St.
Paul Cathedral
15
So. 12th Avenue - Yakima, WA 98902-3169
(509)
575-3713
(509)
453-7497 [FAX]
August
7, 2008
“St. Paul Cathedral Parish is a
diverse body of Catholic people whom
God calls by name, given a mission by Jesus Christ to be a faithful
sign, a realistic foretaste and
an instrument of the Kingdom of God.
As Cathedral parishioners, we
recognize our responsibility to show
leadership by example and to
provide service to God’s people.”
My Dear Parishioners,
Here in mid-summer we again come
to alert you to upcoming events to thank you for your example, support and
prayers and to encourage you in your Faith –filled lives.
As you know, we had a great
introduction to our Jubilee Year of Satin Paul, our parish patron, on Saturday
evening, June 28th with Bishop Sevilla celebrating the 5:30 p.m.
evening Mass and our STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE serving and welcoming everyone to a
delicious barbecue and reception prepared by Ned Walsh from 901 Pasta. It was
a great kick off for our year-long observance and we look forward to many more
events during this special year. A special thanks to Jo Shafer for providing
the placards in the Assembly Place on the life and journeys of St. Paul. You will also find in this mailing one of the Updates on the life and writings
of St. Paul.
What’s ahead for us?
- First of all – our annual PARISH PICNIC takes place
This Sunday at Eschbach Park. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. and lasting
all afternoon your parish provides games, great food (hamburgers, hot
dogs, etc.), beverages and utensils and opportunities to meet wonderful
people who make up our parish community of Faith. What
to bring? Last
names: A - O: Salads or Ethnic foods Last
names: P - Z: Desserts Singles: Finger
Foods
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US!! BRING YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!!
- Don’t forget that August brings to us the annual
Feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven. A HOLYDAY, Masses will be
celebrated on Thursday, August 14th at 5:30 p.m. (anticipated)
and on the feast itself at 7:00 a.m., 12:07 and 7:00 p.m. on Friday the 15th.
- Congratulations to James and Mary Klarich, who will
renew their marriage vows on Saturday the 23rd of August at the
5:30 p.m. Mass, celebrating their Silver (25th) Anniversary.
Congratulations to them and to all our married couples who have
anniversaries this month!!
- Our wonderful school begins in a few weeks,
continuing the glorious tradition of quality Catholic education began by
the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma way back in 1914, with the establishment
of our parish. A new principal Berwin “Buck” Marsh will lead us
through the new year and we are grateful to our staff and faculty and to
all our parents and families who appreciate the value of such a treasure
we have in our school. There are still a few openings in various grades.
Give the school a call for information at 575-5604.
- Before we write again, our Spanish speaking
community will present another “KERMES” on Sunday, September 14th
following the 1:00 p.m. Mass on the parish grounds. Those of you who took
time to join us for the past parties realize the fun and good food,
fellowship and music that is a part of a KERMES. Plan to join us on that
Sunday, September 14th.
- I will be gone for 10 days vacation from September
15 – 25, so please hold all calls during that time. Thank you!!
Again during the remaining days
and weeks of summer, I hope you get the opportunity to “kick back,” relax and
enjoy God’s beautiful creation. Keep praying for the intercession of St. Paul for continued blessings on our parish. Father Miguel joins me in continuous
prayers for you and yours. May God bless and keep you.
In
Christ,
Rev.
Msgr. John A. Ecker
Pastor
P.S. On the reverse side is our annual parish
financial report for your perusal. Thank you for helping us be good stewards
of our gifts!!