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Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Mass Schedule

English Masses:
Christmas Eve:
4:00PM (Children’s Mass)
6:00PM
MIDNIGHT (music begins at 11:10PM)
Christmas Day:
9:00AM
11:00AM
7:00PM (Christmas Day Mass,
not Vigil for Sunday)

Spanish Masses:
Christmas Eve: 8:00PM
Christmas Day: 1:00PM

Youth Ministry Blog

The Youth Ministry and Religious Ed program has a blog located here:  stjoesyg.blogspot.com . Please visit often to stay updated on upcoming events with the youth. If you have questions, comments, or would like to be involved in our new youth program, please contact Julie at youth4jpii@gmail.com or at 360-421-1960. Thanks for your support!

Summer Music Camp For Children

St. Joseph’s Church

Summer Music Camp For Children!

We’re having a BEACH PARTY!!!!
July 26-29, 2010 9:00 to 11:45 AM
Singing, Games, and Instruments!
For Children Entering:
2nd - 6th grades
Contact Susan Miller: 586-3820
Sign up in church office!
Cost $10, scholarships available

QUO VADIS DAYS on July 6-9

The Diocese of Yakima Vocations Office invites young Catholic men, ages 13-19,　to QUO VADIS DAYS on July 6-9 at the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane. It’s a 3-day camp to learn more about the priesthood, to deepen your faith, and to better discern God’s call in your lives. There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men like you gathered for these days. Our activities will include prayer, swimming, games, talks, and discussions. For more information, please e-mail Fr. Wilmar at Frwilmar@yakimavocations.org

Red Cross Blood Drawing
Dillon Hall
Tuesday, June 22
Noon -5PM

Give the Gift of Life

Stewardship Message

Stewardship Message“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” - Luke 9:23 We are not very good at “denying ourselves” in this society. Our current economic situation is evidence of what happens when people think they can have everything they want. Jesus calls us to set our own personal “wants” aside so that we have the resources to follow Him instead.

Stewardship Message

“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” - John 16:13

Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know the truth.

So why not ask the Holy Spirit the truth about your stewardship?

Are you sharing your time and talent with God and others?

Do you give a fair amount of your treasure to do the work of the Lord?

Can you hear the Spirit’s answer to those questions in your heart now?

What more is He calling you to do?

This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent Salute

We salute all those serving in our armed forces, and for their families and loved ones as well as those who have died for our country.

Everyday-Everyway Stewards

Let us pray that we may look truthfully at the ways we share our time, talent and treasure and, with the grace of the Holy Spirit, strive to live as better stewards of all God’s gifts.

Our Children’s Stewardship

One goal in stewardship education is to teach children that by sharing their gifts they have the power to make a difference now. If they get into the habit of waiting until a better time to be generous or share their talents, they could easily spend their whole lives waiting to be stewards. Instead, we want to encourage them to get into the stewardship habit while they are young. If they do that, it is a habit they will have their whole lives. Share this story of 57¢ to help children see that they do have the power to do tremendous work, even if their gifts seem very small.

Back in the1880’s in the city of Philadelphia, there lived a little girl named Hattie May Wiatt. Hattie was a member of the Baptist Temple, which was growing very quickly at that time. One morning when she arrived at Sunday school she found the school so crowded that she could not get in the door. She stood outside, confused and afraid to push through the crowds of children to find a place in the Sunday school. The kindly pastor, Reverend Russell Conwell, came by and saw the scared little girl standing outside with her Sunday school book and he picked her up, carried her on his shoulders and found a place for her in the crowded Sunday school classroom.

The next day Reverend Conwell saw Hattie again and he told her that he was hoping to soon have enough money to build a bigger church so that there would be lots of room for all of the children.

Some time later Hattie May became very sick. She died in 1886. After the funeral the family came to the pastor with a worn and crumpled little purse containing 57¢. They told Reverend Conwell that Hattie May had been saving the money to help build a new church and Sunday school that would have enough room for all the children. The pastor could not believe it. He had not even begun to save or raise any money for the new building. The pastor told his parishioners about Hattie’s small gift and very quickly more and more people were making donations for the new church. They all knew that if a little girl could give 57¢ surely they could give something.

Today this simple little Temple Baptist Church is one of the largest in Philadelphia with seating for 3,300 and Temple University where hundreds of students study the Christian faith every year. And they credit it all to Hattie May’s 57¢!

Raffle Calendar

If you are interested in placing your work logo or ad in the St. Joe’s School Raffle calendar for the next school year, please contact Mike Hiett @ 585-1795.

Office Closed

The Parish Office will be closed May 31st for Memorial Day.

Please remember to honor all those who have died for our freedom.

Eucharistic Adoration

“Christ is reserved in our churches as the spiritual center of the heart of the community, the universal Church and all humanity, since within the veil of the species, Christ is contained, the Invisible Heart of the Church, the Redeemer of the world, the center of all hearts, by Him all things are and of whom we exist.” (Pope Paul IV, Mysterium Fidei)

Jesus is waiting. Could you please help with adoration during these times?

Sunday - 11 am

Monday - 10 am, 11 am

Tuesday 11am

Wednesday - Midnight, 3 am

Thursday - 5 pm

Saturday - Midnight, 6 am, 6 pm.

Bold hours = no adorers.

Call Carol, 582-5011 to volunteer.

Summer Music Camp

St. Joseph’s Church Summer Music Camp For Children!

We’re having a BEACH PARTY!!!!

July 26-29, 2010 9:00 to 11:45 AM

Singing, Games, and Instruments!

For Children Entering: 2nd - 6th grades

Contact Susan Miller: 586-3820

Sign up in church office!

Cost $10, scholarships available

SCRIP

The SCRIP program is looking for volunteers to support our growing program. If you’re interested in getting involved or just have some great ideas, please join us for a dessert and brainstorming meeting Monday May 10th at 6:30PM at Holy Grounds Cafe.

All parishioners are welcome to help and we are putting together some great changes for summer and next fall!

14th Annual Day of Prayer at the Farm

14th Annual Day of Prayer at the Farm

Saturday, June 26, 2010

9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.

Presented by Fr. Dan Wetzler

THEME:

BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS

ESCURE FARMS

532 Rd. U SW

Quincy, Washington

Sponsored by St. Pius X Catholic Church

P.O. box 308

Quincy, WA 98848

For more information and/or directions to the Parish Mission or Day of Prayer:

Phone: 509-787-2622; 785-5735; 237-1728

Email: st.piusx@verizon.net

Northwest Catholic Men’s Conference

Northwest Catholic Men’s Conference

St. Joseph Parish

Speakers: Jesse Romeo, Bishop Robert Vasa, Fr. Rory Pitstick

Friday, Sept 24 - Sat. Sept. 25

www.NWCATHOLICMENKE.COM

Spring Carnival

Mark your calendars:

The PTO is sponsoring a Spring Carnival for All the Children of the Parish on

Wednesday, April 7th from 5-7pm in the PAC.

Come enjoy an evening of games, prizes, food, and fun! The games are the type you all enjoyed during Mayfest and cost 50¢, so a good time can be enjoyed by all.

Volunteers Needed

The Women of St. Josephs are looking for volunteers to help with the April 18th – 24th spring yard sale.

This applies to fundraising service hours.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Kimber Keel at 438-3344.

There are volunteer forms on the table in the foyer of the church. We need men and women to help set up, cashier, take down, etc.

Saint Joseph’s Logo Wear!

On sale weekdays at the school office.

Promote your parish and support your school!

Sweatshirts $20

Mens Caps $20

Ladies Caps $15

The Aaron Project

(The below is a recent testimonial from a mother who has recieved a Comfort basket)....

The Aaron Project Comfort Baskets: A True Source of Hope and Strength.

I’ve always considered myself a strong person; someone with real faults but with a real and strong faith, too. I’m certainly not the emotional type or ‘sentimental’ in any way. I generally don’t cry easily.

