St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
For Evangelization & Reconciliation
2408 SE 16th Avenue l Portland, OR l 97214
www.stphilipneripdx.org

Parish Office 503-231-4955 l Fax 503-736-1383

Guided since our founding in 1912 by the missionary vision of the Paulists, committed to the mission of
Jesus, and dedicated to be welcoming to all, we, the community of St. Philip Neri, strive to reach out, to
reconcile and to promote unity for all Gods creations through worship, education, and service toward the
common good.

First Sunday in Lent s February 14, 2016

LENTEN OFFERINGS
Adult Faith Formation will offer several opportunities during
Lent to further your spiritual life. Please see the flyer in
todays bulletin for more information on these opportunities
to help deepen your Lenten experience. Please call the office
to register for any of the groups or sign up on the sheets in
the foyer. Sign-ups help us plan for setup, materials, &
refreshments.

HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY

Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl begins in Colombia, where
coffee beans are changing lives! What actions can we take
this Lent to change lives at home and around the world?
Visit: crsricebowl.org for more information. Pick up your
Rice Bowl today. Return the weekend after Easter.

50/50 RAFFLE
Everyone loves it!!! Winner takes half, parish takes half!
Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawing will be March 12 at
8pm at the Seafood Dinner. Winner need not be present.
Tickets sold after Masses.

SEAFOOD DINNER

Our 2nd Annual Lenten Seafood Festival is scheduled for

Saturday, March 12. We will again have two seatings:
5-6:30pm & 6:30-8pm. Tickets are: $32 for adults, $18
for kids 6-12 years, 0-5 Free. SAVE THE DATE! Ticket
sales in the back of the church and in the office during
the week. For more information, contact:
tinagattojarvis@gmail.com

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Traditional Stations of the Cross each Friday after the
12:10pm Mass in the Chapel about 12:50pm.

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
Young Adult Discipleship Training Group, Tuesdays
during Lent at 7pm in the Church. Dinner provided.
Learn skills for leading one-on-ones as a spiritual
friend, leading small groups of faith, managing
different personalities in the group, leading Lectio
Divina, Scripture study, and delving into Catholic
Tradition. Our goal is multiplication through
Discipleship. For details contact Fr. Bill 510-851-2782
or frbill.csp@gmail.com

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, across the country, or other parts of the world, welcome &
you for worshiping with us! Fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pew racks and drop it in the collection basket or
give it one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office, 503-231-4955.

First Sunday in Lent

February 14, 2016

Pastoral Corner
Greetings!
In the First Reading today, we hear Moses telling the cultural story of the Hebrew people as they escape from
the slavery of the Egyptians. But he is reminding them that this event was more than just an escape from the evil of
slavery. This was the hand of God guiding them into a relationship with His Presence. Great praise for God! The
Responsorial Psalm (91) requests that same God to be present as we face our challenges. And-- to add another
dimension to this idea-- Paul in the Second Reading tells us not to give in to the temptation of worrying---our faith
(our head) and our heart (feelings) know the Presence of Christ and He will walk with us. Great way to start Lent!
In each of the three Synoptic Gospels, after his baptism, Jesus is reported to have spent forty days in the
desert, fasting and praying. In Luke and in Matthew, the tempter presents three temptations to Jesus. He challenges
Jesus to use his own power to stop his hunger---- he offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus will just
worship him---- and he pushes Jesus to put God's promise of protection to the test. In each case, Jesus resists,
quoting Hebrew Scripture to outsmart the temptation. In our own lives we are often tempted through our
cravings/hungers---through our desire for importance/power---through our religious/ethical compromises.
Luke ends his report of Jesus' temptations by noting that the tempter departs--- for a time. The implication is
that he will return. Maybe he is referring to the temptation in the Garden at Gethsemane (use your power now)
when he once again whispers to Jesus to turn away from the task God asks of him.
Jesus' responses to the temptations of evil--- teaches us how we can respond in our own lives as we face
things/people who-- try or do--- derail us from our commitment to Gods Call: living our daily life in more Christian
ways. We know that God is always going to love usJesus tells us that. We know that God is always going to
forgive us---again, Jesus tells us that. The season of Lent (40 daysexcluding Sundays) gives us a time set-apart to
focus on how we can be more like Jesus in our daily living: FAST from gossip this week, GIVE an extra hour to a
friend this week, or PRAY this week for someone specific that you dont like.
We can take control of our temptations---we can walk away from them or turn them into a Grace-filled
opportunity----all because God walks with us.
Deo Gratias,

Barbara Marie Harrison

Next Sundays Readings

2nd Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2016
Reading 1: Genesis 1515-12, 17-18
Responsorial: Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9,
13-14 (1a)
Reading 2: Philip 3:17-4:1
Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36

FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry is getting low. Please
remember to pick up a few non-perishable
items on your next shopping trip: rice,
beans, cereal, canned fruit & vegetables,
flour, sugar, soups, individual serving
items, bar soap, toothpaste & toilet paper,
toothbrushes, etc. Thank you for helping
us serve our neighbors.
Barrels are in the church foyer.

