Weekly Buletin
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Almighty, eternal God, when the Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan, you revealed him as your own Son. Keep us, your children born of water and the Spirit, faithful to our calling. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you the Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen |
HELP US CONNECT THE WORLD WITH GOD’S WORD
Next week you will have the opportunity to participate in the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Collection proceeds support a wide variety of media projects that spread the gospel message and connect communities and individuals to their faith and to the Church. Please contribute generously in the Collection, and visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections for more information. Remember, half of the collected funds stay right here to support diocesan media projects. Please give generously by using the attached envelope.
2ND ANNUAL GAME DAY
Come and join the fun next Sunday, January 17 from 1pm-4pm in the Parish Center for the St. Patrick Women’s Club Family Fun Day. We will enjoy each other’s company as we play games and socialize. If you have a favorite game you would like to bring and share with others, please do so. Please bring your own favorite snack to eat and we will provide the drinks.
We look forward to seeing you on the 17th.
MASS AT HOPE VILLAGE
The monthly Mass at Hope Village is Wednesday, January 20. Mass begins at 10:30 am and is held in the library of the Assisted Living portion of the facility. This is a great way to show our continued love, support and connection with the many members of our parish community who may not be able to celebrate the Sunday Mass with us. All are welcome. Visitors are asked to park on the side and back parking lots, please.
POST-CHRISTMAS WORK PARTY
What goes up, must come down. The Post Christmas Work Party is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12 from 9:30 am until finished. We had a great turn out for putting up our Christmas decorations, now it’s time to put things away for next year. Everyone is welcome there is plenty of work for all.
WINTER BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents who wish to have their children baptized are Tuesday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 2 at 7pm. Both classes will be held in the conference room of the Parish Center. This is a 2 session requirement. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
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Show-and-tell is generally a popular time in elementary school classrooms and this for at least two reasons. First, education research has revealed that we learn best by concrete, hands-on experiences. When the children can see and touch some object, their curiosity is roused, questions come easily, and they are usually eager to run home after school and tell others about the experience. Second, show-and tell is popular because it boosts the self-esteem of the little one doing the explaining in front of the class. Something significant to the child is shared with others, and the interest of the classmates encourages the child and makes him or her feel important. Show-and-tell is a manifestation of good learning technique and the worth of an individual. This Sunday’s gospel tells of a kind of show-and-tell on the part of both Jesus and us. It manifests who we are and how we have been gifted. As Jesus was baptized by John, so must we be baptized-not just in the waters of repentance and forgiveness but by the Holy Spirit and fire, which calls us to give ourselves for the good of others. Thus the gospel speaks of two baptisms. The first is the event this feast celebrates: the baptism Jesus received at the hands of John. The second is the baptism that we receive “with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Jesus’ baptism revealed him as “beloved Son”; our own baptism reveals us as ones who are saved, renewed, justified, and heirs of eternal life. This feast, then, is an epiphany not only of who Jesus is but also of who we are. We are baptized with the Spirit who is the divine presence within us. We are also baptized with fire that burns within us so that we are ignited with ardor, commitment, intensity, energy, drive toward a goal-by the very goodness of our lives, being a faithful divine presence for others. Our baptism, then is a dynamic and energetic embracing of our own graced identity as God’s own people expressed through a Gospel way of life. The fire with which we are baptized surely must make us “eager to do what is good” .
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.
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
and renew you in his love.
Zephaniah 3:17
Here is my servant whom I uphold,
my chosen one with
whom I am pleased,
Upon whom I have put my spirit;
he shall bring forth justice
to the nations.
Isaiah 42:1
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
January 12 - 15, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
+ Prudence Hauck by Florence Katrina
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
+ Trumm & Nelke family by Trumm family
Thursday, January 14, 2010
+Dick Johnson by Bill & Helena Leavell
Friday, January 15, 2010
+Ed McLoraine by Clem & Patty Meyerhofer & Ariel Mars
PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving
Program gave to God the gift:
January 3, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $25.00
St. Vincent dePaul $92.00
Total: $117.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $6090.00
Loose $356.88
Children’s $2.00
Poor $30.25
Unemployment Fund $1215.82
Building Fund $396.00
New Year’s Day $1591.58
Total $9682.53
LOOKING FOR WORK
Are you in need of a care giver, housekeeper or nanny? This person has plenty of experience in all areas. She is 49 years old, reliable, dependable, and honest. Resume/references are available and is willing to pass a drug/background check if needed. Schedule is flexible. Contact Debbie at 503-310-0126. Debbie lives in Oregon City and is the daughter of one of our parishioners.
SPECIAL THANK YOU’S
Dear Adriana, Gary and Lora;
Thank you Adriana and Gary for your direction of the Epiphany play Bafana and to Lora for your music leadership. You did an outstanding job. The children were amazing. Thank you for all your gift of hard work and devotion to our Parish. A wonderful story!
Also a special thank you to all of the Fifth graders, Pj, Allan, Johnny, Drew and Ava for playing the main parts and Sydney for stepping in for the lead shepherd part. The Holy Family- Jenny and Kai. You were all so very dedicated and played your parts well. To all of our Kings and Kings assistants, our Sheep, Angels, Shepherds and other Worshipers. We enjoyed the story you helped create for us. Thank you for your Epiphany gift! To Nancy for the beautifully designed program.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped pull our celebration together. It takes many people sharing their gifts, you are a vital part of our community. You are a blessing!
