august 15, 2021|The assumption of the blessed virgin mary

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The Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Your body is holy and glorious

In their sermons and speeches on the feast day of the Assumption of the Mother of God, the holy fathers and the great doctors of the church were speaking of something that the faithful already knew and accepted: all they did was to bring it out into the open, to explain its meaning and substance in other terms. Above all, they made it most clear that this feast commemorated not merely the fact that the blessed Virgin Mary did not experience bodily decay, but also her triumph over death and her heavenly glory, following the example of her only Son, Jesus Christ…

St Germanus of Constantinople considered the preservation from decay of the body of the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary, and its elevation to heaven as being not only appropriate to her Motherhood but also to the peculiar sanctity of its virgin state: It is written, that you appear in beauty, and your virginal body is altogether holy, altogether chaste, altogether the dwelling-place of God; from which it follows that it is not in its nature to decay into dust, but that it is transformed, being human, into a glorious and incorruptible life, the same body, living and glorious, unharmed, sharing in perfect life.

Another very ancient author asserts: Being the most glorious Mother of Christ our saviour and our God, the giver of life and immortality, she is given life by him and shares bodily incorruptibility for all eternity with him who raised her from the grave and drew her up to him in a way that only he can understand.

All that the holy fathers say refers ultimately to Scripture as a foundation, which gives us the vivid image of the great Mother of God as being closely attached to her divine Son and always sharing his lot.

It is important to remember that from the second century onwards the holy fathers have been talking of the Virgin Mary as the new Eve for the new Adam: not equal to him, of course, but closely joined with him in the battle against the enemy, which ended in the triumph over sin and death that had been promised even in Paradise. The glorious resurrection of Christ is essential to this victory and its final prize, but the blessed Virgin’s share in that fight must also have ended in the glorification of her body. For as the Apostle says: When this mortal nature has put on immortality, then the scripture will be fulfilled that says “Death is swallowed up in victory”.

So then, the great Mother of God, so mysteriously united to Jesus Christ from all eternity by the same decree of predestination, immaculately conceived, an intact virgin throughout her divine motherhood, a noble associate of our Redeemer as he defeated sin and its consequences, received, as it were, the final crowning privilege of being preserved from the corruption of the grave and, following her Son in his victory over death, was brought, body and soul, to the highest glory of heaven, to shine as Queen at the right hand of that same Son, the immortal King of Ages.

With God’s Grace, Fr. Sean Weeks Pastor 3 la nota del parroco

De la constitución apostólica Munificentissimus Deus del papa Pío doce (AAS 42 [1950), 760-762. 767-769)

TU CUERPO ES SANTO Y SOBREMANERA GLORIOSO Los santos Padres y grandes doctores, en las homilías y disertaciones dirigidas al pueblo en la fiesta de la Asunción de la Madre de Dios, hablan de este hecho como de algo ya conocido y aceptado por los fieles y lo explican con toda precisión, procurando, sobre todo, hacerles comprender que lo que se conmemora en esta festividad es no sólo el hecho de que el cuerpo sin vida de la Virgen María no estuvo sujeto a la corrupción, sino también su triunfo sobre la muerte y su glorificación en el cielo, a imitación de su Hijo único Jesucristo.

Según el punto de vista de san Germán de Constantinopla, el cuerpo de la Virgen María, la Madre de Dios, se mantuvo incorrupto y fue llevado al cielo, porque así lo pedía no sólo el hecho de su maternidad divina, sino también la peculiar santidad de su cuerpo virginal: «Tú, según está escrito, te muestras con belleza; y tu cuerpo virginal es todo él santo, todo él casto, todo él morada de Dios, todo lo cual hace que esté exento de disolverse y convertirse en polvo, y que, sin perder su condición humana, sea transformado en cuerpo celestial e incorruptible, lleno de vida y sobremanera glorioso, incólume y partícipe de la vida perfecta.»

Otro antiquísimo escritor afirma: «La gloriosísima Madre de Cristo, nuestro Dios y salvador, dador de la vida y de la inmortalidad, por él es vivificada, con un cuerpo semejante al suyo en la incorruptibilidad, ya que él la hizo salir del sepulcro y la elevó hacia sí mismo, del modo que él solo conoce.»

Todos estos argumentos y consideraciones de los santos Padres se apoyan, como en su último fundamento, en la sagrada Escritura; ella, en efecto, nos hace ver a la santa Madre de Dios unida estrechamente a su Hijo divino y solidaria siempre de su destino.

Y, sobre todo, hay que tener en cuenta que, ya desde el siglo segundo, los santos Padres presentan a la Virgen María como la nueva Eva asociada al nuevo Adán, íntimamente unida a él, aunque de modo subordinado, en la lucha contra el enemigo infernal, lucha que, como se anuncia en el protoevangelio, había de desembocar en una victoria absoluta sobre el pecado y la muerte, dos realidades inseparables en los escritos del Apóstol de los gentiles.

Por lo cual, así como la gloriosa resurrección de Cristo fue la parte esencial y el último trofeo de esta victoria, así también la participación que tuvo la santísima Virgen en esta lucha de su Hijo había de concluir con la glorificación de su cuerpo virginal, ya que, como dice el mismo Apóstol:Cuando esto mortal se vista de inmortalidad, entonces se cumplirá la palabra escrita: «La muerte ha sido absorbida en la victoria.»

Por todo ello, la augusta Madre de Dios, unida a Jesucristo de modo arcano, desde toda la eternidad, por un mismo y único decreto de predestinación, inmaculada en su concepción, virgen integérrima en su divina maternidad, asociada generosamente a la obra del divino Redentor, que obtuvo un pleno triunfo sobre el pecado y sus consecuencias, alcanzó finalmente, como suprema coronación de todos sus privilegios, el ser preservada inmune de la corrupción del sepulcro y, a imitación de su Hijo, vencida la muerte, ser llevada en cuerpo y alma a la gloria celestial, para resplandecer allí como reina a la derecha de su Hijo, el rey inmortal de los siglos.

Con la Gracia de Dios, Padre Sean Weeks Párroco 4 prayer and worship oraciÓn y la adoraciÓn

Pillars of Stewardship: Pilares de Corresponsibilidad: Prayer and Worship Oración y Adoración

In prayer and worship, especially at the holy Insert En la oración y la adoración, especialmente sacrifice of the mass, the Christian steward Imagery here en el Santo Sacrificio de las Misa, el develops a vital and personal relationship with discípulo Cristiano desarrolla una the living and true God. relación vital y personal con el Dios vivo y verdadero. scripture August 22 Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:21-32 ; John 6:60-69

Many people left Jesus because his message and lifestyle were too hard. What part of Jesus message Warmest wishes and many blessings to: are hard for me to follow? Jesus help me… Nguyen and Minh-Tam Ngo 41 years, August 2nd

SAGRADA ESCRITURA Marco and Veronica Ocampo 28 years, August 7th 22 de Agosto Josué 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Efesios 5: 21-32; Juan 6:60-69 Ron and Emily Scufca 60 years, August 12th Mucha gente abandonó a Jesús porque su mensaje y su estilo de vida eran demasiado duros. ¿Qué parte del mensaje de Jesús es difícil de seguir para mí? Jim and Carol Van Dyke Jesús ayúdame ... 60 years, August 12th

Lou and Susan Moscatto 51 years, August 15th

Bob and Maureen Schaerfl 58 years, August 24th

Don and Mariann Feldmann 65 years, August 25th

Ermel and Chris Quevedo 49 years, August 26, 1972

Kevin and Michelle Schleh 28 years, August 28th gratitude & giving 5 gratitud y donaciÓn

Pillars of Stewardship: Pilares de Corresponsibilidad: Gratitude & Giving Insert Gratitud y Donación Christian stewards have a plan for giving Pastor Los discípulos Cristianos tienen un plan para their treasure while living a life of gratitude Headshot dar sus dones, mientras viven una vida de for the gifts God has given them. Here gratitud por lo que Dios les ha dado.

