St. Patrick Catholic Church

Mother’s Day Prayer Loving God you wrap your arms around your people and show your everlasting love in the same way a mother loves her children. We are grateful for the love you have taught us through the mothers in our lives: our own mother who brought us into this world, the mothers of friends who have welcomed us into their homes and families, our grandmothers who took time for us, and the mothers who have helped us even though we were not their children. Bless all the mothers of this world today. May they know the fullness of love they have shared and be blessed every day of their lives. Amen

MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST - TODAY!
Families, come treat your moms to a FREE breakfast and gift from St. Patrick Knights of Columbus on Sunday, May 9, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Mom deserves the FREE day! Prices for others are: Adults $5, children 6-12 $3, and under 6 are free. 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 towards Knights parish projects.

SECOND COLLECTION: May 15 & 16, 2010
CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL
This year, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal turns its focus to youth ministry, an essential component of the life and vibrancy of the Church. In youth ministry programs, young Catholics grow in faith and gain valuable leadership skills. Without this Appeal, poorer dioceses in the United States cannot sustain vital youth programs. Next week we will take up a collection for this Appeal. Please be generous and help strengthen the Church at home. Please use the attached envelope for your contribution. Thank you!

VICTIMS OF APARTMENT FIRE
As you know we have several families in Canby that have been affected by the apartment fire at Cedar Villa Apartments. Two of these families attend St. Patrick Church. The Canby Center is coordinating all household, food and clothing donations for these families. Below is a list of needs these families are in need of: beds, dressers, living room furniture, table & chairs, kitchen appliances, dishes, pots and pans, blankets, pillows, linens. Also, the families have children from elementary to high school age. So every size of clothing and shoes are needed, especially socks and underwear. The Canby Center does have a place to store furniture until the families are relocated. Please contact Bobbi DeVore, Program Support Manager of the Canby Center to find out how/what is still in need. (503) 266-2920.

In last Sunday’s gospel Jesus admonished us to love not on our own terms but as he loves. This week he commands us to keep not our word but his word. If we have difficulty keeping our own word, how in the world can we be successful in keeping Jesus’ word? Besides, Jesus’ word is much more than simply what Jesus said and taught. It is the way he lives. Jesus’ words and deeds coalesce into the same reality, that is, a life of self-giving that brings salvation. It is the same life we are called to in this gospel. This would seem a daunting task for us, and quite discouraging from the outset. However, we are not left powerless in the face of keeping Jesus’ word. We are given the help of God’s own presence. To enable us to keep his word, Jesus promises us a divine indwelling through which we are re-created as persons able to live and love as Jesus himself did. We are a new creation empowered to continue, in peace and fearlessness, the mission of Jesus in the world. To be created anew means that we share in the life of the risen Lord-in a very real way, we share in Jesus’ identity. Indeed this is the gift of baptism: that we are made members of his Body of Christ. Only because we share in Jesus’ identity as members of his Body can we truly keep his word and carry on his saving mission. Keeping Jesus’ word means that we open our hearts to his presence, allow him to change us, and grow in such a way that his integrity and identity are meshed with ours. Jesus’ word is a promise of a new relationship with him and his Father, where God comes and dwells within us through the power of the Holy Spirit. We keep his word, therefore, when we embody in our living the fearlessness and peace of Jesus that are evidence of the presence of the Spirit. We keep his word when we respond to indwelling divine Love with self-giving as modeled by Jesus. The truth and power of the word come from within, and it is the truth and power of the Holy Spirit. We are fearless not because of our own power but because of the Spirit dwelling within us. Keeping Jesus’ word means that we make all the Gospel our own.

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: Cody Amick, Ryan Thomas Blackwood, Douglas Bower Jr., Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown, Jeremy Burke, Carlos Bustamante, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, David Davis, Loyd Davis, Kenny Doleac, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Patrick Kirsch, Mike Krzmarzick, Jessica Krzmarzick (wife of Michael Krzmarzick) Johnny Lugo, Adam Lulay, Alex Martin, Jordan Morelli, John Nguyen, Robert Nolan, Daniel Olsen, Robert Selner, Tarl Spencer, John Suchanek, Leah Sundquist, Brian Thomas, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, Jonathan Turner, 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.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving Program gave to God the gift:
May 3, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $40.00
St. Vincent dePaul $112.00
Total: $152.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $8173.00
Loose $464.35
Children’s $1.00
Poor $168.34
Unemployment Fund $232.00
Building Fund $307.00
Total $9345.69

MASS INTENTIONS
May 15 & 16, 2010

Saturday, May 15 - 5:30pm Vigil Mass
+Russell Schoen by Fred & Nancy Kahut
Sunday, May 16 - 8:30am Sunday Mass
+Earl Dawson by Matt & Hazel Wagner
Sunday, May 16 - 11:00am Sunday Mass
+Elizabeth Hecker by Clem & Maggie Schaaf
Sunday, May 16- 4:00pm Spanish Mass
for the Intentions of the Parishioners

OUR PRAYERS FOR HOLINESS OF LIFE
*For our young people, that they may find a joyful faith in their families, and encouragement to respond to a life of ministry and service, we pray to the Lord.

