St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
For Evangelization & Reconciliation
2408 SE 16th Avenue

Portland, OR 97214
www.stphilipneripdx.org

Parish Office 503-231-4955

Fax 503-736-1383

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 creations
through worship, education, and service toward the common good.

Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. CHARLIE

FREE STUFF

We celebrate with Fr. Charlie this weekend, but his birthday

is on Thursday, May 26, which is also the Feast day for St.
Philip Neri. We celebrate not only his birthday but his
transition into Senior Ministry ministry of those of
retirement age who still have much to offer the Paulist
community and their ministries. Join us in Carvlin Hall for a
reception following the 9:30am Mass.

As they prepare to leave the parish, Frs. Charlie, Michael,

& Bill are cleaning out the residence. They will be putting
items out on tables and counters in the foyer for anyone
who is interested. There will be books and other items
over the coming weeks. Stop by and check it out and take
what you like.

THANK YOU
Thank you to the Breakfast Crew for another year of your
wonderful and tasty breakfasts. We appreciate your efforts
and we enjoy the best breakfast in town.

WISH LIST THANK YOUS

We wish to express our gratitude to all those who
donated for our Wish List items earlier this year. A very
special thank you to the Altar Society for their gift of
$2000 for the new railings and an additional $2000 for
painting and other maintenance. The donated funds
helped pay for painting of the water damaged walls in the
sanctuary area. Any leftover monies will be utilized for
repair and maintenance on St. Philip Neri campus and/or
buildings.

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE

The Altar Society is once again raffling off two baskets
of goodies:
Cena e Italiana - $30 DeNicoloas gift
certificate, lots of Italian sauces, olive oil, oil &
cheese dispensers, biscotti & chocolates
Coffee, Chocolates & a Cup o Tea - $25 La
Petite Provence Caf gift certificate, coffees,
teas, gourmet shacks, and of course chocolates!
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are on sale in the
foyer after all Masses. Drawing will be held at the
parish picnic on June 26.

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, across the country, or other parts of the world, welcome & thank
you for worshiping with us! Fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pew racks and drop it in the collection basket.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office, 503-231-4955.

Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016

Sat. May 21st:
Sun. May 22nd:
Mon. May 23rd:
Tue. May 24th:
Wed. May 25th:
Thu. May 26th:
Fri. May 27th:
Sat. May 28th:
Sun. May 29th:

8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00pm Mass
12:10pm Mass
8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass

Rex Brown
Annetta & Delefina Antrosio
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
All Souls
Ngo Van Du
Janet Bowman
Tina McKenna
Bona Oh Family
Christopher Chung-Han Oh
Jim Froning
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community

Kerry-Lynne Brown
Carol Helvey/Jane Mace
Parish
Parish
Jack Ngo
Sr. Katie Hearn, SNJM
Virginia OConnor
Bona Oh
Bona Oh
Alice McNassar
Parish
Parish

Chapel
Church
Church
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Church
Church
Chapel

If you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death, birthday, marriage, or other special event,
please fill out a Mass Intention form (located in foyer of the Church) or call the office.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9am Noon
Tuesday Friday 9am 4pm
503 231-4955
Parish Staff
Pastor & Director of NW Paulist
Center
Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP .x118
frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP .x114
mecsp@mac.com
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bill Edens, CSP ..x113
frbill.csp@gmail.com
Director of Faith Formation
Barbara Harrison .x107
barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org
Business Manager
Jeanne McPherson ..x103
jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org
Office Manager
Rose Wolfe .x101
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org
Maintenance & Grounds
Ed Danila edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org

Church Cleaning, May 23-29, Eleanore Baccellieri & Dorene Dehen

Please pray for:

Fr. Charlie Kerry Czuba Bona Oh Jerrita Mack Vocations
Josima Espino & Andres Espino, sister and brother of Andrea Del Rosario
Anna Marie Henderson Jessica Harrison and family Paulist Fathers
Holy Spirit Guide the pastor selection committee
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
There is much to be done in the offices and in the priests residence as we
prepare for the Paulists leaving in June. We are looking for volunteers to help
in the front office: cover phones, the window, etc. in the coming weeks. If you
have some time you can spend in the office, please call Rose or Jeanne to let
us know when you can come in. No experience needed well show you all you
need to know! Thanks to those who have volunteered.

PAULIST MEMORY BOOK

Please see the enclosed flyer in this weeks bulletin for more information on the
Memory Book we are making in honor of the Paulists. We need your help to
make this book complete. Please submit your stories, photos and immigration
stories to Rose. If you have questions, call Rose 503-231-4955 or email.

