Holy Trinity St. John Catholic Church the Baptist 355 Oregon Ave 15th and Hwy 101 Bandon, OR 97411 Port Orford, OR 97465 Mission Statement: To be a welcoming Catholic community committed to love, prayer, and service. Administrator: Rev. Anthony Ahamefule Parish Office: 541-329-0697 Fr. Anthony’s Voicemail: 541-347-2309 Parish Office Fax: 541-347-9256 Fr. Anthony’s Email: [email protected] Office Email: [email protected] www.holytrinitybandon.org www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityBandon.org/ 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 29, 2018 John 6:1-15 ~ Christ the Teacher: Five loaves and two fish cannot feed a crowd of five thousand men (plus at least as many women and children). It is impossible. Not even a year’s salary (the equivalent of two hundred denarii) could buy enough for such a feast, as Philip nervously points out. And yet, when the Apostles hand over their paltry resources to the Lord, they become more than enough to do the job. The same goes for every Christian apostle. Whose natural talents and wisdom are sufficient to defeat the forces of evil that hold the world in tow? Whose innate strength is sufficient to put an end to the selfishness, lust, and greed that rage within the human heart? How can the meager resources of a single parish or diocese suffice to do battle with media moguls, corrupt politicians, international banking cartels, and other agents of the culture of death? We only have five loaves and two fish; by ourselves we can do nothing. Only if we put all we have into Christ’s hands, trusting in him and not ourselves, can we hope to make a real difference for the good of the Kingdom – in our hearts and in society at large. Every small act of charity adds to the Church’s much-needed reservoir of grace and strength. What we could never achieve on our own, we can immeasurably surpass with God. As Jesus himself put it, “For God everything is possible” (Mt 19:26). Christ the Friend: Friends look out for each other. “Looking up,” Jesus saw that the crowd following him didn’t have any food; that he remedied the situation demonstrates his desire for our friendship. He wants to be our partner in life, our companion; our confidant. He is looking out for us, always keeping his eyes open for an opportunity to feed our hungry hearts with his beauty and truth. He wants to supply for our needs; it is his greatest joy. As he puts it later in this same Gospel, “I have come so that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Those are the words of a friend we can count on. Source: https://catholicexchange.com/255-feeding-the-hungry-john-61-15 Liturgy Schedule for July 28 - August 3, 2018 Holy Trinity ~ Bandon St. John the Baptist ~ Port Orford First Saturday Mass…………..9:00 am Mass Saturday Vigil Mass……….....5:00 pm Sunday …………......…....8:30 am Sunday Mass..……….........…10:30 am Wednesday…………..…..9:00 am Weekday Prayer Confessions Monday (Chapel)……...….…..9:30 am Sunday.………..........7:45-8:15 am Mass Tuesday (Chapel)................................................…4:00 pm Wednesday (Church)…..……...……………….....5:30 pm “This is the food which sustains and nourishes us Thursday (Chapel)……….…..……..…………...12:00 pm on our journey through life, until we depart from Friday (Pacific View)………………………..…....9:30 am this world and are united with Christ.” Confessions Wednesday (Church)……………….………..4:30-5:15 pm ~ St. Gaudentius of Brescia First Saturday (Chapel).……………………...8:00-8:30 am Saturday (Church)……………….….….…….3:30-4:30 pm Adoration Thursday (Chapel)………………...…..……12:30-1:30 pm Friday (Chapel).…………………....…..…..9:30 am - Noon July 22, 2018 Liturgical Ministers Collections August 4-5 Holy Trinity $1468.82 Saturday 8/4 Budget Goal: $2680 Lector: Allison Hundley Church Renovation $7 EMHC: P&J Freitag Altar: Please step in and serve. St. Johns $342.85 Sunday 8/5 We at Holy Trinity and Holy Trinity Activities St. John’s thank you, our Lector: Kathy Cowan Mon. 7/30 parishioners, and our extended EMHC: C. Holden & C. Roberts Weekday Prayer 9:30 am, Chapel family, our visitors, for your Altar: Please step in and serve. contributions and support. Tues. 7/31 Mass 4 pm, Chapel God bless you! Wed. 8/1 Confessions 4:30-5:15 pm, Church Mass 5:30 pm, Church In Our Prayers Thursday 8/2 Pierre Dupree, the Mass Intentions Mass 12:00 pm repose of the soul of Dolores Majerus, Tricia Holy Trinity Adoration & Benediction Brown, Jay Straley, 12:30-1:30 pm Sat 7/28: Intentions of Shirley Quella, Nancy Friday 8/3 Sharon Hennick LaBay, Todd Freitag, Skip Thomas, Mass 9:30 am, Pacific View Joan McDow, Marty Hunt, Arianna Sun 7/29: Intentions of Adoration &Benediction Ernst, Conrad Fenger, and everyone Sister Angeline Sohler on