SUNDAY MASS October 26, 2008

Praised by you,
God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
There is no power for good
which does not come from your covenant,
and no promise to hope in,
that your love has not offered.
Strengthen our faith to accept your covenant
and give us the love to carry out your command.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

 

MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST - TODAY!
Come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast hosted by St. Patrick Men’s Club today, October 26 from 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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FALL FESTIVAL - TODAY
Come and join the fun at the Fall Festival from 12:00pm to 2:00pm [PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE] in the Gym. There will be pumpkin carving, face painting, arts and crafts, and other games and prizes. There will be food and drinks such as pumpkin pie, hot dogs, chili dogs and apple cider. Don’t miss the fun.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME will end next Sunday, November 2, 2008. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

ALL SAINTS DAY
The United States Bishop’s decided that when All Saints Day falls on a Saturday, as it does this year, it is not a holy day of obligation. Therefore we will have our regular Saturday evening Mass at 5:30pm.

NOVEMBER THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALL SOULS
This year the Solemnity of All Souls falls on a Sunday. During our regular Sunday liturgy we will be including in our prayers of the faithful, the names of all from our parish community who have died in this past year. Please join us in keeping all of our faithful departed in your prayers throughout the month of November.

During the month of November we will have a Book of the Dead in the sanctuary of our church. Next to the Book you will find blank pages for you to take home and write in the names of your family and friends whom you would like to be remembered in our prayers. These pages will then be inserted into our Book of the Dead as a reminder of our prayers and love for all who have gone before us and await us now in the presence of Christ in heaven.

 

Reflecting the Gospel

Love is a word used profusely in song and poetry, in hellos and good-byes, in letters and eulogies. Some might argue it is used too much. Often our most sincere verbalizing of love is fairly exclusive: shared between engaged couples, with family members and other relatives, among close friends. In the gospel this Sunday Jesus speaks of love, and he does so in expansive terms. What Jesus’ opponents pose to him as a trap or a matter of profound practical importance. Love of God-which Jesus pairs with love of neighbor-is a down-to earth- norm that governs concrete interactions with our fellow human beings, especially the most needy among us. If we wish to love God, we must care for the vulnerable and needy neighbor.
The gospels command and reason for loving our neighbor is spelled out clearly in the first reading and psalm. Israel’s love of neighbor rests on two foundations. First, Israel knows from personal experience what it is to be treated badly; they must not treat others in that way. Second, because their God is compassionate, they (God’s people) must also be compassionate. The first reading stresses love of neighbor and, indeed, describes the kind of behavior that will lead us to eternal life. The responsorial psalm stresses love of God and that it is God’s love from which we ourselves derive the strength to love. The first reading reminds us of our responsibility and having a right perspective in relation to our neighbor; the responsorial psalm stresses the centrality of God as the starting point for all love.
The gospel brings these two together. It makes clear, on the one hand, exactly how central God is: love with all one’s heart, soul, mind. If the second commandment to love neighbor as self is like the first, then we might surmise that we must love our neighbor in the same way as we love God. Loving God isn’t merely a matter of fervor in our hearts; it is expressed in doing good for the sake of others.

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 19, 2008

Building Fund $16.85
Cemetery $
Envelopes’ $6860.00
Loose $476.72
Children’s $
Poor $200.00
World Mission Sunday $1104.63
Total $8658.20

 

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

MASS SCHEDULE

Mass Intentions for the Week
October 28-31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
+Joanne Battilega by Mike Cereghino & family
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Special Intention of Charlene & Bob Prieve on the occasion of their Wedding Anniversary
Thursday, October 30, 2008
+Bill Krueger by Krueger family
Friday, October 31, 2008
+Kay Ban by Mark’s Prairie Auxiliary

 

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL CENTER PRESENTS:
THE ART OF JOURNALING
Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Franciscan Spiritual Center ~ 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie. The Art of Journaling provides writers with an opportunity to explore their spiritual journeys through writing and reflection. Local artist Sister Connie Furseth will lead participants in creating their own journals. Sister Mary Jo Chaves will provide reflections on the art of journaling. To register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

