Bulletin December 28, 2014

St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church
2727 NE 54th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97213 503.281.5318 www.strosepdx.org
28 December 2014 (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph – Year B)
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest/Administrator: Rev Matthew Libra,
[email protected]
Admin Assistant: Mrs Dianna Cooper,
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
(Summer hour changes noted inside)
Parish Office: 503 281-5318
Parish Fax: 503 284-8350
www.strosepdx.org
Bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesday.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:30 pm
Sunday Masses: 8:30 and 10:30 am
Mass for Persons with Disabilities: 2nd Sunday of the
Month, 12:30 pm (exceptions to schedule noted inside)
Daily: Monday Communion Service or Mass (see
calendar) Tue - Saturday Mass: 8:00 am
Holy Days: Masses at 8:30am and 7:00pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday at 7:30 am, in the
church, or at other times by appointment.
ARCHBISHOP HOWARD SCHOOL
5309 NE Alameda St.
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: 503-281-1912 Fax: 503-281-0554
Grades Pre-K through 8
Principal: Mrs Karen Asbury
ADMIN COUNCIL:
Jim Borquist, Karen Burlingame, Dave Castricano,
Phill Colombo and Glenn Pelikan
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Suzanne Belatti, Shannon Boroff, Christine Cieslak,
John Cooper, Todd Cooper, Frank Rego, Jennifer
Ratigan, Christine Talkington, and Jim Welp
SERVICES
St Vincent de Paul Society 503-235-8431
SACRAMENTS
Preparation for Baptism, first Reconciliation, first
Communion, and Confirmation. Contact the office
for personal or family needs for Anointing of the
Sick. Couples seeking information about Marriage
please contact the parish office well in advance of the
intended wedding date. Adults looking into the
Catholic faith prepare during Fall and Winter for
reception into the Church at Easter.
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Home visitations may be scheduled by calling the
parish office. Communion ministers are available.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Feast of Mary the Mother of God
8:30 am Mass
7:00 pm Mass
The Week of December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - Year B
St. Rose of Lima Parish
Mass Intentions / Parish Activities Sunday,
December 28
7:30 – 8:00 am Confessions
8:30 Mass + For the Parish
10:30 Mass + Hoan Nguyen (Sonny & Josephine Do)
Monday,
December 29
7:50 am Prayer in church 8:00 Mass or Communion Service
Parish Office Closed
Tuesday,
December 30
7:50 am Prayer in church 8:00 Mass + All Forgotten Souls (Mary Luu)
Parish Office Closed
Wednesday, December 31
8:00 Mass + Elizabeth Pelikan (Glenn Pelikan)
Parish Office Closed
Thursday, January 1, 2015 (Holy Day of Obligation)
Feast of Mary the Mother of God
8:30 am Mass Int. Peter Tran
7:00 pm Mass For the Parish
Parish Office Closed
Friday,
January 2
8:00 Mass Int. Bishop Peter Smith
7:00 pm 1st Friday Adoration Parish Office Closed
Saturday, January 3
8:00 am Mass + Bob Reed (Connie Manning)
5:30 pm Mass For the Parish
Sunday, January 4
7:30 – 8:00 am Confessions 8:30 Mass + Family of Bridgett Deegan (Sophie Welcer)
10:30 Mass + Patrick Kennedy (Rosemary Westby)
Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for +Elizabeth Pelikan
(Glenn Pelikan)
OFFERTORY: December 21, 2014 $5,438 yielding
150,455 YTD versus $161,050 budgeted (94%). Other
income is not included. Thank you for your generous
contributions!
Holy Father’s Intentions for December 2014
Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may bring
peace and hope to all people of good will.
For Evangelization: That parents may be true
evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of
faith.
Parish Office will be closed during the Christmas
Season from December 24th through January 4th
The Pastor’s Keyboard
By: Rev. Matt Libra
The Witness of the Holy Family
On the front cover of today’s bulletin is a print of one
of my favorite icons of the Holy Family. There is a
beauty that radiates from this image – the colors in
the original icon are striking; the tenderness that is
expressed in the faces of Mary and Joseph as they are
inclined toward centering their family on Jesus, yet
their
gaze
seems to be directed beyond the here and
now; and Jesus is different, fully present and
confident in the heart of the family but He is looking
out at us. Family is beautiful.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph are a model for our families,
a light to give us an example, encouragement and
Hope. We love the people we are with best, when we
are inclined toward them with tenderness but focused
on heaven. We make Jesus the center of our family
when we say prayers together before we go to bed,
when we thank God for the blessings He gives us in
the people we get to live with, and when we offer
Him our worship together with our whole community
at Mass on Sunday. And when Jesus is the heart of
our family confidence of His love affects our whole
lives.
