St. Cecilia Parish 1310 Madison Avenue N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-3594 | www.saintcparish.org

PASTOR Fr. Joseph P. Mitchell | email: pastor@saintcparish.org

November 16, 2014 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday Vigil Mass ........................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday ..................... 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

WEEKDAYS Monday and Tuesday Word and Communion ................... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday Mass .......................................................... 9:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday ........................... 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ............................................. (Or by appointment)

BENEDICTION & EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Benediction ..............................Friday 9:30 a.m. .................. Followed by Eucharistic Adoration Friday 10:00 a.m. to Saturday 3:00 p.m.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Email: parishoffice@saintcparish.org Mon. Wed, Thurs Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Office Closed Tuesday

BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month during the 10:00 a.m. Mass or by appointment. Call the Parish Office to plan for Baptism classes and paperwork needed. We encourage parents to schedule classes before the birth of their child.

HOUSE CALLS If you wish to receive the sacraments at home please call the Parish Office at (206) 842-3594 x101 to schedule.

FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST COMMUNION, PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) K-8 Please contact Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Terry Markuly, 842-3594 x102 or email tmarkuly@saintcparish.org

CONFIRMATION Please contact the office for more information, Parish Office x101

MARRIAGE GUIDELINES The engaged couple should plan to meet with the pastor at least six months before the wedding. One party should be a registered parishioner

RCIA Please contact the Parish Office x101 or RCIA Director Patrick Middleton at 206-321-0050.

FUNERALS Call the parish office for assistance with funeral arrangements

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Parish consultative and advisory body of parish members, Kevin Kanyer (chair)

FINANCE COUNCIL Parish financial advisory body made up of parish members, Scott Edwards (chair)

PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES A catalog of parish ministries and activities is listed on our website under the ministries section. The parish office can assist you in finding out any additional information you require. Find entire ministry directory www.saintcparish.org/ministries.html

BULLETIN Send announcements via email to editor@saintcparish.org deadline Noon on Monday

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL: School Website www.saintceciliaschool.org 1310 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Phone (206) 842-2017 Principal - Liz Chamberlin lchamberlin@saintceciliaschool.org

WELCOME VISITORS! If you are new to St. Cecilia Parish we extend a warm welcome to our Faith Community. Please take a moment to fill out the information below and place in the collection plate or return to the office.

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NOTES FROM THE PASTOR

Dear parishioners:

I attended St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore,

Washington where I received my BA in Philosophy. I completed my graduate studies at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1979 by Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen at St. James Cathedral. Prior to ordination I served as a transitional deacon at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton (under the tutelage of Fr. Don Conger who later became pastor of St. Cecilia parish). After ordination I served as a parochial vicar in three parishes over a nine year period. They were St. John’s in north Seattle (my home parish), Holy Family in White Center in the south end of Seattle and St. James Cathedral on First Hill in Seattle.

In 1988 I was named pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton. During those years I served on several archdiocesan councils and commissions. In June of 1999 Archbishop Brunette assigned me to establish in a new parish in the fast growing eastern portion of Vancouver, Washington. The parish was eventually given the name Holy Redeemer. After ten years of leading the parish in rented strip mall space (and a series of capital campaigns), I was privileged to work with parishioners to contract the building of Holy Redeemer Church. I was privileged to literally assist in the volunteer construction of a 6,000 square foot parish center providing space for administration, education and fellowship.

In January of 2014 Archbishop J. Peter Sartain asked me to become the pastor of St. Cecilia parish and I said yes. My assignment is already proving to be a chapter in my life’s work that will be filled with joy and fulfillment.

