St.

Philip Neri Parish

The Northwest Paulist Center
for Evangelization & Reconciliation
2408 SE 16th Avenue | Portland, OR |97214-5334
www.stphil ipneripd x.org
Pari s h Of fice 5 03.2 3 1 . 495 5 | F a x 503. 7 3 6. 1 38 3

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 creation through
worship, education, and service toward the common good.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time J u l y 1 9 , 2015

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

LITURGICAL MINISTERS TRAINING

In todays Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from

the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest.
When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His
needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes,
as good stewards, we are called to do the same. How
have you been a good steward?

Please mark your calendar now! We are asking that all

ministers please attend these workshops in September.
Eucharistic Ministers and Welcome Ministers, Saturday,
Sept.12, 11-12:30. Readers, Saturday, September 19,
10:30-11:45. The training is important for updates &
changes (that some of us are missing) and for community
discussion.

REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR PLEDGE

To date only 70 households out of 269 have turned in
their pledge forms for 2015-2016. Pledges are an
important piece of budgeting for the new fiscal year.

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION MINISTRY

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

This week the Paulist Fathers will be hosting nine men at
St. Marys on the Lake, the Paulists summer residence
in Lake George NY, for the annual "Paulist Plunge." This
week will be an experience of community life, prayer,
recreation and discernment. Many Paulists seminarians
have told us the Paulist Plunge was instrumental in their
vocational discernment. Please pray this week for all
those gathered at Lake George, and all who are
contemplating a Paulist vocation. Thank you!

Are you homebound? Do you know someone who

is homebound?
We have Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound who are
more than happy to take Communion to our homebound
parishioners either once or twice a month. If you would
like a Eucharistic Minister to visit, please contact the
parish office or Barbara Harrison.

BOOK DROP OFF

We will begin collecting books for the book sale on August

1 & 2, before and after each weekend Mass. If you are
unable to drop your books off over the weekend, call the
office to make arrangements during the week or drop
them off Tue & Wed, 5-9pm.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK:

7/19-26/2015
Sunday, 10:30am Parish Breakfast, Carvlin
Friday, 7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church

Volunteers are needed to help sort, and set up books to

get ready for the sale. We will be working Tuesday Thursday, 5-9pm. Join us for a couple of hours and get a
free preview of our selection. Call the office, email Rose
rosew@stphilipneripdx.org, or signup in the church foyer.

WERE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

If you are new to the parish, visiting from across town, across the country, or from other parts of the world, welcome &
you for worshiping with us! Fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pew racks and drop it in the collection basket
or give one of the priests. Stop by after Mass and introduce
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact anyone on

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time J u l y 1 9 , 2015

THIS WEEKS MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, July 18th:
Sunday, July 19th:
Monday, July 20th:
Tuesday, July 21st:
Wednesday, July 22nd:
Thursday, July 23rd:
Friday, July 24th:
Saturday, July 25th :
Sunday, July 26th:

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
8:00am Mass
4:00pm Mass
9:30am Mass
10:30am Mass

For all people grieving a loss

Chuck Helvey <A>
People of St. Philip Neri
Deaf Community
Sam & Judy Ignazzitto
Ngo Van Nhan
Donna Archer <B>
For renewed faith & hope
Louise Kessler
Christopher Chang-Seop Oh
Catherine Thornton Fletcher <B>
Linda Susan Napier
Deaf Community

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If you would like a Mass celebrated for you, for an anniversary of death, birthday or marriage, or some other
special event, please fill out a Mass Intention Form (located in the 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@stphilipneripdx.org
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.

Church Cleaning, July 20-26, Barbara Masvidal & Marcia Angelos

A WORD FROM SERVANT OF GOD ISAAC HECKER,

Founder of the Paulist Fathers
8. The threatening dangers to the intellectual, moral and social order,
and the providential preparation of the church at the present moment;
the future triumph predicted by the prophets for the Church upon
earth; the preparations for this triumph made by physical progress;
the law of persecutions tending to the same end; are not all these
solid grounds for the hope that the Holy Spirit, whose office it is to recreate and renew the face of the earth, has at this moment in store
such a work? Otherwise would that Providence which watches over
the Church permit the Father of the Faithful to express repeatedly in
terms like these the firm hope of such a bright future for the Church?

