Mass Schedule and Announcements

* If the information below is not current, please refer to the current PDF version. The previous week’s bulletin is also available.

* - Indicates new since last bulletin

TOURS OF MT. ST. MICHAEL-If you would like a tour please call (509-467-0986) ext.100 to make an appointment. A donation is requested.

LIST OF MILITARY - Steven Bittner, Robert Bogensberger, Patrick Crockford, Charles Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Jerry Harding, Chris Kosel, Michael Lewis, Alan Migala, Richard Ramirez, Jr., Anthony Sarquilla, Joachim Zver and John Zver.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND - Frank Medina, Delia & Erin Vila, Richard Dallen, Nichole Drahman, Billy Seale, Mike Wagner, William Migala, Cassie Binder, Bill Burrows, and John Sawtell.

Thank you for your Support!

ST. JOSEPH'S CLOTHING EXCHANGE & THRIFT STORE - Open every Wednesday & Thursday from 2:30-4pm, and 1st Saturday from 9:15-10:30 am. NEW ITEMS EVERY WEEK!

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY CATECHISM CLASSES - None on May 13 (Mother's Day), May 20 (Queenship ceremonies), June 10 (Corpus Christi procession)

MAY DEVOTIONS – Daily recitation of the “Little Crown,” as composed by St. Louis de Montfort before Holy Mass (except when it’s at 6:40 a.m.). Let’s bring an abundance of flowers to the May shrine for our Heavenly Mother during this month of hers! Please look after the flowers, to, after you bring them, so they don’t wilt. If someone can volunteer to look after the flowers throughout the month, please notify Fr. Casimir as soon as possible! Thank you.

THE HILLS AT ST. MICHAELS ARE ALIVE WITH "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" - tickets are now available. The program will be Friday, May 18th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 20th at 2 pm and again at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Please come and enjoy the wonderful music of "The Sound of Music". For tickets and information, please call (509) 808-4474. Please be sure to leave your name and phone number

CATHOLIC ACTION NEEDED - The fight to uphold the sanctity of marriage in Washington state is not over. Even though you may have signed Initiative 1192, your signatures (registered voters only) are needed for Referendum 74 as well. A total of 300,000 signatures are needed statewide to get Initiative 1192 on the November ballot (over 200 parishioners have signed) and only 120,000 are needed to get Referendum 74 on the ballot. The objective is to get both on the ballot, since they are both needed to uphold marriage as a union between a man and woman only. You may give your signatures at the table
downstairs, and if you are not registered to vote, that can be taken care of as well. Please pray for the success of this endeavor!

GRACE & LOVELINESS - Watch your daughters grow in social grace and Mary-like loveliness as they attend Catholic Charm School!! Session one begins May 27th. Taught by mothers of the parish and moderated by Sr. Maria Regina, CMRI. Registration is the next two Sundays, May 13th and May 20th. Cost is $5.00 ($3 if Sodalist already). Includes 3 classes plus one special event. Beauty tips for the inside and out. Class begins on Sunday, May 27th. From
12:15 to 1:45 p.m. Ages are 5m-8th grade. Fun activities, short, practical lessons and speical event with a focus on our Lady.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – It will be administered on June 1, after the Bishop’s evening Mass. All those at least ten years of age (4th grade) are eligible. Anyone older who has not yet been confirmed is obliged under pain of sin to receive this Sacrament, as it confers special graces which are vitally necessary for perseverance as a soldier of Christ. There will be three mandatory classes in Room 226 at 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 19 and 26. Students who attend St. Michael’s Academy need only come to the third class on May 26, which will also include a practice for the ceremony. Please fill out the form available in the vestibule and hand in to Sr. Mary Imelda ASAP. Be sure to attach a copy of your Baptismal certificate (unless you were baptized here at the Mount). If you have any questions, you may leave a message for Sister at 467-0986, extension 152

ROSARY GUILD - is looking for old, small, broken umbrellas that have the metal spines. Please turn them in for Vanessa or Mrs. Little to gather.
She is able to make the rosary making tool from the metal spines

CAMP ST. PHILOMENA - Early bird registration ends May 15th. There will be a table down stairs after both morning Masses today to take registration. Be sure and turn in yourcamp registration and take advantage of the early bird pricing. You may contact Sr. Renee Marie at 467- 0986 ext. 102 for more information. If you would like to help support Camp St. Philomena or sponsor a girl to go to camp, please contact Sister.

SAINTS SHRINES - would you like to adopt St. Joseph or St. Frances Cabrini? St. Joseph's Flower Guild is looking for 2 volunteers to take care of these 2 shrines. The work involved would be to make flower arrangements with silk flowers from the flower room. If interested please call Mary Tarnowski at 464-2332.

GARDEN SHARES - there is still time to get your garden shares for St. Isidore's Garden. Please contact Crystal Ugolini at 262-8193 for more information.

CAN YOU HELP? Recently, two of the Guild chairs have had to resign their position. If you can be in charge of the Mater Dolorosa Guild (funeral wakes) or the St. Theresa Guild (alter linens), please contact Mr.s Tiffany Longo, the Guild secretary at 474-9619. Thank you for your help for God's Church!

