St. Patrick Catholic Church

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to our First Eucharist Candidates who received their First Communion on Saturday, May 8th and May 15th. May God Bless you! Betsy Alvarez Gabriela Mendez Carmen Aranda Oscar Ambriz Yeseini Mendez Citlali Aranda Alicia Chavez Jaquelyn Mendez Cruz David Arellano Christopher Flores Jasmine Vera Maritza Bermudez Javier Gomez Hevelyn Vera Alex Bernal Luis Gomez Yoselyn Vera David Bernal Jennifer Lopez Sandra Vera Elvis Bernal Melanie Lopez Jennifer Torres Adriana Garcia Brisa Lopez Jonathan Torres Jonathan Garcia Hernan Torres Daisy Silva Emilia Garcia Sergio Rodriquez Diana Garcia Yuliana Garcia Jaydee Garcia Brandon Velez Jessica Gabino Nathanael Hernandez Yesenia Hernandez Diana Jimenez Maribel Jimenez Alma Lopez Jennyfer Lopez Noely Martinez Joanna Mejia Jafet Mendez Oscar Mendez Jr. Idaly Ocegueda Jessica Robles Leslie Ortiz Bautista Nitssi Paz M. Irvin Sanchez Alejandro Sandoval Saul Tarula

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Mildred Madsen, the step mother of Dick Madsen and Abe Saykally a member of our parish who passed away. 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.

SECOND COLLECTION:
CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL

Right here in the United States, some dioceses are unable to provide fundamental pastoral care for their faithful. These “home mission” dioceses cannot support an adequate number of priests. They cannot afford funding for youth ministry programs or religious education. This week we take up a collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Help strengthen the Church at home with a generous donation.

AN UPDATE ON FR. JOHN
Many have inquired about Fr. John. Please rest assured that Fr. John is doing well and is continuing to rest and revitalize during his absence. Currently Fr. John is anticipating that he will be returning sometime toward the end of June. In the meantime, please keep your cards and letters coming. He has been delighted to hear from so many of you and your care and enthusiasm for his good health are a blessing

It’s fairly easy and sometimes rather convenient to make a sharp distinction between the material world and “spirit” world in such terms as these: one is real, the other isn’t; one is sensible, the other isn’t. Most of us, however, have a great deal of experience with the spirit world and believe firmly in it. A new idea pops into our head that is just the right way to solve a problem. We catch school spirit at pep rallies. We talk about high-spirited adventures or being in low spirits. While none of this experience of the spirit world is tangible, we still act upon it as being very real. Not everything important to us is tangible and sensible. In fact, sometimes what is most real to us is spirit. Spirit is what can most motivate us, inspire us, bring us to insight and creative responses to situations that would otherwise perplex or even overwhelm us. We might well imagine the disciples’ perplexity and overwhelming sense of absence when Jesus ascended into heaven. The first reading account from Acts mentions that “as he was going” the disciples were “standing there looking at the sky.” Maybe they wanted a last glimpse of Jesus. Maybe they were wishing that he wouldn’t leave them. Maybe they were still trying to catch a last minute something of his spirit so they wouldn’t feel his absence so keenly. As time will tell, Jesus’ disappearance from sight does not mark an absence but marks a new kind of presence. In the “absence” left by his ascension, we his followers are commissioned to “preach in his name to all nations.” What is it we preach? That suffering and even death lead to new life and that forgiveness will be granted to all who repent. His very ascension into heaven is our commissioning on earth because, “clothed with power from in high,” we are now the visible presence of Jesus. Think of that: his ascension itself is a commissioning. His absence brings a presence. The very absence sends us forth to be and do as Jesus. We can’t set out to take up Jesus’ mission to preach the Good News until we receive the Holy Spirit. This ensures us that our work isn’t ours but Christ’s. Our mission is to preach not simply events but a Person-Jesus Christ, the risen One.

