February 8, 2015 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

501 NW 25th Street Corvallis, Oregon 97330 Phone 541-757-1988 Fax 541-757-2788

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

¡VAYA CON DIOS PADRE FEDERICO!

“SPEND AN HOUR WITH ME” PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Hours Needing Adorers

Monday 1 a.m. - 2 a.m. -- 11 p.m. - Midnight

Friday 1 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. - noon

It is not necessary to make a permanent commitment. Please consider taking one of these hours on a temporary basis. Contact John Kleinhenz at (541) 207-7185.

Sunday 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Mass Intentions

Monday Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday Gn 1:20 -- 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30

Friday Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Parish Life and Prayer

February 9 8 a.m. Communion Service

February 10 8 a.m. Howard Thompson

February 11 6 p.m. +Filomena & Francisco Pindoy Sr.

February 12 8 a.m. Catholic Daughters intentions

February 13 8 a.m.

John & Stephanie Baxter; +Edward G McCracken Sr

February 14 5 p.m. Ruby Eliana Acevedo Leiva

February 15 7 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 8 p.m.

+Dick Paradis Todd Marcelino +Delores Cassinelli +Virginia Garcia Zarza +Esther C Koebel

Veritatis Splendor Catholic Book Club meets every second Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Siena Room.

For February 8, members selected Anthony Esolen's new book, Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching. Chapters include teachings of the Church on Marriage and on Family; Esolen concludes the book by explaining how the most holy Eucharist must be at the heart of the Church's social teaching.

In February, we will bring suggestions for March/April reading. Call Shirley Twining (541-929-2782) for more

Prayer Requests :

Arturo David for faith and health; Brik Davis for healing; Bob Schaefers for Parkinsons; Lu Oryshchyn for lymphoma; Tina Kimmell for cancer, Barbara Breaux; Daniela S-K and Wilhelm Paul for faith and peace; Anthony Redmond for health; Pam Lennon for health, Margarita Carranza Arteta for healing; Helen & Norman Domagala for healing; Maxine Rainbolt for healing, Elie Angeles Montoya for recovery and health; Lucila Romero Carrasco for health; Comunidad EME, Hugo Lizana, Patricia Vicencio, Mary Flinn Rathman peace and healing, Ted Gregg, Regina Runnion for healing, Virginia Oliveros, Angelica Marizol Cruz Pablo; Connie Jaszkowiak for healing. Jamison Challeen for health; Millie Solla de Valdes for healing, Carlos Acevedo Acevedo for health, Juan Eugenio and Chabela Pino Gonzalez for health and confort; Nelly Valdebenito for health; Luis Alberto Sanchez for peace and health; Jeff Minus for inoperable brain cancer; Carlos Rodriguez Pajares for a stroke recovery.

The prayer requests will be listed for only three months. Please call the Office if you would like a name listed or added back in.

Need Prayers? Need Prayers? Need Prayers? Struggling with illness in your family? Looking for a job? Parishioners are ready to pray with you after weekend Masses, by the Tabernacle, every week.

Do You Have Talents or Abilities to Share?

Then come to a Catholic Daughter meeting and learn how you can live your faith with love, serving the Church and Community.

We have many different projects and charities we support locally and nationally. We support our youth, Newman college students and seminarians throughout Oregon. Come and see how life can be enjoyable and personally enriching for women of faith.

Our next Catholic Daughter meeting is on February 12, at 7 p.m. in the Upper Social Hall.

Have any question or want to know more, please contact: Kathie Huerta-Enochian at 541-752-8514.

Stations of the Cross and Divine Mercy Chaplet

Fridays during Lent 3 p.m. in the Church

Questions?: Call Alice M. Brown 541-752-0929

Thank you to Catholic Cruises and Tours one of our sponsors, whose support makes this bulletin possible!

Faith Formation

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION We take this opportunity to profoundly thank all the parents for their dedication and commitment in bringing their children for the Reconciliation Retreat and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You indeed fulfilled your role as primary educators of your children by accompanying them and supporting them to mark these special days in their journey of faith.

SAVE THESE DATES 3/8/15 - Parent Meeting, 10:30 am Aquinas Room

focus on First Holy Communion

4/18/15 First Holy Communion Retreat, 9 - 12. You are are requested to accompany your child throughout the retreat.