I can also share that I have lived through several ‘crosses’ or ‘tragedies’ as some people would call them. Somehow (by the grace of God I know) I came out of each ‘event’ a stronger person with what I thought was a stronger faith.

Then came that horrible morning in January of this year when my doctor told me the child I was carrying was dead. …Dead?

My child was DEAD?

At that moment I was no longer strong…I felt myself sinking into an abyss of darkness that even my strong faith couldn’t enlighten. Through the tears, I whispered to God that I wanted His will to be done…that I knew I would see my child again in Heaven.

But the pain of the loss was so excruciating…so deep and penetrating. The ‘crosses’ I had lived through and the subsequent pain they brought paled in comparison to the pain of losing my child.

Where was my faith? Where had my strength gone? The days passed and I found myself wandering around in a tearful daze…barely able to take care of my husband and two small children.

I needed help. I needed to lean on and learn from women who had gone through this experience. I needed to read the soothing words of others reassuring me that God did love me, that His plan in taking my child, although veiled in pain, would be extraordinarily fruitful.

Susan Hayward, a wonderful Mom I knew from our Mom’s Group was so kind and generous ~ she brought a Comfort Basket to my home and spoke with me about the loss of her son, Aaron, and how God had used that loss to bring about the wonderful apostolate known as the Aaron Project.

Once I opened the beautifully wrapped basket I knew I was going to find the help I needed. The books Susan included spoke to my soul and helped me begin the process of ‘grieving with faith’. The basket included so many thoughtful and helpful items ~ in particular there was a baby’s blanket ~ which I hold onto quite often, allowing the tears to flow.

I go through the books and items in the basket often. I need them. I need the strength they give me and the courage they provide.

The Comfort Baskets are so vitally important for women who have lost their children. I had no idea just how important until I lost my own child.

I ask anyone who hears my words to please consider finding out more about the Aaron Project and helping out as well. You will be helping a grieving mother find her way back to serenity and hope.

Holy Week Volunteers Needed

Readers for the “Passion”, Lectors, Servers, Eucharist Ministers

Sign-up in the Sacristy

March 20th - 31st

Please help in the beauty of these Services

Unable to attend Mass?

If you have a family member in the hospital, a nursing home or care facility anywhere in the Tri-Cities, please call the church office, 586-3820, to inform us so that we can make arrangements to bring Communion to them.

If you are unable to attend Mass due to illness even temporarily (recovering from surgery, etc.) please let us know so we can bring the Eucharist to you. Our Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick can visit you in your home.

Religious Ed Spring Break -- No Class

Elementary Rel Ed Wednesday, March 31
High School Rel Ed Sunday, March 28 & April 4
Middle School Rel Ed Sunday, March 28 & April 4
Spanish Rel Ed Saturday, April 3

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday:
Spanish 6:00PM
English 8:00PM

Good Friday:
English 3:00PM & 6:00PM
Spanish 7:30PM

Easter Vigil:
Blessing Easter Baskets 2:00PM
English 8:00PM
Spanish 11:30PM

Easter Sunday:
English 7:00, 9:00, 11:00AM
& 7:00PM
Spanish 1:00PM

There are NO morning Masses on Holy
Thursday, Good Friday, or
Holy Saturday

Annual Chrism Mass

As one of the highlights of the “Year for Priests” designated by Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Sevilla and the priests of the diocese will offer the Annual Chrism Mass with the blessing and consecration of the Sacred Oils and the RENEWAL OF PRIESTLY COMMITMENT OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF YAKIMA on Tuesday evening, March 16th at 7:00PM at St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima.
All are invited and encouraged to join together for this liturgy, as a special affirmation of the priests that serve in our diocese!!
A special invitation to our catechumens and candidates and those to be confirmed this year!!

