April 2 nd - April 3 rd 2016 First Reading Acts 5:12-16 Second Reading Revelations 1:9-11A, 12-13, Gospel John 20:19-31

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1 St. Alice Catholic Church Santa Alicia Iglesia Católica 1520 F Street Springfield OR, Office: / FAX Website: Office kathyw@nu-world.com Bulletin Editor: dmeile@archdpdx.org Easter Sunday - March 27th, 2016 LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00PM English Sunday Mass 9:30AM English 12:15PM In Spanish Weekday Liturgy (Chapel in Rel. Ed. Center) Time: 8:30AM Monday: Misa In Spanish Tuesday: Communion Service Wed-Friday: English Mass Reconciliation 3:30-4:30PM Saturday Or by appointment The Rosary (El Rosario) (Chapel in Ed. Center) Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00AM English Thursday: 7:00PM In Spanish Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 1st Friday in Chapel in Ed. Center 12:00PM - 7:00PM Office Closed 12:30PM - 1:30PM Rev. David Jaspers: Cindy Grabler: Kathy Weinhold: Danielle Plantz: Norma Ouellette: Jason Roebuck: David Meile: Parish Staff Pastor Bookkeeper Receptionist Pastoral Associate Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Bulletin & Website Editor Marriage Preparation: Please contact Pastor six months prior to wedding to ensure adequate time for these preparations. Baptism for Children Age 3 Months through Age 6 If your child was not baptized as a newborn infant, you are encouraged to bring him or her for baptism on one of our regularly scheduled baptism dates. Remaining scheduled baptisms for 2016 are on April 30th and May 1st, August 6th and 7th, and November 12th and 13th. Readiness to have your child baptized involves registering at the parish, attending mass faithfully for at least four months, and participating in baptism preparation classes. Upcoming classes will be held on Monday, April 4th and Monday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Alice Parish Center. Registration for the classes and attendance at both sessions by parents and godparents is required. To make arrangements for baptism, please call Danielle at DISCIPLESHIP MEETINGS Discipleship Meetings are open to all parishioners as well as those who are coming to explore the faith and to prepare for sacramental initiation. Come learn more about the Catholic faith and grow spiritually through prayer, study, and conversation. Meetings are Thursdays from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the St. Alice Parish Center. Childcare is provided. Please call Danielle Plantz at for more information. April 2 nd - April 3 rd 2016 First Reading Acts 5:12-16 Second Reading Revelations 1:9-11A, 12-13, Gospel John 20:19-31 Sat. 5:00 PM - Reader: Please See Schedule Eucharistic Ministers 1: Please See Schedule Head Wine: Please See Schedule Eucharistic 2: Please See Schedule Sun. 9:30 AM - Reader: Please See Schedule Eucharistic Ministers 1: Please See Schedule Head Wine: Please See Schedule Eucharistic 2: Please See Schedule Sun. 12:15 PM - Reader 1: Maria Gomez Reader 2: Eligio Montes Eucharistic Minister 1: Please See Schedule Head Wine: Please See Schedule Eucharistic 2: Please See Schedule Altar Servers Sat.5:00pm Sun.9:30am Sun.12:15pm Cross Darrel Brandon Teresa Book Dawn Raymond Christian G. Candle Jordan Adriana Intentions for the week of March 27 through April 3 March 27-9:30am - Eileen Davis/Barbara Billinowich March 27-12:15pm - Community Of St. Alice March 28 - Guillope B. Valencia/Marilyn March 30 - Bob Suess/Sharon Suess March 31 - Bob Suess/Sharon Suess April 1 - Michael Bennett & Mark Bennett/Cynthia Phillips April 2-5:00pm - Community Of St. Alice April 3-9:30am - Michael Bennett & Mark Bennett/Cynthia Phillips April 3-12:15pm - Victor Arturo Becerra/Maria Le Jesus Becerra

