SUNDAY MASS May 10, 2009

 

 

Dear God,

on this day that we honor mothers,

may we draw strength

from the mothers who went before us.

May we remember Jochebed, mother of Moses,

who gave her son over to God’s providence

when forces that threatened him were beyond her control.

May we remember St. Monica,

who suffered an abusive spouse and her son’s poor choices,

but lived to see her child’s return to God.

Most of all, we remember Mary.

Though she watched her child suffer and die,

she also saw his resurrection and glory

and was in turn glorified by him.

Amen

IN SYMPATHY

Please remember in your prayers Evelyn Pitts the wife of Dan Pitts who passed away this past week. Her funeral will be Thursday, May 14^th at 11:00am here at the Church.

IN MEMORY

A Rosary in memory of Tom Crawford, Paul Crawford’s brother will be recited Tuesday evening, May 12 at 6:30pm prior to the Mass at 7:00pm

MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST - TODAY

Families, come treat your moms to a FREE breakfast and gift from the St. Patrick 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.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEALS - SECOND COLLECTION

Of the 29 countries in the geographically sprawling Diocese of Salt Lake City, only 16 have a resident pastor. These mission diocese need funding for ministerial training, seminaries, and religious education in order to nurture the faith and administer basic pastoral care in the rural areas of the state. Please give generously in today’s Catholic Home Missions Appeal.

MONTHLY MASS AT HOPE VILLAGE

Wednesday, May 20 is the monthly Mass at Hope Village. You are invited to join in celebrating Mass with those members of our parish community who are unable to join us at our regular Sunday liturgies. The Mass is held in the Library of the Assisted Living section of Hope Village. Mass time is 10:30am. Visitors are asked to park on the side and back parking lots, please.

 

 

Reflecting the Gospel

For many elementary students, long division is their mathematical downfall. As long as the division is simple, it is generally manageable. But when it gets to larger numbers, it gets difficult. And no small part of this difficulty is the “remainder” - what in the world do we do with what is left over? So, for example, thirty-two divided by eight is four-that’s simple. But what do we do with something like 2009 divided by 5? What do we do with the remainder, what’s left over? This is a stumbling block for many youngsters. This Sunday’s gospel talks about “remaining” in Jesus. In a sense, we are “remainders,” we are “left over” to do his work of bearing fruit. And just like long division, the willingness to remain with Jesus, be pruned, and bear fruit can be a stumbling block for us, too. We must “remain” in Jesus because this is the only way to be in relationship with the Father. Our attachment to Jesus-our relationship with the divine-is a choice of heart that is affirmed and confirmed not only “in word or speech but in deed and truth”. Further, to “remain” in Jesus, we must be willing to be pruned. Even so, pruning is both the problem and the solution. Pruning is a problem because it is painful and we humans avoid what causes us pain. Yet, however painful this pruning may be, it is being done by a God whom we call Father. We bear fruit as disciples because, like with Jesus, the Father (“the vine grower”) lovingly tends to us. All the Father’s work in Jesus continues as we remain in Jesus. Only by this personal attachment to the Son can we be in personal relationship with the Father and receive all we need to bear fruit. Just as God planted and tended the true vine Jesus, so does God tend us who remain in Jesus so that we, too, might “bear much fruit.” God prunes from us whatever does not give life, and nourishes within us whatever does. Our remaining in Jesus, our bearing fruit as disciples, our believing in the Son and keeping the commandments are all the work of the Father who lovingly tends the life we share with Jesus (I’m the vine, you are the branches”).

 

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.

PARISH SUPPORT

Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: May 3, 2009

FUNDS COLLECTED FOR OTHERS

Cemetery                    $45.00

St. Vincent dePaul      $160.00

Total:                          $205.00

COLLECTIONS FOR PARISH OPERATING EXPENSES

Envelopes’                 $8609.00                      

Loose                          $433.45 

Children’s                  $2.00

Poor                            $

Unemployment Fund  $1693.12

Building Fund$516.00 

Total                           $11,253.57

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

May 12-15

Tuesday, May 12

+Tom Crawford by the Hannan family

Wednesday, May 13

+Dick Johnson by Jim, Steph & Taylor Houchins

Thursday, May 14

+Dave Merrill by Earl & Adeline Dawson

Friday, May 15

+Russell Schoen by Kathleen Charboneau

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.  

UNEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

VETERANS BENEFIT CONSULTANT

(Veterans’ Service Officer) - $2,695 - $3,903 MONTHLY

The Veterans’ Service Officer acts as an advocate and represents veterans of the United States Armed Forces in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims under the laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The position represents claimants as a federally authorized representative to file claims and actions on behalf of veterans, their survivors and dependents to ensure they receive the maximum entitlement of benefits.

  Daily Office hours are 7:30-4:30pm. The position requires to have and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Please see copies of this job posting

on the bulletin board located in the Parish Center.

Do You Have an Employment Opportunity for someone in Our Parish? Email Debbie in the Parish Office at dnewbury@canby.com

 

 

Religious Education

 SPECIAL THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who helped with our May Crowning of our Holy Mother Mary, especially Adriana Baurer, Gary Tadi and the fifth grade class. To everyone who helped with the End of the Year Ceremony, especially Joe Boyd for cooking, all of the teachers who helped decorate and serve and the young people who helped Darlene Jacobucci with the set-up for our potluck. Thank you Joe and Johnathan Hayes! Larry Everson for calling the numbers for the Bingo game! You are all the best!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Our Vacation Bible School meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 17^thfrom 9:30am-11am in the Parish Center - Room 7/8. This meeting is for everyone who will be involved with decorating, food, crafts, skits, music, games and Saint stories of the day. If you have not signed up to help and wish to, please call Connie 503-266-9411. We need many hands to organize this big event! Registration slips will be available in the vestibule of the church or you may call the office. Thank you for helping!

