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St. Patrick Catholic Church |
Weekly Bulletin
SUNDAY MASS October 4, 2009
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IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Johnny Doubleday, the father of Jan Gage, Angelo Goon, the wife of Amy Goon and Victor Robert the father of Mike Robert who passed away this week. 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.
PRIEST CONVOCATION
Fr. John will be attending the annual Archdiocesan Convocation for Priests this week, October 5-8. Fr. John will be back in the Parish Office on Friday, October 9th.
COMMUNION SERVICE
While Fr. John is away this week, we will have a communion service on the following days: Tuesday, October 6, Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8th.
MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST - TODAY
This Sunday (October 4) come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast hosted by St. Patrick Men’s Club following the masses. Menu being served will be: ham, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate. Cost will be: Adults $4.50; children 6-12 $3.00. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Club Scholarship Fund.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - TODAY
Join us today (October 4) at 12:45pm for the annual St. Patrick Blessing of the Animals. We will meet in the picnic area for the blessing. All finned, feathered, and furry friends are welcome.
RENOVATION CELEBRATION MASS
We will celebrate our newly remodeled church with a Mass next Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 am. Archbishop Vlazny will be here to celebrate this bi-lingual Mass. If you cannot join us for the Celebration Mass, please come celebrate with us at the Reception in the Parish Center following the 11am Mass.
BULLETIN
If you have an article for next Sunday’s bulletin (October 11), please have all items into the Parish Office by Tuesday, October 6. You can email your items to: dnewbury@canby.com.
RCIA
RCIA - Inquiry, has just begun so it’s not too late to invite someone you know who may be interested in the Catholic faith. Come and see what we’re all about on Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 9 pm in the Parish Center.
Reflecting the Gospel
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In the gospel for this Sunday Jesus exposes the hardness of the Pharisee’s hearts. The context for this gospel is confrontation and the content is about divorce. But digging deeper into the text, we find that the reverberating message of the gospel is about hardness of hearts: “Because of the hardness of your hearts wrote you this commandment.” The Pharisees show “hardness of hearts” by putting the law of Moses ahead of the plan of God. Even the disciples show “hardness of hearts” in rebuking the children. The plan of God, as revealed in creation, is the blueprint for creation’s completion. “Hardness of. . .hearts” cuts us off from the blueprint. Jesus always challenges human traditions when they diverge from action hindering our entering fully the life and blessing God offers us. The world in which the Creator blessed marriage is the world before sin. The world in which Jesus and the Pharisees debate divorce is a world in which sin abounds, and so one must be directed by laws. One purpose of law is to delineate clear parameters for making right choices. This is necessary in a world where sin and hard hearts cloud people’s judgement and sometimes lead them to make selfish choices rather than self-giving choices. The Pharisees ask about a point of the law and Jesus answers by pointing to God’s intention. This gospel presents the tension between God’s plan and sin, between the divine ideal and concessions to human weakness. Jesus champions the ideals of unity and goodness embedded in creation and of blessing and compassion offered to little ones. In the deepest recess of hearts, we all desire to live in union with one another as God intends. The gospel intimates that the kingdom of God belongs to those who yield “hardness of. . .hearts” to the open embrace Jesus models. Just as the gospel moves from shortsighted confrontation over Mosaic laws of divorce to Jesus’ tender embrace of little children, so must our lives move from our own shortsightedness to the wide embrace of God’s ultimate plan-the blessing of union with one another.
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, Douglas Bower Jr., Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown,, Jeremy Burke, Carlos Bustamante, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, David Davis, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, Andrew Gibby, 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 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.
Monday, October 5:
Job 1:1-2:2, 11; Jonah 2:3,4, 5, 8; Luke 1):25-37
Tuesday, October 6
Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 130: 1b–2, 3-4ab, 7-8; Luke 10:38-42
Wednesday, October 7:
Jonah 4:1-11; Psalm 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10; Luke 11:1-4
Thursday, October 8
Malachi 3:13-20b; psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Luke 11:5-13
Friday, October 9: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Psalm 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9; Luke 11:15-26
http://www.nwfs.org.PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving
program gave to God the gift:
September 27, 2009
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $
St. Vincent dePaul $
Total: $
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $6567.75
Loose $429.11
Children’s $4.00
Poor $
Unemployment Fund $20.00
Building Fund $
Total $7020.86
TICKETS TO PORTLAND’S SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
Celebrate Christmas. Celebrate Tradition. Are you interested in starting the Christmas season off right by attending by far the best Holiday Production in the northwest? Many of you know that Paul Crawford, a member of St. Patrick Church, has been singing with the group for many years. Paul and his wife Gail volunteer countless hours in helping with this production and we would love to support their efforts. This years guest performers include Timothy Greenidge, Michael Allen Harrison, Georgene Rice, Aaron Meyer, and The Jefferson Dancers.
To attend as a group, we must have a minimum of 15 people (last year, we had 32). Knowing that people hate to drive at night, I thought it would be best to attend an afternoon performance. Therefore, I reserved 40 tickets for the 2:30pm performance on Saturday, December 5 (Rows O thru R - the same section as last year). Based on purchasing 40 tickets, the price is $34.50 each. This includes the handling fee. These are excellent seats.
If you are interested, please call Duane Koser at 503-266-4489 or see me at coffee and donuts after the 8:30 Mass on 9/27, and 10/4. Tickets will be purchased on Monday, October 5th.
