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.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time O c t o b e r 4 , 2015

HOW DID YOU GET HERE?
We are an immigrant parish. Some of us have been
here for generations and others have come more
recently. How did you get here? Where did you or
your ancestors come from? When? Why? Tell us your
story in 80 words and well type it up. Well tie a
colored string to Portland from where (some of) your
story started.

PAULIST VISITATION
We welcome Fr. Eric Andrews and Fr. Chuck Kullmann,
the Paulist Visitation Team, this weekend.
They have been meeting with the Archbishop, staff and
members of the parish over the past few days.
Please join us in extending them a warm welcome.

SECOND COLLECTIONS
Next week is the School Subsidy collection for children
in our community who attend Catholic schools.
Sunday, Oct. 18 will be the collection for the World
Mission Sunday Appeal. For more information:
www.GivetotheMissions.org
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK:
October 5-11, 2015
Oct. 5-8, Archdiocesan Convocation, Priests away
Oct. 6-8, 8am, Communion Services
Oct. 7. 7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
Oct. 10, 7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Oct. 11 & 12, Costume Collection, both Masses

UPCOMING WORKSHOP
ON CARE OF OUR COMMON HOME: Laudato Si: The
encyclical of Pope Francis. What does this mean to me
personally? What does this mean for our parish? We
welcome Bishop Peter Smith as our speaker on
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:30-2:15 in Carvlin Hall. He will
present his understanding of what Pope Francis is asking
of us as individuals and parishes. There will be small
group and large group activities. This is for parish staffs,
parish committees, individuals. No fee. Bring your sack
lunch. You are asked to register with the parish office
(503-231-4955) or BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org so that
we have enough seats/tables.

FAMILY RELIGIOUS ED
The Family Religious Education series will begin Sunday,
Oct. 11 at 10:40am in Carvlin Hall. This program is for
families with children grades 1-5 where we all meet
together to share the Scripture and Traditions of our
faith. We will meet on the second Sunday of each month.
No breakfast. If you are planning to attend please
contact BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org. For those families
inquiring about First Reconciliation and First Eucharist the
preparation classes for these sacraments begin in
February----please watch this bulletin or check on the
parish website.

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 &
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 one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact anyone on

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015

THIS WEEKS MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 3rd:
Sunday, October 4th:
Monday, October 5th :
Tuesday, October 6th:
Wednesday, October 7th:
Thursday, October 8th:
Friday, October 9th:
Saturday, October 10th:
Sunday, October 11th:

Christopher Chang-Han Oh
Rose Scafidi <B>
Mary Kelly-Wolfe
Deaf Community
Eulalia Johnson
Communion Service
Communion Service
Communion Service
8:00am
12:10pm Mass Charles & Theresa Navarra
8:00am Mass
Theresa Donna Oh
4:00pm Mass Dan Mack
9:30am Mass Caroline & Louie Parise
10:30am Mass Deaf Community

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

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 or marriage, or some other
special event, please fill out a Mass Intention Form (located in the 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, September 28-October 4, Tina Jarvis & Joanne Dindia

A Word from Servant of God Isaac

Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers

Gods Immanence: [The members of new Religious Institutions] will

study especially gods relations with the Creation: God as the Primary
Mover, Sustainer, and Upholder of all created things. They will be
penetrated with the truth expressed by the great Apostle of the
Gentiles: For of Him, and by Him, and in Him, are all things (Romans
11:36). The appreciation of this primary truth will lead them to take a
lively interest in all investigations and discoveries of the natural
sciences. 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers who can cover the front office while Rose
recovers from hand surgery, Oct. 22. Tasks will include answering
phones and other office tasks. No experience needed we will train
you. For more information or to volunteer, call the office or email
Rose rosew@stphilipneripdx.org.

Bulletin deadline Tuesday at noon.

Please Pray for:

Mickie Campagna
Frank Hynes, Joan Cassidys husband
Caroline Scott Chris Helvey
Frank Kavanaugh
Deja Robedee, Blaise Lamphiers niece
Paulist Seminarians
Vocations

Fr. Charlie blesses the Liturgical ministers last weekend

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2015

Pastoral Corner
Unless you become like little children. . .
When Jesus says to us, 'Unless you become like little children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.', what do you
think he is talking about?
Most of us have grown up with the view of childhood as being something we could not get out of fast enough. Most of
us couldn't grow up fast enough. Childhood was something we wanted to leave behind as fast as we could. How often
did we bristle with impatience and even anger when told, "No, you're too young for that." "No. Wait until you're older."
Here it is important to distinguish between being childlike and being childish. Being childish implies immaturity, throwing
tantrums, being silly, being irresponsible ... children are not angels. These are things we should grow out of.
But there are also qualities which children have that we should try to hold onto, or re-discover and re-introduce into our
life, and it is this childlikeness that Jesus is commending to the apostles, disciples and to us in this week's Gospel
passage: - openness, receptivity sense of wonder, ability to live in the present ...
Unfortunately, many of us, as we grow up, tend to lose the good while holding on to the worst. We cease to be childlike
but continue to be childish.
Imagination is infinitely stronger in childhood. And the sheer joy of just being alive. A child greets every new day with a
smile and a sense of wonder.
Children can teach us how to live. They have not yet got into the ruts of living daily routine. Nor are they yet prisoners
of habit, and prejudice, or concerned about "looking good". They are always themselves. This is what makes them so
charming and unique. And they are often happiest with the simplest of things or toys.
We adults seem to want or think we need so much more. We need to rediscover the simplicity of living like children.
We need to rediscover our souls.
When Jesus says to us, 'Unless you become like little children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven,' he is recalling
us to our lost childhood, so that even if old and frail in body, we might be reborn in innocence of character.
Jesus says we can't enter the Kingdom unless we receive it like a child. The kingdom is a gift. Children are more suited
for the kingdom because they know how to receive a gift. No one can enter the kingdom who is not open to receive it
as a gift.
Fr. Charlie

PRAYER TREE
If you or someone you know would like to make a prayer request
contact BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org or call the parish office.
Our email PrayerTree (28 parishioners) accept all prayer requests
and continues to pray for your request for one month. If you are
interested in joining this spiritual work of mercy to be contacted
for prayer please contact us.

ANNULMENTS
Divorce and annulment: Marriage is a civil and religious
commitment. Once the State dissolves a marriage through
divorce, the ex-spouses are free to marry again according to civil
law. On the other hand, the Church examines the 'religious
covenant' of the two individuals to determine if there is 'cause'
for a declaration of nullity. An annulment does not affect the
legitimacy of children in any way. A declaration of nullity does
not dissolve or erase a marriage---but rather declares that a true
sacramental marriage did not occur. You are not required to
contact a former spouse. If you are interested in finding out more
about annulments or marriage validations, please call the parish
office at 503-231-4955. All information is confidential. This is a
healing opportunity!

MUSIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Contemporary Music Group that helps us
with the music on the second and fourth
Sundays is looking for more musicians (flutes,
recorders, percussion, guitars, piano) to join
the group once or twice a month. If you are
interested in learning more please contact
BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org---

INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC

FAITH?
Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? Is it possible that God is calling
you or a friend to become Catholic? If the
answer is yesor even a maybe---please call our
parish office to find out more.