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, If you have any questions about our parish or would like to join, please contact our parish office 417 Washington St. Oregon City, OR † 503-742-8200 † Web: www.sja-catholicchurch.com Sunday Mass Times: Sat. 5:30p | Sun. 8:30a, 10:30a, 12:30p (Spanish) Message Continued 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 Message Continued 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. How does it work? Maxy D’Costa at 503-742-8200. Welcome Cafe Needs: deodorant, Works just like the Giving Tree at Funeral Mass / Service: Please first contact disposable razors, gloves, & hand Christmas time except you take a tag Rev. Maxy D'Costa at 503-742-8200 to plan a and feet warmers off the baby crib instead of a funeral service at St.