April 7, 2013 - Diocese of Baker

The DIOCESAN Chronicle
The Official News of the Diocese of Baker
Published every two weeks for the sake of the unity of the Diocese and the
“greater good of souls”
April 7, 2013
“The Lord has truly
been raised and has
appeared to Simon! ”
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Luke 24:34
www.dioceseofbaker.org
Volume 4, Number 7
“¡Es verdad, el Señor
ha resucitado y se ha
aparecido a Simón!”
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Luke 24,34
“Christ is risen! He is truly risen!” Throughout the world the Easter proclamation sounds again as it has nearly 2000
times before. Jesus of Nazareth, crucified for all to see, has come forth from the tomb overflowing with life. But He
has not gone to live in some far-away and inaccessible dimension; He has not left us behind to fend from ourselves in
this vale of tears. No. Just as He emptied Himself to die for us, so He has filled Himself with life—He has risen—for us.
The Lord Jesus has come back to us from the dead to share His victory with those who sent Him to the Cross. On the eve
of His Resurrection He breathes out His life-giving Spirit to give His Church the power to free us from the sins that
nailed him to the Cross. Repentant and forgiven, we rise from them to live from the heart the new life of the Risen One
in our midst.
Jesus told His disciples in advance that He would die and rise, and they asked one another what “rising from the
dead” might mean. They didn’t know and couldn’t—until they encountered the unmistakable, unavoidable reality right
before them. So it is with us. We can’t grasp the Resurrection if we keep ourselves at a distance of uncommitted
neutrality. Like doubting Thomas, we must come close enough to touch the mystery, close enough to know by faith
that Jesus was wounded for us. Only then can we take the decision is live our lives for Him Who loved us and gave
Himself for us. “Christ is truly risen.” He Who lives now lives in us.
 Peace and joy to you this Easter. 
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“¡Cristo ha resucitado! ¡Verdaderamente ha resucitado!” En todo el mundo el anuncio de la Pascua suena de
nuevo, y suena como ha sonado antes casi 2000 veces. Jesús de Nazaret, crucificado para qué todos lo vieran, ha salido
de la tumba lleno de vida. Pero Él no se ha ido a vivir en una dimensión lejana e inaccesible, porque Él no nos ha
dejado a nuestra suerte en este valle de lágrimas. No. Así como Él se despojó de sí mismo para morir por nosotros, así
Él se ha llenado de vida—Él ha resucitado—por nosotros. El Señor Jesús ha venido a nosotros de entre los muertos
para compartir su victoria con los que le enviaron a la Cruz. En la víspera de su resurrección Él exhala su vida -dando
su Espíritu que da vida para dar a su Iglesia el poder de liberarnos de los pecados que lo clavaron en la cruz.
Arrepiéntanse y perdonen, nos levantamos de ellos a vivir en el corazón de la nueva vida del Resucitado que está en
medio de nosotros.
De antemano Jesús dijo a sus discípulos que Él iba a morir y resucitar, y se preguntaban unos a otros lo que
significaría “resucitar de entre los muertos”. Ellos no lo sabían y no lo podían saber—hasta que se toparon con la
realidad inconfundible e inevitable frente a ellos. Así es con nosotros. No podemos entender la resurrección si nos
mantenemos a distancia, neutrales y sin comprometernos. Como Tomás el incrédulo, tenemos que acércanos lo
suficiente para poder tocar el misterio, lo suficientemente cerca para saber por la fe que Jesús fue herido por nosotros.
Sólo entonces podremos tomar la decisión de vivir la vida por Aquel que nos amó y se entregó por nosotros. “Cristo ha
resucitado verdaderamente.” Él vive y ahora vive en nosotros.
 La paz pascual a todos ustedes. 
PARISH NEWS: St. Pius X and Sacred Heart, Klamath Falls
January 22, 2013 Roe vs. Wade Rally
The Respect Life Group from St. Pius X and Sacred
Heart Roman Catholic Churches, and Klamath County
Right to Life in Klamath Falls, Oregon, co-sponsored the
annual Rally at the Government Center, to oppose the
Roe vs. Wade decision, which makes abortion legal in
the United States, even up to 9 months of life. This was
considered a prayer gathering with speakers.
