Sunday - St Anthony`s

Sunday
March 6, 2016
Bulletin
FOURTH SUNDAY
IN LENT
“How can a sinful man do such signs? And there was
division among them. John 9
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC PARISH
9905 SW MCKENZIE ST., TIGARD, OR 97223 (503)639-4179
SATIGARD.ORG
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Sábado 5:00 pm-English
Sunday Domingo 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM in English
1:30 PM in Vietnamese
4:00 PM en Español
7:00 PM Youth
DAILY MASS Misa Diaria
8:30 AM Monday-Saturday
6:30 PM Thursday in Vietnamese
PRAYER CHAIN
Call the Parish office
DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL
Monday-Friday 8:30 am—5:00 pm Tue-Thurs 6:30- 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am– Noon
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30 am—5:00 pm Tue-Thurs 6:30- 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am– Noon
RECONCILIATION / Confesiones
Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment
Pray Gratefully, Serve Responsibly, Give Generously
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PASTOR’S CORNER
Greetings,
Amazing grace! How sweet the
sound
that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I’m
found; Was blind, but now I
Fr. John Henderson
see. There are so many people
that can see, 20/20 vision, perhaps even better,
yet are totally blind. They are totally wrapped up
in their own world, selfish, mean, angry. They
spend their time searching for the faults of others. They have no mercy for others when they
are hurt. They avoid any change that comes
their way.
We are called this day to open our hearts to
amazing grace. God loves you and me with an
everlasting love. This grace is rubbed on our
eyes and on our hearts. We are called to go wash
in the baptismal waters of forgiveness, of true
love. It is amazing how God’s grace can change
hearts and open eyes.
But we must recognize that we are lost, that we
are buried in our sins that keep us from truly
seeing. We are blind. We need to focus on our
own lives and want to change and want to live
new lives and especially have the desire to accept Jesus’ invitation to be in relationship with
him. Without the Lord’s divine mercy there can
be no change. Sometimes we say, “I can change
on my own, I do not need anyone’s help or guidance.” Good luck. That only leads to frustration
and broken promises.
Dear Jesus, I am a wretch, I am lost, I am blind.
Pour your amazing grace upon me so that I can
be found, so that I can see. I want to believe in
you Lord. I want to embrace your mercy and
your everlasting love.
Have a great week,
LEADERSHIP
Rev. John Henderson, Pastor
(503)639-4179 x 112 / [email protected]
Rev. Julio Torres
(503)639-4179 x 119 /[email protected]
Rev. Manuel Becerra
(503)639-4179 x 113 /[email protected]
Marco Espinoza, Deacon Hispanic Ministry
(503)639-4179 x129 / [email protected]
David Hammes, Deacon
(503) 639-4179 x 139/[email protected]
Gerlinde Lamer , Director of Adult Faith Formation
(503)639-4179 x122/ [email protected]
Cindy Marchese , Director of Religious Education
(503)639-4179 x121/[email protected]
Mary Hanlen, Director of Youth Ministry
(503)639-4179 x128/[email protected]
Nichlas Schaal , Director of Music
(503)-639-4179x125 / [email protected]
Andrew Nichols , Principal of School
(503)-639-4179x 223 /[email protected]
Sally Plasker, Vice Principal of School
(503)-639-4179 x 224/[email protected]
Tom Barr, Business Manager
(503)-639-4179 x 114/[email protected]
Kathy Fedr, RE and Youth Ministry Coordinator
(503)639-4179 x 123 /[email protected]
Jeanette Gent , Financial Services
(503)639-4179 x 115/[email protected]
Jean Stein, Financial Services
(503)639-4179 x 115/[email protected]
Mark Wills, Information Technology
(503)639-4179 x 124/[email protected]
Lucille Borsch, Receptionist / Secretary
(503)639-4179 x 0 /[email protected]
Viridiana Morales , Evening Receptionist
(503)639-4179 x 0 / [email protected]
Steve Morton , Custodial Team (head)
(503)639-4179 x 116 / [email protected]
Support the businesses that help make this
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This week’s Advertiser of the Week is
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503-639-2600
Your friend,
Fr. John
St. Anthony Parish
9905 SW McKenzie St.,
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: 503-639-4179
Fax: 503-624-2364
E-mail: [email protected]
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FAITH FORMATON
St. Anthony Easter Grounds Clean-up!
Together we will get St. Anthony looking great to welcome the Easter season! We will focus on weeding and
garbage pick-up in planted beds around the church
entrances and parking lots. Bring work gloves, a
bucket, and weeding tools. We’ll work rain or shine;
stop by when you can on Saturday, March 12, between
9am and 4pm. Questions? Contact Matt and Melissa
Rocha at
[email protected] or
503.579.0780.
LITURGY
Readings for the Week of
March 6th, 2016
Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-7/2 Cor 5:1721/Jn 9: 1-41
Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/Jn 4:4354
Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn
5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13-14, 1718/Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-23/Jn 5:31-47
Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-21, 23/Jn 7:1-2,
10, 25-30
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9-12/Jn 7:40-53
Sunday: Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 3:8-14/Jn
8:1-11
(See www.usccb.org/bible/today’s reading)
Are you an Eucharistic minister?
Minister of Welcome or Lector?
Be sure to check your schedule by going to:
http://www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/satigardor/sche
dules/?pointer=last If you want to be a part of these
ministries and don’t know where to begin—contact
Fr. Manuel at
[email protected]
Clergy Roster for March 12th and 13th
•
5pm Vigil Mass Fr. Julio Torres and Deacon Hammes
•
7 AM Fr. Manuel Becerra and Deacon Hammes
•
8:30 AM Fr. John Henderson
•
11 AM Fr. Julio Torres and Deacon Hammes
•
7 PM Fr. John Henderson
Clergy schedule is subject to change.
PAR ISH OFF ERTORY
July 1st-Feb 28th
Description
2015-2016
2014-2015
Offertory
$685,059
$661,915
(difference between 2014 & 2015 giving)
Variance ($)
Variance (%)
$23,144
3.5%
St. Anthony Music ministry is looking for
your help. We are trying to grow our music
ministries and can’t do it without you. We have
some specific task that might fit your desire,
schedule, and skill set. If now is not the time,
please keep us in your prayers and keep singing.
5PM Vigil: We are currently taking auditions
for singers and instrumentalists. We rehearse on Monday nights from 7-8:30PM and
arrive at 4:00PM on Saturdays to set up.
8:30AM Mass: We are in need of sopranos.
In other words, we really need more female
voices to sing the melody. We rehearse on
Wednesday nights from 7-8:30PM and arrive
at 8AM on Sundays to set up.
11AM Mass: We are currently taking auditions for singers and a bass player. We are also
looking for someone to operate our sound system. We rehearse on Monday nights from 78:30PM and arrive at 10 AM on Sundays to set
up.
Music ministry is a wonderful place serve the
community while building your faith in fellowship. Please contact Nichlas Schaal for more
questions. [email protected].
