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I write this reflection on March 25th
, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Nine months after we hear the angel Gabriel tell a very young Mary that she will conceive through "the power of the Holy Spirit," we gather for the annual celebration of the Nativity of the Lord (more commonly known as Christmas). I would like to draw on some of the high energy and intense preparation that many give to the Christmas Season, and invite you to extend a portion of that in anticipation of the Easter Season.
The journey of Lent continues and I encourage you to remain committed to the disciplines of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Please remember our Rice Bowl Program and keep making those little daily sacrifices to contribute to it. Our collected gifts will go to support valuable programs not only abroad, but here in our local community. You can return your Rice Bowl on Holy Thursday.
Finally, please give yourself a great gift and consider celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week. We have communal services on Wednesday at 6:30 PM
and Saturday at 9:00
AM
where General Absolution will be offered. I will be available after all Masses the next three Sundays for individual Reconciliation. I am also glad to make an appointment to meet with you individually as well.
Let us continue to pray for one another!
Yours In Christ Our Hope,
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Lenten Reconciliation Celebrations
Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 30 at 9:00 AM
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Triduum Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 18
7:00 AM Morning Prayer
7:00 PM Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday, April 19
7:00 AM Morning Prayer
7:00 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday, April 20
9:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:30 PM Solemn Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Easter Sunday, April 21
9:30 AM
5:00 PM (en espaƱol)
7:00 PM
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Holy Thursday Towel Donation for the Women's Wellness Center
Once again the Liturgy and Outreach Commissions are partnering to collect white bath towels for the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. Afterwards, all towels will be donated to the Women's Wellness Center. Please bring any new and unused towels to the Pastoral Center between Sunday, April 7th and Holy Thursday, April 18th.
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Catholic Relief Services:
Rice Bowl Collection
Please continue participating in the Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and giving by filling your Rice Bowl and attending our Lenten Soup Suppers. Each Sunday after the 7:00 PM Mass, we learn about a country where Catholic Relief Services is active. This Sunday, March 31st, will feature a special collection for CRS. Contact the Outreach Commission to learn more.
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Walk and Witness for Immigrant Families
All are invited to join Catholics throughout our Archdiocese in a two-week pilgrimage from April 29 to May 11 culminating in a Mass at the Northwest Detention Center in support of immigrant families. We are looking for parishioners to help lead our parish response. Contact Deanna Tighe if you are interested in participating or learning more.
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April Sanctuary in the City
Join us on Wednesday, April 3 at 12:10 PM for our monthly partnership with Pacific MusicWorks featuring Tekla Cunningham and members of the Pacific MusicWorks House Band. They will perform powerful pieces depicting the events of Christ's Passion as written by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber.
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Website Feedback
We have launched our new website and are seeking your feedback! Please visit the site at www.christourhopeseattle.org and fill out the feedback form here.
Your input and suggestions are important to us.
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Chrism Mass
The annual Mass of Chrism will be held Thursday, April 11th at 7 PM at St. James Cathedral. One of the most significant archdiocesan liturgies, Archbishop Sartain will bless and consecrate the sacramental oils to be used throughout the year and priests will publicly renew their priestly promises. Free parking will be available at the Cabrini Medical Tower, across the street from O'Dea High School.
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