First Fridays (Primeros Viernes): 7:00 PM Saturday (Sábado): 4:15 PM Sunday (Domingo): 8:45 AM Or by appointment with the priest. O por cita con el sacerdote.

First Fridays (Primeros Viernes): 10:00 p.m. - Saturday (Sábado) 6:00 a.m.

Tuesdays (Martes): 9:30 AM (English) 7:00 PM (Español) Thursdays (Jueves): 9:30 AM (Español) Fridays (Viernes): 6:00 PM (English)

Prayer Line: Kay Faulds 360-794-7988 English Bulletin: Anita Maceda 360-794-8945, ext 10 Spanish Bulletin: Tania Gutierrez 360-794-8945, ext 11 Knights of Columbus: Oscar Rodriguez 425-508-0819

http://www.kofcmonroe.org/ St. Vincent De Paul: 425-355-3504 http://www.svdpmonroe.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confesiones)

Frequently Called Numbers (Teléfonos usados Frecuentemente)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Exposición del Santísimo)

Rosary (Rosario)

Fr. Phillip Bloom, Pastor (Párroco) (360)794-8945 ext 12 pbloom@stmaryvalley.org Sr. Barbara Geib, R.C.I.A & Baptism Coordinator (360)794-8945, ext 14 srbarbara@stmaryvalley.org Tania Gutiérrez de Torres, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator (Coordinadora del Ministerio Hispano) (360)794-8945, ext. 11 tgutierrez@stmaryvalley.org Cathy Lenac, Facilites Supervisor (360) 794-8945 clenac@stmaryvalley.org Anita Maceda, Pastoral Assistant for Administration (Asistente Pastoral para Administración) (360)794-8945 ext, 10 anita@stmaryvalley.org Meri Price, Religious Coordinator (360) 794-8945, ext 13 mprice@stmaryvalley.org

Monday (Lunes) -Thursday (Jueves) 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. CLOSED 1:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. for Lunch Friday (Viernes)-Sunday (Domingo) : CLOSED/CERRADO

Monday- Liturgy of the Word & Communion (Lunes- Liturgia de la Palabra y Comunión): 9:00 a.m. Tuesday-Friday (Martes-Viernes): 9:00 a.m. Saturday (Sábado): 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday (Domingo): 9:30 a.m. (English) Sunday (Domingo): 11:15 a.m. (Español)

Mass Schedule (Horario de las Misas)

Parish Staff (Personal de Parroquia)

Office Hours (Horas de Oficina)

Please consider making a donation or pledge by using your

smartphone and scanning the QR code, thank you!

April 23, 2017

What was a simple act, done surely out of love – going to the tomb – has now turned into an

event, a truly life-changing event. Nothing remains as it was before,

not only in the lives of those women, but also in our own lives

and in the history of mankind. –Pope Francis

Lo que era un simple gesto, algo hecho ciertamente por amor – el

ir al sepulcro –, ahora se transforma en acontecimiento, en

un evento que cambia verdaderamente la vida. Ya nada es como antes, no sólo en la vida

de aquellas mujeres, sino también en nuestra vida y en nuestra

historia de la humanidad. –Papa Francisco

Centered on Jesus, Serving Others Centrados en Jesús, Sirviendo a Otros

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Divine Mercy Sunday This weekend we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This feast has deeper meaning for those who par cipated in World Youth Day. For me it was an immense blessing to visit the original Divine Mercy sites in Krakow and to listen to Pope Francis words to young people. Regarding Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis offers this reflec on: In today's Gospel, the Apostle Thomas personally experiences this mercy of God. ... Thomas does not believe it when the other Apostles tell him: "We have seen the Lord.”... And how does Jesus react? With pa ence: Jesus does not abandon Thomas in his stubborn unbelief ... He does not close the door, He waits. And Thomas acknowledges his own poverty, his li le faith. "My Lord and my God!": with this simple yet faith-filled invoca on, he responds to Jesus' pa ence. He lets himself be enveloped by Divine Mercy; he sees it before his eyes, in the wounds of Christ's hands and

