SUNDAY MASS

God our Father,
in obedience to you
your only Son accepted death on the cross
for the salvation of mankind.
We acknowledge the mystery of the cross on earth.
May we receive the gift of redemption in heaven.
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

IT’S ABOUT TIME. . .
To replace the carpets in the Church. Have you noticed the stains and worn spots? The tread on the stairs to the balcony is so worn and loose it is dangerous. How many of you were married, or your children married, in the church when the red carpet was new? Now our children and grandchildren are getting married here at St. Patrick. The carpet is 30 years old. It IS about time to put in something attractive, something of quality, that is durable, and that will last a long time.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
An invitation and a volunteer opportunity
Eucharistic Adoration is a individual faith building devotion, a quiet prayer time before the exposed Blessed Sacrament on the Church Altar. At St. Patrick we are planning in October to begin a weekly time for adoration on Thursdays, 12noon-8pm. You may drop in anytime, even for half an hour, or better for a holy hour. We must have two volunteers assigned (one hour per week per volunteer) to be with the sacrament at all times. Thank you to all of those who have volunteered for an hour in the past and in the present. We could use more volunteers to fill out the schedule, so if you want to sign up for an hour (or be a substitute) please call Adeline Dawson 503-266-3039, or Dave Bernklau 503-651-3708. Next to the Mass, this is a great way to pray and develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. He loves you.

HOPE VILLAGE MASS
This Wednesday, September 17 at 10:30am is our monthly Mass at Hope Village. However, due to the flu, you are asked to call the office on Tuesday to see if this mass will take place or not. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the Mass with the residents of Hope Village. The Mass is held in the library of the Assisted Living side of the facility. Visitors are asked to park on the side and back parking lots, please.

 

Reflecting the Gospel

"...obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!" —Philippians 2:8

Only every five or six years are we privileged to celebrate this feast day on a Sunday when most of the community gathers to celebrate. In the popular mind the real feast of the cross is Good Friday, when our attention is naturally turned to the paschal events. Why this feast in the fall? Historically, September 14, 320, is the date when the empress Helena (Constantine’s Mother) reportedly found the true cross. We are reminded, though, that this secondary feast of the cross celebrates the same mystery: the cross is less remembered as an instrument of torture and death than as a instrument of glory, salvation, and life. In both the first reading and gospel for this Sunday, the instruments that bring death also bring life. For this reason, the cross is not despised but exalted. Clearly, the cross is both an instrument of death and of life. But to pass over from death to risen life, Jesus emptied himself, humbled himself, and became obedient to his Father. All of this brings exaltation to Jesus and brings us exaltation when we respond to God’s great love for the world by believing and embracing the cross of obedient self-emptying. In this way are we exalted, sharing now in Jesus’ glory and receiving the promise of “eternal life.” The depth of God’s love for the world becomes fully revealed in the death of Jesus on the cross. Through the self-emptying obedience of Jesus, the cross, a sign of ignominy, becomes a sign of exaltation-not only of Jesus himself who God lifts up in glory but also of all of us who gaze on the cross in faith and are lifted up to eternal life. The challenge of this feast and its proper readings is to see through the cross to the eternal life that it promises. The way to this eternal life is through humble obedience and through believing in God’s “only Son”. Obedience and belief are two sides of the same coin. Both obedience and belief draw their efficacy by being in relationship with another. In terms of the cross, that “other” is Jesus himself. He is the model for our embracing the cross as both dying to self and rising to glory. Herein is the mystery: in dying to self, in self-emptying, we are more perfectly conformed to Christ. And this is the whole goal of our Christian life: conformity to Christ. Thus we can rightly say, in the very dying is the rising; in the self-emptying is the new life; in the suffering is the glory. This is the why this day is rightly named the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

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, 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, 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: September 7, 2008

Building Fund $693.00
Cemetery $67.00
Envelopes’ $9373.00
Loose $405.13
Children’s $2.00
Poor $175.00
Total $10,715.13

And being found in human form
he (Jesus) humbled himself
and became obedient unto death,
even death on a cross.
Philippine 2:8

MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 16
+Lou Hackett by Dave & Debbie Tibbetts
Wednesday, September 17
+Patrick Irish by Mike & Joan Reilly
Thursday, September 18
+Henry Pryzbek by Alice Wallace
Friday, September 19
+Joanne Battilega by BP & MK Lally

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.

