St. Patrick Catholic Church

God of power and mercy, protect us from all harm. Give us freedom of spirit and health in mind and body to do your work on earth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God , for ever and ever. Amen

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Ann Konitsky, aunt of Edye Pavlicek. May we remember those families and friends who have gone before us marked with this sign of faith. May they enjoy the fullness of God's love.

FR. JOHN AWAY
Fr. John will be out of the Parish Office from Monday, November 8 through Friday, November 12. He is attending a scheduled follow up to his treatment at Rochester Minnesota.

DAILY MASS
While Fr. John is away this week, there will be no daily morning Mass. HOWEVER, we will have communion service on Tuesday evening and Wednesday through Friday mornings while Fr. John is away.

CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS!
St. Patrick would like to extend a very special Congratulations to Deacon Jerry Giger on the 3rd Anniversary of his Diaconate Ordination. May God bless you for the dedicated service you have given to the people of God through your ordained ministry. Thank you for all you do for us.

VETERAN'S DAY
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11 for Veteran's Day.

BULLETIN DEADLINE
Due to Veteran's Day, the bulletin will be published early. If you have an item for the Bulletin for Sunday, November 14, please email you items to Debbie Newbury by Tuesday, November 9 (dnewbury@canby.com).

RED CROSS CPR TRAINING
A Red Cross CPR Training has been scheduled for Saturday, November 20 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm in the parish center. This training is for Ushers and anyone else who would like to become more fully prepared for life's emergencies. Cost is $7.00 per participant which covers the Red Cross paper work expense. Class size is limited to 18 so pre-registration is necessary. Please contact Sara at the office.

PRAYER CARDS FOR OUR CATECHUMENS AND CANDIDATES
Individual prayer cards are available in the vestibule of the church for our catechumens and candidates in our RCIA. Please take one, or more, with you to remind you to pray for these men and women who are making their journey toward the Easter Sacraments.

Some important days in our history have names, for example, Pearl Harbor Day, D-Day, Thanksgiving Day. Fourth of July is one such day, when we celebrate the independence for our country; 9/11 is another, when we honor the heroic values of so many who gave their lives trying to save others. We admire people who have such absolute convictions in their beliefs that they live them out no matter what the personal cost. We hear of missionaries who sacrifice everything to bring the message of Christ to others. We do sacrifice our lives for the good of others. We do know for what we would die. We do know why we would go to such extremes-because God wills that we have an abundance of life now and forever. The gospel is really not about marriage but about resurrection and the categorically new life it brings. The Sadducees in this gospel suggest a preposterous example to ridicule belief in the resurrection. With supreme confidence Jesus counters that God "is not God of the dead, but of the living." We do, indeed, live forever. Like the brothers in the first reading, like Jesus himself, we believe in God's promise of resurrection. It is the bedrock of our hope and the inspiration for our fidelity to the living God. Resurrection is much more than simply a theological issue worthy of debate. Resurrection is a way of living, witnessing to our belief that there is more to life than what meets the eye. The basis for this belief is hope. Although hope always has a future orientation about it, when we have confidence in God's grace to bring about change in us, when we have patience with ourselves while that change comes about, we already have something of the future in the present-we already are living this new, risen life that is characterized by faithful relationship with God. The relationship enabled by risen life is that of being "children of God' in an everlasting relationship with the living God. With the promise of risen life, the suffering we face now seems nothing in comparison. In order for this to be really true for us, we must have zeal for God and God's ways that are, for us, a way of living. This is the core of our hope, borne out by the daily choices we make to be faithful followers of Jesus.

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
October 31, 2010
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $
St. Vincent dePaul $
World Mission Sunday $75.00
Total: $75.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes' $7859.05
Loose $369.20
Children's $1.00
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $
Building Fund $200.00
Total $8429.25

OUR PRAYERS FOR HOLINESS OF LIFE
*That the Lord bless us with the courage to be peacemakers in a troubled world, we pray to the Lord.

