(Deacon Rob’s Reflections continues inside)

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November 22, 2020

Feast of Christ the King

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22 de Noviembre 2020

Fiesta de Cristo Rey

THIS WEEK in the CHURCH

ESTA SEMANA en la IGLESIA

11/24 Tuesday / Martes Misa a las 6:00 pm, en Espan ol

11/25 Wednesday / Miercoles

Adoration at 5 pm

Mass at 6:00 pm, in English

11/26 Thursday / Jueves

Thanksgiving Mass, 10:00 am, Bilingual

11/27 Friday / Viernes (No daily Mass)

Adoration at 3 pm until 7 pm

Benediction at 7 pm

11/28 Saturday / Sabado

Confessions at 3:30 pm* Mass at 5:00 pm, in English

Misa a las 7:00 pm, en Espan ol

11/29 Sunday / Domingo

Mass at 9:00 am, in English

Confessions 10:15-11:15 am* Misa a las 11:00 am, en Espan ol

*Confessions also available by appointment

* Confesion por cita individual con el Padre Kiko

REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS

FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

Today’s Liturgy continues to center around God’s Eternal

Plan for salvation. We are called to reflect back upon

man’s journey and reconciliation with God the Creator.

Through Adam, mankind found himself separated from

the Divine. Man had been given everything he possibly

could desire but, when tempted by the serpent, willingly

decided to eat that one forbidden thing – the fruit of the

tree of knowledge of good and evil. He willingly decided to

surrender his innocence for pride, pleasure, and

possessions. In the “blink of an eye”, humanity lost all and

simultaneously introduced chaos into God’s creation.

Accompanying that event, God put into motion a plan ….

Ce l e b r a t i n g t h e L i t u r g y Ce l e b r a n d o l a L i t u r g i a

DAILY MASS READINGS

LECTURAS DIARIAS DE MISA

Sunday, November 22

Ezekial 34: 11-12, 15-17

Psalm 23

I Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28

Matthew 25: 31-46

Monday, November 23

Revelation 14: 1-5

Luke 21: 1-4

Tuesday, November 24

Revelation 14: 14-19

Luke 21: 5-11

Wednesday, November 25

Revelation 15: 1-4

Luke 21: 12-19

Thursday, November 26

Revelation 18: 1-2, 21-23; 19: 1-3.9

Luke 19: 41-44

Friday, November 27

Revelation 21: 1-4, 11—21:2

Luke 21: 29-33

Saturday, November 28

Revelation 22: 1-7

Luke 21: 34-36

Domingo, 22 de Noviembre

Ezequiel 34, 11-12. 15-17

Salmo 22

I Corintios 15, 20-26. 28

Mateo 25, 31-46

Lunes, 23 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 14, 1-5

Lucas 21, 1-4

Martes, 24 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 14, 14-19

Lucas 21, 5-11

Miercoles, 25 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 15, 1-4

Lucas 21, 12-19

Jueves, 26 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 18, 1-2. 21-23; 19, 1-3. 9

Lucas 19, 41-44

Viernes, 27 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 21, 1-4. 11—21,2

Lucas 21, 29-33

Sabado, 28 de Noviembre

Apocalipsis 22, 1-7

Lucas 21, 34-36

TO RESERVE SEATING PARA RESERVAR ASIENTOS

For English & Daily Masses: Contact Maria Addessi (503-991-2516)

Para Misas Españolas:

Contacto Gloria Ahumada (503-991-3910)

For Adoration (by the hour): Contact Gloria Cisneros (503-551-2767)

All requests MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Todas las solicitudes DEBEN hacerse con al menos 24 horas de anticipación.

We Celebrate Our Lady

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thursday, November 26 10 AM Bilingual

If you bring bread or other food items to be blessed, they MUST be

wrapped or sealed in a container.

Si trae pan u otros alimentos para bendecir, DEBEN estar envueltos o sellados en un recipiente.

Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8

Mass at 10 AM in English

Misa a las 6 PM en Español

You must register to attend Mass by calling Maria at 503-991-2516, at least 24 hours before the Mass is scheduled to begin.

