August 7, 2016 - St. Mary`s Parish Albany

7 de Agosto 2016
St. Mary’s Parish
MUCH WILL BE REQUIRED OF
THE PERSON ENTRUSTED
WITH MUCH
August 7, 2016
Mass Schedule of Intentions
August 6-12
Saturday
8:30 AM ~
Saturday
5:00 PM ~ Memory Bobby Loper
Saturday
7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
Sunday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Jim Angel
Sunday
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Lowell Barrett
Sunday
1:00 PM ~
Monday
8:30 AM ~ Intention of Thanksgiving
Tuesday
8:30 AM ~
Wednesday 8:30 AM ~ Memory of Winifred Mugambe
Wednesday 5:30 PM ~ Intention of Thanksgiving
Thursday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Ethel Shobe
Friday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Elaine Dauphinais
August 13 - 14
Saturday
8:30 AM ~
Saturday
5:00 PM ~ Memory David White
Saturday
7:00 PM ~
Sunday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Sister Regina Rose
Sunday
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Pat Brillon
Sunday
1:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
Mass Intentions & Memorial Candles
If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular
Intention or for someone who has died, or if you would like to
dedicate a candle to an intention or a loved one, please call the
parish office. The stipend for the Mass is $10. The candles are
$30 for 1 month, $60 for 6 months, or $90 for one year. Our
office staff will help you find an open date and time for a Mass,
or available candles for dedications.
Be faithful and prudent steward. Who is a faithful and prudent steward? The Gospel
this Sunday describes that steward as the steward who keeps vigil until the master
returns.
The master entrusts his property to the steward and leaves without saying when he
returns. What are the expectations? Nothing, except that the steward is given free
will to choose and desire what to do with the property entrusted to him. But a
faithful and prudent steward uses his free will to do the right. As in the case of the
Parable of the Talents, the stewards made more talents from the talents given to
them, however, one steward hid the talent. The stewards, who made more talents,
were praised and were entrusted more. And the steward who did nothing was
punished and the talent was taken away from him and given to the faithful and
prudent stewards.
Stewardship is also vigilance. Remember, the master left without saying when to
return. During the period of waiting for the master’s return, the steward, while
making sure that the talents are used well, must be consistent in actions and words
and persevering in faith. As in the case of the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the wise
virgins filled their lamps with oil and brought with them reserved oil. On the contrary, the foolish virgins did not have extra. When the bridegroom arrived, the foolish virgins were away looking for oil for
their lamp. The wise virgins were present when the bridegroom arrived and they joined him at the banquet. When the
foolish virgins arrived, the door was closed and they were not admitted.
A faithful and prudent steward does not wait for the master’s return by just sitting down; he fixes his gaze
towards the master and consistently chooses the good and does the right until he returns. The wait is always the factor
that defines the steward’s character. Is he going to be productive during the wait or he is going to be distracted and
choose to be lax and neglectful of his free will?
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The art of waiting. Who likes to wait? Nobody. We do not have enough patience to wait. We like immediate
results. It is commonplace today that we like anything quick, thus the culture of fast food, express lanes, drive through,
etc.
When we arrived last Friday in Gonzaga University for the Steubenville Youth Conference, we arrived a little
early before the door opened for checking-in. In the check-in hall, a huge touch screen board was superimposed and
flashed different things, which was supposed to grab the attention of those who were waiting so as the wait will be
entertaining not boring. The touch screen board also featured an interactive module that encourages the youth to get
engaged. I thought that interactive module was successful in engaging the youth to make the wait productive. Even
though not a whole lot of youth got hooked, those who did found that the wait has its own value through that board.
Why? While they were waiting, the youth who were enticed to engage in the activity on the touch screen board started to
know each other and open a possibility of a lot of things like openness, interest, etc.
I noticed those youths who were hooked to the activity hesitated to leave. They enjoyed the wait.
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Since I have opened the topic of the youth conference in Spokane, let me continue talking about it. I thank you
all who have generously provided for the trip. Our 11 youth enjoyed meeting people and learn about faith. And the most
rewarding is that there are two of our youth who expressed their interest to the vocation of priestly and religious life.
