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Memorial Day prayer On this day we remember the sacrifices made for us by those who were willing to give their lives to ensure that our own would be spent in freedom. Let us never forget to pray, not only for the dead, but also for those still living and working in the cause of freedom around the world. As we celebrate and enjoy this time, give comfort and grace to those men and women who have sacrificed so much for our sake. St. Martin, St. George and St. Joan of Arc: pray for the protection of our soldiers in their efforts, and bring them home safely at the end of their duties wherever that home may be. Amen |
MEMORIAL DAY MASS -
Please note time change
On Monday, May 31 at 9:30am, we will celebrate Mass for Memorial Day at St. Patrick Cemetery. Fr. Ed Coleman, Pastor of St. James Catholic Church in Molalla will be here to celebrate Memorial Day Mass with us. In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated in the church. Our cemetery is located on New Era Road right off 99E.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
On June 17th a group of Ackerman Middle School and Baker Prairie students will head to Washington DC for an opportunity to participate in an outstanding education experience. Students were given a chance to write an essay for a chance to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. The topic of the essay was “What Does Patriotism Mean To Me?” Four students were chosen and two of the students chosen are parishioners of St. Patrick. CONGRATULATIONS to Josh Tibbetts (son of Dave and Debbie Tibbetts) and alternate Sara Branum (daughter of Aaron & Joyce Branum). The opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National cemetery is a once in a lifetime honor. These students will represent ours schools, community, state and country. Please take a few minutes to congratulate them on a well earned honor.
VICTIMS OF APARTMENT FIRE - UPDATE!!!
Last week we included a list of items that were still needed for a family who was a victim by the apartment fire at Cedar Villa Apartments. We have updated this list and the following items are still needed: :Bunk beds with Mattresses, book cases, twin frames, king/queen frame, towels. A special thank you to those who brought in pillows, lamps and coffee makers this past week. Please contact the Parish Office during business hours if you would like to make a donation (503) 266-9411
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This Sunday we celebrate the mystery of God as one but yet three. Unlike our human communities with an odd number of members, the Trinity is a perfectly harmonious, dynamic unity. We are unable to fully grasp with our intellect the mystery of divine Three-in-One. Nonetheless, our triune God is not a distant, uncaring deity. God desires to be personally encountered by us. God chooses to reveal the divine Self to us and be present to us. The readings for this solemnity describe the majesty of God in the many ways we encounter the divine among us: in creation that is tangible and all around us, in Jesus of Nazareth who lived among us and is then the risen Lord who commands us to continue his saving mission, and in the Holy Spirit who is poured forth in our hearts. The glory of God’s presence is encountered through creation, salvation, and each other! Perhaps, then, the greatest mystery of the Trinity is not so much how God can be Three-in-One but why this God chooses to be intimately present to us. Perhaps the greatest mystery is that the triune community of the Trinity wishes to dwell within the diverse community of humanity. Surely this mystery of our God is so great that we “cannot bear it now” fully. The fullness of “all truth” would be overwhelming if we heard it in its full power, for the ultimate revelation-“all truth”-is the gift of the Trinity itself dwelling within and among us. This festival celebrates the mystery that the life and love of the Trinity “has been poured out into our hearts”. As we faithfully live Jesus command to make known the Good News, we gradually become aware that no one of us can reveal God, but together, in community, we are the presence. The stronger the community in openness to encountering God, the clearer to us is the revelation of divine presence. We gradually learn from each other how much God loves us by the divine presence that we encounter and mediate for each other. The majesty of the Trinity defies any intellectual unraveling of the mystery. An intellectual exercise is not what God reveals to us or asks of us. God gives triune Self to us simply so that we can encounter God’s glory and share among us the grace, peace, and hope of divine presence.
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.
PRAYER FOR THOSE IN ARMED FORCES
Heavenly Father,
be with our men and women as they serve our country. When they are faced with danger,
give them the courage of Michael the Archangel,
who was victorious over evil.
When our soldiers are faced with difficult choices
give them the discernment of St. Martin of Tours,
the soldier who remembered to aid the meek and helpless.
When our soldiers are injured or forced to the sidelines,
give them the guidance you gave to St. Ignatius of Loyola,
who turned a time of pain and recovery from a war wound into a new life of trust in you.
MASS INTENTIONS
June 5 & 6 2010
Saturday, June 5 - 5:30pm Vigil Mass
+Walt Malanowski by Hannan family
Sunday, June 6 - 8:30am Sunday Mass
+Russell Schoen by Dave & Debbie Tibbetts
Sunday, June 6 - 11:00am Sunday Mass
Special Intention-Mass of Thanksgiving for the safe return from Iraq - Jeremy Burke by Dennis & Diane Seifert
Sunday, June 6- 4:00pm Spanish Mass
Intention of the Parishioners
OUR PRAYERS FOR HOLINESS OF LIFE
*For all who work with youth, we pray to the Lord.
*For all altar servers, that they may find joy in service at the altar of God, we pray to the Lord.
