1275 E Street ❖ Independence, OR 97351 ❖ www.stpatrickindependence.org September 13, 2020 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 13 de Septiembre 2020 XXIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (Deacon Rob’s Reflections continues inside) REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS FOR THE 24th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME As a parent, it is normal that our goal for our children is to raise them in a manner through which they will know how to live a “good life”. Parents want their children to lead a good life which entails teaching them how to accept both good and bad circumstances. It is imperative that the child knows how to accept offenses by others in a manner that reveals their maturity and empathy as well as their propensity for forgiveness. Today’s Liturgy of the Word addresses this human need and reveals the Christian attitude towards it. It is this attitude that defines the individual’s relation with God and man as well. It is this same quality that will ensure their eternal destiny which is of greater importance. It is forgiveness and mercy embodied in humans that will bring them the greatest happiness and fulfillment and reveal the righteous person. In our reading from Sirach, forgiveness and mercy are the two virtues needed to elicit righteousness. Sirach identifies wrath and anger as qualities that destroy the human. Clinging to these qualities, the human being is consumed by himself and is…….. WEEKLY PRAYER & RESOLUTION Listen now as Jesus comes before you and says, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” As you hear those words, is there someone you believe has “sinned against you”? Have you done as Jesus commands by telling this person how you feel, or are you harboring secret ill will? How do you respond to Jesus? ORACIÓN Y RESOLUCIÓN SEMANALES Escuche ahora cuando Jesus viene ante usted y dice: "Si tu hermano peca contra ti, ve y cuentale su falta entre tu y el a solas". Al escuchar esas palabras, ¿hay alguien en quien usted crea que ha “pecado contra usted”? ¿Has hecho lo que Jesus manda al decirle a esta persona como te sientes, o estas guardando una mala voluntad secreta? ¿Como respondes a Jesus? From “Opening the Word Weekly” at www.formed.org
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1275 E Street ❖ Independence, OR 97351 ❖ www.stpatrickindependence.org
September 13, 2020
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
13 de Septiembre 2020
XXIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
(Deacon Rob’s Reflections continues inside)
REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS FOR
THE 24th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
As a parent, it is normal that our goal for our children is to raise
them in a manner through which they will know how to live a “good
life”. Parents want their children to lead a good life which entails
teaching them how to accept both good and bad circumstances. It
is imperative that the child knows how to accept offenses by
others in a manner that reveals their maturity and empathy as well
as their propensity for forgiveness. Today’s Liturgy of the Word
addresses this human need and reveals the Christian attitude
towards it. It is this attitude that defines the individual’s relation
with God and man as well. It is this same quality that will ensure
their eternal destiny which is of greater importance. It is
forgiveness and mercy embodied in humans that will bring them
the greatest happiness and fulfillment and reveal the righteous
person.
In our reading from Sirach, forgiveness and mercy are the two
virtues needed to elicit righteousness. Sirach identifies wrath and
anger as qualities that destroy the human. Clinging to these
qualities, the human being is consumed by himself and is……..
WEEKLY PRAYER & RESOLUTION
Listen now as Jesus comes before you and says, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.”
As you hear those words, is there someone you believe has “sinned against you”?
Have you done as Jesus commands by telling this person how you feel, or are you harboring secret ill will?
How do you respond to Jesus?
ORACIÓN Y RESOLUCIÓN SEMANALES
Escuche ahora cuando Jesu s viene ante usted y dice: "Si tu hermano peca contra ti, ve y cue ntale su falta entre tu y e l a solas".
Al escuchar esas palabras, ¿hay alguien en quien usted crea que ha “pecado contra usted”?
¿Has hecho lo que Jesu s manda al decirle a esta persona co mo te sientes, o esta s guardando una mala voluntad secreta?
¿Co mo respondes a Jesu s?
