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SUN. MARCH 20, 2016 SCRIP SALES AFTER MASS

8:00 AM Mass

9:00 AM - Noon Hospitality Hour

10:00 AM Mass with CLOW

11:15 Sunday School

4:30 PM Reconciliation

4:00 PM Youth Group

5:00 PM Mass

MON. MARCH 21, 2016

7:45 AM Mass

8:30 AM Rosary

9:00 AM SMdP Sandwich Makers

7:00 PM Holy Thursday Rehearsal

TUES. MARCH 22, 2016

7:45 AM Mass

7:00 PM Good Friday Rehearsal

WED. MARCH 23, 2016

6:30 PM Mass

6:30 PM Alzheimer’s Support Group

7:00 PM Easter Vigil Rehearsal

THURS. MARCH 24, 2016-HOLY THURSDAY

7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper

FRI. MARCH 25, 2016-GOOD FRIDAY

9:00 AM Morning Prayer

12:00 PM Stations of the Cross

3:00 PM Good Friday Fugue

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

7:00 PM Good Friday Communion Service and Veneration of the Cross

SAT. MARCH 26, 2016-HOLY SATURDAY

9:00 Morning Prayer

10:00 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group Parish Center, Lower Level

8:30 PM Easter Vigil

SUN. MARCH 27, 2016– EASTER SUNDAY

8:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Mass

5:00 PM Evening Prayer (No Mass)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join the Parish Staff as they follow the

Way of the Cross at Noon on Good Friday

LITURGIES

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14—23:56 8:00 AM Mass (RIP) Christoforo Borriello by Rosa Borriello 10:00 AM Mass (RIP) In veneration of St. Joseph by Lilli Salas 5:00 PM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3,13-14 Jn 12:1-11 7:45 AM Mass (INT) Brandon Schuller Family by The Parish and School Staff

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a,5ab-6b,15,17 Jn 13:21-33,36-38 7:45 AM Mass (RIP) Micky D’Almada Remedios by Joy Huckle

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10,21-22,31,31-34 Mt 26:14-25 6:30 PM Mass (RIP) Nancy Hebestreit

HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Ex 12:1-8,11-14 Ps 116:12-13,15-16bc,17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15 7:00 PM Mass

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 Is 52:13—53:12 Ps 31:2,6,12-13,15-17,25 Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9 Jn 18:1—19:42 7:00 PM Communion Service

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT Gn 1:1--2:2 Gn 22:1-18 Ex 14:15--15:1 Is 55:1-11 Rom 6:3-11 8:30 PM Mass

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION

OF THE LORD

Acts 10:34a,37-43 Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 8:00 AM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict 10:00 AM Mass (INT) The Parishioners of St. Benedict

Thank you Len Kannapell and Mark Adolf for a

wonderful performance of Two Faces in the Shadows We were humbled by your presentation.

PRAY FOR THOSE THAT ARE SICK

Arlette Fellores, Chris Durbin, Teresa Townsend, Alex Small, Dan Reilly, Tom Weber, Willie Kleffner,

Zeny Zimmerman, Lorraine Pike, Bill Brown, Tony Horner, Victoria Frantz, Robert Barnes,

Norm Taylor, Lori Anderson and Carmen Gonzalez

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From deacon Roy’s desk

Worship & spiritual life

HOLY WEEK SERVICES 7:00 PM Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Adoration in the Parish Center 6:00PM Friday: Stations of the Cross, Communion Service, Veneration of the Cross 8:30 PM Saturday: Easter Vigil (gather at the fire) Sunday: 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 5:00 PM Evening Prayer *(No Mass)

* Join Parishioners as we meet to conclude the Holy Triduum with song and prayer.

EASTER VIGIL Although celebrated Holy Saturday evening, it is the dramatic Easter Vigil Liturgy that marks the beginning of Easter. We are awaiting our master's return with our lamps full and burning, so that he will find us awake and seat us at his table (cf. Luke 12:35ff). All Catholics should try to attend this beautiful service. The vigil is divided into four parts:

Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Service of Light - The atmosphere in the church is very different: the holy water fonts are drained, all the lights are out, the tabernacle is empty. Our service begins outside the church. A new fire (the Easter Fire) is lit and blessed. The Paschal Candle is prepared with these words while the priest marks the candle: Christ yesterday and today, the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and the Omega. All time be-longs to him and all the ages to him be glory and power through every age and for ever. Amen. The priest inserts incense into the candle in the form of a cross, saying:

By his holy and glorious wounds, may Christ the Lord guard us and protect us. Amen.

The priest lights the candle from the new fire, saying:

May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.

The candle is then processed through the church, with the deacon lifting the candle at three different times, singing: The Light of Christ. (or Lumen Christi) and the congregation sings in reply: Thanks be to God (or Deo gratias). Everyone lights their candle from the Easter candle and continue in procession until the whole church is alight. The Paschal candle symbolizes Christ, the Light of the World.

Liturgy of the Word Three Old Testament passages are read. These readings help us meditate on the wonderful works of God for his people since the be-ginning of time. The Gloria is sung before the reading of the Epistle of the Romans, and the Alleluia is sung before the Gospel.

