ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH Archdiocese of Portland 9905 SW McKenzie St Tigard, OR 97223 Phone 503-639-4179 Fax 503-624-2364 ww.satigard.org Parish Office Hours/ Horario De Oficina Monday & Friday/Lunes Y Viernes 8:30AM 12:30PM Tuesday to Thursday/Martes a Jueves 8:30AM 5PM Tuesday to Wednesday/Martes a Miércoles 6:30PM 9PM Saturday/Sábado 8:30 AM 12PM Sunday /Domingo 8AM 4PM Greetings I hope you are well and I pray that you are happy! Are you getting excited? Shout for joy! Sing Joyfully! Those are terms we hear this weekend on this Gaudete Sunday. Repentance, conversion and preparing are all important topics for Advent. But all of that must lead to a genuine excitement. The Birth of our Lord brings happiness, brings joy and gladness. The young children in our school are so excited about Christmas. We all know why they are excited. The idea of gifts makes every kid jump for joy. I see that and I ask myself how excited am I over the newborn king of kings and Lord of lords. How excited am I about my relationship with Jesus? Am I jumping for joy? I want my life to be at peace so In order to get there, what do I need? I need to be honest about what I have to let go of. That means I have to go to confession. Guilt, anxiety, fear will never bring happiness. I remember when the kids turned our principal and myself into an ice cream Sundae. I was so sticky and cold. I looked forward to a shower. When all of that ice cream washed away, I felt so good. Think of that ice cream as sin and the confessional as a spiritual shower. I can guarantee you that you will feel so good. Christmas is not just a kid thing. I have heard many people over the years say: Christmas is for the little ones and New Years is for adults. I pray that is not our way of thinking. If we understand the true meaning of Christmas then we realize that we all need to wake up on Christmas morning and celebrate, jump for joy knowing the real meaning for the day and season. Have a great week. Your friend, Fr. John Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018
ST. ANTHONY STAFF DIRECTORY, COUNCILS & COMMISSIONS 9905 SW McKenzie St Tigard, OR 97223 Phone 503-639-4179 Fax 503-624-2364 www.satigard.org Weekday Mass 8:15 AM Reconciliation (Confession) 3:30PM Saturdays Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 7AM, 8:30AM, 11AM, 7PM, 1:30 PM (Vietnamese), 4PM (Spanish) For Anointing of the Sick, contact Fr. Scott at 503.639.4179 Ext. 119 Administrative Team Pastor, Rev. John Henderson jhenderson@satigard.org Ext. 112 Business Manager, Jerry Voelker jvoelker@satigard.org Ext. 114 School Principal, Andy Nichols anichols@satigard.org Ext. 213 Leadership Team Parochial Vicar, Fr. Scott Baier sbaier@satigard.org Ext. 119 Faith Formation, Cindy Marchese cmarchese@satigard.org Ext. 121 Mayra Mendoza mmendoza@satigard.org Ext. 128 Music Ministry, Nichlas Schaal nschaal@satigard.org Exr. 125 Hispanic Ministry, Deacon Marco Espinoza mespinoza@satigard.org Ext. 129 Day Receptionist Selene Oropeza soropeza@satigard.org Ext. 111 Parish Evening/Weekend Receptionist, Viridiana Morales vmorales@satigard.org Ext. 111 Councils Pastoral Council, Veronica Dillashaw Finance Council, Dick Firsich SAC Council (School), Terri Edwards Maintenance Team Steve Morton smorton@satigard.org Ext. 116 Greg Borsch gborsch@satigard.org Marvin Rodas mrodas@satigard.org St. Anthony Cemetery Jim Haberski jhaberski@satigard.org 503-737-9421 Financial Team Accounts Payable, Jean Stein jstein@satigard.org Ext. 126 Accounts Receivable, Jeanette Gent jgent@satigard.org Ext.115 Assistant to the Pastor, Gerlinde Lamer glamer@satigard.org Ext. 113 Reservation Specialist, Elise Shearer eshearer@satigard.org Ext. 113 Commissions Prayer & Worship Commission Faith Formation Commission Social Justice Commission Affiliated Organizations Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters of America St. Vincent DePaul STAPA - School Parent Association 2
