1275 E Street ❖ Independence, OR 97351 ❖ www.stpatrickindependence.org July 4, 2021 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 de Julio de 2021 XIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (Deacon Rob’s Reflecon connues inside) REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY God is sending us a message today in our liturgy that we would be wise to acknowledge and heed. In today’s liturgy, God reveals His technique in conveying important messages to the people with whom He has an everlasng covenant. He can be subtle and merciful, or direct and demanding. No maer which way He chooses, God will communicate; however, we sll have to listen. Listening is the other half of communicaon that people oſten find difficult. Why? We tend to allow our desires and thoughts to hinder clear recepon of the message – especially if truth is involved and we prefer the lie. In the first reading from the Book of Ezekiel, God saw a naon out of control. The people He had chosen for His own have decided to live their lives the way they wanted. Using their God-given talents, they had come to the point that they could jusfy anything they did. They wanted .... All are welcome at St. Patrick Catholic Church Todos son bienvenidos en la Iglesia Católica San Patricio ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ St. Patrick Church is a Catholic, multicultural parish within a collegiate, agricultural and industrial community. The parish’s mission is to worship and work together so our community will grow more in love and acceptance of one another and be apostles as Christ teaches us. We accept that we have differences and will use them to unite us as one in Christ. We will pursue this mission faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members. La Iglesia San Patricio es una parroquia Católica multicultural dentro de una comunidad collegial, agrícola y industrial. La misión parroquial es dar culto y trabajar juntos para que nuestra comunidad crezca en amor y aceptación del uno y otro y ser apóstoles como Cristo nos enseña. Estamos de acuerdo que temenos diferencias y las usaremos para hacernos uno en Cristo. Seguiremos esta misión fielmente por medio del poder del Espirítu Santo y los dones y talentos de nuestros miembros. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
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1275 E Street ❖ Independence, OR 97351 ❖ www.stpatrickindependence.org
July 4, 2021
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
4 de Julio de 2021
XIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
(Deacon Rob’s Reflection continues inside)
REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY
God is sending us a message today in our liturgy that we
would be wise to acknowledge and heed. In today’s
liturgy, God reveals His technique in conveying important
messages to the people with whom He has an everlasting
covenant. He can be subtle and merciful, or direct and
demanding. No matter which way He chooses, God will
communicate; however, we still have to listen. Listening is
the other half of communication that people often find
difficult. Why? We tend to allow our desires and thoughts
to hinder clear reception of the message – especially if
truth is involved and we prefer the lie.
In the first reading from the Book of Ezekiel, God saw a
nation out of control. The people He had chosen for His
own have decided to live their lives the way they wanted.
Using their God-given talents, they had come to the point
that they could justify anything they did. They wanted ....
All are welcome
at St. Patrick Catholic Church
Todos son bienvenidos en la
Iglesia Católica San Patricio
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
St. Patrick Church is a Catholic, multicultural parish within
a collegiate, agricultural and industrial community.
The parish’s mission is to worship and work together so
our community will grow more in love and acceptance
of one another and be apostles as Christ teaches us.
We accept that we have differences and will use them
to unite us as one in Christ.
We will pursue this mission faithfully through
the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents
of our members.
La Iglesia San Patricio es una parroquia Católica
multicultural dentro de una comunidad
collegial, agrícola y industrial.
La misión parroquial es dar culto y trabajar juntos para
que nuestra comunidad crezca en amor y aceptación del
uno y otro y ser apóstoles como Cristo nos enseña.
Estamos de acuerdo que temenos diferencias y
las usaremos para hacernos uno en Cristo.
Seguiremos esta misión fielmente por medio del poder del
Espirítu Santo y los dones y talentos
de nuestros miembros.
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¡EL COBERTIZO DE ROPA ESTÁ ABIERTO PARA DONACIONES! Asegúrese de que sus prendas de vestir estén limpias y colocadas en una bolsa de plástico bien cerrada. Por favor: ¡SOLO ROPA!
THE CLOTHING SHED IS OPEN FOR DONATIONS! Please be sure that your clothing items are clean & placed in a plastic bag that is securely tied closed. Please: CLOTHING ONLY!
MEETING REMINDER FOR ALL PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS MEETING AT CHURCH
Every time your group meets at the parish (Church, Hall, Annex, Modulars), please be sure that:
You have your activity confirmed on the parish calendar
at least 4 business days in advance
The blinds are kept open, except when needed for video
All furnishings are returned to their original placements
You turn off the lights and shut all doors
You report any problems to the parish office or Father
within 24 hours of your meeting
RECORDATORIO DE REUNIÓN PARA TODOS LOS GRUPOS Y ORGANIZACIONES PARROQUIALES
REUNIÓN EN LA IGLESIA
Cada vez que su grupo se reúna en la parroquia (Iglesia, Salón, Anexo, Modulares), asegúrese de que:
Tienes tu actividad confirmada en el calendario
parroquial con al menos 4 dí as ha biles de anticipacio n
Las persianas se mantienen abiertas, excepto cuando
sea necesario para video.
Todos los muebles se devuelven a sus ubicaciones
originales.
Apagas las luces y cierras todas las puertas
Reporta cualquier problema a la oficina parroquial o al
Padre dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a su reunio n
ductos para el anexo costará más de $ 7,000. Haga su
donación lo antes posible. Se insta a las organizaciones par-
roquiales a hacer una contribución grupal.
Feed your family at the St. Patrick Taco Booth
at Monmouth’s Main Street Park July 3
& 4, 9 am—5 pm (both days)
Alimente a su familia en St. Patrick Taco Booth
en Monmouth’s Main Street Park
el 3 y 4 de julio, 9 am—5 pm (Ambos días)
MEMORIAL MASS FOR MIKE & SHARON TEBB
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at 10 AM
Mike & Sharon were long-time parishioners and each served
in a variety of roles within the parish. They had a special
affinity for our St.Patrick Day Dinner & Auction. Due to CoVid
restrictions, their funeral services were limited to family. Now
is our time to honor this special Catholic couple.
Their family asks that - if you are planning to come to the
memorial—you let the parish office know how many are
coming from your family.
Spiritual Works Of Mercy Instruct the ignorant
Counsel the doubtful
Admonish the sinner
Bear wrongs patiently
Forgive offenses willingly
Comfort the sorrowful
Pray for the living & the dead
Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Clothe the naked
Shelter the homeless
Visit the imprisoned
Visit the sick
Bury the dead
LIVING IN FAITH ❖ VIVIENDO EN LA FE
All Masses & Services are live-streamed and available through Facebook at: stpatrickindependence
Todas las misas y servivios se transmiten en vivo y están disponibles a través de Facebook en:
stpatrickindependence
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN SPONSORS!
They make this bulletin possible at no cost to you.
PRAYER REQUESTS
PETICIONES DE ORACIÓN Please pray for:
• Feliciano Trujillo
• Tim Woods
• Barabara Woods’ sister, Karen
• Martha Toro
• For those seeking employment
• Jane Bartosz
• The return of our children to the Catholic faith
Por favor ore por:
• El regreso de nuestros hijos a la fe cato lica
• Feliciano Trujillo
• Tim Woods
• Hermana de Barabara Woods, Karen
• Martha Toro
• Para quienes buscan empleo
• Jane Bartosz
You can make prayer requests on the parish website (www.stpatrickindependence.org) by clicking on the picture of the dove or by calling Chris at 503-623-2864
Puede hacer solicitudes de oración en el sitio web de la parroquia (www.stpatrickindependence.org) haciendo clic en la imagen de la paloma o llamando a Isabel, 503-606-0279
SPIRITUAL BOOKS & ITEMS REQUESTED
Donations to the new parish library are still
being accepted. Please give your donations to
the office or to Deacon Rob or to Father Kiko.
Anyone can “borrow” a library item to keep,
return or pass on to another person.
LIBROS Y ARTÍCULOS
ESPIRITUALES SOLICITADOS
Aún se aceptan donaciones para la nueva
biblioteca parroquial. Por favor entregue sus
donaciones a la oficina o al Diácono Rob o al
Padre Kiko. Cualquiera puede “tomar prestado”
un artículo de la biblioteca para guardarlo,
devolverlo o pasarlo a otra persona.
Join Deacon Rob as he hosts the video series:
"The Jewish Roots of Saint Joseph:
The Hidden King” with Dr. Brant Pitre
Sunday, July 11, 18 & 25
after the 9:00 am Mass, in the Hall “It is a fascinating talk about this humble husband of Mary and earthly father of the Lord. All are asked to spend this short period of time learning about this Saint during the
Year of St. Joseph. You will NOT regret using the time.