IRISH GAMES 2010

The luck of the Irish is coming to TRAC March 19-20, 2010
This two-day indoor event benefits St. Patrick School and Parish and includes Put the Nuns in Charge!, a Catholic comedy production on Friday March 19th and Randy Linder’s Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival concert on Saturday, March 20th.
It’s a weekend worth a pot of gold with plenty of food, entertainment, a car show, 3 on 3 basketball, arm wrestling tournament, the Dubliner pub and the return of the Davis Shows carnival!
Event admission is $5 and children under 6 are free.
Hours are 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Tickets for Put the Nuns in Charge! are $20 and can be purchased at the Parish office, TRAC box office, traconline.com and Kennewick Ranch and Home. This ticket price includes admission to the games.
The concert on Saturday night is 21 and over with a $10 cover charge which includes your admission to the games. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the TRAC box office, traconline.com and Kennewick Ranch and Home.
For more information contact St. Patrick School 547-7261 or www.irishgames.org

Serra for priestly and religious vocations

WHAT KINDS OF PEOPLE become priests, sisters or brothers? Are they uncommonly holy, unusually saint-like?
No.
They are people who make mistakes, people who aren’t afraid to be human while in God’s service. Are they people who can’t face the competition and cruelty of the “real” world? No. They are people who believe that through ministry they can immerse themselves in the world and make positive changes. Are they people who don’t relate well with other people? No. They are people who love others — people who find real satisfaction chatting with a 93-year-old parishioner, holding the hand of a cancer patient, listening to the troubles of a streetwise teen.They are people with the courage to touch lives, hearts and souls in a high-tech, unchurched world.
Are you that kind of person?

Cursillo News

Lenten Day of Spiritual Renewal : Saturday, March 20, 10:00AM to 4:30 PM at Parish of the Holy Spirit.
All Cursillistas and interested parishioners are welcome to attend. Guest Speaker: Father Robert Siler of the Diocesan Pastoral Office. Plan on participating!

Eagle Court of Honor

Troop 168 will hold an Eagle Court of Honor for Tony and Jason Whitehead on Saturday March 13 at 2:00 pm in Dillon Hall.
The rank of Eagle is the highest award given by the Boy Scouts and marks a man for life.  The parish is invited to join us in honoring these two young men.

Box Tops

Thanks to all of you who have clipped, collected and submitted your BoxTops to our school! A bundle has just been sent in worth $255.40! That brings our total for this school year to $516.40! Great job and keep clipping!

Host Families Needed

My name is Elena Brown, and I am looking for host families who want to share their lives for a school year with students from another country. You don’t have to have teenagers. Many have hosted who don’t have children at home but miss having young people around or have little children who would enjoy having an older brother or sister. If you never hosted and are concerned, you can be a welcoming family for 6-8 weeks until another family is found. You can talk to a family who has hosted or is hosting currently.
If you are interested, please call me at 783-722

Lent

Daily Mass

Monday - Friday 6:30 & 8:30AM

both in the Chapel during Lent

Saturday 8:30 in the Chapel

8:00PM Marian Mass in the Church on Tues.

5:15PM Soup Mass in the Chapel on Thursdays

Spanish Mass: 7PM in the Chapel on Thursdays

Make the effort during Lent to attend Mass at least one extra time a week or maybe even more.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays - Church
6:00PM (English)
7:00PM (Spanish)

LENTEN THURSDAYS ARE SPECIAL

Make it a Family Affair


The offering you make for “dinner out” and “Mom’s night off” will help St. Vincent de Paul feed the hungry in the area. This will work if you are able to donate the cost of the meal you would enjoy at home.

What: Lenten Mass and Soup Night
Where: St. Joseph’s Church and Dillon Hall
When: Each Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
Why: To feed ourselves and others

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music will be presented by the Richland High School Performing Arts Department March 12 and 13, at 7:30 PM. The Producer/Director for this musical is Ellicia Mertens Elliott, a 1994 graduate of St. Joseph’s School, and winner of the 2008 5th Avenue Award for Best Direction of a Musical. The performances will be held in the Richland High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at the door. Audience members are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time, and may do so beginning March 1, at the Bookworm in Richland, or Adventures Underground, also in Richland

School News

The annual St. Joseph Book Fair will begin Sunday, March 7th, during Open House from 10:00 to 1:00. Books will also be sold each week day from March 8-12, at lunch time, 12:00-1:00 and after school from 3:00-3:45 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There are no sales after school on Wednesday as there is early release, and none on Friday because we will be packing up the cases for return. If you love new books and like to share stories with someone you know, please come to the elementary school lobby and see if there is something you are interested in purchasing.
Proceeds from the Book Fair will be used to purchase new books for our library.
Thanks for your support of our library program at St. Joseph School.