MISSION STATEMENT We are a diverse community of prayer, learning, service and mercy. Somos una comunidad diversa de oración, aprendizaje, servicio y misericordia. Welcome, Bienvenidos! Please feel free to contact the parish office with any questions at 503-639-4179 Ext. 111. It is a pleasure to have you here and know that we are here for you. Siéntase libre de llamar a la oficina parroquial si tiene preguntas al 503-639-4179 Ext. 111. Es un placer tenerlo aquí y sepan que estamos para servirle. Monday, December 17 Tuesday, December 18 Wednesday, December 19 Thursday, December 20 Friday, December 21 Saturday, December 22 5 pm Sunday, December 23 7 am + Joe Borsch 8:30 am + Thomas Conklin 11 am People of St Anthony 1:30 pm 4 pm 7 pm If you wish to have a mass intention for someone please call the parish office. There is generally a suggested $10 donation for each mass intention. Call the parish office and offer a mass if someone is celebrating their birthday, an anniversary, for the living and the dead. Weekly Reflection... Jesus says all power in Heaven and on Earth has been given to Him, and He promises He will be with us until the end of time. That's great news! We need only to replace our worries and anxieties with faith in Him and let His power work to overcome our sadness, sickness, stress, pain, fear, and all other trouble. So there could be no misunderstanding, Jesus also said these five easy to remember words, I am with you always. Trust Him and loosen up. He has your back. -Don Lane FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON No Fellowship Luncheon in December. I wish you a Merry Christmas and we'll gather again in January. -- Phyllis Weber Mia Culpa. Dear Friends, I wanted to take a moment to apologize for the confusion we all experienced around the mass time for the vigil of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on Friday December 7th. Be assured your parish office is working hard to make sure that our bulletin, calendar and website reflect accurate information. Thank you for your patience and support. Your friend, Fr. John 3
YEAR END GIVING For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son.. JOHN 3:16 Week in and week out, St. Anthony Catholic Parish Community seeks to serve you, your family, and your community with the hope of the Gospel. We must make sure our parish is well staffed, has heat, and offers the best in Liturgical Celebrations. Our parish is made up of a wide cross-section of socio-economic backgrounds and many awesome people from every background and cultures. We have a rich community of people where we can all learn so much. Our God of love and generosity gives to each and everyone of us FIRST and all of us are asked to participate in this generosity. As you consider where your end-of-year giving might go this year, remember St. Anthony Catholic Community. Remember that this is the community who will be here to baptize, marry, and bury you. Remember that this community will be here to guide you on your faith journey and to pray with you. Remember that we will be here to walk with you if your marriage crumbles, or you find yourself lost in the woods as a parent. Remember that week after week, this community is calling you back to renew your commitment to the living and vibrant Gospel. Hopefully you want to invest here, and want to have a sense of ownership in the mission as it moves forward. By giving generously, we share in the joy of participation in God s mission in Tigard, Oregon. We are Disciples! We are stewards; messengers of God s love, peace and joy! On December 25 th we will celebrate the greatest, most generous gift in the history of the world: the Christ child. In this season, as we remember Him and we give generously in that spirit, we invite you to support your St. Anthony Parish. You belong to God and all you have belongs to God. Thank you for your generosity and your desire to live out your baptismal commitment! LITURGICAL SCHEDULE EOM 5 pm 12/22 7am 12/23 8:30 am 12/23 11 am 12/23 7 pm 