ST.MARYOFTHEVALLEY╀SANTAMARIADELVALLECenteredonJesus,ServingOthers╀CentradosenJesús,SirviendoaOtros

_________________________________________________________________ Blessedtoliveinthisbeautifulvalley,weareChristians,inunionwithPopeFrancisandArchbishopSartain,whostrivetoliftupJesus,loveoneanotherandmakedisciples.╀Bendecidosporvivirenestebellovalle,somoscristianos,enuniónconelPapa

FranciscoyelArzobispoSartain,quienesbuscanlevantaraJesús,amarseunoalotroyhacerdiscípulos.

November 12, 2017

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PASTOR ╀ PÁRROCO Fr.PhillipBloom,ext.12pbloom@stmaryvalley.org

601WColumbiaStreet╀Monroe,WA98272╀360.794.8945╀ Fax:360.805.0201

Humildad LAS BIENAVENTURANZAS

St. Benedict’s Catholic Homeschool Ifyouareinterestedinhomeschoolingorarealreadyhomeschoolingpleasejoin,St.Benedict’sHomeschoolCooperativerighthereinourparishhall.Ourgroupof17familiesmeeteveryMondaythroughouttheschoolyear,from9am-12pm.St.Benedict’sisahomeschoolcoop-erativethatprovidesfamiliestheopportunitiestoenhancetheirCath-olicinstructionbysharingtheirfaithandprovidinglovinginstructionbyparents.Wedonotemployteachers.Wecountontheparentstocooperativelyofferclassesthatwillinspirealoveforlearning.Theheartofourco-opishomeschoolingandwewouldlovetohelpyoustartyourCatholichomeschoolingjourney.Registrationformsareavailableintheof iceorpleasevisitanyMondayoftheschoolyear.

Mantente Vigilante, porque no sabes el día o la hora.

--Mateo 25:13

“Fr. Bloom’s Retirement” SomeofyounoticedthatthisSunday’sbreakfastisfor“Fr.Bloom’sRetirement.”IhavenoretirementplansbutearlierthisyearourKnightskindlypurchasedaKnightsofColumbusannuityforme.Theearningsfromthebreakfastwillgointothatfund.About Older Priests Weolderpriestsfallintothreegroups:1)ThoselikemyselfwhoGodhasblessedwithrelativelygoodhealthandwhojoyfullyserveaspastors.2)“SeniorPriests”whohavesteppedbackfrombeingpastorsbutwhocontinuetoexercisefruitfulministry.Fr.HoracioYanezisagoodexample.3)Priestswithserioushealthproblems–forexample,ArchbishopBrunettwhosufferedastrokeandrequiresextensivecare.WithyoursupportandprayersIhopetostayintheirstgroupaslongaspossible.Community Dinner ThisWednesdayourSt.VincentdePaulSocietywithhelpofKnightsofColumbusandYouthGroupwillhostaCommunityDinner.Thosewhoattendedlastyearrememberwhatawonderfuleventthiswasasmanyneighborswhohavefallenonhardtimes–includingthehomeless–joinedusforadeliciousdinnerofroastturkeywithmashedpotatoes,gravyandallthetrimmings!Allarewelcome.Gratitude for Stewardship Response IamdeeplygratefulforyourresponsetoourannualStewardshiprenewal.Thisweekwewillbesendingalettertothosewehavenotyetheardfrom.Yourgiftoftime,talentandtreasuremakespossibleourparishmission.