Sr. Robert Joseph's address

Sr. Robert Joseph,
Carondelet Center,
Holy Family Community,
11999 Chalon Rd,
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1524

Tri City Catholic Young Adults

Tri City Catholic Young Adults (18-35 yrs) our Lenten prayer and reflection group ‘Praying our Experiences’continues.

This week’s discussion: self knowledge and introspection 7:00pm Thursday evenings at the Christ the King Parish Youth Center- 1080 Long Ave, Richland
Newcomers are always welcome!
Contact Tom at tccatholicyoungadults@gmail.com or Kay at 946-1154 for more information

2010 Lenten Penance Service

Sunday, March 21, 3:00PM at St. Joseph Parish
Monday, March 22, 7:00PM at St. Patrick Parish
Tuesday, March 23, 7:00PM at Christ the King Parish
Tuesday, March 30, 7:00PM at Parish of the Holy Spirit

CURSILLO

Are you interested in the Cursillo Movement or have you been invited to attend a Cursillo 3-day weekend? 

Please plan to attend a brief Cursillo information session in the conference room of the parish at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26. This will last less than an hour and you will have all your questions answered.

Eucharistic Adoration

Jesus is waiting.
Could you please help with adoration during these times?
Sunday 11AM;
Wednesday Midnight;
Thursday Midnight; Noon;
Friday 1AM;
Saturday Midnight

Bold hours = no adorers.
Call Carol, 582-5011 to volunteer.


The Adoration Chapel is open to all.  Please feel free to stop and visit Jesus any time you would like.

SAINT JOSEPH’S MUSTANGS BASEBALL

Our team invites you to advertise your business or family name on our outfield fence.
Only $250 for a 4’x6’ banner.
We can download your logo.
Call the school at 586-0481

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING SCHEDULE

Please note the training schedule is broken into two separate weekends so adequate time can be devoted to the necessary training requirements.
Please come to the Sunday that matches your server schedule.


Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 3:00PM in the Church  All Altar Servers who serve at the following Masses only: 5:30PM Saturdays, 7:00AM Sundays and 9:00AM Sundays


Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 3:00PM in the Church All Altar Servers who serve at the following Masses only:  11:00AM Sundays and 7:00PM Sundays

Calendar Raffle Winner

$50.00 winner is Joanne Bambock

INVITATION TO A PATRIOTIC ROSARY

The Fr. William A. Schmitz Fourth Degree Assembly 2258 has scheduled a recitation of a Patriotic Rosary for the Consecration of our Nation on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Chapel (in the chapel).

This rosary prays for the conversion of our nation’s capital and our country and offers prayers for national, state, and local office holders and for every soul in all of the states in our great country.

Patriotic songs and inspirational readings are also included.


All Knights of Columbus members and all parishioners are invited to attend.

Marriage on the Rocks?

Over 100,000 couples have rebuilt their troubled marriages with help from – Retrouvaille
(pronounced retro-vi).
This program can help you too. Our next Retrouvaille program begins with a weekend for the first time in the Tri-Cities on March 19-21!
For confidential information and registration, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Hurry, less than 2 weeks to sign up!

