Dec 7 Bulletin
Dec 7 Bulletin
Dec 7 Bulletin
www.stphilipneripdx.org
Parish Office 503.231.4955 | Fax 503.736.1383
If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, across the country, or from 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 to
one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce yourself.
If you have any questions, please contact anyone on staff.
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
7::pm
9:30am Mass
1:00pm & 7:00pm
12:10pm Mass
8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
10:45am
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Kevin March
Deaf Community Mass
Ann Amato <A>
For economic justice for all people
For teenagers suffering from mental illness
RCIA Prayer
In thanksgiving for our parish community
Advent Reconciliation Service
For those who are alone
Lucy Sung-Hee Cho
Margaret Capri
Helen Kern
Deaf Community Mass
Bible Study
H k S i it lit
Church
Chapel
Chapel
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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.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9am Noon
Tuesday - Friday
9 am 4pm
503 231-4955
PARISH STAFF
Pastor & Director of the 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@stphilipneripdx.org
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
Edward Danila
edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org
Church cleaning for December 8-14, Marie Tedesco & Joanne Dindia
Year-end giving is beneficial to both the donor from the tax benefits
received while at the same time providing the parish with a gift that affirms
our priorities and values. We have many reasons to invest in the parishs
future. Being a good steward recognizes that we offer thanksgiving to God
and help to maintain a parish community that advances the Paulist mission
and provides the spiritual growth we all embrace as part of our Catholic
faith. Charitable gift annuities, stocks and bonds, real property, charitable
remainder trust, employee match, and a bequest in your will and/or estate
plans are just some of the ways to provide St. Philip Neri with a gift. It is
by giving what we are able that we demonstrate care for our parish
family that reaps the rewards from our gifts. The Paulist Fathers, staff and
the entire parish community offers its appreciation for gifts of time, talent
and treasure throughout the year as well as to those who are able to
provide a year-end gift. It is in giving to our faith community through
time, talent and treasure that brings us together and exemplifies the
unified sense of responsibility we have for the parish. If you have
questions, please speak with Fr. Charlie or contact Jeanne at the Parish
business Office at 503-231-4955, ext. 103. Thank you.
Are you interested in how this story applies to you? Please join us on as we
continue on Dec.7, and Dec.14 at 10:45-11:45 in the Memorial Chapel (next
to the church foyer). Pick up a cup of coffee/donut----and bring your Bible.
Its not too late to join us!
Sunday,
December 7, 2014
Pastoral Corner
Greetings!
Monday, Dec.8, is the Patronal Feast-day of our country. It is the Feast day of the Immaculate Conception---the
patroness of the United States.
In The Marvels and Mysteries of Advent 2014 Sister Janet Schaeffler,OP has a wonderful reflection for this
day. I hope you enjoy it.
The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in
your womb and bear a son,.But Mary said to the angel, How cane this be? (Luke 1:26-38) She must have
thought, This cannot be happening.
How often do we ask that question? How can this be: a friends illness (or our own)? The rupture of a
relationship? Weather that devastates cities? The violence and hostility in our world?
The message of the Advent-Christmas season, especially the story of Mary, reminds us of one of the truths of our
Catholic faith: grace builds on nature. We probably will never have all the answers; we dont need to. We probably
will never solve all the mysteries and ambiguities; we dont need to. God is in charge.
Gabriel didnt ask Mary to do something miraculous in reproductive medicine; God was in charge. Marys call was
to trust that God could do it. In the midst of our questions of how can this be?, we are challenged to let go of
our fears because God is with us to see us through.
During this week, think about your own how can this be? concerns.
Can you let God be in charge?
Deo Gratias,
Barbara Marie Harrison
Thank you! . .
FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FOR THOSE WHO
WORK THE BREAKFASTS!!!
The Breakfast money has recently paid for the work
needed in Carvlin Hall to fix the heating problem. This
was a major expense and the BREAKFAST monies
raised paid for this EXPENSE. Thank you to the
supporters of the breakfast and a HUGE thank you to the
breakfast ladies and men who work the breakfasts. As
you can see, the money raised is being put to good use to
keep the hall in good condition and a wonderful gathering
place for the parish community and visitors. Thank you
again!