St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
for Evangelization & Reconciliation

2408 SE 16th Ave., Portland, OR 97214-5334

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 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 of Gods creation through worship, education, and service toward the common good.

1st Sunday of Lent February 26, 2012

Small Faith Groups
We currently have four groups and you are welcome to still sign up. If you have a group of 4 or more, we can put you on the list and get the materials for you. Please call the parish office. b Tuesdays, 10:30am, Barbara Harrison, Paulist Center b Tuesdays, 7pm, Barbara Masvidal/Bill Dietzler (107th & NE Oregon) b Wednesdays, 12noon, Beth Johnson (66th & SE Division) b Thursdays, 7pm, Claire/Ron Woodruff (SE Mall)

Time for another BOOK SALE!

March 24th and 25th in Carvlin Hall. You will find the best book deals right here! We have collected some great books and are looking for more donations. You are welcome to bring your book donations after the Masses on the weekend of the 17th and 18th to Carvlin Hall.

Game Day!
Do you like to play games? Board games, cards Sunday, March 11th, 11:45am2:30pm in Carvlin Hall bring your games to share and the Parish Life Committee will provide food to build your own Tacos. We look forward to seeing you there!

This Weeks Calendar & Mass Intentions

Next Sundays Scripture Readings: 2 Sunday of Lent (March 4) Genesis 12, 9a 1013, 1518 Romans 8:31b34 Mark 9:210
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MASS INTENTIONS____________ Monday February 27 8:00 AM Mass ( Benjamin Del Rosario <A> on 2/22) Chapel Tuesday February 28 8:00 AM Mass (for reconciliation of families) Chapel Wednesday February 29 8:00 AM Mass (Melissa Nightengale <B>) Chapel Thursday March 1 8:00 AM Mass (for homebound parishioners) Chapel Friday March 2 12:10 PM Mass ( Robert Sal Navarra, <A> on 3/3) Chapel Saturday March 3 8:00 AM Mass (Bonaventure Oh & family) Chapel 4:00 PM Mass ( Rose Antrosio <B>) Church Sunday March 4 8:30 AM Mass (People of the parish) Church 10:30 AM Mass (for those struggling with their faith) Church 10:30 AM Mass Deaf Community Chapel Church cleaning, February 27March 4: April Magnusson & Mary Jane Navarra

Lenten Retreat
Registration is now open for the Lenten Retreat March 23rd25th at the Shalom Prayer Center in Mt. Angel! This is a shared retreat with St. Henrys and will be co-facilitated by Fr. Michael and Connie Ostlund. Cost is $127 and includes accommodations Friday & Saturday nights and meals breakfast Saturday through breakfast Sunday. Call the parish office and reserve your space today! Registration must be paid in full by March 16th. Questions: Contact Matthew Pearl at mjmpearl@aol.com or call 503-970-3937. Shalom!

Healthy Diet and Nutrition

In partnership with Ecumenical Ministries of Oregons Interfaith Food and Farms Partnership project, this week we are focusing on Proteins. Vegetable sources of protein, such as beans, nuts, and whole grains, are excellent sources of protein as they offer healthy fiber, vitamins and minerals. The best animal protein choices are fish and poultry, especially if looking at canned options.

Operation Rice Bowl - Reflection on Gods Covenant

In todays first reading, we hear about Gods covenant with Noah, with his descendants and with all living creatures. During Lent, we are called to deepen and strengthen our baptismal and covenantal relationship with God, which includes our responsibility to care for Gods creation. This week, we pray for all who struggle to feed their families on depleted lands, and we fast in solidarity with those who hunger. We give so that CRS can help farmers improve their growing methods and act as good stewards of Gods creation.

Announcements continued

Lenten Calendar
Date Event FEBRUARY 26th First week of Small Faith Groups Sunday MARCH 2nd Mass Friday 3rd First Reconciliation celebrations Saturday RE Family Gathering 4th Sunday High School Confirmation class B- Catholic Group 7th Wednesday SE Vicariate Meeting 9th Mass Friday DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS 11th First Eucharist prep-class Sunday Game Day (bring your games for fun). Food provided. Adoration 13th Courtyard Mass Tuesday Altar Society Meeting th 14 Pastoral Council Wednesday 16th Mass Friday St. Patricks Day! Happy Feast Day to all the Irish 17th Saturday Donate used books
18th Sunday 22nd Thursday 23rd Friday 23rd25th Fri. to Sun. 24th Saturday 25th Sunday 28th Wednesday 30th Friday 31st Saturday French Toast Breakfastbest food/deal in the city! Donate used books Set up for Book Sale Set up for Book Sale Mass Retreat with Fr. Michael Book Sale First Eucharist prep-class Book Sale Lent Reconciliation Service Mass Lent Retreat ~ A walk with St. Francis

Location
You still have time to sign up! 12:10pm Paulist Ctr. 5pm Church 9:30am Carvlin Hall 11:45am Carvlin Hall 7:15pm Rectory Basement Our Lady of Sorrows 12:10pm Paulist Ctr. 9:40am Church 11:30am-2:30pm Carvlin Hall 9-5pm Paulist Ctr. Chapel 10:30am Courtyard 1-3pm Carvlin Hall 7-8:30pm Paulist Ctr. 12:10pm Paulist Ctr.

