St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
for Evangelization & Reconciliation
2408 SE 16th Avenue | Portland, OR |97214-5334

www.stphil ipneripd x.org

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Guided since our founding in 1912 by the missionary vision of the

Paulists committed to the mission of Jesus, and dedicated to be
welcoming to all, we, the community of St. Philip Neri, strive to reach
out, to reconcile and to promote unity for all Gods creation through
worship, education, and service toward the common good.

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 1, 2015

SPIRITUAL FORMATION SERIES

This series is for young and middle adult spiritual

seekers who want to grow in holiness. Please look
around in your life and mention this to any young
adults you know. The series will run on Thursday
nights Feb. 5 March 26 & Wed. Apr. 1 from 6-8pm.
The program involves Supper, Talks, the Spirituality of
Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker, Discussion,
Prayer and Spiritual Direction. Although the focus in
on young and middle adults, Spiritual Seekers of
all ages are welcome. For more information contact
Fr. Bill, [email protected], 510-851-2782.

NEXT SENIOR POT LUCK GATHERING

Will be this Tuesday, Feb. 3, 12-2pm in Carvlin Hall.
Bring a dish to share. We will begin with gentle chair
yoga.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSING EARLY

MONDAY

The funeral for George Edens, Fr. Bills father, will be

held at Our Lady of the Lake in Lake Oswego on
Monday, Feb. 2 at 11am. The parish office will close
at 10am to allow staff members to attend.

CONFIRMATION
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for
Confirmation this spring, please contact Barbara
Harrison by Feb. 15th.

VALENTINES DAY DANCE

Everyone is invited to join us for a Valentine's Day

Benefit Dance on Saturday, February 14th from
7pm to 11pm. Sponsored by the young adult and
middle adult groups, and open to all ages. Tickets are
$10 per person in advance. $15 per person at the
door. All proceeds from the tickets go to Rose Haven,
a women's shelter in west Portland. Music is by D.J.
Brandon Anderson. There will be dance lessons. BYO
snacks. This is a non-alcohol event. Call the office for
tickets.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK

The annual Archbishops Catholic Appeal will be
collected. The focus this year is on archdiocesan Youth
Ministry, but funds many other programs: prison
ministry to the Deaf Community, tuition assistance in
our Catholic Schools, ministry, and many other
programs. Please see the flyer in todays bulletin.

SMALL FAITH GROUPS FOR LENT

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. Many
know the benefit of participating in small faith groups
for the 6 weeks of Lent. The groups read the Sunday
Scriptures and discuss how the readings apply to our
daily lives. You dont need to be a scholar, teacher or
scribe just bring your bible. Signups end today, stop
in the foyer and signup to join a group.

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, across the country, or from other parts of the world, welcome
& thank you for worshiping with us! Fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pew racks and drop it in the collection
basket or give to one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce yourself.
If you have any questions, please contact anyone on staff.

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday, February 1, 2015

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR and MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, February 1 :

Tuesday, February 3rd:

Wednesday, February 4th:
Thursday, February 5th:

9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
7:00pm
8:00am Mass

Friday, February 6th:

Saturday, February 7th:

12:10pm Mass
8:00am Mass

For the cause of Servant of God Isaac

Hecker
Helen Doris Bruck Nass <B>
Christopher Chang-Han Oh

Sunday, February 8tht:

4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass

Raymond Capri
For the People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community Mass

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Monday, February 2nd:

For the People of St. Philip Neri

Deaf Community Mass
Eulalia Johnson
Noel Montague
Anna Nhu
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Please fill out a Mass Intention Form (located in the foyer of the Church) if you would like a Mass celebrated for
you, for an anniversary of death, birthday or marriage, or some other special event. You can also call the office.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9am Noon
Tuesday Friday
9am 4pm
503 231-4955
Parish Staff
Pastor & Director of NW Paulist Center
Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP .x118
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP .x114
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bill Edens, CSP ..x113
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
Barbara Harrison .x107
[email protected]
Business Manager
Jeanne McPherson ..x103
[email protected]
Office Manager
Rose Wolfe .x101
[email protected]
Maintenance & Grounds
Ed Danila
[email protected]

Church Cleaning, Feb. 2,-8 Jerry & Priscilla Stewart

HECKER QUOTE

Christianity teaches that the soul is the image of God, His living image
and likeness. The image has the capacity to take on its original, therefore
unions with the soul and God is not impossible. God has united His
Divinity with all the infinite attributes of our humanity without change or
alteration of either, in one personality. This is called the
Incarnation. God became man. There was one who was true God and
true man, he is called Christ! [Epiphany Sermon, Rome]

If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and
you believe something miraculous has happened, please phone Fr. Paul Robichaud,
CSP, at (202) 269-2519 and tell him your story.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Thank you for praying for those listed in our prayer corner each week. It
is a source of strength and hope for those listed to know that their
community is praying for them. If you would like to join the email prayer
chain, contact Barbara [email protected] or call the office.

