REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL

Beginning today, the church gives us five weeks of Sunday SYMPATHY gospel readings from John. It’s as though we are taking a break Please remember in your prayers + Rita Fitzgerald, from Mark to hear from another evangelist. Throughout these mother of Tom Fitzgerald. Remember, Lord, those who five weeks we will be reading from John chapter 6, wherein we have died and have gone before us marked with the sign have the multiplication of the loaves followed by Jesus’ walking of faith. May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in on water, and the bread of life discourse. The theology and Your presence light, happiness and peace. symbolism in John 6 is profound

and has inspired centuries of MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMS contemplation and rich exegesis. We welcome back Fr. Arturo and all of our pilgrims from We remember that the story of the their trip to Medjugorje. You were all in our thoughts and multiplication of loaves is told in prayers. Welcome Home! each of the four gospels, the only “miracle story” shared by each. MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE NOTES Last week we heard Mark’s The first meeting of the newly formed maintenance setup to the feeding of the five committee was held on December 11, 2017. The thousand, but this week we hear committee spent time checking John’s version rather than Mark’s. and reviewing the church The two stories have many grounds and buildings over the similarities: two hundred denarii, next few months. Their goal is five loaves and two fish, the crowd to concentrate on safety issues numbering five thousand men, and twelve baskets of leftovers, followed by major to name a few. But there are some differences to the stories as maintenance and then smaller well. items as time and resources allow. John’s theology is ultimately Christology. John has in intense Some of the fruits of their labors have been the new focus on Jesus. In Mark’s version of the multiplication of the concrete at the church entrance, tree removal and stump loaves, the disciples come to Jesus with their concern about grinding, dahlia’s in the garden behind the office moving the people along before they have to feed them. In John, and a fence around Father Arturo’s house. Jesus takes the initiative in asking Philip about feeding the One of the larger projects the committee has been people. And there is something equivalent to an editorial note working on is the parking lot. We have talked with saying that Jesus asked this question only to test him. Again, several contractors and are waiting for their bids. The John’s gospel shows Jesus clearly in charge, clearly taking the finished project will include new striping that will be fire lead, clearly in the driver’s seat. Even when he asks a question it department compliant and larger spots. Done correctly, is merely to test someone. we should not lose any parking spaces. The committee’s The eucharistic overtones so prominent in Mark are also goal is to be good stewards of the parish resources and present in John but in a different way. Rather than for four key keep the parishioners informed of projects as they are verbs used by Mark, John uses a Greek term for the “fragments” completed. Watch the bulletin for future maintenance that were collected and gathered into the baskets. This Greek committee notes. term is used by the Didache (an early church book written in the first century, parts of which are akin to a catechism) to speak of BUY A CHAIR CAMPAIGN Eucharist. We are down to the last 15 chairs. If Finally, upon witnessing this sign the crowd explicitly you haven't made a donation of any recognizes Jesus as a prophet. No doubt the story of the prophet size yet for a chair, please do so now Elisha and the multiplication of the loaves from 2 Kings 4:42-44 so we can order the chairs. Please was in mind. Jesus realized the crowd wanted to make him a pick up an envelop by the poster in the king so he makes a speedy solo exit. vestibule, fill out the The multiplication of the loaves, with it’s eucharistic information, insert your donation, overtones, its prominence on Jesus and his fulfilling human then put in the collection basket. Thank you for your needs, and the growing recognition by the crowds that he must generosity in this endeavor. be a prophet demonstrate how pivotal this episode was and continues to be. Living Liturgy—year B

We love having you as part of our flock! THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Sunday, July 29, 2018 This new tool we're using lets you choose what info you'd like to 10:00a.m. of John Oliver receive - via email or text message - from the various ministries and Madeira groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time. 11:00p.m. Choir practice [Spanish] 1:00p.m. before Spanish Mass There are 2 easy ways to connect (pick one): 3:00p.m. Spanish Kid’s choir practice Monday, July 30 2018 Visit our church at: 6:00p.m. Choir practice flocknote.com/stpatcanby 7:00p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, July 31, 2018 …………….OR……………… 7:00p.m. Bible Study [Spanish] Text Blessed18 to 84576 7:00p.m. Mass From your phone to subscribe to updates 7:45p.m. Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, August 1, 2018 8:00a.m. Mass Text STOP to 84576 to stop txt notifications at any time. Text HELP 1:30p.m. Food Bank meeting for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message 5:00p.m. Choir practice and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & conditions at 6:30p.m. Leaders meeting www.flocknote.com/txt. 7:00p.m. KC Hispanic members meeting Thursday, August 2, 2018 8:00a.m. Mass 12:00p.m. Eucharistic Adoration UPDATE ON CLOTHING FUNDRAISER 8:15p.m. Rosary [Spanish] Another big thank you to all who have 9:00p.m. Benediction Friday, August 3, 2018 donated items to the Relay for Life 7:00a.m. Marian Prayer Group fundraiser. We just turned in another 8:00a.m. Mass 5,000 lbs. That is $1,000 for our team to 10:00a.m. Prayer Shawl meeting donate to ACS!! We will continue to 7:00p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group accept items until mid-August so clean Saturday, August 4, 2018 out those closets!! Blessings. 11:30a.m. Baptism: Aaliah Lopez Colores" 1:30p.m. Baptism: Alan Mejia Ferreyra 1:30p.m. Noeli Nicole Perez Salazar DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR IN THE MORNING TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED? Your St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank needs volunteers to pick up donated product at our local grocery stores. The specific need is for one person on Tuesday mornings ~ 8:30a.m. to work with two other volunteers, but we’d also like to have back-up volunteers. It helps to have an SUV or small truck and IS A GREAT ACTIVITY FOR COUPLES. If you are interested in helping, please call Gretchen McCallum at 503-989-8121.

