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March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday

MASS TIMES: (Check website/app for changes)

Downtown: 1055 Boundary St. SE

Monday - Thursday: NOON Friday & Saturday: 9AM Saturday Vigil: 5PM, Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5PM

Westside Chapel: 1835 Overhulse Rd. NW

Thursday (1st & 3rd): 6:30AM Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:30AM 2nd Sunday: 1:30PM (Vietnamese)

RECONCILIATION TIMES: Thursday: 11AM Saturday: 10AM, 3PM

PASTOR: Fr. Jim Lee PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Charles Banduku DEACONS: Rob Rensel Ronnie San Nicolas John Bergford

Saint Michael ParishOlympia, WA

Saint Michael Parish Communication Card

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PARISH OFFICE (360) 754-4667 1208 11th Ave. SE, Olympia 98501

CALVARY CEMETERY ext. 138 3850 Cleveland Ave., Tumwater 98501

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL (360) 754-5131

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3PM (360) 352-7554

CLOTHING BANK Tues & Sat 9-11AM, Thur. 6:30-8PM

PREGNANCY AID (360) 956-7413 M, T, Th, Fri 2-4PM, Wed. 9AM-Noon

ST. MIKE’S TIKES (360) 586-1585

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I’ve been away and would like to return to the Catholic Church

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Clip and place in o�ertory, return to the parish o�ce, or simply give to a Hospitality Minister.

HUNGERING FOR

CELEBRATION

We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl if you haven’t already!

OUR MISSION IS TO PLACE GOD FIRST IN ALL THINGS, TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, AND TO GROW IN HOLINESS THROUGH PRAYER, SACRAMENTS, AND SERVICE.

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March 27, 2016 - Easter Sunday

“He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!”

Dear friends, sisters and brothers in Christ,

Warmest and most heart-felt Easter blessings to you and to your loved ones wherever they may be this Easter Sunday morning. My prayer is that each of you will experience the joy and peace of this beautiful feast, this awesome mystery that changed the course of human history for all eternity.

It is the custom in many parts of the world to greet one another during the Octave of Easter – beginning today until next Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday – with the above words. They acknowledge the central mystery of our faith that Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died and was buried, rose on the third day as he said he would and that he was alive and lives forever. This simple greeting proclaimed that Jesus, the new Passover Lamb, though slain, lives forever, that his blood shed to wash away our sins, promises us eternal life, if we but believe.

Question: Has it ever happened to you that, while watching a movie, you fall asleep? Then, all of a sudden, you wake up, resume watching but really don’t know what’s going on? Somehow you missed some key elements of the plot and you can’t quite seem to pick up the story.

The same is true for the Easter story. Today only makes sense in light of what happened on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil.

On Holy Thursday, the Church celebrates and remembers the Last Supper when Jesus gathered with his Apostles and celebrated the Jewish Passover, the central feast of their faith when they remembered how Yahweh saved them from the slavery of Egypt. It was at the Last Supper that Jesus transformed the Passover into the New Covenant, or eternal promise, by being the new Paschal Lamb. Jesus took bread and wine, blessed them and consecrated them to be his very Body and Blood and told them to do this in memory of him until he comes again. This is the supreme gift of the Holy Eucharist that we celebrate at every Mass, every day, every Sunday.

On Good Friday, the Church remembers the saving passion and death of Jesus. Jesus embraces our suªering as a result of our sin. In so doing, by giving his life in our place, Jesus redeems our meaningless suªering through his self-sacrifice on the cross. He then invites us to be united with him in our suªerings so as to experience what is ultimately God’s desire for us – resurrection and eternal life. We venerate the cross, kissing the very instrument that took his life to give us eternal life. This is the only day of the year that the Church does not celebrate Mass.

Holy Saturday is solemn and empty — a time when Christ lies in the cold, empty tomb, where all seemed lost and dark.

