St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
for Evangelization & Reconciliation 2408 SE 16th Avenue | Portland, OR |97214-5334
www.stphilipneripdx.org

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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.

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time ! January 26, 2014

HONORING THE ALTAR SOCIETY
On Sunday, February 2, 10:40am (right after Mass) the Peace and Justice Committee---on behalf of the parishioners---will host a Tea Social in Carvlin Hall to thank the Altar Society for all their contributions to our parish. Tea, coffee, and baked goods will be served. Please stop after Mass on Jan. 25-26 to sign the cards of appreciation that will be presented to the ladies at the tea. Bingo is finally here! Today Sunday, January 26th, 13pm in Carvlin Hall. Bill Leathers has been exercising his Bingo voice! It is a fun time for all: good food, good prizes, good company. $5 admission covers initial Bingo card, snacks, prizes. Last year was a hit and this should year should be pretty fun. Bring your family and friends!

PARISH BINGO TODAY!

Many of us are familiar with 'Jake' who was been our 'homeless' friend for more than twelve-plus years. Easily recognized by his tall 6' frame, long gray hair and beard, and, of course, the leather hat. He attended many of our parish events, helped Ed set up tables, and even helped mow the lawn and emptied the garbage when Ed was on vacation. Last winter, after a severe illness, the VA/SS helped Jake get into his own small apartment downtown---and he loved it. Our friend Jake died quietly in his sleep on Christmas. Sunday, Feb.23 the 9:30 Liturgy will be offered in his memory.

IN MEMORY OF JAKE:

TRANSPORTATION NEEDED?
We would like to connect: 1) people who would like a ride to Mass on the weekends, and 2) those who would be willing to transport to and from Mass for three months. If you would like to participate in either of these options, please contact the parish office.

Our directories have arrived and are available in the back of the Church as well as the parish office. Each family who had their photo taken receives a directory. If you did not have your picture taken, but would like a directory, there is a suggested $10 donation to help cover the cost of our expanded centennial directory.

CHURCH DIRECTORIES!

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Sunday ! January 26, 2014

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR and MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, January 26: 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass Monday, January 27: 8:00 am Mass Tuesday, January 28: 8:00 am Mass Wednesday, January 29: 8:00 am Mass Thursday, January 30: 8:00 am Mass Friday, January 31: 12:15 pm Mass Saturday, January 1: 8:00 am Mass 4:00 pm Mass Sunday, January 2: 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass Dominic Hai Do Deaf Community Mass Phoebe Landis For Special Intentions For the sick Andrew Charles George Cris Bell <B> Bona + Bonaventure Oh Family Priscilla Centafante Eloise Cimeno Deaf Community Mass Church Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Church Church Chapel

Please fill out a Mass Intention Form (located in the foyer of the Church) if you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death, birthday or marriage, or some other special event. You can also call the office.

Church cleaning for January 27-Febuary 2: David and Alison Oslav

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 am Noon on Mondays ! 9:00 am 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday Office: 503.231.4955

PARISH STAFF
Pastor, Director of the NW Paulist Center Business Manager Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP, x 117, frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org Jeanne McPherson, x 103, jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org Associate Pastor Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP, x111, mecsp@mac.com Rose Wolfe, x101, rosew@stphilipneripdx.org Associate Pastor Maintenance and Grounds Fr. Jim McCauley, CSP, x 109, jrpaulist@aol.com Edward Danila, edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org Director of Adult Faith Formation Receptionist/Bulletin Editor Barbara Harrison, x107, barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org Angelica Liharik, x103 BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: Deadline (unless otherwise noted) is the MONDAY morning prior to the Sunday Mass as the bulletin is sent to Seattle for printing. Thank you.

