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.

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 20, 2007

MAY WE REJOICE IN THE MISTERY OF REDEMPTION

FIRST COMMUNION
St. Patrick’s welcomes the candidates for First Eucharist. They received their First Communion on Saturday, May 19, 2007.
Marco Alfaro Jaquelyn Avendaño Eirka Cabello
Andrea Alfaro Joseline Avendaño Rigoberto Cabrera
Christian Cano Miguel Cano Carlos Luz Gomez
Omar Ramirez Mendoza Katia Ocampo Morales Christian Nolasco
Alvaro Negrete Sonia E. Orozco
Mariana Escalona Ramos Misael Santos Margarito Santos
Matilde Santos Esmeralda Tapia Mariela Tapia
Juan Antonio Tarula

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Terrence Eleen who passed away this past week. Terrence is the son of Lucille Knowlton. Please continue to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

SUMMER DATES FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Beginning in June we will be returning to our once monthly offering of Eucharistic Adoration. The first Thursday of each month will be set aside for Eucharistic Adoration. This Summer the dates are: June 7, July2, and August 2. Weekly Adoration will return again in the Fall. Please mark your calendars.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next scheduled Baptismal Preparation Class for parents preparing to baptize their children is Thursday, May 24. We will meet at 7:00 pm in the conference room of the parish center. This is an informal session and you may register on the evening of the session. For more information call Sara @ 503-266-9411.

Some reports claim that fully one third of North Americans move each year. Truly, we are “displaced persons.” More and more, it is difficult to claim roots. Extended family is rarely a reality. Being “at home” has taken on new and sometimes discomforting meaning-becoming more enclosed and self-reliant. In the midst of “displacement” the readings for this solemnity offer some security and grounding, some connectedness and hope. We can imagine that the disciples felt something like our modern “displaced person.” Only they weren’t the ones who moved, Jesus did! And there they were. . left gawking! The one whom they thought would restore Israel was gone! Now what?
The “Now what?” is simple-although Jesus “was taken up to heaven,” the ascension does not end Jesus’ work but inaugurates a new way of carrying it out: Jesus passes the mission on to his disciples and promises them the power to fulfill it. The mission and the power are not theirs. With Jesus’ ascension, the necessity of discipleship is clear. The ascension of Jesus prepares the way for the powerful and enduring presence of the Spirit in the disciples who continue his ministry.
True, the one in whom the disciples had placed their hope had ascended to the right hand of God. Interestingly enough, rather than leaving the disciples “homeless,” Jesus’ ascension leads them to grasp what being “at home” really means. They witness, pay homage,and are “continually in the temple praising God.” With Jesus’s ascension and blessing, after the coming of the Spirit, we are the new temples. We are the ones in whom the Holy Spirit dwells. We are the ones in whom others can be “at home.” We are the living presence of the risen Christ in our world today!

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, 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.

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
May 22-26,2007

Tuesday for the Intentions of the Trumm family
Wednesday +Murry Ford by Kathy Usher
Thursday +Francis L. Montecucco by Eulalia Rossetto & family
Friday Priests of the Holy Spirit by St. Patrick’s

WORK OF HUMAN HANDS ~ GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY
Our Eucharistic Offerings of Bread and Wine for the month of May have been made possible by the Battilega Family in loving memory of Joanne Battilega. If you would like information on how you can provide the Eucharistic Offerings for a month please contact Sara @ 503-266-9411.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: May 13, 2007
Building Fund $525.00
Cemetery $10.00
Envelopes $6717.00
Loose $469.02
Children $12.41
Poor $76.00
2nd collection $993.22 (Catholic Home Missions)

Total $8802.65

CHURCH CAMP OUT NEWS
This years camp out will be July 27-29 at John Neal Memorial County Park near Lyons, Oregon. Mark your calendars to attend this fun family activity. For more information call Joe Boyd, 503-266-1879, Rose Judge, 503-266-4482 or look for the green flyer on the bulletin board in the back of church.

