1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

PARISH STAFF
Pastor
*10:00am
*5:00pm
*7:00pm
Mass
Spanish Mass
Sun 1/11:
*8:30am
*9:15am
*10:30am
*11:00am
*11:45am
*12:00pm
*12:30pm
Mass
Sunday School & Parent Mtg.
Mass
Spanish Choir Practice
Confirmation Class
“Putting an End to Racism” Series
Spanish Mass
Linda Royal, x12
[email protected]
Mon 1/12:
*8:30am
Community Service
Care Ministry
Tues 1/13:
*8:30am
*7:00pm
Community Service
1st Communion Classes-Span
Wed 1/14:
*8:30am
*6:15pm
*7:00pm
*7:00pm
*7:00pm
*7:00pm
Mass
Mass
R.C.I.A.
St. Vincent de Paul meeting
Eng. Choir Practice
Couple’s Group
Thur 1/15:
*12:00pm
*12:30pm
*6:30pm
*6:30pm
Mass
Francis Friends
Holy Hour Choir Practice
Escuela San Andres
Fri 1/16:
Parish Office Closed
*8:30am
Mass
Sat 1/17:
*12:00pm
*5:00pm
*5:30pm
*7:00pm
Spanish Mass
*8:30am
*9:15am
*10:30am
*11:00am
*11:45am
*12:00pm
*12:30pm
Mass
Sunday School
Mass
Spanish Choir Practice
Middle School Youth Group
“Putting an End to Racism” Series
Spanish Mass
Fr. Angelo Te, x11
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Moises Leal-González, x19
[email protected]
Sat 1/10:
Administrative Assistant
Veronica Aguilar, x13
[email protected]
Business Manager
Melanie van der Veen, x14
MVanderVeen@@ascensionpdx.org
Hispanic Ministry-Ministerio Hispano
Maria Solis, Director, x17
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor
Paulo Gomez, x20
Music Ministry
Sr. Celeste Clavel, OSF, Music Director, x18
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Sharon Grigar, x21
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
Sandy Martinez & Kim Petros, x16
[email protected]
Receptionist
Elizabeth (Ely) Guerrero
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
971-275-5256
Only for emergencies requiring an anointing
(for example is someone is near death and requires
anointing of the sick.)
OFFICE HOURS
Closed Fridays
9:00am - 3:00pm – Monday through Thursday
IMPORTANT CRISIS NUMBERS
Alcohol and Drug Youth Line: 503-244-1611
Archdiocese Director of Child Protection
(Cathy Shannon): 503-233-8302
Franciscan Province Pastoral Outreach Coordinator:
(Angelica Jochim, MFT) 1-800-770-8013
Hispanic Hotline: 503-669-8350
Portland Women’s Crisis Line: 503-235-5333 SafeNet (clergy
abuse survivor’s alliance): 650-588-2665Clergy Abuse Survivor
Advocate, Elizabeth Goeke, M.ED, [email protected],
503-502-4792
Sun 1/18:
Youth Choir Practice
English Youth Choir Practice
Mass
Spanish Youth Choir Practice
DEAR PARISHONER:
We are in the process of updating our list of
registered members of Ascension Catholic Church.
We apologize for any inconvenience if you have
already given us an update.
Please call our office at (503) 256-3897 or email:
[email protected] if you need to make
changes or if you haven’t received your envelopes
for this quarter. Thank you.
January 11th, 2015
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Reading I: Isaiah 55:1-11 or Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Reading II: 1 John 5:1-9 or Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11
Welcome to Ascension Parish!
If you would like information on becoming a member of this parish community,
please visit the hospitality table on the third weekend of the month.
We Invite You to Read Next Sunday’s Readings: January 18 th, 2015
Reading I: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Gospel: John 1:35-42
Happy new year to all of you!
I greet all of you with warm tropical
weather from the Philippines. Long flights
are not always pleasant especially since we
had to sit on the plane in PDX for two
hours before we were cleared to leave and
consequently delayed our connecting flight
by another two hours. Nevertheless, it is all worth it
knowing that I'm home and able to spend some time with
my family. I would just like to take some time to express
my gratitude to the community of Ascension especially
during the busy preparation time for Christmas. Thank you
to Fr. Moises, the staff, leaders and volunteers of the
different ministries, who worked together to allow us to
experience a wonderful celebration of our Lord's birth. It
was a wonderful first Christmas for me at Ascension. I am
grateful to all of you who sent gifts and cards. It truly
made me feel a part of this wonderful community. I look
forward to many more Christmases with you.
