WELCOME: No Matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church, no matter your personal history, age, race or background, you are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved at St. Genevieve Catholic Parish in Twisp.
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Public Masses
Please arrive for Mass 15 minutes early to ensure that seating is available.
MASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 11:00 a.m., Rosary 10:30 a.m.
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Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
Adoration 5 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. / Benediction 8:45 a.m. / Rosary 9:00 a.m.
Receiving the Eucharist means adoring Him whom we receive. Only in this way do we become one with Him, and are given, as it were, a foretaste of the beauty of the heavenly liturgy. The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration itself. Indeed, “only in adoration can a profound and genuine reception mature. And it is precisely this personal encounter with the Lord that then strengthens the social mission contained in the Eucharist, which seeks to break down not only the walls that separate the Lord and ourselves, but also and especially the walls that separate us from one another.” Benedict XVI, Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis.
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First Fridays w/Anointing 9:30 a.m.
What is the proper way to receive the Holy Communion?
Questions or comments, please contact Deacon Bill.
Enjoy our online resources!
If you have not had a chance to register on FORMED, please do so. It is FREE to parishioners! Our Parish pays for the subscription. You have unlimited access to the whole library. FORMED has the best Catholic content all in one place. Two ways to register: St Gen home page https://stgen.sacredheartbrewster.org/ click on FORMED or type in your browser www.brewstertwispcatholic.formed.org In the Search box, enter Code: QFCVX3 click Sacred Heart 214 S. 5th Street Brewster, WA Click Next to Create a New Account. If we can’t generate enough interest to use it, we may lose it!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to all of you who have so generously given to the Annual Catholic appeal. For those who haven’t yet pledged, please join your fellow parishioners in meeting our goal. Remember, contributions made in excess of our goal are returned to the parish as a rebate.
2024 PARISH Goal: $14,827
As of 10-10-2024
Total Pledged: $12,360 | % to Goal: 54.23%
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, patron saint of the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal, Pray for Us!
October 20, 2024, Twenty-nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah 53:10–11 If he gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall see his descendants in a long life.
Psalm 33 “Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”
Hebrews 4:14–16 Let us confidently approach the throne of grace.
Mark 10:35–45 or 10:42–45 The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.
The theme running through today’s readings is service and our Lord’s commitment to be the servant of all. Isaiah prophesies about a servant who will suffer and give his life as an offering for sin. The reading from Hebrews reminds us that Jesus was tested in every way, willing to become weak for our sake. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples he came not to be served but to serve. Let today’s readings inspire us to serve others as we live out our faith.
Question of the Week: Looking at my life right now, how is Jesus summoning me? How can I be of service in my family, my parish, my community?
| Twenty-nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
| Mark 10:35-45 (or 10:42-45) Friends, in today’s Gospel, James and John ask Jesus to place them in high places in his kingdom. They are asking for two of the classic four substitutes for God: wealth, pleasure, power, and honor, specifically for the last two. Power is not, in itself, a bad thing. And the same is true of honor. Thomas Aquinas said that honor is the flag of virtue. It’s a way of signaling to others something that’s worth noticing. So, what’s the problem? The problem is that they are asking for these two things in the wrong spirit. The ego will want to use power, not for God’s purposes or in service of truth, beauty, and goodness, but for its own aggrandizement and defense. When honor is sought for its own sake or in order to puff up the ego, it becomes dangerous as well. So what’s the way out? “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.” When you serve others, when you become the least, you are accessing the power of God and seeking the honor of God. ~ Bishop Barron |
What Real Power Looks Like
Friends, our Gospel this Sunday is taken from the tenth chapter of Mark, and it is high-octane spiritual business. Something pivotal is being laid out for us in this passage, and it has to do with power, suffering, and a willingness to go where Jesus goes. ~ Bishop Barron
En Español
What Is Divine Mercy?
Divine Mercy has been called “the greatest grassroots movement in the history of the Catholic Church” and has changed millions of lives. But what is it?
The following is drawn from Fr. Michael Gaitley’s book Divine Mercy Explained:
Divine Mercy, in General
Divine Mercy gets to the heart of Sacred Scripture. In fact, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God’s mercy to sinners” (1849). Right there: That summarizes it. Divine Mercy is the Gospel. It’s the good news. Click to read further.
Litany to the Blessed Host
O Blessed Host, in golden chalice enclosed for me,
That through the vast wilderness of exile I may pass
Pure, immaculate, undefiled;
Oh, grant that through the power of Your love
This might come to be.O Blessed Host, take up Your dwelling within my soul,
O Thou my heart’s purest love!
With Your brilliance the darkness dispel.
Refuse not Your grace to a humble heart.O Blessed Host, enchantment of all heaven,
Though Your beauty be veiled
And captured in a crumb of bread,
Strong faith tears away that veil.The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Download a printable copy of the Litany of the Blessed Host to share.