Father Rick Fischer opened with a prayer and Pastor
Bob White closed. They had three speakers: Dennis
Linthicum, Klamath County Commissioner, Diane
Stringer, 40 Days for Life, and Jeff Woodwick, President
of Klamath County Right to Life. Dave Taylor and Don
Metzler from the local Knights of Columbus Chapter,
served as honor guard.
The Knights brought up a memorial wreath and
invited those in attendance (about 106) to come for a
free hot meal at the K of C Hall after. Kathy Poe led us in
singing Isaiah 49, “I Will Never Forget You My People”.
PARISH NEWS: Sacred Heart, Klamath Falls
Saturday, February 23rd, Sacred Heart Church
offered a Lenten retreat with Presenter, Barry
Metzentine, the Diocesan Director of Evangelization and
Catechesis, to show us how to ‘Know Christ—Live
Christ—and Share Christ’. The fruits of this retreat
resulted in some excellent suggestions on how we can
accomplish these goals as individuals, couples, families
and as a parish. Some of the suggestions that developed
from the “brainstorming sessions” might be useful to all
parishes. They are:
 Read Sacred Scripture or the Catechism for 5-15
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Klamath County Commissioner, Dennis Linthicum, speaker,
and Jeff Woodwick, President of Klamath County Right to Life
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minutes daily.
Discuss the Sunday readings before attending Mass.
Make a pilgrimage to a holy site.
Watch movies as a family that promote Catholic
values and morals.
Support non-profit organizations that reflect
Catholic social justice teachings
Monthly Confession
Pray before meals when in a restaurant.
Invite a fallen-away family member or friend to a
barbecue or dinner at your home.
Identify excess in your life and donate to charity.
Volunteer for a parish ministry.
We are very grateful for Barry’s leadership!
—Michele Laughlin, Pastoral Associate.
Dave Taylor, Honor Guard, inviting those present to come for
a free hot meal at the K of C Hall. Don Metzler, Honor Guard
BISHOP’S SCHEDULE:
April 8-12
April 13-14
April 13
April 20-21
April 22
April 23
April 24
April 25
April 27
April 27-28
May 2
May 3-5
May 11
May 15
May 17
Priest Retreat, Powell Butte
Confirmation, Hood River
Year of Faith Teaching Series, The Dalles, 9-Noon
Confirmation, Burns and Missions
Year of Faith Teaching Series (English), Ontario, 6:30-9 p.m.
Year of Faith Teaching Series (Spanish), Ontario, 6:30-9 p.m.
Confirmation, Ontario
Confirmation, Baker City
Year of Faith Teaching Series, Baker City, 9-Noon
Confirmation, Vale and Mission
Confirmation, La Pine
Knights of Columbus Convention, Pendleton
Evangelization Council Meeting, Powell Butte
LFF Board Meeting, Powell Butte
Confirmation, Milton-Freewater
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May 18
May 19
May 22
May 23
May 29
May 30
June 1
June 2
June 2
June 3
June 5
June 10-14
June 15-16
June 21-23
Confirmation, Boardman
Confirmation, Hermiston
Redmond Bible Study Group
Confirmation, Sisters
Confirmation, Prineville
Confirmation, Madras
Year of Faith Teaching Series, Bend, 9-Noon
Confirmation, Redmond, 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation, Bend, 2:30 p.m.
Review Board Meeting
Year of Faith Teaching Series, Vale, 1-4 p.m.
USCCB Meeting
Confirmation, Enterprise
Hermiston Prayer Group Annual Retreat
PARISH NEWS: Blessed Sacrament, Ontario
The Year of Faith
took on a deeper
meaning March 12th
for 40 members of
Blessed Sacrament
Church of Ontario.
The group made a
pilgrimage to St.
Francis de Sales
Cathedral where
they spent a prayerful
hour during which
time they prayed the
rosary, attended
Reconciliation, held
Benediction, prayed
the Divine Mercy, and
celebrated Mass with
Father Jose presiding.
PARISH YOUTH NEWS: Our Lady of Angels, Hermiston
Each year, Our Lady of Angels Youth in Hermiston
participate in the national “Souper Bowl of Caring”
event. Youth are encouraged to ask those who will be
snacking during the Super Bowl games to donate either
canned food items or just one dollar to help those who
might not even eat at all that day. Due to the generosity
of the Parishioners the Youth were able to collect
$1,414.00, and some canned food items, to feed the poor
in their community. The money was divided evenly
between the Parish Friday Soup Kitchen and the Agape
House, a local community food bank.
