Holy Spirit Catholic Church

New Year’s Day is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation.  Please join us for the Holy Mass at 10:00 am.

This year’s Mass and March for Life will be on Tuesday, 1/21. Please join us for the Holy Mass at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Parish in Lacey or at 10:00 am at St. Michael Parish in Olympia, followed by a rally at the capitol.

Click here for info on the Holy Spirit Bus

Other buses: https://ststephenslife.com/march-for-life

RCIA Classes Begin October 13th!

 

“If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” –John 8.31-32

 

 

 

Who comes to RCIA classes?

• Adults who were never baptized, and who now want to be baptized in the Catholic Church
• Adults who were baptized in a Protestant church, and who now want to be welcomed into the Catholic Church
• Catholics who have been away from the Church for a time, and now want to return and reconnect
• Everyone who is interested in learning more about our Church and deepening their faith

Classes meet Sundays in the Mother Teresa Room:

• 12pm-1.30pm for Bible study
• 2pm-4pm for Church teachings

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For more information or to register, please call Holly in the parish office–
253-859-0444, ext. 215
hrenz@holyspiritkent.org

Fall Bible Study

Sundays, 12pm – 1:30pm,
 
in the Mother Teresa Room

 

 

“In Sacred Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word, ‘but as what it really is, the word of God’”

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 104)

 

Come and be nourished by the Word of God in our Fall Adult Bible Study as we reflect on the readings we hear at weekend Masses.

There are no fees, and registration is not required. Just come when you can, as your own schedule permits.

Classes begin Sunday, September 8th at noon, in the Mother Teresa Room.
For more information, please call Holly Renz in the Parish Office,
253-859-0444 ext. 215, or email hrenz@holyspiritkent.org.

Click Here to download the flyer –

 

Confirmation Preparation Registration will be August 17-18 & 24-25 after all the Masses.

            ***Please bring a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and the preparation fee to register.  

 
 
 

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Confirmation Information Meeting:  Thursday, August 22nd @ 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall

At this information meeting we will answer all your questions about Confirmation Preparation.  We will also have a finalized schedule of sessions & requirements.  The preparation fee is $75 per person. Parents and Youth must attend!  Confirmation Sessions are on Sunday evenings, 6-8 p.m., September 8 to November 24

****Confirmation Preparation is open to all baptized High School Students****

Are you an Adult interested in preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation?  Please contact Lisa Pozzi in the Faith Formation Office for more information.

 

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For more information please contact:

Lisa Pozzi, Director of Children’s Sacramental Preparation & Youth Ministry

253-859-0444 *212 or LPozzi@holyspiritkent.org

 

1st Communion Preparation 2019 – 2020

 

 
 
 
 
 

Registration for 2019 -2020 is August 17-18 & 24-25 after all the Masses. 

***Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate and the appropriate fee.

Our Sacramental Preparation sessions are held on Saturdays, October through May.  We ask that participants and their families be active, registered parishioners, and attend Mass on a weekly basis.  Preparation time for 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion is 2 years.  We offer classes for children in grades one and up.

 

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• Classes meet Saturdays, October – May

• Year 1 class time is Noon-1:30 pm. 

• Year 2 class time is 9:00-10:30 am

• Classes are for children AND their parents

• Children’s classes are taught in English only. Parent classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

• 90% class attendance is required for both children and parents

• The Sacramental Prep. fee is $75 for 1 child, $100 for 2 children, $125 for 3 or more children, per year

 

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For more information on these programs please contact:

Lisa Pozzi, Director of Children’s Sacramental Preparation & Youth Ministry

253-859-0444 x212 or LPozzi@holyspiritkent.org

 

 
 

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL AND
PARISH STEWARDSHIP GIVING?

 
 
 

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)

•  Occurs in the spring of each year
•  Pledge to the Archdiocese – May to April
•  Supported by Catholics and Parishes across Western Washington
•  The Archdiocese processes donations, sends Monthly reminders, and provides Tax Statements
•  Supports over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington

PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

•  Occurs in the fall of each year
•  Yearly pledge to our parish – January to December
•  Supported by Parishioners
•  The Parish processes donations, sends envelopes and periodic reminders, provides Tax statement
•  Provides parish ordinary income supporting the work and ministries of our Parish

The Archdiocese encompasses all of Western Washington, stretching from the Canadian to the Oregon border and from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.  There are 173 parishes, missions and pastoral centers in the Archdiocese, serving 579,500 registered Catholics.

WAYS TO DONATE TO ACA

Click Here to Donate Online— It’s quick, easy and secure using credit,
debit, checking/savings.  Make a one-time gift or set up monthly installments.  Or, set up a ‘pledge only’ with no down payment required — just pay throughout the year.