Today is a special day for our parish family because
we get to celebrate with one of our families who have
lived their lives in imitation of the Holy Family.
Today, Dick and Helen Cheek celebrate 60 years of
married life. 60 years! I don’t think Dick or Helen
would ever say that they are perfect models of the
Holy Family, but I can tell you that Jesus is central to
their lives. There is always a place for another in
their home. There is a desire to learn and grow in
their faith and to find excellent ways of living that
faith in practical ways in praise of God and service of
others. Even though their kids have long graduated
from the school, they still care and take great joy in
the kids who are here now. They have seen priests
come and go, but none has left without having been
helped to be better for having been at their parish.
Thank you Dick and Helen for your example of a
holy family in our days and for giving others courage
to have holy families too!
Pease Pray for Us the Sick of the Parish
MaryHelen Alderson, Cynthia Eubanks, Margaret Odermann,
Ethan Gibson, Brian McNicholas, Jacque Wehrle, Rebecca Stewart,
Lin Robertson, Don & Terry Westom, Virgil Pursley, Virginia Shipp,
Donn Westom, Floyd Higgins, Joe Van Haverbeke, Jeri Shaw, Sandra
Woodruff, Kathy Hambleton, Barbara Shipp, Peter Fantozzi, Peggy Johnson,
Elizabeth Perri, Mark Hnath, Bill Mathias, Julie Westom, Ellen Turnbull,
Gabriel Lopez, Freda Gant, Gertrude Olson, Marge Fleskes, Peter Tran, Roger
Felts, Denise Downey, Josie Warner, Hap Grier, Glenn Pelikan, Lucille
Carich, Claire Hawk, Jean Daly, Linda Smith, Ann Johnson, Bridget Rowley,
Dave Anderson, Lois Weber, Bill Thompson, Jennifer Clark, Tracy VanWormer,
Anne Dupuy, Anne Schmidt, Agnes Gagnon, Martha Daggett and all others in
need of prayers.
Next Week: January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord- Year B
During this week, please take time to pre-read the Readings for next Sunday’s
Mass from your Bible. This will aid in giving a deeper dimension and
understanding to what we hear proclaimed in the readings.
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6
(The glory of the Lord shines upon you.)
Holy Spirit Sisters would like to thank all who have routinely
donated your cans and bottles for their gardening fund raising. Please
check that your cans/bottles are indeed returnable for deposit. Thank
You!
2015 Offertory envelope boxes are in the back of church –
Alphabetized – Please Pick up your box, save us postage.
2015 Calendars are available at the back of church on the counter. Lectors (Readers), please pick up your new Workbook. They are
located in the sacristy on the counter.
Cub Scout Pack 47 will have their annual Christmas tree recycling
at Archbishop Howard School on Saturday, January 3, 2015. You
can drop off your tree in the large parking lot near the play structure
anytime between the hours of 9AM to 3PM. Suggested donation is $10.
This fundraiser supports the activities of our Church's Cub Scouts
throughout the year. Please remove all decorations and tinsel. Thank
you for your support!
EM, Lector, & Altar Server Schedule
Thank you to all who faithfully serve our parish!
Responsorial Psalm: 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
03 & 04 January 2015
Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
(Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles are coheirs of the promise.)
Next Week: 1st Week – Sunday & Saturday before
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
(We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.)
PLEASE NOTE: You can get the complete text of readings for
any day of the year at www.usccb.org
5:30 PM Saturday (03 January 2015) 1st Week of the Month
L: Dan Lehman
L: Julie McNicholas
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St. Vincent DePaul News
Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph. We hear the words: The child grew and became strong,
filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” As we
remember the poor during this New Year may we also grow in
wisdom and have the favor of God upon us.
Please remember to support the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul in the coming year so that together we can continue to bring
comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters who are suffering.
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Our pantry is low on Oat Meal, Cold Cereal, canned Stew, Chili and
Raviolis.