9 Things You Need to Know About Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter. Click here.
Click the Parish News page for the bulletin, current information and events happening in our parish.
Minutes from the Pastoral Council meeting can be found on the Leadership/Pastoral Council page.
Home Covid-19 Test Kits: These kits are available free of charge and provide a nice way to check those suspicious symptoms. https://sayyescovidhometest.org
As bills continue to arrive, please remember to continue your generous donations to St. Genevieve’s parish. We now have on-line giving, just click Donate at the top of this page.
Of course, you may continue to mail your donations if that is your preference.
St. Genevieve Catholic Parish
PO Box 6
Twisp, WA 98856
A Guide to Making Good Decisions for the End
of Life: Living Will and Durable Power of
Attorney
The Bishops of Washington State and the WSCC have prepared this booklet as a resource to assist in making choices about health care and in communicating decisions to others. Our Catholic faith encourages prayerful reflection on death and responsible preparation for it in light of Church teachings.
English Version
Spanish Version
EOL Booklet Order Form PDF
Please remember St Genevieve Parish in your will.
St Genevieve’s very own Radio Station – KVSG, FM 107.1 is up and broadcasting. The daily Mass is broadcast on KVSG every morning at 8 am. If you are out of range from KVSG, and you have a smart phone, try downloading the TuneIn Radio app for Android devices or iHeartRadio for Apple devices. Then navigate to Sacred Heart Radio Seattle for the feed that KVSG is broadcasting. There are several other opportunities for LiveStreaming of the Mass. These include, but are certainly not limited to:
- Sacred Heart Radio – Seattle
- EWTN Radio
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 9 am (https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass/),
- Relevant Radio Mass at 10:00 am (https://relevantradio.com/faith/daily-mass-video/)
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York at 7:15 am Sunday (https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/live)
Protecting God’s Children
The Catholic Diocese of Spokane is committed to providing a safe environment for all children, young adults, and vulnerable adults in our care by cultivating a culture of awareness and vigilance. The work of ensuring the safety of those entrusted to our care is a challenging undertaking. Each year our children and young people participate in the VIRTUS education program, Empowering God’s Children, through which parents, teachers, catechists, and youth ministers give children and young people the tools they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them.
All clergy, all employees, and all volunteers who work with children and young adults participate in the VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children program and update their knowledge annually through online modules. These adults also read and sign our diocesan Code of Conduct and Commitment, Disclosure Statement, and have a criminal background check every five years. All clergy and employees receive Sexual Harassment training, and all clergy and volunteers who work in homebound ministries complete Vulnerable Adult training.
Diocese of Spokane parishes and ministries comply with all safe environment policies and procedures.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) audits our safe environment programs annually. Bishop Daly announced that the Diocese passed its 2020 audit; click here for audit results.
As of June 30, 2020, 7,555 children, youth, clergy, deacons, seminarians, teachers, staff, and volunteers have been educated and 2,710 clergy, deacons, seminarians, teachers, staff and volunteers have passed criminal background checks.
The Diocese is committed to providing healing resources and therapy for those who have experienced sexual abuse and their families. Please visit the links below for more information.
Protecting God’s Children :: Catholic Diocese of Spokane :: Spokane, WA
Diocesan Resources:
Diocesan Coronavirus Website
How to make a Perfect Act of Contrition at Home
Catholic Charities
A Message from Catholic Charities of Central Washington
Having a baby and raising a family is an incredible experience, but the journey of parenting is sometimes a struggle and families, and moms may need help along the way. Whether you just found out you are pregnant, are a new mom or a new dad, or are juggling the demands of parenthood, all families need a community to support them.
PREPARES is a nurturing response of the Catholic community in Washington state, open to all, to provide meaningful, local and sustainable support to mothers, fathers, and families as they nurture their children through pregnancy and early childhood. Volunteers at the PREPARES program offer support and activities for families from pregnancy to your child’s fifth birthday.
Website: PREPARES of Eastern Washington
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preparesforlife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQinhD6VAg&t=43s
Online Resources
Spiritual Communion
As part of our continued response, LTP has compiled free prayer resources in English and Spanish, free Virtual Gathering offerings, and more for you, your parish, and your family and friends. For a complete list of free resources available to you throughout this crisis, click here: Liturgy Training Publications (English and Spanish)
– Televised Masses –
| Article from Our Sunday Visitor: Does TV Mass “count”?
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– Prayer Resources –
| Liturgy of the Hours Find morning, daytime, evening and night prayers online. Pray the Rosary Pray along with videos for all of the mysteries of the Rosary. Light a candle online Light a digital candle and share your prayer intentions from your home. |
– Daily Scripture –
| USCCB Daily Readings The daily readings in English from the USCCB. Lecturas del Dia The daily readings in Spanish from the USCCB.You may also subscribe to receive the Daily Readings from the USCCB in your email every morning. |