Pastoral Staff
Tel: 503-266-9411 Fax:503-263-2293
Pastor: Fr. John Waldrom
Pastor Associate: Sara Creel
Director of Rel. Educ: Sue Unger
Aministrative Assistant: Debbie Newbury
Maintenance: Heriberto Aguilar

Rectory Office Hours
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We are closed for lunch between 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Bulletin Policy
Items for the bulletin are due in the Parish Office no later than Wednesday of each week. Email your items to dnewbury@canby.com

Prayer Needs
If you have prayer needs, please call St. Patrick prayer chain. Contact Kathy Usher, 503-266-2485

Social Service Ministries
St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank:
Bill & Delores Piller: 503-701-9135

Sacrament
Infant Baptisms:
Registered parishioners are expected to complete a Baptismal Preparation program prior to scheduling a baptism. Baptismal preparation programs are offered 3 times a year. For information and /or registration, contact Sara 503-266-9411.
Next Baptismal Prep Class: September 28, 2006

Adult Baptisms:
Adults seeking baptism are expected to participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) RCIA begins in the fall with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Spring (Easter). For information and/or registration contact Sara at 503-266-9411.

Marriage Policy:
Our parish is a signator of the Clackamas County "community marriage policy", that is a multi denominational agreement for common standards for marriage preparation. Please contact the Pastor at least six months prior to the wedding to ensure adequate time for these preparations.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 22, 2007

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD;

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!

PASTOR AWAY
Fr. John will be out of town Thursday, April 25th through Monday, April 30, 2007. There will be communion service on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. Fr. Robert Van Sickler will be our presider for the weekend Masses on April 28/29.

SECOND COLLECTION - APRIL 28/29
CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2007 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN - Catholic Charities assists thousands of the poorest and most vulnerable people in western Oregon each year. Your generous contribution will provide assistance to struggling families; homeless, victimized and pregnant women; at-risk children and youth; disadvantaged people in need of affordable housing; and many others on the fringes of society. You can help make a difference in the lives of those among us who are most in need by supporting the Catholic Charities 2007 Annual Campaign. Included with this bulletin is an envelope you can use for your contribution to this special collection.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Knights of Columbus and Men’s Club Scholarship Program will provide $2000.00 to a current high school graduate who is a member of St. Patrick’s church in Canby, Oregon. The Scholarship is for post secondary education and may be used at any accredited college or university. The Scholarship application is available at the Parish Office. The application needs to be filled out and returned to the Parish Office no later than May 14th. The scholarship will be awarded at the Baccalaureate Mass.

2007 ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL
We have received the latest progress report from the Archdiocese regarding the parishes in the Archdiocese and their goals. St. Patrick parish goal was $30,974.00. WE ARE ONLY $24.00 AWAY FROM REACHING OUR PARISH GOAL. It is not too late to make a donation to the 2007 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal. Special “Thank You” to those parishioners who have already made a donation to this special appeal.

The risen Jesus revealed himself to his disciples-again, and again. As in other appearances, Jesus is attentive to their needs, bringing their futile fishing expedition to a wildly successful conclusion and providing breakfast for the weary fishermen. These are tangible manifestations of his love and lordship. The Jesus we follow is both Lover of humanity and Lord of humanity. While it is always nice to hear words of love, far more powerful are deeds which demonstrate tangibly another’s love for us. Jesus most profoundly demonstrates his love for us in his death and resurrection. Then, to make that mystery concrete for us, he demonstrates his love in the simple deed of cooking breakfast for the disciples. We demonstrate our love for him and each other by faithfully loving him, following him, and feeding and tending his lambs and sheep. Love is not simply good feelings but the tangible caring for others. In the gospel the beloved disciple announces “It is the Lord.” The second reading gives us a vision of Jesus’ lordship over “everything in the universe.” Jesus is not only Lover, but also Lord and, as such, this Jesus is worthy of “honor and glory and blessing.” Jesus’ lordship is not exercised in having power over others, but in loving them and inviting them to follow him. Jesus’ lordship is expressed in persistent presence and love for others, now carried on by this disciples. With such wonderful detail and storytelling the Evangelist brings together recognition of the presence of the risen Lord, being nourished by him in a meal, and the mission to continue his ministry. Jesus’ risen presence is always a harbinger of abundance, whether of a great catch of fish or of the call to follow him. Peter and the early disciples were persistent in their discipleship of following Jesus and making known his Good News. The first reading relates how they did not “stop teaching in that name.” Peter is affirming before the Sanhedrin what he had previously denied. The love of Peter is manifest in the concreteness of continuing Jesus’ mission, even in the face of adversaries. This great Lover of humanity and Lord of humanity is gracious in calling us to be his risen presence for others. Of such is the Easter mystery: that we love and care as Jesus did.