Please pray for:

George and Kay Edens & family
Marc Duyck Sr. Katie Hearn
Courtney, Richard & Dorene
Dehens granddaughter
Ann Cassin
George Spada
Kait Skylar
Keith Watson
Bobby Curry, James & Barbara
Harrisons grandson
Georgene Raab Sandra Smith
Bob Bennett
Paulist Seminarians
Vocations

CRAB DINNER UPDATE

After checking on the expected price of crab for our Mar. 21 dinner &
being at the end of a long line of crab dinners, the committee has decided
to change our focus. We will be offering a Lenten Seafood Platter
Fest, featuring a variety of seafoods crab, shrimp, and other types, to
be determined after checking with the supplier. More details will follow as
we get more information and finalize plans.
If you would like more information, please contact Barbara
[email protected] or Rose [email protected].

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary TimeSunday, February 1, 2015

Pastoral Corner
Many thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. My father died peacefully on Sunday, January 25th at
3:15am. His final weeks have been a graced time for my family. My mother was his main caretaker during the last
years of his coping with heart problems. We siblings have grown closer to each other and to Mom as we helped Dad
with feeding, personal care, arranging for home health care and finally, hospice. There are many indignities at that
stage of life, as people do the personal care that you are used to doing for yourself. Dad was very dignified
throughout the process and never complained. He just took things a day at a time.
My sister has been in town from New York for a few weeks to help my mom. She and my brother, who had just
arrived the night before from New Jersey, were there to help him enter into eternal life. I am grateful for my father,
who has been my role model my whole life. Having shown us children how to live for so many years, he has now
shown us how to die. He died the way he wanted to - at home with no tubes or IVs or pain medications. His mind
was clear until the end.
I always say that we grow up in a family of origin, but we must leave that family and create a new family - a family
of choice. I am grateful to the Paulist Fathers, especially Michael Evernden, Charlie Brunick, and Jim Kolb, my
family of choice, for accompanying me in this time of loss.
It is so long since I have celebrated the Eucharist with you!!! I have been helping with Spanish and English masses
at Saint Annes church in Gresham for four weekends until their pastor, Fr. Jose Luis Gonzales, could return from his
vacation in Mexico. After that came the archdiocesan young adult retreat weekend, January 23rd-25th. It was a
great learning experience for me to observe how the young adult ministry is done in the archdiocese. And it was a
chance for them to get to know me and imagine how I might assist in the archdiocesan young adult ministry. I
presided and preached at the Sunday mass, and I was able to share the spirit of Isaac Hecker with them. There
were 61 young adults present. But, none of them were from Saint Philip Neri. This is something for us to improve
on for next year!!!
And, finally a note on the Gospel today. Jesus preaches the kingdom and the proclamation of the kingdom is met by
resistance, but the presence of Christ heals those who are shackled by evil. He takes away the voice of evil Be
Quiet! and releases the hold of evil Come out of him! He heals the wounds left behind by the grip of evil in the
mans life, and restores him to his family and community.
Fr. Bill

FACEBOOK
Young and Middle adults are invited to join our
Facebook page. Go to your Facebook page and
search on keywords: Bridges Catholic Young
Adult Ministry Portland Oregon. While you
are there join the parish Facebook page as well.

MEETUP.COM
Young and Middle adults are invited to join
our "Meetup.com" group. Go to
www.meetup.com and put in key
words "Portland Catholic Spirituality."
You may have to join meetup.com, but it is
free.
Scriptures for Next Week
February 8, 2015
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Responsorial Psalm147: 1-2, 3-4
Second Reading, 1Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel, Mark 1:29-39

MINISTERS NEEDED

Is it your turn to help? We are in need of people who will serve as

Eucharistic Ministers and Welcome/Greeters. We are in need of 5
Eucharistic Ministers for the 4pm Saturday Vigils, 3 Eucharistic
Ministers for the Sunday, 9:30am Liturgies. Greeters/Welcome
Ministers are needed at all Masses. Training is provided.
This is a meaningful way to say Thank You to God and our faith
community once a month. Please call the office or Barbara
[email protected].

CAR PROWLS

Car prowls are on the rise in the Division St. area. Just a reminder
to keep all valuables out of sight in your cars. These incidents are
most often at night but they also happen in the daytime. Dont
leave temptation visible.

OPEN SANCTUARY TODAY

All are welcome to the Open Sanctuary at Saint Philip Neri,

6pm-7pm, today & Sunday, February 8th, and 15th. Please
join us for some Quality Tranquility and Peace in our Sanctuary on
Sunday evenings. Live music, praise and adoration, conversation.
Join old friends, meet new people! We start at 6pm and end at 7pm
with refreshments. Invite your friends and new acquaintances.