Obras espirituales
de misericordia
Instruye al ignorante
Aconsejar al dudoso
Amonestar al pecador
Soporta los males con
paciencia
Perdona las ofensas de
buena gana
Consolar a los afligidos
Ora por los vivos y los
muertos
Obras corporales de
misericordia
Alimenta al hambriento
Dale de beber al sedi-
ento
Vestir al desnudo
Dar refugio a las per-
sonas sin hogar
Visita a los presos
Visitar a los enfermos
Enterrar a los muertos
. . . be prosperous and secure so they looked around them and began to imitate their neighbors. They lost faith in Covenant with God and placed it in their neighbors who were prosperous. They desired immedi-ate gratification and did not want to sacrifice and earn it. Breaking their oath and covenant with God, the people reaped their reward and the country was destroyed. They came to know that Ezekiel was indeed a true prophet of God. His message was truth and they had listened to lies. In the second reading from Paul to the Corinthians, Paul reveals that God has allowed a “thorn in the flesh” to afflict him. Paul rejoices at this because the “curse” has caused him to remain humble and thereby serve Christ even better. Paul tells his audience that God “tests” us through these hardships — not to break us or punish us; rather, God tempers us to make us perfect in Christ. His temporary hardships will bring blessings because they help develop agape love. This is the love that Christ exemplified on the Cross which reaped blessings for mankind. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus discovers that He is not accepted by His hometown. Jesus is shown preaching in the synagogue stunning the townspeople with his wisdom and power. However, the people wish to see great miracles performed by him in order to prove his authority. They challenge His authority because He is just a carpenter and a son of Mary (this last remark calls Him illegitimate!). Due to their lack of faith, Jesus performs no major miracle, here. Instead, he vanishes from their sight – a miracle in its own right. Thus, Mark illustrates that a miracle will only happen to those of faith in Christ. Without faith first, the Divine has little effect. If we recall the miracles of Jesus, we will see that not only is the physical cured but the spiritual garners benefits, too. In today’s modern world, we have to listen to God, too. Unfortunately, there is a growth in atheism and agnosti-cism. This makes it difficult to witness any miracle that does occur. In recent news, we have seen how people around the world think that they know best and the Divine is heedless or just plain missing. Like ancient Israel, people are placing their hope and future in the
hands of their leaders or false idols. It is their will that should be done and their “rights” that should be acknowledged. Many have no clue as to the conse-quences of their actions; nor do they care. They demand immediate satisfaction; yet, even that is never enough. They do not see nor do they want to see what is in the future for their children and their children’s children if they continue on their current course. They are only worried about the now and fail to even contemplate the future. Despite warning from the Church, the arrogance and pride of man has convinced many that faith in God
is useless. Yet, many people cry and yearn for a miracle from God, proving His existence and concern for the world. Others turn to politicians and scientists for solu-tions – repeating ancient Israel’s
mistakes. Recently, Pope Francis has issued an encyclical, “Laudato Si”, that addresses just one of the many problems that humanity faces. This concern of the Church is in the future of the planet. The Vicar of Christ proclaims his is concern that a few selfish world leaders, both political and in business, are reaping benefits at the expense of the planet. Through him and others, God warns all that their actions may condemn the planet to a fate that is unimaginable. God is speaking through His modern “prophets” but people fail to acknowledge the message. Their neighbors are drowning out the voices of Truth with lies and accusations. As in the Gospel, do we demand a “miraculous proof” before we listen to the message? Would we even recognize one if God, Himself, appeared and gave us one? Like Jesus in the Gospel, do we fail to see God because we refuse to see Him? Do we fail to “hear” Him because we refuse to “hear”? These problems will increase exponentially for mankind unless we listen to God who speaks through Holy Mother the Church. We have two choices. We can either respond with action and faith or we can continue to trust in the world and reap the consequences of our actions. These choices are ours due to free will. We will be held accountable as to how we use it.
