Pastoral Staff
Tel: 503-266-9411 Fax:503-263-2293
Pastor: Fr. John Waldrom email: stpatricks@canby.com
Pastor Associate: Sara Creel
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 Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 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.

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
JUNE 24 & JULY 01, 2007

WELCOME
Please welcome Fr. Cathal Brennan who will be our presider this weekend, June 23/24th and Fr. Claude Pomerleau for presiding at the 4:00pm Spanish Mass. Next weekend, June 30/July 1, please welcome Fr. Dennis O’Donovan and for the Hispanic community, Fr. Ed Coleman who will preside at the 4:00pm Spanish Mass.

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Bob Leonard, the brother of Mary Jo Jarmer who passed away. May we remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in our thoughts and prayers.

DAILY MASS
While Fr. John is away, we will have communion service on the following days: Tuesday evenings, Wednesday and Thursday mornings of each week.

CAR WASH
Our final fundraiser specifically for Mexico will be this weekend following all masses. The car wash is scheduled for this weekend June 23, & 24 following masses. Plan to bring your car in and have it spruced up for the beginning of the summer months. Contact Liz Brown for information on the carwash. There will be a second collection on the 23rd and 24th to also assist in making this trip affordable for the whole group.

FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th for the Holiday.

PETER’S PENCE SECOND COLLECTION
Next week, July 1, 2007 our parish will participate in the Peter’s Pence Collection for the Works of the Holy Father. Please join in solidarity with the more than one billion Catholics worldwide in providing immediate emergency and disaster relief to our brothers and sisters through the pope’s special appeal. Thank you!

Of all the stories and Scripture references about John the Baptist, probably the one most impressed on our minds is that of his beheading and the daughter of Herodias presenting the head of John the Baptist on a platter to Herod. One would expect, since John was and is a much revered martyr, that the color for this solemnity would be red. Instead it is white, marking not the martyrdom but the birth of John. Thus our attention for this solemnity is turned away from John’s martyrdom to his role in the history of salvation and relationship to Jesus as precursor. This is the direction the readings take us. Many remarkable circumstances surrounded the conception and birth of John the Baptist! But the centerpiece of the gospel for this solemnity is the naming of John, the name given to Zechariah by Gabriel. “John” means “the Lord is gracious.” The Lord is gracious, certainly, in granting Zechariah and Elizabeth a son; gracious, certainly, in sending John to herald the coming of Jesus; but most gracious in sending the Son to bring “salvation. . .to the ends of the earth”. In celebrating the birth of John the Baptist we are, indeed celebrating the manifold graciousness of God in granting us salvation. Our celebration of this solemnity is about a marked man! John was chosen, conceived, born, named, missioned, preached, died-all pointing to Christ. “What, then, will this child be?” John was the precursor. He pointed the way to Jesus and to salvation. He may have been only the precursor, but now he shares in the glory of the One whose sandal he was too humble to stoop to unfasten. God’s manifold graciousness continues into our own graced lives. With us, however, God’s interventions might not be so dramatic. But God still acts on behalf of each of us. If we are faithful as John, we too will share in God’s abundant graciousness and blessing. We, too, will share in the glory of the One whom we serve.

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, Nick Classen, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, John Czernick , David Davies, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Mike Krzmarzick , Johnny Lugo, Alex Martin, John Molamphy, John Nguyen, Patrick Ross, Joshua Schoen , Tarl Spencer, Leah Sundquist, Kathryn Takalo, Gina Thomas, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, and William Walsh, may they be servants of Christ through service to those in need, and may they be kept safe from all harm. Lord hear our prayer.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: June 10th & 17th , 2007

June 10th
Building Fund $45.00
Cemetery $141.00
Envelopes $7196.00
Loose $565.39
Children $4.00
Poor $20.00
Total $7971.39

June 17, 2007
Building Fund $85.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes $5362.00
Loose $542.91
Children $2.00
Poor $5.00
Total $5996.91

ARE YOU MOVING THIS SUMMER??
Don’t forget to keep the Parish Office informed of your new address. Even if this means you are moving away from the area. We will need to send you your yearly contribution statement at the end of the year and it makes it easier if we have a current address. You can always email Debbie in the Parish Office: dnewbury@canby.com with your new address change.

DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR AND A HALF TO SPARE TO HELP CLEAN THE CHURCH?
Every Sunday morning our church is cleaned in preparation for weekend masses. We have dedicated ladies, husbands and wives, and we have had families donate their time. We need help on the fourth Saturday of every month and a new list of willing substitutes. This is a great opportunity to meet other parishioners. Please call Verlene or Bill Patton at 503-266-2476 to offer whatever assistance you can.

CHURCH CAMP OUT NEWS
This years camp out will be July 27-29 at John Neal Memorial County Park near Lyons, Oregon. Mark your calendars to attend this fun family activity. For more information call Joe Boyd, 503-266-1879, Rose Judge, 503-266-4482 or look for the green flyer on the bulletin board in the back of church.

35TH ANNUAL SUMMER INSTITUTE AND EVENING LECTURE SERIES AT OUR LADY OF PEACE RETREAT HOUSE.
The 35th Annual Summer Institute and Evening Lecture Series at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton is soon approaching. This one-week program with nationally and internationally renowned speakers will run from July 9 – 13, 2007. This program is for anyone (lay or professional) who desires to grow in their faith. Participants may attend the entire week or one particular course. The Evening Lecture Series is a part of the Summer Institute and is an excellent opportunity for those individuals who are not able to attend the day program. Registration for the day program is necessary. For a brochure and further information about the Summer Institute and Evening Lecture Series please contact the Retreat House at 503-649-7127, email us at sisters@olpretreat.org or check out their website at www.olpretreat.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHISTS AND VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed. Did you ever think about helping out in Religious Education. There is always a need for new teachers and assistants. We especially need help for an assistant in the REP office on Sunday mornings. If would like to help contact Sue Unger in the Parish Office, 503-266-9411.

VACATION TIME
Sue Unger will be on vacation until July 9th. Questions about Vacation Bible School can go to her voice mail and Paula Jarmer will be picking them up during her vacation. 503-263-5594. Questions on the Mexican Trip or Youth Ministry can go to Molly Colvin 503-263-2162.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Summer is here!!! Vacation Bible School will be happening before you know it. Volunteers will be meeting Tuesday, July 10th at 6 pm. We need many things and people to make this project fun and productive for all. Registration is available in the Parish office, also in the Parish Hall and the vestibule of the church or by contacting Sue Unger. You may send in the slips you received in the mail, put registration forms in the collection at Mass or registration will be available on the 23rd and 24th following Masses. There are extra forms in the vestibule of the church and in the Parish hall entrance. Be sure to make out a permission slip for each child that will attend. The fee for VBS is $10.00 per child. VBS is scheduled for July 16-21st from 9 am- 12 noon. There will be a box in the vestibule and Parish Hall for you to deposit any of the following needs.

LIST OF NEEDS FOR VBS
Adhesive Bandages
Frozen Orange juice 12 oz cans
Old Christmas lights
2” Styrofoam balls
Fiber fill
Aluminum foil-heavy duty
Silver duct tape
Plastic peanut butter jars and lids
Glitter pens
Glitter glue
(you can get the above two at the dollar store)
Dryer vent hose
Glow in the dark paint
Glow in dark necklaces
Glow in the dark Pony beads
Burnt out light bulbs
Wire wisks
Rope lights
Empty Pringle containers

Batteries double A
Silver curling ribbon
Metallic ribbon
Skit supplies
2 pairs of cool sunglasses
2 Fedora type hats
1 briefcase
Grease pencil/other water proof makeup
Shaving cream
Tortillas
Whip cream
Pie tins

YOUTH MINISTRY AND JR HIGH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry and Jr High Ministry is putting on a new face for the new year. Our new names for these two ministries are Faith in Action (grades 9-12 formerly called Youth Ministry), and Journey in Faith (grades 6-8, formerly Jr high Ministry). For this new year we will be planning a monthly activity for the group Journey in Faith (6-8th grades) and Faith in Action (9th-12th grades) will begin to meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30 pm -7 pm so that more teens will be able to gather without practice and school activities getting in the way. For more information contact Sue Unger in the parish office 503-266-9411 or email at stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com.

