SUNDAY MASS January 18, 2009

Almighty and ever-present Father,
your watchful care reaches from end to end
and orders all things in such power
that even the tensions and the tragedies of sin
cannot frustrate your loving plans.
Help us to embrace your will,
give us the strength to follow your call,
so that your truth may live in our hearts and
reflect peace to those who believe in your love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Amen

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
The Archdiocese of Portland Pastoral Center and St. Patrick Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

MONTHLY MASS AT HOPE VILLAGE
Wednesday, January 21 is the monthly Mass at Hope Village. You are invited to join in celebrating Mass with those members of our parish community who are unable to join us at our regular Sunday liturgies. The Mass is held in the Library of the Assisted Living section of Hope Village. Mass time is 10:30am.

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!

SPRING BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The Spring Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents who wish to have their children baptized are Tuesday, February 3rd and Tuesday, February 10th. This is a 2 session requirement. Please contact Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information.

 

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

Good parents become visibly anxious if they suspect their son or daughter is becoming involved with a cult. We hear occasionally in the news of the extreme measures to which some parents go to remove their youngster from a cult and put them through “deprogramming” - often forcing them to do so. We might wonder what is the attraction of such groups, when it appears to us “uninitiated” how unhealthy they are. One attraction common to all cults is a charismatic leader-one who can mesmerize, instill ideals (be they good ones or wrong ones), coalesce individual energies into a community, motivate members to a common mission. Allegiance is never a problem; question the leader and there are dire consequences. Ideally, we who profess to follow Jesus would not have an allegiance problem, either; but, in fact, we struggle all our lives with fidelity to our call to be disciples. Clearly the problem isn’t with the One whom we follow-Jesus is a charismatic leader who inspires the loftiest of ideals and the most radical of communities-we share membership in his own Body. John the Baptist must have been a charismatic leader as well, for the gospel mentions his “standing...with his disciples.” Yet how easily John was able to divert the two disciples with him from himself to Jesus; Why? No doubt because his announcement, “Behold, the Lamb of God” was so believable. No doubt, too, because John’s own allegiance was also to Christ. John knew that his mission was to announce the coming of the Messiah. He never wavered from his mission-he was about leading others to Christ. Both the first reading and the gospel illustrate the role of a mediator in discerning God’s call: Eli mediates God’s call to Samuel and in the gospel, John mediates God’s call to Andrew, who then mediates the call to Simon Peter. While the role of the mediator is important, a faithful response to God’s call is vastly more important-it is absolutely essential for anyone who claims to be a disciple of Jesus. Hearing and responding to God’s call focuses clearly whom we follow: Samuel, the servant of Eli, becomes the servant of the Lord; the followers of John become disciples of Jesus. For us, too, hearing and responding to God’s call sharpens our allegiance: we choose to follow Christ and to take up his mission

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 11, 2009
Building Fund $
Cemetery $
Envelopes’ $5419.00
Loose $359.82
Children’s $1.00
Poor $1.00
Total $5780.82

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
January 20-23
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Special Intention for President Obama and all the newly elected Officials
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
+William Smith by Kathleen Charboneau
Thursday, January 22, 2009
+Mary Collins by Jim & Joanne Ghelfi
Friday, January 23, 2009
+Joyce Carroll by Hannan Family

UNEMPLOYMENT CORNER

OREGON CITY FRED MEYER
MAJOR REMODEL - February - October, 2009
Possible Relay jobs (moving fixtures & merchandise from one place to another, etc. ). This is an entry job. No benefits. You MUST apply on line at www.fredmeyer.com. (Oregon City #242). For more information contact Evelyn Mallari at 503-656-6226.

PRESIDENTS DAY BLESSING

Dear God,
we ask today for your blessing on our president.
Enlighten his mind,
so that he makes wise decisions
that affect us and the world.
Enkindle in his soul a thirst for justice,
not only based upon a party platform,
but upon the eternal truths you have revealed to us.
Inspire him to look upon the most vulnerable of us,
and treat the unborn, the poor,
and those seen as worthless,
as deserving every right and dignity
give to men and women created in your image.
Amen

 

 

 

 

Religious Education

RECONCILIATION
The special day for First Reconciliation has arrived! Thank you to all the parents who have prepared their children for this sacrament. Saturday, January 24 at 10:00am is the day and time. We will have a reception following. Children will practice this Sunday during class. A packet will be sent home with more information. Thank you to everyone who helped the children prepare, especially Father John!