Yours in Christ,

PARISH CALENDAR at a Glance Monday, Nov. 17 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer – St. Monica 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary – Church 5:30 p.m. Rosary – Church 5:30 p.m. Liturgical Choir – Choir Room Tuesday, Nov. 18 9:30 a.m. Bible Study – St. Monica 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle –St. Monica 5:30 p.m. Rosary – Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA – Chardin Room 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Choir - Church Wednesday, Nov. 19 12:00 p.m. Centering Prayer – St. Monica 5:30 p.m. Rosary – Church 7:30 p.m. SEE Meeting – St. Monica Rm. Thursday, Nov. 20 3:30 p.m. K-6th PREP - Conger 5:30 p.m. Rosary – Church 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study – Chardin Friday, Nov. 21 10:00 a.m. Adoration all day Saturday, Nov. 22 Adoration until 3 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Confession – Church 4:00 p.m. Liturgical Choir - Church 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Doughnuts after morning Masses MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Nov. 17-St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Presider-Sue Kuebler Tuesday, Nov. 18-The Dedication of the Basilicas of SS. Peter and Paul, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 9:00 a.m. Communion Service Presider- Orysia Earhart Wednesday, Nov. 19 9:00 a.m. Mass †Rudolph Silva Thursday, Nov. 20 9:00 a.m. Mass Friday, Nov. 21 9:00 a.m. Mass †Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary Saturday, Nov. 22-Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. Mass †Philip McCrudden 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass For Parishioners Sunday, Nov. 23-Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 a.m. Mass For Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Mass For Parishioners † Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen

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The Sunday Mass Ministry Roster and the Visiting Eucharistic Ministry Roster are no longer printed here. The roster is available online at the parish website http://www.saintcparish.org/volunteer-ministry-page and it is also posted in the sacristy.  

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Sunday Offertory for November 08/09- $8,030.63

96 parishioners using envelopes. Online Giving this week - $255.00 Today’s readings focus on the end-of-time and seek to focus us on whether or not we have lived such a life that we are ready for Christ’s Second Coming.

See www.saintcparish.org for how to give online

ST. CECILIA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

As part of the living Body of Christ, Saint Cecilia parish on Bainbridge Island seeks to conform to the will

of God through faith, works, teaching and stewardship of God’s

creation as guided by the Holy Spirit, by the teachings of Christ, and the Grace of the Father. We

celebrate this mission daily in prayer, liturgy, sacraments and life.

TO CELEBRATE OUR SEASONS FOR THANKS & GIVING

GIVING & ASSISTING FOR THANKSGIVING Please help local families celebrate Thanksgiving by donating non-perishable goods through the SVdP Food Collection box in the vestibule for the food bank at Helpline House. Other community opportunities: Helpline House “Stuff the Turkey” & projects: http://www.helplinehouse.org/thanksgiving.shtml Bainbridge Turkey Trot (1M and 5K run): http://www.bainbridgeturkeytrot.org/.

ST. CECILIA PARISH: CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE

Advance notice: The parish Giving Tree project will start on the first weekend of Advent, November 29 and 30, 2014 (Thanksgiving weekend). The tree will remain in the church until Sunday, December 14. Parishioners can participate in this parish-wide project by taking a tag and/or making a monetary donation to SVdP through the offertory collections. If you know of a family that can use help during Christmas, please let us know. For more information about the project contact Noel Saunders at 842-5142 or SVDPBI@hotmail.com

In addition . . . join SVdP and our Vincentian work parties!

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PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS

St. Cecilia Church is open daily Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Stop in for a visit.

Morning BIBLE STUDY gathers each Tuesday, morning at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Monica Room, we will be starting the study of the book of James next Tuesday. Evening Bible Study is held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Bible Study meets in the Chardin Room.

RCIA meets on Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Chardin Room. We welcome everyone to attend - those interested in joining the Catholic Church, those who just have questions, please contact Patrick Middleton at 206-321-0050.

FIRST RECONCILIATION & COMMUNION There is a meeting for all parents of children making their First Reconciliation this year. Please make this a priority for your children. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the St. Monica Room. See you there!

ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration is the most necessary mission to the church, which has even more need of prayerful souls than of powerful preachers or men of eloquence. St. P. Juliene. Church is open Monday through Saturday for prayers and Adoration. Blessings

YOUTHIES are fundraising for our adopted Flower of Hope School in Haiti. We are selling firewood by the truckload - you pick up or we deliver. Suggested donation - whatever you think is fair - we are adding doors to the school and our fundraising goal is

$1,500. Contact Neill Raymond at 206-842-1149 to place your firewood order.