Then, in the darkness of that night and death, we light a huge new fire, light the largest candle we can find, process following the new Light of the World with our candles lit from his, listen to the story of salvation history and the good news of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We sing “Alleluia” for the first time since Ash Wednesday when Lent began.

Standing in the Light of Christ, we baptize our Elect who become born again in the new waters of baptism who emerge from the waters as Neophytes, alive anew in Christ Jesus. They are anointed with Chrism and receive the sacrament of Confirmation and are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Then, alive with Christ and filled with the power and joy of the Holy Spirit, they share the Pascal Feast of Heaven on earth, that is, Holy Communion for the first time with the faithful. (Continued on pg. 3)

PASTOR’S NOTEBOOK

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James Sharp & familyHarry PritchardJenny De MeloBarbara Jean SmithElke VillegasJustin GamesVirgil & Joan HamblinLisa ZanderJolane ZanderBernice AndryPhil WeigandEd LarsonCindy LarsonDoris TobinJan PutnamRay NikulaJo Anne NortrupJune HendrickTeresa LaBouª familyPaulette KavonianRosanne BurnsWalter SearsBarbara HojemBe TranBilly HyltonTonya HyltonCharles WeberWarren & Jean ClareMichael Currall & FamilyJean O’GormanEileen HoodMike PrankardShirley MontanteJim DingmanSidney RitterThe Keith FamilyRobert BrownElizabeth MageeBrin KearneyChi & Lan NguyenGordan DvorakMichael Marsh Gisellie Ridgment

Phil ChavezPhil Wayt Paulie Moore Amy NovakClyde CanidaPat AlexanderLynda SipesRebecca Montreuil Keith Kennedy June Francis Justin Lazara The Bentzingers Pat O’NeillJulie LarsonBetty & Bruce Davidson Gene Putscher Roy Proctor Judy Parent Brian Cabreros Marissa McGoldrick Joey Lynn Benck John McKillipKen Zarker Carmen McHugh Gerri Brassfield Dioscoro T. Malinao Darleen Ryan Upmeir Constance Patnude Sarah Bowers Anna May LivingstonPaul DorseyFr. Jerry Villarrubia Eileen Hood Jimmy Svec Georgene MuxenHarry & Connie ArchuletaAutumn Cartwright Bill Barnes Hilary Borngesser Kevin Roberts

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

3/28 MONDAY

9:00AM - Rosario & Jacinta Neri, Sr. U

3/29 TUESDAY

12NOON - Aurora Witting U

3/30 WEDNESDAY

12NOON - John Waltman

3/31 THURSDAY

12NOON - Lucio Caballero U

4/1 FRIDAY

9:00AM - Logan Sharma

4/2 SATURDAY

9:00AM - John Waltman

5:00PM - Katherine Stout U

4/3 SUNDAY

7:30AM - Aurora Witting U

8:30AM Helen Tobin Maher U WS

9:30AM - Dorothy Foudray U

10:30AM - Laurence Mayard U WS

11:30 AM - Rita T. McKenzie U

5:00PM - People of St. Michael Parish

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS (WS - WEST SIDE)

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To submit prayer requests, call the Parish O²ce at (360) 754-4667 or submit your request via our website under the Contact menu.

If you or someone you know is homebound and wishes to receive Holy Communion, please call Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or Dcn. Terry Barber at Sacred Heart Parish at (360) 491-0890.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONWe now have only one opening! Is it your time to sit and watch for an hour with Jesus?

Fridays at 5 am

Contact: Roger Theine rtheine@comcast.net

The St. Joseph Chapel is open 24/7 for Adoration! Come to pray with Jesus at any time.The St. Joseph Chapel is open 24/7 for Adoration!

Please remember in your prayers all those affected by the attacks this last week in Brussels.

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We’re open... (correction)

Remember, the parish o²ce is open on Sundays for your convenience! Arrange for a Mass intention, drop oª a registration, book a meeting room, or just stop and say hi to Dolly!

...except for Easter!The o²ce will close at noon on Holy Thursday and reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, March 29.

