St. Cecilia Church ~ Iglesia Santa Cecilia
5105 SW Franklin Ave.
Beaverton, Or 97005 Phone:(503) 644-2619 Fax: (503) 626-7204
Web Site: www.stceciliachurch.org
March 5, 2017
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Cary Reniva, Pastor
Rev. Anthony Ahamefule, Parochial Vicar:
Adult Faith Programs
Baptisms
Deacon Bill Richardson, Hispanic Ministry
Cheryl Motal, Office Coordinator, ext. 160
Betsy Willing, Adult Faith Assistant, ext. 173
Erika Ascencio, Hispanic Assistant, ext. 161
Jim Cassinelli, Business Manager, ext. 164
Shelly Schultheis, Accountant, ext. 162
Michelle Hallett, ext. 178:
Development
Parish Events Coordinator
Armatus—Called to Protect
Jess Rios, Administrative Assistant, ext. 174
Noreen Soares, ext. 163:
Early Childhood Faith Formation
Amy Maris-Volf, Elem. Faith Formation, ext. 172
Amanda Jewett, ext. 171:
Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Confirmation
Letty Rodriguez, ext. 2:
Spanish Religious Education
Joye Boone, ext. 170:
Welcome Ministry
Communion Visitors
Trevorr Price, Maintenance Supervisor
Daniel Garcia, Maintenance Assistant
SCHOOL
Sue Harris, Principal
Tami McIntyre, Registrar, ext. 110
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY: 5:00pm (Vigil) ~ 7:00pm (Vigil – Spanish)
SUNDAY: 7:30am ~ 9:00am ~ 10:45am ~ 12:30pm ~ 2:30pm (Spanish)
WEEKDAYS : Monday through Saturday 8:00am
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES: Saturday/Sabado 8:40am - 10:00am ~ 3:30pm - 4:40pm
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PASTOR’S CORNER
LENT: A SPRINGTIME FOR THE SOUL
Last Wednesday, as our foreheads were signed with blessed ashes, we entered into the holy
season of Lent. Since the Old Testament, ashes have always stood for penance and mourning; it
signifies the “bowing of the conscience” and “mourning for our sins”, which are central to the
Lenten season. The three pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving —are not ends in
themselves, but should ultimately bring us into conversion and a deeper realization of our sublime dignity as sons and
daughters of God. This echoes what we heard last Wednesday in the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel, “Rend
your hearts, not your garments.”
As a parish community, there are a number of opportunities that will help us enter more fully into the spirit of the Lent. I
would like to encourage everyone to join the Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent. We will begin with the Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30pm, reminding us of the incredible love of the God in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is Christ’s
“unbloody” sacrifice on the Cross. While the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, we will begin the Stations of the Cross at 7pm
and end it with the Benediction. This is our deliberate and conscious act, as a faith community, to intensify our prayer life as
called by the season. Spending time at the Adoration Chapel and attending daily Mass during Lent would surely deepen our
Lenten consciousness.
Aside from the Stations of the Cross, we also have another wonderful Lenten tradition here at St. Cecilia’s that brings a
heightened consciousness to one of the pillars of Lent (almsgiving). Every year, the parish does a Lenten collection that
benefits the poor and the marginalized through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Social Concerns Ministry and our new partner
parish (St. Alexander’s in Cornelius). For the past few years, we had supported Christ the King Parish in Shiprock, New
Mexico. Probably because of the turnover of different pastors there, we have not heard anything from them so the Partner
Parish Committee decided to choose another partner parish in the local area while waiting for word from Shiprock.
Almsgiving is a deliberate effort to move the focus from the self to one’s neighbor. It also reminds us that, though we have our
own unique needs, we are also cognizant of the plight of other people.
The gospel in the first Sunday of Lent always talks about the temptation of Jesus in the desert. The temptations that
Christ overcame were the same ones that we constantly wrestle with as well—excessive desire for material things, pride,
and power. These are the three main things that breed other sins, the weeds that hinder the full blossoming of the seeds of
God’s word in the ground, who is us. It’s interesting that the word Lent comes from the Old English word, “lencten,”
which means springtime. Lent, to truly be springtime for our souls, is a time to weed out or to remove the unnecessary
things that we find in the “garden of life” so that God’s splendor and majesty bloom. Springtime for our souls can only take
place if we muster the courage to say “no” to the temptations that put the self over God, so that in the words of the Opening
Prayer/Collect today, “we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their
effects.” – Fr. Cary
Pews Available
We will be removing the old pews from church on Sunday, March 19 th at 4pm. We are trying
to find homes for them in other churches; however, it looks like some will be available.
