Parish Mission Statement: St. Patrick’s Church is a Catholic, multicultural parish within a collegiate, agricultural, and industrial community.

The parish’s mission is to worship and work together so our community will grow more in love and acceptance of one another and be apostles

as Christ teaches us. We accept that we have differences and will use them to unite us as one in Christ. We shall pursue this mission faithfully

through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts and talents of our members.

Declaración de la Misión: La Iglesia San Patricio es una Parroquia Católica multicultural dentro de una comunidad colegial, agrícola e

industrial. La misión parroquial es dar culto y trabajar juntos para que nuestra comunidad crezca en amor y aceptación del uno y otro y ser

apóstoles como Cristo nos enseña. Estamos de acuerdo que tenemos diferencias y las usaremos para hacernos uno en Cristo. Seguiremos esta

misión fielmente por medio del poder del Espíritu Santo y los dones y talentos de nuestros miembros.

1275 E Street

Independence, Oregon 97351

503-838-1242 503-838-5801

Fax: 503-838-3856

www.stpatrickindependence.org

Administrator:

Fr. Francisco Bringuela

frfranciscobringuela@yahoo.com

Permanent Deacon: Rob Page

deaconrobpage@gmail.com

Secretary: Diana Lindskog

stpatrick97351@yahoo.com

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Office Hours / Horario de Oficina

Monday — Thursday

Lunes — Jueves

9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Closed in the afternoons/

Cerrado por los tardes

Mass & Service Times/

Horario del Misas

Monday / Lunes

(no services)

Tuesday / Martes

9:00 AM—Misa en Español

9:30 AM—Holy Hour /Hora Santa

Wednesday / Miercoles

9:00 AM—Mass in English

Thursday / Jueves

9:00 AM—Misa en Español

Friday / Viernes

9:00 AM—Mass in English

Saturday / Sabado

5:00 PM—Mass in English

7:00 PM—Misa en Español

Sunday / Domingo

9:00 AM—Mass is English

11:30 AM—Misa en Español

Con f e s s i o n s /Co n fe s i o n e s

Saturday /Sabado

3:30 PM - 4:30PM

Any other time by appointment.

Cualquier otra hora con cita previa.

W e l c o m e V i s i t o r s a n d N e w P a r i s h i o n e r s !

We are blessed with your presence and your participation in the Mass. If you are a new parishioner, we ask that you fill out a registration card and

return it to the parish office (drop box), in person or by mail. Thank you!

¡ B i e n v e n i d o s V i s i t a n t e s y N u e v o s P a r r o q u i a n o s !

Somos bendecidos con su presencia y su participación en la Misa. Si usted es un nuevo feligrés, le pedimos que llene una tarjeta de registro

y la devuelva a la oficina parroquial (caja de la gota), en persona o por correo. ¡Gracias!

Week of March 31 / Semana del 31 de Marzo

THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 30-31

SU FIN DE SEMANA: 30-31 DE MARZO

¡Esta es la ÚLTIMA SEMANA para inscribirse en la PREPARACIÓN DEL MATRIMONIO si quiere casarse en los próximos 12 meses! El Padre Kiko comenzará las clases en abril. Regístrese llamando al Padre al 503-838-1242.

This is the LAST WEEK to sign

up for MARRIAGE PREPARATION if you plan to be married in the next 12 months! Father Kiko will begin classes in April. Sign-up by calling Father at 503-838-1242.

SAINTS OF LENT:

SAINT CRESCENTIA HOESS April 6 Born in Germany in 1682, St Crescentia was the daughter

of a poor weaver. She spent her play time praying in

church, assisting the poor and mastering

religious truths. She was then permitted

to make her first Holy Communion at the

age of 7! Because she was poor with no

dowry, the local convent rejected but

then reluctantly accepted her, consider-

ing her a burden and giving her only

menial tasks. Her cheerful and virtuous

spirit eventually changed all that and

she later became the convent's superior.

She was even asked for advice from

royalty, bishops and cardinals, yet she

remained forever humble.

March 31 , 2019: 3rd Sunday in Lent

Join Deacon Ron & watch

“JESUS & THE JEWISH ROOTS OF MARY”

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 at 10 am, in the Hall

Dr.Brant Pitre explains why the Catholics, since the early days of Christianity, honor

Mary as the Mother of God. It explains issues like the Immaculate

Conception, the Assumption and a host of other Marian beliefs.

