He was taken up to Heaven - St. Mary`s Parish Albany

May 8, 2016
8 de Mayo 2016
St. Mary’s Parish
He was taken up to Heaven
Mass Schedule and Intentions
May 7 - 13
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
May 14 - 15
8:30 AM ~ For the Souls in Purgatory
5:00 PM ~ Memory of Katherine Tomcal
7:00 PM ~ Intention for Gerardo Gonzalez
Rodriguez
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Sister Regina Rose
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Rita Lake
1:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Rita Lake
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Maria Sierra y
Maria Santos Alvarado
8:30 AM ~ Intention for Maria de Jesus
Amador
5:30 PM ~ Memory of Gary Crooker
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Mary Ward
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Wm. Joseph
Bornheimer
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Lloyd Miller
5:00 PM ~ Memory of Jeff Sorem
7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Gloria Weber
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Rita lake
1:00 PM ~
Mass Intentions & Memorial Candles
If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular
Intention or for someone who has died, or if you would like to
dedicate a candle to an intention or a loved one, please call the
parish office. The stipend for the Mass is $10. The candles are
$30 for 1 month, $60 for 6 months, or $90 for one year. Our
office staff will help you find an open date and time for a Mass,
or available candles for dedications.
The Ascension of the Lord. The followers of Jesus were grieved by Jesus’ death. News of
his resurrection gave them hope despite the disbelief. When he appeared to them, they
were overjoyed. And again they were saddened when Jesus bade them farewell as he to
return to the Father.
Like any normal relationship, Jesus and his disciples parted ways. Jesus’ leaving was
necessary. He told his disciples that he must leave so that the Father can send the
Advocate in his name.
Fr. Ron Rolheiser said that there is a point in our lives that we need to part ways. By
going away, the presence of the one who left is experienced in a very different way and
can be better than physical presence. This paradox is true to those who go on their way
without severing their bond of love. An example of this is children leaving their parents
when they become adults.
In the celebration of the Ascension of our Lord to the Father, we rejoice that Jesus, who
returned to the Father, remains to be present in our midst through the power of the Holy Spirit, through the
Sacraments and through the Church. Jesus promised to his disciples that the Father will send the Holy Spirit in his
name. Through the Holy Spirit sent to us in Jesus’ name, the baptized who are faithful to Jesus are able to sustain
the Church. Jesus remained, not physically, but more than his physical presence are signs and manifestations that
Christ is truly present in the here and now.
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Jesus prepares a place for us so that when he returns, he will take us to himself and have us join with the
Holy ones of God. If this is the case, then there is nothing to be sad about Jesus’ leaving. Having said that, we, who
are left behind, should wait in joyful expectation for Jesus’ return.
While waiting for Jesus’ return, we have to depend from the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. As
Jesus already told us, the Holy Spirit, our advocate, will teach us and remind us of the teachings of Jesus.
Many of us forget the Holy Spirit. As the Church helped by the Holy Spirit since its birth, let us always call
on the Holy Spirit’s help in different situations in our lives.
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May is Mary’s month. It is a practice that during this month, we offer Mary flowers. Quite interestingly,
who would not notice this gesture from our very own Pope Francis? Pope Francis offers a bouquet of flowers to the
statue of the Blessed Virgin in any church he visits. Offering the Blessed Virgin Mary a bouquet of flowers is a
beautiful practice. It is a simple gesture of expressing love to a Mother so dear. By the expression of love in the
offered bouquet of flowers we are also able to give thanks to God for giving us wonderful gifts like having a
wonderful Mother in Mary, having a wonderful mother through our earthly mothers, and having numerous gifts by
having wonderful mothers in the world.
I would like to invite you to find time to offer flowers to Mary this special month of May. You can bring
flowers at Mass or outside the Mass. We have four beautiful stations to offer flowers to her, namely, the icon of the
Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the sanctuary, the icon of the Our Lady of Guadalupe, the statue of the Madonna and
Child in the chapel and the statue of Mary on the patio.
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Happy mothers’ day to all our moms. Thank you for caring, loving and nurturing us. God bless you all and
may you be guided, protected and inspired by our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mother of God.
La Ascensión del Señor. Los seguidores de Jesús se entristecieron por la muerte de Jesús. La noticia de su
resurrección les dio esperanza a pesar de la incredulidad. Cuando se les apareció, se llenaron de alegría. Y otra vez se
entristecieron cuando Jesús les dijo que se despedía de ellos para volver al Padre.
Al igual que cualquier relación normal, Jesús y sus discípulos se separaron. el abandono de Jesús era necesario.
Les dijo a sus discípulos que tenía que irse para que el Padre pueda enviar al Abogado en su nombre.
El Padre Ron Rolheiser dijo que hay un punto en nuestras vidas que tenemos nos separamos. Al ir lejos, de la
presencia de la persona que queda y experimenta una manera muy diferente y puede ser mejor que la presencia física.
Esta paradoja es cierto para los que van en su camino sin romper su vínculo de amor. Un ejemplo de esto son los niños
que se separan de sus padres cuando llegan a la edad adulta.
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En la celebración de la Ascensión del Señor al Padre, nos alegramos de que Jesús, que ha vuelto al Padre, sigue
estando presente en medio de nosotros a través del poder del Espíritu Santo, a través de los sacramentos y por la Iglesia.
