St.

Philip Neri Parish

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

P a ris h O ffic e 5 0 3 .2 3 1 .4 9 5 5 | F a x 5 0 3 .7 3 6 .1 3 8 3 Guided since our founding in 1912 by the missionary vision of the Paulists, 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 Gods creation through worship, education, and service toward the common good.

Second Sunday of Lent ! March 16, 2014

TED TALKS FAITH DISCUSIONS
Check out what TED, Mike Cruickshank, & other young adults have to say about faith! Using the popular TED Talks as a launch-pad, Paulist Fathers seminarian Mike Cruickshank will reflect on generally accepted virtues in society and how they relate to our faith. Topics will include: Gratitude (Can't we just be happy without it?), Compassion (What's it got to do with belief in God?), and Vulnerability (Only for the weak, right?). Come be part of the discussion! Every other Lenten Tuesday (March 18th, April 1st, April 15th) , 6:30pm-8pm, Carvlin Hall ---Light refreshments will be provided.

CRS RICE BOWL REFLECTION: GUATEMALA

This Week, CRS Rice bowl invites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Guatemala. We are encouraged to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle, rights and responsibilities, and reminded that as Christians, we are called to uphold and protect the basic rights of others. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Guatemala and all around the world that we may come to know and protect the rights of all people.

PARISH BREAKFAST TODAY!

FIRST COMMUNION
Sacrament preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion will begin Sunday, March 23, 10:30 in Carvlin Hall. The second class is March 30, 10:30 in the church and the Sacrament is celebrated on Saturday, April 5, 5pm. First Communion classes are Sunday, May 4, 10:30 in the church and Saturday, May 10 in the church and First Communion will be celebrated May 18. If you have not pre-registered please email BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org.

Toady after the 9:30am Mass we will have our monthly parish breakfastPlease invite family and friends!

UPCOMING MEETINGS
There will be a Building & Grounds Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 PM. The Pastoral Council will be meeting on Wednesday the 19th at 7, as well as the B-Catholics at 7:15pm with Fr. Michael.

MT. ANGEL RETREAT NEXT WEEKEND!

The annual Mt. Angel 3-day Lenten Retreat with Fr.Michael and Connie Ostland (St.Henry's) facilitating will be March 21-23 at the Shalom Prayer Center in Mt. Angel. The retreat is open to parishioners from both parishes and will include accommodations Friday and Saturday as well as meals from breakfast Saturday through breakfast Sunday. Cost is $140. Registration is now open for folks to sign up! Please sign and register at the Parish Office by Friday, March 14th. Contact Matthew Pearl (mjmpearl@aol.com or 503-970-3937) if you have questions.

LITURGICAL PIANIST NEEDED

Pianist--paid position: provides accompaniment for two 9:30 Sunday Liturgies each month, Holy Days of Obligation and Holy Week. This person must have a working knowledge of Catholic Liturgy and Rituals, and experience with the OCP repertoire, good piano skills/ techniques, can work with or without a cantor. Please call the parish office to inquire.

Second Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 16: Monday, March 17: Tuesday, March 18: Wednesday, March 19: Thursday, March 20: Friday, March 21: Saturday, March 22: Sunday, March 23: 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass 8:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass 8:00 am Mass 12:10 pm Mass 8:00 am Mass 4:00 pm Mass 9:30 am Mass 10:30 am Mass

Sunday, Mar 16, 2014

Church Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Church Church Chapel

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR and MASS INTENTIONS

Josephine Healy Deaf Community Mass Dominico Hai Do Jim and Sarah Amato <A> Eileen Dunne For the sick Joe Amato <B> Josephine Healy Mary Ennis Josephine Healy Deaf Community Mass

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 March 17th through 23rd: Barbara Masvidal, Patricia Valentine and Marcia Angelos
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 118, frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org Jeanne McPherson, x 103, jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org Associate Pastor Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP, x114, mecsp@mac.com Rose Wolfe, x101, rosew@stphilipneripdx.org Director of Adult Faith Formation Maintenance and Grounds Barbara Harrison, x107, barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org Edward Danila, edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org Receptionist/Bulletin Editor Angelica Liharik, x102, angelical@stphilipneripdx.org BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: Deadline (unless otherwise noted) is Tuesday at Noon prior to the Sunday Mass.

