3rd Sunday of Easter April 22nd, 2012

This Weeks Calendar and Mass Intentions

Monday April 23 Tuesday April 24 Wednesday April 25 Thursday April 26 Friday April 27 Saturday April 28 Sunday April 29 8:00am Mass 8:00am Mass 8:00am Mass 8:00am Mass 12:10pm Mass 8:00am Mass 4:00pm Mass 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 10:30am Mass (George and Jacklyn Bocci) (Parishioner Special Intentions) (Jane Kolongowski) (Poor Souls in Purgatory) (For the ill) (Merle Parks) <B> (Evlalia Rossetta) (People of the Parish) (People suffering from Dementia) (Frank and Elenor DeRose) Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Church Church Church Chapel

Call the office if you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death or marriage, birthday, etc.

Happy Birthday to Sam Evernden who turned 98 April 17th!

Catholic Radio
Your Catholic radio station, KBVM-FM 88.3 will broadcast its Spring Sharathon April 23rd27th. The weeklong event will feature a variety of special guests, interesting conversations about the importance of our faith and an opportunity for listeners to support the regions only catholic radio station. More information is available by calling (503)285-5200 or at kbvm.fm

Vocation Ministries Workshop

Get involved, help promote and support vocations to priesthood and religious life in your parish to ensure we have priests in our future. This workshop will be held at the archdiocesan Pastoral Center located at 2838 E Burnside St. Thursday, May 10th from 6:308:30pm. All are welcome.

Irish Singing Priests

The trio of singing tenors and catholic priests from northern Ireland, known to their millions of fans as The Priests, will make their area debut performance at the Aladdin Theater in Portland on May 9th at 7:30pm. Tickets for the performance at the Aladdin are available at ticketmaster.com or at the Aladdin Theater Box Office.

Preparing for Marriage?

Always Faithful is a three-week course for couples considering marriage. It provides couples with an opportunity to discern their readiness to marry, learn important skills to be successfully married, and to gain an appreciation for marriage in the church. It includes two private counseling sessions. New series begins on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at Northwest Family Services in Portland. To register or for more information, call (503)546-6377 or you may register online at www.nwfs.org

Spring Cleaning
In Preparation for our 100th anniversary kickoff on May 26th, we are planning a spring cleaning day to spruce up the church and grounds on Saturday, May 5th from 10am-3pm. All ages are welcome. Sign up sheets are located in the back of the church. For more info contact Rose Wolfe in the parish office.

Save the Date for Parish Breakfast

The Parish Breakfast is every third Sunday of the month. The third Sunday in May will be the last annual parish breakfast until September. Our Bulletin Submissions lovely volunteers and cooks will be taking some If you wish to submit something for the bulletin, time off.LET US PRAY FOR:for May 20th after the please send to angelical@stphilipneripdx.org. Save the date 10:30am mass and come enjoy a great breakfast Thank you. Carla Gonzalez and parishioners. and conversation with fellowher family.

Eleanor LeBel who recently passed away, aunt of Fr. Charlie.

3rd Sunday of Easter April 22nd, 2012

Pastoral Corner
1Lord Jesus, Open the Scriptures To Us
Ever since God first called Abraham, God has never stopped speaking to us human beings. God desires that we know him and his love, so God sends his creative Word out, and it always accomplishes what he sends it for. But, of course, we with the freedom God has given to us can choose whether to listen or respond. Still, because of Gods infinite love, wisdom, and power, his Word is eventually accomplished. There is no time for God, of course, because God always IS, Gods Word is never late; although it may seem that way to us, who live out our lives in Time. I am writing to you today to encourage you to spend time with Gods Word in Scripture, every day if possible, or at least several times a week. During this Lent many of you joined Living The Eucharist small groups in which you reflected on the Scriptures as a kind of guide through Lent. You may have discovered a traditional method of reflecting prayerfully on the Word of God called, Lectio Divina, which means something like Sacred Reading. It is an easily learned, and adaptable, method of prayerfully reflecting on a short passage from the New Testament, usually, and then bringing it to prayerful sharing. We Baptized have a particular advantage when it comes to understanding the Word of God. Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon the Church from the beginning, opening the Scriptures to us. Now, this doesnt mean that we receive understanding magically without any effort on our part. It does mean that Jesus has promised the help of the Holy Spirit so that the Word can feed us, and challenge and console us; as we spend time prayerfully reading and pondering the Scriptures. It does mean that the Holy Spirit will be at work helping scholars and bishops lead us to greater understanding and even interpretations when we need them. The Church has not been led by the Spirit to offer precise interpretations for most of the Scriptures. But we do find understanding living as members of the Catholic Church under the leadership of our shepherds. The Holy Spirit is always active in the whole process of the spreading of the Word so that we will not go astray from the Faith given us by Christ. So the Spirit is at work in the writers of Scripture, in priests and bishops and Pope who preach, and at work in those who listen to their preaching. God wants us to

De La Salle North Volunteers Program

De La Salle North, a high school in north Portland serving low-income students with a high-quality college prep education and a Corporate Internship Program, is looking for individuals who wish to serve urban young people with limited financial resources in an innovative, Catholic educational model. Our DLSN Volunteers serve for 10.5 months and live in community in a residence near the school. Volunteers are energetic college graduates who are motivated to serve and committed to living simply and in community, while growing spiritually and personally. They are spirituallymotivated, empathetic, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of urban youth. Volunteers receive room and board, a small monthly stipend, spiritual direction and help with transportation. Program begins in mid-August; applications are currently being accepted. Please see http://www.delasallenorth.org/about-us/full-timevolunteer-program/ for more information about the program and for an application.

Film and Discussion

Dying to live is a profound look at the human face of the Migrant. It explores who those people are, why they leave their homes, and what they face on their journey. This explores the places of conflict, pain, and hope along the US Mexico. It is a reflection of Human struggle for a more dignified life and search to find God in the midst of it all. Join us Sunday, may 6th from 1-3pm in the Paulist Center for light refreshment, conversation and the viewing of this 33 minute film. A free will offering is to benefit the Oregon New Sanctuary Movement.

Engage your faith for Earth day 2012

The ways in which we relate to the basics of lifefood, energy, land, and water-on a daily basis are embodiments of our respect for creation. Wondering how you can help our planet this year? Picking up litter, gardening or planting a tree, and volunteer for an organization in your community re all great ways to give back to our earth. We must be appreciative and give thanks. Earth Day is Tuesday, April, 22nd.

know Him and to know His love.

Fr. James McCauley, CSP