If you are interested in a pew, come at 4pm on March 19th to pick it up.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Place your items for
St. Vincent de Paul in the barrels at the
main entrance to the church and
the West annex door.
Saturday, March 4th
5:00pm †Don Johnson—Fran Redlinger
7:00pm Int. Lois Dandurand--Kathy
Needed This Week
DISH SOAP
Sunday, March 5th
7:30am †Patricia McCarthy—Petersens
9:00am †Allen Petersen--Family
10:45am †Ralph Rosendin—Bonnie & Patrick Brew
12:30pm †Nathan Hollingsworth--Mom
2:30pm People of St. Cecilia
Lent is a call to “give alms for the poor.”
Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor
families within walking distance of your home.
When in need, they ring the rectory bell —
They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell.
Monday, March 6th
8:00am †Lionel Delaney—Bridget Kyle
Is there a family you know who needs assistance?
Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that
Together we can help the suffering and poor.
Tuesday, March 7th
8:00am †Squadron VMA224—Bill Kunz
Wednesday, March 8th
8:00am Int. Patricia King-Hanson—King Family
9:00am †Kenneth Clow--Family
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Contact: Tom Eyer, (503) 804-0398
Thursday, March 9th
8:00am †Mary Almeida—Bridget Kyle
We ask each parishioner to pray the following
Petition to God:
Friday, March 10th
8:00am †Kathy Curtis—John Curtis
“That prayer, penance and almsgiving will dispose more
men and women to follow the Holy Spirit as He leads them
to discover their vocations in Christ, ”
Saturday, March 11th
8:00am †Margaret Jansen—Kathy O’Claire
We pray to the Lord.
Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for
forty days of prayer and fasting.
Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the state
in life God has prepared for you?
Francis Manning
If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood or
consecrated life, visit the Archdiocese of Portland website
(www.archdpdxvocations.org) and call Fr. Jeff Eirvin,
Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Reaching out to people in need of comfort,
Prayer Shawls are “gifted” to those
experiencing illness, recovery, loss
or any of life’s stressful situations.
GOD BLESS FR. CARY & FR. ANTHONY!!
Please pray for all Prayer Shawl recipients.
If you are interested in joining our ministry as a knitter
or to request a Prayer Shawl, contact:
Jeannine Hooper 503-891-0587 or
Marylyn Klesh 503-579-3767, [email protected]
St. Cecilia Men’s Club Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, March 7th @ 6:00pm in the
Parish Center, Room A.
Bring something to barbeque!
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 7th at 10:30am
In the NE Room of the Parish Center
Questions???
Call Bill Johnson, 503-644-6917 or
Chuck Shikany, 503-590-1574.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
We will be discussing the Plant Sale and
Mother’s Day Brunch.
Visitors are always welcome—join us!
YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS
Meeting Wednesday, March 8th @
12:00pm in the Parish Ctr. Fireside Room.
Bring a brown bag lunch & beverage.
We will be viewing a video on the
Passion of Christ to prepare us for Lent.
We hope you can join us!
The Men’s Club is a Parish Group that seeks to provide
spiritual and social growth for the men of the Parish. Club
activities include the Crab Feed and participation in the
St. Cecilia Feast Day Celebration and Mothers’ Day Brunch.
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Elementary Faith Formation
If you wish to have your child baptized,
please send an inquiry to
[email protected]
Believers grades K-2; Disciples grades 3-5
Meet Sunday Mornings 10:15-11:30am
Amy Maris-Volf, ext. 172
[email protected]
Nursery & Pre-K on Sunday’s @ 9am
Noreen Soares, ext. 163
[email protected]
Please check calendar thoroughly due to our odd schedule
the next couple of months
March 5 =Regular Classes gr.
K,1,3,4,5 + Seekers
March 12 =Regular Classes
March 19 = Regular Classes
March 26= No Classes SPRING
BREAK
April 2 = Regular Classes
K,1,3,4,5 + Seekers
April 9 = Regular Classes and Palm Sunday
First Eucharist Preparation
SEEKERS Grades 2-5, English
Amy Maris-Volf, ext. 172
[email protected]
Seekers Session #5, March 5
Parish Center 10:15-11:45am
Homework:
1. Watch the videos about Eucharist on our Seekers webpage
2. Visit the adoration chapel to pray with your child
3. Work on lesson 3 pamphlet and poster lesson 1,2,3
4. What is our family going to do to make this Lent the best
ever?
