SUNDAY MASS February 1, 2009

Father in heaven,
from the days of Abraham and Moses
until this gathering of your Church in prayer,
you have formed a people in the image of your Son.
Bless this people with the gift of your kingdom.
May we serve you with our every desire
and show love for one another
even as you have loved us.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Gladys Ferguson the mother of Marsha Meyerhofer who passed away this past week. Her memorial Mass will be Thursday, February 5 at 7:00pm at St. Patrick Church.

ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL 2009
“IMITATE CHRIST”
Most past contributors to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal will receive a mailing from Archbishop Vlazny within the next few days. At all Masses next weekend, additional information will be provided in the bulletin insert. The Appeal provides funds to support essential parish-based ministries that would find it difficult, if not impossible, to operate solely on parish funds.
Appeal funds are used to help fund Archdiocesan offices and agencies that assist the parishes and their people. In addition a part of the funds are used to assist retired archdiocesan priests.
The theme of the 2009 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal is “Imitate Christ.” As you consider the amount you can pledge to help these ministries, please reflect on the following:

*Contributing to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal is one concrete way to Imitate Christ. . .compassion, kindness, and self sacrifice.

*Take a moment to honestly examine all the God-given blessings in your life and then ask not yourself, but ask God: “What is just?”

*By our baptism and our confirmation in the Catholic church, each of us is called to serve as a good shepherd. We’re called not only to follow Christ but to be Christ.

Please pray for the Lord’s guidance as you consider the above reflections, and please give generously according to the blessings God has given you.

 

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

Three year old Caitlin was used to going to Mass, and her parents took time to teach her and coax her into acceptable behavior. Most Sundays she was pretty good. One Sunday, however, the music was particularly lively and it really caught her fancy. She was all ears and eyes as she riveted on the choir, joining them in all things including rhythmic moving: her little arms and hands were tapping out the beat and her little back end was going to and fro just as fast as she could make it go. Her rambunctiousness lasted pretty much the whole liturgy. At the end of Mass, she looked up at her mother and asked, Mommy, help me behave in church.” Who knows whatever prompted this little child to conclude that she had misbehaved, but her question also indicated something important about the relationship of child and parent: the child looked to her parent as one in authority-one who could teach her. In the gospel for this Sunday the people were ‘astonished” and “amazed” at Jesus’ teaching. They exclaimed that “he taught them as one having authority.” In both the case of Caitlin and of the people in the gospel, “authority” is not perceived as a negative power over, but as investing one with the wisdom and graciousness to have people’s good at heart. Jesus’ authority rests in his identity as the “Holy One of God”- indeed, his identity as the divine Son. The “new teaching with authority” about which the people are amazed is not the healing miracle in itself, but rather the display of God’s face-to-face presence mediated in Jesus. The Old Testament prophets were looked to by the people to mediate God’s presence and will; they were terrified to encounter God face to face. In Jesus, however, God is present and encounter with this God is not terrifying but astonishing and amazing. We, too, are privileged to encounter Jesus, and come to hear and know the Holy One’s healing and compassion. God is not terrifying, but gentle and loving. In the first reading, the people ask for a prophet to speak to them of the ways of God because to face God directly is so terrifying. In the gospel the people come in contact with Jesus, in whose person they actually do come face to face with God-now no longer so terrifying but, rather, astonishing and amazing. The Good News of the gospel is that God’s promise is fulfilled in Jesus who comes as our own “kin”, speaking and acting with true authority and power. Jesus’ authority and power was always exercised with the good of the people at heart. No wonder his “fame spread everywhere” and people sought to be near him!