Please help me pray for Miguel and Marisol as they discern their vocation. The rest of our youth participants have
discovered the beauty of their faith or rediscovered their need for God. Let us pray for them that they may persevere to
love God.
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Let us pray for Fr. Leonard, who is visiting family and his religious community in Tanzania and Kenya.
Meanwhile, we will be seeing each other during this time until Fr. Leonard returns. I will be celebrating all the English
and Spanish Masses while he is away. Fr. Leonard returns September 9.
Sé administrador fiel y prudente. ¿Quién es un administrador fiel y prudente? El Evangelio de este
describe el mayordomo como el administrador que guarda vigilia hasta que el amo regresa.
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domingo
El patrón confía su propiedad al administrador y deja sin decir cuando regrese. ¿Cuáles son las expectativas?
Nada, excepto que el administrador se da el libre albedrío para escoger y desear lo que hay que hacer con la propiedad
que se le confía. Sin embargo, un administrador fiel y prudente usa su libre albedrío para hacer lo correcto. Al igual que
en el caso de la parábola de los talentos, los administradores hicieron más talentos de los talentos que se les da, sin
embargo, un administrador esconde el talento. Los administradores, que hicieron más talentos, fueron elogiados y se les
confío más. Y el administrador que no hizo nada fue castigado y el talento que se le había dado se le fue quitado y dado a
los administradores fieles y prudentes.
La administración es también la vigilancia. Recuerde, el patrón se fue sin decir cuándo regresaría. Durante el
período de espera para el regreso del patron, el administrador, mientras se asegura de que los talentos se utilicen bien,
debe ser consistente en acciones y palabras y perseverante en la fe. Al igual que en el caso de la parábola de las diez
vírgenes, las vírgenes prudentes llenan sus lámparas con aceite y trajeron con ellas una reserva de aceite. Por el contrario,
las vírgenes insensatas no tenían nada preparado. Cuando llegó el novio, las vírgenes insensatas fueron lejos en busca de
aceite para su lámpara. Mientras que las vírgenes prudentes estaban presentes cuando llegó el novio, y se unieron a él en
el banquete. Cuando llegaron las vírgenes insensatas, la puerta estaba cerrada y no fueron admitidas.
Un administrador fiel y prudente no espera el regreso de su maestro estando solamente sentado; sino que fija su
mirada hacia el maestro y consistentemente elige lo bueno y hace lo correcto hasta que regrese el patron. La espera
siempre es el factor que determina el carácter del administrador. ¿Va a ser productivo durante la espera o va a ser
distraído y elegir ser flojo y negligente de su libre albedrío?
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El arte de la espera. A quién le gusta esperar? A Nadie. No tenemos suficiente paciencia para esperar. Nos gusta
resultados inmediatos. Es común hoy en día que nos gusta lo rápida, por lo que la cultura de la comida rápida, el tren vía
mas rápido, etc.
Cuando llegamos el viernes pasado en la Universidad de Gonzaga para la Conferencia Juvenil de Steubenville,
llegamos un poco temprano antes de que la puerta se abriera para registrarnos. En la sala de espera había una televisión
de pantalla grande para mostrar las diferentes actividades, para captar la atención de los que estaban esperando y así la
espera seria entretenido y no aburrido. La Pantalla también contaba con un módulo interactivo que alientaba a los
jóvenes a comprometerse. Yo pienso que el módulo interactivo era bueno para lograr involucrar a los jóvenes a hacer la
esperar mas productiva. A pesar de que no a todos los jóvenes les intereso ver la pantalla, pero los que lo hicieron se
dieron cuenta que la espera tiene su propio valor al mirar todas las actividades y anuncios en la pantalla. ¿Por qué?
Porque mientras esperaban, los jóvenes que fueron atraídos a participar en la actividad en la pantalla empezaron a
conocerse y abrir la posibilidad de conocer muchas cosas nuevas e interesantes, etc.
Me di cuenta de que aquellos jóvenes que les llamo la atención las actividades que anunciaban en la pantalla no
salieron afuera sino que. Disfrutaron de la espera.