Next Sundays Scripture Readings:

Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014 Reading 1, Exodus, 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm, 395: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8) Reading 2, Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Gospel, John, 4:5-15, 19b-26,39a, 40-42

MOUNT CALVARY CEMETARY

We would like to invite all our friends and families who have recently lost loved ones to celebrate Mass with us during this Lenten season on April 4th at 2:00pm. This year we will be hosting services at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located at 333 SW Skyline Blvd Portland, OR. It is an important time for us to reflect as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and rejoice in Gods gift of eternal life. We hope you can join the Cemetery staff and Father Peter Smith (Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Portland) as we offer these masses for your loved ones.

Please Pray for:

Fr.Michael Merrie Rinella Marie diCarlo The Healy Family !

LENT DAY OF RECOLLECTION

Retreat Saturday, March 29, 9:30-12:30pm in Carvlin Hall. Theme: How does God see you now? This retreat will involve reflection, discussion, and making our symbol. Please sign-up by Monday, March 24. Facilitators will be Rose Wolfe and Barbara Harrison.

Second Sunday of Lent

Sunday, Mar 16, 2014

PASTORAL CORNER
March 16, 2014

In the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, last week and the readings for the second Sunday of Lent this week, there is a lot of movement. By Sunday Jesus is led into the desert by the Spirit. This week Abram is told to pick up everything and move to a strange land; and Jesus and three of his disciples climb a mountain. The people who inhabit our readings are all people of faith. What can we conclude from this? We can conclude that faith means movement and movement means flight. There are six directions that faith can take us, six directions that can lead us to faith. Up and down, backward and forward, inward and outward. We can find Christ in any and all of these directions. We are, in fact, surrounded by Christ. No matter where we are, what we are doing, or the direction that we are going Christ is with us, Christ is among us, Christ is within us. In a real sense we cannot escape Christ because he is present to us and loves us unconditionally; but we can be totally oblivious to his presence.

Christ Be With Me
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ on my right, Christ on my left,Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise,Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me,Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.Salvation is of the Lord.Salvation is of the Christ.May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us. We can say this prayer many times. We can believe this prayer with all our heart. However it takes faith and trust to take one step in any of the six directions. As St. Paul says, Prayer without work is useless. We must have not only faith and trust but have the expectation that in taking the step we will meet the risen Christ both within ourselves and in others. If we are seeking the Christ we will find Him. Our Lenten journey toward Easter is about removing whatever obstacle that prevents us from taking anyone of the six steps necessary. May we support one another in seeking and living with the risen Christ.

Fr. Michael E. Evernden, CSP

THANK YOU BLOOD DONORS

A big thank you to all the blood donor volunteers that came out last Friday. Your donation for the Lenten season has helped changed lives and save one. God recognizes your charitable work. Our Parish and Red Cross thank you.

POPE FRANCIS: If you haven't been to confession recently, don't wait. One may walk into the

confessional with a heavy heart, but forgiveness brings freedom and lightness. If a lot of time has passed, don't lose even one more day. Go---the priest will be good. Jesus will be there and he's even nicer than the priest. Be courageous. Go to confession. Even just on a human level in order to vent, it's good to speak to a brother, confessing to the priest these things that weigh so heavily on your heart. Don't be afraid of confession." Pope Francis--- following up on talks about Baptism, Communion and Confirmation---said, Those sacraments give new life--- but sin eats away at that new life and can destroy it, which is why Jesus gave his disciples the power to forgive sins in the name of God and the Christian community. At St.Philip Neri----Saturdays at 5pm or by appointment.

MOTHER AND CHILD BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

Please take a bottle home to fill with your spare change. The smallest of change can make a big difference. Funds raised help to provide a warm and welcoming environment where moms are supported in their pregnancy, and encouraged in their parenting. Please come and see us, partake in our services, and extend this invitation to others. Our doors are open to all. Mother & Child offers free Wellness Coaching, Pregnancy and Parenting Classes, and Pregnancy Testing. Visit us at momchildpdx.org

LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO MASS:

One of our parishioners needs a ride to Sunday Mass. She lives at 99 & SE Holgate. If you can help for the next three months---please call the office.