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Divine Mercy
April 3, 2016
The Week Ahead
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parish) made a retreat with the Juan Diego program
at the Fr. Bernard Youth Center. Our men report
that this retreat was truly life changing for them.
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Second Sunday for SACA, April 10. Please bring
non-perishable foods to fill our barrels in church,
that we may feed the hungry in our community.
Change for Birthright: Total amount brought in so
far from Baby Bottles that went out in November is:
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email to [email protected]
and asked to be
placed on the email list.
$ 2,110.84
If you still have a bottle, please bring it in! It does not need to
be full. You may bring it to the office or add to the collection.
Thank you for your generous support!
Financial Stewardship
Altar Servers needed at the 8 am Mass the 1 st, 2nd,
and 3 Sundays. Anyone who has received their 1st
Communion is eligible to serve.
Needed Weekly: $ 7,313 / Monthly: $ 29,250
Collections
March 6
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March Parish Pay
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Hispanic Faith Formation
Spanish Mass
Confirmation Class
Hispanic Charismatic Group
RCIA
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Pastoral Council
Marilyn Terhaar
Victor & Ana Nava
Betty Jean Cordill
Mary Dunbar
Mindy Doeden
Katie Edmonds*
Laura Salgado
Mary Fogarty
Clarissa Bay
Finance Council:
Parishioners are encouraged to donate one hour’s
pay per week to the parish, or 3% of income. The
motive for this generosity is thankfulness for God’s
goodness to us.
Bill Wolfard
Patrick Fogarty
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Phil Appleton
Jon Edmonds
Judy Lowery
Kathy Beutler*
*Council Chair
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Scripture Readings for the Week
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We Pray…
For those who are ill in body and spirit, may they feel
God’s healing in their lives. We pray especially for:
Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10
Hebrews 10:4-10
Luke 1:26-38
Acts 4:32-37
John 3:16-21
Acts 5:17-26
John 3:16-21
Acts 5:27-33
John 3:31-36
Acts 5:34-42
John 6:1-15
Acts 6:1-7
John 6:16-21
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
Rev. 5:11-14
John 21:1-14
Mary Corsetti, Rock Sander, Karen (Boehmer)
Brown, Rosina Lethe, Andy & Marilyn
Schemmel, Jim Hupp, Zach Power, Claudia
Cunningham, Howie Wurdinger,
and all who have asked for our prayers.
Names will be removed after 45 days unless otherwise updated.
For those receiving care or are homebound:
Elmira Boehmer, Shirley Cavanaugh, Pauline Beals,
Joyce Manahan, Howard Wurdinger Sr., Claudia Cunningham,
and Carolyn Ilg.
Our entire existence, our whole being, must shout
the Gospel from the rooftops. Our entire person
must breathe Jesus, all our actions. Our whole
life must cry out that we belong to Jesus, reflect
a Gospel way of living. Our whole being must be
a living proclamation, a reflection of Jesus.
Pray as if all depended on God; work as
if all depended on self.
~St. Ignatius of Loyola
~Blessed Charles de Foucauld
Parish News & Events
Looking Forward / Upcoming:
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KC Breakfast to benefit the Narthex Project on Sunday April 24. Free will offering accepted. No FFF / RE
MERCY NIGHTS on Thursday April 14, 6:30 pm. Join us for Soup Supper at 6 pm in the Hall.
Senior Spirit Luncheon on Tuesday April 19, 11:30 am
Bake Sale on April 16-17 to support our Youth who plan to attend the Steubenville Conference this summer.
Plant Sale, May 13 – 15. Proceeds to benefit Youth attending Steubenville Conference.
Parish Camp-out at Fishermen’s Bend is scheduled for June 10 – 12
Car Wash Sunday June 12, with proceeds to benefit Parish Youth attending Steubenville Conference.
Confirmation, Tuesday April 26 at Sacred Heart Parish in Gervais.
SAVE THE DATE: June 26, Farewell reception for Fr. William
Parish Auction: February 4, 2017 (You may bring in donations any time! We have a place to store them!)
We Celebrate…
Edward Michael Briggs, son of David and Melissa (Seifer) Briggs,
who was baptized on April 2.
12th Annual St. Joseph Shelter Dinner, Sunday, May 1, St. Mary Parish Center, Mt. Angel,
5 p.m. Social, 6 p.m. Dinner. $50 per person. Table Sponsorships start at $500.