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children, K-5th grades, are invited to attend during the
9am Sunday Mass. Children process to the
Parish Center with adults during the Liturgy of the Word
and then return to celebrate the rest of Mass.
Adult/Youth Volunteers interested in helping, please call
Vicki Giampietro at 503-639-8745.
Save the Date Reminder: Seekers Retreat, Saturday ,
March 11, 9am-noon, St. Cecilia Campus,.
Meet in the church
Go to http://formed.org —
Enter Our Parish Code 664558
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MEN’S (Ages 18 +) BASKETBALL
Sunday nights, 7:00pm, Activity Center
March 5, 12, 19, 26.
Organizer is Mike Droessler, [email protected]
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Communion Visitors and Welcome Ministry
Joye Boone, ext. 170
[email protected]
St. Cecilia School “News”
Currently in 8th Grade, we are learning about Catholic social
teaching. We're creating a news video that relates to current
events that gives the Catholic social teaching perspective. We
recently met with our 1st Grade buddies and talked about why
we like going to a Catholic school like St. Cecilia. Some of the
students wrote that they enjoy spending time in the family
groups. Another example we enjoy is that we get to celebrate
the season of Lent. In Lent, we fast, pray and worship Jesus;
we also do the Stations of the Cross. In the Stations of the
Cross, we go over the death, resurrection, and ascension of
Jesus, and we pray during this time.
Written by Omeed Azari
If you have a loved one who is no longer able to come to
Mass, has moved to a “care” facility, changed residences
or is hospitalized, please notify Joye at the Parish Office.
We want to be a friendly voice from St. Cecilia Parish
to keep in contact and provide Sacraments.
ST. CECILIA WOULD LIKE TO
HONOR & PRAY FOR YOU!
We will be listing anniversaries monthly in our parish
bulletin. But we need your help!
Please call or email Joye Boone with your names
(John & Mary Smith), anniversary date (January 31) and
how many years (12) you’ve been married!
March 5, 2017
First Sunday of Lent
First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
HAPPY MARCH ANNIVERSARIES!
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Donald & Deborah Keller, March 5, 34 years
Barry & Corazon Franklin, March 14, 25 years
John & Norma Younie, March 26, 66 years
RCIA
All classes meet in the
St. Cecilia School Library
after the 9am Mass
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU
Please join us this Lent as we pray
the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the
sick and dying and pro-life causes.
We meet Mondays at 7pm in the
Adoration Chapel. We also pray
the Litany of Divine Mercy. If you are unable to
attend, other churches in our area have services.
??’s—Contact
Mike & Peggy Flanigan
503-524-6922 or
[email protected]
St. Pius X holds their service in the church on Wednesday
afternoons. They pray the Rosary (2:40pm) and Chaplet (3pm)
and then read short passages from St. Faustina’s Diary. The
Chaplet is also prayed after the 8:15am weekday Mass.
RCIA CALENDAR
March 5 ~ Rite of Sending 9am Mass; Class on
Sacraments; Rite of Election 7:30 pm at
the Cathedral
March 12 ~Eucharist Part 1
March 19 ~Eucharist Part 2
March 26 ~The Lord's Prayer & The Creed
April 1 ~ RCIA Retreat at Jesuit Retreat House,
9am-1pm
April 2 ~ Catholic Social Teachings
Holy Trinity prays the Chaplet during a holy hour on the 1st and
3rd Thursdays of the month starting at 6pm in the side chapel.
The hour includes the Rosary, Adoration, Benediction, and
prayers for special intentions.
St. John Fisher usually prays the Chaplet and Rosary after the
7:15am weekday Mass.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton prays the Chaplet for the sick and dying
and pro-life causes on Fridays at 5pm in the church.
Jesus said, “By saying the Chaplet you are bringing humankind
closer to me” (Diary 929) and “The Souls that say this Chaplet will
be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at
the hour of their death” (Diary 754).
Contemplative Prayer Group
Meets on March 11th and 25th in the
Parish Center—NE Conference Room, 3:15 to 4:45pm.
