St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
For Evangelization & Reconciliation
2408 SE 16th Avenue l Portland, OR l 97214
www.stphilipneripdx.org

Parish Office 503-231-4955 l Fax 503-736-1383

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.

The Baptism of the Lord s January 10,

2016

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY

Todays second collection is for our monthly school subsidy
collection. Please be as generous as you can to help meet
the parishs required contribution for each child enrolled in
PAULIST APPEAL
Catholic schools.
Fr. Frank Desiano will be here next weekend Jan. 16 & 17
SEAFOOD DINNER MEETING
to preach at both masses. The Paulist Appeal is the
Our first meeting will be held after the French Toast
annual fund drive to support the core ministries of the
next Sunday, Jan. 17 in Carvlin Hall. We are
Paulist Fathers. Your donation to the Appeal enables Breakfast
the
excited to begin planning for St. Philips' 2nd Annual
Paulists to evangelize to North America, especially those
who are searching for a Church home. Please be as Seafood Dinner. We are looking for a team for set-up and
kitchen help, food prep, greeters, etc. If you
generous as you can to say thank you for the work oftear-down,
the
have
any
questions
please feel free to contact Tina Marie
Paulist Fathers to our community and Portland for over
Jarvis
100 years and for their continued ministry in the years
to at tinagattojarvis@gmail.com or Barbara Masvidal
at masvidal@spiritone.com.
come. Collection will be next weekend.

ADULT ED SURVEY

FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST

Our monthly French Toast Breakfast is next Sunday after

Please take a few moments to complete and return the
the 9:30am Mass. Join us for the wonderful French toast
Adult Ed survey that was in the bulletin a couple weeks
ago. This will let us know what you are interested in and
and sausage and meet and greet old friends and make a
few
help us plan programs for the first half of the year and new ones. The Peace and Justice group meets
during the breakfast. Stop by and see what the group is
beyond. Extra copies are on the counter in the back of
working on this year.
the church.

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 &
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 call the office, 503-231-4955.

Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016

Saturday, January 9th:
Sunday, January 10th:
Monday, January 11th:
Tuesday, Janaury 12th:
Wednesday, January 13th:
Thursday, January 14th:
Friday, January 15th:
Saturday, January 16th:
Sunday, January 17th:

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

Shirley Carlo
Chapel
Virgil & Ruth Thomas
Church
People of St. Philip Neri
Church
Deaf Community
Chapel
Stephen Se-Chan Park
Chapel
Grandfather, Great-grandfather & Grandmother Chapel
For all needing shelter
Chapel
For new beinnings
Chapel
Ed George
Chapel
Therese Donna Oh
Chapel
Shirley Carlo
Church
People of St. Philip Neri
Church
Deaf Community
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

Church Cleaning, January 11-17, Vic & Sue Wandtke

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

nd

Next Sundays Readings

Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016

Reading 1: Isaiah 62:1-5

Responsorial: Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3,
7-83, 9-10 (3)
Reading 2: 1 Cor 12:4-11
Gospel: John 2:1-11

PEACE & JUSTICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Join several members of our Peace and Justice group at an orientation
meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30pm for the Village Support Network.
This is a training for people who volunteer to assist a family transitioning
from temporary to permanent housing. For more information, go to
www.newcityinitiative.net. A good way to celebrate 1016 the year of Mercy.

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 see more clearly the omnipresence of God, His essential relations
with all creation as the Lifegiver, Primary Mover and sustainer of all things. In
Him we live, and move, and are, says St. Paul. On this basis, the rational and
natural side of creation ill become and object of study, admiration and worship,
at the same time with the supernatural side. They will esteem Science as one
of the great Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and show a ready and hearty welcome to
all truths and discoveries in every branch of knowledge. For all truth is divine.
[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.

Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016

Pastoral Corner
Pope Francis has declared 2016 the Year of Mercy, here is a brief overview of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of
Mercy. For more information, reflections, prayers, and suggestions on how to practice these check out the USCCB
(United States Catholic Conference of Bishops) and the Vatican Year of Mercy websites.
The Corporal Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all
others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily
needs" (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.
There are seven Corporal Works of Mercy:
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Shelter the homeless
Visit the sick
Visit the prisoners
Bury the dead
Give alms to the poor
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
The Spiritual Works of Mercy have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians
and spiritual writers throughout history. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to,
these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to "help our neighbor in their spiritual needs" (USCCA).
The seven Spiritual Works of Mercy:
Counseling the doubtful
Instructing the ignorant
Admonishing the sinner
Comforting the sorrowful
Forgiving injuries
Bearing wrongs patiently
Praying for the living and the dead
How will you practice mercy in your daily life? This is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the core values of the
teachings Jesus left us and to enrich your faith.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan. 12:
9am-5pm, Adoration, Chapel
1pm, Altar Society, Carvlin
7pm, Building & Grounds, Center
Jan. 13:
7pm, Pastoral Council
Jan. 15:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Jan. 16:
1pm, Womens Group, Carvlin
Jan. 17:
10:30am, French Toast Breakfast, Carvlin
Peace & Justice, Carvlin
Seafood Dinner Meeting, Carvlin
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Office closed

PIANIST NEEDED
We are in need of a pianist for the Contemporary Music Group
on the second and fourth Sundays for the 9:30am Mass. It is a
great group to work with. The music for the month is posted at the
beginning of the month and rehearsal is prior to each Mass. If you
are interested, please contact BarbaraH@stphilipneripdx.org

JANUARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Please note the following collections for January:
TODAY: Jan. 9/10, School Subsidy Collection
Next Weekend: Jan. 16/17, Paulist Appeal Collection
Jan. 23/24, Catholic Communications Campaign