EVERYDAY CATHOLIC
Located as an insert into this weekends bulletin is a four page, full color monthly publication called “Every Day Catholic.” This publication will be a monthly insert for our parishioners. This year “Every Day Catholic” features a series of cover articles on The 10 Commandments by award-winning author and national speaker Kathy Coffey. She offers readers a day-to-day context for living the Commandments and also reflects on how Jesus lived the Commandments in his life. In every issue you will find family corner: a practical, faith-filled activity for families by religious educator Judith Dunlap, Wise Words: a brief quote that offers food for thought, Media Watch: a review of a new movie or TV show by Frank Frost as well as a prayer for the dinner table, which can be clipped out and placed on the refrigerator. Please take a few moments to read this special insert with your entire family. Compliments of St. Patrick’s Parish.

ATTENTION ARTISTS OF THE COMMUNITY
In the very rich community of Mt Angel, Oregon an Iconographic Arts Institute has been offered to artists throughout the nation and internationally for the last 21 years. This institute is a time for artists to explore a new way of expressing their faith through art. For more information go to www.iconinstitute.org or contact Kathy Sievers 503-648-3340. There are only a few places left for this summer. Beginner/inquiry June 26-July 4. Intermediate/Advanced July6-July 14, 2007.

ESCRIP-AN EASY, NO COST WAY TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Did you know that Safeway and other retailers offer an on-line way to support local charities through participation in an on line scrip program? If you use a Safeway Club Card and you have access to the internet, go on line to www.escrip.com, click on “sign up”, follow the instructions to register your Safeway Club card. St. Luke Catholic School is a pre-qualified recipient of escrip proceeds. Just select St. Luke Catholic School from the list of qualified charities and you have just put wonderful things in motion. Last year, with just 135 people registered, St. Luke Catholic School earned more than $2,500!. Questions, contact Jo Rect at 503-266-4538

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

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation is just around the corner. Vacation Bible School will be happening before you know it. Volunteers will be meeting Sunday May 20th following the 11am mass. We need many things and people to make this project fun and productive for all. Registration is available in the Parish office, also in the Parish Hall and the vestibule of the church or by contacting Sue Unger. Be sure to make out a permission slip for each child that will attend. VBS is scheduled for July 16-21st

LIST OF NEEDS FOR VBS
Adhesive Bandages Fine tip permanent markers
Moveable eyes Nuts-gears-washers
Bolts-screws-springs Old cd’s
Toilet paper tubes Old Christmas lights
1”-2” Styrofoam balls Small sparkly pom pom’s
Aluminum foil-heavy duty Silver duct tape
Colored electrical tape Plastic peanut butter jars
Glitter pens Glitter glue
Adhesive backing velcro dots Aquarium gravel/rock
Dryer vent hose Burnt out light bulbs
Wire wisks Glow in dark necklaces
Rope lights 1 metal garbage cans
Large concentrated juice cans Empty pringle containers
Batteries double A 2 liter pop bottles
Silver curling ribbon Jelly jars
Baby food jars 2 pairs of cool sunglasses
2 fedora type hats 2 briefcases
Grease pencil/other water proof makeup
Shaving cream Tortillas
Whip cream Pie tins

Each family should have received a Vacation Bible School registration form. Please fill out one form for each child. Questions contact Sue Unger.

BACCALAUREATE MASS FOR 2007
Baccalaureate Mass for graduating Seniors of 2007 will be June 10th at the 11 am Mass. All seniors are invited to the special blessing. Please bring your cap and gown and meet in the vestibule at 10:45 to line up to process into church.

ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES
Pictures that were taken on First Communion Sunday are available online at www.kkstudioconnect.com. Andy at Front Street Photography will be glad to assist you in getting those special pictures. For questions contact Sue Unger 503-266-9411

MEXICO FUNDRAISERS
The Garage Sale has been set for June 1st and 2nd 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 6th. Contact Rose Judge 503-266-4482 or Kelly Shields 503-266-3680 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 carwash. We are looking for help or donations to sponsor this trip for our youth.

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 and Sr High put together over 100 bags to be sent to Iraq to help soldiers connect with the community. Thank you to all who donated the items to be sent.

