April 30, 2017 30 de Abril 2017 St. Mary’s Parish

Mass Schedule of Intentions

April 29 – May 5 Saturday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Betty Ross Saturday 5:00 PM ~ Memory of Mariam Chipps Saturday 7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s Sunday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Doug Wainwright Sunday 11:00 AM ~ Memory of Lee & Phyllis White Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Memory of Manuel Cueller Monday 8:30 AM ~ For Our Lady of Medjugorje Tuesday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Mrs. Gallagher Wednesday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Tom Schelly Wednesday 5:30 PM ~ Memory of George Van Agtmael Thursday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of John Omolo Thursday 9:45 AM ~ Mass at the Mennonite Home Friday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Emil Benoit Friday 10:00 AM ~ Anointing Mass ~ Memory of Maria Niebuhr

May 6 - 7 Saturday 8:30 AM ~ For the Souls in Purgatory Saturday 5:00 PM ~ Intention for Winston & Joyce Theriot Saturday 7:00 PM ~ Memory of Jose Frondoso Sunday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Jeannie Lyon Sunday 11:00 AM ~ Memory of Randy Lloyd Sunday 2:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s Mass Intentions & Memorial Candles If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular Intention or for someone who has died, or if you would like to dedicate a candle to an intention or a loved one, please call the parish office. The stipend for the Mass is $10. The candles are $30 for 1 month, $60 for 6 months, or $90 for one year. Our office staff will help you find an open date and time for a Mass, or available candles for dedications.

Road to Emmaus. On the road to Emmaus, Jesus spoke about his death and

resurrection through the words of the Scriptures, from Moses to the prophets. The two

disciples were prevented to recognize him but their hearts were burning when Jesus

was retelling to them the prophecy.

The two disciples were supposed to find refuge away from Jerusalem. The

pain the passion and death of Christ gave was unbearable they went to find peace

somewhere in Emmaus. But along the way, peace himself found them.

Do we seek our Emmaus? We usually seek peace somewhere. We go to a

place or an occasion that we believe gives us peace. Escape is what it is called. Our

escapes are sometimes helpful but can sometimes lead us to an unhealthy way of

confronting our difficult situations. These escapes make us prone to evil, to the crafty

works of the tempter. So we have to cling to the one source of peace: God.

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When Jesus walked with the two disciples who were grieving their loss, Jesus was providing the peace

they much needed. Jesus is our peace. The Word consoles and the Eucharist strengthens. When he told the

prophecy about the death and resurrection of Christ, their hearts were burning within them. And then they

recognized him when he shared meal with them. In the breaking of the bread, their eyes were opened. What a

joy to find the peace they were looking for.

This Lucan Easter story sketches to us the norm of the Mass where, like the disciples journeying to

Emmaus, we talk about Jesus in the proclamation of the Word and then share the meal in the Eucharist. The

Mass is a privileged place of encounter with Jesus.

This Sunday, the liturgy reminds us, especially the newly initiated members of the Church, of the

important place of the Mass in our Christian formation. We encounter Christ at Mass. Now, if you don’t feel

like going to Mass because Mass is boring, you might need to check why, in the first place, you need to be at

Mass. Very often than not, many of those who feel Mass is boring consider Mass equal to watching TV or

sports or rest.

It is this same reason why many liturgists (and priests) try to “reinvent” the Mass. They want to make

the Mass more “appealing” to the youth, for example. They feel like there is something missing at Mass that

the Catholic church needs to fill so that we will not have a gap in our Mass attendance.

This, too, is the same reason why many Catholics seek from other churches something that they can

“feed” them. They have felt that there is a certain “dryness” in the Catholic worship that is why they have

found themselves in a praise worship format/type of service in a nearby Christian church. There, they said,

they were “fed”.

Today, begin to be fed by the Mass by realizing that the Mass is truly an encounter with Jesus. Do not

look for anything else from the Mass except to listen to the Word of God in the proclamation of the Word and

eat his body and drink his blood in the Eucharist.

