26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. September 30, family and the parish and world communities to promote the kingdom of God every day.

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1 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time SW Oregon St Sherwood, OR September 30, stfrancissherwood.org Parish Mission Statement Jesus calls us to conversion and discipleship. Because we believe in Jesus, we the St. Francis Parish Family minister to each other and to the larger community in holiness and justice. Our celebration of the sacraments helps us to be Spiritfilled and challenges us to enable each person, each family and the parish and world communities to promote the kingdom of God every day. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Sunday 5:30 pm 8:00 am 10:30 am & 5:00 pm For daily Mass schedule see the Parish Calendar inside the bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 5:00 pm and by appointment Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day in the Chapel Parish Rosary 4th Thursday Administrator Fr. Shane McKee frshane@stfrancissherwood.org Pastoral Assistant..Deacon Bill Bloudek bill@stfrancissherwood.org Parish Administrative Assistant Mimi Urmini church@stfrancissherwood.org Business Manager. Sheila Polowicz sheila@stfrancissherwood.org Social Action/Youth Ministry... Anna Wilson anna@stfrancissherwood.org Music Coordinator Jeananne Bloudek jeananne@stfrancissherwood.org Adult Faith Formation & RCIA Linda Blackwood linda@stfrancissherwood.org Wedding & Rental Coordinator Susan Ludwig touch.of.love@comcast.net Maintenance. Dave Cookson church@stfrancissherwood.org School Principal Will Summer wsummer@stfrancissherwoodschool.org School Administrative Assistant... Gretchen Brown gretchen.brown@stfrancissherwoodschool.org

2 Next Sunday's Readings Parish Calendar Monday, October 1 Tuesday, October 2 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting RCIA Wednesday, October 3 9:00 am Food Pantry/Clothes Closet 9:00 am Quilting 5:00 pm Food Pantry/Clothes Closet Insights Adult Education Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 4 9:00 am Food Pantry/Clothes Closet 9:30 am Insights 10:00 am Rosary Makers 1:00 pm Adult Education Friday, October 5 8:30 am School Mass (Gabe & Benita Weber+) 2:30 pm Benediction Saturday, October 6 8:30 am Mass (Kristy Jones+) 9:00 am Called to Protect 3:00 pm Blessing of the Animals Bell Tower 4:00 pm Reconciliation Chapel 5:30 pm Mass (Ray Hoffarber+) Sunday, October 7 8:00 am Mass (People of the Parish) 9:10 am 1st Communion Class School 9:45 am Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 10:30 am Mass (Respect of All Life) 11:30 am Parish Picnic Grounds 5:00 pm Mass (Respect of All Life) 5:00 pm Hope Diner Respect Life Team St. Fr ancis P ober 7 ass t c O, y Sunda 10:30 am M ng the Followi s & Side s d a l a A-P S sserts alk Q-Z De Cake W s s Game Kid OME! C L Bingo E W NE IS EVERYO In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi Fr. Shane will bless animals in front of the church Saturday, October 6 at 3:00 pm. Liturgical Ministers - October 6 & 7 Readers Ushers Servers Saturday 5:30 pm Mass Steve Holthouse Jill LaFave Jeff Dennison Ed Contreras Stephanie Killinger Thomas Bui Clare Killinger Pat Allen Tim Burke Sal Fuoti Kevin Moore 1 Volunteer Amon Cowan Angelina Miller 1 Volunteer Sunday 10:30 am Mass Christine Feleciano Chris Corrado Ed Hobbs 2 Volunteers Grace Garand Sabrina Byles 1 Volunteer Sunday 5:00 pm Mass Will Summer Irene George Giovi Paras Augustine George Oliver Fisher Johnny Kreuzer Carmen Bartoletta Coffee Social Hosts - October 7 No Coffee Social Join us at the Parish Picnic after the 10:30 am Mass! Financial News Archdiocesan Loan Balance Blessing of the Animals Sunday 8:00 am Mass icnic P h s i r a 9/22 & 9/23 Year to date Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Received $11, $142, $66, If you are unavailable for your scheduled time, please find a replacement Minister.