May this year bring us all hope, joy and peace,
~Fr. Angelo
For our Parishioners
In gratitude for your participation in the life of Ascension
Parish, we have a gift for you!
Each registered family will receive a complimentary copy
of the inspiring book:
Rediscovering Catholicism
written by Matthew Kelly.
We hope you will read and enjoy!
Books are available to pick up in the vestibule
after Mass this weekend.
Offertory Collection Received-Annual Comparison
First week in January 2015:
$ 7,463.86
First week in January 2014:
$ 7,701.04
:
ANNUAL CRAB FEED
FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 24, 2015.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
$30.00 per person. Purchase your tickets from a
school parent or call Nancy Ryan at 503-349-7914
Wish list: dinner napkins, paper towels, 12 or 24
packs of Pepsi/Diet Pepsi, Coke/Diet Coke,
Sprite/Diet Sprite, and 7-Up/Diet 7-Up.
These items can be put in the barrel in the sub-vestibule.
Any questions contact Nancy Ryan at 503-349-7914.
Where Shopping & Giving Unite
Support Ascension Parish just by shopping at Fred Meyer
with your Rewards Card. Fred Meyer is donating $2.5
million each year-up to $625,000 each quarter to
nonprofits of your choice. All you have to do is link your
Rewards Card to Ascension Catholic Church and use it
when you shop at Fred Meyer.
Are you a Fred Meyer customer?
You are now able to link your Rewards Card to your favorite
nonprofit by going to www.fredmeyer.com and following the
prompts for Community Rewards. Whenever you use your
Rewards Card when shopping at Freddy’s, you will be
helping Ascension Parish earn a donation from Fred Meyer
THIS SUNDAY, January 11th, 2015
Ascension Choir will be taking part in the Epiphany Choir
Fest that benefits Human Solutions’ Daybreak Shelter.
Come and enjoy music from the various churches that join
us in reaching out to families that stay in our shelter.
When: Concert begins at 3:00pm
Where: Gethsemane Lutheran Church , 1560 SE Market St.
Melanie van der Veen &
Peggy Farrell x14
Children’s Program
Contact Person: Sharon Grigar x21
FRANCIS FRIENDS- THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th!
Yes, it comes early in this month of January 2015.
Come enjoy the companionship of others. We will
have food, fun, and some nickel bingo.
Get ready, and gather up those nickels to bring
with you on Thursday!
CARE MINISTRY CALENDAR
Tuesday, January 13
Communion Service at Russellville - 1:30pm
Wednesday, January 14
Communion Service at Marquis – 11:00am
Thursday, January 15
Mass at Ascension – 12:00pm
Francis Friends luncheon after Mass,
Everyone welcome!
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
In thanks giving for the life of: Margaret Zywicki
Ill parishioners and family members: Allan Acker, Janet Adolf,
Ana Angel, Delfina Arenas Galindo, Baby Sophie, Ellie Mae
Blackmon, June Burke, Sr. Carol Carter, Stan Clattenburg, Vi
Costanzo, Kim Cox, Elvis Gutierrez Cuevas, Fatima Gutierrez Cuevas,
Sarah DeCarlo, Lexie delos Reyes, Ron Dove, Margaret Dupree,
Phillis Farrelly, Sara Flores, Victoria George, Madelyn Goucher,
Rueben Guerrera, Paul Guerrero, Linda Heller, Alfredo Fuerte
Hernandez, Chloe Hess, William Highfield, Ken Hobson, Zita Howell,
Linda Johnson, Larry Laws, Patti Lind, Maureen Lundquist, Mary
Marino, Dan McCormick, Bernie McDonnell, Jessenia Mendoza,
Dorothy Neelan, Antonio Nerio, Shelly Oglesby, Hector Olave, Helen
Orico, Ernesto Ortiz, Patricia Pierie, Kathleen Pierie, , Helen Quirino,
Nizha Rask, Ron Richard, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Salazar, Atanacia
Salto Sanchez, Sherry Santor, George Schall, June Schmeer, Nancy
Scuderi, Chiara Severino, Tim Smith, Dave Smith, Donald Southard,
Carol Stenberg, Kathy Suter, Beth Traxler, Celia Valle, Pete Viviano,
and Sr. Katie Wagner.
