Weekly Buletin
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Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord Amen |
IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Evabelle Smith who passed way this past week. The funeral for Evabelle will be Friday, February 26 at 11:00am. May we remember those families and friends who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May they enjoy the fullness of God’s love.
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Mass schedule for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17:
8:00am Ash Wednesday Mass
10:30am Hope Village Retirement Center
7:00pm Ash Wednesday Mass-Bi-lingual
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE REGULATIONS
All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. All Catholics between ages 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. To fast means to eat one full meal; the other two meals that day should be less than the normal amount unless they are already at a minimum for good health. Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids including coffee, milk and fruit juices are allowed.
Wednesday, March 10 is an Archdiocesan Ember Day. Traditionally, Ember Days are days of prayer and fasting. The intention of this Ember Day is for the homeless, jobless, hungry and the poor.
To fast means to eat one full meal; the other two meals that day should be less than the normal amount unless they are already at a minium for good health. Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids including coffee, milk and fruit juices are allowed. Observance of the Ember Day is encouraged but not obligatory.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Come and join us on Tuesday, February 16 from 6pm-8pm for the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper in the parish center. Pancakes with strawberries, sausage, and drinks will be served. Cost $4 for adults, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, under six is free. Family is $12.00.
SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION
This Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17) we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The Church in this region continues to have great needs for its essential pastoral work. Your donations invest in future generations of Catholics: a gift of faith to the future. Please be generous in our parish Collection to support our sisters and brothers throughout Central and Eastern Europe and part of Asia that were once under Soviet control. Please use the attached envelope to make your donation. Thank you.
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Seth was about to “graduate” from preschool. He proudly put his paper mortarboard on his head and marched with his schoolmates to the stage. As he received his diploma Seth solemnly shook hands with the principal. After the ceremony his family rushed to him and each said, “Congratulations.” He smiled and said thank you to each, then looked to his mom and dad and asked, “What does that big word mean?” to which they answered, “Good job!” While this answer works in this and many other situations, sometimes something much deeper is intended, which is closer to the original meaning of congratulations. From the Latin, congratulations actually means “to be pleased with” or “graced with.” When we offer our congratulations, we are saying that we rejoice with the accomplishment of the other, which “enlarges” both of us and expresses a relationship. The Beatitudes of this Sunday’s gospel express something of the same thing: they announce God’s pleasure in and relationship to the poor, hungry, sorrowful, those who are hated and excluded and insulted. The Greek word for “blessed” is makarioi, which functions as a kind of congratulatory note. It means someone is fortunate because he or she is the recipient of divine favor. Blessedness, by its very nature, bears the fruit of the kingdom of God because it is of God. With the Beatitudes, Luke highlights God’s generosity. Blessedness isn’t a matter of social status, satisfaction, possessions, respect, etc; it is a matter of keeping our eyes glued on Jesus. Luke seems in this gospel to be exalting the downtrodden simply because they are downtrodden, and cursing the comfortable simply because they are comfortable. While it is true that God has special care for the poor and downtrodden, it is equally true that having possessions is not in itself cause for condemnation. What really is at the heart of this gospel is the manner of life that makes present the kingdom and assures us that our “reward will be great in heaven.” The model of this manner of life and the source of the blessedness it brings is Jesus himself. The “kingdom of God” is ours when our living is in line with Jesus, when all our actions are “on account of the Son of Man.” Our reward, indeed, is great because it is God who blesses.
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.