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CONTACTS AND RESOURCES
Parish office hrs Mon-Friday
8:30 –12PM 12:30 - 5PM
(503)639-4179
Evening hrs
Saturday
Tues-Thurs 6:30-9pm
8:30-12pm
After hours sacramental emergencies call:
541--230-4494 and leave a message
Clergy 503-639-4179
Fr. John Henderson, Pastor x112
Fr. Manuel Beccera, Parochial Vicar x113
Fr. Julio Torres, Parochial Vicar x119
Deacon Marco Espinoza x129
Deacon David Hammes x139
ESL(English as a Second Language)
Stewardship
Anamaria Torres and Jorge Londono
971-703-8639
Thomas Barr
Facility Rental
(503) 639-4179 ext 114
Faith Formation
(503)639-4179 ext. 213
Cindy Marchese – Preschool-8th
(503)639-4179 ext. 121
Cindy Marchese – Sacramental Prep
(503)639-4179 ext. 121
Mary Hanlen, Youth Ministry
(503)639-4179 ext. 128
Kathy Fedr, RE and Youth Ministry Coordinator
(503)639-4179 ext. 123
Sally Plasker – Vice Principal
Funeral Coordination
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
Annulment Advocacy
Fr. John Henderson
(503)639-4179 ext. 112
Deacon Marco Espinosa
(503)639-4179 ext. 129
Knights of Columbus
Scott Young 503-590-6917
[email protected]
Hispanic Ministry
Archdiocese of Portland
(503)234-5334
Deacon Marco Espinoza
(503)639-4179 ext.129
Maintenance
Steve Morton
(503)639-4179 ext. 116
Baptisms
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
Ministry of the Sick and Homebound
Diane Bohan
Business Office
Music Ministry
Tom Barr
(503)639-4179 ext. 114
Nichlas Schaal (English)
503-639-4179 ext 125
Catholic Daughters
Phiet Loung Vietnamese
Marilyn Isaac
[email protected]
Gerlinde Lamer Spanish
503-639-4179 ext.122
Life, Peace and Justice
Cemetery
Sue Sammons
(503)954-1937
Jim Haberski
(503)593-3194
St. Anthony School
Andrew Nichols – Principal
Adult Faith Formation
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
(503)639-4179 ext. 114
(503)639-4179 ext. 214
Clare Jaramillo – Assistant
(503)639-4179 ext. 222
Linda Olsen – Office
(503)639-4179 ext. 244
Julie Stump – After School Care
(503)639-4179 ext.
Sunday Nursery
Cindy Marchese
(503)639-4179 ext. 121
Vocations
Toni Stotts
Wedding Preparation
Fr. John Henderson
(503)639-4179 ext. 112
Deacon Marco Espinoza
(503)639-4179 ext. 129
Community Resources
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
Pantry hrs/utility/rental assistance
(503)684-8280
Good Neighbor Center/Shelter
(503)443-6084
Prayer and Worship
Fr. Manuel Becerra
(503)639-4179 ext. 113
Paul Lamer
(503)590-4729
Finance Office
Jeanette Gent
Jean Stein
(503)639-4179 ext. 115
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Caring Closet
(503)603-1576
Tri-County Help Line
Bulletin Items/ Mass Announcements
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
211
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
RCIA / Returning Catholics
Care to Share – Food
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
(503)591-9025
Geneva Stegemoller
Reception /Parish Office / Mass Intentions
Care to Share - Utilities
Community Café
Steve Kemp
Lucille Borsch (day time)
Viridiana Morales (evenings and Saturday)
(503)639-4179 ext. 0
Confirmation (Adult)
Sanctity of Life
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
CYO
Confirmation
(9th-12th
Mary Corey
(503)639-4179 ext. 128
grades)
Severe Weather Shelter
Carol Herron
St. Vincent De Paul Tigard
Dick Bailey
St. Vincent de Paul Vol. Coordinator
Gerlinde Lamer
(503)639-4179 ext. 122
(503)726-0407
Love Inc.
(503)443-6888
Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store
(503)639-6488
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March 6th
Monday
March 7th
Tuesday
March 8th
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6 de marzo
Lunes
7 de marzo
Martes
8 de marzo
Sunday
Domingo
7 am Kirby Low
8:30 am Joe Borsch
11 am Marjorie Lyster
1:30 pm
7 pm People of St. Anthony
8:30 am Martha Tassi
8:30 am
7am Mass (Church)
7:30 - 12:30 pm Fellowship (Gathering
space)
8:30 am Daily Mass (Church)
6:45 pm Band Practice (Church)
8:30 am Daily Mass (Church)
9:15 am Women’s Bible Study (parish library)
Nuts and Bolts of Daily Spirituality
(gathering space)
8:30 am Mass (Church)
11 am Mass (Church)
6:30 pm ESL (Middle School)
1:30 pm mass Vietnamese (Church)
5:15 pm Salt (Francis Hall)
7 pm Confirmation Class (Parish Library)
Reconciliation Service in Spanish
(church)
STaPa Meeting (Francis Hall)
Stewardship Council (Upper Room)
4:00 pm Mass Spanish (Church)
5:30 pm Community Café (school)
7 pm Youth Mass (Church)
Wednesday
Miercoles
March 9th
9 de marzo
Thursday
Jueves
March 10th
10 de marzo
Friday
Viernes
March 11th
11 de marzo
8:30 am Lailah Magill Cahoon
8:30 am
8:30 am
8:30 am Daily mass (church)
8:30 am Daily Mass
9:15 am Women’s Faith Sharing (parish
library)
6:30 pm Mass Vietnamese (Church)
ESL classes (middle school)
7 pm Peace and Justice Commission
(parish library)
7:30 pm Confirmation class (O’Reilly hall)
8:30 am Daily Mass (Church)
Bulletin Crew (parish office)
10 am Making Rosaries (Upper Room)
2:15 pm Stations of the Cross (Church)
6 pm Stations of the Cross (Church)
6:30 pm Soup Supper (gathering space)
Empty Bowl Event
Sunday
Domingo
Intercessions:
9:15 am Quilt Tying (parish library)
Mom’s Support Group
(nursery)
6 pm Serra Club Board & Club meeting (O’Reilly hall)
7 pm RCIA (Upper Room)
Baptism Class English
Choir practice (church)
Saturday
Sabado
March 12th
12 de marzo
March 13th
13 de marzo
8:30 am
5 pm
7 am
8:30 am Diane Lung
11 am
1:30 pm
7pm People of St. Anthony
For those who have died:
7 am Men’s Bible Study (upstairs
kitchen)
Daylight Savings Time
New Parishioners:
9 am Women’s Retreat
7 am Mass (Church)
8:30 am Mass (Church)
7:30—10:30 am Knights of Columbus Pancake
Breakfast
3:30 pm Confessions
5 pm Mass (Church)
(Spring ahead one hour )
10:30—12:30 pm Fellowship (Center Lobby)
8:30 am Mass (Church)
11 am Mass (Church)
1:30 pm Mass Vietnamese (Church)
4 pm Mass Spanish (Church)
5 pm SALT
5:30 pm Community Café (School)
7 pm Mass (Church)
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FAITH FORMATION
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Children’s Sacrament Preparation News
Contact: Cindy Marchese at 503-639-4179 x121 or
[email protected]
Sunday Religious Education Classes
Preschool: 8:308:30-9:30 AM—
AM—Main School
1st--8th Grades: 9:451st
9:45-10:45 AM—
AM—School
Please contact Cindy at the parish office for late registration
information 503-639-4179 x121 or
[email protected].