Jesús prometió a sus discípulos que el Padre enviará al Espíritu Santo en su nombre. Por medio del Espíritu Santo que nos
ha enviado en el nombre de Jesús, los bautizados que son fieles a Jesús son capaces de sostener la Iglesia. Jesús se quedó,
no físicamente, pero más que su presencia física son los signos y manifestaciones que Cristo está realmente presente en el
aquí y ahora.
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Jesús prepara un lugar para nosotros, así que cuando regrese, él nos llevará a el y unirnos con los Santos de Dios.
Si este es el caso, entonces no hay porque estar triste por la partida de Jesús. Una vez dicho esto, nosotros, los que se
quedamos atrás, deberíamos esperar en alegre espera el regreso de Jesús.
A la espera de la venida de Jesús, tenemos que depender de la orientación y la inspiración del Espíritu Santo.
Como Jesús ya nos dijo, el Espíritu Santo, nuestro abogado, nos enseñará y nos recuerdan las enseñanzas de Jesús.
Muchos de nosotros nos olvidamos del Espíritu Santo. A medida que la Iglesia a ayudado por el Espíritu Santo
desde su nacimiento, siempre vamos a llamar la ayuda del Espíritu Santo en diferentes situaciones de nuestra vida.
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Mayo es el mes de María. Es una tradición que durante este mes, ofrecemos flores a María. Muy interesante, que
no se diera cuenta de este gesto de nuestro propio Papa Francisco? El Papa Francisco ofrece un ramo de flores a la estatua
de la Virgen en cualquier iglesia que visita. Ofreciendo un ramo de flores a la Virgen María es una hermosa práctica. Es
un gesto simple de expresar el amor a una madre tan querida. Por la expresión del amor en el ramo ofrecido de flores
también son capaces de dar gracias a Dios por darnos regalos maravillosos como tener una madre maravillosa en María,
que tiene una madre maravillosa a través de nuestras madres en la tierra, y que tiene numerosos regalos por tener unas
mamas maravillosa que existen.
Me gustaría invitarle a darse el tiempo para ofrecer flores a María este mes especial de Mayo. Puede llevar las
flores en la misa o fuera de la misa. Tenemos cuatro estaciones hermosas para ofrecer flores a ella, al icono de la Virgen
del Perpetuo Socorro, en el santuario, el icono de la Virgen de Guadalupe, la imagen de Madonna y el niño en la capilla y
la estatua de María enfrente de la Iglesia.
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Feliz día de las madres a todas nuestras mamas. Gracias a ustedes por cuidar, amar y alimentar a sus hijos. Dios
los bendiga y las guíe, y protegidas e inspiradas por nuestra Virgen, la Santísima virgen la Madre de Dios.
There will be flowers offered to the mothers at
all Masses this weekend. Please accept our
salute to those whose ministry is in the home as
well as out in the world.
May God bless you
as richly as you bless your children!
Prayer Corner 
Please keep all those who are in the military, or are ill or suffering in your prayers.
For those who are ill or homebound: Bernie, Albert Miller, Paulita de Hernandez, Tom Barnes and those struggling
with cancer and other illnesses or upcoming surgeries
We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving the
military: Andy Borst, Michael Pennington, Thomas Hellman, Kennon Whyte, Mike Andre, Nathan Nofziger,
Trisa Engel
If you would like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.
For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed:
This bulletin insert will be printed in parts through the coming weeks. This article is written by Fr. Richard Heilman, a priest
of the Diocese of Madison (WI). He is an author and writes regularly in Roman Catholic Man. Among his writings, I found this one
beneficial for the parish to read. I encourage you to take time to read and reflect about this.
AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL THOSE LOOKING
TO RESTORE A SENSE OF THE SACRED (Part I)
Fr. Richard Heilman
April 11, 2016
Written From The Trenches
This past Easter Sunday, a future saint (hopefully) of our Church, Mother Angelica, passed to eternal life. Personally, I believe Mother Angelica, single-handedly, began to turn the Barque of St. Peter around during a time when the Church was moving at
breakneck speed into a Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. Much like a loving parent watching her toddler wander out into a road with
busy traffic, Mother Angelica was stern and disciplinary in her rebukes of this terribly dangerous trend. As many of her quotes have
been shared in the days following Mother’s passing, I was especially struck by this one: “Those who tell the truth love you. Those
who tell you what you want to hear love themselves.” In that spirit of honesty, I felt compelled to write the following.
I write as a parish priest in, what I like to refer as, “the trenches.” One could also call it the “front lines.” According to Fr.
William Saunders, “The pastor, mindful that he is to exercise his authority as an extension of the bishop and in the example of Christ,
the Good Shepherd, must care for the souls of the faithful entrusted to him.”
While pastors are allowed a certain amount of freedom, they remain an extension of the bishop. That means, among many
other things, the pastor must remain in concert with the bishop and his desire to build up the body of Christ. Oftentimes, if the people
are unhappy with the way in which their pastor is shepherding them, letters flow into the bishop’s office. Or, the people simply shop
around for a nearby parish where the priest is “doing it” in the way they wish.