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This weekend is Deacon Victor’s last Sunday of internship. He will be at all Masses and if you have

the chance to talk to him, please thank him and send him well wishes and blessings as he continues to pursue

his priestly ministry. He will graduate from the seminary in the weeks to come and then he will return to the

Diocese of Baker where he is a member. His ordination to the priesthood is on June 29 in Bend, Oregon.

Please continue to pray for him.

Prayer Corner

Please keep all those who are in the military, or are ill or suffering in your prayers.

For those who are ill or homebound: Tom Barnes, Jeanette Duncan, Bob Worthington, Dick K., John H., Ryan Huber,

Gretta Aker, Brian Faligowski, Rose Helman and those struggling with cancer and other illnesses or upcoming surgeries

We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the

military: Michael Pennington, Mike Andre, Alec Ogg

If you would like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.

For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed:

Camino a Emaús. En el camino de Emaús, Jesús habló de su muerte y resurrección a través de las

palabras de las Escrituras, desde Moisés hasta los profetas. A los dos discípulos se les impidió reconocerlo,

pero sus corazones ardían cuando Jesús les estaba contando la profecía.

Se suponía que los dos discípulos buscarían refugio lejos de Jerusalén. El dolor por la pasión y la

muerte de Cristo fue insoportable para ellos y fueron a buscar la paz en alguna parte de Emaús. Pero en el

camino, la paz misma los encontró.

¿Buscamos nuestro Emaús?

Por lo general buscamos la paz en alguna parte. Vamos a un lugar o que en ocasiones creemos que nos

dará la paz. A eso se le llama Escape.

Nuestros escapes son a veces útiles, pero a veces nos pueden llevar a una forma poco saludable de

enfrentar nuestras situaciones difíciles. Estas fugas nos hacen propensos al mal, a las astucias obras del

tentador. Así que tenemos que aferrarnos a la única fuente de paz: Dios.

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Cuando Jesús caminaba con los dos discípulos que estaban afligidos por su pérdida, Jesús estaba

proporcionando la paz que tanto necesitaban. Jesús es nuestra paz. Las palabras consolas y la Eucaristía se

fortalecen. Cuando Jesus dijo la profecía sobre la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo, sus corazones ardieron

dentro de ellos. Y entonces lo reconocieron cuando compartió la comida con ellos. Al partir el pan, sus ojos se

abrieron. ¡Qué alegría encontrar la paz que estaban buscando.

En esta historia de Pascua Lucana nos dibuja la norma de la Misa donde, al igual que los discípulos que

viajan a Emaús, hablamos de Jesús en la proclamación de la Palabra y luego compartimos la comida en la

Eucaristía. La Misa es un lugar privilegiado de encuentro con Jesús.

Este Domingo, la liturgia nos recuerda, especialmente a los miembros recién iniciados de la Iglesia, lo

importante que significa y es la Misa en nuestra formación cristiana. Nos encontramos con Cristo en la Misa.

Ahora, si no tiene ganas de ir a la Misa porque piensas que la Misa es aburrida, necesitas averiguar porque, en

primer lugar, tu necesita estar en la Misa. Muy a menudo, muchas de los que sienten que la Misa es aburrida

consideran que la Misa es igual a ver la televisión o practicar deportes o descansar.

Es este también la misma razón por la cual muchos liturgistas (y sacerdotes) tratan de "reinventar" la

Misa. Quieren hacer la Misa más "atractiva" a la juventud, por ejemplo. Sienten que falta algo en la Misa y

que la iglesia católica necesita llenarse para que no tengamos bancas vacías en la asistencia de la Misa.

Esta es también la misma razón por la que muchos católicos buscan en otras iglesias algo que los pueda

"alimentar". Ellos han sentido de que hay una cierta "sequedad" en el culto católico y por eso se han encontra-

do en un tipo de formato de servicio de culto de alabanza en alguna iglesia cristiana cercana. Allí, dicen, que

fueron "alimentados".