*That the Master of the Vineyard will send more laborers to gather a great harvest of servants for the Church, we pray to the Lord.

*For the people of our Diocese as we seek a future full of hope, that we will truly live as a People of God, 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

MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, November 9
COMMUNION SERVICE
Wednesday, November 10
+COMMUNION SERVICE
Thursday, November 11
+COMMUNION SERVICE
Friday, November 12
+COMMUNION SERVICE
Saturday, November 13
5:30pm +Intention of the Parishioners
Sunday, November 14
8:30am +For all the Faithful Departed
11:00am + Special Intention for the Priest's & Deacons of the Diocese
4:00pm Intention of the Parishioners

GRAND PIANO FINAL REPORT from Lora Heli
Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, our "new" baby grand piano will be in use next weekend. Praise God! Here is the final tally of income and expenses:
Income:
'Seed' Money from Ken Canedo Concert: $651.00
97 keys sold @ $30.00: $2,910.00
Ladies Club donation $500.00
Additional donations $120.00
Total monies received $4,181.00
Expenses
Kawai 5'1" Baby Grand: $3,200.00
Moving & placement expense: $250.00
Piano dolly & cover $729.00
Total expenses: $4,179.00

As you can see, the Lord has provided exactly what was needed through the kind and loving interest and care of His people. The piano owner even discounted his asking price to accommodate our moving expenses. Many, many thanks and blessings to everyone for all your donations! Any additional contributions to the "Piano Fund" will be used for tuning expenses and for a cover for our existing piano as it takes up residence on the stage in the Parish Center. Thank you, Lora Heli.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS YOUR HELP
The Holiday Bazaar is only one week away (November 13 & 14). Please support the children of this parish by donating crafts and homemade baked goods. For drop off times, contact Jody Patershall at 503-266-9411 or jpatershall@canby.com. Any help is greatly appreciated.

MEETING FOR ALL ELEMENTARY CATECHISTS
We will have a Catechist/Aide meeting this Sunday. Please come to share your thoughts and ideas, and help plan for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING
There will be a First Reconciliation Parent/Child meeting on Monday, November 8th at 7:00pm in room 7/8. All parents and children who are preparing for this sacrament must attend this meeting. Our special guest speaker for this evening will be former Director of Religious Education, Sue Unger. All are welcome to attend.

SAFETY IN THE BUILDING
In order to ensure the safety of all the Elementary Religious Education students, I would like to have all parents/guardians drop their children off and pick them up in their classroom. The parking lot is very busy on Sunday mornings, so we want to make sure that children arrive and leave safely.

E-MAIL CHANGE
Jody has recently changed her email address. Please send all emails to: jpatershall@canby.com. Many Thanks!

NOVEMBER FOCUS
The Present

Life is full of things to worry about. There are big and small things. Some are far in the future and others in the short term future. What is the cause of these worries? If we look deeply, it is likely that many of these worries come from doubting our ability to make good choices. Try writing down a list of some of the things you worry about the most. Divide your list into things that will require a decision in the coming week, this year, and beyond this year. We do not have the ability to know the future. The fact is, that circumstances can change radically and what we worry about now may never happen. We need to let go of those worries and place them in God's hands. The ones that are on the list for this year require one basic question: Is there anything you can do today to help make that less of a worry? If yes, do it. If no, let go of it and put it in God's hands. Do the same for the worries of the current week. Your list should be down to zero now because you have let go of things you can't do anything about and you have done what you could about the others. If every time you find yourself worrying about something, you apply this basic rule: if there is anything you can do now, do it and if not let it go, you will find there is less stress in your life. All the time you spend worrying about the future can be better spent paying attention to the present. The little everyday choices we make prepare us to handle the big choices that will come in the future. But that means we have to pay attention to these little choices and make them conscious choices. Even choosing what to eat for breakfast, should be a conscious choice and not something we do while thinking about something else. The more we can live in the present, the better we will be prepared to handle the surprises that will come in the future.
Parish Secretary Newsletter
September/October

ATTENTION LADIES OF ST. PATRICK
Come and join us on Monday, November 8 at 12:00pm for a lite lunch. We will discuss the upcoming Christmas Bazaar as well as the Cookie exchange in December. We will also have Francis Parker as a speaker. Come and enjoy lunch and some wonderful fellowship.