This week, we take up The Catholic Relief Services

Collection to HELP JESUS IN DISGUISE.

This collection helps six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to struggling communities and work for peace and recon-

ciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Esta semana realizaremos The Catholic Relief Services

Collection para AYUDAR A JESÚS CON OTRO ROSTRO. Esta colecta ayuda a seis agencias católicas a proveer asistencia y apoyo a las comunidades que luchan por salir adelante y trabajan por la paz y la reconciliación entre nuestras hermanas y hermanos marginados, aquí y alrededor del mundo. Por favor, en oración, considera la manera de apoyar a esta colecta. Infórmate más acerca de esta colecta en www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

To My St.Patrick Family,

Words are not enough to express my gratitude to

all of you for your generosity to me and my family

during the loss of George Taray. Husband, Father

and Grandfather.

The lunch by the Altar Society, the hugs, the kind

words; all are appreciated.

Many thanks to Father Kiko for attending George

at the hospital and the kind words for him at the

funeral Mass. Thank you, Deacon Rob, for the

beautiful cross.

Thank you from all my heart. God Bless All of You!

Marjorie Taray, Steve Taray and family

Are there times you wonder why relationships

are so difficult? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend helps married couples

to communicate in all areas of their relation-ship. Get your marriage on the right path by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend on April 12-14, in Powell Butte, OR. For more infor-mation call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates and locations are listed on-line.

Did you know that couples who attend a WWME Weekend:

Experience only a 2% divorce rate Live the true meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage

Become more involved in their church Renew the Church through discipleship with other couples

DEADLINE for BULLETIN: MONDAYS, before 3:00 pm

FECHA LÍMITE para el BOLETÍN: LUNES antes de las 3 pm

DOMINGO / SUNDAY 31 de MARZO

VENTA de COMIDA / MEXICAN FOOD SALE En el Salon, despues la Misa / in the Hall, after the Mass

This Week in Our Parish / Esta Semana en la Parroquia

MARCH 31 Sunday/Domingo St. Benjamin

9:00 am—Mass, in the Church

10:00 am—RCIC, Upstairs Classroom

10:00 am—Mexican Food Sale, in the Hall

10:00 am—Quinceañera Class, in the Annex

10:15 am—”Jesus & The Jewish Roots of Mary” video, in the Hall

12:30 pm—Venta de Comida, en el Salon

12:30 pm—RCIA, (en Español), Upstairs Classroom

1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13

Psalm 23

Ephesians 5: 8-14

John 9: 1-41

1 Samuel 16,1.6-7.10-13

Salmo 22

Efesios 5, 8-14

Juan 9: 1-41

APRIL 1 Monday/Lunes St. Theodora

6:45 pm—Faith Formation Classes, in the Hall & Annex

7:00 pm—Apostles de la Palabra, en la Iglesia

Isaiah 65: 17-21

John 4: 43-54

Isaias 65, 17-21

Juan 4, 43-54

APRIL 2 Tuesday/Martes St. Francis of Paolo

9:00 am—Misa, en la Iglesia

9:30 am—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

6:30 pm—RCIA (in English), at the French’s home

6:45 pm—Faith Formation, in the Hall & Annex

Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12

John 5: 1-16

Ezequiel 47, 1-9. 12

Juan 5, 1-16

APRIL 3 Wednesday/Miercoles St. Irene

9:00 am— Mass (in English), in the Church

6:30 pm — Junta de Lectores, en el Salon

7:00 pm—Neo-Catechumenal Way (Groups 1 & 2), in the Annex & Upstairs

Isaiah 49: 8-15

John 5: 17-30

Isaias 49, 8-15

Juan 5, 17-30

APRIL 4 Thursday/Jueves St. Isidore

9:00 am — Misa, en la Iglesia

7:00 pm— Knights of Columbus Meeting, in the Upstair Classroom

7:00 pm—Grupo de San Juan Diego (Mujeres), en el Salon

Exodus 32: 7-14

John 5: 31-47

Exodo 32, 7-14

Juan 5, 31-47

APRIL 5 Friday/Viernes St. Vincent Ferrer

9:00 am— Healing Mass (in English), in the Church (+ Ed Salgado + )

6:30 pm—Soup Supper, in the Hall

7:00 pm—Stations of the Cross/Estaciones de la Cruz, in the Church

6:00 pm — Grupo de San Juan Diego, (Hombres), en el Anexo y Upstairs

Wisdom 2:1, 12-22

John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30

Sabiduria 2, 1. 12-22

Juan 7, 1-2. 10. 25-30

APRIL 6 Saturday/Sabado St. Paul tinh

3:30 pm—Confessions, in the Church

5:00 pm — Vigil Mass (English), in the Church (+ George Taray + )

