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REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL
Self-will is mighty strong. Some children learn to say
“No!” even before they say “Mama” or “Dada.”
Self-will is a form of self-assertion whereby we
establish boundaries around ourselves, determine our
own destiny, protect ourselves from doing what we
don’t want to do. When our self-will is overly strong
and selfish, we rail against any rules and laws and
commandments. We want to do this,
not that. If we were the only person in
the world, this behavior might be OK.
But we're not the only person in the
world. So from early on in our lives
we learn the value of curbing our own
selfish wills and choosing to behave in
a manner that enhances the quality of
life for all. In this gospel Jesus is
telling his disciples to “keep my
commandments.” He is shaping our
self-wills in a way well beyond
choosing simple actions. He is
drawing us out of ourselves and our
self-will into him and his self-giving.
There is more to what Jesus is saying than meets the
eye. When Jesus says to keep his commandments as a
sign of our love for him, he is not only speaking about
simple laws or commands. He is saying that if we love
him, we will believe as he believed, live as he lived.
Loving Jesus as he asks requires us to believe and live
in such a way that others know the resurrection is real,
that Jesus is really present, that Jesus still cares for us
deeply. Our love for Jesus is shown in the same way as
the early disciples showed their love-by practical doing
in our everyday living. Like Philip and Peter and John,
we are to proclaim the living Christ by the way we heal
hurts in others; bring a caring touch to those who are
ailing in any way; strengthen those who are weak or
paralyzed by fear, doubt, or selfishness; encourage
those weighed down with too much stress, work, or
indecision. All this is keeping Jesus’ commandments
by living his way of life-a life characterized by deep
care for others. The most encouraging aspect of this
gospel is that Jesus even sends us the help we need to
love, believe, and live in this way.
Jesus’ commandments entail much more than doing
this or avoiding that. His commandments are to love as
he loved, believe as he believed, live as he lived. His
commandments are the most self-engaging and
challenging of all! How comforting, then, when Jesus
says “I will not leave you orphans.” No, we are not
orphans: the risen Jesus comes to us. How? In “the
Spirit of truth.” Living Liturgy—year A
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to congratulate the following
children who received First Eucharist this
weekend: Gustavo Anguiano Jr., Roland
Baker, Megan Gingerich, Abigail Lulay,
Brinley Rydquist, Nate Simnitt, and
Caleb Welander. May all of you continue
to come to the Lord’s Table to be
strengthened and nourished by Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. We
would also like to congratulate Darrin Thysell! Darrin made his
First Reconciliation last Saturday. Please pray for him as he
continues to prepare for First Eucharist this year.
NO DAILY MASS
There will be no daily Mass this Tuesday, May 23. We will have a
communion service.
BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH
The Knights of Columbus will be showing the movie “Sing” at
6:30p.m. on Friday, June 2nd in the Parish Center. Sing is an
animation movie produced in 2016. Sing is the story about a city
of humanoid animals and a hustling theater impresario’s attempt to
save his theater with a singing competition. It becomes grander
than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will
never be the same. The movie last 1 hr. 48 minutes. Following the
movie will be a short 20 minute cupcake social time with “food for
thought” questions about the movie to discuss.
4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GARAGE
SALE
The Knights will be holding a garage sale on June 30th and July
1st in the Par ish Center to raise money to suppor t the pur -
chase of Regalia for it’s members. If possible, we would like you
to hold any donations until the day of set up on June 29th. If this
is not possible, please contact Paul Crawford at 503-266-6149 or
Duane Kloser at 503-266-4489 for pick up.
ON VACATION
Sara Creel, our Pastoral Associate, will be on vacation from May
22 through June 3. She will be back in the office on June 5th.
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is
transferred from Thursday, May 25, 2017 to Sunday, May 28,
2017.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
On behalf of St. Patrick and the Pastoral Council we would like to
thank Adriana Enciso for her time on the Pastoral Council.
Adriana brought her gift of time and many talents to the Pastoral
Council. We have been blessed Adriana by your dedication and
service.
YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
ATTENTION PARISH PAY USERS
Thank you for using online giving for your support of our parish. Online giving is
safe, simple, and convenient. It benefits our parish by helping to streamline our
administrative process and providing more accurate budgeting. Our current online
giving provider, ParishPay, has been acquired by Liturgical Publications. All
ParishPay accounts will be transitioned to WeShare, LPi’s online giving platform,
later in the summer. You do not need to do anything for this transition process.
Your information will be transferred electronically following the strictest security
protocol. Once the transition is complete, you will receive more information about
how to login and manage your account on WeShare. If you have questions, you are
welcome to contact Debbie in the Parish Office, 503-263-1286.