*For all children of the world, that they may all know the love of Jesus in their life, we pray to the Lord.
*That God’s love might inspire all men and women to follow Christ’s footsteps more closely, we pray to the Lord.
PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving Program gave to God the gift:
May 23, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $55.00
St. Vincent dePaul $
Catholic Home Missions$30.00
Total: $85.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $6747.00
Loose $415.12
Children’s $1.00
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $200.00
Building Fund $17.00
Total $7380.12
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
To all parishioners who gave so generously to our children collecting for Egypt VBS! I think we are going to make it to Egypt to see Joseph in the prison and palace! Wow! We collected $489.24! We are so grateful.
Thank you to our parishioners who have been bringing in so many wonderful items to decorate for VBS! It is so exciting to see all of you being so involved in this project. You are a blessing!
SPECIAL THANK YOU!
The Egyptians who requested donations for our program did an amazing job! JP Phan, Whitney and Zach Ferris, Isabella “B” Parker and Francisco Zamora-Flores! To everyone who held the baskets for collections! You did a great job. You are loved!
VBS MEETING
Our next VBS meeting is scheduled for June 7th at 7pm in Parish Center. All ages! Adriana will work with leaders and Joseph’s. This meeting is for all of you who would like to help this summer July 12-16th.
We will have work parties every Thursday from 10AM-3pm in the Parish Center painting boxes, cutting out fabrics, organizing costumes, ironing transfers on T-Shirts. Come join in the fun! All “want to be” Egyptians are welcome! WE NEED YOU!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Egypt -Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace
July 12-16, 2010
9:00am -12noon
St. Patrick Parish Center
We have a wonderful Vacation Bible School planned this year. Our theme: Egypt-Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace. The cost for this special week will be $35.00. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Questions, please contact Connie Bilton-Smith (503)-266-9411.
Thank you!
how wonderful your name in all the earth!
VBS NEEDS:
We are still in need of canopies (tent type) borrowed! We will return!
☛Blankets, woven ones, Egyptian looking, bright fabrics, good and shiny - any color
☛Rugs, Egyptian looking, borrowed is great!
☛½ gallon plastic containers (milk, orange juice) we need 50!
☛Plastic cookie and cake containers to be used for forms for our stepping stones! (Maybe someone works in a bakery!)
☛Adhesive backed jewels, beads, jewelry wire and elastic cord. Thank you for helping
REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2010-2011
We have recently reviewed and updated our registration forms as well as the registration process. In order to better facilitate our religious education program, we have implemented “Early Bird” registration. We will begin accepting registration forms for all religious education programs after each Mass the weekend of June 5th & 6th and again on June 12 & 13th. Early Bird registration will be accepted through June 30th. Registration forms received after July 1, 2010 will be subject to increased registration fees. Registration forms will not be accepted after October 21, 2010.
“Early Bird”registrations received by June 30th will not only benefit you, but enable our staff to better serve our students with preparation, planning and ordering of necessary classroom materials. Please contact Connie Bilton-Smith or Francis Parker for more information or questions.
SUMMER PARISH OFFICE INFORMATION:
SUMMER BULLETIN
With summer right around the corner, we will once again publish our Sunday bulletin every two weeks starting June 6. PLEASE REMEMBER THE SAME INFORMATION WILL APPEAR EVERY TWO WEEKS. This of course means that if you would like to have an announcement in the bulletin during the summer months, you will need to plan ahead. Please email your items to dnewbury@canby.com.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Starting June 1, the Parish Office will have new summer hours. Our Parish Office will be open Monday - Thursday from 9:00am-4pm (closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm) and Friday: 9am-12noon.
BACCALAUREATE MASS
Graduating Seniors of 2010 will be honored on Sunday, June 6 at the 11am Mass. All seniors of the parish are invited to this special Mass. Please bring your cap and gown and meet in the vestibule of the Church by 10:45am.
RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS:
THANK YOU!
Our apologies to those who attended the Relay for Life Breakfast and had to wait for eggs on Sunday. (Our ovens and cooks didn’t agree). You helped us raise $400.00. Thank you so much.
We (St. Patrick’s) also raised $306.00 selling the beautiful tulips. “Relay for Life” team thanks you so very much!
LUMINARY BAGS
Luminary bags to honor your loved ones will be lit on June 25th. Bags are available for you to decorate now. For more information, please contact Thelma Kriegshauser, 503-263-8750.
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 is a blessing.
EVENTS AROUND THE AREA
Franciscan Spiritual Center Presents:
Letting Go Can Lead to New Life: A Morning of Reflection for People who have Experienced Divorce
Join others who have gone through divorce to explore spiritual tools for allowing his experience of pain and loss to become a pathway to healing and growth, and the catalyst for a deeper relationship with God. Facilitated by Marilyn Kirvin. Cost $30 per person. Saturday, June 19th from 9:00am-3:00pm. To register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.
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May 30-June 5, 2010 Being the spirit of truth  |