Hoy, empieza a ser alimentado por la Misa dándose cuenta de que la Misa es verdaderamente un

encuentro con Jesús. No busquen nada más de la Misa excepto el escuchar la Palabra de Dios en la proclama-

ción de la Palabra y comer su cuerpo y beber su sangre en la Eucaristía.

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El Domingo de este fin de semana es el último día del Diácono Victor con nosotros. Él estará en todas

las Misas y si tiene usted la oportunidad de hablar con él,favor de darle las gracias y sus mejores deseos y

bendiciones para que él siga y continue su ministerio sacerdotal. Se graduará del seminario en las próximas

semanas y luego regresará a la Diócesis de Baker de donde el es miembro. Su ordenación al sacerdocio será el

29 de junio en Bend, Oregon. Por favor continúen orando por él.

Elementary Faith Formation Calendar

Sunday, April 30: Last RE Class. Note: ALL CHILDREN WILL ATTEND THE 11:00 MASS TOGETHER AFTER CLASS

Friday, May 5: First Eucharist Rehearsal and Pictures 6:30 pm ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

Sunday, May 7: First Eucharist 11 am English, 2 pm Spanish Small reception after each Mass

Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the

United States are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral

work needed in their communities. Your support funds programs—such as religious education,

seminary formation, and lay ministry training—to build vibrant faith communities right here in the

United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-

missions.

Hoy día, contribuyan al Llamado para las Misiones Católicas! En estos momentos, a más del 40 por

ciento de las diócesis en los Estados Unidos se le considera como diócesis misioneras ya que no les

es posible financiar las labores pastorales básicas que sus comunidades necesitan. Su apoyo

proporciona fondos para programas como la educación religiosa, la formación de seminaristas y la

capacitación del ministerio laico para construir comunidades de fe llenas de vida, aquí mismo, en

los Estados Unidos. Por favor, sean generosos. Pueden encontrar más información entrando a at

www.usccb.org/home-missions.

Seeking a Leader for the Greeters

Are you good at coordinating peo-

ple? We are in need of someone

to take on the leadership of the

Greeters. This would be to coordi-

nate when we have sign-ups to be

greeters in the first place, lead

training sessions, be sure we have

coverage for special events and

the like. It would be across all

Masses - not that the leader has

to be at all Masses, just that they

are the go-to person for schedul-

ing and such. Please call Ace at

the office - 541-926-1449.

Thanks!

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saint Joseph the worker – May 1

“Our great saint has a part to play in the Sacred Mystery which the Church presents to us. It was the bread

gained by him that formed, as at least increased, the Blood which was shed on Calvary and which today we

receive at the altar. This bread, transformed into the Flesh of the Son of Man, gives us life. The Sacred Host

comes to us sweetened by the thought of the guardianship which Saint Joseph exercised over it, and the chal-

ice of the Divine Blood carries with it sacred memories of the sufferings and trials of the carpenter of Naza-

reth. (Bishop Peter Anastasius Pichenot). …The Eucharist is the Bread that gives strength.”

Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is available in the

chapel 24 hours every day. For adoration outside of the 24-hour regular Thursday schedule, call the office

for instructions and to enlist. Everyone is welcome. Spend as much or as little time as you can. Thank you

for offering our Lord this special hour. Expect God's blessing, and give Him thanks.

GOODBYE, DEACON VICTOR MENA!

This weekend is his last weekend. Be sure to stop by

and wish him luck as he heads towards his ordination.

He will be in the Gathering Space after Masses.

5th Sunday Rosary

To help bring families together in a spiritual

activity and promote devotion to Mary, the Albany Knights of Columbus are

pleased to announce a new church activity, the 5th Sunday Rosary Program.

Knights, their families and other parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as

a corporate body every time a 5th Sunday occurs during in a month.

The Knights will lead a decade of the Rosary before each mass.