After 4pm Mass Carvlin Hall Carvlin Hall after Sunday Masses Carvlin Hall after Sunday Masses 1-6pm Carvlin Hall 12-5pm Carvlin Hall 12:10pm Paulist Ctr. Mt. Angel 10-5pm Carvlin Hall 9:40am Church 9:30-4pm Carvlin Hall 7pm Church 12:10pm Paulist Ctr. 9-12pm Carvlin Hall

Announcements continued

Lenten Calendar continued

Date APRIL 1st Sunday 3rd Tuesday 5th Holy Thursday 6th Good Friday 7th Holy Saturday 8th Easter Sunday Event Palm Sunday RE Family Gatheringall families welcome HS Confirmation prep. Courtyard Communion Service Holy Thursday Mass Good Friday Service Holy Saturday Liturgy Easter Sunday Liturgy Location Beginning of Holy Week 9:30am Carvlin Hall 11:45am Carvlin Hall 10:30am Courtyard 7pm Church 7pm Church 8:30pm Church 8:30am & 10:30am

Mass Schedule
Mon. thru Thurs. & Sat.: Friday: Saturday Vigil: Sunday: 8:00am 12:10pm 4:00pm 8:30am & 10:30am Paulist Ctr. Chapel Paulist Ctr. Chapel Church Church

Office Hours
CLOSED Monday Tues. thru Fri.: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Bulletin Notices
Must be submitted by 12pm Tuesday before target weekend to Mercy at mercyb@stphilipneripdx.org.

New to Parish
We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners! Registration forms are in the wooden racks in the Church foyer or available at the Parish Office.

Parish Staff
Pastor, Children & Youth Faith Formation, & Director of the NW Paulist Ctr. | Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org Associate Pastor | Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP mecsp@mac.com Associate Pastor | Fr. Jim McCauley, CSP jrpaulist@aol.com Director of Adult Faith Formation | Barbara Harrison barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org Business Manager | Jeanne McPherson jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor | Mercy Rossi mercyb@stphilipneripdx.org

Building & Grounds, Maintenance | Edward Danila edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org

Pastoral Corner

February 26, 2012

rayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three facets that make up the jewel called the Lenten Season. Fr. Richard Rohr says that it should be a season of "wondrous encounters." In the first preface for Lenten masses it is described as "this joyful season." So far it almost sounds like Christmas and in some sense it is. It isn't about external gifts given and received, but about internal gifts and treasures discover deep within ourselves as individuals and as a community of faith. It is time to take stock of our assets and liabilities so we can become a new creation for others. The legs of this journey of discovery are; prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The first leg, prayer, is a journey into solitude and silence. Find a comfortable place away from lots of distractions. Sit comfortably avoiding any painful or distracting pressure points. Gently bow your head and softly close your eyes. Notice your breathing, let your breath be your mantra - move into the silence, try to hear only the silence. Let all distracting thoughts or noises just pass through you - noticing again and again your breathing will help you let go of whatever is distracting you; and continue to move into and around in the silence. You will find that this is a very spacious and peaceful place, a place that will become available to you almost at anytime, anywhere. At first try it for just a few minutes at a time, and build up gradually. This place of quiet and solitude, deep within you, ought to become a place that you visit regularly. This place is good in and of itself, but also as a starting point for any period of prayer. We see Jesus going to this same place often in his ministry; this is where he gained his balance and discovered where he needed to go. he second leg of the journey is fasting. We need to fast from what distracts us. We need to fast from the past, and we need to fast from the future, so we can be truly present to the present moment and what lies right in front of us. It is all about developing awareness to really see and feel what is right in front of us. We need to fast from the past, what could have been or should have been, what people may or may not have done to us. We also need to fast from the future, what might or might not happen, what we may or may not be able to do; all so we can just be aware of the present moment where we can actually do something with what is in front of us. The third leg of the journey is almsgiving, mostly giving of ourselves to what is in front of us. This is the key to the ministry of Jesus. He didn't go out looking for work, the work came to Him. Jesus blessed, embraced, held, listened and shared His life and power with all those He encountered. Jesus was attractive because He was at peace with Himself, because He was truly present to the present moment and discovered His true identity and power. The same is true for us, we too will discover who we really are, what we are capable of and what we are called to do when we are truly present to the present moment and the people and events that are before us. o prayer is more than saying prayers, it is ourselves becoming prayer, becoming what we pray for. Fasting is more than giving up stuff. We need to fast from all that distracts us from the present moment and what we are called to do in the present moment. Almsgiving is more than throwing money at a situation, but asking for the help to do, with the help of our Higher Power, what is in front of us. It is all about awareness and living to the full each moment that is given to us.

Happy Lent, Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP