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St. Patrick Catholic Church |
Weekly Bulletin
SUNDAY MASS October 18, 2009
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Almighty and ever-living God,
our source of power and inspiration,
give us strength and joy
in serving you as followers of Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen
TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
We are called to this Eucharistic celebration-along with Catholics in every parish, chapel and church throughout the world-to recommit ourselves to the call we heard at Baptism, to share our faith, to be missionaries.
Let us pray at this Mass for all who long to hear the hope-filled, life-giving message of Jesus’ love and salvation. Let us offer generous financial help to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in support of the service of priests, Religious and lay catechists in more than 1,150 local churches throughout Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America.
PRO-LIFE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Support Pro-Life in Canby by attending the St. Patrick Knights of Columbus breakfast today from 9:30am-12:30pm in our parish center. All proceeds will go to the Canby Pregnancy Care Center. The menu will include ham, eggs, pancakes, French toast, juice and beverage. Children under six eat free, children 6-12 are $3, adults are $5. Come and socialize as well as support local pro-life programs. October is Respect Life month.
AN INVITATION TO MASS AT HOPE VILLAGE
The monthly Mass at Hope Village is Wednesday, October 21. Mass begins at 10:30 am and is held in the library of the Assisted Living portion of the facility. This is a great way to show our continued love, support and connection 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, please.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FALL FESTIVAL
Fun for the whole family!
Sunday, October 25 - 12:00pm-3:00pm
Gymnasium of Parish Center
Come and enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, arts and crafts, a fish pond, a cupcake walk as well as other fun games. Food and drinks will be available so don’t miss the fun. Next Sunday, October 25th!!
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. Both classes will be held in the conference room of the Parish Center. This is a 2 session requirement. Please contact Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information
Reflecting the Gospel
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This Sunday’s gospel begins with apostles seeking glory, learning that there is more demand to being disciples than would appear, and finally facing that true glory is not found where we usually seek it. We receive true glory when we finally give up pursuing it and instead pursue Jesus and the demanding life he offers. Like all of us ordinary human beings, James and John seek glory for themselves when they ask Jesus for places at his right and left. Jesus surprises them-and us by responding that true glory comes only from a life lived and given for others. Sharing in Jesus’ glory demands drinking his cup of suffering, being baptized into his death, and becoming the slave of all. Who would think that glory comes out of self-giving, suffering, and dying? What a contradiction! This gospel does more than predict Jesus’ passion and the consequences of being Jesus’ disciples. It points to and challenges the basic human tendency to seek fleeting glory and makes clear that the only behavior that bring lasting glory-and eternal share in the glory of Jesus himself-is to embrace who a servant-disciple of Jesus truly is: one who “gives his life” for the sake of the other, just as Jesus gave his life. There is nothing in this life that can bring us lasting glory-the eternal life that has been prepared for us and in which we already share-except self-giving for the sake of others, a self-giving that conforms us more closely to Jesus’ own self-identity as the suffering servant. Thus a share in Jesus’ glory ultimately means that we faithfully live our baptism into Jesus’ death and thus identity with Jesus and his saving work. Jesus responds to the apostles’ request for a share in his glory by saying that discipleship isn’t about raw power. Discipleship is about servanthood, even when it entails suffering and giving one’s life. The apostles weren’t ready for this-they abandoned Jesus at his passion and death. Are we ready to follow?
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.
ATTENTION ALL CATHOLIC MEN OF ST. PATRICK PARISH
On November 7, 2009, Knights of Columbus will be having 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degrees here at St. Patrick Parish Hall. The Degrees of the Order will be conferred in both English & Spanish simultaneously. Registration will begin at 10:00am until 1:00pm. 1st Degree initiation will begin at 11:00am. Lunch will be served from 12noon to 1:00pm. 2nd Degree initiation will begin at 1:15pm. 3rd Degree initiation will begin at 2:45pm. Reservations are absolutely necessary for all candidates. Call the Financial Secretary Ron Suchanek at 503-266-1225 or District Deputy Jesse Villereal at 503-266-4043 or District Deputy Tom Morgan at 503-658-8709 on or before Monday, November 2.
October 20-23, 2009
http://www.nwfs.org.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
+William Krueger by Krueger family
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
+Dave Merrill by Lacey & Judith Buttram
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Special Intention for Ann Housen on the occasion of her Birthday
Friday, October 23, 2009
+Mrs. Billie Chairet by Earl & Adeline Dawson
PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving
program gave to God the gift:
October 4, 2009
Funds Collected for Others
Cemetery $6.00
St. Vincent dePaul $177.00
Total: $183.00
Collection Parish Operating Expenses
Envelopes’ $8706.00
Loose $451.94
Children’s $3.00
Poor $167.00
Unemployment Fund $25.00
Building Fund $78.00
Total $9430.94
Monday, October19, 2009
Romans 4:20-25; Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Luke 12:13-21
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17; Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Romans 6:12-18; Psalm 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Romans 6:19-23; Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Luke 12:49-53
Friday, October 23, 2009
Romans 7:18-25a; Psalm 119:66, 68-76, 77, 93, 94;
Luke 12:54-59
Religious Education
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YOU ARE INVITED TO PRAY THE ROSARY WITH KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS
WHEN.............TODAY - OCT 18
WHERE...........ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
TIME................10:30AM
PLEASE COME PRAY WITH US TO HONOR OUR
HOLY MOTHER MARY
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
Thank You to Alli Gamble, Riley Walton and Olivia Parker for asking to help as assistants in the Nursery! Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with our infants, they will love you! Others are still needed to help as alternates when assistants have other commitments. Nursery time is 11AM-12Noon. Please come for your children directly after Mass. Please call Connie 503-266-9411 for more Information.
THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING
Thank you to Nancy Fortier and Courtney Tamimi for offering to help Stacey Helm and Alicia Thomas with the 4year old program! We are blessed by your love and support! I have heard the children want to stay to learn and play! Thank you Stacey and Alicia for making the program an exciting place to be! Learning about Jesus is Fun!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
There are so many people to thank for all the wonderful work they do behind the scenes! Nancy Patton for the beautiful graphics you do for the parish, Patty Crussell, Darlene Jacobucci, Karen Sadoff and Paula Jarvis, you are all amazing and you are a blessing! Your special members of our Saint Boot Camp!
WORLD YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION
W.Y.D. is celebrated in parishes on Sunday, October 25, 2009. W.Y.D. is a day to celebrate youth (younger and older teens), in all of their diversity and goodness, and to encourage these young people to lead the church both now and into the future. All teens interested in participating in the W.Y.D. choir on 10/25/09, please join us for practice this Sunday after the 11:00am Mass. We will practice again at 10:00am on 10/25/09. Make a difference and share your musical talents. Please contact Francis Parker with questions.
GOSPEL LIVING
October focus:
Service
Most of the time we think of service in terms of doing a particular thing - visiting the sick, helping out in a soup kitchen, mowing a neighbor’s lawn, etc. The things that are done, while helpful and good, are not the essence of service in the Gospel sense. Service is a giving of ourselves-our time and love - to someone else. It is not a “thing” that can be taken back once it is given nor can the receiver return it to us. It is not some thing we can purchase nor can we pay someone to do it for us. It is not a particular thing we do; but, the spirit in which we do it. Service, in the Gospel sense, is a way of being and thinking. It is a generosity of spirit that impells us to think of others before ourselves. It is a love for others that seeks to ease pain and uplift others whenever there is an opportunity. It is an awareness of those around us and the willingness to treat them with love. This kind of service can take many forms, including traditional things that readily come to mind. It can be as simple as smiling at someone or saying a kind word that uplifts their spirit. It does not require setting aside chunks of time volunteering to help with some good cause or ministry (although those things can be part of it). It can be expressed though everyday things: letting the person with only a couple of items go ahead of you with your full basket in the check out line, letting someone else have that nice big piece of cake, giving up your seat on a crowded bus, and so on. It is putting others before ourselves. Opportunities are everywhere and we will see them if we developed this spirit of service. We become more concerned about the needs of others and less focused on ourselves. It is giving of ourselves without considering what we may get in return or deciding the “worthiness” of the recipient. Basically, it is sharing the love God has poured out on us with everyone we meet. What can you do to grow in this Gospel spirit of service?
WHAT HAPPENING
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mailto:info@francisspctr.com.CONFIRMATION NEWS
As our Religious Education programing has undergone some unexpected changes in the past year and a half the pastoral staff has been examining our program for preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for youth. This year a new Coordinator for grades 6 through High School Youth Group and Confirmation Preparation has been hired. In order to provide the best possible preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for the youth of our parish it has been decided that togther with Fr. John as Pastor, Frances Parker (Coordinator of Jr. High, Sr. High and Confirmation) will spend this year in Confirmation Team Development and planning. During this planning and development year we are requiring that youth who will be interested in the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation for the 2010-2011 programing year be registered and actively involved in Youth Group. This will provide the 1 year prior involvement necessary to be in compliance with the Archdiocesan Policies and Guidelines.
ARCHDIOCESAN CONFIRMATION POLICY
Confirmation preparation and reception is intended to take place during the freshman and sophomore years of high school with primary emphasis on the sophomore year. Youth should have the opportunity for preparation and reception of the sacrament by the end of their 16th year of age. (Archdiocesan Policy on Confirmation) A person who is to be confirmed should be prepared through suitable instruction, proper personal disposition, and the ability and willingness to renew baptismal promises. (Canon 889, par.2)
ST. PATRICK CONFIRMATION POLICY
In compliance with Archdiocesan policy and recommendations for the preparation and reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, St. Patrick requires that any candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation be actively involved in age appropriate Religious Education for a minimum of 1 year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Additionally, it will be expected that each candidate will continue to be involved in Youth group and to regularly attend weekend Mass during the period of preparation for the Sacrament.
MEET YOUR FUTURE PRIESTS AT THE SEMINARY BENEFIT DINNER
We invite you to join the celebration of future priests by purchasing tickets for the 6th Annual Seminary Benefit Dinner to be held Sunday, November 1, 2009, 4:00pm-7:30pm at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Tickets are $250 each of which $200 is tax deductible. Your support helps maintain an exellent priestly formation program. Mount Angel Seminary is the largest seminary in the west and serves 97 dioceses with a Catholic population of over eleven million people.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Much of our doing for others is simply part of our everyday circumstances, for example, parents taking care of their children or a worker cooperating with others on a team job. Being the servant of all isn’t always something extra or big; most of the time it is simply doing our everyday tasks generously and with integrity while keeping in mind that others are the Body of Christ. If we can do these everyday tasks with loving care, then when something big comes along we won’t deny Jesus like the apostles, but will say “we can.” And mean it, knowing full well the demands that identity with Christ entails.
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