EASTER DUTY - All Catholics are obliged under pain of mortal sin to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once during Easter time. In the United States Easter time begins on the First Sunday of Lent and ends on Trinity Sunday (June 3rd this year).

POLICY REGARDING CHILDREN AT THE MOUNT -  Parents, as a matter of policy, you must assume responsibility for your children at the Mount outside of school hours. Problems sometimes occur when children go about the Mount unsupervised, including running in the hallways and even sometimes right past the elderly and endangering their safety, (this is a lack of courtesy as well). Any children caught running around or being disruptive will have to stay by the side of one of the religious until they are returned to their parents' supervision.

REMINDER-Anything put out in the vestibule or as an insert in the bulletin must be approved by the Pastor beforehand.

SCRIP- Please support the SCRIP program, which is a very effective fundraiser for St. Michael's Academy. Scrip is available after morning Masses on Sundays, and also from the Accounting office during the week.

PRIEST TRAVELS ON WEEKENDS- Fr. Gabriel is the pastor of Our Lady of the Snow parish in Denver, CO, and is gone on weekends to serve his parish.
 
St. IGNATIUS LIBRARY SCHEDULE (open after both morning Masses): LIBRARY WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
 
ST. LOUIS MARIE DE MONTFORT MISSION  - Sunday Mass is offered on the 2nd Sundays of the month in the Tri-Cities area (check the schedule for Mass times). If you are traveling there, or know traditional Catholics in the area, contact (509) 734-3040 for location information.

MARY IMMACULATE QUEEN BOOKSTORE - If you live out of town and are at the Mount on a Sunday and need to obtain religious items that day, please contact the Sisters (pre-arrangement is preferable call 509-467-1077).

ROSARY AT NURSING HOME - Please come pray the Rosary with the elderly on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at Royal Park Nursing Home in the Oak Room (7411 N. Nevada St.) at 2 p.m. Any questions, please call Anne Marie King 489-1584

HANDICAPPED PARKING - As a matter of charity and state law, only those with a valid handicap parking permit may use the designated handicap parking space! Warning stickers will be issued to those who violate this policy. Thank you for your cooperation.

BABYSITTING: During the 8 & 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sundays in Rm. 200.

ADULT DOCTRINE CLASS - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Taught by Fr. Casimir to any adults or teenagers who are interested. Subject matter is “Catholic Bible Study.” Bring a Catholic Bible if you can.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY CATECHISM - 9:30 - 10:20 a.m., for children who do not attend St. Michael’s Academy. Classes are every Sunday unless indicated otherwise. Please consult the bulletin board for more information.

PRO-LIFE ROSARY- Join the prayerful protest against abortion at Planned Parenthood, 123 E. Indiana Ave, every Friday at noon. The Rosary is prayed at that time.

WELCOME ENVELOPES - You are encouraged to use these handy envelopes in the pews. It is an easy way to update address & telephone information for the parish list, to enclose your offering or to request a box of envelopes.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI MISSIONARY GUILD - Do you want to help the missionary activity of the Church and at the same time receive special Mass remembrances? If so, be sure to enroll in this guild. The donation is $12 for one year. Enrollment forms are available in the bulletin rack. Send or turn in to the parish office.

PURGATORIAN LEAGUE - Enroll your deceased loved ones in the Purgatorian League. Each month they will be remembered in a special Mass for the repose of their souls. Enrollment for one person is only $5/year. Perpetual enrollment for one person is $25 and perpetual family enrollment is $50. Enrollment forms are available in the bulletin rack. Send or turn in to the parish office.

REGULAR CHOIR SCHEDULE
1st Sunday each month - 8:00 am Congregational High Mass (all sing, lay choir members may go to the choir loft)
2nd Sunday each month - 8:00 am High Mass (Sisters)
3rd Sunday each month - 8:00 am High Mass (Sisters)
4th Sunday each month - 10:30 High Mass (lay choir)
Please note that the lay choir practices at 7pm on the Wednesday beforehand, to prepare for this High Mass. Don't miss practice!
 

Church Decorum

Please see the Dress Code for attendance at Mass at Mount St. Michael.

Our decorum at Holy Mass can give greater honor and glory to Almighty God, give good example and edification to others, and increase our faith and devotion to the Real Presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The following are practical examples of the rule of decorum we should observe in church:

• Always dress in a manner appropriate to divine worship.
• Be on time for the start of Mass.
• Upon entering the church, bless yourself with holy water (using the right hand). Genuflect on the right knee in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
• Avoid using the center aisle, especially if Mass has begun. Use the side aisle and fill toward the center.
• The last three pews in the church should be reserved for families with small children and those who may have to leave the church during Mass. Baby toys, food items, gum, and strollers are always inappropriate in church.
• During Communion, please keep the line moving in a pious and orderly manner. Promote piety and prayerful contemplation by folding the hands in a pious manner.
• At the end of Mass, allow the celebrant to leave the altar before exiting the church. Make sure to genuflect to the Blessed Sacrament when leaving.

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