Pledge Envelopes— We have pledge envelopes in the pews and in the Gathering Space. Envelopes were also mailed to registered homes in the archdiocese.
Matching Gift— Please check with your employer and find out if they match their employee donations.
Stock Donation— Contact your broker or Parish Financial Services at (206) 382-7316 or Toll-free (800) 422-5417.
 

 

 
 
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA]—also called Christian Initiation—is the process through which adults join the Catholic Church.  If you have never been baptized, or have been baptized in another Christian tradition and wish to learn more about becoming Catholic, the RCIA Inquiry is your first step.
 
 

During the course of the Christian Initiation process, you will study the scriptures, learn about and discuss the teachings of the Church and how to apply them to your own life, and experience the liturgical life of the community at Mass and other prayer opportunities. Together with a parish Sponsor or godparent, the Christian Initiation Team, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, you will come to see if this is where God is calling you–to live a life as a disciple of Jesus Christ within the faith community of the Catholic Church.

 

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Please call Holly Renz at 253.859.0444, ext 215,

or email hrenz@holyspiritkent.org to register for the classes.

 

 
 

Confirmation Preparation: 2018 – 2019

 
 
 
 
 

     Confirmation Preparation Registration will be August 18-19 & 25-26  after all the Masses.

***Please bring a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and the preparation fee to register.

 

 

For more information please contact:

 Lisa Pozzi, Director of Children’s Sacramental Preparation & Youth Ministry

              253-859-0444 *212 or LPozzi@holyspiritkent.org

 

 

 

All parish youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Holy Spirit Youth Group
Youth group offers catechesis, community building, service, and activity for parish youth in grades 6-8 & 9-12 to foster discipleship.

 

 

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Renewing the Vision is a framework for Catholic youth ministry.  It highlights goals, challenges, themes, and different ministries in relati on to youth ministry in the United States.  Below are paraphrased goals for youth ministry in the Catholic Church.

• Goal #1: To empower young people to live as disciples of
  Jesus Christ in our world today.
• Goal #2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.
• Goal #3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

For More Information Contact Lisa Pozzi:  lpozzi@holyspiritkent.org or 253-859-0444  x212.

Volunteers needed!  Click Here for the full flier

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2019 – 2020 Calendar

October

• 6 Youth Group Ice Cream Social 4 p.m., HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 11 Trivia Night Fundraiser 7-10 p.m.
• 13 Youth Group 4 p.m.HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 15 Terrific Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
• 20 Youth Group 4 p.m., Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 27 HS SKYE @ SSTM 3:30-8 p.m., HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m., No MS Youth Group

November

• 3 Youth Group 4 p.m., HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 10 Youth Group 4 p.m., HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 11 HS Confirmation Retreat 8:30-4:30
• 17 Youth Group 4 p.m., Confirmation 6-8 p.m.
• 24 Youth Group 4 p.m., HS Confirmation 6-8 p.m.

December

• 1 Youth Group 4 p.m., HS CYC Registrations/deposits due
• 8 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 15 HS SKYE @ HSP, 3:30-8:00 p.m., MS Meal Prep 4-7 p.m.
• 17 Terrific Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
• 22 No Youth Group
• 29 No Youth Group

January

• 5 Youth Group 4 p.m., Mission Trip Contracts/Deposits Due
• 12 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 19 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 25-26 HS CYC @ Lynwood: Overnight Event
• 26 No Youth Group

February

• 2 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 9 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 16 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 18 Terrific Tuesday Meals 6-7 p.m.
• 21-22 HS Food Fast @ Holy Family Auburn, Overnight event Required for Mission Trip
• 23 YG Bowling Night @ Kent Bowl 4 p.m.

March

• 1 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 8 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 14 Middle School Experience (formerly Jr. High Rally)
• 15 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 22 Youth Group 4 p.m.
• 29 Youth Group 4 p.m.

April

• 5 Palm Sunday: No Youth Group
• 6-8 YG Service Days @ HSP: 9-3 each day
• 12 Easter Sunday: No Youth Group
• 19 HS SKYE @ SVDP 3:30-8 p.m., No MS Youth Group
• 21 Terrific Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
• 26 Youth Group 4 p.m.

May

• 3 Youth Group 4 p.m., End of Year Celebration
• 17 Mission Trip Parent/Youth Meeting 4 p.m.

June

• 14 Mission Trip Parent/Youth Meeting 4 p.m.
• 16 Terrific Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.

July

• 10-11 Cornucopia Days Parking Lot Fundraiser
• 12-17 Mission Trip: YAKIMA
• 27-31 (tentative)Vacation Bible School