Parent Meeting
Sunday, January 11
9:15 to 10:15am
Conference Room
Christa Read will lead us
in a presentation on Parenting:
Love and Logic
All parents and grandparents
are invited to attend.
Adult Faith Formation
Contact Person: Sharon Grigar x21
Putting an End to Racism
There have been many recent troubling events
involving racism in our news.
As a parish, let us respond.
Let us learn about the root causes of racism and w
hat we can do as individuals and as a parish.
Video and Discussion Series:
Sundays from noon to 1:15 in the St. Clare Room
January 11th, 18th, and 25th
Sign up in the vestibule.
Sat. January 10
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If you know of someone in our community
in need of our presence or prayers, please give us a call.
All Parishioners
Por los Miembros de la Ascensión
Sun. January 11
All Parishioners
+Irene Fink
Por los Miembros de la Ascensión
A note from one of our parishioners...
2014 brought many changes to our Ascension
community! But one thing that doesn't change is the loving
support you offer in times of sadness and brief!
In your prayers, calls, cards, and emails following Tom's
Mom death you reminded us to savor our memories, and
to receive God's peace and comfort as we adjust to a "new
normal."
Thank you, dear friends, and may 2015 bring blessings in
abundance to you and our Ascension family.
~Tom and Marilyn Fink
Mon. January 12
Tues. January 13
Wed. January 14
Thurs. January 15
Fri. January 16
Sat. January 17
Community Service
Community Service
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
All Parishioners
Por los Miembros de la Ascensión
Sun. January 18
All Parishioners Pulliam
All Parishioners
Por los Miembros de la Ascensión
5:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
6:15pm
8:30am
8:30am
5:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
10:30am
12:30pm
Ascension Youth Ministry
Sandy Martínez & Kim Petros
The Ascension Youth Group is ready for 2015!
Sandy and I are very excited to start developing the
youth program, so please check your bulletin for the many
groups and activities that will be happening this year.
The Middle School Group had a fun time decorating
cookies and reflecting on the faith and grace that Mother
Mary had when she was asked to be the mother of our
dear Baby Jesus. We also discussed ideas on how we could
keep the spirit of Christmas year round in our family,
church, school and community.
Our next Middle School Group will be on Sunday,
January 18 from 11:45 to 1:15 in San Damiano Hall.
The High School Group got acquainted through some “Get
to Know You” icebreakers. We discussed the gospel
reading of the Magi paying homage to baby Jesus. The
youth reflected on the gifts they would bring to Jesus if
they were able to have the opportunity to see the new
baby. We also discussed how, with the birth of Jesus, all
of mankind was united and that we are all equal in the eyes
of God. Discrimination, stereotypes and assumptions of
others was the topic of conversation.
The Confirmation Retreat has been changed from
Saturday, February 28th to Monday, February 2nd in the
evening. Please mark your calendars. More details to
follow next week. We apologize for the change, but we had
the opportunity to have “Net Ministries” come to
facilitate the retreat. It will be an amazing retreat
experience for our candidates.
Donations of Starbucks gift cards would be greatly
appreciated! We usually end our groups with a competition
of some sort and the winner receives a gift card. Cards
can be purchased at our Scrip Table in the sub-vestibule.
Happy New Year!
Sandy Martinez and Kim Petros
Fair Trade Coffee and Donuts
Please join us for fair trade coffee and donuts
after each 8:30am and 10:30am Mass
downstairs in Tony Rinella Hall.
This is a great way to meet other parishioners!
Volunteers Needed:
If you would like to host Coffee and Donuts, please sign up on
the clipboard in the vestibule near the priest’s vesting room.
If you are new, just write “new” next to your name, and you will
be contacted with instructions.
(Donuts are provided and delivered; hosting includes making
coffee, set-up and clean-up.)
Social Concerns Ministry
Our mission is to inspire and support our parish in living out our
baptismal call, integrating Catholic Social Teaching in our
community and promoting the dignity of life.
The Traveling Crib
You have probably noticed in the entrance of the Church
that the “Traveling Crib” has arrived. It has been brought
to us by Catholic Charities, asking for your help donating
much needed items for pregnant women and their babies.
All of the donations will go directly toward helping clients
receiving services through Pregnancy Support Services.
