St. Patrick Catholic Church

Almighty God, every good thing comes from you. Fill our hearts with love for you, increase our faith, and by your constant care protect the good you have given us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen

TODAY IS THE DAY - OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC!
Come and join us for our Annual Parish Picnic today following the 11:00am Mass and continue until 3pm. The Knights of Columbus will provide the BBQ Chicken and drinks and we ask that you bring a side dish/salad or dessert. There will be games for the kids and a great opportunity to mingle with others in our parish family. Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of great food and wonderful company. Hope to see everyone there!

GRAND PIANO FUND
Many thanks to everyone who purchased keys for our “new” baby grand piano last weekend! Fifty-two (52) keys were purchased, leaving only 36 yet to be named. We will be glad to “double-name” keys, leaving any balance for tuning or other music needs. Please remember to make your $30 (per key) check payable to “St. Patrick Piano Fund”. Please make your selection and leave your checks with the music representative in the vestibule of the church. If you have ‘reserved’ a key or have no particular key preference, you may also leave the check in the parish office. Thank you again for your enthusiastic support!

BIBLE STUDY
If you have been wishing you could take a Bible Study class here at St. Patrick’s, you are in luck. A new series of Bible study classes will be starting up in mid-September. Last year we studied The Gospel of John. This year we will use the same excellent publisher, Catholic Scripture Study, to study The Book of Revelation. The cost for materials is approximately $46.95. You have a choice of joining a group that meets on Monday mornings, or one that meets on Thursday evenings. Please contact Bill Martinusen at 503-266-4926 or Kathy Hostetler at 503-266-3584 for more information

In the gospel today Jesus uses two very familiar social situations-dining at table and guest invitation lists-to teach us about true humility. The two parables prod us to see both of these as aspects of humility, of authentic Christian self-understanding. The first parable about wedding guests invites us to reflect on humility as knowing ourselves in relation to others. The “wedding banquet” imagery of the gospel is eschatological imagery; that is, we might think of God as the host and the wedding banquet as the Lord’s heavenly banquet. We are all invited to the banquet, but we must remember that it is God who invites. Our own relation to God is as those who are poor; we cannot “buy” our place in heaven. God invites us to this exalted position. God raises us up! Humility is recognizing that by God’s choosing us we are raised up to share in divine riches and bestowed the great dignity of sharing in God’s life. If this is how God relates to us, then this is how the disciple relates to others. As God has bestowed dignity on us, so do we shower others with dignity. The second parable about hosts invites us to reflect on humility in terms of how we wish God to relate to us. We know we are poor. God extends an invitation to the banquet not only to those who seem worthy but also to all who would respond. No one is excluded from the banquet. Neither should we exclude others from our own attention and ministrations. If we wish God to invite us who are poor to the divine banquet, then we also extended ourselves to all others, regardless of social or economic class, religious affiliation, gender or sexual orientation. In the gospel the people dining with Jesus were “observing him carefully.” What Jesus says turns the tables by inviting the guests to look at themselves. Jesus challenges them to choose, not a “higher position,” but a “lower place,” teaching us who we are to be before God and each other. Jesus calls us to be true humility: to know the truth about ourselves to sit in right relationship with one another, and to allow ourselves to be lifted up by God.

OUR PRIVILEGE, OUR RIGHT, AND OUR DUTY
As it is written ‘Even if these forget, yet I will not forget you.’ (Is 49:15):
We in the Catholic Church in the Community of St. Patrick remember, hold in our memory, and pray for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces especially: Cody Amick, Ryan Thomas Blackwood, Douglas Bower Jr., Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown, Jeremy Burke, Carlos Bustamante, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, David Davis, Loyd Davis, Kenny Doleac, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Patrick Kirsch, Mike Krzmarzick, Jessica Krzmarzick (wife of Michael Krzmarzick) Johnny Lugo, Adam Lulay, Alex Martin, Jordan Morelli, John Nguyen, Robert Nolan, Daniel Olsen, Robert Selner, Tarl Spencer, John Suchanek, Leah Sundquist, Brian Thomas, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, Jonathan Turner, William Walsh, Erik Wiesehan, Ivan Wilson and John Zagyva, may they be servants of Christ through service to those in need, and may they be kept safe from all harm.

