Weekly Newsletter
For the Week of Sunday, November 13
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Vincent sent this picture on Nov. 7 (during his pilgrimage in Italy).
Changing Seasons
Pastor's Letter by Fr. Vincent Gilmore, Nov. 13, 2022
Dear Parishioners,
November is the time when nature falls to sleep. The trees lose their leaves and the ground becomes lifeless, cold and hard. In the spring life will emerge again... The cycle of seasons takes us through the Paschal Mystery, the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection. Our Lords body was cold and lifeless in the tomb and it came back to full life never to die again. This mystery and the hope of our own bodily resurrection, is extended to us through our own baptism into Christ.
I was blessed as a seminary student many years ago in Rome to take a class on Christian Archelogy. It was taught by a priest who was an archeologist. One of the benefits of being in Rome is that we took many field trips in and around Rome to investigate the ancient Christian sites. One of the places we visited was the Catacombs, which are ancient Christian cemeteries going back to the 3rd century. They are very fascinating and one of my favorite places to visit.
For Faith Night this week, Nov. 16, in keeping with the theme of Christian death for November, I would like to do a presentation on the Catacombs in Rome. Through this historical presentation we will learn about the Early Christian’s approach to death and burial and the hope of the resurrection. I will also present the many Christian symbols we find in the Catacombs. Please join us for Faith Night on Wednesday.
Ladies Auxiliary Crystalline Luncheon
Next Saturday, November 19
There's only 2 weeks left until the Annual Crystalline Luncheon on Nov. 19 at St. Mary's! Let us know if you can provide a dessert or need a seat! We can also take donations for door prizes and raffle prizes. Contact Kellie in the office! Thank you!
Upcoming This Week
Be Thankful Potluck Breakfast at Holy Ghost
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, 9 am, Holy Ghost, Valley
Holy Ghost Parish in Valley is hosting a "Be Thankful" potluck breakfast next Sunday,
Nov. 13 at Holy Ghost after 8 a.m. mass. Please bring something to share and come enjoy fellowship with other parishioners in this month of Thanksgiving.
St. Mary's Coffee and Donuts
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, 11 am, St. Mary's
There will be coffee and donuts this week after 10 a.m. mass in Chewelah. There will also be coffee and donuts Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. Please join us!
All-Parish Faith Night
Wednesday, Nov. 16 2022, 6 pm, St. Mary's
Welcome back Fr. Vincent! At this week's Faith Night, Fr. Vincent will be leading adult faith formation with a historical presentation on the Catacombs in Rome. All are welcome! As always, we have Religious Ed and sacramental preparation classes available for preschool through 6th grade students, as well as childcare if needed. After two months of faith night, all the students have really enjoyed their weekly lessons and getting to know their friends at church. The meal has also been great for bringing our parish together.
Nov. 16 Faith Night Menu: Potluck Sign Up - We'll have a Thanksgiving-style potluck since we are only a week away from Thanksgiving (no Faith Night Nov. 23). Let Kellie know if you plan to bring something. Thank you!
Third Tuesday Rosary
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, 1 pm, St. Mary's
There is a Rosary prayed every Third Tuesday at St. Mary's at 1 pm. All are invited to participate! The Rosary is lead by a St. Mary's Prayer Group.
St. Mary's Crystalline Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, 11 am, St. Mary's
The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the St. Mary's Crystalline Luncheon this Saturday. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Week Mass & Office Hours
There will be a Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 am at St. Mary's. There will also be mass on Friday, Nov. 25 at 9 am. However, the parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25. Faith Night is also canceled Wednesday, Nov. 23.