Administrator: Rev. George Kuforiji [email protected]www.holytrinitybandon.org Holy Trinity Catholic Church 355 Oregon Ave Bandon, OR 97411 St. John the Baptist 15th and Hwy 101 Port Orford, OR 97465 Parish Mission Statement To be a welcoming Catholic community committed to love, prayer, and service. 2nd Sunday of Lent ~ February 25, 2018 St. John the Baptist ~ Port Orford Mass Sunday ………………...……8:30 am Wednesday………....…...…..9:00 am Confessions Sunday ………………...7:45-8:15 am Liturgy Schedule for February 24 - March 2, 2018 Holy Trinity ~ Bandon Saturday Evening Vigil Mass….5:00 pm Sunday Mass …………………10:30 am Communion Service Monday (Chapel)…...………….8:00 am Weekday Mass Tuesday (Chapel)………………4:00 pm Wednesday (Church)...............................................5:30 pm Thursday (Chapel)...…..…………………………12:00 pm Friday (Chapel)………….………………….……..9:00 am Stations of the Cross Friday (Church)……………………………..……..7:00 pm Confessions Wednesday…………………………………..4:30-5:15 pm Saturday…………………………………….3:30 - 4:45 pm Adoration Thursday (Chapel)…………………………...12:30 - 8 pm Friday (Chapel) ……………………....9:30 am - 12:00 pm The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to cooperate with the grace of God with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, by renewing them during Lent and to radiate the grace of the transfigured Lord around us by our Spirit-filled lives. The transubstantiation in the Holy Mass is the source of our strength: In each Holy Mass, the bread and wine we offer on the altar are changed into the crucified and risen, living body and blood of Jesus. Just as Jesus' Transfiguration strengthened the apostles in their time of trial, each holy Mass should be our source of heavenly strength against temptations, and our renewal during Lent. In addition, our holy Communion with the living Jesus should be the source of our daily “transfiguration,” transforming our minds and hearts so that we may do more good by humble and selfless service to others. Each time we receive one of the Sacraments, we are transformed: For example, Baptism transforms us into sons and daughters of God and heirs of Heaven. Confirmation makes us temples of the Holy Spirit and warriors of God. By the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God brings back the sinner to the path of holiness. We need transformation in our Christian lives so that we may seek reconciliation instead of revenge, love our enemies, pray for those who hate us, give to the needy without expecting a reward, refuse to judge others and make friends with those we don’t naturally like. This transformation will also enable us to hold back on harsh words and let love rule so that we may seek reconciliation rather than revenge, pray for those who give us a hard time, avoid bad-mouthing those we don’t agree with, forgive those who hurt us, and love those who hate us. ~ Fr. Antony Kadavil, see http://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-02/sunday-gospel-commentary1.html for full text Administrator: Rev. George Kuforiji Fr. Kuforiji’s voice mail: 541-347-2309 [email protected]Parish Office: 541-329-0697 First Saturday Devotions
The common theme of today’s readings is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to cooperate with the grace of God with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, by renewing them during Lent and to radiate the grace of the transfigured Lord around us by our Spirit-filled lives.
The transubstantiation in the Holy Mass is the source of our strength: In each Holy Mass, the bread and wine we offer on the altar are changed into the crucified and risen, living body and blood of Jesus. Just as Jesus' Transfiguration strengthened the apostles in their time of trial, each holy Mass should be our source of heavenly strength against temptations, and our renewal during Lent. In addition, our holy Communion with the living Jesus should be the source of our daily “transfiguration,” transforming our minds and hearts so that we may do more good by humble and selfless service to others.
Each time we receive one of the Sacraments, we are transformed: For example, Baptism transforms us into sons and daughters of God and heirs of Heaven. Confirmation makes us temples of the Holy Spirit and warriors of God. By the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God brings back the sinner to the path of holiness.
