St.

Philip Neri Parish

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

www.stphil ipneripd x.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.

Second Sunday of Lent March 1, 201

SEAFOOD DINNER

Tickets are on sale now. Adults $25, Children 6-12 $15,

Under 6 free. Buy your tickets after the weekend Masses,
in the office or by email rosew@stphilipneripdx.org. See
flyer in todays bulletin for more information.

SENIOR GROUP (50+) will meet this Tue. Mar. 3,

12-2pm in Carvlin Hall starting with a pot luck. We will

have a guest speaker from Elders in Action which is a
non-profit organization that advocates for older adults,
provides meaningful opportunities and they work to build
an age-friendly community. See you there!

LENTEN SOUP & STATIONS

On Friday, March 6 at 6pm, the Southeast Vicariate will
host a Lenten Stations of the Cross & Meal at Holy Family
Parish. A soup supper will be served at 6pm followed by
a presentation by Matthew Pearl on centering prayer and
Stations of the Cross at 7pm.
Jacob Hatke, executive member of our Bridges Young Adult
Core Team, presented a check to Katie O'Brien, Community
Outreach and Development Officer at Rose Haven
Women's Shelter for $654. She was very excited, and said
the money will be matched dollar for dollar by a $30,000
challenge grant from the Maybelle Clark McDonald
Fund. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO bought tickets, came
and danced, or made donations. All proceeds went to
Rose Haven.

RCIA SCRUTINIES

We will offer scrutinies at the 9:30am Liturgy on March 8,

15, & 22. These are Rites that help the RCIA and all of us
examine the areas of our lives where we may be most
tempted. We ask for healing and strength for all of us.

ROMERO FILM VIEWING

We will show the film Romero on Sunday, March 22

after the 9:30am Mass. Archbishop Romero is expected
to be named a saint in the next few months. Please join
us after Mass to watch the film and have a discussion.
Marc Duyck will be the facilitator. Bring some food to
share!

HELP NEEDED

Each week it takes several volunteers to make the

Masses run smoothly. We need people to step forward
to help with communion and welcome/greeting
ministries. No experience is needed, we will provide
training. Requires commitment to only one Mass per
month. Such a small commitment with great rewards.
Please contact Barbara barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org or
call the office.

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

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.

Second Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 1, 2015

THIS WEEKS MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 1 :
Monday, March 2nd:
Tuesday, March 3rd:
Wednesday, March 4th:

9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass

For the People of St. Philip Neri

Deaf Community Mass
Eulalia Johnson
For all who are alone
Great Grandfather & Great Grandmother

Church
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel

Thursday, March 5th:

Friday, March 6th:
Saturday, March 7th:

8:00am Mass
12:10pm Mass
8:00am Mass

In thanksgiving for our blessings

Robert Sal Navarra
Joanne Scafidi <A>

Chapel
Chapel
Chapel

Sunday, March 8th:

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

Rose Antrosio <B>

For the People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community Mass

Church
Church
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
Church Cleaning, Mar. 2-8, Anita Donahue & Glenda McCall
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@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
Ed Danila
edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org
Bulletin deadline Tuesday at noon.

A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of

the Paulist Fathers
It was necessary for God the Father to give a name to Him who is the
Son of God. It was necessary that the Father give the name to His own
Son, for God alone understood the consubstantial eternal Word, the
boundless perfection of His divine nature and the unsearchable mystery of
the Incarnation and His office as the Redeemer of the world. Therefore
was this glorious name conceived in the infinite intelligence of the
Almighty. Therefore was it declared by the ministry of an angel that He
should be called Jesus because He will save His people from their
sins. Therefore it becomes to us to honor and revere this name that
comes from a source which none can be higher or more exalted.
[Sermon on the Most Holy Name of Jesus]

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.

LENTEN RICE BOWL

Have you picked up your Rice Bowl yet? Pick one up today and reflect on
the many hungry people around the world including the United States
who do not have enough to eat. Share your spare change to help change
the lives of others.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Blood drive Wed. March 25, 1-6pm in

Carvlin Hall. Sign up today at redcrossblood.org or call the office.