The next 5th Sunday Rosary services will be conducted on April 30th, July 30th,

October 29th

KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

Albany Council 1577

www.kofc177.org

Offertory Update 4/23/17

Parish General Collection: $6,782

Building & Maintenance: $115

Raise the Roof: $264

Local Charities: $115

Family Crisis Fund: $25

Catholic Education Fund: $70

Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s Parish

through your prayers, good wishes and gifts of time

and money. If you would like to use envelopes or

EFT to make your donations, please contact the par-

ish office. Thanks!

Total Given Goal Percent of Goal

$21,925.50 $54,560.51 40%

ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL 2017. Archbishop’s Tea

The 82nd Annual Archbishop’s Seminary Tea

will be held at the Portland Golf Club on

Wednesday, May 3. The Tea is a fundraiser in

support of seminarians preparing to serve the

Archdiocese of Portland in Ore-

gon. All are welcome to attend.

Walk for Life!

Sunday, May 21, 2017, bring the entire family to

the Walk for Life! Meet at St Joseph’s Catholic

Church in Salem in the parish center at Center &

Cottage Streets

Silent Auction from 9:30 am - 3:15 pm;

Lunch available 12 – 2 pm; Walk from 2 – 3 pm rain

or shine! All proceeds benefit Michael the Archangel

&

St Germaine Pregnancy Support Centers.

Questions? Call 503-581-2229 or

email mtasalem@yahoo.com

Thru your care, concern

and generosity, Catholic

Charities and its member

agencies provide emergen-

cy assistance to thousands across Western Oregon

each year. Whether it’s a program serving people who

are homeless in Portland, reuniting broken families in

Salem, helping pregnant mothers living in poverty in

Eugene or protecting the dignity of refugees and immi-

grants statewide our Church’s charitable agencies

represent all of us in service to others. Your gift to the

Catholic Charities’ 2017 Annual Campaign allows us to

provide meaningful help to the most vulnerable in our

community. Please give generously in next week’s

second collection.

Mater Dei Radio 2017 Spring Sharathon

Mater Dei Radio – KBVM 88.3 FM will broadcast its Spring Sharathon 2017 on May 1st through the 5th. Help them in “Building a Bridge of Mercy” by tuning in for a variety of special guests, inspiring conversion stories, special gifts, and an oppor-tunity for you to support the re-gion’s only Catholic radio sta-tion. Find out more about Spring Sharathon 2017 at MaterDeiRadio.com or call 1-888-823-5286.

YOUTH MINISTRY ~ MINISTERIO DE JOVENES

Congratulations! Felicidades! Congratulations and best wishes to all the youth who received the Sacrament of

Confirmation last Sunday! We are so excited for you and so blessed to have shared

in your journey of preparation and special day. Thank you! God bless you all!

Thank you! Gracias! We’d especially like to thank everyone who helped with the Confirmation Mass

and Reception! There were so many and we appreciate you all so much! The day

was even more special because of YOU! Thanks again!

FINAL CANDIDATE SESSIONS MEET: April 30 Confirmation (Eng), 9:45-10:45 am in the youth loft

May 7 Confirmacion (en Español), 11:30 am–12:45 pm in the youth loft

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Ven Espíritu Santo llena el corazón de tus fieles y enciende en ellos el fuego de tu amor.

OUR LADY OF PEACE RETREAT Men’s Silent Retreat

Theme: “Growth in Prayer” Speaker: Father Brian Mullady, O.P. Date: Friday, May 5 – 7, 2017 Location: 3600 SW 170th Ave., Beaverton Suggested donation: $150

Father adds new insights and reflections to his favorite theme. Retreat begins with Friday Dinner at 6 pm and concludes after Brunch on Sunday. To register, phone the Retreat House at 503-649-7127 or email sisters@olpretreat.org

Catholic Daughters of the Americas #1461

Regent: Dorothy Gall 541-926-4699 1st Monday each month @ 6:30 PM All lady parishioners welcome!