Liturgy of Baptism During this time the Easter water is blessed, new members are brought into the Church through baptism, part of the liturgy includes the Litany of the Saints. Afterwards the faithful are blessed with water and all renew their baptismal promises.

Liturgy of Eucharist So resumes the Mass, with the special prayers inserted during the Eucharist Prayer. The whole church is called to join at the sacrificial table that Christ prepared for us through his death and resurrection. The Mass ends with the glorious:

V. The Mass is ended, go in peace, Alleluia, Alleluia. R. Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Dear sisters and brothers: Blessed Palm Sunday to you all….a day we recognize Jesus as the true Messiah and King while also preparing to celebrate his ultimate sacrifice, death and Resurrection. We all struggle to see Him working in our lives but this week, I want to share with you an amazing ex-perience I had last week at the VA Medical Center where I saw the face of Christ and realized how deeply he can use us to serve those in need when we surrender. Every Thursday I try to spend three or four hours doing communion visits at the VA but two weeks ago, I got there late and couldn’t find anyone in the office to give me a roster of the Catholic patients I could visit. So, having skipped lunch, I headed up to the cafeteria (or mess hall for your military types) to find a hamburger. As I stood in the hamburger line, I met a man standing in front of me who was a soldier, a Ranger, and we started chatting. I soon learned his name and that we had a mutual friend! So we sat down for lunch and he began to disclose more and more to me. To make a very long story short, he was AWOL from the PTSD treatment program at the American Lake VA south of Tacoma and he was very depressed and contemplating suicide. By God’s grace, I recognized his great need and paged Father Charles, the full-time VA chaplain I work for, who came up to help me find care for this Wounded Warrior. We spent the next two hours talking with him, never leaving him alone and he agreed to be readmitted to the psychiatric unit at the VA for help. This was truly a moment of grace for all three of us…..a moment made possible because God put a person in need in front of someone who could help with a compassionate ear. This was a “God moment” for sure as another one of my formerly homeless friends would say. This Easter I pray that you and your family have many God moments as you encounter the Risen Christ in your lives and surrender to his grace, his living presence in the Holy Spirit that comforts and strengthens us all. Peace to you and thanks for your prayers for all of our Wounded Warriors. Your brother in Christ, Deacon Roy

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stewardship

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE “The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue that I may know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them,” says Isaiah in today’s first reading. The gifts God has given us are likewise given for the good of others. How am I using my gifts?

SCHOOL NEWS

HOSPITALITY HOUR Please join our hosts!

8:00 AM Chris Harthorne 10:00 AM Lisa Pageler

Consider signing up to host a Sunday Coffee Hour, we can use your help for the future, there is no cost to host other than your time and energy, the parish provides the rest. Sign up in the school cafeteria or call the Parish Office at 206-632-0843. We need hosts for both Masses through April.

HUNGERING TO BUILD COMMUNITY We follow Jesus this week on our Lenten journey as he enters Jerusalem, a community he knew well. CRS Rice Bowl asks us to prayerfully enter into our own communi-ties, to find those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need our help. How does our Lenten Journey motivate us to serve those we encounter in our daily lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

THE SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY To instruct the ignorant; To counsel the doubtful; To admonish sinners; To bear wrongs patiently;

To forgive offences willingly; To comfort the afflicted; To pray for the living and the dead.

Parish Stewardship - FY 2016

July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Total Budget - $385,000

Actual Budget Variance

February $ 41,938 $ 33,074 $ 8,864

YTD $ 266,184 $ 255,691 $ 10,493

** Amounts include collections from ALL Masses **

TURNING IN YOUR RICE BOWLS We will begin accepting Rice Bowls this Thursday at the Holy Thursday Mass. There are Rice Bowl envelopes in the pews. We ask that you convert your coin and cash and write a check for the amount donated for ease and accuracy of our deposit. Thank you!

Worship & spiritual life

THE GOOD FRIDAY FUGUE The sideways music is the theme to the so-called Good Friday Fugue, from the first book of the Well-Tempered Clavier. This sounds eerie enough when played, but Bach intends it to be a visual reminder of the crucifixion; it’s a painting made with notes. At the top (the alto clef) is Pi-late’s sign: Jesus, King of the Jews (Jesu Rex). The sharps underneath that are the crown of thorns.

The C# is his head, the sharp on the B# is his pierced side. The stems on the half notes are his arms out stretched, the D# is his bent knee. Very mysterious, and even more so: the music sounds like the painting.

HOLY WEEK REHEARSALS If you are an Altar Server and scheduled to serve for a Triduum service, please note, it is mandatory for you to attend rehearsals. If you are a Eucharistic Minister and attend any service, please see the sacristan before Mass if you can serve if needed.

TRIDUUM CONCLUSION Please join Michael Gillett and Dr. Charles Hiestand for Evening Prayer on Sunday Night of Easter to conclude the Triduum. Triduum recalls the three days that Christ spent in the tomb, from Good Friday until Easter Sunday. Come rejoice in prayer for the risen Christ.

