St.

Philip Neri Parish

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.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 12, 2016

PARISH BREAKFAST TODAY

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE

The June Parish Breakfast will be today after the 9:30

am Mass due to Fathers Day on the 3rd weekend. We
welcome the summer crew back as they get into the
swing of things! Hope to see you there for our last
breakfast with the Paulist Fathers.

The Altar Society is once again raffling off two baskets of

goodies:
Cena e Italiana - $30 DeNicoloas gift certificate,
lots of Italian sauces, olive oil, oil & cheese
dispensers, biscotti & chocolates, & more
Coffee, Chocolates & a Cup o Tea - $25 La Petite
Provence Caf gift certificate, coffees, teas, gourmet
shacks, and of course chocolates! Plus much more.
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are on sale in the foyer
after all Masses. Drawing will be held at the parish picnic on
June 26.

PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING

Veterans. The Peace and Justice Commission will
discuss issues concerning veterans. What do they
need? What do they want? How can we help? Join
us at the Peace and Justice meeting during the French
Toast Breakfast, 10:30 AM in Carvlin Hall.

B- CATHOLICS
The next B- Catholics meeting will be Wednesday,
June 15 at 7:15pm in the Paulist Center Chapel. This
meeting will be the final meeting with Fr. Michael and
there will be a discussion of the future of the group
followed by a celebration of the time with Fr. Michael.
So if you have attended the group in the past, please
feel free to join us as we bid him farewell and thank
him for his leadership.
Bring a treat to share with the group.

PAULIST GIVEAWAYS
Stop by the table and counters in the foyer to see
what has been added this week. There are books and
other items the Paulists are giving away.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

Volunteers are still needed to help with the Farewell weekend
events. Please sign up on the clipboards in the back of the
church or contact Rose in the office 503-231-4955 or,
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org. We will call you with more details
the week before the events. Thanks for your help over our
farewell weekend.

NEW PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

Check out this weeks bulletin insert for an introduction to
Fr. Nazario Atukunda who will begin his new assignment
here at St. Philip Neri on July 1.

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, we welcome &
thank you for worshiping with us! If you have any questions or would like more information, please fill out a Welcome
Card found in the pews, or call the office, 503-231-4955. Cards can be dropped in the collection basket.

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Sat. June 11th: 8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
th
Sun. June 12 : 9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
Mon. June 13th: 8:00am Mass
Tue. June 14th: 8:00am Mass
th

Wed. June 15 : 8:00am Mass

Thu. June 16th: 8:00pm Mass
Fri. June 17th: 12:10pm Mass
Sat. June 18th: 8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
Sun. June 19th: 9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass

Christopher Chang-Han Oh
Brian Morgan
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
Grandfather, Great-Grandfather,
& Grandmother
For students and teachers preparing
For end of school year
Chrescentia Jeong-Fum Kim
Eulalia Johnson
Lawrence Moad Family <B>
Terese Donna Oh
Brian McPherson
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community

Bona Oh
Edward & Victoria Morgan
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Chapel

Parish
Bona Oh
Mary Ann Sullivan
Dorothy Bruck
Bona Oh
Jeanne McPherson
Parish
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Church
Church
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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

UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 7:
12pm, Senior Gathering, Carvlin
June 10:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
June 11/12:
School Subsidy Collection
June 12:
10:30am, Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
June 25/26:
Collection for the Holy Father

Church Cleaning, June 13 - 19, Laurel Gonzales & Karen Semprevivo

Please pray for:

Bona Oh Anna Marie Henderson Frank Kavanaugh
Vocations Paulist Fathers Peace in transitions
[Know someone we should pray for? Contact Rose in the office.]

Next Sundays Readings

12 Sunday in Ordinary Time
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June 19, 2016

Reading 1: Zechariah 12:10-11, 13:1
Responsorial: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 (2b)
Reading 2: Galatians 3:26-29
Gospel: Luke 9:18-24

A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker,

Founder of the Paulist Fathers
This increased accentuation of the call to a more perfect life and to the full
realization of Christianity will be in addition to their efforts for the propagation
of the faith, for the conversion of sinners, and the inculcation of the practical
duties of a common Christian life. By no means will this diminish their seal in
the latter duties, but rather it will increase and crown it. This was the burden of
the Apostles in their preaching, and it should be the burden of their successors
in the priesthood. [On the Mission of New Religious Communities, 1876]

CAN YOU GIVE SOMEONE A RIDE?

