Pastoral Staff
Tel: 503-266-9411 Fax:503-263-2293
Pastor: Fr. John Waldrom email: stpatricks@canby.com
Pastor Associate: Sara Creel
Director of Rel. Educ: Sue Unger
email: stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com
Aministrative Assistant: Debbie Newbury
email: dnewbury@canby.com
Maintenance: Heriberto Aguilar
email: haguilar@canby.com

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.

PANTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 27, 2007

THEY WERE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT AND SPOKE OF GREAT THINGS

IN SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Mathilda Schram, the mother of Ed Schram. May we remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in your thoughts and prayers.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS
On Monday, May 28th at 9:30am., we will celebrate Mass for Memorial Day at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In case of rain Mass will be celebrated at the church. Our cemetery is located on New Era Road right off 99E.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2007 for Memorial Day.

PARISH OFFICE HAPPENINGS:

CALENDARING
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, May 31st in order for the Parish Staff to calendar for the year.

SUMMER BULLETIN
Starting on June 10, our Sunday bulletins for the summer months [June~July~August] will be published every two weeks. This of course will mean that if you would like to have an announcement into the bulletin during the summer months, you will need to plan ahead. You can email your items to dnewbury@canby.com.

SUMMER HOURS
During the summer months ONLY, [June, July & August], the Parish Office will change their hours from 9:00am-5pm to 9:00am-4:00pm. The summer hours will take effect starting June 1, 2007.

Pentecost culminates our fifty-day celebration of the Easter mystery. The first Sundays of the Easter season focused on the risen Jesus as the embodiment of the paschal mystery. These last Sundays transfer the focus on the risen Jesus as the embodiment of the paschal mystery. These last Sundays transfer the focus from Jesus to ourselves as his disciples. All that Jesus was and did, the Spirit empowers us to become and do. The first reading from Acts narrates the Lukan Pentecost account in powerful terms: “strong driving wind,” “tongues of fire,” “speak in different tongues.” These are God’s actions undertaken on our behalf. The Johannine gospel, on the other hand, promises the coming of the Spirit in gentler, relational terms: as a teacher and One who comes to remind us of what Jesus has taught. In the gospel the emphasis is not so much on God’s power as on our receptivity to God’s indwelling presence, word, and commandment which enable us to be faithful disciples. Both power and gentle relationship characterize the disciple who has received the Spirit. God’s power in the Spirit gives birth to a new relationship of love and divine indwelling. In this Pentecost gospel Jesus speaks to his disciples about the relationship of love and commandment. In fact, we are able to love and keep commandment or word because we have been given the Spirit. The Spirit’s dwelling within us is the Father’s and Jesus’ love and the precondition for why we can continue Jesus’ mission. The Spirit is our “soul’s most welcome guest,” our “strength.” The Spirit is the source of the disciple’s life and mission. Filled with this Spirit, the disciples are able to love as Jesus loves and to keep his commandments and words as he desires. The Spirit is the power planted within us to remember, to understand, and ultimately to fulfill the mission Jesus entrusted to us. The Father’s love for disciples and Jesus’ abiding presence with and in them is the Holy Spirit. Here is the import of Pentecost: divine indwelling, outfitting for mission and way of life. Easter culminates in Pentecost when Jesus’ risen life is shared with us in a most profound way through the coming of the Spirit. We ourselves now go forth to carry on Jesus’ mission, equipped with divine indwelling. We are never alone in our demanding discipleship; the Spirit is always with us.

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

Monday-Memorial Day +For the parishioners of St. Patrick’s
Tuesday +Jake Hauck by the Hauck family
Wednesday +Gil & Julia Carriera by Frank Carriera
Thursday +Douglas Dunn by Maria Dunn
Friday For the living & deceased families of the Tileston/Roy families

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 20 , 2007

Building Fund $63.00
Cemetery $30.00
Envelopes $5732.81
Loose $344.51
Children $22.00
Poor $30.00

Total $6222.32

ATTENTION ARTISTS OF THE COMMUNITY
In the 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

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CARE GIVING CLASS
Powerful tools for caregiving class will begin Friday, June 1 at Hope Village community room, 1535 S. Ivy Street, Canby, from
9:30am - noon. The classes, taught by Mary Ann Hard of Clackamas County Social Services Respite Care program, will be held once a month for six months. The powerful tools for caregiving class is designed to provide caregivers with the “tools” to increase their self-care and their confidence to handle difficult situations emotions and decisions. These tools include:
Tools for reducing personal stress, tools for changing negative self talk, tools that can help caregivers set limits and ask for help just to name a few. The class is open to all caregivers; there is no charge for this class. For additional information, call Mary Ann Hard at 503-650-5724.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PREGNANCY SUPPORT AND ADOPTION SERVICES is currently looking for loving families who are interested in adopting a child through an Open Adoption. We will be hosting a 2-day Adoption Orientation class on June 1 & 2, 2007. For more details, or to register, please contact our office at 503-238-5196 or via e-mail at psa@CatholicCharitiesOregon.org.

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 Thursday, May 31st at 7 pm. 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 16-21 from 9 am- 12 noon. There will be a box in the vestibule and Parish Hall ~ you can deposit any of the following needs.

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
Coloured 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 whisks
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

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

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 28th 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.

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.

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: IT’S HERE!
St. Patrick’s youth group will hold their GARAGE SALE this coming weekend, June 1, June 2 & 3 from 9:00am-4pm. Thanks to the great many people who have donated items. We have something for everyone! Furniture, bedding, household items, crafts, books, toys, records, exercise equipment, old magazines, beauty & health items, lots of clothing just to name a few. PLEASE come buy your treasures and help support our youth. Thank you for your continuous generosity to them. For questions, please contact Rose Judge, 503-266-4482 or Kelly Shields, 503-266-3680.

The CAR WASH is scheduled for June 23, & 24 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.

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.

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.

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.

MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER
God, our creator and redeemer,
by your power Christ conquered death
and returned to you in glory.
May all your people
who have faithfully served their country,
and have gone before us in faith
share his victory
and enjoy the vision of your glory for ever,
where Christ lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever

Amen

Sunday
5:00pm Bible Study
Tuesday
7:00pm Tuesday evening Mass
7:00pm Hispanic Youth Group
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
6:30pm Evening Prayer
7:00pm RCIA
Thursday
12:00noon Eucharistic Adoration
8:00pm Benediction
Friday
7:00am Marian Prayer group
9:00am-4:00pm Garage Sale
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
9:00am - 4:00pm Garage Sale

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