Celebramos Nuestra Señora

Fiesta de La Virgen de Guadalupe

Sabado, 12 de Diciembre

5:00 AM—Mañanitas

6:30 PM—Misa

8:00 PM—Misa

Las fechas y horas de los Rosarios se fijarán más tarde.

Debe inscribirse para asistir a cualquiera de estos eventos en la Iglesia. Llame a Gloria Ahumada al 503-991-3910.

El conteo anual de ASISTENCIA MISA se realizará los fines de semana del 14 al 15 de noviembre y del 21 al 22 de noviembre. También se contabilizarán los asistentes a Misa a través de Facebook.

The annual MASS ATTENDENCE count will be done on the weekends of November 14-15 and November 21-22. Those attending Mass via

Facebook will also be counted. Debe registrarse para asistir a la Misa llamando a María al 503-991-2516, al menos 24 horas antes de que comience la Misa.

HEALING MASS

MISA DE CURACIÓN

Friday, December 4, 10 AM

Anyone interested in being trained or re-trained as an

Altar Server to serve during the pandemic restrictions,

please contact Norma at the parish office (503-838-1242). Father would like to have 1 server at every weekend Mass.

Cualquier persona interesada en recibir capacitación o

reentrenamiento como Monaguillo para servir durante

las restricciones de la pandemia, comuníquese con Norma en la oficina parroquial (503-838-1242). A mi padre le gustaría tener un servidor en cada misa de fin de semana. V

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I n Our Par i sh En Nuestra Parroqu ia

PARISH IFORMATION Parish Office: 503-838-1242 Fax: 503-838-3856

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—Noon

Email: stpatrick97351@gmail.com

Pastor: Fr. Francisco Bringuela 503-838-5801

Email: frfranciscobringuela@yahoo.com

Deacon: Rob Page Email: dea-conrobpage@gmail.com

Office Manager: Norma Rodriguez

Bookkeeper: Zen Eichinger

Pastoral Council Chair: Darin Silbernagel 503-838-0265

Admin Council Chair: William Horner

INFORMACION DE PARROQUIA Parish Bulletin: Email: info4parish@gmail.com

First Communion Prep: Cynthia Cisneros 503-939-3163

Confirmation Prep: Alma Ceja 971-241-1268

RCIA & RCIC: Maria Addessi 503-991-2516

& Suzana Cervantes

Homebound Ministers & Prayer Chain:

Rick & Chris Block 503-623-2864

Mass Seating Reservations (24-hours prior):

English & week days: Maria Addessi 503-991-2516

Spanish Masses: Gloria Ahumada 503-991-3910

Adoration: Gloria Cisneros 503-551-2767

WEEKLY & SPECIAL COLLECTION

The collection amounts for November 13-14 were not available due to the early submission of the bulletin to the printer. They will be posted next week.

COLECCIÓN SEMANAL y ESPECIALE

Los montos de la recaudacio n del 13 al 14 de noviembre no estaban disponibles debido al enví o anticipado del boletí n a la imprenta. Se publicara n la semana que viene.

To our young people: Here is your chance to be heard. The Pastoral Council would like to include 2 representatives from our youth on the Council. If you are interested in being a part of the leadership of our parish, please contact Father Kiko.

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REMINDER FROM FATHER KIKO: All volunteers at the Church who work with our young people are required to complete the “Meet Sam” training online by December 1 or they will no longer be able to help. Please contact Cynthia 503-939-3163 to get the process started.

RECORDATORIO DEL PADRE KIKO: Todos los voluntarios de la Iglesia que trabajan con nuestros jóvenes deben completar la capacitación en línea “Conoce a Sam” antes del 1 de diciembre o ya no podrán ayudar. Comuníquese con Cynthia a las 503-939-3163 para comenzar el proceso.

TO ALL PARISH GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS MEETING AT CHURCH

Every time your group meets at the parish (Church, Hall, Annex, Modulars), please be sure to fill out and turn in a Group Meeting checklist. This form is available outside the parish office and on the parish website, in both English and

Spanish.