One of our parishioners had back surgery recently and is unable to drive. She
would like to attend the Farewell Mass with Archbishop Sample on Sat. June
25. She lives about 9 blocks south of Holgate at 86th. If you can help, please
call the office this coming week so we can connect you."

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Pastoral Corner
As it turns out this will be my last Pastoral Corner. Over the years I have tried to share with you my experience,
strength and hope regarding our faith in Christ Jesus. As we say in AA, we trudge the road of happy destiny. It is
an apt description of our journey in faith together. It is all about the road - the journey; the destination will take care
of itself. The destination is the Kingdom of God and the fact is we have already arrived there, or here if you will. Jesus
says the Kingdom of God IS at hand. Rules, doctrines even papal pronouncements will not save us; only accepting
the invitation into Gods realm will do it. Only by living in our lives the death and resurrection that Jesus lives in us will
do it.
The primary invitation into Gods realm is found at the beginning of Johns Gospel: The next day John the

Baptist was there again with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, Behold, the Lamb
of God. The two disciples* heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him
and said to them, What are you looking for? They said to him, Rabbi (which translated means Teacher),
where are you staying? He said to them, Come, and you will see. So they went and saw where he was
staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon.*

We live in a sea of mercy and love, the sea of redemption but many of us are unaware of it. Perhaps the realm
of God is like a public swimming pool. One of my Paulist professors in the seminary taught himself how to swim by
reading a book. We can read the book, learn all the technics, know all the safety rules - becoming experts in the art
of swimming but none of it means anything until we dive in. Many Catholics spend their entire lives sitting by the side
of the pool, reading the rule books, and never experiencing the joy and failure of actually swimming; and being held
by the very water they may fear.
The entry fee into Gods realm is that we be a sinner. There are no self-righteous, perfect, egomaniacs in
Gods realm only avowed sinners. Jesus says: I came to call sinners, not the self-righteous. The entry fee is simply
to accept the unconditional love of God and to share this Good News with others.
Life in this sea of mercy and love is all about expanding our awareness of Gods saving presence. In this pool,
this community of faith we call Church, is about becoming more and more aware of the other swimmers - enjoying the
fact that the sea of love and mercy is sustaining and holding us all up so that none of us drown. Each and every day,
everyone we see from afar or touch - all are living in the realm of God; many just dont know it. All of us are in the
same public pool - no exceptions.
Some folks are swimming well, others not so much. The future of our parish, the future of the Church depends
not so much on well-conceived plans, programs or even homilies but on how well we come to aid those in trouble, to
make sure that all are welcomed here no matter what - no exceptions. The Christians of the first century were not
noted for their creeds, or eloquence, or fancy liturgy but in how they loved one another - cared for one another. It is
still true today. May people say of us, See how they love one another.
Fr. Michael

INQUIRY CLASSES
Inquiry classes are now forming for the fall. These
classes are for those inquiring looking for more
information about the Catholic Church and joining
the church. The classes are also good as an update
for those who havent had classes since their school
days and are looking to update their faith. Contact
Barbara
Harrison
for
more
information;
barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org.

TRAVELING?
When you travel during the summer (or anytime)
be sure to check www.thecatholicdirectory.com for
churches and Mass times.
Its a wonderful
opportunity to visit other parishes which gives us a
better picture of how diverse our Catholic Faith
really is. We are not all the same!

CARDS FOR PAULIST FATHERS

For those interested in giving Father Charlie, Father Michael, or
Father Bill private Thank You/going away cards, we will have
a basket available in the foyer beginning next weekend, June
18-19, June 25-26 and at the Parish Picnic reception.

UPDATE REGISTRATIONS
We need your help to keep our parish database updated. If
you havent filled out a registration form, you can find one in
the racks on the wall in the foyer. Have you
moved/married/had a baby/changed your email or phone?
Please fill out a form and drop it in the collection basket, mail
it or drop it off at the parish office. Old addresses cost the
parish double postage when they are returned.