December 31, 2017 31 de Diciembre 2017 St. Mary’s Parish

El niño iba creciendo y fortaleciéndose

Good News Reflection December 31, 2017 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gen 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9 Col 3:12-21 or Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19 Luke 2:22-40

Trust Jesus despite not understanding "Joy mixed with drama marks the fifth [joyful] mystery, the finding of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple." Saint John Paul the Great wrote this In Rosarium Virginis Mariae, his interesting encyclical about the Rosary. He continued: "Here he appears in his divine wisdom as he listens and raises questions, already in effect one who 'teaches'. The revelation of his mystery as the Son wholly dedicated to his Father's affairs proclaims the radical nature of the Gospel, in which even the closest of human relationships are challenged by the absolute demands of the Kingdom. Mary and Joseph, fearful and anxious, 'did not understand' his words." We, too, often fail to understand the words of Jesus. His teachings challenge us to accept a more difficult life, a life of doing good to our enemies, turning the cheek and going the extra mile, a life of courageously standing up for the truth and adhering to high moral standards that are counter-cultural. Our preference, when living this way is inconvenient or unpleasant, is to rationalize and make excuses for our worldly behavior. But once we truly understand the demands of the Kingdom of God, we see their benefits and we obey gladly. Without this understanding, we have to simply trust that the words of Jesus are right and true. Like Mary and Joseph, we need to ponder in our hearts what we don't understand, while moving forward and doing what Jesus wants us to do. As challenging as this is, that's when we discover how amazing God can be. Questions for Personal Reflection: What teaching of the Church have you rationalized away so that you don't have to obey it? Or what teaching of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount (see Matt. 5,6,7) or elsewhere in the Gospels do you excuse yourself from? How much is your disobedience due to not understanding what is really being taught? What will you do to seek and gain a better understanding? Questions for Community Faith Sharing: How meaningful is the Holy Family to you? What is it about the relationships between Jesus, Mary and Joseph that appeals to you? What has this taught you about God's Kingdom?

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Prayer Corner

Please keep all those who are in the military, or are ill or suffering in your prayers.

For those who are ill or homebound: For Andrei Muñoz R. and for all those struggling with cancer and other illnesses

or upcoming surgeries

We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the

military: Michael Pennington, Mike Andre, Alec Ogg, Aaron Nguyen

If you would like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.

For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed: Toby Taucher

Good News Reflection Diciembre 31, 2017 Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José Sirácides 3, 3-7.14-17a o Génesis 15, 1-6; 21, 1-3 Salmo 127, 1-5 o Salmo 104, 1-6.8-9 Colosenses 3, 12-21 o Hebreos 11, 8.11-12.17-19 Lucas 2, 22-40 Confía en Jesús, a pesar de no comprender "El gozo, mezclado con el drama, marcan el quinto misterio (gozoso), encontrar a Jesús, de 12 años de edad, en el Templo." San Juan Pablo el Grande escribió esto en el Rosarium Virginis Marieae, su interesante encícli-ca sobre el Rosario. Continuó: "Aquí aparece en su sabiduría divina mientras contesta y hace preguntas, ya ejerciendo al que "enseña" Esta revelación de su misterio como Hijo totalmente dedicado a los trabajos del Padre, proclama la naturaleza radical del Evangelio, en el cual, aún las relaciones humanas más cercanas son desafiadas, por las demandas absolutas del Reino. María y José, temerosos y ansiosos, 'no comprendieron' sus palabras." Nosotros también, a menudo, no logramos comprender las palabras de Jesús. Sus enseñanzas nos desafían a aceptar una forma de vida más difícil, una vida haciendo el bien a nuestros enemigos, poniendo la otra mejilla y caminando la milla extra, una vida valientemente plantada en la fe y adhiriéndose a los altos niveles de moral, que son contrarios a esta cultura. Nosotros preferimos, cuando vivir así es inconveniente o desagradable, justificar y poner excusas para nuestros comportamientos mundanos. Pero una vez que comprendemos verdaderamente, las exigencias del Reino de Dios, vemos sus beneficios y obedecemos de buen grado. Sin esta comprensión, simplemente debemos confiar en que las palabras de Jesús son correctas y verdaderas. Como María y José, necesitamos reflexionar en nuestros corazones lo que no comprendemos, mientras vamos hacia adelante haciendo lo que Jesús desea que hagamos. En algo tan desafiante como ésto, es donde descubrimos qué sorprendente puede ser Dios. Preguntas para la Reflexión Personal: ¿Qué enseñanzas de la Iglesia has repensado y dejado de lado para no tener que obedecerla? O ¿qué ense-ñanzas de Cristo en el Sermón de la Montaña (ver Mateo 5, 6, 7) o en cualquier otro lado de los Evangelios te excusas de cumplir? ¿Cuánto desobedeces por no comprender lo que realmente se está enseñando? ¿Qué harás para buscar y obtener una mayor comprensión? Preguntas para Compartir la Fe en Comunidad: ¿Cuán significativa es la Sagrada Familia para ti? ¿Qué es cercano para ti en lo que respecta a las relaciones entre Jesús, María y José? ¿Qué te ha enseñado ésto sobre el Reino de Dios?