Today, most grievances revolve around the Mass. And, by and large, the grievances have to do with any priest’s efforts to bring the
Mass more closely to the “Actual Mass” of Vatican II. While many priests are supported by their bishop in their efforts to
move toward the more pure form of the “Mass of Vatican II,” some are not supported, as some bishops find such efforts disruptive,
or they simply may not agree with such efforts altogether.
As a result, many priests who truly believe it is necessary for us to restore the Mass and, with this restoration, a greater
sense of the sacred, will simply decide it is not worth the repercussions. This is especially stressful for younger priests and seminarians who are receiving a much higher quality formation than we received and, therefore, more clearly understand such a dire need.
Exceedingly Concerned
I count myself among those, priests and lay faithful alike, who are exceedingly concerned with the trajectory of the Catholic
Church in America – the actual loss of souls – in this post-Vatican II era.
According to the 2002 Index of Leading Catholic Indicators,
“In 1965, only one percent of U.S. parishes were without a priest. Today, there are 3,000 priestless parishes, 15
percent of all U.S. parishes. Between 1965 and 2002, the number of seminarians dropped from 49,000 to 4,700, a
decline of over 90 percent. In 1965, there were 104,000 teaching nuns. Today, there are 8,200, a decline of 94 percent. A 1958 Gallup Poll reported that three in four Catholics attended church on Sundays. A recent study by the
University of Notre Dame found that only one in four now attend. Only 10 percent of lay religious teachers now
accept Church teaching on contraception. Fifty-three percent believe a Catholic can have an abortion and remain
a good Catholic. Sixty-five percent believe that Catholics may divorce and remarry. Seventy-seven percent believe
one can be a good Catholic without going to Mass on Sundays. By one New York Times poll, 70 percent of all
Catholics in the age group 18 to 44 believe the Eucharist is merely a ‘symbolic reminder’ of Jesus.”
And, if we hoped things were getting any better since this 2002 study, a recent CARA study found that, just since AD 2000,
14 million more Catholics have left the faith, parish religious education of children has dropped by 24%, Catholic school attendance
has dropped by 19%, infant baptism has dropped by 28%, adult baptism has dropped by 31%, and sacramental Catholic marriages
have dropped by 41%.
Setting aside any debate on the value of the documents of Vatican II, it is clear to any reasonable person that a trend was set
in motion, after the council, by so-called leading experts, to make drastic changes in the Church and, most especially, in the Mass.
This trend is known by many as the “Spirit of Vatican II,” since these so-called experts could not point to actual writings from the
council to justify their innovations and eradications, but simply proclaimed it was implied by a spirit of the documents.
For the most part, the post-Vatican II trend was one that sought to demythologize the faith; to root out any sense of the supernatural or the sacred (most especially, in the Mass). Many see the devastation of the past 50 years as the coup de grâce of a Deism
that finds it’s roots in the period of the Enlightenment
By the time I entered seminary in the 1980s, our training seemed to have an overriding theme: We were called to completely rethink former notions of Catholicism. We seemed to look at our ancestors’ way of believing and practicing their faith much like
we would look back at those who believed the world was flat … they meant well, but they just didn’t know any better. This is why it
is often referred to as the heresy of “Modernism,” as it looks to erase the old in favor of the new.
For example, we were not offered one minute of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all of my seminary training. Also,
it was understood that if someone was seen with a rosary, they would need “extra” spiritual direction (or even psychological counseling), as the rosary raised a red flag of fanaticism. Scripture studies included “explaining away” such miracles as the multiplication of
the loaves and fishes as the “miracle of sharing.” Our formation was almost entirely cerebral, with little or no attention to the spiritual or supernatural. Many of the theologians we focused upon during our studies have since been revealed to be heretical.
(to be continued in the next issue)
43rd Institute in Catholic Teaching
Monday - Friday, July 11 – 15, 2016
OUR LADY OF PEACE RETREAT – BEAVERTON
Speakers: Fr. John Horgan; Sr. Ann Shields, SGL; Fr. George McInnis, CPM
Schedule: Morning Prayer- Holy Mass- Classes and Eucharistic Holy Hour.
Evening Lectures: a Speaker each day, and a performance by St. Luke Productions.
Resident: $500 ($550 Canadian) includes all classes and evening lectures, room and all meals;
Day Student: $325 (all classes and lunches);
Per-Day: $70 (3 classes and a lunch);
Per-Class: $20;
Evening Lectures: $10 per person (includes light refreshments).
Visit our website at www.olpretreat.org to register, email
Catholic Sentinel
In the new Catholic Sentinel, read about the blessing of Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, who says a
monastery shows that people can seek higher things. Meet a half dozen Catholic moms and
hear Archbishop Alexander Sample’s initial reflections on the pope’s apostolic exhortation on
family life. Get tips on advocating for a patient and how to save frail elders from a medical establishment not
geared for them. See more on how to prepare for an earthquake and how a tsunami would affect Oregon
coastal parishes.