OUR PRIVILEGE, OUR RIGHT, AND
OUR DUTY
As it is written ‘Even if these forget, yet I will not forget you.’ (Is 49:15):
We in the Catholic Church in the Community of St. Patrick remember, hold in our memory, and pray for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces especially Ryan Thomas Blackwood, Ryan Bridges, Lonnie Brown, Nathan Brown, Douglas Bower Jr., Carlos Bustamante, Nick Classen, Adamm Creel, Isaiah Creel, John Czernick , David Davies, Brad Dunn, Brian Dykeman, Bill Ellis, Adam Ferrell, Eric Fletcher, David Hannon, April Kennedy, Mike Krzmarzick , Johnny Lugo, Alex Martin, John Molamphy, John Nguyen, Patrick Ross, Jennifer Sayles, Joshua Schoen , Tarl Spencer, Leah Sundquist, Kathryn Takalo, Gina Thomas, Kenneth Thorpe, CJ Trillo, and William Walsh, may they be servants of Christ through service to those in need, and may they be kept safe from all harm. Lord hear our prayer.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: April 15, 2007
Building Fund $
Cemetery $10.00
Envelopes $5250.00
Loose $709.39
Children $12.00
Poor $10.00
Total $5991.39

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
April 24-25,2007

Tuesday +Gale Zacher by Mark & Dawn Depner
Wednesday +Margaret Engel by Kathleen Charboneau
Thursday Communion Service
Friday Communion Service

OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

YOUTH MINISTRY AND JR HIGH MINISTRY
All teens are welcome to join us on Wednesday night at 7 pm from 6th grade to High School. We have great volunteers that coordinate this program and make it fun and informative.

Youth Ministry is currently working on projects including preparing for some youth that are planning to go to Mexico for a service project, The Mexican Trip group will meet Tuesday April 29th at 4 pm in the Parish Hall.. We will be doing various fundraisers for this project throughout the next few months. For more information contact Sue Unger in the parish office or email at stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com.

MEXICO FUNDRAISERS
There will be a garage sale in June so save those pesky items you are dying to get rid of and some one can’t wait to get. We will start collecting for the garage sale items in early May. There will also be a car wash in the near future watch the bulletin for all the action. The youth are working hard to raise the funds for their trip. Please help support them.

EASTER ACTIVITY FOR JR HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY
The Easter activity for the Youth Ministry and Jr High Ministry is a collection for our soldiers in Iraq to make friends with the locals. One way they do this is by having little care packages for the kids to help them be comfortable with the soldiers. Spc. Adamm Creel is asking for our community to donate little care packages for the children. The gifts must be non religious and non political. Suggestions for things to bring are: small pads of paper, tooth brushes, small containers of toothpaste, shampoo, hand lotion, etc. also energy bars, breakfast bars or pencils, life savers, match box cars ( these are very popular), clear cellophane children’s party bags to put the items into. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