(Pastor’s Notebook, cont. from pg. 1)

If you have not had the opportunity to know about Christ or the Catholic Church, I want to invite you to please contact us by filling out the contact box on the front of the bulletin and dropping it oª in the basket on the way out or emailing or calling us. We would love to share more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. We long to have you with us. Allow us to help in any way we can. A new Alpha course is beginning soon and we would love to have you check it out.

Thank you for being with us today. Please come and join us each Sunday as we continue this joyous journey of following Jesus Christ who makes all the diªerence in the world. “He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed!”

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Pastoral Year 2015-2016Donations Received as of March 6, 2016

Sunday Stewardship $41,561

Online Giving $17,488

Sunday Loose Donations $2,083

Holy Days $88

Youth (Little House) $ 1 8 3

Total O�ertory Collection Received $61,403

Year to Date Received $2,271,257

If you know of anyone who is temporarily or permanently homebound, or if you have family members who will be visiting but cannot come to Mass, call Bene Reece at (360) 292-7143 and arrange to receive Holy Communion. Please call the o²ce at (360) 754-4667 to schedule a visit from a priest and receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. If an emergency occurs after o²ce hours, leave a message, including your phone number, on the emergency line as instructed by our recording. We wil return your call as soon as possible.

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28 MONDAY

10:00 am Prime Timers

29 TUESDAY

6:30 pm F.A.I.T.H./Sacramental Preparation Catechist planning/training

30 WEDNESDAY

7:00 pm Vacation Bible School planning

31 THURSDAY

6:30 pm Journey of the Heart

1 FRIDAY

2 SATURDAY

10:00 am1:00 pm

Grief SupportCancer Support

3 SUNDAY

1:00 pm2:00 pm

Pilgimage Slide ShowDivine Mercy Holy Hour & Benediction

WEEK AT A GLANCEMonday, March 28 - Sunday, April 3

Note: This listing is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not include weekly recurring meetings or events. For times and locations of recurring meetings, please check the calendar on our web site.

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Divine Mercy SundayOur Lord Jesus said, “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet… Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.”

– Saint Faustina, Diary, 699

Divine Mercy Sunday is the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This year it is April 3. A holy hour will begin at 2:00 pm in the Downtown Church. The chaplet will begin at 3:00 pm followed by benediction. A plenary indulgence is attached to this day. See conditions below.

Plenary indulgence

I. The usual conditions for every plenary indulgence:

• Sacramental confession [according to previously issued norms, within about 20 days before or after]

• Eucharistic communion [according to previously issued norms, preferably on the day, or the days before or after]

• Prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiª [certain prayers are not specified]

II. The specific conditions for this Indulgence

On Divine Mercy Sunday

• In any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the aªection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy

• Or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”)

Dear St. Michael Parishioners,

Please mark your calendars for our Spring Open House and Science Fair on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30—7 pm. You are invited to stop by St. Michael Parish School to visit our classrooms, meet our teachers and celebrate the achievements of our middle school scientists! Our Science Fair showcases the innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking of our hard working middle school students. Join us to discover their projects, learn more about science, and celebrate their accomplishments!

On Wednesday we will also be conducting school tours, answering your questions, and distributing enrollment informa-tion. Registration is open and now is a perfect time to learn more about your parish school. Need-based tuition assistance is available.

Blessings,

Connor Geraghty Principal

What if it’s all true?The culture constantly attacks the faith and casts doubts. It works to portray Jesus as just a “good” teacher who had some nice things to say about love of neighbor. But what if everything Jesus talked about was true and you really were made for eternal life with him in heaven? How would that change the life you lead and the decisions you make?

Bl. Mother Teresa will canonized as a saint on September 4th!

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Small Groups

You’re Invited!

Small Group ministry wishes you a very blessed Easter and we’d like to invite you to continue basking in Jesus’ rich love and mercy by joining a small group. You can start

your own group or join an existing one. Check out our open groups on the website. Come and connect more deeply with God through His Word and through your brothers and sisters in faith. Caution: You may laugh, you may cry, you will love and be loved.

