ST. PHILIP MISSION STATEMENT

We seek to become a community of communities, a living enfleshment of the healing, compassionate and life-giving hands of Christ now, Through our hospitality, spirituality and stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.

Fr. Michael P. Johnston, Pastor Pastor E-mail: mpjinpdx@yahoo.com

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday 12:15 p.m. Midday Prayer and Mass

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

• Special Masses to be announced.

Director of Faith Formation—Kindergarten-8th Grade: Juanita Holton 971-218-9580

Middle School Youth: Matt & Jennifer Lenoue (208) 724-6628/(208)484-6775

High School and Young Adult Youth Minister:

Betty Sledge 503-877-8103 bettybarkerboop@aol.com

Pastoral Council: Ralph Duesterhoeft

Administrative Council: Gary Johnston

Knights of Columbus: Reed Gould 503-623-8606

St. Anne’s Altar Society: Janet Herbst 503-623-5693

Kathy Gould 503-623-8606

Senior Ministry: Gloria VanElverdinghe 503-510-3943

Janitorial: Sherry Maher 503-507-0287

The Knights website is: www.uknight.org

Patricia McConnell

trishin2domes@gmail.com (Phone: 503-991-1187).

We extend to you a sincere and heartfelt welcome. So that we may know and serve you better, please complete a registration form (located in the vestibule) and give it to Fr. Michael or ask one of the Hospitality Ministers to do so.

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 5, 2020

LIVING OUR FAITH A sign of our Belonging Model confidence with the Sign of the Cross by beginning prayers with it. When we think of praying, we often think we need many words. But God knows our intentions and the longings of our heart. A simple sign of the Cross at the beginning and the end of the day affirms that we know to whom we belong, and the power given to live our lives in the sacraments. We make the Sign of the Cross, and as we do so, we say silently or aloud, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” This gesture dedicates us and everything we do in our lives to the glory of God. We embrace with confidence our Father’s love, invite into our hearts the grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and invoke the power of the Holy Spirit, which was sent upon us in our Baptism and Confirmation. Baptism is the place from which this powerful gesture emanates. At the mountain in Galilee, Jesus said to his disciples, “Go there-fore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing then in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19). In the baptismal rite, the priest traces the Sign of the Cross on the infant’s (or Child’s or adult’s) forehead, and invites the parents and the godparents to do the same. This powerful gesture of welcome will be repeated after the immersion in water when Chrism is used to anoint the newly baptized. The prayer affirms that “you may remain for ever a member of Christ, who is Priest, Prophet, and King.” Incorporating the Sign of the Cross, which both affirms our Baptism and recalls it, into daily life can be a powerful source of blessing. Consider signing your children’s foreheads with the Sign of the Cross as they complete their bedtime prayers. Sign them as they head out to the school bus, or on days that seem hard or challenging, such as when they are facing a test or tryout for a sport or extracurricular activity. Model confidence with the Sign of the Cross by beginning your prayers with it, even if you are saying grace in a public setting. Invite your children to sign you if they are with you in a period of difficulty or sadness. All are blessed, and all can impart blessing! Just as our liturgical prayer is bookended by the Sign of the Cross, so are our lives. When we receive the Anointing of the Sick, we are again signed with holy oil (the oil of the sick). Although not formally part of a ritual, many family members make the Sign of the Cross on the forehead of their beloved dead before a casket is closed for the last time. As we had put on Christ in Baptism for our earthly life, now we have put on Christ for our eternal life with him. The Sign of the Cross, scribed on our bodies in this simple gesture, reminds us of who we are and to whom we belong. Text by Trish Sullivan Vanni ©2015 Archdiocese of Chicago Liturgy Training Publications Chicago, IL 60609

The Readings For Next Sunday The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2020 Year “A” Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Psalm Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 (11b)

Reading II Acts 10:34-38

Gospel Matthew 3:13-17

Stewardship

12/22/2019 Weekly Offering $ 5,740

Building Fund $ 150

Youth Group $ 472

Caritas # 3,000

Thank you so much for your faithful tithing which allows us to pay for our Operational Expenditures.

WELCOME

If you are visiting our parish this weekend,

welcome, and please come again.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTIZER Of the Week

THE YOUTH GROUP IS STILL ACCEPTING YOUR BOTTLES AND CANS AS A DONATION! If you are tired of recycling bottles and cans yourself consider giving them to the youth, who will gladly recycle them for you. Your donation helps the youth with travel to conferences etc. Just drop them by the back door to the Parish Hall in the bins marked recycling. Thank You! The Youth Group

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights are still recycling used Cell Phones and used Ink Cartridges. If you want to recycle any of these objects, just drop in the box under the Knights Bulletin Board in the Parish Hall. Thank You.

PLEASE keep the

safety of our Military in your prayers. We pray especially for the loved ones from our families and friends….and for all who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

SAT

Jan 04

5:30 p.m.

Mass Steve & Margaret Riney

SUN Jan 05 8:00 a.m.

8:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Mass Parishioners of St. Philip Religious Education Mass Sandra Tiernan High School Youth Group

MON Jan 06 11:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Rosary Mass

TUE Jan 07 12:15 p.m.

9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Mass Sewing Altar Society Meeting

WED Jan 08 12:15 p.m.

Mass

THU Jan 09 12:15 p.m.

Mass Joe Cochrane

FRI Jan 10

NO Mass

SAT Jan 11 5:30 p.m.

Mass Mike & Jackie McCabe

SUN Jan 12 8:00 a.m.

8:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Mass Religious Education Mass Parishioners of St. Philip High School Youth Group

Pregnant Women Helpline

1-800-848-LOVE(5683)

Liturgical Ministers January 11 & 12, 2020

If you are not available on the date you are scheduled; please find a substitute.

5:30 PM (Sat) 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Reader Pat McConnell Mike Johnson

E.M. Jim O’Brien Marci Johnson

E.G. Silvius Mark Bliven

Peggy Fisher Jan Gumpinger

Hosp. Lee Lehman Greg Robl

Diana Lehman Linda Robl

Altar Erik Danka Cliff Johnson

Server Shelly Rushing Annie Johnson

WORD OF LIFE January 05, 2020 The Epiphany of the Lord “When I meet another parent of a child with Down Syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understand-ing. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we’re in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift...Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who they are, and understanding this teaches us how to truly love every-one.” PRAYER: Dear God we pray for public servants: May God grant them the humility, wisdom, and courage to defend all human life: We Pray to the Lord;

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “A Perfect Gift” https://www.respectlife/a-perfect-gift

Dallas Food bank December 2019 Final Donations Update 295 Pounds

TOP SIX REQUESTED ITEMS: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna Fish, Macaroni & Cheese, & Soup (Canned and Dry) and Canned Vegetables

Cash is also welcome, Make check payable to: “Dallas Food Bank”

PLEASE PATRONIZE THE

SPONSORS OF OUR BULLETIN!

PRAYING WITH POPE FRANCIS The Future of the Very Young Dear God, we pray that every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering. ©2018 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

St. Anne’s Altar Society Meeting This Tuesday January 7, at 1:00 pm is the St. Anne’s Altar Society Meeting held in the St. Philip room. We will be looking toward Easter and all that entails. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.

Sewing will resume on Tuesday at 9:30 in the St. Philip Room. We will be looking back at what sold well at the Altar Society Bazaar and what we can add to the craft portion of the Bazaar for the coming year. Come and add to the conversation, visit and socialize while doing some sewing., for the coming year.