February 21, nd Sunday of Lent

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4 Welcome to Formed, an exciting new spiritual journey for St. John s. Formed is new gateway to the best Catholic teachings videos, books, and audio talks to deepen your relationship with Christ and his Church. All in one place. Accessible on most smart phones, tablets and computers. Formed leverages the power of today s technology and the partnership of the most trusted Catholic apostolates to give us the advantage to learn about the teachings of the Catholic faith in your home, while traveling to work. This Lent we will begin as a parish together with the following program. The Formed team members are Deacon Jim, JoEllen Newton, Jim Wasko, B Wasko and Pat Raschio, and they are available to answer your questions or help you get set up. Our Lenten Program, Opening the Word, offers prayer and insights using each Sunday s Scriptural lessons. A variety of experienced presenters facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation or in the context of a group faith sharing. Options for participating in our 5 week program : 1) Group Faith Sharing: Sunday During Lent after the 10 AM mass in the Saalfeld Room from 11:15-12:00 starting Feb.14th through March 20th 2)Thursday evening Feb.11th in the School Library from 7-8 pm. OR 3) On your own time and schedule, alone, or with family and friends; How?? Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to formed.org on any device, including your computer, smartphone, and tablet with internet access. Login using our Parish code 7GGJ7J. How to sign up? Log on to formed.org then scroll down the page to the wording Does your parish already have Formed? click on the box and add the code 7GGJ7J then you will be able to set up your individual account. If you have questions or are having trouble logging in, call the parish office. We will be glad to help.

5 Since our last report in October, 2015, St. John s has grown from 21 participants to 23, and we will receive a quarterly reward of $76.48 to go to our operating budget. Imagine what it would be if 100 parishioners registered their rewards card with Fred Meyer! It does not diminish your rewards, only allows St. John s to be the recipient of Fred Meyer s program. Kroger s (Fred Meyer parent company) is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here s how YOU can participate: Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Go to: communityrewards and search for us by our name, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, or by our non-profit number assigned by Fred Meyer: Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards card you are helping us earn a donation that will be applied to our operating needs. You will still earn your rewards points, fuel points and rebates, just as you do today. If you do not have a Rewards card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. If you have questions or would like help signing up for this program, please contact Libbie in the parish office. Vacation Bible School will be July COME JOIN US! Preschool Ministry Sundays 9:55 AM RE for K-5 Mondays at 5:30 PM Family Ideas Newsletter On the Web and in back of the church. Facebook Page: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Children s Ministry Family Events Sacramental Preparation Children s Liturgy of the Word Please contact us if interested in a Toddler Nursery or Women s Bible Study CONTACT: Jessica Crenshaw Jcrenshaw@sbjcatholicchurch.org,