When you use any parish space, please remember to turn off the lights and shut all doors. Be energy conscious!

A TODOS LOS GRUPOS Y ORGANIZACIONES DE LA PARROQUIA QUE SE REUNEN EN LA IGLESIA

Cada vez que su grupo se reu ne en la parroquia (Iglesia, Salo n, Anexo, Modulares), asegu rese de completar y entregar una lista de verificacio n de la reunio n de grupo. Este formulario esta disponible fuera de la oficina parroquial y en el sitio web de la parroquia, tanto en ingle s como en espan ol.

Cuando use cualquier espacio parroquial, recuerde apagar las luces y cerrar todas las puertas. ¡Sea consciente de la energí a!

Father is restoring the 2nd Collection for Building Maintenance. Please be generous!

Padre está restaurando la segunda colección para mantenimiento de edificios.

¡Por favor sea generoso!

The NeoCatechumenal Way group has placed

the icon of the Our Blessed Mother Mary in the

St. Michael Modular Building.

Thank you for your generosity!

A FUNERAL PLANNING packet is available at the parish

office. These helpful forms will aid in planning your funeral while you still have the ability to do so. File a copy with the parish so your final wishes will be known when the time comes. It is available in both English and Spanish and on the parish website.

Un paquete de PLANIFICACIÓN FUNERAL está disponible en la oficina

parroquial. Estos útiles formularios le ayudarán a planificar su funeral mientras aún tenga la capacidad de hacerlo. Presente una copia en la parroquia para que se conozcan sus deseos finales cuando llegue el momento. Está disponible en inglés y español y en el sitio web de la parroquia.

2021 Catholic Calendar will be available

after December 1

G r ow i n g i n F a i t h C r e c i e n t o e n l a F e

PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER

ORANDO POR LOS DEMÁS • Please pray for the repose of the

souls of all our parishioners who have passed in 2020.

• Please pray for healing for the Rafael Azua Family.

• Please pray for the end of the pandemic.

• Last week to contribute financially to this project.

• Want to help pack & deliver? Call Fr. Kiko.

• Last week to nominate a family to receive a basket.

CESTAS DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS DE LA PARROQUIA

• La semana pasada para contribuir econo micamente a este proyecto.

• ¿Quieres ayudar a empacar y entregar? Llame al P. Kiko.

• La semana pasada para nominar a una familia para recibir una canasta.

ADVENT PREPARATION BOOKLETS AVAILABLE

Please pick up one of the little Advent books available in the vestibule. Meditate on the readings as you prepare for the celebration of Christ’s Birth.

FOLLETOS DE PREPARACIÓN DE ADVIENTO DISPONIBLES

Por favor, recoja uno de los pequeños libros de Adviento disponibles en el vestíbulo. Medite en las lecturas mientras se prepara para la celebración del nacimiento de Cristo.

FAITH, HOPE & LOVE IN ADVENT Talks with Sister Isabel via “Zoom”

December 2, 3 & 4

6 pm, in English 7 pm, en español

To receive link to Zoom at home, please email your name & email address to: stpatrick97351@gmail.com

To sign-up to watch the Zoom presentation in the hall, call the parish office at 503-838-1242

FE, ESPERANZA Y AMOR EN ADVIENTO

Presentacions con la hermana Isabel a través de "Zoom"

2, 3 y 4 de diciembre

6 pm, en inglés 7 pm, en español

Para recibir el enlace a Zoom en casa, envíe su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico a: stpatrick97351@gmail.com

Para inscribirse para ver la presentación de Zoom en el pasillo, llame a la oficina parroquial al 503-838-1242

Our Confirmation Classes are in need of YOUR HELP! One or two additional teachers are needed to help

Alma Ceja with monthly classes for both 1st and 2nd year levels. Make it a team effort to help our teens as they prepare for the last of the 3 Sacraments of Initiation. Contact Father Kiko to volunteer. Call Alma 971-241-1268 for more information on classes.