For First Reconciliation and Eucharist the registration for the program and first parent/child meeting will be September 23 at 7 p.m.. We hope that all can attend. There is essential information and materials that are needed to prepare your children to receive the sacraments this year.

Teen Confirmation classes will begin on October 5 from 2:00-3:30pm in Room 7& 8. This will be for at least one parent and teen. To be able to receive Confirmation you need to be at least a freshmen in High School. For those over 18 wishing to prepare for Confirmation please speak with Sara Creel to begin the process.

NEEDED
Care giver for elderly Catholic woman, only 2-3 hours a day. Salary negotiable. Contact Muriel Marvin @ 503-266-1416.

THE HISTORY OF THE ROSARY
Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00pm at Christ the King Parish Hall, 7414 SE Michael Dr. Milwaukie. Father Chester Wrzaszczak will explain how the Rosary we say today came to be. Bring your Rosary and share your story too. For more information, call 503-659-1475

 

Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL, GRADE SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Welcome back to a new year of Religious Education. The Catechists and volunteers are anxiously waiting for all to return to classes and activities. Classes will begin for Kindergarten -5th grade on September 21 at 9:45 a.m. and Pre-school (4 year olds) and Nursery (18 months- 3 years old) during 11 a.m.
Mass . Registration forms will be available at the Parish office. You may send in your registrations at any time. Sacramental preparation Registration will happen in the Fall. 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.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The RE program needs volunteers. We always need substitutes for teachers and assistants. Everyone gets sick or needs a weekend away. Please contact the office if you can help out with this program or fill out the volunteer part of your registration form if you have children in the program.

JOURNEY IN FAITH GROUP JR HIGH MINISTRY
We welcome and invite all Jr High students to Journey in Faith. This is an opportunity for all Jr High students to get to know other parishioners and explore different aspects of their faith. We will begin sessions on September 17 at 7 p.m.. Registration will be the same as stated in the Religious Education information. See parent announcement for this age group.

PARENTS OF RE STUDENTS NURSERY - GRADE SCHOOL
A Parent Meeting has been scheduled for all parents of Religious Education students from Nursery through 5th Grade on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 7 & 8. Along with an overview of the year there will be a presentation of Called to Protect for Parents and Youth. This Archdiocesan program designed to help keep our children safe from inappropriate sexual contact is a great new resource for all adults. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

PARENTS OF JR. HIGH AND SR. HIGH & CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
A Parent Meeting has been scheduled for all parents of Jr. High and Sr. High school students for Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30pm in the auditorium of the Parish Center. Along with an overview of the coming year there will be a presentation of Called to Protect for Parents and Youth. This Archdiocesan program designed to help keep our children safe from inappropriate sexual contact is a great new resource for all adults. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
FAITH IN ACTION (9TH-12TH GRADES)
We will begin on September 21 at 4:00pm [new time change]. With new leaders we will have a new look to the program. See Religious Education for info on Registration. Forms will also be available in the Church vestibule. See the parent announcement for this group.

YOUTH MINISTRY FUND RAISERS
One way to support Youth Ministry is by supporting the Knights of Columbus fundraisers. They are very supportive to our Religious Education programs. We also have a new opportunity through Safeway to get a percentage of their profit to support our Religious Education programs. If you shop at Safeway and have a Safeway card St Patrick Religious Education can get a percentage of what you spend. You need to register your card through the company. You can call at 1-800-400-7878 or email at sbucher@escrip.com they will guide you through the registration. This can help support the many programs without the extra work of a fundraiser. St Patrick Safeway group ID # is 163944105.

Youth Ministry is collecting cans to support the ministry. If you have cans please bring them to the Parish Center and place them near the gym doors. If the doors are open, please place them inside the gym doors otherwise just place them outside the doors. Every little bit helps. Please be sure there is no garbage in the bags and that they are redeemable. Thanks for your generosity.