TEACHER MEETING SCHEDULED
A teacher meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 12:30pm in Room 7/8. We will evaluate the play, talk about our World Vision collections, a new idea for the Auction item has come up, our teachers retreat/VBS planning Feb. 19-21, start thinking about Lent and discuss ideas for VBS! The new year is here!!! Thank you, bless you, you are a gift to all of us!
FIRST RECONCILIATION for the second graders is next Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at 10:00am. Please meet in the vestibule of the church about 9:30am. Thank you for the wonderful practice time last Monday evening. Our second graders are looking forward to receiving this sacrament. Thank you to Julie, Christina and you the parents for preparing them so well. Jesus loves us and forgives us unconditionally!
JOURNEY IN FAITH AND YOUTH GROUP SNACK HELP
We are still in need of parental volunteer help for snacks served prior to religious education classes on Wednesday evening. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 6:15pm to help prepare and serve a light snack. After the snacks are served, light clean up is also appreciated. We are in need of your help on the following dates: 1/6/10, 1/20/10, 2/10/10, 2/24/10 and 3/31/10. Please contact Francis Parker at 503-266-6411 or fparker@canby.com to sign up. Thank you for your help.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Being baptized by “the Holy Spirit and fire” means that we share in Jesus’ mission, including the total gift of ourselves. Who we are manifests God’s presence in the very dying to self we do each day as we conform ourselves to God’s will. Like the simple show-and-tell time in the classroom mentioned above, we learn from experiencing and encountering the Divine through others. In this our own self-esteem is boosted when we realize that we ourselves are God’s presence for another.
The gift of divine life and its attendant call to self-giving discipleship does make demands on us. Taking our baptism seriously means that the ritual moment is just the beginning of a lifetime of openness to God’s continuing grace “training” us to be faithful to who God has made us to be. God’s giving us a share in divinity is so gracious that the only response is dying to self in fidelity to our baptismal call. Further, living our baptism and the paschal mystery means that while our life manifests dying for the sake of others, we also manifest the hope that is sure because God’s ultimate gracious act toward us is the offer of everlasting life, a promise already being fulfilled.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE ANNUAL CRAB DINNER AND AUCTION. .
Tickets for the Knights of Columbus Crab dinner and Auction fundraiser on Feb. 6 are still available. But please don’t hesitate to get yours. Tickets are $30. All money raised goes to our parish and local charities. The location of the event will be the main pavilion building at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. Doors open at 5:00pm, Silent auction 5:30-7:00pm, dinner 7:00-8:00pm and the oral auction will be from 8:00-10:00pm. You can reserve a table for 8 people for $25, but you must also buy 8 tickets at the same time. Tickets are sold at the weekend Masses, or you can contact Dave Tibbetts at 503-263-6932. We are always looking for additional auction items. If you have something that you would like to donate, please contact Mike Schmader at 503-266-1331.
YOU COULD WIN A SHOPPING SPREE OR. . .
The Knights are also selling raffle tickets for $10 as part of their fundraising. First prize is a Three Minute Shopping Spree plus Meat Run at Cutsforth Thriftway. Second prize is a One Night Stay at the “The Landing” in Newport. Third Prize is a $25 gift certificate to Canby Pub and Grill plus two tickets to Canby Cinema 8. You cannot win if you don’t buy a ticket! Drawing will occur on Feb. 6, 2010.
REQUEST FOR THEMED AUCTION BASKETS
The Knights are asking parishioners to again volunteer to create themed baskets for their charitable auction. These baskets are very popular each year. Please see one of the Knights in the back of the church after Mass TODAY. They have a list of basket themed ideas you can choose from. They ask that you choose a theme today and record it on their sign up sheet. Then return the completed basket by Sun. Jan. 24. If you have any questions, contact Paul Crawford at 503-266-6149.
EVENTS AROUND THE AREA:
PORTLAND PRO-LIFE RALLY SET FOR JAN. 17
Please join us Sunday, January 17th at Portland Pioneer Courthouse Square from 2:00-3:00pm for the annual Roe v Wade Memorial Rally. Coordinated by Oregon Right to Life, Oregon Family Council, 40 Days for Life, Precious Children of Portland and radio stations KPDQ and KBVM. Speakers will include Archbishop John Vlazny; Cindy Brunk of Silent No More; Harold Sievers from Precious Children of Portland and Oregon Right to Life President Dr. Frank Rosenbaum. For more information, phone 503-463-8563 or go to www.portlandproliferally.org.
WINTER WOMEN’S RETREAT: Ruth and Naomi: God is Faithful in Times of Loss, Depression and Economic Hardship. Friday, February 12, 2010 from 9:30am-3:30pm at Shalom Prayer Center, Mt. Angel. Facilitator: Paula Helsby, MA, MS, MA. More details go to scriptureclassesandretreats.com/scripture-retreats or call 503-873-3608.
10 WEEK CLASS: WALKING THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT
Monday, Friday 8-April 19th. 6:30-8:30pm or Sat. Feb. 6-Apr. 17, 6:30-8:30pm in Mt. Angel. Facilitator: Paul Helsby MA in Theology and Scripture from Mt. Angel Seminary. Member of Catholic Biblical Association. More details: scriptureclassesandretreats.com/scripture-classes or call 503-873-3608.
Parish Happenings |
January 10-16 2010  |