Mass Schedule

Daily Mass

Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm

Wednesday ~ Friday 8:00am

Sunday Liturgy

Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm

Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am &

1:30pm Mass in Spanish

Confession Schedule

Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm

Or by appointment

Eucharist Adoration

Thursdays 12pm-9pm

St. Patrick Catholic Church Mission Statement

As a Catholic faith community united in Christ’s Gospel and

Sacraments, we strive to bring all people to know, love and

St. Patrick Religious

Education

Parish Office

Information

498 NW 9th-PO Box 730

Canby, OR 97013

Parish Office: 503-266-9411

Fax: 503-263-2293

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday

9am-5pm; Tuesday: 9am-6pm

Closed for lunch 12-1:00pm.

Closed on Fridays.

Website www.stpatcanby.org

Email stpatricks@canby.com

Archdiocesan website

www.archdpdx.org

St. Patrick Catholic

Church Canby OR

REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL

Who doesn’t love a good dinner

party?! Great food, excellent

company, good wine, and lively

conversation. Jesus certainly

enjoyed himself at such events and

was considered by some to be a

glutton and a drunkard! In today’s

gospel Jesus is being hosted by a

leading Pharisee. This was likely an

extravagant event and certainly

wasn’t Jesus’ first or last such

dinner. The first piece of advice

Jesus gives is hardly unique to

Christianity or even rooted in his

identity as Son of God. Instead, it’s

practical advice reminiscent of

Greek philosophers and good

Jewish etiquette. In fact, it sounds

much like modern-day Miss

Manners! The aphorism, “Everyone

who exalts himself will be humbled,

but the one who humbles himself

will be exalted,” will be repeated

later in the gospel. The second piece

of advice culminating in a promise

to be “repaid at the resurrection of

the righteous” is rooted more in

religious identity and a belief that

there would even be a resurrection

of the righteous. To receive such an

invitation, Jesus implores his host to

invite “the poor, the crippled, the

lame, the blind.” In other words,

invite those people who cannot

reciprocate. By so doing, God him-

self will reciprocate on their behalf!

So we have two lessons from

today’s reading: humble oneself and

serve those who cannot reciprocate.

There is certainly more to the entire

gospel message than that, but it is

an excellent place to start.

Moreover, both can be done in

imitation of Jesus himself, who truly

humbled himself and served us, we

who cannot truly reciprocate.

S e p t e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 9

T w e n t y - S e c o n d S u n d a y o f O r d i n a r y

T i m e

COFFEE AND DONUTS will begin on Sunday,

September 8th after the 8:30a.m. Mass. Please

remember to sign up to help serve. Thank you!

NEW CLASS STARTING SOON St. Patrick’s Bible Study class is about to begin a new

series titled “MOSES AND THE TORAH.”

Consider joining us for this important foundational

study. You will be amazed at what you learn! We start

with an opening prayer, then we watch a video

presentation given by Sharon Doran of Seeking Truth

Bible Study. “Few people have the gift Sharon has for

connecting faith and life. Listen to her and you will find

God’s word abiding deeply in the midst of your world,”

Dr. Tim Gray. Sharon's use of visuals and art in her fast

paced lectures holds our attention and makes scripture

more understandable. After the video presentation, we

will dive into discussion questions, share our new

insights and deepen our faith together. ALL ARE

WELCOME!

This new series has 23 lessons. We gather

weekly on Monday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00 A.M.,

OR Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., except

for holidays. The first Monday class is

September 23, and the first Thursday evening class is

September 26th. Sessions will end in mid March. The

cost is only $3.00 to cover the printing

expense. To register, please contact one of the

facilitators: Dave Bernklau: bearclaw@canby.com,

Kathy Hostetler: kathy@canby.com or Bill

Martinusen: 503-266-4926.

ST. PATRICK WOMEN’S GROUP

St. Patrick Women’s Group is sponsoring their 14th

Annual Tea set for Saturday, September 28th from

2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Tickets are available after each

mass starting September 7/8th until Sept 21/22. Tickets

are $15. Come enjoy “The Garden Party.”