TOASTY TOES SOCK DRIVE Benefiting Seattle's Union Gospel mission. A new pair of socks are like gold for homeless men, women and children. Something as small as a clean, warm pair of socks can provide comfort and protection from the cold, wet weather we experience this time of year here

in the Northwest. Seattle's Union Mission provides nearly 50 pairs of socks every day to individuals and families in need. Please help in completing our goal of gathering 1500 pairs of socks for donation this holiday season. Socks will be collected until December 10th and distributed by Seattle's Union Mission. Any new or gently used, clean, and matching pair will be greatly appreciated. We have created convenient drop off location in downtown Bainbridge, at Stephens House, 191 Winslow Way. You can leave your donations in the collection box provided on the front porch. If you have any questions please contact Vivian Balma at 206-409-1874.

--- SEE ----- Spiritual Enrichment Events---- Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm ----Father Paul Magnano of Christ Our Hope Parish, former Vicar of Priests and Island native son, will discuss his personal story and invite our reflection of our own stories - who we are as an island faith community, how we have evolved, and how we can live out the challenge presented by Pope Francis. The focus is on faith in action.

LIBRARY NEWS The Reluctant Saint (DVD), the story of St. Joseph of Cupertino also known as the “flying friar”. His mother convinces the reluctant abbot to accept her son into the monastery, yet

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some are convinced it is the devil, not God, responsible for his amazing powers. St. Philip Neri (DVD), Highlights his great love for youth, his warm sense of humor, joy, spirituality and gift for miracles. Check it out! Library is open Sunday Morning after Masses and during the week, except Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Call Sonja 206-780-1134.

ATTENTION ALL CRAFTY AND CREATIVE PARISHIONERS We are looking for home-made items that can be sold at this year's St. Nicholas Festival, Saturday, December 6th! In the past, we have had handmade soaps, knitted and sewn items, candles, and 18" doll clothes (to fit those infamous American Girl dolls!) donated. If you are interested in getting your creative energy flowing, and would like to help, please let us know! Please also gather small, lightly used or new items for the Three Kings Shop. Children will be able to buy Christmas presents there the day of the festival. We need a lots of gifts! Please contact Jeanene Nover (jmnover@msn.com) or Monica Schutt (monicaschutt9@hotmail.com) for details.

ROLLING BAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COMMUNITY comes together each year to present Bethlehem Experience, a drive-through 1st century village. Experience the very first Christmas — all from the comfort of your vehicle. This free family event is a wonderful way to experience the true meaning of Christmas. When: Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. Visitors can drive through anytime

between 6 and 8:30 p.m. The whole experience usually takes less than a half hour.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS It’s time to start thinking and planning for the 2015 Washington State March for Life at Olympia. This year, it will be held on January 20th. The event itself begins a bit before noon, but for many years it’s been preceded by a special Mass, most recently at St Martin’s, concelebrated by the Archbishop. More information to come as the event draws nearer. Contact Kerry Daly Kerry Daly 360/649-2770

MANY THANKS from Sister Barbara Brilliant, FMM, to all parishioners who donated so generously in the fight against Ebola in Liberia. The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary at the Mother Patern School of Health Sciences in Monrovia trained extensive numbers of clinic and hospital staff to ensure better evaluation, treatment and prevention of Ebola. They continue to work closely in partnership with the CRS, Doctors without Borders and local Catholic organizations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mona Lydon-Rochelle@ minot@u.washington.edu or 206-780-2134.

Sending Ebola prevention materials and

team to a rural clinic (in Liberia)

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INVITATION TO CONSECRATE OUR HEARTS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

Under Father Mitchell's Blessing we will start A Solemn Act of Consecration to Our Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Cecilia Parish. We will begin on Saturday November 29th at 9:00 a.m. Mass, and end on Thursday January 1st, at 9:00 a.m. Mass – the Feast of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God. This is a 33 day Rosary prayer, and daily meditations which will take a short 30 minutes, from the booklet "My Immaculate Heart Will Triumph". You can find a copy of the booklet in the Chapel. Daily preparation is done at home, at our own time and discretion. As we are entering these busy times, this is another reason to take the time and reach out in prayer and meditation. Enter into the full spirit of this Consecration and find all it has to give. To all souls consecrated to the "Immaculate Heart of Mary", Our Lady promises peace within our hearts, peace in our families, and peace in our homelands. For more information please call parishioner Kathleen Neer at 360-598-6447 or kdneer@comcast.net

ARCHDIOCESE & BEYOND!

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 peace@csjp-olp.org or 425-635-3603.

THE PRIORY SPIRITUALITY CENTER 500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516, 360-438-2595, Register and information prioryprograms@gmail.com upcoming Saturday November programs: November 22nd Appreciative Living Traveling Light: Holding On and Letting Go - We’ll look to poems, short fiction, and memoir pieces for models to inspire our work together. Writing exercises will help participants probe their thinking and express

their needs, desires and intentions regarding what they want to hold onto and let go of to keep themselves centered in our ever changing world. Register by prior Friday $60. Bring a sack lunch & notebook. Minimum 6, Maximum 40 Advent Retreat: Giving Birth to the God of Peace December 5-7 Friday 7:15 p.m. - Sunday 1:00 p.m. A silent beginning to Advent may deepen your journey to Christmas. The opening session will involve prayer, relaxation and preparation for the retreat with some materials for possible use during the retreat. The retreat will close with group prayer and sharing. A spiritual director will be available for those who wish to listen with you as you discern the movement of God in your life. Register by prior Friday: $150, with spiritual direction $185, Minimum 3, Maximum 10

THE FRUGAL CATHOLIC “THE NEW GOOD SAMARITAN—COUCH-SURFING” BY MARTHA WILD KING

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In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus clarified our neighbors. Our Lord told of a man beaten by robbers, leaving him half dead. A priest and Levite passed by, but a Samaritan (despised by Jews) bandaged the wounds, and brought

the man to an inn paying for his care. Jesus asked, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor…? The lawyer {listening} said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and

do likewise.‘ ” NRSV-CE With that story, I give you CouchSurfing.

Couchsurfing was started in 1999 by a young man seeking lodging for an Icelandic trip. Fifteen years later, and now a for-profit organization, CouchSurfing International, Inc. is a hospitality exchange and social networking website which is completely free. Members can “surf” couches by staying as a guest in a host’s home, hosting travelers who want to stay in their home, or joining member organized social events. And in 2011, with one million active members, CS International was dubbed “the most popular free accommodation site.” And well it should be for the CouchSuring motto is “Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch at a Time.”

The first major concern is safety. For me, it started by becoming a verified member. The CouchSurfing verification process confirmed my identity and my address. So when “surfers” see our Profile Page, the green check mark next to our name adds one foremost step towards their safety.

The second step is reading references from the host and guest. When I receive requests for our couch (our guest room), I read references and preferences to intuit if it is a good fit. And CouchSurfing also gives eight safety basics. www.couchsurfing.com

Jesus speaks of hospitality in Matthew 25. He says, … “I was a stranger and you welcomed me,….” Through CouchSurfing, our family has been able to extend that

kind of hospitality to, at present, four complete strangers, who are now dear friends.

Our first one-night guest, Shez from Australia, came to Bainbridge Island WA from Seattle by crewing a sail boat. It was fascinating to talk to her about her Muslim faith and home, and our dogs reminded her of her best dog-friend--Max Boy. Our next two-night visitor was Izzie, a young Mexican Christian woman from Walla Walla WA who wanted a brief vacation. As her first CouchSurfing event, she stated, “Your love and joy is contagious. I’m glad you’re in my life and that our friendship will not end.” On her second night, Izzie created an amazing Mexican meal, thus teaching me new culinary talents. Our third guests were Rocio and Soraya from Chili, female English teachers traveling and working in the United States and Canada. During their two-night stay, I encouraged them in their Catholic walk, and they in turn prepared a delicious Chilean apple strudel. Rocio states, “CouchSurfing has taught Soraya and me about life, friendship, and trust. Soraya added, “CouchSurfing is about traveling, and food too—everything outside your comfort zone. It will make me a better teacher for you see the bigger picture at the end of the day. She added, “Meeting people makes you change; you learn about things you never thought about. And when you travel, it is a good place to think about your life and what you can do to improve. CouchSurfing has helped me do that.”

Our fifth CouchSurfer, a young man from India, Shreekant, is coming in November. He is going to teach me his hobby, juggling. So if you see me tossing and catching my purse contents after Mass, kindly ask me to stop. At least you will know I learned it outside of my comfort zone. And just as the Good Samaritan stretched himself to make the world better, we have the opportunity to do the same.