CONGRATULATIONS We welcome and congratulate John Oliver Madeira, son of Paul & Brandi Madeira, Valerie Mejia Blas, daughter of Gregorio Herrejon & Marisol Elias, Alfonso Chavez Ramirez, son of Victor A. Chavez & Magdalenda Ramirez, Ethan Jared Torralba, son of Esrael Torralba and Marisol Guevara, Leo Rosas Avgi, son of Fernando Yahir & Uliania Avgi.

PASTORAL STAFF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS Pastor As you can see, many things are happening here at St Patrick Fr. Arturo Romero Church. Our old and new ministries are hard at work on Email: [email protected] projects and future plans. The Pastoral Council is 503-263-1285 consultative or advisory in nature and we are here to fulfill Rev. Mr. Jerry Giger that responsibility. We are here to be informed, learn, share, Email: [email protected] listen and be prepared. Most of all we are here to witness Pastoral Associate and pray for our church. Sara Creel [email protected] 503-263-1290 Hispanic Ministry YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS Heriberto Aguilar Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81 Email: [email protected]

503-263-1292 Offertory-July 8, 2018 $ 8,328.65 Over/(Under) $ (391.16) Jody Patershall Building Fund Collection $39.00 Unemployment $ Email: [email protected] Cemetery $ 503-263-1287 Peter’s Pence $40.00 Junior High/Senior High Coordinator Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81 Frances Parker Offertory-July, 15, 2018 $ 10,228.44 Email: [email protected] Over/(Under) $ 1,508.63 503-263-1288 Building Fund Collection $330.00 Bookkeeper Unemployment $

Sherry Heidt Gamble Cemetery $ [email protected] 503-263-1289 Administrative Assistant Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81 Debbie Newbury Offertory-July 22, 2018 $ 7636.17 [email protected] Over/(Under) $ (1083.64) 503-263-1286 Building Fund Collection $100.00 Unemployment $270.00 Cemetery $3.00

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK Tuesday, July 31 Special Intention for Syl Pavlecek by Edye Pavlicek

ST. PATRICK KNIGHTS Wednesday, August 1,2018 OF COLUMBUS—Council 3484 Intention for the Parishioners Monthly meetings held first & third Thursday, August 2, 2018 Tuesdays of the month in the Intention for the Parishioners Multipurpose Room of the Parish Friday, August 3, 2018 Center at 7:00pm. +Herb Marshall by Patti Villarreal Saturday, August 4, 2018 5:30p.m. +Rita Fitzgerald Sunday, August 5, 2018 8:30a.m. Intention for the Parishioners 11:00a.m. +Delores Dominiak by Stuart & Karen Hunt 1:30p.m. Ana Maria Sanchez by Yoland Sanchez

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COME JOIN US NEXT YEAR! St. Patrick Camping group wants to thank Donna and Bob Hitch for coordinating and hosting this years campout. The RELIGIOUS EDUCATION families that came had a great time. Thanks also to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring some of the costs and REGISTRATION Father Arturo for coming down and offering Mass for us! Registration forms for the 2018-2019 religious Mark YOUR calendar now for next year July 18-21st, 2019. education programs can be found in the vestibule of the church and the parish office. We invite all children and Who: all folks welcome! From advanced campers to those that don’t even have a tent. We got you covered! teens to come and grow in relationship with God, learn For: a great weekend of relaxation, old fashioned fun, meet- more about our faith, and get to know others from our ing new people, and unplugging for a bit community here at St. Patrick! For further information, Where: within 2 hours of home, on the river (final details please contact the following individuals: being worked out now) Contact: Adriana Baurer 971-216-9073 by text or phone for Frances Parker at: [email protected] – more information. (usually 11:00a.m. Mass during the Middle High/HS Program (Wednesday Evening) summer). See you then! You don’t want to miss out!

EVENTS AROUND THE AREA Heriberto Aguilar at: [email protected] – Hispanic Elementary Program (Thursday Evening) ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE St. John the Apostle Catholic School is now enrolling Jody Patershall at: [email protected] – through 8th Grade. We promote academic excellence, grounded in well researched principles of English Elementary Program (Sunday morning) learning and instruction, Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, we work with them to shape our OTHER BACK-TO SCHOOL ITEMS students into moral, compassionate, and responsible life-long learners. Daily Prayer, weekly Mass, and religious We had a generous donation of fall/ studies, are all integral aspects of our students education. winter coats and two bike helmets we like We provide a safe, nurturing environment where academic to offer families in need. We have a size excellence and success builds and Scholars. Located 14 blue bike helmet and a size 5 – 8-year at 516 Fifth Street in Oregon City. For more information, Star Wars bike helmet. We also have the please call 503-742-8230. or www.sja-eagles, com. following fall/winter coats available: Girls 2T, Girls Medium 5 – 6 (2 coats), Boys 18 Month, Boys 24 Month, Boys 3T (2 coats), Boys 4T. If you are interested, please contact the parish office or Frances Parker at [email protected] or 503-263-1288.