WELCOME Welcome! We are delighted that you are

visiting our parish. We hope you can worship with us and

we welcome you to become Registered with our parish.

Please contact Debbie in the Parish Office and she would

be happy to help you register or answer any questions you

may have.

LABOR DAY

The Parish Office will be closed on

Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day!

SYMPAHTY

Please remember in your prayers +Juana

Nava, mother of Socorro Bahena. Remember

Lord, those who have died and have gone

before us marked with the sign of faith. May

these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in Your

presence light, happiness and peace.

NEW CHILD PROTECTION

REQUIRMENT

All Church staff and volunteers who work with

children under the age of 18 years of age are

required to attend a 90 minute presentation

entitled, C.A.S.E. Creating a Safe

Environment. This is a 90 minute film

presentation followed by discussion and takes

the place this year of the on-line tutorial

typically required as on-going Child Protection

Education. Currently we have 3 CASE

presentations scheduled for September and 1

for October. All presentations are scheduled

for Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 pm. Here

at St. Patrick our goal is to have ALL

Catechists and Volunteers complete their

required training by October 15, 2019. In

addition to the 4 scheduled training's at St.

Patrick you may go on-line to the Office of

Child Protection at the Archdiocese of Portland

web-site for additional training times and places

at parishes throughout the diocese. Upon

completion of your training you will receive a

certificate which demonstrates your completion

of the course. You may contact Sara Creel or

Jerry Giger for more information. St. Patrick

training dates are: Tuesday, September 10,

September 17, September 24 and October

8. Please keep watching the bulletin for

reprints of the day, date, time and place.

WHY SHOULD I BE INTERESTED IN RCIA? I’M ALREADY CATHOLIC Every year as the new program year is about to begin

Catholic Churches all over the United States begin to

talk about RCIA, the Rites of Christian Initiation of

Adults. Every year pulpit announcements are made

inviting those who would like to know more about

the Catholic Faith to attend RCIA sessions beginning

in the Fall. Yet during this time of crisis in the

Church fewer and fewer people seem to be interested

in learning more about the Catholic faith. Perhaps

we say to ourselves, “well, what can I do about it?”

Actually quite a lot.

If someone were to ask you, “What is the most

important thing in your life?” My guess is that most

of us would say, “My faith. My belief in God. My

faith in the sacraments.” Yet if we were each asked,

“How well can you articulate your faith?” Would

you feel comfortable helping someone who knows

little about what Catholics believe learn about the

things you trust in, believe in, and how and why you

worship?

When was the last time you, as an adult, spent time

investigating your own faith and its

practices? When you were confirmed? In a

college religion class? While we expect our

doctors, attorneys, bankers, IT people, even our

grocers to stay informed on the ins and outs of their

respective fields, do we take the time or make it a

priority to know as much as we can about the very

thing that has eternal effect on and for our lives?

Perhaps this is the year to make the choice to learn

more, understand more, and deepen your experience

in your own Catholic faith. The more we know about

our own Catholic faith the more effective we can be,

especially in this time of crisis when so many see the

sin of the Church and are blinded to the presence of

Christ which has held us together for 2000 years.

RCIA has something to offer you. Perhaps you have

something to offer those who do not yet know Christ

in the Church.

BLOOD DRIVE

St. Patrick Church will host the Canby

Community Blood Drive on Thursday, September

12th from 2:30p.m.—7:30p.m. in the Parish Center.

To schedule your appt., please call 1-800-733-2767.

ADULT EDUCATION

Expand your knowledge of your Faith! Join us

on Sunday morning Sept. 15th as we begin

Bishop Robert Barron's DVD series titled

"Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues".

Drop your children off at R.E., grab a donut

and amplify your Faith! We begin at 9:45 AM

in the Parish Conference Room. Everyone is

welcome. Please contact Patty Rydquist with

questions at 503 266-3345.

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN THE

MARIAN PRAYER GROUP ON

FRIDAY, 7:00A.M. TO HONOR

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.