[email protected].
Classes March 6, 2016
LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT!
Our R.E. children are collecting items for
Blessings Bags to be donated to SVDP,
Weather Shelter and the Parish Office. If
you’d like to participate please contact Cindy
at the parish office for a list of the various
items needed to fill these emergency bags.
Middle School Youth
The next two Sundays our youth will be
learning about the Rosary and
making their own rosaries!
Youth Life gatherings on Sunday
mornings, 9:45-10:45 in the main
school. All youth are invited to attend and
friends are welcome!
FIRST
RECONCILIATION
Reminder! Once your child
has completed their 1st
Confession, contact Cindy
at the parish office to let us know and to receive
a special certificate.
FIRST COMMUNION
Parents and children should be
working on Chapter 5 of their 1st
Eucharist books.
Our 1st Communion children are learning about
stewardship by using their very own Sunday collection envelopes. They’ve been generous with their
time, talents and treasures. Here are a few examples of their generosity:
• I helped by unloading the dishwasher
• I played with my little sister
• I pray for the sick and the people who are at the
hospital for them to be okay.
Call Kathy Fedr at (503) 639-4179, Ext. 123 or
email at [email protected] for information..
Kids Summer Programs!
Vacation Bible School for
1st-6th grade children (Fall 2016)
is Jun 27-Jun 30
Camp Tilikum for
1st-8th grade children (Fall 2016)
is July 18-22, 2016
Registration begins April 1st!
Do you have a child that
you would like to baptize?
Have you been asked to be
a Godmother or Godfather
for a child? Our next class
for the preparation of infant baptism is Wednesday
March 9th at 7 PM . For questions or to make
an appointment please call 503-639-4179 ext.
122 or email [email protected]
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Saint Anthony’s Life
Teen is a ministry open
to all high school students. We meet Sundays
at 5:00, starting with
dinner, and
ending at 6:45 before
Mass. Newcomers and
visitors are always welcome—just walk in the
door, write down a few
pieces of information, and join the celebration!
PARISH SCHOOL
St. Anthony recently teamed up with the Portland Reading
Council and sponsored a dyslexia workshop in Francis
Hall. The focus was (1) understanding the neurological
basis of dyslexia, (2) recognizing the most common warning signs and symptoms, (3) learning to support students
through accommodations; and (4) inspiring students to
shine.
This week at Life Night:
Filled First
Just as we need to be merciful, we also need to
receive Mercy. Pride, shame, and doubt can
make us embarrassed or unwilling to receive
Mercy. Giving and receiving Mercy both bring
God’s presence to our lives.
Family Challenge: As a family, make a list of
times you have received Mercy. Then make a
list of times your have turned Mercy away. Talk
about the differences and what decisions you
would make now. Are you allowing God to show
you His love and Mercy through His
people?
Summer Mission Trip
Our week-long summer Mission to
Reno, NV is an experience you’ll
never forget, taking place the first
week in July.
Confirmation 2 Classes
All 6 classes MUST be attended.
Students should choose the day and time that works
for them. (No class 3/22 & 24)
Tues 2/23-4/5 6:30-8:00 in Parish Library
Thurs 2/25-4/7, 7:30-9:00 in O’Reilly
With any and all questions or concerns,
call Mary at 503-639-4179 x128
Research has shown that nationwide dyslexia is the leading
cause of reading failure and school dropouts. 1 in 5 students have dyslexia. Kindergarten assessments are vital
not necessarily for the detection of dyslexia but for an
overall assessment of the child. Early intervention is essential.
Of the 8 St. Anthony teachers and staff that attended this
workshop, 3 teachers attended a second dyslexia workshop
the next day featuring Susan Barton, nationally known
expert in the field of dyslexia. Sarah Paul, the school’s
Reading Resource Teacher, uses the Susan Barton system
of assessing students. We are truly blessed by caring,
compassionate teachers who seek out ways to help every
student be successful.
Blessings,
Clare Jaramillo, Enrollment
503/639-4179, ext. 222
[email protected]
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SHARED LEADERSHIP NOTES
PASTORAL COUNCIL & COMMISSION REPORTS
Pastoral Council Minutes February 2, 2016 Meeting
Attendees Diane Bohan, Cathy Ranck, Veronica Dillashaw, Toni Stotts, Carrie Marthaller, Oscar
Miranda-Dominguez, Fr. John Henderson, Dale Potts, Truc Nguyen, Leslie Froman, Carrie Marthaller,
Truc Nguyen, Kevin Pham, Rosaura Rodriguez
Old Business
January minutes were approved
Parish Mission statement- Council will reflect on mission statement list and give input on 3-5
statements or create one
Commission Updates and Issues
Reviewed past parish events and discussed upcoming parish events.
New Business
Fr. John and Tom Barr spoke about parish budgeting and fundraising.
Fr. Manuel will add Form A&B to the pastoral council web page for parish to use for ideas and
submissions.
School open house well attended went to 2:30pm
Ministry Scheduler will go online in February.
Next meeting March 2, 7pm.
Minutes of Life, Justice & Peace Meeting for February 11, 2016
We continue to search for opportunities to introduce fair trade goods to parishioners. A consignment sale at next
year’s holiday bazaar through CRS fair trade program is a possibility.
Several Rice Bowls were handed out on Ash Wednesday. Information is posted on the parish web site. We will
keep interest going using the bulletin.
Reports on homelessness in Washington County were presented: The growing lack of affordable housing is
blamed for increasing rates of homelessness. Portland has become a magnet for those seeking a livable city.
Outside interests are buying apartment complexes and looking for a high return on their investments, which
is driving up rents in the metro area. Union Gospel Mission has an 80% success rate in obtaining housing for
its clients. We may explore how they are accomplishing this. The application for Section 8 Housing is
lengthy and complicated and there is a one year waiting list. We hope to offer a tenant workshop in the near
future.
The Bread for the World 2016 Offering of Letters focus is Survive and Thrive – hunger relief and nutrition for
mothers, infants and young children. We will encourage parishioners to write letters to their elected representatives on this topic at fellowship after Masses through Pentecost.
The Traveling Crib should be here by Feb. 18. Information is in the bulletin.
We will review options for a possible web page at the next meeting.
Commission members are reading “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” USCCB 2015.
The next Life, Justice & Peace meeting is Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the parish library.