“Jubilación del Padre Bloom " Algunosdeustedesnotaronqueeldesayunodeestedomingoespara"LajubilaciondelPadreBloom."Notengoplanesdejubilacion,peroaprincipiosdeesteanonuestrosCaballerosdeColonamablementecompraronunapensiondeCaballerosdeColonparamı.Lasgananciasdeldesayunoiranaesefondo. Acerca de los sacerdotes mayores Lossacerdotesmayoresestamosentresgrupos:1)AquelloscomoYoqueDioshabendecidoconunasaludrelativamentebuenayquegozosamentesirvimoscomopastores.2)"SacerdotesMayores"quehandejadodeserpastoresenunaIglesiaperoquecontinuanejerciendounministeriofructıfero,elPadreHoracioYanezesunbuenejemplo.3)Sacerdotesconseriosproblemasdesalud,porejemplo,elarzobispoBrunettquesufriounderramecerebralyrequiereunaatencionextensa.Consuapoyoyoraciones,esperopermanecerenelprimergrupoelmayortiempoposible.Cena comunitaria Estemiercoles,nuestraSociedaddeSanVicentedePaulconlaayudadelosCaballerosdeColonyelGrupodeJovenesAdolescentesorganizaraunacenacomunitaria.Aquellosqueasistieronelanopasadorecuerdanquefueuneventomaravillosoyaquemuchosvecinosquehanpasadoportiemposdifıciles,incluidoslosquenotienenhogar,seunieronanosotrosparaunadeliciosacenadepavoasadoconpuredepapas,salsaytodossusadornos.Todossonbienvenidos.Gratitud por su Respuesta a la Corresponsabilidad EstoyprofundamenteagradecidoporsurespuestaanuestrarenovacionanualdeCorresponsabilidad.Estasemanaenviaremosunacartaderecordatorioaaquellosqueaunnohanrespondido.Sudondetiempo,talentoytesorohaceposiblenuestramisionparroquial.

FROM FATHER BLOOM DE PARTE DEL PADRE FELIPE

Advent Family Adoration Mark this date on your calendar! Sunday, December 17th 12:30pm-3pm for our Advent Family Adoration and Potluck. Potluck12:30-1:45pmAdoration2pm-3pmFamiliesareencouragedtoparticipatetogetherinworship,musicandprayerintheExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament.TheEucharististhecenterandsummitofourfaith.SometimeswecanbeintimidatedtogotoAdoration.ItisnotbecausewefearbeingwithJesusinprayerbutratherwehaveneverbeentaughtwhattodoinanextendedperiodofprayer.Thiswouldbeagoodtimeforyouandyourfamilytoshareyourtimeduringthisveryspecialevent.Thefamilythatpraystogether,staystogether!

Bulletin Deadline: PleasesubmitinformationinwritingoremailtotheparishofficebyMondaynoon.Gift ShopSaturday November 18, 2017: LisaS Sunday-November 19, 2017: Rose&Kay Martha&ChrisLiturgical Saturday 8:00 PM, November 18, 2017 Lector: KariLanderville-SweesyEucharistic Ministers: HarryHalliburton,PatLeland&CarolFelixAltar Servers: ConnorJacobs,AutumnJacobs&JoeyJacobsHospitality Ministers: CathyOrtizSunday, 9:30 AM, November 19, 2017 Lector: KarenStarkMinisters: SisterBarbara,YesicaCarmel,CeciliaFreeland,AustinMitchell&GeraldHackettAltar Servers: MiaPrice,PieterCaruso&JulieRodriguezHospitality Ministers: CelineCragerud,ElizabethHolland&DwightBickler

Thank you for serving our Parish!

Prayer Requests Renate Parker, Bernie Johnson, Scott Kingdon, Ernestine Mitchell, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap, Zander Tapia, Robert Bell, Silvina Perez, Silvia & Juan

Jose Medina. Ifyouwouldliketoaddsomeonetothislistpleasecalltheof ice:360-794-8945ext.10.Don’tforgettowriteyourspecialprayerintentionsinourparishbook,locatedontheBaptismalFontinthebackofthechurch

Mary & Martha Prayer Line Allcallsarecon identialPleasecallKayFauldsat(360)794-7988.Prayer Line Partners MaryDellino,MeriPrice,CherylClement,CandiceBlair,EvelyneRobertson,YolandaAlexander,JoAnnHoff,AnneO’niell,HolliJanacek,CathyLenac,TeresaYap,KathyKing,MaryPeterson-Clark,JosieRadzwill,JanGill,SandySullivan,JanineErickson,MattieMeier,BrendaKoontz.

Cardinal Bernardin on Life "Notallvalues,however,areofequalweight.Somearemorefundamentalthanothers.Iwishtoempha-sizethatnoearthlyvalueismorefundamentalthanhumanlifeitself.Humanlifeistheconditionforen-joyingfreedomandallothervalues.Consequently,ifonemustchoosebetweenprotectingorservingless-erhumanvaluesthatdependuponlifefortheirexistenceandlifeitself,hu-manlifemusttakeprecedence.Todaytherecognitionofhumanlifeasafundamentalvalueisthreatened.Nowhereisthisclearerthaninthecaseofelectiveabortion."(CardinalJosephBernardin,"DecidingforLife,"October1,1989).We need HELP!!! Doyoulikecooking,baking,purchasing?Maybeyouhavealittletimeduringthedaytosetuporhost?Wellifyouansweredyestoanyofthesequestions,thiscouldbetheministryforyou!OurFuneralCommitteeneedsyourhelp!IfyouhaveanyquestionsorareinterestedpleasecontactKayFauldsat360.794.7988,thankyouandGodBless!