“I promise you, in the excessive mercy of my

Heart that my all powerful love will grant to

all those who receive Holy Communion on the

first Friday for nine consecutive months, the

grace of final repentance; they shall not die in

my disgrace nor without receiving the

sacraments; my divine Heart shall be their safe

refuge in that last moment.” — Our Lord to

St. Margaret Mary

How to complete the First Friday’s

Devotion:

1. Receive Holy Communion on each First

Friday;

2. The nine Fridays must be consecutive;

3. They must be made in honor and in

reparation to His Sacred Heart.

ST. PATRICK KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS Council 3484 Monthly meetings held first & third

Tuesdays of the month in the

Multipurpose Room of the Parish Center

at 7:00p.m. and the Hispanic Knights of

Columbus Round Table meets on the first

Wednesday of the month at 7:00p.m.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Special Intention for Ryan Patershall by family

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

+Roberta Labedz

Thursday, September 5, 2019 Intention for the Parishioners

Friday, September 6, 2019 Intention for the Parishioners

Saturday, September 7, 2019 For the victims of abortion

Sunday, September 8, 2019

8:30a.m. Special Intention for Marie & Willoughby

Marshall by Del & Rosa Hemphill 11:00a.m. +Rosemary Lowry by Matt & MaryJean

Bunch

1:30p.m. +Salvador Garcia by family

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Sunday, September 1, 2019

8:30a.m. Mass

11:00a.m. Choir Practice - Spanish

11:00a.m. Mass

1:00p.m. Rosary before Spanish mass

1:30p.m. Spanish Mass

Monday, September 2 2019

Parish Office closed

7:00p.m. Bible Study-Apostoles de la Palabra

7:00p.m. Choir practice

Tuesday, September 3 2019

6:00p.m. Knights of Columbus

7:00p.m. Mass

7:00p.m. Bible Study-Spanish

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

8:00a.m. Mass

1:30p.m. Food Bank meeting

5:00p.m. Choir practice

7:00p.m. Hispanic Knights of Columbus

Thursday, September 5, 2019

8:00a.m. Mass

12:00p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

7:00p.m. Maintenance committee mtg

8:15p.m. Rosary-Spanish

9:00p.m. Benediction

Friday, September 6, 2019

7:00a.m. Marian Prayer Group

8:00a.m. Mass

10:00a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:00p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group Retreat

Saturday, September 7, 2019

8:00a.m. Hispanic Pr. Gr. Retreat

11:30a.m. Baptism: “Jason Perez Montar”

1:30p.m. Baptism: “Lucia Sanchez”

4:00p.m. Confessions

5:30p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass

Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81

Offertory—August 24/25, 2019 $ 6,732.75

Over/(Under) $ (1987.06)

Building Fund Collection $

Unemployment $

Cemetery $5.00

Parking Lot Repaving project $40.00

YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK

Sept. 7 & 8 5:30PM Vigil Mass 8:30am Sunday Mass 11am Sunday Mass

Lector Chris Neal Rosemary VanderZanden Sydney Baurer

Sacristan Sheila Kessler Louis Garre Bernie Maronilla

Minister of the Cup Nancy Riener Deacon Jerry Deacon Jerry

EMHC Linda Baker Paul Crawford JP Phan

EMHC Thelma Kriegshauser Christopher Phan

EMHC Sharon Mathies Bill Reif

Altar Server Kody Giger-Bland Zach Lenz Aubrey Netter

Altar Server Wyatt Parrack Joe Patton

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor Fr. Arturo Romero

Email : a romero@archdpdx.org 503 -263 -1285

Deacon Rev. Mr. Jer ry Giger

Email : Giger jdg@yahoo.com

Pastoral Associate Sara Creel

stpat r ickpa@gmai l .com 503 -263 -1290

Hispanic Ministr y Heriber to Agui lar

Email : hagui lar@canby.com 503 -263 -1292

Religious Education Jody Patershal l

Email : jpatershal l@canby.com 503 -263 -1287

Junior High/Senior High Coordinator Frances Parker

Email : fparker@canby.com 503 -263 -1288

Bookkeeper Sherry Heidt -Gamble

sheidtgamble@gmai l .com 503 -263 -1289

Administrative Assistant Debbie Newbury

dnewbury@canby.com 503 -263 -1286

Prayer Needs

If you have a prayer need,

please contact Kathy Usher, 503-266-2485 after 9:00am

St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank

Gretchen McCallum: 503-701-9135 PO Box 754,

Canby, OR 97013

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Monday Morning of each week. Please e-mail your bulletin announcement requests to