On May 30 the Jr High and Youth Ministry will gather for a night of fun. We will leave St Patrick Church at 6:30 pm (Be at St Patrick’s by 6:15) go to the Wilsonville Bowling Center. There will be pizza and snacks and bowling for a couple of hours. We will return about 9:30 pm. All teens are welcome ~ if you are planning to go you will need a permission form and need to have an RSVP by May 25 to Sue Unger.

Sr High Youth Ministry will be meeting throughout the summer. Watch the bulletin for dates and times of activities that will be happening throughout vacation time. All teens are welcome to come and enjoy getting to know the teen community of St Patrick.

Thanks goes to Molly Colvin for transporting and chaperoning the teens that went to the Youth Center for the Thirst concert and prayer and formation. Youth Ministry is currently working on projects including preparing for some youth that are planning to go to Mexico for a service project, 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.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP FOR MEMORIAL DAY
A cemetery work party is scheduled for May 26 at 9:00am at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Please bring appropriate tools for weeding and spreading bark dust, including wheel barrows and shovels. This will be in preparation for Memorial Day, Monday, May 28th. Many hands make for light work.

MILITARY UPDATES BACKPACKS FOR AFGHAN KIDS
A very big thank you to all of you who donated backpacks, shipping monies and baseballs for the kids in Afghanistan. On Thursday I mailed out four boxes containing 100+ backpacks (and 6 baseballs!) to Isaiah Creel at his station in Afghanistan. The generosity and caring response of our parish community is a living witness to the dedication to the Gospel of Love we strive to live in Jesus Christ.

KID BAGS FOR IRAQ
Earlier this year a request was made from Spc Adamm Creel for “party like kid favors” that could be handed out to the children in the towns of Iraq when soldiers go out on missions. These “party favors” help to generate good will among the local residents and provide a small step toward cooperation between the soldiers and the many differing peoples of Iraq. Our grade school Religious Education children have been collecting a variety of items for these “kid bags.” With the help of the Jr High and High School kids who packaged the many items into party packs we were able to mail off to Spc Creel, approximately 160 “kid bags.” Proving once again, just how generous our parish community is!
On behalf of my sons, Spc. Adamm Creel, and Pfc Isaiah Creel, thank you for your support, your kindness, and your generosity. Sara Creel

RETIRED FROM THE MILITARY
We are happy to announce that Lt. Jennifer Sayles has retired from active duty with the US Navy and has returned home to the Portland area. Thank you all for the many prayers offered on her behalf.

ST. PATRICK’S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM
St. Patrick’s Relay team will meet in the multipurpose room between masses today (May 20th) to begin making plans for the big event! We are still recruiting team members so if you aren’t already walking stop by and pick up a registration form.

BIBLE STUDY MEETING
There will be a meeting today, Sunday, May 20 at 3:00pm in the conference room for ANYONE who is interested in discussing the Bible Study/Catechism program for next year. We encourage and welcome suggestions.

DISHES
Please pick up your dishes that you have brought with food for funerals luncheons. We have acquired a lot of dishes that need their homes. Dishes remaining by June 1st will be turned over to the youth for their garage sale.

LOST
A parishioner has lost a crystal & silver rosary in the church this past week. The Our Father beads are filagree with silver and gold. This rosary is an antique and has GREAT SENTIMENTAL VALUE. If you have seen this rosary, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office, 503-266-9411.

Sunday
3:00pm Catechism/Bible Study meeting
4:00pm RCIA-Hispanic comm.
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
6:45pm Young adult group (Spanish)
7:00pm Charismatic prayer group
7:00pm Knights of Columbus
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:00pm Hispanic Youth Group
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
6:30pm Evening Prayer
7:00pm Religious Education
Gr. 6-8, Youth Group, RCIA
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
7:00pm Baptismal prep for English community and Hispanic community
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group

The whole Trinity appeared:
The Father in the voice; The Son in the man;
The Spirit in the shining cloud.

St. Thomas Aquinas, STh III