CCS Christmas Giving Tree Be an Angel to a local client in need this holiday season! St.Mary’sissponsoring20CCSclientsthisyear.PleasechooseoneornamentoffofourCCSGivingTreeandbeanangeltoaclient.Asan"angel"youarecommittingtosponsoraCCSclientforChristmas.TheclientsCCSservearegoingthroughverydif iculttimesandcouldusealittleChristmasspirittoshinetheirway.The“WishList”youwillreceiveontheornamentasasponsorissimplyaguide.Alldonationsaretax-deductible. Cost and gifts vary Weaskthatangelsgeteachclientsomethingfunctionalandsomethingfun,andthattheygetatleastoneitemforthehousehold.ManyofthefamiliesinCCScasemanagedprogramshaverecentlybeenhomelessandareforcedtostartover. Delivery of Gifts Presentsshouldnotbewrapped,withtheornamenttagattachedanddeliveredtoSt.MaryoftheValleyof icenolaterthanDecember3,2017.Welcome Elizabeth Hlavacka! Belovedparishioner,ElizabethHlavackawillgiveapresentationon“MotherMary”toourCon irmandisonDecember6,2017,5:30pm-8pm.AllarewelcometoattendthisveryinformativeeventintheParishHall.Thereisnopre-registrationrequiredorfee.

Welcome Camille Pauley! CamillePauleyisco-founderandPresidentofHealingtheCulture,anonpro itorganizationthatevangelizesandconvertspeopletobedeeply,authentically,andpermanentlypro-life.BesuretomarkyourcalendarsforMonday,January8,20186pm-8:30pm,foraPro-LifepresentationinourParishHall.Allarewelcometoattendthisevent!You can Help!OurSt.VincentdePaulcouncilof iceislookingforvolunteersforourhelpline.DoyouorsomeoneyouknowhaveaninterestinlearninghowtodispatchcallsfromourassistancelineattheSt.VincentdePaulCouncilOf ice?Wewouldbehappytotrainyou!Weareinneedofvolunteers,bothregularscheduleand illinvolunteers.Pleasecallusformoreinformation.Youcanreachusat:Carla425.513.6052orDiane425.355.3504x2.Thankyou!"

Weekend Collection Summary

November 5, 2017 SundayEnvelopes&Checks$5,223.50Loose$1,494.33$6,717.83

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018 (Amount needed each week: $7,826)

Actual YTD collections received: $123,073.58 BudgetedYTDcollection:$148,694.00(Week19) -($25,620.42)

Thank you for your Generosity

STEWARDSHIP ╀ CORRESPONSABILIDAD

This Week in our Parish ╀ Esta

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9am-St.Benedict'sCatholicCo-OpHall-AllRooms9amWordandCommunion6pmYouthChoirRehearsal7pmALANON(Room3)7pm-8:30pmUnitedYouthGroup

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9amDailyMassKnightsofColumbus,Sp.Int.9:30amRosary6:30pm-8pmBaptismClassRoom4(Partone)7pm-9pmHispanicYoungAdultLead-ershipMeeting(Rm.4)7pmKnightsofColumbus(rm3)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 CommunityDinnerinourparishhall(St.VincentdePaul)9amDailyMassTaniaGutierrez,Sp.Int.4:30pm-6:30pmFirstSacramentsClass

THURSDAY, NOVEM9am9amDailyMassParishDisciples,Sp.9:30amRosary5pm-7pmcatecismrooms&hall

Requisitos para Bautizar ╀ UnacopiadelActadeNacimientodelnino/a╀ LosPapasyPadrinosdebendetomarlasclases╀ LaropadelosninostienequeserBLANCA╀ Pre-Bautismales.(PuedentomarlasclasesenotraIglesiasolotraigauncartadeesaIglesiacon irmandoquetomaronlasclases.)Laclaseesgratis.La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen servir como

padrinos y no estén casados a la Iglesia CATOLICA.╀ LosPadrinosdebendeserbautizadosCatolicosypracticandolaFe(las

parejas,debendeestarcasadosporlaIglesiaCatólicaytraerunacopiadesuactamatrimonial).

