Third Easter Sunday
Published on 9 April 2008 •
Third Sunday of Easter
Hope in the Resurrection
Dear Friends in Christ, I am planning on leaving after Masses this weekend to go to the beach. Someone offered to let me use their beach house and I am going to make use of it for two days. I know that I need to get away and clear my head, and the beach always does that for me. Fr. Joe was in the hospital for two days. They never did figure out what was wrong but he is doing well now. We are not getting many applications for the position of Youth Minister. Please keep this intention in your prayers because it is so important. This Tuesday we are having a meeting of our planning committee to finalize our needs so that a prospectus can go out to architects to develop a master plan for us. During this Easter Season we are having a number of Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmation. This is always exciting and brings a lot of energy and life to our parish. We hope to have pictures taken of everyone so that you know who they are. May the Peace of the Risen Christ be with all of you. Fr. William
Questions of the Week
Adults: When have my eyes been opened to see
and understand the Gospel in a new way?
Children: What are my favorite stories
about Jesus?
We give back to God: $5084.00
This week last year: $6414.00
Standing in the Need of Prayer:
For those who are ill in body and spirit, may they feel God’s healing in their lives. We pray especially for … Father Joe, Kory and Kaden Albright, Patty Anderson, Peggy & Jerry Andresen, Fred Baurer, Harry Boehmer, Hugo Boehmer, Ernie Carlson, Rosalie Cauble, Pat Cavanaugh, Hanna Doeden, Charles Eich, Mamie Fennimore, Charlotte Gerken, Chuck Grimes, Elaine Hartman, Theresa Maurer, Margaret Olson, Tony Pfeifer, Maria Porras, Joani Steffen, Betty Stephen, and Kenny Steffen.
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A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.
Faith Formation
Children: Religious Education at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Youth:
- Please turn in your forms for the service immersion for Confirmation this week!
- Please join us for Youth Group this Wednesday, 7 p.m.
- Don’t forget “Theology of the Body” on April 19, from 1 - 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s in Salem, for teens and young adults. We are having Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers as the speaker. Cost is $15.00.
Parish News and Events
Scrapbooking!
Join Chris Rayburn for a morning of Parish Picture Scrapbooking next Sunday, April 13, at 9 a.m. in the
Parish Center until whenever. She has numerous parish photos to incorporate into scrapbooks and
would love to have your help! For more information please call her at 503-873-0125!
Money Counter Needed!
Do you have one to two hours one Monday morning each month to partner with another parishioner to help count our weekend contributions? Or would you be willing to be a substitute once in a while if we needed one? If so, please contact Annie-in-the-office this week at 503-873-2044. Thank you! ☺
In the Area
Caregiver Support Group meets every second Monday of the month at Mid-Valley Community Action Agency in Salem. This support group is open to all caregivers. Next meeting is Monday, April 14 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.. For more information, please call Janele Walker at 503-393-0657.
Faith can move mountains, but don’t be surprised if
God hands you a shovel.
Faith is taking the first step even when
you don’t see the whole staircase.
Looking Forward
Christian in the World’s Lecture Series on “The Modern Papacy” continues on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mount Angel Abbey Library. The cost is $15.00. For additional information, please contact Cecile Beckerman at 503-393-5041. COME AND SEE WEEKEND: For single Catholic women 18-50 who want to know and experience the way of life of the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel. Experience a final profession as well, of Sr. Alicia the weekend of April 25 - 27. To register or for more information, please contact Sr. Marietta at 503-949-0905. ALL are welcome to attend the Salem Right to Life meetings to explain what their organization is about. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturdays of the month, with the first meeting being held Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Cookies and coffee served. The next First Aid Course is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to sign up! Ages 12 - adult.
Faith is putting all your eggs in God’s basket, then counting your blessings before they hatch.