SUNDAY MASS May 3, 2009

Almighty and ever-living God,

give us new strength

from the courage of Christ our shepherd,

and lead us to join the saints in heaven,

where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirt,

one God, forever and ever.

Amen

SHARING ONE FAITH -

Catholic Home Missions Appeal Second Collection

The Archdiocese of Anchorage has 11,500 registered Catholic families, 140,000 square miles, and only 30 active diocesan priests. Sadly, such shortages occur often in United States mission dioceses. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports religious education and seminary training to bring increased pastoral care to our home mission parishes. Please give generously in next week’s Appeal (May 9/10) by using the attached envelope.

THERE WILL BE NO DAILY MASS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 5 OR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6.

IT’S ABOUT TIME CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Progress is everywhere! Did you notice the scaffolding on the steeple? Walk around to the side of the parish and you will see the work that has been done on the mechanical room and breeze way. It is very exciting. We will soon be moving out of the Church and into the Parish Center for four weeks while the pews are taken off for refinishing, new floors put in, lights and windows are replaced and much more.

As we make progress on the construction, we also have to pay our bills. If you have made a pledge and have not fulfilled it, now is the time! Green envelopes can be found at the back of the church - remember to note on your checks that your donation is for the capital campaign. If your financial circumstances have changed and you can no longer complete your pledge, please let us know so that we can alter our budget estimates. Please continue to keep the success of this project in your prayers! If you have questions or concerns about your pledge, call Fr. John at 503-266-9411 or Susan Gallagher at 503-312-5425.

MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST

Families, come treat your moms to a FREE breakfast and gift from the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus on Sunday, May 10, from 9:30 to 12:30pm. Mom deserves the FREE day! Prices for others will be: Adults’ $4.50, children 6-12, $3.00, and under 6 are free. The menu will include ham, eggs, pancakes and French toast. Come treat your mom and family to a great breakfast. Proceeds from the breakfast will go toward Knights parish projects.

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

“Selective hearing” is a phrase we sometimes hear. It means that we hear what we want, and “Tune out” what we don’t want to hear. Children have selective hearing when they can’t hear a parent telling them to quit the computer game and do their homework, but they hear the parent calling them to supper. In the gospel this Sunday Jesus declares himself to be the “good shepherd” whose flock must hear his voice. Moreover, we who hear his voice must follow it. Following Jesus, as the gospel says, means that we must “lay down our life” for the sake of others. We can do this, because the Good Shepherd has already done this for us. In this gospel parable the hired man doesn’t have a sufficiently deep or committed relationship to the sheep and so he runs away when danger comes. The good shepherd, however, is the one who owns the sheep and has much more at stake than the hired hand. The good shepherd is concerned about, cares for, and protects the sheep even to the point of laying down the shepherd’s life. Jesus requires of us disciples the same mission - to lay down our lives, too. Shepherding, then, is serious business. It means that we cannot run away from danger like the hired man, but we must meet danger head-on for the sake of God’s beloved. Because of the resurrection, we share in the new life of Christ; our entry into this new life is dying to ourselves-laying down our own lives. Jesus proclaims that he is the “good shepherd,” that his flock hear his voice, and that he lays down his life for them. In the context of the second reading, however, we are more than Jesus’ flock: we are “children of God” who are to “be like him.” This means that we are not only sheep who hear our Good Shepherd’s voice, but we also are to become shepherds ourselves. Transformed from sheep to shepherd, we take the life he has laid down and take up his saving mission to shepherd others to new life. Taking up Jesus’ mission means that we actually adopt selective hearing as a way of life. Now, however, the selective hearing isn’t a matter of following our own will or completing a task of our own liking. The selective hearing of Jesus’ disciples is a sharpening of our hearing so that Jesus’ voice is the guiding element in our daily living. By sorting through all the diverse voices we hear each day, and hearing in some of them the voice of Jesus, we know the fold to which we belong - “we are God’s children now.” Hearing Jesus’ voice, we know that there is no salvation through anyone else.” And we willingly lay down our own lives so that others can come to the same awesome truth: to share in Easter life, the “love the Father has bestowed on 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, 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.