St. Benedict Lodge: Women’s Prayer Day
Theme:
Cost:
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Thank God for Our Common Home
$15 includes morning snack & lunch
9:30 am - 4 pm
Speaker:
Susan Kirby
Contacts:
St. Benedict’s 541-822-3572 or Peggy Hayward 541-822-6087; [email protected]
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Thank you for your generous support of $1,733 for last week’s Catholic Home
Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church at home
and will help ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. To
learn more about home missions funding and who the appeal helps, please
visit www.usccb.org and search “Catholic Home Missions.”
Fortalezca la
Iglesia en casa
Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo $1,733 al Llamado para las Misiones
Católicas de la semana pasada. Sus donaciones ayudarán a fortalecer la
Iglesia en casa y asegurarán que el Evangelio se propague en todo Estados
Unidos. Para informarse más acerca de los fondos otorgados por las misiones
católicas y a quiénes ayuda este llamado, por favor, visiten www.usccb.org y
busquen “Catholic Home Missions.”
Extra Parking for Upcoming Events
For those of you who will be at the First Eucharist Masses (11am & 1pm Sunday May
1st), or at Tetzel's Mass of Thanksgiving or the Graduation Mass on June 5th, there
are 2 businesses who are opening their lots to us for those days. Ticor Title is offering
their lot, which is off 6th street. Ultrex Business Solutions is also offering their lot,
which is behind Possum's. Please be courteous - leave the lot in better shape than
you found it and no double-parking or blocking exits.
THANK YOU to Ticor Title and Ultrex Business Solutions!!!!
Parking and seating will be tight all day during these events. Please see the bulletin
for details and ideas on avoiding or alleviating the crowded conditions.
THE DOORS ARE OPEN FOR YOU
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a ministry to adults who desire to be
initiated in the Catholic Church. Through RCIA, catechumens learn more about the
Catholic faith.
The RCIA is for:
Adults who have never been baptized
Adults who are baptized in another Christian tradition
Please contact Ace Tupasi @ (541) 926-1449 or [email protected] for more information. Thank you.
Monday May 30th
Memorial Day
This day, St. Mary’s will honor veterans at
the 8:30am Mass. There will be coffee and
cookies in the Gathering Space after Mass.
You are then invited to participate in the
local ceremonies to honor our veterans.
There will be an 11 am Memorial Ceremony
at the Linn County Veterans Memorial in
Timber Linn Memorial Park. There will be a
guest speaker from the command staff of
the Oregon National Guard followed by the
laying of wreaths to honor those who have
died in service to their country. Some of
the wreaths will be placed by veteran's
organizations, some will be placed by
surviving members of families who lost
loved ones during a war (all the wars of the
20th and 21st centuries). The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will be laying one of the wreaths at
the ceremony.
The ceremony will last about an hour, taps will be sounded by bugle, and a NROTC Honor Guard
will fire a 21 gun rifle salute. The Linn Benton Young Marines will post and retire the colors, starting
and ending the ceremony. Following the ceremony, all attendees and participants in the ceremony
will retire to Post 10 of the American Legion for a free spaghetti luncheon.
Over the next week or two there will be articles in the Albany Democrat Herald regarding some of
the Linn County citizens who lost their lives while serving in the Army, Navy, Army Air Corps, US Air
Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.
High School Seniors
Eighty percent of students stop practicing their faith at some point during college. To help students stay connected to
our Catholic faith, we are asking students who are seniors and going on to college to fill out a form (to be found in the
vestibule) and mail it to The Newman Connection, 902 West Main Street, Teutopolis, Il 62467. The form will be sent to
the appropriate Newman Center, who will then connect with the student. For further information go to
www.newmanconnection.com
Reminder to Schedule Use of Rooms
Please remember to schedule use of rooms with Joni at the Parish office well in advance of the event.
All use must be approved by the office.
When you do use a room, please respect other people’s property. Largely, you should return the room to the set up it
had before you used it. Do not remove posters or other property unless they are yours. If you have accidentally done
this recently, please return the items to the room you took them from. Thank you.
Offertory Update Week Ending 5/1/16
Esperanza Para Las Madres
General Collection: $9,836
Building & Maintenance: $185
Raise the Roof: $28
Local Charities: $75
Hispanic Ministry Collection: $1,745
La depresión después del parto
Grupo de Apoyo en español
En el Boys and Girls Club de Albany
los Miércoles de 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Para mas información llamar al 541-812-4303
o al 541-768-5772 pregunta por Rocio
Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s Parish through
your prayers, good wishes and gifts of time and money. If you
would like to use envelopes or EFT to make your donations,
please contact the parish office. Thanks!
Pray One! Knit One!
The next meeting for the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be
on Monday, May 9 at 9:00 - 11:00 in the basement of
the Lady of Guadalupe House - all are welcome. We
Archbishops Catholic Appeal
Given = $36,637.00
Goal = $54,560.51
will be reviewing the Prayer Shawl retreat held at Lake
Short = ($17,923.51) We are at 67% of our goal.
Oswego on Saturday, May 7 and the recent events that
we sponsored for our parish community. Meetings are
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
open to anyone interested in this ministry and are held
Feast of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament and
every 2nd and 4th Monday in the month and meets
Our Lady of Fatima – May 13
throughout the yearly calendar. If you would like more
“On May 13 we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Most information about this ministry contact Carol Hawke at
Blessed Sacrament. This is the title that St. Peter Julian
541-926-2106 or email [email protected],
Eymard gave our Lady to honor her, for as he so often
Pat Jacobson at 541-928-2327 or the parish office.
stated, the Blessed Mother was the first and most perfect
adorer of Jesus. Our Lady adored Jesus from the very first Used Treasure Sale
moment of conception in her womb. She continued her
Catholic Daughters "Used Treasure Sale" is coming up
adoration throughout His earthly life. The early Church
June 10th and 11th. We are accepting donations at this
Fathers wrote that after Jesus ascended into heaven, St.
time for our sale. This is a major fundraiser for our
John, the beloved Apostle, would have provided the
organization to support many church, local and state
Eucharist for Our Lady as he cared for her. Our Lady
programs. Call Linda Townsend at 541-926-6668 for more
spent most of her days and nights in Adoration of Jesus in information and pickup. Tax receipts available on request.
the Holy Eucharist. In early Church times the Eucharist
was customarily reserved in the homes of all Christians.
Holy Family on the Move
Our Lady’s daily communion and adoration united her to
The next to receive the statue of the Holy Family will be
Jesus even more intimately than during His years with her Chris, Jenny, Larissa, Christopher & Robert James.
at Nazareth.” (from the article “Our Lady of the Most
Blessed Sacrament”, by Linda Bracy)
Looking to Hire: Facilities Supervisor
Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration of the
Requirements:
Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is available in the chapel
* 5 years experience in custodial, building, and grounds
24 hours every day. For adoration outside of the 24maintenance
hour regular Thursday schedule, call the office for
* Considerable knowledge of plumbing and electrical
instructions and to enlist. Everyone is welcome. Spend
systems in a public facility as well as HVAC systems
as much or as little time as you can. Thank you for
* Proficient in use and care of custodial equipment and
offering our Lord this special hour. Expect God's
supplies
blessing, and give Him thanks.
* Familiar with OSHA safety requirements relating to
parish buildings and grounds to include the storage and use
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
of hazardous materials.
For some, it may seem like their abortion is an event
This will be a full time-position (36 hrs). Those who are
totally left in the past, yet vast evidence shows that abortion interested may contact Father Aniceto at the office for more
has long-lasting, life-altering affects in the lives of women details. 541-926-1449
and men who have experienced it. To feel, deal, and heal
from abortion(s), attend a life-changing Rachel’s Vineyard
On Friday, May 27th, any Corvallis
Retreat. Contact Project Aurora for information about the
Dutch Bros. will donate $1 for each
April 8-10, 2016 retreat near Medford:
drink purchased to the Pastoral
541-942-2861 or email [email protected]. Para
Counseling Center! This is an easy
Espanol ilamada a Araceli 541-621-7047.
way to contribute to a wonderful
www.project-aurora.org
cause - that is, providing competent, compassionate
counseling to anyone who needs it! Look for coupons in
the vestibule.
Gracias a todos por ser parte de nuestra familia parroquial de Nuestra Señora
del Perpetuo Socorro (St.Maria)
Tenemos un evento en las cuales requerimos de su apoyo y compresión,
El 5 de Junio sera una misa especial a las 11:00am celebrada por nuestro seminarista Tetzel para entonces
recién ordenado Padre en la cual tendremos la visita de familias de otras Parroquias.
Muchas Gracias y recuerden que esta es su casa su Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
(St.Maria)
Retrouvaille - Marriage Help
Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of their marriage. This program can help
you too. For confidential information about or to register for the June 2016 program beginning with a
weekend on June 10 - 12, call 1-503-225-9191 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org
A little about the weekend retreat:
Retrouvaille is a marriage ministry program designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. The
weekend retreat starts with a Mass and ends with a Mass. A priest is present the whole weekend. Different
stages of marriage are presented and couples learn different tools to help their communication and their
marriage as a whole. The couples then meet weekly for six weeks for a more in depth topics. After the
program, couples are welcome to attend our monthly meetings for further support, fellowship, and faith. It is a
great help in keeping the marriage and family together!
Upcoming Special Activities at Masses
Crowning of Mary - May 8th
The crowning of Mary will take place before the 11am & 1pm Masses on May 8th.
Corpus Christi - May 28th & 29th
The 8:30am & 1pm Masses will end with a procession around the outside of the church property.
The procession will be around the inside of the church for the Saturday evening Masses and the 11am Mass .
Come Closer to Catholic Charities. Come closer to Christ.
Acércate más a Caridades Católicas y acércate más a Jesús.
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are reminded that Pope Francis has called us to renew our commitment to building
communities based on love—to come closer to each other through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Each
year, Catholic Charities partners with tens of thousands of families and individuals across the Archdiocese to help them
find success, prosperity, and opportunity. Please come closer to Catholic Charities, and all those we serve, by giving
generously to Catholic Charities 2016 Annual Campaign. There will be a special collection on May 7th and 8th. To
donate online please go to www.CatholicCharitiesOregon.org.
