January 20-21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome: If you are a new parishioner or visiting for the first time, welcome to Holy Cross Catholic Church! We are glad that you are here and hope that you find our parish home to be a warm and welcoming community. If you would like to become a member of our parish please check with the parish office or give us a call. Homebound: To arrange Communion for the sick or the homebound, please call the parish office. St. Vincent De Paul: Food Pantry hours are Tuesday and Friday 10am-noon and Thursday evenings 5:30-7pm. Funerals: To ensure the availability of a priest and the church, please call the office before you make arrangements with the funeral director. Baptism Preparation: Class offered on the third Saturday of the month at 10am. Se ofrece una clase cada tercer sábado del mes a las 10 de la mañana. Infant Baptisms: Scheduled with the pastoral staff. Bautizos 1er sábado y último domingo del mes. Senior Luncheon: Lunch is served once a month at 11:30am in the School Hall for Seniors and Friends October through May.

Holy Cross Catholic Church 5227 N Bowdoin St., Portland, OR 97203

Office: 503.289.2834 Fax: 503.283.7056

Hours: 8:00am: 3:30pm (Mon. thru Fri.) and 10am - 2pm Saturdays and 9am - noon Sundays

E-mail: holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org

Website: www.holycrosspdx.org

Holy Cross Catholic School 5202 N Bowdoin St., Portland, OR 97203

Office: 503.289.3010

Pastor: Fr. Mark Bachmeier holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org Hispanic Ministry: Carmina Perez 503.289.7188 Rel. Education Director: Andrea Swanson aswanson@archdpdx.org Senior Ministry and Adult Formation: Angela Paz angelapaz@archdpdx.org Parish Office: Melissa C. holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org Business Manager: Deb Volker 503.289.7130 Principal Holy Cross School: Julie Johnson jjohnson@archdpdx.org Development Director: Sister Mary Ryan 503.830.3328

Monday-Friday 8:30am Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am, y 12pm en Español Adoration: Thursdays 9am to 9pm Adoración al Santísimo—jueves 9am-9pm Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm, Wednesday 6:30pm, and by appointment. Reconciliación: Sábados 3:30pm, Miércoles 6:30pm, y con cita. Mass of Anointing of the Sick: Second Wednesday of each month after the 8:30am Mass (Anointing is also available at all hours if there is an emergency)

STAFF MASS SCHEDULE

The Church Teaches ...

“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” With these words, Jesus invites Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew to follow Him and be His disciples. Reading Biblical texts always means that we must pay attention to the subtleties of translation. In the original Greek in which St. Mark wrote his Gospel, a literal translation would be, “Come after me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Notice how Jesus calls them to the beginning of a process. It is not as if this happened quite suddenly; it happened over time, and it was a progression. If we, too, are to be “fishers of men,” we are to be evangelizers and disciples of the Lord, and we are to represent what it means to be part of the Kingdom of God. We are invited to enter into the process of following the Lord more closely each day. Simon and Andrew, and then James and John, were common people. They had no fancy resumes or theological credentials, nor did they have any special status in the world. Most of us are similar, are we not? Jesus did not select them (or us) for who they were. He called them for what He could do through them. It is the very same with each of us. Yes, we are called, but in order to fulfill our calling we need to follow and trust in Jesus, one day at a time – perhaps little by little. Pray for the graces of persistence and patience this week – and get ready to use those gifts when the Lord gives them to you!

“Speak, for your servant is Catholic Communications

Campaign 2018:

“Communication, wherever and however it takes place,

has opened up broader

horizons for many people.

This is a gift of God which involves a great respon-

sibility.” ~Pope Francis, Message for World Communications Day. This weekend, January 20-21, we will join

with parishes throughout the world in taking up a

special collection to support the Catholic Communications Campaign to help us to grow in

faith, worship, and witness. Through Internet,

social networks, television, radio, and print, the

Church’s Catholic Communications Campaign

helps us spread the Gospel message through the media locally, nationally, and internationally.

Please be generous.