6:30 pm—Children’s Rosary, in the Church

7:00 pm—Misa de Vigilia, en la Iglesia

Jeremiah 11: 18-20

John 7: 40-53

Jeremias 11, 18-20

Juan 7, 40-53

APRIL 7 Sunday/Domingo St. John Baptiste de la Salle

9:00 am—Mass, in the Church

10:00 am—Muffin Sunday, in the Hall

10:00 am—RCIC, Upstairs Classroom

10:00 am—Quinceañera Class, in the Annex

10:20 am—Ladies Guild Meeting, in the Hall

12:30 pm—RCIA, (en Español), Upstairs Classroom

Isaiah 43: 16-21

Psalm 126

Philippians 3: 8-14

John 8: 1-11

Isaias 43, 16-21

Salmo 125

Filipenses 3, 7-14

Juan 8, 1-11

Don’t forget to turn in your pledges for the Modular Expansion Project!!

¡No olvide entregar sus compromisos para el Proyecto de Expansión Modular!

Weekly Message from Deacon Rob on the Sunday Readings

The dichotomy that exists between the thinking of mankind and the Divine is, once again, the central focus of today’s reading. Throughout salvation history, the Divine Plan has always been to unite the Creator’s creation with Himself. In the process, mankind, with his free will and intellect, has constantly mis-interpreted the Divine Will and hubristically asserted the human perspective. In doing this, mankind has only increased the chasm that separates heaven and earth leaving the task of bridging this gulf up to the Divine. This “bridge” will be the Messiah. With the coming of the Messiah, proper perspective will be offered to those who wish to accept it.

In today’s first reading from the first Book of Samuel, God informs Samuel that the next king of Israel will come from the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem. Jesse presents seven sons for consideration. In ancient times, primary inheritance normally would fall to the eldest, the first born. The sons presented are the strongest and most experienced; however, God discloses that man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. None of the sons are selected until Jesse sends for the youngest, David, who is tending the sheep. When David appears, he is the chosen one and is anointed king in the presence of his older brothers. With the Spirit of the Lord rushing upon him, God sets in line the fulfillment of His prophetic message and the coming of the Messiah.

The difference between the desires of men and that of God is reflected in the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians. Paul makes it clear that society’s ways are the ways of darkness or evil that are contrary to the Messianic message. These customs, promulgated by the Romans and the powers to be, encourage the self-centered and hedonistic practices of the times. This “darkness” is fruitless and brings about the absence of what is good and loving. The Apostle to the Gentiles reminds all that they, now, walk in the “Light”. This Light is the Light that gives life and is found only in Christ. Jesus is the light that will reveal the true hearts of all. This revelation will provide men with the ability to see the Divine perspective that calls for humility, selflessness and agape love.

In today’s lengthy Gospel by John, Jesus attests to the truth about sin and its consequences while, at the same time, affirming his Messianic role to those present. Simultaneously, Jesus finds himself confronting the Pharisees who steadfastly refuse to acknowledge his authority from God. The question about sin first occurs when Christ’s disciples encounter a man blind from birth. Thinking as men did, they ask Jesus if the man’s blindness originated from his sin or his parents. Christ answered that nobody sinned causing the blindness; rather, God allowed it in

order that His Divine healing power could be revealed. The remainder of the story centers around the ability of God through Christ to heal mankind and shed light in the darkness of the world. After establishing the Divine mandate, Jesus proceeds to heal the afflicted man on the Sabbath, in violation of the law, as the Lord proclaims himself to be “the light of the world”. With this proclamation comes an ominous prophecy that “darkness” is coming when no “work” can be done.

This healing miracle induces many people to conclude that the beggar is not the one who was born blind; rather, he is supposedly an imposter. Arguing and refusing to accept the miracle, the doubters take the beggar to the Pharisees for further questioning. It is deduced that Christ cannot be from God because the healing took place on the Sabbath; however, there is enough doubt that the Pharisees summon the beggar’s parents in hopes of garnering further evidence against Christ’s claim. Recognizing their predicament, the parents dodge the question and refer the Pharisees back to their son.

