SUNDAY MASS January 25, 2009

Almighty Father,
the love you offer always exceeds
the furthest expression of our human longing,
for you are greater than the human heart.
Direct each thought, each effort of our life,
so that the limits of our faults and weaknesses
may not obscure the vision of your glory
or keep us from the peace you have promised.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. .
Amen

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Bertha Mansker the wife of Rod Mansker who passed away this past week.

IT’S ABOUT TIME to start getting new bids for our parish remodel. We have raised $396,000!!! We are almost there! Just $4,000 to go, which is just four $1000 gifts, ten $400 gifts, or 100 $40 gifts. We can do it! Every gift, no matter the size, counts. Green envelopes are in today’s bulletin and in the back of the church for your convenience. Keep the gifts coming in and thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has pledged and donated already. If you have any questions about the project or making a donation call Fr. John at 503-266-9411 or Susan Gallagher at 503-312-5425.

2008 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
The 2008 contribution statements are now in the mail. If you have any questions regarding your statement, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office.

2008 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
We are still seeing a few 2008 contribution envelopes in the collection basket for 2009. All contributions made in 2009 regardless of the date of the envelopes will be posted for 2009. Please throw all 2008 contribution envelopes away. If you do not receive contribution envelopes, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office so we can start that process for you.

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

In this Sunday’s gospel Jesus invited two pairs of brothers-Simon and Andrew, James and John to change. To a huge change! They left their nets-their livelihood, their familiar life-to follow Jesus. Now rather than be fishermen, they would be followers of Jesus who fish for a far greater catch: calling others to follow Jesus as well. Jesus’ first words recorded in the Gospel of Mark call us to repentance and belief. We usually think repentance means turning from sinfulness toward God. And, indeed, this is the point of the first reading which tells how the Ninevites “turned from their evil way.” The gospel, however, suggests another meaning: repentance means to change. The disciples “repented” when they left all and followed Jesus. Repentance-the willingness to change our thoughts and ways to those of God-is the foundation for daily Christian discipleship. We must cast aside whatever gets in the way of responding to Jesus’ call to follow him and share in his mission to bring the “kingdom of God. . at hand.” Moreover, the repentance called for in both the first reading and gospel is not possible without belief. The people of Nineveh heard Jonah’s threat and believed in God; the disciples heard Jesus’ call and believed in him. Following Jesus requires change, whether that be the radical one of leaving all to follow Jesus, or the more modest one of turning from the little everyday behaviors that cause us to focus on ourselves and our own needs rather than on Jesus and the needs of others. This means, of course, that this kind of change required for discipleship always has a cost. John preached repentance, and was arrested. Jesus preached the Gospel and suffered and died. Hearing Jesus’ call to discipleship and choosing to follow him faithfully does not assure us that we will not meet adversity and suffering, as did both John and Jesus. The surprise of the gospel is not that we will face adversity. The surprise is that in preaching repentance and accepting the change in and to our lives repentance entails, the “kingdom of God is at hand.” The change assures us of God’s presence. Adversity from accepting the Gospel does not thwart God’s presence; is hastens it.

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):
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 18, 2009
Building Fund $5.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes’ $6056.00
Loose $464.27
Children’s $7.00
Poor $
Catholic Communication $939.84
Total $7472.11

Your ways, O Lord,
make known to me;
teach me your paths.
Psalm 25:4

 

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
January 27-30

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
On the occasion of the 50th Wedding Anniversary for Thuy Nguyen and Mot Dinh from the family
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
+Margaret Hug by William & Mary Trumm
Thursday, January 29, 2009
+Evelyn Anderson by Jim & Joanne Ghelfi
Friday, January 30, 2009
+Ron Palohike by Pat & Clair Kuppenbender

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.

MEN’S WEEKEND RETREAT - February 27-March 1, 2009.
“Heart to Heart Prayer” is the theme for this Lenten retreat with Carmelite Priest, Father Christopher LaRocca, OCD at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton. 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 $120.00 which includes the program, meals and lodging.

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.

 

 

 

 

Religious Education

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the First Reconciliation children who are receiving the sacrament this weekend, Saturday the 24th. May you know how tenderly God loves you. He sent His only Son to save us from our sins! We are blessed by each of you and your families. Thank you to everyone who helped in their preparation.

Grant Everson
Tyler William Marsh
Isabella Parker
John Paul Phan
Luis A. Rodriguez
Sonia L. Rodriguez
Jose L. Rodriguez
Brianna Sundquist
Jennifer Tibbetts
Rose Phillips

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.

JANUARY FOCUS:
Grace

God is constantly pouring forth His grace on all of us - believers and unbelievers, sinners and saints. As Catholics we are particularly fortunate because the Church provides us with many ways to acknowledge God’s grace and to understand how important it is in our lives. Grace is God’s gift to us assuring us of his constant love and care.
It nourishes and strengthens us so we are better able to do what is right and good. It opens our hearts and minds to God so that we may better understand what we are called to be and do. We are encouraged to pray for the grace we need. This is not because God only gives to those who ask. It is because when we acknowledge our need, we are more open to receive God’s grace. The grace is always available. It is our openness to receive it that is the obstacle. God does not require elaborate rituals, special prayers, or particular deeds. What God requires of us is openness and humility which will allow us to receive what he so desires to give us. We do all kinds of things to strengthen our bodies-special diets, vitamins, exercises, etc - but what do we do to strengthen our souls and our faith? Just how open are we to God’s grace? How do we instill a desire for God in children? Is attending Sunday Mass really enough? Could you eat only once a week? The Eucharist is the “diet” our souls need. Even if we cannot receive Communion, we can receive a spiritual communion any time. Prayer and studying our faith are the vitamins we need to deepen our understanding and commitment to do God’s will. We exercise our faith by doing good deeds, helping others, and respecting the people we encounter everyday. Consider how you will make yourself more open to God’s grace and how you will encourage this priority in the members of your family. Choose at least one practical thing you will do.
Parish Secretary Newsletter

WHAT HAPPENING

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. All baskets are due back by January 31.

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!

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.
SEE BELOW:

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.

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.

What's Happening

January 25-31, 2009
Sunday
9:45am Religious Education Grades 1-5
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
2:00pm Confirmation class
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 Men’s Spirituality Gr.
7:00pm Rehearsal for First Reconciliation (Hispanic Community)
Tuesday
6:00pm 4th Degree Knights of Columbus meeting
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:30pm Liturgy Training (Hispanic Community)
Wednesday
7:00pm Journey in Faith, RCIA & Adult Faith sharing
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
6:30pm Hispanic 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 (Hispanic)

 

 

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