Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we live the Good News of Christ through Worship, Community and Stewardship. 820 18th Ave—Seattle, WA 98122 www.icseattle.org (206) 322-5970 Immaculate Conception Parish Parish Staff: Fr Maurice Mamba Priest Administrator x604 frmaurice@icseattle.org Deacon Greg McNabb Pastoral Associate Barbara Connor Faith Formation Director Rachel Faber Machacha Pastoral Assistant for Admin. x602 gregm@icseattle.org x607 bconnor@icseattle.org x601 rachel@icseattle.org Deacon Joseph Connor Deacon josephconnor1963@gmail.com First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 Masses: Saturday Vigil @ 5PM Sunday @ 10AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday @ 8 AM Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9AM-3PM General: immaculateconceptionseattle@gmail.com Pastoral Council Members: Tim Wilson, Ceaser Patterson, Beth Miller, Lori Chisholm-Cook, Alex Soto, Denise Pavageau Reporting Abuse To report any suspicion of abuse by any church personnel, please contact local law enforcement. In addition, anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Seattle is urged to call the archdiocesan helpline below. The Archdiocese of Seattle has a longstanding commitment to transparency, accountability, and assistance to persons sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the church. Vi ct i m A ss i st anc e H el pl i n e: 8 0 0 -4 4 6 - 7 7 6 2 or helpline@seattlearch.org Please review the new website for the complete coverage of the Archdiocese response to the clergy abuse crisis: protectandheal.seattlearchdiocese.org Upcoming Events March 10, 2019 Sunday, March 10: Noon. Health & Human Concerns Commission Meets. Jean Moran Hall The First Sunday in Lent Presider: 5 p.m. Fr. Maurice Mamba 10 am. Fr. Quentin Dupont, S.J. Sunday, March 10: Noon. Stewardship Commission Meeting. Rectory Dining Room. Scripture Readings: #885 Cycle C Saturday, March 16: 10 a.m. Lenten Reconciliation Service at St. Therese First Reading: Deuter onomy 26:4-16 Friday, March 15: 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 March 16 & 17. Sales of Olive Wood Carvings from Bethlehem after all Masses in Jean Moran Hall. Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty say to the LORD, "My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust." — Psalm 91 Fr. Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community March 23---March 31, 2019 Irish Mass for Peace Please join us for the St. Patrick’s Day tradition of the annual Mass for Peace in Ireland and Around the World at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2702 Broadway East, Seattle, at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 15. The Pr esider will be the Reverend William Treacy, a pioneer of interfaith works in the Pacific Northwest and a native of Ireland who has served in the Archdiocese of Seattle for over 70 years, who will be joined by concelebrating priests of the Archdiocese. Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl First Week of Lent Encounter Norma In Guatemala, we encounter Norma, who as a young mother, supports her family and shares her skills with her community. Reflect on the importance of family in your life. How can you contribute to support families in your community? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 40 Days Mass for Fr. Tolang March 17 The Immaculate community will come together on Sunday, March 17 at the 10 a.m. Mass to offer a special Mass intention for the repose of the soul of Fr. Tolang, his family members, and the propagation of his ministry. Filipino post-burial cultural practices include: a Mass Offering at 40 days of death, mourning for one full year, and marking the end of the year with a "Babang Luksa" Mass. "Babang Luksa" means lowering or the ending of the grieving period." Saturday, March 16. 10 a.m. Lenten Reconciliation Service at St. Therese 900 35th Ave in the Madrona Neighborhood Masses: Saturday Vigil @ 5PM Sunday @ 10AM In rectory chapel: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday @ 8 AM First Wednesday: Devotions at 6:30 p.m. First Friday: Mass at 5:00 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rosary: Sunday 9:40 a.m. in the church. Office: Office Hours Monday —Friday 10 AM-3PM Bulletin Announcements: Due by Tuesday night in writing to parish office. Baptism: Infant baptism held in January, April, July, and October. Register on the parish website. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment with pastor. Communal Reconciliation services held during Advent & Lent. Marriage: It is necessary to contact the Parish office at least six months in advance of the anticipated date in order to insure adequate preparation for this lifetime commitment. Sacrament of the Sick: Communal celebrations are Faith Formation Corner A Lenten Fasting - Recitation of the Rosary You may have already decided on a Lenten fasting however, if you haven’t, consider this idea; schedule about 30 minutes to recite the rosary; a beautiful way during Lent to connect with the Blessed Mother who will always intercede for us. In 1917, when Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children, Jacinta, Lucia, and Francisco, at Fatima, Portugal. Lucia asked Our Lady during the apparitions, “Who are you and what do you want?” Our Lady responded, “I am the Lady of the Rosary, and I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins. People must not continue to offend the Lord, Who is already so deeply offended. They must say the Rosary” ….. www.fatimacentennial.com Our Lady of Fatima has invited us to pray with her. “Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death” . We recite fifty times, asking her to pray that we leave this world with a clean, clear conscience, so that nothing holds us back from spending an eternity with God. Will reciting the rosary fit into your schedule? Also, join in on the recitation of the rosary prior to Sunday 10 AM Mass. Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent at 6:30 p.m. Soup supper following in Jean Moran Hall held twice a year. In case of illness, impending surgery, or advanced age, please contact the pastor. Funerals: Arrangements should be made for the Funeral Service with a Priest prior to contacting the Funeral Director. Catholic Cemeteries that serve Immaculate Conception Parish are Calvary (206-522-0996) and Holyrood (206-363-8404) St. Therese: Our Sister Parish Stewardship Corner Stewardship Report March 2 & 3 Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday 10 a.m. Mass $924.00 $2,809.21 Votives $111.25 900 35TH AVE, SEATTLE WA 98122 Special Collections $20.00 Mass Schedule: Total Received $3,864.46 Sunday 8:30 a.m. with the Spirit Choir Sunday, 12:00 noon with Shades of Praise Gospel Choir Sunday, 5:00 p.m. with Jubilation Gospel Choir Thank you for your generous ongoing stewardship of treasure to the Immaculate Conception Parish Quarterly Financial Statement Jan 31, 19 Jan 31, 18 $ Change ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Total 1105 · Checking Accounts 9,198 4,455 4,743 29,260 (29,260) 7,635 (7,635) 1150 · Savings - PRF 1160 · PRF S170210 CROWLEY 1165 · PRF S181218 Tenant Deposits Onl 17,786 1183 · PRF S100825 Ewing & Clark 1185 · PRF1 S120730 General Savings 1186 · PRF Reserve Offset Acct S130225 17,786 6,207 5,926 48,406 27,971 Restructured to more accu281 rately reflect 20,435 purposes. 72,399 70,792 Total Checking/Savings 81,597 75,247 6,350 Total Accounts Receivable 51,813 27,555 24,258 Total 1150 · Savings - PRF Total Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Total Fixed Assets TOTAL ASSETS 1,607 4,444 1,099 3,345 137,854 103,901 33,953 6,757,006 6,757,006 6,894,860 6,860,907 33,953 18,263 28,152 (9,889) 18,263 28,152 (9,889) 860 83 777 860 83 777 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2101 · Accounts Payable Total Accounts Payable Credit Cards 2203 · Bank of America CC Total Credit Cards Other Current Liabilities Total 2100 · Payroll Liabilities (220) (220) 2186 · Clearing A/P to St. Therese (236) (236) Total 2210 · Parish Internally Restr Funds Total 2230 · Custodial Accounts Total 2250 · Parish Externally Restr Funds Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities 35,957 34,129 1,828 6,493 7,884 (1,391) 46,704 28,931 17,773 17,75466k Cash Avail 88,698 70,944 107,821 99,179 8,642 107,821 99,179 8,642 (17,773) 59,650 (77,423) 6,757,006 5,319,944 1,437,062 1,435 (32,313) 33,748 Equity 3103 · Change in Fund Balance 3200 · Capital Fund 3901 · *Retained Earnings Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 46,371 1,414,445 (1,368,074) 6,787,039 6,761,726 25,313 6,894,860 6,860,905 33,955 As of the end of January, we are about where we expected to be financially speaking. Sunday offerings (ordinary income) is coming in as budgeted. We have received a bit more in lease income than we had predicted, primarily relating to the tax payments made last October: adding income and expense. The largest variance from budget is related to the church roof. We thought we would be able to do some emergency repairs on the roof for about $150,000. We were not able to find a vendor willing to do the work. Thus we have a variance from budget of about 146,000 to the good, but we still have roofing issues. Abuse Crisis At the meeting on “The Protection of Minors in the Church” held February 21-24, Pope Francis outlined the following eight guidelines for developing church legislation to address abuse. 