feet and in His open side, and he discovers trust. Genera ons of Faith Please every effort to a end the final Genera ons of Faith this Wednesday. The GOF Design Team has good ac vi es lined up for intergenera on learning. For my part I will sum up for adults what we have studied this past year – how the Creed makes us and gives us a vision very different from the dominant culture. We will see this in context of our final ar cle of faith: I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Don’t miss it! Come at 5:45 for dinner and ac vity for all. It’s wonderful to see our children and families learning together. If you wish to a end only the adult presenta on, come to the church at 7 pm. It lasts one hour including Eucharis c Adora on and Intercession during the final 10 or 15 minutes. Annual Catholic Appeal Kick-Off This weekend we kick off the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The Appeal enables us to focus on all the good that is being done in our Archdiocese: the homeless are sheltered; re red priests and nuns are cared for; our seminarians are prepared for future ministry, and so much more. Great things are being accomplished in the name of Jesus! And each year at this me, we are called to renew our efforts to ensure a Future Full of Hope by giving to the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign! Results of 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Last week we brought the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal to a close. I am deeply grateful for your support of Archbishop Sartain as he guides the work of Catholic Church in Western Washington. Households throughout Western Washington donated a total of $14,976,320. Here at St. Mary of the Valley 182 families gave $51,226.42. Remember the Archdiocese is not “them”; you and I are the Archdiocese. 2017 ACA Goal Next Sunday I will announce our 2017 goal. The goal for each parish is determined by “ordinary income” that is the dona ons given by parishioners in the weekend collec on and Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to the parish. It does not include moneys given to capital improvements, s pends for funerals and sacrament services, special collec ons, etc. Our ordinary income did increase in the past fiscal year which is great news. It also means that we have a corresponding responsibility. Next Sunday we will have a special presenta on on what the Annual Catholic Appeals means for us. Take the Plunge In my homily this weekend I am invi ng you to “take the plunge” into God’s Mercy and his Word. Please see the enclosed flier for full informa on how you can par cipate. Remember the saying, “"A lamb can bathe in it without drowning - and an elephant can swim in it."

Sunday 4/23

Monday 4/24

Tuesday 4/25

Wednesday 4/26

Thursday 4/27

Fr iday 4/28

Saturday 4/29

Divine Mercy Sunday - Domingo de la Divina

Misericordia Annual Catholic Appeal

Kickoff 8:45 am - 9:15 am Confessions/Confesiones 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am - 11:30 am 33 Days of Morning Glory - Conference Room & Rm 8 11:15 am Spanish Mass - Misa en Español 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Coronilla de Divina Miseri-cordia)

OFFICE OPEN 10:00 am—4:00 pm

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

8 am - 12 pm St. Benedict's Co-Op 9 am Word and Communion 7 pm - 9 pm ALANON (Room 3) 7 pm Tracking Progress - Rastreando Progreso

OFFICE OPEN 10:15 am—4:00 pm

9 am Daily Mass: Annual Catholic Appeal, Sp. Int. 9:30 am Rosary 7 pm - 9 pm Hispanic Young Adult Leadership Meeting (Rm.4) 7 pm Knights of Columbus (rm 3)

OFFICE OPEN 10:00 AM—4:00 PM

9 am Daily Mass: Generations of Faith, Sp. Int. 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm First Sacraments Room 2 5 pm - 9 pm Generations of Faith-7

OFFICE OPEN 11:30 AM—4:00 PM

9 am Daily Mass: Parish Disciples, Sp. Int. 9:30 am Rosary 5 pm - 7 pm catecismo-Spanish RE All rooms & hall 5 pm - 6 pm Junta de Padres de Familia 7 pm - 9 pm SVdP Meeting - Conference Room

OFFICE CLOSED/ OFICINA CERRADA

9 am Daily Mass: Vocations to Sacrament of Marriage, Sp. Int. 7 pm - 9 pm Prayer Group (in parish hall)

ACA Presentation/Ask 1 Weekend

8:30 am - 10:30 am Clase con las hermanas religiosas 11 am - 12 pm Baptism 12 pm XV Mass 4 pm - 4:45 pm Confessions 5 pm Mass

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Prayer RequestsPrayer RequestsPrayer Requests

April 23, 2017

Bernie Johnson, Norma, Todd, Scott Kingdon, Luann Willingham, Ernestine Mitchell, Gary Koontz, Ame Rubi, Cathy Lenac, Theresa Yap, Zander Tapia,

Robert Bell, Silvina Perez, Silvia & Juan Jose Medina, Norma Hanratty,

If you would like to add someone to this list Please call the office: 360-794-8945 ext. 10

Don’t forget to write your special prayer intentions in our parish book, located on the Baptismal Font in the back of the church

