St.

Philip Neri Parish

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

Parish Office 503-231-4955 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.

Pentecost May 15, 2016

SECOND COLLECTION
This weekend we take up our monthly collection to support
our children in Catholic Schools. This money helps to cover
the tuition subsidy the Archdiocese requires each parish to
pay for each child registered from our parish. Thank you for
your generosity and investment in our childrens education.

PAULIST MEMORY BOOK

We are compiling a Paulist Memory Book to be available for
the Farewell Weekend. We are looking for photos of
Paulists, stories, memories or reflections on your
experience with one or the Paulists in general. We are
including the parish history written by James Harrison for
the 100th anniversary. Our parish has served immigrant
families from the beginning with the Italian community.
Almost all of our families came to the United States from
another country, some from colonial times and some more
recently. We want to add those stories to our memory book,
so please write your family story and submit to Rose to fill
out our parish profile. Need help, let us know. Need all
photos, memories & immigration stories by June 6.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Next Sunday, May 22: Join us as we help Fr.
Charlie celebrate his birthday with a reception in
Carvlin Hall after the 9:30am Mass.
May 29: BINGO, Carvlin
June 12: Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
June 25: 4pm Mass, Archbishop Sample will
preside, reception to follow on lawn, Carvlin Hall
June 26: 9:30am Mass, Fr. Eric Andrews, Paulist
President will preside with Fr. Charlie, Fr. Michael,
Fr. Bill, Fr. Ted Vierra, Fr. Rich Colgan, & Fr. John
Hurley, our parish picnic follows on the lawn. Come
help us celebrate the Paulists. We will have live
music & activities for the kids.

FREE STUFF
In the coming weeks there will be items on the counters
and tables from the residence as the Paulists prepare to
move. This week we have books from the Paulists. Stop
by, have a look, & take anything you see of interest.

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 & thank
you for worshiping with us! Fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pew racks and drop it in the collection basket.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office, 503-231-4955.

Pentecost May 15, 2016

Sat. May 14th:
Sun. May 15th:
Mon. May 16th:
Tue. May 17th:
Wed. May 18th:
Thu. May 19th:
Fri. May 20th:
Sat. May 21st:
Sun. May 22nd:

8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00pm Mass
12:10pm Mass
8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass

Robert George <B>

Santi & Filomena Bocci
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
Eric McNamer <B>
Julie Amato <B>
Ann Nhee
For those suffering with mental illness
Gary Brugato <B>
Rex Brown
Annetta& Delefina Antrosio
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community

Robert George
John/Joan Henkel
Parish
Parish
Rose Wolfe
Dorothy Bruck
Ly Do
Parish
Gary & Michelle Brugato
Kerry-Lynne Brown
Carol Helvey/Jane Mace
Parish
Parish

Chapel
Church
Church
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Church
Church
Chapel

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

THIS WEEKS EVENTS:

May 14/15:
School Subsidy Collection
May 18:
7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
May 20:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
May 21:
1pm, Womens Group, Center
May 22:
10:30am, Fr. Charlie Birthday
Reception, Carvlin

Church Cleaning, May 16-22, Bill Dietzler

Please pray for:

Fr. Charlie Kerry Czuba Bona Oh Jerrita Mack
Josima Espino & Andres Espino, sister and brother of Andrea Del Rosario
Anna Marie Henderson Jessica Harrison and family
Paulist Seminarians Vocations Paulist Fathers
Our parish transition & the selection of our new pastor
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
There is much to be done in the offices and in the priest residence as we prepare
for the Paulists leaving in June. We are looking for volunteers in the front office
to help: cover phones, the window, etc. in the coming weeks. If you have some
time you can spend in the office, please call Rose or Jeanne in the office to let
us know when you can come in. No experience needed well show you all you
need to know!

BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS TODAY!!!

