SUNDAY MASS October 19, 2008

Lord our God,
Father of all,
you guard us under the shadow of your wings
and search into the depths of our hearts.
Remove the blindness that cannot know you
and relieve the fear that would hide us
from our sight.
We ask this through Christ our Lord..
Amen

 

ONE SUNDAY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD
Today, World Mission Sunday, with Catholics of the world, we are called to offer, at this Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support, through the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of our Lord - to help the poor and suffering experience the healing love and peace of Jesus. Thank you for your generosity.

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Littau, the sister of Linda Shilling, Fred Sanchez and Maria Vasquez Raya who recently passed away. Please remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in our thoughts and prayers.

IT’S ABOUT TIME. . . FOR A PROGRESS REPORT!
What a great start to our Capital Campaign for Church Renovations. We currently have $232,400 pledged or 58% of our goal of $400,000. Of the total amount pledged we have received $197,475, or 49% of our goal. Our target is to have 80% , or $320,00, of the necessary funding in the bank by December 31st so we can comfortably start the bidding process in January of 2009. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has pledged and donated so far.

A NOTE FROM SUSAN GALLAGHER, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CHAIRWOMAN.
By now most of you will have received a packet of information outlining the plans for renovations. As you read the materials you are asked to pray about what your level of commitment should be. The care and up-date of our church building is the responsibility of everyone who worships and celebrates faith here. If you have questions about the project you are encouraged to speak with Fr. John or any member of the Building Advisory Committee; Ron Hostetler, Dave Muck, Frances Parker, Pat Nibler, Jerry Giger, or Sara Creel. If you have questions regarding the Capital Campaign you are encouraged to speak with Fr. John or the Campaign Chair, Susan Gallagher. Susan may be reached at 503-263-6456. Your support, encouragement, input and generosity have been wonderful.
God be with you,
Susan Gallagher

MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST
Come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast hosted by St. Patrick Men’s Club next Sunday, October 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm. Menu will include Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Orange juice, Coffee and Hot Chocolate. Cost: Adults: $4.50, children 6-12: $3.00. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Club Scholarship fund.

 

Reflecting the Gospel

The context for this Sunday’s gospel is the escalating conflict between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, which leads to Jesus’ passion and death. The leading Jews are overtly plotting how they might “entrap Jesus in speech.” They begin their offensive rather sarcastically. Ironically, it is precisely in their sarcasm that they speak the greatest truth: instead of shying away from the confrontation or defusing it, Jesus is unwaveringly truthful; he addresses the conflict head on. He has clarity about what is central-God and the kingdom-and so he is able to give to God what belongs to God: his very self. Discipleship requires of us nothing less. Would that we have the clarity about our life and duties as Jesus portrays in the gospel! Yet, if we keep our focus on Jesus, this does bring a clarity to us. The Jewish authorities are no doubt quite aware of the Old Testament stance that there is only one God whom faithful Jews serve. God’s sovereignty is uncontested; all rulers govern because they are summoned by God to do so. To this one sovereign Lord do the Jewish people give glory and honor. There isn’t any room for anyone else. In contrast, the gospel recognizes other rulers and has a different perspective. There are different spheres of rule. God is sovereign but there are others who do rule rightly and so we can pay them their due. The gospel shows us that our loyalties aren’t either/or, but it clearly articulates that there are different spheres with appropriate behavior belonging to each. Again the Jewish authorities miscalculate Jesus’ clear perception of himself and his mission. Jesus’ answer put things into perspective. When God is truly the center of our lives, there is no problem with giving others their due. Conversely, giving others their due doesn’t necessarily compromise God as the center of our lives. Jesus shows that serving the one God is even better expressed when we know clearly the relationship between God and other authorities in our lives. Civil authority can even be used to further God’s work, as in the case of Cyrus the Persian who liberates the Jews from Babylonian captivity. But civil authority does not have an ultimate claim on people; our obligations are owed primarily to God and secondarily to Caesar.

