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 God’s creation through worship, education, and service toward the common good.

PARISH  OFFICE  &  STAFF:  Phone  503-­‐231-­‐4955  Website:  www.stphilipneripdx.org    •    Fax  503-­‐736-­‐1383  

 

Halloween  Party  in  Carvlin  Hall  on  Sunday,  October  

30th      

 

 

Plan ahead! Advent  Retreat,   Saturday,   Dec.   3rd,   9:30am–12:30pm.   Fr.   Charlie   and  Barbara   Harrison   will   be   the   facilitators.     Please   register   by  Monday,  Nov.  28th.  

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

● November 6, 2011

   

Next  Sunday’s  Scripture  Readings:  33rd  Sunday  in  Ordinary  Time  (November  13)  Prv  31:10–13,  19–20,  30–31        1  Thes  5:1–6        Mt  25:14–30  or  25:14–15,  19–21  

MASS  INTENTIONS____________  Monday  –  November  7     8:00  AM  –  Mass     (†  Janet  Gaudio)  –  Chapel  Tuesday  –  November  8       8:00  AM  –  Mass     (for  the  homeless)  –  Chapel     9:00  AM  to  5:00  PM  –  Adoration  in  the  Chapel     1:00  PM  to  3:00  PM  –  Altar  Society  –  Carvlin  Hall  Wednesday  –  November  9     8:00  AM  –  Mass     (†  Le  &  Tier  Family’s  Souls)  –  Chapel     7:00  PM  –  Pastoral  Council  Mtg.  –  Paulist  Center  Thursday  –  November  10     8:00  AM  –  Mass     (Joan  &  John  Henkel  <A>)  –  Chapel  Friday  –  November  11  –  Veteran’s  Day,  OFFICE  CLOSED     12:10  PM  –  Mass     (†  Frank  &  Teresa  Regner  <A>)  –  Chapel  Saturday  –  November  12     8:00  AM  –  Mass     (†  Tom  &  Laura  Carnese  <A>)  –  Chapel     4:00  PM  –  Mass     (†  Thomas  McGonigle)  –  Church     6:00  PM  –  Harvest  Dance  –  Carvlin  Hall.  Tickets  on  Sale  after  Masses  

weekend  of  Nov.  5-­‐6  or  at  the  door  the  night  of  the  dance.  Sunday  –  November  13     8:30  AM  –  Mass     (People  of  the  Parish)  –  Church     10:30  AM  –  Mass     (†  Betty  &  Harold  Glans)  –  Church     10:30  AM  –  Mass  –  Deaf  Community  –  Chapel     12:10  PM  –  Vatican  II  Series  –  Carvlin  Hall.  Soup  served  in  Carvlin  at  

11:30am.    

     Church  cleaning,  November  7–13:  Florence  Katrena  and  Rose  Ferraris        

 

   10th Annual Michael Allen Harrison Concert:     Once   again   the  Altar  Society  is  honored  to  host  Michael  Allen  Harrison  with  special  guest,   Julianne   Johnson,   in  a  benefit  concert  at  SPN  on  the  Monday  following  Thanksgiving,  November  28th,   at   7:00  PM.   Tickets   are  $15  general  admission  and  $25  reserved  seating.  This  year’s  concert  money   will   be   used   to   strip   and   re-­‐do   the   floors   in   Carvlin   Hall’s  kitchen  and  hallway.  For   tickets,   call  Mary  Schleich  at  236-­‐6458  or  the   Parish   Office   at   231-­‐4955.     Tickets   will   also   be   on   sale   NEXT  weekend  after  all  Masses  in  the  Church  foyer.  Vatican II Series—Before & After, continues…Prior   to  Vatican  II,  those  of  us  who  are  ‘older’  lived  with  many  “don’ts.”  When  Vatican  II  came   (1963-­‐65),   we   felt   the   Holy   Spirit   breath   life   into   the   people   of  God.  Why  was  change  important?  Are  we  continuing  the  mission  of  the  Holy  Spirit?  Should  we  be  concerned?  Nov.   6,   Sunday,   12:10-­‐1:30pm,   Claire   Woodruff   (MA/Rel.   Ed)  will  discuss  the  mission  of  the  Laity  (we,  the  people  of  God).  What  could  we  do  before  the  council  and  what  we  are  commissioned  to  do  now.  (Soup  will  be  served  prior  to  the  presentation  in  Carvlin  Hall)  Nov.   13,   Sunday,   12:10-­‐1:30pm,     Dr.   Tom   Welch   (MA/Pastoral  Ministry)  will  discuss  the  “Church  in  the  Modern  World”  —  what  the  council  envisioned—Is  it  happening?  (Soup  will  be  served  prior  to  the  presentation  in  Carvlin  Hall).  