There is a list of baby items placed next to the crib, please
take one. This is a way we can reach out and help women
in difficult situations who are saying “yes” to new life.
The Ascension shelter will be welcoming guests
the week of February 8th.
Please check the sign-up sheet in the vestibule to
see where you could help.
There is no better way to start the New Year then to make
a resolution to help those less fortunate. If you have any
questions check the sign-up sheet for coordinators phone
numbers.
Inclement Weather Policy
In case of severe weather: We follow the Portland Public
School Cancellation Policy during the week. If Portland Public
Schools are closed, our office will also be closed, and meetings
will be canceled that evening. You may call individual office
extensions for specific cancellation notices.
Weekend Masses will be held as usual.
Please use prudence before deciding
to venture out in inclement weather.
Opportunities Elsewhere...
Join Archbishop Sample and other Oregonians on
January 18 at 2:30 PM downtown in Pioneer Square, to
mark the 41st sad anniversary of the legalization of
abortion brought to our nation by the Roe v. Wade
decision in January, 1973. The rally remembers the
lives of more than 56 million children lost to abortion
and calls upon our nation and its leaders to give unborn
children the protection they deserve. The walk for life
begins immediately following the rally. Bring the whole
family and be a witness for God's gift of life!
11 DE ENERO DEL 2015
Bautismo del Señor
Misa en Español
Sábado - 7:00pm
Domingo - 12:30pm
Misa Bilingüe
Miércoles - 6:15pm
Horario de Oficina
De lunes a jueves de 9am a 3pm
(503) 256 3897
Confesiones:
Sábados 3:30-4:30pm y con previa cita
Al-Anon:
Lunes y Miércoles - 5pm
Escuela San Andrés-Clases de Evangelización:
Jueves - 7pm.
Hora Santa:
Primer viernes del mes- 7pm.
Misa de Sanación:
Tercer viernes del mes - 7pm.
Asamblea de Oración:
Segundo y cuarto viernes - 7pm.
¡NOTA IMPORTANTE!
ESTIMADO FELIGRÉS
Estamos actualizando nuestra lista de miembros
registrados en nuestra Parroquia de la Ascensión.
Si ya está registrado disculpe el inconveniente.
Si necesita hacer algún cambio favor de llamar a la
oficina parroquial en horarios de oficina o mandar
un correo electrónico a:
[email protected]
Lamentablemente mucha correspondencia se nos
está devolviendo haciendo que nuestros costos
postales aumenten sin ser necesarios. Por esta
razón es muy importante que su información este
al corriente si no será removido permanentemente
de nuestro sistema de registros.
Gracias.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo para todos ustedes!
Les saludos desde el clima templado
tropical de la Filipinas, donde me encuentro
en estos momentos visitando a mi familia.
Después de largas horas de vuelo, las cuales no son
siempre placenteras, especialmente cuando nos tuvimos
que esperar dentro del avión por dos horas aquí en el
aeropuerto de Portland lo que ocasiono el retraso de la
segunda conexión por otras dos horas. Sin embargo, todo
esto vale la pena cuando tomaba en cuenta que pronto
estaría en casa disfrutando a mi familia.
Solo quería tomarme un momento durante mis
vacaciones para expresar mi agradecimiento a toda la
comunidad de la Ascensión especialmente en esta
temporada tan ocupada, cuando nos encontrábamos
preparándonos para la celebración de la Navidad.
Gracias en especial al Padre Moises, a los líderes y
voluntarios de los diferentes ministerios quienes
trabajaron juntos permitiéndonos a todos vivir una
hermosa celebración del nacimiento de nuestro Señor
Jesús. Fue en verdad una maravillosa Navidad; mi
primera aquí en la Ascensión. Muchísimas gracias a
todos quienes me hicieron llegar sus regalos y tarjetas
navideñas. En verdad me hicieron sentir parte de esta
comunidad.
Deseo el pasar muchas navidades en
compañía de todos ustedes.
Les deseo que este nuevo año esté lleno de esperanza, paz
y alegría,
~Fr. Angelo
CENA DE CANGREJO
La cena de cangrejo que será el
sábado 24 de enero del 2014.
Puertas abren a las 6:30pm.
El costo del boleto es de
únicamente $30 e incluye todo lo
que quiera comer.
Bebidas y refrescos estarán a la
venta el día de la cena por un
costo adicional.
