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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass
Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm
Wednesday ~ Friday 8:00am
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am &
1:30pm Mass in Spanish
Confession Schedule
Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm
Or by appointment
Eucharist Adoration
Thursdays 12pm-9pm
St. Patrick Catholic Church Mission Statement
As a Catholic faith community united in Christ’s Gospel and
Sacraments, we strive to bring all people to know, love and
serve God and one another.
Parish Office
Information
498 NW 9th-PO Box 730
Canby, OR 97013
Parish Office: 503-266-9411
Fax: 503-263-2293
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday
9am-5pm; Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Closed for lunch 12-1:00pm.
Closed on Fridays.
Website www.stpatcanby.org
Email [email protected] Archdiocesan website
www.archdpdx.org
St. Patrick Catholic
Church Canby OR
St. Patrick Religious
Education
S e p t e m b e r 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
T w e n t y - F i f t h S u n d a y o f O r d i n a r y T i m
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REFLECTING ON THE GOSPEL
Have you ever heard a story and
wondered what exactly was its
point? It’s almost like not quite un-
derstanding a joke, and then asking
for an explanation. Sometimes our
wondering about the point of a story
can happen listening to children, but
it can also happen in a boardroom?
Few times will a brave soul set up
and ask, “How does that apply?” or
“And what does that mean?” To-
day’s parable is a case in point. It
has puzzled interpreters for centu-
ries. Part of the problem is that
Luke appends to the parable a num-
ber of other sayings that attempt to
explain it, but which create more
difficulties. At least as the New
American Bible presents it, the par-
able ends with this phrase, “And the
master commended that dishonest
steward for acting prudently.” What
follows is Jesus’s commentary,
which some misunderstand as
somehow encouraging dishonest
behavior! But there is more going
on than a facile reading might indi-
cate. In antiquity, a steward func-
tioned as the agent of the master or
lord of the estate with the power to
hire, fire, enter into contracts, etc.
The steward kept the books and re-
ceived some payment for himself by
charging interest. The loan note in-
dicated the amount to be paid back
included the interest, and that extra
money was for the steward. So in
the parable, when the steward
writes down the note, he is effec-
tively giving up his own share of
the money owed, 25 percent in one
case, 50 percent in the other.
The rich man will still receive what is
his due in full. So the parable is not
about encouraging dishonesty, but
rather, the right use of money and
resources, which itself is a favorite
Lukan theme. It is certainly true that
the steward is dishonest, as we learn
as the opening verse. And it is for this
reason that he is being released. But
his writing down of the debt is a
crafty way of him to use his own re-
sources to curry favor with others. In
fact, this chapter of the Gospel of
Luke will have a number of stories
reflecting this theme of money. We
will read another next week. The right
use of wealth was foreshadowed even
in last week’s story of the prodigal
son. Luke is the only evangelist to
tell this parable of the Dishonest
Steward. It is rooted firmly in the an-
cient world; discerning the likely
meaning is much like deciphering a
puzzle. Rather than a quick, easy read
it’s important to understand some-
thing of the context of the ancient
world so as to more appropriately
apply its lesson.
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WIDOW AND WIDOWERS DINNER
NEXT SUNDAY
All Widow and Widowers are invited to a
festive dinner and entertainment at St. Patrick’s Hall
September 29 at 4:00p.m. Please come join your fellow
Widow and Widowers for a relaxing evening!! You may
bring a family member to accompany you to this event
put on by St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus. We look
forward to meeting each of you. Contact person is Paul
Crawford, 503-680-8924.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed this Thursday,
September 26th beginning at 2:00p.m. in order for the
Staff to take part in the class “Creating a Safe
Environment.” Thank you for your understanding.
NEW CLASS STARTS THIS WEEK!
St. Patrick’s Bible Study class is about to begin a new
series titled “MOSES AND THE TORAH.”
Consider joining us for this important foundational
study. We start with an opening prayer, then we watch a
video presentation given by Sharon Doran of Seeking
Truth Bible Study. “Few people have the gift Sharon has
for connecting faith and life. Listen to her and you will
find God’s word abiding deeply in the midst of your
world,” Dr. Tim Gray. After the video presentation, we
will dive into discussion questions, share our new
insights and deepen our faith together. ALL ARE
WELCOME!