PARISH SUPPORT
August 23
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $5.00
St. Vincent dePaul $
Peter’s Pence $25.00
Total: $30.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $5277.32
Loose $404.70
Children’s $1.00
Poor $7.00
Unemployment Fund $
Building Fund $34.00
Total $5724.02

MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, August 31
Intention of the Parishioners
Wednesday, September 1
Special Intention for Minnie Coon by friends
Thursday, September 2
Special Intention for a new programming year
Friday, September 3
Intention of the Parishioners
Saturday, September 4- 5:30pm Vigil Mass
Intention of the Parishioners
Sunday, September 5 - 8:30am Sunday Mass
+Alice Price by Clair & Pat Kuppenbender
Sunday, September 5 - 11:00am Sunday Mass
Intention of the Parishioners
Sunday, September 5- 4:00pm Spanish Mass
Special Intention for Heriberto Aguilar

OUR PRAYERS FOR HOLINESS OF LIFE
*For all priests, especially those of our Diocese, that they may provide an example and guidance to all youth, we pray to the Lord.

*For all who support the work of vocation promotion through their prayers, suffering, and good works, we pray to the Lord.

*That the common relationship all baptized Christians share as sons or daughters of God may be a source of support to one another in the daily living of the Gospel, we pray to the Lord.

*That God’s love might inspire all men and women to follow Christ’s footsteps more closely, we pray to the Lord

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Humility isn’t a matter of beating our breast or putting ourselves down. Humility is recognizing that we are gifted, enriched, and nourished by God and then reaching out to others in the same way. If we wish God to raise us up, then we must live our lives raising others up. Each Sunday we are invited to God’s banquet table. We are nourished at the same time that we are called to share the abundance of God’s life by reaching out to others in need. We eat and drink in order to be gracious to others. This is the most profound humility!

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER CONCLUDES
As our cookie dough fundraiser concludes this weekend, we would like to thank you for your participation and support. Funds raised will be used for religious education classes and program scholarships for those in need. I would like to extend a special thank you and congratulations to the following religious education students with the top sales; they will all receive a Canby Cinema 8 Gift Card. First place goes to J.P. Phan, a very close second place is awarded to Whitney Ferris and our “collective” third place top sales award goes to Jennifer Patershall and Osvaldo Valverde and the Thompson children. You all did a wonderful job; your hard work will benefit many children in our religious education program. Thank you!

COOKIE DOUGH PICK-UP AFTER EACH MASS
Cookie dough orders will be available for pick up after each Mass this weekend or by appointment. Ron Suchanek will be available in the new kitchen at the Parish Center after the Saturday 5:30pm Mass & Sunday 8:30am Mass. Heriberto Aguilar will be available after Sunday 4:00pm Mass. Please contact Francis Parker for an appointment pick up.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
You must complete religious education and confirmation registration forms for the 2010-2011 program year. The paperwork completed at the April confirmation meeting was not registration forms. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule of the church. You will need to be registered in order to attend the confirmation retreat in Mt. Angel.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Please keep our confirmation students and chaperones in your prayers this weekend as we “Begin the Journey” of confirmation preparation with our first retreat of the year. There will be 20 students attending this weekend retreat in Mt. Angel at the Fr. Bernard Youth Center. Thank you parents for allowing your children to participate in this special gathering.

IS GOD CALLING YOU?
If you don’t hear God in his call, please hear mine. We are looking for an energetic and fun Catechist for our Wednesday evening 7th & 8th grade religious education program. This is a great group of kids with a lot of positive energy. What a great opportunity to share your faith with our youth. Please contact Frances Parker at fparker@canby.com or 503-266-9411 to discuss.