Para más información o si desea
ayudar como voluntario el día de la cena comunícate
con la señora Nancy Smith al 503-349-7914.
¡Te esperamos!
REFUGIO DE LA ASCENSION abrirá sus
puertas a familias sin hogar la semana del 8
de febrero.
Dona tu tiempo y ayúdanos a ayudar.
Apunta tu nombre en el letrero que se encuentra en el
vestíbulo antes de salir de la iglesia. ¡Gracias!
A CADA UNA DE LAS FAMILIAS
FAMILIA REGISTRADAS EN LA
PARROQUIA:
¡En agradecimiento a su participación aquí en la
Ascensión les tenemos un regalo!
Toda familia registrada y activa en esta comunidad
recibirá una copia gratuita en español del libro
“Redescubre el Catolicismo” por el autor Matthew Kelly.
Tu copia la puedes recoger al terminar la misa de los
fines de semana antes de salir de la iglesia.
BAUTIZOS
Los próximos bautizos serán el 7 de
febrero a las 10:30am. Si están
interesados en bautizar para esa fecha por
favor de registrarse con tiempo, puede
llamar o venir durante las horas de oficina
de lunes a jueves de 9:00am a 3:00pm,
recuerde que los viernes está cerrado.
Ministerio de Preocupaciones Sociales
La Cuna Viajera, estará aquí en nuestra parroquia
durante el mes de enero.
Podrás depositar tus
donaciones de artículos para bebe y de maternidad
dentro de la cuna.
Este es un programa del Departamento de Maternidad de
Caridades Católicas. Al donar estas ayudando a futuras mamás
enfrentando embarazos no deseados que han decidido decir si
a la bendición de ser madres y a dar a luz a una nueva vida.
COMPARACIÓN DE LA COLECTA DOMINICAL
Primera semana de enero del 2015:
$ 7,463.86
Primera semana de enero del 2014:
$ 7,701.04
DURANTE EL MAL CLIMA
En caso de malas condiciones climaticas:
Ascensión sigue las reglas de cancelación del distrito escolar de
Portland. Si las escuelas públicas de Portland se declaran
cerradas o retrasadas entonces lo mismo sucederá en la
parroquia, cancelando o retrasando nuestro horario de
oficina y juntas programada para ese día.
Por favor utiliza tu sentido común y no pongas en riesgo tu
vida ni la de tu familia al exponernos al peligro.
Ministerio de Jóvenes:
Sandy Martínez y Kim Petros
503-256-3897, ext.16
[email protected]
¡El Ministerio de Jóvenes ya está listo
para comenzar este 2015!
Sandy y yo estamos muy contentas al estar
planeando el nuevo programa de jóvenes. Les
pedimos que lean esta sección de jóvenes cada
semana para que se mantengan informados de los
eventos y reuniones que tendremos para todos los
jóvenes de la Ascensión.
** Nuestra próxima reunión del Grupo de Jóvenes
de la Secundaria será el próximo domingo
18 de enero de las 11:45 a.m. a la 1:15 p.m.
en el salón San Damiano. **
Nota Importante: La fecha del Retiro Espiritual
del grupo de Confirmación ha cambiado, ahora será
la tarde del 2 de febrero del 2015 (originalmente
se había dicho que sería el 28 de febrero).
Tendremos más detalles en las próximas semanas.
Les pedimos una disculpa por este cambio de
último momento, pero se nos presentó la
oportunidad de contar con “Net Ministries” un
genial grupo nacional invitado por Sandy Martínez
quienes se especializan en retiros espirituales
dirigidos especialmente los jóvenes de todo
Estados Unidos. (Sandy participo en este grupo y
viajo con ellos visitando y guiando a jóvenes de
varias ciudades del país). Esta será una gran
oportunidad para todos los candidatos del grupo de
Confirmación. Estamos muy felices de poder
contar con ellos este año.
Sus donaciones de tarjetas de regalo de
Starbucks son realmente bienvenidas. Usualmente
terminamos nuestras reuniones de jóvenes con
juegos y el ganador recibe una de estas tarjetas.
Puedes comprar tus tarjetas en la mesa del
programa “Scrip” de la parroquia después de todas
las misas del fin de semana.
¡Les deseamos a todos un feliz año nuevo!
Kim Petros y Sandy Martínez