St. Mary, Our Lady of the Presentation

Catholic Church

1062 Charnelton St., Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541-342-1139 Fax: 541-334-6996 www.stmaryeugene.com email: information@stmaryeugene.com

Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! April 26, 2020

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Pastor - Rev. Ron Nelson Parochial Vicar - Rev. Henry Guillén-Vega

Retired Assisting Priest - Rev. Bryce McProud Pastoral Associate - Marybeth Schombert

Principal at O’Hara School - Tammy Conway Vice Principal at O’Hara School - Chris Milliron

Business Manager - Rose Burke Administrative Assistant – Brenda Maddux

Dir. of Outreach Ministry - Lilly Hagen Dir. of Music - David Phillips

Dir. of Religious Education - Julie Rutledge-Sanchez Coord. of Religious Education - Sharon Dunham

Life Teen Coordinator - Leslie Jones Sacramental Registrar - Margaret Fleming

Lead Custodian - James Du Chateau Assistant Custodian - Joe Crandall

Parish Staff

The Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020

Through the blood of Jesus we have been delivered from the power of sin. We recognize him in the breaking of the bread, the one whom God raised from the dead

and who now sits at His right hand forever.

Next Week’s Readings

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Ps 23:1-6 1Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10

.Mass Intentions

April 27, 2020 – May 3, 2020 Daily Private Masses

M 12:15 pm ~ Mary Elizabeth Curry Allender †

T 12:15 pm ~ Intentions of Katherine Hostetter

Intentions of Fr. John M.

W 12:15 pm ~ Pauline Sadowsky †

Mike Cary †

Th 12:15 pm ~ Our Blessed Mother

F 12:15 pm ~ Frank Balassone †

Valentine Siy †

S 8:00 am ~ DJM Missionaries of Mercy

Sunday Masses

9:00 am ~ For Parishioners

11:00 am ~ Edward J. Gelskey †

In Our Prayers

…all those who are ill, including:

Andrew Angst, Amy Ashford, Jennifer Barasi,

Terri Clay, Joe Coelho, Severina Cox, Brian Cox Family,

Kathleen Doyle, Dennis Fletcher, Hope Fregoso,

Nellie Gallegus, Carol Grappo, Dan Halstead, Fred Hamlin,

Lavonne Hamlin, James Havicus, Hubert & Mae Heideman,

Gina Steimer Hyema, Terry Ianora, Zigmas Kungys,

Linda Lashutka, Claryce Lauer, JoAnn Janisse Lester,

Catherine Lindahl, Nicholas Lynch, Becky Mach,

Sophie Mahalak, Melissa Hosni Melcher, Marjorie Melner,

Silma Moran, Dennis Murphy, José Tena Murillo,

Carina Myrand, Paul Noonan, Thomas & Ernestine O’Brien,

Alvarina Ottem, Sandra Pawelec, Kelsey Peterson,

Doris Pittsley, Anthony Rodriguez, Jody Romania,

Frank Russo, Jr., Baby Sahaja, Dale Schnoor,

Branden Shaw, Dionne Sjolund, Fran Sondag,

Mary Ann Sondag, Catherine Southward, Teresa Toth,

Laura Weinmann, Jeanne Wharton, Becky Witt

and Geri Wood

In Loving Memory

We pray for the repose of the souls of our loved ones, including:

Jeffrey de Freese, Judy Schnoor

and Sheila de la Fuente

New Decree Extending

Suspension of Masses Archbishop Sample has issued a decree extending the suspension of the public celebration of Holy Mass and issuing a corresponding dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses. The Archbishop has made this extension until further notice and with the intention to reinstate the public celebration of the Holy Mass at the soonest date possible, following the recommendations of public health and other civil officials. Dispensation can be viewed at archdpdx.org.

New Mass Schedule

A private Mass will be celebrated in the church daily while the Stay Home – Stay Safe quarantine remains in effect on the following schedule:

Monday at 12:15 (not streamed)

Tuesday through Friday at 12:15 pm,

Saturday at 8:00 am,

Sunday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am Misa en Español.

