October 21, 2018 Connect - Grow - Give 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor's Message Seven New Saints in Heaven Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings to you and your loved ones. Last Sunday, Pope Francis canonized seven holy men and women. The names and brief biographies of each of the new saints were presented to the Holy Father and to the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 by the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Giovanni Becciu. (The Information below is from the Vatican Website). Saint Óscar Romero (1917-1980): The archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador, from 1977 until his martyrdom, Archbishop Romero was an outspoken opponent of the political strife and injustice in his country, although he did not support liberation theology. Ordained a priest in 1942, he studied in Rome and served for many years as a parish priest, as auxiliary bishop of San Salvador and as bishop of Santiago de María. He was murdered March 24, 1980, while saying Mass, and his assassins were never brought to justice. He was declared a martyr by Pope Francis in early 2015 and beatified in May 2015 in San Salvador before a crowd of more than 250,000 faithful. Saint Vincenzo Romano (1751-1831): Saint Vincenzo Romano spent almost his entire life as a parish priest in the area around his native Naples, Italy. Ordained a priest in 1775, he spent many years at the Church of Santa Croce in his hometown of Torre del Greco, where he was given the name “The Worker Priest” because of his inexhaustible labors on behalf of his flock, especially the poor. He famously helped rebuild Torre del Greco after an Saint Francesco Spinelli (1853-1913): A diocesan priest, eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1794 destroyed most of the Father Spinelli was born in Milan, Italy, and ordained a priest town. in 1875. Moved by his love of the Eucharist, he helped Saint Nazaria Ignacia de Santa Teresa de Jesús March Mesa establish the Congregation of the Sacramentine Sisters of (1889-1943): A native of Madrid, Spain, Sister Nazaria Ignacia Bergamo with St. Geltrude Comensoli that was devoted to the was called to the religious life at the age of 9 and joined the Eucharist and Eucharistic adoration. He later founded the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly at Sisters Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament in Cremona, Italy. the age of 19 in Mexico. She was sent to Bolivia, where she Today, houses of the Sisters Adorers are found in South spent 12 years caring for the elderly. Sister Nazaria later America and Africa. Father Spinelli died in Rivolta d’Adda, founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the near Cremona. Pontifical Crusade to proclaim the Gospel and promote Saint Maria Katharina Kasper (1820-1898): A native of human dignity. Her labors took her to Spain, Uruguay and Dernbach, Germany, Sister Maria Kasper felt a call to the Argentina, where she died. religious life, but her family’s unfortunate economic circumstances prevented it for many years. Finally, in 1851,
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she was able to establish the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ the council after he became Pope. to care for the poor, the sick and children. The sisters arrived Montini was elected as Pope Paul VI in 1963 at age 65, not in the United States in 1868 and settled in Indiana. long after the start of the second Vatican Council. This was a Eventually, the congregation opened houses in the United difficult time for the Church and for the world, as the “Sexual States, Europe, Mexico, India, Brazil, Kenya and Nigeria. Revolution” was in full swing and the struggle for civil rights Sister Maria died in Dernbach. in the United States in particular was at its peak. Paul VI is Saint Nunzio Sulprizio (1817-1836): Nunzio Sulprizio died perhaps most noted for his 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae, at the age of 19, but his life was filled with extraordinary which served as the Church’s official rebuke to artificial suffering. After family tragedies, he was raised by a contraception, prohibiting its use. Paul VI died in 1978 and physically abusive uncle whose beatings left him with a Pope Francis beatified him in 2014. crippled left leg. Eventually rescued by another uncle, he All you holy men and women pray for us. moved to Naples, where he was stricken by bone cancer and had his leg amputated. Called “our little lame saint,” he was Many blessings a beloved figure in Naples for his joy and love for the poor and sick. He died after immense suffering and offered it all with patience and love for Christ. He is a patron of the disabled. Saint Paul VI: Born Giovanni Battista Montini in 1897 and ordained a priest in 1920, he did graduate studies in Rev. Maxy D’Costa literature, philosophy, and canon law in Rome before Pastor beginning to work for the Vatican Secretariat of State. In 1954, he was named Archbishop of Milan, and in 1958 was made a Cardinal by Pope John XXIII. As a Cardinal, he helped to arrange the Second Vatican Council and chose to continue