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Offertory Update 12/25/17

Parish General Collection: $22,975

Building & Maintenance: $205

Raise the Roof: $1,128

Local Charities: $255

Family Crisis Fund: $155

Liturgy: $2

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Mass Schedule of Intentions

December 30 – January 5 Saturday 8:30 AM ~ For the Poor Souls, Those Closest to Heaven Saturday 5:00 PM ~ Memory of Ricardo Lemus Martinez Saturday 7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s Sunday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of the Maier Family Sunday 11:00 PM ~ Memory of David Martin Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Memory of Michael J. Kavanagh Monday 10:00 AM ~ For the Poor Souls, Those Closest to Heaven Monday 12:00 PM ~ Tuesday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of George Van Agtmael Wednesday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Jenn Campbell Wednesday 5:30 PM ~ Thursday 8:30 AM ~ For the Poor Souls, Those Closest to Heaven Thursday 10:00 AM ~ Mass at the Mennonite Home Friday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Earl & Edith Jackson

January 6 – 7 Saturday 8:30 AM ~ For the Poor Souls, Those Closest to Heaven Saturday 5:00 PM ~ Memory of Francis Benson Saturday 7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s Sunday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of the Maier Family Sunday 11:00 PM ~ Memory of John Lagler Sunday 1:00 PM ~ Memory of Michael J. Kavanagh

Mass Intentions & Memorial Candles If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular Intention or for someone who has died, or if you would like to dedicate a candle to an intention or a loved one, please call the parish office. The stipend for the Mass is $10. The candles are $30 for 1 month, $60 for 6 months, or $90 for one year. Our office staff will help you find an open date and time for a Mass, or available candles for dedications.

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Every vocation is a call to love and every baptized

person has one! But how can you know God’s plan

for you? Come and see! Single, Catholic women

between the ages of 18 and 38 years are invited to

spend a day with the cloistered Dominican Nuns of

Corpus Christi Monastery in Menlo Park, California,

Saturday, January 20th. Learn more about discern-

ing God’s will for your life and catch a glimpse of the

same hidden life of love that has been lived at the

heart of the Church and the Dominican Order since

Saint Dominic founded the first community of Dominican nuns in 1206. For more information about

this or other upcoming retreat days and events, visit our website at www.nunsmenlo.org, or contact

Sister Joseph Marie, O.P., at vocations@nunsmenlo.org.

Do you love basketball? Do you like to shoot free throws?

Then come compete against boys and girls your own age at ...

Albany Council 1577 Knights of Columbus

Free Throw Championship

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 6pm

(Open to ALL 9 to 14-year-old Youth)

St. Mary’s Gymnasium

Corner of 9th and Ellsworth

Contestants need an entry form, with parental approval and Proof of age (as of

January 1), completed by night of competition. (Entry forms are available

on line at and at the gym on night of competition.

Contestants will shoot 15 free throws

Twelve (12) age/gender winners (6 boys and 6 girls) will receive a basketball.

Council winners compete in the District Competition in February

District winners compete in State Competition in March

St. Mary's Men's Group Come any Monday evening and join other men re-flecting on a program from the Augustine Institute

"Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained"

Mondays at 7 pm in Saint John XXIII Chapel upstairs Entrance from the parking lot by the playground For more information, contact Stuart Conser 541.619.8101 or stuartconser@gmail.com

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Grief Education and Support Group Sponsored by Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

Why come to a weekly group?

It’s a change to meet with a small group of people who are also learning how to go on living after the death of someone they love. Each session includes information on particular aspect of grief, and suggestions on how to cope with the things people often experience after the death of a loved one. There is time to talk about your experiences in a confidential, supportive setting, and hear how other people cope with the changes in their lives after someone they love dies.

Free, seven-week series beginning January 25, 2018

Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:15p.m. Facilitator: Jody Gordon Dates: January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 1, and March 8 Location: Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House 4600 Evergreen Place SE, Albany

There is no charge for the group, but a pre-registration phone call is required. Call Virginia Tyler, LPC, at 541-812-4680 or 1-800-442-1428. Please register early as space is limited.

Drop-In Grief support groups January to June 2018 — Free support and education for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one whether or not it occurred under hospice care. Your loss does not have to be recent.

Location: Location: Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 4600 Evergreen SE (off Del Rio St, 525 N. Santiam Hwy, Lebanon near the Mennonite Village), Albany Conference Room A or B

Facilitator: Virginia Tyler, LPC, 541-812-4680

ALBANY Sunday, January 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, January 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, February 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

LEBANON Tuesday, January 9, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Thank You … Thank You… Thank You!!

Through your generosity, over 80 parish children received

Christmas presents, and lots of children in the local

community received presents, too, given out through our

local Salvation Army. You all are wonderful, caring parish-

ioners and your big-heartedness is unmatched. Seeing the

children’s sweet faces when they received their packages

— priceless! And the moms and dads were so thankful for

the help … thank you so much!