This Week’s Calendar & Mass Intentions

This Week’s Announcements

 

 

Special Remembrance Ceremony:     You   are   invited   to   attend   a  special  remembrance  ceremony  in  the  Pieta  Chapel  of  the  Church  on  Saturday,  November  19th,  at  5pm.  We  will  gather  to  remember  those  dear  to  us  who  have  passed  away  since  last  November.  Those  persons'   names  will   be   engraved   on   small   plaques   and   they,   along  with   those   from   November   2009,   will   be   put   up   on   a   wall   in   the  Chapel  once  we  purchase  new  boards.   In   the  meantime,   the  names  will  be  written  in  calligraphy  on  pieces  of  parchment,  which  will  be  framed   and   hung.   Eventually,   we   hope   to   put   one   small   board  (holding  approx.  200  names)  on  each  side  of  the  large  board,  which  we  have  had  for  nearly  20  years.  In  researching  various  companies,  we  have  seen  costs  for  such  a  small  board  ranging  from  $1000.00  to  $1800.00.    Those   to   be   enlisted   and   honored   this   year:   Mark   Pritchard,  Mauro   Potestio,   Ralph   Casciato,   Joseph   Dowling,   Cristie   Bell,   Lidia  Cettina,  Rose  Amato,  Elaine  Conner,  Denise  Amato,  Frances  Navarra,  Janet  Gaudio,  and  Donald  Westhusing.  If  you  know  of  someone  who  should  be  listed  but  has  not  been  inadvertently  listed,  please  contact  Mercy  at  the  parish  office.    

Delivering Love for 40 Years… Mother   &   Child   (formerly   Birthright)   40th  Anniversary:  Please   join  Mother  &  Child  as  we  give  thanks  to  God  and  celebrate  40  YEARS  of  welcoming  

and  nurturing  babies.  Many  St.  Philip  Neri  parishioners  have  played  important  roles  as  Board  members,  as  Volunteers  and  especially  as  Supporters  during  these  40  years.  We  thank  you  all  and  ask  that  you  join  us  as  we  celebrate  40  years  of  delivering  love  to  moms  &  babies  —  St.  Mary’s  Cathedral,  Lower  Cathedral  Center,  Sunday,  November  13th,   drop   by,   2:00–5:00   pm,   131   NW   17th   Ave.,   Portland   97209.  Ample   Free   Parking.   Refreshments.   Music.   Raffle   Prizes.   Visit   with  other   supporters.  Meet   the  Moms  &  Babies  whose   lives   have   been  blessed.  Info:  contact  503-­‐249-­‐5801  or  momchildPDX@gmail.com.  

NOTE:    Collection  date  of  Baby  Bottles  has  been  extended.  The  new  collection  date  is  Sunday,  Nov.  13th.      

    First Reconciliation classes   for   children  will   begin   Sunday   Feb.  12th,  11:45am  in  the  Church.  Parents  are  asked  to  attend  the  classes  with  their  children.  First  Communion  will  be  in  April  this  year.    

High School Confirmation classes   will   begin   Sunday,   January  15th  at  11:45am  in  the  Paulist  Center.  Please  call  the  parish  office  to  register.  Parents  are  asked  to  attend  the  first  session.  