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Fr. Matt will deliver a training session for all Eucharistic Ministers
and Ministers to the Homebound on January 17, 2015 at 10:00AM
-12:00PM at St. Rose. This training will be a refresher course for some,
and perhaps the first training for others. It will also include information
about new practices for best care of chalices and for use of pixes.
Please make every effort to attend this important training.
Meals delivered--mission accomplished: Thank you on behalf of the
almost 90 families who received Christmas Meal boxes this weekend
and the many more the food collected during St. Rose of Lima's St.
Vincent de Paul November 22nd Food Drive will feed in the coming
year. Most meals were delivered on Saturday with a remaining dozen
or so carted off after Sunday Masses. Food deliveries were made
possible by Fifth-Grade AHS students who helped set up the tables and
boxes, Vincentians and students who filled the boxes, Botsford and
Goodfellow vendors and Joe VanHaverbeke who contributed fresh
produce, dozens of families who delivered the boxes Saturday, and
those who pitched in on Sunday and Monday morning to finish the job.
From St Rose of Lima's St. Vincent de Paul Conference, a very Merry
Christmas to all of you and the very best of what the New Year has to
offer.
L: Deacon Bernardo (will serve all masses when he is here)
C: Rosemary Westby
R: Mary Jo Welp
Altar Servers: Nathan Luu & Theresa Luu
8:30 AM Sunday (04 January 2015) 1st Week
L: Tom Fry
L: Karen Burlingame
C: Cheryl Benson
C: Mary Beth Pinder
C: Sr. Mary Kimario
R: Jackie Colombo
Altar Servers: Peter Cieslak & Drew Ames
10:30 AM Sunday (04 January 2015) 1st Week
L: Jim Welp
L: Mary Jo Wellp
C: Judy Daniels
C: Kathie Cooper
C: Gabby Navarro
R: Rob Winike
Altar Servers: Audrey Schelb & Cory Marleau
If you are considering marriage. NWFS 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 2 private counseling sessions. A new series begins
on Thursday, February 5, 2014, at Northwest Family Services, 6200 SE
King Rd. Portland, OR 97222. To register or for more information, call
Northwest Family Services at 503-546- 6377 or e-mail:
[email protected]. You may also register online at www.nwfs.org.
LifeSaver Retreat Coordinator Northwest Family Services is seeking
a part-time retreat facilitator to coordinate and facilitate LifeSaver
Retreats for Catholic eighth graders. LifeSaver Retreats use
discussions, videos, games, and FUN to help students understand the
Catholic Church’s teachings on chastity and the dignity of human life.
If you love working with teens and have proven ability to connect with
and engage them, please contact Northwest Family Services, 503-5466377.
ADORATION OF OUR LORD IN THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT: Make a Holy Hour for Bishop Peter's intentions and
write your name in the book in the Foyer. The Prayers for Bishop Peter
Committee will send a Card, with all of the names on it, every second
month. ADORATION TIMES: St. Rose: First Fri: 7-8 p.m. (next date
is January 2nd ). Holy Hours also available at Holy Rosary M-F 12:307:30 and Immaculate Heart Thursdays 4-6pm.
Rediscover Your Marriage – Retrouvaille simply means 'rediscovery'.
This program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and
a loving relationship in your marriage. So many headed for divorce
have successfully saved their marriages by attending a weekend.
Retrouvaille is not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social
gathering. For confidential information about or to register for the
program beginning with the weekend on Jan. 16-18, 2015, please call
1-503-225-9191 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org
Marriage retreat – The 4 stages of marriage are: (1) Romance, (2)
Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages
experience the first 3 Stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make
it to the 4th Stage of Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about
the 4th Stage of Awakening. If your marriage suffers from
Disillusionment or Misery please contact Retrouvaille. For confidential
information about or to register for the program beginning with a
weekend on Jan. 16 - 18, 2015, please call 1-503-225-9191 or visit
www.helpourmarriage.org
CYO/Camp Howard is requesting resumes for a
part-time (28 hrs./week) accounting assistant
position. Requires two years' experience in general
accounting functions; Office 2010 with emphasis in
Excel and 10 key by touch. Knowledge of Sage
Accounting software a plus. $12.50/ hr. Please send resume to
[email protected] and view job description on our website http://www.cyocamphoward.org/CYO/index.html
Lighthouse CD's have been provided to our parish as a gift.