* For all priests, deacons, religious men and women, and all lay ministers who serve our Church-and for those who are struggling to answer the call they are experiencing at this time, we pray to the Lord.

* For the clergy of our Diocese-the elderly and retired priests, our parish priests, the deacons, and our bishops, we pray to the Lord.

SPECIAL INVITATION!
Dear Religious Education Teachers, Assistants and Spouse, You are invited to an evening of thanks Friday, May 14th at 6:30pm in the Parish Center of St. Patrick. Please RSVP by Monday, May 10 either by email or phone to Connie or Francis. We hope to see everyone there!

VBS MEETING
Vacation Bible School meeting has been changed to Monday evening, May 17 at 7pm in room 7 & 8 of the Parish Center. This meeting is for everyone wishing to help decorate, teach, work in crafts, food, and help during the week of VBS which is July 12-16. For more information please contact Connie, 503-266-9411 or by email (address on the cover of the bulletin). Registration forms for VBS are available in the vestibule or the Parish Office. Also, please see the flier in this weekend’s bulletin.

YOUTH COSMIC BOWLING
Thank you to those who attended Cosmic Bowling on Friday, April 30. A special thank you to Anna Nguyen, Tony Crawford and Betty Crawford for attending this evening of fun, bowling and having fun with the kids.

BECOMING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF
Don’t miss four opportunities to hear Matthew Kelly, a New York Times best-selling author, talk about becoming a better version of our self and we are all perfectly imperfect. You will find him at St. John the Apostle, Oregon City on Saturday, May 15th, St. Edwards Catholic Church, Keizer on Sunday, May 16th, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gervais on Monday, May 17th and St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Angel on Tuesday, May 18th. There will be a different talk every night beginning at 7:00pm. Attend as a family or invite a friend, but don’t miss this opportunity! For more information about Matthew Kelly, please visit www.matthewkelly.org.

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

28TH ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE
July 28-August 1, 2010
A retreat for all ages! Come join us this summer at the University of Portland to renew, refresh and refocus! Five days to experience your faith through study, prayer, and play for adults and children. A time to make new friends from around the Northwest or catch up with old ones. A place to model a Catholic faith-based community of caring to each other and our children. Fr. Ray Kemp, will explore this year’s theme, Living the Just Word, in four keynote presentations. He will guide us to an understanding of how we receive the Gospel, our call to conversion and reconciliation, and the experience of God’s transforming love that pulls us to a life of serving others. Visit www.summerconf.org for a complete brochure and registration form.

CAMP HOWARD
Camp Howard is now taking registrations for summer camp! Located in Corbet on 240 acres of beautiful forest, it’s the perfect place to create lifelong friendships and everlasting memories. We aspire to build Christian values through the camping experience by creating a unique community that offers campers a fun filled, challenging week in a safe, natural environment. Certified through the American Camp Association, we administer over 20 different camps; including overnight and day camp. Visit us online at www.cyocamphoward.org and hold your spot with a $50 deposit. We can’t wait to see you there. Call 503-231-9484 if you have questions.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Third Tuesday of the Month from 10-11:30am. Join Marily Kirvin for a time of reflection, quiet, and conversation as we talk about things that matter to us. Cost is $10 per session. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; to register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

WELL WISHES TO FR. JOHN
Anyone wishing to send cards of Best Wishes or Thinking About You, to Fr. John may drop them off at the office and we will make certain that he receives them. You may put them in the collection basket on Sunday, through the mail slot after hours, or bring them to the office anytime during business hours.

2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick Parishioners will provide Scholarship(s) to current graduating seniors who are members of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canby. The Scholarship is for post secondary education. Applications can be picked up at the Parish Office. The deadline to return the application will be May 17, 2010.

WOMEN OF ST. PATRICK
Our next meeting will be this Monday, May 10 at 12noon in the Multipurpose room of the Parish Center. We will finalize and taste some dishes for the Relay for Life Breakfast coming at the end of May. This will be our last activity until next fall. Come and join us. All ladies of the parish welcome. Thank you for all your help.

ST. PATRICK RELAY FOR LIFE BREAKFAST
Come and enjoy a wonderful casserole breakfast on Sunday, May 23 from 9am-1pm at St. Patrick Parish Center. Menu will include baked ham, egg casserole, potato casserole, homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit and drinks. Prices for this wonderful breakfast: Adults $5, children 6-12 are $3, and under 6 are free. Come and support a very worthy cause.

FOUND
A silver crystal pendant shaped flower was found in the Parish Center last weekend. If this might be yours, please contact the Parish Office (503) 266-9411.

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Living the paschal mystery is as demanding as loving with the same self-sacrifice as Jesus and as easy as responding to God’s indwelling as an intimate Friend who is always with us, never forsakes us, and at all times is there for us with care and strength. These Sunday’s before Pentecost when we celebrate the gift of the Spirit are so important for our daily Christian living: they remind us that as disciples we never have to feel like the whole task of living the gospel falls on our shoulders alone. God is always present, dwelling within us, to give us the strength we need to be faithful to Jesus’ commands. Only in this way can our everyday lives be fruitful, can we keep Jesus’ word as our own word.