Religious Education
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES HAVE STARTED
We are still taking registrations every Sunday in the Parish Center. We are hoping to have all registrations by Oct. 4. Classes for Pre-school thru 5th grade are 9:45am-10:45am - Preschool and Nursery 11am. We are excited about starting our programs and meeting each of you and your child! Please keep all of our teachers, assistants and children in your daily prayers. Pray for the gift of wisdom and understanding for everyone. We are blessed to be called by Christ to be Eucharist to each other.
YOU ARE INVITED TO PRAY THE ROSARY WITH KINDERGARTEN-FIFTH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS
WHEN.............OCT 18
WHERE...........ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
TIME................10:30AM
PLEASE COME PRAY WITH US TO HONOR OUR
HOLY MOTHER MARY
EVENING RECONCILIATION MEETING OCT.5 7PM PARISH CENTER
This meeting is for all Parents and Children who will be preparing for the sacrament of reconciliation. We are looking forward to meeting each of you. This is a very important information night, see you at 7PM. The topic tonight is Love and Forgiveness of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
R.E. TEACHER MEETING
Oct. 4 12:30 after the 11AM Mass.
Thank you for all you do for our children of St. Patrick, you are a blessing to our parish! Lunch will be served thanks to our Women’s Group! See you Sunday!
NURSERY NEWS
We are open but we are in need of parents to organize a team to help with nursery. If we have parents to help we would be able to have younger infants taken care of during the 11am Mass. A much needed ministry. We also need crib sheets for the little cribs, toys need to be washed each week and we need Jr. High-High School students to help as aides. If you have the time and desire to help organize this ministry please call Connie at 503-266-9411.
VOLUNTEER LIST
The list of volunteer time is being worked on. The list is getting longer and longer giving more opportunities for you to find a convenient time to share your gifts and talents. Thank you for your patience. You are appreciated and we are blessed by your helpfulness.
EVENTS AROUND THE AREA
CAR RAFFLE
The Benedictine Foundation’s 15th Annual Car Raffle to benefit the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel is underway. A new champagne-gold 2008 Honda Civic (MSRP: $19,510) will go to the lucky winner. The Civic offers 36 mpg, and has automatic transmission, front and rear disc brakes, remote entry system, air conditioning, power moon roof, and AM/FM/CD audio system. Raffle tickets cost $50 and only 1,200 will be sold. The drawing will take place on November 1, 2009 at Queen of Angels Monastery and you do not need to be present to win. Tickets may be ordered by contacting the Benedictine Foundation office at 503-845-2556, or benfoundation@mtangel.net. Proceeds will support Sisters’ Retirement and Vocation Funds.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
God’s design for all of creation is that it be harmonious and whole. Paradoxically, it’s the rhythm of the paschal mystery-between dying and rising-that keeps us harmonious and whole. Dying to self means that our own selfish interests are not put ahead of the good of another-which promotes harmony. The new life that always comes from self-giving is a sign of wholeness. Always what stands in the way of harmony and wholeness is hardness of heart-our own or another’s. The challenge is in the example of Jesus: embrace and bless even the little ones.
WHAT HAPPENING
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The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart
mailto:info@francisspctr.com.EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TO START THIS THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 12-8PM
If Jesus were better known in the Blessed Sacrament, earth would be brighter and Heaven nearer. As parishioners, one of the best ways to know Him, next to Mass, is to weekly spend an hour of quiet prayer time before Him in the Blessed Sacrament on the altar. This Eucharistic Adoration is open to all. It intensifies our relationship with Jesus, our Savior, the healer, and helps parish unity and spirituality. In October we are restarting Adoration in our church every Thursday from 12noon to 8pm and we need scheduled volunteers, especially during the 7-8pm hour. The more adorers the better, but we must have at least 2 people with the Blessed Sacrament at all times and we normally do this in one hour shifts. If you can’t take an hour shift regularly, you can sign up as a substitute also. This weekend we will have sign up sheets in the back of the church. By phone, for sign up or information, call Adeline Dawson (503-266-3039) or Dave Bernklau (503-651-3708). Thank you to all past, present and future volunteers.
WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
October 5 - 7:00pm - Multipurpose room
We will be so honored to have Sara Judge as our guest. Sara will be giving us some great cooking idea’s and with her expert experience, this should be a great learning opportunity. We will be putting the final touches together for our October Tea which is scheduled for Saturday, October 17th from 2-4pm. All this should be great fun. For more information call Edye Pavlicek (Chairwoman) 503-266-5769 or Karen Sadoff (Co-Chair) 503-266-9416.
FALL BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents who wish to have their children baptized are Tuesday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm. This is a 2 session requirement. Please contact Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information.
VENDORS WANTED
Sign up now to be a vendor at our 4th annual Holiday Bazaar November 14 & 15. Tables are $20 each. All items must be handmade. For an application please contact Angela Baker 503-407-7493.
“GET ON BOARD”
A new series of Bible study classes is about to begin. Last year we studied The Acts of the Apostles. This year we will use the same excellent publisher, Catholic Scripture Study, to study The Gospel of John. Classes will be at St. Patrick on Monday mornings from 9am-11:45 starting October 5th and Thursday evenings from 7pm-8:30pm. The cost of materials will be $39.99. Please contact Bill Martinusen at 503-266-4926 or Kathy Hostetler at 503-266-3584 for more information.
MONTHLYEUCHARISTIC ADORATION
You are invited to spend an hour or two in Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, October 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are invited to come and spend a bit of quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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