Dear St. Gabriel Parishioners:
… HAPPY FEAST OF THE BLESSED HOLY TRINITY …
In one Gospel’s reading, Jesus says: “…. I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to all truth”.
Theologians describe the Trinity with two different terms: Creation and Salvation. The Blessed Trinity’s works of creation and salvation both serve as windows into the inner life of the Trinity. The work of Creation is “exterior of God” and the work of Salvation is “interior of God”. On this Sunday’s solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we can reflect on God’s works of creation and salvation as a way to peer into God’s inner life as the Trinity.
Our local Church in the Archdiocese of Seattle and particularly from St. Gabriel Parish continues on the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign for 2022 and to ensure “A future full of hope”. I invite you to please consider in prayerful way, to make a gift to support the ACA this year. I’m convinced that with your help and support, together, we will fulfill our parish goal this year. I’m counting on each of you to join with me in supporting the common Ministries that we share together as a local Church of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Please see in this bulletin for an update of our parish goal.
“Priest Days” are here again for the “Seattle Presbyterate – Priests of the Archdiocese of Seattle” for our annual gathering and study, this year in person from June 20-23. There will not be any daily Masses from Tuesday and Wednesday June 21-22; Liturgy of the Words and Communion will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Church. There will be Mass at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 24. Remember to pray for all of us, priests, as we gather on this annual Priest Days.
Great News … The fruit of the Annual Catholic Appeal in supporting Priesthood Vocation in our Archdiocese of Seattle:
- Join the Bishops, Fr. Justin Ryan, and Deacons John DePalma, Chad Hill, and Josh Nehnevaj for a Holy Hour for Vocations. Friday, June 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm at St. James Cathedral. Let’s all pray together as the ordinands prepare to be ordained to the priesthood the following day! This event will be live streamed on the Archdiocese Vimeo and Facebook
- The Archdiocese of Seattle joyfully announces the Ordination to the Priesthood of John DePalma, Chad Hill, and Josh Nehnevaj. Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. James Cathedral. All are welcome! (seating is limited). Live stream links: https://vimeo.com/event/2091838 and com/ArchdioceseofSeattle
- For more information on priesthood in the Archdiocese of Seattle go to seattlevocations.com
Join us for Quo Vadis Days 2022! This 3-day camp for high school men in grades 9-12 will be held at Camp Hamilton this year, June 27-29, 2022. This amazing setting with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Seattle will provide participants the opportunity to learn more about the priesthood, to deepen their faith, and to better discern God’s call in their lives. Space is limited to 60 participants.
Register now at https://tinyurl.com/QuoVadis22
(Please note: participant age has changed to high-school-age only. Also, the nominal $50 fee can be waived in cases of need.)
May the Holy Spirit help us to discern and to choose and embrace the choice of Vocation in our lives. I ask that you join our local Church of the Archdiocese of Seattle to pray and promote Priestly Ministry in your family and our local community.
Multicultural Corpus Christi Mass and Procession and closing of the local phase of the Synod. Join us as we come together in all our diversity to celebrate our unity in the Body of Christ. This festive celebration will bring together representatives from many of the cultural communities that make up the Archdiocese of Seattle.
This Mass will also mark the completion of the local Archdiocesan phase of Pope Francis’ Synod process. Let us continue to journey together in the Body of Christ.
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi honors the real presence of the body (corpus) of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, which includes a procession of the Blessed Sacrament displayed in a monstrance. Join us in person at St. James Cathedral or watch Livestream on Vimeo or @ArchdioceseofSeattle on Facebook.
May the Joy and Blessing of the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity continue to help us actively involved in the Ministry of Jesus in our Church’s today. While enjoying the summer rest, please don’t forget our parish – St. Gabriel.
Christ’s Peace,
Fr. Phuong Hoang