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IN AND BEYOND OUR PARISH WALLS
Save the Date April 23, 2016
ST. ANTHONY
AUCTION
to be held in the
parish center
2016 Hawks Night Out
Casino Royale
Sponsorship Opportunities Get your company name
in front of an appreciative community by sponsoring the
annual St. Anthony School Dinner and Auction – a party
with a purpose! “Hawks Night Out ♦ Casino Royale” will
be held April 23, 2016 at St. Anthony School. Produced by
St. Anthony Parents Association, the auction is the schools
largest fundraiser and responsible for a good portion of
the operating budget. Not only does it fund student activities, but supports necessary teaching positions and students on tuition subsidy. Which means, you are supporting the education of your customers and benefiting from a
tax deduction simply by advertising! Happy parents are
loyal customers. The St. Anthony community is made up
of over 2800 families. By sponsoring the event, your generosity will be acknowledged in a variety of ways. Depending on the sponsorship level you choose, your company
name will reach hundreds of people within the community
you live and work. Sponsorship levels include:
SCHOLAR SPONSOR – $3,000 + (2 available) • Premier auction dinner table for 10 patrons, with wine at your
table • Recognition at the auction, and in the catalog and
website • Sponsor name/logo on rotating screen during
silent auction • Complimentary full page color ad in auction catalog (first contracted has choice of inside back or
front cover) ESSAYIST SPONSOR – $1,500 • Premier
auction dinner table for 10 patrons, with wine at your table • Recognition at the auction, and in the catalog and
website • Sponsor name/logo on rotating screen during
silent auction • Complimentary half-page ad in auction
catalog STUDIOUS SPONSOR – $500 • 2 dinner tickets to auction • Recognition at the auction, and in the catalog and website • Complimentary 1/3 page ad in auction
catalog FRIENDSHIP CONTRIBUTION - $100+ •
Company name listed in catalog contributors list
Spring into Sports with CYO! Offering Track
& Field for boys & girls 3rd - 8th grade, Lacrosse for boys & girls K - 8th grade and baseball for boys & girls 3rd - 8th grade. Season
begins March 14th. Registration now open.
For more information and to register online
visit our website atwww.cyocamphoward.org.
If you have further questions, contact your
local CYO athletic director or call the CYO Office at 503-231-9484.
Are You Called to be a Monk?
Serve the Lord in Prayer and Work
Monastic Vocation Retreat at
Mt. Angel Abbey
April 8 to 10, 2016
Open to men 18-45 yrs old; Free of Charge
Contact Fr. Odo Recker, OSB at 503-845-3123
[email protected] visit our website:
www.mtangelabbey.org/vocations
WOMEN’S RETREAT
Women of all ages and faiths are invited March 11 & 12, 2016! Jane
Kirkpatrick, author and Christian
speaker will lead our retreat, “Hope
for the Journey” Register by using
this QR code or contact Cindy
Marchese at the parish office, 503639-4179 x121. $50.00 includes Friday evening soup supper/Empty
Bowls project and Saturday retreat, continental
breakfast, snacks and
lunch.
Partial scholarships available.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
& ENRICHMENT
Adult Confirmation
Classes for adults who have
been baptized and made
their first communion but
missed Confirmation will
be starting March 16th at 7
pm. Email
[email protected] or
call 503-639-4179 ext. 122 to
register for the classes
Have you wanted to study the Bible but your
work schedule and family obligations keep
you from joining a group?
Our Adult Faith Formation committee is
pleased to announce we will be offering an
online Bible Study called
Unlocking the Mystery of
the Bible by Jeff Cavins and
Sarah Christmyer. To register go to
http://evangelization.com/
Sr. Carol Dempsey Returns:
April 2nd, and 17th
What is Mercy?
9:45—10:45 am in the
Middle School
Acts of Mercy: Don’t forget did you bring food for the pantry, help a neighbor, take care of an animal—
animal—write it down
on a piece of paper and bring it with you to mass. Put it in
the offering basket and on Divine Mercy Sunday April 3rd
we will offer all our Acts of Mercy as an offering to the Lord.
LIFE PEACE AND JUSTICE
SỰ SỐNG, CÔNG LÝ, VÀ HÒA BÌNH
VIDA, PAZ Y JUSTICO
Pope Francis writes in Misericordiae Vultus—the
papal bull that announced this Jubilee Year of
Mercy— that he desires that Christian people everywhere more deeply reflect on the corporal and
spiritual works of mercy. The pope views this year
as an opportunity to “reawaken our conscience,
too often grown dull in the face of poverty.” He
challenges us to “enter more deeply into the heart
of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy.”
Lent is a time to reflect more intentionally on
Pope Francis’ invitation. During these 40 days, we
examine our own lives in an ongoing effort to “be
merciful, just as [the] Father is merciful.” And
CRS Rice Bowl is our tool to do just this. Through
CRS Rice Bowl, we encounter those living in conditions of poverty around the world, and we have
the opportunity to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy through our prayer, fasting
and almsgiving. Joan Rosenhauer, Executive Vice
President of CRS’ U.S. Operations, shares her
thoughts in this reflection.
Make your Lenten practice this year one of mercy.
• Faith-Sharing: Use this adult faith-sharing
resource, Live Mercy: Feed the Hungry, to
inspire reflection on the scope of global hunger
and how we are called to respond in mercy.
• Gospel Reflections: Consider how the Gospel of the Word each Sunday can inspire you
and your community to live mercy throughout
the week with these Reflections on Sunday’s Readings.
• Lives of the Saints: Contemplate God’s
mercy throughout our Catholic tradition by
reflecting on the Lives of the Saints who
have gone before us.
• Digital Retreat: Hear from Kerry Weber
of America Magazine on how mercy is integral
to each of our Lenten journeys—and how it’s a
lot like riding a bus—on this episode of What
is Lent?
• http://www.crsricebowl.org/about/how
-to-practice-lent/the-year-of-mercy
COMMUNITY LIFE AND GROUPS
The Traveling Crib is sponsored by Catholic Charities Pregnancy Support & Adoption Service
Office and is brought to St. Anthony parish by our Catholic
Daughters as part of their Circle of Love program. To participate, please choose items (see back side) and place your donation in the Crib in Francis Hall by March 21. Any cash donations go toward purchase of bassinets, port-a-cribs and car
seats.
New only:Baby Bottles,*Baby Wash, Shampoo, and Lotion
Baby Towels & Washcloths
*Disposable Diapers: Newborn thru Size 5 (no cloth diapers)
*Diaper Cream and Baby Wipes Fitted Crib Sheets/Mattress
Pads Baby Pacifiers or Teething Rings Baby Photo Albums Formula-Similac Blue (no soy)
New or gently USED items:
Baby Books Car Seats… (2014, 2015, 2016 ONLY) Baby Bouncer *Baby Front Packs
*Bassinets Baby Bath Tubs Crib Blankets Receiving Blankets Booties and Socks
Diaper Bags *Port-a-Cribs, Pac & Play, Strollers Maternity Clothing *Baby Clothing: Newborn, Preemie, and Sizes 0-12 months (Sleepers, Onesies, Play)
Knights of Columbus
Pancake Breakfast
proceeds to benefit
the travelers and chaperones
of the 8th Grade
Washington D.C. Chrysalis Trip
Sunday, March 13, 2016
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Window into Divine Mercy
The mission of St. Faustina brought us new
forms of devotion to the Divine Mercy. These
new forms consist of the image of Divine Mercy
with the signature “Jesus I trust in You” (in our
adoration chapel), the Feast of Divine Mercy
established on the Sunday after Easter, the
chaplet of Divine Mercy, and prayer at the hour
of Jesus' death. These forms of devotion carry
great promises with them. They are all built on
a foundation of trust in Jesus which is the essence of the devotion and our obligation to actively love our neighbor by being merciful.
