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.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 29, 2007

WE ARE HIS PEOPLE,

THE SHEEP OF HIS FLOCK !

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following First Communicants who will celebrate their First Communion on Sunday, April 29th at 1:00pm.

Andrew Adams Brandon Ahlgren
Kelli Beko Kylie Bland
Nicolas Branscum Haley Fitzgerald
Nicholas Flake Jonathan Haynes
Ashley Jimenez Tayvn Jorgensen
Spencer Kirwin Makayla Moore
Allan Patton Georgiy PJ Petersen
Ellie Phillips Joanna Simnitt
Marlene Stilson Matthew Underwood
Mitchell Underwood

PLEASE WELCOME
Please welcome Fr. Robert Van Sickler who will be our presider this weekend while Fr. John is away.

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Ruth Bany who passed away last week and Apolinar “Paul” Zuniga who passed away this week. Please continue to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in your thoughts and prayers.

SECOND COLLECTION - CATHOLIC CHARITIES . . .
Please give generously to the C.C.Campaign. Your support funds critically needed services for tens of thousands of people in western Oregon each year.

We’ve all seen them-those saccharine statues and pictures of the Good Shepherd with a cute little lamb draped over this shoulders. These images may mislead us, steering us toward thinking that following Jesus is a sweet, pious, easy venture. But Jesus is both the Good Shepherd and the Lamb who was slain. As Shepherd, Jesus is the one who cares for us and leads us. As Lamb, Jesus is the one who lays down his life in sacrifice for us. Jesus is both Shepherd and Lamb. Encountering Jesus as the Good Shepherd opens us to his care and love for us. The Risen One remains with us and no one can take us “out of his hand”. The joy and delight of the Good Shepherd is a foretaste of the eternal life which is given to Jesus’ faithful followers. Encountering Jesus as the Lamb who was slain opens us to the cost of following Jesus. Yes, the voice of Jesus calls us to “follow me”. While following the Good Shepherd truly leads to “eternal life,” the way of discipleship is not easy. Discipleship always takes us through suffering, rejection, and persecution. However, no matter what the cost of following Jesus, we are not alone nor are we abandoned to our own resources. The risen Jesus is always present within us. This is the good news of these Easter gospels. Hearing Jesus’ voice and fidelity to its call involves us in the harsh realities of the world in which we live. As the first reading reminds us, we will meet with jealousy and persecution. Not everyone wants to hear a message of forgiveness and repentance, of self-sacrificing and surrender, even when there is assurance that this is the only way to life. Yet, the tumult of the world is not a sign that God has abandoned us. Jealousy, violent abuse, persecution, expulsions, etc. have always been part of our human condition. In all of this, Jesus is at “the center,” will shepherd us, lead us to “springs of life-giving water,” and “wipe away every tear”. No matter what we encounter in following Jesus, nothing or no one can take us out of this care. This is, indeed, Easter Good News.

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 22, 2007
Building Fund $115.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes $5202.00
Loose $619.54
Children $10.00
Poor $25.00
Total $5971.54

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
May 1-4,2007

Tuesday +Joanne Battilega by Mike Carragheen & family
Wednesday +Gil & Julia Carriera by Frank Carriera
Thursday +Cynthia Hassenzahl by Randy & Linda Cross
Friday +Helen & Cecilia Morgan by Karen Hunt

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.

OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

MEXICO FUNDRAISERS
The Garage Sale has been set for June 1 and 2 and possibly after mass on the 3rd. We need donations. We would like to have furniture, toys or other household or clothes items but no underwear or mattresses. They can be brought to the parish after May 6. Contact Rose Judge or Kelly Shields for more information. Please be sure not to bring things that just need to be tossed.

The car wash is scheduled for June 23, & 24th following masses. Plan to bring your car in and have it spruced up for the beginning of the summer months. Contact Liz Brown for information on the car wash. We are looking for help or donations to sponsor this trip for our youth.

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.

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

SACRAMENTS FOR THE YOUTH OF ST PATRICK CHURCH
The candidates for the Sacrament of Eucharist will have their First Communion Sunday April 29th at 1 pm. All parishioners are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. The candidates for Confirmation will be confirmed on May 7 at 7 pm at St Luke’s Church. All parishioners are invited to attend. There will be a reception following the mass at St Luke Parish Hall.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EASTER ACTIVITY
Religious Education is collecting personal hygiene items and cash donations for the food bank for the Easter Season. By collecting donations for the food bank they are able to buy the food much cheaper than the average person but they cannot get personal hygiene items. We are coming to the end of the Religious Education season. In the next few weeks we will be preparing for the Religious Education crowning of Mary on May 6th for English and May 1 for Spanish and the final celebrations of a luncheon and games for both English and Spanish. If you can volunteer or donate for these activities or have general questions contact Sue Unger.

Please be sure to thank all the volunteers that make our Religious Education run. Without the dedication of catechists and assistants the program would not be possible. We are coming to the end of the year so this is the time to say thanks.
We will be registering for Vacation Bible School on May 6 during our closing gathering for the year. Come and celebrate the end of the year and give appreciation to all those volunteers that work all year long to make this program work well for the community.

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 11 am mass. There are many volunteer positions open. Contact Sue Unger. Please take the time to “Do it for the Kids”

PARENT MEETING
All parents are invited to a night of information on protecting your children on May 9th at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. We ask that parents of all age groups attend. The Jr High and Sr high will attend as well. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

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 honoring 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.

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. The Jr high has been collecting assorted things for the soldier bags. On May 9th at the beginning of class we will be putting together the bags to send to Iraq to help the soldiers in their pursuit of assisting the community.

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. This event is 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. Our YM group is going if you would like to attend and don’t usually attend Youth group. Contact Sue Unger for more information.

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 Sunday, 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

SPECIAL CATHOLIC SENTINEL ISSUE
The Catholic Sentinel has printed a special issue regarding the Archdiocesan bankruptcy and the child sexual abuse cases that were recently settled. Please help yourself to a copy of this special Issue. In order that everyone receives a copy we ask that you only take one copy per family.

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.

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.

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.

PARISH THANK YOU
Thank you for your kind support of the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection that was taken up on December 9-10, 2006. The people of this archdiocese have been remarkably generous throughout the years this collection has been taken. The parishioners of St. Patrick’s contributed $3,453.00. Our Archdiocese has provided $214,313.73 this year to support retired religious men and women. You are remembered in the prayers of these priests, brothers and sisters. May God continue to bless you for the support you have provided.

SPECIAL THANK YOU
Many thanks to the parishioners last weekend who “dug” into their pockets to come up with cash and checks to make up the $24.00 we were short on our parish goal for the 2007 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal. After the Archdiocese completes their final report, we will publish the final results in a future bulletin.

Sunday
9:45am REP Gr. 1-5
11:00 am Preschool/Nursery
1:00pm First Communion
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 Religious Education Gr. 6-8, Youth Group, RCIA
7:00pm Rehearsal for First Communion-Hispanic Community
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
7:00pm Spanish Confirmation class
7:00pm Spanish RE
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
1:00pm Jesus Day-Hispanic Community
7:00pm Confirmation Dinner

WEARING WHITE ROBES AND HOLDING PALM BRANCHES, THEY STAND BEFORE GOD'S THRONE AND WORSHIP HIM