CONFIRMATION FEBRUARY Sat 2/21/15 Parent/Sponsors meeting from 10 a.m. in

USH Sun 2/22/15 - Class 9 MARCH 3/1/15 - class 10 3/15/15 class 11 APRIL Weekend of 4/10-12/15 Confirmation Retreat at Fr.

Bernard Youth Center in Mt. Angel SOUPER BOWL OF CARING A BIG THANK YOU to all Confirmation candidates, the Confirmation teachers and volunteers who helped to collect non-perishable canned food and cash for our St. Vincent De Paul food pantry. This was a team effort that helped us collect a lot of items to help support our brothers and sisters in need. We are so grateful for the dedication, sacrifice and commitment that was displayed by all. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Confirmation Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m.

First Holy Communion Sunday, May 17

during the 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses

Altar Server Trainings The trainings for this month are:

Wednesday, February 11 Thursday, February 19

We meet from 4-5 p.m. in the church. For more information call John Tacke at (541) 758-4663

COME and SEE All College Students are invited to the FRAGUA course. Explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Each night includes a free dinner, live music, a great talk, and a lively and sincere discussion about the talk. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at OSU Valley Football Center. To register visit osunewman.org

CONFIRMATION College students who are interested in being confirmed are invited to join us for Confirmation preparation at the Newman Center. Meetings will be held every Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning on February 5 and ending May 4. Please register at osunewman.org

Graduate Students & Post Graduates You are invited to join us for a comprehensive, easy to understand Bible Study program! We will have weekly meetings every Friday evening, starting January 16 at the OSU Newman Center. This bible study is designed from a Catholic perspective & follows Jeff Cavins' Salvation History study materials. It is suitable for beginners and those who have experience with bible study. Feel free to come and check it out and invite others to come!

If you have any questions, please contact Kristina Milaj (Kristina.milaj@oregonstate.edu) or Mary Maynard (mmaynard7691@gmail.com).

Parish Life

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) What is it?

What are the causes? What are the symptoms?

How is it treated? On March 7, the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Parish in Corvallis will hold a seminar on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It will be held in the Upper Social Hall and will start promptly at 1 p.m. and conclude no later than 3 p.m. Don Davidson will be the moderator with Scott Delbridge, Readjustment Counselor, Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Salem Vet Center and Arvilla Claussen, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, making presentations. This discussion is for anyone who wants to learn more about PTSD. This includes Vets and spouses and anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, such as police officers and firemen. For further information, please contact Don Davidson at majord141@gmail.com or 512-351-5300.

Pennies for Heaven (PFH) Collection and K of C Membership Drive Weekend of February 28/March 1

Each year the K of C councils of Oregon raise money to help Mt. Angel Abbey with the costs of educating new priests and other seminaries through the national K of C Christopher Fund (CF). 50% of all funds collected go directly to Mt. Angel and a portion of the other half returns to Oregon from the CF.

St. Mary’s will have a second collection the weekend of Feb. 28/Mar. 1 after all Masses.

In addition the KC’s will be conducting a membership drive in memoriam of Dick Paradis. We look forward to the generous support of this great Parish.

State PFH Chair – Patrick Rausch

Junior Catholic Daughters will meet February 8 (12:15 – 2:00 p.m.) in the Siena Room to cut/sew fleece blankets for the Pastega House.

Call Irene at 541-207-4817 if you have any questions.

Juniorettes will meet February 13 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) to make hair bows and ribbons for the girls at Casa DeAngelas orphanage and to make Valentine cards.

La colecta Centavos para el Cielo (PFH) y Membresía de Caballeros de Colón es el 28 de febrero / 1 de marzo. Cada año el Consejo de los Caballeros de Colón de Oregon recaudan dinero para ayudar a la Abadía de Mt Ángel con los costos de la educación de nuevos sacerdotes y otros seminarios con el Fondo nacional de los C de C Christopher (CF). 50% de todos los fondos recaudados van directamente a Mt Angel y una parte retorna a Oregon de la CF.

Santa María tendrá una segunda colecta del fin de semana del 28 de febrero / marzo 1 después de todas las misas.

Además los Caballeros de Colón llevarán a cabo una campaña de afiliación en memoria de Dick Paradis. Esperamos el apoyo generoso de esta gran parroquia.