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Next Bible Study - “Oremus” children during the 10:30am Mass. We are currently For God alone my soul waits in silence. Psalm 62:1 searching for coordinator for this ministry. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in this position. Do you find it easy to pray? For many of us, the answer is “no”. We all desire an intimate relationship with God, but Augustine Institute Feature CD: have never moved beyond rote recitation to an authentic Desires of the Heart: Receiving the Gifts of the Father by Sister conversation with God. Prayer can be a source of frustration Bethany Madonna or seem like a luxury in a busy life. Sister Bethany Madonna, vocations director for the Sisters of With Oremus: A Guide to Life, shares how God not only wants us to know him, but Catholic Prayer we will also to give us the desires of our heart and gifts that bring learn the essentials of an purpose, meaning, and hope. She makes it clear that effective and fruitful prayer “receiving is the gift that we give” to the Lord and that he life. During this 8 week wants to be invited into every aspect of our lives. Speaking study program, guided by from her own life experience, Sister Bethany shows the Fr. Mark Toups, we will importance of asking in order to receive all the Lord has in discover how God speaks to mind for us. each of us. Following the Confirmation Begins in January, Register Today Tradition of the Catholic Church, sacred Scripture, and the "Confirmation for youth, 8th-12th grade, will begin January wisdom of the saints, we will learn how to express ourselves 2019 and run through May. Please register now on the parish to God in prayer, and how to hear His voice. website: https://www.sja-catholicchurch.com/ For questions Come be a part of this enriching study focused on prayer. contact Ryan Mainard at [email protected] Registration will be the weekend of October 13/14th after all or 503-742-8228." Masses. Cost of the study is $15. The study will begin Wed Rite of Christian Initiation PM, Oct 24th, Thurs AM, Oct 25th, and Sunday PM, Oct 28th. We will take a break over the holidays. Scholarships are If you or someone you know is interested in learning more available. Free childcare is provided Sunday evenings. For about the Catholic faith, or is interested in becoming Catholic, more information, contact Kathy Call at 503-349-4181. please contact Ryan Mainard about the upcoming formation Paid Nursery Coordinator Position Open and initiation programs. Meetings will begin September 17th We are looking to offer a nursery for children 9 Months to 3 and 18th at 6:30PM. Call: 503-742-8228 or email years old. Offering a safe, enriching environment for young [email protected]. Announcements Continued Sacraments and Services About Baptism Classes: To begin the Donation Corner October is Respect Life Month process, call the parish office to set up a 20 Bibles & Catechisms: We are Event “Giving Crib” minute meeting with one of our staff. At that meeting, you will recieve a baptism looking for Bibles and Catechisms Benefits Hope 360 Pregnancy packet that outlines the baptismal process. for RCIA Program for new Resource Center Call 503-742-8200. Catholics. If you are interested in 110 Warner Milne Road Marriage: Couples will need to meet with assisting in providing this Oregon City OR 97045 our Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months (503) 908-1861-+ resource for the parish, please prior to the desired wedding date. To plan contact the parish office. Amount Dates October 1st through the 31st for Marriage Preparation Classes, call Fr. needed $400. 