6 Liturgy Corner: compiled by Pat Raschio (sources At Home With The Word, Scott Hahn and Loyola Press, Sourcebook) Consider today s Gospel reading from the perspective of the apostles Peter, James, and John. What an amazing experience it must have been for them to witness the Transfiguration! Jesus singles these men out to join him as he ascends a mountain to pray. When they reach the summit, they see their master like never before. Jesus face changes and his clothes become dazzling white, as Peter, James, and John catch a glimpse of his glory. They also see Jesus conversing with two of the most famous men in Israel s history: Moses and Elijah. These men represent the two key parts of the Old Testament: Moses, as the author of the Torah, represents the Law; and Elijah, a great prophet, represents the Prophets. Together, their presence at this moment of Jesus transfiguration symbolizes how the entire Old Testament the Law and the prophets finds fulfillment in Christ. Finally, Peter, James, and John hear a heavenly voice the voice of God the Father say to them: This is my chosen Son; listen to him. The disciples keep secret what they have seen. Not until they also witness his Passion and death will the disciples understand Jesus' Transfiguration. We, however, can foresee the glory of Jesus' Resurrection. We hear this story of Jesus' Transfiguration early in Lent, but we have the benefit of hindsight. In our hearing of it, we anticipate Jesus' Resurrection even as we prepare to remember Jesus' Passion and death. Today s Gospel reading focuses on the revelation of Jesus glory as he begins his final journey to the Cross. By His death and resurrection, Jesus will lead a new Exodus - liberating not only Israel but every race and people from slavery to sin and death. He will lead all mankind, not to the territory promised to Abraham in today's First Reading, but to the heavenly commonwealth that Paul describes in today's Epistle. Jesus fulfills all that Moses and the prophets had come to teach and show us about God. This mysterious event continues to have spiritual application to our lives today. Like the three apostles, we are called to ascend with Jesus every time we pray. And in prayer with our Lord, we are called to seek his glorious face and listen to him. Jesus appearance was changed while he was praying. What kind of changes have you experienced in your life as a result of prayer either while you have been praying or after you started to cultivate a habit of prayer? Responding to the Father s command to listen to Jesus, come up with one specific resolution you can make this week to help you listen more closely to Jesus. Merciful Like the Father. The fast pace of your life may seem to leave little time and energy for the traditional Lenten practices. But you can weave moments of spiritual awareness and service into even the busiest of schedules. The trick is to see Lenten practice as part of, rather than in addition to, each activity of your ordinary hectic day. The three foundational practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here s how to think about them in a new way: Praying Daily If you make a habit of saying a little prayer whenever someone irritates you, cuts you off in traffic, or makes life difficult; when someone does you a favor, you experience great and friendly service, or when something joyful happens to you you will soon find yourself praying your way through the day. Try this simple practice and you will be observing the Catholic Church s call for greater prayer during the Lenten season. You will also find that this habit makes your life flow smoother, your self more centered, and your Spirit more aware of God s presence.

7 SJB COOKBOOK Do you have a favorite recipe you could share? We are starting to collect specialty recipes for appetizers, drinks, main courses, side dishes and desserts. Pictures of your selection will make it even better, and if you have a memory or anecdote to add that would be great. Please your recipe and photo to lallen@sjbcatholicchurch.org or bring in to the parish office. Please also indicate ethnicity or nationality (e.g. American, Mexican, Italian, etc.) if known. We will be selling cookbooks at the International Festival on May 15th. Outside News Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton is hosting a Women s Silent Retreat on April 8 10, 2016 with Fr. Gregory Dick, O.Praem. The retreat theme is The Holy Spirit at Work in the Age of Mercy. The weekend begins with dinner on Friday evening and concludes after brunch on Sunday. $150 per person. For inquires or to register, please phone the retreat house at or sisters@olpretreat.org or April 15 17, Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton is hosting a Men s Silent Retreat with Fr. Gregory Dick, O.Praem. The retreat theme is The Holy Spirit at Work in the Age of Mercy. The weekend begins with dinner on Friday evening and concludes after brunch on Sunday. $150 per person. For inquires or to register, please phone the retreat house at or sisters@olpretreat.org or Holy Child Academy All Class Reunion: Former HCA graduates are invited to attend an All Class Reunion at St. Therese Church on April 16, am Mass followed by a luncheon. Reservations are needed for the catered luncheon so please Sr. Kathy for an invitation at kcordes@shcj.org or leave a message stating your name and address at The Serra Clubs of Portland are looking for new members. The Serra Club, named after recently canonized St. Junipero Serra, is a lay organization of men and women whose mission is to foster, promote and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and through this ministry, further our club member s Catholic faith. Our club was formed in 1937, and has prayed for and fostered vocations for 79 years. We need members from all parishes. Come visit us. The Portland club meets at St. Patrick s Church the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month, with Holy Mass on the 3 rd Wednesday. Contact Dick Safranski VP of Membership at dsafranski@gmail.com or go to to find out more about us. Spring into Sports with CYO! Offering Track & Field for boys & girls 3rd - 8th grade, Lacrosse for boys & girls K - 8th grade and baseball for boys & girls 3rd - 8th grade. Season begins March 14th. Registration now open. For more information and to register online visit our website at If you have further questions, contact your local CYO athletic director or call the CYO Office at