This new series has 23 lessons. We gather
weekly on Monday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00 A.M.,
OR Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., except
for holidays. The first Monday class is this Monday,
September 23, and the first Thursday evening class is
this Thursday, September 26th. Sessions will end in
mid March. The cost is only $3.00 to cover the printing
expense. To register, please contact one of the facilita-
tors: Dave Bernklau:
[email protected], Kathy Hostetler:
[email protected] or Bill Martinusen: 503-266-4926.
FALL CEMETERY CLEAN UP
Saturday, October 5th beginning at 9:30a.m. Bring your
rakes, gloves and enthusiasm. Refreshments provided.
WELCOME Welcome! We are delighted that you are
visiting our parish. We hope you can worship with us and
we welcome you to become registered with our parish.
Please contact Debbie in the Parish Office and she would
be happy to help you register or answer any questions you
may have.
SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers +Karen
Kloser, sister-in-law of Duane & Chris Kloser.
Remember Lord, those who have died and have
gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in
Your presence light, happiness and peace.
ONLY TWO CLASSES LEFT
FOR CREATING A SAFE
ENVIRONMENT
Don’t forget to attend the
CASE training workshop.
These training workshops are
required for All
Volunteer Catechists and Aides and anyone
working with youth in our parish. All
volunteers must attend in order to qualify for
volunteer ministry in the Archdiocese of
Portland for the 2019-2020 programming year.
Your participation must be completed by
October 15, 2019. The days and dates of
CASE Training Workshops being offered at St.
Patrick are: Tuesday, September 24 and
Tuesday, October 8. If these dates do not
work for you please check out C.A.S.E
(Creating a Safe Environment) Training
Schedule (updated 8/26/19) on the
Archdiocesan Web site under the Office of
Child Protection. If you attend a workshop at a
different parish please bring your certificate of
completion to the office in order that your
participation can be recorded. For more
information contact the Parish Office for more
information.
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ST. PATRICK WOMEN’S
GROUP ANNUAL TEA
There is still time to get your
tickets to St. Patrick Women’s
Group 14th Annual Tea set for next
Saturday, September 28th from
2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. This is the
last weekend to purchase tickets.
Tickets are $15. Come enjoy “The
Garden Party.”
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE
HOMEBOUND
We are in desperate need of Eucharistic Ministers to
the Homebound. Especially substitutes! The
ministers go out once a week after the 8:00a.m. Mass
normally on Wednesdays to distribute communion to
those parishioners in our community who can no
longer make it to mass. This is a wonderful and
grace filled opportunity for our homebound
parishioners to be connected to our community each
week. Please prayerfully consider this very
important ministry. Please contact Verlene Patton at
503-266-2746 or 503-481-3619 if you are interested.
FALL DAY OF RENEWAL WITH BISHOP
PETER SMITH
Saturday, October 19, 2019—8:00a.m.-3:30p.m.
“Build Unity In The Power of the Holy Spirit”
Place: Our Lady of the Lake, Lake Oswego
Address: 650 A Ave., Lake Oswego, OR
Bishop Peter Smith, a priest of the Portland
Archdiocese since 2001, became auxiliary bishop in
2014. Among his archdiocesan duties he is Vicar
General and Moderator of the Curia (essentially, the
archbishop’s chief of staff). He was formerly the
archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR)
liaison.
Bishop Peter is in the Brotherhood of the People of
Praise a lay-based, ecumenical charismatic
community.
There will be no registration fee. A free will
offering will be taken during the day. Music will be
provided by Dan Scott. Questions, please contact
503-913-6232.
LIVING THE PASCHAL MYSTERY
Jesus has more to say about money and how
we use it than nearly any other ethical or
moral matter in the gospels. And Luke the
evangelist gives us more of these sayings,
parables, and teachings than any other
evangelist. Though the steward is being
released from his position due to some
dishonesty, he now acts in a shrewd way to
leverage his remaining resources. He
understands quickly that the money in the
ledger due to him is better utilized currying
favor than being handed over to eh master.
The master, upon realizing this, does not
condemn him for stealing, for after all he was
not stealing. Instead, the master admires him.
We are advised to be as cunning and
creative as this steward. It would be a
misreading and a sure misunderstanding to
imagine Jesus is encouraging dishonesty.
Instead, with our own resources we are to be
creative, using wealth for a greater good.
A Prayer
O God, who founded all the
commands of your sacred
Law upon love of you and of
our neighbor, grant that, by
keeping your precepts,
We may merit to attain
eternal life. Through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, One God,
for ever and ever.
