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EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CHURCH BULLETIN ARTICLES
[email protected]
Bulletin Deadline: 10:00am Monday for the following Sunday
VOCATION COMMITTEE
Mass Intentions
We ask each parishioner to pray the following
Petition to God:
Saturday, October 11th
5:00pm †Jim Benish—Larry & Barbara Stith
“That from the many called to holiness in Christ, those
chosen to follow Him more closely in the priesthood and
consecrated life will respond with humble readiness,”
Sunday, October 12th
7:30am †Paul Trask—Sandy Zajdel
9:00am People of St. Cecilia
10:45am †Pat Stedman—Barbara Davies
12:30pm †Guadalupe Munoz—Carolina Munoz
2:30 pm †Helen F. Mode—Allison Finney
We pray to the Lord.
FR. DANIEL KIRITI FROM KENYA WILL BE
CELEBRATING 7:30, 9:00, AND 10:45 AM
MASSES ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
Meet Fr. Kiriti after Mass at coffee & donuts;
African articles will also be available for purchase.
If you want to support Fr. Kiriti’s efforts in Kenya,
checks payable to St. Cecilia Parish, memo line
Fr. Kiriti, can be placed in the collection basket at the
main entrance to church.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
On October 26th, St. Cecilia Church will celebrate Priesthood
Sunday with special prayers for our priests at each Mass.
Priesthood Sunday is a celebration and affirmation of the men
who commit their lives to the Lord and the Church through the
Sacrament of Holy Orders. It is an opportunity for us as
Catholic parishioners to thank, affirm and share our love and
support for our pastor and parochial vicar, and to rejoice in the
Sacrament of Holy Orders. Parishioners are invited to express
their support of and appreciation for our pastor and
parochial vicar by signing the cards that will be at the
church entrance and at the annex on Sunday, October 26.
Monday, October 13th
8:00am †Robin Dalebroux—Bill & Joann
Tuesday, October 14th
8:00am Int. St. Gerard Guild
Wednesday, October 15th
8:00am †Barbara Mae Duschik—Rigert Family
Thursday, October 16th
8:00am Int. SVDP Members
Friday, October 17th
8:00am †Elsie Hermens—Kathie Dias
Saturday, October 18th
8:00am Int. Deacon Tim Furlow—Kathy Taylor
Gilbert Barbosa,
Kim Lundahl, Tom Meese
Monastic Vocations Discernment Retreat
Mount Angel Abbey
Friday, October 24—Sunday, October 26
Men who are between 18—45 years of age and are
discerning a monastic vocation are invited to a three-day
discernment retreat experience.
Please contact Fr. Odo Recker, OSB at 503-845-3123,
[email protected], or visit www.mountangelabbey.org
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU
Great News! We now have a pamphlet for our
devotion for the sick and dying. All the prayers
have been put into one booklet, and the print is
larger.
We meet every Monday at 7pm in the
Adoration Chapel.
All are welcome to a Holy Hour to pray for the repose of the
souls of the faithful departed who are buried in our Catholic
Cemeteries. This one-hour prayer service includes the Holy
Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and other prayers for the
dead. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a
community to pray for our loved ones in a supportive setting,
and is especially healing for those who have lost a loved one
very recently.
The service will be held in the chapel of Gethsemani
Catholic Cemetery on Tuesday, October 21st at 11:00 AM.
Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery address is:
11666 SE Stevens Road
Happy Valley, OR 97086
St. Cecilia School News
Partner with St. Cecilia School to
“Make a World of Difference!”
Through the ministry of STAR (Student
Tuition Assistance Resources), it is our
desire to support the spiritual, educational
and social needs of qualified parish
families who want their children to
experience the rich tradition of excellence
in education at St. Cecilia School.
Tuition assistance gifts will be posted to
St. Cecilia School’s STAR and Endowment
funds --- meeting the needs of today and
endowing for our next 100 years!
It’s not too late to support STAR!
STAR materials can be picked up in the
Parish Office. STAR remittance envelopes
with your tax-deductible financial gifts
(one-time contributions or monthly
pledges) can be placed in the offertory
collection basket during Mass.
Thank you and God bless you for
generously supporting STAR!
HOW CAN YOU
SUPPORT
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL?
PURCHASE SCRIP GIFT CARDS
Before & After School in the Office
Questions? Contact Heather 503-318-4755.
REGISTER YOUR FRED MEYER CARD
Our Community Partner # 86648.
Stock Your Cellars to Support
St. Cecilia School Auction
NEWS & EVENTS
JACKETS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, SOCKS
October 4th thru October 12th
Please support the annual coat drive for our
Parish Partner, Christ the King in Shiprock,
New Mexico. Men’s large & extra-large jackets,
women’s and children’s jackets, warm hats, gloves, scarves, and
socks are needed.
Barrels will be at the main entrances to church.
Cash donations to Christ the King are also accepted.
Thank you for your generosity!
Place your food items for
St. Vincent de Paul in the barrels at the
main entrance to the church and
the West annex door:
This weeks food items:
CANNED SOUP
July 2014—June 2015 Offertory Report
July—September Actual
July -- September Budget
Actual to Budget
July 2014-June 2015 Annual Budget
$263,000
$264,381
99%
$1,120,000
ST. CECILIA MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ages 18 years & older
Sunday nights, 7:30pm, Activity Center
October 12, 19, 26
Organizer is Mike Droessler, [email protected]
2015 Magnificat Booklets
For those interested in renewing your current
subscription or subscribing for the first time—
it’s time to subscribe for 2015!
The normal subscription price is $44.95/year;
St. Cecilia’s discounted price is $29.95/year
(a savings of $15).
With a selection of 18 different types and
Contact Jeannine Hooper at 503-891-0587
no later than October 26, 2014!
something to please every palette!
“Upcoming” Open Houses for Portland Area
Catholic Schools, 1:00-4:00pm, on Sunday’s:
styles of wine available, you’re sure to find
Orders are due Friday, October 17th!
See order form in today’s bulletin or go to
www.stceciliaauction.org to place orders!
October 12:
October 19:
October 19:
October 26:
November 2:
Central Catholic High School
Valley Catholic High School
De La Salle North Catholic
St. Mary’s Academy
La Salle Catholic College Prep
October 12th
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes,
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pancakes - French Toast - Sausage Scrambled Eggs - Coffee- Tea - Juice - Hot Chocolate
At the Knights Café, we use the freshest ingredients possible.
Our pancakes are from scratch, french toast is made from fresh loaves of french bread,
we crack our eggs, and the coffee is served with whole milk or half and half. We also
have gluten free pancakes and do not use any products with high fructose corn syrup.
All you can eat only $5.00
Serving after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45 Masses
Other Knights of Columbus Happenings on October 11th & 12th
Habitat Parish Build
Westside parishes have come together with Habitat to support their newest local build project.
In cooperation with the Holy Father’s call to give to our communities, this is your opportunity to see
how you can give of time or money. Sunday, October 12th we will have a representative from
Habitat set up at the Knights Café Breakfasts. Come see what we are building together.
Membership Drive
If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having
exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of
Columbus is the organization for you. The St. Cecilia Council 6266 will conduct a membership
drive after each Mass on October 11-12. Please consider joining us.
For more information, visit www.kofc.org or www.kofc6266.org.
Nursery & Pre-K on Sunday’s @ 9:00am
Kinder “Believers”, Sunday’s 10:15-11:30am
Betsy Willing, ext. 163
[email protected]
The Nursery will
open October 12th
during the 9:00am
Mass
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children, K-5th grades, are invited to attend during the 9:00
am Sunday Mass. Children process to the
Parish Center with adults during the Liturgy of the Word
and then return to celebrate the rest of Mass
in the Church.
Adult/Youth Volunteers are needed.
If interested in helping, please call
Vicki Giampietro at 503-639-8745.
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
Believers grades 1-2
Disciples grades 3-5
Meet Sunday Mornings 10:15-11:30am
Amy Maris-Volf, ext. 172
[email protected]
***We meet in the school— enter through the
front main doors
Upcoming dates:
Oct 12 –NO CLASS
Oct 19-Regular Session
Oct 26- Regular session– Come dressed as a Saint
Save the Date!
Donna Cori Gibson
in Concert
Friday, November 7, 6:30PM
St. Juan Diego Parish
Open Concert for ALL
with free-will offering
www.donnacorigibson.com
Middle & High School Youth Ministry
Mary Kiefer, ext. 171
[email protected]
ALL Parents of Youth and Other Adults
Please complete a YM Volunteer Opportunities Form
from the Youth Ministry website page.
