November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:30 am Weekday Mass Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9:00 am Holy Days as announced Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-4:30 pm or by Appointment Parish Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Closed Mondays Baptism Please call the office. Marriage Please contact the office a minimum of six months prior to the proposed date for an appointment and information about marriage preparation. Anointing & Communion of the Sick Available upon request-we bring the Eucharist to those who are unable to attend Mass. Please call the parish office. SAINT CYRIL CHURCH The Roman Catholic Community in Wilsonville 9205 SW Fifth Street, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 Phone: 503-682-2332 Fax: 503-685-9294 www.stcyrilparish.org email: office@stcyrilparish.org Pastor: Fr. Brian Allbright office@stcyrilparish.org Business Manager: Julie Tiedtke bizmgr@stcyrilparish.org Parish Secretary: Anita Ruggiero secretary@stcyrilparish.org Music Director: Marilyn Anderson music-lit@stcyrilparish.org Religious Ed: Mary Ellen O Larey re@stcyrilparish.org Facilities: Tricia Bosch facilities@stcyrilparish.org A Message To Our Parishioners & Visitors We invite your participation in the many wonderful ministries he at St. Cyril. We are truly blessed by so many talented people who make these ministries possible. For further information on our ministries, please call the office. Mission Statement St. Cyril Catholic Parish dedicates itself to sharing the Good News and the Sacraments of Jesus Christ. Vision Statement St. Cyril Parish is committed to creating a Christ centered community that seeks to: Enrich the liturgical experience Extend love, mercy, forgiveness Share the Church s faith
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE November 20, 2016 This Week In Our Parish Office Closed Mondays Monday Nov 21 6:30 pm 4th Degree Knights Mtg. Rm 116 Tuesday Nov 22 2:00 pm Prayer Shawl Group Rm 116 Wednesday Nov 23 9:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Men s Bible Study Rm 116 Thursday Office Closed Nov 24 9:00 am Mass Noon-2:30 pm Thanksgiving Dinner Hall Friday OFFICE CLOSED Nov 25 9:00 am Mass Saturday Nov 26 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass Sunday Nov 27 8:00 am Mass 9:15 am Pro-Life Mt. Hall 9:15 am Advent Faire Pre K 5th & MS Hall 10:30 am Mass 11:30 am HS Youth Rm 116 Saturday Evening Hosts Coordinators: Dick & Leanne Spence To volunteer: Call 503-694-5875 or e-mail: rt4lee@aol.com Nov 26 No Refreshments Coffee & Doughnut Hosts Coordinators: Andres & Carolina Torres To volunteer: e-mail carranga@hotmail.com or call 503-570-3400 Nov 27 No Refreshments Thanksgiving Weekend Please support our sponsors. They allow us to receive the bulletin at no charge to us. Attention: Ushers The Archdiocesan Attendance count will take place on the weekend of November 19 and 20. All adults and children should be counted. Place your results on index cards that will be located in sacristy and then please place the index cards in the collection. Thank you for helping us with this very important count that helps with future planning decisions. Mass Intentions 11/23 11/27 Wed. 9:00 am +Clouis Chavez Thurs. 9:00 am Our Parishioners Fri. 9:00 am +Mia O Malley Sat. 5:00 pm +Kathleen Robertson Sun. 8:00 am +Donald Ricken 10:30 am Our Parishioners Today s Readings 2 Sm 5:1-3/ Col 1:12-20/ Lk 23:35-43 Next Sunday s Readings Is 2:1-5/ Rom 13:11-14/ Mt 24:37-44 Mark Your Calendar Thanksgiving Mass 9:00 am 11/24 Office Closed 11/24 & 11/25 Thanksgiving Dinner 11/24 Noon 2:30 Hall Advent Faire 11/27 Advent Taize Prayer Service 11/30 Year of Mercy Fear stops mercy, do not be afraid. November 20, 2016 Page 2
Liturgical Ministry Schedule Saturday, November 26 5:00 pm Lector: C. Hammonds Eucharistic *E. Clarkson, C. LeDoux, Minister: G. LeDoux,, Ushers C. Sturtevant, D. Nibler Greeters:, N. Havel Sunday, November 27 8:00 am Lector: B. Manderfeld Eucharistic *S. Marta, M. Peterson, Minister: J. Peterson, Ushers: J. Grimes, K. Lester Greeters: J. Kruse, Sunday, November 27 10:30 am Lector A. Holstrom Eucharistic *S. Geisler, J. McElhinny,, Minister:, Ushers: S. Geisler, J. Johnston Greeters: D. DeHart, Women s First Saturday December 3, 2016 Parish Hall 9:30-11:30 am Topic: The Sacramental Lens: Encountering God Hiding in Plain Sight Speaker: Fr. Pat Hannon By entering into the sacramental Life of the Church we can enter into the world with hope The sacraments enable us to move from regret to gratitude and from despair to hope. It is the Catholic contribution that allows God to be experienced here and now in our encounters with the world. Father Pat Hannon is a