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WELCOME
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday 5pm Vigil
Sunday 8am, 10am
DAILY MASS
Tuesday: 8:45am
Wednesday - Saturday:
8am
March 15, 2020 3rd Sunday of Lent
CONFESSION
Saturday 4 - 4:45pm
Sunday 7:15am, 9:15am
First Fridays: 6:30-7:45am
First Thursdays preceding
First Friday: 7-8:30pm
First Saturday following
First Friday: 7:30-7:45am
ADORATION
Tuesday and Friday After Mass until 9pm
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Friday: 9 - 11am, 12 - 3pm
206-784-6464
www.stalseattle.org
SUNDAY MARCH 15 3rd Sunday of Lent
7:15am Confessions
8am INT St. Alphonsus Parish
9:15am Confessions
10am INT St. Alphonsus Parish
11am Angels Café in FC
MONDAY MARCH 16 TUESDAY MARCH 17 8:45am INT Tricia & Jacob Anderson
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 8am RIP Beda & Victor Hedstrom
7pm Lenten Penance Service
THURSDAY MARCH 19 St. Joseph 8am RIP Norbert Klepac
FRIDAY MARCH 20 6:30am SOLT Morning Prayer, Holy
Hour, Rosary 8am RIP Larry LaPorte
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by
meal in Family Center
SATURDAY MARCH 21 7:30am Confessions
8am RIP Ruth Miller
4pm Confessions
5pm INT Knights of Columbus Council
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SUNDAY MARCH 22 4th Sunday of Lent
7:15am Confessions
8am INT St. Alphonsus Parish
9:15am Confessions
10am INT St. Alphonsus Parish
LETTER FROM YOUR PASTOR
The Stations of the Cross
Staying on the topic of indulgences since they are incredible signs of God’s
mercy, I would like to mention another way in which a plenary indulgence can
be obtained. The Stations of the Cross. Yes, it’s a centuries-old way to re-
member and meditate on Our Lord’s Passion and Death. The Church grants
those making the Stations of the Cross along with the three conditions that
was mentioned in the last bulletin the possibility of obtaining a plenary indul-
gence.
The most obvious and easiest method is during the season of Lent by the par-
ticipation in the group Stations of the Cross. In this case persons stay in the
locations while a priest moves from station to station.
However, this can also be done personally in the Church at any time even
outside the season of Lent. In this case the individual moves from one station
to another meditating on the particular station or by reciting a prayer from a
guide.
And if a person is physically can’t make the Way of the Cross by walking to
each one either in a church or outdoors, not to worry. The church states:
“Those legitimately impeded can acquire the same indulgence, if they spend
some time, e.g., at least a quarter of an hour, in reading and meditating on the
Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” That brings in Scripture. And
remember there are various kinds of booklets with the Way of the Cross to
help you do this also, with pictures to help. One of the most popular was com-
posed by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
Such a gift of this plenary indulgence from the Church can be gained once a
day. It promotes heading to church more than on Sunday. Maybe daily for
those who can. Or at least during some extra times during the week. This is a
Lenten sacrifice that’s tiny compared to the inestimable spiritual benefits you
can gain for yourself and for souls in purgatory. God bless you all abundantly
with his mercy during this season of Lent.
To Jesus through Mary
Fr. Richard Klepac, SOLT
PARISH NEWS COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS
With an increasing focus on the COVID-19 around the world, we wanted to assure
you that our team continues to monitor the situation. Without causing alarm, we be-
lieve it is prudent to remind you of our customary health precautions whenever there
is an outbreak.
Our response to this spreading virus must reflect how we, as disciples of Jesus, love
our neighbor and love God. In caring for all members of our community — especially
the elderly and the vulnerable — we are carrying out the mission of the church. We
must do our part to help prevent the spread of the virus.
We strongly urge you to read and follow these recommendations out of an abun-
dance of caution:
1. If you are sick or feel you are getting sick, stay at home and do NOT attend
Mass. Missing Mass due to illness is not sinful; it is prudent and shows care for
your brothers and sisters.
2. During Mass, at the Sign of Peace, simply say, “Peace be with you,” instead of
offering your hand.
3. During Communion, the Eucharist will only be offered in your hand, rather than
on your tongue. Additionally, we will refrain from offering the Precious Blood
from the chalice at this time.
4. You will notice that we have drained the holy water in the church, until further
notice. Please simply bless yourself with the sign of the cross as you enter and
exit the church.