THIS WEEKS EVENTS:

May 26:
Feast of St. Philip Neri
May 27:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
May 29:
12pm, Bingo, Carvlin
May 30: Memorial Day
Office Closed

Next Sundays Readings

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
May 29, 2016
Reading 1: Genesis 14:18-20
Responsorial: Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4, (4b)
Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17

Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016

Pastoral Corner
Our faith invites us to know without knowing. Say what? We like knowing facts. We like to say we know so
and so; it makes us look smart or popular. We like being able to name things; it gives us a sense of being in control.
Dare I suggest this is all an illusion? Dare I say that we live in a mystery far grander than we can possibly name or
know? This is the core of the wonder of it all.
Those of us brought up in the faith via the Baltimore Catechism were led to a point far short of wonder and
awe. The very nature of question and answer learning led us to believe than once we had memorized all the answers
and finished the last volume of the catechism series all was done. We knew it all done deal.
The definition of the word catechism means a summary of belief, not at all complete - it is only a summary,
only a beginning. Who made me? God made me. Why did God make me? To know, love and serve Him.
Imagine reading a summary, a catechism for riding a bike. We finish reading it, memorizing all the principles, we can
pass the test perfectly and never know the delight of riding a real bike.
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The Baltimore Catechism says that God is One God
in three divine persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Is this sufficient? Dare I say, nope? At best we may know a
fact about God but know nothing about God. God doesnt want us to know about God but wants us to know God. We
are invited into a living relationship with God and this is a completely different way of knowing. It is knowing beyond
knowing.
Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., a convert. Jesuit priest and a leading example of Victorian poetry said: all of
creation is charged with the grander of God. Wow! You wont find a line like this in any catechism. This one line of
poetry takes us light years beyond the experience of questions and answers. It opens us up to wonder and awe. Do
you want to know God and not just something about God? Go out on a dark starry night, lay down in an open field
and just look up sink into and luxuriate in the presence of God; without thought, without judgment just be and
know beyond knowing the intimate relationship we have with the Divine One. No words can capture this kind of
knowing we just know it because we are in it, one with the Divine One.
Just as we might rest in an open field on a starry night, so too we gather here in church to be engulfed with
signs and symbols of our faith. We gather not to do something but to become someone, the very Body of Christ in the
world. In Gods Word, in the Eucharist we are One in the Lord. Let your imagination go wild, stretch yourself out to
the four corners of this church, stretch backward to our origins and forward to our destination, we are One in a unity
and knowing that no one can take from us.
Fr. Michael

BINGO
A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD, ISAAC
HECKER, PAULIST FATHERS FOUNDER
It cannot be too strongly be insisted upon that the
possession of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit should be the
aim of all Christians. For we are exhorted by the Apostle
Paul to Be zealous for spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 14:1). Not
only so, but it is the Christians privilege to enjoy the
Beatitudes and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. [On the Mission
of New Religious Communities, 1876]
If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another
person who is ill, and you believe something miraculous has
happened, please phone Fr. Paul Robichaud, CSP at 202-2692519 and tell him your story.

Bingo is next Sunday, May 29, 12-3pm in Carvlin Hall. Feel

free to bring items to add to our prize table it adds variety
to our selection. $5 gets you a pack of cards with an
additional set for $1. Lots of enticing refreshments &
laughter for an entertaining afternoon. If you havent
joined us before, come give it a try! Its a BLAST!

INQUIRY CLASSES
Inquiry classes are now being planned for the fall. These
classes are designed for those interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith and joining the church. Those who
are looking for an update are also encouraged to attend
these informative sessions. Contact Barbara Harrison for
more information: barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org.

St. Philip Neri - More Parish News & Information, May 22, 2016

NEW ASSIGNMENTS
The Paulist Fathers have announced the new
assignments for our parish priests effective July 1st:
Fr. Charlie will be moving to New York City for
Senior Ministry Status and Special Community
Assignments.
Fr. Michael will move to San Francisco to work
on the Preaching Apostalate (Parish Retreats,
Missions, etc.)
Fr. Bill will move to Grand Rapids, Michigan as
Associate Pastor at St. Andrewss Cathedral
Parish.

FOOD PANTRY
Food Basket requests are on the rise. Please remember
to bring your non-perishable food items and personal care
items to church each week. There are barrels in the foyer
to collect your donations. Thank you for helping us help
our neighbors in need.

ST. PHILIP NERI FEAST DAY MAY 26