A Comprehensive Y.M. program needs MANY
people to be involved - directly w/ teens
and in the background. Prayerfully consider
what talent you could share with our young people.
NIGHT STRIKE Service date HAS BEEN
CHANGED To November 13th.
Permission slip on the web or at our gathering.
Drivers/Chaperones needed.
NEXT PARENT JOIN IN the GATHERING:
Sunday, October 26 for World Youth Day.
Potluck your favorite breakfast food and join us!
Also mark calendar for November 16
“Intergenerational Advent Event” in the
Activity Center.
Interested in our Spring/Summer offerings?
Camp Joshua, Mission Trip, Steubenville Conference,
Higher Calling Ropes Camp,
Christian Leadership Institute…
This is the time to sign up, so fundr aising
opportunities can be scheduled if you need to raise
money. We offer so many ways to strengthen your walk
with Jesus as a young Catholic in today’s world, but you
need to show up and get involved.
Middle and High School Ministry
Gatherings are most Sundays after the 9:00 Mass in the
Parish Center. Check the calendar on the website for
the dates. Come be a blessing and be blessed!
Mark your Calendar—Middle School:
October 19—Sunday Morning Gathering
October 26—Sunday Morning Gathering
November 1 - First Saturday: Called to Holiness at
FBYC.
December 6 – First Saturday
December 13 – Called Rally @ St. Pius X
Sign up forms are on the website. Get permission slips
and money turned in SOON for November 1 event!
Mark you Calendar—High School:
October 19 – Sunday Morning Gathering
October 26—Sunday Morning Gathering
November 1 & 2 – Retreat: This Life –Called to Holiness
November 13—Night Strike
November 21-23 – Archdiocese Youth Conf. –Seaside
Sign up forms are on the website.
Get permission slips and money turned in SOON.
Casting Call for our Play about St. Cecilia
WE NEED SOME GOOD MEN!
FOUR TO SPEAK—
ONE TO CUT OFF HEADS!
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY VALERIAN?
You get to marry the beautiful Cecilia and be a rich
nobleman!! We need someone aged 20-30.
HOW ABOUT TIBURTIUS?
He’s Valerian’s brother; aged 20-30.
ALMACHIUS?
If you can say his name, you’ve got the part!
Can be older in age.
WHAT ABOUT MAXIMUS?
He starts out bad, but ends up converting to
Christianity. (You get to arrest everyone).
BEWARE—
ALL THESE PARTS ARE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH—
YOU ALL LOSE YOUR HEADS!!!!
BUT YOU REAP YOUR ETERNAL REWARD
IN HEAVEN.
THEN WE HAVE THE MEAN SOLDIER
(He doesn’t speak, but does what he is told and beats
up everyone).
AND OF COURSE, THE EXECUTIONER
(You do not have to speak either—just do your dirty
deeds)!
TO PUT THIS ALL TOGETHER, WE NEED THE
BOSS (Stage Manager)
AND THE SLAVES
(back stage help to pick up the heads, etc.)
BUT WAIT —— THERE’S MORE
WE NEED PEOPLE TO GET THE
EXECUTIONER HIS AXE, THE SOLDIER HIS
ROD, AND THE BISHOP HIS BIBLE SCROLL
(acquire, make and organize all props)
MEN, CAN YOU ACT?
THEN GET IN THE ACT AND
CALL
Sharon Climer 503-515-4650
or
Jean Conway 503-646-9669
WOMEN, IF THE MEN
FIZZLE OUT, YOU CAN
TAKE THE PARTS —
JUST LIKE SHAKESPEARE
ONLY IN REVERSE!
GOT IT?
GET IT?
LET’S DO IT!
First Eucharist Preparation
SEEKERS Grades 2-5,
English Program
Sunday Mornings, 10:15-11:30am
Amy Maris-Volf, ext. 172
[email protected]
WELCOME!!
th
 This program is for 2nd -5 graders requesting
First Eucharist Preparation and who have had
previous Religious Education Classes.
 This is a parent participation program.
 Parent and child meet together once a month
 on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:30am, in
addition to their other religious education classes.
 Please submit a copy of your child’s Baptismal
Certificate with the registration form.