Trust is not a feeling. We gain trust and it expresses itself in humility, contrition expressed
in the sacrament of reconciliation, obedience to
God, receiving the Eucharist, and meditation
on the passion of Christ. The world so often
offers us lies, but in being obedient to the
Church our trust in Jesus grows. Jesus made
Himself dependent on our trust in order to give
us all we need.
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HISPANIC MINISTRY
Saludos,
Gracia maravillosa! ¿Que suena
tan dulce
que salvó a un miserable como yo.
Una vez estaba perdido, pero
ahora he sido encontrado;
Estaba ciego, pero ahora veo.
Fr. John Henderson
Hay tantas personas que pueden
ver, una visión 20/20, tal vez incluso mejor, sin
embargo, son totalmente ciegas. Ellas están
totalmente envueltas en su propio mundo, egoísta,
odioso, enojado. Pasan su tiempo en busca de los
defectos de los demás. No tienen piedad de los
demás cuando están heridos. Evitan cualquier
cambio que se les presente.
Estamos llamados este día para abrir el corazón a la
gracia increíble. Dios los ama con un amor eterno.
Esta gracia se frota en los ojos y en nuestros
corazones. Estamos llamados a ir a lavarnos en las
aguas del bautismo del perdón, del amor verdadero.
Es sorprendente cómo la gracia de Dios puede
cambiar el corazón y abrirnos los ojos.
Pero hay que reconocer que estamos perdidos, que
estamos sepultados en nuestros pecados que nos
impiden ver realmente. Estamos ciegos. Tenemos
que centrarnos en nuestra propia vida y desear
cambiar y querer vivir una vida nueva y sobre todo
tener el deseo de aceptar la invitación de Jesús a
estar en relación con él. Sin piedad divina del Señor
no puede haber ningún cambio. A veces decimos,
"yo puedo cambiar por mi cuenta, no necesito ayuda
o guía de alguien." Buena suerte. Que sólo conduce a
la frustración y promesas vacías.
Querido Jesús, yo soy un miserable, estoy perdido,
estoy ciego. Envía tu gracia maravillosa sobre mí
para que pueda ser encontrado, para que pueda ver.
Quiero creer en ti Señor. Quiero abrazar tu
misericordia y tu amor eterno.
Que tengas una buena
semana,
Tu amigo,
Fr. John
Domingos:
Eucaristía (Misa) 4:00pm
Grupo de Oración Kerigma:
Asamblea: (O’Reilly Hall)
Crecimientos:
inician el martes 12 de enero.
Martes (Youth Center y O’Reilly) 7:00 PM
Grupo Alianza de Amor
Jueves 7-9pm en la oficina
Clases PRE-Bautismales:
El primer sábado del mes a las 6:00PM
Requiere una entrevista favor llamar al
503-639-4179 x129
BAUTIZOS (niños menores de 8 años):
Febrero y Marzo
Desde Febrero 10, No
celebramosBautismos de niños
por motivo que es tiempo de
cuaresma.
Sacerdote/ Párroco
Fr. John Henderson
503-639-4179 Ext.112
Vicario Parroquial
Fr. Manuel Becerra
503-639-4179 Ext. 113
Fr. Julio Torres
503-639-4179 Ext. 119
Ministro Hispano
Diacono Marco Espinoza 503-639-4179 x 129
[email protected]
Asistente de Pastoral (Bilingüe)
Viridiana Morales Ext.0
Horas de oficina:
Martes, miércoles y Jueves de 6:30-9pm
Sábado de 8:30am-12:00pm
Favor tocar el timbre de la puerta
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HISPANIC MINISTRY
DESEA CASARSE
Lo que Dios unió que
no lo separe el hombre.
Favor llame a la oficina
y haga una cita con el
Diacono Marco al
503-639-4179 Ext. 129
6 meses de anticipación
SERVICIO DE RESCATE CATOLICO
Invitamos a nuestra comunidad a participar de
una manera generosa en esta 2da colecta
donde el programa católico ayuda a los mas
necesitados en el mundo entero. Seamos parte
de esta gran misión.
EVENTO DEL TAZON VACIO
El evento será el viernes 11 de marzo a las
6:30pm. Usted puede comprar un tazon
hecho a mano y disfrutar de un plato de sopa
hecha en casa. La ganancia del evento
beneficiara a San Vicente de Paul.
CLASES DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA.
Los niños de Educación Religiosa tienen clase
los domingos de 9:45am a 10:45am. Además
los padres también tienen clase a la misma
hora que sus hijos en el salón O’Reilly.
IV DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
Primera Lectura 1Samuel 16:1,6-7 10-13. El
Señor envio a Samuel a Belen para ungir a un
nuevo rey. David, fue ungido como rey de
Israel.
Salmo 34
Gusten y vean que bueno es el Señor.
Segunda Lectura Efe. 5:8-14
En otro tiempo ustedes eran tinieblas, pero
ahora unidos a Cristo son luz. Vivan como hijos de la luz y den frutos de bondad, santidad
y verdad.
Evangelio Juan 9:1-41
Jesus vion pasar a un ciego de nacimiento, Jesus escupio en el suelo, hizo lodo con la saliva,
se lo puso en los ojos y le dijo ve a lavarte en la
piscine de siloe, el se lavo y volvio a ver.
Misa en Español Miercoles 6:15pm.
Practica de Coros.
Coro de Jóvenes/ Niños
La práctica de los coros de niños y
jóvenes es el 1ro, 2do y 4to martes del
mes a las 7:15pm en la iglesia. Niños
deben ser
acompañados por sus padres.
Coro de Jóvenes Adultos
La práctica del coro de jóvenes adultos
es el 3er martes de cada mes.
GRUPO DE JOVENES del 9no al 12 grado
Invitamos cordialmente a los jóvenes del 9no
al 12avo grado a participar en el grupo de
jóvenes los domingos a las 5pm en el salón St.
Francis. Jóvenes que necesiten el Sacramento
de Confirmación hablar con Mary, líder del
grupo.
Misa para jovenes y familias, domingo
7:00PM
Confesiones en Marzo excepto
viernes santo.
Bienvenido a la Parroquia de San
Antonio
Gracias por acompañarnos esta tarde. Es
nuestro mayor deseó que la Eucaristía que hoy
celebramos nos anime a vivir una profunda
experiencia de fe y vida. Le invitamos para que
junto con sus familiares y amigos vuelvan a
participar con nosotros, su comunidad y
familia, de la iglesia de San Antonio en Tigard.
hiệp thông
BẢN TIN HÀNG TUẦN CỦA CỘNG ĐÒAN CÔNG GIÁO VIỆT NAM GIÁO XỨ THÁNH ANTÔN
Chúa Nhật Thứ 4 Mùa Chay • Năm Phụng Vụ C
Ngày 6 Tháng 3 Năm 2016
THUẬN HAY
NGHỊCH Ý TRỜI?