TESTS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

For members of our Community, a preventive healthcare ultrasound screening will be held at the Hope Village Retirement Community located at 1535 S. Ivy in Canby on Wednesday, May 20^th. On that day, Life Line Screening will scan the carotid artery in the neck for plaque build up, which can lead to Stroke, (75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) and the arteries in the legs for peripheral Arterial Disease, which is linked to heart disease. They also offer a third test for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the abdomen. This is a prevention program, and with early detection, these problems can be treated. The results are sent directly to you and Life Line Screening encourages you to take them back to your primary care physician. These tests are non-invasive and completely painless and take about ten minutes or less each. There are fees involved for these screenings. Screenings recommended for ages 40+. Pre-registration is a must. Space is limited. Schedule early - call 1-800-643-6075 to schedule your appointment.  

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

May 5-8

Tuesday, May 5

+NO MASS

Wednesday, May 6

+NO MASS

Thursday, May 7

+Frank Bronec by Bill & Janice Butsch

Friday, May 8

+Leslie Earl by JoAnna Earl

PARISH SUPPORT

Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: April 26, 2009

FUNDS COLLECTED FOR OTHERS

Cemetery                       $

St. Vincent dePaul         $30.00

Catholic Charities          $769.43

Total:                             $799.43

COLLECTIONS FOR PARISH OPERATING EXPENSES

Envelopes’                     $6663.75                                      

Loose                             $574.00 

Children’s                      $4.00 

Poor                               $

Unemployment Fund     $10.00

Building Fund                $1245.00

Total                              $8496.75

ANNUAL STEPS FOR LIFE WALK

A two mile easy walk and other fun activities

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Registration is at 1:00pm - walk starts at 1:30pm

Canby Wait Park Gazebo - 300 N. Holly Street

This is to raise funds and awareness for the Pregnancy Care Centers in Canby, Molalla and Woodburn. Come walk and join in the fun activities.

 

 

Religious Education

 THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, TEACHER ASSISTANTS AND THE OFFICE HELP!  YOU HAVE GIVEN WITH HAPPY HEARTS AND CONSTANT DEDICATION TO OUR CHILDREN IN OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THIS YEAR! 

We are blessed by your presence in our community! Your commitment is appreciated by everyone here at St Patrick. May the Spirit of God be with you and your families!  Thank you for being the Face of God in our parish!

Courtney Tamimi, Ryan, Vicki Nees, Kristina Phan, Nancy Fortier, Ann Boyd, Mindy Ferris, Shannon Everson, Elaine Kallis, Julie O'Conner, Olivia Parker, Jody Pattershall, Anna Nguyen, Michelle Davis, Teresa Madrigal, Adriana Baurer, Gary Tadi, Ron Suchanek, Neil Davies, Frances Parker, Jason and Sarah Crawford-Dietz, Dave Bernklau, Brian Masterson, Susie Masterson, Tony Crawford and Betty Crawford.

Thank you to Darlene Jacobucci, Patty Crussell, Nancy Patton and Karen Sadoff, for your assistance on Sundays and during the week! You are all loved and appreciated! May the Lord bless you for all you do!

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION for JULY 20-24 will be taken this Sunday!  Lots of helpers are needed! Please talk to Connie when you register! Call 503-266-9411  EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

74^TH ANNUAL SEMINARY TEA

Members of the Seminary Tea Committee are cordially inviting all the members of the Archdiocese and the Portland Community to greet Archbishop John Vlazny and Bishop Kenneth Steiner at the 74^th Annual Seminary Tea, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, from 2:00pm-5:00pm., at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Robert A. Maletis, in the West Hills of Portland. Free parking and complimentary shuttle service will be provided from 5319 Westgate Drive. Follow the signs at the Sylvan Exit off Hwy 26. The tea is a fund raising event that assists with the financing of the education of our Archdiocesan seminarians. Tickets are $20 per person, and will be available at the door the day of the tea. For advance tickets you may send your check to The Seminary Tea Committee, Mrs. Carla Loughlin; 10515 S. W. Terwilliger Place; Portland OR 97219. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Pat McDonald, Tea Chair 503-699-5832 or email her at pat@scare.org.