Please check out the CD's available on the rack, New CD’s have
just come in, they are located in the back foyer. Donations are
not required! Donations collected will assist with future CD
purchases. “Sing praise to God, sing praise.” –Psalm 47. If you enjoy singing at
Mass, why not join the 8:30 Mass Choir. All voices are needed and it
only requires about two hours of your time weekly—during one of
which, you’re already here. Contact Chris Alver, at
[email protected]
St. Rose Youth Choir: The Youth Choir sings once a month at the
5:30 pm Vigil. We are looking for new singers to join us! If
your child (age 9 and up) enjoys singing, loves music, and would like
to learn more about both, while serving our parish through the ministry
of music, please call the director, John Vergin at 503-334-9575, or the
parish office.
Religious Education / Faith Formation
Confirmation Registration: St. Rose’s Confirmation program is open
to all high school students, age 14 or older; Preparation began in
October and culminates in the spring. Classes will be held twice
monthly for about 2 hours on Sunday afternoons. Bring your
Baptismal Certificate and registration form to class. 12:15 – 1:15. Call
the parish office if you need a registration form emailed to you.
Religious Education: 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion Classes
Classes are held Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30, call the parish office if
you have any questions.
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Know anyone interested in
learning more about the Catholic Faith? Have a friend who asks
questions about Catholic teachings or practices? St. Rose of
Lima will offer preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation of adults:
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and Reception into the
Catholic Church in weekly meetings. Thursday evenings from 6:30
pm to 8:00 pm. If you would like to join us, call the St. Rose Parish
office at 503-281-5318.
Volunteers Needed: provides an opportunity (for families with students at
AHS benefitting from Parish subsidized tuition rates), to say yes on your
school subsidy form that you are involved in Parish activities. All individuals or
families are welcome to sign up. Altar Guild sign up sheets are also in back of
Church. There are many other opportunities to be involved in the parish,
Eucharistic Ministers, Lector, office help, SVDP, landscape crew, etc. If you
have other areas of interest, or any questions, please call the parish office.
Looking to start a family? Attempting to conceive? Natural Family Planning
has been used successfully by couples to achieve pregnancy. Most think about
preventing pregnancy when considering NFP. However, the knowledge learned
in NFP can be very useful in understanding a couple's fertility and in helping to
improve the chances of becoming pregnant.
He who sings prays twice.” –St. Augustine. The 8:30 Mass Choir is
beginning to work on music to begin the Church year anew…Advent.
Please consider adding your voice. Join us at 7PM on Wednesdays or
8AM on Sundays.
CYO Rules & Compliance Application!
CYO/Camp Howard is
looking for additional Rules & Compliance Committee members.
These committee members need to be willing to give their time and
meet with individuals at the CYO office who have been notified that
they must appear before the Rules & Compliance committee. Rules &
Compliance members must be able to deal effectively with conflict
resolution and the application of the rules and policies of CYO/ Camp
Howard, which are clarified yearly in the CYO manual. Rules &
Compliance members will meet with involved individuals and will,
after reading reports and having met with involved parties, decide upon
actions and/or sanctions to be applied. Most of the sanctions, per
violations, are clarified in the manual itself. CYO/Camp Howard is
seeking members who will help keep consistency with its rules and
policies. If you are interested and willing, please fill out the application
below. For further information and or questions, please email Tammy
Scanlon at [email protected].
St. Rose Men’s Club
Ongoing: Ink Cartridge Recycling fundraiser Bin for old ink cartridges located
by Parish Office.
Archdiocesan Young Adult Retreat Catholic young adults are
invited to the annual Archdiocese of Portland Young Adult Retreat on
January 23-25, 2015 at the Canby Grove Christian Center in Canby,
Ore. This year’s theme is, “Our Lives with the Saints.” Come enjoy a
weekend of fun, faith, and reflection with other Catholic young adults.
Participants must be between the ages of 18-40, out of high school, and
may be single or married. For more information, visit
http://ym.archdpdx.org.
WorldWideMarriageEncounter Weekend: Did you know that
couples who attend a WWME Experience only a 2% divorce rate.
Live the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Become more
involved in their church. Renew the Church through discipleship with
other couples.
MARRIED COUPLES – WANT TO GIVE A GIFT THAT KEEPS
ON GIVING? Register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend – it’s the best gift you’ll ever give to each other and your
marriage! Enjoy a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend at Mt.
Angel Abby Feb. 13-15th, 2015 and fill your holiday celebrations with
even greater blessings. For more information call 503-853-2758 or
apply on-line at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Other dates also
available.

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