For tickets, call 503 845-2556. Thank you for all your support in this work of mercy.
Adoration Chapel: There are many open times available throughout the day for prayer and worship in our
Adoration Chapel. Please contact the Parish Office to find hours open for adoption.
Parish Pay
For those who would like an easier and automated way of tithing to our parish, we have contracted with
ParishPay. On a day you select each month they will electronically take the monthly amount you sign up for out of your
checking or savings account, or credit card. If this is something in which you would like to participate, or if you have any
questions, please contact the Parish Office. You may look them up online at www.ParishPay.com. Payments for the
Narthex, Religious Education, & Building Fund may also be added.
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Confirmation: Final Confirmation Classes are April 3 and 17.
Confirmation will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Gervais on April 26,
with rehearsal (at Sacred Heart) on Sunday April 24.
Pilgrimage Walk: If you didn't make it to the Rise Up Rally, or are just looking for another fun retreat experience,
the Archdiocese is having their bi-annual Pilgrimage Walk from the Grotto to the Cathedral on April 23. This day
includes 2 youth rallies, closing Mass with Archbishop Sample and a 6 mile walk through Portland (with breaks in
between). As it is the Year of Mercy, we have the opportunity to both attend a pilgrimage and go through 2 "Holy
Doors" all in the same day. You can learn more about the Holy Doors and the Year of Mercy at www.pdxmercy.org .
Forms are due Thursday March 31.
Steubenville: Save the date for Steubenville Fundraisers: April 16/17--Bake Sale,
May 13-15-Plant Sale,
June 12-Car Wash.
Please register for the conference if you have not already done so!
In the Area
Sacred Heart Catholic School will be having their 26th Annual Spring Fling Dinner & Auction on April
9, 2016. Come and enjoy a delicious dinner, dessert and drinks. The evening includes both a silent and
oral auction. Items in the oral auction include beach getaway, Duck football tickets, Yamaha scooter, Lime
and much more. Tickets are $50 each. Contact the school at 503-792-4541 or [email protected] to
reserve your tickets.
MARRIED COUPLES
Alleluia, Alleluia, Jesus Christ is risen! Jesus is our Lord and Savior; all glory, honor and praise be to our
Lord God Almighty. Let Jesus truly be Lord of your life and your Marriage. Strengthen, renew, and
rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on April
29th - May 1st at Powell Butte Retreat Center near Bend, Oregon, or May 27th - 29th at Our Lady of
Peace Retreat Center in Beaverton, Oregon. For more information call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line
at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates and locations are listed on-line.
Marriage Enrichment Series; Queen of Peace Church, Salem Oregon,
Monday, April 11, 2016, 7 – 8:30pm
The Passionate Marriage: a respectful, fun guide for growing love and intimacy in your relationship.
This presentation is for couples or individuals, unmarried, engaged, married, or remarried any number
of years; and individuals separated, or divorced; who would like to invest an evening in learning how to
sustain and strengthen their relationships. Presented by Martin Gay, marriage and family therapist.
More Information and Register online at www.martingay.com or by leaving a message
(name and number) at 503-375-6362. No fee for this presentation series.
Don’t settle for a “good enough” marriage...
make it an exceptional marriage!
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April 3, 2016
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Oficina de la parroquia
orario de Lunes a viernes 9:00am – 2:30 pm
Teléfono: 503-873-2044
Coordinadora de Eucaristía, Coordinadora de Lectores,
Ministerio Hispano, Clases Pre-Bautismales: Sr Rocio
Información sobre Matrimonio: llamar al padre William
6 meses de anticipación o con Sister Rocío Moreno OSB
Sábados Misa: a las 6:30pm en Español
Confesiones: durante la misa del sábado y Domingo
Misas los Domingos 8:00am10:30am (Ingles)
12:00pm (Español)
Misa diaria: De Lunes a Viernes a las 8:00am
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DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
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ORACION CARISMÁTICA
SABADO 9 de ABRIL 2016
Aquí en la Parroquia San Pablo. Todos los
lunes de las 7:00pm hasta las 9:00 pm
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Tenemos música, cantos, alabanza y oración
para alabar a nuestro Padre Dios. Tenemos
también predicadores especiales que vienen
de lejos a proclamarnos la Palabra de Dios, y a
guiarnos en la oración y nos motivan todo el
tiempo en la Oración. Cada lunes venimos aquí
seguros de que hay alguien que nos espera
y va a escuchar nuestros problemas y
necesidades que tenemos. Sabemos que Dios
está presente escuchando y atendiendo las
suplicas de todos los que se acercan y lo
buscan. VEN, Búscale y pídele!*
Ministros de Eucaristía:
1.- Sandra Cruz/Leslie Gutiérrez
Primera Lectura: Gabriela Gutiérrez
Segunda Lectura: Martín Gutiérrez
Acólitos:
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DOMINGO 10 de ABRIL 2016
Ministros de Eucaristía:
1.- Francisca y Pablo Gaspar
2.- Irma y Ricardo Rodríguez
Primera Lectura: Ana Nava
Segunda Lectura: Victor Nava
Acólitos:
1.- Christopher Gutierrez
2.-Catherine Ortiz
3.-Azucena Ortiz
PEDIR A DIOS POR LAS PERSONAS QUE SE
NOS ENCOMIENDAN EN NUESTRA
ORACION.
