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

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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.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17,

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY
PAULIST APPEAL
We welcome Fr. Frank Desiano this weekend to deliver
the annual Paulist Appeal. The Paulist Appeal is the
annual fund drive to support the core ministries of the
Paulist Fathers. Your donation to the Appeal enables the
Paulists to evangelize to North America, especially those
who are searching for a Church home. Please be as
generous as you can to say thank you for the work of the
Paulist Fathers to our community and Portland for over
100 years and for their continued ministry in the years to
come.

ADULT ED SURVEY
Please take a few moments to complete and return the
Adult Ed survey that was in the bulletin a couple weeks
ago. This will help know what you are interested in to
plan programs. Extra copies are on the counter in the
back of the church.

SEAFOOD DINNER MEETING

Our first meeting will be held after the French Toast
Breakfast today, Jan. 17 in Carvlin Hall. We are
excited to begin planning for St. Philips' 2nd Annual
Seafood Dinner. We are looking for a team for set-up and
tear-down, kitchen help, food prep, greeters, etc. If you
have any questions please feel free to contact Tina Marie
Jarvis at tinagattojarvis@gmail.com or Barbara Masvidal at
masvidal@spiritone.com.

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST TODAY

Our monthly French Toast Breakfast is this weekend after
the 9:30am Mass. Join us for the wonderful French toast
and sausage and meet and greet old friends and make a
few new ones.

PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING TODAY

Peace & Justice will meet during the French toast breakfast
this weekend. We will be discussing homeless housing, the
prospects of welcoming a Syrian Refugee family into our
community, and the Popes encyclical on the environment

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 or give it
to one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce yourself.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office, 503-231-4955.

2016

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016

Pastoral Corner
Greetings!
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity throughout the world
January 18-24, 2016
The idea of a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity started in 1908. It has undergone many changes but continues to
be an Ecumenical priority for many of the mainline Christian religions. If you are interested in the history and support
of this effort you can find it at Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII.org) on the internet. Another
really good source worth your time: www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teaching/ecumenical-and-interreligious/on-the-pathtoward-christian-unity.cfm.
The theme for this year "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord" is found in the First Letter of Peter.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, a people claimed by God for his

own, to proclaim the glorious deeds of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous
light. (2:9)

Baptism opens up an exciting new journey of faith, uniting each new Christian with Gods people throughout the
ages. From these particular verses, we hear of Gods calling us into salvation history---we have received mercy---we
have entered into a spiritual lifestyle of faithfulness with God---we have accepted a covenant to proclaim his love and
eternal life thru the Resurrection of Jesus. As Christians seeking the unity of the Body of Christ-- we are all called to
recognize the mighty acts of God in our own lives, in the life of our Church and in the faiths of other people.
During this coming week we might reflect on this Great Family of God and ask ourselves how we can promote the
Grace of Healing:
*Am I ready to share my experience of God with other people?
*How can I be more accepting of other peoples religions in my life?
*How can I actively support our Archbishop in being more involved in ecumenical experiences?
*How can I promote mutual hospitality (prayer opportunities, shared music gatherings, service to those in need,
common concerns of our neighborhoods. . .) amongst the churches in our parish area?
Deo Gratias,

Barbara M. Harrison

ASSISTANCE GIVEN 2015

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Next Sundays Readings

Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2016

Reading 1: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10

Responsorial: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
(See John 6:63c)
Reading 2: 1 Cor 12:12-30
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Last year, we gave out 70 gift cards ($20) and 347 bus tickets to those
in our community in need. We added Honored Citizen tickets as well.
Your contributions to the Advent/Christmas Wreath help fund this
program throughout the year. In addition, we gave out numerous food
bags to families in need and many homeless in our community. Thank
you to Tina Jarvis who is keeping our food pantry organized and has put
together small to go food bags. Vic and Sue Wandtke faithfully take our
excess food pantry items to St. Ritas. Your donations of food and
personal care items help us provide people in our area and supports St.
Ritas who help over 200 people each week. Other collections: the baby
bottle change project for Mother and Child, Lenten Rice Bowls, the Altar
Society collection for domestic violence, the Thanksgiving dinner, & the
Childrens Liturgy pajama collection during Advent.
We are a truly giving parish to those in our community in need. Thank
you for your wonderful support of these programs.