Upcoming dates:
Nov 2 – CHILD and PARENT Session in Parish
Center
Don’t forget to talk about the Our Father and
the Act of Contrition with your child.
Confirmation Sacramental Preparation
Mary Kiefer, ext. 171
[email protected]
Confirmation Sacramental
Preparation Registration is closed.
Attendance on Sunday morning
Youth Ministry Gatherings is expected each
week. Minimum expectations are listed on
the parish website or available at the
parish office.
RETREAT
“This Life – Called to Holiness”
November 1 & 2
ALL Confirmation candidates need to
Attend this retreat at Fr. Bernard Youth Center
in Mt. Angel. Permission forms are on the
website or available at class.
Cost is $65.
Get $ and registration forms in SOON!
Adult Formation: Angela Paz, ext. 174 [email protected]
50th Anniversary of “Sacrosanctum Concilium,”
the Vatican Council Constitution on the
Sacred Liturgy
Saturday, October 25, 2014, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Community Center,
1280 NW Saltzman Road, Portland
Suggested donation $1 to $10
Join us for RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Meeting: Sunday, October 12th
10:30am
Where: School Library
What: Exploring the Catholic Faith
Who: Non-Catholics and Catholics
How: Contact Angela Paz at
[email protected] or
503-644-2619 ext. 174
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading:Isaiah 25:6-10
Psalm:Psalm 23:1-6
2nd Reading:Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel:Matthew 22:1-14 or Matthew 22:1-10
I shall live in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life; and I shall dwell
in the house of the LORD for years to
come.
-Psalm 23: 6
Catechesis Program New Evangelization
Join Fr. Cary and Fr. Mark for
Faith Uncorked, where men grow
together in faith.
Join us Tuesday, October 28th @
7:00pm in the School Library.
If you have questions, please contact
Steve Purves, 503-267-5552 or [email protected]
Bible Basics
Everything you wanted to know from
Genesis to Jesus
Tues. Oct. 14th 7:00 pm | Fireside Room
Continued on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays through May
A Women’ s Bible Study with Fr. Mark Bentz
All women are invited to attend this free Bible study based on the book
Bible Basics for Catholics by Dr. John Bergsma, Biblical scholar and Professor
at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.
This event is sponsored by the Mom’ s Club.
Please contact Angela Paz to register ( 503) 6 44-2619 x 174 or [email protected]
Communion Visitors and Welcome Ministry
Joye Boone, ext. 170
[email protected]
If you have a loved one who is no longer able to come
to Mass, has moved to a “care” facility, changed
residences or is hospitalized, please notify Joye at the
Parish Office. We want to be a friendly voice from
St. Cecilia Parish to keep in contact and provide
Sacraments.
ST. CECILIA WOULD LIKE TO HONOR &
PRAY FOR YOU!
We will be listing anniversaries monthly in our parish
bulletin. But we need your help!
Please call or email Joye Boone with your names
(John & Mary Smith), anniversary date (January 31) and
how many years (12) you’ve been married!
HAPPY OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES!
Bruce & Janis Collins, 10/4, 28 years
Rey & Letty Soriano, 10/7, 41 years
Tom & Eileen Barr, October 12, 29 years
Carl & Donna Reding, 10/13, 58 years
Frank & Joyce Cerimele, 10/14, 47 years
Charles & Sharon Vedder, 10/14, 47 years
Larry & GaSandra Carlson, 10/14, 34 years
Jason & Melissa Vaillancourt, 10/20, 13 years
Andrew & Kristi Weber, October 20, 13 years
Bob & Patti Burke, 10/22, 65 years
Fred & Rose Stormer, 10/29, 54 years
LOOKING FOR SOME FRIENDLY FACES
St. Cecilia has a NEW MINISTRY…and we would
like YOU to enroll as an “Official Member of the
St. Cecilia Hello Squad.”
What? A Hello Squad?
Yes, the vision is that….EVERY
weekend, at EVERY Mass, there will
be a smiling face with a warm
welcome voice and an extended hand outside the
Church doors to greet the congregation as they
arrive. Any parishioner of any age is welcome.
Families are encouraged to participate. Sign up for
as many Sundays or Mass times as you would like.
There is room for
YOU to be the face of welcome.
More information: Joye Boone, parish office
503-644-2619 ext 170 or
Prayerfully Consider
Men– young, midde and old, YOU ar e needed!