LET  US  PRAY  FOR:  Ron  Evers;  let  us  also  pray  for  family  and  friends  of  Janet  Gaudio  and  Don  Westhusing,  both  of  whom  were  much  loved  and  will  be  missed  dearly  -­‐  may  they  rest  in  peace.  

Announcements continued

Harvest Dance on Saturday, Nov. 12th! Tickets   will   be   on   sale  after  this  weekend’s  Masses  (Nov.  5–6)  in  the  Church  Foyer  and  also  at  the   door   the   night   of   the   dance.   The   dance   will   be   from   6-­‐10pm   in  Carvlin   Hall.   There   will   be   some   great   food—ham,   red   potatoes,  vegetable,  salad,  and  dessert.  Jim  Rovello  (our  parishioner)  will  provide  the  “music  of  a  lifetime!”  Buffet  dinner  will  be  available  from  6–7:30pm.  Wine   &   beer   available   for   purchase.   Five   opportunities   to   win   raffle  items:   4   “fun   baskets”   or   one   Lottery   ticket.   Jim   has   personally  purchased   10   tickets   ($10   each)   for   the   Thanksgiving   Raffle   that   the  Oregon  Lottery  puts  on.  A  limited  number  of  tickets  were  sold  and  the  grand  prize   is  1  million  dollars.  The  person  winning  one  of  our  raffles  will  share  the  tickets  (1/3)  with  the  two  DJs.  Admission  tickets  $10  per  person/  $30  per  family  includes  buffet  and  one  raffle  ticket.  

Journey to Light: A Festival of Icons and Chant, Co-­‐Hosted  by  St.   Clare   Parish   &   St.   Nicholas   Orthodox   Church.   Nov.   18th   (Fri.  evening),   Nov.   19th   (Sat.),   and   additional   events   Nov.   20th.   On   the  Journey,   you   will:   Learn   from   knowledgeable  and   engaging   speakers   casting   light   on   the  world  of  icon  and  chant;  listen  to  performances  of  Russian,  Byzantine,  &  Latin  polyphonic  chant;  view  two  unique  exhibits:  one  of  icons  from  the  Pacific   Northwest,   the   other   about   all   things  Byzantine;  tour  the  icons  in  local  churches,  with  iconographers   as   your   guide;   experience   icons  and   chant   as   paths   to   the  Divine;   and   fill   your  life   with   light   and   beauty.   The   Festival   is  presented  in  cooperation  with  Cantores  in  Ecclesia,  the  Iconographic  Arts  Institute,  Cappella  Romana,  and  Trinity  Iconography  Institute  at  Trinity   Episcopal   Cathedral.   For   more   info.   and   to   print   a  registration   form,   please   go   to   www.journeytolightpdx.com.   Or  contact  info@journeytolightpdx.com  or  (503)  244-­‐1037  ext.  107.  Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach: St.  Philip’s  Neri  has  a  wonderful  outreach  opportunity  on  Thanksgiving  Day   (Thursday,  Nov.   24).   In  cooperation   with   New   Seasons   Grocery   we   will   be   hosting   a  Thanksgiving   dinner   for   homeless   neighbor   and   persons   served  through  Catholic  Charities  Housing  Transitions  Program.  The  dinner  coordinated   by   St.   Philip’s   Peace   and   Justice   Committee   will   be   at  12Noon   at   Carvlin   Hall.   Parish   children   will   be   creating   table  decorations.  New  Seasons  is  donating  much  of  the  food,  but  we  can  use  additional  help   such  as  drivers,   food  preparation,   clean  up  and  some   food   items  on  Thanksgiving  morning.  Please  see   the  sign  up  sheet  in  the  back  of  the  church  if  you  can  help.  