CLASSES GIVE GLASSES St. Benedict Catholic School is having a drive for used glasses. This effort will provide glasses for those that cannot afford them in an effort to make their lives better. The glasses need to be prescription, can range from sun-glasses to reading glasses. Glasses can be dropped off through March 25

th in the church vestibule or in the dona-

tion box outside of the school office. Thank you!

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS Please join St. Benedict School students for the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 25

th begin-

ning at 11:15 AM in the church. The 8th Grade class will

be performing each of the Stations for the school and community. All are welcome to join us in prayer for this wonderful Good Friday tradition.

THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY Feed the hungry; Give Drink to the Thirsty;

Clothe the Naked; Visit the Imprisoned; Shelter the Homeless; Visit the Sick; Bury the Dead

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Faith formation

What else is happening

SUNDAY SCHOOL STILL NEEDS YOU We are still looking for more volunteers for our Sunday School. Whether it is teaching the class, or assisting with activities, there is a place for everyone to help! If you are available to volunteer, please contact Lucy Gillett at par-ish center. Thanks!

Human concerns social justice

ST. MARTIN de PORRES SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Our ministry group will meet on Monday, March 21

st, to make

sandwiches for 225 homeless men, and we are seeking long term volunteers to help with set up and clean up of the sandwich mak-ing process. This involves a minimum time commitment of be-tween 2 to 3 hours once or twice a month. It would be great to have back up for this position in case of sick children or travel, etc. Contact Andrea Vaught at andrea.vaught@gmail.com. Come join us for this valuable donation to the community. There are over 4000 homeless in Seattle, this ministry makes a difference.

FIGHTING HUNGER IN WALLINGFORD 2016 We have delivered another 243 pounds of food taking our total to 1,601 pounds so far this year for the FamilyWorks Food Bank. One in seven American homes, many with children, suffer disrupted eating schedules. Our contributions help to fill the shelves of the Food Bank to help offset the need in these homes. Maybe this could be a Lent offering as we pray and fast through the season. Your support is crucial!

6,000lbs. 8,000lbs. 10,000

4,000 bs.

JOIN OUR ESPERANZA MISSION TRIP! Esperanza is St. Benedict’s annual summer mission trip to Tijua-na, Mexico for volunteers to build homes for those in need. Travel dates are July 2

nd through 9

th. Must be 16 and older to attend.

Stay posted for our April meeting! Contact Lucy Gillett at the Par-ish Center for more information or to sign up.

Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion

“Rachel’s Vineyard has helped me to move on with hope. When I met other women who had abortions and had suffered just the same as I had, I didn’t feel so alone anymore.” - Testimony after a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat

Reach out to your hurting sisters and brothers and encourage them to seek healing. The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat’s are March 4

th-6

th in Seabeck, WA or April 15

th-17

th in Stanwood, WA.

Call Valerie: 1-800-822-4673. You are loved with an everlasting Love! -Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

BAPTISM Classes are the second Thursday of each the month with the next one on April 14

th. Contact dn.roy@stbens.net to register .

JOIN FR. STEVE SALLIS IN ROME Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue is hosting a Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Siena for the Year of Mercy from October 19

th - 28

th.

Fr. Steve Sallis will be the spiritual director for the trip. For more information, contact mdickins@sacredheart.org .

SUCCESS WITH NEW YOUTH GROUP! Our Middle School Youth Group is thriving! Thank you to volun-teers and participants who make our program such a huge suc-cess. Sign up your 6

th, 7

th, or 8

th grader at this link: http://

www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4daaa923a3f94-youth1, and join us today, March 20

th at 4:00 PM for more fun! It’s never too

late to join! Contact Lucy Gillett at the Parish Center for more infor-mation.

No Sunday School or Youth Group March 27

th or April 3

rd

A reminder that there will be no Sunday School or Youth Group on Easter Sunday, March 27th, or Sunday April 3rd. Enjoy your Easter and Spring Break!

SAVE THE DATE! On April 16

th St. Benedict Parish is having an Earth Day Clean-

up. We will clean up the grounds around the Church and Parish Center. The cleanup will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with lunch provided. More details to come as the date gets closer. Bring your gloves and get ready to clean up!

Daughters of the King "Catholic Princess" Mother & Daughter Retreat

May 27th - 29th led by Camille Pauley at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades. For more infor-mation, contact www.palisadesretreatcenter.org or you can call(206) 274-3130.

CABRINI MINISTRY TRAINING Your are invited to our 2016 Graduation Mass Monday, April 18

th

at 7:00 PM in the St. James Cathedral. Come support this year’s graduates of Cabrini Ministry Training, learn about our program, and connect with other pastoral care ministers. Alumni are en-couraged to participate in the liturgy by renewing their own com-mitment to Cabrini Ministry. Reception immediately following in the Cathedral Place Hall.

FEELING DISILLUSIONED WITH YOUR MARRIAGE? Do you think you have to settle for a lackluster, cold or distant rela-tionship? Think again. You can gain new insight into your mar-riage and rekindle the warmth you once felt. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) has helped tens of thousands of struggling couples worldwide. Your marriage could be next. For confidential information about, or to register for our upcoming program begin-ning April 8-10, 2016 call 360-671-6479 or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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