Oremos unidos por los
ENFERMOS,
Por la Paz del Mundo y en especial
por lasnecesidades de nuestras
familias.
Boletín: Niños (supervisados por mayores )
Café: Arturo & Cristina Romualdo y familia
IMAGEN DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
“El alma que venere esta Imagen no perecerá” (Diario, 48)
“También prometo, ya aquí en la tierra, la victoria sobre el enemigo” (Diario, 48)
“Yo Mismo la defenderé como a mi gloria, en la hora de la muerte” (Diario, 48)
“Mi Mirada en esa Imagen es igual a la Mirada desde la Cruz”. (Diario, 326)
“Ofrezco a TODOS un recipiente con el que han de venir a la Fuente de la Misericordia
para recoger gracias.
Ese recipiente es esta Imagen con la firma: JESÚS, EN TI CONFÍO”. (Diario, 327)
“Por medio de esta Imagen estaré concediendo muchas gracias, por eso, que cada
alma tenga acceso a Ella”.
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HECHOS de los APOSTOLES: 5,12-16
Y por la mano de los apóstoles se hacían muchas señales
y prodigios entre el pueblo; -- Esto no indica que de repente los apóstoles tuviesen más poder, sino que el pueblo
tenía más fe y ánimo para llevar a sus enfermos a los apóstoles para que los sanaran.
Dios sigue contestando su oración. Los milagros eran las credenciales de los apóstoles La iglesia de aquel tiempo no
tenía toda la revelación escrita; por eso, la inspiración estaba en los hombres, pero ahora está en las Escrituras. De los
demás, -- tal vez algunos hubieran disputado con los apóstoles. Pero ninguno se atrevía a juntarse con ellos; más
el pueblo los alababa grandemente. Y los que creían en el Señor aumentaban más, gran número así de hombres
como de mujeres; ahora había más ánimo, más fe, más confianza, más deseo de acercarse a los apóstoles.-- que
sacaban los enfermos a las calles, y los ponían en camas y lechos, para que al pasar Pedro, a lo menos su
sombra cayese sobre alguno de ellos.
APOCALIPSIS: 1, 9 –11. 12-13. 17-19
Son fragmentos entresacados de la introducción del libro. Éste se
presenta como una revelación hecha por el propio Cristo al autor. No es de este lugar una explicación de la intención,
género y contenido de todo el libro. Indicaremos solamente que este fragmento ha sido elegido para lectura litúrgica de
hoy por el último párrafo, en el que se hace una profesión de fe en Jesús como Hijo de Dios exaltado definitivamente a
la derecha de Dios. Por tanto, que toda la Casa de Israel reconozca que a este Jesús que habéis crucificado, Dios le ha
nombrado Señor y Mesías". Todo el conjunto de los escritos llamados "joanneos" (cuarto evangelio, cartas y
Apocalipsis) desarrollan la última parte del mensaje: Jesús exaltado, Jesús Señor. Y crean la Teología de "La Palabra
hecha carne". Este es el tema que se representa en brillantes imágenes en el texto que hemos leído: Jesús exaltado,
Jesús Señor por todos los siglos.