3 This Sunday s Gospel is from St. Mark 9:38-43, 45, There are two very practical lessons we must learn from today's Gospel: the grave obligation we have of not causing scandal to our fellow-christians or indeed to any man or woman and secondly, the willingness we should have to sacrifice any earthly possession which is a cause of sin to us. Scandal, the sin of being a cause or an occasion of another's sin, is doubly sinful involving one's own sin and the sin of the person scandalized. Scandal can be caused by word that is, by teaching or propagating wrong doctrine or by giving sinful advice, and it can be caused by one's own sinful deeds which may be imitated by others. Those in positions of authority such as parents whose duty it is to bring up their children in the Christian faith, are especially liable to give scandal if they fail to live truly Christian lives. Christian parents who fail to live according to their faith will be held accountable not only for their own sins, but for the sins of their children and perhaps their children's children for generations to come. Much, if not all of today's moral laxity and permissiveness can be blamed on parents who have failed to give the example of true Christian living in the home and in dealings with their neighbors. To children of such parents, Christianity is only a label; it does not inform or inspire their lives, hence they are only nominal Christians. It is true that there may be "black sheep" in the best of Christian homes. When, however, all the children of a home are "black sheep" the whiteness, the sincerity, of the parents of such a home must certainly be called into question. There may be many bad influences at work outside the home but the good example of truly Christian parents can counteract these influences. Let parents see to it that they will not be a cause of scandal and a cause of eternal loss to the children God put into their charge. The second lesson for all of us in today's Gospel is that we should ever realize that eternal life is worth any sacrifice which we may be called on to make. The road we have to travel in life is not an easy one. As our Lord says in another place: "Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. But the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few" (Mt. 7: 13). We wish to reach heaven, therefore we must be prepared to follow Christ; we must not allow others to lead us astray but be prepared and determined to conquer and resist our own evil inclinations also. Excerpted from The Sunday Readings by Fr. Kevin O'Sullivan, O.F.M. Friends and Family of an Aging Loved One: an educational support group Most of us, at some point in our lives, will care for an aging family member or friend. A vast majority of caregivers (85%) care for a relative or other loved one. Navigating the many rewards and challenges of care giving can be difficult. Finding support from others and educational resources can make the journey a little easier. On the 3rd Thursday of every month, please join us in the South Classroom of the parish center as we learn about topics related to care giving and find support from fellow group members who are caring for a loved one. Educational topics will incorporate the needs of the group, and may include guest speakers, relevant articles and videos. Any person who cares for an aging loved one is welcome, no matter what kind of care situation you and your loved one experience. Our first session is Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm in the South Classroom. Please feel free to call parish office for more information. In the Spirit of St. Francis...THANK YOU! To Matthew and Tricia Killinger, Stephanie Killinger, Clare Killinger, Katrina and Geoff Gagner, Sharil Van Cleave, Alicia Van Cleave, Ken and Barbara Lance, Pamela Fisher, and Robert Blackwood who made the Women s Morning of Reflection a success!

4 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS IS HE CALLING YOU? IS HE CALLING SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Jesus calls us to COME AND SEE. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the Catholic faith and the process we call the RCIA. QUESTIONS? Contact Linda BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH October s Book-of-the-Month is The Basic Book of Catholic Prayer How to Pray and Why Father Lawrence Lovasik ISBN#: Whether you ve just begun to pray or have been faithfully praying for years, this book will help you pray better. Father Lawrence Lovasik here shows you innumerable ways you can avoid common obstacles and deepen your prayer life, no matter how much or how little you may have prayed before. Available through Amazon.com Questions? Call Linda

5 Solidarity is about living as equals with each other. One cannot be in solidarity with another while being better than him or her. Anna Wilson Social Action Coordinator Food Pantry Hours: Wednesday 9 11am & 5-7pm Thursday 9 11am Hope Diner host: St Francis Team 2 Food Pantry Needs: toilet paper, sugar, soup, corn, coffee SOLIDARITY ALONE? Courtesy of the office of Life, Justice, and Peace In each of today s readings and Responsorial Psalm, we find examples of people acting as if they were better than another. In Wisdom it is the wicked, The wicked say: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. In the Responsorial Psalm it is the haughty and the ruthless, For the haughty men have risen up against me, the ruthless seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. In the second reading it is those who are selfishly ambitious, looking out for themselves rather than each other, Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. In the Gospel reading it s the apostles themselves, They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. The first step toward solidarity is an internal, personal conversion that strives for humility. Jesus warned the apostles of the consequences of pride, If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all. The mission of the is to reveal the love of God, made manifest in Jesus Christ, to all persons (cf. 1John 4:9). This is the rationale for believing in the unbreakable bond between love of God and love of neighbor. This is also the rationale for the Catholic principle of solidarity. We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers and sisters keepers, wherever they may be. (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Faithful Citizenship, 53) Solidarity is about living in unity with each other. One cannot be in solidarity alone. The second step toward solidarity is to cultivate peace. St. James asks rhetorically, Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come from? Is it not from your passions that make war within your members? For James explains, the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. We cultivate peace by removing the obstacles of envy and passion and, once freed, making the journey towards humility, towards each other, and towards the love of God. Our commitment to solidarity with our neighbors at home and abroad also demands that we [cultivate] peace and pursue justice in a world marred by terrible violence and conflict. (Faithful Citizenship, 53) Solidarity: the unbreakable bond between love of God and love of neighbor, which leads to peace.