WEEKLY READINGS

“Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.”
St. Jerome’s Prologue to the “Commentary on Isaiah”


March 7- Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 67, 8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9
March 8- 2 Kings 5:1-15ab, Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Luke 4:24-30
March 9- Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Psalm 25:4-5ab, 6 & 7bc, 8-9; Matthew 18:21-35
March 10- Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Matthew 5:17-19
March 11- Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 11:14-23
March 12- Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 81:6c-8a, 8bc-0, 10- 11ab, 14 & 17; Mark 12:28-34
March 13- Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab; Luke 18:9-14
March 14- Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 5:1-3, 11-32

This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent Salute

Thanks to all the parishioners taking part in Soup night.  2/25 donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society was $245.08

Everyday-Everyway Stewards

Let us pray that we may invest a greater portion of our time in deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ and fulfilling the unique purpose Our Lord has in mind for each of us.

Lenten ideas for kids:

www.HolyHeroes.com

Parish Financial Stewardship Summary

Collection for February 28, 2010

• Regular: 17,410.29
          (Needed to make budget ($16,500)
• Children’s: 15.25
• Ash Wednesday 304.00
• School Endowment 247.00

New Campaign BUILDING FUND TO 2/28/10:

• Weekly Collections: 187,419.06
• Silver Cans 52.28
• Brown Roofed Churches 261.52
• Memorials 1740.00
• Gifts
• Fundraisers 10,754.41
• Interest
• Credit Card Fees <1,071.66>

Total Collected 199,155.61

Stewardship

“No longer was there manna for the Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the land of Canaan.” - Joshua 5:12
Throughout the forty years that the Israelites journeyed through the desert, God provided them with manna to eat. As soon as they were able to enjoy the fruits of the Promised Land the manna ceased. Likewise, God’s blessings to us may change over the years but it is important to trust that God will always provide us with all that we need.

Calendar Raffle Winner

$50.00 winner is Gerry McHenry

RCIA CORNER

On February 21, our Catechumens and Candidates celebrated the Rite of Sending by enrolling their names. Later that day, they celebrated the Rite of Election with Bishop Carlos Sevilla. At the Rite, our Catechumens (not Baptized) were presented to the Bishop. They were declared to be members of the Elect, that is, chosen by God. At this Rite, our Candidates (already Baptized) were recognized for their desire to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist and to be in full communion with the Church. All of our Elect and Candidates were impressed with the grandeur of this event!  All Parishes in the diocese that have an RCIA process were represented in Yakima on the First Sunday of Lent. Holy Family Parish was almost full.
Please continue to pray for the Elect and our Baptized Candidates as they prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation during this period of Purification and Enlightenment.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CONFIRMANDI

The doves hanging in the foyer have the names of our Confirmation candidates on them.
Please take one and commit to praying for that candidate as they prepare the receive the sacrament. To show your support, please drop off at the parish office a card or letter by March 5, 2010, with the candidate’s name on the outer envelope.

The candidates will be making a retreat March 12 - 14, 2010 and will be confirmed on May 1, 2010.

A special invitation

As one of the highlights of the “Year for Priests” designated by Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Sevilla and the priests of the diocese will offer the Annual Chrism Mass with the blessing and consecration of the Sacred Oils and the RENEWAL OF PRIESTLY COMMITMENT OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF YAKIMA on Tuesday evening, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima.

All are invited and encouraged to join together for this liturgy, as a special affirmation of the priests that serve in our diocese!!

A special invitation to our catechumens and candidates and those to be confirmed this year!!

Boy Scout Troop 168

Boy Scout Troop 168 participated in the Klondike Derby on February 20. Their snow caves and igloos were widely admired by the other troops. They were the fourth team to finish all the events on the Tundra Trail. Then in the afternoon, they came in first in the 14 and up sledge race and second in the 13 and below sledge race.

A great time was had by all.

We want to thank the parish for the support you have provided over the year.

Lent

Lent is the 40 day season of penance in reparation for the greatest event in human history, the redemption of the human race by Jesus Christ. Make plans now to ready your soul for this event.

