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.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time
JULY 08 &15, 2007

WELCOME
Please welcome Fr. Dennis O’Donovan who will be our presider for the weekends of July 8 & 15th and for the Hispanic community, Fr. Claude Pomerleau who will preside at the 4:00pm Spanish Mass.

SYMPATHY
Please keep in your prayers Darlene Manley who past away. May we remember to keep all of our parishioners and loved ones who have passed away in our thoughts and prayers.

DAILY MASS
While Fr. John is away, we will have communion service on the following days: Tuesday evenings, Wednesday and Thursday mornings of each week.

BAPTISMAL GARMENT SEWING PROJECT: SEWERS WANTED
Are you a sewer? Do you have a bit of time to spare? Do you enjoy small projects that can be completed in an hour or two? Would you like to make the baptism of infants and children a more personal experience from our Community of Faith to the families of those being baptized? If so, please call Sara @ 503-266-9411 regarding making Baptism Bibs and Stoles.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will be happening before you know it. Volunteers will be meeting Tuesday, July 10th at 6 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. You may send in the slips you received in the mail, put registration forms in the collection at Mass or registration will be available on the 23rd and 24th following Masses. There are extra forms in the vestibule of the church and in the Parish hall entrance. Be sure to make out a permission slip for each child that will attend. The fee for VBS is $10.00 per child. VBS is scheduled for July 16-21st from 9 am- 12 noon. There will be a box in the vestibule and Parish Hall for you to deposit any of the items still needed for VBS. Please see this list located on the Religious Education page.

Many hands make light work, one saying goes. If, as another saying goes, two hands make better than one, then surely seventy-two are better than one! Jesus sends his seventy-two disciples out to the towns as if sending laborers to an abundant harvest. Jesus’ ministry is now being extended through the disciples whom he sends forth to do this work and thus announce that “the kingdom of God is at hand.” The Tremendous work of the too few laborers was to announce the kingdom of God by extending peace, curing the sick, subjecting demons. When the disciples return reporting the successes of their labors, Jesus reveals that the real abundance of the harvest is in having their “names. . written in heaven.” Jesus redirects the focus of the disciples from power over evil to the glory of dwelling in the kingdom. What a surprise for them and for us! Isaiah’s vision in the first reading uses different images to describe the same reality presented in the gospel. The effects of the kingdom (peace, healing, and subjecting demons) described in the gospel are described in Isaiah as comfort, abundance, and prosperity. Both readings envision a future of joy and rejoicing. In Isaiah, however, the future Is not yet a reality for Israel; but it is reality for the disciples. Isaiah’s wonderful future is being fulfilled in Christ. Then Jesus takes this even one step further. The disciples rejoice in the extraordinary feats they are able to accomplish. They come back filled with joy and enthusiasm. Yet Jesus admonishes them not to keep their sights on these things they’ve accomplished, but on a future glory which stills awaits them. The harvest is not what they did in accomplishing healing and casting out demons. The harvest Jesus sends his disciples out to bring in is the larger, even more abundant harvest of heaven. We disciples can never lose sight that we always minister with two hands: one hand is our selves, the other is God! Our ministry is about making present God’s reign, and the success is due to God’s giving us the power to do a wondrous thing: have our “names. . . written in heaven.” What a surprise!

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, 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.

PARISH SUPPORT
Parishioners of St. Patrick through the Sacrificial giving program gave to God the gift: June 24th & July 1 , 2007

June 24th
Building Fund $2.00
Cemetery $
Envelopes $4889.00
Loose $647.61
Children $23.00
Poor $
Total $5561.61

July 1, 2007
Building Fund $387.00
Cemetery $15.00
Envelopes $7327.00
Loose $403.38
Children $4.00
Poor $75.00
Total $8179.38

DON’T FORGET!
School is out, summer is here and families are on the go traveling to the many beautiful spots that makes Oregon famous. Please remember before you go that your parish still needs your support while you are away. We have many expenses and EVERY contribution does make a difference. Thank you for your continued support.

ARE YOU MOVING THIS SUMMER??
Don’t forget to keep the Parish Office informed of your new address even if this means you are moving away from the area. We will need to send you your yearly contribution statement at the end of the year and it makes it easier if we have a current address. You can always email Debbie in the Parish Office: dnewbury@canby.com with your new address change.

SUMMER SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES

THE GROTTO SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM SUMMER MORNING REFLECTIONS
“GOD’S DEVINE MERCY”
Saturday, July 21, 9:30am-12:00noon
Join Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM in developing a Scriptural and personal perspective on God’s mercy. *God shows us His mercy in Scripture, *How do we respond to this loving gesture? The morning will include prayer, reflection and discussion. Tokens will be provided for you to complement your morning experience with time spent enjoying The Grotto’s beautiful gardens and meditation areas. Please call 503-261-2430 or email spirituality@thegrotto.org if you are interested in attending this morning reflection. The fee for attendance is $10.

THE NEED FOR REST
The Bible says that after creating the world,
on the Seventh Day, God rested.
Rather than because he was tired,
God meant to model for us the need to rest and reflect
after a job well done.
During his ministry, Christ himself would withdraw
to a "Lonely Place" resting to refresh his spirit.
Today, we have more leisure,
but feel more stressed.
We have more devices to save labor and time,
but panic at the thought of 'getting behind.'
Lord, help me remember when we must rest, reflect,
and worship on a Sunday, or on a vacation,
and that rest is as needed as all other things in our lives
to do a good job for our employer, and for God as well

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHISTS AND VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed. Did you ever think about helping out in Religious Education? There is always a need for new teachers and assistants. We especially need help for an assistant in the REP office on Sunday mornings. If you would like to help contact Sue Unger at the Parish Office, 503-266-9411.

LIST OF NEEDS FOR VACTION BIBLE SCHOOL
Adhesive Bandages
Frozen Orange juice (12 oz cans)
Old Christmas lights
2” Styrofoam balls
Fiber fill
Aluminum foil-heavy duty
Silver duct tape
Plastic peanut butter jars and lids
Glitter pens
Glitter glue
(you can get the above two at the dollar store)
Dryer vent hose
Glow in the dark paint
Glow in dark necklaces
Glow in the dark Pony beads
Burnt out light bulbs
Wire wisks
Rope lights
Empty Pringle containers
Batteries double A
Silver curling ribbon
Metallic ribbon
Skit supplies
2 pairs of cool sunglasses
2 fedora type hats
Grease pencil/other water proof makeup
Shaving cream
Tortillas
Whip cream
Pie tins

FAITH IN ACTION
Watch the bulletin for information on a Wild Waves trip in August. It should be a lot of fun.

YOUTH MINISTRY AND JR HIGH MINISTRY
Youth Ministry and Jr High Ministry is putting on a new face for the new year. Our new names for these two ministries are Faith in Action (grades 9-12 formerly called Youth Ministry), and Journey in Faith (grades 6-8, formerly Jr high Ministry). For this new year we will be planning a monthly activity for the group Journey in Faith (6-8th grades) and Faith in Action (9th-12th grades) will begin to meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30 pm -7 pm so that more teens will be able to gather without practice and school activities getting in the way. For more information contact Sue Unger in the parish office 503-266-9411 or email at stpatrickreligiouseducation@yahoo.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to help out in Journey in Faith on Wednesday nights contact Sue Unger. We need assistants that can help with various projects that come up throughout the year. Contact Sue Unger if you are interested in helping. Volunteers are also needed to head up fundraisers throughout the year to help sponsor the different Religious Education and Youth Ministry projects and activities. If you would like to help we hope to have a few community based fund raisers that will promote community activity as well as raising funds for the programs.

MEXICO FUNDRAISERS
Our final fundraiser specifically for Mexico will be this weekend following all masses. The car wash and the 2nd collection were a great success thank you for all your support. We will be planning an evening of pictures and presentations of the trip when we get back. Watch the bulletin for the date.

NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Training for new altar servers has been scheduled for Friday, July 20 at 1pm following the final session of vacation bible school. Our community is in need of additional altar servers for all the masses. Girls and boys who have received their first communion (generally 2nd grade) and are mature enough to understand and fulfill the duties of assisting the celebrant at the altar are invited to learn how to be an altar server. For more information contact Sara at 503-266-9411.

ADULT INQUIRY
The next session of Adult Inquiry will be Wednesday, July 11 at 7pm. We will meet on the patio behind the parish office. Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith is invited to attend. This week we will be discussing sin and God’s response to our actions.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS YOU
St. Vincent de Paul needs two volunteers to help with food receiving. The commitment is from 9:00am to 11:00am every other Wednesday. Only light lifting is required. Please call Bill Piller at 503-701-9135.

RIDE NEEDED
We have been informed that a new couple to the Canby area who currently live at Hope Village Retirement Complex (Assisted living section) needs a ride to Mass on Sunday’s. They would attend either the 8:30am or 11am Mass. If you have an extra space in your car and would like to help this couple, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office - 503-266-9411.

CAMPOUT NEWS
There is going to be a campout meeting for all interested campers on Sunday, July 15 after the 11:00am Mass. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room. The menus for the weekend will be discussed as well as sign-ups for helping with the meals. We will also need people to volunteer for campfire M.C. as well as other areas of need. The camping fees will also need to be paid at this time. It will be around $50 per family for the weekend. For more information or if you cannot make the meeting but are planning to attend the campout, please call Joe Boyd @ 503-266-1879 or Rose Judge @503-266-4482. Thank you!

RELAY FOR LIFE
The St. Patrick’s Relay for Life team would like to thank all who participated and/or supported our team in this years event. We want to especially thank John Meyerhofer for sponsoring our team (and showing up to walk a few laps). It was an incredible experience! We ended up with over forty walkers, from six years old to over eighty, and 5 survivors on our team. What a variety of experiences but everybody came away with so much enthusiasm that every one of them wants to walk again next year! As a team we were also able to raise over sixteen hundred dollars for the fight for a cure. We want to particularly thank the Knights of Columbus for their generous contribution, but each and every one of you makes a difference!

ATTENTION ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH
The Women’s Club will meet on Monday, July 9th at 1:00pm in the Multipurpose room of the Parish Center. Come and join us.

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PARISH HAPPENINGS
July 8-14

Sunday
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
6:45pm Hispanic Young Adult
Wednesday
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
6:30pm Evening prayer
7:00pm RCIA Inquiry
Thursday
6:00pm Spanish Catechist Training
Friday
7:30am Marian Prayer group
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group


PARISH HAPPENINGS
FOR JULY15-21

Sunday
5:00pm Bible Study
Monday
9:00am-12noon Vacation Bible School
6:45pm Hispanic Young Adult group
7:00pm Charismatic prayer group
Tuesday
9:00am-12noon Vacation Bible School
Wednesday
9:00am-12noon Vacation Bible School
4:00pm-8pm Food Bank open
Thursday
9:00am-12noon Vacation Bible School
Friday
7:30am Marian Prayer group
9:00am-12noon Vacation Bible School
1:00pm Altar Server Training
7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Group
Saturday
8:00am Hispanic Youth Group