En este año santo de la Misericordia, recordamos que el Papa Francisco nos ha llamado a renovar nuestro compromiso
de construir comunidades basadas en el armor y de acercarnos los unos a los ostros por medio de actos de
misericordia. Cada año, Caridades Católicas ayuda a centenas de miles de personas y familias por toda la arquidiócesis
a obtener oportunidades de alcanzar éxito y prosperidad. Te invitamos a acercarte más a Caridades Católicas y a todos
aquellos a los que servimos, enviando tu generosa donación para nuestra campaña annual del 2016. Esta campaña una
colecta especial el 7 y 8 de mayo. Para enviar tu donatión en línea, accede a www.CatholicCharitiesOregon.org.
Marriage Enrichment Presentation…
Presentation by Martin Gay, MS, LPC, NCC
St. Mary’s Parish
Gathering Space
706 Ellsworth SW, Albany
7:00 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, Relationship Skills for Couples:
Sexuality. In this workshop we’ll examine the strong association between sexual satisfaction
and relationship satisfaction, and demonstrate the role of effective communication in fostering sexual satisfaction. We’ll also discuss how differences in sexual desire can be managed,
and how changing life circumstances, such as stress and having children, can impact on sexuality. We’ll describe the nature of common sexual problems. We’ll describe and challenge
some common myths that may lead to unrealistic sexual expectations.
There is no cost, but please call 541-926-1449 to register ahead. Thank you.
Tetzel’s Celebration
June 5th beginning at 11am
Thank you to those who have already chipped in to make this a wonderful day for Tetzel! We are still a
ways away from covering all the costs, so if you have been meaning to share your treasures with us in this
way, please do. Tetzel has been such a big part of our parish, especially with the youth. We want to let
him know in no uncertain terms how much we appreciate him and wish him well.
In case you haven’t seen this before - here’s the scoop: Tetzel will be celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving for
becoming a priest on Sunday, June 5th at 11am. Immediately following there will be a reception in the
Gathering Space and the Gym. There are many groups who are jumping in to plan, cook, set-up and
clean-up, but we do still need help with meeting costs. This is going to be a very big event, so help with the
costs would be highly valued. Please fill out the information below and put it in an envelope with cash or
check (made payable to St. Mary’s), then drop the envelope in the collection plate or bring it by the office. If
you wish to use a credit card, please call Joni at the office 541-926-1449. Thank you so much for helping
make this a terrific day of Thanksgiving for Father Tetzel!
NAME ________________________________________________ Phone _____________________
EMAIL ________________________________________________ Amount $___________________
Thanks Again!!!
Larry Beary is retiring!
He has been working for Our Lady of Perpetual Help
for about 15 years. Join us in the Gathering Space
on May 15th at Noon
for a reception to thank him for all he has done
and to celebrate his new (hopefully relaxed) future.
If you are interested in helping with the event, please call the office and speak
with Marty. 541-926-1449
Notice of Upcoming Big Events & Crowded Parking
Just to give everyone a heads-up about crowded seating and parking conditions for the following event:
June 5th - Graduation Mass will be at the 8:30 am Mass with a reception following, then Tetzel will have his
Thanksgiving Mass as a new priest at 11 am, with a LARGE reception to follow.
At all Masses this day, participants can expect snug seating and packed parking. With the receptions
between, there won’t be the usual clearing of cars between Masses. We recommend those who have the
option of attending Saturday evening Mass instead of the ones mentioned above may not only be more
comfortable, but would also lighten the load for participants in the big events. Anyone who will be attending
the big events - maybe you can work out carpooling? Or - just expect to park a ways out. We hope to block
off more parking for those who need to park closer for health reasons. Please respect any cones or signs that
are posted. Thank you for your understanding.
The Cristeros and The Martyrs of The
Mexican Revolution
Join Catholic Answers President Christopher
Check at the Mt. Angel Festhalle, in Mt. Angel,
Oregon, May 13th at 7:00 PM for this multimedia
presentation. This is a benefit event for St. John
Bosco High School. Admission is $20.00 per
person ($30.00 per couple), at the door.
Refreshments will be served. 503-383-7101
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
Open your heart wide and invite the Holy Spirit in to
deepen your relationship with God and your spouse.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends at Our Lady of Peace Retreat Center in Beaverton, Oregon on May 27th - 29th or August 26th - 28th.
For more information call 503-853-2758 or apply online at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates
and locations are listed on-line.
Youth Fundraiser for Steubenville NW Youth Conference
Coming Soon!
Delicious Tamales for Sale!
Sold by the dozen - $20 per dozen
Lovingly made by the Parents with the help of the youth who will attend Steubenville NW this July!
3 different varieties:
 Chicken with green sauce
 Pork with red sauce
 Veggie with potatoes, bell peppers, carrots and cheese
Pre-order in advance! (Order form below.) Return your order & payment to the parish office or put it in an
envelope and drop it in the collection basket during Mass. All proceeds will help the youth to live this retreat
to learn more about their faith.
Tamales will be ready for pick-up May 14-15 after Masses.
Thank you for your support!
NAME.____________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER_______________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________________
WHAT KIND(S)________________________________________________________________
HOW MANY DOZENS_____________________________
AFTER WHICH MASS WILL YOU PICK UP YOUR ORDER ________________
If you are paying by check please make it to the St Mary’s Church; if by credit card,
call the office and speak with Joni.
Esta venta es para los jóvenes que asistirán al
Steubenville NW Conference
Proximamente!
Last Chance
to Order!
