St.

Philip Neri Parish

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

Parish Office 503-231-4955 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.

Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016

FOR OPPORTUNITY
This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where
Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for her
family and feed an entire school. How do we use our
passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet?
Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

50/50 RAFFLE
Everyone loves it!!! Winner takes half, parish takes half!
Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawing will be March 12 at
8pm at the Seafood Dinner. Winner need not be present.
Tickets sold after Masses.

SACRAMENTS
Classes for First Reconciliation will begin today, Feb. 21 at
10:40am in the Church.
High School Confirmation will also begin today, Feb. 21 at
12noon in the Paulist Center.

CHOWDER SALES
Order TODAY! Boston Clam Chowder is on sale for $10 a
quart. Pick-up your order on Saturday March 12th at
Lenten Seafood Dinner. You can purchase before
the dinner, after mass, at the Ticket Sales table or call the
office.

SEAFOOD DINNER
Our 2nd Annual Lenten Seafood Festival is scheduled for
Saturday, March 12. We will again have two seatings:
5-6:30pm & 6:30-8pm. Tickets are: $32 for adults, $18
for kids 6-12 years, 0-5 Free. SAVE THE DATE! Ticket
sales in the back of the church and in the office during
the week.
For more information, contact:
tinagattojarvis@gmail.com

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Traditional Stations of the Cross each Friday after the
12:10pm Mass in the Chapel about 12:50pm.

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
Young Adult Discipleship Training Group, Tuesdays
during Lent at 7pm in the Church. Dinner provided. Learn
skills for leading one-on-ones as a spiritual friend,
leading small groups of faith, managing different
personalities in the group, leading Lectio Divina,
Scripture study, and delving into Catholic Tradition. Our
goal is multiplication through Discipleship. For details
contact Fr. Bill 510-851-2782 or frbill.csp@gmail.com

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 & 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 it to one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce yourself.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the office, 503-231-4955.

Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016

Pastoral Corner
The announcement last weekend by Fr. Eric Andrews, CSP, our Paulist president, came as a shock to some,
maybe expected by others but hoping that such an announcement would not have to be made. We, Paulists and
parishioners, did not want to hear or bear this news. What Eric did and what other past Paulist presidents have had
to do is the most difficult thing for us as a religious community to do; to leave places we have called home for decades
and more. Paulist foundations here in Portland, or across the country are a part of the fabric of our life together, even
if we have never been assigned to some of them. They are extensions of our life and mission. We, as a community,
rejoice with those who are rejoicing and celebrating their accomplishments, as if they were our own. We also mourn
as a community, when our foundations are hurting. Foundations are not just brick and mortar but living-breathing
faith-extensions of the life and mission of our founder Isaac Thomas Hecker, CSP. All of us have a part to play in
Giving the Word a Voice in our contemporary world.
The word that keeps coming to mind is reconfiguration. Sometimes we might daydream about changing our
life wonder what could be if only. Sometimes we actually get up the gumption to actually make necessary or
dreamed of changes; but mostly we dont. We settle for what is comfortable. We like change, we just dont like
changing. So, circumstances come along and force us to change. I like the word reconfiguration because it means
bring forward all that is of value in our lives and reconfiguring it in a new situation. It isnt a denial of what has gone
before, not a rejection of any sort but an act of bringing forward the best of who we are.
Now it is time to reboot and reconfigure our life as a parish and our lives as Paulist Priests. Our parish was
born 102 years ago of Italian immigrants. We Paulists embraced them and saw the possibilities of extending the
welcoming message of this faith community far beyond our boundaries. Paulists cared for the local faith community
while Paulist missionaries in residence took the message of our founder, Fr. Isaac Thomas Hecker, CSP, all over and
beyond the Northwest. We have a rich heritage and foundation on which to build a bright future. The hallmark of the
parish and of the Paulists is hospitality. We have heard time and again, if you have a problem and are afraid to talk
to a priest, go see the Paulists. Being available and willing to listen is core to our Paulist mission.
Our parish certainly picked up this core attribute. We have been known in the Archdiocese of Portland as the
go to place if you feel you dont fit in anywhere else. It is all the people of St. Philips that sent out this word by their
example of hospitality. This attitude of gratitude and hospitality is deeply woven into our parish life and will not easily
be forgotten or become dormant.
Some Paulists will be taken out of this parish community but you cannot take the Paulist spirit out of this faith
community. That will remain albeit in new forms. The question for each and every one of us is how do we reboot and
reconfigure this unique Spirit and carry it forward. The future depends on how we answer this question individually
and as a faith community. We can look forward to a future brighter than anything in the past. This is our hope and it
can be our destiny.
Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP

LENTEN SMALL GROUPS

NO LENTEN RETREAT
Due to the busy Lenten schedule we will
NOT have a Lenten retreat. We
apologize for the confusion.

STORIES
We are still looking for stories on where
your family originated and you arrived in
Portland. One parishioner is a descendant
of slaves & another escaped on a small
fishing boat. Check out the map in the
foyer of the church for these and other
interesting immigration stories.

During Lent this year, instead of several small groups meeting in various
homes, we are offering Healing Relationships with Pope Francis in
Carvlin Hall on Monday evenings, 6:30-8pm, with prayer, summation
of topic for the evening, small group discussion and large group sharing.
Each week is a separate unit so you can come whenever your schedule
allows.
Next Sundays Readings
3rd Sunday in Lent
February 28, 2016
Reading 1: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Responsorial: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 (8a)
Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016

Saturday, February 20th:
Sunday, February 21st:
Monday, February 22nd:
Tuesday, February 23rd:
Wednesday, February 24th:
Thursday, February 25th:
Friday, February 26th:
Saturday, February 27th:
Sunday, February 28tht:

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

In thanksgiving for our parishioners

Mr. John Welch
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
Peggy Lynn Stiverson
For hope in transition
For the unemployed and underemployed
Fred Spada
Rose Scafidi <B>
For mercy in our lives
Joseph Edward Olsav
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community

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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
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

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Feb. 21:
10:30am Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
Peace & Justice, Carvlin
Feb. 22:
6:30pm, Healing Relationships, Carvlin
Feb. 26:
12:45pm, Stations, Chapel
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Feb. 28:
12pm, Bingo, Carvlin

Church Cleaning, February 22-28, Eleanore Baccellieri & Dorene Dehen

A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD ISAAC HECKER,

FOUNDER OF THE PAULIST FATHERS
The Church is present to every mind as the divine ideal, and it solicits this
action, even of those who are violently opposed to it and who aim at its
destruction. The aims they seek to realize are fragments of the complete body
of its truth, but exaggerated. Their opposition arises from their contracted
vision. [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.

Please pray for:

Joseph Olsav, father of David Douglas Schleich, son of Mary
Virginia Ginny OConnor
Noah Clark Meaghan Stiverson
Paulist Seminarians Vocations Paulist Fathers
Our parish community
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

SEAFOOD DINNER VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers to help with the Seafood Dinner on March 12. We
are looking for set-up and tear-down, kitchen help, food prep, greeters,
dishwashers, buffet servers, etc.
For more information, contact:
tinagattojarvis@gmail.com. Sign up in the church foyer.

DAMICI MEETING
DAmici will meet on March 3 at 7:30pm in Carvlin Hall. This month we will
have a presentation on the history and Sicilian tradition of St. Josephs Table.
We will have a mini table as a display and give an explanation for each item.
Members are encouraged to bring baked goods for the table and also bring
food donations for the church pantry. Meeting is open to the parish and anyone
who wants to attend.