YOUTH ARCHDIOCESE ACTIVITIES
On April 21 at 7p.m. St Cecilia Church in Beaverton is sponsoring a Catholic Rock Concert with the groups “Thirst” and “Sons of Day.” Tickets are $3 pre-sale and $5 at the door. Questions? Contact Jill Krebsbach at 503-644-2619 ext 71. On May 19th beginning at 5:30 pm ending at 9:30 pm the Father Bernard Youth Center, 980 S Main, Mt Angel, is having a youth night with a “Thirst” concert, dinner, and praise and Worship led by “Thirst” following with Eucharistic Adoration led by Fr Bill Holtzinger, pastor of St Anthony Church in Forest Grove. Cost is $10 for the evening. These events are for all High School youth and Young Adults. Questions or reservations contact Carolyn or Ashley at 503-845-4097 or email at fbyc@mtangel.net. Please register by Tuesday May 15th

I sought the Lord,
and he answered me
and delivered me from, all my fears.
Psalm 34:4

OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

YOUTH MINISTRY AND JR HIGH MINISTRY
All teens are welcome to join us on Wednesday night at 7 pm from 6th grade to High School. We have great volunteers that coordinate this program and make it fun and informative.

Youth Ministry is currently working on projects including preparing for some youth that are planning to go to Mexico for a service project, The Mexican Trip group will meet Tuesday April 29th at 4 pm in the Parish Hall.. We will be doing various fundraisers for this project throughout the next few months. For more information contact Sue Unger in the parish office or email at stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com.

MEXICO FUNDRAISERS
There will be a garage sale in June so save those pesky items you are dying to get rid of and some one can’t wait to get. We will start collecting for the garage sale items in early May. There will also be a car wash in the near future watch the bulletin for all the action. The youth are working hard to raise the funds for their trip. Please help support them.

EASTER ACTIVITY FOR JR HIGH AND YOUTH MINISTRY
The Easter activity for the Youth Ministry and Jr High Ministry is a collection for our soldiers in Iraq to make friends with the locals. One way they do this is by having little care packages for the kids to help them be comfortable with the soldiers. Spc. Adamm Creel is asking for our community to donate little care packages for the children. The gifts must be non religious and non political. Suggestions for things to bring are: small pads of paper, tooth brushes, small containers of toothpaste, shampoo, hand lotion, etc. also energy bars, breakfast bars or pencils, life savers, match box cars ( these are very popular), clear cellophane children’s party bags to put the items into. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

YOUTH ARCHDIOCESE ACTIVITIES
On April 21 at 7p.m. St Cecilia Church in Beaverton is sponsoring a Catholic Rock Concert with the groups “Thirst” and “Sons of Day.” Tickets are $3 pre-sale and $5 at the door. Questions? Contact Jill Krebsbach at 503-644-2619 ext 71. On May 19th beginning at 5:30 pm ending at 9:30 pm the Father Bernard Youth Center, 980 S Main, Mt Angel, is having a youth night with a “Thirst” concert, dinner, and praise and Worship led by “Thirst” following with Eucharistic Adoration led by Fr Bill Holtzinger, pastor of St Anthony Church in Forest Grove. Cost is $10 for the evening. These events are for all High School youth and Young Adults. Questions or reservations contact Carolyn or Ashley at 503-845-4097 or email at fbyc@mtangel.net. Please register by Tuesday May 15th

SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Our next gathering is April 26th at 7 pm in the church. Be sure your children have completed their book and bring it to their interview. If you have not had an interview call Sue Unger right away. The candidates need to have an idea about what the stories in the books are about, know the Our Father and have general knowledge of the book. THIS IS NOT A TEST. We will review the child’s book with them. You can make an appointment with me in the afternoons on Monday through Thursday or after 7:15 pm on Wednesday or Thursday. The review and the rehearsal are required for all candidates receiving First Eucharist (communion) this year. Contact Sue Unger for more questions.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
DO IT FOR THE KIDS
Vacation Bible School needs you for this summer. Our time schedule is July 16-20 from 9-12 noon. Please consider the following volunteer needs: onstage play character King Xerxes for the Old Testament skit of Esther, a stunt person, assistants for classrooms and leading students from station to station, assembly production, cutting and assembly for craft area, secretary for VBS meetings, donations, decorators, catechists, babysitters assistants, artists, photographers, volunteers to set up and clean up, we also know we need empty paper towel rolls. All volunteers that want to help with this project can attend the meeting on May 20th after the 11 am mass. There are many volunteer positions open. Contact Sue Unger. Please take the time to “Do it for the Kids”