The Youth at Our Lady of Angels Parish wish to
encourage other Youth around the Diocese to
participate in next year’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” event.
And may God greatly bless all who supported the
Youth with their contributions.
L to R: JerryTremblay,
(Friday Soup Kitchen
Coordinator)
Sierra Bonzani, Maria Klein,
and Vincent Klein
L to R: Maria Klein,
Vincent Klein,
Sierra Bonzani,
and Dave Hughes,
(Director of Agape House)
Mass was followed by a luncheon prepared by the
St. Francis de Sales Altar Society. After lunch, Father
Julian Cassar presented a slide presentation on “The
Beauty of Our Faith” with much timely information on
the selection process for a new Pope. After a brief
history of the Cathedral, again presented by Father
Julian, they journeyed back to Ontario.
PARISH NEWS: St. Francis of Assisi, Bend
All are invited to join St. Francis parish for their
Easter Mission Living Our Faith with Father Tom Allender.
 Sunday, April 14th at all Masses
 Historic Church Conferences:
Monday - Wednesday, April 15, 16, 17
Conferences are from 3-4 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
Father Tom is accompanied by Don Fisher, co-author
of their book, God Loves an Unmade Bed.
For more information please call St. Francis parish at
(541) 382-3631 or visit their website www.stfrancisbend.org .
TO DONATE ONLINE go to the Diocesan website
www.Dioceseofbaker.org
All in attendance agreed that this pilgrimage
was a perfect Lenten activity which led to a better
understanding and a deepening of their Catholic faith.
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Climb aboard the Vatican Express – Camp Connolly Summer Camps 2013
We are excited to announce the Summer Camp theme for 2013 is the Vatican Express with St. Jerome!
With the recent election of our new Pope (Francis), this year’s theme is particularly relevant.
Highlights of the program include:
 Learning about the Holy Father – “The Rock”
(to include rides on a pope mobile!)
 Touring St. Peter’s Basilica and the Catacombs
 Eucharistic Adoration
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Interacting with the Swiss Guard
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Learning about and creating Vatican Treasures
Praise and Worship
Camp Dates and Price
 Upper Elementary Camp: 3:00 PM, Friday, June 28 through 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 30
 For all children entering into 4th, 5th, and 6th grade
 $120 per child (includes 2-nights lodging, Friday dinner, Saturday three meals, Sunday breakfast & sack lunch)
 Family Camp: 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 3 through 12:00 PM Saturday, July 6
 For the entire family
 $250 per family max (cabin lodging available, RVs and Tents welcome)
 Middle School Camp: 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 18 through 12:00 PM Sunday, July 21
 For all children entering into 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
 $160 per child (includes 3-night lodging, Thursday dinner, Friday & Saturday three meals, Sunday breakfast & sack lunch)
For more information and registration, please visit our diocesan website calendar of events .
(http://www.dioceseofbaker.org/diocesan_calendar.htm) or call 541-388-4004.
Don’t Miss The Bus!
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS:
Youth from the
Diocese of Baker
have been busy
during the month
of March. We had
around 100 youth
and chaperones
attend the Idaho
Catholic Youth
Conference in Boise
Klamath Falls ICYC Group
March 8-10 at Bishop
Kelly High School.
They were joined by over 1400 high school students
who gathered to hear dynamic speakers, experience
awesome praise and worship led by Ike Ndolo, and come
face-to-face with Jesus in a profound way. For anyone who
may have heard great things about this event, make sure
you mark your calendars and tell your youth minister so
you can come to ICYC 2014 from February 28 - March 2.
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In the middle of March,
the Diocese of Baker was
host to “The New Sexual
Revolution” in Bend and La
Grande. Chris Stefanick, an
internationally renowned
chastity speaker and
founder of Real Life Catholic,
came to our Diocese to
Chris, Ike and David
share the good news about
sex, sexuality, and God’s
plan for our lives. He was
joined in Bend by Ike Ndolo,
a Catholic praise and
worship artist, who blessed
us with his musical gifts as
we adored Christ in the
Blessed Sacrament. This was
an amazing experience and
Fr. Chris with David, Chris,
Shannon Garlitz, and KC Kunkle
one we hope to have
in La Grande
regularly in our Diocese.