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

There’s no more unusual setting to celebrate today’s Feast of the Holy Family than Barcelona, Spain and the towering unfinished sandcastle known officially as the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. In 1882, the plan was hatched to build a vast place of worship in reparation for the revolutionary and liberal leanings of the city. The modern artist Antoni Gaudi dedicated his life to the pro-ject, living in the building, attending Mass daily, and giving up his personal wealth. When people pressed him to pick up the pace, he responded, “My client is not in a hur-ry.” (Gaudi’s cause for beatification is moving along, and he could be the first professional artist and architect to be beatified.) The Spanish Civil War, a disaster for the Catholic Church in which thousands of priests, brothers, and nuns were murdered, halted work in 1935. In the 1950s work began anew, speeded up by computers in the 1980s. Still, the final stage of construction is not due to end until 2026. If the original methods had stayed in place, it would take several hundred more years to complete the plan. So far there are eight towers, with four to go. The highest steeple is three feet shorter than the nearest hill, since the archi-tect didn’t want his work to surpass God’s artistry. The three faces of the basilica each have three doors, with the faces named Passion, Nativity, and Grace. The interior is crammed with geometric figures that almost seem to spin, crazy-quilt windows, spiral staircases, and jumbles of stat-ues and figures. Although inspired by ancient Gothic cathe-drals, the style is called Expressionist, and very little is left unexpressed by the masonry. If you can’t afford a visit, Sa-grada Familia maintains a web site, and virtual visits are free. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

BEARERS OF THE WORD

The Church has placed a number of notable feast days immediately after Christmas. The feasts of Stephen, John the Evangelist, and the Holy Innocents form a summary of the life lived in Christ, the Word made flesh. What do these have to do with the feast of the Holy Family, which

crowns the Octave of Christmas? These feasts remind us that suffering will occur in fulfilling the mission of Christ, and that we are all called to be bearers of this Word whose birth we celebrate.

We also see this manifested in the lives of Joseph and Mary, both of whom took social and religious risks in obe-dience to the will of God, and both of whom were open to the word of God sent to them from on high. In these ways they prefigured the life of Jesus himself.

Most likely, few of us found ourselves at Mass this past Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but the essence of these feasts and the essence of the holiness of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus remain central, a holiness we celebrate today. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38]

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year’s Day Tuesday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Friday: St. John Neumann; First Friday Saturday: St. André Bessette; First Saturday

PORTADORES DE LA PALABRA

La Iglesia ha puesto unos cuantos días de fiesta nota-bles enseguida después de la Navidad. Las fiestas de Este-ban, Juan el Bautista y los Santos Inocentes forman un su-mario de la vida vivida en Cristo, la Palabra hecha carne. ¿Qué relación tienen estas fiestas con la fiesta de la Sagra-da Familia, que corona la Octava de la Navidad? Estas fies-tas nos recuerdan que habrá sufrimiento al tratar de cum-plir la misión de Cristo, y que estamos todos llamados a ser portadores de esta Palabra cuyo nacimiento celebramos.

También vemos la manifestación de esta verdad en las vidas de José y María, quienes se exponen a riesgos socia-les y religiosos para obedecer la voluntad de Dios, y esta-ban abiertos a la Palabra que Dios les enviaba del cielo. Así ambos fueron prefiguras de Jesús.

Es muy probable que muy pocos de nosotros fuimos a la misa del jueves, el viernes o el sábado pasado, pero la esencia de estas fiestas y la esencia de la santidad de José, María y Jesús es central, santidad que celebramos hoy.

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LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Los que honran a sus padres recibirán bendiciones y pagarán sus pecados (Sirácide 3: 3-7, 14-17) o Génesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Salmo — ¡Dichoso el que teme al Señor, y sigue sus cami-nos! (Salmo 128 [127]) o Salmo 105 (104). Segunda lectura — Vivan una vida de amor sincero, sean agradecidos, hagan todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús (Colosenses 3:12-21) o Hebreos 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Evangelio — María y José llevan a Jesús al templo para consagrarlo al Señor (Lucas 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Martes: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Jueves: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Viernes: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 4:14-22a Sábado: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Mc 1:7-11 o Lc 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José Lunes: Santa María, Madre de Dios; Octava de la Navidad; Año Nuevo Jornada Mundial de Oración por la Paz Martes: San Basilio Magno y San Gregorio Nacianceno Miércoles: El Santísimo Nombre de Jesús Jueves: Santa Isabel Ana Seton Viernes: San Juan Neumann; Primer viernes Sábado: San André Bessette; Primer sábado

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

¡Año nuevo, vida nueva! El día primero de enero, mientras muchos celebran las cábalas y cabañuelas de un año nuevo, los cristianos conmemoramos a quien dio a luz al autor de la vida. María, bajo el título de Madre de Dios, es como nosotros deseamos celebrar la esperanza de un ¡año nuevo, vida nueva!