Presidente Estatal de PFH - Patrick Rausch

Thank you! Options Pregnancy Resource Center wants to extend their heartfelt gratitude for our participation in the Baby Bottle Boomerang program a few months ago. $1,693.26 was raised at St. Mary’s! What a blessing to their ministry. It will be exciting to see how God will use these gifts to touch and SAVE lives.

Benton County Right to Life Meeting, February 16

Do you share a common desire to protect innocent human life? Join Benton County Right to Life when they meet Monday, February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Philomath Library. Hear about the San Francisco Walk for Life and Student Life Conference.

See you there!

Congratulations! Celebrate Corvallis announced awards for community service in our town a couple weeks ago.

We want to acknowledge two of our parishioners who received special recognition: Judy Corwin was chosen as First Citizen Kathleen Petrucela was chosen as Senior First Citizen

We are very proud of you! May the Lord continue to bless your efforts.

St. Anne Circle will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at The Old Spaghetti Factory (603 NW 2nd St.) on Tuesday, February 10. Everyone is welcome.

Parish Life St. Mary’s Church Library

Sunday 10-12 pm; Monday 10-1 pm Tuesday 1-3 pm

The library has resources for this year's Lenten journey: Walking with God (Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins present a panoramic view of God's glorious plan of salvation) You Can Understand the Bible (Peter Kreeft provides guidance for praying with the scriptures daily and brief insights into each of the books of the Old and New Testaments) Scripture Matters and The Lamb's Supper (Scott Hahn discusses the Mass based on the Bible) Solidarity Will Transform the World (stories of hope from Catholic Relief Services) Ten Christians (stories about the work of Frederick Ozanam, Bl. Mother Teresa, St. Francis of Assisi, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, St. Therese of Lisieux and others) True to Life (Janet Folger, initially afraid to do any public speaking, shares inspiring true stories about human rights issues)

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION

The Archdiocese has just learned that the IRS is delayed in issuing IP-PINs. Thus, you may not receive an IP-PIN during this tax season, even though you had a background check performed in connection with service for the Archdiocese, a parish or school. The IRS will continue to issue IP-PINs on a rolling basis. If you have received an IP-PIN, you must use it to file your taxes. If you have not received an IP-PIN, IRS advises that the best way to protect yourself is to file your taxes early. IRS apologizes for the delays and the confusion it has caused. The FAQs posted in the Archdiocese’s website are being revised accordingly and will be updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

If you have questions, please contact the IRS Identity Protection Special Unit at 1-800-908-4490 or visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center. Please do not contact the Archdiocese or your parish or school. Neither the Archdiocese nor your parish or school has any further information on the issuance of IP-PINs.

Benton County Right to Life is inviting all students ages kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in the Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation Drawing and Essay Contests. “WE ARE THE PRO-LIFE GENERATION" is the theme for the 2015 Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation Drawing and Essay contest.

First place winners of the drawing and essay contests at the local level will be eligible for the state competition. State winners will be announced at the Oregon Right to Life Conference in Portland, Oregon on April 11.

"WE ARE THE PRO-LIFE GENERATION" Drawing Contest Division and Rules: Drawings should incorporate contest theme. All artwork must be original, and must be on paper no larger than 8.5" x 11". Collages are considered original artistic expressions. Age groups: K; 1-2 grade; 3-5 grade; 6-8 grade; 9-10 grade; 11-12 grade.

"WE ARE THE PRO-LIFE GENERATION" Essay Contest Division and Rules: Essays will be judged on general organization, grammar, clarity of message, originality and incorporation of theme. 5-6 grade...200-300 words; 7-9 grade...300-400 words; 10-12 grades...400-500 words.

All entries must include: Student's name, age, grade, address and phone number on the back of their drawing or essay entry. Please mail entries to: Marguerite Rozelle, PO Box 1267, Albany, Oregon 97321.

For contest information or questions, Contact: Marguerite Rozelle at 541-926-1685. County Area Contest Deadline: March 1, 2015.

St. Mary's Playgroup Are you a parent or caregiver to a child age newborn to 5 looking for a play-based group to be a part of? If so, come join us in the Nursery from 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday (except school holidays). Come once or every week.

We would love to meet you!! If you would like to join o u r e m a i l l i s t , p l e a s e c o n t a c t R o s i e Jordan, rosie.n.jordan@gmail.com.

We thank St. Mary’s parishioners for their donations to the Poor Fund. Many of you donated to the Giving Tree, brought toys and food for the Christmas gift baskets, and helped assemble and deliver donations. You helped 951 families, including 3,445 family members! Each child under 12 received two new toys, a book, stuffed animal, and stocking stuffers, plus a board game or puzzle to involve their entire family. Special thanks go to Amy Adamski for managing the Giving Tree, and to Christine Duffney, executive director of Vina Moses, for overseeing this project, as she has done for many years. The need was great, but you all stepped up.

The Poor Fund Board

Pictorial directories will be ready in about a month and available at the back of church for those with pictures in the directory. If you did not get your picture taken and would like a directory, there will be some for sale for $10.

Parish Calendar

Sunday, February 8 10 a.m. Library 10:15 a.m. Religious Education, school Edge, LSH 5 p.m. Veritatis Splendor Book Club 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 8 5:45 p.m. Atrium Level 3, school

Monday, February 9 9 a.m. Divine Mercy, Siena 10 a.m. Library, Siena 1 p.m. Centering prayer, Siena 7 p.m. San Juan Diego, Aquinas 7 p.m. INFERNO Class, USH

Tuesday, February 10 6 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing, LSH 9 a.m. Caritas, Siena 9:30 a.m. Preschool Playgroup, Nursery 1 p.m. Library, Siena 6 p.m. San Juan Diego, Siena 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus, LSH 7 p.m. RCIA, USH

Wednesday, February 11 1 p.m. Great Adventure Bible Study, Siena 4 p.m. Atrium Level 2, Rm 2 and 5 4 p.m. Altar Server Training, church 6 p.m. Hispanic Religious Education, school 7 p.m. San Juan Diego Mujeres, USH

Thursday, February 12 9 a.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus Study, Siena 9 a.m. Mom’s Library Group, Nursery 12 p.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus Study, Siena 6:30 p.m. Adult Confirmation, Newman Center 7 p.m. Catholic Daughters, USH

Friday, February 13 3:30 p.m. Juniorettes, Rm 4 7 p.m. Family Movie Night, LSH 7 p.m. Korean Community, Rm 4

Saturday, February 14 8 a.m. St. John Society Refocus, USH 9 a.m. Friends of the Kitchen, gym kitchen 10 a.m. NFP, Aquinas 6 p.m. Married Couples’ Dinner, USH

Sunday, February 15 10 a.m. Library, Siena 10:15 a.m. Religious Education, school Edge, school 2 p.m. Hispanic baptism preparation, Siena 3 p.m. San Juan Diego, gym/kitchen/USH 5:45 p.m. Atrium Level 3, school

Offering for January 31/February 1

Envelopes/VANCO $ 12,678.30 Loose $ 3,828.62

TOTAL $ 16,506.92

It is only with your generosity to St. Mary’s that we are able to provide parish ministries and outreach. Thank you for helping in the evangelizing mission of St. Mary’s.

Need Prayers? Caritas Call Jane at (541) 757-8291 or Sharon at (541) 929-7166

Couples’ Dinner

Register now (at the office) for the couples' dinner February 14 to celebrate the sacrament of matrimony! Menu includes spinach salad with strawberries, stuffed pork loin, rice pilaf, veggies, and cheesecake. Door prizes and complimentary wine! $30/couple.

Married Couples: Here is your perfect Valentine gift for each other!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter will host a Weekend Retreat on February 13-15 at Mt. Angel retreat House. Please apply online at 222.rediscoverthespark.org or phone 503-853-2758. Call Jack and Jo rich at 541-929-4407 for further information.

Lighthouse Media is getting bigger and better!