2 From the Pastor: Happy Easter! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! It is so nice to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together this year. And what a wonderful faith it is. A priest who preaches nationally for Catholic youth conferences once shared with me that he believes he can plant the seeds, but that most youth aren t mature enough to really live Christianity. I sometimes wonder if I am still a child. As such, I am so thankful for the seeds of our faith: The Mercy and Love of Christ s Death and Resurrection! That I am forgiven. That I am loved. As we go forth to this Easter, I pray that we will seriously take up Jesus challenge to go forth to share the gospel. I invite all of us this year to seek a deeper understanding of Jesus. Many of us haven t learned about Jesus in an active way since we ourselves were youths. I invite you all to our Thursday Night Discipleship Meetings as one way to learn more about Jesus and our Catholic faith. The meetings are from 6:45pm - 8:30pm. I also invite you to open your Bible and to read the Gospels. Matthew is a good one for starters. It never fails to surprise me how many pearls are in the gospels that I have forgotten about. Happy Easter! Fr. Jaspers Fridays are now my primary day for appointments. I have given Kathy and Norma my appointment calendar for Fridays. The day is broken into 30 minute appointments: morning, afternoon, and evening. I m hoping this will serve your needs more effectively and eliminate some of the phone-tag. If you have a question that can be addressed in a few minutes on the phone, then just leave a message. Likewise, if Fridays are impossible, I ll have to call to schedule something. The classic joke is of course, But Father, I thought priests only work on Sunday. Please, know that I try to stay busy with the Lord and his people. It always kills me when I hear, I didn t call because you re so busy. If you have a need, call. But even before calling, pray! Recently, a person called and I was not able to answer for some reason. When I did call she said, Since you weren t available, I just started praying and, you know, the Lord took care of things, Father. Ultimately, the priest is just trying to help people in their relationship with God and to help them listen to the movements of the Holy Spirit. POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH Universal: Families in Difficulty, That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians, That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

3 St. Alice Events for the Week of March 20 through March Sunday - Easter Sunday 9:30am - Easter Sunday Mass 11-12:00pm - Religious Ed K-5 (Ed Center) 11-12:00pm - Religious Ed for Parents (Chapel) 12:15pm - Mass - Spanish (Church) 28. Monday - Office Closed 7:00-9:00pm Spanish Choir (Church) 29. Tuesday 8:30am - Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (chapel)* 30. Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Family Movie Night 6:45pm - English Choir (Church) 31. Thursday 6:45pm - 8:30pm Discipleship Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Grupo de Oracion 1. Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Adoration (Chapel)* 1:00pm - 55 & Older 5:00pm - Renacer Con Jesus 2. Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Confessions (Church) 5:00pm - Mass - English (Church) 3. Sunday 9:30am - Mass - English (Church) 11-12:00pm - Religious Ed K-5 (Ed Center) 11-12:00pm - Religious Ed for Parents (Chapel) 11-12:00pm - St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 12:15pm - Mass - Spanish (Church) 3:00-4:30pm - Sunday Middle School 5:00-7:00pm - Sunday High School *The Chapel is in the Religious Education Center Adoration at St. Alice April 1st: Noon to 7:00 p.m. If you are someone who has been to Adoration in the past, please come again on April 1st...And invite a friend to come, too! Youth Groups: K-5th Grade: Jesus loved us. Jesus loves us. Without limit, always, to the end. *Pope Francis Tweets* Pope Francis 7:30am - 24 Mar 2016 I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cornelio Garibay, Jeff Dehne, Earl Ruttencutter, Marcy and Hugh Sandgathe, Joe Waters, Jose Varo, Irma Abundis, Mariano Vasquez, Phil and Kate Jaspers, Frank Wykle, Ruth Germaine, Angelina Rivas, Eligio Montes, Gustavo Torrez and Dillion Jason for their participation in the Living Stations of the Cross. You made my job easier with your enthusiasm and spirit. Thanks to Hugh for his help in making the Cross. Also to Norma Ouellette, Dave and Kathy Roman and John Antone, and Fr. Jaspers who were light, sound and narrators. Don Nau Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With Mercy - Day 378 A life without challenges doesn't exist and that is one reason a child needs a mother. First 1000 Days: A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative Night Shelter 2016 Contact Info Volunteer Coordinator: Chris Hatefi Food Coordinator: Lori Stevens Hispanic Outreach: Nelson Solano And I heard the voice of the Lord saying "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!" -Isaiah 6:8

