Pastoral Staff
Tel: 503-266-9411 Fax:503-263-2293
Pastor: Fr. John Waldrom email: stpatricks@canby.com
Pastor Associate: Sara Creel
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Jerry Giger
Director of Rel. Educ: Sue Unger
email: stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com
Aministrative Assistant: Debbie Newbury
email: dnewbury@canby.com
Maintenance: Heriberto Aguilar
email: haguilar@canby.com

Rectory Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We are closed for lunch between 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Bulletin Policy
Items for the bulletin are due in the Parish Office no later than Wednesday of each week. Email your items to dnewbury@canby.com

Prayer Needs
If you have prayer needs, please call St. Patrick prayer chain. Contact Kathy Usher, 503-266-2485

Social Service Ministries
St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank:
Bill & Delores Piller: 503-701-9135

Sacrament
Infant Baptisms:
Registered parishioners are expected to complete a Baptismal Preparation program prior to scheduling a baptism. Baptismal preparation programs are offered 3 times a year. For information and /or registration, contact Sara 503-266-9411.
Next Baptismal Prep Class: September 28, 2006

Adult Baptisms:
Adults seeking baptism are expected to participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) RCIA begins in the fall with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Spring (Easter). For information and/or registration contact Sara at 503-266-9411.

Marriage Policy:
Our parish is a signator of the Clackamas County "community marriage policy", that is a multi denominational agreement for common standards for marriage preparation. Please contact the Pastor at least six months prior to the wedding to ensure adequate time for these preparations.

First Sunday after Easter
March 30, 2008

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Ed Lowry, the brother of Mary Jane Bunch and the brother-in-law of Matthew Bunch who passed away this past week. Please remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in our thoughts and prayers.

FUNERAL
The funeral for Joyce Carroll will be Saturday, April 5 at 11:00am here at St. Patrick Church.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA & CHAPLET
This morning, March 30th at 10:00am following the 8:30am Mass, we will offer the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy. The Divine Mercy originated with Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, in the early 1930's. In her spiritual diary, St. Faustina writes of the revelation of God to her of his merciful presence in the world and of the necessity to offer prayers for his mercy. His message to her was three-fold: Ask for his Mercy, Be Merciful to others in return, and Completely trust in Jesus.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Children of the parish are invited to gather once again to practice for two upcoming liturgies: First Communion on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00pm and Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 at 11:00am. Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays: March 30, April 6, 20, April 27, and May 4 from 12:15-1:00pm. Please come and help beautify these liturgies with your singing. For more information, call Lora Heli at 503-263-3840.

In this Easter gospel Thomas is struggling to believe. Our Lord is so patient: he gives Thomas two chances. One, to believe without seeing; the other, to believe because he has seen. Thomas, who was absent during the first encounter with the risen Lord, does not believe the witness of the other disciples; he wants tangible evidence. The risen Lord obliges a week later when he again appears and offers Thomas his wounds to touch. Rather than touch Jesus, however, Thomas only utters a profound profession of faith. Clearly this gospel is about seeing, but another, deeper layer is gradually unfolded. Thomas’s seeing is concerned with the physical presence of the risen Christ and his wounds. However, Jesus leads the disciples into the deeper meaning of seeing: today we “see” Jesus through our being faithful to the mission he gives us. What does it mean to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? Like Thomas, many of us struggle with belief. Too often, however, our struggle is similar to Thomas’: we want tangible evidence. The twist of the gospel lies in the kind of tangible evidence we are given: the tangible presence of the risen Jesus is found in our being sent to continue the mission of Jesus; the tangible evidence of the presence of the risen Jesus is found in receiving the Holy Spirit so we can do the good works of faithful disciples. Coming to believe, then, means to stake our lives on the risen Jesus whom we have not seen and to accept a mission to the world. Jesus’ resurrection has implications for more than just him: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Jesus makes clear that for which we are sent: to see, believe, receive the Holy Spirit; forgive sins, have life. This is the gift of risen life Jesus gives us and we bring to others. Risen life is the sheer joy of seeing Jesus present in ourselves who serve and in others whom we serve. Risen life is the sheer glory of sharing in the fruits of resurrection: the forgiveness and peace that strengthen the relationship we have with the risen One and with each other. Thus, in the gospel, believing in the risen Jesus means more than accepting the fact of his resurrection; it means doing as Jesus does: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And Jesus makes clear that for which we are sent: to bring others to peace, forgiveness and new life. He also gives us the power to fulfill this mission: the Holy Spirit.

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, Rob Gamble, Andrew Gibby, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Mike Krzmarzick, Jessica Krzmarzick (wife of Michael Krzmarzick) Johnny Lugo, Alex Martin, Ryan McInnis, John Molamphy, 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: March 23, 2008

Building Fund $5.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes $9271.00
Loose $1155.99
Children $29.00
Poor $47.00

Total $10,507.99

MASS SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, April 1, 2008
+Marino Malatesta by Gerino Pomante & Dino Pomante & family

WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2008
+William Krueger by Krueger family

Thursday, April 3, 2008
Special Intention for Marian Meyer by Hannan family

Friday, April 4, 2008
Special Intention for Craig & Bev Snazelle
by Ellen Hannan

Saturday, April 5, 2008
+Fr. Thomas Waldron by Waldron family

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
his love is everlasting
Psalm 118

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TEAM
All parishioners interested in working on Vacation Bible Study are welcome to our meeting on April 6th at 1:15 pm. We will meet in room 7. Contact Sue Unger for more questions. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 14- 18th.

