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Sacraments: Adult Baptism
Adults seeking baptism are expected
to participate in the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults). RCIA
begins in the fall with the reception of
the Sacraments of Initiation in the
Spring (Easter). For information call
the Office 503-266-9411
Infant Baptisms: Registered parishioners are expected
to complete a Baptismal Preparation
program prior to scheduling a
baptism. Baptismal preparation
programs are offered 3 times a year.
Next class:
Sacramental Prep Policy: In compliance with Archdiocesan policy
and recommendations for the preparation
and reception of the Sacraments, St.
Patrick requires that any candidate
receiving the Sacraments of
Confirmation, First Reconciliation and
First Eucharist must be actively involved
in age appropriate Religious Education for
a minimum of 1 year prior to beginning
preparation for the Sacraments. The
candidates must have regular attendance
in our programs. Additionally, it will be
expected that each candidate will
continue to be involved in age appropriate
classes and regularly attend weekend
Mass during the period of Preparation for
the Sacrament.
Marriage Policy
Please contact the Pastor at least six
months prior to the wedding to ensure
adequate time for these preparations.
Parish Office Information Parish Office: 503-266-9411 Fax: 503-263-2293 498 NW 9th-PO Box 730, Canby, OR 97013 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 9am-5pm; Tuesday: 9am-6pm Closed for lunch 12-1:00pm. Closed on Fridays. Website: www.stpatcanby.org Email: stpatricks@canby.com. Please like us on Facebook. Archdiocesan website: www.archdpdx.org.
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm Wednesday~Friday 8:00am
Confession Schedule Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm
Sunday Liturgy Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am & 1:30pm Mass in Spanish
St. Vincent DePaul
Food Bank Gretchen McCallum: 503-701-9135 PO Box 754, Canby, OR 97013
Prayer Needs: If you have a prayer need, please contact Kathy Usher, 503-266-2485 after 9:00am
Sunday Bulletin
Bulletin deadline: Monday morning of each week. Please email your article to: dnewbury@canby.com.
May 26, 2019 Saint Patrick Catholic Church Canby, OR
Are You New to St. Patrick? We welcome you to St. Patrick Catholic
Church. At St. Patrick we know that we
are all individual parts of the mystical
Body of Christ. Working together, we find
great joy in doing God’s work here on
earth. We invite and encourage you to
stop by the parish office Monday through
Thursday and our Administrative
Assistant, Debbie Newbury looks forward
to meeting you and would be happy to
assist you in registering with the Parish.
HEARTBEATS OPTION LINES
Answers the calls of women facing an
unexpected pregnancy, providing help and
support, and connecting them to their
local pregnancy help organization.
24-hour Emergency Helpline 800-712-
HELP (4357) - https://optionline.org.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Mission Statement:
As a Catholic faith community united in
Christ’s Gospel and Sacraments, we strive
to bring all people to know, love and
serve God and one another.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following First Communicants
who celebrated their First Eucharist Saturday, May 18
Nelly Garcia Yaneli Saldana Quinones
Emmanuel Lopez Zuriaga Lizette Cabrera Esquivel
Rudy Chavez Cruz Brenda Garcia Urbina
Jorge Cuauhtemoc Briseño Janice Jimenez Arellano
Nathan Corona Cruz Jesus Mendez Cruz
Marina Torres Jacob Tapia Rosiles
Lizbeth Cabrera Esquivel Jesus Alvarado Cabello
WELCOME
Please welcome Fr. Jon Buffington who will be our
presider for the Saturday Vigil Mass, May 25th. We
welcome back Archbishop John Vlazny who will be our
presider for the 8:30a.m. & 11:00a.m Masses this Sunday,
May 26th and Fr. Maxy D’Costa from St. John the
Apostle Parish in Oregon city will be our presider for the
1:30p.m. Spanish Mass. Please take a few minutes after
Mass to make them all feel welcome.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
The Mass for Memorial Day will take place this Monday,
May 27th at 10:15a.m. (Please note time change) at St.
Patrick Cemetery. All graves will be blessed after the
Memorial Day Mass. Our cemetery is located on New Era
Road right off 99E. In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated
in the church. Fr. Cit Guiriba from St. James in Molalla
will be our presider. Please make him feel welcome.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed this Monday, May 27th
for Memorial Day!
SPECIAL THANK YOU
The cemetery committee would like to thank all the
parishioners who came out on Saturday, May 18th to help
clean up the cemetery. Many hands made for light work
and our cemetery now looks beautiful for Memorial Day!
Thank you!
REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL
Our reading today continues to be from the Gospel of John,
and interestingly it’s from Jesus’ Last Supper discourse. So
even though we are in the Easter season, we hearken back to
the Last Supper for words of wisdom from Jesus. And these
words are appropriate as we approach the conclusion of the
Easter season at Pentecost, the feast of the giving of the
Holy Spirit, which we will celebrate in two weeks. But here
Jesus tells the disciples forthrightly that the Father will send
the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, in Jesus’ name. The role of
the spirit is to teach the disciples, and to remind them of
what Jesus said. The Spirit then is a gift of the Father. This
gift was given not only to that generation of Christians but
to us too. We have that same Advocate to teach us and the
other followers of Jesus. But that is not the only gift we
receive.