From “Opening the Word Weekly” at www.formed.org
THIS WEEK’S MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS DE ESTA SEMANA
9/15 Tuesday / Martes 10:00 am, in English
9/16 Wednesday / Miercoles
6:00 pm, en Espan ol
9/17 Thursday / Jueves
10:00 am, in English 9/18 Friday / Viernes
10:00 am, en Espan ol
9/19 Saturday / Sabado
5:00 pm, in English
7:00 pm, en Espan ol
9/20 Sunday / Domingo
9:00 am, in English
11:00 am, en Espan ol
LITURGY & SACRAMENTS ❖ LITUGIA Y SACRAMENTOS
ADORATION & BENEDICTION 9/16 Wednesday/ Miercoles
5:30—6:30 pm
9/18 Friday / Viernes 3:00 pm—8:00 pm
(Benediction at 7:00 pm)
RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACIÓN SATURDAY / SABADO
3:30—4:30 pm (Also available by individual appointment //
Por cita individual con el Padre Kiko)
TO RESERVE SEATING FOR MASS AND ADORATION
PARA RESERVAR TUS ASIENTOS PARA MISA Y ADORACION
For English & Daily Masses:
Contact Maria Addessi (503-991-2516)
Para Para Misas Españolas / For Spanish Masses : Contacto Gloria Ahumada (503-991-3910
For Adoration (by the hour): Contact Gloria Cisneros (503-551-2767)
DAILY MASS READINGS
LECTURAS DIARIAS DE MISA
Sunday, September 13
Sirach 27:30 –28:7
Psalm 103
Romans 14: 7-9
Matthew 18: 21-35
Monday, September 14
Numbers 21: 4-9
Philippians 2: 6-11
John 3: 13-17
Tuesday, September 15
1 Corinthians 12: 12-14, 27-31
John 19: 25-27
Wednesday, Sept. 16
1 Corinthians 12:31– 13:13
Luke 7: 31-35
Thursday, Sept. 17
1 Corinthians 15: 1-11
Luke 7: 36-50
Friday, September 18
1 Corinthians 15: 12-20
Luke 8: 1-3
Saturday, September 19
1 Corinthians 15: 35-37, 42-49
Luke 6: 1-5
Domingo, 13 de Sept.
Siracide 27, 33- 28, 9
Salmo 102
Romanos 14, 7-9
Mateo18, 21-35
Lunes, 14 de Septiembre
Numeros 21, 4-9
Filipenses 2, 6-11
Juan 3, 13-17
Martes, 15 de Sept.
1 Corintios 12, 12-14,
27-31
Juan 19, 25-27
Miercoles, 16 de Sept.
1 Corintios 12, 31– 13, 13
Lucas 7, 31-35
Jueves, 17 de Sept.
1 Corintios 15, 1-11
Lucas 7, 36-50
Viernes, 18 de Sept.
1 Corintios 15, 12-20
Lucas 8, 103
Sabado, 19 de Sept.
1 Corintios 15, 35-37,
42-49
Lucas 6, 1-5
REMINDER: All Masses & Adoration are also live-streamed on the St.PatrickChurchIndependence Facebook page
RECORDATORIO: Todas las Misas y Adoración también se transmiten en vivo en
la página de Facebook de St.PatrickChurchIndependence
MASS ATTENDENCE REMINDERS • Arrive early to be checked in
• Wear a mask
• Sit in your assigned seat(s).
• Exterior seats go to communion first
• Leave the kneeler down when you leave
RECORDATORIOS SOBRE LA MISA • Llegue temprano para registrarse
• Usar una máscara
• Siéntese en su asiento asignado(s)
• Los asientos exteriores van primero a la comunión.
• Deja al arrodillador cuando te vayas
G ROW I N G I N FA I T H C R E C I E N T O E N LA F E
CONFIRMATION
Registration extended for 1st year students until Tuesday, September 15th.
First Year Class
First year students will meet every 3rd Sunday of the month from 1pm-3pm. Classes begin September 20.
Second Year Class (registration closed)
Second year students will meet every 1st Sunday of the month from 1pm-3pm. Classes began September 6.
Ampliación de inscripcio n para alumnos de 1er an o hasta el martes 15 de septiembre.
Clase de primer año
Los estudiantes de primer an o se reunira n cada tercer domingo del mes de 1 pm a 3 pm. Las clases comienzan el 20 de septiembre.
Clase de segundo año (inscripcio n cerrada)
Los estudiantes de segundo an o se reunira n cada primer domingo del mes de 1 pm a 3 pm. Las clases comenzaron el 6 de septiembre.
PRIMERA COMUNIÓN CLASES por estudiantes y padres
Los estudiantes de primer an o se reunira n cada segundo martes del mes de 7 pm a 8:30 pm. Los padres DEBEN asistir con el estudiante. Las clases comienzan el 13 de octubre.
Los estudiantes de segundo an o se reunira n cada segundo domingo del mes de 10 am a 11:30 am. Los padres DEBEN asistir con el estudiante. Las clases comienzan el 11 de octubre.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES for students and parents
First year students will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7pm-8:30pm. Parent(s) MUST attend with student. Classes begin October 13.
Second year students will meet every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10am-11:30am. Parent(s) MUST attend with student. Classes begin October 11.
ADULT CATECHISM WITH ALAN
Sundays, 10 am—11:30 am
in the Annex
(begins Sunday, September 13)
FIRST COMMUNION/ PRIMERA COMUNION
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Registration for First Communion Classes has been
extended to Thursday, October 1. Registration nights are Tuesdays &
Thursdays, September 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and October 1, from 6:30—8 PM. Please bring completed forms and
fees. Forms are available at the parish office.
PLAZO LÍMITE EXTENDIDO: La inscripción para las clases de Primera Comunión se ha extendido hasta el jueves 1 de octubre. Las noches de inscripción son los martes y jueves, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 de septiembre y 1 de octubre, de 6:30 a 8:00 p.m. Traiga los formularios y las tarifas completados. Los formularios están disponibles en la oficina parroquial.
If anyone is still interested in registering
for the RCIA or RCIC Classes, please
contact the parish office ASAP.
Si alguien todavía está interesado en
registrarse para las clases de RCIA o
RCIC, comuníquese con la oficina
parroquial lo antes posible.
The parish has purchased a subscription to the Catholic website:
that can be accessed by any parishioner.
Just go to the website (www/formed.org) and click on “Sign-up” (top right corner)
Click on “I belong to a parish”
Under Create a New Account, type in 97351 (Independence’s zipcode) and click on our parish’s name, then NEXT
Fill in your name (first & last) and email address and click on sign-up.
No need to remember a password!
Look for FAITH AT HOME videos & materials!!
REFLECTIONS on the READINGS for THIS SUNDAY , CONT INUED
Deacon Rob
…...neglectful of others. In this state, the human heart and
soul has no room for God and soon discovers that God
Himself is absent, allowing the injustice to continue.
Sirach reveals that only forgiveness will foster happiness.
The forgiving person opens his
being to love and, as a result,
God fills that space. Once
filled, justice emerges and
peace is possible. Sirach
emphasizes that people who
forgive each other will receive
forgiveness from God for their
own sins. This exchange of
forgiveness and mercy is the
foundation of Divine Love,
making it mandatory in fulfilling
God’s covenant. Only
forgiveness yields justification
and justification is the
foundation for a good life.