Tuesday through Sunday Masses will be live streamed using Facebook Live. You can connect through Facebook or by clicking on the link at www.stmaryeugene.com.

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Caterina Benincasa was born in Siena on March 25, 1347, the last of 25 children of the wealthy wool-dyer Jacopo Benincasa and Lapa di Puccio dé Piacenti. At the age of six, Catherine received her first vision, near the Church of San Domenico. From this moment onwards the child began to follow a path of devotion, taking the oath of chastity only a year later. After initial resistance from her family, eventually her father gave in and left Catherine to follow her inclinations. In 1363, at just 15 years of age, Catherine donned the black cloak of the Dominican Tertiary sisters. In 1367 she began working tirelessly to help the sick at the hospital of Santa Maria della Scala. As her fame spread throughout Christendom, during a visit to the city of Pisa, Catherine received the stigmata from a wooden cross hanging in the Church of Santa Cristina. Her many travels abroad to act as mediator for the Papacy included a trip to Avignon, where she urged Pope Gregory to bring the Papal Court back to Rome from its exile in France. On returning to Siena, Catherine founded the Monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli in the castle of Belcaro. With the death of Pope Gregory XI in 1378, his successor, Urban VI, had to face strong opposition from a number of cardinals who had elected a second Pope with the name of Clement VII, thereby provoking what would later come to be termed the Great Schism of the West. Pope Urban VI called on Catherine to act as mediator with princes, politicians and members of the Church, with a view to legitimizing his election. In 1380, at just 33, Catherine died and was buried in the Rome church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. In 1461, Pope Pius II proclaimed her saint and in 1866 Pius IX included her as one of the patron saints of Rome. In 1939, along with St Francis of Assisi, St Catherine of Siena was proclaimed patron saint of Italy by Pope Pius XII. In 1970, Paul VI conferred the title of Doctor of the Universal Church on Catherine and, in 1999, she was proclaimed co-patron saint of Europe by Pope John Paul II.

GOSPEL MEDITATION

Third Sunday of Easter

What does it take for our eyes to be opened? Every day, a man laboriously walks down Main Street of town. With great difficulty but graceful determination, he places one foot in front of the other, uses a crudely made staff for support, and walks. His pace is slow, but he walks. What does he hope to see? Where does he want to go? What does he find? We all walk through life. The type of “walking” life requires is not always physical but is most assuredly emotional and spiritual. We walk, we look, we encounter, and we seek. How we do these things and what we actually find is determined by what we carry and what we allow ourselves to discover along the way. If walking is too challenging for us, we may choose to isolate and stay alone. If we are afraid to walk, we may become overly dependent on others providing for us and abandon the journey. We can walk and pay attention only to what is in front of our feet and never notice the immensity of what is happening around us. The road is never the same twice. The journey is always different. What kinds of things do you notice as you walk through life? It seems that the disciples of the Road to Emmaus missed a lot at first. We do as well. We are called to walk with purpose, to listen, and to notice things that may not at first be apparent. We have to allow the One who has a special claim on our soul to enlighten, instruct, and inspire us. The incarnate mystery of God is pulsating in and through all of creation, where the presence of the Word who became flesh can be discovered. He has been with us all along. How could we have missed Him? Our journey brings us back to the breaking of the bread, and something begins to stir within us. We begin to understand, and things look differently. Bread, body, wine, and blood bring us to see that everyone and everything is a “Eucharistic” encounter. We become what we eat and we see what we eat. We continue to walk. Our eyes are now opened, and we recognize Him. Our hearts burn. Stay with us. Please stay with us.

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Pray Catholic Novenas Download and enjoy a great App, Pray Catholic Novenas. You may choose Novenas or it will suggest them and you can schedule a daily reminder to fit into your schedule. Upcoming Novenas for May include:

Our Lady of Fatima – begins May 4

St. Corona – begins May 5

St. Dymphna – begins May 6

St. Rita – begins May 13

Novena to the Holy Spirit – begins May 22 If you have a Catholic App you enjoy and would like to share please email bmaddux@stmaryeugene.com .