Parish Community News

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: Ryan Thomas Blackwood, Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown, Douglas Bower Jr., Carlos Bustamante, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, David Davis, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, Andrew Gibby, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Mike Krzmarzick, Jessica Krzmarzick (wife of Michael Krzmarzick) Johnny Lugo, Alex Martin, Ryan McInnis, John Nguyen, Robert Selner, Tarl Spencer, Leah Sundquist, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, Jonathan Tuner, William Walsh, Erik Wiesehan and Ivan Wilson, may they be servants of Christ through service to those in need, and may they be kept safe from all harm.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: January 25, 2009
Building Fund $31.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes’ $8352.00
Loose $475.88
Children’s $8.00
Poor $45.00
Catholic Communication $15.00
Total $8926.88

For he is our God,
and we are the people he shepherds,
the flock he guides.
Psalm 95:7

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
February 3-6, 2008

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
+Kate Stafford by Chris Stafford
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
+Judy Wunderlich by Clair & Pat Kuppenbender
Thursday, February 5, 2009
+George Gent by Gent family
Friday, February 6, 2009
+Dick Brown by Marian Prayer Group

ASH WEDNESDAY - DAY RETREAT - FEBRUARY 25, 2009
“The Transforming Desert of Conversion” with Carmelite Priest, Father Christopher LaRocca, OCD, 9am to 2:30pm at Our Lady Peace Retreat House. To register please call the retreat house at 503-649-7127 or email sisters@olpretreat.org. Fees are a suggested donation of $25.00 which includes the program and lunch.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity is in the process of selecting families in the Canby area for 3 new homes. For more information, please see the bulletin board in the Parish center for applications and flier.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE WIDOWED? Separated? Or Divorced?
A grief recovery weekend is being offered by Beginning Experience March 13-15, 2009. The retreat consists of presentations by Beginning Experience team members, periods of private personal reflection and sharing in small groups. The weekend beings on Friday evening, March 13 and concludes Sunday afternoon, March 15. The cost of $195 includes lodging for 2 nights, meals and resource materials. However, partial scholarship are available. The retreat will be held at The Griffin Center in Milwaukee, near Clackamas Town Center. For more information, please call Margi Harp at 503-390-7941 or go to www.beginningexperience.org.

 

 

 

 

Religious Education

CATECHIST RETREAT FEBRUARY 13-15
Our Catechist retreat is going to happen. Enough of our teachers have said yes! If you have not decided, it is not too late! Please call to let me know as early as possible.
Sara Creel will be our retreat leader. We will have information regarding the Retreat at the Parish Office. We will be leaving Friday, February 13 at 6pm and meeting in the parking lot of St. Patrick to form a car pool. The retreat is in Lincoln City. We will return Sunday the 15th. Questions. . . Call Connie Bilton-Smith, 503-266-9411.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROJECTS
Religious Education Knights Projects are near completion and they are stunning! We hope the parents of the RE children will be at the auction to make sure the bidding is high! All the proceeds are going to charity. We have a lady bug shelf, a lady bug plant table, a hand print book shelf, and a hand built wooden picnic table with hand prints of our RE children. They are all done with love from the children. Hope you can make it to support the kids February 7.

PARENT/CHILD MEETING SCHEDULED
Eucharistic Parent/child Introduction meeting February 2, 7:00pm in rooms 7/8 in the Parish Center. We will hand out books and go over the information we will be using to prepare the children for First Eucharist! If you have any questions please call Connie Bilton-Smith at 503-266-9411.

 

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

“In the beginning was the Word; and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN
A live one-man production performed by actor and director Leonardo Defilippis will be presented at the Damian Center at Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict on Friday, February 6th at 8:00pm. Leonardo Defilippis is well-known as the director and star of the feature film THERESE. His live performance of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN covers the entire Gospel, with a spectacular set, numerous costumes and a moving musical score. Come see this talented performer bring the scripture to life in this inspiring and professional production. The program runs about two hours and is suitable for ages 7 and up. Admission is a free will offering.

CHRISTIAN IN THE WORLD second of four in the series on “Celebrating the Year of Saint Paul” will be held at the Mount Angel Abbey Library Auditorium on February 14, 2009. Sister Jeanette von Hermann, O.S.B. will be speaking on Paul Tackles Issues in Corinthian Church. Registration begins at 8:45am. First presentation 9:00am; second presentation at 10:30am; followed by private mediation, noon prayer and dialogue with the Speaker from 12:15pm to 1:15pm. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Cost is $25 for each session. If you wish to have lunch, you may place your order at the time of registration. For further information call: Charlene Schnurbusch, 503-363-4555 or Cecile Beckerman 503-393-5041.