Amen
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019 LITURGY OF THE WORD
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Intention for the Parishioners
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Intention for the Parishioners
Friday, September 27, 2019
Intention for the Parishioners
Saturday, September 28, 2019
5:30p.m. For the victims of abortion
Sunday, September 29, 2019
8:30a.m. +Cecilia Kirchner by Del & Rosa Hemphill
11:00a.m. +Emilio Valdivia by Rodriguez family
1:30p.m. +Ausecio Carrasco by family
THIS WEEK IN THE P8RISH Sunday, September 22, 2019
8:00a.m. Hispanic Women’s Club
9:45a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45a.m. Religious Education
11:00a.m. Choir practice
Monday, September 23 2019
9:00a.m. Bible Study
7:00p.m. Bible Study-Apostoles de la Palabra 7:00p.m. Choir
practice
Tuesday, September 24 2019
6:30p.m. Spanish RCIA
6:30p.m. Call to Protect
7:00p.m. Liturgy of the Word
7:00p.m. Bible Study-Spanish
7:00p.m. Knights of Columbus—4th Degree
Wednesday, September 25 2019
8:00a.m. Mass
5:00p.m. Choir practice
6:30p.m. Hispanic Coordinators mtg
7:00p.m. Junior High, Youth Group,
Confirmation prep, RCIA
Thursday, September 26, 2019
8:00a.m. Mass
12:00p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p.m Spanish RE
7:00p.m. Bible Study
9:00p.m. Benediction
Friday, September 27, 2019
7:00a.m. Marian Prayer Group
8:00a.m. Mass
7:00p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:00a.m. Altar Servers Training
2:00p.m. Women’s Club Tea
4:00p.m. Confessions
5:30p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass
Needed for Weekly Budget Goal $ 10,750.00
Offertory—May 14/15, 2019 $ 6941.10
Over/(Under) $ 3808.90
Building Fund Collection $168.00
Unemployment $
Cemetery $40.00
Parking Lot Repaving project $50.00
St. Vincent de Paul $20.00
YOUR SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Sept. 28/29 5:30PM Vigil Mass 8:30am Sunday Mass 11am Sunday
Mass
Lector Chris Neal Rosemary Vanderzanden Sydney Baurer
Sacristan Sheila Kessler Louis Garre Bernie Maronilla
Minister of the Cup Debbie Newbury Deacon Jerry Deacon Jerry
EMHC Susan Gallagher Jan Tatom Gonzalo Maronilla
EMHC Sherry Smith Matt Bunch
EMHC Barbara Thomas Kristina Phan
Altar Server Morellia Rodriguez Toby Schram Sarah Patton
Altar Server Sergio Rodriguez Roland Baker
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
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PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Fr . Ar turo Romero
Emai l : a [email protected] 503 -263 -1285
Deacon Rev. Mr . J er ry Giger
Emai l : Giger [email protected] Hispanic Ministry
Her iber to Agui la r Emai l : hagui la [email protected]
503 -263 -1292 Religious Education
Jody Patersha l l Emai l : j pa tersha l [email protected]
503 -263 -1287 Junior High/Senior High
Coordinator Frances Parker
Emai l : [email protected] 503 -263 -1288
Bookkeeper Sher ry Heid t -Gamble
she id tgamble@gmai l . com 503 -263 -1289
Administrative Assistant Debbie Newbury
[email protected] 503 -263 -1286
Prayer Needs
If you have a prayer need, please
contact Kathy Usher, 503-266-2485 after 9:00am
St. Vincent De-Paul Food Bank
Gretchen McCallum: 503-701-9135 PO Box 754,
Canby, OR 97013
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Monday Morning of each week. Please e-mail your bulletin
announcement requests to [email protected]
In compliance with Archdiocesan policy and
recommendations for the preparation and
reception of the Sacraments, St. Patrick
requires that any candidate receiving the
Sacraments of Confirmation, First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist must be
actively involved in age appropriate
Religious Education for a minimum of 1 year
prior to beginning preparation for the
Sacraments. The candidates must have
regular attendance in our programs.
Additionally, it will be expected that each
candidate will continue to be involved in age
appropriate classes and regularly attend
weekend Mass during the period of Preparation
for the Sacrament.
