LENT 2015 — GOD`S GIFT OF - St. Mary`s Parish Albany

February 22, 2015
22de febrero 2015
St. Mary’s Parish
LENT 2015 — GOD’S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS
CUARESMA 2015 DIOS NOS DA EL PERDON
Soup & Bread—Friday Feb. 20 clam chowder by the Knights @
6 PM
Stations of the Cross—Friday Feb. 20 @ 7 PM
A Talk on Depression—Tuesday Feb. 24 @ 7 PM by Fr. Ray
Carey
Stations of the Cross—Friday Feb. 27 @ 7 PM
Passover Re-enactment—Sunday March 1 following the 11 AM
Mass—reservations required.
Viernes 20 de Febrero estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Viernes 27 de Febrero estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Muy importante para los padres y padrinos de primera
Communion y Confirmation de asistir a la cena el
Sábado 7 de Marzo a las 5 pm para mas información y
confirmar su asistencia favor de llamar al 541 -6191504
Lenten Reconciliation Service—Wednesday March 4 @ 7 PM
Confeciones Miércoles 4 de Marzo a las 7:00PM
Stations of the Cross—Friday March 6 @ 7 PM
Viernes 6 de Marzo estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Stations of the Cross– Friday, March 13 @ 7 PM
Viernes 13 de Marzo estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Viernes 20 de Marzo estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Viernes 27 de Marzo estaciones de la cruz a las 7 pm
Stations of the Cross– Friday, March 20 @ 7 PM
Stations of the Cross– Friday, March 27 @ 7 PM
Vision Statement
“We, the people of St. Mary’s, envision a Christ centered ,
welcoming community enriched by the gifts
of a diverse heritage.
We remember our past and are open to our future:
living and sharing the Gospel with enthusiasm, joy and
celebration under the guidance and protection
of Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.”
Declaración de la Visión:
"Nosotros, el pueblo de Santa María, imaginamos una comunidad acogedora centrada en Cristo enriquecida por los
dones de un patrimonio diverso.
Recordamos nuestro pasado y estamos abiertos a nuestro
futuro: viviendo y compartiendo el Evangelio con entusiasmo, alegría y celebración, bajo la guía y la protección de
María, Nuestra Señora del
Perpetuo Socorro".
We begin the Lenten Season and for forty days we are invited to reflect on the salvation God
has provided us through the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Generally, we
describe this season penitential. It is this time when, in our reflection, we look back and seek to
be reconciled to God and with one another and making amends for our commissions and omissions.
In these six succeeding weeks (including Palm Sunday), I will be sharing with you by installment some
thoughts I borrowed from Fr. Dwight Longenecker, an American Catholic priest, preacher, author, who is based
in England. He talks about really helpful guidelines to remember when we struggle to amend our lives by falling
into the same sin. Here are the first two things he has to say:
1. “Perfection is the work of a lifetime. Did you think you were going to become a saint overnight? This
is a problem with us Americans. We like the instant fix, the painless solution and the easy way out. Pope St.
John Paul II said, “Chastity is the work of a lifetime”. Nothing great comes ever easily. Becoming a saint is like
becoming an Olympic athlete or a concert pianist. It does not happen quickly.”
2. “Don’t be so hard on yourself. Yes, by all means set a high standard. Don’t be too easy on yourself,
but also don’t be too tough on yourself. If you continue trying, then you are doing the right thing. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true: “It does not matter how often you fall. It matters how often you get up.” As long as you are
still on the path and getting up it does not matter that much if you stumble.”
Perseverance is key to this discipline. God demands conversion and tells us to be quick. But also He is
patient with us. What it means is that we make a decision to do the right and choose God. That does not mean
immediate holiness. That choice to be straight does not go without being tested. Thus it is going to be a constant
battle between the good and the evil. Our consolation is this: God remains by our side helping us get over these
trials.
Comenzamos el tiempo de Cuaresma y durante cuarenta días se nos invita a reflexionar sobre la salvación que Dios nos ha dado a través de los sufrimientos y la muerte de Jesucristo en la
Cruz. En general, describimos esta temporada de penitencial. Este es el momento en que, en nuestra
reflexión, miramos hacia atrás y tratar de reconciliarse con Dios y con los demás y hacer las paces
para nuestras comisiones y omisiones.
En estos seis semanas posteriores (incluyendo Domingo de Ramos), voy a compartir con ustedes algunas reflexiones que tomé prestado del Padre. Dwight Longenecker, un sacerdote estadounidense Católica, predicador, y autor, que tiene su sede en Inglaterra. Él habla de directrices muy útiles
para recordar cuando luchamos para enmendar nuestras vidas al caer en el mismo pecado. Estas
son las dos primeras cosas que dece:
1. "La perfección es la obra de toda una vida. ¿Creías que ibas a convertirte en un santo durante la noche? Este es un problema con nosotros los americanos. Nos gusta la solución inmediata,
la solución sin dolor y la salida fácil. El Papa San Juan Pablo II dijo: "La castidad es la obra de toda
una vida". Nada grande viene tan fácilmente. Convertirse en un santo es como convertirse en un atleta olímpico o un concertista de piano. Esto no sucede con rapidez ".
2. "No seas tan duro contigo mismo. Sí, por todos los medios estableces un alto nivel. No será demasiado fácil para ti, pero también no seas demasiado duro contigo mismo. Si continúas tratando, entonces usted estará haciendo lo correcto. Es un viejo cliché, pero es verdad: "No importa cuántas veces te caes. lo Importante es con qué frecuencia te levantes. "Mientras usted
todavía está en el camino y se levante no importa cuanto tropieza."
La perseverancia es la clave de esta disciplina. Dios exige conversión y nos
dice que seamos rápidos. Pero también que es paciente con nosotros. Lo que significa es que tomamos una decisión para hacer lo correcto y elegir a Dios. Eso no
quiere decir santidad inmediata. Esa decisión de ser recta no pasa sin ser probado. Por lo tanto, va a ser una batalla constante entre el bien y el mal. Nuestro consuelo es este: Dios permanece a nuestro lado nos ayuda a pasar todas estas
pruebas.
A Reflection on Depression
Father Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D.
Tuesday, March 24
7:00 PM—Gathering Space
Depression is a common occurrence today, and
one that can take away one’s joy and sense of well-being.
This evening’s presentation will describe some of the symptoms of depression and will review some evidence based
treatments for depression. The reflection will include some
helps for understanding what brings people to choose suicide, and some suggestions about folks most at risk for
suicide.
Offertory Update
Actual 02/15/15 …………….. $7,362
Building & Maintenance: $155
Liturgy Fund: $2
Family Crisis Fund: $200
Education Fund: $168
Hispanic Mass Collection: $721
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!
Do You Know Someone who wants to know more about the Catholic Church? Do you know an adult who would like to be baptized?
Please invite them to come to Inquiry sessions. They will be held
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month following that. For more
information please call Kathy at 541-926-1449. Thank you
Care for Creation Early Christian writers thought we had to understand humanity’s relationship to creation in order to understand our
relationship to God. Has anything really changed in 2000 years?
Seventh Annual Menno-Night
Friday, March 6, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Mennonite Village Lakeside Center
MENNONITE QUILT & WOODWORKING DISPLAYS
DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM
BUFFET OPENS AT 5:30 PM
MENNONITE CHOIR PERFORMING AT 5 PM
$12 PER PERSON
LIMITED SEATING, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Please call Becky at (541) 704-4219
to reserve a seat for you and your friends.
Celebrate God’s Gift of Forgiveness!!!
Lenten Reconciliation Times
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:35—5:20 PM
Thursday noon—1 PM
Friday 5:30—6:30 PM
Saturday 3:30—4:30 PM
Lenten Reconciliation Service Weds.
March 4 @ 7 PM
Prayer Corner 
Please keep all those who are ill or suffering in your prayers.
For those who are ill or homebound: Cliff, Gavin, Jennifer, Joshua, Fr. Pat, Wes, Sean Alpapara, Gretta Aker, Anita Anderson, Shirley Baley, Cecelia Bangelinan, Al & Karen Barrios, Tony Barbisan, Carl Beyer, Brianna Boyd, Joshua Brown, Robert Brown,
Alizabeth Buchert, Kim Buckner, Bob & Linda Burroughs, Polly Calligan, Florencia Carrasco , Mel Chaput, Mike Corrreia, Mark
Dempsey, Bob Distifino, Paul Eldred, Steve Engberg, Florence Fitzgerald, Ashley Torgeson Fuller, Jack Gall, Morris Gerke, Kevin Greig,
Magdalena Quitugua, Jesus Hagan, Joan’s son, Family o f Tom Haller, Alice Hamilton, Beth Harrington, Andrew Hasler, Bruce Heilman, Vonnie Heilman, Rose Hellman, Connie Hoffman, Tyler Hoflich, Hank and Betty Horvath, Andrea Hughes, Regina Jones, Jayden
Johnson, Terry Krom, Dale Lang, Marla Lawrence, William Lawrence, Randy Lloyd, Betty Martin, Yvonne and baby, Kathy Martin, Katerina Masvidal, Karen McCann, Marie McGough, JJ Mendoza –Torres, Jeff Mullen, Neal and Normalyn, Pat Norby, Lady Ortiz, Caleb
Owen, Mary Paquin, Mike Peaslee, Cheryl Perri, Kiki Predmore, Luisa Quitugua, Carol Rambousek, Judy Reyes, Nathdaniel Rodriguez,
Tim Rothengass, Roger Ross, Cathy Sargent, Tom Savage, Toni Steward, Dorona Sosa, Rose Sotter, Judy Stephen, Cliff Swanson,
Judith Sullivan, Maureen Tobey, Anicia Tomokane ,Wendy Torgeson Sandy Truett, Zakery Williams, Betty Ward, Traci Warner, Steve
Wichman , Bill White Jr. , Shaun and Travis Wigle, Katherine Wilson, Sharon Wise, a special intention.
We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the military:
Brian Aker, Mike Andre, Michael Coker, Andy Borst, Michael Dooley, Scott Doss, Kim Fox, Lynn Nelson-Gall, Thomas Hellman, Phillip
Pipinich Hernandez, Ryan Hulburt, Scott Krantz, Christopher Lambert, Gaige Lowden, Dan Lyon, Pedro Manibusan Jr, Ryan Mayton,
Kevin McNulty, Mark Moll, Cormac Mullins, Jamie Munchel , Aaron Nguyen, Nathan Nofziger, Annie O;Connell, Ryan Ostermann,
Mathew Paben, Brad Paben, Adam Paben, Michael Parker, Michael Pitzer, Alan Philips,, Brianna Ponder-Martinez Neil Reilly, David
Richardson, Anthony Rhoden, Andrew Rhoden, Jorge L. Martinez-Salinas, Karl Schmidt, Jesse Schnablegger, Nick Schoenmann Michael J Scott, Michael P. St. Romain, Jeff Stephen, Steve Ungvarsky, Matthew Vanella, Nicole Woody. 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: Bryce Miller
Passover Re-enactment
You are invited to join us for a simplified
re-enactment of the Passover. This is not
intended to be an authentic Passover, but
rather is an opportunity for us to learn more
about the Jewish celebration of Passover.
It will be Sunday, March 1 following the 11
AM Mass in the Gathering Space.
Reservations will help us to plan and have
enough materials for our time together.
Call the office, 541-926-1449 or email:
[email protected]
same goal of providing comforting healing prayers to others. There
is someone available to lend a hand in teaching both the handcrafts of knitting and crocheting. Prayer Shawl are available to
anyone and are located in the Gathering Space and Sacristy of the
church. There is no charge for a prayer shawl. If you would like
more information, please contact Carol Hawke at 541-926-2106 or
email [email protected] or Pat Jacobsen at 544-928-2327
or the church office.
Italian Dinner & Auction March 7
@ St. Edward’s Church in Lebanon, Tickets are $25.
Contact Jan @ 541-258-2607
Eucharistic Adoration
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Patron of Clerics and
Youth; Italy (1836-1862) - Feb 27
As a teen, Saint Gabriel spent much time with Jesus in the Holy
Eucharist. It was through these visits and devotion to Our Lady
that he received his calling to the religious life. Saint Gabriel was
handsome, popular and loved to dance. He became a Passionist
Brother, taking the name of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of sorrows
and died at the age of 24. Please join us in the chapel for Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Friday following the
8:30 mass and going until 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Spend
as much or as little time as you can. Contact Jackie at 917-0458 or
Theresa at 926-3114 or Caroline at 924-9952 evenings, or just stop
by. Thank You for offering our Lord this special hour. Expect God's
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet Monday, February 23 in the base- blessing, and give Him thanks.
ment of the Lady of Guadalupe House from 9:00am to 11:00am
with a no-host luncheon outing to follow. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Christian in the World’s Winter/Spring 2015 Lecture Series,
was established at St. Mary's Church in June 2004 and is
"CHRISTIAN ANTHROPOLOGY: The Human Condition–
a registered ministry of the National Prayer Shawl Ministries of the Created/Fallen/Redeemed/Freed" continues on Saturday, March
United States. Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of the 14, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mount Angel Abbey Library The cost is
month. We invite anyone interested in the charitable works of this $15 for the session; Students, $5. Sister Gertrude Feick, O.S.B.,
ministry to join us in this breathtaking journey of prayer and heal- will speak on Humans who are Redeemed–Basil Hume's Theoling. There are no obligations and the work can be done from your ogy of the Cross. Basil Hume was a Benedictine monk, abbot,
home - we have supplies and patterns to get your started. Nonand Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster who meditated on and
parish participants are openly invited to join us in our efforts in cre- lived out what "redemption by the cross" might mean for the Chrisating these lovely shawls for those in need for we all pray for the
tian. Information: Cecile Beckerman 503-393-5041
Mass Schedule and Intentions
February 21 - 27
February 28 – March 1
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
5:00 PM ~ Memory of Catherine Lewis
7:00 PM ~ Memory of Daniel Reyes
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Paul Johnson
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Paul Johnson
1:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
8:30 AM ~ communion service
8:30 AM ~ communion service
5:30 PM ~ Memory of Paul Guy Dillon
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Paul Johnson
5:30 PM ~ Memory of Dolores Cassinelli
8:30 PM ~ Memory of Myra Sigl
8:30 AM ~ Memory of the Maier Family
5:00 PM ~ Memory of Roy Hurlbut
7:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Ricky Keller
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Mary Miller
1:00 PM ~
Mass Intentions
If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular intention
or for someone who has died, please call the parish office. The
stipend for the Mass is $10. Our office staff will help you to find a
date and time for the Mass.
Seeds of Kindness
An evening for St. Mary’s women to talk with other women of
the parish; enjoy stories and share faith. All St. Mary’s women
are most welcome.
This is another event in our parish’s “Lemonade” series for
women.
Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM
In the Gathering Space
Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Call the office, 541-926-1449 or email
[email protected]
Women’s Day Retreat
All women are invited to a day retreat presented by Cathie Jarosz.
“We Are God’s Beloved”
March 21, 2015
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Queen of Peace Church, Salem, Gathering Area
Sponsored by Queens of Peace
Stations of the Cross
On Friday, February 27
We will present the Stations of the Cross
through they eyes of Mary.
We would especially like to invite any woman
who has lost a child to join in the procession.
You are also invited to bring a vigil candle for
your loved one.
Lenten Almsgiving
This Lent our parish has chosen our Sister Parish and Catholic Relief Services as our Lenten charities. Parishioners are encouraged to “give up or fast” from something during Lent. With the money you save, we ask you to give “alms” to those in
need.
Collect your alms throughout the Lenten season and bring them to church sometime during Holy Week or Easter Sunday.
Please be sure to label your donation for our Sister Parish or for Catholic Relief Services (Operation Rice Bowl) or for both.
We have run out of rice bowls—so you can put a bowl on your table and save you $’s that way. Thanks!
We are hoping to have a group from St. Mary’s join this tour. If you are interested, you are invited
to come to a meeting with Father Cit either Sunday March 1@ 9:50 AM in the St. John Vianney
Room or Tuesday, March 3 @ 6:30 PM in the St. John Vianney Room. Please spread the word to
others who might be interested. Thanks!
See other side of this page for tour advertisement.
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LOCAL CONTEST DEADLINE:
ORATORY APPLICATION: Sat. 3-07-15
ESSAY AND / OR DRAWING: Tues. 3-10-15
FOR LOCAL CONTEST INFORMATION CONTACT:
Oratory: Mary Austin 541-928-8706
Essay/ Drawing: Marguerite Rozelle 541-926-1685
Middle & High School Youth Group
This Sunday, Feb. 22
Doors open at 6:25 pm
YG begins at 6:32 pm
See you there!
All MS & HS Youth Welcome!
OREGON RIGHT TO LIFE
EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONTEST
Theme: “We are the Pro-Life Generation”
Local Contest Deadlines
Oratory: Sat., March 7th
Essay, Drawing: Tues., March 10th
Short Film: Fri., March 20th
Contest entry, prizes and deadline info is available
on the youth bulletin board.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
We would like to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all our parishioners, friends
of St. Mary’s, the staff and the youth for
their time, support, preparation for and
participation in this year’s auction to
benefit the children and youth of our
parish. We appreciate you more than
words can say. Thank you so much!
All middle & high school youth
are encouraged to enter!
For information on these or any other youth
activities, please contact the Youth Ministry Office
at 541-905-3491 or [email protected].
Youth Ministry Happenings
2/21
2/22
2/28
3/1
3/5
3/7
3/8
Confirmation (Spanish), 5:00-6:45 pm
Steubenville Northwest Information Meeting
For Interested high school youth & their parents
9:45-10:45 am in the youth loft
High School Youth Group, 6:32-8:30 pm
Middle School Youth Group, 6:32-8:30 pm
St. Andre Bessette Homeless Immersion
for Confirmation Youth, 6:15 am-8:00 pm
Confirmation (Spanish), 5:00-6:45 pm
Confirm. Candidate-Sponsor Session (English)
9:00 am-1:30 pm; Begin in the youth loft.
Into the Deep, 7:00-8:30 pm, enter on 9th St.
Confirmation (Spanish), 5:00-6:45 pm
High School Youth Group, 6:32-8:30 pm
Middle School Youth Group, 6:32-8:30 pm
Steubenville Northwest
July 30-Aug 2, 2015
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
2nd INFORMATION MEETING
Sunday, February 22
9:45-10:45 am in the Youth Loft
All interested high school youth and their
parents are asked to attend. Our group
registration is due soon so please plan to
attend. If for any reason you cannot make it
but would like more information, please
contact Cherrie in the Youth Ministry Office.
St. Mary’s
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Cell 503-991-6538
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705 First Ave E
Changing Lives
Open 10 AM— 6 PM
Monday– Saturday
Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish
February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
706 Ellsworth SW, Albany, OR 97321
Father Aniceto Guiriba, Administrator, ext 301
Pastoral Associate: Kathy Reilly ext 301
Music Director: Nancy Higgins, ext 304
Parish Office: Marty Kloeck and Teresa Middlemiss
Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes ext 315
Business Office: Joni Siewell ext 305
Parish Office: 541-926-1449
Emergency Phone: 541-990-5552
Fax: 541-926-2191
Email: [email protected]
web site: www.stmarysalbany.com
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at 5 PM; Sunday at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 PM—4:30 PM ; Tuesday 4:30—5:20 or by appointment
Mass in Spanish Saturday’s at 7 PM and Sunday’s at 1 PM
Office hours Tuesday- Friday ~ 9 to noon & 1 to 4
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 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.
Asistentes en el Pastoral del Ministerio Hispano
Marciano y Honorina Lopez 541- 619-1504
Los Sacramentos en español y las personas encargadas
son las siguientes:
Bautismo: Anselmo Nuñez 541 990 6544 Marcos y Aracelli Rodríguez 541-979-5140
Primera Comunión: Laura Rodríguez
Boda: Humberto y Susana Martínez 541-971-2698
Quinceañera: María Chavez
Confirmación: Marciano y Honorina López
Catecismo para Adulto: Sergio y Francisco Sábados de 5:00 pm
a 6:30PM
Representante del Consejo Pastoral: Lizeth Cervantes 541-9746096
Secretaria de la oficina: Teresa Middlemiss 541-926-1449
De Martes, a Viernes de 1:00pm a 4:00pm
Confesiones Aqui en la Parroquia:
Sábados : De 3:30pm a 4:30pm
Martes : De 4:30pm a 5 pm
Miércoles : De 4:30pm a 5:00pm
En la Iglesia Santa Maria en Corvallis los horarios de las confesiones en español son.
Sábados : de 3:00PM a 5:00PM
Domingo : de 12:30pm a
1:00pm
Miércoles: de 5:00PM a 6:00pm
Horario de las misas en español Sábado: 7:00pm Domingo
1:00pm
Aquí en nuestra parroquia tenemos grupos de oración y evangelización
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