Holy Trinity Catholic Church 355 Oregon Ave Bandon, OR 97411 Pastoral Administrator: Rev. Robert Wolf fr.robert@saintmonicacoosbay.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. George Kuforiji Fr. Kuforiji s voice mail: 541-347-2309 gkuforiji@archdpdx.org Parish Office: 541-329-0697 Parish Mission Statement To be a welcoming Catholic community committed to love, prayer, and service. St. John the Baptist 15th and Hwy 101 Port Orford, OR 97465 Pastoral Administrator: Rev. Robert Wolf fr.robert@saintmonicacoosbay.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. George Kuforiji gkuforiji@archdpdx.org www.holytrinitybandon.org St. John cell phone: 541-253-6250 The Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 COVENANT GOD God and Abraham made a lasting covenant with bodies broken and eaten by God in bright fire. For us today all of the law and the prophets come to fulfillment in Moses and Elijah. They point to Jesus who shines as the key to our share in the covenant. By his broken body in the Eucharist we, too, will be transfigured. The divine fire nourishes and changes us into citizens of our homeland in heaven. We eat the Eucharistic Christ Jesus, who is our passport to heaven. Do we dare take part? Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD 2000, OCP. All rights reserved. Holy Trinity-Bandon Sat. Eve Vigil (Sunday Anticipated Mass).5:00 pm Sunday Mass...10:30 am Weekday Mass Tuesday Mass (Chapel).....4:00 pm Wednesday Mass ( Church).5:30 pm Thursday (Chapel)...12:00 pm Friday (Chapel).9:00 am Weekday Communion Services Monday (Chapel)...8:00 am Confessions Wednesday 4:30 pm Saturday...3:30-4:45 pm Adoration Thursday (Chapel).12:30-8:00 pm Liturgy Schedule for February 22nd thru February 28th, 2016 Friday (Chapel)..9:00 am-12:00 pm St. John the Baptist- Port Orford Wednesday..9:00 am Sunday 8:30 am Confession: Sunday..7:45-8:15 am SECOND WEEK OF LENT HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for her family and feed an entire school. How do we use our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Holy Trinity Activities Mon. 2/22 Communion Service 8 am Chapel Rosary 1:30 pm Chapel Tues. 2/23 Mass 4:00 pm Chapel Wed. 2/24 Confession 4:30 pm Mass 5:30 pm Religious Ed/Wednesday Dinner 6 pm Thurs. 2/25 Bible Study 10:30 am Parish Hall Mass 12:00 pm Chapel Adoration 12:30-8:00 pm Chapel Fri. 2/26 Mass 9:00 am Chapel Adoration 9:30 am-12:00 pm Chapel Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Church ~Lent Ideas~ Instead of or in addition to giving up something this year (desserts, chocolate etc.) try giving more ; more time in prayer (Rosary, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, novenas), more time reading the Bible or The Lives of the Saints or other spiritual works, more time at Mass (Try to attend Daily Mass and Adoration as often as possible) February 14, 2016 Collections Holy Trinity: $1,329. Budget Goal: $1,710. St. John s: $400. Ash Wednesday: $85. Please use the Easter Flower Offering Envelopes to donate for Easter flowers in memory of your beloved. We at Holy Trinity and St. John s, rely on our parishioners, our extended family-our visitors, for your contributions and support. Thank You!! I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. (John 5:19-20). The next gathering of the Men s Group will be Saturday ~ 03/05/16. Questions: Call Jeff Turner at 503-302-6425 or email bootsmedrn@gmail.com Liturgical Ministries Sat. Eve 2/27: Lector: Allison Hundley EMHC: A. & F. Stadelman Altar: Jay Straley Sun. 2/28: Lector: Jim Wathen EMHC: C. Holden & C. Roberts Altar: Jack & Nick Turner Mass Intentions Holy Trinity Sat. 2/20 +Elsie Pease Sun. 2/21 +Danny Grijalva Tues. 2/23 Int. All Parishioners Wed. 2/24 Int. All Parishioners Thurs. 