Suy niệm: Dụ ngôn Người cha nhân hậu
cho thấy lòng Chúa thương xót không mệt
mỏi, dẫu trong thinh lặng đợi chờ. Thiên
Chúa chạnh lòng trong im lặng khi thấy
đứa con lên tiếng cướp quyền của mình,
đòi chia gia tài. Thiên Chúa chạnh lòng
trong im lặng, như người cha ngày ngày
trông chờ con trở về, dõi mắt đăm đăm
trông ngóng, nên thấy con trước từ xa,
chạy đến ôm lấy con, hôn lấy hôn để như
con đã mất nay lại tìm thấy. Sau thời gian
đi hoang, đứa con trở về trắng tay! Tài sản
đã hết sạch, nhân phẩm cũng mất đến nỗi
ăn đồ thừa của heo. Có còn chăng là mùi
tanh hôi của một thời khờ dại. Mặc cảm đè
nặng khiến nó cũng không thể ngước cao
lên nhìn vào mặt cha để nhận ra gương
mặt xót thương của cha mình. Nhưng lòng
thương của người cha làm cho nó quá bất
ngờ, tha thứ cho nó như thể nó không có
quá khứ đáng quên, nâng nó dậy và truyền
mặc áo đẹp để phục hồi phẩm giá làm
con cho nó và vì cho nó làm con, nó được
BAN ĐIỀU HÀNH & MỤC VỤ CỘNG ĐOÀN
Linh Mục Chánh Xứ: Cha John Henderson
Linh Mục Quản Nhiệm: Cha Phêrô Nhật Hoàng
Linh Mục Hưu Dưỡng:
Cha Giuse Nguyễn Đức Hậu
Chủ Tịch Cộng Đoàn:
Anh Bùi Lợi
Phó Chủ Tịch Nội Vụ:
Anh Phạm Đình Hiếu
Phó Chủ Tịch Ngoại Vụ:
Anh Nguyễn Tấn Trực
Thủ Quỹ & Tài Chánh: Anh Nguyễn Văn Bình
Đại Diện Cộng Đoàn VN với GX Mỹ Anh Phạm Tuấn
Thư Ký:Chị Lê Thị Anh Thư
Hội Các Bà Mẹ Công Giáo:
Chị Nguyễn Anna Dung
Ca Đoàn Hương Chiều Anh Lương Thế Phiệt
Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể & Giới Trẻ: HT Kim Trang
Thừa Tác Viên Lời Chúa :
Chị Lê Thị Tuyết Dung
Thừa Tác Viên Thánh Thể/ Lễ Sinh: Anh Nguyễn Tín
Trường Giáo Lý & Việt Ngữ:
Thầy Phạm Quốc Hùng
hưởng lại tức khắc gia tài của người con
trong nhà. Thiên Chúa xót thương chúng ta
như thế đó. Tin Mừng không cho biết người
con đáp trả lại tình yêu của cha thế nào,
dường như để cho chúng ta thay thế và
đáp lại tình Chúa xót thương.
Mời Bạn: Chúng ta hãy bắt chước Chúa
diễn tả lòng xót thương cho con cái, bạn
hữu, xóm làng của chúng ta.
Sống Lời Chúa: Đến với một người không
thích, nở nụ cười thân ái với họ.
Cầu nguyện: Chúa đã thứ tha và đón nhận
con, cho con được lại làm con của Chúa.
Con xin cám ơn Chúa.
LIÊN LẠC
Linh Mục Quản Nhiệm:
503-228-4397 X 225
[email protected]
Ban Điều Hành:
503-730-7254 [email protected]
Phụng Vụ và Mục Vụ:
503-770-0811• MV: 503-467-1385
[email protected]
MỤC VỤ & SINH HOẠT
Thánh lễ: Chúa Nhật: 1:30 chiều • Thứ Năm: 6:30 chiều
Giải tội: Truớc hoặc sau Thánh lễ Chúa Nhật và chiều Thứ Năm,
hoặc xin hẹn với quý Cha.
Rửa tội: Xin liên lạc trực tiếp với văn phòng Giáo Xứ Mỹ
Hôn phối & Xin lễ: Xin liên lạc trực tiếp với Cha Quản Nhiệm
Trường Việt Ngữ và Giáo lý • TNTT
• Việt ngữ: từ 11:15 đến 12:15 chiều CN
• Giáo lý: từ 12:30 đến 1:15 chiều CN • TNTT: 2 - 4 giờ chiều Thứ Bẩy
Ý CẦU NGUYỆN TRONG THÁNG
Ý CHỈ CẦU NGUYỆN CỦA
ĐỨC THÁNH CHA • THÁNG 3/2016
• Ý chung: Cầu cho các gia đình đang gặp khó
khăn, nhận được sự trợ giúp cần thiết và cho
các trẻ em được lớn lên trong môi trường lành
mạnh và an toàn.
• Ý truyền giáo: Cầu cho các Kitô hữu đang bị
kỳ thị hoặc bị bách hại vì đức tin, được ơn sức
mạnh và trung thành với Tin Mừng, nhờ lời cầu
nguyện không ngừng của toàn thể Hội Thánh.
Giáo
hộiCÔNG
nghèo đói.
LỊCH
GIÁO TRONG TUẦN
6/3: Chúa Nhật 4 Mùa Chay, năm C
7/3: Thứ Hai trong tuần 4 MC
8/3: Thứ Ba trong tuần 4 MC
9/3: Thứ Tư trong tuần4 MC
10/3: Thứ Năm trong tuần 4 MC
11/3: Thứ Sáu trong tuần4MC/ Kiêng Thịt
12/3: Thứ Bẩy trong tuần 4 MC
13/3: Chúa Nhật 5 Mùa Chay, năm C
Giáo hội nghèo đói.
THÔNG CÁO
• Tìm Hiểu Ơn Gọi - Come and See
21/3 - 23/3/2016 tại Dòng Mến Thánh
Giá Đà lạt, Portland, Oregon
Dòng MTG Đà Lạt thân mời các thiếu nữ từ
18 - 35 tuổi, muốn tìm hiểu về đời sống tu trì
trong Hội Dòng MTG Đà Lạt miền Portland,
Oregon đến tham dự chương trình "Đến và
Xem" (Come and See) từ ngày 21 đến ngày
23/3/2016 tại khuôn viên nhà dòng.
Mọi chi tiết xin vào trang web của nhà dòng
tại www.menthanhgiadalat.net hay
email [email protected], điện
thoại 281-381-9938.
Rất mong gặp bạn tại Đệ Tử Viện.
Lời Chúa qua các bài đọc lễ Chúa Nhật
+ Bài đọc 1 : Gs 5,9-12.
Trong 40 năm trên đường về Đất Hứa,
Thiên Chúa đã nuôi dưỡng dân Do thái
bằng manna, nhưng khi đã đặt chân lên
Đất Hứa rồi, mannna thôi rơi, và dân bắt
đầu ăn thổ sản trong xứ.