Prayerfully consider how you could be involved in
mentoring/helping in the Youth Ministry program at our
parish. The middle and high school youth need you to
show up and take interest in them. Do you Love Jesus
and love being Catholic? Then you qualify to help us.
We can’t expect our youth to stay connected to their
Catholic Faith, if men and women don’t reach out to them.
Get involved on the front lines - with the teens, as often as
you can, at Sunday gatherings AND/OR as chaperone/
driver for our First Saturday service trips, overnight
retreats, conferences, etc… Contact Mary to get involved.
If not you? Who?
Driver Needed The ongoing Youth Ministr y
Fundraiser of bottle and can return needs help getting bags
to Bottle Drop locations in the greater Portland Area (there
is one in Oregon City and another on 124 th and NE Glisan.
If you work in a location near these, contact the Youth
Ministry Coordinator, Mary, for details.
Marriage & Parenting
RETROVAILLE
Do you feel alone?
Are you frustrated or angry with each other?
Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to
each other?
Does talking about it only make it worse?
This program has helped thousands of couples
experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including
disillusionment and deep misery.
For confidential information about or to register for
the program with a weekend on October 17-19, please
call 1-503-225-9191 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org
PARENTING WITH GRACE
Catholic Parenting Group Class on
Sunday Mornings in the School, Room 6
10:15 to 11:30am
Join other parents to talk about raising your
child in the Catholic faith.
Please contact Rosemary Kora at
503-649-1225 to sign up or
if you have questions.
MINISTERIO HISPANO - PARROQUIA SANTA CECILIA, BEAVERTON
Coordinador: Diácono Bill Richar dson
Sacerdotes: P. Cary Reniva y P. Marcos Bentz
Secretaria: Er ika Ascencio
Teléfono oficina: 503-644-2619, Ext. 161 o Ext. 176
Horas de oficina en español: de Lunes a J ueves de 2:00 a 5:00 PM
DOMINGO 28 DE TIEMPO ORDINARIO
12 DE OCTUBRE, 2014
JESÚS ENCUENTRA OPOSICIÓN
El evangelio de hoy continua una serio de encuentros que
tiene Jesús con los sacerdotes y ancianos del pueblo de Israel,
o sea, los líderes religiosos del pueblo de Dios. Ellos se han
opuesto a lo que él viene a enseñar, y en una serie de
parábolas, les responde de parte del Padre.
Hoy, por ejemplo, a través de la parábola del
BANQUETE DE BODAS DEL HIJO DEL REY, Jesús les
hace ver claramente que ellos, al oponerse a él, están
insultando a Dios Padre y rehusando seguir su dirección. Si
no cambian de actitud, se encontrarán excluidos del cielo,
igual que los invitados al banquete.
Y nosotros, ¿Cómo le estamos respondiendo a Dios en su
invitación de seguir a Su Hijo, y dejar a un lado TODO lo
que nos pueda separar de él?
GRUPO JUVENIL EN SANTA CECILIA
JÓVENES: Tenemos un grupo juvenil muy activo en
nuestra parroquia que desea invitarles a participar en sus
actividades.
Si desea participar, venga al grupo el día viernes, o puede
hablar con uno de los integrantes para obtener más detalles.
LOS ESPERAMOS.
EL DIÁCONO ARMANDO HERNANDEZ, MSpS
El Diácono Armando, quien se encuentra
acompañándonos los fines de semana en Santa Cecilia en
diferentes celebraciones de la Eucaristía, viene originalmente
de Lerdo, Durango en Mexico. Durante la semana está en el
seminario de Monte Angel terminando sus estudios para el
sacerdocio.
A los 10 años de edad, Armando se trasladó a Mexicali en
Baja California, junto con su familia, donde estudió después
contabilidad y diseño gráfico.
Después de 7 años trabajando en diseño para una
empresa de cerámica, experimentó una atracción fuerte a
servirle al Señor y a Su Iglesia. Después de un período de
formación y servicio en EL SEMBRADOR, con Noel Diaz,
decidió consagrar su vida a Dios y entró a la congregación de
los MISIONEROS DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO, donde ha sido
miembro desde el 2001.
Ahora, al concluir este año que le falta de preparación,
espera ser ordenado al SACERDOCIO en el 2015.
NO OLVIDEMOS de orar por las vocaciones al sacerdocio
y la vida religiosa.