In St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul preaches that a
good life is found only in Christ, the embodiment of
righteousness and justification through mercy and
forgiveness. It is Paul’s assertion that living a Christian life
entails following the example of the Lord. The apostle to
the Gentiles reasons that Christians live and die for
Christ. Through baptism, the Christian is reborn and joins
in the Mystical Body of Christ. No longer thinking about
himself / herself, Christians are bound to love and
forgiveness just as Jesus exemplified. The agape love
Christ showed was the “perfect” life and made Him king of
all – living and dead. Even though Jesus suffered, his
suffering was an act of love that drew him closer to the
Father and united him with his Bride – mankind.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Peter’s question to the Lord
about forgiving an individual seven times evokes an
astounding response from Christ. The number seven has
the connotation of completeness and perfection. Yet,
Jesus’ response exceeds that and amazes Peter. The
Lord goes beyond that number when he states, “…
seventy times seven.” By using this figure, Jesus is saying
that forgiveness knows no bounds. To emphasize the
point, Christ relates a parable where a servant owes a
master a great sum and cannot pay. Begging forgiveness,
the servant pleads his case and the master forgives him
the debt. Shortly, this same servant
encounters another who owes him.
When the pardoned servant
demands money from the other, no
mercy or forgiveness is shown
despite the pleas. When this
injustice gets back to the master,
the formerly pardoned servant is
presented before the master for
judgement. The master is angered
and issues a decree that punishes
the servant and demands
repayment. At this point, Jesus
explains that our Heavenly Father
will treat us in the same way we
treat others. Mercy is available from God but only if we
are willing to give it in return to others.
The key to happiness, and therefore to God, is
forgiveness. God, who is Love, wants to forgive us;
however, His forgiveness is dependent upon our
forgiveness of each other as well as ourselves. For the
“good life” mankind needs to instill within their young a
propensity for forgiveness. Through agape, selfless love
which entails forgiveness and giving, the human being is
“Divinized” in Christ. This elevation of our status requires
us to imitate the Divine. Our eternal destiny is contingent
upon our current growth and fostering of the Divine Image
found in Christ. Therefore, we live not for ourselves but for
Him who was sent to re-establish order and peace in our
world, today. As Christ revealed to St. Faustina, “Behold
the treasures of grace that flow down upon souls, but not
all know how to take advantage of My Generosity.” It is up
to us to reveal the mercy and forgiveness He offers
Pastoral Council Chair: Darin Silbernagel Admin Council Chair: William Horner
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SAINT JANUARIUS September 19 Januarius was born in Italy and was bishop of Benevento
during the time of Emperor Diocletion’s persecution of
Christians. As Bishop, Januarius
went to visit two deacons and
two laymen in prison. He was
then imprisoned along with his
deacon and lector. They were
thrown to the wild beasts, but
when the animals did not attack
them, they were beheaded. What
is believed to be Januarius'
blood is kept in Naples, as a
relic. It liquifies and bubbles
when exposed in the cathedral. Scientists have not been
able to explain this miracle to date. Saint Januarius lived
and died around 305 A.D.
Would you like to help families prepare their students for the
sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation? We still need a few volunteers to help with this
important ministry. Training will be provided. If you are interested,
please contact Father Kiko at 503-838-5801 or contact Cynthia Cisneros at 503-939-3163 ([email protected])
¿Le gustaría ayudar a las familias a preparar a sus estudiantes para los sacramentos de la Sagrada
Comunión y la Reconciliación? Todavía necesitamos algunos voluntarios para ayudar con este importante
ministerio. Se proporcionará capacitación. Si está interesado, comuníquese con el Padre Kiko al
503-838-5801 o con Cynthia Cisneros al 503-939-3163 ([email protected])
L I V I N G I N FA I T H V I V I E N D O E N F E
Please give generously!
UPDATE ON HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
Until this COVID19 pandemic situation improves to be safer
and less at risk, we, as Eucharistic Ministers, will not be bringing Communion to the Homebound. However, if you have a family member who is a parishioner and is unable to come to Church due to a disability (except a COVID19 infected person) and you are a practicing Catholic, you may request to bring Communion to that Homebound parishioner. There are specific guidelines to follow and a pyx will be provided. Interested parishioners should contact Rick and Chris Block at 503-623-2864.