PROJECTS FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AUCTION
Work day for our RE projects for the Knights Auction will be Thursday, January 22 from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday, January 24th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the old gym. Lots of help are needed. Than you to everyone who is helping with this project. For information call Connie at 503-266-9411 or 503-266-9626.

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
We cannot truly be disciples of Christ unless we, too, hear God’s call and respond by transforming our lives, evidenced in the simple willingness to be obedient to God’s will and take up the saving mission of Christ. This means more than keeping commandments or even of simply going to Mass on Sunday; it means that our whole lives are directed to being faithful in our allegiance to Christ and identifying with him so completely that his life is ours, his mission is ours.
We waver in our allegiance because identity with Christ and continuing his mission make demands on us. Like Andrew in the gospel, we must boldly announce the presence of Christ in our midst and bring others to Jesus. We do this best by living as he did: caring for others, bringing a healing touch, working at developing a deeper relationship with Christ through liturgy and prayer. The demand is surely there: become so intimate with Jesus that we do not waver in our allegiance to and love for him.

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

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.
“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.

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL CENTER PRESENTS. . .
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Explore spiritual practices and themes that might strengthen and support us in this time of uncertainty and change in our world and in our personal lives. A time of reflection, quiet, and conversation as we talk about things that matter to us.
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning January 20
Time: 10am-11:30am Cost: $10 per session
Facilitator: Marilyn Kirvin
Register by phone: 503-794-8542 or for more information visit: www.francisspctr.com

WHAT HAPPENING

COMING SOON
This is a busy and active community, both inside the church and outside as well. A Community News and Events Bulletin-board in the parish center is coming soon. Space will be available for people to post job openings of jobs needed. Items for sale or items needed. Civic events of importance to the community. Information for community aid or assistance. Not to mention prayer requests. So keep watching the Big Blue Bulletin board in the auditorium for new things it will be here before you know it.

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEED
The 12 annual Knights of Columbus Crab Feed and Charity Auction will be held February 7, 2009. The location will be the main pavilion building at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 5:00pm. Silent Auction 5:30-7:00pm; Crab Feed 7:00-8:00pm and Oral Auction 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 after the weekend Masses, or you can contact Mike Robert at 503-209-5569. 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.

REQUESTS FOR AUCTION BASKETS
The Knights of Columbus are asking parishioners to again volunteer to create themed baskets for their charitable auction. These baskets are very popular each year. If you would like to help and have not yet signed up to create a basket, please see a Knights of Columbus member after Mass today or call Gail Crawford at 503-266-6149. All baskets are due back by January 25.

UNEMPLOYMENT CORNER
With the Unemployment rate rising each day, we as a community can come together to help one another simply by passing on information regarding job openings or small projects like yard work, house cleaning, etc. If you have a job opening or work project please contact the Parish Office with the following information:
Name
Contact Number
Position open
and we will publish this in our weekly bulletin and post it on our new Community News & Event bulletin board in the Parish Center. Please remember all bulletin deadlines are on Wednesday mornings by 12noon. All information received after that will go in the following weeks bulletin.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS -
A WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION OF SHAKESPEAR’S
CLASSIC COMEDY OF Mistaken Identities!
A group of ladies from St. Patrick Women’s club will be attending this special play “The Comedy of Errors” on Sunday, February 1. If the ladies can gather a group of 10 people who would like to go, tickets will only be $10.00 per person. There is a possibility of going to dinner after the matinee. For more information or for tickets, please contact Thelma Kriegshauser at 503-263-8750

What's Happening

January 18-24, 2009
Sunday
9:45am Religious Education Grades 1-5
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
3:00pm Spanish 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 Charismatic Prayer Gr.
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:00pm Knights of Columbus
Wednesday
10:30am Mass @ Hope Village
7:00pm Journey in Faith, RCIA & Adult Faith sharing
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
6:30pm Spanish R.E.P., RCIA
7:00pm Bible Study
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer Group
5:30pm Hispanic Prayer Group choir practice
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
10:00am Reconciliation (English)
12:00noon Painting Projecting

 

 

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