Week 1 Seven Deadly Sins--Seven Lively Virtues

Join noted Professor of Theology and author, Fr. Robert Barron, in this revealing presentation as he sheds light on the seven deadly sins--those great spiritual blocks that inhibit our relationship with God and others --and the antidote to them, the seven lively virtues! Fr. Barron uses Dante's DIVINE COMEDY to expose these sinful patterns in

our lives and show how they are effectively counteracted by the cultivation of virtue through the development of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This fascinating journey shows the path that God has designed to lead us to health, happiness and holiness. Parishioner Comments Absolutely wonderful! I love how Fr. Barron gives practical ways to use the information he’s presenting. Nancy - Warroad, MN

This CD is going to stay in my CD player in my car for a long time! Great advice on how to defeat the deadly sins in our lives. Ann Marie - Rock Hill, SC

COMUNIDAD HISPANACOMUNIDAD HISPANACOMUNIDAD HISPANA

Alerta de acción referente a un comunicado del IRS La Arquidiócesis acaba de saber que el IRS se ha retrasado en la emisión de IP-PIN. Por lo tanto, no puede recibir un IP-PIN durante esta temporada de impuestos, a pesar de ha tenido una verificación de antecedentes realizado en relación con el servicio de la Arquidiócesis, una parroquia o escuela. El IRS continuará emitiendo IP-PIN de forma continua. Si usted ha recibido un IP-PIN, debe utilizarlo para presentar su declaración de impuestos. Si usted no ha recibido una IP-PIN, el IRS aconseja que la mejor manera de protegerse es el presentar sus impuestos temprano. IRS pide disculpas por los retrasos y la confusión que ha causado. Las preguntas más frecuentes publicadas en el sitio web de la Arquidiócesis se revisan consecuentemente y se actualizan el 20 de enero 2015. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la Unidad Especial de Protección de Identidad del IRS al 1-800-908-4490 o visite un Centro de Asistencia al Contribuyente. Por favor no contacte la Arquidiócesis o su parroquia o escuela. Ni la Arquidiócesis ni su parroquia o escuela tiene más información sobre la emisión de IP-PIN.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, -6,10, 12, 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: Gn 1:20 -- 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104(103):1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mc 1:40-45

EL MENSAJE DE LA VIRGEN DE LOURDES:

Creo que podríamos resumir el Mensaje que la Santísima Virgen dio en Lourdes, Francia, en 1858, de esta forma: 1-Es un agradecimiento del cielo por la definición del dogma de la Inmaculada Concepción, que se había declarado cuatro años antes (1854), al mismo tiempo que así se presenta Ella misma como Madre y modelo de pureza para el mundo que esta necesitado de esta virtud. 2-Es una exaltación a las virtudes de la pobreza y humildad aceptadas cristianamente, al escoger a Bernardita como instrumento de su mensaje. 3-Un mensaje importantísimo en Lourdes es el de la Cruz. La Santísima Virgen le repite que lo importante es ser feliz en la otra vida, aunque para ello sea preciso aceptar lacruz. 4-Importancia de la oración, del rosario, de la penitencia y humildad (besando el suelo como señal de ello); también, un mensaje de misericordia infinita para los pecadores y del cuidado de los enfermos. Algunos puntos de reflexión sobre los signos visibles de la primera aparición: En ellos hay una gran enseñanza espiritual: 1-Rodeada de luz: es el símbolo de la luz de la fe, a la cual nos abrimos por el Bautismo. La fe es la luz de la vida con que debemos brillar ante el mundo. Debemos hacer resplandecer la fe por la santidad de nuestras vidas. 2-La luz era tranquila y profunda: en la fe cristiana hallaremos el reposo para nuestra alma. 3-De belleza incomparable, no hay nada igual aquí en la tierra: trabajar intensamente por adquirir la verdadera belleza que es la del alma, a fin de que Dios pueda contemplarnos con agrado. 4-Ropaje tan blanco, tan puro, tan delicado que jamas tela alguna pudo imitar: de que pureza tan perfecta y delicada ha de estar revestida delante de Dios, nuestra alma; ya que el pecado mancha nuestro blanco ropaje. 5-Pies desnudos, brillando sobre cada uno de ellos una rosa dorada y luminosa: Los pies desnudos nos predican la pobreza evangélica, esta bella y sublime virtud a la cual Jesús ha prometido el mismo Reino de los Cielos. Las rosas luminosas: Jesús nos envía a difundir por todas partes el buen olor de Cristo, el divino perfume del Evangelio. 6-Las manos siempre juntas, con el santo rosario: en ferviente oración, orando siempre y sin interrupción. La oración nuestro alimento constante, la respiración del alma, pues todas las virtudes solo nacen en un alma que ora.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Jornada Mundial del Matrimonio;

Martes: Santa Escolástica Miércoles: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes; Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos Jueves: Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln Sábado: San Cirilo y san Metodio; Día de San Valentín