SUNDAY MASS June 21 &28, 2009

 

 

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers, Rev. Jim Farrell, CSSR, a Redemptorist Priest who passed away. Fr. Farrell gave several missions at St. Patrick and was known and loved by many parishioners. Also, Eugene Eschbach who passed away this week. 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.

PASTOR ON VACATION
Fr. John will be taking some vacation and heading home to Ireland from Monday, June 22-Thursday, July 30. While away, we will welcome back to St. Patrick Fr. Dennis O’Donovan for most of the weekends and have Fr. Rick Paperini for the weekend of July 4/5th. Please take a moment to make them feel welcome while they are here.

DAILY MASS
While Fr. John is away, we will have communion service on the following days: Tuesday evenings, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings of each week starting Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

PETER’S PENCE SECOND COLLECTION
Next week we will recall the apostolic journey of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and his call to us to cast the light of Christ upon the world. We can show our solidarity with the Holy Father and our suffering brothers and sisters abroad through our support of next week’s Peter’s Pence collection. These funds allow him to provide emergency assistance to victims of war, disaster, oppression, and disease. Please be generous in next week’s collection for Peter’s Pence.

WORK PARTY SCHEDULED
A work party has been scheduled for Saturday, June 27 starting at 9am. All parishioners - both young and old alike are invited to help spruce up the parish grounds surrounding the church by spreading bark dust, weeding flower beds, trimming shrubs and general cleanup. The remodeling of the church will be complete and we would love to see a great turn out so that our parish grounds look just as beautiful as the inside of our church. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. For questions, please contact Paul Crawford at 503-266-6149.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR FOURTH
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the fourth of July Holiday.

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

 

 

Even when we think we are safe, violent storms scare us and we do all we can to protect ourselves from their potential destruction. We buy expensive surge protectors to safeguard our electronic equipment from lightning strikes. We put plywood over windows and batten down our property as best we can in face of a predicted hurricane or tornado. We store nonperishable food and bottled water in case deep snow keeps us from getting out. Almost all of us can identity with the disciples’ fright when they are out at sea and a "violent squall" comes up. After all, Jesus is with experienced fishermen who know well the peril of a storm at sea. What they do not "yet" know fully is the extent of Jesus’ power and of his "care" for them. The fishermen are frightened, and Jesus is comfortably "asleep on a cushion." Either Jesus was especially tired-it was evening-or Jesus displayed a trust in his Father that the disciples did not share with him. So, we might ask, from what disaster does Jesus really save the disciples? From a storm? Yes, but much more: he saves them from their own lack of faith and trust in him-an even bigger disaster than a storm at sea. Storms can destroy property or hurt us physically or even take our lives. The surprise of the gospel is that this isn’t the biggest concern of Jesus. His biggest concern is that the disciples do not have sufficient faith and trust in him. As the first reading demonstrates, God has power over the might of creation. God assures Job "out of the storm" that it was divine power that contained the seas and set its limits: "here shall your proud waves be stilled!" The disciples were experiencing a similar might of nature: "waves were breaking over the boat." When Jesus commanded the sea to be "Quite! Be still!" it obeyed him. The response that welled up in the disciples was once of "great awe" which led them to ask about Jesus’ identity. And here is the crunch of the gospel: only God has power over nature. When Jesus asked faith of the disciples, he was asking them to grow in their relationship to him as more than a "Teacher." He was revealing further that he was the long-expected Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus asked faith of the disciples, then, he was not asking faith in him as their Teacher and leader. He was asking them to have faith and trust in him as the divine One with power to save. The disciples’ faith was tested, and this became an occasion for them to grow in faith. So it is with us. The "storms" of our own lives become occasions for us to grow in faith and trust that God is ever present to us, calming whatever threatens us, bringing us to a deeper relationship with the God who cares for us.

 

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., 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, Jordan Morelli, John Nguyen, Robert Selner, Tarl Spencer, John Suchanek, Leah Sundquist, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, Jonathan Tuner, 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.

FATHER’S DAY PRAYER
Father,
it is your commandment that we should
honor our fathers;
hear the prayers we offer you for them.
Grant them many years on earth
and keep them in health of mind and body.
Bless their word and all they do.
Give them back a hundred-fold
whatever they have done for us.
Inspire them with your love
and help them to fulfill your holy law.
One day, may we be their comfort and support,
so that having enjoyed their affection on earth
we may have the joy of being with them
forever in your home in heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: June 7, 2009
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $77.00
St. Vincent dePaul $137.00
Total: $214.00

Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $8632.50
Loose $477.53
Children’s $
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $1815.50
Building Fund $634.50
Total $11,560.05

June 14, 2009
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $
St. Vincent dePaul $40.00
Total: $40.00

Collections for Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $6867.00
Loose $426.07
Children’s $3.00
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $290.00
Building Fund $130.00
Total $7716.07

 

 

Religious Education

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Thank you to everyone who has registered for VBS, we have a few more openings, so get those registrations in ASAP. We are very excited about our program regarding the Saints this year and are looking forward to a fun packed week. Our crafty craft ladies are busy getting wonderful projects ready, story leaders are planning exciting story times, tasty snacks are waiting to be prepared, entertaining activities and skits are waiting to get you moving and laughing. And praise be to God, we have found our music person to get your vocal cords in tune! God bless each of you for helping make this time for the children at St. Patrick happen. You are a blessing!

