This Week: Third Week in Ordinary Time
We are the Roman Catholic Faith Community of St. Philomena, called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our celebrating and praying together, through our support of the faith development of each member and through our compassionate service and care for one another and the world. We do this because of our commitment to our faith, our hope in the reign of God and our love of God and neighbor.
Marriage and the Common Good
The Washington State Legislature is considering a redefinition of marriage for our state. Please see our Bishops’ letter explaining why this would be so harmful to our society. Also please take a moment to contact our legislators and let them know we are strongly against this measure (House Bill 2516 and Senate Bill 6239). For most parishioners of St. Philomena (33rd District) our legislators are Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Tina Orwall, and Representative Dave Upthegrove.
All it takes is a short note explaining that you are against the proposed change in the marriage law. If you reside in a different district, you can find your representatives here. Click on ‘Find Your District’ and enter your address.
Let’s pray the rosary for our legislators this week, asking our Blessed Mother’s intercession for our lawmakers.
Another bill, (House Bill 2330 and Senate Bill 6185) would mandate that all health insurance plans cover abortions. Please also ask our legislators not to support this bill.
EWTN
Looking for an alternative to all of the anti-family programming on our normal TV channels? Check out EWTN this week: You are a Masterpiece, Tuesday at 12:30 am - set your DVR:
“This program presents a captivating tour of the pre-born with 3-D animation and state of the art images. This program will be of help for parents when the proper time arrives to discuss human creation with their younger children, teaching about life before birth.”
Retreat Opportunities
Have you made a new year’s resolution to improve your relationship with Christ? If so, consider taking advantage of one of the many retreat opportunities in our area:
- St. Mary on the Lake Peace and Spirituality Center in Bellevue
- St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey
- Archbishop Alex J. Brunett Retreat & Faith
Formation Center at the Palisades in Federal Way: There are
several retreats coming up:
- Introduction to Contemplative Prayer, January 27-29
- Imagination: Illuminating the Word of God, February 3-5
- Living the Passion of Christ: A Lenten Retreat for Men, February 24-26
- Far-A-Way Retreat House in Longbranch:
- Growing Together: Food for the Journey February 10-12; a married couple’s retreat
Quinceañeras
Información de las Quinceañeras está aquí.
Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation schedules are on the Sacraments page
Pray the Divine Office to consecrate your day to the Lord: Universalis.com or DivineOffice.org
Can’t get to daily Mass? Find the readings and Gospel for today here: Daily Mass Readings from the NAB