8 Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, Feb. 22 8:30: +Juanita Beauchamp from Rosemary & Bob Hutchinson Tuesday, Feb. 23 8:30:+Joe Shelley from Alice Shelley Wednesday, Feb. 24 8:30:+Fred & Frances Paulsen from Don & Kathleen Adams Thursday, Feb. 25 8:30:+Leland Arch from Robert Sanvitale Friday, Feb. 26 8:30:+Louis Rivelli from Jim Rivelli Saturday, Feb. 27 8:30:+Giltus & Ivy Mary Gomez from Irene Moore 5:30:+Nguyen Thi Rong from Pham Family Sunday, Feb. 28 7:30:+Lu Fossati from Libbie Allen 10:00: For the People of the Parish from the Pastor 12:00:+Roselia Zamora from Dulce Zamora 6:30pm:Louise & Dwight Umbarber from Ron & Marie Dove Daily Scripture Readings Monday, Feb Peter 5:1-4; Ps. 23:1-6; Matthew 16:13-19 Tuesday, Feb. 23 Is. 1:10-20; Ps. 50:8-23; Matthew 23:1-12 Wednesday, Feb. 24 Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 31:5-16; Mt. 20:17-28 Thursday, Feb. 25 Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1:1-6; Luke 16:19-31 Friday, Feb. 26 Gn. 37:3-28; Ps. 105:16-21; Matthew 21:33-46 Saturday, Feb. 27 Mi. 7:14-20; Ps. 103:1-12; Luke 15:1-32 Sunday, Feb. 28 Ex. 3:1-15; Ps. 103:1-11; 1 Cor. 10:1-12; Luke 13:1-9 Advertiser of the Week Royalton Place Assisted Living & Memory Care 5555 SE King Rd., Milwaukie, OR (Please see back of bulletin for all the details) Funeral Information To plan or schedule a funeral, please contact the Care Ministry Coordinator, Barbara Dunlap, in the parish office at If you can t reach her at the office, please call her anytime on her cell phone # , even on the weekends. Prayer Concerns for February Rich DeVitis Altar Servers Saturday, Feb. 27 5:30: Olivia P. Leon Peruzzo Flora Peruzzo Sunday, Feb. 28 7:30: Emily Hawkins Ashley Hawkins Haley Hawkins 10:00: Maggie Gabrish Kassie Castro Marisa Segura 12:00: Daniel DeJesus Ana Pacheco Arianna Perez 6:30: Hayden Martell Hannah Martell Hallie Martell I prefer a family with a tired face from sacrifices made rather than a pretty one which is unfamiliar with tenderness and compassion. Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the first Sunday of the Month directly following the 10 am Mass. One baptismal preparation class is required. The preparation class seeks to help parents understand the Rite of Baptism and to prepare and support parents in the on-going faith formation of their child. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment for the baptism class.