PAINT THE PARISH CENTER
CHANGE OF DATE!!!!!!
It’s still time to freshen up the interior of the parish center and paint! However, we will need to postpone our project ONE week. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SEPTEMBER 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH. Volunteers handy with a paint brush are welcome to help with this project. Please contact Frances Parker or Heriberto Aguilar to volunteer.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
We are still accepting registration forms for our religious education program. Don’t wait until the last minute; get your forms in soon! Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the church.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION
It’s that time of year that we begin to purchase school supplies and in some cases we do that in quantity! If you have extra supplies or have supplies to donate, we will have a donation box in the vestibule of the church for your items. All items donated will be used for our parishioners in need of assistance. Thank you for the items already donated, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

CATECHIST WORK PARTY
Will have a catechist work party on Sunday, September 12th. We will begin the year with clean freshly painted rooms, a clean slate so to speak. Join us as we prepare our classrooms with inspirational decor. We will begin our creative adventure after the 8:30am Mass. Please contact Frances Parker for more information.

HAS ANYONE SEEN JOSEPH?
If you haven’t seen Joseph, look on the back page of the Wednesday, August 25th Canby Herald and you will find our
very own J.P. Phan as Joseph. J.P. Phan dressed as Joseph for the Kiddie Kapper Parade representing St. Patrick church and our religious education program. Our Journey through Egypt float took first place in the parade. Thank you to all our participants and adult chaperones who attended and decorated-We looked Fabulous!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD BANK NEEDS YOU!
Two drivers are needed on the 4th Wednesday of each month. If you would like to volunteer your time and would like to help, please contact Karen Sadoff, 503-266-9416.

ST. PATRICK HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
It’s time to start thinking about the St. Patrick’s Holiday Craft Bazaar November 13th and 14th . Applications are available by emailing bazaar@canby.com or calling Angela Baker at 503-407-7493.

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA:
CHRISTIAN IN THE WORLD SERIES
Christian in the World’s Fall Lecture Series, “A Look at Priesthood,” will begin on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 9:00am in the Mount Angel Abbey Library. The cost is $50 for the series (four Saturdays) or $15 a session. Student cost is $20 for the series or $5 a session. Father Rory Pitstick, a priest of the Spokane diocese and presently a formation director and professor of Scripture at Mount Angel Seminary, will provide the first presentation in the lecture series, The Priesthood in Scripture (OT & NT). Bring your Bible. For more information contact Cecile Beckerman, 503-393-5041.

FATHER TAAFFE HOMES BENEFIT BREAKFAST
The Knights of Columbus Council #6602 of Newberg invite you to attend a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage for the benefit of the Father Taaffe Homes.
Where: St. Peter Church in Newberg, 2315 N. Main Street
When: Sunday, September 5th
Time: 9:00am to noon
Please plan to attend and support teenage mothers and their babies.

FALL SCRIPTURE CLASSES
Have you ever wanted more understanding of the Old Testament to enrich your spiritual life? Introduction to the Old Testament will be offered in Mt. Angel. Three class options: Morning classes Monday 9:30-11:30am; Evening classes either on Thursday 6:30-8:30pm or Sunday 6-8pm. Starts September 30th through December 13th. Earlybird special by 9/20/10 $299. Deadline 9/27/10 $350. For more information visit www.scriptureclassesandretreats.com or call 503-873-3608. Instructor: Paula Helsby, holds master degrees in Theology and Scripture from Mt. Angel and a member of the Catholic Biblical Association.

ST. MARY’S 40TH ANNUAL QUILT & CRAFT FAIR
960 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064.
September 16-19 (Thursday - Sunday)
Quilt Fair Admission (still only) $1 per person
10am-4pm
Unique Craft Bazaar. Lunch served daily at 11:00am
“Star of Bethlehem” Raffle Quilt-Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
17 miles north of Hwy 26 on Hwy 47. Follow the signs
For more information contact St. Mary Church: 503-429-8841.

PARISH HAPPENINGS

August 29 - September 4 Sunday 12:00noon Parish Picnic 5:00pm Bible Study 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Monday 6:00pm Intercession Prayers Tuesday 7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass Wednesday 6:00pm Called to Protect Thursday 6:00pm Called to Protect (Hispanic community) Friday 7:00am Marian Prayer Group 5:30pm Spanish Choir Pr. 7:00pm Spanish Prayer Group Retreat Saturday 8:00am Spanish Prayer Group Retreat When I called you answered me; you built up strength within me. Psalm 138:3