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY

In the first reading the disciples were afraid to relate to Saul because of his past reputation for persecuting Christians. Barnabas, a member of the community, took Paul under his wings and witnessed to the community on his behalf. In this way was Paul accepted so he could preach the word. Barnabas witnessed to how Paul was “pruned” by his encounter with the risen Jesus, an encounter so intense that he was “pruned” from his old zealous hatred of this new Jewish sect and became a disciple himself, one who “remained” in Jesus.

    Part of our living the paschal mystery-its dying and rising-requires that we be willing to be pruned. We must allow God to tend us, so that we might rid ourselves of whatever gets in the way of our being a faithful disciple who not only proclaims the Gospel, but also lives it in “deed and truth.” First of all, this means that we must witness to an intimate relationship with God. We do this through prayer and worship-both private and public acts of glorifying God. We also witness in “deed and truth” through how we relate to others. Taking someone troubled under our wing to help them is but one example of how we remain in Jesus through our caring for others.

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

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.

 

WEEKEND WITH THE SISTERS

Interested in spending time with Sisters to learn more about their life of prayer, service and community? Come on May 15-17 for a weekend with the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in Beaverton. For more details and to register, please contact Sr. Charlene at 503-906-1131 or by emailing srcharleneh@ssmo.org.

MOUNT ANGEL ABBEY 3^RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WINE: A Fund raising event for the Abbey Library.

Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 2-5pm at Mount Angel Abbey (St. Benedict, Oregon). Highlights-Northwest wines, 15^th century Books of Hours exhibit, art exhibition of William Henry Price paintings, tours of the celebrated Abbey Library, special hors d’oeuvres provided by local restaurants and Abbey chef Hans d’Alessio and an Auction. General Admission $50/each. Patron Admission $125/each ($75 tax-deductible). Tickets may be purchased by email, phone or online. Email: FAWT@mtangel.edu. Telephone: 800-845-8272 or 503-845-3066. Web: www.mountangelabbey.org/festival-arts-wine.htm.

27^TH ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE

Are you looking for time to refresh, renew, and refocus your life? Join us for Summer Conference 2009 - a retreat set on the University of Portland campus that welcomes families, singles, clergy and lay people of all ages for fives days of study, prayer, and play. This year’s theme, “The Prophetic Call of Modern Christians, is presented by Paulist Priest and Old Testament scholar, Fr. Larry Boadt, CSP. Complete details are available in the brochure available online at www.summerconf.org.

 

WHAT HAPPENING

MORE REASONS TO CELEBRATE DURING THIS EASTER SEASON

This Sunday at the 4:00 pm Mass we will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with 12 children and youth. Six of these youth, ages 6 - 11, have been meeting every Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm and every Thursday evening from 6:30 - 8:00 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church and the Sacraments in order to prepare for the first of their Sacraments of Initiation. Please pray for these lovely children, and their younger brothers and sisters who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism with them, and their parents and god-parents that the Holy Spirit would continue to lead them and guide them all the days of their lives.

Welcome to the Church: Cyntia & Kevin Arellano, Yesenia Hernandez-Ramirez, David, Melanie & Miguel Lopez-Rodriguez, Mariela Torres-Casarez, Arcadia, Joanna, Sandra & Yoselyn Vera-Lopez, we’re glad you’re here!

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

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

SPECIAL BULLETIN DEADLINE

We will be publishing the bulletin for Sunday

MAY 25^TH - EARLY. If you have an item you

wish to include, please have your item into the

Parish Office no later than May 13^th. You may

also email your item to: dnewbury@canby.com.

 

PARISH ITALIAN SPAGHETTI DINNER

Saturday, May 16, 2009

 5:00-8:00pm

Come one, come all, but do come to our Authentic Italian Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 16. Invite your family and friends. Come visit with old friends and make new friends within our parish community. Who knows, you might even be speaking a little Italian.

Menu will include: spaghetti and sauce, green salad, toasted bread, beverage, dessert and wine (by donation). Adults’ $6, Children (6-11) $3, Immediate Family $18. Proceeds will go to the Parish Unemployment Crisis Fund.

What's Happening in the week...

May 10-16, 2009

Sunday
 MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

   5:00pm            Hispanic community - Bible Study

Monday

 12:00noon         Women’s Club

   7:00pm            Men’s Spirituality Gr.

   7:00pm            Prayer Group Choir practice

 Tuesday

   7:00pm            Tuesday evening Mass

Wednesday

   6:30pm            Rehearsal 1^st Communion

   7:00pm            Faith Sharing, RCIA

  Thursday

   6:30pm            Hispanic Religious Education/RCIA Potluck

  Friday

   7:00am            Marian Prayer Group

   5:30pm            Hispanic Choir practice

   7:00pm            Hispanic Prayer Group Retreat

Saturday

   8:30am            Hispanic Retreat

   1:00pm            First Communion for Hispanic Community
5:00pm-8:00pm Parish Italian Spaghetti Dinner

Little children, let us love

in deed and in truth

and not merely talk about it.

1 John 3:18

 

 

 

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