SCHEDULE  •  OF  •  MASSES  SATURDAY  VIGIL: 4:00pm SUNDAY: 8:30am  and  10:30am  

MONDAY  THRU  THURSDAY  &  SATURDAY: 8:00am            FRIDAY: 12:10pm Reconciliation: Saturdays  at  5:00pm

OFFICE  •  HOURS  TUESDAYS  THROUGH  FRIDAYS:  9:00AM  TO  4:00PM  

OFFICE  IS  CLOSED  ON  MONDAYS    

Announcements continued

 

his  weekend  we  move  from  daylight  savings  time,  to  standard  time.    So  moving,  it  gives  us  the  illusion  that  we  are  somehow  in  control,  even  of  the  sun,  moon  and  stars.    

In  actuality  we  have  simply  moved  the  mechanical  hands  or  digital  numbers  of  a  clock  forward  or  backward.    Nothing  in  the  heavens  or  on  earth  has  changed  one  iota.    Yet,  there  have  been  and  are  those  who  can  argue,  at  length,  which  is  better  or  worse  ever  since  Benjamin  Franklin  conceived  the  idea.    If  you  are  looking  for  someone  to  blame  we  can  turn  to  farmers  and  the  railroads.    Farmers  wanted  more  time  to  work  during  good  weather.    The  railroads  needed  common  time  so  trains  wouldn’t  run  into  each  other.    If  you  want  to  see  the  incredible  chaos  this  simple  movement  of  hands  or  numbers  have  caused,  just  Google  “daylight  savings  time.”  

In  a  few  weeks,  on  the  first  Sunday  of  Advent,  words  in  the  mass  are  going  to  change.    As  with  daylight  savings  time  there  are  those  who  can  argue  endless  hours  over  what  is  good  or  bad  about  the  new  translation.    The  Gloria  and  the  Creed  have  changed  a  little;  we  will  say  “and  with  your  spirit”  instead  of  “and  also  with  you.”    There  will  be  cards  in  the  pews  to  help  us  through  the  transition.    Again,  like  daylight  savings  time  nothing  in  the  heavens  or  on  earth  have  changed  one  iota.    Our  faith  is  in  Jesus  present  among  us,  and  giving  Himself  to  us  in  Eucharist,  in  thanksgiving  for  all  that  we  are  and  what  we  can  accomplish  in  His  name.    It  is  the  Spirit  of  the  living  God  calling  us  together;  not  the  whims  of  translators  or  fickled  institutions.    The  fact  is  that  our  words  today  can’t  possibly  capture  or  contain  the  action  (gathering  in  Christ  to  be  the  Body  of  Christ  for  others)  we  do  each  Sunday;  and  the  new  words  aren’t  going  to  do  them  any  better  or  worse.  

hat  does  matter  is  whether  or  not  we  are  praying  from  our  hearts  or  our  heads.    If  we  are  stuck  praying  in  our  heads,  

the  words  become  everything  and  any  little  change  will  annoy  us  endlessly.    If  we  are  praying  from  our  hearts,  from  our  intention  to  be  the  Body  of  Christ  in  a  world  of  broken  promises  and  fragile  peace,  then  the  words  really  don’t  matter  all  that  much.    We  gather  to  pray  for  ourselves,  and  for  the  whole  world,  for  peace,  justice,  harmony  among  people,  nations  and  the  environment;  we  gather  to  unite  heaven  and  earth.    Any  words  we  use  fall  drastically  short  for  what  our  hearts  in  Christ  can  do  each  and  everyday.  

Change  is  often  bumpy,  clumsy,  awkward,  and  uncomfortable  but  is  can  be  an  opportunity.    The  opportunity  is  to  discover  why  we  come  each  week  or  each  day  to  Eucharist.    Are  we  here  for  the  words,  or  for  united  hearts  in  the  Spirit  of  the  Risen  Christ  that  can  renew  the  face  of  the  earth?    I  opt  for  united  hearts  praying  above  and  beyond  the  words  we  use.  

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Pastoral Corner November 6, 2011

Peace, Michael