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Several tags may have the same Assisted Hearing System: We have an Gonzaga University, July 26-28, item due to the need. assisted listening system to help facilitate 2019. This year's theme is Sponsored by the better hearing for all of our members. "Belong." Keep an eye on the SJA St. John’s Respect Life Ministry A few parishioners are using it to their website for fundraising and For additional information contact advantage and are able to hear very registration information. Tom Call at (503) 349-4351 distinctly no matter where they sit in the Priesthood Sunday church. For more information on Cub Scout Pack 140 would like to purchasing this device, contact Anne invite everyone to Sunday Mass McCoy at the Parish Office. on Oct. 28th to celebrate Stewardship of Resources Priesthood Week of Sept 23 $10,002.65 Sunday. Week of Sept 30 $10,031.39 Priesthood ! ! Week of Oct 7 $12,491.82 Sunday is a ! nationally ! Week of Oct 14 $17,862.97 ! 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Sat, Oct 20 Adoration: 4:00-5:00pm Confessions Phoebe Meister | 503-650-1621 5:30pm Mass Admin Council Sat Oct 20 6:30pm Pizza Bingo, PC Ray Parra | 503-659-3992 5:30pm Karla Cangura † Altar Servers: Jill Ludwig, Scheduling | 503-908-0134 Sun Oct 21 Sun, Oct 21 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Mary Haluska - SJA School 8:30am All Parishioners Time [email protected] Ticket Sales: Oktoberfest 10:30am Garry Brink † Bible Study: 12:30pm Katherine Groggett † Ticket Sales: School Auction Kathy Call | 503-349-4181 Mon Oct 22 8:30am Mass Cemetery, Manager: 8:00am Katherine Groggett † 10:30am Mass with Children’s Liturgy of the Word Gary Avery | 503-655-7148 10:30am Spanish Choir Practice, YR Tues Oct 23 Couples Connection 11:45am Confessions (Eng/Span) 8:00am Tom Susanka † Mary Kay Wey |503-816-1016 12:30pm Mass (Spanish) [email protected] Wed Oct 24 3:00pm Welcome Cafe Divine Mercy/O.L. Fatima: 8:00am Caroline Orlando † 6:00pm Called to Protect Training for Ministries: Ingrid Rhemrev | 503-655-3231 Thurs Oct 25 PO, Rm 202 Eucharistic Ministers: 8:00am Adolfo Jaimes † 6:15pm Bible Study, PC Maria Graf | 503-655-0641 Fri Oct 26 Eucharistic to the Sick/Homebound: Cathy Boucher | 503-635-3367 8:00am Eileen Call † Mon, Oct 22 8:00am Mass Funeral Receptions: Sat Oct 27 6:15pm Baptism Formation (Eng): PO, Rm 202 Patti Monte | 503-201-9833 5:30pm Marge Jackson † 6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 140, PC Greeters: Sun Oct 28 Gail Holt | 503-869-0027 8:30am All Parishioners Tues, Oct 23 Men's Holy League Ryan Mainard | [email protected] 10:30am Robert & Madeline Brown † 8:00am Mass Parish Council: 12:30pm Miguel Rodriguez † 10:30am Mass @ Gilman Park Nichole Blair | 971-925-8500 6:30pm RCIA Mtg: PO, Rm 202 [email protected] Parishioners Without Partners: Parish & School Staff Wed, Oct 24 Mary Jean Rivera | 503-720-5830 8:00am Mass Prayer Chain: 5:30pm Spanish Prayer Mtg, CH Admin. Assistant | 503-742-8202 Pastor: 5:45pm FUN Dinner, PC [email protected] Fr. Maxy D’Costa | 503-742-8200 6:15pm Religious Ed. (K-6) & Youth Group ((7-12) Prayer Shawl Ministry: [email protected] 6:00pm Bible Study video, CH Linda Keith | 503-653-2647 Deacon: 6:15pm Bible Study: PO, Rm 101 Prison Ministry: Rev. Mr. José Gutiérrez | 503-803-0329 Contact Parish Office [email protected]: Thurs, Oct 25 Respect for Life / Feed Our Priest: Deacon: 8:00am Mass Tom Call | 503-349-4351 Rev. Dean Marshall 8:15am Bible Study Sister Parish Mission: Pastoral Associate: 1:30pm Parish Staff Mtg: PO, Rm 201 Kathy Roshak | 503-656-0923 Ryan Mainard | 503-742-8228 3:00pm Cemetery Board Mtg., CEH Stork Club: [email protected] 4:00pm St. Vincent de Paul ?? Lauren Fuller | 503-803-2423 Youth Ministry Coordinator 6:30pm Admin. Council: PO, DR Teams of Our Lady: Heatherle Chambers 7:00pm Choir Practice for 10:30am Mass Michael & Katie Gray | 408-747-7910 [email protected] Ushers: Jerry Renfro | 503-737-7410 Parish Office: [email protected] Fri, Oct 26 Jack Powell | 503-650-0847 Administrative Assistant 8:00am Mass Vocation Ministry: Felix Barba| 503-742-8202 7:30pm Alanon: PO, Rm 101 Administrative Support Loretta Matulich | 503-656-7828 Corinne Welters Welcome Café: Sat, Oct 27 Gail Holt | 503-869-0027 Parish & School Accountant Cub Scout Wreath Sale Women's Group: Anne McCoy |503-742-8203 3:00pm Family of Faith Maria Holmes | 503-200-4462 [email protected] 4:00-5:00pm Confessions ORGANIZATIONS: Facilities Manager: 5:30pm Mass Boy Scouts: Juvenal Jamies | 503-742-8202 6:30pm Oktoberfest Dinner, PC Bryan Pearson| [email protected] [email protected] *** Sun, Oct 28 Catholic Daughters: Principal: Cub Scouts Wreath Sale Denise Tischler | 503-657-1284 Mary Haluska 8:30am Mass Cub Scouts: [email protected] 9:30-1:00pm Parish Breakfast by Cub Scouts Josh Holmes | 503-200-4302 Secretary: 10:30am Mass [email protected] Leslie McDowell 10:30am Spanish Choir Practice, YR CYO: [email protected] 11:45-12:30pm Confessions (Eng/Span) Jennifer Olsen | 541-913-2854 Director of Development: 12:30pm Mass [email protected] Teresa Yohn 2:00pm Apostolate of the Cross: PO, Rm 101 Girl Scouts: Susan Collins | 503-557-0727 [email protected] 3:00pm Sack Lunch for Homeless/In Need, SVDP Knights of Columbus: 6:15pm Bible Study, PC *** Nick Guarriello | 503-317-8907 Office: Venturing Crew: 503-742-8232 Aaron Schipper | 503-739-5038 School Web Page: [email protected] National Pregnancy Hotline www.sja-eagles.com 1-800-395-4357 Announcements