Mary & Martha Prayer Line All calls are confidential Please call Kay Faulds at

(360)794-7988 Prayer Line Partners

Mary Dellino, Meri Price, Cheryl Clement, Candice Blair, Evelyne Robertson, Yolanda Alexander, JoAnn Hoff, Anne O’niell, Holli Janacek, Cathy Lenac, Teresa Yap, Kathy King, Mary Peterson-Clark, Josie Radzwill, Jan Gill, Sandy Sullivan,

Janine Erickson, Mattie Meier

Gift Shop Saturday April 29, 2017: Maria F Sunday April 30, 2017: Diana & Renae Epifania & Cecilia Liturgical Saturday 8:00 PM, April 29, 2017 Lector: Carol Felix Eucharistic Ministers: Sandi Sullivan, Georgene Bump & Pat Leland Altar Servers: Connor Jacobs & Autumn Jacobs Hospitality Ministers: Cathy Ortiz Sunday, 9:30 AM, April 30, 2017 Lector: Theresa Boutillier Ministers: Sister Barbara Geib, Mary Murray, Jamie Kradenpoth, Jan Gill & Thomas Jay Altar Servers: Mia Price, MJ Price & Daniel Jay Hospitality Ministers: Rose Mitchell, John Sekreta & Kay Faulds

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Parish Ministry SchedulesParish Ministry Schedules Bulletin Deadline: Please submit information in writing or email to the parish office by Monday noon.

ST . MARY OF THE VALLEY WEEKEND COLLECTION SUMMARY:

APRIL 16 , 2017

Sunday Envelopes & Checks $6,570.00 Loose $2,437.00

Chi ldren ’s Col lect ion: $742.05 $9,749.05

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30,2017

(Amount needed each week: $7,692) Actual YTD collections received: $312,958.30*** Budgeted YTD collection: $323,064.00 (Week 41)

-($10,105.70) Thank you for support ing our ministr ies so we can

cont inue to of fer a l l o f our programs.

Thank you for your Generosity! **Includes Electronic Giving for the months of February & March

CHILDREN ENVELOPES

chi ldren wi l l be br ing ing up there own envelopes and th is

i s what they look l i ke!

Those preparing for the 100th

Anniversary of Fatima on May 13th by

reading 33 Days to Morning Glory are

meeting after the 9:30 am Mass in the

Conference room.

Come Pray the Rosary

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a rosary on

Saturday-April 29th after the 5:00 pm Mas in the hospitality

room and on Sunday-April 30th in the social hall after the

9:30 am Mass.

Padre Felipe Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Este fin de semana celebramos el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Esta fiesta ene un significado más profundo para aquellos que par ciparon en la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud. Para mí fue una inmensa bendición visitar los lugares originales de la Divina Misericordia en Cracovia y escuchar las palabras del Papa Francisco a los jóvenes. Respecto al Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, el Papa Francisco ofrece esta reflexión:

En el Evangelio de hoy, el Apóstol Tomás experimenta personalmente esta misericordia de Dios. ... Tomás no lo cree cuando los otros Apóstoles le dicen: "Hemos visto al Señor" ... ¿Y cómo reacciona Jesús con paciencia? Abandonar a Tomás en su obs nada incredulidad ... No cierra la puerta, espera. Y Tomás reconoce su propia pobreza, su poca fe. "¡Señor mío y Dios mío!": Con esta invocación sencilla pero llena de fe, responde a la invocación de Jesús, paciencia. Se deja envolver por la Divina Misericordia; Lo ve delante de sus ojos, en las heridas de las manos y pies de Cristo y en Su lado abierto, y descubre la confianza. Generaciones de fe Por favor, hagan todo lo que puedan para asis r la úl ma Generaciones de Fe este miércoles. El equipo de diseño del GOF ene buenas ac vidades alineadas para el aprendizaje intergeneracional. Por mi parte resumiré para los adultos lo que hemos estudiado el año pasado - cómo el Credo nos hace y nos da una visión muy diferente de la cultura dominante. Lo veremos en el contexto de nuestro úl mo ar culo de fe: Creo en una Iglesia Santa, Católica y Apostólica. ¡No te lo pierdas! Venga a las 5:45 para la cena y la ac vidad para todos. Es maravilloso ver a nuestros niños y familias aprendiendo juntos. Si desea asis r solo a la presentación para adultos, venga a la iglesia a las 7 pm. Dura una hora incluyendo Adoración e Intercesión Eucarís ca durante los úl mos 10 ó 15 minutos. Lanzamiento Anual de la Pe ción Católica Este fin de semana comenzamos la Pe ción Católica Anual 2017 (ACA). La Pe ción nos permite centrarnos en todo el bien que se está haciendo en nuestra Arquidiócesis: las personas sin hogar están protegidas; Los sacerdotes jubilados y las monjas son atendidos; Nuestros seminaristas están preparados para el ministerio futuro, y mucho más. ¡Grandes cosas se están logrando en el nombre de Jesús! Y cada año en este momento, estamos llamados a renovar nuestros esfuerzos para asegurar un futuro lleno de esperanza al dar a la Pe ción Católica Anual 2017! Resultados de la Pe ción Católica Anual 2016 La semana pasada cerramos la Campaña Católica Anual 2016. Estoy profundamente agradecido por su apoyo al Arzobispo Sartain mientras guía la obra de la Iglesia Católica en el oeste de Washington. Los hogares en todo Washington occidental donaron un total de $ 14,976,320. Aquí, en Santa María del Valle, 182 familias dieron $ 51,226.42. Recuerde que la Arquidiócesis no es "ellos"; Usted y yo somos la Arquidiócesis. Obje vo de la ACA 2017 El próximo domingo anunciaré nuestra meta del 2017. El obje vo para cada parroquia está determinado por "ingresos ordinarios", que son las donaciones dadas por Feligreses en la colección del fin de semana y Transferencia Electrónica de Fondos (EFT) a la parroquia. No incluye el dinero dados al Mejoramiento capital, es pendios para funerales y servicios de sacramento, colecciones especiales, etc. Nuestros ingresos ordinarios aumentaron en el úl mo año fiscal, lo cual es una gran no cia. También significa que tenemos una responsabilidad correspondiente. El próximo domingo tendremos una presentación especial sobre lo que la Pe ción Católicas Anual significan para nosotros. Echarte al Agua En mi homilía este fin de semana los invito a "dar el paso" a la Misericordia de Dios y a su Palabra. Por favor, vea el folleto adjunto para obtener información completa sobre cómo puede par cipar. Recuerde el refrán, "un cordero puede bañarse en él sin ahogarse - y un elefante puede nadar en él."

Abril 23, 2017 “Jesús te llama”

Practica del coro, miércoles @ 7 PM en la Iglesia

Intenciones de Oración ABRIL

PAPA FRANCISCO

JOVENES Que los jóvenes puedan responder generosamente a sus vocaciones y considerar seriamente ofrecerse a Dios en el Sacerdocio o la vida consagrada.

JESÚS, PAN DE VIDA Grupo de Oración

Todos los viernes a las 7 PM, Adoración, aprendizaje, crecimiento Espiritual en familia!

FECHAS DE BAUTISOS 2017 ∗Abril 29 @ 11 AM ∗Mayo 13 @ 10 AM y 27 @ 11 AM ∗Junio 10 & 24 @ 11 AM ∗Julio 8 y 22 @ 11 AM ∗Agosto 26 @ 11 AM ∗Septiembre 23 @ 11 AM ∗Octubre 14 y 28 @ 11 AM ∗Noviembre 11 y 25 @ 11 A ∗Diciembre NO BAUTISOS

REQUISITOS PARA BAUTISAR

∗ Una copia del Acta de Nacimiento del niño/a ∗ La vestimenta del bautizado debe ser BLANCA ∗ Los Papas y Padrinos deben de tomar las clases Pre-Bautismales. (Pueden tomar las clases en ot a Iglesia solo t aiga un car a de esa Iglesia confir ando que tomaron las clases.) La clase es g atis. Si llega más de 15 min. tarde tendrá que tomar la clase en ot a ocasión. La clase no es efectiva para aquellos que deseen ser ir como padrinos y no estén casados a la Iglesia CATOLICA. ∗ Los Padrinos deben de ser bautizados Católicos y practicando la Fe (las parejas, deben de estar casa-dos por la Iglesia Católica y t aer una copia de su acta mat imonial). ∗ Si NO están regist ados en la Iglesia, Santa María del Valle, le pedimos que t aigan un car a de su Par oquia dándonos per iso de bautizar a su/s hijo/a ∗ Y sugerimos una donación de $50.

El sábado 29 de abril el ministerio de la Adoración al Santísimo se re-unirá a las 10:30 AM. Si usted esta interesado en este ministerio lo ani-mamos a que de ese paso y venga a informase necesi-tamos sus manos y Dios quiere su corazón.

Padres de familia de los niños preparándose pa-ra la 1ra comunión tienen su ultima y muy importante reunión ESTE jueves 27 de Abril, a las 5 PM. Ningún papa puede faltar a esa reunión.

