St. Joseph the Worker Church
November 9, 2014
THEY ARE WITH GOD
NOVEMBER, 2013-NOVEMBER, 2014
Marie Martien
Miles Rubic
James Dukart
Jerry Krahn
Ralph Johnson
Vivian Hough
Mary Dowhaniuk
Joe Keith
Virginia Shea
Terry Ufford
Fr. Richard Hartman
Consuelo Brown
Bill Riddell
Mary Anna Neuharth
Billie Phillips
Johanna Ternes
Nancy Reijonen
Rosa Drexler
The Attraction and Fascination of The Kingdom of God- Pope Francis July 27, 2014 Angelus.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The brief similarities put forward in today's liturgy conclude the chapter of Matthew’s Gospel dedicated to the parables
of the Kingdom of God (13:44-52). Among these are two small masterpieces: the parables of the treasure hidden in the
field, and the pearl of great price. They tell us that the discovery of the Kingdom of God can come suddenly, as when the
peasant farmer is ploughing, finding the treasure unexpectedly; or after a long search, as the pearl for the merchant, who
finally found the pearl of great price he had long dreamed of. But in that case and in the other, the primary fact remains
that the treasure and the pearl are worth more than all other goods. Therefore, the farmer and the merchant, when they
find them, give up everything else to buy them. They do not need to reason, to think, to reflect: they realize immediately
the incomparable value of what they have found, and are willing to lose anything to have it.
So is the Kingdom of God: whoever finds it has no doubts, he feels that it is what he was looking and waiting for, and
that it responds to his most authentic aspirations. And it is really so: those who know Jesus, who meet him personally,
remain fascinated, attracted by so much goodness, so much truth, so much beauty, and all in great humility and simplicity. Look for Jesus, encounter Jesus. This is the great treasure!
How many people, how many saints, reading the Gospel with an open heart, have been so struck by Jesus, converted to
Him. Think of St. Francis of Assisi. He was already a Christian, but "milk-and-water" [insipid]. When he read the Gospel, in a decisive moment of his youth, he met Jesus, and found the Kingdom of God, and then all his dreams of earthly
glory vanished. The Gospel makes one know the real, living Jesus. He addresses your heart and changes your life. So
yes, leave everything. You can actually change your way of life, or continue to do what you did before, but you are another, you are born again. You find that you are given meaning, flavour, light to everything, even to hardships, even to
suffering, even to death. Read the Gospel, read the Gospel. We’ve said this before, remember? Read a passage of the
Gospel every day. Also carry a small copy of the Gospel with us, in your pocket, in your handbag – have one at hand,
anyway. And there, reading a passage, we find Jesus.
Everything makes sense when you find this treasure, which Jesus called "the Kingdom of God," that is, God reigning in
your life, in our lives. He is love, peace and joy in every man and in all men. This is what God wants, it is that for which
Jesus gave himself up to die on a Cross, to free us from the power of darkness and move into the realm of life, beauty,
goodness, joy! Read the Gospel and find Jesus, and have this Christian joy and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Dear brothers and sisters, you see, the joy of having found the treasure of the Kingdom of God shines through. The
Christian cannot conceal his faith, because it shines through in every word, every gesture, even in the most simple, everyday ones. The love that God shines through, given to us through Jesus. Let us pray, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, that his kingdom of love, justice and peace comes to us and to the whole world.
+Fr John Amsberry
Contact Fr John for speaking and parish missions: www.uareloved.com
St. Joseph the Worker Website: http://stjosephtheworkerpdx.org/
Building Campaign Update
buildstjoseph.org
Fundraising for the building campaign is well underway. We are rolling out social media and beginning to exploit that avenue.
Outside donors are showing interest and our inside pledges are coming in. We are confident that we will reach our goal!
What can you do to help?
1. Please turn in your pledges as soon as possible; we are aiming to have all pledges from the parish in by Dec 1.
2. Please follow St. Joseph the Worker on Facebook and share the video messages that we are putting out. This is a way to share
Christ with others and let them know about the very important work we are doing here and how others can help us financially.
Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats
will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 (NASB)
When we give to God, we are just taking our hands off what already belongs to Him. - Author Unknown
MASS INTENTIONS
In Need of Household Goods: The rain
Monday, Nov 10, 2014
Communion Service
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014
Shirley Hergert
(Francis Neibauer)
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014
+Siobain Ryan
(Brenda Fleming-Wilks)
Thursday, Nov 13, 2014
+Mel Amsberry
(Charlotte Gurusinghe)
Friday, Nov 14, 2014
+Siobian Ryan
(Brenda Fleming-Wilks)
Saturday, Nov 15, 2014
People of the Parish
Sunday, Nov 16, 2014
8:30AM: +Alice & Julian Misa
(Geraldine Misa)
10:30AM: +Siobian Ryan
(Brenda Fleming-Wilks)
is here; good time to clean out your closet. St.