9 Calendar for the Week Monday, Feb. 22 Angelus Choir 3:15pm School After School Care 3:15pm Daycare English RE 5:30pm School Alanon/Beginners 6:30pm Saalfeld Alateen 7:00pm Jordan AA 7:00pm Cafeteria Spanish Prayer Group 7:00pm Church Tuesday, Feb. 23 Legion of Mary 9:30am Jordan Good Grief Group 10:00am Saalfeld Grief Session 1:30pm Saalfeld After School Care 3:15pm Daycare St. Vincent de Paul 7:00pm Church RCIA 7:00pm Parish Center Wednesday, Feb. 24 Matthew Study 10:00am Saalfeld Pinochle 1:00pm Saalfeld After School Care 2:15pm Daycare Spanish RE 5:30pm Parish Center Confirmation 7:00pm Saalfeld Thursday, Feb.25 After School Care 3:15pm Daycare Matthew Study 7:00pm Saalfeld Choir 7:00pm Church Friday, Feb. 26 Soup Supper 6:00pm Cafeteria Encuentro Mat 7:00pm Jordan Spanish Stations of Cross 7:00pm Saalfeld Stations of Cross 7:00pm Church Spaghetti dinner Set Up 8:00pm Parish Center Saturday, Feb. 27 Spaghetti Dinner Prep All Day Parish Center Men s Group 7:00am Jordan Wedding 11:00am Church Confessions 4:00pm Church Vigil Mass 5:30pm Church Parish Library Available Sunday, Feb. 28 Spaghetti Dinner All Day Parish Center Pre-School RE 10:00am LL Mtg Rm Boy Scouts 5:00pm Cafeteria Parish Library Available Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Jorge Hernandez, OFM frjorge@sjbcatholicchurch.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard Juzix, OFM rjuzix@sjbcatholicchurch.org Parish Office Administrative Assistant... Mary Jenck Tues.-Friday 9am - 5pm parishoffice@sjbcatholicchurch.org School Office Mon. - Fri. 7:30am-4pm Principal Teresa Wirsching twirsching@sjbcatholicschool.org Administrative Assistant Dana Day: ddaysjb@msn.com or dday@sjbcatholicschool.org If you are interested in what is happening at the school check out our website -- Pastoral Associate Pat Raschio pat.raschio@gmail.com Business Manager...Barbara Downey bdowney@sjbcatholicchurch.org Deacon...Jim Hix hixes@comcast.net Care Ministry Coordinator...Barbara Dunlap bdunlap@sjbcatholicchurch.org Youth Ministry...Tim Kluge tkluge@sjbcatholicchurch.org Religious Education Coordinator Jessica Crenshaw jcrenshaw@sjbcatholicchurch.org Music Ministry Coordinator...John Payne makebeautifulmusic@gmail.com Bookkeeper...Debbie Clark Development Director...Libbie Allen lallen@sjbcatholicchurch.org Hispanic Ministry Coordinator...Leticia Chavez lchavez@sjbcatholicchurch.org Pre-School Director...Julie Beardall Maintenance...Randy Miller rmiller@sjbcatholicchurch.org

10 ARCHBISHOP S CATHOLIC APPEAL Last weekend we heard Archbishop Sample talk about the importance of the good works accomplished because of the Archbishop s Catholic Appeal, and asked for your financial commitment. Out of all the Masses, we had about 100 pledge envelopes turned in Does that mean you have already returned your pledge by mail? If not, the ACA envelopes can be found at the back of Church (English on the North side and Spanish on the South side tables of the Narthex. This year, our parish goal is $58, 734 which is unchanged from the last two years. Last year we achieved 80% of our goal, which qualified us for certain grants - If you have not already done so, please complete your pledge card, indicating your gift or pledge to our Catholic Church in Western Oregon. It is important for all of us to participate in order to support our universal church here in western Oregon. Offertory Donations - Fiscal year to date compared to prior 3 years Month 2015/ / / /2013 July $ 44,946 $ 46,408 $ 63,518 $ 62,940 August $ 53,358 $ 54,580 $ 51,625 $ 51,011 September $ 45,579 $ 69,808 $ 60,343 $ 53,248 October $ 47,693 $ 47,764 $ 53,647 $ 62,472 November $ 55,299 $ 49,554 $ 53,186 $ 54,769 December $ 79,381 $ 100,854 $ 80,835 $ 88,006 January $ 51,938 $ 49,952 $ 56,680 February $ 54,167 $ 51,125 $ 69,336 March $ 58,217 $ 58,937 $ 59,295 April $ 54,468 $ 61,998 $ 75,138 May $ 48,994 $ 50,051 $ 59,008 June $ 53,970 $ 59,031 $ 52,526 Total: $ 326,256 $ 690,722 $ 694,248 $ 744,429 Change from prior year: Down $42,712 Up 5,814 Down $9,292