THANK YOU to everyone who has been helping with the decorations for VBS! Your excitement is contagious. We are meeting in the Parish Center every Tuesday 1-3pm and Thursdays 10am-4pm. We have most of the murals traced and ready to paint, some of these projects may be done at home if the time better fits your schedule. Students 5th grade-high school are also welcome and needed to help with art work. Come and enjoy the fun helping and meeting new friends.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MEETING SET
A Vacation Bible School meeting is set for Sunday, June 28th from 9:45am-10:45am in the 5th grade classroom. Please bring your finished decorations. A leader meeting for the people who will be leading the students from session to session is scheduled for June 28th after the 11am Mass in the 5th grade classroom. I will be emailing and calling everyone involved.

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has donated! It is exciting to see everything we need showing up at the office. You are awesome!! It helps us with the cost incurred to put this all together. Your help blesses the program in a BIG way!

 

WISH LIST FOR ASSORTED SAINTS V.B.S JULY 20-24
Quart containers (milk, juice etc) rinsed please!
Spray Paint assorted colors, can be partially used
1/4" elastic any color
Scribble 3D squeezable paint(any color)
18mm jingle bells
Beans (dry) any color or kind
Silver spray paint
Fabric adhesive spray paint
St. Patrick decorations any thing green
Green glitter
Fabric Mexican designs to be used for tilmas
Sombreros
Mexican Jumping Beans
Yellow parachute
Soap on a Rope
Hula Hoops
Velcro strips
Chocolate gold coins(dollar store)
Lollipops all flavors
Couch potato (stuffed doll or pillow resembling a couch potato)creative juices needed!
Christmas Stockings Large and small
Artificial Christmas trees ( borrow or keep)
Artificial yellow roses
Christmas lights
Please call Connie 503-266-9411 or bring to the parish office.
Thank you for your constant help and sharing!

 

 

 

WHAT HAPPENING

 

CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
Starting in your July bi-monthly Contribution Envelope packet, you will notice a new look to the blue monthly contribution envelopes. You will now have 5 different areas that you can donate to:
*Food Bank

*Assistance for the Poor
*Building Maintenance Fund
*Cemetery Fund
*Other______________
When using these envelopes please remember to mark the corresponding box that you wish your contribution to be credited too. If you are not currently receiving contribution envelopes, please contact the Parish Office so that we can start that process for you.

NEW UPDATE - ARCHBISHOP CATHOLIC APPEAL
The Archbishop’s Appeal funds are used to help fund Archdiocesan offices and agencies that assist the parishes and their people. In addition, part of the funds are used to assist retired archdiocesan priests. This year our parish goal for this special appeal was $36,341.00. As of June 2, 2009, the total amount posted from our parish is $35,722.00 (98.30%). We are $619.00 away from meeting our parish goal. If you haven’t made your contribution, it is never too late to do so. On behalf of Archbishop Vlazny and Fr. John Waldron, thank you for your continued support of the 2009 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Randy & Linda Cross announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie Lyn to Aaron Jay Cushman, the son of Jay & Linda Cushman from Oregon City.

Bible Reading

June 21, 2009 - Job 38:1, 8-11, Psalm 107:23-26, 28-31, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Mark 4:35-41
June 22, 2009 - Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 & 22, Matthew 7:1-5
June 23, 2009-Genesis 13:2, 5-18, Psalm 15:2-3A, 3BC-4AB, 5, Matthew 7:6, 12-14
June 24, 2009 - Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 139:1-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-66, 80
June 25, 2009-Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16, Psalm 106 1b-2, 3-4a,4b-5, Matthew 7:21-29
June 26, 2009 - Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22, Psalm 128:1-2, 3,4-5,
Matthew 8:1-4
June 27, 2009-Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:46-47, 28-29, 50 and 53, 54-55, Matthew 8:5-17

June 28-July 4, 2009
June 28, 2009 - Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24, Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-16, 11, 12, 13,
2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15, Mark 5:21-43
June 29, 2009 - Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 34:2–9, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18,
Matthew 16:13-19
June 30, 2009 - Genesis 19:15-29, Psalm 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12, Matthew 8:23-27
July 1, 2009 - Genesis 21:5, 8-20a, Psalm 24:7-8, 10-13, Matthew 8:28-34
July 2, 2009 - Genesis 22:1b-19, Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9, Matthew 9:1-8
July 3, 2009 - Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 117:1bc, 2 John 20:24-29
July 4, 2009 - Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29, Psalm 135:1b-2, 2-4, 5-6,
Matthew 9:14-17

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Beloved,

let us love one another

because love is of God.

1 John 4:7

 

 

 

 

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