El Concilio de Éfeso en el año 431 declaró a María co-mo la Theotokos; la que “carga a Dios”. Este dogma tiene que ver más con el Hijo que con la madre y fue proclama-do para afirmar que Jesucristo “desde toda la eternidad fue Dios”. Continúa la doctrina y afirma “Así como toda madre humana, no es solamente madre del cuerpo hu-mano sino de la persona, así María dio a luz a una persona, Jesucristo, quien es Dios y hombre, entonces Ella es la Madre de Dios”. ¡Ésta sí que es vida nueva! Dios nace como ser humano y el ser humano carga a Dios. Gracias a Dios, todo ser humano puede ser como María Theotokos y cargar a Dios en su corazón. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

AMOR Los que nunca amaron antes, que amen ahora: Los que siempre han amado, Que amen aún más. —Anónimo

Notes from the Liturgist

3 points in 1 weekend: The Holy Family

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God New Year (2018)

My dear friends, I have three points to share with you this weekend which I consider important as we continue to walk as pilgrim people.

The feasts we celebrate this weekend: the Holy Family, the New Year and the Solemnity of Mary as the Mother of God, are exactly the results of Mary’s “Fiat” to God. Mary said yes to God. That is why we remem-ber her today as the Mother of God, we honor her holy family, and take her as our Christian model to follow for the new year.

This weekend, we are going to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. In the Catholic Church, the Feast of the Holy Family is a liturgical celebration in honor of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as venerable family. To-day’s feast presents us a great model which could bring out the inner resources and strength of each other in the family to make the family stable and whole. The feast of the Holy Family is very important liturgical cele-bration during the Christmas season. It makes us understand that the Incarnation is not just about the Divine Word made flesh but became part of human family. Jesus entered into every human’s heart and lives includ-ing to the aspect of the family life that satisfies it all and bring a path towards holiness.

Commonality among Jesus, Mary and Joseph was their faith in God. God was the center and the num-ber one value in each one of them. Jesus showed this clearly in the Gospel when he put his Father’s house above his earthly family. Mary accepted God’s plan in her life to be the mother of the Messiah whom the Jews were waiting for. Joseph obeyed God through his dreams, not bothering to consider the unfavorable consequences of his action in the Jewish customs and the laws. Indeed, the secret of unity and fruitfulness in the family is when God becomes the center of one’s life in the family and in any community.

Mary, the Holy Mother of God. On the 1st day of the year, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God. What a great feast to celebrate this very first day of the year. I believe that this special feast echoes that the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is the Mother of God, is also our Heavenly Mother. It is also echoes God’s divine progressive plan of salvation through the Virgin Mary.

New Year (2018). Most of us welcome this day by gathering as family and celebrate with lots of food, attending Mass, making New Year’s resolutions or all of it. And there are those who see it as just another day to face the challenges they have to face. But whatever it is my dear friends, New Year is a time for us to give thanks for all the blessings we have received in the past year and many more blessings we receive in the days to come and to give thanks most especially for the greatest gift He has given to us His only begotten Son.

– ACE TUPASI HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

The Next CCC: January 7th @ 9:45am

Topic: Mary and the Eucharist

Speaker: Ace Tupasi

See you in the Gathering Space on Sunday, January 7th!

Notas del Liturgista

3 puntos en 1 fin de semana: La Sagrada Familia

La solemnidad de María, la Santa Madre de Dios Año Nuevo (2018)

Mis queridos amigos, tengo tres puntos para compartir con ustedes este fin de semana que considero importantes ya que seguimos caminando como personas peregrinas.

Las fiestas que celebramos este fin de semana son: la Sagrada Familia, el Año Nuevo y la solemnidad de María como Madre de Dios, son exactamente el resultado del "Fiat" de María a Dios. María dijo que sí a Dios. Es por eso que la recordamos hoy como la Madre de Dios, honramos a su sagrada familia y la tomamos como nuestro modelo cristiano a seguir para el nuevo año.

Este fin de semana, vamos a celebrar la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. En la Iglesia Católica, la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia es una celebración litúrgica en honor aJesús, María y José como una familia venerable. La fiesta de hoy nos presenta un gran modelo que podría poner de manifiesto los recursos internos y la fuerza para las familias para hacer que la familia sea estable y completa. La fiesta de la Sagrada Familia es una cele-bración litúrgica muy importante durante la temporada navideña. Nos hace comprender que la Encarnación no se trata solo del Verbo Divino hecho carne sino que se convirtió en parte de la familia humana. Jesús entró en el corazón y las vidas de todos los seres humanos, incluyendo el aspecto de la vida familiar que lo satisface todo y trae un camino hacia la santidad.

La similitud entre Jesús, María y José era su fe en Dios. Dios era el centro y el valor número uno en cada uno de ellos. Jesús lo mostró claramente en el Evangelio cuando puso la casa de su Padre sobre su fami-lia terrenal. María aceptó el plan de Dios en su vida para ser la madre del Mesías a quien los judíos estaban esperando. José obedeció a Dios a través de sus sueños, sin molestarse en considerar las consecuencias des-favorables de su acción en las costumbres y leyes judías. De hecho, el secreto de la unidad y la fecundidad en la familia es cuando Dios se convierte en el centro de la propia vida en la familia y en cualquier comunidad.