12/23 Gerlinde Lamer Cheryl Binion Sam Schuster Francisca Tedja Heidi Lemieux Christy Miller Leslie Froman Katarina Cechova Barry O'Connor Mary Saunders Joy LaRusso Ana Mercado Deacon David Hammes Donna Wagner Mark Grudle Pedro Mercado Coreen Kraemer Mike Kennedy Deacon David Hammes Stephen Kraemer Steve Bannon Marvin Rodas Donna Davidson Kathy Reilly Lisa LaRouche Paul L'Esperance Janet Bruno Valerie Blum Julie Strand Dora Holder Charlie Keller Veronica Servatius Stephen Tobusch Mary Thurman Lisa Speer Dante Hidalgo Monica Vallejos Altar Server JohnPaul Phan Adrian Tedja David Jones Sarah Jones Christian Babusis Nathan Heller Grace Schroeder Ethan Jensen Peyton LaRosa Sophia Sparks Zyrus Zaragoza Lauren Marthaller Payton Roth Garrett Speer Lectors Linda Campbell Herry Tedja Diana Jones Joanie Baggenstos Joe Reilly Joy Olmstead Joy Olmstead Trish MacKinnon Carrie Marthaller Welcome Ministers Paul Lamer Mae Arbogast Mavis Dick David Sawin Traci Veno Phyllis Weber Michael Jones Dick Kluempke Jim Kruse Joe Salmonese Mike Wagner Robert Pham Liz Aberg John Boekeloo Pam Bowersox Bob Freuler Jean Freuler Kerry Pham Greg Ellsworth Bob Bushnell III Alfred Irudayaraj Edward Kachnik David Murray Charles J. Yarbrough Joe Marthaller Sophia Marthaller 4
NOVEMBER 2018 FINANCIALS Month Total Annual Nov 1 Nov. 30, 2018 $78,283.00 $87,000.00 July 1 August 31, 2018 $415.181.00 $435.000.00 Year to date Goal ($19,819.00) Monthly Goal $87,000.00 (percentage behind or ahead of goal) Monthly Difference ($8,717.00) Percentage YTD -4.60 Please join our CFY( Community for Youth) teens Sunday December 16th at 6PM in Francis Hall for our Posada Party. Bring your whole family for some warm hot chocolate, caroling, piñatas and more. We look forward to seeing you! POSADAS WILL BE ALL WEEK STARTING ON THE 15TH. FEEL FREE TO JOIN US EACH DAY. POSADAS/YOUTH MINISTRY Por favor únase a nuestros adolescentes del CFY (Comunidad para Jóvenes) el domingo 16 de diciembre a las 6PM en Francis Hall para nuestra Fiesta de Posada. Traiga a toda su familia para un poco de chocolate caliente, villancicos, piñatas y mucho mas. Esperamos verte! LAS POSADAS SERAN TODA LA SEMANA COMENZANDO EL 15. 5 COMMUNITY OUTREACH Please join us January 12th for a two-hour session (10-noon) on Catholic Social Teaching and Community Organizing, conducted by Mary Nemmers, Lead Organizer, Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good (MACG). The session will give an overview of the primary goals and tools of MACG s model of relational community organizing, and connect it with the Catholic values and teachings that call us to work for justice in the community.
CAMP TILIKUM REGISTRAR POSITION OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCIPLESHIP IN CHILDREN S MINISTRIES For the past 25+ years St. Anthony has taken a bus load of children to a week of day camp at Camp Tilikum just outside of Newberg, Oregon. Tilikum will ask us in January if we would like to commit to bringing kids to camp again during the 3rd week in July. In order to make this commitment we will need someone to take on the role of Registrar. Responsibilities would begin in March to prepare for incoming camp registrations on April 1st. This is not a paid position but if you have a child or grandchild who wants to attend camp, you would be compensated by waiving that child s camp fee. (@$200.00)Contact Cindy at the parish office with interest. 