World Mission Sunday Collection, Oct 20/21 water started, setting out cups and a few trays of This Weekend, we will celebrate World Mission donuts. Then they can go to mass and return after mass Sunday, Pope Francis invites the entire Church to to distribute donuts. The 10:30am crew checks in with support the mission dioceses in Africa, Asia the Pacific the 8:30am crew before going to 10:30am mass. Then Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where after mass, they go to the parish center to distribute priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most donuts. Afterward, they clean up. If you are interested vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s in volunteering, call the parish office. missions in your prayers, and be generous in the next St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of SVDP food pantry served in August we served 78 the Faith. families and 275 people. Food Bank is open Thursdays Oktoberfest Dinner, Sat. Oct 27 from 4-5PM. This week’s needed item: Tuna Mark your calendars and join us for the annual fall SJA School News Oktoberfest Dinner sponsored by the Knights of St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Oregon City, Columbus. The dinner is Saturday, October 27th at Oregon did a School Wide Service Project with SOLVE 6:30pm in the SJA Parish Center. You can talk to any on Monday, October 1, 2018. at Mary S. Young Park in Knight to purchase your tickets. Ticket price is $15 per West Linn, Oregon. person/$45 per family, presale, & $17 per person/$50 Kindergarten through 8th grade worked side by side per family, at the door (if tickets are available). We will removing ivy so that many native plants, including fir be selling tickets after all Masses the weekends of trees, will start to return. The park is here today October 14th & 21st. because of a donation by Mary Scarborough Young and Annual SJA Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thu, Nov. 22 her husband Thomas E. Young. They stipulated that the Held Thu. Nov. 22 - Noon - 3 p.m. SJA Parish Center land remain a park for future generations. Our school Community members are invited to join us for a free wanted do a service project to give back to the Thanksgiving Dinner. Our traditional, family-style community and help keep the grounds stay beautiful meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, for everyone to enjoy. yams, green beans, corn, cranberries, olives, bread and beverages - and, of course, dessert. Children are treated to crafts, and attendees can visit SJA's family clothes closet and personal care item pantry. Everyone is welcome: singles, families, students, anyone looking for company and sharing as we celebrate Thanksgiving! To learn more, volunteer, or make a donation, please contact the parish office at 503-742-8201, or stop by the back of the church after Mass during the weekends of October 27/28, November 3/4 and November 10/11 -- Coffee Social Volunteers Needed The Coffee Social team is looking for parishioners to host on Sundays where an organization has not sign up. It usually takes 2 - 4 people for 8:30 and 10:30 masses each. The 8:30 crew starts at 7:30am when the donuts are delivered by making coffee and juice, getting the hot Hillside Chapel Holman-Hankins- ED’S FUNERALS. CREMATIONS AND Bowker & Waud MEMORIAL GATHERINGS Helping Families MOWER & SAW SHOPPE, INC . 503-656-4285 Connect, Honor & Remember 17635 SE McLoughlin Blvd. [email protected] Carlos GarcíGarcíaa Catholic Family Owned Milwaukie, Oregon 97267 - General ManagerMan ager DAVID BONE Funeral Director / Owner 503.975.8119 • [email protected] 656-2661 (503) 652-2711 503-656-4644 fax • www.hillsidechapelfh.com P.O. Box 90596 • Portland, OR 97290 www.waudsfuneralservice.com Since 1979 1306 SEVENTH ST. • OREGON CITY, OR 97045 Licensed, Bonded, Insured CCB# 182502 715 7th St. Oregon City Parishioner
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