Bulletin Announcements

Stewardship of Service : Our Lenten journey will be accompanied this year by the “service phase” of our year-

long Stewardship Campaign. Hundreds of Holy Cross parishioners volunteer (or “minister”) every year giving thousands of hours of service for the benefit of both the parish as well as the larger community. Those engaged in such service enhance the weekly and daily celebration of the Mass, better the greater community through social outreach programs, form current and future generations in the faith through religious education programs, sponsor adults entering the Church through RCIA program, assist homebound parishioners by bringing to them the greatest gift of our Catholic faith (the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ), and so much more. Each of us has been afforded gifts and talents by our Creator and, in our natural desire to grow closer to Him, we offer these gifts back through the Church. Please prayerfully reflect on what you are already doing and consider what you (and your family) may be able to give. Phase II of Stewardship here at Holy Cross will begin on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14).

Adoration: We are in cr itical need of adorers on Thursdays! Please sign up with Bev Belanger at 503.283.4728 to spend an hour with Jesus in prayer in the church. All hours from 10am to 8pm are presently in need of at least a “partner.”

Helpers Needed: We are grateful to our Par ish Potluck hosts, many of whom have hosted more than one dinner! If you are interested in hosting a 2018 Parish Potluck, please contact the parish office. Note: our February Potluck has been cancelled so that those interested can attend the School Auction Feb.10th. The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

will be celebrated in the Church on Feb.2 and in parishes through the weekend of Feb. 3-4. Please pray for all those (including Holy Names Sisters, Sisters of Providence, and the Congregation of Holy Cross) who have made commitments in the consecrated life.

Be sure to thank them on this special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation to Religious Life. “Lord, please grant all Religious women and men the grace to persevere in their commitment to your Way and serve you with open hearts and willing spirits. Amen.”

Adult Faith Formation Something for all of us . . .

Around the Archdiocese

Welcome to our new website! As you may have noticed, the Holy Cross

Catholic Parish website has just had a makeover. The look and navigation of the

site are new and information has been made more accessible. A number of the pages are still in progress, but visit the site frequently as more content about our activities will become

available.

The February Senior Luncheon Theme is: God's Love! Join us Wednesday, February 7th, from 11:30am to 1pm

The menu features pasta (catered by Louie’s), roasted veggies, salad, rolls, dessert & drinks

Also, please plan on coming a 1/2 hour early for a Holy Cross Nurse Talk with Delora Evans, RN from Kaiser Permanente.

Immediately before lunch begins, Delora will share about

Advanced Directive Planning and entertain prescription medication questions & more.

Each new year gives us a chance to start over, yet also build on the past. Spiritual growth and renewal are included in this. Over the next six weeks, check here for spiritual resolutions that will make a larger and more last-

ing impact on our lives than losing 20 pounds! #1 Get rid of a pesky (sinful) habit. #2 Be more considerate. #3 Set a good example. It seems easy to talk to our children about being a good example—but offering a good example ourselves is a more dedicated task. And that job does not go away once we reach adulthood. Notice how personal connections can make a big difference in the lives of others—especially the elderly. It’s no mystery that a lot of seniors have little human contact during the winter months. Some are cooped up at home and maybe only go out once a week or less, like a trip to the post office or the doctor. Work at making eye contact and smiling at everyone you see while you are out of the house, especially seniors. People need connection, even if it is for just a moment. Imagine the light showing through your eyes, reaching out with love and kindness to those around you. We may not always be all that comfortable talking about our faith, but the way we do things can be just as loud a message in glorifying God. Let’s think of our everyday interactions and figure out a way we can share Christ’s light and warmth.

Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass

with Archbishop Alexander Sample Saturday, February 3, 5:30pm

at St. Mary's Cathedral

Holy Cross Christian Moms' Fellowship

This group is designed to support and affirm women

in the many roles that we have in life as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, and friends. It is a ministry about women bonded by our vocation and faith who

come together to share the joys and struggles of motherhood. Moms of all ages and stages are

welcome to participate in our meetings.

We serve, pray, and grow together in friendship.

Meetings: the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-11am in the parish center (convent).

Childcare is available for a minimal fee. Contact

Jessie at holycrosscmf@gmail.com for more information.

Family Page

“I will make you fishers of men.” Calling All Teens!

Join us for our High School Youth Group!

We meet each Sunday evening, from

6:30 to 8pm. Each night, we dig deeper into our faith while sharing in food

and fun!

Please join us!