Venta de deliciosos Tamales!
A $20 la docena
Hechas con amor por los padres y con la ayuda de los jóvenes que asistirán al
Retiro de Steubenville este Julio!
3 tipos:
. Pollo con salsa verde
. Puerco en salsa roja
. De Verdura que lleva ,papas,Zanahoria, bell peper y Queso
Puede ordenar con anticipación rellenando este forma. Puede llevar la forma y el pago a la oficina o ponerlo
en un sobre y echarlo en la canasta de la colecta. Todo lo recaudado ayudara para que los Jóvenes vivan este
Retiro para conocer mas su FE.
Usted podra recoger los Tamales el dia 14 y 15 de Mayo despues de la Misa.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo
NOMBRE___________________________________________________________________
NUMERO DE TELEFONO___________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________________
CUAL VA ORDENAR _________________________________________________________
CUANTAS DOCENAS_________________________________________________________
DESPUES DE CUAL MISA LE GUSTARIA RECOGER SU ORDEN _____________________________
Si va pagar con cheque favor de hacerlo a nombre de la iglesia Santa Maria. Si va pagar con tarjeta llamar a la
oficina para hablar con Joni al 541 926 1449
Sponsor a Youth for Steubenville NW
Steubenville NW is a weekend for youth just coming to know God, and for those yearning for a deeper
relationship as a disciple of Christ. There are dynamic speakers, healing prayers, stirring music and worship.
How you can help: Not all youth can afford to make the trip. We don’t want lack of funds to impede a
youth’s chance to grow closer to God. If you are able to donate funds for Steubenville NW, please do. The
cost per youth is $300, which includes transportation, meals, entry, & a T-shirt.
All donations of funds from $5 – $300 or more will be gratefully accepted. Fill out the form below, put it in
an envelope and drop it in the collection basket, or bring it by the office. If you make out a check, please
make it payable to St. Mary’s. If you wish to use a credit card, please call the office and speak with Joni
541-926-1449. Thank you so much!
NAME ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________
EMAIL ________________________________________________________________________________
Amount donating $__________________________________
Patrocina a los Jóvenes a Steubenville NW
Steubenville NW es un fin de semana para los jóvenes puedan llegar a conocer a Dios, y para aquellos que
buscan una relación más profunda como discípulos de Cristo. Habra presentadores dinámicos, oraciones de
sanación, música y culto.
Como puede ayudar: No todos los jóvenes puede permitirse el lujo de hacer el viaje. No queremos que la
falta de fondos impida la probabilidad de que un joven crezca más cerca de Dios. Si usted es capaz de donar
fondos para Steubenville NW, por favor. El costo por joven es de $ 300, que incluye transporte, comida,
entrada, y una camiseta.
Cualquier cantidad de donación desde $ 5 - $ 300 o más serán aceptadas con agradecimiento. Rellene el
siguiente formulario, lo pone en un sobre y lo pone en la canasta de la colecta, o traerlo a la oficina. Si hace
un cheque, por favor hágalo a nombre de Santa María. Si desea utilizar una tarjeta de crédito, por favor llame
a la oficina y hable con Joni al 541-926-1449. Muchas gracias!
NOMBRE ______________________________________________________________________________
Teléfono ___________________________________________
CORREO ELECTRÓNICO ___________________________________________________________________
Monto a donar $_____________________________________
YOUTH MINISTRY ~ MINISTERIO DE JOVENES
Congratulations! Felicidades!
Congratulations and best wishes to all the youth who received the Sacrament of
Confirmation on April 24! God bless you! Felicidades y nuestros mejores deseos
a todos los que Recibieron el Sacramento de la Confirmación el Domingo
24 de Abril Dios los bendiga!
Thank you! Gracias! Special thanks to everyone who helped with the Confirmation
Mass and Reception! We appreciate you so much and the day was even more special
because of you! Un especial agradecimiento a todos los que ayudaron en la
recepción de la Confirmación. Apreciamos mucho a usted porque ese día fue mas
especial gracias a usted
Calling all Catholic Young Men, Ages
13-17!
Quo Vadis Days 2016
Llamando a todos los hombre jóvenes católicos
de 13 a 17 años
Al dia de Quo Vadis 2016
Archdiocese of Portland
June 20-23
Del Arquidiocesis de Portland
del 20 al 23 de Junio
Please join us for this fabulous summer
camp to learn more about the priesthood, to deepen your faith, and to better
discern God's will for your life while
experiencing faith, fellowship, prayer,
sports, hiking, inspiring talks, adoration,
campfires and fun! Information and permission forms are on the youth bulletin
board. You won't want to miss it!
Acompananos en este fabuloso campamento de
Verano para aprender mas acerca del sacerdocio,
para profundizar tu Fe, y para discernir mejor lo
que Dios quiere para tu vida al experimentar la Fe,
el companerismo, la Oracion, el deporte, escalando.
la predica, la adoracion la fogata y la diversion! La
forma para la registracion esta diponibles en el
tablero del pasillo.
No querras perderlo!
Reserve este dia
SAVE THE DATE!
Misa de Graduación
y Recepción
Junio 5 a las 8:30 am
Graduation Mass
& Reception
June 5 - 8:30 am
Llamando a todos los que se
graduaran de la High School
Calling all graduating High
School seniors!
