Saint Paul Parish

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Dear Friends in Christ,     Last Sunday we celebrated Pentecost,the sending of the Holy Spirit, and the beginning of the Church.  I found myself late Sunday afternoon sitting in the Church after a very full weekend and giving thanks to God for the gift of the Spirit and for the working of the Holy Spirit in our midst.  We had 19 baptisms this past weekend!  On Tuesday, 14 of our young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation in Mt. Angel.  This Sunday 65 children are receiving the Eucharist for the first time.             Carolyn is preparing to enter a religious order.  Yes, the Spirit is with us and enflames our hearts, and I give thanks to God for the gift that is each of you.         Del Youngers has repaired and painted our Gazebo.  It looks beautiful and I know there will be many wedding pictures taken there this summer.  Thanks Del!         Fr. Joe and I are on retreat at the abbey this coming week.  I know that I have some meetings I cannot miss but I am looking forward to spending some time with my confreres and having more time for prayer.  I will sure be praying for you as well.       Blessings to all of you,         Fr. William

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Questions of the Week

Adults: Have I ever struggled to understand the ways of God in my life? Have I been able to resolve

such questions?

Children: Even though I cannot see God, do I understand how God cares for me?

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We give back to God:  $6607.00

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Scripture Readings for the Week

Mass  Intentions

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 … Fr. Joe, Andy Schemmel, Kory and Kaden Albright, Patty Anderson, Peggy & Jerry Andresen, Fred Baurer, Harry Boehmer, Theresa Brundridge, Ernie Carlson, Rosalie Cauble, Pat Cavanaugh, Hanna Doeden, Charles Eich, Mamie Fennimore, Randy Geck, Elaine Hartman, Frances Homer, Joe Little, Theresa Maurer, Margaret Olson, Nina and Tony Pfeifer,  Maria Porras,

 Leo and Theresa Steffen, and Kenny Steffen.

IF YOU HAVE A ROSARY that needs repair, or

if you would like a new Rosary, please call

 Jack DeSantis at 503-873-3659.

He also accepts broken rosaries, old necklaces or

chains, as he is able to use these in

 making new Mission Rosaries.

Parish News and Events

Parish Directory News!

Sign-up sheets are available after Mass for reserving a time for your family portrait to be taken! Please take a minute to get signed up as soon as possible.  You will receive a reminder phone call 2-3 days prior to your appointment.  Each family photographed will receive one FREE 8×10″ photo, immediate viewing of video proofs, specially priced portrait packages, and a Free Parish Directory! There are many openings on the schedule, July 8 - 12. Sign up today!

It won’t be the same without you!!☺

Sewing Circle Ladies request clean used jeans for

 use in making their beautiful quilts! If you have any you no longer need, please consider donating them to this great group of women! These quilts are sold at Mt. Angel Senior Center, as well as our annual

Turkey Dinner Craft Sale. Thank you!

Funeral Callers needed!

 We are in need of three people  to call parishioners  for food for funeral luncheons. If you can help, please call Cathy Peters at 503-365-8680.

Are you a Handy Man? One of our parishioners is looking for someone to do a bit of plumbing, electrical work, and laying  linoleum in a bathroom. If you have the know-how and the time, please contact Annie in the office, 503-873-2044. Compensation for work performed is available.

Caregiver(s) Needed for parishioner not able to live alone, seeks one or more people to live in and provide  companionship and assistance with activities of daily living. Please call the Parish Office, 503-873-2044.

The Week Ahead

Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m.; Daily Mass 8:00 a.m.

In the Area

Join Sacred Heart School in celebrating the 125^th Anniversary of its founding on Sunday, May 18 with a celebration of the Eucharist by Archbishop Vlazny at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the gym.  Other special guests include Abbot Nathan, Robert Mizia, and Sister Betty Larsen.

Faith Formation Children:

•       Congratulations to our children who celebrate their First Eucharist this weekend!
•       Vacation Bible School will be July 21-25.

Junior & High School Youth:

•       All Junior and High School Youth are invited to join Carolyn at The Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop at 201 East Main St. - the Wolf Building in downtown Silverton - every Wednesday all month long from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
•       Please pray for those High School and Young Adults from St. Paul’s who visited the cloistered Carmelites in Eugene. It will be our second visit, and should be very fruitful!      
• We Need YOU to volunteer to bring food for the High School Study Night on June 1. Contact Carolyn ASAP.
• Attention upcoming GRADUATES! The Graduation Mass will be June 1 at 10:30 a.m.  Please contact the office if you are graduating from 8^th grade, High school, or college this spring. We need your names and addresses! 
•       This summer, June 15 - 20, the DUB, a Youth Summer Camp hosted by REACH, will be held at Fr. Bernard Youth Center. Cost is $300.00 and forms are available                                                      in the Office and “Coffee &”  room. 

Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost, and it celebrates the most Holy Trinity, one God in three persons.

Let us Pray

to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spiritthat our lives may bear witness to our faith]Father,you sent your Wordto bring us truthand your Spirit to make us holy.Through them we come to knowthe mystery of your life.Help us to worship you,one God in three Persons,by proclaiming and living our faith in you.We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,one God, true and living, for ever and ever.