Joseph the Worker gives away household
goods on the second and fourth Saturday every
month to those in need. We could use any
kitchen items, utensils, plates, cups, towels,
blankets, or sheets. Bring what you have to the
household shed (behind church) on Nov 8
or Nov. 22 from noon to 2PM, or call Deacon
Mike at x105. Also, bring excess clothing to
the used clothing shed at the north entrance
anytime.
Daily Rosary
7:30AM Mon-Fri
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, Nov 10, 2014
7PM-Edge
7PM-Life Teen Choir Practice
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014
8AM-Mass
Parish Center Closed
10AM-Altar Guild Meeting
7PM - Choir Practice
7PM-KOC General Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014
7PM - RCIA-Teaching the Mass
Sunday, Nov 16, 2014
8:45AM-Faith Formation
9AM-Noon-KOC Breakfast
7PM-Life Teen Meeting
The Filipino Community at St
Joseph the Worker Church presents: Dinner and Dance for a great
Cause Saturday Dec 6, 2014 from
5:30PM to 10PM at Franciscan Montissori Earth School Gym. 14750 SE
Clinton St, Portland, OR Filipino
Cuisine -Entertainment-Free Dance
Tickets $20.00 per person. All proceeds benefit construction of St. Joseph
the Worker Church’s new building. For
information call:
Gladys @ (503) 761-3063
Email: [email protected] or
Tanya @ (503) 351-4455
Email: [email protected]
November is National Adoption
Awareness Month and Catholic Charities
Pregnancy Support and Adoption Services is
looking for families who are interested in
learning more about expanding their family
through open adoption. For more information
or to schedule a free information session,
please call Shawn at 503-238-5196 or go to
[email protected].
“To adopt a child is a great work of love. When it is
done, much is given, but much is also received. It is
a true exchange of gifts. Adopting children, regarding and treating them as one’s own children, means
recognizing that the relationship between parents
and children is not measured only by genetic standards. Procreative love is first and foremost a gift
of self. There is a form of ‘procreation’ which occurs through acceptance, concern, and devotion.
The resulting relationship is so intimate and enduring that it is in no way inferior to one based on a
biological connection. When this is also juridically
protected, as it is in adoption, in a family united by
the stable bond of marriage, it assures the child that
peaceful atmosphere and that paternal and maternal love which he needs for his full human development.” John Paul II, Letter to Adoptive Fami-
lies (Sept 5, 2000)
Next Class for Infant Baptisms will be
held on Saturday January 4, 2015 at 2:00PM in
the Social Room. Pre
-registration is required. Please come
by the Parish Center
to pick up a registration form or find a
copy on web site:
StJosephtheWorkerpdx.org. Baptisms will take place on Sunday Jan 11, 2015 at the 10:30AM Mass.
+PIX NEEDED+
If you have more than one pix,
please return extras to
the sacristy.
Thank you!
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Budget amount:
$8,000.00
Amount collected: $9012.00
Over/Under +
$1012.00
Advent Day of Recollection
Sponsored by Catholic Charities
Ministry to the Elderly Committee for those
who minister to the sick and elderly
in any capacity
Date: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014
Time: 9:30AM-2:30PM
Location: St Joseph the Worker Parish
Presented by: Rev Michael Evernden
Theme: Healing Ministers of Healing:
how we care for ourselves
while caring for others
Cost: $15.00, includes lunch
(St Joseph the Worker members can register free
or donate $15.00 to defray costs.)
Pre-registration is required, please!
Terri at x 106 or [email protected]
Directories available later this fall
If you had your picture taken, you will receive a complimentary copy. If you did not
have your picture taken and would like a
directory, please sign up in the narthex.
(Please be aware that these additional directories cost us $6 each. Depending on how
many we need, we may ask for help absorbing this cost.) Thank you.
Lector Training: Interested in becoming a lector at Mass? Training for new lectors will be held on November 16, 2014, at
12:30 PM in the Church. Call Larry
Loumena at 503-661-1694 for information.
When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the
Church, God himself speaks to his people
and Christ, present in his word, proclaims
the Gospel (GIRM, #29).
Advent Bible Study: This is the season for giving. God gives to us and we give
back. We will study scriptures to learn
about God’s gifts and our gifts. The class
will be taught by Rich Kraljev starting
Thursday, Nov 20. We will have two convenient times to gather in the social room.
10AM to 1130 AM or 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
The dates are Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11, and
Dec 18.
Peace and Justice Ministry
Addresses for Facebook and twitter
accounts:
Facebook- SJTW Peace and Justice
Twitter- @SJpeacejustice