St. Francis Catholic Church & School SW Oregon St, Sherwood, OR stfrancissherwood.org

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1 The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 16, 2017 St. Francis Catholic Church & School SW Oregon St, Sherwood, OR stfrancissherwood.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am & 5:00 pm For daily Mass schedule see the Parish Calendar inside the bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 5:00-5:45 pm Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm and by appointment Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day in the Chapel Parish Rosary 4th Thursday 7:00 pm 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 Spirit-filled and challenges us to enable each person, each family and the parish and world communities to promote the kingdom of God every day. Pastoral and School Staff Administrator Fr. James Herrera frjamesherrera@gmail.com Pastoral Assistant Deacon Bill Bloudek bill@stfrancissherwood.org Parish Secretary Mimi Urmini church@stfrancissherwood.org Business Manager Sheila Polowicz sheila@stfrancissherwood.org Faith Formation Coordinator Violet Franco violet@stfrancissherwood.org Care Ministry Coordinator Jennifer Mirek jennifer@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 Secretary Gretchen Brown gretchen.brown@stfrancissherwoodschool.org 1

2 Parish Calendar Monday, July 17 10:00 am Strong for Life 2.0 P.C. 12:05 pm Communion Service Chapel 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class Church Tuesday, July 18 12:05 pm Communion Service Chapel 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting P.C. Wednesday, July 19 9:00 am Quilting Old Hall 9:00 am Food Pantry/Clothes Closet Old Hall 10:00 am Strong for Life 2.0 P.C. 5:00 pm Food Pantry/Clothes Closet Old Hall 6:00 pm Communion Service Chapel 6:30 pm School Advisory Committee Meeting School 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Church Thursday, July 20 8:30 am Mass (Jennifer Mareno & Family) Chapel 9:00 am Food Pantry/Clothes Closet Old Hall Friday, July 21 8:30 am Mass (Jennifer Mareno & Family) Chapel 10:00 am Strong for Life 2.0 P.C. Saturday, July 22 8:30 am Mass (Margaret Bates+) Chapel 4:00 pm Reconciliation Chapel 5:30 pm Mass (Agnes Weisner+) Church Sunday, July 23 8:00 am Mass (Margaret Bates+) Church 9:45 am Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 10:30 am Mass (End & Healing of Abortion) Church 12:00 pm Altar Server Training Church 5:00 pm Mass (People of the Parish) Church 5:00 pm Hope Diner Respect Life Team Old Hall Financial News Received Giving Target 7/8 & 7/9 $10, $12, Year to date $23, $25, Archdiocesan Loan Balance $126, Next Sunday's Readings Wisdom 12:13, Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43 Liturgical Ministers - July 22 & 23 Readers Ushers Servers Saturday 5:30 pm Mass Jerilyn Felton Sue Willard Meghan Killinger Tricia Killinger Joe Corello Grace Killinger Clare Killinger Sunday 8:00 am Mass Steve Holthouse Kevin Moore Jeffrey Manning David Laughlin Linda Shannon Nolan Manning Andrew Manning Sunday 10:30 am Mass Danielle Coughran Dennis Freiburg Adolf Eppich JohnPaul Grosso Ella Bowman Sophia Bowman Sunday 5:00 pm Mass Maurissa Fisher Carlota Delos Reyes Allie Karsseboom Kate Hickmann Manny Delos Reyes Oliver Fisher Samuel Cowan Coffee Social Ministry Coffee Socials have been canceled for the summer due to lower attendance and not enough volunteers to host. They will resume in September after Labor Day weekend. If you would be interested in volunteering to host this ministry, please contact the parish office. If you are unavailable for your scheduled time, please find a replacement Minister. 2

3 From the desk of Father James Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. The above quote is the full text from our first reading this weekend from the prophet Isaiah. This text talks about how the rain comes down to water our earth and nourishes the ground to support and produce life. The fruits of the earth spring up, giving us nourishment and life. This is also so true for the Word of God. This word comes to us from the Lord, it is often placed in the hearts of prophets or on their lips. This word goes out to the ends of the earth, nourishing our souls, and with God s grace, inspiring us to act in ways that will bear much fruit. This nourishment that we receive from God s Word and from the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of His Son is so important to our everyday lives. This nourishment helps us to be able to go out into the world, taking this word that we have received, and sharing it with others. Before I entered the seminary, when I lived in downtown Portland, I would often go and visit different churches around the Portland area. There was one parish where the priest would end Mass by saying, having been nourished in Word and Sacrament, let us go forth in peace to love and serve our Lord. These words continue to be with me to this day. Yes, we are nourished in the WORD and the SACRAMENT. Both of these sources of nourishment are so vital and important in our lives. Let s take a moment to reflect upon the goodness that our God pours out into our lives and hearts. Let us feed on this nourishment and hope that it will produce much fruit, so that the blessings that God pours out for each one of us may not return to him void. For the last several years, Monica Conrow has been the volunteer director of our Confirmation program. She has led our youth faithfully year after year guiding them on the journey to the Sacrament of Confirmation. I am grateful to her for her dedication to this important ministry and I am also grateful for her family in supporting her in the time that she has sacrificed so that she has been able to offer her time and talent in this way to our parish. At this time Monica has shared with me that she will be stepping away from this ministry. I am sad to see her give up this ministry. It is also an opportunity for us as a parish to look at our Confirmation program and to welcome a new person to help with this important ministry. I would ask that as a parish that we thank Monica for her time as our Confirmation Coordinator and to pray that we will find a new person to take over this role. So, I will be looking for a new Confirmation Coordinator. If you feel that you may be called to help with this ministry or feel like you may want to step up to be the Confirmation Director, please send me an and let me know. In Christ s Love, Fr. James In the Spirit of St. Francis To Carlotta Delos Reyes and Merlie Hoffarber for the beautiful new altar cloth. To Rich and Carol Heinichen for the flowers for the church. In the Spirit of St. Francis...THANK YOU! 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! 3