SACRAMENT PREP POLICY
Adult Baptism Adults seeking baptism are expected to participate
in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). RCIA begins
in the fall with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation in
the Spring (Easter). For information call the Office
503-266-9411
Infant Baptisms: Registered parishioners are expected to
complete a Baptismal Preparation program prior to scheduling a
baptism. Baptismal preparation programs are offered 3 times a
year.
Marriage Policy: Please contact the Pastor at least six months
prior to the wedding to ensure adequate time for these
preparations.
ST. PATRICK KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS Council 3484 Monthly meetings held first & third
Tuesdays of the month in the Multipurpose Room of the Parish Center
at 7:00p.m. and the Hispanic Knights of Columbus Round Table meets
on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00p.m.
HEARTBEATS OPTION LINES Answers the calls of women facing an
unexpected
pregnancy, providing help and support, and connecting
them to their local pregnancy help organization.
24-hour Emergency Helpline 800-712-HELP (4357)
https://optionline.org.
SACRAMENTS
tel:+18007124357https://optionline.org/
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Sunday Religious Elementary Education
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
Our Sunday Religious Education classes begun! We are blessed to
have many
children and families involved in our programs. We would
especially like to
thank all our catechists who so generously answered God’s call
to teach and
share our Catholic faith. It is with much appreciation that we
would like to
thank the following individuals for the time and gifts they
share: 3 & 4
Year Olds: Sue Masterson, Kindergarten: Gina Thomas and
Christina
Navarro Torrez, 1st Grade: Andrea Ambris, 2nd Grade: Audrey
and
Gabriel Gonzalez, 3rd Grade: Mike and Heidi Gorka, 4th Grade:
Teresa
Avery, 5th Grades: Adrienne Kersey and Jessica Parrack,
Sacramental
Preparation: Brian and Sue Masterson, Nancy Patton
(photography). Also, many thanks to Jeanette Cardenas, April
Lee, and
Liz Mogil for their assistance in many different classrooms
throughout the
year.
Wednesday Night RE
SUNDAY ELEMENTARY RE ~ WEDNESDAY NIGHT RE ~ CONFIRMATION
TERRIFIC TEENS
The Sunday R.E. program would like to
thank our teen volunteers who will help in
the classroom this year. Your time, energy
and assistance are very much appreciated each week! It is with
much
gratitude that we thank the following individuals: Wyatt
Kennemer,
Ryan Kruger, Ahna Petersen, Gina Roland, Jhoana Valerio, and
Alejandra Zamora.
SACRAMENTAL PREP
Parents, please mark your calendar now! For all students
receiving
the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, there will be a
parent/child
meeting in room 7/8 of the Parish Center from 7:00-8:00p.m.
on
Monday, October 7, 2019. This meeting is mandatory for parents
and
children of all students who wish to receive the Sacraments of
First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist this year. If you have
any
questions or are unable to attend this meeting, please contact
Jody
Patershall at: [email protected].
LIVING ROSARY
October is the month the church has set aside to remember the
gift of
prayer through the recitation of the rosary. The children of
St.
Patrick’s will be praying the rosary on October 13th at
10:00a.m. in
the church. All parents and families are invited to come and
pray with
us. Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother and pray for
peace
in our world.
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED FOR THE LADIES
TEA
We are asking for youth volunteers to
help with the annual Ladies Tea on
Saturday, September 28th from 1:00-
4:30p.m. held at the parish center. This
is an excellent event to earn service
hours for confirmation and/or high
school graduation. Please contact
Frances Parker with questions or to
sign-up at [email protected] or 503-
263-1288.
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED FOR THE WIDOW/
WIDOWERS DINNER
We are also asking for youth
volunteers to help at the Widow/
Widowers dinner on Sunday,
September 29th from 3:30 to 5:30.
This is another excellent way to earn
your service hours for confirmation or
graduation. Please contact Frances
Parker with questions or to sign-up at
[email protected] or 503-263-1288.
WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
It’s not too late to register for our
religious education programs. We
have two events for our registered
youth: November 2nd we will go to
the Winterhawk hockey game at the
Memorial Coliseum and December
1st we will attend the Festival of
Lights at The Grotto. You are
welcome to invite one friend to these
events (guests will need a permission
form and fee to attend). Permission
forms will be available during our
Wednesday evening religious
education class or by contacting
Frances Parker at 503-263-1288 or
[email protected] for more
information about our program.
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