SAN JUAN: 20, 19-31
Tomas no estaba presente cuando Jesús se apareció en esta ocasión, no cree definitivamente
lo que sus compañeros de misión le cuentan. Ellos le hablan del resucitado. Pero él no entendía y no creía. Pasaron
unos días y Jesús se volvió a aparecer. Y esta vez se dirigió personalmente a él y le pidió que lo tocara, que metiera sus
dedos en las llagas fruto de la crucifixión. Inmediatamente Tomás reconoció al Señor y le expresó su fe en él. Pero el
Señor reconoció que creer por haber visto es fácil. Es más, creer así, más que fe es un conocimiento. La verdadera fe
es la que se mantiene viva sin haber visto. Esa es la fe que nosotros tenemos: creemos de verdad y firmemente sin
haber visto a Cristo resucitado, sin haber vivido con él cuando caminaba los polvorientos caminos de Israel. Esa, la
nuestra, es una auténtica y verdadera fe. Demos gracias a Dios por ese hermoso don y tratemos de conservarlo lo más
puro posible. Y cualquier debilidad nos será perdonada. No olvidemos que hoy, segundo Domingo de pascua
celebramos a la Divina Misericordia
REFLEXION
Siempre debemos mirar hacia aquella primera comunidad cristiana. Seguramente,
al igual que la nuestra, no era perfecta, pero supieron aceptar y compartir su fe con personas de distintas
culturas, enriqueciéndose mutuamente.
Jesús murió y ellos cayeron en la apatía, el abatimiento, también a nosotros nos sigue pasando hoy
porque seguimos sin creer que Cristo Vive. El evangelio de hoy tiene una fuerza impactante. El
evangelista no explica como entra Jesús en la habitación, pero es el protagonista de la acción, lo pone en
el centro y Él saluda a todos con el saludo: «Paz a vosotros». En este momento la iglesia resurge con
fuerza, la fuerza que da descubrir que Cristo no está muerto. La resurrección es energía, revitalización,
para dejar atrás el miedo y la sinrazón, es el pilar donde todo cristiano debe poner su fe porque a partir
de este momento todos vivimos con Él.
Otra idea que nos deja el evangelista es que la fe hay que vivirla en comunidad, fijémonos en Tomás.
Tiene fe, pero prescinde del grupo, quizás por ello le cueste creer que Cristo ha resucitado. La
comunidad es pilar fundamental para compartir y vivir la fe.
Cuando Jesús vuelve a aparecer Tomás está con la comunidad. Jesús le invita a tocarle, no lo echa ni le
regaña por no creer, Tomás lo toca y a partir de ese momento cree. Ya no vive en la oscuridad, ha
descubierto que la resurrección es verdad y a partir de ese momento se compromete a celebrar la fe y
practicar la Palabra de Dios.
Todos tenemos dudas e interrogantes y eso es bueno, es un indicador de que no tenemos una fe
rutinaria, sino que tenemos el deseo de crecer en la fe, de crecer en el amor y la confianza en el
Maestro. Tener dudas nos motiva para buscar la verdad.
Nuestra fe crece cuando nos sentimos amados, cuando conocemos en profundidad que Cristo es el Hijo
de Dios que habita entre nosotros.¡ dichosos todos los que crean sin haber visto!
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Prayers for Our Military: Please pray for our parishioners, relatives, and friends of our parish family
who are serving their country in the Armed Forces.
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SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
Luke 18:35-43
2 Maccabees 6:18-31
Luke 19:1-10
2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31
Luke 19:11-28
1 Maccabees 2:15-29
Luke 19:41-44
1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59
Luke 19:45-48
1 Maccabees 6:1-13
Luke 20:27-40
Daniel 7:13-14
Revelation 1:5-8
John 18:33b-37
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country in the Armed Forces.
COUSELING THE DOUBTFUL
Everyone has moments of doubt in their faith journey. We are on the journey together
and we can be a huge source of strength for those who are struggling.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS:
 Work at being optimistic and avoiding cynicism
 Respond to skepticism and doubt with hope
 Be articulate about you own hopes
 Accompany a friend or co-worker who is struggling with believing by sharing a book
or sharing our website with the FORMED programs.
 Support Birthright
 The most powerful counsel any Christian can give is to bear witness to the joy of the
Gospel
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
Universal: Families in Difficulty
That families in need may receive the necessary support, and that children may grow up in
healthy and peaceful environments.
Evangelization: Persecuted Christians
That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being
persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the
Church.
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