her 9:30 - Noon, Chapel on Holy Trinity & St. John’s 75th Jubilee First Saturday 8/4 Prayer Chains. Tues 7/31: All those on Holy Trinity’s prayer chain Confessions 8:00 am, Chapel Rosary 8:30 am, Chapel Wed 8/1: Intentions of Mass 9:00 am, Chapel Father Anthony Men’s Group 9:30 am, Hall Thu 8/2: Intentions of To Linn Farey and Karen Hahn for Teresa Roberts raising the new flag over our church, A Note from the replacing the old one which had Fri 8/3: Intentions of all Altar Society residents of Pacific View become tattered. Several person have not received God bless you! St. John the Baptist recognition on our church birthday God bless list which appears in the bulletin. America! Sun 7/29: Intentions of all St. John’s parishioners We apologize! Don’t be overlooked ~ Father Anthony extends his Wed 8/1: All those on Put your name in the book! heartfelt thanks to Mike & Sharon St. John’s prayer chain Hennick for providing new furniture Your permission is needed, so please items for the rectory. provide us with your birthday and anniversary information in the binder New to the Parish? located at the back of the church if Welcome! We offer condolences to you would like to be included. We would love to honor you on your If you have not yet registered, the Goard family on the death of special day. please do, or if you have any Kerry Goard, husband and father, changes to phone, address, etc. you with apologies for the misspelling can use the registration forms of names last week. May God’s located in the vestibule to let the peace be with Caroline and all office know. Place the form in the members of the Goard family at collection basket or give it to one this time. Eternal rest grant to of the usher/greeters. Kerry, O Lord, and let Your Welcome! perpetual light shine upon him. Reflecting on Sunday’s Readings Weekday Adoration Thursday 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 5, 2018 12:30-1:30 pm To help you prepare for Mass next weekend, here are next Sunday’s readings: Friday Reading I: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 9:30 am - Noon Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 78 “Praise God Reading II: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 from whom all Gospel: John 6:24-35 blessings flow!” Volunteer Opportunity August Men’s Meeting Holy Trinity is seeking a volunteer to be the The next Men’s Group meeting will be August 4 after the 9 am Chairperson of the Cemetery Committee. First Saturday Mass. Please contact Jeff Turner with any If you feel called to dedicate some of your questions about the group or the meeting at 503-302-6425 or by valuable time to this Spiritual Work of Mercy, email to [email protected]. please contact Kathy Philips “When the Eucharist is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled at 347-3584, or the church office at 329-0697. with countless angels who adore the divine victim immolated on Training will be provided. the altar.” ~ St. John Chrysostom Road Trip! Nun Run August 16-21, 2018 Young women ages 15-22 are invited to join us on a trip to San Francisco. We will visit with area religious communities, tour the California Missions, and have fun celebrating our call to holiness as daughters of Sunday, August 12 God. Contact the Office of Vocations for more Birthday & Anniversary Celebration information at 503-233-8368 or after the 10:30 Mass [email protected]. Thursday, August 23 Pastoral Council Meeting Journey Together in Hope Retreat 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall August 24-26, 2018 Join us for a weekend of fellowship, prayer, and fun WANT TO REALLY LIVE YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? for people who have disabilities and their families. Consider making a Cursillo Retreat Weekend We are pleased to announce that we will offer a Life Get to know Jesus Christ in a more personal way and live your Care Planning workshop at this year’s English faith more deeply. A team of laypersons and 2 priests give a Journey Together in Hope retreat! Valuable series of talks that combine personal witness with spiritual information will be shared with families about how teaching. Started in Spain, CURSILLO is a word that means to plan for the future. Families may come to just the “short course in Christian living.” We celebrate daily prayer, workshop or attend the whole retreat. Holy Eucharist (Mass), joyful fellowship and wonderful meals in a comfortable setting. Location: Aldersgate Camps and Retreats 2018 CURSILLO WEEKENDS 7790 Marion Rd SE, Turner, OR 97392 Women’s Weekend September 13-16 Cost is $176 for adults, $80 for kids age 12-18, $54 Men’s Weekend September 20-23 for kids age 4-11, and kids age 0-3 free of charge.