A gift of Jesus given to the disciples is peace, but Jesus is
quick to say that it’s not the peace given by the world, but
that given by Jesus. The world’s peace can be understood as
the absence of war, or a cessation of hostilities. Others
interpret it as the peace gained by domination of subject
peoples. And in Jesus’ time and place we recall that the
Romans were the occupying power. A generation after
Jesus, the city of Jerusalem with its temple would be
destroyed by Rome. At the conclusion of that campaign the
Romans would say they pacified Judea! The death,
destruction, slaughter, fire, and pillaging of Jerusalem and
its temple meant for the Romans that the land was at peace!
So, no, Jesus’ peace is not like that given by the world,
given by the Romans.
The peace Jesus gives is an interior wholeness, to be at
peace with oneself and the world around us. The inner
disposition of a disciple is one of peace, not aggression;
peace, rather than anger; peace, not hostility; peace, rather
than anxiety, peace, not pursuit of ill-gotten gain. The life
of a disciple is marked by the gift of peace given by Jesus. Living Liturgy year C.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING
SENIORS!
Please keep our graduating seniors in your prayers as they celebrate their
accomplishments and plan for their future: Sydney Baurer, Elizabeth
Bowman, Jordy Cruz Escalona Grant Everson, Jessica Gabino
Rodriguez, Emilia Garcia Cardenas, Yesenia Hernandez Ramirez,
Joanna Mejia Ferreyra, Jafet Méndez, Yesenia Mendez, Jaquelin
Méndez Cruz, Osvaldo Mendoza López, Anahi Negrete Ocampo,
Isabella Parker, John (JP) Phan, Daniel Prado Franco, Michelle
Rosiles Malagón, Gisel Santiago Cruz, Stephanie Tapia Rosiles,
Jennifer Tibbetts, Mariela Torres, Jasmin Vera Morales, and
Sandra Vera Morales
ST. PATRICK WOMEN’S GROUP SPEAKER
SERIES
Mariam Marston, Archdiocesan, Institute for Catholic Life and
Leadership will be our guest on Monday, June 10—7:00p.m. in the
Parish Center. Mariam is a singer-songwriter and speaker, who gives us
delightful inspiration and guidance in her presentation. You won’t want
to miss her second exhilarating visit.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
St. Patrick’s will be offering our summer Vacation Bible School
program July 8-12th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. We need many adult and teen
volunteers to decorate beforehand and help during the week of VBS.
Decorations are fun and easy to do, so if you have some spare time in the
evening or during the daytime, please contact Jody Patershall at: 503-
263-1287 or by email at: jpatershall@canby.com to see what you can do
to help!
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
Mass: 2pm; Procession: 3-4pm; Benediction: 4:00p.m.
Join us for Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Alexander Sample, followed
by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament through downtown Portland,
with the Rosary in the North Park Blocks. The event concludes with
Benediction at St. Mary’s Cathedral. 1716 NW Davis St., Portland, OR
97209. For more information: archdpdx.org/corpus-Christi-procession.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
How many of us live lives of peace? And by peace do we mean absence
of strife? Or the peace that Christ gives? The peace that Christ gives is
not only for those disciples in the New Testament, it is for us. The
relationship we have with Christ means that we do not look to outside
forces or external sources for validation. Our worth and sense of self is
not measured by a job, position, house, children, family, retirement plan,
or the praise of others. Instead, our peace and well-being come from
Christ himself. That peace and security can never be taken away. We ae
not longer subject to the whims of others, the hazards of the world, or the
vagaries of passing fancies. Regardless of our condition in life, we have
something fundamental at our core that is a gift. Let us rest in the
knowledge that we have been given the gift of peace that comes from
Christ himself.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday, May 26, 2019
8:00a.m. Hispanic Women’s Club
8:30a.m. Mass [English]
9:45a.m. VBS meeting
11:00a.m. Mass [English]
11:00a.m. Choir Practice - Spanish
1:30p.m. Rosary [Spanish]
2:30p.m. Spanish Marriage Encounter
3:00p.m. Hispanic Kid’s Choir
Monday, May 27, 2019
10:15a.m. Memorial Day Mass @
Cemetery
7:00p.m. Bible Study (Spanish)
7:00p.m. Choir practice
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
5:00p.m. KC Dinner meeting
7:00p.m. Liturgy of the Word
7:00p.m. Bible Study
Wednesday, May 29 2019
8:00a.m. Mass 5:00p.m. Choir practice
Thursday, May 30, 2019
8:00a.m. Mass
12:00a.m. Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p.m. Baptismal prep [ English]
8:15p.m. Rosary-Spanish
9:00p.m. Benediction
Friday, May 31, 2019
7:00a.m. Marian Prayer Group
8:00a.m. Mass
7:00p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday, June 1, 2019
4:00p.m. Confessions
5:30p.m. Vigil Mass
YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
BAPTISMAL PREP CLASS
If you are a parent/godparent who is need of a baptismal prep class, Deacon
Jerry will hold a class on May 30 at 7:00p.m. in the Parish Office
Conference room. Questions, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office,
503-263-1286.
