for registration information.