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
NO DAILY MASS, MAY 23—COMMUNION SERVICE
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
+Bryce Amiel
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Intention for the parishioners
Friday, May 26, 2017
Intention for the parishioners
Saturday, May 27, 2017
5:30p.m. +Marvin Fletcher by Newbury family Sunday, May 28, 2017
8:30a.m. +Gene Heidt by family
11:00a.m. Intention for the parishioners 1:30p.m. +Rosario Vargus Perez by Elizabeth Vargus
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Fr. Arturo Romero
Email: [email protected]
503-263-1285
Deacon Rev. Mr. Jerry Giger
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Sara Creel
503-263-1290
Hispanic Ministry Heriberto Aguilar
Email: [email protected]
503-263-1292
Religious Education
Jody Patershall
Email: [email protected]
503-263-1287
Junior High/Senior High
Coordinator Frances Parker
Email: [email protected]
503-263-1288
Bookkeeper
Sherry Heidt Gamble
503-263-1289
Administrative Assistant
Debbie Newbury
503-263-1286
CLOTHING FUNDRAISER
Available in the back of church is a
container to place your donations. This
will be there until mid-August. I will
also place a list of accepted items with
the container in case anyone needs it.
You are still welcome to call Rose (503
-266-4482) if there is a large amount to
be donated. I will be happy to come
pick it up.
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 7:00pm.
Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81
Offertory ~ May 13/14th $ 9,568.63
Over/(Under) $ 848.82
Building Fund Collection $40.00
Unemployment $120.24
Cemetery $
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS Your Pastoral Council members are in the process of
organizing a ministry fair here at St. Patrick Church to
take place this fall. Our goal is to inform and recruit
parishioners to participate in the variety of parish
ministries that are a part of our church. This will be a
prime opportunity to put your faith into action, meet
fellow parishioners and serve God and one another. Watch for more news to
come.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Parents, be sure to mark your calendars
for this year’s VBS which will take place
July 24th-28th from 9:00-12:00 p.m. This
year’s theme is: Marvelous Mystery – The
Mass Comes Alive. We are very excited
to offer this program that will help children understand more
about what happens during Mass. Registrations will be
available soon! If any adults or teens are interested in being
involved in VBS, please contact Jody Patershall.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
Early Bird registration for the 2017 – 2018 religious
education program year has begun. Early Bird registration
will close on June 30th, however, the parish office is closed
on Friday so you will want to have your registrations turned
in no later than Thursday, June 29th this year. Registration
forms can be found in the vestibule of the church and the
parish office.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY WITH ART AT ST.
PATRICK
We are looking for youth interested in learning to paint with
watercolor. Jude Welter would like to offer a class after
school beginning in the fall for a limited number of youth
between the ages of 11 through 17. There would be a
minimal materials fee for the class. In order to determine if
there is an interest for this type of program at St. Patrick, we
are asking that you contact Frances Parker at 503-263-1288
or [email protected] with the name(s) and age(s) of youth
interested. There is no obligation, we are simply trying to
determine if there is an interest.
CLASS OF 2017 – PLEASE
JOIN US JUNE 4TH
The Baccalaureate Mass is
scheduled for Sunday, June 4th at
11:00a.m. Graduating seniors
please join us in your cap and gown
for this special mass as we honor and congratulate you.
Please arrive in the vestibule of the church with your cap and
gown at 10:40a.m. There will be a cake reception in the
parish center following the mass, everyone is invited as we
celebrate our graduating seniors.
AROUND THE AREA
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND
“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the
age.” Find ways to let the Lord deeper into your marriage by
going on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on
August 25th—27th at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House in
Beaverton, OR. For more information call 503-853-2758 or
apply on-line at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional
dates and locations are listed on-line.
MOUNT ANGEL ABBEY RETREAT HOUSE
“Loving Jesus with the Pure and Devoted Heart of Mary”
June 16-18, 2017
A retreat celebrating the Centennial of the Apparitions of
Our Lady of Fatima. Fr. Pius X Harding, OSB & Fr. John
Paul Le, OSB. 6 meals included, guest room w/private
bathroom. $180.00 single occ/$302.00 dbl occ/$82
commuter. To register, please call 503-845-3025. You can
also go online: www.mountangelabbey.org.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
So much of our life seems anything but connected to Jesus
and expressive of our love for him. Our sheer busyness
hardly leaves us with a moment to catch our breath, let alone
be concerned about loving Jesus!
Loving Jesus doesn’t require that we pray all the time or
that we are consciously aware of Jesus’ risen Presence.
Loving Jesus is a simple matter of keeping his
commandments-being gentle and reverent toward others,
having a clear conscience, doing good. For most of us we
are already doing what we need to do to be good Christians;
what more is needed is to recognize that these good actions
are the way we keep Jesus’ commandments and express our
believing in him. In other words, his commandments are
pretty simple to know: love as he loved, believe as he
believed, be self-giving as he was, do the Father’s will as he
did. Most of all, keeping his commandments means opening
ourselves to the Spirit who dwells within us and makes us
like the risen One.
St. Patrick Religious Education Programs