2/25 Int. All Parishioners Fri. 2/26 Int. All Parishioners Sat. 2/27 Int. All Parishioners St. John the Baptist Sun. 2/21 Int. All Parishioners Wed. 2/24 +JoAnn Brownson Mass Intentions Please call the Parish office at 541-329-0697 or Allison at 541-404-2268 if you would like to have a Mass said for a loved one, living or deceased, or for a special intention. Mass cards are available upon request. St. John the Baptist (Port Orford) Soup Supper and Stations of the Cross Friday February 26th at 5:00 pm (Each Friday during Lent) The evening will begin with a light, meatless soup dinner and will follow in the church with Stations of the Cross. Please plan to come! Arts and Crafts with Rosie Please RSVP to Rosie if you plan to come to the next gathering in March! 1,000 Days: This Week: Sunday February 21 Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With Mercy Day 343 The guys who fear becoming fathers don't understand that fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man. For more information: http://www.archdpdx.org/jprespect/1000-days.html
From the Desk of Father George Kuforiji Philippians 3:17-4:1 By Fr. Damien Dougherty, O.F.M. Paul has just demonstrated that he, in contrast to the Judaizers, places his entire trust in the salvation and righteousness only to be found in Christ, and, now, he recommends this same confidence to the faithful and underscores two practical ramifications: they are not to imitate the enemies of the cross; rather, they are to live a heavenly life. He begins by contrasting those who are spiritually mature and truly wise to those who may not have completely understood his teaching and prays that the latter group will have their eyes opened and enlightened. Furthermore, he urges them all that they walk together, united like a phalanx, within this comprehension. The disciples are to imitate those who are good and not those who give bad example who, by their conduct, demonstrate themselves to be the enemies of the cross of Christ. At this juncture, Paul is not directing his attention, particularly, to the Judaizing party; rather, he is discussing those Christians who have lapsed into immoral behavior who, instead, are worshiping their own deity and i.e., the passions. Such laxity will lead, inevitably, to eternal perdition. He now opposes the behavior of the enemies of the cross to the comportment of the true Christians by stressing their ultimate destiny as citizens of heaven. As that will constitute their final inheritance, the faithful disciples already are living a heavenly existence as they await Christ's return and, hence, enjoy the benefits to be derived from that membership: security, peace, joy, family life. 2004, OCP. All rights reserved. By Deacon Owen Cummings Luke 9:28b-36 At his baptism Jesus begins his ministry in prayer [Luke 3.21ff]. His ministry will end in prayer, both in the garden of Gethsemane [22.39-46] and on the cross [23.34, 46]. In today's story of the transfiguration --- as our Lord ends his ministry in the Galilee and begins his journey towards Jerusalem --- he went up the mountain to pray. As the Son in constant communion with his Father in prayer, Jesus models for us, daughters and sons in this Son, how our lives should be. His face changed as he faces his Father in the communion of prayer. His face-facing-god shines, like the description of Moses' face in Ex. 39.24. He is in conversation with Moses and Elijah, as he interprets his mission through the Torah and the Prophets. Peter, James and John "saw his glory." They caught a glimpse of his divinity. The cloud, a classic symbol of God's transcendent being, overshadows Jesus, Moses and Elijah, but as they enter the cloud the Father's voice says of Jesus alone, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him." We too are daughters and sons in the Son, the Chosen One, if "we listen to him." Our listening is not a mere, physical hearing but our being configured or shaped to Christ, or better our being transfigured into him in and through every aspect of our being. 2003, OCP. All rights reserved.