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 9, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $
St. Vincent dePaul $20.00
Total: $20.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $6745.00
Loose $727.17
Children’s $
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $1054.32
Building Fund $250.00
Total $8776.49

MASS INTENTIONS
May 22 & 23, 2010

Saturday, May 22 - 5:30pm Vigil Mass
+Joan Reilly by Hannan family
Sunday, May 23 - 8:30am Sunday Mass
+Elaine Brunelle by Matt & Hazel Wagner
Sunday, May 23 - 11:00am Sunday Mass
+Annette Grommesh by Linda Roberson
Sunday, May 23- 4:00pm Spanish Mass
Intentions of the Parishioners

OUR PRAYERS FOR HOLINESS OF LIFE
*For our bishop, for good health and fruitful ministry on behalf of our Church, we pray to the Lord.

*For all the priests, religious and lay people who will serve the Church, the people of God, in the future, we pray to the Lord.

*That Christian laity who witness the Good News of Jesus in secular society may know the support of those who follow a religious lifestyle in community, we pray to the Lord.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS, TEACHERS ASSISTANTS and OFFICE ASSISTANTS!
Thank you, Merci Boqui, Gracia, Donka, and just plain thank you!
You have responded to the call to serve and have used your gifts of service in many ways to spread the “Good News of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” with our children of St. Patrick. Please know you are loved and appreciated for all you do to love and serve the Lord. Blessings to each of you, my prayer for you is that you enjoy the summer with your family and friends, and that you will enjoy the graces God has given you. Blessings to each of you. Connie and Staff

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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The following items would greatly be appreciated for Vacation Bible School July 12-16.

☛Styrofoam
☛Cardboard boxes/flat
☛Pots, jugs, clay jars, urns
☛Baskets-all sizes and shapes
☛Costume jewelry (beads, gold, Egyptian looking)
☛Blankets, rugs, cloth, sheets (bright & colorful)
☛Plants (ivy, reeds, ferns cattail)

Many Thanks for your help!

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

3RD ANNUAL REAL CATHOLIC MEN CONFERENCE - JUNE 19TH at St. Joseph Parish, Vancouver, WA
Featured speakers include: Evangelists Richard Lane and Hector Molina, Jr.; as well as Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. The morning session includes Confession, and Mass concludes the day. A continental breakfast and deli lunch are part of the ticket price. For more information or to register: log on to www.RealCatholicMen.com or call
503-640-3456.

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.

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.

“ALL -THINGS-KID” RUMMAGE SALE
The St. Cecilia MOMS Club announces an “All things Kid” Rummage Sale, Friday, June 4, 8:30am to 3:30pm and Saturday, June 5, 8:00am to 3:30pm at the St. Cecilia Church Parish Center, 5120 SW Franklin Avenue, Beaverton. Toys, baby clothes, strollers, books and MORE. Come find a bargain and support our MOMS Club. If you have any kid related items you’d like to donate, please contact Mary Ellen at 503-330-1854. We will be accepting donation until June 3.

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PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed next Thursday, May 20th in order for the staff to calendar for the next fiscal year. Thank you for your understanding.

AN INVITATION TO MASS AT HOPE VILLAGE
Our monthly Mass at Hope Village will be next Wednesday, May 19 beginning at 10:30am and will be held in the Library of the Assisted Living portion facility. This is a great way to stay connected with the many members of our parish community who may not be able to celebrate the Sunday Mass with us. All are welcome. Visitors are asked to park on the side and back parking lots.

2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The deadline to return Scholarship Applications is this Monday,
May 17th. Please bring your application into the Parish Office.

CEMETERY WORK PARTY
A work party to clean up our Parish Cemetery for Memorial Day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd from 9am until finished. We would love to see everyone lend a hand. Please bring shovels, rakes, hand tools and all other necessary hand tools. Our cemetery is located at 99E and New Era Rd. Questions, please contact Andy Krzmarzick, 971-404-9660.

ST. PATRICK RELAY FOR LIFE BREAKFAST
Come and enjoy a wonderful casserole breakfast next Sunday, May 23 from 9am-1pm at St. Patrick Parish Center. The 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 is $3, and under 6 are free. Come and support a very worthy cause.

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
We are all familiar with the Catholic doctrine that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired word of God. Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, each of us is an inspired word of God when we are faithful to Jesus. This means, as the gospel suggests, that we are to preach and live as Jesus commanded. Repentance and forgiveness require that we first are willing to do as Jesus did-give ourselves over to the Spirit of God who heals and gives life. Having first experienced God’s saving action, we can be that saving action for others.