The Sisters of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity joyfully announce the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Sr. Mary Paul Jarnagin presided by His Excellency Archbishop Alexander J. Burnett, Sat. Dec. 8, 2007 at 8:30 am, St. Alphonsus Church, 5816 15th Ave,. NW, Seattle, WA.There will be a reception following at the Family Center Please RSVP (regrets only) to 1411 NW 59th ST., Seattle, WA 98107 or srmiriamjames@earthlink.net

PLEASE NOTE: RCIA WILL MEET ON SUNDAY EVENINGS AT 6:30 pm AT ST. JOSEPH HALL IN KALAMA. For info call Mary Jo 360-673-4812

St. Philip Neri Parish is looking for a Religious Education Director for grades K-6 and a Religious Education Director for grades 7 - 12 for the upcoming school year. If you are interested or know of someone that you would recommend for these positions, please speak to Fr. Jerry.

Graduates will be recognized at the 10:00 am Mass at St. Philip on Sunday, June 15. Parishioners who are completing studies of any program (high school, college, graduate school, technical school, community college) are encouraged to participate. Graduates, please contact Barbara Somers right away at 225-8335 or barbsom@gmail.com.

Parents of High School Juniors are asked to volunteer to host the reception to be held after that Mass. Parents, please contact the parish office right away.

Sacrificial Giving for May 17 & 18, 2008 was $2,350.30-48 envelopes and 10 loose checks.

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First Friday Adoration, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM at St. Philip Neri Parish

Birthright would like to thank those who participated in our annual baby shower. The gifts will be well loved by those who choose life for their babies. We appreciate your help and welcome your graciousness at all times of the year.

Gee Creek Rest Area Fundraiser - Once again this year we, as a parish, have the opportunity to reach out to those traveling the I-5. We will be hosting the rest area coffee booth the week of June 9-13th from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We need volunteers to make cookies and to host the booth. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! Please sign up after Mass. ~Thank you!

Donations of new and used clothing will be collected and given to the people in Mexico by the Mission Trip participants. Sizes needed are from newborn to adult. Please bring the donations to Mass on the weekend or to the parish office.

St. Philip Neri Parish is now registering 3, 4, & 5 year olds of our parish for the 2008-09 school year. Registration packets are available in the office.

Promote world peacse and enrich your family: Catholic high school students from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Korea, China, Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil and many other countries need host families for next school year. You provide a bed, food, and loving support-the students have money for all other expenses. The benefits to your family are immeasurable. Whether you are single, retired, have children or not, you can help a teenager fulfill a dream and promote peace around the world. For more information please contact Nancy Roberts (1-866-675-3977.

Catholic Releif Services is supporting the emergency response of our partner Caritas Hong Kong in the wake of the powerful May 12 earthquake in China that has claimed more than 50,000 lives. Caritas Hong Kong has assessments teams on the ground in Sichuan identifying the scale of deviation and loss, and the ways in which we can best provide immediate and long-term support for survivors. Given the trauma and grief that so many Chinese families are facing, Caritas Hong Kong is coordinating a team of personnel to provide counseling. Caritas Internationalis, the network of 162 national; Caritas organizations including CRS and Caritas Hong Kong, will coordinate the efforts of the global Caritas family. If you would like to respond to either disaster checks can be sent to: Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box, 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090—-Memo line: Southeast Asia Natural Disasters

Daily Mass times are:
Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday - Friday 9am at St. Philip, Woodland;
second Fridays of the month - 9am at St. Joseph, Kalama. (Unless otherwise posted.)

Build Hope supports two national campaigns instituted by the U.S. Catholic Bishops: the Catholic Campaign for Human Development & the Catholic Communications Campaign. CCHD serves to combat domestic poverty and to implement the Church’s social teachings. Catholic Communications Campaign supports the Church’s efforts to use modern means of communication to spread the Gospel. Thank you for your support of the Build Hope Campaign.

Do you need a Retreat? Check the bulletin board in the vestibule for upcoming retreat opportunities. For information about Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal call 206-364-2272 or www.wwccr.org.

Fair Trade-Work of Human Hands is a program of Catholic Relief Services that helps people earn a fair wage for their products and produce. To find out more, visit www.crsfairtrade.org. Look for the “Fair Trade” stamp on products such as coffee and chocolates.

BIRTHRIGHT OF VANCOUVER - Moms and babies need your compassion and help. You can make a big difference. Birthright is now accepting volunteer applications Please call 694-8156. This Mother’s Day, remember the little ones whose mothers choose life in crisis pregnancies. Most useful are newborn-sized body suits, sleepers, caps, booties, outfits, receiving blankets and quilts. For more information, call (360) 694-8156.


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