SANTA CLAUS BREAKFAST TICKETS
Tickets for our Annual Santa Claus Breakfast will go on sale starting November 14th, 21 and 28th after the Masses. EVERYONE must purchase a ticket - seating is limited and pre-arranged. Prices for the tickets are $4.00 for children up to age 12 and $5.50 for adults. Contact Helen Krzmarzick at 503-266-3390 or 503-260-4839.

SANTA CLAUS BREAKFAST
The Santa Claus Breakfast is planned for Saturday, December 4, sponsored by St. Patrick Parishioners. This event is a parish tradition and we need your help to make it a success. We need help in all areas. If you would like to help, please call Verlene Patton 503-266-2476 or Ellen Hannan 503-651-2973.

A SPECIAL INVITATION
The Advent and Christmas seasons will soon by upon us and with them, an opportunity to sing some of the most beautiful music ever written. You are invited to join our Church Choir and add your voice in praise and prayer! Membership is open to all who enjoy singing, high school age student and older. The commitment is short-term: only a half dozen rehearsals in preparation for singing before and during Midnight Mass. In addition, we have the honor of singing at the Grotto's "Festival of Lights" on Sunday, December 26, at 6:00pm. You will find yourself truly blessed by becoming part of our music ministry. Rehearsals take place in the church on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to about 11:30am on the following days: November 6*, 13, 20 and December 4, 11 & 18 (*rehearsal in Parish Ctr. Conference Rm.) For more information, please call Lora Heli at 503-263-3840.

A MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN OF ST. PATRICK'S PARISH:
CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL your voices are needed for our Christmas Eve and Epiphany liturgies!!! Come join the Children's choir to prepare the beautiful music for these celebrations. There are only 4 rehearsals scheduled and you will love all the songs we'll be learning. Rehearsals take place in the church after the 11:00am Mass-app. 12:20 to 1pm or shortly thereafter on the following dates: November 21, December 5, 12, 19. (There is no rehearsal scheduled on Thanksgiving weekend.)
The Children's Choir will be singing for the Family Mass on Christmas Eve (5pm) as well as for the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 2 at the 11:00am Mass. It is really vital that we have some older children in addition to the younger ones, so that there will be good leaders. Parents, please encourage your middle school sons and daughters to join the choir and develop some excellent leadership skills. Also, please come to the first rehearsal with your children to register and/or update their information. Thank you. For more information, please call Lora Heli at 503-263-3840.

PARISH HAPPENINGS

Sunday 9:45am Religious Education (4 yrs - 5th Gr.) 11:00am Nursery 12:30pm Catechist meeting 3:00pm RCIC 5:00pm Bible Study 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Monday 9:15am Bible Study 12:00pm Women's Club 5:00pm Spanish Music Rehearsal 6:00pm Intercession Prayers 6:30pm Sacramental prep mtg (Spanish community) 7:00pm Sacramental prep mtg (English community) Tuesday 7:00pm Communion service Wednesday 8:00am Communion service 7:00pm Journey in Faith, Youth in Action, RCIA Thursday 8:00am Communion service 12:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 6:30pm Spanish Religious Education 6:30pm Adult Faith formation 7:00pm Bible Study 8:00pm Benediction Friday 7:00am Marian Prayer Group 8:00am Communion service 5:30pm Spanish Choir Pr. 7:00pm Spanish Prayer Group Saturday 9:00am Holiday Bazaar 9:30am Adult choir practice Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.