THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

October 26 – November 2

Sun 26 Matthew 22:34-40

8-8:30am Confessions –SPA

8:30am Mass –SPA

9:30am Coffee Hour –SPA

10:00am Baptismal Class –SPA

10:30am Mass

11:30am Coffee Hour

6:30-7pm Confessions

7:00pm Mass

Mon 27 Luke 13:10-17

7:00pm AA Meeting

Tue 28 Luke 6:12-16

7pm Dynamic Marriage Course

Wed 29 Luke 13:22-30 7pm RCIA

Thur 30 Luke 13:31-35

→ No Events

Fri 31 Luke 14:1-6 → No Events

Sat 1 Matthew 5:1-12 (All Saints)

9:00am Sacramental Catechesis –SPA

Sun 2 John 6:37-40 (All Souls)

8-8:30am Confessions –SPA

8:30am Mass –SPA

9:30am Coffee Hour –SPA

9:45am Baptisms –SPA

10:30am Mass

11:30am Coffee Hour

6:30-7pm Confessions

7:00pm Mass

For complete Daily Readings: www.usccb.org For a complete St. Patrick’s calendar: www.stpatrickpdx.org

MASS INTENTIONS

8:30 am – For + Leonardo Tellez Mesa 10:30 am – In thanksgiving for a healing in a Parish Family. 7:00 pm – For the People of the Parish.

PRAYER INTENTIONS

That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most battered by war and violence.

SUNDAY REFLECTION

CHARITY OF THE HEART

by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Adding the words “as yourself,” Jesus puts us in front of a mirror before which we cannot lie; he has given us an infallible measure for determining whether we love our neighbor.

We know well in every circumstance what it means to love ourselves and how we want others to treat us. Note well that Jesus does not say: “What the other person does to you, do to him.” This would be the law of talion: “An eye for an eye and a

tooth for a tooth.” He says rather: as you would like others to treat you, treat them in the same way (cf. Matthew 7:12). Jesus considered love of neighbor “his commandment,” that which summarizes the whole Law. “This is my commandment: That you love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). Many identify the whole of Christianity with the precept of love of neighbor, and they are not completely wrong. We must try, however, to go a little beyond the surface of things. When we speak of love of neighbor our minds turn immediately to “works” of charity, to the things that should be done for our neighbor: giving him to eat and drink, visiting him, in sum, helping our neighbor. But this is an effect of love, it is not yet love. Before “beneficence” there is “benevolence,” that is, before doing good there is willing good. Charity must be “without pretense,” in other words, it must be sincere (literally, “without hypocrisy”) (Romans 12:9); you must love “from a true heart” (1 Peter 1:22). Indeed, you can do “charitable” acts and give alms for motives that do not have anything to do with love: to impress, to look like a do-gooder, to earn heaven, to ease your conscience. A great deal of the charity that we offer to Third World countries is not directed by love but by a desire to ease our conscience. We realize the scandalous difference between them and us and we feel somewhat responsible for their misery. You can lack charity even in “doing charity.” It is clear that it would be a fatal error to oppose the heart’s love and active charity, or to take refuge in good intentions toward others in such a way that we use them as an excuse for a lack of active and concrete charity on our part. If you meet a poor person, hungry and numb with cold, St. James says, what good does it do to say “You poor thing, go, keep warm and eat something!” when you give him nothing of what he needs? “Children,” St. John adds, “Let us not love in word or speech but in deed and truth” (1 John 3:18). It is not a matter of devaluing external works of charity, but of making sure that they have their basis in a genuine sentiment of love and benevolence. This interior charity, or charity of the heart, is a charity that can be exercised by all and always, it is universal. It is not a charity that only a few—the rich and the healthy—bestow, and others—the poor and the sick—receive. All can give and receive. Furthermore, it is very concrete. It is a matter of beginning to look with a new eye upon the situations and people with which we live. What is this new eye? It’s simple: It is the eye with which we would like God to look upon us! The eye of mercy, of benevolence, of understanding, of mercy. When this happens all our relationships change. As if by a miracle, all the prejudice and hostility that kept us from loving a certain person falls away and we begin to open up to what he is in reality: a poor human being who suffers from his weaknesses and limits, like you, like everyone. It is as if the mask that people and things placed over his face has begun to slip and the person appears to us as he truly is.

POPE FRANCIS@PONTIFEX

To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS This year, as All Saints Day falls on a Saturday, it is not a day of obligation. Hence, there will be no mass for All Saints at St. Patrick’s. All Souls falls on a Sunday, and will be celebrated in the Sunday masses.

