February 12, 2023

Sunday, February 12, 2023- 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Northwest Corner Catholic Community

St. Joseph, Ferndale

Ferndale, WA 98248

Office:360.384.3651

Hall:360.312.9911

General email: administration@stjosephferndale.org

Mass Times - St. Joseph www.stjosephferndale.org

Tuesday 6 pm Mass Friday - 9 am Mass Sunday—10:30 am Mass

Confessions –Every Saturday 3:30pm 4pm or contact Father for an appointment

604 H Street Blaine, WA 98231

Office:360.384.3651

Hall:360.332.8048

General email: administration@stjosephferndale.org

Mass Times - St. Anne www.stjosephferndale.org

Wednesday 9 am Mass Saturday - 5 pm Mass

Confessions –by appointment only. Please call Father to schedule an appointment

St. Joachim, Lummi

4180

Bellingham, WA 98225

Office:360.384.3651

Hall:360.734.2044

General email: administration@stjosephferndale.org

Mass Times - St. Joachim www.stjosephferndale.org

Sunday 8:30 am Mass Thursday—6:00 pm Mass

Confessions –by appointment only. Please call Father to schedule an appointment

For Emergencies requiring the presence of a Priest, call/text FATHER cell 360.348.7322

Father Francis Thumbi

Pastor 360-384-3651 Fax 360-384-1879

fr.thumbi@stjosephferndale.org

Lorena Duarte

Office Assistant 360 384-3651 Fax 360.384-1879 office_assistant@stjosephferndale.org

Jill Sawicki

Faith Formation Coordinator 360 384-3651 Fax 360.384-1879

Jill.stjoseph@gmail.com

Greg Thomsen (Knights of Columbus) 360 325 5948

If you would like to add someone to the Prayer Chain at St. Joseph, please phone Anne at 360. 354.4241. * Anointing Masses have been postponed until further notice due to COVID

Lummi Shore Rd

St. Anne, Blaine

5781 Hendrickson Ave

GOSPEL READING: Matthew 5:17-37

17 "Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 21 "You have heard that it was said to the men of old, `You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, `You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison; 26 truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.27 "You have heard that it was said, `You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. 31 "It was also said, `Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 33 "Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, `You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply `Yes' or `No'; anything more than this comes from evil.

Meditation: Why do people tend to view the "law of God" negatively rather than positively? Jesus' attitude towards the law of God can be summed up in the great prayer of Psalm 119: "Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day."

February 12, 2023

Sunday 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel (Matthew 5: 17-37)

8:30 am Mass - St Joachim

10:00 am Rosary –St. Joseph

10:30 am Mass - St Joseph

St Joseph Parish Council

Susan Burgler

Elaine Dorman

Derek Schauer

Dave Berger

Greg Wolf

Wolf

Clarise Harrison

Jill Sawicki

Formation)

Greg Thomsen (Knights of Columbus)

Jim Coballes (Finance Liaison)

St Anne Parish Council

Kevin Streeter

Michael Tvrdy

Cliff Freeman

Joe Klein

Rita Sukola

Todd Tomko

Larry Donovan

Eydie Berry (Altar Society)

Terry Aiello (Finance Liaison)

St Joachim Parish Council

Lucetta Pena

Clarence Bob Sr.

Trena Lane

Cheryl Johnson

Angela Jefferson

Henry Cage

We want to thank everybody who has continued giving during these difficult times. May God Richly Bless You.

February 13, 2023

Monday Gospel: (Mark 8: 11-13)

February 14, 2023

Tuesday Valentine’s Day Mass

Gospel (Mark 8: 14-21)

6:00 pm Mass - St Joseph

Financial Report for weekends to 01/29/2023

Totals include Vanco end of month (January) report

February 15, 2023

Wednesday Gospel (Mark 8: 22-26)

8:30 am Rosary St Anne

9:00 am Mass St Anne

Gloria Mejia RIP

Thursday Gospel (Mark 8: 27-33)

February 16, 2023

6:00 pm Mass - St Joachim

Unice J. Special intention

February 17, 2023

9:00 am Mass - St Joseph

Friday Gospel (Mark 8: 34-9:1)

Rea Ricca RIP

Please keep our recent departed and their families in your prayers

February 18, 2023

pm Mass - St Anne

Saturday Gospel (Mark 9: 2-13)

February 19, 2023

Sunday 7th Sunday in Ordinary

Gospel (Matthew 5: 38-48)

Mass - St Joachim

+ Tom Carrillo

+Fran Wyngaert

+Kathy Gamble

+Gerald Bladies

+Socorro Garcia

+ Bill Wydur

+ Maurice LaFreniere + Madonna Reinke

+Peter Steckler + Patricia Meyers

+Willo Burgler

+Laura Lane

Father Thumbi will give a birthday blessing for everyone celebrating a birthday in the month of February during these Masses:

St Anne

Saturday February 25

St Joseph & St Joachim

Sunday February 26

Ash Wednesday will be

February 22, 2023

St Anne, Blaine - 12:10 pm

St Joachim, Lummi - 5:00 pm

St Joseph, Ferndale - 7:00 pm

The little black books for Lent are available at the entrance of the Church at St Joseph. This year we walk through the passion narrative of Matthew with explanations and reflections.

Sweethearts Mass

St Joseph

A special Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 14 at 6:00 pm. This Mass is to honor married couples in our tri parish community and everyone is welcome. Please take this opportunity to attend and reflect on God’s Love for us and to celebrate your life long commitment to one another.

In observation of President’s Day

The parish office will be closed on Monday February 20

Thank you to all parishioners and local residents of Whatcom County that have contributed to our local Knights of Columbus Council #7356 fund raising efforts in 2022. Here is a list of the charities/projects:

• Our Lady of the Rock (Convent @Shaw Island) $ 325

• Seminarians Scholarship Fund

• St Joseph's Kitchen Remodel

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Care for Our Common Home

We inherit the earth from our ancestors - not just for ourselves - we borrow it from our children.

How, if at all, is climate change affecting your family, your children's future, the economy, the poor of the world, or your faith life? What do the scientists say? What do you say? You are invited to discuss, to listen, to share your views, and to hear what your fellow parishioners are thinking.

Read

what Pope Francis tells us and find answers

to doubts and misinformation. Discover many new ways to talk about Creation, the Earth today, and our Faith.

Meets monthly, after Mass; 12:00 – 12:45. Cost is free.

St. Joseph Classroom wing; bring your coffee & donut!

February 26, 2023 - New members welcome

We are excited to introduce our Lenten Bible Study No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion. It is a five session book and video bible study that will begin March 7/8 at St. Joseph/St. Anne and will be offered on:

Tuesdays at St. Joseph from 10am-12pm led by Jill Sawicki and 7pm-9pm led by Steve and Sandy Malpezzi and also available at St. Anne on Wednesdays after 9am Mass (about 10am-12pm) led by Christy SchroederLloyd.

Suggested Cost is 25.00 which includes the book and the workbook along with online access to the videos. To register you can go to the Church website stjosephferndal.org or Call/Text Jill Sawicki at 425-2810667.

Please Join Us!

If you or a family member is in need of a hospital bed, our Knight of Columbus council have two beds to lend. Please contact Greg Thomsen for more information at 360 325 5948

St Anne Potluck

Please join us after Mass on February 18 for our monthly potluck. The theme is “Soup-er Saturday” Please bring your favorite soup, salad or desert to share.