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, Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown, Douglas Bower Jr., Carlos Bustamante, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, David Davis, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, Andrew Gibby, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Mike Krzmarzick, Jessica Krzmarzick (wife of Michael Krzmarzick) Johnny Lugo, Alex Martin, Ryan McInnis, John Nguyen, Robert Selner, Tarl Spencer, Leah Sundquist, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, Jonathan Tuner, William Walsh, Erik Wiesehan and Ivan Wilson, 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: October 12, 2008

Building Fund $131.00
Cemetery $20.00
Envelopes’ $5647.00
Loose $479.48
Children’s $2.00
Poor $25.00
Total $6304.48

 

Only goodness and kindness
follow me
all the days of my life.
Psalm 23:5

MASS SCHEDULE

October 21-24
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
+Larry Housen by Hannan family
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
+Special Intention for Ann Housen on the occasion of her Birthday by the Hannan family
Thursday, October 23, 2008
+Ed Lowry by Sebastian family
Friday, October 24, 2008
+Joyce Carroll by Diane Brown

Church Website….
Have you taken a few minutes to go online to visit St. Patrick’s website? Our website has been up and running for some time now thanks to the many talents of our own parishioner Budhi Suwardi. Some of the many items you will find on our website is the Sunday Bulletins, monthly calendars of Activities, staff information & email addresses, current Mass schedule, Religious Education & RCIA information, parish life, social outreach, prayer requests just to name a few. One of the many new & exciting additions to the website is the ability to register as a new parishioner. You can down load the form both in English and Spanish and complete the information or you can complete the information on line. Your information will be kept safe and secure and will only be seen by Debbie Newbury, our Administrative Assistant.

To register:
*Go to St. Patrick web site: www.stpatcanby.com click any part of our church animation to go to home page.
*Or you can use the following url http://www.stpatcanby.com/home.html to skip the welcome animation and go directly to home page.
There are two ways to go to Family Census Information Menu:
First Method:
*.On the home page, click reminder tab, scroll down until you see St. Patrick Family Census Information page – click link
*.You will see “Family Census Information menu”. Viewer can choose “Online” or “Offline”. Click preferred method and follow the directions of the corresponding form.
Second Method:
*. On the home page look at left column navigator find “Family Census” link click this link, you will be directed to “Family Census Information Menu” page.

Also coming soon will be the availability to register for Religious Education Classes both in English and Spanish, as well as some other possibilities. Take a few minutes and look around. You’ll be glad you did.

 

 

Religious Education

ROSARY - TODAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 10AM IN THE CHURCH.
Kindergarten through 5th grades are inviting all parents/family members (especially Grandparents) and parishioners to our Rosary ceremony. Please come pray the Rosary with our children. Thank you.

ATTENTION! CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
If you wish to be confirmed this year and are a Freshman thru Senior, you must attend the class on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00pm.

NURSERY
Nursery is now open at the 11am Mass for ages 18 months - 4 years old. If you would like to take advantage of this program, please register after the Sunday morning Masses in the nursery or call Angela at 503-263-6622 so we know there is interest.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our Religious Education Program is always looking for volunteers to help with the many aspects that make up our Religious Education Program. We are always looking for substitute teachers, assistants and parent volunteers who can help with the extra events that come up through out the year. If you can help, please contact Connie Bilton Smith at the Parish Office, 503-266-9411.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Registration for the Sacraments will be at the initial class. Be sure you are signed up for Youth Ministry or Religious Education as a part of your preparation for Sacraments. If you were not baptized at St Patrick, you need to supply a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate at the time of Registration.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
You must be registered for Religious Education unless you are in a Catholic School to be able to prepare for Sacraments. If you are receiving Sacraments this year you must provide a baptismal copy at the time of registration if you were not baptized at St Patrick. Registration forms will also be available in the Church vestibule.