Cuộc xuất hành về Đất Hứa đã kết thúc,
. Từ nay, lễ Vượt qua được ấn định vào
ngày 14 tháng Nisan hàng năm giúp
dân Do thái luôn nhớ đến lòng thương
xót của Thiên Chúa đối với họ.
+ Bài đọc 2 : 2Cr 5, 17-21.
Thiên Chúa là Đấng trung thành và
thương xót, đã dùng Đức Kitô mà giao
hòa chúng ta với Người, đã gánh tội
của chúng ta và làm cho chúng ta được
thông phần sự sống của Thiên Chúa.
Thiên Chúa đã cho chúng ta được tái
sinh nhờ Bí tích rửa tội để sống một đời
sống mới.
+ Bài Tin mừng : Lc 15,1-3.11-32.
Thánh Luca đã diễn tả lòng thương xót
Chúa qua 3 dụ ngôn :- Dụ ngôn con chiên
lạc- Dụ ngôn đồng tiền bị mất - Dụ ngôn
đứa con hoang đàng
Trong dụ ngôn người con hoang đàng
này, ta thấy người cha có hai đặc điểm
: tôn trọng tự do của con, sẵn sàng chia
gia tài cho con, và nhất là sẵn sàng tha
thứ, luôn mong đợi con trở về ngay khi nó
chưa hối lỗi. Người con thứ không phải là
mẫu mực một kẻ tội lỗi hồi tâm : anh ta
không có vẻ ăn năn thống hối thực sự,
anh ta chỉ đi theo hướng có lợi, nghĩa là
trở về cho khỏi bị chết đói.
Tuy thế, Thiên Chúa là người Cha tốt
lành và nhẫn nại, Ngài tìm mọi cách để
cứu chúng ta. Ngài đợi chờ chúng ta qua
nhiều năm tháng dài. Ngài vui sướng đón
nhận chúng ta vì chúng ta đã chết nay
sống lại, đã mất nay lại tìm thấy.
Thiên Chúa giàu lòng xót thương
Người cha có hai người con : người con đây
là ai ? Và đứa con hoang đàng chỉ ai ? Các
nhà chú giải không đồng ý kiến.
Các nhà chú giải thời xưa cho rằng : người
con cả chỉ người Do thái, con hoang đàng
chỉ dân ngoại.
Ngày nay quan niệm đó hầu như bị bỏ, mà
còn hai ý kiến sau đây :
- Một ý kiến cho rằng : con cả chỉ người biệt
phái, con hoang đàng chỉ tội nhân. Người
biệt phái lẩm bẩm kêu trách Chúa vì thái độ
đối với tội nhân.
- Ý kiến thứ hai cho rằng : con cả chỉ người
lành, con hoang đàng chỉ tội nhân. Kẻ lành
không hiểu được thái độ Chúa đối với tội
nhân trở lại.
Chúng ta là hạng người nào ? Dầu là anh
cả, dầu là đứa con hoang đàng, tất cả đều
phải sám hối, đều phải trở về, đừng cứng
lòng trước ơn Chúa. Trong cuốn Au Gré de
Sa Grâce, linh mục André Louf có đề cập đến
không những kẻ tội lỗi cứng lòng (pécheurs
endurcis) mà còn những người ngay chính
(justes endurcis) cũng cứng lòng nữa. Người
con hoang đàng là hình ảnh của những
người tội lỗi, còn người anh cả có thể là hình
ảnh của những người ngay chính cứng lòng.
Người tự coi mình công chính, đạo đức mà
cứng lòng và tự mãn thì thật khó mà sám hối,
trở về.
Có lẽ thái độ của người anh tự coi mình công
chính và ganh tị là hình ảnh gợi cho tất cả
chúng ta, những người cảm thấy mình làm
mọi sự đều đúng, đều tốt đẹp và đạo đức.
Chúng ta biết mình là người tốt nên dễ dàng
phê phán những người khác. Chúng ta đã
mang trong mình tự mãn vì nghĩ rằng Thiên
Chúa đang ngự trị trong đời sống của mình.
Chúng ta đã ở vào giữa Mùa Chay, rất gần
đến lễ Phục sinh. Mùa Chay là mùa được
kêu mời trở lại, chúng ta hãy can đảm nhận
khuyết điểm, sai phạm của mình, để mạnh
dạn trở về cùng Chúa, cùng Giáo hội của
Ngài. Thiên Chúa nhân từ trong vai người
cha nhân hậu và yêu thương hôm nay, bảo
đảm cho sự lầm lỗi của con người yếu đuối,
sẽ được tha thứ. Ngài là Cha của tất cả mọi
người, Ngài đang chờ đợi từng người một trở
về. Đừng nghĩ rằng tội lỗi mình quá nặng,
nên không thể giao hòa với Chúa. Cũng đừng
cho rằng ân sủng của Chúa không đủ để phục
hồi tội lỗi của mình. Hãy thống hối, hãy trở
về, sẽ được thứ tha hết mọi lỗi lầm lớn nhỏ.
Hãy tạ ơn Chúa, vì tạ ơn là có khả năng ý thức
mình là kẻ có tội, và từ đó tập chú vào lòng
yêu thương tha thứ của Thiên Chúa.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
(Year A)
Light of the World
Almighty and ever-living God,
you sent your Son, the Light of the World,
to conquer darkness and save us from
sin and death.
Show us mercy, Lord,
and heal the blind spots that trap us
in darkness
so that we might live as children of the light.
May your Holy Spirit be the beacon that
guides us to your Son
and strengthens our resolve
to be faithful witnesses to his saving power.
Wake our sleeping hearts
so that your Church may always confess
Jesus as the light that gives life.
And like the man born blind,
may we worship you all the days of our lives.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Man Born Blind
Today’s Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a; Psalm
23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9:1–41. Today
we celebrate the Second Scrutiny and hear the story of the
man born blind. The story illuminates what happens to the
elect and to all of us. When we encounter Christ, we move
from darkness into light, from spiritual blindness to professing
Christ as Lord. Pay attention to this dichotomy throughout
the reading. In the scrutiny, the elect, as well as the whole
assembly, call to mind the darkness of their lives. Naming
these sins sheds light upon them and frees the elect to be
healed and frees us to commit to the way of the Gospel.
Consider the story of the man born blind. It reveals this
man’s movement from blindness to sight and from just
knowing the name of Jesus to boldly professing that Jesus is
from God. His encounter with Jesus revealed God’s mercy
and love, and his faith was illuminated. The opposite is true
of the community leaders, the Pharisees. As religious leaders, they were supposed to have deep faith and religious
insight, but at the end of the story, they remain in darkness.
During this fourth week of Lent, ask the Holy Spirit to open
your eyes so you might see Christ more clearly. Ask the
Holy Spirit to heal the darkness of your heart and mind, and
then consider how you might, like the man born blind, share
the Light of the World with all those who remain in the
dark. May our encounter with Christ bring us to a deeper
faith and allow us to see the world, the poor, and the broken
as he would.