Group Prayer chains

Looking for a way to stay connected with your friends and also to keep up your prayer life during this time of quarantine? Consider starting a Group Prayer Chain! A Group Prayer Chain is when a group of friends schedule a set time each day to say the same prayer where ever they are. The leader of the group gets it started by texting the group a reminder and perhaps a short reflection or prayer intention. Then each person says the agreed upon prayer in their own home at the same time. One St. Mary Parishioner prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet with four friends everyday at 3:00 pm, but any prayer or set of prayers could work. It has been said that “the family that prays together, stays together.” A Group Prayer Chain can help us, the spiritual family at St. Mary, pray together, even if we are apart.

Prayer to ST CATHERINE OF SIENA

April 29

Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable St. Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church.

Her whole life was a noble sacrifice inspired by an ardent love of Jesus, your unblemished Lamb. In troubled times she strenuously upheld the rights of His beloved spouse, The Church.

Father, honor her merits and hear her prayers for each of us, and for our whole parish family dedicated to her. Help us to pass unscathed through the corruption of this world, and to remain unshakably faithful to the Church in word, deed, and example.

Help us always to see in the Vicar of Christ an anchor in the storms of life, and a beacon of light to the harbor of your Love, in this dark night of your times and men’s souls.

Grant also to each of us our special petition . . .

(State your own intentions)

We ask this through Jesus, your Son, in the bond of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.

prayer for

Spiritual communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Easter Flowers

All of the beautiful Easter flowers in the church represent a loved one. We remember with Easter joy:

Dan O’Neil Jack & Kathleen O’Neil

Kelly O’Neil Tung Fai Tung

David Varin Bob & Lucile Wirch

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The “Virtual”

Parish Office is Open

The Parish Office is “open” with staff working remotely. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, by phone at 541-342-1139.

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Weekly Offertory for April 12, 2020

Offertory $11,353.00 WeShare online giving $ 4,352.96 Easter $ 2,540.00 Total Offertory $18,245.96 Weekly Need $22,000.00

Please remember to include the parish in your will and estate planning.

March. Income March. Budget Offertory $47,595.00 $59,735.00 WeShare $20,706.00 $21,530.00 Holy Day/Christmas $ 430.00 $ 760.00 Other Income $ 6,618.16 $ 8,870.00 Total $ 75,349.16 $90,895.00

During this time of unrest, please don’t forget St. Mary.

To the Parishioners who want to contribute to St Mary using their Offertory Envelopes, we have three drop-off points at the church for you. You may deposit your envelope into an attended locked box in the Parish Hall foyer when you come to Confession on Wednesdays or Fridays at 11 am or Saturdays at 4 pm; or you may put it through the mail slot in the door of the Parish Office on Charnelton Street.

We are processing all contributions that are mailed or dropped off at the office; please continue to send

in your weekly contributions.

2019 contributions statements are available. Please call the office, at 541-342-1139,

if you would like yours mailed. .

THANK YOU for adding St. Mary to your

Fred Meyer Rewards Card!

Last quarter the Parish received generous donations of $74.46

through the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program. If you still haven’t signed up, be sure and visit

www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards - search for St. Mary by our non-profit # QB763

and help us earn more contributions!

Children’s Liturgy Are the kiddos missing their 9:00 am Sunday Mass Children’s Liturgy? They can keep learning how great God is. Their weekly lesson’s are available on our website www.stmaryeugene.com.

Carmelite Dinner

The Carmel of Maria Regina Women’s Auxiliary Annual Dinner has been postponed due to the Stay Home – Stay Safe quarantine. The dinner & fundraiser, originally scheduled for May 19, will be rescheduled to take place in the fall.

Online Giving Options

Please continue to support your parish financially. There are two options for giving at www.stmaryeugene.com.

WeShare Online Giving is located at the top of the home page or at https://stmaryeugene.churchgiving.com. You will find several options for one time or recurring offertory gifts as well as options to support the local and the universal Catholic Church. To access WeShare by cell phone you must scroll to the bottom of the page to find the site.

At the bottom of the home page you will find a Pay Pal portal. Click on the yellow “donate” button and you will find options for Pay Pal or credit/debit cards. The payment will be credited directly to St. Mary. You may choose an option to repeat your offertory gift monthly.

Iii Domingo de Pascua Lc 24, 13-35 El mismo día de la resurrección, iban dos de los discípulos hacia un pueblo llamado Emaús, situado a unos once kilómetros de Jerusalén, y comentaban todo lo que había sucedido. Mientras conversaban y discutían, Jesús se les acercó y comenzó a caminar con ellos; pero los ojos de los dos discípulos estaban velados y no lo reconocieron. Él les preguntó: “¿De qué cosas vienen hablando, tan llenos de tristeza?” Uno de ellos, llamado Cleofás, le respondió: “¿Eres tú el único forastero que no sabe lo que ha sucedido estos días en Jerusalén?” Él les preguntó: “¿Qué cosa?” Ellos le respondieron: “Lo de Jesús el nazareno, que era un profeta poderoso en obras y palabras, ante Dios y ante todo el pueblo. Cómo los sumos sacerdotes y nuestros jefes lo entregaron para que lo condenaran a muerte, y lo crucificaron. Nosotros esperábamos que él sería el libertador de Israel, y sin embargo, han pasado ya tres días desde que estas cosas sucedieron. Es cierto que algunas mujeres de nuestro grupo nos han desconcertado, pues fueron de madrugada al sepulcro, no encontraron el cuerpo y llegaron contando que se les habían aparecido unos ángeles, que les dijeron que estaba vivo. Algunos de nuestros compañeros fueron al sepulcro y hallaron todo como habían dicho las mujeres, pero a él no lo vieron”. Entonces Jesús les dijo: “¡Qué insensatos son ustedes y qué duros de corazón para creer todo lo anunciado por los profetas! ¿Acaso no era necesario que el Mesías padeciera todo esto y así entrara en su gloria?” Y comenzando por Moisés y siguiendo con todos los profetas, les explicó todos los pasajes de la Escritura que se referían a él. Ya cerca del pueblo a donde se dirigían, él hizo como que iba más lejos; pero ellos le insistieron, diciendo: “Quédate con nosotros, porque ya es tarde y pronto va a oscurecer”. Y entró para quedarse con ellos. Cuando estaban a la mesa, tomó un pan, pronunció la bendición, lo partió y se lo dio. Entonces se les abrieron los ojos y lo reconocieron, pero él se les desapareció. Y ellos se decían el uno al otro: “¡Con razón nuestro corazón ardía, mientras nos hablaba por el camino y nos explicaba las Escrituras!” Se levantaron inmediatamente y regresaron a Jerusalén, donde encontraron reunidos a los Once con sus compañeros, los cuales les dijeron: “De veras ha resucitado el Señor y se le ha aparecido a Simón”. Entonces ellos contaron lo que les había pasado por el camino y cómo lo habían reconocido al partir el pan.

Página en Español 26 de abril de 2020

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Capilla de adoración

La Capilla de la Adoración está abierta a los feligreses. Aunque no expondremos a nuestro Señor del tabernáculo de madera, estamos en presencia del Santísimo Sacramento. La capacidad máxima es de 10. Si no hay un asiento abierto, espere con 6 pies de distancia social hasta que otro adorador se vaya. Por favor esterilizar todas las superficies que toca.