ARMANDO ROSARIOS … A MANO
Hay un grupo de personas en la parroquia que se dedican
a armar ROSARIOS a mano para otros que no tienen o
conocen lo que es el rosario.
Si usted dispone del tiempo y desearía ayudar en esta
hermosa labor de fe, llame a la oficina parroquial y hable
con Erika. Hay una persona en este momento que tiene el
material necesario, así que lo que usted tiene que poner
de su parte es el tiempo y el amor.
SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS
Si usted es mayor de 18 años, y no ha recibido algunos
de los primeros sacramentos de la iglesia, tenemos un
programa para ayudarle en su preparación.
Los días DOMINGO, de 12 a 1:30 PM, tenemos clases
para las personas que desean prepararse para recibir los
SACRAMENTOS de BAUTISMO, la CONFESIÓN (o
Reconciliación), y la PRIMERA COMUNIÓN.
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce desean averiguar
más sobre el programa o para inscribirse, puede llamar o
pasar a la oficina parroquial.
TENEMOS UN NUEVO “WEBSITE”
Si usted tiene acceso al internet en una computadora,
puede obtener información sobre muchos eventos en la
parroquia: www.stceciliahurch.org.
SABADOS: CONFESIONES EN ESPAÑOL
Las confesiones se celebran comúnmente los
SABADOS de 8:40 a 10 AM, y de 3:30 a 4:30 PM, en
inglés y español.
PLÁTICAS PARA BAUTISMO
Padres y padrinos: necesitan pasar por la oficina para
llenar el formulario necesario (traiga el acta de
nacimiento del niño) antes de las pláticas.
MENSAJE MARIANO
“¡Queridos hijos! Hoy el Señor me ha permitido que les
diga nuevamente que viven en un tiempo de gracia. No
están conscientes, hijitos, de que Dios les da una gran
oportunidad para que se conviertan y vivan en paz y
amor. Ustedes están demasiado ciegos y atados a las
cosas terrenales, y piensan en la vida terrenal. Dios me
ha enviado para que los conduzca hacia la vida eterna.
Yo, hijitos, no estoy cansada, aunque veo sus corazones
apesadumbrados y cansados para todo lo que es gracia y
don. !Gracias por haber respondido a mi llamado!” 25 de
octubre, 2006.
OFERTORIO
Estas cantidades abajo son lo que aportamos en nuestra
Misa de español. No se olviden de ofrecer LA PRIMERA
HORA de nuestro trabajo de la semana a nuestro Señor.
9/28/14 $1,312
9/21/14
$1,511
9/14/14 $1,561
Gracias por su continua generosidad en el
trabajo de Nuestro Señor.
Respect Life Happenings
Each October is set aside by the bishops of the
United States as Respect Life Month,
a time to particularly reflect on life issues and to
pray for and promote greater respect for all
human life. This year’s theme is “Each of us is a
masterpiece of God’s creation,” adapted from
Pope Francis’ 2013 Day for Life greeting.
Respect Life Bottle Drive – Another Fabulous
Success! Thank You!!!
Our Parish Respect Life Committee thanks you for making the
Bottle Drive so successful! Over half of the bottles have been
returned with 243 pounds of coins ~ plus bills & checks totaling
$6,139.57!!!
Proceeds from this drive will benefit two life-saving charities:
Madonna’s Center and Project Rachel.
The ministries, the babies and most importantly, our Lord,
Thank you ~ Thank you ~ Thank you!!!!
**If you still have a bottle, please return it to the Parish Office
(filled, partially filled or empty) so we can re-use it.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
40 Days for Life Collaboration
Between Portland & Beaverton Campaigns!!!
This fall the metro-wide pro-life communities will
be focusing our efforts at the MLK Planned
Parenthood in Portland
(3727 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd).
The campaign starts Wed., Sept. 24th thru
Nov. 2nd between 7am & 7pm daily.
This switch in focus locations will allow us to
double our visible man power witness instead of
dividing them. Remember, this PP location is one
of the largest in the country. At this
location, surgical abortions happen every
Wednesday and Saturday.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS FOR
HEALING AFTER ABORTION
October 31-November2 in Portland.
For more information visit www.rachelsvineyard.org or
call 800-249-8074.
Email [email protected].
View a Project Rachel video at
www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org.