Holy Trinity Parish Coordinators: Emergencies, Lectors: Allison Hundley 404-2268 Pastoral Council Chair : Bill Phillips 347-3584 Finance Council Chair: Arlene Soto 297-6705 Religious Education: Sharon Hennick 297-5555 Youth Ministry Coordinator: Mike Hennick 297-5556 Office Assistant & Bulletin: Mary Morganti 329-0697 Parish Family Life: Elaine Caldwell 347-2587 Homebound Ministry: Judy Crowe 347-5043 Altar Society President & Music: Kathleen Stadelman 347-2640 K. of C.s & Pro-Life: Claire Bennett 347-9280 Prayer Chain: Dee Holdsclaw 347-2325 Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Cowan 347-3031 Altar Servers: Bella Schwartz 404-9583 Hospitality: Barbara Wyrick 347-6911 Hall Rental: Noel Gerken 297-1056 Website: www.holytrinitybandon.org Fax: 541-347-9256 Nichole (Nicki) Marie Manson You are missed by so many. You ve left cherished memories and so much love with us. May God hold you in His arms. Christ s blessings. Love, Mama (Jodi B.) For Take-out: Call 347-2450 1st & Delaware, Old Town Bandon, across from the Boat Basin. Open 7 days a week (11 am till 8 pm) Daily Lunch Specials $5.50 Served 11 am-3 pm St. John s Coordinators: Emergencies: Gary Dietel 332-0139 Pastoral Admin Committee (PAC): Mary Morganti (520) 850-3563 Finance & Books: Gary Dietel 332-0139 Women s Guild : Mary Jane LaBelle 332-0222 Prayer Chain: Mary Morganti maryjo3663@msn.com (520) 850-3563 Community Outreach: Nancy O Donnell 253-1310 Hospitality: Nancy O Donnell 253-1310 Music: Lynda Dietel 332-0139 Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors: Mary Morganti (520) 850-3563 Grounds: Gary Dietel and Bob O Donnell 253-1310 Building: Gary Dietel 332-0139 Bob O Donnell 253-1310 Phone Directory & Publicity: Sherry Johnson 332-0599 The Good Samaritan Team (Emergencies) (520) 850-3563 Church Bulletin: Mary Morganti holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com Questions? St. John s cell # 253-6250 Olivia s Cottage Inspirational cards and gifts; Beautiful section in honor of Mother Teresa. Open Tues.-Fri. 9-4:30 780 SE 2nd St. Suite 9. Next to Dr. Gail. Elevator available. Complimentary Table Etiquette Classes for kids 4-12. Call 541-329-1019 to reserve a spot. Come Join in the Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary each Monday at 1:30 pm in the Chapel Mon. & Fri. Evenings Mon. & Fri. Evenings
Stations of the Cross during Lent Holy Trinity Bandon 7:00 p.m. February 26: Youth Group March 4: Claire Bennett March 11: Living Stations March 18: Altar Society Sunday Readings for February 28 Please prepare for Mass by reading and meditating on these ahead of time. Thank you. First Reading Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel Acclamation cf. John 4:42, 15 Gospel (longer form) John 4:5-42 Penance Services in the Vicariate February 24 7:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer in North Bend March 2 March 10 March 15 March 17 March 22 March 23 6:30 p.m. Holy Trinity in Bandon 6:00 p.m. St. John s in Reedsport 5:30 p.m. Star of the Sea in Brookings 6:00 p.m. St. Mary s in Florence 7:00 p.m. Holy Name in Coquille 7:00 p.m. St. Monica s in Coos Bay ******************************************** Margaret (Bootsie) Bolin would like to thank everyone who prayed for her, visited her, brought Communion to her, sent cards and more during her time in the hospital. All of these kind acts meant the world to her and helped her so much. A special thank you to Father George who has shown such attention and kindness. Thank you!! And Bootsie would like to add that she appreciates very much the continued support and love! The Altar Society would like to update the book of Birthdays and Anniversaries. It would be appreciated if you would fill out the forms that have been distributed and return the form to the basket in the back of the church. (There is a book in the back of the Church for sign up if you missed the forms.) Thank you. *********************************** You are invited to join Church Women United of the South Coast for a luncheon meeting for the World Day of Prayer, Friday March 4, 2016 at 11 am at Holy Redeemer Parish in North Bend. Questions, please contact Donna Young at dhyoung1@frontier.com