María, la Santa Madre de Dios. El primer día del año, la Iglesia Católica celebra la fiesta de la Santísima Virgen María como la Madre de Dios. Qué gran fiesta para celebrar este primer día del año. Creo que esta fiesta especial hace eco de que la Santísima Virgen María, que es la Madre de Dios, también es nuestra Madre celestial. También se hace eco del divino plan de salvación progresivo de Dios a través de la Virgen María.

Año Nuevo (2018). La mayoría de nosotros acogemos este día reuniéndonos como familia y celebra-mos con mucha comida, asistiendo a Misa, haciendo resoluciones de Año Nuevo etc. Y hay quienes lo ven como un día más para enfrentar los desafíos que han de enfrentar. Pero cualquiera que sean la razón o situa-ción mis queridos amigos, el Año Nuevo es un momento para que demos gracias por todas las bendiciones que hemos recibido en el último año y muchas más bendiciones que recibiremos en los días venideros y para dar gracias especialmente por el gran regalo. Él nos ha dado a Su Hijo unigénito.

- ACE TUPASI FELIZ AÑO NUEVO A TODOS

Emmanuel

THANK YOU!

Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to extend sincere thanks to

all of you that took time out of a busy schedule to support

the efforts in helping provide Christmas for over 200 foster

children in our community. Many hands made this possible

by knitting, sewing, and creating a generous outpouring of

love for these kids. Generous hearted individuals throughout

our parish and the Albany community joined Prayer Shawl

Ministry in fulfilling many Christmas hopes and dreams.

Volunteers joined together at the collection center located

at Hope Church to assemble over 200 baskets for all ages of youth. A big high five to Christian community

efforts to bring the love of Christ to the hearts of many. The photo features Berniece Darnell of St. Mary’s

with a member of Brookdale Senior Living Center with articles made for Christmas baskets. With Berniece’s

leadership a group of Brookdale residents came together in the spirit of Christian giving to produce a large

variety of gift items. In return these efforts gave back by fulfilling the desire to be of service to those in

need.

December 2017 Dear St Mary’s Parish Family, Thank you for being a vital part of Love In the Name of Christ of Linn County! So far this year phone volunteers have received

6,079 calls for help from people in our community. Church volunteers have responded by providing clothing, transportation, yard

work, visitation, firewood, medical equipment, diapers, furniture, moving crews, school supplies, household and hygiene products,

linens, holiday meals, by fixing cars, and building ramps. Each need met is a life touched by the Love of Christ shown through a

practical act of service. Let me share with you a few snap shots from 2017...

-Our medical ministry has delivered 682 hospital beds, wheel chairs, commodes, shower benches, Hoyer

lifts and other durable medical equipment to our neighbors in need. -This year in partnership with God’s Heart we gave backpacks containing both the gospel and school sup-

plies to 253 children, winter coats to 89 families and Christmas gifts to over 400 children! -Two dozen people found clothing in our new career closet for both interviews and new jobs

Thank you for your prayers, time, and generous financial support this past year. January will see our first Faith & Finances class

being offered with more life skills classes to follow. Please prayerfully consider giving a generous year end gift and together we can

join the Lord in transforming lives and our community throughout 2018 and beyond. If you are interested in learning more about Love INC please call us at 541-924-LOVE. Please keep our volunteers, clients and staff in your prayers. God Bless You, Deb Powell Board of Directors: Executive Director Louis Lehman – Lebanon Mennonite Church Scott Miller - Willamette Community Center Roger Peterson Rob Nelke - Jefferson Evangelical Clearinghouse Coordinator Amanda Nowacki -Valley Christian Center Will Tucker- The River Center Gene Vey - Grace Bible Fellowship

Electronic Bulletin

If you are not yet receiving the bulletin via email and would like to, please send a message with your name to the parish email stmarysoffice_albany@comcast.net from the address you wish it to go to. You will be added to the distribution list. Kindly allow a week for pro-cessing. If you were receiving it, but have changed your email, please do as above. Add a note of the old address to be removed. Thank you.

Total Given Goal Percent of Goal

$28,231.00 $54,560.51 52%

ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL 2017.

ARCHBISHOP’S SEMINARIAN APPEAL 2017.

Total Given

$2,939.00

Infant Baptism Class

For those from birth thru first grade

Sunday, January 21st, there will be a class in Corvallis

at 10:30-11:45am in the Sienna Room.

Please call 541-926-1449 to fully register at least a

week in advance.

To have a baptism here, you will need to attend a

class, bring in the original Birth Certificate to the

office & fill out a Baptismal information form. Check

with Teresa at the office for a day & time of baptism

and other requirements. The office is open T-F,

9am-noon & 1-4pm or e-mail her at

stmarysoffice_albany@comcast.net

MARRIED COUPLES

“The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; . . .” Let your spirits be augmented by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend with your spouse. The next weekend is February 23rd - 25th, 2018 at Mt. Angel Abbey. For more information call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates and locations are listed on-line.