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Puesto que he abierto el tema de la conferencia de la juventud en Spokane, voy continuar hablando de ello. A
todos los que han ayudado generosamente para que este viaje fuese posible muchas gracias. Nuestros 11 jóvenes
disfrutaron de conocer gente y aprender acerca de la fe. Y lo más gratificante es que hay dos de nuestros jóvenes que
expresaron su interés para la vocación de la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. Por favor, ayúdame a orar por Miguel y Marisol
por discernir su vocación. El resto de nuestros jóvenes participantes han descubierto la belleza de su fe o redescubrieron
su necesidad por Dios. Oremos por ellos para que perseveren amar a Dios.
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Oremos por el Padre Leonard, que visitara a su familia y a su comunidad religiosa en Tanzania y Kenia.
Mientras tanto, nos vamos a estar viendo durante este tiempo hasta que el Padre Leonard vuelva. Ya que yo estaré
celebrando todas las misas en español y en Inglés mientras él está ausente. El Padre Leonard regresara el 9 de
septiembre.
Prayer Corner 
Please keep all those who are in the military, or are ill or suffering in your prayers.
For those who are ill or homebound: Tom Barnes, Jeanette Duncan, and those struggling with cancer and other illnesses
or upcoming surgeries
We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving the
military: Michael Pennington, Mike Andre
If you would like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.
For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed:
Upcoming Events/Proximos Eventos
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Registracion para la primera comunión estan abiertas.
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Ministry Fair: Set-up before 5pm Mass on Saturday, September 17th; visit the
tables after Masses all weekend (17-18 & 24-25)
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Feria del Ministerio: Tener todo listo antes de la misa de 5pm en sabado, 17
de Septiembre; puede pasar a ver las mesas de información el Septiembre 17,
18, 24, 25 despues de cada misa
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Anniversary Mass (Bilingual): September 18th, 11am Mass
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Misa de Aniversario (bilingue): El 18 de Septiembre a las 11am
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Parish Picnic and FUN day: September 18th, Noon - 3pm
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Dia Familiar de la paroquia, mucha diversión para toda la familia: El 18 de Septiembre de 12 - 3pm
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Religious Ed Registration Day AND First day of classes: September 25th,
9:45am - 10:45am
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Primer dia de clase de la primera comunion Septiembre 25 de 11:30-12:45pm
#CWR16: The end of the summer
event you don't want to miss!
Now Hiring!
St. Luke Productions, a non-profit Catholic
theater and media company based in Battle
Ground, WA, is seeking enthusiastic, dynamic
individuals with a passion for evangelization to
join our team as touring stage managers.
For more information and to apply for these
exciting positions, please visit
www.stlukeproductions.com/opportunity
Get your Catholic Women Rejoice tickets before
they're gone! Join us at St. Anthony in Tigard on
Friday, August 19 for Benediction + Adoration &
Saturday, August 20 for an amazing day-long event
with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, Hallie Lord,
Mary Lenaburg, Jenna Guizar, Rebecca Frech, and
Heather Renshaw. We're pulling out all the stops for
our 5th anniversary event, so don't miss out!
Visit www.catholicwomenrejoice.com
for discounted tickets, available through Monday,
August 15 only.
Parish Spotlight
Catholic Daughters of America
Formed in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest
and largest organizations of Catholic women. St. Mary’s Catholic Daughters has
many fascists to its organization. Primarily we exist to give to others with many
state and national groups designated for contributions during the calendar year.
We also have several fund raisers to support our surrounding communities and
our parish as well. We have been an active part of the church since 1948. Some of
our current members have been with us since 1958. Not to say that we don’t have
lots of younger ladies who consistently help out with many of the activities regularly. We welcome all young and (not so young) women who love serving the Lord
and helping out with whatever gifts they possess. IE: leadership skills, workers,
organizers and prayer warriors.
Also, we maintain the Gift Shop, located in the Gathering Space and run by
Geri Martin and other volunteers. We have all kinds of books, medals, holy seasons and holiday gifts for the home plus missals and rosaries.
