Saint Joseph Added to Eucharistic Prayers
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 09:08
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Vatican City, 19 June 2013 (VIS) – Today, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued a decree, dated 1 May and signed by the prefect of that dicastery, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, which provides that, after the Blessed Virgin Mary, the name of her husband St. Joseph also be read in the Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV.
“The faithful in the Catholic Church,” reads the decree, “have shown continuous devotion to Saint Joseph and have solemnly and constantly honoured his memory as the most chaste spouse of the Mother of God and as the heavenly Patron of the universal Church. For this reason Blessed Pope John XXIII, in the days of the Most Holy Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, decreed that Saint Joseph’s name be added to the ancient Roman Canon. In response to petitions received from places throughout the world, the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI deemed them worthy of implementation and graciously approved them. The Supreme Pontiff Francis likewise has recently confirmed them. In this the pontiffs had before their eyes the full communion of the Saints who, once pilgrims in this world, now lead us to Christ and unite us with him.”
“As regards the Latin text, these formulas are hereby declared typical. The Congregation itself will soon provide vernacular translations in the more widespread western languages; as for other languages, translations are to be prepared by the Bishops’ Conferences, according to the norm of law, to be confirmed by the Holy See through this dicastery.”
In English, the formulas are:
In Eucharistic Prayer II:
that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
with the blessed Apostles ...
In Eucharistic Prayer III:
with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs ...
In Eucharistic Prayer IV:
with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
and with your Apostles ...
(Image: Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Scuola veneta (sec. XVI, primi decenni), Altare di San Giuseppe, già di San Marco. Picture by Antoine Motte dit Falisse)
Update - Annual Catholic Appeal
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 08:38
- Written by Alma Benitez
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) provides 53% of the financial resources for ministries and services throughout the Diocese. Your ACA contribution also provides the necessary administrative support to priests, deacons and catechists in the form of insurance and liability coverage, as well as catechetical and formation support, which allows your local parishes to continue to flourish. For more information: click here
Death of Father Gary L. Desharnais
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- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 18:01
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Rev. Gary Lee Desharnais, a senior priest of the Catholic Diocese of Yakima, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima after an extended period of poor health. He was 73.
Fr. Desharnais was born Dec. 15, 1939 in Yakima to George and Florence (Brouette) Desharnais. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated in 1958 from Marquette High School, after which he attended Yakima Valley Community College (1958-1959), St. Phillip Neri College in Boston (1960-1961), and Seattle University (1962-1965).
After college, Fr. Desharnais worked in radio and as a print journalist, including a stint with the Yakima Herald-Republic. He was principal assistant to former Washington governor John Spellman in his successful 1968 campaign as the first King County Executive.
Fr. Desharnais worked in media jobs in Seattle and Los Angeles before settling in New Mexico for 23 years, much of that time as a photographer for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was married, and raised three daughters.
In 1996, following retirement from Los Alamos, Fr. Desharnais entered Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wis. and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Yakima on May 26, 2000 at St. Paul Cathedral by Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J.
Fr. Desharnais served for two years as parochial vicar of Holy Family Parish in Yakima, where he successfully recovered from throat cancer. He then served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Grandview and Immaculate Conception Parish in Mabton until June 19, 2009, when he returned to Holy Family as parochial vicar for health reasons. He retired on July 1, 2012 following a difficult recovery from several bouts of pneumonia. He had been receiving treatment for a cancerous tumor near his right lung when he died.
In the midst of his recent health difficulties, Fr. Desharnais was able to administer the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion to his grandson Samuel Gomolski, at an April 22 Mass at Holy Family, a very special celebration for him and his family.
He is survived by his brother Wally (Carrol) Desharnais of Seattle; daughters Kati Soleil of Nashville, Tenn., Jodi Desharnais of Breckenridge, Colo., and Darci (Brian) Gomolski of Spokane, and their children Nicole, Zachary, Alexander, Samuel and Paula.
The Vigil for Fr. Desharnais is at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Holy Family. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21 at Holy Family, immediately followed by burial in the priests’ plot at Calvary Cemetery, then a luncheon back at the church.
Donations in Fr. Desharnais’ memory may be made to the Diocese of Yakima Priest Retirement Fund or Seminarian Education Fund, 5301-A Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98908.
Fr. Gary's celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion
with his grandson Samuel recently was a special moment for him and his family.
Bishop and Pope Francis Discuss Yakima
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- Created on Friday, 07 June 2013 10:53
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Dear Friends:
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Catholic Radio Station Experiencing Difficulties
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- Created on Friday, 31 May 2013 14:16
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Radio KYTR, the Catholic radio station that broadcasts in the Yakima area, has been experiencing persistent technical difficulties over the past few weeks. While the station is not a ministry of the Diocese of Yakima, we are lending what support what we can. For those who are frustrated at the inconvenience, please know that the board and volunteers of the station are doing their best to overcome these technical difficulties. Let's keep this ministry in our prayers.
Msgr. Robert Siler
Register for Regional Stewardship Conference
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- Created on Friday, 31 May 2013 10:25
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
The Archdiocese of Seattle is hosting the Ninth Northwest Regional Catholic Stewardship Conference August 23 and 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The Conference will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, Wash., 98661. Click here to view a detailed schedule of events:
NW Stewardship Conference Tracks
And click on the link below to register. The cost is $50 per day, or $75 for both days. Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain extends a cordial invitation to our priests, deacons, parish staff and lay leaders who are involved, or wish to be involved, in helping to promote Stewardship in the Church.
https://www.seattlearchdiocese.org/stewardship/PS/conference.aspx
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Remembering The Long Lost Germans Of Texas
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- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:28
- Written by Bishop Tyson
Dear Friends:
Diocese Youth Minister Retreat, June 27-30
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- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:06
- Written by David B. Valdivia
Dear Youth Minister/Youth Ministry Volunteer,
The Diocese of Yakima invites you to the Youth Minister’s Retreat. This retreat will take place from Thursday, June 27th (evening) through Sunday, June 30th and everyone is welcome to this FREE EVENT. If your work or family schedule doesn’t allow you to be gone this long feel free to come for just Friday through Sunday, Saturday and Sunday, or even just during the day on Saturday. During the weekend there will be time to relax, pray, learn, and network with other Youth Ministers in the diocese. We will spend the weekend reflecting on how we continue to pursue and nourish our relationship with God within the busy and often stressful environment of Youth Ministry.
This retreat is a free event for the Youth Ministers serving the Diocese of Yakima, but we do require you to RSVP in order to make sure there is enough space and food for everyone. To RSVP or get more information please contact Mary Seidler, Youth Minister at Christ the King in Richland, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
All Diocese Picnic
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- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:02
- Written by David B. Valdivia
All Diocese Picnic
June 23, after 11 AM Mass
Ahtanum Mission
Bring your lawn chairs, a potluck dish to share, plates, silverware, etc. Hamburgers and hot dogs with condiments and drinks will be provided. Bring your neighbors to show off our greatest historical jewel of the Valley. Everyone is invited to attend.
For more information please contact, Ron Gamache at
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Help Promote the Fortnight for Freedom
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- Created on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:07
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Dear Fathers:Please Take Action to Support Fair Farm Bill
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- Created on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:47
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Dear Friends,
Please consider taking action in support of a fair Farm Bill. The proposal now under consideration by the U.S. Senate would reduce funds that help feed the hungry and conserve our natural resources. Click on the link below to learn more. You'll have an opportunity from there to contact your U.S. Senators.
https://www.votervoice.net/link/target/wscc/G826izWB.aspx
Many blessings,
+Bishop Tyson