Next Sundays Scripture Readings:

The Presentation of the lord February 2, 2014 Reading 1, Malachi, 3:1-4 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 24:7, 8, 9, 10 (8) Reading 2, Hebrews 2:14-18 Gospel Luke, 2:22-32

SHARING RELIGIOUS MAGAZINES

You are invited to bring religious magazines that are from one - three months old and leave them on the magazine rack in the church foyer. This is a great way to become familiar with religious magazines that you may not be familiar with yet. Thank you for participating. We will try this for four to five months and see how it goes.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

(from pre-school through college) is January 26th Feb 1. Their five year theme: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. Our parish has young people in All Saints, St.Ignatius, St.Agatha, The Madeleine, Holy Cross, and Central Catholic High School. We are thankful for all the young people of our parish whether in Catholic schools, private schools, home-schooled or public schools. We are proud and blessed that you are a part of our faith community. And---we especially thank Central Catholic for sending us Natalie Jaeger and Jonelle Munoz as our high school helpers in the PreSchool and Childrens Liturgy of the Word programs.

Confirmation classes for high school students will

begin Sunday, February 9, 12:30 in the Paulist Center. First Reconciliation classes begin Sunday, March 23 at 10:30 in Carvlin Hall. First Eucharist will be celebrated on May 18th at the 9:30 Liturgy. Please email BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org to register for any of these classes.

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Sunday ! January 26, 2014

PASTORAL CORNER

'The people that lived in darkness have seen a great light!

This passage from the First Reading from Isaiah and quoted again in the Gospel passage from Matthew with the particular references to the lands of Zebulon and Naphtali might make us this we are back in Advent Time. Matthew also tells us that after the arrest of John, Jesus left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum in the region of Galilee. The territory once occupied by the tribes of Zebulon and Naphtali, later known as Galilee was the most northerly part or Israel. Because it bordered on pagan territory it would have been associated with darkness. It was the first province of Israel to be conquered by Assyria in 732 BC. Isaiah predicted future liberation for the people of that region. In his Gospel, Matthew compares the beginning of Jesus public ministry as the coming of a great light to a people living in darkness, he sees Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled in Jesus. Later Jesus himself would describe himself and his ministry in a similar vein:I am the light of the world. As members of Christs body, the Church, it is our task to continue to shine the light of Christ into the dark parts of our own lives and of the world in which we live. Both we and the world need the healing power of Christs love and light. Each of us is called to that task and that light. But, it must begin with ourselves letting the light and love of Jesus heal our angers and hurts and resentments and jealousies, our intolerances and hatreds; letting the light and love of Jesus cleanse us and purify us, making us true instruments of his light and love. The Prayer of St. Francis aptly describes this task and is perhaps the most well known reflection on this theme. The Irish writer and theologian Flor McCarthy, SDB, has written a similar reflection describing what might happen in our world if we but let Christs light and love work fully in our own lives: PRAYER / REFLECTION Lord, make me an instrument of your love. Where the darkness of loneliness reigns let me bring the light of friendship. Where the darkness of bitterness reigns let me bring the light of forgiveness. Where the darkness of hurt reigns, let me bring the light of healing. Where the darkness of discord reigns, let me bring the light of harmony. Where the darkness of sadness reigns, let me bring the light of joy.

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND !Taking Communion to our parishioners who are homebound is an important ministry of our parish. It is one of the

Corporal Works of Mercy mentioned by Christ. It is our way of reaching out to them as members of our faith community and at the same time giving them the opportunity to receive the Eucharist at least once or twice a month. If you are interested in this ministry please call the parish office. If you are homebound or know someone who is homebound (either in their own home or in an assisted living facility) please call the office to request Communion.

LOST AND FOUND

Please come and check the Lost and Found located in the parish office. We have a collection of hats, coats and mittens. All items will be donated to goodwill if not claimed. Thank you.

MENS FAITH GROUP

Are you interested in a Mens small faith group? This would be an opportunity for men to come together and --using Scripture--- pray and talk about the issues men face in their faith lives. The first meeting will be Saturday, Feb.1 at 10am in the Paulist Center Chapel. Contact person: Bill Leathers (Leathersbill@gmail.com)

MONTHLY REMINDER:

First and Third Wednesdays: (Feb. 5 & 19): B-Catholics, 7:15 in the Paulist Center.