╀ SiNOestanregistradosennuestraIglesia,lepedimosquetraiganuncartadesuParroquiadandonospermisodebautizarasu/shijo/a╀ Ysugerimosunadonacionde$50.Baptismal Preparation Twoclasses,forbothparentsandgodparents,willbeheldonTuesday November 14th and 21st, 6:30-8:30pm,intheparishCenter. Acopyofthechild’sbirthcerti icateisre-quired.Afterattendingbothclasses,contactSr.BarbaraGeib,parishof ice360.794.8945ext.14,toscheduleyourchild’sbaptism.Baptismal Dates ╀ Fechas de Bautizos╀ November-Noviembre11&25@11am ╀ DecemberNOBAPTISMS-DiciembreNOBAUTIZOS First Sacrament Class Ifyouhaveastudentsecondgradeorolderplease illouttheblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformandindicateontheformthatyouhaveastudent(s)readyforthisclass.Parentsshouldbringanoriginalcopyofthechild(ren)’sbirthcerti icatetothe irstclass,Wednesday, October 4th, 4:30pm, in the Parish Hall.Parentsarerequiredtoattendthisclass.StudentspreparingfortheirFirstSacramentsshouldknowhowtosaytheHailMary,GloryBe,andOurFatherpriortoenteringintotheprogram.Confirmation Ifyouhaveastudentthatturns16yearsoldonorbeforeApril15,2018he/sheiseligibletobegintheirCon irmationpreparation.Whybecon irmed?Contrarytohowit’scommonlyunderstood,Con irmationisnotmeantasanadultaf irmationofone’sfaith.InsteaditisacompletionofwhatGodbeganatone’sBaptism-bybeingsealedinthefullnessoftheHolySpirit-thewaybywhichonebecomesafully-initiatedCatholic.Thisisawonderfulbeginning

toyouradultfaithjourney!TheseclassesareagreatopportunityforyoutobecomeclosertoJesusandbestrengthenedbytheHolySpirit.Pleaseusethelightblue2017-2018GenerationsofFaithregistrationformslocatedinallthreevestibules.FormoreinformationonSacramentpreparationpleasevisitourparishwebsite,http://www.stmaryvalley.organdclickonSacramentsorcontactMeriPricemprice@stmaryvalley.orgBecoming a Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA(RiteofChristianInitiationofAdults)istheprocessbywhichnon-CatholicsentertheCatholicFaith.TobecomeaCatholic,onemustunderstandtheteachingsoftheChurch,believeinthoseteachings,andbeabaptizedCatholic.St.MaryoftheValley’sRCIAclassesbeginWednesday,November8,2017.IfyouareinterestedinbecomingaCatholicpleasecon-tactFr.Bloom360-794-8945X12Would You Consider Being A Sponsor? WecontinuetohavemanynewinquirerscomingtoparticipateinourChris-tianInitiationprocesstolearnmoreabouttheCatholicChurch(RCIA).WeneedSt.MaryoftheValleyparishionerstobecompanionswithournewinquirerstohelpwelcomethemtoourcommunity.Alltrainingandsupportwillbeprovidedandthetimecommitmentisreasonable.Therewardsaremany,includingrenewalandupdateofyourfaithandkudosinheaven.Ifinterestedorformoreinformation,pleasecontactSr.BarbaraGeib.CCD? Religious Education? Faith Formation? St.Mary’soffersan“allages”religiouseducationprogramcalled,GenerationsofFaith(GOF).Since2006wehaveofferedthisfaithformationandlifelonglearningforpeopleofallagesandgenerations.Duringtheschoolyear,wemeetonceamonthonaWednesdayeveningforsevensessionstodeepenourfaithonacatechetical-theologicaltheme.Thisyear’sthemeis,Prayer and Spirituality.AsPopeFrancishassaidweneedtobecontagious,compellingandenthusiastic.Jesusdoesnotjustgivegraceforchurchactivities.Wehavetobeawarethatheiswithusinoureverydayeventstoo.WearecalledtoadeeperrelationshipwithGodandtodevelopourspirituality.InordertocommunicatemeaningfullywithGod,wehavetoadoptaprayerstylewhichwefeelateaseandonethatleadsustowarddeeperspirituality.InattendingSt.MaryoftheValley,GOFsessionswehopeyouand yourfamilywillgrowprayerfullyandspirituallyinourfaith.PleaseregisterbyusingtheGenerationsofFaith,blueformlocatedinallthreevestibules.Catholic Adult Small Faith Sharing Smallfaithsharinggroupsmeetinhomesordesignatedareasweeklyormonthlytoprayandre lectonscriptureanditsapplicationtodailylife.Thisiswonderfultimetojoinagrouporstartagroup.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactMeriPriceorjointhismonth’sFaithSharingGroup,Tuesday,October31,11am,Room8intheParishHall.Wearere lectingandfaithsharingontheNovember5,2017,SundayRead-ingsandGospel.