4 EASTER SUNDAY HUNGERING FOR CELEBRATION We prayed, fasted and gave alms and now we celebrate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord and in the lives we ve changed this Lent in Colombia, Laos, Rwanda, Honduras, Madagascar and all over the world! Don t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at St. Alice Church. Feast of St. Alice next planning meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 7 PM. If you would like to be part of this planning team, please join us. Your prayers for a beautiful and blessed day would be very much appreciated. April 8 10, Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton is hosting a Women 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 We'd like to thank ALL of our collection sites for their support during our 2016 drive! All sites contributed to CCS being able to help more people when they needed it most. With your contributions, we collected a total of 5,988 warm items for homeless and lowincome families. 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 Mater Dei Radio KMME will broadcast its Spring Sharathon 2016 on April 19th through the 22nd. Help them in Building a Bridge of Mercy by tuning in for a variety of special guests, inspiring conversion stories, special Divine Mercy gifts, and an opportunity for you to support the region s only Catholic radio station. Find out more about Spring Sharathon 2016 at MaterDeiRadio.com or call MARRIED COUPLES Alleluia, Alleluia, Jesus Christ is risen! Jesus is our Lord and Savior; all glory, honor and praise be to our Lord God Almighty. Let Jesus truly be Lord of your life and your Marriage. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on April 29th - May 1st at Powell Butte Retreat Center near Bend, Oregon, or May 27th - 29th at Our Lady of Peace Retreat Center in Beaverton, Oregon. For more information call or apply on-line at Additional dates and locations are listed on-line. Thank you to all who joined us these past "40 Days for Life" as we prayed, fasted, and stood in peaceful witness in front of one of our local abortion facilities. Our closing prayer service will be TODAY, this Palm Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic at 3579 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, Oregon (Glenwood area). Please join us for one hour to pray to end abortion. Questions: please contact Love atrosaryvigil@hotmail.com or ; Teresa at teresadanovich@live.com or ; or our Website page at 40DaysforLife.com/Eugene. Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent De Paul envelope, know that you are a sign of God's love to those who are suffering, and you give them Easter hope and joy.

5 Marist Catholic High School is accepting new student applications for the school year. Tuition assistance is available. More information and applications are online at Questions? Contact Kim Bastable, Admissions Officer, or The fourth and final session of the Christian in the World Program for this spring, "Theological Potpourri," will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Mount Angel Abbey Library beginning at 9:00 a.m. Father Rory Pitstick, a priest of the Diocese of Spokane and a professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Mount Angel Seminary, will present his chosen topic entitled, "Vocation, the Meaning of Life." How fitting in the weeks after Easter that Father Rory might reflect on the fact that it isn't only priests and religious who can claim to "have a vocation." Every follower of Christ does! The cost is $15; students $5. For more information please call Cecile Beckerman at st Way Crisis Pregnancy Center 1st Way helps any girl or woman distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Right now they need size 4 diapers. If you can help, please bring these items to the new address: 1st Way, Trinity Baptist Church, 1162 B Street, Suite 213, Springfield, Oregon. The office is open from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Thank you! Marist Catholic High School A prospective family information night will be held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the Academic Resource Center. All are welcome! Receive information about curriculum, schedules, extra curricular activities and tuition assistance. Contact Kim Bastable at or kbastable@marisths.org for more information. Need some tools for keeping kids attention in these last months of school or during Vacation Bible School? Want to communicate better with your teen? Come learn practical ways to better reach today s young people as we hand on the faith. Dr. Joseph White will be presenting Attention Please! catechists, teachers and parents. Please visit pdxfamlife.org/attentionplease/ for flyers, more information and registration. 55 & Older meet April 1st (NO JOKE) at 1PM. Hostesses: Barbara Billinowich and Julie Bolkan Newcomers are always welcomed. Please bring your own table service and one of the following: salad, vegetable, or hot dish. Dessert will be provided this time only. The fourth and final session of the Christian in the World Program for this spring, "Theological Potpourri," will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Mount Angel Abbey Library beginning at 9:00 a.m. Father Rory Pitstick, a priest of the Diocese of Spokane and a professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Mount Angel Seminary, will present his chosen topic entitled, "Vocation, the Meaning of Life." How fitting in the weeks after Easter that Father Rory might reflect on the fact that it isn't only priests and religious who can claim to "have a vocation." Every follower of Christ does! The cost is $15; students $5. For more information please call Cecile Beckerman at Knights Happenings: Join us for Easter breakfast following 9:30 Mass next week. Come to Family Movie night Weds. March 6:15 pm Now Showing: "Hop" St. Vincent de Paul invites you to consolidate your spring entertaining and reach out to families that need your help. The Picnic Supper for First Place Family Center will be Thursday, May 5 at St. Mary s Parish Hall in downtown Eugene. Here s how it works: You host and decorate a table, grace it with generous funloving friends, and provide a meal. This can be anything from a multi-course event with wine pairings to Chinese takeout, to potluck. The program Includes entertainment, a presentation about First Place and the introduction of a family, and a donation request. Proceeds benefit First Place, which in 2015 served 614 families (1,200 children) without homes. Release your inner table host on behalf of families that need your help. We ll do the dishes! Call Paula Berry,

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