IMMIGRATION PILGRIMAGE
August 1 - 15
A pilgrimage walking from Church of the Assumption in Bellingham to the detention center in Tacoma. The PURPOSE: to pray for comprehensive immigration reform. JOIN US! for an hour, for a day, for the entire walk. Starting August 1, 2009 at the Church of the Assumption in Bellingham and ending August 15 at the detention center. St. Leo will host the pilgrims for a Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. If you would like to help prepare a dinner for the pilgrims, please contact Theresa at the rectory 253.272.5136 ext. 107. For more information check out their blog: Immigration PilgrimageHEALTHCARE MINISTRY
Taking Charge of Your Wellness
Taking Charge of Your Wellness is an education & support group for healthy living, 4th Wed, June 24, 1:30 - 3:00 PM in rectory dining room.Community Prayer Shawl Knitting
Third Sunday of the month, June 21 before & after 8:00 &10:30 mass in church hospitality area.Health Tip
As stated by Dr Oz, a cardiac surgeon & author of You Staying Young, "Elevated blood pressure is the number one driver of aging!" Stop by to check your blood pressure at our monthly blood pressure screening.FOOD CONNECTION
Summer Meals Program
The Food Connection will be operating 8 Summer Meal sites, providing a sack lunch and recreational activities for children on weekdays throughout the summer, We are seeking donations of sports equipment (new or used) to use at the sites - basketballs, footballs, soccer balls - as well as recreational equipment such as jump ropes, sidewalk chalk and bubble wands. Donations can be left in the Food Connection donation box in the Hospitality Area of the church. Please contact Keith Smallwood at 383-5048 or jv@foodconnection.org for more information.
A CIRCLE OF WOMEN
Did you attend the Northwest Caholic Women’s Convocation and want to explore and discover where you are being called to action as a result? Were you unable to attend the convocation but would like to engage in discussion and action that around the issues? Are you unsure and would like more information?We have formed A Circle of Women to respond to any and all of the "Yes-es." The Circle meets on the 3rd Saturday at 2:30 pm in the Hospitality Area. Immigration has emerged as one area of particular focus. We have setup a Facebook group for exchange of information and ideas. If you would like to get on the email list send an email with "Circle of Women" as the subject to admin@stleoparish.org. We have DVD’s and CD’s from the convocation. These are available for loan.
Need more information? Contact Theresa at the rectory: 272-5136 ext 107 or email admin@stleoparish.org.
Links of Interest
St.Leo's Food Connection
Tacoma LeSotho Connection
Hearts For Zambia
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Care Facility Minister Contacts
The following parishioners provide pastoral care for St. Leo parishioners and their family members.
Cascade Park Vista:
Penelope Sankovich
Harbor View Manor:
Roseanne Trunk
Park Rose Care Center:
Pat & Dick Neumann
For other pastoral care visits, call Pastoral Associate, Gina Anderson: 253-272-5136 ext. 103
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