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
February 16-19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
+Catherine Keenan by family
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
+Alois Kirsch, Hilda Kirsch, Joseph Kirsch
by Cliff & Sue Ash
Thursday, February 18, 2010
+Walt Malanowski by Marilyn Latham
Friday, February 19, 2010
+Russell Schoen by Mary & Jerry Schoen and family
PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving Program gave to God the gift:
February 7, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $31.00
St. Vincent dePaul $357.00
Haiti Relief $100.00
Total: $488.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $7863.00
Loose $430.13
Children’s $2.00
Poor $122.00
Unemployment Fund $1874.08
Building Fund $557.00
Total $10,848.21
GRIEF RECOVERY WEEKEND
Are you, or someone you love, grieving the end of a marriage from a death or a divorce? A grief recovery retreat for the widowed, separated and divorced will be held the weekend of March 5-7 at The Griffin Center in Milwaukie, near Clackamas Town Center. (Registration by March 2 is recommended) The retreat consists of presentations by Beginning Experience team members, periods for private personal reflection and sharing in small groups. The weekend begins on Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. The cost of $195 includes lodging for 2 nights in a double room, meals and resource materials. Special arrangement may be made for payment, and partial scholarships are available. Please call Margi Harp at 503-390-7971 for more information. You could also email using this address: margi8280@comcast.net. Additional information may be found using the link on the Archdiocese website: http://www.archdpdx.org/family/
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Most of us live just barely getting by-we never have enough time, enough money, enough energy. We tend to keep our focus on now and, to a large extent, this is necessary. The Beatitudes, however, invite another stance. Even in being caught up in the cares of everyday living, we can still keep our eyes on Jesus Christ and what we are really seeking-everlasting glory with him in the time to come. We Christians are not so much now people as future people. This is why social status, or what people think of us, or possessions, lead to woes-they turn our eyes from the future glory that awaits us when we keep our eyes on Christ. It is our relationship to God that motivates us to live the blessing that is given us. It is our relationship with God that motivates us to reach out to others with good “on account of the Son of Man.”
JOURNEY IN FAITH & YOUTH GROUP
There will be no class this Wednesday, 2/17/10 due to Ash Wednesday.
YOUTH GROUP RETREAT 2/20/10
Senior High students are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Spirituality Retreat at the Fr. Bernard Youth Center in Mt. Angel on Saturday, February 20th. Transportation is provided and will leave St. Patrick at 9:00am. We will also provide lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day. Bring your permission slip and $10.00 fee. Please contact Francis Parker at 503-266-9411 or fparker@canby.com with any questions.
YOUTH GROUP COSMIC BOWLING
Senior High students mark your calendar for Friday, March 5th for Cosmic Bowling in Canby! We will bowl from 9:00pm-11:00pm and the cost is $5.00.
WORLD VISION COLLECTIONS will continue during Lent. Each Sunday our RE children are taking up collections during class time for the animal fund helping countries all over the world! Haiti being one of them! On Palm Sunday, March 28, we will end the collection, vote in the classrooms for the animals we will purchase and meet in the Parish Hall to have the results announced. Please look for the information on World Vision to come home in your Children’s packet and also a flyer in the bulletin.
HAPPY ST. VALENTINES DAY to each of our teachers and Assistants in our RE programs. Many blessings to you and your families, we are blessed by your presence every Sunday. Thank you for your commitment. Someday I will take time to write a real letter of gratitude to each of you!
CATECHISTS RETREAT
Teachers, Assistants and all of the wonderful people who help in our RE programs are taking a much needed retreat in Lincoln City at Thelmas Beach Retreat House, Feb. 19-21. The theme will be “The Many Faces of Eve”. Information about times we will be leaving and directions will be emailed to everyone attending. Please keep all of us in your prayers.
MORE IMPORTANT EVENTS
SHALOM PRAYER CENTER PRESENTS
“May Our Hearts Be Moved To Repentance, Prayer & Reconciliation on February 17. A day of quiet prayer as we begin the journey of Lent, moving our hearts to grow deeper into God’s life. Join us for Ash Wednesday with quiet reflection time and two biblical reflections led by Jeanette von Herrmann, OSB
Wednesday, February 17, 9:30am-3pm
$50, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6
Register by February 15.
FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL CENTER PRESENTS:
LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY:
Luke-Gospel of Prayer and Justice
Study of the Gospel of Luke allows us to both look at the way in which Jesus prayed and to explore his way of justice. This Lenten series will help us to come to know more about this Gospel that is guiding the churches in 2010, and to understand how it might speak to our lives today. Thursday, Feb. 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18 from 10am-11:30am. Facilitator: Marilyn Kirvin. Cost $15 per session. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; To register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.