¡Nuestras clases de confirmación necesitan SU AYUDA! Se necesitan uno o dos

maestros adicionales para ayudar a Alma Ceja con las clases mensuales para los niveles de 1er y 2do año. Haga un esfuerzo de equipo para ayudar a nuestros adolescentes mientras se preparan para el último de los 3 sacramentos de iniciación. Póngase en contacto con el padre Kiko para ser voluntario. Llame a Alma 971-241-1268 para obtener más información sobre las clases.

¿Conoce a un católico confinado en casa que le

gustaría recibir la Sagrada Comunión pero no puede debido a las restricciones de la pandemia? Es posible que

haya una forma de brindar este servicio a su ser querido. Póngase en contacto con el padre Kiko para obtener más información.

Do you know a homebound Catholic who would like to

receive Holy Communion but can not due to pandemic restrictions? There may be a way to provide this service to your loved one. Please contact Father Kiko for more information.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, both parish-led events, the Pastorella (Christmas Play) and the Posadas, are cancelled for 2020.

Debido a las restricciones de la pandemia, ambos eventos dirigidos por la parroquia, la Pastorella (Navidad) y las Posadas, están cancelados para 2020.

CALENDAR OF ADVENT SERVICES & PROGRAMS

COMING SOON! Watch website for details!

CALENDARIO DE SERVICIOS Y PROGRAMAS

DE ADVIENTO MUY PRONTO!

¡Vea el sitio web para más detalles!

….that would restore order to man’s chaos and

establish the Word as King of All.

In today’s first reading from the prophet Ezekiel,

this restoration by God is contemplated. Through

a metaphor of sheep, the Divine Plan is expressed.

Yahweh calls Himself the Shephard who will

rescue and gather His flock. Using a metaphor

that His “Chosen People” could easily understand,

Yahweh reveals the depth of

His love for His creation and

His forgiveness Through

Divine Power, He plans to

gather all and provide rest and

pasture for them. God

promises to gather and heal

the sick and to tenderly care

for them. However, the proud

and arrogant he will separate

so as not to contaminate

others. In short, the stubborn

and those who would lead

astray others will be judged and excluded through

this justification and restoration. Mankind will be

secure from any future contamination. The New

Creation will reflect the perfection of the Divine.

This same theme of justification and restoration is

expressed in Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians.

The Apostle to the Gentiles explains that Christ

was raised from the dead as the first of all who

also believe in Him. Paul continues that the

restoration of mankind’s place in God’s Kingdom

is now assured as Jesus became the “first fruit”

through his crucifixion and resurrection. Paul

explains that Jesus will return to complete the

Divine Plan and separate the Good from the Bad

as the ultimate Judge fulfilling God’s promise

related in our first reading. Today’s passage ends

with the proclamation that Jesus is King of All

and, as such, all of creation is subject to Him.

As the Gospel is proclaimed, God’s message is

made clear. Portraying Christ as King and Judge

gives Christians the opportunity to see themselves

as they truly are. The Just Judge has each

individual evaluate their life according to the

Beatitudes – the standards of Christianity. It is this

evaluation that will

determine each individual’s

eternal life. It is a positive

comparison that renders our

verdict. As mankind had been

subject to the Law in the Old

Testament, he, now, is freed

and judged by the standards

embedded in the Beatitudes.

The judgement will be based

upon what we have done and

what we have failed to do. As

members of the Divine

Family and as brothers and sisters of Christ, we

will be judged by our participation in the family’s

responsibility set by the Father. How has one

helped or hindered in restoring order to chaos? If

one’s life has been one of assistance, then the

reward will be great. If, however, one has failed to

lend assistance, or has interfered in some way in

allowing assistance to be given in this restoration,

then one’s separation from God will be

permanent and expulsion from the family

permanent. So, as we finish our liturgical year, we

reflect upon our actions and ask for Divine Mercy

as we prepare, once again, to make another

journey through God’s Redemptive Plan in a new

liturgical year.

Deacon Rob

Ref lect ion s on the Read i ng s for th i s Sunday ( c o n t i n u e d )