We meet the 1st Monday of the month unless it is a holiday and we break in
the summer months to give our Mom’s time to be with children home from school.
You won’t find another group of gals that serve their church, community and
each other that is so much fun and caring. Pray about it and come take a look and
perhaps you will find just the right ministry you’ve been looking for. God bless
you for your consideration.
For more information about this ministry, contact Dorothy Gall @
541-619-1255.
Esperanza Para Las Madres
La depresión después del parto
Grupo de Apoyo en español
En el Boys and Girls Club,
De Albany los Miércoles de
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Para mas información llamar al
In conjunction to the celebration of the Natural Family Planning week, here is an article about a Catholic writer’s stand on
contraception. This article is a two-part series encouraging our young families to read and reflect and hopefully practice, educate the
youth and remind our older parishioners of the Church’s stand on protecting life. The author of the article is David R. Myers, who
was previously a journalist until he became an Information Systems Consultant. He is a parishioner at Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic
Church in Austin, Texas. The article was published on Catholic 365. Here is the final part.
WHY I AM NOT FOR CONTRACEPTION
David R. Myers
When people are told “no” on something, they feel that they are being restricted from enjoying life. These “rules” keep them
from expressing themselves, from finding fulfillment. They are being deprived of happiness and are being “controlled” and manipulated by a Church hierarchy just bent on having power over people.
Baloney. Let me address this is in two parts. The first concerns God’s commandments through His Church.
Why does God lay down commands? So that we can live our life to the FULLEST as He has designed us to live it. Remember, God is the one who created everything. You know, He just might have a tad bit more understanding of how things should be
than His creatures.
Secondly – look at what the misuse of sex has given us. Enter artificial contraception, enter a barrier to life, enter a barrier to two
persons becoming one through the gift of matrimonial love. Now sex becomes another form of recreation, kind of like a tennis game
in bed.
Some forms of artificial contraception protect one from social diseases. So a man or woman can commit an act of infidelity
to a spouse and no one’s the wiser. No disease, no pregnancy.
And so then why not wallow in the lust and selfish pleasure that pornography brings? Use other human beings that you have
no relationship with at all simply for your own pleasure. They aren’t persons anymore. They are objects to serve you, the created,
and not the Creator.
Then uh-oh. Artificial contraception does not work all the time! So you’ve used it and it fails and…well…someone’s going to have a
baby. Well let’s pull out the safety net for artificial contraception, known as abortion. Let’s make this innocent human life pay for
our mistake. Someone(s) loved us enough to bring us into the world, to sacrifice for us to at least be able to breathe, but we’re not
going to pass that on. We’ll snuff out this life and never give it a chance because we don’t want God’s gift of life which is an inconvenience.
But the Catholic Church directs couples to use Natural Family Planning, known as NFP. Isn’t that just another form of birth
control?
No it isn’t. For one thing, artificial contraception has one mindset only: to block life from occurring through the gift of sex.
NFP is oriented toward life. Yes, there are times when one abstains from sex, but this is not to be the complete use of NFP. It is a
temporary pause in the cycle of life, and it involves abstaining from the sexual act which means God’s gift is not just being used for
entertainment alone. By abstaining one honors the gift and the Giver by recognizing the value sex has and by treating it with respect.
If a couple marries and uses NFP with the intention of always avoiding pregnancy, then that is a misuse of NFP and the
question needs to be raised as to why the couple married in the first place. Marriage was intended to form families through the bringing of new life into the word through a sacramental bond of love. A man and woman become one flesh.
And now a final thought. Some people reading this will no doubt consider, even if only in their minds, how over the centuries there have been times when people who did not love each other were forced to marry. New life came forth but not in a bond of
mutual love. So doesn’t that make marriage a questionable institution?
Let me ask you: Does misuse of something mean that something was not designed for good and intended for good? Of
course not. One can misuse anything. But the intention of marriage has always been to bring new life into the world within a sacramental bond of love.
Consider.
Addendum
Here is a short Q&A from Catholics Come Home. The topic talks about our firm belief that the Eucharist is true Body and
Blood of Jesus Christ.
The question is “Why do Protestants do not believe John 6 when it says that Jesus’ flesh is real food and His blood is real
drink?”