Rachel’s Vineyard

Rachel's Vineyard Retreats are for anyone who has been impacted by abortion heal hearts, spirits,

and lives. "It was amazing and restorative - a safe beginning of healthy grieving & acknowledge-

ment- initiating a beginning of the ability to move forward in other aspects of my life." May this holy

season of fulfilled longing and hope through Our Savior lead you toward a life-change at a Rachel's

Vineyard Retreat where mercy, compassion, and forgiveness bring Jesus' healing. Upcoming 2018

retreats: February 16-18 in Portland, April 27-29 in Medford. For more information and registration

call Project Aurora at 541-942-2861, email ProjectAurora@aol.com, or visit www.project-aurora.org.

Married Singles Lifestyle –The Married Singles Lifestyle describes couples that may have lost a

sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille

teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of

couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital distress from disillusionment to deep misery. For confi-

dential information about, or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on Jan. 19-21, 2018 call

1-503-225-9191 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org

Clases del Bautismo

El ultimo Sábado de cada Mes a las 4:00PM

El Segundo Domingo de Cada Mes a las 10:00AM Favor que no traer ninos a la clase.

Para preguntas y requisitos para el Sacramento del Bautismo favor de llamar a la oficina 541- 926-1449

Es muy importante que pase a la oficina para dar las formas y apuntar la fecha que quiere bautizar y ver si esta

disponible. También llevar el acta de nacimiento original del niño/a.

La oficina esta abierto de Martes a Viernes de 9am a 12pm y de 1pm a 4pm.

Special event for Adults and Teenagers! Begins January 22 in St. Mary’s Church! · Would you like to experience more fully the presence of God in your life? · Do you want to deepen your faith in Jesus Christ ? COME AND LISTEN! You are invited to attended a series of meetings given by members of the Neocatechumenal Community. God sends His Holy Spirit through this catechesis. 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Catechesis will be given in English. Spanish translator will be available. Child care is provided.

Evento especial para adultos y adolescentes Comienza el 22 de enero en la Iglesia de Santa María Quiere vivir más plenamente la presencia de Dios en su vida? Quiere profundizar su fe en Jesucristo? Venga a escuchar! Está invitado a una serie de charlas dadas por miembros de la Comunidad Neocatecumenal. Dios manda su espíritu santo a través de este catequesis. 7 de la tarde lunes y miécoles Presentaciones en inglés Intérprete presente Cuidado a niños disponible

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Albany Council 1577

www.kofc177.org

Rosary for Life

Join the Knights of Columbus in a Rosary for Life at 6:00 p.m.on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in St. Mary's Church, Albany.

This Rosary is held every third Wednesday of the month to prayerfully work for the protection of life and an end to abortion. The unborn need help in Oregon more than ever with passage of House Bill 3391 making free abortion readily available throughout the state. For more infor-mation, contact the Albany Knights Culture of Life Couple: Patrick and Teresita Parson, ph. 541-248-3346.

Gift Shop

The Catholic Daughters of America will have their

gift shop open after English Masses Sunday 1/14,

2/11, 3/11 and 3/25. If you don’t see what you are

looking for in the display cabinets, ask to see their

catalogs. Be sure to allow time for ordering and

shipping. If you need something between the

dates in which the Gift Shop is open, please contact

Dorothy Gall at 541-619-1255.

La Tienda de Las Hijas Catolicas de America - 1/14, 2/11, 3/11 y 3/25

Abrirán su tienda de artículos

religiosos después de las Misas de

8:30 y 11am.

Holy Family Prayer Program

Albany Knights of Columbus Council 1577 is sponsoring a family prayer program called the Holy Family Prayer. The intent of the program is to get families to pray together, focusing on the love and support of the Holy Family. A small statue and a smaller photo icon will rotate among the parish families on a two week basis.

If you are interested in having one of the icons, contact Stuart Conser 541.619.8101

or stuartconser@gmail.com or Jon Keefer at keeferj2@comcast.net . If you have a preference between the statue or photo, let them know. The icons will be exchanged at the end of mass on the appropriate weekend.

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Dec 31

“Teach us to see Jesus in the members of our family especially in their distressing disguise. May the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus make our hearts meek and humble like His and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way. May we love one an-other as God loves each one of us more and more each day, and forgive each other’s faults as You forgive our sins. Help us, loving Father, to take whatever You give and to give whatever You take with a big smile. Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. Holy Guardian Angels, be always with us, guide and protect us. Amen.” (Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta) Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is available in the chapel 24 hours every day. For adoration outside of the 24-hour regular Thursday schedule, call the office for instructions and to enlist. Everyone is welcome. Spend as much or as little time as you can. Thank you for offering our Lord this special hour. Expect God's bless-ing, and give Him thanks.

5th Sunday Rosary

To help bring families together in a spiritual activity

and promote devotion to Mary, the Albany Knights

of Columbus are pleased to announce a new church activity, the 5th Sunday

Rosary Program. Knights, their families and other parishioners are encouraged to

pray the rosary as a corporate body every time a 5th Sunday occurs during in a

month.

