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Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel

We invite all parishioners to join us in a special Act of Consecration to Saint Michael the Archangel with special guest Mauricio Torres. This is a profound and sacred devotion that calls upon the powerful intercession of Saint Michael, the heavenly defender of God's people, to shield us from spiritual harm, fortify us against the trials of life, and guide us with unwavering strength and courage on our journey of faith and holiness.

Join us at any of the following locations:

• Our Lady of Good Help, Hoquiam - Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00 p.m.
• St. Mary, Aberdeen - Thursday, October 23rd, 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)
• St. Joseph, Elma - Friday, October 24th, 6:30 p.m. (after Mass, Bilingual)

Let us come together as a community to honor Saint Michael and entrust ourselves to his protection. Through this consecration, we reaffirm our commitment to God and seek strength in overcoming the challenges of our spiritual lives.

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Stewardship of Talent

This week we continue our Parish Talent and Ministry Renewal, and we invite each of you to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to serve in the coming year. As part of this renewal, we are asking you to complete and return a commitment form, offering your time and talents in service to our parish community. You can give your form to the usher at this weekend’s Masses or turn it in at the parish office. You can also fill out a form online:

https://ghcatholic.org/stewardship.html

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Bavarian Dinner & Pie Auction

Our Lady of Good Help’s Bavarian Dinner and Pie Auction is November 1st after the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Gym.

Pork chops, German potato salad, sausage, green beans, garlic bread, and dessert!
No-host beer and wine bar.

Adults $20
Kids $10
Family of four $50
Children under 6 - FREE)

Tickets are on sale now – please see a guild member before or after Mass. Tickets will also be available at the Regional Office.

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2025 Parish Annual Newsletters

2025 Parish Annual Newsletters have been published. A digital version of the newsletter was distributed by email with the bulletin for September 27/28. To view a copy for your parish, please select the appropriate link below.

Our Lady of Good Help
Our Lady of the Olympics
St. Jerome Parish
St. John Mission
St. Joseph Parish
St. Mary Parish
St. Paul Mission

Se han publicado los boletines anuales parroquiales de 2025. Se distribuyeron versiones digitales del boletín junto con el boletín del 27 y 28 de septiembre. Para ver una copia del boletín de su parroquia, seleccione el enlace correspondiente a continuación.

Nuestra Señora de los Olimpicos (Español)
Parroquia San José (Español)
Parroquia Santa María (Español)

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Parish Ministries

Parish Ministries are an important and necessary part of Liturgy. Ministers must be registered in their parishes and must have received all of the sacraments necessary to be in good standing with the church. What talents has God blessed you with? Here are some opportunities for you to share those with your parish family.

Sacristan: Prepare for Mass. Arrive 1 hour prior to mass to unlock, turn on the lights, and prepare the altar. Spend approximately 15 minutes following mass to put things away, turn things off, and be sure things are secure.

Reader: Arrive 20 minutes prior to mass, having reviewed and practiced the Sunday readings and announcements.

Eucharistic Minister: Arrive 15 minutes prior to mass, prayerfully prepared to assist in the distribution of communion.

Usher: Arrive 30 minutes before mass. Greet and welcome those coming in. Seat them, as needed. Take up the collection.

The music ministry is another opportunity. Instruments, especially piano and organ, are in high demand.

If you are a photographer and would like to be involved in the special events and reception of sacraments, there is a place for you.

Each ministry has its own particular training and schedule. There are many other ministries, outside of mass, that may be where your talent lies. Please call the regional office (360-532-8300) for more information regarding your interest and how you can serve.

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Eucharistic Adoraton

"The Church and the world have a great need of eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease." (St. John Paul II)

“One thing is certain, that next to Holy Communion no act of worship is so pleasing to God, and none is so useful, as the daily visit to our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament dwelling upon our altars. Know that in one-quarter of an hour which you spend before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament you attain more than in all the good works of the rest of the day.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori)

Adoration Schedule
Wednesdays	2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	St. Jerome
Thursdays	6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	St. Mary
Saturdays	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Our Lady of Good Help
First Fridays	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..	St. Jerome
2nd & 4th Fridays	6:30 - 8:00 p.m.	St. Joseph

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FORMED

Often referred to as the “Netflix for Catholics,” FORMED by the Augustine Institute provides convenient mobile access to any FORMED subscriber FREE of charge.

To register, click the REGESTER NOW image on the home page, or visit https://ghcatholic.formed.org. After you register, you will have access to thousands of video-based study programs, movies, documentaries, audio talks, audiobooks and even eBooks on Demand. Let these materials facilitate your spiritual journey as you try to more fully understand, live and share your Catholic Faith.