Catholics Come Home’s response is this:
I don‘t know! In Matthew 26, Mark 14, and Luke 22, Jesus says of the bread, “This is my body.” He says of the wine, “This
is my blood.” Not “this is symbolic of,” or “this represents,” He says “this IS.” In John 6, He repeats Himself, like He does nowhere
else in Scripture, to emphasize the fact that He expects us to eat His flesh and drink His blood and that His flesh is real food and that
His blood is real drink.
Anyone who says He is speaking symbolically, and not literally, simply is refusing to look at all of the facts. Fact #1: The
Jews took him literally, verse 52. Fact #2: His disciples took him literally, verse 60. Fact #3, the Apostles took him literally, verses
67-69. If everyone who heard him speak at the time took Him literally, then my question is: Why does anyone today, 2000 years
after the fact, take him symbolically?
Also, in verse 51, Jesus says that the bread which He will give for the life of the world is His flesh. When did He give His
flesh for the life of the world? On the cross. Was that symbolic? If you think Jesus is speaking symbolically here when He says that
we must eat His flesh and drink His blood, then you must also conclude that Jesus’ death on the cross was symbolic…it wasn’t really
Jesus hanging up there…it was symbolic flesh and symbolic blood.
Jesus is clearly talking about the flesh that He gave for the life of the world…He did that on the cross. Those who believe
He is talking symbolically here in John 6, have a real problem when it comes to John 6:51. Did Jesus give His real flesh and blood
for the life of the world, or was it only His symbolic flesh and blood?
A big thank you to everyone who helped with Vacation Bible School this week. We had
almost 60 participants and another 40 youth volunteers willing to "FOLLOW HIM" this
week! What a great joy to see such a large youth presence in our church! Thank you
also to all those who ran a station, helped with snacks, took attendance, were willing
to help wherever needed, or donated to VBS. It was overwhelming to see the amount
of food and supplies given toward the success of this program. We are all truly blessed
by your caring and generosity!
Registration for Religious Education is now open. You can find the forms on the Faith
Formation Board in the church or at the parish office. Religious Education is for children
from age 3 through 5th grade. Registration is also open for the First Eucharist/First
Reconciliation classes. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 25. The cost for First
Eucharist is $60. The cost for all other elementary level classes is $30. If you have
questions about any of these programs, please contact Suzanne Duda in the parish
office or [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
St. Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Monday, August 8, from 9:00a to 11:00a in the basement meeting room
of the Lady of Guadalupe House. Anyone interested in learning more about this ministry is welcome. With fall
approaching all too quickly, it is time to think about the long days ahead when we are not able to enjoy these
wonderful days of summer finding ourselves back inside the house looking for something to occupy our hands and
hearts - consider the Prayer Shawl Ministry. The works of this ministry are done at your own pace and in your own
environment through the creation of a shawl. We will provide you with the tools to get you started as well as teaching
anyone that wants to learn to knit or crochet or renew your skills. No effort is too small for our Lord for He truly is
waiting to hear our prayers as we dedicate our hands to the blessings of His Kingdom. Prayer Shawl is also an
opportunity for those new to our parish and community to meet others in a social environment. Prayer Shawl meets
every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Informational pamphlets are available in the pamphlet rack located at the
entry of the church . If you would like more information contact Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or email [email protected].
Offertory Update Week Ending 7/31/16
General Collection: $7,321
Building & Maintenance: $3
Raise the Roof: $40
Family Crisis Fund: $60
Local Charities Fund: $168
Hispanic Ministry Collection: $769
Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s Parish through
your prayers, good wishes and gifts of time and money. If
you would like to use envelopes or EFT to make your
donations, please contact the parish office. Thanks!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
St. Vincent De Paul will hand out school supplies and
backpacks to those who have preregistered for them on
Aug. 22nd, 4-6pm. Please donate items for our local
kids. Put the items in the barrels located in the church
entry ways. If your children need school supplies or
backpacks please sign up at the St. Vincent De Paul
store or in the church office. If you have any questions,
please contact St Vincent De Paul. Thank you for your
generosity.