Oración por Comunión spiritual

Mi Jesús, yo creo que estás presente en el Santísimo Sacramento. Te amo sobre todas las cosas, y deseo recibirte en mi alma. Ya que no puedo en este momento recibirte sacramentalmente, ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. Te abrazo como si ya estuviera allí y me uno totalmente a Ti. Nunca permita que yo sea separado de ti. Amen

Misa en vivo en línea

Domingo a las 11:00 La misa se transmitirá en vivo usando Facebook Live. Puede conectarse a través de Facebook o haciendo clic en el enlace en www.stmaryeugene.com.

Reconciliación Horario

miércoles y viernes 11:00 am, sábado 4:00 pm

Para cumplir con las restricciones a la reunión publicas requeridas por la Gobernadora Kate Brown, y proporcionar un ambiente seguro, el Sacramento de la Reconciliación ocurrirá de una manera diferente.

El Sacramento de la Reconciliación se llevará a cabo en los salones de clase del Centro Parroquial. Esto permitirá 6 pies de distanciamiento social los sacerdotes y la gente.

Por favor, estacione cerca de la entrada principal del Centro Parroquial.

Se le dará un numero en las puertas doblas.

Espere en su automóvil hasta que su número se publique en la pizarra.

Cuando vea su número publicado, regrese a las puertas doblas y será admitido en el área de espera del Salón Parroquial.

Se lo dirigirá a una sala de clase para la reconciliación cuando haya un sacerdote disponible.

Completa su penitencia según las indicaciones del sacerdote.

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Sunday, April 26 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:00 † Mass (streamed)

11:00 † Misa (transmitido)

Monday, April 27 12:15 † Mass (not streamed)

Tuesday, April 28 ST. PETER CHANEL

ST. LOUIS GRIGNION DE MONTFORT

12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Wednesday, April 29 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

11:00 ~ Reconciliation 12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Thursday, April 30 ST. PIUS V, POPE

12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Friday , May 1 ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

11:00 ~ Reconciliation 12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Saturday, May 2 ST. ATHANASIUS

8:00 † Mass (streamed) 4:00 ~ Reconciliation

Sunday, May 3 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

9:00 † Mass (streamed) 11:00 † Misa (transmitido)

Monday, May 4 12:15 † Mass (not streamed)

Tuesday, May 5 12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Wednesday, May 6 11:00 ~ Reconciliation

12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Thursday, May 7 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Friday , May 8 11:00 ~ Reconciliation

12:15 † Mass (streamed)

Saturday, May 9 8:00 † Mass (streamed)

4:00 ~ Reconciliation

Sunday, May 10 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MOTHER’S DAY 9:00 † Mass (streamed)

11:00 † Misa (transmitido)

Monday, May 11 12:15 † Mass (not streamed)

Calendar of Events Due to the uncertainty related to Covid-19 statewide quarantine, the calendar is subject to change. The calendar is reflecting the extension of the restrictions currently in place. When the quarantine ends, we will communicate the return to normal schedule through our website www.stmaryeugene.com.

Reconciliation Schedule Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held in the classrooms of Parish Center to provide adequate social distancing for priests and parishioners.

Please park near the main entrance of the Parish Center.

At the double doors you will be provided with a number.

Wait in your car until your number is posted on the whiteboard.

When you see your number posted, return to the double doors and you will be admitted to the Parish Hall waiting area.

You will be directed to a classroom for reconciliation when a priest is available.

You may complete your penance as directed by the priest.

1st Way

Pregnancy Resource Center

Our Mobile Unit and the Office both closed because of the Coronavirus. We will resume services when the Churches are opened and social distancing is bans have been lifted. We also are canceling our Mother's Day Rose Donation Activity. We still will accept donations at our web page at www.firstwayeugene.org at our PayPal account. Checks can also be mailed to our First Way Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 1704, Springfield, OR 97477.

Adoration Chapel The Adoration Chapel is open to St. Mary Parishioners daily from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Adorers, please self monitor not to exceed the maximum capacity of 10 persons in the room. Please wait for a vacancy if there is not an open chair. Sanitizing and cleaning supplies are available in the Chapel. We ask that each adorer utilize those supplies to wipe down their chair and space after their visit.