POETRY AS PRAYER: A Lenten Morning of Reflection
Lent is the season when God brings us into the desert, to speak tenderly to our hearts. At this Lenten morning of reflection we’ll explore poetry as prayer, allowing the poems of Robert Herrick, T.S. Eliot, Denise Levertov, David Whyte, and others to bring us into that desert conversation. The day will include brief notes about the poets and their poems, silent time, and sharing.
Saturday, March 6 9:30am to noon
Facilitator: Marilyn Kirvin Cost: $25
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
The Parish Office and the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 for Presidents Day.
VANDALISM
This week the Parish Office learned that while parishioners from our Hispanic community were attending both the Friday Night Prayer Group and the 4:00pm Spanish Mass last Sunday (Feb. 7th), someone stole items from a couple of vehicles that were left unlocked. PLEASE remember to lock your vehicle at all times. If you see someone that looks suspicious, please report them immediately to the police.
CALLED TO PROTECT
The Archdiocesan program for child safety awareness, Called To Protect, will be presented on Sunday, February 28th from 12:30 - 3:30pm. This presentation is mandatory for All Adult Volunteers, aged 18 and older, who work with youth 4 or more times a year. All parents, grandparents, friend and relatives of children in our Religious Education Programs are encouraged to attend. Deacon Giger will be the facilitator for the presentation. Mark your calendars for this important event.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPER.
Lent is on our door step and it’s time for groups and organizations to sign-up for the Friday Night Lenten Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper. There are a limited number of Fridays in Lent so if you or your group is wanting to participate, DON’T WAIT to sign up. The current calendar is:
Soup Supper - 6pm - 6:45 pm Stations of the Cross 7pm - 8pm
February 19 Woman’s Cl. Woman’s Cl.
February 26 Open Open
March 5 Open Jr. High RE
March 12 Open Open
March 19 Open Open
March 26 Open RCIA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There is a need for volunteers to clean our beautiful church on Saturday mornings. Either on a permanent basis for the 4th Saturday of the month or called as a substitute. We start at 8am and spend about an hour. This opportunity is not just for the ladies. We currently have about six couples that volunteer throughout the month. Come and join these great volunteers and have some fun too. Please give Verlene Patton a call at 503-266-2476.
DO YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE?
Recently we were sent an email from a veteran of the 19th Combat Engineer Battalion. They are currently trying to locate family members of their Fallen Brothers who were killed in Vietnam on October 13, 1968. A permanent memorial to the 105 men of the 19th killed in Vietnam will be dedicated May 15, 2010, at Fr. Knox, KY. The memorial is a joint project of our veterans association, the US Army and the current 19th Engineer BN which is now in Afghanistan. They are currently trying to locate the family members of SP4 Robert Dean Neasham. Robert had one sister, Mrs. Bob (Mary) Poland, and three brothers-Richard and William Neasham, and Jack Vincenzi. If you know how to get a hold of any of these individuals, would you please contact Debbie Newbury in the Parish Office, 503-266-9411. Thank you.
PARISH HAPPENINGS |
February 7-13
Sunday9:45am REP Gr. 1-5 11:00am Nursery 5:00pm Bible Study 6:00-8:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Monday 9:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Spanish community - Prayer 6:30pm Spanish Sacramental prep 7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Gr. Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake S. 7:00pm Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass Ash Wednesday 8:00am Ash Wednesday Mass 10:30am Ash Wednesday Mass at Hope Village 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Mass Thursday 12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration 6:30pm Spanish Religious Education classes 6:30pm RCIA 7:00pm Bible Study 8:00pm Benediction Friday 7:00am Marian Prayer Group 6:00pm Soup Supper 7:00pm Stations of the Cross 5:30pm Spanish Choir pr. 7:00pm Spanish Prayer Group
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