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THIS YEAR BUDGET 2020-21 LAST YEAR June, 2021 June, 2021 June, 2020 $102,304 $93,500 $86,245 The 2020/21 Church Budget includes adjustments to recognize COVID-19 affect within our community giving The 2020 Seminarian Appeal Report abilities. Week ending June 25, 2021

We thank those who contribute to the support of St. Pius X Parish St. Pius X Church. We continue to be blessed with Donors: 91 wonderful community generosity during this difficult Total Pledged: $22,572 time in our world. We pray and send blessings to all. Reach out to the Parish Office for any needs or As of the week ending June 25, 2021, our generous questions. supporters throughout the Archdiocese of Portland have pledged $968,115 to support the formation and education of priests in western Oregon! The 2021 Archbishops Catholic Appeal Campaign Report Week ending July 30, 2021 SECOND COLLECTION – august 14-15, 2021 SCHOOL SUPPORT (BLUE ENVELOPES) St. Pius X Parish Donors: 207 We believe that Catholic education is a ministry of Total Pledged: $57,272 our church and is a shared responsibility among Goal: $121,738 all. We appeal for your support by contribution to Percent of Goal: 47% the school support fund. Your support will help with day to day operations of the school, but more As of the week ending July 30, 2021, our generous importantly it will help the students and families donors in the Archdiocese have currently pledged by providing a Catholic education for our youth. more than $2.7 million to this year’s ACA! Through Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, St. Pius X Catholic Parish School is committed This year’s ACA theme is “Return to Christ” to confirm to witnessing His presence in our world, and provides the need for the faithful to return to Mass and the a faith-centered Catholic education that builds Eucharist as we are able. 2021 Watch the 2021 ACA community and instills academic excellence. We rely video at https://vimeo.com/494074125/52d80b2ff8. on financial gifts to operate St. Pius X School and Visit the website using this link to learn more https:// your generosity to keep tuition affordable. advance.archdpdx.org/ Thank you and God bless you. 6 ministry & service servicio y ministerio

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Kindergarten - 5 grado, programas de la san vicente de paÚl primera comunión y confirmación August 22 Nuestro equipo está preparando planes y horarios In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks “Do you also want to finales para los próximos programas para la primera leave?” We must ask ourselves if we really want to comunión y confirmaciòn. Habrá más información hear the good news of his love for us and for others. Is disponible a mediados de agosto, con programas que the word of God able to break into our consciousness, comenzarán en octubre (Formación en la fe y Primera change us and call us to hear the cries of the poor? Comunión) y enero de 2022 (Confirmación). Los anuncios y la información estarán disponibles en los This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. próximos boletines y en el sitio web de la parroquia. Vincent de Paul was able to hear the cries of the poor by assisting families providing food and help with utility and rent. God Bless You!

Así es cómo podemos ayudar: Please take your donations to the St. Vincent de Paul house and place them in the food barrel. Thank you Escoja alimentos en la for your generosity. despensa

Join us Tuesday, September 7th, at 7:00 pm, in the Asistencia para renta y Church Hall, to learn how you can ease the suffering utilidades of those in need in a very real way. Trabajamos con el ministerio de nuestra parroquia, “El Rincón ST. PIUS X NO COST HEALTH EQUIPMENT Del Bebé” (baby LOAN PROGRAM corner), para proveer ropa y otras St. Pius parish nurses manage a health equipment necesidades básicas laon program that offersFree use of durable medical para niños pequeños. equipment and supplies to those in our community. DEMASIADAS CURVAS Due to high demand we are in need of more EN EL CAMINO DE LA Totalmente confidencial wheelchairs and showers stools. Igualdad de Wheelchairs to walkers, shower chairs to toilet seat VIDA? oportunidades risers are available to loan. Also, available Depends and incontinent pads. Have a health equipment need? ST. VICENTE DE PAÚL Contact the parish nurses: Fran Breiling LLAME A LA (503) 645-3775. PARROQUIA PARA PUEDE AYUDAR A CONCERTAR UNA CITA 503-644-5264 ENDEREZAR SU Despensa de horas: Lunes Miércoles Viernes CAMINO. y Sabado 10am – 12pm