Holy Family on the Move
The next to receive the statue of the Holy Family will
be Ni Cor Pecher.
MARRIED COUPLES
In the second reading St Paul tells us that our life is
now “in Christ”. He encourages us to “put on the new
self” and to “seek and think of what is above” because
we are no longer of this world. Do we have a Christ
Centered Marriage? Sign up today to attend one of the
upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends, August 27th - 29th at Our Lady of Peace Retreat
Center in Beaverton, Oregon or November 11th 13th at Mt. Angel Abbey. For more information call
503-853-2758 or apply on-line
at www.rediscoverthespark.org.
Additional dates and locations are listed on-line.
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - The Transfiguration of the Lord
"Peter, James and John witnessed the Transfiguration
of Christ on Mount Tabor. The whole world will witness
the glorious transfiguration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. It will have the exact opposite effect of the bombing of Nagasaki. At the transfiguration of Christ in the
Blessed Sacrament, there will be an explosion of divine
energy which will release the power of His love and renew
the face of the earth. Then the world will see Real
Power! All will be made well. All will belong to His
Heart. All will be made one. In the meantime, there are
five graces we receive each time we visit Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament. By His glorious wounds we are the
ones who are transfigured and changed through His healing love. Restoration, pontification, transformation,
reparation and salvation are the graces being poured out
graciously upon us with each holy hour we make. Like
Peter….this is why we should exclaim in His Divine
Presence, ‘Lord how good it is for us to be here!’ " (from
the book 'Letters to A Brother Priest')
Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is available in the
chapel 24 hours every day. For adoration outside of the
24-hour regular Thursday schedule, call the office for
instructions and to enlist. Everyone is welcome. Spend
as much or as little time as you can. Thank you for
offering our Lord this special hour. Expect God's
blessing, and give Him thanks.
Blood Drive
St. Mary's Catholic Church
822 Ellsworth St. SW
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Monday, August 8
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-733-2767, or
sign up online at redcrossblood.org using sponsor
code: stmaryalbany.
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Last week’s “Treasure” noted that the official headgear of the pope, the tiara, has been set aside in favor of
the miter. Although Pope Paul VI had a coronation in 1963
to begin his ministry as pope, he later gave his tiara away
to the Catholics of the United States as a stimulus to end
poverty. He took care to say that he was not abolishing
the tradition of coronation, but his successor, Pope John
Paul I, decided to have an inauguration to begin his tragically short term. His successors have chosen inauguration
as well. Pope John Paul II felt that a return to the coronation custom would be inappropriate since the Church was
mourning the sudden death of a man already nicknamed
“The Laughing Pope.”
Hace casi 2000 años, Jesús declaró que “los zorros
tienen guaridas, y las aves del cielo sus nidos; pero el Hijo
del hombre no tiene donde reclinar la cabeza”. Lamentablemente en las calles y callejones del mundo este dicho
se realiza diariamente en tantos abandonados por la sociedad que viven sin techo ni hogar. Por los años de 1940
el santo jesuita, Alberto Hurtado de Chile quiso darle al
Hijo del hombre un lugar donde reclinar su cabeza recogiendo a los niños y a los adultos indigentes.
So the end of coronations came about not because
Paul VI gave the crown away. There are more than twenty
tiaras on hand at the Vatican. One is used every year to
crown the famous statue of St. Peter, whose sandaled
foot has been eroded to a bright shine by the hands of
millions of pilgrims. Today, it is left to the individual pope
to decide whether he will begin his formal reign with a
coronation or an inauguration. Pope Benedict chose an
inauguration, as did Pope Francis.
Su ejemplo llamó la atención de otros cristianos que
se unieron a sus esfuerzos y así en 1944 fundaron la asociación benéfica “Hogar de Cristo”. Este hogar se dedica
aun todavía a acoger, educar y rehabilitar a los necesitados dándoles las herramientas necesarias para poder depender de si mismos. También vela por sus almas dándoles una formación total de cuerpo, alma y espíritu.
