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PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Angelo Te, x11
[email protected]
Sat 1/9:
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Moises Leal-González, x19
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Sun 1/10:
Veronica Aguilar, x13
[email protected]
Business Manager
Linda Royal, x12
[email protected]
Care Ministry
Melanie van der Veen, x14
MVanderVeen@@ascensionpdx.org
Hispanic Ministry-Ministerio Hispano
Mon 1/11:
Maria Solis, Director, x17
[email protected]
Tues 1/12:
Maintenance
Wed 1/13:
Paulo Gomez, x20
Music Ministry
Sr. Celeste Clavel, OSF, Music Director, x18
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Sharon Grigar, x21
[email protected]
Receptionist
Thur 1/14:
Fri 1/15
Kathy Jimenez (morning)
Elizabeth (Ely) Guerrero (afternoon)
Youth Ministry
Sat 1/16:
Kim Petros, x16
[email protected]
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
971-275-5256 - Only for emergencies requiring an
anointing (for example is someone is near death and requires
anointing of the sick.)
OFFICE HOURS
Closed Fridays
9:00am - 3:00pm – Monday through Thursday
St. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm & Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm
(The entrance is located on 76th Ave.)
IMPORTANT CRISIS NUMBERS
Alcohol and Drug Youth Line: 503-244-1611
Archdiocese Director of Child Protection
(Cathy Shannon): 503-233-8302
Franciscan Province Pastoral Outreach Coordinator (clergy abuse):
(Angelica Jochim, MFT) 1-800-770-8013
Hispanic Hotline: 503-669-8350
Portland Women’s Crisis Line: 503-235-5333
Pregnancy & Adoption Support: 503-238-5196
Post Abortion Healing: 800-249-8074
Sun 1/17:
*8:30am
Communion Service
*8:30am
Men’s Group
*10:30am
Bautizos en Español
*5:00pm
Mass
*7:00pm
Misa en Español
*8:30am
Mass
*9:15am
Sunday School
*10:30am
Youth Mass
*11:00am
Spanish Choir
*11:45am
High School Youth Group
*11:45am
RCIA
*12:30pm
Misa en Español
*1:00pm
RCIA for Teens
*8:30am
Communion Service
*7:00pm
JustFaith
*7:00pm
Grupo Carismatico
*8:30am
Communion Service
*7:00pm
RICA
*7:00pm
Clases de Catecismo
*8:30am
Mass
*5:30pm
Al-Anon
*7:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.
*7:00pm
Grupo de Parejas
*7:00pm
Grupo Carismatico
*7:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
*12:00pm
Mass
*7:00pm
Holy Hour Choir Practice
*7:00pm
Escuela San Andres
Parish Office Closed
*8:30am
Mass
*7:00pm
Misa de Sanación
*12:00pm
1st Reconciliation
*5:00pm
Mass
*5:00pm
Coro de jovenes en español
*5:15pm
Lay Missionaries from Mexico
*7:00pm
Misa en Español
*8:30am
Mass
*9:15am
Sunday School
*10:30am
Mass
*11:00am
Spanish Choir
*11:30am
Confirmation Youth Retreat
*11:45am
RCIA
*11:45am
Middle School Youth Group
*12:30pm
Misa en Español
Offertory Collection Received:
The fourth week of December 2015:
$ 7,270.55
The fourth week of December 2014:
$ 7,534.92
Christmas 2015:
$ 5,854.38
Christmas 2014:
$ 6,464.93
January 10th, 2016
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Reading I: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 or Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Reading II: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Welcome to Ascension Parish!
If you would like information on becoming a member of this parish community,
please visit the hospitality table on the third weekend of the month.
We Invite You to Read Next Sunday’s Readings: January 17th, 2016
Reading I: Isaiah 62:1-5
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Gospel: John 2:1-11
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
on Monday, January 18th
in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There will be no communion service that morning.
Support Ministry in Mexico and Buy a Book!
Kathy and Phil Dahl-Bredine have served as lay missionaries in
Oaxaca, Mexico for over 15 years. Their book not only includes
recipes from that region, but also speaks about cultural values,
sustainable farming, and the effects of globalization on migration.
More importantly than selling their book, they will share their
experiences as lay missioners.
Kathy and Phil are bilingual, and all are welcome.
Next weekend Saturday, January 16, 2016
6-7pm in the St. Clare Room.
Another Potluck gathering will be held on Thursday, January 21st
at 5:30 PM. Call 503-285-5827/ 971-998-2427 (Kris or Michael)
for more information.
