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REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL
Upon making a commitment, how often do we start out
with strong intentions, firm will, and fortitude? Perhaps
nothing represents that more in our modern culture than
a New Year’s resolution. We see and hear ads for gym
memberships and diet plans flooding the internet and
the airwaves during those first few weeks of January.
So many of us are resolute in those weeks. But once a
hurdle is in our path we can quickly stumble. Some-
times we can make a commitment to exercise daily, and
that routine is manageable for a few days, or even a few
weeks. But we also face other priorities in the midst of
our goal to exercise daily. Pretty soon, exercising is a
long gone wish. Jesus faced something much more
profound than a New
Year’s resolution or an
intention to exercise
daily. Upon being
baptized and starting his
ministry, he was
immediately faced with
temptation. He was
driven into the desert, a
place of no
consolation, no respite, and no refreshment. The
experience of knowing he is God’s Son gives way to
isolation and solitude in a harsh environment. As a
human being, Jesus knew temptation; the gospel is
clear about that. But for many Christians it can be
difficult to imagine that Jesus was truly tempted, for he
was also divine. And yet as he was fully human he was
truly tempted. Despite these real temptations, he
overcame them. Mark does not tell us much about this
period, unlike Luke, for example, with the many scenes
of Jesus conversing with Satan. Mark is intent to tell us
in sparse text, without wasting a word, that Jesus was
tempted by Satan. Jesus was fully human and
experienced temptation as we do. As Jesus was tempted
we too will be tempted. Perhaps even our profound
experience of faith and trust in God is tested. But after
this period of testing Jesus returns to Galilee, his home
and proclaims the Gospel. In this he is a model for us,
who will not live without temptation. We might have
an experience of desolation that God is not with us in
our trials. But like Jesus we can undergo this
experience and emerge stronger, with the courage to
proclaim the Gospel. Living Liturgy—Year B
IN SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers +Lenard (Sweed) Pavlicek and
+Mary Ficek, relatives of Syl & Vince Pavleck and +Peter Wu,
father of Caroline Simnitt. 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.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on the
Friday’s of Lent, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. All Catholics
between ages 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday. To fast means to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may
also be taken for good health but together they should not equal a
full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids
including coffee and milk and fruit juices are allowed.
EVER WONDERED HOW EASTER IS
DETERMINED?
Every year one of the big questions in the Church calendar is:
"When is Easter this year?" Unlike Christmas, Easter is
considered a movable feast as its date can vary over a 5 week
period of time on the calendar. The "formula" for determining the
date of Easter was decreed at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and
it is this, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full
moon of the Spring Equinox. Because Easter itself is not a fixed
date its date on the calendar effects the dates of several of the
Feast Dates which follow it: Easter Monday, Pentecost, Ascension
and Corpus Christi.
PRESIDENT’S DAY
The Parish Office is closed this Monday, February 19th for
President’s Day.
SEARCHING FOR A LENTEN ACTIVITY?
You’re invited to join the Marian Prayer Group Friday mornings at 7:00a.m.
to pray the rosary.
ANNUAL LENTEN SOUP SUPPER
AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The sign-up poster is now available in the
vestibule of the church for the Lenten
Soup-Supper and Stations of the Cross. The
following dates are still open for groups,
organizations, families and individuals to help
provide a simple soup supper or lead the stations
of the cross on Friday evenings throughout Lent:
February 23, March 2, 16, 23. Please sign up
on the bulletin board in the vestibule of the
church.
6:00p.m. Soup Supper
6:00p.m. Stations of the Cross [Spanish]
7:00p.m. Stations of the Cross [English]
RESOURCE INFORMATION
The committee that was just formed to assess the maintenance and upkeep
of the facilities on the church property, would like to develop a resource list
of parish members that have special skills, hobbies or professional licenses.
These resources can be available for professional advice or assistance on
parish needs. Forms are available in the vestibule of the church. For more
information, please contact Deacon Jerry Giger.
AT THE KIOSK—See the new arrivals for Lent
Catholic Faith Materials - On the Kiosk in the back of the church
CDs – Several new titles covering Divine Mercy devotion
Books – Several new titles to strengthen your faith
Booklets – New titles including Stations of the Cros
(see the signs for the suggested donation amount - Thank You)
DONNA CORI GIBSON CONCERT APRIL 8, 2018
The Knights of Columbus are proud to sponsor her concert on April 8th,
here in the church at St. Patrick’s. Donna will sing two songs at each of
the masses on Saturday and Sunday and then put on a great concert on
Sunday afternoon, starting at 3:30 pm. The concert will be free, but we
will be asking for a free will offering to help offset some of the costs to fly
her in from St. Louis. In addition, the Knights will be putting on a fabulous
Spaghetti Dinner after the concert. Dinner tickets must be purchased in
advance and will be sold after the masses (costing $10 for adults and $5
for children) or by contacting Duane Kloser at 503-913-2895 or Paul
Crawford at 503-680-8924.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:45a.m. Sunday Religious Education 9:45a.m. Adult Education class 11:00p.m. Choir practice [Spanish] 11:00a.m. Dismissal 12:00p.m. Sacramental Prep 3:00p.m. Spanish Marriage Encounter Monday, February 19, 2018 9:15a.m. Bible Study 2:00p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry mtg 6:00p.m. Choir practice 7:00p.m. Bible Study 7:00p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6:30p.m. Spanish RCIA Gr. 7:00p.m. Mass 7:00p.m. Bible Study [Spanish] 7:00p.m. Knights of Columbus 7:45p.m. Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:00p.m Choir practice 7:00p.m. Junior High, Youth Group, Confirmation prep, RCIA Thursday, February 22, 2018 8:00a.m. Daily Mass 12:00p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:30p.m. Spanish Religious Education 7:00p.m. Bible Study 7:00p.m. Finance Council meeting (new date) 8:15p.m. Rosary [Spanish] 9:00p.m. Benediction Friday, February 23, 2018 7:00a.m. Marian Prayer Group 8:00a.m. Daily Mass 6:00p.m. Soup Supper 6:00p.m. Stations in Spanish 7:00p.m. Stations in English 7:00p.m. Spanish Prayer Group
YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
LOST AND FOUND
We still have a lot of items that have been left behind after the Masses. There is a
nice collection of eye glasses, rosaries, clothing items, books, jewelry just to name a
few. If you are missing an item, please see the basket located in the book shelf in
the vestibule of the church or contact Debbie in the Parish Office. She would be
happy to look for your lost item.