ONLINE GIVING @ ST. PATRICKS We are pleased to announce that Online Giving is now available at St Patrick. You can find further information by visiting ParishPay.com or by contacting them via phone at: 866-727-4741. Thank you for your continuous support!

1,000,000 PRAYERS CAMPAIGN Please sign up for the “1,000,000 Prayers Campaign” and pray a certain number of “Jesus, I Trust in You” each day, for three intentions: the families of St. Patrick’s, the Quest program, and the Fragua program. The goal is to reach one million prayers by June 2, 2015. To sign up, take a card from the back of the church and drop it in the box in the parish hall or email Sr. Teresa, sdmportland@gmail.com.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? RCIA classes just starting, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s. For more information, contact Josh Jones (joshua3_16@catholic.org).

LAST WEEK FOR PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORY PICTURES This Friday is the last day to have your picture taken for the St. Patrick’s Photo Directory. To be included in the directory, have your family's portrait taken at the Beaverton Yuen Lui Studio through October 31st. To schedule your studio appointment, inform the staff that you are with St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Join us for some treats and fellowship after 7 p.m. Mass next Sunday, November 2.

THE TRAVELING CRIB WILL BE HERE NEXT MONTH The Traveling Crib will be coming to St. Patrick’s in November. The crib will be here to collect baby items and maternity supplies for Pregnancy Support Services at Catholic Charities (some of the most needed items: new or gently used 0 – 3 month clothes, diaper wipes, pack-n-plays, and maternity clothes). This will be a practical way we can support women facing difficult situations. For more information call 503-238-5196.

VOTE NO ON 91 The Catholic bishops of Oregon are committed to helping people understand the dangers and harmful effects of recreational drug use. Recreational drug use causes physical, spiritual, and moral harm to the user, and can erode healthy relationships. Recreational drug use does not lead to true joy and happiness. Clarity and purity of mind and heart are needed to help build a better society. Recreational drug use can cause untold damage to individuals, families, and all of society. Please vote NO on 91.

MAKE BLANKETS/QUILTS FOR THE IMMIGRANT CHILDREN A group is forming to make blankets/quilts for the immigrant children in Federal care here in Portland. The work group meets at Friendly House, corner of N.W. 26th and Thurman, on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon, except holidays. All equipment and materials provided. No experience necessary. We speak English and Spanish. Additional information, call Kathleen Mitchell (971) 888-1660 or Carol Beals (503) 224-2640 ext. 151.

ST. PATRICK EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Exposition is Wednesday and Thursday, from 12pm-10pm. We hope to add Friday soon, as well. (The chapel is still open for prayer during the rest of the week). If you want to sign up as a regular adorer please send an email to adoration@stpatrickpdx.org.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Next spring, Fr. Lucas will be guiding a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, March 9-18, 2015. This prayerful trip will deepen your experience of Scripture, as you walk and pray where Jesus walked and prayed. For more information, pick up a brochure in the parish office or go to www.GoCatholicTravel.com/laborde.

FORTNIOUTSIDE THE PARISH NEWS PORTLAND'S ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN Please come and stand for life in northeast Portland TODAY, October 26, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. We will meet at NE Freemont and NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, Oregon. Please visit lifechain.net or call 503-334-6183 for questions.

ALL SOULS MEMORIAL MASS TO BE OFFERED An All Souls Memorial Mass will be offered at Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery on this Friday at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow. For additional information, contact Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 503-292-6621.

LATENITE CATECHISM Jan. 29-31, 2015 at the Winningstad Theatre. Touring for over 20 years and lauded by many Catholic media outlets, Late Nite Catechism was a smash hit the last time “Sister” conducted “class” in Portland. This is a hilarious, joyous, and interactive celebration of the Catholic Faith. Tickets available at www.portland5.com and the Portland’5 Box Office. Group discount of 10% for 8 or more.

ADYC 2014: CONTEMPLATE THE FACE OF CHRIST The Archdiocesan Youth Conference for high school students will be held in Seaside, November 21-23. The event features Archbishop Sample, Mike Patin, Curtis Stephan, and Sarah Kroger. ADYC is a weekend conference for high school youth and their chaperones featuring live music, dynamic presentations, impacting skits, powerful keynotes, games, crowd participation and much more! For more information, visit ym.archdpdx.org.

CATHOLIC TV NETWORK NOW AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA The CatholicTV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. To help provide this upbeat Catholic network to the people of our area, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to petition your cable and satellite provider.

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