SUNDAY MASS March 1, 2009

Father,
through our observance of Lent,
help us to understand the meaning
of your Son’s death and resurrection,
and teach us to reflect it in our lives.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Bill Dietz the husband of Irene Dietz who passed away this week. May we remember those who have gone before us in our hearts and prayers.

CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
On behalf of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, thank you! Because of your generous gifts, the Church will be able to build, fix, and maintain structures, educate clergy and seminarians, assist children in orphanages, publish Catholic newspapers, provide scholarships, and so much more. Your gifts will allow the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to continue to flourish and to strengthen and share its belief in the power of the Spirit of Love. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to see how your gifts are making a difference.

EMBER DAY
Wednesday, March 11 is an Archdiocesan Ember Day. Traditionally, Ember Days are days of prayer and fasting. The intention of this Ember Day is for the healing of victims of child sexual abuse and their reconciliation with the Church. 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. Observance of the Ember Day is encouraged but no obligatory.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOUP SUPPERS AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
This Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm, the Sunday morning Religious Education Catechists will prepare and serve a soup supper in the Parish Center followed by the St. Patrick Men’s Club presenting the Stations of the Cross in the Church. Please come and join us during this lenten time of reflection.

 

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

There are certain times in all of our lives when we need to go off and be alone to confront the pain of loss and perhaps even a life that must be rearranged. People serious about their spiritual life take retreat time to examine their spiritual growth. Someone contemplating a job change might spend hours alone searching out possibilities on the Internet. Although we human beings are naturally social creatures, there are times and circumstances that dictate we be alone. Jesus in this gospel went out “into the desert” alone. He is on the brink of inaugurating his public ministry. Something new and important is about to happen. He does the natural thing: going off alone to think things through and confront the demons that would dissuade him from his mission. The structure of this Sunday’s gospel highlights two distinct but interrelated movements of the Christian life: Jesus goes “into the desert” to confront Satan; then he goes into Galilee to begin his mission to “proclaim the gospel.” We enter our own Lenten desert-spend more time by ourselves-to confront our temptations and turn ourselves more perfectly toward God and each other so we can emerge as an Easter people ready to proclaim the Gospel. Lent is an intensification of what our day -to-day Christian living is all about: conversion and proclamation. Confronting temptation and the sinfulness that keeps us from righteous Christian living is a necessary first step in the ongoing process of conversion. We must turn from sinfulness before we can assume to continue Jesus’ mission. Since repentance, forgiveness, and belief are so central to Christian living, proclaiming the Gospel at least means that we turn from our sinful ways, forgive others and express our belief by saying yes to God’s will for us. None of these is easy to do, which is why proclaiming the Gospel is a lifelong mission. Proclaiming the Gospel doesn’t mean we all have to go out on street corners and be Bible thumpers. More eloquent proclamation than words (even sacred words!) Is the life we live. Thus conversion and proclamation are vigorously related: turning from sinfulness toward God enables us to proclaim by the goodness of our lives the Gospel of repentance and forgiveness.

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, Jordan Morelli, 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: February 22, 2009

Building Fund $40.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes’ $6866.56
Loose $included with above figures
Children’s $2.00
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $300.00
Total $7208.56

 

One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth
from the mouth of God.

 

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
March 3-6, 2008

Tuesday, March 3 , 2009
+Gale Zacker by Mark & Dawn Depner
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
+Marino Malatesta by Guerino Pomante &
Dino Pomante & family
Thursday, March 5, 2009
+George Gent by Mark & Darlene Wilmes
Friday, March 6, 2009
+Dick Brown by Delores Dominiak

UNEMPLOYMENT CORNER

PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION is hiring for the following positions:
Full time Women’s Pastoral Care Team Manager
Full time Women’s Life Skills training Manager
Full Time Assistant Director of Women’s Ministry
Part time Women’s Pastoral Care Team Night Associate
Full time Women’s Kitchen Manager
Full time Director of Men’s New Life Recovery Program
Account Payable Specialist
General Accountant
All wages are paid at competitive wages, and full time positions include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits and a retirement account. Please visit the website at www.PortlandRescueMission.org for further information. Also see the bulletin board located in the Parish Center for more information.

MARION COUNTY OREGON JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Nursing Positions (LPN, RN, NP, MHN, MHNP)
Database Administrator
DD Case Manager
Mental health Specialist 1
Mental Health Specialist 2-Jail
Program Supervisor
Program Van Driver Part Time (No Benefits)
Complete Job Announcements can be found at http:www.co.marion,or.us/BS/HR/jobopenings.htm

 

 

 

 

Religious Education

DEAR PARENTS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS:
Remember the meeting scheduled for March 8, 9:45-10:45am in the Parish Center. We will be discussing some coming events for our Religious Education Programs, many hands are needed to help make things happen! We will be asking for your help! Thank you for helping make the programs come alive for your children. This meeting is open to anyone in the parish who feels the call to share your gifts! Thanks and God Bless You!

FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT NIGHT MARCH 2
at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Father John will be our presenter for another evening with parents and parishioners. His topic will be “THE MASS " What’s that got to do with the rest of my life." Please come join us. It will be a wonderful opportunity to help us with Lenten preparations!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the people who made the Middle School Mardi Gras Lock-in fun for all of the students who were there! It was a blast! A very special THANKS to Ron Suchanek, Neil Davies, Frances Parker for organizing and pulling off such a great event for our kids! Thank you to everyone who spent the night, you were courageous and tired too! Thank you Joe Boyd ( for flipping the pancakes J.J.) for the best breakfast in town! Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make it such a huge success!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS for your generous donations to our Religious Education Programs, we will use the monies to make our programs more exciting and faith filled for our children of St Patrick! God Bless you for all the work you do to make our parish a lively community!

SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR PARISHIONERS OF ST. PATRICK
To all the community of St. Patrick, please pray for our children who will be receiving the sacrament of First Eucharist on April 26 at 1:00pm: Grant Everson, Gavin Kelly, Tyler Marsh, Isabella Parker, John Paul Phan, Rose Phillips, Luis Rodriguez, Sonia Rodriquez, Jose Rodriquez, Brianna Sundquist and Jennifer Tibbetts.

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL CENTER PRESENTS:
WOMEN AT THE WELL
Second Thursday of the Month, March 12, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. This monthly gathering is a time for renewal of body, mind and spirit in the company of a small group of supportive women who seek to encounter God on a deeper level. The group will journey with the often forgotten women of Scripture to hear their wisdom come alive for our time. Cost: Donation to register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com for more information.

WELLNESS DAY
Saturday, March 28 from 9:00am to 4:30pm. This is a day to experience God’s peace, be aware of God’s presence, and be awakened to God’s abundance. The day will include inspiration talks, and the opportunity to experience Tai Chi Chih, Reflexology, Spiritual Direction, Chair Massage, Creative Dance activity, and other Wellnesss practices. Cost: $40 includes lunch. To register, call 503-794-8542 ir email info@francisspctr.com for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
The Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, Oregon presents Support Group for the Unemployed. Join us for frank discussion, practical job search tips and some spiritual support through this difficult time. Facilitated by Marilyn Kirvin and Mary Erickson. Thursday mornings starting March 5 through April 9 from 10:00am to 11:30am. The program is free of charge. Advance registration is requested. To register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information visit our website: www.francisspctr.com.

WHAT HAPPENING

FASTING AND ABSTINENCE REGULATIONS
All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent and Ash Wednesday. All Catholics between ages 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. To fast means to eat on 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.

THE RCIA, RITE OF THE ELECTION OF NAMES
This Saturday, February 28 our 4 Catechumens and 4 Candidates for Full Communion will travel to the Cathedral in Portland to celebrate and be a part of the Church's Rite of the Election of Names. Our Catechumens and Candidates, along with Catechumens and Candidates from all over the Archdiocese of Portland, will be presented to Bishop Steiner as men and women who have prepared for the celebration of the Easter Sacraments and are now in the final, prayerful stages of their journey into the Catholic faith. We offer all our newly Elect our prayers, our encouragement and our support.

A BIG THANK YOU
A big thank you goes to Nancy Patton and Nancy Riener for designing and creating our new community news bulletin board in the parish center. If you haven't seen it yet, take some time during coffee and donuts to see what they've done and check what might be of interest to you. Our new community bulletin board is just the place to post items for sale, help wanted, jobs needed, and news and information of interest to your parish community. Thanks Nancy and Nancy for making it happen!

THANK YOU!
There are not enough words to express our love and appreciation to all the wonderful parishioners of St. Patrick Church on the death of our wonderful son and brother, Russell Schoen. Your prayers, cards, flowers and hugs have been a constant strength to us all during this very difficult time. May you always know that we will continue to keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
The Schoen and Newbury families.

 

THE LENTEN REFLECTION

Dear God,
throughout the history of your people,
from the prophets Moses and Elijah,
through to the life of your only Son Jesus,
you called people into the desert as a means of purifying their souls
and to prepare them for great works.
Today, though not called to the same works
we are called into the desert of self-denial.
In place of sand, heat and hunger,
we deny ourselves luxuries, desires and habits.
While we are called no less to holiness than the saints,
may our Lenten sacrifices, done for love of you,
bring us closer to you this season
and purify our souls.
Amen.

What's Happening

March 1-7, 2009
Sunday
9:45am Religious Education Program
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
11:30am Dismissal
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
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group choir practice
Wednesday
7:00pm Journey in Faith, Faith Share and R.C.I.A.
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
6:00pm Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross

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

 

 

 

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