VOCATIONS COFFEE SHOP AND SPEAKER
Every vocation (married, single, ordained, religious life) calls for faith, self-knowledge, healthy living skills, and commitment. On Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 6:15-8:30pm at Queen of Peace Church in Salem, Oregon, Fr. Ray Carey will speak on “Skills for Making and Keeping Your Life Choice Commitment”. If you are a young adult in the process of discerning God’s vocational calling in your life, please come share coffee, conversation, and time with others on the same journey. The evening will include a panel discussion by those living one of the four vocations of our church. There is no cost.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR GRADE SCHOOL
We meet on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 for 1st -5th grade and 11 am for 18 months through 5 years old. These classes are for all parishioners. We welcome you to join us at any time. Classes will be closed for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, March 30 because of Spring Break. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

YOUTH MINISTRY AND JR HIGH MINISTRY
The Journey in Faith (6th- 8th grade) group meets on Wednesday night at 7 pm. All are welcome to join us. There will be no class on March 26th because of Spring Break. On April 2nd the teens will be shown a video and have a discussion about Child protection. Our next fun Friday will be April 11th at 7 pm. We are encouraging all 8th graders to attend the Youth Mass on the first Sunday of the month. We need many hands and voices to make this happen.

JR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY TWILIGHT RETREAT
On Friday, April 18th St John the Baptist in Milwaukie is sponsoring a retreat for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. It will begin at 7 pm and go to Midnight. The theme is: Just Do It….Right! It will focus on peer pressure and temptations. The fee is $5.00 per student. All will need is a permission slip. There will be pizza, snacks, reflection, fun and music. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

FAITH IN ACTION (9TH-12TH GRADES) meets on Sunday evening from 5:30 pm -7 pm in the Parish Center. All High School teens are welcome to join us. There are no gatherings on Sunday, March 30th because of Spring Break. On April 13th the Youth Group will have a presentation on Child protection . Jerry Giger will be presenting and lead the discussion. Watch the bulletin or contact Molly or Liz or Sue Unger for more information. Our next Youth Mass is Saturday, April 5th. We can use more singers and volunteers to help with the different ministries.

SERVICE PROJECT
The April JOIN retreat has been cancelled because of lack of participation. Hopefully we can schedule this next year as a Service project. Contact Sue Unger for information.

LOVE, LIFE AND HOLINESS: THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS
On April 19th all High School students and Young Adults are invited to hear Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on Pope John Paul’s statement on The Theology of the Body. We will gather at 11:30 am to leave for Salem St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The session will go from 1 pm-4:15 followed by Mass at 4:30 pm. Entry fee will be $5.00 plus one of the following: For those teens who’s last name begins with: A-I bring beverage, J-Q chips or cookies, R-Z fruits or veggies. For more information contact Sue Unger. Permission slips will be sent to all registered Youth Ministry students.

SPRING CLEANING IS COMING
The Youth Ministry and Religious Education programs will be sponsoring a garage sale in late spring to help with buying bibles and sending the youth to Spokane for a Youth Conference. We will need volunteers and a co-coordinator to make this happen. Please call Sue Unger at the office. I generally am available by phone on Monday –Thursday. Sundays I am in the office but generally do not take messages.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION CLASSES
Our next gathering will be Monday, April 7 at 7 pm. We will be covering chapters 6, 7, and 8. This meeting is for Parents and the child who is preparing for First Eucharist (Communion) for 2008. For more information contact Sue Unger. Remember if you have a child in first grade that will want to receive Reconciliation and Eucharist in 2008-2009 they must be signed up for Religious Education this year.

Our next Confirmation gathering will be April 6th. Be sure you have your Saint paper and Social Justice paper and your Service hours completed and ready to hand in. Be prepared to make your interview appointment with a member of the team. This will need to be completed by May 15th. For those that missed the Holy Spirit retreat you will need to write a paper for that. The makeup retreat had to be canceled because of lack of participation.

YOUTH MINISTRY FUND RAISERS
SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR YOUTH MINISTRY
Saturday, April 5th following the Youth Mass at 5:30pm
Menu: Spaghetti and meatballs,
Green salad, Garlic Bread, and Dessert.
Prices: $8.00 Adults (12 & above)
$5.00 children (4-11)
and $25.00 family (need to live in the same house)
Fun Bingo will be going on as we serve dinner.
Come and join us and support your
Faith in Action Group
Proceeds will go to the Steubenville conference in August of this year.

Volunteers needed: Coordinator, servers, set up people and clean up people.

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. Contact Sue Unger with any questions about the program. 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 Hall side entrance next to the gym. If locked they can be left Sunday through Thursday outside the doors between the gym door and the hall door. If open please leave them just inside the gym by the door. Every little bit helps. Please be sure there is no garbage in the bags and that they are redeemable. Thanks for your generosity.

ADULT SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
LENT 2008 – SMALL GROUPS
Adult scripture reflection will continue on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. The Bible study groups will return to their normal agenda starting this week, April 2. If you would like to join any of the groups you are more than welcome. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
What is the tangible evidence today of the presence of the risen Lord? The other readings give us ample clues: we encounter the risen Lord in the breaking of the bread; in the mercy, everlasting love, and help of God; and in new birth, living hope, imperishable inheritance, safeguard of God’s protection during times of trial, and rejoicing. How is all of this tangible? The reading from Acts presents a picture of a community living its belief in the risen Jesus and carrying on his mission: “All who believed were together and had all things in common.” In our communal life is Jesus present! We encounter the risen Christ in each other. Thomas was first challenged to believe without tangible evidence. We have tangible evidence of Christ’s risen presence in the good works of each other. For us it’s not “seeing” that leads to believing, but believing that leads to seeing. Then, like Thomas, we look and see and say, “My Lord and my God!”