We need transformation in our Christian lives so that we may seek reconciliation instead of revenge, love our enemies, pray for those who hate us, give to the needy without expecting a reward, refuse to judge others and make friends with those we don’t naturally like. This transformation will also enable us to hold back on harsh words and let love rule so that we may seek reconciliation rather than revenge, pray for those who give us a hard time, avoid bad-mouthing those we don’t agree with, forgive those who hurt us, and love those who hate us.
~ Fr. Antony Kadavil, see http://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-02/sunday-gospel-commentary1.html for full text
WCN Dinner, 6 pm, Parish Hall Religious Ed. Classes, 6:30 pm
Thurs. 3/1
Bible Study 10:45 am, Parish Hall
Mass Noon, Chapel
Adoration 12:30-8 pm, Chapel
Fri. 3/2
Mass 9:30 am, Pacific View
Adoration 9:30 am - Noon, Chapel
Stations of the Cross: 7 pm, Church
Liturgical Ministers
Sat. Eve 3/3
Lector: Stephanie Arriola EMHC: Pauline & John Freitag Altar: Please step in and serve.
Sun. 3/4
Lector: Kathy Cowan EMHC: C. Holden & C. Roberts Altar: Please step in and serve.
February 18, 2018 Collections
Holy Trinity $1936 Budget Goal: $2,010
2/14 ~ Ash Wednesday $587
Central & Eastern Europe $432.75
Church Renovation $175
St. Johns $473 2/14 ~ Ash Wednesday $125
We at Holy Trinity and St. John’s
thank you, our parishioners and our
extended family, our visitors, for
your contributions and support.
Thank you for your continued generosity! Mass Intentions
Holy Trinity
Sat 2/24: +Catherine Rhoades
Sun 2/25: +Bill Cowan
Tue 2/27: All those on Holy Trinity’s Prayer Chain
Wed 2/28: Intentions of
Father George
Thu 3/1: Intentions of all Holy Trinity parishioners
Fri 3/2: Intentions of all
residents of Pacific View
St. John the Baptist
Sun 2/24: Intentions of all St. John’s parishioners
Wed 2/25: All those on St. John’s Prayer Chain
Stations of the Cross
on Fridays
Pray and reflect on Jesus’ sorrowful journey with us each Friday of
Lent in the Church at 7 pm.
“We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your Holy Cross
you have redeemed the world.”
Rosary Please join us
in the Chapel
Monday,
February 26,
at 1:30 pm.
Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal
Have you made your commitment? If you haven’t yet made your commitment for the 2018
Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal, please complete a pledge card which can be found at the back of the
church, indicating your gift or pledge to our Catholic Church in Western Oregon. This appeal pro-vides financial support to essential ministries to local
parishes. We are greatly blessed! The Archbishop’s annual appeal is an invitation to share your blessings and support our Gospel
mission here in Western Oregon. Your pledge is a sign of your gratitude for God’s abundant
blessing, who cannot be outdone in generosity. Thank you for your commitment!
“If you wish to convert anyone to the fullness of the knowledge of Our Lord and of His Mystical Body, then teach him the rosary. One of two things will happen. Either he will stop praying the rosary - or he will get the gift of faith.” ~ Venerable Fulton J. Sheen as quoted in "Champions of the Rosary” by Donald Calloway, MIC.
Please Welcome & Pray especially for Lorna Cooper, our
catechumen, as she prepares to
receive the Sacraments of
Initiation at our upcoming
Easter Vigil.
Lorna, may God’s peace fill your
heart as you draw closer to Him!
The Holy Shroud of Turin March 22, 23, 24
Dr. John & Rebecca Jackson, leading authorities on the Shroud
of Turin, will be with us on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
leading into Holy Week with the following presentations:
DAY 1: General overview of the shroud, history, science, and theology.
DAY 2: The Stations of the Cross and the shroud of Turin. This presentation with focus on how Christ’s Passion as reflected by the Stations of the Cross and how his Passion is expressed on
the Shroud.
DAY 3: The Shroud and Holy Week: (Holy Saturday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday).
How the events of Holy Week are reflected on the Shroud.