Prime Timers Pilgrimage to the Grotto!

Tuesday, May 10, 8:30 am-5 pm

All seniors ages 62+ are invited to spend a day in prayer and reflection as we tour Portland’s Marian Grotto.

Bus transportation provided from St. Michael’s parking lot to the Grotto and return. Cost is $30 for individuals and $50 for couples if registered by April 30, 2016. Please bring your own lunch.

This is an opportunity for renewal in faith and to deepen our love for Mary as we tour the Grotto, the National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, along with Mass at noon and time to walk and pray.

Contact: Elizabeth Lyons | (360) 292-7119 | elyons@saintmichaelparish.org

Where do you imagine yourself in five years? Ten? Still making payments on yesterday’s things? Or using your paychecks for your family’s future? Dream big, people! Picture it, and then take action! Create a plan and live it. Our spring classes can show you how.

If you have current debt, or are just starting out, Financial Peace University is the class for you. We are oªering this on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm, beginning April 12th. Pick up your kit at the parish o²ce for $95. Class runs once a week for 9 weeks.

Those out of debt and wanting to learn how to generate wealth and create a family legacy, join us at The Legacy Journey. Classes will start Thursday eve-nings at 7 pm beginning April 28th. This class costs $109 and can be purchased through the Dave Ramsey website. It runs once a week for 7 weeks.

To sign up for either class, go to daveramsey.com, click classes, then click either the Legacy Journey or Financial Peace tab and find a class. The St. Michael Parish location should pop up.

These are life changing classes and we can’t wait for you all to join us!

Spring Work Party

On Saturday April 9th from 9 am - 12 pm, we’re hosting a landscape work party. The goal is to complete some much needed spring cleanup of our downtown flower beds. Last summer’s extended heat caused a significant die-oª of plant materials that we want to replace along with other beautification projects. Please bring rakes, shovels, gloves, and any other tools you may think you will need. We will supply the snacks and drinks. This will be a great way to meet new people and make some new friends!

Contact: John Grausam | (360) 754-4667

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MERCY ACROSTIC

Messiah Eternal life Rejoice Christ, our Lord is risen today. Alleluia! You are the light of the world- Happy Easter from Childrens’ Ministry!

Vacation Bible School 2016

VBS will be held at our down-town campus each morning the week of June 20-24. We welcome children who are age four through 6th graders as of September 1, 2016. This year’s theme is Agents of Mercy, to celebrate what Pope Francis has proclaimed as the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Each day we will discover the life of Jesus and those of saints known for showing mercy to others. Our planning committee is working on fun, top secret activities for your child to spy!

Registration begins in April on our website. Watch for an an-nouncement in the bulletin and at saintmichaelparish.org/Learn/vacation-bible-school.

Registration begins Friday, April 1. VBS fills up quickly. This year we are training 200 secret agents!

Contact:: Anne Kunkle 360-292-7114 akunkle@saintmichaelparish.org

Live your FAITH out loud! Come and Share God’s goodness and mercy in our community!

FAITH Family Service Day April 17, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Teams of families will put their faith into action and serve at a variety of community sites. Come to the gym for a sack breakfast and receive your team assignments immediately following the 9:30 am Mass. Check the parish website for more details

Name Change!We are happy to announce that Parish Nurse Ministry is now Parish Health Ministry!

The change allows us to include a wider diversity of participants and encourage all members

of the parish who have experi-ence or interest in health and wellness (health care providers, assistant staª, etc.) to contribute with their talents. Our mission is to integrate faith and health in order to achieve higher levels of wellness, not to provide direct care, therapy, or management of illness,

Suggestions, hints or questions? Brad Miller parishnurse@saintmichaelparish.org

“The world o�ers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”

- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

“It is not easy to entrust oneself to God’s mercy, because it is an abyss

beyond our comprehension. But we must! ... ‘Oh, I am a great sinner!’ All the better! Go to Jesus. He likes you to

tell him these things! He forgets, He has a very

special capacity for forgetting. He forgets, He kisses you, He embraces you and He

simply says to you: ‘Neither do I condemn you; go, and

sin no more (Jn 8:11). ‘“

— Pope Francis, Homily on March 17, 2013

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NEED CONFIRMATION?