Includes periods of silent centering prayer and
Lectio Divina.
Diary of St. Maria Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul.
©2009 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
Marian Press, Stockbridge, MA.
For additional information, contact Marylyn Klesh at
503-866-2478 or [email protected]
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Respect Life
Call Mary Rigert, 503-888-8179, for additional details.
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The Church gives us three practices of LENT—prayer, fasting, and
almsgiving—to help us prepare to receive whatever God wants to give us. These practices are a
signal to God and to ourselves that we know we need God in our lives. Lent helps us act first and
then gain the motivation to change our lives.
Prayer . . .
Attend daily Mass or come to Friday Adoration, Stations of the Cross and Benediction
Fasting and Abstinence . . .
All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on
Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.
All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. To fast means to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be
taken for good health, but together they should not be greater than a full meal.
Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids (including coffee, milk and
fruit juices) are allowed.
Almsgiving . . .
Try to put aside $1 each day or $8 each week for the 40 days of Lent for Outreach Ministries of our
Parish: Our Partner Parish-Saint Alexander Catholic Church in Cornelius,
St. Vincent de Paul, Social Concerns Ministry.
Please look for your weekly Lenten envelopes mailed in the regular mail packet.
A special collection will be taken on Palm Sunday for those who do not use envelopes.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!
Easter Choir Forming
Friday’s During Lent
Practice begins Wednesday night, March 8th
7:30 to 9pm in the church—
a short 6-week commitment.
Come and sing the “Alleluia’s” of Easter!
6:30pm: Adoration,
Stations of the Cross and
Benediction in the
Church
ST. CECILIA’S LENTEN RECONCILIATION
SERVICE ~ Thursday, April 6, 2017 ~ 7pm
Lent is right around the corner. Looking for a way to
incorporate the Works of Mercy in your life and serve
the homeless? Beaverton's Severe Weather Shelter
is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting clothing
on Thursdays between the hours of 4:30 to 7 pm.
Volunteers must be over 18 years old; the shelter will
be closing after March 31st. Interested?
Contact Robin Sinn at [email protected]
“Other” Lenten Reconciliation Services
in our Vicariate::
Holy Trinity: Monday, March 27th, 7pm
St. Juan Diego: Wednesday, March 29th, 7pm
St. Pius X: Tuesday, April 4th, 7pm
St. John Fisher: Wednesday, April 5th, 7pm
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MINISTERIO HISPANO - PARROQUIA SANTA CECILIA, BEAVERTON
Coordinador: Diácono Bill Richar dson
Sacerdotes: P. Cary Reniva y P. Anthony Ahamefule
Secretaria: Er ika Ascencio
Teléfono oficina: 503-644-2619, Ext. 161 o Ext. 176
Horas de oficina en español: de Lunes a J ueves de 2:00 a 5:00 PM
PRIMER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
MARZO 5, 2017
JESÚS RECHAZA LAS TENTACIONES DEL DEMONIO
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús es conducido por el Espíritu
Santo a UN RETIRO EN EL DESIERTO durante 40 días. Al
final, cuando ya está con bastante hambre, el enemigo se le
acerca a ver si lo logra hacer caer en tentación.
Podemos ver que éstas corresponden a tentaciones muy
humanas: la tentación al placer y al bienestar corporal/físico; la
tentación de buscar la gloria y la fama egoístamente; y la
tentación de obtener el poder sobre otros, aunque sea por
medios malos o injustos.
CON SU ASTUCIA, el diablo intenta disfrazar las
tentaciones para que aparezcan inocentes, o incluso con muy
buenos fines y objetivos. Sin embargo, Jesús ve claramente lo
que está en juego, y resueltamente rechaza cada tentación con
unas pocas palabras.
La gracia que el Señor nos ofrece a través de la Iglesia, la
oración, y los sacramentos son de EXTRAORDINARIA ayuda
para poder vencer las tentaciones que se nos van presentando en
el transcurso normal de la vida. ¿Es que reconocemos las
tentaciones cuando llegan? Y, cuando las reconocemos,
¿aprovechamos la gracia que Dios nos ofrece, para poderlas
enfrentar y vencer?
HEMOS ENTRADO EN LA CUARESMA
Este pasado miércoles, 1 de marzo, comenzamos, como
iglesia, nuestro caminar cuaresmal con Jesucristo.