En fin, el Hogar de Cristo se dedica a difundir la realidad de los pobres por medio de nuestro llamado bautismal a la responsabilidad que tenemos en darle al Hijo de
hombre un lugar para reclinar su cabeza.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;
Mt 17:22-27
Tuesday:
Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103,
111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26
Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62:
Mt 18:21 — 19:1
Friday:
Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63;
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12
Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32;
Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15
Sunday:
Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4;
Lk 12:49-53
Lunes:
Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14;
Mt 17:22-27
Martes: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103,
111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Miércoles: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-9;
Jn 12:24-26
Jueves:
Ez 12:1-12; Sal 78 (77):56-59, 61-62:
Mt 18:21 — 19:1
Viernes: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 o 16:59-63;
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12
Sábado: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32;
Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15
Domingo: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Sal 40 (39):2-4, 18;
Heb 12:1-4; Lc 12:49-53
Eternal Rome
The Catholic Tour, a Roman Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is offering our “Special” 7
Day Pilgrimage to Eternal Rome operating from two Airline Gateways of New York JFK,
and Boston, Mass.. The Price of $1999.00 is the all inclusive price includes airfare,3
star hotel, most meals, tour guide , deluxe bus,Tour Guide and more . Price is the same
from both airports and we can assist you in securing air from your home city to one of
the 2 gateways listed above. The travel dates from both Airports will be Nov. 4-10, 2016. Brochures and reservation
forms are.available at the Catholic Tour call 1-877-627-4268 toll free. Or simply e-mail
[email protected]
High School Seniors
Eighty percent of students stop practicing
their faith at some point during college. To
help students stay connected to our
Catholic faith, we are asking students who
are seniors and going on to college to fill out
a form (to be found in the vestibule) and
mail it to The Newman Connection, 902
West Main Street, Teutopolis, Il 62467. The
form will be sent to the appropriate
Newman Center, who will then connect
with the student. For further information
go to www.newmanconnection.com
In the new Catholic Sentinel, see
why one Evangelical Christian
became Catholic — after her son
was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of
Portland. Hear what local pilgrims did and
saw in Poland for World Youth Day, including a heartfelt column from Archbishop
Alexander Sample. Meet a Jesuit High math
whiz and see what happened when Archbishop Sample made a trip to see the men
and critters at Blanchet Farm in Carlton.
Hear the Sentinel staff on KBVM 88.3 on
Friday morning drive time.
Clases del
Bautismo
El Primer Sábado de
Cada Mes a las 4:00pm
Les pedimos que no
traigan niños a la clase.
Por favor.
El Segundo Domingo de Cada Mes a las 10:00am
Para preguntas de las clases llamar a la oficina
541-926-1449
Es muy importante que pase a la oficina para dar y
apuntar la fecha que quiere bautizar y ver si esta
disponible. También llevar el acta de nacimiento
original del niño/a. La oficina esta abierto de
Lunes a Viernes de 9am a 12pm y de 1pm a 4pm.
Infant Baptism Class
For those from birth thru first grade
Last Chance
Register!
Sunday, August 14th there will be
to
a class here in Albany at 9:4510:45am in the Peace House
Fireplace Room. Please call
541-926-1449 to register in
advance. Classes cost $10 for parents & $10
for godparents.
To have a baptism here, you will need to attend a class, bring in
the original Birth Certificate to the office & fill out a Baptismal
information form. Check with Teresa at the office for a day &
time of baptism. The office is open M-F, 9am-noon & 1-4pm or
e-mail her at [email protected]
St. Mary’s
Appreciates our
Bulletin advertisers!
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Regent: Dorothy Gall
541-926-4699
1st Monday each month @ 6:30 PM
All lady parishioners welcome!
A big THANK YOU! To the
groups who faithfully set
out our coffee and donuts
each Sunday.
To our anonymous parishioner
who is generously donating
flowers every month ...
THANK YOU!!
For information about an ad
in the bulletin, contact Joni
at
[email protected]
Dave Pautsch
Bill Raschko
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St. Mary’s
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Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us.
Our Bulletin goes out in
print, via email and is
posted on the web &
Facebook.