GOSPEL LIVING
Justice

We like things to be fair and just but ideas of what that means may not be the same as God’s. Is it fair for some to pay more tax than others because they have more? Is it just to provide food stamps to those who do not make enough to provide for themselves. Are there things that people should be “entitled” to have regardless of who they are or their circumstances? Is it just to simply take care of people who don’t seem to be able to care for themselves? It may be easier to give them what they need rather than to work with them and teach them to become more self-sufficient; but is that justice? Think about the God Jesus talks about in the parables. These pictures often leave us scratching our heads. How can it be just to pay all the workers the same wage when they have not done the same amount of work? How can you welcome home the child who has done everything “wrong” and wasted his money? How can the one who has kept all the rules be less pleasing than the sinner? God’s justice has nothing to do with equity. Justice does not mean everyone receives the same amount. Fairness is a matter of need. Those who have little require more than those who have more than they need. Consider your own ideas of what is just and fair. How does it affect your attitude toward the people in your life? How does it affect your position on various legal and civil issues facing our society today? Would Jesus agree with your sense of justice? These are not easy questions and the answers are not simple. There are times when it is not justice that motivates us but revenge or jealousy. Pray that you may have the heart of Christ and see justice through his eyes rather than your own. You may find it easier to respond to others with compassion for their problems and you may also find that it is much easier to forgive those who offend you.
From: Parish Secretary - October/November, 2008

WHAT HAPPENING

SPECIAL BULLETIN DEADLINE
If you have an article for the Bulletin for next Sunday, October 26th, you must have your item into the Parish Office no later than Tuesday, October 21 by 12noon. Articles can be emailed to:dnewbury@canby.com or handwritten and brought into the Parish Office. No articles will be taken over the phone.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FALL FESTIVAL
Come and join the fun at the Fall Festival next Sunday, October 26 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the Gym. There will be pumpkin carving, face painting, arts and crafts, and other games and prizes. The Youth Group will have a haunted house for all ages to enjoy. There will be food and drinks such as pumpkin pie, hot dogs, chili dogs and apple cider. Don’t miss the fun.

THE RCIA
Today we will celebrate the first of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults with the Rite of Welcome at the 11:00 am Mass. The Rite of Welcome is the first of the public Rites which marks the catechumen’s (an un-baptized adult preparing for reception of the sacraments) intent to study and prepare for entry into the Catholic faith through the Sacraments of Initiation. Beginning their journal into the sacramental life of the church are: Catechumens: Betsy & Alicia Thomas, sponsors, Bob & Gina Thomas, Javier Baltazar, sponsor Sarah Judge, and Krystelyn Salyer, sponsor Kelly Hochett. Candidates for Full Communion with the Catholic Church: Heather Gambles, sponsor Myrtle Johnson, Sherman Rogers, sponsor Yvonne Rogers, and Barbara Madsen, sponsor JoEllen Reif. Please keep them in your prayers.

SPEAKER TONY MORRIS COMING TO ST. PATRICK NOVEMBER 3 AT 7PM - PARISH CENTER
Tony Morris former Director of the Father Bernard Youth Center in Mt. Angel will be sharing his love of the Sacrament of Reconciliation with our Parish. Tony was the inspiration, along with Father Bernard, for the sacramentally based Father Bernard Youth Center. Tony has worked with youth for over 30 years, realizing the need for our youth to experience the sacraments he worked for several years to find a place where our youth could come to immerse themselves in the Sacraments! The topic will be “Examination of Conscience”. Everyone in the Parish is invited to this special evening. Please plan to attend and “Prepare the way of the Lord for Advent”.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Please mark your calendars for St. Patrick’s Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, to be held Saturday, November 15th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, November 16th from 9am to 2pm in the Parish Center. Sign up now to sell your unique home made crafts and gifts. To receive an application, please email StPatsBazaar@gmail.com or stop by the Parish Office.

What's Happening

October 19-25, 2008
Sunday
9:45am Religious Education Program [Kindergarten-
5th Grade]
10:00am Rosary
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
2:00pm Confirmation class
3:00pm Spanish RCIC
4:00pm Youth Group
5:00pm Hispanic Bible Study
Monday
9:15am Bible Study
7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:30pm Knight’s of Columbus
Wednesday
7:00pm Faith Sharing
7:00pm R.C.I.A.
7:00pm Journey in Faith (Junior High)
Thursday
12:00pm Eucharistic Adoration
6:30pm Spanish RCIA
6:30pm Spanish Religious Education classes
7:00pm Bible Study
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer Group
4:00pm Prayer Group Choir
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group

 

Give the Lord
glory and honor
Ps: 96

 

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