5. Please practice respiratory etiquette and good health hygiene with these recom-
mendations from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/
prevention-treatment.html)
Thank you for your attention to these important health precautions. These changes
are temporary and should not disrupt the celebration of the Mass. Please let us know
if you have any questions.
St. Alphonsus Parish 5816 15th Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 I Phone: 206-784-6464 I Fax: 206-789-5709 I [email protected]
FAMILY SHELTER DRIVE
Sancta Vita, our parish Respect Life
group, will be collecting toiletries and
socks for Sacred Heart Family Shelter.
There will be a basket in the vestibule
where you can bring your donations. RESPECT LIFE
“It is a poverty to decide that a child
must die so that you may live as you
wish.” -St. Teresa of Calcutta
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Marnie Ahern, Lillian Anderson, Tricia
Anderson, Shelle Bjolstad, Patricia
Browne, Linda Buchman, Ade Domin-
go, Bertha Eriksson, James Flynn,
Espedito P. Galvão, Robert Geary,
Shirley Hegge, Joshua Hillery, Dave
Jebousek, Emily Jones, Joan Knebel,
Sylvia Knowlton, Stephanie Kunkler,
Josephine Lynch, Norma Macke, Anne
Manfredi, Theresa Morrone, Patricia
Mulka, Jennifer Nagel, Ray Naidu, Al-
ice Nitteberg, Grace Norman, Roy Ot-
ness, Bob Pohlman, John Pringle, Lucy
Rogers, Scarlett Selland, Cathy Shea,
Nolette Serra, Jack Serwold, Patty
Skommesa, Fred Stull, Jude Vidal
Serving in Iraq & Afghanistan
Christopher Dowling
KC CRAB FEED
The Crab Feed has been postponed
due to public health concerns related to
COVID-19. Please stay tuned for
make-up details.
LENT & EASTER SCHEDULE Stations of the Cross followed by a
vegetarian meal in Family Center
6pm on all Fridays during Lent except
Good Friday (Friday 4/10)
Lenten Penance Service
Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm
Holy Thursday (Thursday 4/9): 6pm
Good Friday (Friday 4/10): 6pm
Easter Vigil (Saturday 4/11): 8:30pm
Easter (Sunday 4/12): 8am & 10am
ATTENTION MAGNIFICAT READERS
Please donate your expired monthly
Magnificats to the Cathedral Kitchen.
Their patrons include the homeless and
low income men and women from the
area who are thrilled to read them.
There will be a basket in the vestibule
where you can drop them. Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, March 20: Re-Enrollment
Deadline
Wednesday, March 25 & Thursday,
March 26: Science Fair
SCRIP NEWS Keep an eye out for leprechauns.
They bring luck and happiness I hear.
So pay very close attention.
Maybe one is sitting near.
Use grocery Scrip and celebrate St.
Patrick's Day with some green good-
ies. Check out www.shopwithscrip.com
for a full list of participating retailers, or
visit a Scrip representative at the times
and locations below:
• Tuesday - Friday 8:15-8:45am in
The Commons at school
• Friday 2:45-3:15 pm in The Com-
mons at school
• After weekend Masses in the back
vestibule
• At the Parish office during week
VOLUNTEERS needed to sell Scrip
Sundays after 8am mass. Some items
are special order and may take up to 2
weeks to arrive. Contact Heather at
[email protected] for more info
or the school code to sign up online.
CAR DONATIONS
Thank you to those who have donated
a vehicle to St. Alphonsus; your gift is
very appreciated!
If you have a vehicle you would like to
donate for the benefit of our parish,
parish school or an Archdiocesan cam-
paign visit www.seattlearchdiocese-
cardonations.org or call 844-407-GIVE.
St. Alphonsus Parish School 5816 15th Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 I Phone: 206-782-4363 I [email protected]
MOD PIZZA
Help give back to St. Alphonsus by
eating pizza?! What?!
Every other Monday starting March
16th. Join us after school, after play
practice or a treat before Preschool
noon drop-off and enjoy some pizza!
MOD will donate 20% of purchases to
St. Alphonsus School and all you need
to do is enjoy some food!
Visit MOD pizza a block from the par-
ish and mention St. Alphonsus School
when you purchase your food on the
following dates: March 16, April 6, April
20, May 4, and May 18
Thank you so much!
AMAZON SMILE
Don’t forget that when you buy from
Amazon you can use Amazon Smile to
help give back to St. Alphonsus. Visit
smile.amazon.com and select St. Al-
phonsus Parish School! If you have
any questions contact Kaitlin at
SCIENCE FAIR
Mark your calendars for the annual
Middle School Science Fair on
Wednesday, March 25, 6-7pm and
Thursday, March 26, 9-11am.