In the Gospel today, Jesus begins to form His group of apostles around him. Jesus went to the Sea of Galilee and spoke to the fisherman there. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” These men left their nets and they followed Him. Imagine the strength of these men, willing to leave their lives, their work, their livelihood, all because Jesus asked them to follow Him. If we place ourselves in the same position, how many of us would be so willing to leave everything behind? Jesus invites us each day to follow Him. Jesus calls us to a happier, richer life as Christians. Jesus invites us to leave behind our old ways, our broken ways, and to follow His teachings. Jesus invites us to love, to believe, and to give our lives to God. The question is: How do we answer Him?

Sunday, January 21st, Regular Children’s Liturgy Sunday, January 21st, Regular English Religious

Education, 11:15am Sunday, January 21st, NO CONF. CLASS TODAY! Sunday, January 21st, Jr. High Youth Group, and

High School Youth Group Thursday, January 25th, NO THURSDAY CLASS! Sunday, January 28th, Regular English Children’s

Programs (Children’s Liturgy and Religious Education)

Sunday, January 28th, Regular Teen Programs (Sunday Confirmation Class and Youth Groups)

St. Faustina Born: August 25, 1905 Died: October 5, 1938 Feast Day: October 5

St. Faustina was a Polish nun and mystic. She saw visions of Jesus, and these apparitions inspired our devotion to the Divine Mercy. When she was 20 years old, she joined a convent in Warsaw, Poland. As she began to see visions of Jesus, she shared her vision with Fr. Michal Sopocko. The two commissioned an artist to paint the first Divine Mercy image. Pope John Paul II established the Feast of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter each year. She kept a diary throughout her life, recording the visions and conversations that St. Faustina had with Jesus. St. Faustina died of tuberculosis at the age of 33. She continued to have visions up until her death in 1938. The Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Mercy was founded by Father Syopocko, in memory of and inspired by the visions of St. Faustina.

This Week for Families:

Focus on the Saints:

Vacation Bible School 2018:

We have set our dates for this summer's Vacation Bible School week! Please mark your calendars for July 9-13 and join us for this faith-filled adventure together!

We will put out registration materials in March for all families, as well as forms for teen and adult volunteers. We hope that you will join us on this exciting spiritual journey!

Mass Intentions for the Week of Jan. 22nd-28th Intenciones de las Misas

Monday +Dolores Durnal by Helen Harr is Tuesday + Helen Maguigan by Ripley Family Wednesday Int. of Richard Lang by J im Wilson Thursday +Roy Miller by J immy Jones Friday +Peggy Miller by J immy Jones Saturday (5pm) +Richard and Alice Ripley Sunday (8am) +Joseph Toan Tran (10am) +John G. Kovach by Kovach family (12pm) People of the Parish To arrange for a Mass intention, please contact the parish office. Plan ahead if you are requesting a specific date, as the calendar fills quickly

In our prayers let us remember ….all those who have died including

Mary Mack, Jason Streeb, and Joyce Sample

...all those who are ill or homebound including, Darlene Thayer, Joe and Carol Kent, Shayna Ramirez,

Claire Matson, Joyce McNichols, Sue Boettcher, Baudelio Barroso, Josephine Miolla, Ed Doell, Dan Evans, Diane Leonard, Agnes Keel, Rita Shanahan,

Dick Wisher, Mary McNamara, Millie Simkins, Shirley Cole, George Ferguson, Donald Minich, and

Louise Ritter

Important Dates

1st Reading: De. 18:15-20 Psalm: 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 2nd Reading: 1 Cor 7:32-35 Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28 Text, audio, and video reflections for these readings may be found at: www.usccb.org/nab Saturday—5pm Reader: Jim Kuffner E/M: Connie Davis, Beth Preciso, Eva Varga Altar Servers: Erika Campbell and Anna Nguyen Sunday—8am Reader: Steve Spitulski E/M: Sally Papadimas, Mark Hungerford, Ursula Cawley Altar Servers: Casey and Lehua Morley Sunday—10am Reader: Lorie Simmons E/M: Gwendolyn Morgan, Jim Wilson, Carlos Diaz de Leon, Meridee and Gary Kaiel Altar Servers: Miguel Diaz de Leon, James Laverdure The Liturgical Schedule is at www.holycrosspdx.org

Thank you for supporting the Parish and her ministries through your generous stewardship!

