Solemnity of the Epiphany - St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

Solemnity of the Epiphany
Maybe you have seen the quote, “Wise men still seek him.” I like that quote a latte!!! Today we celebrate the
wise men seeking the baby Jesus and finding him. And when you find Jesus it makes all the difference. And
until we find him, meet him, and truly know him, what hope does this world afford?
I am blessed, blessed, blessed. I had the opportunity for an incredibly profound experience one Christmas. I
went to prison. Yes, I got to go to prison- and they let me out, too! Seriously, I was able to offer a mass for
minimum-security prison at Coffee Creek. Wow! The stories we heard. The grace that touched us, moved us
and is still working on our souls. Every one of the eleven inmates was so grateful that a few of us were there
to celebrate mass with them. I have not been around such concentrated gratitude for a long time. The inmates
shared how being in prison can be like you are on an extended retreat- if you take it that way. I saw broken
lives open to the infinite river of grace and God gushing forth from these women. Several talked about how,
when they were on the outside, they were not free but that now they are free being in prison. That doesn’t
make sense, does it? But freedom is about knowing that you can never be in prison when you are with Jesus. Freedom is about knowing that, even though you may be in a physical prison, you can invite Jesus to
come and unlock the doors of your spiritual prison. Freedom is knowing that you do not have to serve destruction and you choose to come more and more into the good. Freedom is knowing that you are loved, blessed,
and forgiven- all the way to heaven. Freedom is knowing that Christmas happens every day of the year at St.
Joseph The Worker and in our lives- all the way to the Eternal Christmas in heaven.
Talk about an Epiphany! Talk about the manifestation and revelation (which are the meanings of the word
“Epiphany) of God in our lives!
One woman shared a pearl with us that I want to share with you, “Whoever seeks the most, finds the most!!!”
What is it that you seek? Do you find that which you are seeking after?
The wise men found what they were truly seeking for when they found the baby Jesus.
Wise men still seek him.
Whoever seeks the most, finds the most.
+Fr. John
Jan 12
“So You Think Might be Catholic”
Jan 19
“To the Nations”
Jan 26
“What’s the Catch?”
Jan 11
“Life Teen Mass”
“No Matter How Small”
Jan 18
“Lights Out Dodgeball”
Jan 30-31
NET Family Retreat
MASS INTENTIONS
Mark your calendars. The Altar Guild
Monday, Jan 5, 2015
Communion Service
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015
Communion Service
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015
Daniel Klingberg
(Kathleen Tyler)
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015
+Shirley Hergert
(Joe & Carol Kuntz)
Friday, Jan 9, 2015
+Shirley Hergert
(Joe & Carol Kuntz)
Saturday, Jan 10, 2015
Bill McMoneagle (Healing)
(Beth Fredericks)
Sunday, Jan 11, 2015
8:30AM: +Johanna Ternes
(Bette Ternes)
10:30AM: People of the Parish
ACCW (Archdiocesan Council of Catholic
Women) meeting is scheduled for Monday,
Jan 12th at 10:00AM in the Social Room.
Mass at 11:30AM. Bring a sack lunch. The
monthly Altar Guild meeting will be on
Tuesday, Jan 13th at 10AM.
Daily Rosary
7:30AM Mon-Fri
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, Jan 5, 2015
7PM-Peace & Justice SR
7PM-Life Teen Choir Practice
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015
6:30PM-Family Rosary
7PM-KOC Officer Mtg SR
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015
7PM-RCIA
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015
6:30PM-YDisciple Janet’s House
Saturday, Jan 10, 2015
10AM-Men’s Meeting SR
12PM-2PM-Furniture Giveaway
Sunday, Jan 11, 2015
8:45AM-Faith Formation
9AM-KOC Breakfast
10:30AM-Baptisms
7PM-Life Teen
Knights of Columbus-COUNCIL 13700
French Toast Breakfast
When: Sunday – Jan 11, 2015
Time: After the morning Masses
Cost: $5.00 per person or $15.00 per
Family
Our new photo directory will be
coming soon. We are spending a lot of
time and energy to be sure it is as accurate as
we can make it. As a result, it is taking longer
to process. Thank you for your patience!
By-the-way, if you did not receive your
purchased photos from Lifetouch, please
let Terri know. (x106)
2015 Service Immersion Trip
Dolores Mission Parish
Los Angeles, CA
July 2-July 12
Come find out about this summer's trip.
We will meet in Rm 5 at 11:45 am. Open to
high school & college students.
(10th grade and above)
Questions: call Janet 503-761-8710 ext 110
Family Retreat
When: Jan 30-31
Time: Jan 30: 6PM-9PM
Jan 31: 8:30AM-4:00PM
Who: Parents & youth Grades 6-12
The National Evangelizing Team (NET)
is coming to SJTW. Take time as a
Family to grow in your faith. Plan to
attend this dynamic retreat led by
a team of young adults.
For more info contact Janet 503-761-8710
Coffee and
Donuts: We are
in need of volunteers after the
8:30AM and
10:30AM masses.
If you wish to
volunteer there will be sign up sheets
available during the Coffee and Donut
hour. If the coffee and donuts is
something you enjoy please help us keep
this program going.
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Budget amount:
$8,000.00
Christmas :
$12,478.00
Weekly Collection: $7,217.00
Over/Under
+ $11,695.00
Baptism Class: The next Baptism Class
for infants will be held on Saturday, Jan 3,
at 2PM in the Social Room. Preregistration for the class and Baptism is
required. Please call Beth at the Parish
Center to register. Baptisms will take place
on Sunday, Jan 11, at 10:30AM.
Volunteer Opportunities: If you are
interested in helping pregnant mothers in
need, contact one of the following organizations:
Catholic Charities, Portland 503-238-5196
Madonna Center, Milwaukie 503-653-1595
Mother and Child Education Center,
Portland 503-249-5801
Pregnancy Resource Center, Beaverton
503-643-4503
If you know someone who is in an unplanned pregnancy and needs help, please
see the many resources available on our
website:
http://www.ollparish.com/respect-life.html
Peace and Justice Monday Jan 5,
7PM, Speaker Steve Kimes from Anawim
community will present. He comments,
“The poor shall always be with you.” Jesus
said this but he didn’t mean it as an excuse
to ignore them. They should actually be
with us! We have to admit, however, that
poverty is an enormous monster and we
only have a toothpick of resources to battle
it with. What can we do? What should we
do? Can we be both compassionate and
wise? Deacon Mike
Thank you to all the ministries and people who made our St Nicholas party such a
success. The decorations, food, and photos
were wonderful. We are so blessed to live
within such a great community of people.
God Bless all of you!
Please pick up your “This Day” subscription in the office between 9AM-3PM,
Mon-Thurs. Please call first.
Here is a message Fr. John received from someone who is following his facebook page: See how you can evangelize
too through social media!
Bless you Father John!!! We are watching many of your new short videos you are making and putting them on our facebook pages! I
now use one of your YOU ARE LOVED sermons to say happy birthday to someone on facebook! We are spreading the word of the
Lord any way the Lord leads us! We are praying for your building to rise in Jesus’ glory! Lots of friends have asked us about our Pilgrimage so now I just send them a short video of you talking....and say.....this is how Father John ministered to us! To God be the glory!
WE LOVE YOU! I’ve had a YOU ARE LOVED bumper sticker on my car for nine years......yeah JESUS!

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