Again, questioning the beggar, the Pharisees hear the same response and refuse to believe. The beggar adds sage advice by reminding the authorities that God does not listen to sinners; therefore, Jesus’ miracle proves he is from God! This statement incites the revenge of the Pharisees who cast the man out of the Temple. This total rejection by the authorities catches the attention of Christ who unequivocally states that he is the Son of Man. With this affirmation, the beggar worships Jesus. The episode ends with Christ telling the Pharisees that because they claim to “see” their sins remain out of the stubbornness of their hearts. They are left in the “darkness” of the world.

This Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word is a stark reminder that, like the Pharisees, if we fail to acknowledge our “blindness” and seek the “Light” our sins will remain. It is only through our own willful stubbornness that God’s mercy and healing powers cannot reach us. Like the beggar, we are born in “darkness” and need to seek the Messiah for healing. It is only by recognizing the Lord as the Divine Agent who heals that the Light of Christ can overpower the darkness of sin and the world. Using this penitential season, Christ offers God’s mercy and healing to those to whom the Lord was sent. We either follow the Lord and reap His rewards or we remain as “Pharisees” entrenched in our self-centered world.

LAETARE SUNDAY

Reminder:

HEALING MASS FRIDAY, APRIL 5 at 9:00 AM

31 de Marzo: I V Dom ingo de Cuaresma

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

POR FAVOR ORA POR:

Mike Tebb Angie Amos

Sheila Donna Pippin’s daughters

Edie Vanderzanden Judy Clark

If you have a particular person or situation in need of prayer, please call Chris at 503-623-2864 to be added to the prayers of the Prayer Chain.

If you would like to be added as a prayer warrior to the Prayer Chain,

please call Chris.

APRIL 6-7 4/6 5 PM MASS 4/6 7 PM MISA 4/7 9 AM MASS 4/7 11:30 MISA

READERS Bill & Mary French tbd Edith Rincon & Glenda

Brown

tbd

EMHC

tbd tbd tbd tbd

ACOMODADORES

tbd tbd tbd tbd

SERVERS Damian N, Jesus N,

Moises F

Kimberly J, Johnathan J,

Hugo C

Valeria R, Andy R, Robert C Alli C, Dillan C, Sergio B

Our Weekly Offering ❖

❖ La Ofrenda Semanal

For March 23-24, 2019

Envelopes $ 1,399.00

Loose $ 665.28

Pennies for Heaven $ 441.64

Total $ 2,505.92

2nd Collection for April 6-7:

Modular Project

Catholic

Campus

Ministry

At WOU

315 N. Knox Street, Monmouth

Lisa Silbernagel 503-838-0265

Sunday Mass at 5 pm

Fellowship Night: Tuesdays at 7 pm

PLEASE NOTE: These are the assignments for NEXT WEEKEND’S MASSES

TENGA EN CUENTA: estas son las asignaciones para las MASAS DEL PRÓXIMO FIN DE SEMANA

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES

SERVICIOS PENITENCIA COMUNAL 7:00 pm

Wednesday/Miercoles, 3 de Abril: Saint Helen Church, Sweet Home

Thursday/Jueves, 4 de abril: Sacred Heart Church, Newport

Thursday,Jueves, 11 de Abril: St. Mary Church, Albany

Wednesday,Miercoles, 17 de Abril: St. Mary Church, Corvallis

POR FAVOR ORA POR NUESTROS CATECÚMENOS:

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CATECHUMENS:

Eduardo Campo Mauro Campos Julian Campos

Daniela Campos Jennifer Osorio

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES:

POR FAVOR ORA POR NUESTROS CANDIDATOS DE

April Cuellar

Teresa Chavez

Amanda Suderman

Florencio Contreras

Jose Quiroz

Ana Quiroz

Natalie Torres

Juan Manuel Mendoza

Elizabeth Avila Garcia

Brenda Hernandez

Maria Hernandez

Tania Hernandez

Rodolfo Alvarez

Jose Cabrera

Isabela Venegas

Paola Rodriguez Negrete

Miklo Lopez

CHILDREN’S ROSARY Saturdays, during Lent, Between the Vigil Masses

ROSARIO DE LOS NIÑOS Sábados, durante la Cuaresma, Entre las misas de vigilia

CENA DE SOPA Y ESTACIONES Viernes, durante la Cuarsma Sopa a las 6:30 pm Estaciones a las 7:00 pm

SOUP SUPPER & STATIONS Fridays during Lent Soup at 6:30 pm Stations at 7:00 pm