Holy Cross priest, theologian, professor at the University of Portland, an author, spiritual director, and lecturer. He has published essay collections and several features in various magazines. His latest collection of essays, Sacrament: Personal Encounters with Memories, Wounds, Dreams, was just recently published. Please join us for some conversation with fellow parishioners, refreshments and an opportunity for reflective spiritual growth. No reservations are necessary and there is no charge to attend, but free will offerings are gratefully accepted. Please invite your female friends to attend. Calling Musicians for Christmas Eve Mass Looking for all musicians for the Christmas Eve Mass. Practices will be December 4th, 11th, 18th and rehearsal will be December 21st. If you need music or have any questions please feel free to call me at 503-805-8765, text me or send me an email at dsnibler@msn.com. We had a great group last year, now let s make it even bigger and better. PRO LIFE MEETINGS Next Meeting - 11/27 Parish Hall 9:15 to 10:15 am. Contact: Ray Klupenger at 503-504-0860 rayklupenger@gmail.com. November 20, 2016 Page 3
Thanksgiving, November 24th Dinner Noon 2:30 pm St. Cyril is hosting our 3rd. community dinner for parishioners and community members. Your help is greatly appreciated, so if you answer "YES" to any of the questions below, please sign up in church or contact the people listed. Do you plan to have dinner with us this year? Do you know of someone who would like to have dinner at St. Cyril's? Can you bring dinner to someone? Are you interested and available to volunteer for preparation on Wednesday. or Thursday. or serving dinner on Thursday? Do you want to donate food for the dinner? Is a monetary donation your preference? Dinner Reservations: sign rosters near church doors or contact Eileen Volunteer Reservations: sign rosters or call Eileen @ 214-923-0745 Food Donations: contact Joanie Kruse @ 503-201-6990 Monetary Donations: made through church office Tue. - Fri. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Update Congratulations to Eileen Clarkson who has been elected for a three year term to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council as the representative of the West Portland Suburban Vicariate: (St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Our Lady of the Lake, Resurrection, St. Anthony, and St. Cyril). The purpose of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council is to act as a consultative body to Archbishop Alexander Sample in matters of pastoral planning for the Archdiocese. We ask God s blessings on their ministry. Saint Vincent de Paul Thanks to all who attended our St. Vincent de Paul Omelet/Pancake Breakfast on November 6th! We had a great turnout as usual for the breakfast. We are so grateful for your support of this event and for your donations throughout the year. Thanksgiving Mass November 24th The Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 24 th at 9:00 am. Parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable food items or money that will be donated to Saint Vincent de Paul. Bring your items up at offertory time. If you have any food from your home that you would like blessed, please bring it with you. Winter Clothing Drive Please place you donations of winter clothing, household items, shoes, and books in the boxes in the Hall. These items are distributed to needy area residents who also are invited to partake in this program. Please donate things that are clean and in reasonably good condition. Your generosity has been extremely appreciated. November 20, 2016 Page 4
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING This is the King of the Jews. Lk 23:35-43 God s Calling Card Throughout the Middle Ages, the church adopted many of the trappings we associate with people of power. As a consequence, little by little, the church began mimicking the dress, titles and palaces of the princes and lords of Europe. These developments were intended to serve as a constant reminder to secular authorities that the rule of God was more important and more commanding than any human rulers. The thinking went something like this: If a king wears a crown, then the pope should wear a triple crown. Hence, the creation of the tiara, which was eventually retired in the late 20th century. But in the course of making those changes, many in the church failed to remember the scene so powerfully depicted in today s Gospel. Here, there is no jeweled tiara. Only a crown of thorns. Here, there is no gold-plated throne. Only a wooden cross. Here, there are no trumpets blaring, no choirs chanting, no drums booming. Only a stark inscription claiming, This is the King of the Jews. And yet, today the church celebrates the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. In doing so, the church attempts to emphasize the kind of kingship that Jesus represents a kingship that redefines what true authority in this world really is. It s a kingship that refuses all of the riches common to leaders of the world. It s a kingship that uses language like mercy and forgiveness. It s a kingship that can be summarized in one word: servanthood. Mercy has been designated as the defining virtue to this Year of Faith that Pope Francis declared last December. Mercy, he told us, is the name of God; it is his calling card. Luke s gospel is replete with examples of the boundless nature of God s mercy and forgiveness. He demonstrates this endearingly, beginning with the story of Mary who in the poverty of a stable praised God for knocking the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. The story of Jesus healing the sick and raising the dead or the father welcoming his prodigal son. Finally to today s story of the cross where Jesus is mocked and spat upon and nailed to a piece of wood. All of it tells a story with one overarching theme: our God is the Lord of the universe a God who comes to live with us as a merciful and infinitely loving Servant. Ted Wolgamot/Celebration Conclusion of the Year of Mercy With the Feast of Christ the King we conclude the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Let us continue to remember: Spiritual Works of Mercy Corporal Works of Mercy 1. Feeding the hungry 1. Admonishing the sinner 2. Giving drink to the thirsty 2. Instructing the ignorant 3. Clothing the naked 3. Counseling the doubtful 4. Sheltering the homeless 4. Comforting the sorrowful 5. Visiting the sick 5. Bearing wrongs patiently 6. Visiting the imprisoned 6. Forgiving injuries 7. Burying the dead 7. Praying for the living and the dead November 20, 2016 Page 5
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY ADVENT FAIRE: MAKING A PLACE FOR GOD Our children will gather together and discuss waiting for the Savior s birth. Just as we prepare our houses for special company during the holidays, so do we ready our hearts during advent for the coming of Christ. It is important to make time and space in our busy lives for God to enter. We will share stories, traditions of the Church, and make posters about Advent to display in our hallway. They will take home an Advent Calendar and open one window a day leading up to Christmas. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH Joseph Saal Council 15640 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Manuel Buzo 503-680-9720, Membership Chair Pat Schiermeyer 425-785-7994, Financial Secretary Bob Ruggiero 503-504-1809. General Meeting 7 PM the 1 st Monday of Month Officers Meet 6:30 PM Last Tuesday of Month OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION AT ST. CYRIL S! Our Wilsonville Council is tentatively planning a parish gathering to celebrate the placement of a portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Fireside room. The unique portrait was handcrafted by a Mexican artisan and donated by a parish family. Plans are in progress to have the picture blessed by Fr. Brian after the 10:30 am Mass on December 11, 2016 followed bya Mexican themed brunch in the Parish Hall. More information will be provided as the details are worked out. Men of the Parish. Are you over 18 years old? KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS? Do you believe in Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism? Would you like to make a difference in our Parish and larger community? Then join the 1.9 million other Catholic men who feel the same, and become part of an organization which has been doing good things since 1882. Contct Pat Schiermeyer, or any of the officers listed above and you can be. Check us out at: KofC.org A Knight Before Christmas
Your Sunday Contributions Needed for Weekly Budget $ 6,908.60 Offertory for November 12/13 $ 3,912.00 Over/(Under) $ (2,996.60) Thank you for your continued support of the parish. Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection. PARKING LOT LEASE Beginning November 21st the North Parking Lot, behind the Parish Office, will be leased to Wilsonville Subaru, our new neighbors to the east. Subaru employees will be using only the North Parking Lot, Monday thru Friday from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm. If you are on the parish campus during the week, please park along the street or in the South Parking Lot, around the Church. All parking lots will be available on the weekends for masses and all parish events. If you listen to me whisper now, I won t have to shout later. GOD November 20, 2016 Page 7