FAITH IN ACTION
The High School youth will be meeting on June 27 at 7 pm in the Youth Ministry Room for an evening of games, fun, and Food. Come and join them for all incoming Freshman for the fall of 2007 through 2007 graduates. Questions call Molly Colvin at 503-263-2162.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to help out in Journey in Faith on Wednesday nights contact Sue Unger. We need assistants that can help with various projects that come up throughout the year. Contact Sue Unger if you are interested in helping. Volunteers are also needed to head up fundraisers throughout the year to help sponsor the different Religious Education and Youth Ministry projects and activities. If you would like to help we hope to have a few community based fund raisers that will promote community activity as well as raising funds for the programs.

ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES
Pictures that were taken on First Communion Sunday are available online at www.kkstudioconnect.com. Login or username is luke2219. Andy at Front Street Photography will be glad to assist you in getting those special pictures. For questions contact Sue Unger 503-266-9411.

DON’T FORGET!
School is out, summer is here and families are on the go traveling to the many beautiful spots that makes Oregon famous. Please remember before you go that your parish still needs your support while you are away. We have many expenses and EVERY contribution does make a difference. Thank you for your continued support.

BAPTISMAL GARMENT SEWING PROJECT: SEWERS WANTED
Are you a sewer? Do you have a bit of time to spare? Do you enjoy small projects that can be completed in an hour or two? Would you like to make the baptism of infants and children a more personal experience from our Community of Faith to the families of those being baptized? If so, please call Sara @ 503-266-9411 regarding making Baptism Bibs and Stoles.

BACKPACK UPDATE
Isaiah Creel sends his Thank You’s to all of those who helped to make the Backpack Drive such a huge success. The 6 boxes of backpacks have arrived in Afghanistan and they will be distributed in the very near future. Isaiah promises that he will take pictures and send them home. In the mean time, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
P.S. We are no longer taking backpacks for shipment to Afghanistan.

NEXT RCIA INQUIRY will be Wednesday, July 11th at 7:00pm in the Conference room of the Parish Center. Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or would like more information on the Catholic faith are welcome to attend.

SPECIAL THANK YOU
Dinh & Duyen Vu & family would like too first Thank Fr. John and everyone in the parish who came to Mass on Tuesday, June 12 and prayed with us on the occasion of our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Your prayers and kindness meant a lot to our family. May God Bless, Dinh & Duyen Vu

ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS YOU
St. Vincent de Paul needs two volunteers to help with food receiving. The commitment is from 9:00am to 11:00am every other Wednesday. Only light lifting is required. Please call Bill Piller at 503-701-9135.

YOUR PARISH STAFF
During the summer time, your parish staff will be taking some much needed vacation time throughout the summer. Your calls are very important to us and we will always endeavor to respond to your calls as soon as possible. Please remember to keep us in your prayers as St. Patrick’s community is always in our prayers. The staff of St. Patrick’s

RIDE NEEDED
We have been informed that a new couple to the Canby area who currently live at Hope Village Retirement Complex (Assisted living section) needs a ride to Mass on Sunday’s. They would attend either the 8:30am or 11am Mass. If you have an extra space in your car and would like to help this couple, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office - 503-266-9411.

June 24-30
Sunday
MEXICO FUNDRAISER:
CAR WASH AFTER ALL MASSES
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
6:45pm Hispanic Young Adult
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
Friday
7:30am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group

PARISH HAPPENINGS
FOR JULY 1-7
Sunday
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
6:45pm Hispanic Young Adult group
7:00pm Charismatic prayer group
7:00pm Knights of Columbus
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:30am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
8:00am Hispanic Youth Group