The next 5th Sunday Rosary services will be conducted on December 31st, April

29th, July 29th, September 30th, December 30th

The Knights will lead a decade of the Rosary before each mass.

KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

Albany Council 1577

www.kofc177.org

Dear Parishioner,

It gives me great joy to invite you to the upcoming catechesis to be given in our parish by a

team of itinerant catechists from the Neocatechuminal communities.

This catechesis for adults is an opportunity for all of us, as a parish, to listen to the announce-

ment of the Good News of the victory of Jesus Christ over death and all that which makes us

suffer … to listen and to experience the power of the Gospel which can change our lives.

Today, many people are experiencing various crises in their lives. On numerous occasions

Pope John Paul II acclaimed the experience of the Neocatechuminal Way as one answer to

these crises and a “valid way of Catholic formation.”

I am confident that we will all benefit from this catechesis and it will be a special period of

grace for our parish. I hope and pray this call to faith will resound in our hearts and increase

our faith as we embark on this journey together.

The catechesis will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays in the church, beginning Monday,

January 22nd at 7pm and continuing through Lent.

Feel free to bring a friend.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Edwin L. Sanchez

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Class Series

When: January 7, 21, February 4, 2018; 7-9pm Where: St. Mary Catholic Church (Aquinas Room), Corvallis, Oregon

Contact: Meghan Dalton, DaltonNFP@gmail.com, (503) 278-1914

A class series for learning Natural Family Planning through the SymptoPro Fertility Education program is being offered Winter 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Corvallis. The Sympto-Thermal method of NFP is scientifically based and can be up to 99% effective when learned and applied under the guidance of an instructor. NFP can be used to avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, or to understand cycle health! A one-time class fee of $125 per couple includes all materials and lifetime support. For more information or to sign up, contact: Meghan Dalton (DaltonNFP@gmail.com; 503-278-1914)

Querido parroquiano (a), es para mí de gran alegría invitarlo (a) unas catequesis de gran ayuda para su vida espiritual que se darán en nuestra parroquia. Las catequesis serán dirigidas por un grupo de personas pertenecientes a las comunidades neo-catecúmenales. Estás catequesis para adultos serán una oportunidad para nosotros como Parroquia a escu-char el anuncio de la Buena Noticia y de la victoria de Jesucristo sobre la muerte y todo lo que la muerte nos hace sufrir.Es tambien una oportunidad para escuchar y experimentar el poder del Evangelio que toca y cambia la vidas de las personas. Hoy muchas personas están experimentando muchas crisis en sus vidas y en varias ocasiones el Papa San Juan Pablo II hacía énfasis en la experiencia del camino neo-catecúmenal, como una respuesta a estas crisis y un “buen camino para la formación católica” Estoy plenamente convencido que todos seremos beneficiados con estas catequesis. De la misma manera espero que éste llamado resuene en nuestros corazones para así incrementar nuestra fe y empezar un nuevo caminar juntos. Las catequesis serán dadas los días Lunes y Miércoles iniciando el Lunes 22 de enero 2018 y terminado en el tiempo de cuaresma a las 7:00 pm en el templo parroquial. Por favor acepte esta invitación de mi parte y sientase libre de invitar a alguien mas a esta oportunidad de fe. En Cristo Jesus nuestro Salvador Padre Edwin L. Sanchez Administrador Parroquial.

YOUTH MINISTRY~ MINISTERIO DE JOVENES

Info Coming soon!

CAMP JOSHUA March 2017

Who: Calling all pro-life youth and young

adults, ages 16-21!

What: 4 day camp to learn about the pro-life

movement, how to to help save babies and meet

other pro-life youth from around the state!

Learn more about this amazing opportunity at

HS Youth Group!

See next weekend’s bulletin information, regis-

tration forms and scholarship assistance gener-

ously donated by the Knights of Columbus!

You won’t want to miss it!

CONFIRMATION

Reminders

Next Candidate Session

Sunday, January 7

9:40-10:45 am

Youth Loft

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday-Sunday, January 13-14

Father Bernard Youth Center, Mt. Angel

8:00 am Saturday-6:00 pm Sunday

Permission forms are past due! Please re-

turn yours to the Parish Office if you

haven’t already (Attn: Cherrie).

Recordatorios para los de la

confirmación

Confirmacion Clase

Domingo 7 del 2018, 11:30 am – 12:45

Sesión con los Padrino en el salon de clase

Retiro para los de la Confirmación

(Requerido)

Enero 13 y 14 del 2018

El Retiro sera en FBYC Monte Angel

Iniciara el Sabado a las 8:00am y terminara

el Domingo las 6:00 pm

For information on these or any other youth ministry events, please contact the Youth Minis-try Office at 541-905-3491 or stmarysyouth@comcast.net.

Para mas informacion favor de contactar la oficina del ministerio de jovenes: 541-905-3491, stmarysyouth@comcast.net

Advent Blessings &

Happy Holidays! Middle and High School Youth

Group will resume January 7.