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latino retreat

Our SPX Latino Leaders with some of our parishioners and our liturgy coordinator, Melliza Palazo- attended their first retreat last July 19-20 at Mt. Angel Abbey, St. Benedict, OR. The retreat was led by Fr. Israel Sanchez, OSB, newly ordained priest who is now in Rome to further his studies. 8 announcements & community events anuncios y eventos comunitarios school office - summer hours Faith Formation Education Kindergarten – 5th Grade, First July 26- August 20 Communion & Confirmation Programs School Office Open Wednesdays ONLY 8:00 am-12:00 pm Our team is preparing final plans and schedules for August 23-September 3 upcoming Faith Formation and Sacrament Programs. SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED More information will be available mid-August, with programs beginning in October (Faith Formation and Thursday, September 2 First Communion) and January, 2022 (Confirmation). School Office open during BTS Open House Announcements and information will be available in 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm upcoming bulletins and on the Parish website. Voicemail, email and mail will be responded to in a timely manner. Individual meetings with a staff SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED member by appointment only. The La Casita group at St. Pius X is collecting school supplies for the children of farmworkers. Needed items include: Backpacks (1st grade through high

school), 3-ring binders (3-inch), 3-hole-punch paper MARIAN RETREAT DAY (wide & college-ruled), tab dividers for binders, spiral

notebooks, composition notebooks, pencils, pens, TH October 9 , 2021 – SATURDAY crayons, water colors, washable markers, erasers,

glue sticks, calculators (regular & graphing), rulers,

highlighters, scissors, box of Kleenex, ream of copy paper, and earbuds/headphones.

Please place items in the boxes in the vestibule of the church by Monday, August 30. If you or your family would like to help pack or deliver the backpacks, please contact Pat Pitz at (503) 806-0389.

baby corner Marian Retreat Day Activities HOLY ROSARY CHURCH The Biggest need are diapers, size 1. Wipes Retreat Master are not needed at this time. NO pull-ups or AND AQUINAS HALL Father Wolfgang Seitz Training pants-Overstocked.

Order of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross and 375 NE CLACKAMAS Opus Sanctorum Angelorum Please wash All used clothing and blankets,

PORTLAND, OR 97232 and wipe clean All plastic toys, before 08:00am: Continental Breakfast: Aquinas 2Hall dropping off any donations. 08:40am: Conference: “The Angel444 of Peace” Aquinas Hall TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM Always in need of pack & plays, cribs (with no ▪ NO REGISTRATION FEE 10:15am: Rosary and Confessions: Holy Rosary Church drop sides), strollers, blankets, and clothes up (Confessions in English & Spanish) ▪ to size 6. Please no car seats, cribs with drop FREE WILL OFFERIING 11:00 am: HOLY MASS with ARCHBISHIOP ALEXANDER SAMPLE

Holy Rosary Church sides, and no used stuffed animals. ▪ REGISTRATION: [email protected] 12:20pm: LUNCHEON with ARCHBISHOP ALEXANDER SAMPLE (7:45am EARLY ENTRY for REGISTERED Aquinas Hall Thank you for all the donations! ATTENDEES) 01:00pm: CONFERENCE: “Immaculate Heart at Fatima” Part 1 Aquinas Hall ▪ Phone Calls: Please drop donations at the office 8:30 AM- 02:30pm: CONFERENCE: “Immaculate Heart at Fatima” Part 2 o Mary: 503-914-8411 3:00 PM, or call for open times. Aquinas Hall Español: If you have questions, please call Marty Norma: 503-807-9956 03:30pm: CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Aquinas Hall o 03:45pm: CONCLUSION & BLESSING at (503) 614-9630.

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sunday, august 15 8:00 AM: Fr. Patrick Mcnamee † Men Phan † Jeff Garbarino 10:30 AM: Fr. Sean Weeks The Poor in the World 1:00 PM: Fr. Bill Ameche † Maria Avalos † Monica Peréz † Juan Lara 5:00 PM: Fr. Sean Weeks The St. Pius X Community

monday, august 16 8:15 AM: Msgr. Don Buxman † Jim Senkl † Bernie Fillback † Eric Wieber

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wednesday, august 18 8:15 AM: Msgr. Richard Paperini † Arlene A. Austria

thursday, august 19 8:15 AM: Fr. Sean Weeks † Michael John Ryan 7:00 PM: Archbishop John Vlazny OPEN

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