FROM THE LIBRARIAN
Many thanks for all your generosity in
2019 and beyond! We received some
great utilitarian donations, like binders
to hold STEM lessons, but most items
were BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS! I
have no doubt that the students will be
excited to check out new graphic nov-
els, non-fiction, and exciting fiction.
Remember, we always accept dona-
tions of gently used books for ages 4
to 14 in our Library bin that lives in the
Commons. And, of course, our Library
Amazon wish list is constantly updated
if you are so inclined to check it out.
For more info about our library or how
to donate, contact Melissa Rodriguez-
Murphy at [email protected].
CONTACTS PERSONNEL
Pastor
Rev. Richard Klepac, SOLT
Convent House Servant Sister Elizabeth Albers, SOLT [email protected]
PA for Administration
Lizzy Scholz [email protected]
Music Coordinator
Angela Petrucci [email protected]
Organist Andrew Koch
School Principal
Kathleen Daspit
School Administrative Assistant
Charleen Sweet [email protected]
School Admissions Director
Kaitlin Andrews
Facilities Supervisor
John Altenhofen [email protected]
PARISH MINISTRIES
EMC to Homebound
Monica de Castro 206-706-7736
Holy Name Society
Karl Hoffmann 206-784-7152
Knights of Columbus
Tony Wisen
206-418-8720 (call or text)
www.kofcballard.org
Liturgical Ministries
Lizzy Scholz
Sancta Vita
Gail Altenhofen
School Parent’s Club
Liz Miller [email protected]
School Commission
Brian Horstmann
St. Vincent de Paul
Doug Martin
Angels’ Cafe
Shelle Bjolstad
[email protected] or 206-330-9988
SEATTLE MEN’S CONFER-ENCE: GOD MADE VISIBLE Attention Men: Do you want to be the
man that God has always called you to
be? Grow closer to God with powerful
speakers like Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Mr.
Paul J. Kim, Fr. Ed White and Archbish-
op Paul Etienne. These along with en-
gaging worship and inspiring fellowship
with hundreds of fellow Catholic men will
make this a day to remember! Join us
March 21 at St. Stephen the Martyr in
Renton! Register at
www.seattlemensconference.org.
There is also a parallel event in Spanish
on the same day at St. Pius X Church in
Mountlake Terrace featuring Bishop
Eusebio Elizondo, Fr. Cal Christiansen
and others! For more info on this visit
seattleconferenciadehombres.org.
RACHEL’S CORNER Hope and Healing After Abortion
“God, come to me quickly! You are my
help and deliverer. LORD, do not delay!”
- Psalm 70:6
Have you longed for the merciful em-
brace of God? God is calling you! He is
ready to help you with the burden of
your abortion decision and to deliver you
from all that you have held inside. Our
upcoming spring retreats are April 24 –
26 (English) and 1 - 3 mayo (Español).
• Call for a compassionate, confiden-
tial conversation. 206-920-6413
(English) or 206-450-7814
(Español)
• Email [email protected].
• Visit www.ccsww.org/projectrachel
or www.facebook.com/
projectrachelww.
Project Rachel is a program of CCS.
COMMEMORATION OF ST.
OSCAR ROMERO’S MARTYR-
DOM BILINGUAL MASS Join us for a bilingual Mass on Saturday,
March 21 at 10am at St. James Cathedral
followed by a presentation in the Confer-
ence Room adjacent to the Cathedral.
“PEACE OF HEART” YOUNG ADULT PALM SUNDAY RETREAT When April 3-5
Led by Fr. Thomas Aquinas Pickett, O.P.
Long confused with an absence of conflict,
tranquility, and stillness, peace of heart is
a mysterious moral and spiritual phenome-
non that easily escapes the grasp of con-
temporary men and women. And yet, the
busier and noisier our lives become, the
more we seek this elusive source of re-
freshment. In this retreat, Fr. Thomas
Aquinas will guide an investigation into the
nature of peace of heart; bringing to bear
not only the thought of St. Thomas Aqui-
nas, but a number of saints, theologians,
and philosophers. Participants will be chal-
lenged to wrestle with their vices, strength-
en their virtues, and commit themselves to
a determined pursuit of union with God.
Fr. Pickett is originally from Ellensburg,
and was ordained in 2018. He currently
serves at Blessed Sacrament in Seattle as
the Director of Faith Formation & Evange-
lization.
Register at palisadesretreatcenter.org/
upcoming-retreats/
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