[On the Mission of New Religious Communities, 1876]

If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill,
and you believe something miraculous has happened, please phone Fr. Paul
Robichaud, CSP, at (202) 269-2519 and tell him your story.

WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

We will begin classes in the fall for those interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is interested,
have them contact the parish office or Barbara Harrison at
barbarah@stphilipneripdx.org.

Upcoming Events:
Please Pray for:
Br. Stephen Raab, OSB, brother of Paul
Raab & Joanne Dindia
Rex Brown, husband of Kerry-Lynne
Louise Kessler, cousin of Mary Palmer
Parish Stewardship Drive
Paulist Seminarians
Vocations

Aug. 1 & 2, Book Drop off

Aug. 4, 12pm, Senior Gathering, Carvlin
Aug. 5, 7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel
Aug. 7, 7pm, Open Sanctuary, Church
Aug, 8 & 9, Book Sale
Aug. 11, 9-5pm, Adoration, Chapel
7pm, Building & Grounds, Center Offices
Aug. 14, 7pm Open Sanctuary, Church
Aug. 15, 1pm Womens Group, Carvlin
Aug. 19, 7:15pm, B- Catholics, Chapel

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 19, 2015

Pastoral Corner
Things are not always what they seem to be.
One of my all-time favorite books is The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy. In the beginning of the book it states the
following. "It is an important and popular fact that things are not always what they seem. For instance, on planet Earth,
humans had always assumed that they were more intelligent than dolphins because humans had achieved so much: the
wheel, New York City, wars and so on -- while all the dolphins had ever done was muck around in the water having a
good lime_ On the other hand, dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than humans.
Curiously enough, the dolphins had long known of the impending destruction of planet Earth and had made many
attempts to alert humans to the danger; but most of their communications were misinterpreted as amusing attempts to
punch footballs through hoops, or whistle for tidbits, so they eventually gave up and left Earth by their own means. The
last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-back ward
somersault through a hoop while whistling the 'Star-Spangled Banner,' but in fact the message was this: 'so long and
thanks for the fish.
Having a spirituality means that we can go beyond the mere surface appearance of things. There are messages at a
deeper level that can make our lives more whole and complete. It is very difficult to judge life at the surface. There is
another quote that someone just gave me saying: "Don't attribute to malice what cant be explained by stupidity." We run
into this all the time when, for example, someone cuts us off in traffic. It probably isn't malice, and it may not even be
stupidity - it might have just been a mistake or bad judgment on their part. There could be a totally logical reason why
people act the way they do and we are totally unaware of what is motivating them they may not even know themselves.
As I listen to and observe people there is a lot of anger and resentment going around. We all have our pet peeves. Many
of us are plagued by these feelings at various times in our lives. Having someone te11 us not to be angry or resentful
doesnt help much. If however, we go a bit deeper we can find the source of such feelings. Often the source of our
negative feelings is fear. When we examine our fears behind our anger and resentment then we are on the road of
ridding ourselves of such emotions or at least bringing them under more control. We need to ask ourselves what we are
afraid of. Are we afraid that people won't like us? Afraid of what others might do to us or think of us if they knew the
truth about us? Is our security threatened?
Developing a spirituality means that we are rooting ourselves at a much deeper level where we arent tossed around by
all the whims of chance at the surface of things. Rooting ourselves through daily meditation, quiet time, fear-less time
with God who loves us unconditionally helps us ask the deeper questions that will lead to our wholeness and well-being
both with ourselves and with others.
Fr. Michael

Next Sundays Readings

17 Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 26, 2015
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Reading 1, 2Kings 4:42-44

Responsorial Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 (16)
Reading 2, Eph 4:1-6
Gospel, John 6:1-15

NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!

If you are new to the parish & have questions,

please fill out a welcome card found in the pews
and drop it in the collection plate and someone will
contact you. Registration forms are available in the
rack in the church foyer. Or you can call the office,
503-231-4955.

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