Junta de Ministros Eucarísticos HOY Domingo 23 de Abril después

de misa en el salón familiar en la par-te de atrás en la Iglesia. No será una reunión larga y todos los ministros

Eucarísticos DEBERAN HACER ACTO DE PRESENCIA.

Jóvenes en middle school y highschool están invitados a asistir al Grupo de Jóvenes Unidos de Sta. Maria Del Valle.

Nuestra próxima noche juvenil es MAÑANA lunes 24 de abril de 7-8:30 pm en el salón parroquial. Esperamos ver algunas

nuevas caras allí!

Las catequistas de la doctrina tendrán una junta el miér-coles 26 de Abril a las 5 PM. No falten hermosas servido-ras del Señor.

Nuestra próxima clase con las monjitas religiosas de Seattle será el sábado 29 de Abril a las 8 AM, todas abso-lutamente todas las personas en la Iglesia están invitadas, la clase es muy breve y vera que saldrá con un corazón más alegre. Los esperamos a todos y les recordamos que habrá cafecito caliente!!!

April 23, 2017

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Generations of Faith 2016-2017

Generations of Faith is St. Mary’s “all generation” religious education. Please join us to share a free family meal followed by our theme of the year, The Creed and Professing our

Faith catechesis. 2016-2017 Sessions

4/26/17

Child care available at all sessions.

Orange registration forms are available in the north

vestibule for the 2016-2017 school year. Please complete one form for your whole family.

Liturgy of the Word for Children Children’s Liturgy is actually the Liturgy of the Word for children. There is no preregistration

required. We cover the Gospel of the day at a level the children can understand and enjoy. We enrich

this with discussion, prayers, songs and plays. We also try to raise awareness of God’s love, the humanity of Jesus, the Seasons of the Church, the

understanding of symbols in the Mass and the context of the Bible. Our aim is to make the children’s experience of

church meaningful, whilst helping them to grow in the faith of the Catholic Church and develop as full and active members of our

Parish Community. During the 9:30 am Mass and before the Liturgy of the Word, Father Bloom invites children up to the sanctuary. The children will receive a blessing from Father and then process to their classroom. After Children’s Liturgy, the children will process to the main vestibule and quietly return to their families. Note: At least two

students will be chosen to bring up the gifts. Thank you for your continued prayers and support during this ministry; It is a blessing to

watch these little disciples grow in their faith while lifting up Jesus and loving others.

Read: John 20:19-31 Gospel Summary Following Jesus’ crucifixion the disciples were still uncertain of his message. They lost hope and in fear locked themselves in a room. Without entering through the door, Jesus appeared before them with a greeting of peace and a mission to spread the Good News. The disciple, Thomas, was not in the room. When he learned of Jesus’ visit, he would not believe it. But about week later, Jesus appeared in a similar way when Thomas was with the others. Jesus invited Thomas to touch the wounds in his hands and side. Thomas knew immediately that it was Jesus and believed in him. Reflection for Families Parents are often the source of hope and encouragement for their children. When a child falls repeatedly while learning to walk or ride a bike, it is a parent who coaxes, encourages and praises the child. Parents provide hope and comfort when a child falls short of a goal in academics, relationships, sports, or whatever. Parents can relate to the role of Jesus with his disciples. Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family Using the newspaper, news broadcasts, or situations you know about, share ideas about people in the world or in your community who might be discouraged. Suggest ways either in prayer or by action that your family might bring hope to these (or some) people.

Confirmation is 2 years of religious education?

Yes, if you are interested in the Sacrament of

Confirmation during the Spring of 2018, this 2016/2017 school year you

should attend a minimum of 12 United Youth Group

sessions. United Youth Group meets

every other Monday 7-8:30pm. For more information please contact the

parish office 360-794-8945 x13.

Vacation Bible School is coming! Get ready for a fun week

July 10-14, 2017 from 9 am until 12 pm each day! VBS is open to children in Pre-K through

Elementary. Please fill out a registration form located in the

vestibules or parish office.

Volunteers for Vacation Bible School are needed! Registration fees are waived if parents volunteer. Adult volunteers interested in helping are invited to a meeting Sunday, April 2 in the Conference Room following the 9:30 mass. If you are unable to attend the meeting but

are interested in volunteering, please contact Meri Price at the Parish Office.

A Lifeline for Marriages Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī), a worldwide marriage-healing ministry, has helped tens of

thousands of couples rediscover each other and begin a new life of healing, commitment and love. Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin and is endorsed

by the Seattle Archdiocese. No matter the source of conflict in a marriage, Retrouvaille can help.

