OLQH Newsletter January 17 - 22

Letter from Vicar of Clergy announcing appointment of

Pastoral Associate for Administration

Meet Carmen Bryant, Pastoral Associate for Administration

Carmen welcomed at the Mass last weekend.

Picture without mask coming soon!

We welcome our New Pastoral Associate for Administration, Mrs. Carmen Bryant, to the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish Family! Carmen has faithfully served our region within the Pierce County Deanery for about 20 years. She has served Holy Disciples Parish for 12 years and currently All Saints, Puyallup, going-on 8 years. The Archdiocese has appointed her to also assist Holy Rosary Parish, Tacoma, and St. Martin of Tours, Fife, additional to her work with us. We thank her for saying yes to this role and look forward to her sharing her gifts working along side Father Vinner to support our parish during this time of transition.

A few fun facts about Carmen is that she has served Youth Ministry for many years, enjoys interior design, volunteering her husband for projects, and has two young adult sons.

Contact Carmen Bryant, PAA

carmenb@olqhcc.com or (253) 537-3252 ext 13.

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Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. known for his tireless, collaborative, and non-violent efforts towards civil justice and equality. Let us remember as Catholics that we are called to the same principles that regard the dignity and sanctity of all human life regardless of race, gender, religion, & socio-economic standing.

May we conduct ourselves accordingly in all our actions guided by this dream of God's love for each of his children.

Parish Office Closed Monday, January 18th

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Check out our numbers for Stewardship clicking the button below. Thank you for your generosity in helping our parish operate!

We are making so much progress with our Pathway to Mary brick fundraiser. We are so close to completion. If you haven’t already made you order, hurry before it’s too late! The Knights of Columbus are generously splitting all proceeds to support the parish. Order submission instructions are located on the form.

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RESOURCES ON THE DIOCESAN LEVEL

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January 22 at 8:00am
Mass for Life
Mass and a day of prayer for the legal protection of unborn children. Mass will be livestreamed and open to the public.

January 30-31
Northwest Catholic Collection
Support the archdiocesan magazine.
It is one of the most effective ways we have to proclaim the Gospel.
READ a letter from the editor

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February 16 - April 18
Young Adult
Virtual Rocket League
Connect with other Catholic young
adults on 3v3 adult esports league.
$45 per team.
REGISTER here by February 8

RESOURCES ON THE CATHOLIC NATIONAL LEVEL

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January is Poverty Awareness Month

During Poverty Awareness Month, join the U.S. Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and the Catholic community in the United States in taking up Pope Francis' challenge to live in solidarity with the poor!

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Raise awareness about human trafficking and learn more about how this crime can be prevented.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years , in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity.

Weekend Mass Times:

Saturdays – 4:00pm & 5:00pm

Sundays – 8:30am & 9:30am

Daily Mass: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:00am

Fridays (Livestream Only from the Parish Chapel) 9:00am

Confessions & Anointing of the Sick – Do you or someone you know need any of the sacraments of Healing? Please come by Wednesdays after Daily Mass or make an appointment with Father Vinner by texting 425-345-6109 or by emailing frvinnerhgn@olqhcc.com .

Livestreaming schedule for Masses on Facebook and on our website at olqhcc.com are as follows: Sundays @ 9:30am; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays @ 9:00am.

Reservations are required to attend weekend Masses. Reservations made online (olqhcc.eventbrite.com) or over the phone (by contacting the Parish Office), starting Mondays at 9am and they end on Thursdays at 12noon. Please check the website consistently for any updates to this schedule or contact Celyn Albino at celyna@olqhcc.com .

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You can now request Mass intentions for either the weekday or weekend Masses by contacting Celyn at celyna@olqhcc.com . Please clearly state the date, which Mass, and whether living or deceased for the Mass intention. You are able to contact the Parish Office at 253-537-3252 x117 and leave a detailed message with your request.

Are you interested in giving back to your Church with your time and talent? We are currently looking for more volunteers to serve in the Liturgy for the Weekend & Weekday Masses! Roles include, but not limited to, ushers, greeters, sanitation, and more! For more information, please contact Joan Mikulski at 253-537-3252 x115 or jmikulski@olqhcc.com

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Do you need assistance with utilities?

Please refer to our St. Vincent de Paul Office by calling (253) 537-5266 for more information.

Please leave a message if no one picks up.

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Parish Office Hours

Monday through Friday – 9am -11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm.

Closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Office Phone: 253-537-3252. Fax: 253-536-2662