YOGA AND BREATHWORK
Saturday, November 22 ~ 9:00am -12:30pm at the Franciscan Spiritual Center ~ 6902 SE Lake Rd., Suite 300, Milwaukie.
Join us for 90 minutes sessions each of Yoga and Breathwork. Val Hammond is a well known yoga presenter at FSC and we welcome back Margaret Townsend for her second offering of relaxing Breathwork. We suggest that you wear loose-fitting clothing that will allow for movement and floor work. Offered twice. Cost: $35.00. To register, call 503-794-8542 or email info@francisspctr.com

I’VE COME TO SERVE. . . AND NOT BE SERVED ~ Being Eucharist to Others
Advent Day of Recollection sponsored by Catholic Charities Ministry to the Elderly Committee. For those who minister to the sick and elderly in any capacity.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Location: St. Joseph the Worker Parish~ 2310 SE. 148th Ave., Portland, OR.
Presented by Rev. Bob Barricks
Cost for the day is $15.00 which includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Send check payable to Catholic Charities: Day of Recollection - Catholic Charities, 231 SE 12th, Portland, OR 97214

ST. MARY’S ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
St. Mary’s Academy will open its doors to interested new students and their parents on Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 1:00pm-4:00pm., at 1615 SW Fifth Ave, Portland, OR. Parking will be available at the Market Square 1515 Building, located at Market Street. Along with a tour of the school, visitors may meet St. Mary’s president and principal, interact with current students and parents, garner information about school clubs and activities, meet coaches and club leaders and learn more about the application process. For info contact Julie Stillwell at 503-721-7725.

 

 

Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHER MEETING
There will be a Catechists meeting for all Religious Education teachers ~ Kindergarten thru 5th grade on Sunday, November 2 at 12:30pm in Room 7 & 8 in the Parish Center.

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.

 

You shall love the Lord your God. . .
You shall love your neighbor
as yourself.
Matthew 22: 37-39

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY

Sometimes we compartmentalize our lives in such a way that we express our love of God only in terms of religious practices, for example, faithfully going to Sunday Mass, saying prayers, etc. Genuine love of God must also be expressed in care for windows, the orphan, the poor-indeed, all our neighbors. Thus, Jesus’ words in this gospel aren’t empty ones, for sure. He tells the Pharisees that they must love with their all. This is exactly what Jesus did-he loved with his all to the extend that he gave his life for us. Like Jesus, we demonstrate our loving God with our all by wholeheartedly giving to others. Love makes its demands on us.
Our love of God by loving neighbor in this life is a kind of “practice” for the life of fulfillment and total loving that will be ours as we share eternally in the messianic banquet. It is this promise of sharing in the messianic banquet that strengthens us to be self-giving as Jesus was. This is how we daily love our neighbor: by being self-giving in all we do, by caring for the good of others, by treating everyone we meet as if he or she were our neighbor. Thus, Jesus’ commandment to love is truly inclusive, moving us beyond the close circle we naturally love.

WHAT HAPPENING

IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers Irving Gallucci the Uncle of Vickie Nees who passed away September 17. Please remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in our thoughts and prayers.
RCIA TEAM MEETING
There is an RCIA Team meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 1 from 8:30 am to Noon at the home of David Riener. Contact Sara @ 503-266-9411 for complete details.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Please mark your calendars for St. Patrick Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, to be held Saturday, November 15 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. The application deadline is November 1. To receive an application, please email StPatsBazaar@gmail.com or stop by the Parish Office.

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 Swardi. 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 and 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.

What's Happening

October 26 November 1, 2008
Sunday
MEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST
9:45am Religious Education Program [Kindergarten-
5th Grade]
11:00am Preschool/Nursery
12:00noon-2pm Knights of Columbus Fall Festival
2:00pm Spanish Youth Group
3:00pm Spanish RCIC
4:00pm Youth Group
5:00pm Hispanic Bible Study
Monday
9:15am Bible Study
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
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
Saturday
9:30am-12noon Adult Choir practice

 

I love you, Lord,
my strength.

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