CATECHETICAL CONFERENCE
Archdiocesan Catechetical Conference for all Religious Education Teachers will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Beaverton, OR at Valley Catholic School. All teachers wishing to attend please read the information being mailed this week and register on-line before October the 2nd. Please call Connie Bilton-Smith for more information and to let me know if you are planning to attend.

WHAT HAPPENING

KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE - WE ARE CALLED TO PROTECT

The Archdiocese of Portland has partnered with Presidium, a national research and training organization to provide a comprehensive program aimed at keeping our churches and Catholic schools safe from sexual misconduct and abuse. This comprehensive program addresses the sensitive issue of sexual abuse in clear, informative, and age appropriate manners. Focusing on personal boundaries and an awareness of inappropriate or unacceptable behavior, Called to Protect helps people of all age levels know what to be aware of in appropriate or inappropriate actions among people. Adult Called to Protect presentations are a combination of DVD presentations and discussions and take approximately 2 ½ hours. All employees of the Archdiocese, individual Parishes and Catholic Schools, including all clergy, are required to attend the Called to Protect presentation for Youth and Ministries. All volunteers of the Archdiocese, parishes and Catholic Schools are required to attend the Called to Protect for Youth and Ministries as well. In addition, the Archdiocese has required Catholic Schools and Parishes to make available Called to Protect for Youth and Parents for all parents, grandparents, family members and general adult audiences, and Called to Protect for Youth, a 1 hour DVD presentation followed by discussion, for all Jr. & Sr. High School students. Called to Protect for K - 5th Grade students consists of 1 - 20 minute lesson, incorporated into their regular curriculum focusing on God’s love and personal boundaries. This year we have scheduled all age appropriate Called to Protect presentations during the first 3-5 weeks of Religious Education programing. Our parents meetings will include the Called to Protect presentation appropriate for the age group of the children. I highly encourage all parents with a child or children in our Religious Education programing to make it a priority to attend these scheduled Parent Meetings. The information and the language and technique necessary to talk with your children about this sometimes uncomfortable subject matter are a valuable tool for families during these changing times. The information and skills learned from the Called to Protect presentations will help you to help your children keep safe wherever they are.

ADULT INQUIRY INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH BEGINS
RCIA - Rites of Christian Initiation of Adult’s is this Wednesday, September 17th. Sessions are relaxed and informal. All adults interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith are invited to attend. Sessions are held in the Conference room of the Parish Center from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Call Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information

ADULT DINNER/DANCE FUNDRAISER
Adults of all ages are invited to St. Patrick’s annual Adult Dinner/Dance Fundraiser sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The event will be on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 6 to 11pm in the Parish Center. The event which was great fun last year is called “Rockin’ Thru the Decades.” Dinner at 6:30pm will include your choice of either prime rib or BBQ chicken. The dance (8-11pm) will feature great tunes from the 1940's through the 1990's. A fund raising activity will be incorporated into the evening. Money raised will be used for Parish building improvements. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets must be pre purchased by Oct. 12 and can be obtained after the weekend Masses starting Sept. 20, or by calling Ron at 503-266-1225. Come join us for a rockin’ good time!

BLOOD DRIVE
Canby Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Blood Drive here at St. Patrick Parish. The Blood Drive will be held in our Parish Center on Thursday, September 18 from 2:00-7:00pm. To schedule your appointment, or for more information, contact Keith and Nancy Murphy, 503-266-6048.

What's Happening

September 14 - September 20, 2008
Sunday
1:00pm Hispanic High School Retreat
2:00pm Hispanic RCIC
5:00pm Hispanic Bible Study
Monday
9:15am Bible Study
7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday
6:30pm Junior/Senior High Parent Meeting/Called to Protect
7:00pm Knights of Columbus
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group Choir practice
Wednesday
10:30am Hope Village Mass
7:00pm Faith Sharing
7:00pm R.C.I.A.
7:00pm Journey in Faith Begins [Junior High]
Thursday
2:00pm Kiwanis Blood Drive - St. Patrick Parish Center
6:30pm K-5th Grade Parent Meeting/Called to Protect
7:00pm Bible Study
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer Group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
7:30pm San Mateo Mass celebrated

 

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,
because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
John 3:13-17

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