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Baptisms are celebrated the last two Saturdays and Sundays of the month

Bautismos se celebran los dos ultimos Sabados y Domingos del mes

 

Hebrews 13:16  Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.  THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!  WE APPRECIATE YOU! ☺ ~ STAFF

 

Letter from Father Jim Lee

Dear sisters and brothers of St. Edward parish,

God’s grace and peace be with you all.

It has been a great blessing for Father John Paul, Father Chad and myself to be ministering with you these past months since July 1.

During that time, and even before we arrived, I heard of the deep concern of many about the initiative of Father Kaech to build a rectory and the beginning of a rectory fund. I want to thank all of you for being so generous in your gifts over these past years. It is a sign of your commitment and a willingness to stretch to meet a need at the time.

Much has changed. Your beloved pastor, Father Kaech died unexpectedly. We will celebrate the anniversary of his death on October 2 with an evening memorial mass for him.

Then the Partners in the Gospel initiative paired St. Edward and Saint Michael to become one new canonical parish family in the next three years. This will challenge us to work together collaboratively in seeking how best we can use our resources for the mission of the Church, to lead people to Christ, to share the good news of Christ at a time when so many turn a deaf ear.

Therefore, after discussion and deliberation with the St. Edward finance Council, I have decided that the rectory at St. Michael in Olympia is more than adequate for the three priests who will serve this new parish family now and into the future.

Because of changing circumstances, the rectory fund will remain intact at the parish revolving fund of the archdiocese accruing interest for the future. Only after further deliberation as we are forming our new parish family, will that money be used to address the future needs and mission of our new parish.

Since this money was designated for the building of a new rectory, if you have contributed and do not wish to allow this money to be used in any other way, please feel free to contact Jeanne at the parish office. We will return your contribution (according to our records) to you with no questions asked along with a word of gratitude. We are sensitive to your intent as you made these donations. We welcome your input and thoughts about how we might best use them for the future.

I ask for your patience in this three year process of becoming a new parish family. Let us pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit each step along the way. I am confident that the good work that God has begun in us will continue to unfold in the future.

I thank the members of the Finance Council for their service, wisdom and guidance for many years. We are financially stable and I look forward to the opportunity of growing stewardship, the sharing of our time, talent and treasures to meet the ever-growing ministry needs for our new parish family.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Jeanne, [email protected] and/or members of the Finance Council at the parish office.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Father Jim Lee

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2-10 PM ~ ST. MICHAEL/OLYMPIA

                                  ST. JUDE RELIC TOUR

ADDRESS: 1208 11th Ave. SE – Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-4667
VENERATION OF THE RELIC BEGINS: 2:00 PM
MASS IN HONOR OF SAINT JUDE: 7:00 PM
VENERATION ENDS: 10:00 PM

 

Anniversary Memorial Mass for Father Kaech

October 2

6:30 PM

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

 

Eucharist Ministers:
We recognize the great privilege of sharing the Body of Christ with our brothers and sisters during Mass each week.  Have you ever considered the call to share Eucharist with our homebound brothers and sisters as well?  We have parishioners who can’t come to Mass but who would cherish a visit from Our Lord.  Please prayerfully consider this opportunity.   If you would like to extend your current ministry to include Eucharist Visitation, or would like more information about this ministry, please call Judy Hartford at 425.301.9255.

Thank you so much.

 

 

 

Daily Meditation

“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his conduct.” Matthew: 16:26-27