503-639-4179 x121 or cmarchese@satigard.org. The Giving Tree benefiting the Caring Closet and the Severe Weather shelter will be up during Advent. Please grab 1 tag or many and support these groups. Questions? Contact Mayra Mendoza mmendoza@satigard.org GIVING TREE DISCIPLES BELIEVE But we ll be back in January and want to ask you to join us. Because Disciples Believe has been so well received, we are starting a morning session. Beginning the week of January 6, you can come to Disciples Believe on either Monday night from 7 8:30 in Francis Hall; or Thursday morning from 9:30 11 in the parish office. Disciples Believe is a ten session series on the basics of the Catholic Church. It s great for folks learning about the Church for the first time, but also for long time Catholics who want to refresh or renew their faith. A typical session includes a video teaching, prayer, discussion and suggestions for you to follow up on your own, if you want. You can come to any or all of the ten sessions and you can start at any time. We will let you know what the topics are a few weeks in advance in the bulletin. Join us and, if you can, bring your Bible! Monday Evenings at 7 PM in Francis Hall Come early for coffee January 7 The Trinity January 14 Salvation Story and Paschal Mystery January 21 The Mass January 28 The Bible and Tradition Thursday at 9:30 AM in the office Come early for coffee January 10 The Trinity January 17 Salvation Story and Paschal Mystery January 24 The Mass January 31 The Bible and Tradition 6
Between Darkness and Light The season of Advent is a period of CELEBRATION, HOPE, and REPENTANCE. We spend time in celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Our Lord s birth shattered the darkness and brought forth a shining star, which illuminated the world. Our lives would be changed forever. Believing in the birth of Christ, we also remember that Jesus is truly present with us today through the Holy Spirit. Our lives must reflect the reality that Jesus is our way, truth and life. Advent is also a time for all of us to be hopeful of his return at the Second Coming of Christ. This calls for repentance as part of our preparation. Advent is that time of waiting, that time between darkness and light. So my brothers and sisters, let us make this time a celebration filled with joy, a time of hope and anticipation, and finally a time for real conversion which calls for repentance. We are called to fast and confess our sins. December 16 - Third Sunday of Advent December 18 - Advent Reconciliation 7:00pm St. Anthony, Tigard, OR We will have about 20 priests both English and Spanish December 19 - Advent Reconciliation 7:00pm St. Clare Portland, OR December 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24 - Christmas Eve Masses 4:00pm, 6:30pm Family Masses, 8:00pm Vietnamese in Francis Hall, 8:30pm Spanish in Church, 11:00pm Christmas Carols December 25 - Christmas Day Masses 12:00 Midnight, 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am ADVENT CALENDAR DATES FOR 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Pancake Breakfast is on Sunday December 16,2018 from 7:30am to 10:30am in Francis Hall. Pancakes, Eggs, and sausage or ham will be served. Proceeds from this breakfast will be for the Severe Weather Shelter WOMEN S FAITH SHARING The St. Anthony Thursday morning Women's Faith Sharing Group will begin an Advent book study, The Living Nativity, Preparing for Christmas with Saint Francis. All women are invited to attend Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the parish office beginning December 6th. Contact Cindy Marchese to register and reserve a book, 503-649-4179 x121 or cmarchese@satigard.org. 7
WEEKLY EVENTS Monday, December 17 Rosary 7:45 AM Church School Advent Ceremony 8AM Francis Hall Mass 8:15AM Church MTI Dental Clinic 8:30AM Upper Room School Christmas Program Practice 1PM Francis Posadas 6PM O Reilly Hall Boy Scout Troop 419 7PM Ryan Hall Ambrose Rehearsal 7PM Church Spanish Choir Practice 7PM Upper Room Tuesday, December 18 Rosary 7:45AM Church Mass 8:15AM Church Fellowship Group 9:15 AM Parish Center Women s Bible Group 9:15AM Library School Christmas Program Practice 1PM Francis Clergy Meeting 3:30PM 1st Floor Conference Room Choir Practice in Spanish 7PM Church ESOL Classes 7PM Middle School Crew 419 Mtg 7PM Jack Ryan Hall Hispanic Leadership Training 7PM Library Charismatic Adult Bible Study 7PM O Reilly Hall Finance Council 7PM 1st Floor Conference Room PARISH PENANCE SERVICE 7PM Church Wednesday, December 19 Homebound Ministry Mtg. 7:45AM 1st Conference