Sacraments ╀ Sacramentos

Of ice Open 10am-4pm TUESDAY-THURSDAY

Jesus,PandeVidaGrupo de OraciónTodoslosviernesalas7PM,Adoración,aprendizaje,crecimientoEspiritualenfamilia!

VengayacompanenosustedysuFamilia,acelebrarlaSantaMisaennuestrosCementeriosCatolicos.LaMisaenEspanolseracelebradaenelCementeriodeHolyroodelproximoSabado18denoviembre@10.30AM.Acompanenosapedirpornuestrosdifuntos,quedes-cansenenPaz

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 179amDailyMassPriestsofArchdioceseofSeattle,Sp.Int.12pmPoliceandFireAppreciationLunch(ParishHall)7pm-9pmPrayerGroup(inparishhall)7pm-9pmHispanicYoungAdultGroup(Rm.4)7pm-9pmOurLadyofGuadalupeMeeting-Rm8

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 184pm-4:45pmConfessions5pmMassMattJJankowski,Sr.-R.I.P.5pm-10pmCenadeCaridad

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Stewardship Follow Up/Ask 2

World Day of the Poor 8:45am-9:15amConfessions/Confesiones9:30amMass11:15amMisaenEspanol11:15am-12:15pmWedding-Boda12:15pmJuntadeLideres-HospitalityRm

“Jesús te llama” Practica del coro,

miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia

CENA GRATIS PARA TODA LA CO-MUNIDAD, ESPECIALMENTE PARA AQUELLOS QUE NO TIENEN HOGAR, (TRÁIGASE A UN HER-MANO EN NECESIDAD Y PASEMOS UN MOMEN-TO AGRADABLE EN CO-MUNIDAD) EL MIÉRCOLES 11/15/17 @ 6 PM

Ayuda con la celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe, sabes que cuentas con cualida-des extraordinarias, ponlas al servicio para algo bueno, te necesitamos!!! Habla con la Sra. Ana Delgado para más info o llama a la oficina parroquial.

Generations of Faith: Prayer and Spirituality 2017-2018

12/13 Call to Prayer/Praying with the Saints 1/24 CatholicPrayerTraditions2/28 PrayingthroughLent/Easter3/21 PrayingThroughtheTriduum4/25 TheRosary/MarianPrayersPleaseregisteryourfamilyusingthelightblueGenerationsofFaithregistrationformlocatedinallthreevestibules.

Liturgy of the Word for Children Children’sLiturgyisactuallytheLiturgyoftheWordforchildren.Thereisnopreregistrationrequired.WecovertheGospelofthedayatalevelthechildrencanunderstandandenjoy.Weenrichthiswithdiscussion,prayers,songsandplays.WealsotrytoraiseawarenessofGod’slove,thehumanityofJesus,theSeasonsoftheChurch,theunderstandingofsymbolsintheMassandthecontextoftheBible.Ouraimistomakethechildren’sexperienceofchurchmeaningful,whilsthelpingthemtogrowinthefaithoftheCatholicChurchanddevelopasfullandactivemembersofourParishCommunity.Duringthe9:30amMassandbeforetheLiturgyoftheWord,FatherBloominviteschildrenuptothesanctu-ary.ThechildrenwillreceiveablessingfromFatherandthenprocesstotheirclassroom,attachedtothechurchthroughthenorthvestibule.ParentsarewelcometoviewCLOWthroughthewindowlocatedjustoutsideofthebuilding.AfterChildren’sLiturgy,thechildrenwillprocesstothemainvestibuleandquietlyreturntotheirfamilies.Note:Atleasttwostudentswillbechosentobringupthegifts.Thankyouforyourcontinuedprayersandsupportduringthisministry;ItisablessingtowatchtheselittledisciplesgrowintheirfaithwhileliftingupJesusandlovingothers. Read the Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 Gospel SummaryJesustoldthestoryabouttenmaidenswaitingforabridegroomtoreturnhomewithhisnewbride.Mostlikelyhehadbeendelayedatherhomeworkingoutthenegotiationsforherwiththebride'sfather.Fiveofthemaidenscamewithenoughoiltokeeptheirlampsburningthroughthenight.Theother ivefoolishlybroughtnone.Thispassageisclearlyabouttheendtimesandourbeingreadyforit.Themaidensneededoiltokeeptheirlampsburninginordertobereadyforthebridegroom.ThemessageforusrelatesbacktotheGreatCommandmentwereadabouttwoweeksago.WeneedtoloveGodandourneighborstoinsurethatourlampsarereadyfortheendtime.