Patty Mello
Independent Beauty
Consultant
(541) 926-2631
Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store
705 First Ave E
Changing Lives
Open 10 AM— 6 PM
Monday– Saturday
Donate a Vehicle
Help a Neighbor
St. Vincent de Paul’s Car Program
1-800-227-8223
Free towing
St. Mary’s Celebrating
131 Years!
1885– 2016
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
706 Ellsworth St. SW Albany, OR 97321-2366
541-926-1449
August 7, 2016
Welcome!
19th Week in Ordinary Time
Father Aniceto Guiriba, Administrator, ext 338
Father Leonard Omolo, ALCP, Parochial Vicar, ext 338
Administrative Assistant to the Priests:
Teresa Middlemiss, ext 338
Parish Office: Marty Kloeck (AM), Rachel Farmer (PM)
Business Office: Joni Siewell, ext 305
Music Director: Nancy Higgins, ext 304
Elementary Religious Education Director:
Suzanne Duda, ext 344
Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes, ext 315
Adult & Young Adult Religious Education Director and
Liturgy Coordinator: Ace Tupasi, ext 331
Office hours Monday- Friday ~ 9 to Noon & 1 to 4 PM
Parish Office: 541-926-1449
Emergency Phone: 541-220-0634
Fax: 541-926-2191
Email: [email protected]
web site: www.stmarysalbany.com
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00PM English, 7:00 PM Spanish; Sunday 8:30AM English, 11:00 AM English, 1:00PM Spanish
DAILY MASSES: Monday to Saturday 8:30AM, Wednesday 5:30PM, 1st Thursdays @ 9:45AM in Mennonite Home Chapel
CONFESSIONS: Wednesday 9:15AM - 5PM, Saturday 3:30 - 4:30PM, 6:15 - 7:00PM, Sunday 7:30 - 8:30AM, 10:00 - 11:00AM, 12:15 - 1PM
NOVENA to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Communal Recitation 8:00-8:30AM and 5:00-5:30PM, personal recitation all day Wednesday
in the chapel (Novena booklets available in both languages.)
ADORATION: Thursday 9:00AM to Friday 8:15AM
In Times of Need
PRAYER CHAIN: Fran Pace, [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: if you would like a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or experiencing a loss, please contact
Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or [email protected].
RETROUVAILLE / REDISCOVERY OF OREGON: for couples whose marriages are experiencing pain or communication
breakdown. 1-800-470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: weekly support meetings and weekend retreats to aid in healing and beginning again for the
widowed, divorced and separated or anyone experiencing the death or loss of a friend or relative. 503-393-2361.
Bienvenidos a su casa a su iglesia Santa Maria
Asistentes en el Pastoral del Ministerio Hispano
Marciano y Honorina Lopez 541- 619-1504
Los Sacramentos en español :
Bautismo: Marcos y Aracely Rodriguez; Anselmo Nunez
Primera Comunión: Suzanne Duda
Boda: Humberto y Susana Martínez 541-971-2698
Quinceañera: María Chavez
Confirmación: Marciano y Honorina Lopez
Catecismo para Adulto: Antonio Reyes - Domingo de 11:20 am a
12:40 pm
Representante del Consejo Pastoral: Marisol de la Torre
Para preguntas llamar o venir a la De Martes a Viernes de
1:00pm a 4:00pm 541-926-1449 o al 541-619-1504
Horario de las Confesiones son:
Miércoles : De 9:15am a 5:00pm
Sábados : De 3:30pm a 4:30pm y 6:15pm a 7:00pm
Domingo : De 7:30 a 8:30am, 10:00 a 11:00am, y 12:15pm a
1:00pm
Horario de las misas en español Sábado: 7:00pm
Domingo 1:00pm
Aquí en nuestra parroquia tenemos grupos de oración y evangelización. Los invitamos a formar parte de esta familia parroquial .
Lunes grupo de oración en la capilla a las 7:00pm
Martes grupo San Juan Diego para hombres a las 7:00pm en la
casa Guadalupe
Miércoles grupo San Juan Diego para mujeres a las 7:00pm en la
casa Guadalupe
Viernes grupo Apóstoles de la palabra a las 7:00pm en la casa
Guadalupe