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL CENTER PRESENTS:

FRIENDSHIP AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Saturday, May 23 from 9:00-3:00pm. Friendship not only remains one of the most enduring of relationships, it also holds incredible potential for mutual support and transformation. This retreat will bring together friends who seek to intentionally deepen their relationship, as well as celebrate the gift of one another in their lives. Ask a friend or two to join in affirming the sacred gift of friendship. Bring a sack lunch. Cost is $35 per person.

ST. CYRIL’S MOTHER’S DAY FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

Saturday, May 9

Doors open at 11:30am - Luncheon at Noon

Fashions by Koret, Izod, VanHeusen & Liz Claiborne

Tickets are $25 each or $100 for a table of 8

Contact St. Cyril Parish Office for tickets and more information: 503-682-2332.

CHARISMATIC RETREAT: “GIFTS & HEALING” 

Mount Angel Abbey Retreat House

August 3-5, 2009

Fr. Odo Recker, O.S.B. - Retreat Facilitator

Contact Karen Loftus at the retreat house. Email Karen at karen.loftus@mtangel.edu. (email preferred) or phone 503-845-3025.  

WHAT HAPPENING

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING

The deadline to return applications for the Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus Scholarship is Monday, May 4, 2009. Please bring all completed applications to the Parish Office.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

The last Eucharistic Adoration for the year will be Thursday, May 7. We will not have Adoration during the church renovation time period. We will resume Adoration in the Fall.

CONFIRMATION

The sacrament of Confirmation is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Silverton. Archbishop Vlazny will preside. Rehearsal is planned for Sunday, May 3 at 3:00pm at St. Paul in Silverton. Please pray for our candidates for Confirmation. The address for St. Paul Catholic Church: 1410 Pine Street, Silverton, Oregon, 97381.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

The Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents who wish to have their children baptized are Thursday, May 21 and Thursday, May 28 at 7pm. This is a 2 session requirement. Please contact Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information.

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY

Laying down our lives for the sake of others doesn’t mean that we will be nailed to a cross. It does mean that we commit ourselves to “good deeds” such as caring for the sick, forgiving those who wrong us, giving thanks and praise to God, loving others as God has loved us. These good deeds are the very “stuff”

of our every day living. We don’t have to go out of our way to be good shepherds. We need only relate as one filled with new life in Christ to those who come our way.

PARISH ITALIAN SPAGHETTI DINNER

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Time Change: 5:00-8:00pm

In order for this parish event to be successful we will need many volunteers to help out on the dinner and many hungry appetites to eat the dinner. Please mark your calendar and invite your family and friends. Also please sign up for the part of the dinner that you and your family would like to help with. Sign up sheets are in the back of the church. Questions, donations? Call Verlene Patton at 503-266-2476.

What's Happening in the week...

May 3 -9, 2009

Sunday

   9:45am            LAST CLASS FOR Religious Education Grades 1-5

 11:00am            May Crowning at 11am Mass

 11:00am            LAST CLASS FOR Preschool

 12:00noon         End of the Year Party

   5:00pm            Hispanic community - Bible Study

Monday

   7:00pm            Charismatic Prayer Gr.

   7:00pm            Prayer Group Choir practice

 Tuesday

   7:00pm            NO Tuesday evening Mass

   7:00pm            Knights of Columbus 

WednesdayNO WEDNESDAY MORNING MASS

   7:00pm            Faith Sharing, RCIA

   7:00pm            Last Journey in Faith  

Thursday

 12:00noon         LAST EUCHARISTIC ADORATION UNTIL FALL

   6:30pm            Hispanic Religious Education/RCIA

   7:00pm            Confirmation - St.Paul Catholic Church-Silverton

   8:00pm            Benediction

Friday

   7:00am            Marian Prayer Group

   5:30pm            Hispanic Choir practice

   7:00pm            Hispanic Prayer Group

   7:00pm            Junior High Fun Night

  

 

See what love the Father

has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!

1 John 3:1

 

 

 

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