SACRAMENTS
Classes for First Reconciliation will begin on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 10:40am
in the Church.
High School Confirmation will also begin on Sunday Feb. 21 at 12noon in
the Paulist Center. Please contact barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org to
register for either class.

WOMENS GROUP
The Womens Group will begin their study of women of the bible by
looking at prostitutes in the Older Testament. Bring your bibles
Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1-3pm in Carvlin Hall. Let us know you are coming.

LENTEN SMALL GROUPS

Many people in our parish have participated for several years in the
Lenten small faith groups. It is a meaningful way to examine the
scripture. During Lent this year, instead of several small groups meeting
in various homes, we are offering Healing Relationships with Pope
Francis in Carvlin Hall on Monday evenings, 6:30-8pm, with
prayer, summation of topic for the evening, small group discussion and
large group sharing. Each week is a separate unit so you can come
whenever your schedule allows.

First Sunday in Lent

Saturday, February 13th:
Sunday, February 14th:
Monday, February 15th:
Tuesday, February 16th:
Wednesday, February 17th:
Thursday, February 18th:
Friday, February 19th:
Saturday, February 20th:
Sunday, February 21st:

February 14, 2016

8:00am Mass
For spiritual renewal
4:00pm Mass
Don & Jean Morgan
9:30am Mass
People of St. Philip Neri
10:30am Mass
Deaf Community
Presidents Day Office Closed
8:00am Mass
Anna Nhee
8:00am Mass
Ed George
8:00am Mass
For chronically ill children
8:00am Mass
For people seeking God
12:10pm Mass
Helen Doris Bruck Nass
8:00 am Mass
In thanksgiving for our parishioners
4:00pm Mass
Mr. John Welch
9:30am Mass
People of St. Philip Neri
10:30am Mass
Deaf Community

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If you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death, birthday, marriage, or other special event,
please fill out a Mass Intention form (located in foyer of the Church) or call the office.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9am Noon
Tuesday Friday 9am 4pm
503 231-4955
Parish Staff
Pastor & Director of NW Paulist
Center
Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP .x118
frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP .x114
mecsp@mac.com
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bill Edens, CSP ..x113
frbill.csp@gmail.com
Director of Faith Formation
Barbara Harrison .x107
barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org
Business Manager
Jeanne McPherson ..x103
jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org
Office Manager
Rose Wolfe .x101
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org
Maintenance & Grounds
Ed Danila edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org

Church Cleaning, February 15-21 Bill Dietzler

A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD ISAAC HECKER,

FOUNDER OF THE PAULIST FATHERS
This will prepare them to accept, sympathize with and direct aright the social
and political tendencies and movements of our age. Intellectually and morally
they will take a leading part and direct these movements, which are now turned
against the Church through ignorance, and make them means of her defense
and more complete triumph. As in the case of the direction given to science,
so in this case they will become the true leaders of progress in social and
political knowledge, turning them in the way of amelioration and the general
well-being of all classes. [On the Mission of New Religious Communities , 1876]
If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and you
believe something miraculous has happened, please phone Fr. Paul Robichaud, CSP at
202-269-2519 and tell him your story.

Please pray for:

Douglas Schleich
Richard Loy, Jr.
Ginny OConnor
Sr. Eileen Brown, SNJM
Mary Ellen Doshas Meucci
Paulist Seminarians
Vocations
Paulist Fathers
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

Bulletin deadline Tuesday at noon

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Feb. 15:
7pm, Healing Relationships, Carvlin
Feb. 17:
7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
Feb. 19:
6:30pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Feb. 20:
1pm, Womens Group, Carvlin
Feb. 21:
10:30am Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
Peace & Justice, Carvlin

SEAFOOD DINNER VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Seafood Dinner
on March 12. We are looking for set-up and tear-down, kitchen help, food
prep, greeters, dishwashers, buffet servers, etc. For more information,
contact: tinagattojarvis@gmail.com.

PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING

We will meet next Sunday during the Parish Breakfast in Carvlin Hall. We will
be talking about sponsoring a Syrian refugee family. Salome Mayenga will
join us to talk about her familys experience. Look for the square table.
Come learn more about this & other issues the committee is working on this
year.