THIS WEEK IN THE CATHOLIC SENTINEL
Gaze upon some of God’s most adorable creations—puppies from fellow Catholics.
Meet a Portland anesthesiologist saving lives in Sierra Leone. Ponder whether
chocolate is a worthy Lenten sacrifice. Connect with two high school bands who are
joining forces for a performance at the “happiest place on earth.” Pick up a copy of
the Catholic Sentinel available in the
vestibule.
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
+Russell Schoen by family
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
+Peter Wu
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Intentions for the Parishioners
Friday, February 23, 2018
Intentions for the Parishioners
Saturday, February 24, 2018
5:30p.m. +Marie Edwards by Kathy Usher
Sunday, February 25, 2018
8:30a.m +Martin Garza by Del & Rosa Hemphill
11:00a.m. Intention for the Parishioners
1:30p.m. Intention for the Parishioners
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
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-February 10/11, 2018 $ 9,028.75
Over/(Under) $ 308.94
Building Fund Collection $44.00 Unemployment $39.00 Cemetery $
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
Our Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council and
Maintenance Committee are beginning to
collaborate for the benefit of St. Patrick Church's
future needs and goals. We will strive to listen
with an open mind and heart and pray for
guidance to best serve our parish
community. We encourage all parishioners to do
their part and continue to volunteer in the many
ministries here at St. Patrick.
SACRAMENTAL
PREPARATION
There will be a meeting for all students
who are preparing for First Eucharist
this year on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in
Room 7/8 of the Parish Center. All
children are asked to attend with at
least one parent/guardian. An
additional meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7th for
all students and parents who are unable to attend the class on
March 5th. If you have a conflict with both of these dates,
please contact Jody Patershall.
Students are asked to bring their books completed through
Session 2.
LENTEN COLLECTION
The Elementary Religious Education Program will be
reaching out to others in need this Lenten Season by
collecting money for Cross Catholic Outreach. This
organization provides food and medicine to the poor
throughout the world. It also helps support orphanages,
schools, clinics, job-training centers and building projects.
Children are encouraged to bring coins or dollars into the
classroom each Sunday beginning February 18th. The final
day for donations will be Sunday, March 18th. We will place
a thermometer in the R.E. hallway to let everyone know how
much money we have collected. Our goal is to raise $500.00.
This money would help to provide safe drinking water to a
whole village! There are 78 children in our program. If
everyone participates, we can reach this goal!
If you are not in our religious education program, but would
like to help us reach our goal, please contact Jody Patershall
at: [email protected].
CONFIRMATION DAY
RETREAT MARCH 3RD
The final day retreat for our
confirmation youth will be
Saturday, March 3rd. Permission forms
are available during Wednesday evening
religious education or by contacting
Frances Parker at [email protected]
or 503-263-1288. We will spend the day in Mt. Angel
visiting St. Mary’s, Missionaries of the Holy Spirit,
Carmelite House, Queen of Angels Monastery, and the
seminary.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MARDI GRAS FUN!
We had 23 middle school youth attend our Mardi Gras
celebration on Friday, February 9th at Wilsonville Lanes. The
kids had fun bowling, playing video games and participating
in Karaoke singing. We would like to thank our adult
chaperones that helped with this event: Karen Hunt, Jessica
Parrack, and Heidi Williams.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Our lives are filled with many competing priorities. Some-
times we call these “distractions” or temptations. But it is
important for us to wisely discern between distractions/
temptations and merely competing priorities. Family
responsibilities, for example, are hardly temptations, but they
can sometimes pull us in directions we do not enjoy or that
are not always life-giving. Perhaps this is why they are called
“responsibilities.” Life-giving activities are from the Spirit of
God. Pursuits that pull us away from who we are called to be
are better called “temptations.” This is where the example of
Jesus can be so powerful.
Jesus was, and was called to be, the Son of God. Mark tells
us about this experience at Jesus’ baptism. Yet immediately
after his baptism, Jesus was in the desert for forty days, being
tempted, only to return to his home, true to his mission, to
preach the Gospel.
Often we know who we are called to be. Even in the midst
of temptation, or desolation, we know who we are and what
we ought to do. Following Christ does not mean a life on
easy street without trials or perils. Quiet the opposite.
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