SCHOOL SUBSIDY
COLLECTION NEXT WEEK.
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK: 3/1-8/15
Sun. 10:45am RCIA, Center
6pm Open Sanctuary, Church
Tues. 12pm, Senior Gathering
Wed. 7:15pm B- Catholics
Thu. - 6pm Spiritual Formation, Center
Fri. 12:10am, Mass w/annointing
Sun. - 10:40am Rel. Ed, Carvlin
- 6pm Open Sanctuary

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mar. 10, 9am-5pm, Adoration, Chapel
1pm, Altar Society
Mar. 11, 7pm RCIA, Chapel
7pm Pastoral Council, Center
Sun. Mar. 15, 10:30am Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
Mon. Mar. 16, 6pm Magdalenes Daughters, Carvlin
SAT. MAR. 21, 5-8PM, SEAFOOD FEST, CARVLIN
Sun. Mar. 22, 9:45am Romero Film & Potluck, Carvlin
Wed. Mar. 25, 1-6pm, Blood Drive, Carvlin

Second Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 1, 2015

Pastoral Corner
Greetings!
As you can imagine, the Scripture Readings for today have generated a vast array of discussion over our religious history.
Did our God really need to test Abrahams faith by asking him to kill his son? Is that what God does---test us? If God
can read our hearts---then testing isnt necessary. And Jesus ---as far as we know---never said anything about God
testing us.
It might help us to know that several of the other religions at the time of Abraham practiced human sacrifice. Perhaps it
was Abraham who presumed this God would require a similar sacrifice from him. And as he was about to follow through
with the ritual high on that mountain--maybe it occurred to him that it was God who had given he and Sarah--- very late
in lifeIsaac. And maybeon that mountain--Abraham came to realize his God was different and did not want death to
be a proof of fidelity.
In Scripture--mountains were traditional places of encounter with God probably because there are two large mountain
ranges that dominate Israel. And all of the religions of the region claimed the divine lived in those mountains. As an
example: the Fertility groups claimed their gods lived in the mountains because the source of life came from there---water. In their time, Moses and Elijah talked with God on the mountains. And Jesus often went to the mountains to pray
or to teach groups.
The Gospel Reading today of the Transfiguration (theophany: Presence of God) brings together ---in the mountains
Moses (representing the Laws), Elijah (representing the prophets) and Jesus (who is the Messiah they have been
searching for).
GodJesus Fatherdid not send Jesus to die. Jesus was sent to teach the Good News and show us how to be faithful to
our relationship with God.
Jesus was killed--- (not by the hands of God) BUT instead because of his fidelity to God and the mission he had received
from his Father to preach justice, forgiveness and love. Jesus died because of jealousy, fear, self-interest and
misunderstanding.
Something to think about for Lent: What mountain experience do I need to get rid of the jealousy, fear and self-interest
in my own life?
Deo Gratias,

Barbara Marie Harrison

AMICI DA ITALIA
Scriptures for Next Week
3rd Sunday of Lent
First Reading: Gen 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Responsorial Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 (9)
Second Reading, Rom 8-31b-34
Gospel, Mark 9:2-10

Please pray for:

Marc Duyck
Rex Brown, Kerry-Lynnes husband
Sam Evernden
Flora Young
Alfred Monaco
Paulist Seminarians
Vocations

The Amici d Italia will be meeting in Carvlin Hall on the first Thursday
night of every month. In March, we welcome author Pauline Smarrella
Lane as our guest speaker. Pauline has recently gathered her family
stories and recipes into a book, Cooking with Noni. Books will be for
sale at our meeting and Pauline is happy to autograph a copy or two
for you! As an added treat, Pauline and her daughter, Kathleen, will be
sharing homemade Italian treats with us. You do not want to miss this
meeting! Our meetings are open to the Parish Community. Our
meeting begins at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 5th in Carvlin
Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry-Lynne Demarinis
Brown at 503-287-3255 or difamiglia@aol.com.
The Amici d Italia is a local non-profit Italian American organization, founded
in 1979. We meet to preserve and promote Italian and Italian-American
heritage, culture and history for our families and the community.

OPEN SANCTUARY

Join us for quality peace and tranquility in our sanctuary each week
from 6-7pm. Live music, praise and adoration, conversation and
refreshments. Invite your friends and new acquaintances to join you.