PALM SUNDAY of THE LORD’S PASSION

March 24, 2013

Stewardship Last Week $3,356

Caritas $87

We thank all those who

tithe on a regular basis

to support our parish

family.

Statement of Archbishop John G. Vlazny on the election of Pope Francis

How delightful it is to be surprised by grace! The election of our Holy Father, Pope Francis,

to the papacy has brought joy, hope and re-newed zeal for our church’s evangelizing mis-sion to the hearts of so many of us. As new archbishops, we received the pallium together

from Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica on June 29, 1998. At the Portland Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, when news about white smoke

in Rome spread throughout the building, we gathered to witness history in the making. Af-ter hearing the Holy Father’s brief message and receiving his first papal blessing, many of us

gathered in the Pastoral Center Chapel to cele-brate the Eucharist in thanksgiving for our new chief pastor and in support of his servant min-istry on behalf of people everywhere. Every-

thing we’ve heard about the man signals quite clearly that the Holy Spirit was at work among the cardinals during the conclave and led them

to select a pope in the spirit of his new patron, St. Francis, a man with a heart for the poor, experience as a pastor and an unmistakable embrace of humble service as the very heart of

church ministry. Personally, I am thrilled, but also just a bit embarrassed as I prepare to re-tire, when a man my age has been called upon

to take on a new job! God bless you, Pope Francis. Viva il papa!

Prayer for Pope Francis O God, who in your providential design willed that your Church be build upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other Apostles, look with favor, we pray, on Francis our Pope and

grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor, may be for your people a visible source and foundation of unity in faith and of

communion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Heartfelt Thanks!

Thank you to my church family for celebrating my 90th birthday!

With blessings & love,

-Tencha Campbell

Family Faith Sharing Questions

T his Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Today’s Gospel tells

us the story of Jesus’ passion - the Last Supper, his agony in the garden,

and his arrest, trial, sentencing and crucifixion. As we begin these final days of Lent, the Church invites us to walk with Jesus to the cross with forgiveness and humility.

� What is your greatest challenge as a faithful

follower of Jesus?

� What do you need to give up in order to be

more like Jesus?

� Think of a time when you had to forgive some-

one.

� What makes it hard to forgive someone after

you have been hurt?

We encourage parents to reflect on

these questions at home each week

with their children and family. Start

talking. Share your faith!!

Knights of Columbus

Scholarships applications for 2013 graduating high school students of St. Philip’s are on the Knights bulletin

board in the parish hall.

� Applications are due April 15th.

Relay News

Relay is May 18 & 19 at Dallas High School—10:00 a.m.

The theme for the Polk County Relay 2013: On a "Mission" for Hope!

� There will be a Relay meeting on Wednes-

day, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in St. Philip’s

room. Registration forms available.

Dear Parishioners, Briefly, Relay For Life is a 24 hour walk for cancer. Many teams have members who raise funds, volunteer, or walk during the relay for about 1 hour. Our parish team, "The Spirit Moves Us", needs a few " behind the scenes" volunteers as well as walkers. If you are interested or plan to walk please contact: Vicki Bailey 503-623-5241 or Marianne Baker 503-623-8229

St. Anne’s Altar Society Charitable Giving April, May, June

School Needs: � Tissue and wipes

� Hand sanitizer (both large

and small)

� Chap stick

� Pens

� Pencils

� Socks for boys & girls (all sizes)

� Travel items

� Large box of powered soap and dryer sheets

for Morrison

� Gently used back packs

Thank you all, for your

giving to those in need!

High School Youth Group

Thank you to all who supported the high school youth St. Patrick’s Day dinner/auction by providing desserts, donating auction items, purchasing tickets, bidding on items, organizing, decorating, cooking and everything in-between. First tally: $7,400! It was a wonderful, fun-filled evening.

Confirmation will be held

at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on

Saturday, April 27th.

-Betty Sledge

Pregnant Women Helpline 1-800-848-LOVE

SUN Mar. 24

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

���� Jack Haines

Religious Education

No Class—Spring Break

Rosary (Day Chapel)

Fred & Joan Peet

(Health)

MON Mar. 25

12:15 p.m. Mass

TUE Mar. 26

12:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30-6 p.m.

Mass

James2 Commuity

Faith Sharing Group

James2 Community Meal

WED

Mar. 27

12:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

.

Mass

Senior Cards

THU Mar. 28

7:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday

FRI Mar. 29 3:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross

Good Friday

SAT Mar. 30 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Annelizabeth Pullman

(Intentions)

SUN Mar. 31 8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

���� Hank Bersani

Religious Education

No Class—Happy Easter

Rosary (Day Chapel)

Rose Trent (Intentions)

SAT

Mar. 23

5:30 p.m.

���� Ed Kacmarchnski

V ISITORS!!! If you are visiting our parish this weekend, we

welcome you and invite you to

come again.

Thank you for making us a

part of your day!

PLEASE PATRONIZE

THE SPONSORS OF

OUR BULLETIN!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR HOLY WEEK

If you signed up to serve

and are not available, please find a substitute.

Thank you!

Wellness Promotion Ministry

� For those who signed up

for the CPR/AED classes on April 6th we have

booklets to review prior to the class.

� Pickup you booklets in the vestibule after

Masses. Booklets are to be returned after the class, so bring them with you.

� It helps being familiar with the material prior

to the class.

� There is room for a few more for both the

9:30 and 1:30 April 6th classes to be held in the Spiritual Life Center.

-Paul Fontana

Meals on Wheels

� Drivers are desperately

needed!

� Only takes 1 1/2 hours - once a week.

� Please call (503-623-6232) to signup.

� Questions: Fred & Carol Lingle

(503-831-5549)