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Facebook.

A big THANK YOU! To the groups who faithfully set

out our coffee and donuts each Sunday.

OLPH, St. Mary’s

132 Years of service!

1885– 2017

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish

706 Ellsworth St. SW Albany, OR 97321-2366 541-926-1449

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00PM English, 7:00 PM Spanish; Sunday 8:30AM English, 11:00 AM English, 1:00PM Spanish DAILY MASSES: Monday to Saturday 8:30AM, Wednesday 5:30PM, 1st Thursdays @ 9:45AM in Mennonite Home Chapel CONFESSIONS: Wednesday 9:15AM - 5PM, Saturday 3:30 - 4:30PM, 6:15 - 7:00PM, Sunday 7:30 - 8:30AM, 10:00 - 11:00AM, 12:15 - 1PM NOVENA to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Daily Communal Recitation 8:00-8:30AM and 5:00-5:30PM on Wednesday, personal recitation all day Wednesday in the chapel (Novena booklets available in both languages.) ADORATION: Thursday 9:00AM to Friday 8:15AM

In Times of Need PRAYER CHAIN: Fran Pace, fepace@msn.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: if you would like a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or experiencing a loss, please contact Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or the-hawkes@comcast.net. RETROUVAILLE / REDISCOVERY OF OREGON: for couples whose marriages are experiencing pain or communication breakdown. 1-800-470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com. BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: weekly support meetings and weekend retreats to aid in healing and beginning again for the widowed, divorced and separated or anyone experiencing the death or loss of a friend or relative. 503-393-2361.

Father Aniceto Guiriba, Administrator, ext 338 Father Leonard Omolo, ALCP, Parochial Vicar, ext 338 Administrative Assistant to the Priests: Teresa Middlemiss, ext 338 Parish Office: Marty Kloeck (AM), Janice, Margie and other volunteers Business Office: Joni Siewell, ext 305 Elementary Religious Education Director: Suzanne Duda, ext 344 Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes, ext 315

Adult & Young Adult Religious Education Director and Liturgy Coordinator: Ace Tupasi, ext 304 Music Director: Lan VoBa Office hours Tuesday- Friday ~ 9 to Noon & 1 to 4 PM Parish Office: 541-926-1449 Emergency Phone: 541-220-0634 Fax: 541-926-2191 Email: stmarysoffice_albany@comcast.net web site: www.stmarysalbany.com

Welcome! April 30, 2017 3rd Sunday of Easter

Bienvenidos a su casa a su iglesia Santa María

Asistentes en el Pastoral del Ministerio Hispano Marciano y Honorina Lopez 541- 619-1504

Los Sacramentos en español :

Bautismo: Marcos y Aracely Rodriguez; Anselmo Nunez Primera Comunion: Suzanne Duda Boda: Humberto y Susana Martinez 541-971-2698 Quinceanera: Honorina Lopez Confirmacion: Marciano y Honorina Lopez Catecismo para Adulto: Antonio Reyes - Domingo de 11:20 am a 12:40 pm

Representante del Consejo Pastoral: Marisol de la Torre

Para preguntas llamar o venir a la oficina de Martes a Viernes de 1:00pm a 4:00pm 541-926-1449 o al 541-619-1504

Horario de las Confesiones son: Miercoles : De 9:15am a 5:00pm Sabados : De 3:30pm a 4:30pm y 6:15pm a 7:00pm Domingo : De 7:30 a 8:30am, 10:00 a 11:00am, y 12:15pm a 1:00pm

Horario de las misas en español Sábado: 7:00pm Domingo 1:00pm

Aquí en nuestra parroquia tenemos grupos de oración y evange-lización. Los invitamos a formar parte de esta familia parroquial . Lunes grupo de oración en la capilla a las 7:00pm Martes grupo San Juan Diego para hombres a las 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe Miércoles grupo San Juan Diego para mujeres a las 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe Viernes grupo Apóstoles de la palabra a las 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe