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April 17, 2016
GOD CHOSE ISRAEL AS HIS OWN PEOPLE and it is truly their pride. But the Lord clearly expressed in the scripture that he chose them to make them his instruments to make known to the world ‘His Power and Love’. In
the words of Prophet Isaiah, they were chosen to be God's instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.
The New Testament is very clear that the new people of God – ‘the Church of Christ’ – is entrusted with the
same obligation and responsibility, ie to make the world aware of the goodness of God.
This 4th Sunday of the Easter season is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday,” from the comforting imagery of
Jesus as the shepherd who will lead his sheep to eternal life. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, protects and provides
for his flock, even to the point of laying down his life, so we may live more abundantly. By his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ “opened” heaven to us. Henceforth, the Church for all generations, remains faithful to
the grace of God given to the Apostles, and continues their saving work.
Through the Church, the peoples of every land and nation hear the voice of the Shepherd as He invites
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to follow Him. Today’s Gospel calls to the Good Shepherd as the enthroned Lamb, referred to in the 2 reading. In laying down His life for His flock – by shedding His blood – He frees "every nation, race, people and
tongue" from bondage to sin and death.
As we acknowledge the greatness of our God, let us remember that we are called to rejoice and sing the song
that once only Israel could sing, "He made us, His we are - His people, the flock He tends"!
Fr. Michael
Marist High School — Marist High School is accepting new student applications for the 2016-2017 year. Tuition assistance is still available. Information and applications are online at www.marisths.org. Questions? Contact Kim Bastable,
Admissions Officer, 541-681-5464 or [email protected] …………….. And you’re invited to Marist’s Theatre
presentation of “Servant of Two Masters”, on April 22nd & 23rd, at 7:30pm; cost is $10/adult and $5/student.
National Day of Protest — On Saturday, April 23rd, 10am—noon, pro-life Americans throughout the country will
gather at Planned Parenthood locations to protest the abortion giant’s practices. You are invited to join in this national
stand for the unborn, the vulnerable, the voiceless, at the Glenwood Planned Parenthood facility (3579 Franklin Blvd.).
For more info contact Timothy @ 541-746-9607.
1000 DAYS ~ A CULTURE OF LIFE ~ WHERE ALL ARE WELCOMED AND LOVED WITH MERCY: From conception
through a child’s second birthday is a crucial time for a child’s development, our best opportunity to shape a
healthier, more prosperous future for a child.
Day 399 Anyone who ever wondered how much they could love a child who did not spring from
their own loins, know this: it is the same. The feeling of love is so profound, it’s incredible and surprising.
1000 Días ~ Una Cultura de La Vida ~ Donde Todos Son Acogidos Y Amados Con Misericordia: Los 1000
días desde la concepción hasta el segundo cumpleaño de un niño son los más cruciales para el desarrollo de
un niño. Estos 1000 días son nuestra mejor oportunidad para dar forma a un futuro más sano, más prospero
para el niño.
Día 399 Quien alguna vez se preguntó cuánto podría amar a un niño que no surgen de sus propias entrañas, sepan esto: es el mismo. El sentimiento del amor es tan profundo, es increíble y
sorprendente.
ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eugene, OREGON
Dear Parishioners,
St. Peter Catholic Church, as a community of
faith, has been a beacon of hope for the last 6
decades in Eugene. In gratitude to God, we recently
celebrated our 6o year anniversary. I sincerely
thank the parishioners for your valuable support.
Remember that the parish facilities are as old as
the parish faith community. On and off we have
rectified certain smaller problems, but we are now
faced with a bigger problem. We have leaking issues
with the rectory roof, which needs our immediate
attention. Being a smaller parish community with
fewer families and limited income, it would be very
difficult to rectify the roof with only your regular
contributions. Hence, once again I come to you,
dear parishioners, requesting your valuable financial
support for the roof repairs. I request you to take
a prayerful moment for reflection, and then make a
generous contribution in support of the roof repairs.
TOTAL COST FOR THE RECTORY
ROOF REPAIR: $ 15,000
Support
Your Parish
1. Please make your generous donation
either by way of cash or check
2. Please make your check addressed to:
‘St. Peter Catholic Church’
3. Please designate your contribution as
‘For the Rectory roof repairs’