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Saturday, January 16th:
Sunday, January 17th:
Monday, January 18th:
Tuesday, January 19th:
Wednesday, January 20th:
Thursday, January 21st:
Friday, January 22nd:
Saturday, January 23rd:
Sunday, January 24th:

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

Therese Donna Oh
Shirley Carlo
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
Fr. C.J. Linehan
All Brothers & Sisters
Betsy Nicholas
For all who are ill
Shirley Carlo
For all suffering with mental illness
Shirley Carlo
Margaret Capri
Deaf Community

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
Bulletin deadline Tuesday at noon

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr.
Day - Office closed
Jan. 20:
7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
Jan. 22:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church

Church Cleaning, January 18-24, Jeanne McPherson & Dorothy Bruck

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN

Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic
Communications Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel
through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through
television, radio, social media, podcasts, and print media. Half of all
proceeds remain in our archdiocese and support local needs, so please be
generous in this collection.

NEW YEARS WISH LIST

We have a short wish list of items needed by the parish. The wish list is: 1)
piano cover for the spinet that is now in Carvlin Hall; 2) hand rails for the two
side altars- tabernacle and Blessed Mother - to make them safer. If you are
interested in contributing to either of these items, please contact Fr. Charlie
or Jeanne McPherson in the business office, 503-231-4955.
We are waiting for a bid on the handrails and will let you know when we
have a price.

A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD ISAAC HECKER,

FOUNDER OF THE PAULIST FATHERS
They will give to the truths and underlying human reason an accentuation
which the one-sidedness of rationalists renders them incapable of giving. They
will encourage all investigations in the natural order. The torch of the natural
sciences, unfortunately snatched from the hands of the Church, will be
recovered. Religion, true Religion, alone nourishes the genius of true science
and art. [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
202-269-2519 and tell him your story.

Please pray for:

Mary Ellen Doshas Meucci Louis Wolfe Sr. Eileen Brown
Chris Helvey Ly Do Paulist Seminarians
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

MORE PARISH NEWS

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Thank you for contributing to the Christmas flowers!

They are all a little brighter because they are given in
memory of those we love:
Patricia Storms for Cris Bell
Altar Society for deceased members
Patty Yoshimura for Noreen Boutista
Kerry-Lynne Brown for Rex Brown
Barbara Gustafson
Eleanore Baccellieri for Mary/Gus Amato parents of
Dorene Dehen and Eleanore Baccellieri
Eleanore Baccellieri for her daughter Janice Baccellieri
Aichele and her grandson Michael Baccellieri.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES FOR SALE

Are you aware there is a religious display case in the

foyer of the church? It is located near the Memorial
Chapel. The items (rosaries, statues, prayer books,
Bibles, medals..) are the best prices in Portland. Our
goal is just to get these items to you. If you want
something and it isnt there---we may be able to help
you find it. Please stop and take a look.

LENTEN OFFERINGS

Lent starts Wednesday, February 10th. Adult Faith

Formation will offer several opportunities during Lent to
further your spiritual life:
*Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 6:30pm, starting
Feb.12.
*Panel presentation: Womens Perspectives:
Common Truths held by our traditions Jewish,
Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Protestant. (Date to be
announced)
* Healing Relationships with Pope Francis. In this
Jubilee Year of Mercy, these Lenten gatherings guide us
into healing relationships with ourselves, with each
other, with God, and with creation. Monday evenings,
starting Feb.15th, 6:30pm in Carvlin Hall small
group/large group format.
*Bishop Peter Smith, March 5, 10-1pm Year of
Mercy: personal, parish and beyond.

UNWANTED RELIGIOUS ARTICLES

If you take Catholic magazines or donate to religious

organizations-- chances are you receive items that you
dont want or need. We can help! Near the pamphlet
rack in the foyer is a box (Deposit for religious
articles) where you can leave all those items. We will
pass them on.

St. Philip Neri Bulletin Insert

January 17, 2015