Guided since our founding in 1912 by the missionary vision of the Paulists, committed to the mission of
Jesus, and dedicated to be welcoming to all, we, the community of St. Philip Neri, strive to reach out, to
reconcile and to promote unity for all Gods creations through worship, education, and service toward the
common good.
PAULIST APPEAL
Thank you to all who turned in their donations last week. If
you have not turned yours in yet, please do so as soon as
possible in the offertory or send to the office. Thanks again
for supporting the Paulist ministry & the priests in senior
ministry and retirement who have carried forth the vision of
Fr. Isaac Hecker.
2016
Pastoral Corner
"Today, this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."
In Jesus' day almost all Jews believed in the coming of a promised Messiah. Many had different expectations of just
what the Messiah might do. Some longed for a military type leader who would drive out the hated Romans and restore
the physical Kingdom as it existed in the glory days of Solomon. Others, especially the Pharisees, expected a new
lawgiver in the tradition of Moses who would call the people back to strict obedience to the Law. Some longed to see
Israel as a light for all nations, leading all peoples to a knowledge of God and of God's loved for the People of God.
And still others had other expectations. But almost all believed.
They knew well the promises of God as announced through the prophet Isaiah, and the centuries old vision of a time
when liberty would come to captives and prisoners and all kinds of healing would take place. They believed it and they
longed for it. But they believed and they longed after the fashion of Sleeping Beauty knowing that "Someday" her
prince would come.
But what got their attention was Jesus' announcement that TODAY those promises were being fulfilled in their presence.
TODAY! RIGHT NOW! and in their very presence in the synagogue in Nazareth.
These Promises, our faith tells us, were once fulfilled in the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. However, they must
also, in the here and now of our own TODAY, be fulfilled by the life and ministry of the Church and in our own lives as
members of the Body of Christ, the Church.
How do we do this, or how should we be doing this, in the life and ministry of our parish community?
Please think for a moment about some concrete and realistic things that we as a parish, and each of us as individuals,
could undertake this Lent to help us more clearly fulfill this prophecy of Christ's continued presence in our midst.
Fr. Charlie
SENIOR GATHERING
Our next Senior Gathering will be Feb. 2
At 12pm in Carvlin Hall. Bring a favorite
dish to share. New members are always
welcome.
SEAFOOD DINNER
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SECOND COLLECTIONS
Mark your calendars for these upcoming second collections:
Jan. 30/31: Archbishops Catholic Appeal
Feb. 6/7: Church in Central & Eastern Europe
Feb. 13/14: School Subsidy
8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
8:00am Mass
12:10pm Mass
8:00 am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass
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If you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death, birthday, marriage, or other special event,
please fill out a Mass Intention form (located in foyer of the Church) or call the office.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9am Noon
Tuesday Friday 9am 4pm
503 231-4955
Parish Staff
Pastor & Director of NW Paulist
Center
Fr. Charlie Brunick, CSP .x118
frcharlie@stphilipneripdx.org
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael Evernden, CSP .x114
mecsp@mac.com
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bill Edens, CSP ..x113
frbill.csp@gmail.com
Director of Faith Formation
Barbara Harrison .x107
barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org
Business Manager
Jeanne McPherson ..x103
jeannem@stphilipneripdx.org
Office Manager
Rose Wolfe .x101
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org
Maintenance & Grounds
Ed Danila
edwardd@stphilipneripdx.org
Bulletin deadline Tuesday at noon
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan. 29:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Feb. 2:
12pm, Senior Gathering
Feb. 3:
7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
Feb, 5:
7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Feb 10: ASH WEDNESDAY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
In this year of Mercy wanting to give a little more of your loving kindness?
Can you spare one hour a week (and make a commitment for only 3 months) as
a Pastoral Care Volunteer at nearby Laurelhurst Village (3060 SE Stark St)?
Youll have support and receive such rewards promise! Contact Fr. John
McGrann at 503-535-4714 for more information. Thank you and Peace to You!