Daily Mass

6:30 & 8:30AM Monday - Friday

8:30AM Saturday

All in the Church during Lent

7PM Thursdays (Spanish) in the Chapel

Stations of the Cross: Fridays

6:00 (English)

7:00PM (Spanish)

in the Church

Lenten Soup Thursdays
What: Lenten Mass and Soup Night
Where: St. Joseph’s Church and Dillon Hall
When: Each Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
Why: To feed ourselves and others
The offering you make for “dinner out” and “Mom’s night off” will help St. Vincent de Paul feed the hungry in the area. This will work if you are able to donate the cost of the meal you would enjoy at home.

Young Adults

Young Adults- age 18-35- come join us Thursdays, 7:00PM at the Christ the King Youth Center, 1080 Long Ave in Richland

Feb 11- Test your knowledge with Trivial Pursuit- Catholic Style


Feb 18- We will be starting a 6 week Lenten reflection on ‘Praying our Experiences’ more info to follow.

For more information or to join our email distribution list contact Tom at tccatholicyoungadults@gmail.com or at ‘Tri-City’s Catholic Young Adults’ on Facebook.

Escape to Jaguar Island

Tri-Cities Prep Catholic High School’s 13th Annual Fund Raising Auction “Escape to Jaguar Island” is set for Saturday March 13th at Prep’s Grant Activity Center, off Rd.100 in Pasco.

Enjoy delectable island cuisine along with live and silent auction items with all proceeds benefiting the student scholarship fund.

For more information on donations, reserved seats & group tables, call the Prep office at 509.546.2465 & visit tcprep.org

Immigration Discussion

A program will be aired on the local Catholic radio channel 100.7 FM/KHSS entitled 12 MILLION UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS: WHAT DOES CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT.

The program will be a 1-hour discussion featuring Fr. Matthew Nicks, Nancy Mudd Roach and Gabriel Portugal. The discussion moderator will be Tom Roach, a local attorney who specializes in immigration matters.

The program will air on Tuesday, February 16 from 5 - 6PM.

Christ the King Parish Invites You to:

New support group forming: “In the Wildflowers” is for women, 18 and over, who have been sexually abused. Led by trained facilitators who themselves have experienced healing through this program. Rediscover the joy you may have been missing in your life. Come and see what great things God has waiting for you to tap into. Healing is a journey and this group will help carry you on your way. You are God’s beloved and He is waiting for you!

Please call Sandy 628-0071 or Sheila 392-3489.

All calls are confidential.

LENTEN Studies— Young Adults (18- 35) prepare for Easter with others in prayer and discussion with Praying Our Experiences on Thursday nights, starting Feb 18 at 7 PM in Christ the King’s Youth Center (1080 Long St, Richland)

Call Kay at 946-1154 x 222 for questions or to register.

‘Pig Out’ Dinner & Auction

Knights of Columbus #3999 Annual ‘Pig Out’ Dinner & Auction

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Hermiston Conference Center:

doors open 6:30PM, Dinner at 7PM.

We welcome you and all your friends. Over 100 auction items and a delicious Pork Loin Dinner -all for only $20 per person. Call and sign up for the dinner (there are no tickets) or purchase at the door. ($20 ea.) Save $: Reserve a table of 8 ($140 = $17.50 ea) or table of 10 ($170 = $17 ea).

Questions or Tickets:

Call Gene Erhardt 541-667-8376 or cell 541-310-9249

Raffle Tickets for 2 Wangye Skooters or $500 & $250 Grocery Sprees ($10 ea) and/or Tickets for ½ Beef or whole or ½ Pork ($5ea)

Natural Family Planning

Come and learn what God has in store for your marriage and your family! Natural family planning is safe, effective, and easy to use. This is NOT the rhythm method! Couples who use NFP have a 95% marriage success rate – come and see what you have been missing!

Classes in English on 2/23 at 6:30PM at Lourdes Women’s Clinic in Pasco.

Classes in Spanish on 2/20 in Benton City, and on 2/25 at 7PM at St. Patrick’s in Pasco.

Call Lourdes FertilityCare Center at 542-3036 for more information, or log onto www.3riversfertilitycare.com.

We teach women from menarche to menopause, married or single. Individual classes are also available – call to schedule.