For Greater Glory (Cristiada) - Hollywood Movie on the Church in Mexico Opens June 1st 2012
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:56
- Written by Bishop Tyson
Dear Friends:
Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles showed the following movie trailer during our recent USCCB administrative meeting. Opening this June 1st, “Cristiada” (For Greater Glory) gives an account of the famous “Cristero” movement from 1926-1929. The Mexican government undertook a major secularization effort to eliminate the Catholic Church in Mexico. The movie tells the history of those who were martyred for their Catholic faith in Mexico.
It’s engaging and in English. I think this would give our English-speaking folks a window into the core piece of Catholic Church history in Mexico and an insight into the spirituality of our Spanish-speaking communities from Mexico. This movie has great potential as a parish community builder. This film would be great for youth as well as young adults. The film could also give our English-speaking adults an insight into the faith of those attending our Spanish Masses.
The “Cristero” movement is well known in our Mexican-American communities but virtually unknown in our English-speaking communities. This would be a chance for a little cross-cultural faith sharing. It’s engaging and well done. The trailer is posted on YouTube and the website has lots of interesting information. The website also has information about the history of the Catholic Church in Mexico during this period as well as background on the actual production of the film. Check out the movie-trailer at:
+Bishop Tyson
Our Lady of the Desert on Gloria TV Spanish Channel
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:53
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Registration for Adult Confirmation at St. Paul Cathedral
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:44
- Written by Shawn Exner
Dear Confirmation Candidate:
This letter is just a reminder of the information you will need to know. The Confirmation Ceremony will take place on Sunday May 27, 2012 at the 11:00am Mass in English 1:00pm Mass in Spanish at St Paul Cathedral.
Prior to that, each candidate must be prepared for the Sacrament in their own parish. Please talk to your pastor to receive instructions on the Sacrament of Confirmation. There will be one rehearsal for those ADULTS being confirmed that will take place on Wednesday May 23rd, in the Assembly Place beside the Church at 6:00pm. It is important for you and your sponsor to attend this rehearsal on Wednesday as it will include vital details regarding the ceremony on Sunday May 27.
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Follow up on Special Collection for Retired Priests and Seminarians
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:31
- Written by Rev. Brooks Beaulaurier
My Brothers,
A follow-up reminder to you of the upcoming Special Collection for Retired Priests and Seminarians, to be taken up at all the Masses in the Diocese of Yakima this weekend—May 19 and May 20, 2012.
As you may recall, this Special Collection has, in recent years, played a very important role in our efforts in the Diocese of Yakima to stabilize funding for both our elderly and infirmed priests and our seminarians.
Currently projected financial funding for our retired priests (and for the remainder of us who will retire) into the future is underfunded by 37%. For our seminarians, “the financial picture” is even more challenging, as this endowment is underfunded by 90%, leaving the future funding for formation of men for priesthood a grave concern here in the Diocese of Yakima.
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection for the Week of May 27, 2012
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:27
- Written by Rev. Brooks Beaulaurier
Brothers,
Please find forwarded the Stewardship Bulletin Reflection for the Week of May 27, 2012 for your use as you see fit. I hope that it is of use to you and your parish. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your assistance and consideration in distributing this information.
Consultation on Finance and Construction Policies Meeting
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 15:03
- Written by Bishop Tyson
Dear Fathers:
I want to thank you and your bookkeepers for the great progress we are making on this coming October's promulgation of the new Finance and Construction policies in the Diocese of Yakima. Jim Perko and Matt Feltrup have done a splendid job working with our parish bookkeepers.
Our second consultation takes place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 10am to 3pm at the Pastoral Center. Jim Perko also wants the priests to know they are invited to this second round if they want to get a sense of the issues our bookkeepers are handling in our parishes.
However, it is vitally important that the priests of the Diocese of Yakima use this month of May to attend their deanery or area regional meetings since the representatives on the executive committee of the presbyteral council are collecting comments and feedback from each area of the diocese for our June meeting.
If you'd like further information be sure to contact Jim Perko at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. In advance, I thank you for your cooperation.
+Bishop Tyson
Confirmation Reminder
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:52
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Priest Assignments
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:48
- Written by Bishop Tyson
Dear Father:
Last week we sent out the personnel changes for the Diocese of Yakima to your designated e-mail account. These changes are now publically posting them on the web page. Note the change date is July 1 2012 to align with the change in the fiscal year. However, local circumstances may warrent some flexibility as to actual start and end dates. I would also remind everyone that they should continue to take appointments for weddings and quincineras even after thier end date so the next priest can pick up those committments. Likewise those moving into new parish assignments should be prepared to clear their calendar for liturgical celebrations they will need to take when they arrive at thier new parish. Pastors have wide discretion on how to make the transitions. But pastoral care should not stop due to a priest change. I thank you for your cooperation and your service. Click here for list of priest changes:
Good Leaders Good Shepherds Follow Up
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:00
- Written by Bishop Tyson
HHS Mandate regarding private health plans
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 12:01
- Written by David B. Valdivia
Please see attachments for Bishop Tyson's letter in regards to HHS Mandate as well as materials for bulletin inserts for parishes.
| Black and White English Bulletin Insert.pdf | [ ] | 166 Kb |
| Black and White Spanish Bulletin Insert.pdf | [ ] | 162 Kb |
| Colorized English Bulletin Insert.pdf | [ ] | 169 Kb |
| Colorized Spanish Bulletin Insert.pdf | [ ] | 168 Kb |
| HHS Mandate re private health plans 5.16.12.pdf | [ ] | 103 Kb |
Diocese of Yakima Youth Minister's Newsletter
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 15:12
- Written by David B. Valdivia
Diocese of Yakima Youth Minister's newsletter available online. Click here