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Nos reuniremos en el salon del cafe a
las 8:10 para entrar todos juntos
Vistete con tu ropa de graduacion. Le
haremos saber a tu escuela que vas asistir a
misa y podras recoger tu ropa de graduacion.
Favor de confirmar su asistencia antes del
viernes 20 de Mayo. Contactese al 541-9053491 or email [email protected]
Una recepción especial en tu honor después de
misa todos son BIENVENIDOS
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Meet in the Gathering Space at 8:10 am so
you can all process in together.
Wear your cap and gown! We will let your
school know that you are participating so you
may pick yours up the Friday before.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 20th.
Contact the Youth Ministry Office at 541-905
-3491 or email [email protected].
A special reception in your honor will follow the
Mass. Everyone is WELCOME!
St. Mary’s
Appreciates our
Bulletin advertisers!
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Regent: Geri Martin,
541-971-8187
1st Monday each month @ 7 PM
All lady parishioners welcome!
A big THANK YOU! To the
groups who faithfully set
out our coffee and donuts
each Sunday.
To our anonymous parishioner
who is generously donating
flowers every month ...
THANK YOU!!
For information about an ad
in the bulletin, contact Joni
at
[email protected]
Dave Pautsch
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Monday– Saturday
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St. Mary’s Celebrating
131 Years!
1885– 2016
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
706 Ellsworth St. SW Albany, OR 97321-2366
541-926-1449
Welcome!
May 8, 2016
7th Sunday of Easter
Father Aniceto Guiriba, Administrator, ext 338
Father Leonard Omolo, ALCP, Parochial Vicar, ext 338
Administrative Assistant to the Priests:
Teresa Middlemiss, ext 338
Parish Office: Marty Kloeck (AM), Rachel Farmer (PM)
Business Office: Joni Siewell, ext 305
Music Director: Nancy Higgins, ext 304
Elementary Religious Education Director:
Suzanne Duda, ext 344
Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes, ext 315
Adult & Young Adult Religious Education Director and
Liturgy Coordinator: Ace Tupasi, ext 331
Office hours Tuesday- Friday ~ 9 to Noon & 1 to 4 PM
Parish Office: 541-926-1449
Emergency Phone: 541-220-0634
Fax: 541-926-2191
Email: [email protected]
web site: www.stmarysalbany.com
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00PM English, 7:00 PM Spanish; Sunday 8:30AM English, 11:00 AM English, 1:00PM Spanish
DAILY MASSES: Monday to Saturday 8:30AM, Wednesday 5:30PM, 1st Thursdays @ 9:45AM in Mennonite Home Chapel
CONFESSIONS: Wednesday 9:15AM - 5PM, Saturday 3:30 - 4:30PM, 6:15 - 7:00PM, Sunday 7:30 - 8:30AM, 10:00 - 11:00AM, 12:15 - 1PM
NOVENA to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Communal Recitation 8:00-8:30AM and 5:00-5:30PM, personal recitation all day Wednesday
in the chapel (Novena booklets available in both languages.)
ADORATION: Thursday 9:00AM to Friday 8:15AM
In Times of Need
PRAYER CHAIN: Fran Pace, [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: if you would like a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or experiencing a loss, please contact
Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or [email protected].
RETROUVAILLE / REDISCOVERY OF OREGON: for couples whose marriages are experiencing pain or communication
breakdown. 1-800-470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: weekly support meetings and weekend retreats to aid in healing and beginning again for the
widowed, divorced and separated or anyone experiencing the death or loss of a friend or relative. 503-393-2361.
Bienvenidos a su casa a su iglesia Santa Maria
Asistentes en el Pastoral del Ministerio Hispano
Marciano y Honorina Lopez 541- 619-1504
Los Sacramentos en español :
Bautismo: Marcos y Aracely Rodriguez; Anselmo Nunez
Primera Comunión: Suzanne Duda
Boda: Humberto y Susana Martínez 541-971-2698
Quinceañera: María Chavez
Confirmación: Marciano y Honorina Lopez
Catecismo para Adulto: Antonio Reyes - Domingo de 11:20 am a
12:40 pm
Representante del Consejo Pastoral: Marisol de la Torre
Para preguntas llamar o venir a la De Martes a Viernes de
1:00pm a 4:00pm 541-926-1449 o al 541-619-1504
Horario de las Confesiones son:
Miércoles : De 9:15am a 5:00pm
Sábados : De 3:30pm a 4:30pm y 6:15pm a 7:00pm
Domingo : De 7:30 a 8:30am, 10:00 a 11:00am, y 12:15pm a
1:00pm
Horario de las misas en español Sábado: 7:00pm
Domingo 1:00pm
Aquí en nuestra parroquia tenemos grupos de oración y evangelización. Los invitamos a formar parte de esta familia parroquial .
Lunes grupo de oración en la capilla a las 7:00pm
Martes grupo San Juan Diego para hombres a las 7:00pm en la
casa Guadalupe
Miércoles grupo San Juan Diego para mujeres a las 7:00pm en la
casa Guadalupe
Viernes grupo Apóstoles de la palabra a las 7:00pm en la casa
Guadalupe