CELL PHONES IN CHURCH
As a gentle reminder, when you enter our church, please silence all
electronic devices. Thank you!
KEEPING OUR CHURCH CLEAN
Our cleaning ladies on Saturday do a wonderful job at keeping our church
clean and looking wonderful for our Sunday Liturgies. You can assist them
by not placing candy, food items, gum, paper, pen caps, etc. in the pew
holders. We are finding an increase amount of these items stuffed in these
holders which makes it difficult for our cleaning ladies and is time
consuming to clean.
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Monday, May 27th—Memorial Day
+for all of our Deceased parishioners and relatives
Tuesday, May 28, 2019—Liturgy of the Word
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Intention for the Parishioners
Thursday, May 30, 2019
+Gene Heidt by Carol Voeller & family
Friday, May 31, 2019
Intention for the Parishioners
Saturday, June 1, 2019
5:30p.m. +Dick Brown by Diane Brown
Sunday, June 2, 2019
8:30a.m. +Michael Montecucco by Ed & Marilyn Montecucco
11:00a.m. Special Intention for Sheila DeRoberts
1:30p.m. Special Intention for Lexli Lopez Zuriaga by family
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Arturo Romero
Email: aromero@archdpdx.org
503-263-1285
Deacon Rev. Mr. Jerry Giger
Email: Gigerjdg@yahoo.com
Pastoral Associate Sara Creel
stpatrickpa@gmail.com
503-263-1290
Hispanic Ministry Heriberto Aguilar
Email: haguilar@canby.com
503-263-1292
Religious Education
Jody Patershall
Email: jpatershall@canby.com
503-263-1287
Junior High/Senior High
Coordinator Frances Parker
Email: fparker@canby.com
503-263-1288
Bookkeeper
Sherry Heidt Gamble
sheidtgamble@gmail.com
503-263-1289
Administrative Assistant
Debbie Newbury
dnewbury@canby.com
503-263-1286
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS
If you would like to place an ad on the
back of the bulletin, please contact
Debbie in the Parish Office, 503-263-
1286. You can help our advertisers by
patronizing these businesses first.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Thank you to all that participated in the St Patrick Pastoral Council
nominating process. The number of parishioners that participated was 156
and the number of nominees was 97 for consideration to fill the 3 vacant
positions. Now Father Arturo will start the selection process. Your
Pastoral Council will continue to function while waiting for our new
members.
ST. PATRICK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council
3484 Monthly meetings held first & third Tuesdays of the month in the Multipurpose Room of the
Parish Center at 7:00pm.
Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 8,719.81
Offertory-May 18/19, 2019 $ 8,243.47
Over/(Under) $ (476.34) Building Fund Collection $31.00 Unemployment $5.00 Cemetery $ Parking Lot Repaving project $
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following First Communicants who
celebrated their First Eucharist Sunday, May 19th at 11:00
a.m.
Aleksi Anhdres Ahumada Alhex Lepe Aldana
Isaiah Briggs Zahara Briggs
Jude Owen Campbell Connor Gingerich
Alora Kersey Tanner Konold
Jackson Kruger Melody Lee
Orion Lee Moises Mendez-Robles
Nicolas Navarro Torrez Alyssa Richie
Gabriella Simnitt Adelynn Smith
THANK YOU
We would like to thank all the volunteers who made our
Parish Center beautiful for our First Communion reception
last Sunday. Thanks to the following individuals who
made this event special for the children: Andrea Ambris,
Azenet Avendano, Frances Parker, Audrey and Gabriel
Gonzalez, Jessica Parrack, Joe and Sophia Patershall, Erika
Ramos, Jhoana Valerio Ramos, and Kate Williams.
EARLY BIRD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
Early Bird registration for the 2019 – 2020 religious
education year has begun. Registration forms can be found
in the vestibule of the church or at the parish office.
Registration forms and fees must be received by June
30th (Sunday). If the registration fees place a burden on
your budget, you are welcome to make monthly payments
or volunteer in one of our programs. For questions or to
volunteer, please contact Heriberto Aguilar for the
Thursday evening elementary program in Spanish, Jody
Patershall for the Sunday morning elementary program in
English, or Frances Parker for the Wednesday evening 6th
through 12th grade program.
BACCALAUREATE MASS JUNE 2ND
We will celebrate, recognize and pray
for our graduating seniors next
Sunday, June 2nd, at the 11:00a.m.
Mass. All graduating seniors are
welcome to attend this celebration.
Please arrive 20 minutes early, meeting
in the vestibule of the church with your
cap and gown. There will be a cake
reception at the parish center following
mass.
MAY 7TH CONFIRMATION PHOTOS ARE
AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE
Photos taken at the confirmation ceremony on May 7th are
now available for pick-up at the parish office. Please
contact Frances Parker at fparker@canby.com or 503-263-
1288 for more information.
Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day,
we pray for those who courageously laid
down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the
example of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless
love of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the
families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and
their lives with your strength and peace. We pray
through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Patrick Religious Education Programs
Advertising Call: Debbie Newbury @ 503.266.9411