4 (and Let Your Child Bless You) Pbgrace.com / Pray with Your Kids (Adapted from 77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids.) Did you know that, as a baptized lay person, you are not only qualified to bless people and objects and places in certain situations (such as in your home), you are called to do so? Regularly blessing your child is a powerful symbol of your love, and more importantly, your desire to entrust your child into the care of God s love. Here s how to start: Come up with a short ritual for blessing your children during transitional times of the day (leaving /returning home, going to bed, etc.). Here s how: Make the Sign of the Cross on your child s forehead saying: May God bless you and keep you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Seal the blessing with a kiss on the forehead. Use holy water if you have it available. Even more powerfully, encourage your kids to bless you as well. Kids as young as two will enjoy reciprocating your blessing once they ve received it often enough. Another Vocation from St Francis Parish COME AND SEE Do you attend Mass with a Catholic spouse? Or perhaps you have a Catholic friend who has piqued your interest in the Church. Maybe your grandma was Catholic, and now you feel called to find out more about the Catholic faith. The RCIA might be for you. Come ask questions. Contact Linda Blackwood at or rcia@stfrancissherwood.org. Sister Emily Brabham is the daughter of Linda and Dale Brabham of Sherwood, Oregon. She will profess vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience for the first time on July 29. Sister Brabham has been in initial discernment for four years. She has participated in the life and mission of the Sisters and the intercommunity programs for pre-novitiate and canonical year while serving as Director of Youth Ministry for the parish of St. Francis Xavier in LaGrange, Illinois. She lives in community at the Franciscan Dwelling place in Chicago. I am grateful for the Sisters continuing to journey with me through this discernment process, Sister Brabham said. The gift of the Clinton Franciscan Family is an indescribable joy that I thank God for every day. I am excited to see where this journey takes me as I seek to serve God s people and live out the mission through peacemaking and active nonviolence while embracing the charism of conversion of heart. 4

5 Oregon Catholic Conference Statement House Bill 3391 Forces Coverage of Abortion and Expands Taxpayer-Funded Abortion The day after our country celebrated Independence Day the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill that has more to do with force than it does with freedom. House Bill 3391 forces insurance companies to cover abortion on demand and it forces all Oregon taxpayers to help finance an extremist abortion agenda that does not enjoy majority support. By insisting on complete insurance coverage of abortion, including late-term and sex-selective abortions, the legislature shows itself intolerant of widely-held opposing views and will compel thousands of Oregonians to support what their conscience rejects. The Oregon Catholic Conference hopes Governor Brown will not join in sending this intolerant message by signing it into law. Oregonians opposed to House Bill 3391 should lend their support to the stop taxpayer funding for abortion act. This measure needs 117,000 signatures to qualify as an initiative for the 2018 election. Visit to sign the petition and find out how you can help reverse the harmful effects of past and current legislation that implements and expands taxpayer funding for abortion. ~Homepage of Archdpdx.org Be sure to like St Francis Catholic Church on Facebook! Follow St. Francis Catholic Church on Pinterest Visit stfrancissherwood.org for information on upcoming events, ministry happenings and many Catholic resources for all ages. Anna Wilson Social Action Coordinator anna@stfrancissherwood.org Food Pantry Hours: Wednesday 9-11am & 5-7pm Thursday 9-11am Pantry Needs: canned tuna, canned meats (chicken, ham, etc.), cereal Hope Diner host: St Francis Team 2 And the LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11 Throughout the summer we face all types of dry places. We see it physically with dry fields of grass, dusty roads, and scorched earth. But, we also see it spiritually. Summer is the time for vacations and summer camps. For it being a time of getaways, it often feels much busier than any other time of the year. In times of business, our faith is often the first thing to fall by the wayside. In the verse from Isaiah, we see God s promise to us that even as we pass through times of drought, He will always be a source of water. You will be like a watered garden, He says to us. If we stay strong in Him we will be tapped into an abundant stream that will keep us green and growing. This picture resonated with me as I looked at our own garden here at St. Francis. The Hope Garden, sitting in a field of dry grass, looks like a sanctuary within the dust. It is a place of growth and new life. If you would like to continue to help our oasis flourish, let Anna in the church office know! It can be a time of spiritual and physical growth. 5

6 ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL A graduate of St. Francis School is a life-long learner who demonstrates responsibility for his or her learning: Solves problems using critical and creative thinking skills Communicates effectively through written and oral language Works well independently and with others Sets goals "It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching." attributed to St. Francis We are currently accepting applications for the school year. GREAT PROGRAMS Accelerated Middle School Math 1:1 ipads in Middle School Expanded Spiritual Opportunities Field Trips Speech Club Choir CYO Sports Please call Mrs. Gretchen Brown or Mr. Will Summer at for more information. Spiritual, moral and academic excellence under the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Corner Must a thief return stolen goods? Stolen goods or their value must be returned to the rightful owner if it is possible, or to his heir. If neither the owner nor his heir can be found, the goods or their value are to be given to the poor or to charitable causes. But restitution need not be made publicly. St. Paul Family Catechism. Next Week: If we know or find out that we have purchased stolen goods, may we keep them? Respect Life Until the voiceless in the womb are granted the same right to life as those of us privileged to see the light of day, we will walk in the darkness of these terrible violations of human dignity. If we will not recognize the dignity of the most vulnerable among us, violence in society will continue and recognition of the dignity of every human person will never be realized. A society that allows the destruction of its own children in the womb can in no way call itself civilized. Human dignity. God alone bestows it. We are called to simply respect it. ~Archbishop Sample in the Catholic Sentinel Sunday, July 16 Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With Mercy - Day 854 Between , childcare costs increased 13%, while incomes decreased 9%. 6

7 Parish Announcements: Announcements There will be Altar Server training in the church on Sunday, July 23 at 12:00 pm and Monday, July 24 at 7:00 pm. To be an altar server you must be entering the 4 th grade or older and have received First Holy Communion. It's that time again to be thinking about sharing your extra berries, peaches and apples. When you are freezing or canning, please remember to put pie sized portions away for the "Holy Rollers". Just freeze the fruit; it is not necessary to make pie filling. Keep the fruit in your freezer until asked to bring the fruit in for pie making in early November. Check out the parish library in the gathering space in the parish center. There are many wonderful books for you to check out and read. Out of Parish: The Knights of Columbus are now accepting donations for their annual fundraising garage sale in September. Please drop off your donations on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the old hall. If you need furniture picked up contact Paul Mayer ( ) or Rob Watson ( ). We do not accept clothing or televisions. Please donate only items that are in sellable condition. How is your flower garden growing? If you have flowers in your garden, preferably long stemmed flowers, and would be willing to share them for the altar bouquets, please let us know, so we won't have to purchase flowers. Flowers should be delivered on Friday mornings by 9:00 am to the church. Thanks for sharing God's beauties with us! Consider joining the Respect Life Committee from 9:45 am to 10:15 am on Sundays in the chapel as we pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the restoration of a Culture of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, and Freedom of Religion in our nation. "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." ~Matthew 18:20 All are welcome! Did you know that we have a wide selection of books for your spiritual journey and growth in the narthex? We have a new selection of books each month from Paulist Press for your purchase. Check out the book rack in the inner narthex. Mount Angel Abbey Bach Festival, July is a unique festival featuring national and international performers in a beautiful setting on the tranquil hilltop Abbey. Each evening begins with Vespers at 5:15 pm in the Abbey church, followed by a musical performance. A beautiful picnic buffet is served on the Abbey lawn and the evening s featured classical performance begins at 8:00 pm. General admission is $55/night includes buffet and performances. Visit or call The Salem-Keizer Vicariate presents A Young Adult Retreat Evangelization on Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd SE, Salem. Opportunities for fellowship, praise & worship, adoration & benediction, confession, sharing and questions & answers. The cost is $25 if registered by Monday, July 31 or $35 if registered after that date. For more information contact Eddie Caudel at Ext 205 or eddie@qpsalem.org. St Cyril Catholic Church, in Wilsonville, seeks a part-time Music Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide music for weekend masses and for other Church celebrations. Applicant will have knowledge and commitment to the mission of the parish and the Catholic Church, along with being proficient in his or her performance area. This position will serve on the Parish Liturgy Committee. Please send resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to: St Cyril Catholic Church, 9205 SW 5 th St, Wilsonville, or bizmgr@stcyrilparish.org. Saint Cecilia Parish is having a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico December 9 14, 2017 to be there for the Feast Day and the beautiful Mass of Roses on December 12. The cost is $ per person including airfare from Portland. Included in the package is breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. There will be Mass every day. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at

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