Deacon Rob
Reflections on the Readings for this Sunday
Sunday, July 4
Ezekial 2:2-5
Psalm 123
2 Corinthians 12: 7-10
Mark 6: 1-6
Monday, July 5
St. Anthony Zaccaria
Genesis 28: 10-22
Matthew 9: 18-26
Tuesday, July 6
St. Maria Goretti
Genesis 32: 23-33
Matthew 9: 32-38
Wednesday, July 7
Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7,17-24
Matthew 10: 1-7
Thursday, July 8
Genesis 44: 18-21, 23-29;
45: 1-5
Matthew 10: 7-15
Friday, July 9
St. Augustine Zhao Rong
Genesis 46: 1-7, 28-30
Matthew 10: 16-23
Saturday, July 10
Genesis 49: 29-32;
50:15-26
Matthew 10: 24-33
Sunday, July 11
Amos 7: 12-15
Psalm 85
Ephesians 1: 3-14
Mark 6: 7-13
THIS WEEK in the PARISH ❖ ESTA SEMANA en la PARROQUIA
DAIL Y R EA DI NG S ❖
❖ L EC TURA S DIA RIAS
Domingo, 4 de Julio
Ezequiel 2, 2-5
Salmo 122
2 Corintios 12, 7-10
Marcos 6: 1-6
Lunes, 5 de Julio
San Antonio Zacaria
Genesis 28, 10-22
Mateo 9, 18-26
Martes, 6 de Julio
Santa Maria Goretti
Genesis 32, 23-33
Mateo 9, 32-38
Miercoles, 17 de Marzo
Genesis 41, 55-57;
42, 5-7. 17-24
Mateo 10, 1-7
Jueves, 8 de Julio
Genesis 44, 18-21. 23-29;
45, 1-5
Mateo 10, 7-15
Viernes, 9 de Julio
San Agustin Zhao Rong
Genesis 46, 1-7. 28-30
Mateo 10, 16-23
Sabado, 20 de Marzo
Genesis 49, 29-32;
50, 15-26
Mateo 10, 24-33
Domingo, 11 de Julio
Amos 7, 12-15
Salmo 84
Efesios 1, 3-14
Marcos 6: 7-13
CAL E NDAR ❖ CAL E NDARI O
SUNDAY / DOMINGO JULY 4 / 4 DE JULIO
• Mass at 9:00 am, in English, in the Church
• Apostales de la Palabra, 9:30 am, en el Anexo
• Misa a las 11:30 am, en Español, en la Iglesia
• Pre-Baptism Class (en Español), 12:30 pm, San Juan Diego Building West
MONDAY / LUNES JULY 5 / 5 DE JULIO
• Grupo Vida de San Juan Diego (Hombres), 6:00 pm, Edificio de San Juan
• PreBaptism Class (English), 6:00 pm, in the Hall
• Formacion Catolica, 7:00 pm, en la Iglesia
TUESDAY / MARTES JULY 6 / 6 DE JULIO
• Daily Mass, 6:00 pm, in the Church
WEDNESDAY / MIERCOLES JULY 7 / 7 DE JULIO
• Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm, in the Office
• Adoration at 5:00 pm, in the Church
• Misa, a las 6:00 pm, en la Iglesia
• Shared Leadership Meeting, 6:30 pm, in the Hall
• Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:30 pm, in the Hall
THURSDAY / JUEVES JULY 8 / 8 DE JULIO
• Misa a las 10:00 am, en Español, en la Iglesia
• Grupo Carismatico, 7:00 pm, en la Iglesia
• NeoCatechumenal Way (Group 2), 7:00 pm, San Juan Diego Building East
FRIDAY / VIERNES JULY 9 / 9 DE JULIO
• Mass at 10:00 am, in English, in the Church
• Adoration at 3:00 pm, in English, in the Church
• Casa de la Palabra, 6:00 pm, in the Church
• Childccare for Casa de la Palabra, 6:00 pm, en el Edifico San Juan Diego
SATURDAY / SABADO JULY 10 / 10 DE JULIO
• Flores Baptism, 11:30 am, in the Church
• Madera Torres Baptism, 2:30 pm, in the Church
• Confessions at 3:30 pm, in the Church
• Mass at 5:00 pm, in English, in the Church
• Misa a las 7:00 pm, en Español, en la Iglesia
• NeoCatechumenal Way, 7:00 pm, in the St. Micael Building
SUNDAY / DOMINGO JULY 11 / 11 DE JULIO
• Mass at 9:00 am, in English, in the Church
• Apostales de la Palabra, 9:30 am, en el Anexo
• St.Joseph Video, 10:00 am, in the Hall
• Misa a las 11:30 am, en Español, en la Iglesia
• Pre-Baptism Class (en Español), 12:30 pm, San Juan Diego Building West
COMING EVENTS:
Knights’ Breakfast: Sunday, July 19
Welcome Back Dinners:
Friday, July 23 & Sunday, July 25
Kermesse: Sunday, August 22
PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS: Desayuno de los Caballeros:
domingo 19 de julio Cenas de Bienvenida:
Viernes 23 y domingo 25 de julio Kermesse: domingo 22 de agosto
