Ministers of the Altar

The new spring schedule is now available. Hard copies are available by the door of the sacristy
or also with the link below. 
Thank you for your committment to this ministry.

Father Tim has purchased a subscription to FORMED, a wonderful website that has been called a “Catholic Netflix.” FORMED has inspiring movies and video based studies, audio talks and e-books from many of the Church's
most compelling speakers and authors. This is free to all parishioners. 

Please visit their website:
www.formed.org to register.

MEMO FROM BISHOP DALY

 
Date:              March 25, 2020
To:                  All the Faithful of eastern Washington
From:             Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly
Re:                 COVID – 19 Update

1. All public Masses remain suspended.  Priests are to offer private Mass on a daily basis and, to the extent possible, live stream the Mass on the web.
2. All remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
3. The Chrism Mass previously schedule for March 31^st is postponed.  
4. Per instruction by the State of Washington, public funeral Masses, memorials, and graveside services are prohibited. 
5. The Sacrament of Penance should be celebrated exclusively for those near death.  Penitents not in danger of death should be encouraged to make a perfect act of contrition.
6. The Sacrament of the Sick should be limited to those in danger of death.  Priests should use proper precautions including the use of a cotton swab to administer the sacrament.
7. Parishes should suspend all office hours, meetings, adoration, stations, and every other parish activity.  
8. The public celebrations of Holy Week liturgies are suspended. I will celebrate these liturgies at the Cathedral and they will be live streamed.  
9. The Sacraments of Initiation are postponed except in the danger of death.
10. Palms should be blessed and reserved for later distribution.
11. Parishioners are encouraged to regularly connect with their parish websites as well as the diocesean site. At-home prayers and devotions are encouraged.
12. The faithful continue to be encouraged to join me in fasting on Fridays until this pandemic is over.
13. Parishioners are encouraged to maintain their financial support of their parish to the extent possible.

 
I understand some of these requirements are drastic and disappointing.  However, my hope is that they will help to facilitate a speedy end to the spread of COVID-19.  I once again entrust the faithful of eastern Washington to the Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes.  Just as God has granted countless healings through her intercession in the past, may we receive that same healing today. 
 
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.  Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

We are continuing to monitor our office, phone messages and communal concerns. 
My cell number is listed on the answering machine for emergencies,
and I will respond as soon as possible, whenever possible. 

Our faith continues to remind us that regardless of the challenges we face, we are,
as I have said throughout this Lenten season, part of the cross that Jesus carries
as He makes His way to Calvary.  We are part of the sacrifice that He offers
back to the Father in His very self.  He has not abandoned us, nor left us alone.
  We have been given to each other as part of the Body of Christ
and we remember each other in prayer as we draw closer to the Paschal Mystery. 

Peace and blessings to you all as we move forward.
Fr. Tim
 

SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION/FIRST EUCHARIST that were scheduled for Monday, April 20 will be suspended at this time. The Bishop's schedule has understandably changed.  As there were just 2 classes left, Fr. Tim encourages all parents to go over the remaining lessons with their children. We will update families when we have more information. 

USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus

 
March 13, 2020

WASHINGTON- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19):

With the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, we are confronted once more with the fragility of our lives, and again we are reminded of our common humanity — that the peoples of this world are our brothers and sisters, that we are all one family under God.
God does not abandon us, he goes with us even now in this time of trial and testing. In this moment, it is important for us to anchor our hearts in the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. Now is the time to intensify our prayers and sacrifices for the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Let us draw closer to one another in our love for him, and rediscover the things that truly matter in our lives.
United with our Holy Father Pope Francis, let us pray in solidarity for our brothers and sisters here and around the world who are sick. Let us pray for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. May God console them and grant them peace.
We pray also for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health officials and all civic leaders. May God grant them courage and prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with compassion and in service to the common good.
In this time of need, I invite all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I share this prayer with you:  

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We fly to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.
Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.
For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
wipe away their tears and help them to trust.
In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.
We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus.
Amen.