Weekly Newsletter

For the Week of Sunday, October 9

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday:

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Procession and Celebration

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Fr. Vincent will lead an outdoor procession after 10 am mass at St. Mary's this Sunday in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We will process a statue of Our Lady outdoors to five different stations on our property and pray a decade of the Rosary at each station. Between each station we will sing as we process. At the end, the parish will provide a sandwich luncheon for all those who participate in the Rosary Procession.

Month of the Holy Rosary:

Strengthening Our Faith

Pastor's Letter for October 9, 2022

by Father Vincent Gilmore

Dear Parishioners,

Just a reminder that we will be having the Rosary Procession and luncheon after the 10 am mass at St. Mary’s. This will be a way to honor our Lady of the Rosary and pray a rosary together. Please join us. Processions and praying the Rosary together as a community have a way of strengthening faith.

Faith indeed has both a private and communal dimension. The communal dimension is that we journey together to heaven, witness to and encourage each other along the way. Being a Christian in today’s world is not easy, we need each other’s encouragement, support, example and prayers.

The month of October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The Rosary is special prayer given to us by Our Lady to know and love her son Jesus more. The 20 mysteries of the Rosary help us to consider and reflect on the Life of Jesus more deeply. The Rosary also helps us consider our lives in light of the eternal mysteries. There are many graces for ourselves and others attached to praying the Rosary. May you consider praying the Rosary daily, if you don’t already do, during this month of the Holy Rosary.

You may have noticed the beautiful flesh flowers that have graced our sanctuary and honored Our Lady over the last months. The flowers are provided by a generous anonymous donor and the arrangements are from our local Debbie’s Flower Barn.

This Saturday we will be hosting a special speaker at St. Mary's, along with Immaculate Conception in Colville. Michael O’Neill is a nationally known author, and television and radio host who has a program on EWTN called The Miracle Hunter. His talk on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 pm will cover "How the Catholic Church Investigates Miracles." O'Neill's presentation will include a question and answer session and copies of his books will be available for purchase after the talk. Everyone is welcome!

Michael O'Neill

The Miracle Hunter

Special Speaker: EWTN Host, Author Coming to St. Mary's

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, 5:30 p.m.

Ever wonder about the steps in becoming a saint in the Catholic Church? What is the status of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney? What was the miracle that made him a Blessed? How many more miracles are required for his canonization? Why can’t miracles prior to the canonization effort be counted? What is the story of Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey and Fr. Stanley Rother? Why hasn’t the case for the grunt padre, Father Vincent Capodanno gone forward? What ever happened to Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and his canonization? What are the new categories for sainthood? If you would like answers to these and other questions about saints, blessed and the Catholic Church, join us to hear “How the Catholic Church Investigates Miracles” with Michael O’Neill, The Miracle Hunter, on October 15 at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Colville or 5:30 pm at St. Mary of the Rosary Parish Hall in Chewelah.

More Upcoming Events at Our Parishes

The Sacramental Preparation class learned about the 10 commandments at Faith Night a few weeks ago. Let us know if you have a child that wants to join us at Religious Ed! There are classes for all ages every Wednesday night following a delicious meal!

All-Parish Faith Night

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, 6 pm, St. Mary's

Our first month of Faith Night has been very successful and a positive addition to our parishes. Please give us your feedback on how we can do even better! Everyone is welcome even if you cannot make it every week. Please come for dinner at 6 pm with classes starting at 6:30 pm. At this week's adult formation, Fr. Vincent will continue showing slides and narrating his pilgrimage on the Camino to Santiago. There is also Confession available at 5 pm and Mass at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays.

On The Menu 10/12: Soup Supper. Let us know if you can bring a soup or bread!

Knights of Columbus Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, 7 pm, St. Mary's

The Chewelah Council of the Knights of Columbus meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. This month's meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 12. Contact Grand Knight Tony Hansen for more information or to become a member.

St. Mary's Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, 10:30 am, St. Mary's

The next meeting for the Ladies Auxiliary will be Friday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 am. All the women of our parish community are welcome to participate. Even if you can't make the meetings, let us know how you can help! Our priority this month is planning the Crystalline Luncheon. Contact Kellie in the office with any questions.

Sacred Heart Parish Council & Potluck

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, 7 p.m.

The Sacred Heart Springdale Parish Council will meet Saturday, Oct. 15. There will be a potluck dinner following Mass - open to all. The meeting will follow the potluck dinner.

Host a table at St. Mary's Crystalline Luncheon

Save the Date! Saturday, November 19

The Ladies Auxiliary is planning the annual Crystalline Luncheon, a popular women's gathering at our parish, for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's parish hall. Please let Kellie Trudeau know if you would be interested in hosting a table or volunteering in any way. Each table host, or cohosts, can set up their table however they like using their nicest china or most creative decorating skills. It's up to you! There is always door prizes, yummy food, and even a fun contest to vote for audience favorites. Guest tickets are $15 and will be available Oct. 14.