Confirmation preparation for baptized Catholics age 18+ is available. Classes meet on Thursday evenings now until the end of May. Confirmation will be celebrated on June 2 with Archbishop Sartain.

Register online: saintmichaelpar-ish.org/sacraments/confirmation/adult-confirmation/

Contact: Elizabeth Lyons (360) 292-7119 elyons@saintmichaelparish.org

THIS WEEK: No Edge Night - Happy Easter

NEXT WEEK:EDGE Night: Connected (Eucharistic Adoration)!

Register for the Spring Retreat - April 30!

Rachel Yabut, Steward for EDGE and Middle School Ministry (360) 292-7137 ryabut@saintmichaelparish.org

THIS WEEK:

No Life Night - Happy Easter!

NEXT WEEK: XLT - Praise & Worship!

Chris Peterson, Steward for Faith Formation and Life Teen (360) 292-7106 cpeterson@saintmichaelparish.org

Together in God’s Love is a six week marriage preparation course for those, newly engaged or civilly married, who desire the Sacrament of Marriage. Classes are taught by married couples who understand the blessings and struggles of this vocation. Meetings take place in the homes of parishioners on Friday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

The Spring dates are April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, & 20 (Note changes. Previously published dates were incorrect.) Only those who have registered for the sacrament of marriage may attend.

Contact: Kimmy Jones | (360) 292-7121 | kjones@saintmichaelparish.org

Make Your Marriage a Priority this Lenten Season

It’s not too late to focus on some-thing positive during Lent - making your marriage everything God intended it to be. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) can help you rediscover your spouse and move

forward in a more positive and loving way. For confidential information about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning April 8-10, call (360) 671-6479 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.

Searching for a meaningful gift?

How about a rosary or decade bracelet made by one of the monks at St Martin’s Abbey.

Contact: Br. Edmund Ebbers (360) 438-4457 For questions and orders

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Faith based Grief SupportSaturday, April 2 - May 26

Groups meet for eight weekly sessions. All meetings are FREE and open to anyone — Catholics, members of other faith communities, or those una²liated with any religious group.

And remember: Men grieve too! Permitting yourself to honestly experience grief is an important step towards healing, both for men and women.

Contact: Bene Reece (360) 292-7143 breece@saintmichaelparish.org

Faith based Cancer Support Saturdays, 1 – 2:30 pm, Parish Center Room 6

If you, a family member, or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, come and be with us

to pray and support each other.

Whether cancer brought you to a deeper faith or causes your faith to tremble, please join us to learn and share how God can sustain and fortify us while walking this path.

Contact: Bene Reece (360) 292-7143 breece@saintmichaelparish.org or anforait@yahoo.com

Find out more aboutBecoming Catholic

Interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church or becoming Roman Catholic? Whether you were baptized in another Christian tradition or have never been baptized and are exploring Christianity

for the first time, give us a call! Debs Dugan | (360) 292-7117 | ddugan@saintmichaelparish.org

Interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church or becoming Roman Catholic? Whether you were baptized in another Christian tradition or have never been baptized and are exploring Christianity

for the first time, give us a call! Debs Dugan | (360) 292-7117 | ddugan@saintmichaelparish.org

If you’ve been away from the Catholic Church, we invite you to take another look.

We are Catholic. Welcome home.

Live like a Disciple! Save the date.

April 10, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm in the Multipurpose room

Join Fr. Jim for an energetic and interactive morning on the topic of discipleship.

This morning of learning and faith sharing is part of the ongoing adult faith formation available through F.A.I.T.H.

All are welcome!