January 14, 2018: $6,460.68 January 14, 2018 Online: 1,387.00

Online giving available now at www.holycrosspdx.org

Next Week’s Readings and Liturgical Schedule

Stewardship

Holy Cross School News: Please join the School Community as we pray for our Parish on Monday, January 29 at 9am. During our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, students

and staff have dedicated a day to show our appreciation to the faithful parishioners who help

make Holy Cross Catholic School possible. Please join us!

National Catholic Schools Week 2018

January 20-21: Communications 2nd Collection January 25: Eucharistic Adoration February 3-4: Annual Catholic Appeal February 4: World Day of Consecrated Life February 7: Senior Luncheon February 10: Potluck cancelled February 10: Holy Cross School Auction February 11: Loggers Breakfast February 13: Mardi Gras Dinner at 5:30 School Hall

February 14: Ash Wednesday February 16: Simple Soup Supper after Lenten Stations of the Cross (5:30pm) February 23: Simple Soup Supper after Lenten Stations of the Cross (5:30pm) March 11: Catholic Relief Services Collection March 22: Chrism Mass 7pm at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception March 25-April 1: Holy Week

New Year’s Resolution - This year , we encourage you to make a New Year’s resolution that will make a big difference for you and Holy Cross: commit to consistent giving. This can be difficult, but we have a tool that will make it just a bit easier. Through our secure Online Giving program, you can contribute to specific funds, and see your giving history at anytime.

EL EVANGELIO DE ESTE DOMINGO…

El Apóstol Andrés junto a su hermano Pedro, no dudaron ni un instante en dejarlo todo y seguir a Jesús cuando Él los llama: “Inmediatamente dejaron las redes y lo siguieron.” También aquí nos asombra el entusiasmo de los Apóstoles que, atraídos de tal manera por Cristo, se sienten capaces de emprender cualquier cosa y de atreverse, con Él, a todo.

Cada uno en su corazón puede preguntarse sobre su relación personal con Jesús, y examinar lo que ya ha aceptado—o tal vez rechazado—para poder responder a su llamado a seguirlo más de cerca. El llamado de Jesús, hoy en día, resuena en nuestros corazones, en nuestras familias, en nuestras parroquias, allá donde quiera que vivamos, y nos invita a perseverar con entusiasmo en la misión, una misión que necesita de nuevos mensajeros, más numerosos todavía, más generosos, más alegres, y más santos. Todos y cada uno de nosotros estamos llamados a ser este mensajero que nuestro hermano, de cualquier etnia, religión y cultura, espera a menudo sin saberlo. Jesús inicia su predicación anunciando la llegada del Reino. Interpela al mundo con la necesidad de la conversión. Recluta a sus primeros seguidores. Reino, conversión y llamada, son realidades inseparables que desde entonces vivimos en la Iglesia.

El seguimiento de este llamado requiere dejar las cosas de lado y seguirle a Él totalmente. Esto no significa que haya que dejar de trabajar en ese momento o salir del trabajo para estar con Él. Jesús nos llama sin importarle lo que somos o cómo somos. No le importa si somos un banquero, un albañil, una ama de casa, un pecador o un santo. Eso sí, una vez que le hemos respondido se nos pide dejarlo todo y seguirlo. Escogió a pescadores y a publicanos. Y no fueran los más inteligentes o capaces de su tiempo. Dios escoge a quien quiere. No hay motivos para tener miedo a fallarle, a no ser del todo fieles a Cristo en nuestro trabajo. Los apóstoles también le dejaron pero, sin embargo, tuvieron el valor de levantarse.

Después de esta elección se han equivocado, han hecho propuestas no cristianas al Señor: ¡han renegado al Señor! Démosle un “si” definitivo a Jesús. Sigámosle sin dudarlo, dando a cada instante lo mejor de nosotros. A sabiendas de que Jesús sabe nuestras limitaciones y aun así nos sigue llamando y amando.

VIACRUCIS VIVIENTE Estamos comenzando a prepararnos para

la Semana Santa.

Si a usted le gustaría participar en el Viacrucis Viviente

por favor comuníquese a la oficina lo más

pronto posible.