Rosary 7:45AM Church Mass 8:15AM Church Quilt Tying 9:30AM Parish Library School Christmas Program Practice 1PM Francis School Choir Rehearsal 2PM Church Posadas 6PM Francis Hall Charismatic Leadership Meeting 6:30PM O Reilly SA Choir Rehearsal 7PM Church San Juan Diego Women s Bible Study Group 7PM Convent Meeting Rooms Upstairs Thursday, December 20 Le Tip of Tigard Meeting 6:15PM O Reilly Hall Rosary 7:45AM Church Mass 9AM Church Decorating Church 9:30 AM Church School Christmas Program Practice 1PM Francis Posadas 6PM O Reilly Hall School Christmas Program 7PM Francis Hall ESOL Classes 6:30PM Middle School Classrooms Mass Vietnamese 6:30PM Church Confessions English & Vietnamese 7PM Church More... San Juan Diego Men s Bible Study 7PM Convent Meeting Room Upstairs VN Adult Bible Study 7PM Library Friday, December 21 Rosary 7:45AM Church Mass 8:15AM Church Bulletin Crew 8:30AM First Floor Conference Room Decorating Church 9:30AM Church Divine Will Study Group 10 AM O Reilly Hall Making Rosaries 10 AM Parish Library School Assembly 10:30AM Francis Hall Vietnamese Volunteer Christmas Party 5PM Jack Ryan Hall Charismatic Adult Group 6:30PM O Reilly Hall Charismatic Child Care 6:30PM Nursery Posadas 6PM Francis Hall Saturday, December 22 Food for Indigents 6AM Parish Center Kitchen AA Meeting 6:30AM Gathering Space Men s Bible Study 7 AM Parish Office 2nd Floor CYO Basketball Game 8AM Gym Confession English/Spanish 3:30PM Church Vigil Mass 5PM Church Posadas 6PM Francis Hall Sunday, December 23 Mass English 7AM Church Sunday Fellowship 7:30AM Center Lobby Mass English 8:30AM Church Nursery 8:30AM Nursery Children s Liturgy of the Word 11AM Upper Room Mass English 11AM Church Life Teen 12PM Upper Room CYO Basketball Practice 1PM Gym Mass Vietnamese 1:30PM Church Confessions Spanish 3PM Church Mass Spanish 4PM Church Pastorela Play 5PM Francis Hall Community Café 5:30 PM Jack Ryan Hall Posadas 6PM Francis Hall Youth Mass English 7PM Church Advertiser of the Week 503-639-6717 11700 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, OR Thank you for Supporting our Bulletin! 8
GRUPO DE ORACION KERIGMA Te espera este y todos los Viernes a las 7PM en el O Reilly Hall. Ven a gozar de un tiempo de alabanza oración y a hacer comunidad. Diferentes temas cada semana y el cuarto Viernes del mes es Hora Santa. Hay cuidado de niños para las edades de 2-7 años. También se juntan los Jóvenes de 13-17 años para aprender sobre la biblia. Para mas información favor de comunicarse con Cesar Salmerón al HISPANIC MINISTRY 971-506-0792. GRUPO SAN JUAN DIEGO PROMOTORES DE SALUD Tiene un dolor en su boca? Necesita que le extraigan un diente de emergencia? Los promotores de salud le pueden ayudar a lado de Medical Teams International. El cupo es limitado y solo por cita. Recuerden solo si es emergencia. Para mas información favor de comunicarse con Irma Valdovinos al 503-849-1603. TODO GRATIS!! CLASES DE BIBLIA Le gustaría aprender mas sobre la Biblia? Todos los Martes de 7:00 9:00 PM, el Grupo de Renovación Carismático Kerigma tiene clases de biblia. Desde el nivel principiante hasta el nivel avanzado. Tiene preguntas o dudas y le gustaría saber mas. Comuníquese con Adolfo Meza al 503-432-7853 o con Cesar Salmerón al 971-506-0792. Clase de Biblia Miércoles 7PM (Mujeres) Jueves 7PM (Hombres) 1er Viernes del mes Casa de la Palabra (Evento Familiar) - 7PM en la Cafetería de la escuela. Para mas información sobre el grupo o alguna otra pregunta que tenga favor de comunicarse con Juan Téllez al 503-332-0462. SCHOOL NEWS St. Anthony Catholic School OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 27, 2019 Preschool-Kindergarten: 9:30am-12:30pm Kindergarten-8th Grade: 12:30pm-2:00pm Come and meet our exceptional Faculty, Teachers and Staff Learn important information about St. Anthony Take a tour of our beautiful facilities Complete registration and reserve your child s spot Meet all preschool through 8th grade teachers Questions? (503) 639-4179, ext. 222 9