For confidential information about, or to register for our upcoming program beginning May 5-7, 2017

call 206-706-2608 or visit our website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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Divine Mercy and Pro-life Pope Saint John Paul II declared the Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy

Sunday. Many of the faithful pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy regularly. There is a link between this devotion and the pro-life movement. Fr. Seraphim Michalenko,

MIC, who was a principal translator of St. Faustina's diary, and the postulator of her cause of canonization, writes the following: "On at least three occasions, from 8:00-11:00 in the evening, she felt like her insides were being torn apart. She suffered so much that she thought she was going to die. The doctors couldn't figure out

what was ailing her, and no medication was able to alleviate her sufferings. Later, she was given to understand that she was undergoing those pains for mothers

who were aborting their children (Diary, 1276). "On another occasion, she had a vision of an angel coming with thunderbolts to destroy one of the most beautiful cities of her country. And she felt powerless to do anything about it (Diary, 474).

What antidote did the Lord give her? The Chaplet of Divine Mercy. [She explained] that the city was to be chastised for its sins, primarily the sin of abortion."

("Wombs of Mercy," Marian Helpers Bulletin, Summer 1995, p.13).

April 23, 2017

POPE FRANCIS Prayer Intentions for

APRIL 2017 Young People.

That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul The Monroe Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul thank you for your support during this Lenten season of fasting, almsgiving and prayer. We appreciate your generosity. We were able with your support donate 40 pounds of food.

Traci Adams President

United Youth Group upcoming youth nights:

United youth will meet tomorrow Monday April 24th from 7-8:30pm. Hope to see you there!!!

• May 8th Theology of the Body • May 20th Mary Bloom Auc on • May 22nd 7-8-30 • June 5th 7- 8:30 • June 19th ( last youth gathering, maybe party) • July 10th-14th Vaca on Bible Camp for Middle School (High

School students please sign up as camp counselors) ----------------------------------------------------------

Visit the Imprisoned St. Mary’s Youth are pu ng together a care package of gree ng cards and stamps for the Monroe Correc onal Complex. Please

consider dona ng unused gree ng cards of all types from birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, get well soon cards, blank

cards and sta onary. Your contribu on is greatly appreciated. Please leave your donated cards and stamps at the east ves bule, “Visit the Imprisoned, Cards and Stamps”

box or to Meri Price in the Parish Hall.

Mary Bloom Center Silent & Live Auc on Dinner

Date is set for May 20, 2017 in the Parish Hall

Doors open at 4 p.m.! As you know, the Mary Bloom Center in Puno, Peru is supported through several fundraisers, one of them being the silent & live auc on dinner held every year in May. This year Cathy Lenac and Cathy Or z, parishioners of St. Mary’s, have graciously agreed to Co-Chair this event which will be held May 20th in the Parish Hall. There will only be room this year for 112 guests and the ckets will be $40 per person or $75 per couple. The planning has started with many volunteers from St. Mary’s and we are so thankful for the opportunity to raise funding to feed and care for God’s sheep! This event promises a fun-filled evening and the opportunity to bid on, and take home, some very fine items. Get your ckets early to guarantee your spot! You can pay for ckets by check, cash, EFT, or credit card! Call the Parish Office to purchase now! Speaking of fine items, we are looking for newly purchased items that will fetch a high dollar for a very worthy cause. Need and Idea of where to go? You can go to local merchants for dona ons! For more informa on please call Cathy Lenac at 360-794-8945 or call or email Cathy Or z at 425-308-0607 or coo5@fron er.com. Donated items are tax deduc ble! There is so much more to tell you about this upcoming event so stay tuned for more informa on next month…we just wanted to get this lovely evening on your calendar!

THANK YOU

Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl

wants to say thank you! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl or donate online at

www.seattlearchdiocese.org/ricebowl.

Family Camp at Camp Hamilton in Monroe, WA

How wonderful to have a family camp right here in Monroe, WA. Be sure to sign up at http://www.oyyae.org/camp-hamilton/

for the weekend of August 25th-27th. $100 each for adults and $50 each for children.

______________________________________ High School Students

Youth entering the 9th grade through the 12th grade are strongly encouraged to attend the Archdiocese of Seattle’s “Ascend Leadership

Retreat”. Be prepared to grow in your relationship with God, be strengthened as a missionary disciple, develop leadership skills, and come back to share

your gifts with St. Mary of the Valley and our community. Please see Meri Price for registration information.