EN PRESENCIA DE JESÚS SACRAMENTADO

Muchas veces en el silencio de la Capilla, frente a Jesús Sacramentado podemos rendirnos y entregar todas nuestras penas que embargan nuestro corazón y nuestro ser. Jesús nos espera siempre con los brazos abierto, deseando que sintamos la necesidad de amarlo y rendirnos en sus brazos.

"Aquí estoy, Señor para hacer tu voluntad"…

Adoración al Santísimo cada jueves de 9 de la mañana a 9 de la noche.

“Jesús te espera con los brazos

abiertos”

CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA DE LA COMUNICACIÓN

Este fin de semana, 20-21 de enero estaremos uniéndonos con las demás parroquias

de todo el mundo hacienda una colecta

especial para apoyar la Campaña

Católica de la Comunicación para ayudar al crecimiento de la fe,

adoración, y testimonio. A través del

internet, medios de comunicación

social, televisión, radio, e imprenta. La Campaña Católica de a

Comunicación nos ayuda a llevar el

mensaje del Evangelio a través de

los medios local, nacional, e

internacionalmente. !Por favor, sea generoso!

MINISTERIO HISPANO Ana Carmina Pérez (503) 289-7188 Horas de Oficina: Miércoles-Viernes 8:30am—2pm Sábados y tardes con cita

BAUTIZOS

El PRIMER SÁBADO DEL MES a las 9:30am y el ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DEL MES después de Misa. Estas fechas son solo para niños menores

de 6 años.

LOS NIÑOS MAYORES DE 6 AÑOS Deberán de comunicarse a la oficina antes de

apartar alguna fecha.

MISA CON UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Segundo miércoles del mes inmediatamente después de la Misa de 8:30 de la mañana.

MISAS DE QUINCEAÑERAS

Misa de Acción de Gracias para Quinceañeras en grupo, el segundo sábado del mes a la 1pm.

ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO

Cada jueves de las 9am a las 9pm en la iglesia.

CONFESIONES Sábados de las 3:30 pm hasta las 4pm, miércoles a

las 6:30pm, y por cita entre semana.

PLÁTICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES Tercer sábado del mes a las 10am de la mañana.

RECUERDE QUE NECESITA REGISTRAR A SU HIJO/A ANTES DE ASISTIR A LA

PLÁTICA.

20 de enero—Platicas Pre-Bautismales 20 de enero—Retiro (Confirmación) 9am - 3pm 21 de enero—Segunda Colecta (Comunicaciones) 27 de enero—Platicas de Primera Comunión para Papas y Padrinos 9am-10am 28 de enero—“Open House” (Escuela) 10am-1:30pm 3 de febrero—Bautismos 9:30am 4 de febrero—Campaña del Arzobispo 6 de febrero—Pláticas de RICA 7pm 14 de febrero—Miércoles de Ceniza 16 de febrero—Cena “sencilla” de sopa 6pm 16 de febrero—Viacrucis (en el templo) 7pm

En nuestras oraciones recordemos:

...a todos los que están enfermos, incluyendo:

Darlene Thayer, Joe and Carol Kent, Shayna Ramírez, Claire Matson, Joyce

McNichols, Sue Anne Boettcher, Josephine Miolla, Ed Doell, Dan Evans, Diane

Leonard, Rita Shanahan, y Baudelio Barroso, Luise Ritter, Shirley

Cole, Ed Doell, Dick Wisher, Millie Sim-kins, Mary McNamara, y George Ferguson

...a todos los que han muerto, especialmente:

Mary Mack, Jason Streeb, Joyce Sample,

Holy Cross Catholic Church

GRAN CONCIERTO

AZENETH GONZÁLEZ

17 de febrero 7pm

5227 N. Bowdoin St. Portland, OR 97203

$5.00 por persona

TESORO DE CORRESPONSABILIDAD $ 6,460.68

¡Gracias por su generosidad! **********************************

LECTURAS PARA EL DOMINGO 28 DE ENERO IV DOMINGO ORDINARIO

Primera Lectura: Deuteronomio 18, 15-20 Salmo Resp: 94 Segunda Lectura: Corintios 7, 32-35 Evangelio: Marcos 4, 21-28