Re lection for FamiliesSometimeswegrowimpatientwhenwereadthescripturesthatanticipateChrist'sreturn.Afterall,it'sbeentwothousandyearsandnotaword!It'seasyforallofustobelulledintocomplacencybysuchsilence.Butwenotonlyhavearesponsibilitytoourselvestobeprepared,wemustimpressuponourchildrentheimportanceofbeingreadyforJesuswhenhereturns.OnewaytodothisisshowourchildrenhowtheKingdomofGodhasalreadybegun.EventhoughtheKingdomisnotcompleteyet,wecanpointoutsignswherelifetodayisinsomewaysalreadyliketheKingdom.Forexamplepeoplelovingoneanother,caringforoneanother,andreachingouttooneanotherinkindness,areallwaysthatpointtowardthecomingKingdom.Bringing the Gospel Into Your FamilyAsafamily,committoworktogethertobringaboutGod'sKingdom.Thinkaboutonepersonyouknowatschool,atwork,orinyourneighborhoodwhomightnotbereadyforChrist'sreturn.ReachouttothemwithagestureoractthatwillshowthemGod'slove.Attheeveningmeal,orbedtimeprayers,sharewithoneanotherhowyouwereasymbolofthecomingKingdomtoday.Discussion Starters 1. Irememberbeingcaughtoffguardoncelikethe ivefoolishmaidens.Ifelt...2. OnethingIneedtodotobebetterpreparedforJesus'returnis...3. SomeoneIhaveknownwhowaslikethe ivewisemaidensis...because…Here are five tips for improving marital listening skills: Thereissomuchchatteraroundusandmanyofushavemasteredtheartoftuningoutwhatweconsiderchatterinourlives.Ourspouseshouldneverfallintothiscategory!Whenyoutuneyourspouseout,younotonlyhurtthem,butyouhurtyourselfandyoudamageyourmarriage.╀ Tuneoutdistractions.Findaquietplacetocommunicate.Turnyourcellphoneoff,ortheringerdown.NoTVinthebackground.Settlelittleonesinanotherroomifneedbe.Letyourchildrenknowthatmomanddadneedtimetotalk.╀ STOP,LOOK,andLISTEN!Rememberthis?Weteachourchildrentodothiswhencrossingastreet,butweneedtotrainourselvestodothiswhenwelisten!STOPwhateveryouaredoingandpayattentiontothedetails.LOOKyourspouseintheeye–watchfornon-verbalcommunication.WhenmyhusbandlooksinmyeyeswhenIspeak,myheartmelts.IknowheispayingattentiontowhatIamsaying.Ifeelloved.LISTENwithanopenheartandopenmindtowhatyourspouseissaying.╀ Slowdownandbefullypresentinthemoment–heartandmind–toyourspouse.Itcanbetemptingtothinkabouthowyouaregoingtoreplywhileyourspouseistalking,butlisteningisnotjustwaitingforyourturntospeak.StephenR.Coveysaid,“Mostpeopledonotlistenwiththeintenttounder-stand;theylistenwiththeintenttoreply.”Remember,yourspousewantstobeknown,tobeunderstoodandtobeloved–bythewayyoucommuni-catewiththem.╀ Donotinterruptorderailyourspousewhentheyarespeaking.Berespectful–letthem inishtheirthoughts.Takeaninterestinwhatyourspouseissaying.Askquestions.Forexample,“Howdidthatmeetinggo?”or“Howareyoufeelingnow?”Sometimesmyhus-bandactuallytakesnotesinhisphoneonimportantthingsthatIsharewithhim.At irstitusedtoannoyme,couldn’thejustremember?ThenIrealizedthisWAShiswayofrememberingandensuringthatheshowsmethathecares.Findwhatworksforyou–andbeinvested!Ifyouwanttotrulyloveyourspouse,thenlearntolistenandlistenwell.Entertheheartofyourspouseandwatchyourlovegrow.

United Youth Group ╀ UnitedyouthgroupwillmeetonMondayNovember13th!Besuretomarkyourcalendars!╀ LasiguientereuniondelgrupodeadolecentesseraNoviembre13de7-8:30.Aseguresedemarcarsuscalendarios!╀ YouthinterestedinhelpingattheSVdPcommunitydinnershouldbeatchurch@4:30pmNov15thtohelpsetup.AhugeThankYoutoouryouthandparentsforthehelp,supportandyouryestomakingadifferenceinthelifeofothers!╀ JovenesintersadosenayudarenlaCenacommunitariandeSanVicentedePaultienenqueestarenlaiglesisaalas4:30pmNov15paraacomodarelsalon.Graciasanuestrosjovenesypadresporsuapoyoyporescucharyresponderalllamadodeserviryhacerunadifferenciaenlavidadeotros!

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Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for November 2017 Christians in Asia ThatChristiansinAsia,bearingwitnesstotheGospelinwordanddeed,maypromotedialogue,peace,andmutualunderstanding,especiallywiththoseofotherreligions.

Our Personal Encounters with the Poor Thistimeofyearmythoughtsarebroughttohowanencounterwithsomeoneinneedisneveronesided.Weallgiveandgetwhenweopenourselvesuptoeachother.Oneoftherequestsforhelpthisweekwasfromagentlemanthathadneveraskedforhelpbefore.Hewasaskingforhelpwithhispropanebill.Histankwasclosetoemptyandhe'srecentlyhadmedicalbillsthatleftnothingforpropane.WhenIcalledtoscheduleavisithetoldmethathewasn'tsurehestillwantedhelp.Hecareddeeplyabouttakingassistancethatsomeoneelsemayneedmore.Thepropanecompanyhadagreedtomakeadeliveryandacceptpaymentslater.WhenIofferedtoprayforhim,hethankedmeverysincerely.IinvitedhimtoourCommunityDinnerandheofferedtocomeearlytohelpuswiththework.Lastyearwealsohadvolunteerhelpfromafamilywehadprovidedassistanceto.BlessedFredericOzanam,afounderoftheSt.VincentdePaulSociety,envisionedanetworkofcharityandsocialjusticeencirclingtheworld.Partofthisvisionencouragescooperationwithothergroupsandindividualswheneverthisisappropriate.OurupcomingCommunityDinnerwillbeagoodexampleofhowgroupsandindividualscanworktogethertobringGod'slovetoothers.November15thatSt.MaryoftheValleythroughthecombinedeffortsofSVdP,TheKnightsofColumbus,UnitedYouthGroupandvolunteers,youhaveaspecialopportunitytoreachoutandwelcometheneedyintoyourcommunity.OnNovember15thwearehavingour2ndannualCommunityDinner.Wehavehadagenerousoutpouringofhelpwithdishesdonatedtothisdinner.ItisatraditionalThanksgivingmenuwithturkey,mashedpotatoes,andpumpkinpie.Youcanmakethisameaningfuleventbycomingandsharingamealthatcrossesfaithandincomedivisions.Wearereachingouttothemarginalizedinourcommunitybyinvitingthem,buttomakethiswelcomingweneedyoutobringthecommunitybycomingtothisdinner.Thosewhomeettheneedyintheirhomes,aswedo,oratthisdinner,asyoucan,aregoingtobetouchedandmovedtocompassionbytheneedstheyencounter.PovertyhasmanyfacesandtheyareallthefaceofChrist.Althoughoursign-upsheetisfullandwenolongerneedadditionalfoodfortheCommunityDinner,IlikedessertsandI'msureothersdoalso.Ifyoustillwanttobringsomethingyou'vepreparedtotheCommunityDinner,I'msuresomeonewould indroomintheirtummiesformoredessert.:)╀ November156pmCommunityDinnerBlessingat6:00pm,foodserveduntilitisgone!Pleaseinvitethosethatcouldbene itfromagoodhotmeal,clothingoradditionalfood.╀ December77pmSt.VincentdePaulmeetinginthechurchlibrary.Therearetreatsandfellowship,comejoinusandseewhatweareabout.╀ WewillhavegifttagsontheGivingTreethisyearforSt.VincentdePaulclientsinandupthevalleytothePass.Lookforthetreethismonth!AnyquestionsaboutthisprogrampleasecontactTraciAdams,(360)794-4765,wdtmadams@gmail.com

Intenciones de Oración del Papa Francisco Noviembre 2017 Cristianos en Asia.QuelosCristianosenAsia,siendotestigosdelEvangelioenpala-brayobras,puedanpromoverdialogo,paz,yentendimientomu-tuo,especialmenteconaquellosdeotrasreligiones.

Dinner for EightAreyouinterestedingettingtoknowmorepeoplethroughsmallgroupdinners?Ifyouarealreadyinvolvedinadinnergroupgreatyoudonotneedtosignup!PleasecontactTraciAdamsat360-794-4765orwdtmadams@gmail.comformoreinformationorifyouhaveanyquestions.

Thank You For Your Support!OnbehalfofalltheKnights,wewouldliketotelleveryonewhohassupportedtheKnightsWedothisbecauseofyou!!!Wedohaveseveraleventscomingupover4monthswewouldliketomakeyouawareof...Oct-17 KeepingChristinChristmascontestan-nouncementsinOctober(prizesTBD),NovemberandDecemberalsoticketsalesforKnightsofColumbusdinneronJanuary26,2018

12-Nov-17 KnightsofColumbusbreakfast-BiscuitsandGravyforFatherBloom'sInsuranceAnnuity10-Dec-17 KnightsofColumbusbreakfast-OmelettesforFatherBloom'sInsuranceAnnuityDec-17 KeepingChristinChristmascontestentrieswillbeduearoundChristmastime14-Jan-18 KeepingChristinChristmaswinnersannouncedduringtheKnightsofColumbusbreakfastburritosand/ortacosandlunchburritosand/ortacos26-Jan-18 KnightsofColumbusdinner(menuTBD)Junior High Rally MarkyourcalendarsforMarch10,2018Location:ForestRidgeSchooloftheSacredHeart,BellevueJuniorHighRallyisadaydesignedtocelebrateCatholicyouth(ingrades6-9)andalltheybringtotheChurch.Over600+youthfromWashington,Ore-gonandCanadawillcometogetherforaninteractivedaywhereyouwillhavetheopportunitytomeetnewpeople,listentotalksthatwilldeepentheirfaith,andbeinvitedtoparticipateinvariousinteractiveactivitieswiththedayclosingwithMass!Registrationwillopensoon.Steubenville Registration has Opened Steubenvilleisahigh-energyyouthconferencewherethousandsofteensareinvitedtoencounterJesusChristthroughdynamicspeakers,engagingmusic,theSacraments,smallgroupdiscussions,andfellowshipwithotherteens.Thisyear’sconferenceisJuly27th-29th.Besuretovisithttp://site.steubenvilleconferences.comtoregisteryourhighschoolteen.

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CONFESION ╀ CONFESIONES FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes):7:00PM Saturday(Sabado): 4:15PMSunday(Domingo): 8:45AMOrbyappointmentwiththepriest.Oporcitaconelsacerdote.

DEVOTIONS ╀ DEVOCIONES ExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament(ExposiciondelSantısimo)FirstFridays(PrimerosViernes): 10:00p.m.-Saturday(Sabado)6:00a.m. Rosary (Rosario) Tuesdays(Martes):9:30AM(English) 7:00PM(Espanol)Thursdays(Jueves): 9:30AM(Espanol) Fridays(Viernes): 6:00PMEnglish)

MASS SCHEDULE ╀ HORARIO DE MISAS Monday-LiturgyoftheWord&Communion(Lunes-LiturgiadelaPalabrayComunion):9:00a.m.Tuesday-Friday(Martes-Viernes):9:00a.m.Saturday(Sabado):5:00p.m.(English)Sunday(Domingo):9:30a.m.(English)Sunday(Domingo):11:15a.m.(Espanol)

OFFICE HOURS ╀ HORAS DE OFICINA Tuesday(Martes)-Thursday(Jueves)10:00a.m.—4:00p.m.