This Week at Home
Monday, March 7, 2016
Optional Memorial of Sts. Perpetua
and Felicity, Martyrs
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were martyred around the year 203
because they refused to renounce their faith in Christ. Their
encounter with the Risen Christ changed and saved them;
their love for Christ was so strong they couldn’t imagine
denying him. How do you praise the Lord for rescuing you?
In memory of the martyrdom of these saints, you might want
to consider making hot cross buns sometime this week.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 65:17–21; Psalm 30:2 and 4, 5–6,
11–12a and 13b; John 4:43–54.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Waters of Salvation
The sacred river in this passage from Ezekiel brings new life
to the wilderness of Judah. During the Easter season, we sing
a verse from this passage to remind us that we have been
restored to life in our Baptism into Christ. We are about
halfway through Lent. What in your desert needs the waters
of salvation? One of the corporal works of mercy is visiting
the sick. Do you have sick friends or family who might
be cheered by a visit from you? Today’s Readings: Ezekiel
47:1–9, 12; Psalm 46:2–3, 5–6, 8–9; John 5:1–16.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Restore
While in captivity, Israel had lost hope and thought God had
abandoned them, but Isaiah reassures them that is not the
case and God will save the prisoners and restore Zion to its
glory. We too can find ourselves in exile and hopeless. We
need Jesus to restore us and to trust that God will never forget us. From today’s First Reading, we may want to consider
the corporal work of mercy, visiting the imprisoned. Whom
do you know that needs to be reassured of God’s promise?
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 49:8–15; Psalm 145:8–9, 13cd–14,
17–18; John 5:17–30.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Idols
When the Israelites turn away from God and build an idol
to worship, Moses implores the Lord not to unleash his
wrath. Today we are invited to think about the idols in our
lives that keep us from seeing or trusting God. What causes
you to turn away from God? How might you invite others to
remember they are God’s chosen ones? Find a painting online
or at a museum that depicts the First Reading and meditate
on the image and Scripture passage. Today’s Readings:
Exodus 32:7–14; Psalm 106:19–20, 21–22, 23; John 5:31–47.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Messiah
John’s Gospel account gives the impression that Jesus has
stirred things up. Again, we hear that “they” are trying to kill
him. Near the end of the passage, Jesus identifies himself
with the Father, which indicates he is the Messiah. The
people of Jerusalem knew his origins and so doubted that
he was the Messiah. Jesus affirms that his authority comes
from God. The tone in the Gospel narrative is beginning to
shift more clearly toward the Passion. You may want to consider attending the Stations of the Cross as one of your
Lenten disciplines. Today’s Readings: Wisdom 2:1a, 12–22;
Psalm 34:17–18, 19–20, 21 and 23; John 7:1–2, 10, 25–30.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Messiah, Take 2
The Gospel today continues yesterday’s theme. As we draw
closer to the celebration of the Triduum, the Jesus of John’s
Gospel asserts that he was sent by God and is obedient to
God’s will. Like Jesus, we too can be pursued or falsely
accused; and so like the psalmist, we seek refuge with our
God. These pericopes from John’s Gospel account can be
hard to grapple with. Try reading all of chapters 7 and 8.
Then place yourself in the story. Which character(s) do you
identify with? How would you react to Jesus? Today’s
Readings: Jeremiah 11:18–20; Psalm 7:2–3, 9bc–10, 11–12;
John 7:40–53.
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Reproducibles for Lent–Triduum–Easter 2016
Meet Sister Karen Gosser, SHCJ
a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church
I'm honored to share with you my parishioners who I am and what I as a Catholic sister
do among God's people here in Oregon.
In the 60's, when Kennedy was president I heard him say "ask not what your country can
do for you, but ask what can you do for your country". For me that said something like,
"what can you do for your Church" or the people of God? I had thoughts of being a
sister but in my high school years imagined myself marrying my Jesuit High School
boyfriend and together we would be involved in service work. But during my high school
retreat, led by a Holy Child sister who had returned from missionary work in Nigeria, I
found myself inspired by her joy and enthusiasm of being "generous with God". Well,
God got me thinking and praying. I had that sense that God wanted me to live out the
Gospel call to follow him by leaving all (family, Portland, friends, etc.) and so I entered
the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.
As a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus, it's been my privilege to have taught in high schools,
served as a campus minister at Catholic University, worked as a counselor, served as
novice director and served on our Society Leadership Team in Rome. I was blessed to be
allowed to come back to Oregon when my parents were aging. Currently, God has led
me to work with the Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) as a mental
health therapist with men, women and children in a long term, intensive residential
alcohol & drug treatment program.
I am happy to be right here where Jesus would be, reflecting the compassionate and
challenging love of our God.
Karen Gosser, shcj
Society of the Holy Child Jesus - Website - www. shcj.org
National Catholic Sisters Week
March 8-14
Celebrating women religious as they…
serve God through a diversity of ministries. Some live cloistered lives in contemplative prayer, while others
work on the frontlines of global change, striving to improve various aspects of society, from environmental
change to healthcare reform to human rights issues to education and more. All find ways to make the
world a better place. They may have had a positive impact in your life through their work in your
community, even if you didn’t know they were women religious. We invite you to learn more and get to
know the sisters near you!
Did you know that…
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Sr. Karen Gosser, SHCJ is a member of our parish (Read more about Sr. Karen) >
Sr. Kim Nguyen, Adorers of the Holy Cross, grew up as a member of our parish
Sr. Michael Francine Duncan, SSMO is currently serving as a member of our Vocations Ministry
here at St. Anthony.
There are over 400 Sisters currently living in and serving the Archdiocese of Portland.
Religious Orders of Women serving in the Archdiocese of Portland
Adorers of the Holy Cross (MTG)
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel (OSB)
Queen of Angels Monastery
Benedictine Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery (OSB)
Carmelite Sisters, Discalced (OCD)
Carmel of Maria Regina, Monastery and Novitiate
Congregacion de Oblatas de Santa Marta Oblates of Saint Martha
(OSM)
The Grotto
Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, NY (OP)
Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, NJ (OP)
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE)
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows (OSF)
Holy Spirit Sisters (ALCS)
Lovers of the Holy Cross (THCS)
Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic (MM)
Missionaries of the Rosary of Fatima
of Mercy of Alma, MI, (RSM)
Servants of Mary (OSM)
Sisters for Christian Community (SFCC)
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)
Sisters of the Good Shepherd (RGS)
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM)
Convent of the Holy Names - U.S. Ontario Province
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas – West/MidWest Region (RSM)
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas - South Central Community
(RSM)
Sisters of Notre Dame, De Namur, California Province
Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province (SP) Seattle
Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. (SP)
Sisters of Reparation of the Sacred Wounds of Jesus (SR)
Convent and Novitiate
Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa (OSF)
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia (OSF)
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace of Bellevue, WA (CSJP)
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO)
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)
Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ)
Let us thank these women and pray for them as they continue to serve God and the people of
the Archdiocese of Portland.
Could God Be Calling You to Serve Him as a
Religious Sister?