Adviento Bendiciones y Felices Fiestas

El Grupo de Jóvenes de Middle y High School

se reunira el 7 de Enero.

Middle & High School Youth Group

Sunday evenings - January 7 & 22

6:30-8 pm Doors open at 6:20 pm.

All middle & high school youth

WELCOME!

Grupo de Jóvenes de Escuelas secundarias y

preparatorias. Se reunirán este Domingo 7 y 21

de enero de 6:30-8:00 PM. Las Puertas se abren a

las 6:20pm. Favor, de entrar por las puertas del

estacionamiento.

Todos los jóvenes de secundaria y preparato-

ria son BIENVENIDOS!

Catholic Daughters of the Americas #1461

Regent: Dorothy Gall 541-926-4699 1st Monday each month @ 6:30 PM All lady parishioners welcome!

St. Mary’s

Appreciates our

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Free towing

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To our anonymous parishioner who is generously donating

flowers every month ... THANK YOU!!

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. AMEN

Our Bulletin goes out in print, via email and is posted on the web &

Facebook.

A big THANK YOU! To the groups who faithfully set

out our coffee and donuts each Sunday.

OLPH, St. Mary’s

132 Years of service!

1885– 2017

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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 706 Ellsworth St. SW Albany, OR 97321-2366

541-926-1449 www.stmarysalbany.com

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00PM English, 7:00 PM Spanish; Sunday 8:30AM English, 11:00 AM English, 1:00PM Spanish DAILY MASSES: Monday to Saturday 8:30AM, Wednesday 5:30PM, 1st Thursdays @ 10AM in Mennonite Home Chapel, 2nd Thursdays @ 10AM at The Villas CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 - 4:30PM, 6:15 - 7:00PM, Sunday 7:30 - 8:30AM, 10:00 - 11:00AM, 12:15 - 1PM Call ahead for Wednesday 10AM - 3:30PM in the parish office NOVENA to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Daily Communal Recitation 8:00-8:30AM and 5:00-5:30PM on Wednesday, personal recitation all day Wednesday in the chapel (Novena booklets available in both languages.) ADORATION: Thursday 9:00AM to Friday 8:15AM

In Times of Need PRAYER CHAIN: Fran Pace, fepace@msn.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: if you would like a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or experiencing a loss, please contact Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or the-hawkes@comcast.net. RETROUVAILLE / REDISCOVERY OF OREGON: for couples whose marriages are experiencing pain or communication breakdown. 1-800-470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com.

Rev. Edwin L. Sanchez, Administrator, ext 335 Rev. Leonard Omolo, ALCP, Parochial Vicar, ext 303 Administrative Assistant to the Priests: Teresa Middlemiss, ext 338 Parish Office: Marty Kloeck (AM), Janice, Margie and other volunteers Business Office: Joni Siewell, ext 305 stmarysbusiness@comcast.net Elementary Religious Education Director: Suzanne Duda, ext 344 suzi_stmarys@comcast.net

Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes, ext 315 stmarysyouth@comcast.net Adult & Young Adult Religious Education Director and Liturgy Coordinator: Ace Tupasi, ext 304 Hispanic Ministry: Honorina Lopez ext 343 Music Director: Facility Supervisor: Ricardo Lemus Office hours Tuesday- Friday ~ 9 to Noon & 1 to 4 PM Emergency Phone: 541-619-2267 Fax: 541-926-2191 Email: stmarysoffice_albany@comcast.net

Welcome! December 31, 2017 The Feast of the Holy Family

Bienvenidos a su casa a su paroquia Santa María Asistentes en el Pastoral del Ministerio Hispano Marciano y Honorina Lopez 541-926-1449 ext 343

Los Sacramentos en espanol Bautismo: Marcos y Aracely Rodriguez, Anselmo Nunez. Para preguntas y requisitos para el Sacramento del Bautis-mo favor de llamar a la oficina 541- 926-1449 Primera Comunion: Suzanne Duda. Confirmacion: Marciano y Honorina. Matrimonio: Humberto y Susana Martínez Catecismo para Adultos: Antonio Reyes. Celebración de Quinceañera. Presentación de 3 años.

Para preguntas puede llamar o venir a la oficina de Martes 9am-12pm, Jueves y Viernes. 1:00pm-4:00pm 541-926-1449, ext 343

Horario de las Misas en espanol Sábado: 7:00pm Domingo 1:00pm Horario de las Confesiones Miércoles 9:15am - 3:30pm Sábado 3:30pm - 4:30Ppm, 6:15pm - 7:00pm Domingo 7:30am - 8:30am,10:00am -11:00am, 12:15pm - 1:00pm

En nuestra Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro / Santa María. Hay diferentes grupos los invitamos a formar parte de esta familia parroquial. Lunes: Grupo de oración en la capilla 7:00pm Martes: Grupo San Juan Diego para hombres 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe Miércoles: Grupo San Juan Diego para mujeres 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe Viernes: Grupo Apóstoles de la palabra 7:00pm en la casa Guadalupe