The Altar Society has two new baskets to raffle:
Cena e Italiana
$30 DeNicolas gift Certificate, Italian Cookbook, Delallo Pizza kit,
Olive oil, Montepulcia di Abruzzo wine, Pesto, Bruschetta, Roasted
Garlic Sauce, etc., pastas, mini raviolis, Olive oil & cheese dispensers,
Marinated artichokes & green olives, biscotti, chocolate wafers &
Tobelerone chocolate
Coffee, Chocolates & a Cup O Tea
$25 La Petite Provence Caf, Starbuck Iced Coffee Brewer, biscotti
cookbook, Variety of Starbuck coffee & Frappuccino, biscotti,
chocolate wafers, Swedish gingersnaps, gourmet pretzels, matching
teacup & saucer, gold iced tea spoons, Skinny Cow iced tea, Lindt &
Ghiarardelli chocolate bars, lemon decaf iced tea, and more!
Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 and are on sale beginning this weekend. Drawing
will be held at the parish picnic on Sunday, June 26.

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Pastoral Corner
Pentecost Sunday - The Spirit Brings Hope and Love, which together bring Change . . . .
In the initial Easter stories of the appearances of Jesus, especially in the Upper Room, we see the apostles and disciples
as fear driven men. They are essentially hiding out in the Upper Room, with the doors locked for fear they might be
arrested next by the authorities. Jesus had given them the great task of telling his story, of sharing his message of
God's love and mercy, but they had neither the strength nor the will to even begin. But after Pentecost they were
changed people.
What was it that the Holy Spirit did to them, and how did the miracle of change come about? Even though we are
dealing with mystery, that doesn't mean we can't understand anything about it. To begin with, we must understand
that the apostles and disciples were wounded people, wounded by doubt and grief, by fear and failure, and above all
by a sense of inadequacy.
But after the coming of the Spirit they were changed people. They left their hiding place, and set out courageously to
preach the Gospel. The Holy Spirit brought hope and love to the apostles and disciples. Hope and being loved can
make miracles happen. People change when they are given hope; when someone believes in them, and gives them a
task to do.
Above all, people change when they are loved. They come out of their shells, and hidden energies are released in
them. The miracle of human change is the only real miracle. We mustn't think that the change was affected in an
instant. It had to be a gradual thing, a growth process. And growth can be slow and painful. We do not easily let go of
old habits and attitudes.
All of us have a capacity for goodness. We have hands that can care, eyes that can see, ears that can hear, tongues
that can speak, feet that can walk, and above all hearts that can love. But each of us has some handicaps or faults or
fears which keep us from realizing our true and full selves. We need someone to awaken us to what is inside us.
Someone who will call us to live life fully, and help us grow.
For us followers of Jesus, that someone is the Holy Spirit. The power that changed the apostles is available to us too,
the gentle power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit awakens us to the mysterious power within us, bids us live, and helps
us grow.

Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP

A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD, ISAAC

HECKER, PAULIST FATHERS FOUNDER
They will show that the end and practice of self-denial
and mortification, as well as the exercise of all moral
virtues are preparatory steps toward the increased action
of the Holy Ghost in the soul. For the exercise of the
moral virtues precedes ordinarily the Gifts of the Holy
Ghost. [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 202-2692519 and tell him your story.

Next Sundays Readings

Most Holy Trinity, May 22, 2016
Reading 1: Proverbs 8:22-31
Responsorial: Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (2a)
Reading 2: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15

COME AND TAKE A LOOK

We invite all who have been thinking of joining the church,
those who have questions, or who have been away and
want to return to come take a closer look. We are happy
to answer questions and help you on the journey to a
closer relationship with Christ. Call 503-231-4955 or email
Barbara Harrison at barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org.

WOMENS GROUP
The Womens Group will meet on Saturday, May 21 at 1pm
in the Paulist Center. We continue our women of the bible
series with Mary Magdalene, a new look at her story. Join
us for prayer, reflection, good conversation and great
treats. Invite a friend to join us. Questions? Call or email
Rose & also let us know you are coming, 503-231-4955 or
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org