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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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.

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome ! November 9, 2014

NOVEMBER MONTH OF REMEMBERING
We invite you to bring photos of loved ones who have
died and place them on the side altars for the month of
November. Please put your name on the back so we can
make sure they are returned to you.

OPEN HOUSE / OPEN SANCTUARY

5:00pm - 7:00pm today, and will continue on Sundays:

Nov. 16th, and 23rd. All are welcome! Docent-led tours,
adoration and praise, refreshments, and live music. Join
us! SE Division Street & Tamarack (@ 17th Ave). Plenty of
parking. For more information, Fr. Bill Edens,
frbill.csp@gmail.com, or 510-851-2782.

THANKSGIVING MEAL

St. Philip Neri and New Seasons Seven Corners will be

hosting our fourth annual Thanksgiving meal on Nov.
27 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The meal is open to
parishioners and southeast Portland neighbors who are
alone, without plans or are homeless or in transition. We
can use help with donations of vegetable dishes, juice
drinks and socks, gloves and scarfs as well volunteers to
help the day of the dinner as well as the day before
Thanksgiving and the day following. Sign up sheets are in
the back of the church. We also can use cash donations to
help cover the cost food cooked and served by New
Seasons deli staff. Your Donation can be sent to St.
Philips with the designation that it is to be used for the
dinner.

WOMENS EVENING RETREAT

Envisioning Womens Future: For Ourselves and Each
Other, Monday, Nov 10. 6-9pm. This evening retreat will
explore what we want in a womens group to enrich our
spiritual lives & how do we support each other in our
daily work and personal lives. A light supper will be
provided. Cost is $20. Please register by Friday, Nov. 7,
so we can prepare food and materials. Call 503-2314955 or e-mail Rose rosew@stphilipneripdx.org.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING NO MORE

St. Philip Neri Bridges Catholic Young Adult Ministry

announcing an educational event with practical
outcomes: HUMAN TRAFFICKING NO MORE! There
will be presentations by Shared Hope International and
Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans in Carvlin Hall,
2408 SE 16th Ave, on Thursday, Nov. 13 7-9pm,
preceded by music and food at 6 pm. Suggested
donation of $5. All are welcome!

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY to support

children attending Catholic schools. Your donation helps

offset the subsidy our parish is required to pay to help
cover tuition costs.

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, from 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.

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THIS WEEKS CALENDAR and MASS INTENTIONS
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Sunday, November 9 :

9:30am Mass

Patricia Connolly

Church

Betty & Harold Glans

Deaf Community Mass
Monday, November 10th:
Tuesday, November 11th:

8:00am Mass

10:30am Mass
Chapel
John & Joan Henkle <A> 62 yrs

8:00am Mass

Souls Andrew & Suong Families

Chapel
Chapel
1:00pm

Altar Society
Wednesday, November 12th:
Chapel

Carvlin
8:00am Mass

Souls Andrew & Suong Families

7:00pm

Inquiry Class

Chapel
7:00pm

Pastoral Council
Thursday, November 13th:
8:00am
Chapel
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.or
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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.or
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Business Manager
Jeanne McPherson. x103

jeannem@stphilipneripdx.or
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Next Sundays Scripture
Readings
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Reading 1, Prov 31:10-13, 19-20,
30-31
Responsorial Psalm, 128:1-2, 3,
4-5 (see 1a)
Reading 2, Thess 5:1-6
Gospel, Matt 25:14-30

Office
Laura, Robert & Russ Nichaus
Church cleaning for November 10-16, Laurel Gonzales, Karen
Semprevivo, Star Studonivic

Please pray for:

Marguerite Irwin
Charles Dietzler
Helen Kern, Don Dindias sister
Fr. Bob Anderson, OSM & Anderson family
Victoria Morgan
Judy Bailey
Canonization of Servant of God, Isaac Hecker
Paulist Seminarians

HECKER QUOTE

The church has already entered on this path of presenting more

intimately and clearly her inward and divine side to the world, for her
deepest and most active thinkers are actually engaged, more or less
consciously, in this providential work. (The Church and the Age, 1887)
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.

FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF LATERAN BASILICA IN

ROME is celebrated this Sunday. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the

cathedral of Rome (the Popes cathedral) built in the time of Constantine

324. Constantine had received the land from the wealthy Lateran family.
Even though that particular cathedral suffered fire, earthquakes and the
ravages of war it remained the place were popes were consecrated until the
14th century. In 1646 Pope Innocent X had the present cathedral built. The
tower is crowned with 15 colossal statues of Christ, John the Baptist, John
the Evangelist and 12 doctors of the Church.

HOLIDAY BULLETIN DEADLINES

Nov. 30 bulletin: Deadline is Monday, Nov. 24.
Dec. 21 Jan. 4: Deadline is Dec. 10, 4 pm.
Contact Rose for more information.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Pa storal Co rn er
Kyle Eilenfeldt, office administrator at Saint Andre Bisset, took me on a tour of what is called the Downtown Chapel.
Its staffed by the Holy Cross priests. Each day 125 people are served breakfast. People are not rushed through, but
are allowed to relax and enjoy their meal. I was amazed at how respectfully the staff treats every person that crosses
their doorstep. I also saw a very well developed basement that has rooms full of clean clothing hanging on racks, a
washing machine and dryer, artwork done by the homeless, a barber shop, and a quiet room where guests can sit and
meditate away from the noise of the streets and of the dining room. The only rules no food, no drink, no cell
phones. Just quiet. The Downtown chapel is a great asset of the city of Portland.
I have been realizing what a treasure we have at Saint Philip Neri as well. Our Open House/Open Sanctuary events
have been successful. Half a dozen or eight staff and parishioners host the event each Sunday night. Two or three
new people have come each time. Some of the new people end up becoming welcomers the next week. We have
docent- led tours, live music, conversation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and food. The dim lighting and
candle light create a wonderfully meditative atmosphere in the church.
Please invite anyone you know whether Catholic or not to come check us out on Sunday evenings from 5p to
7pm. It runs through November 23rd. And if you would like to be a greeter or a docent wed love to have you.
In todays Gospel Jesus reflects on how well we handle possessions and responsibilities. He says The person who
is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small
matters is also dishonest in great ones. If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you
what is yours?
If we think about Saint Philip Neri as a common possession of all of us who come and make our spiritual home
here, we realize that we are stewards of this treasure for the common good. It is meant for people that are not here
yet. It is meant for the spiritually homeless. To be a good steward means to welcome new people. And not just
welcome people that happen to come, but to invite people who have not thought of coming. And not just invite but
first initiate contact with people, as missionaries do.
Mayor Ed Koch said in a public forum to Cardinal Dolan of New York: when immigrants come to the New York
harbor they meet two ladies who become very important in their lives: One is Lady Liberty (the statue of Liberty), the
other is Holy Mother Church. I hope that Saint Philip fits the image of Holy Mother Church who reaches out and
embraces the immigrants to the Hosford-Abernathy neighborhood.

Fr. Bill

HOLY SPIRIT SISTERS CELEBRATING

50TH ANNIVERSARY The Society of the Holy

Spirit Sisters are celebrating 50 years of service 1964

2014. On Sunday, Nov. 16 there will be a Mass at
10:30am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2727 NE
54th Ave. A reception will follow in the school cafeteria.
RSVP by Nov. 10 to Sr. Emiliana Moshi
Kadoo1980@yahoo.com or 503-239-0328.

MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON CONCERT

Please join us December 1, 2014 at 7:00PM for the

annual Michael Allen Harrison benefit concert, with special
guest Julianne Johnson. This will be the only Michael
Allen Harrison concert in inner SE Portland this year. A
reception follows with traditional homemade
cookies. Tickets are $15 regular admission, $25 preferred
seating, and will be available at the church office and
after the masses starting Nov 15 & 16; Nov 22 & 23; Nov
29 & 30 and the evening of the concert. This our 13th
year, and thus far Michael's concerts have raised $30,447
for the Altar Society. This money was used
for creating an environment for divine worship in the
church and for maintaining Carvlin Hall.

WREATH SALES
Wreaths are now on sale. Forms & flyers are available
in the back of the church or in the office. Take a
couple of flyers to get orders from neighbors & family.
Wreaths, swags, & garland are $25 and a large red
bow is available for $3.

E-SCRIP RENEWAL TIME

Each fall E-scrip requires card users to renew their

card. To insure that St. Philip Neri continues to get
donations from your purchases, you must go online to
renew: www.escrip.com
If you need help, please call the office.