CONFIRMATION MEETING
Our next gathering is May 5th at the 5:30 pm mass for a blessing at mass and dinner for families and sponsors. Candidates will process in for an honouring by the Knights of Columbus and a special blessing. Following mass will be a dinner for candidates and their sponsors and families. Contact Sue Unger for questions, concerns or if you are not able to attend any activity. 503-266-9411

Confirmation finished their final retreat last week. I want to say thank you to the volunteers and catechists who made this retreat a success. If you don’t have your appointment yet call Sue Unger this week to set up an appointment. I will be in the office on Monday and Thursday.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED FOR 11:00 AM MASS
We are still in need of at least 6 new Eucharistic Ministers for service at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. This wonderful ministry of service to the community offers numerous ways to grow in faith and understanding of the Eucharist and the Body of Christ. What does it require of me? First, that I be a fully initiated -Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist - member of the Catholic Faith. Second, that I be an active, practicing Catholic, someone who participates in the worship life of the Church, regularly and consistently. Third, that I believe that the desire of the Church that all members achieve “full, conscious, and active participation” is not for the guy whose sitting next to me, or someone “more worthy” than I am, but is an invitation for ME to get more involved, in my faith, in my Church, and a fuller participation of my baptismal vows. Fourth, that I am already AT the Mass at 11:00 am and am already participating in the Eucharist, perhaps I could be assisting with the distribution of the Eucharist as well. If these criteria fit you, perhaps the Lord is standing at your door and knocking, asking you to be his hands and his welcoming voice to others. For more information call Sara @ 503-266-9411, you’ll be glad you did.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
This Thursday Benediction for Eucharistic Adoration will conclude at 6:30 pm in order for the First Communion candidates to practice for the Sunday celebration.

INQUIRY FOR ADULTS HAS BEGUN
Inquiry into the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church for Adult learners has begun. If you know someone who is curious about the Catholic Faith, bring them to the Wednesday evening sessions. The RCIA Team meets every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the conference room of the Parish Center. Currently we are discussing the Mass. All are welcome. Call Sara @ 503-266-9411 for more information.

RELAY FOR LIFE
The St. Patrick's Women's Club is recruiting members of all ages, men and women alike, for a team to participate in Canby's American Cancer Society's Relay for Life to be held at Canby High School June 29-30. The Relay for Life is a "fun-filled, overnight experience you'll never forget" held world-wide to raise money for the fight against cancer. Relay members come together to celebrate survivors, remember relatives and loved ones and raise money for local research to eliminate cancer. If you are interested, please contact Alison Fitzgerald or Mary Colvin - our next Q & A session will be Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. You may also join our team by following the link to the ACS Canby Relay for Life site from our St. Patrick's web site.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER DINNER
You are cordially invited on Sunday, May 6, 2007 to the 3rd annual St. Joseph the Worker Dinner ~ a benefit for St. Joseph Shelter in Mt. Angel. Social & Silent Auction will start at 5pm, dinner of Prime Rib will begin at 6pm. $50 per person, $400 to sponsor a table for eight (includes 2 bottles of complimentary wine). The Dinner will be served at St. Mary Parish Hall, 565 E College Street, Mt. Angel. Fritz Hostetler will sell tickets in the back of church after the Sunday masses or call Fritz, 503-632-1993.

Sunday
9:45am REP Gr. 1-5
11:00 am Preschool/Nursery
1:00pm Jesus Day-Hispanic Comm
4:00pm English Confirmation class
4:00pm Hispanic Preschool
4:00pm RCIA-Hispanic comm.
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
6:45pm Young adult group (Spanish)
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
6:30pm Evening Prayer
7:00pm Relay for Life Q & A
7:00pm Religious Education
Gr. 6-8, Youth Group, RCIA
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
7:00pm Spanish Confirmation class
7:00pm Spanish RE
7:00pm First Eucharist Rehearsal
6:30pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group

LORD I WILL GIVE YOU
THANKS ALWAYS