EXPENSE REPORT FOR THE TABERNACLE AND
THE “OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE GROTO”
as of 1/6/16:
Tabernacle Summary:
Income:
$5,229.98
Expenses: $7,652.94
Balance: ($2,422.96)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Grotto Summary
Income:
$17,810.70
Expenses: $16,977.38
Balance: ($833.32)
Expense Report Summary:
6/17/15: Wired half the cost of statue:
$4,756.22
9/30/15: Wired final cost of statute:
$4,756.22
10/30/15: Materials payed to Big Quality Co.: $3,000.00
11/18/15: Wired Shipping Charges:
$ 963.00
11/25/15: Reimbursement Fr. Moises-shipping: $ 461.99
12/10/15: Federal Express-residual Taxes:
$
39.95
12/17/15: Big Quality Co. Landscaping labor: $3,000.00
Total:
$16.977.38
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELBRATION
EXPENSE REPORT
Total spent on flowers:
Total spent on Mariachi:
Total spent on light:
Total Expenses:
$800.50
$1,200.00
$50.22
$2,050.72
2016 ANNUAL CRAB FEED
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2016
Tony Rinella Hall
The cost of the ticket is $35.00 per person.
Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30pm.
This annual fundraising dinner is to support the Ascension
children and youth attending Catholic Schools.
Please see school parents for tickets or call Nancy Ryan
Smith at 503-349-7914.
In order to make this a successful fundraising dinner to
support Catholic School kids, we need your help.
Even if you cannot attend, please consider donating one or
more of the following items beginning this week:
*Canned Soda Pop in 12 or 24 pack:
Pepsi/Diet Pepsi, Coke/Diet Coke, Sprite/7-Up/Diet 7-Up
Root Beer, Orange
*Dinner Sized Paper Napkins
*Paper Towels
*Medium and Large Rubber Gloves
*Gallon Size Zip Loc Bags
*Stainless Steel Dinner Forks
*Metal Crab Crackers
Look for the container for drop off in the sub-vestibule marked
“Crab Feed”.
Thanks in advance for your generous contributions!
In addition, raffle tickets are on sale for $1 per ticket, or
$10 for 11 tickets. You don’t need to be present to win.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Ryan Smith at
503-349-7914.
Inclement Weather Policy
In case of severe weather: Please note that
we follow the Portland Public School Cancellation Policy during the
week.
If Portland Public Schools are closed, our office will also be closed, and
meetings will be canceled that evening. You may call individual office
extensions for specific cancellation notices.
Weekend Masses will be held as usual. Please use prudence before
deciding to venture out in inclement weather.
Contact Person:
Melanie vanderVeen x14
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!
Begin the New Year with a resolution to serve people who
are lonely, ill and homebound. Help is needed with
Communion Services at retirement and care centers located
in our church boundaries. Please consider this act of charity.
The time commitment is one hour a month. Contact Melanie
for more information.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Saturday, January 9th after the 5:30pm Mass.
Sunday, January 10 after all Masses.
CARE MINISTRY CALENDAR
Wednesday, January 13
Communion Service at Marquis – 11:00am
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Ill parishioners and family members: Janet Adolph, Barbara
Beers, Ashley Breidenbach, Judy Dennsion, Ron Dove, Bob Douglas,
Margaret Dupree, Dale Emmons, Phillis Farrelly, Tom Franz,
Rodney Gabriel, Harry Gillgam, Mary Hein, Dan Heitzman, Mary
Helling, Vicky Hutchinson, Bill Kemp, Dan Krause, Lynne Marino,
Mario N. Rangel, Luis Rodriguez, Tim Smith and Ken Thero.
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ILL LIST
If you know of someone in our community in need of our presence or
prayers, please call or email Melanie.
Please help us keep our list current by letting us know when your loved
one is better. Thank you!
AYM
Ascension Youth Ministry
Happy New Year!
Catholic Education
As Catholics, we value Catholic education. We believe that
parents are the primary educators of the faith for their children.
And the Church serves families by providing Catholic Christian
Education in parishes and in Catholic Schools.
We have many children enrolled in both our Spanish and
English Religious Education Program here at Ascension Parish.
We also have a number of parishioners whose children attend
Catholic School. We applaud all of these families for making a
daily effort to live the Baptismal Promise and raise their
children in the Catholic Christian Faith.
As parishioners we also have made a promise to help support
families in this important effort.
Since Ascension Parish does not have a Catholic School
on our premises, it is our obligation to pay a subsidy for each
child who attends Catholic School.
As Catholics, we are all called to encourage Catholic Faith
Formation, whether it is through our own parish program
or through a Catholic School. We want and need families
here at Ascension Parish. The Crab Feed is our annual
fundraiser that helps Ascension Parish raise money to pay
the required Catholic School Subsidy for each child.
Please be generous and volunteer, donate items
and/or come to the CRAB FEED
and have a great time!
And, as always, keep our families in your prayers.
ASCENSION MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP
Our next Ascension Middle School Group will be on Sunday,
January 17 from 11:45 to 1pm. Come for fun, friendship and a
conversation about what Mass means to us, and how the
Gospel speaks to us every day.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Our Confirmation Retreat is the weekend of January 15-17 at
Camp Angelo’s in Corbett, Oregon. Please be on the lookout
for a letter in the mail about specific details. Also, the Youth
Confirmation Mass will be on Wednesday, June 1st at 7pm at
Ascension. Youth Confirmation rehearsal will be on Tuesday,
May 31 at 7pm. Please pray for our 50+ candidates as they
continue their journey towards the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
Baptism Preparation Class
Our next class will be Sunday, January 24 at 11:45am
in the St. Clare Rm.
Please register in advance by contacting Sharon Grigar
at the Parish Office.
Baptisms will be celebrated on
Sunday, February 7 at the 10:30am Mass.
Sunday January 10, 2016
Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With Mercy - Day 301
Both the courage and trust of those who decide to place their
babies for adoption and the enthusiasm of those who adopt them
are overwhelmingly vindicated by the tens of thousands of
successful adoptions that take place in this country every year.
Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016
How is this Jubilee different from other Jubilee years?
The Jubilee of Mercy that Pope Francis has called is an
Extraordinary Jubilee.
This designation as an "Extraordinary Jubilee" sets it apart
from the ordinary cycle of jubilees, or holy years, which are
called every 25 years in the Catholic Church. By calling
for a holy year outside of the normal cycle, a particular
event or theme is emphasized. For example, Pope
Francis called this particular Extraordinary Jubilee of
Mercy to direct our attention and actions "on mercy so that
we may become a more effective sign of the Father's
actions in our lives . . . a time when the witness of
believers might grow stronger and more effective"
Social Concerns Ministry
Our mission is to inspire and support our parish in living out our
baptismal call, integrating Catholic Social Teaching in our
community and promoting the dignity of life.
The Traveling Crib
Let’s continue to support the “Traveling Crib”. Pregnancy
Support Services is a program of Catholic Charities which
provides pregnant women with free professional counseling,
baby and maternity supplies, priority placement in a
residential maternity home, a match with a “Mom’s Helping
Moms” mentor, and “Between Us” healthy relationship
workshops, all funded completely through donations.
Sat. Jan. 9
Sun. Jan. 10
Mon. Jan. 11
Tues. Jan. 12
Wed. Jan. 13
Thurs. Jan. 14
Fri. Jan. 15
Sat. Jan. 16
Sun. Jan. 17
All Parishioners
+Octaviano Garcia
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
+Irma Pacheco
Communion Service
Communion Service
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
+Pedro Muñoz
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
Todos los feligreses de la parroquia
5:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
12:00pm
8:30am
5:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic
Communication Campaign. This collection communicates the
Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our
faith through television, radio, social media, podcasts, and print
media. Half of the proceeds remain in our archdiocese and
support local needs. Please be generous in this collection.
PRAY! PRAY!
PRAY! PRAY!
Prayer Circle:
Did you know Ascension Parish has a prayer circle?
As names are given to the parish to pray for, members of the
prayer circle devote time in prayer for these requests.
Would you like to be part of this prayer circle?
Do you have a prayer request?
If so, contact Sharon Grigar or Melanie van der Veen.
Rosary:
Did you know a group of parishioners gather on Tuesday
mornings after the 8:30am Mass to pray the rosary together?
You are invited to pray too!
Book of Intentions:
What is that red book that is presented at the altar at Mass
along with communion to our homebound?
It is our Book of Intentions. It is kept near the candles in the
vestibule during the week, and you are encouraged to write a
name or brief intention in this book, so that our community
may pray for the person or intention.
Pray for Alissa McCrann
Our parishioner, Alissa has been missing since
Saturday, December 19.
Please continue to pray for her return.
Alissa has served as a Catechist for many years, sharing her
faith with our children as well as a volunteer in other areas.
OPPORTUNITIES ELSEWHERE...
 "We are very short of volunteers to teach for the adult literacy
classes that Programa Hispano conducts in downtown Gresham,
and are hoping that some Ascension parishioners could help us in
this effort. The classes teach reading, in Spanish, for adults from
Latin America who have not had the opportunity to attend school
as children. Volunteers do not need to be professional teachers,
as materials and training are provided. Please join us making this
wonderful program possible for those who are bravely learning
to read as adults! Contact: Cheryl Bela 503-680-3284 or
Laura Hernandez 503-492-6726 x248.
 You and your community are invited to join us for a special
evening with Bill Bradbury, former Oregon Secretary of State, as
he speaks on the impacts of climate change in Oregon. This is
a free public event. It will be held at Taborspace, 5441 SE
Belmont, on January 12th, at 7pm. Bradbury is a former
Oregon legislator (both house and Senate), served as President of
the Senate, and was the elected Secretary of State for nine
years. Currently he serves on the Northwest Power and
Conservation Council as one of two Oregon representatives. His
presentation includes images depicting already occurring
impacts of climate change in Oregon. He will also discuss
Oregon's current plan to reduce our carbon footprint, and
important state initiatives addressing energy needs in the
Northwest. Additionally, both 350PDX and Renew Oregon will
present information about upcoming legislation to make Oregon
more sustainable.
The event is cosponsored by 350PDX & Renew Oregon and
hosted by 58th Avenue Resilient.
For more information contact: [email protected]
This event may fill quickly. Preregistration strongly
recommended: tinyurl.com/pdx2016bradbury
10 de enero del 2016
El Bautismo del Señor
CELEBRACIÓN
DE
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE
GUADALUPE
Reporte de Gastos
Misa en Español
Sábado - 7:00pm
Domingo - 12:30pm
Horario de Oficina
Costo de las Flores:
Costo del Mariachi:
Costo de luz:
Gastos Totales:
$800.50
$1,200.00
$50.22
$2,050.72
De lunes a jueves de 9am a 3pm
(503) 256 3897
Confesiones:
Sábados 3:30-4:30pm y con previa cita
Al-Anon: Lunes y Miércoles - 5pm
Grupo de Parejas: Miércoles - 7pm
Escuela San Andrés-: Jueves - 7pm.
Hora Santa: Primer viernes del mes- 7pm.
Misa de Sanación: Tercer viernes del mes - 7pm.
Asamblea de Oración: Segundo y cuarto viernes - 7pm.
LOS PRIMEROS 1000 DÍAS
Una Cultura Católica de la
Iniciativa De Vida
Los 1000 días desde la concepción hasta el segundo cumpleaños son los
más cruciales para el desarrollo de un niño. Estos 1000 días son nuestra
mejor oportunidad para dar forma a un bebe más sano, y darle un futuro
más próspero a un niño. ¡A todos los niños!
10 de enero. Donde todos son acogidos y amados por
la misericordia - día 301
El valor y la confianza de las personas que deciden poner a sus
bebes en adopción y el entusiasmo de las personas que los
adoptan son abrumadoramente vindicados por las miles de
adopciones de éxito que toman lugar en este país cada año.
Comparación de la Colecta Recibida:
Cuarta semana del mes de diciembre del 2015:
$ 7,270.55
Cuarta semana del mes de diciembre del 2014:
$ 7,534.92
Navidad 2015:
$ 5,854.38
Navidad 2014:
$ 6,464.93
CLASES DE CATECISMO -Recordatorio
Se les comunica que si está nevando o hay hielo en las
calles de nuestra ciudad, las clases se cancelaran siguiendo
al horario de las escuelas públicas del estado de Oregón.
Por favor les pedimos seguir las noticias locales, si las
escuelas si tienen clases nosotros también tendremos
clases. Si las escuelas públicas cancelan clases, también
nosotros lo haremos. Gracias por su cooperación.
GASTOS TOTALES DEL TABERNACULO Y
DE LA GRUTA
DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
hasta el día 1/6/16:
Resumen de Gastos del Tabernáculo:
Ingresos: $5,229.98
Gastos:
$7,652.94
Balance: ($2,422.96)
Resumen de Gastos de la Gruta de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe:
Ingresos: $17,810.70
Gastos:
$16,977.38
Balance:
($833.32)
Resumen de Gastos:
6/17/15:
Envío de la mitad del costo de la estatua: $4,756.22
9/30/15:
Envío el restante del costo de la estatua: $4,756.22
10/30/15:
Materiales pagados a Big Quality Co.:
$3,000.00
11/18/15:
Gastos de Envío y Manejo:
$963.00
11/25/15:
Restante de gastos de Envío y Manejo:
$461.99
12/10/15:
Impuestos pagados a Federal Express:
$39.95
12/17/15:
Big Quality Co., Costo de Mano de Obra:
$3,000.00
Total:
$16.977.38
DURANTE EL MAL CLIMA
En caso de malas condiciones climáticas:
Ascensión sigue las reglas de cancelación del distrito escolar de
Portland. Si las escuelas públicas de Portland se declaran
cerradas o retrasadas entonces lo mismo sucederá en la
parroquia, cancelando o retrasando nuestro horario de
oficina y juntas programada para ese día.
Por favor utiliza tu sentido común y no pongas en riesgo tu
vida ni la de tu familia al exponernos al peligro.
Cena Anual de Cangrejo.
Sábado, 30 de enero del 2016,
Salón “Tony Rinella Hall”.
El costo del boleto es $35.00 (todo lo
que pueda comer). Cupo limitado.
Puertas abren a partir de las 6:30pm.
Este banquete es para ayudar a la recaudación de
fondos apoyando a los niños y jóvenes de nuestra
parroquia que asisten a escuelas Católicas. Los
boletos están a la venta después de misa en el
vestíbulo de la iglesia, para más información
comunicarse con Nancy Smith al 503-349-7914.
¡Para que este evento sea exitoso, necesitamos de tu
ayuda!!! Si no puedes asistir a la cena, nos puedes
apoyar donando los siguientes artículos:
* Paquetes de 12 o 24 de cualquier refresco
incluyendo:
Pepsi/Diet Pepsi
Coke/Diet Coke
Sprite/7-Up/Diet 7-Up
Root Beer
Orange soda/juice
* Servilletas grandes de mesa
* Servilletas grandes de cocina para limpieza
* Guantes de plástico de tamaño grande o mediano
* Bolsas de plastico tip Zip Loc de un 1 galón)
* Tenedores de Metal
* Pinzas especiales para romper el cangrejo
Deposita tus donaciones en el vestíbulo.
¡Gracias por su generosidad!
Los boletos para la rifa están de venta por solo $1
cada boleto, o $10 por 11 boletos.
¡No se requiere estar presente para ganar!!!
Por más información, por favor de contactar a Nancy
Smith a; 503-349-7914.
AYM
Ascension Ministerio de Jovenes
Kim Petros x16
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
¡Bienvenidos!
Enero 15-17: Retiro del Grupo de Confirmaciones en
Camp Angelos en Corbett, Oregon.
17 de enero: Grupo de Jóvenes en Middle School-11:45am
24 de enero: Clase de Confirmacion-11:45am
31 de enero: Grupo de Jóvenes en Middle School-11:45am
REVISA TU PRESION ARTERIAL
Domingo, 10 de enero
Después de la misa de las 12:30pm
En el Salón San Francisco
Apoya un Ministerio en México y Compra un Libro
Sábado, 16 de enero, de las 6pm a las 7pm.
(Entre las misas de las 5pm y 7pm)
Kathy y Phil Dahl-Bredine han ayudado como misionarios laicos
en Oaxaca, México por más de 15 años. Su libro incluye recetas
de esa región y también habla de los valores culturales,
agricultura orgánica, y los efectos de la globalización en la
migración. Más importante que el vender su libro Kathy y Phil,
quienes también son bilingües están ansiosos de compartir su
experiencia como misioneros. Todos están invitados a pasar a
conocerlos.
Ministerio de Preocupaciones Sociales
La Cuna Viajera
estará aquí en nuestra parroquia
durante el mes de enero.
Podrás depositar tus donaciones de artículos para bebe y
de maternidad dentro de la cuna.
Este es un programa del Departamento de Maternidad de
Caridades Católicas. Al donar estas ayudando a futuras mamás
enfrentando embarazos no deseados que han decidido decir si
a la bendición de ser madres y a dar a luz a una nueva vida.
OPORTUNIDADES FUERA DE LA PARROQUIA…
¡URGENTE! Necesitamos
voluntarios que puedan
enseñar a leer y escribir en español a latinos en
nuestra región. No se necesita experiencia.
El Programa Hispano te dará el entrenamiento y
todos los materiales necesarios.
Estas clases se llevan a cabo en el centro de Gresham,
y en verdad deseamos que muchos miembros de esta
comunidad de la Ascensión nos puedan ayudar.
Las clases enseñan a leer en español a adultos
provenientes de Latinoamérica quienes de niños no
tuvieron la oportunidad de asistir a la escuela.
Los voluntarios no necesitan ser maestros de
profesión. Por favor únete a nuestro esfuerzo de
ayudar a estas valientes personas que aprenderán a
leer a su madura edad.
Comunícate con Cheryl Bela al 503-680-3284 o con
Laura Hernández al 503-492-6726 x248.
¡Gracias!