1. A “change of mentality” to focus on protecting children rather than “protecting the institution.” 2. A recognition of the “impeccable seriousness” of these “sins and crimes of consecrated persons.” 3. A genuine purification beginning with “self-accusation.” 4. Positive formation of candidates for the priesthood in the virtue of chastity. 5. Strengthening and reviewing of guidelines by episcopal conferences, reaffirming the need for “rules.” 6. The accompaniment of those who have been abused with an emphasis on listening. 7. Ensuring that seminarians and clergy are not enslaved to an addiction to pornography. 8. Combating sexual tourism around the world. “The church’s aim will thus be to hear, watch over, protect and care for abused, exploited and forgotten children, wherever they are,” Pope Francis said. For more information on the meeting, visit https://www.pbc2019.org List of Credibly Accused Priests at Immaculate Conception Included on the Archdiocese of Seattle List of Credibly Accused Clergy Updated February, 2019: Cornelius, John aka John Cornelius McKenna Laicized Immaculate Conception, Seattle (1978-1996) Muehe, Dennis Deceased Immaculate Conception, Seattle (in residence) (1955) O’Brien, William Deceased Immaculate Conception, Seattle (1930-1936) Boulden, Gary (Diocese of Spokane) Status Unknown; Occasional ministry at Immaculate Conception, Seattle (1992) Included in the Jesuits West List of Jesuits Credibly Accused Updated December 7, 2018: Joseph A. Balfe Deceased: September 29, 1969 Immaculate Conception Church (1958-1959) Additionally, Phan Huu Hau from the Diocese of Vietnam is included on the Archdiocesan list but his time at Immaculate Conception is not noted in that document. Staff have submitted documentation through the helpline substantiating his time at Immaculate from the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. For more information and the full list of credibly accused clergy, visit https://protectandheal.seattlearchdiocese.org/ For sale after Mass March 16 17 Hand Carved Olive Wood from Bethlehem History of Holy Land Handicrafts The handicrafts trade in the Holy Land has evolved as a cultural tradition of the Holy land people over many centuries and has become an industry of significance to the local economy. Beautiful handmade souvenirs made from the native olive tree provide Christian pilgrims with cherished memorials of their holy pilgrimage. Olivewood artisans use only the pruned and discarded pieces of young olive trees and sprouts from the old, unproductive trees. The artistry of Mother-of?Pearl is a tradition traced to the earth 17th century and has evolved along with the olivewood trade. The ancient crafts of olivewood and Mother-of?Pearl started in Bethlehem hundreds of years ago when Franciscan monks trained the local population in carving Crosses, cruci?xes, and reproductions of the Nativity scene of Jesus birth in Bethlehem and the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. The demand for souvenirs from the Holy Land can be traced to the early centuries of Christianity and the tradition of relic hunters. For centuries, early Christians believed in the spiritual powers of relics, the most sought after being The Holy Grail?the name of a legendary sacred vessel identified with the chalice of the Eucharist?and The True Cross, the actual cross on which Christ was cruci?ed, believed to have been lost when carried into battle during one of the Crusades. Centuries later, Christians learned to satisfy their hunger for relics with other artifacts from the Holy Land, including ordinary stones which have been transported to every part of the earth by pilgrims. Historical documents and writing of Christian pilgrims over the centuries tell of the beauty of the olivewood souvenirs. The proceeds are to support Christian Catholic families in the Holy Land since it is the major source of income for them there. We got our wares from more than 75 families in Bethlehem . They are very beautiful and unique items.( Nativities, Cruci?xes, Rosaries, Statues). The Christian population has dropped from 22% to less than 2% in the past two decades. And this is a way to support them stay there. Immaculate Conception Church 820 18th Ave. Seattle, WA INVITES YOU TO "Discipline fer Lent; Discipline for Life Revival Pre-registretien Urea? 205 322-5370. Ext 507 April 5, 2019 Worship Service 6:30 PM Church April 6, 2019 8:30 PM Continental Breakfast Lunch Jean Moran Hall April 7. 2019 10:00 AM Mass Revival Presenter Bishop Fernand Eheri Arehdineese of New Urleens 'x