MIERCOLES DE CENIZA es siempre el momento en que el
Señor nos llama, en la liturgia, a entrar de lleno en la disciplina
de Ayuno, Oración y Penitencia, y Obras de Caridad.
La cuaresma es el período de 40 días en que se nos invita a
todos a enfocarnos en el evento más crítico y significativo en
toda la vida de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo: su pasión muerte y
resurrección. Se nos invita, como seguidores de Jesús y como
comunidad de fe, de tomar tiempo para meditar sobre las
implicaciones de Su extraordinaria entrega total EN LA CRUZ,
y las IMPLICACIONES de ello en nuestra propia vida.
NUEVA AYUDA PARA EL ALTAR
Unas 10 personas se tomaron el tiempo la semana pasada
para aprender a llevar a cabo una labor importante para la
celebración de LA EUCARISTÍA en nuestra comunidad. Los
purificadores, las toallas, y los corporales que usamos durante
la Misa hay que lavarlos y plancharlos con mucho cuidado y
respeto, y estas personas empezarán a ayudar en esto dentro de
muy poco.
Estamos agradecidos, y pedimos la bendición de Dios sobre
ellos.
CONVERSIÓN que Jesús pide.
TODOS los mayores de 14 deben abstenerse de comer
carne, ya sea de vaca, de puerco, de pollo, de cualquier
animal todos los VIERNES de cuaresma. Podemos sustituir
el pescado o los huevos como proteína si deseamos.
V ENCUENTRO NACIONAL
Dentro de poco, se nos hará la invitación a todos a
participar en una experiencia de Evangelización compartida,
a nivel nacional, con comunidades parroquiales a través de
todo Estados Unidos. Esta experiencia intensiva de grupo
durante 5 semanas, nos dará la hermosa oportunidad de
ayudar a señalar inquietudes y establecer prioridades de
acción para nuestra Iglesia, a nivel nacional, para los
próximos15 - 20 años. ¿Le gustaría ser parte del proceso?
LOS VIERNES DE CUARESMA
Durante los viernes de cuaresma, habrá EXPOSICIÓN
DEL SANTÍSIMO a las 6:30, con el Vía Crucis (en inglés) a
las 7, y concluyendo con Bendición Solemne. Todos los que
deseen están invitados a participar. Además, habrá una
comida de pescado frito (5 a 6:30) el día 3 y el 24 de marzo
en el gimnasio.
PLÁTICAS PARA BAUTISMOS DE NIÑOS
La siguiente plática para los Padres y Padrinos de niños
que se desean bautizar está programada para el sábado en la
mañana, 18 de MARZO.
Antes de la plática, se les pide a los padres que traigan a
la oficina parroquial el acta de nacimiento del niño para
poderlo inscribir con anticipación.
MINUTO CON EL CATECISMO: SACRAMENTALES:
EXORCISMO
En el EXORCISMO, la Iglesia pide con su autoridad,
en nombre de Jesús que una persona o un objeto sea
protegido contra el influjo del Maligno y sustraído a su
dominio. Se practica de modo ordinario en el rito del
bautismo. El exorcismo solemne, llamado “gran
exorcismo”, puede ser efectuado solamente por un
presbítero autorizado por el obispo.
(Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, # 1673)
MENSAJE MARIANO
“¡Queridos hijos! Oren y aprovechen este tiempo,
porque este es un tiempo de gracia. Yo estoy con
ustedes e intercedo por cada uno de ustedes ante
Dios, para que vuestro corazón se abra a Dios y al
amor de Dios. Hijitos, oren sin cesar, hasta que la
oración llegue a ser gozo para ustedes. Gracias por
haber respondido a mi llamado.” Marzo 25, 2000.
NUESTRO OFERTORIO
Esta son las cantidades que aportamos en las Misas
de español:
2/19/17 $1,568
2/12/17 $2,082
2/5/17 $1,955
1/29/17 $1,892
GRACIAS por su continua generosidad y
participación en el trabajo del Señor.
REGLAMENTOS DE CUARESMA
Personas mayores de 18 años (hasta los 59) deben AYUNAR,
al menos el miércoles de ceniza junto con el VIERNES SANTO.
Esto es lo mínimo. Claro que estamos todos invitados a hacerlo
más seguido, si escogemos libremente hacerlo, como expresión
activa de parte nuestra que realmente queremos abrirnos a la
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