dnewbury@canby.com

In compliance with Archdiocesan policy and

recommendations for the preparation and

reception of the Sacraments, St. Patrick

requires that any candidate receiving the

Sacraments of Confirmation, First

Reconciliation and First Eucharist must be

actively involved in age appropriate

Religious Education for a minimum of 1 year

prior to beginning preparation for the

Sacraments. The candidates must have

regular attendance in our programs.

Additionally, it will be expected that each

candidate will continue to be involved in age

appropriate classes and regularly attend

weekend Mass during the period of Preparation

for the Sacrament.

SACRAMENT PREP POLICY

Adult Baptism 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 call the Office

503-266-9411

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.

Marriage Policy: Please contact the Pastor at least six months prior to the wedding to ensure adequate time for these preparations.

HEARTBEATS OPTION LINES Answers the calls of women facing an unexpected

pregnancy, providing help and support, and connecting

them to their local pregnancy help organization.

24-hour Emergency Helpline 800-712-HELP (4357)

https://optionline.org.

SACRAMENTS

FIRST CONFIRMATION RETREAT SCHEDULED

The first confirmation retreat of the year is scheduled for

Saturday, September 21st. We will meet at the parish center at 10:00 AM and

return approximately 8:30 PM. We will begin the day with fun activities at the

parish center before we travel to The Grotto, St. Mary’s Cathedral for Mass and

stop for dinner at Pietro’s pizza before we head home. Permission forms have

been mailed and we ask you return the form on our first night of religious

education on Wednesday, September 11th. Please contact Frances Parker

with questions at fparker@canby.com or 503-263-1288.

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE LADIES TEA

We are asking for youth volunteers to help with the annual Ladies Tea on

Saturday, September 28th from 1:00-4:30p.m. held at the parish center. This is

an excellent event to earn service hours for confirmation and/or high school

graduation. Please contact Frances Parker with questions or to sign-up at

fparker@canby.com or 503-263-1288.

Wednesday Night RE

SUNDAY ELEMENTARY RE ~ WEDNESDAY NIGHT RE ~ CONFIRMATION

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED FOR THE

WIDOW/WIDOWERS

DINNER

We are also asking for youth

volunteers to help at the Widow/

Widowers dinner on Sunday,

September 29th from 3:30 to 5:30.

This is another excellent way to earn

your service hours for confirmation or

graduation. Please contact Frances

Parker with questions or to sign-up at

fparker@canby.com or 503-263-1288.

MORE ST. PATRICK NEWS

THE BLESSED

MOTHER’S MOST

RECENT MESSAGE

"Dear

children!

Pray, work and witness with love for

the Kingdom of Heaven that it may be

good for you here on earth. Little

children, God

will bless your

effort a hundred

fold; you will

be witnesses

among peoples,

souls of

unbelievers will

feel the grace of

conversion and

Heaven will be grateful for your efforts

and sacrifices. Little children, witness

with the Rosary in hand that you are

mine and decide for holiness. Thank

you for having responded to my call."

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE

As summer winds down, we are getting ready to begin the 2019 –

2020 religious education program year. Many of you have taken ad-

vantage of early registration; for those that still need to register, we

will gladly accept your registration forms prior to the first day of

class. You are welcome to drop off your

completed registration forms and program fees to the parish

office. For your convenience, you are always welcome to drop off

your paperwork in the mail slot located to the right of the parish office

front door. Classes will begin on the following dates:

Sunday, September 8th, 9:45 – 10:45 AM

English Elementary Program

*We will begin in the Auditorium at 9:45a.m. to

introduce the catechists and have

a brief parent/child meeting.

Wednesday, September 11th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

6th Grade through High School

Thursday, September 19th, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Spanish Elementary Program

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