6 St. Francis Parish would like to welcome all newcomers and visitors. We turn your attention to the Ministry Table in the narthex of the church where you will find information on the various ministries in our parish and how to contact the coordinator. New parishioners are encouraged to register by calling the office at We welcome you as we welcome Christ! Catholic Corner Who are obliged to abstain? Catholics 14 years of age and over are obliged to abstain. St. Paul Family Catechism. Next week: Why are the Fridays of Lent obligatory days of abstinence? Respect Life "The glory of God is man fully alive, and the life of man is the vision of God." St. Irenaeus

7 Happening this Week: Announcements This Sunday is our first youth gathering of the school year! Middle school will meet from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm and High school will meet from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be served for both groups from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm! Come and join us in the parish center! There will be no daily Mass this Tuesday Thursday, October 2-4 as Father Shane will be at the annual Priest Convocation. The first Saturday of every month is recitation of the rosary at 8:00 am followed by a healing Mass with anointing of the sick at 8:30 am in the church. Come join us this Saturday, October 6. In honor of the feast day of St Francis of Assisi we will have a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 6 at 3:00 pm by the bell tower. Parish Announcements: St Francis' Parish Picnic is Sunday, October 7 following the 10:30 am Mass. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, the Knights' famous chicken, and activities for children. Parishioners are asked to bring side dishes or desserts. Families with last names that begin with A thru P, please bring a side dish. Families with last names that begin with Q thru Z, please bring a dessert." Assistance is needed for set-up, serving and clean-up. If you can help out, please sign up on the forms in the narthex after Mass. Calling all bakers! Once again, we will have a cakewalk in conjunction with the parish picnic. We are in need of cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and other treats. These can be homemade or store-bought. There will be a table in the Parish Center marked "Cake Walk" for you to drop off your treats Sunday, October 7. Thanks for your help! United in the Spirit of St. Francis, St. Francis School Gala and Auction, our largest fund raiser for the year, is fast approaching. We would love to have the members of our parish community come celebrate with us. There are many wonderful and unique items to bid on: hot air balloon adventure, concert tickets, PGA Golf passes and an African Safari to name a few. Tickets are available at Thank you for your continued support. Saint Francis is renting a piece of our property next to the old hall to the construction company that is building the new addition to The Springs. After construction, the property will be cleaned up and restored to its original condition. Out of Parish: Pray the Rosary with Song October 13, Saturday, 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Local composer, Aaron Thompson, has put the prayers of the rosary to captivating and meditative melodies. Come and join our voices to sing the rosary during the Month of the Rosary, October. You are also welcome to stay for the Vigil Mass at 5:00 pm. St. Juan Diego Parish, 5995 NW 178 th Ave, Portland across the street from the PCC Rock Creek Campus on Springville Road. The rosary is sung on the second Saturdays of the even months. We look forward to singing the rosary with you. Come Holy Spirit-The Wild Goose. As he did with Saint Francis of Assisi, the Holy Spirit can move us in an unexpected fashion and surprise us, similar to those actions of a Wild Goose. Come see how the Holy Spirit can surprise and disrupt your lives. Teams of Our Lady welcomes you to attend the Married Couple Retreat, October at the Griffin Center, Fuller Rd, Milwaukie, OR. Reservations are limited. Cost is $140/per couple w/o room or $280/couple with 2 nights accommodation at the Griffin Center. For further information, contact Paul and Monique Harris at or paulnmonique@comcast.net.

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