FEBRUARY 20-22, 2009 AND
MARCH 13-15, 2009 WOMEN’S RETREAT’S
“Liturgical Spirituality: The Easter Mystery” is the theme for both retreats which will be directed by Benedictine Monk, Father Gregory Duerr, OSB at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton. You may attend one or both. To register or for more information, please visit our website at www.olpretreat.org or contact the retreat house at 503-649-7127 or email sisters@olpretreat.org. This retreat will begin Friday at 7:00pm with dinner and end after lunch on Sunday. The suggested donation for the retreat is $120 which includes the program & meals.

WHAT HAPPENING

NEW EVENT COMING SOON
Are you doing anything Sunday, February 22nd from 1pm-3:00pm? Stay tuned for next week’s bulletin to see what new and exciting event we have planned for you!

KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEED AND AUCTION
A limited number of Crab feed dinner tickets are still available for the February 7 event. But don’t hesitate to get yours. The location will be the main pavilion building at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. Tickets are $30.00. Doors open at 5:00pm - Silent auction 5:30pm-7:00pm, crab feed 7:00-8:00pm and the oral auction will be from 8:00-10:00pm. Tickets are sold at the weekend Masses, or you can contact Mike Robert at 503-209-5569. If you have something that you would like to donate for the auction, please contact Mike Schmader at 503-266-1331.

NEW SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLE
As part of their fundraising efforts, the Knights have teamed up with Cutsforth Thriftway in Canby this year to offer a new raffle. The lucky winner gets to do a 3 minute Shopping Spree plus one time through the meat department plus a gift card. Tickets are $10 each. Who couldn’t use free groceries! The winning ticket will be drawn at the Crab Feed Feb. 7th. Buy your ticket after Mass today.

REQUESTS FOR AUCTION BASKETS
The Knights are still in need of more baskets for this year’s Charitable Auction. These baskets are very popular each year. If you would like to make a basket and have not yet signed up to create one, please see a Knights of Columbus member after Mass today, or call Gail Crawford at 503-266-6149.

HAND-CRAFTED ROSARIES ON SALE TO SUPPORT THE UNEMPLOYED
Beautiful hand-crafted rosaries are on sale following the masses in the vestibule of the church. These unique pieces are providing the initial funding to allow St. Patrick to establish a Unemployment Crisis Fund. This fund will be used to assist families from our parish community with utility bills in the event of job loss. These rosaries are the generous gift of an RCIA Candidate for Full Communion. Take an opportunity to stop by the table and see them, you’ll be glad you did!

SPECIAL THANK YOU
“Thank you so very much for your food donations to the Food Bank. Your donations are so needed and appreciated by the 300 families we help every Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pm.” God’s Blessings, St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank.

EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
Information is available in the back of church regarding the EITC - Earned Income Tax Credit. It’s a federal income tax credit for people who work, but don’t earn much money. If you qualify, it could be worth up to $4,800 this year. So you could pay less federal tax or even get a refund. But it’s not just about the money, it’s about the difference it can make in your life. Please see the brochure located in the back of church.

What's Happening

February 1-6, 2009
Sunday
9:45am Religious Education Grades 1-5
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
3:00pm Hispanic RCIC
4:00pm Faith in Action
5:00pm Hispanic Bible Study
Monday
9:15am Bible Study
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group Choir practice
7:00pm Sacramental prep meeting
7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:00pm Baptismal prep class
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group choir practice
7:00pm Knights of Columbus
Wednesday
7:00pm Journey in Faith, RCIA & Adult Faith sharing
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
6:00pm Benediction
6:30pm Hispanic R.E.P., RCIA
7:00pm Bible Study
7:00pm Memorial Mass for Gladys Ferguson
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer Group
5:30pm Hispanic Prayer Group choir practice
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
7:00pm Hispanic Baptismal prep class

 

 

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