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October 25, 2020 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Liturgy of the Word - Live via Zoom 5:00 pm Saturday. Join with this link: https://zoom.us/j/98155735623 or dial in by phone 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 981 5573 5623.
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Sunday Mass - Live in Church
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Theme: Loving God and loving our neighbor is the core of our religion. They go together. They cannot be reduced one to the other or one over the other. Our actions, of caring for our neighbor, show our devotion to God. If we truly love God, we will be compelled to ease suffering wherever we find it. By reaching out in compassion to those in need, we are serving God.
The Word
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First Reading: EX 22:20-26 Responsorial Psalm: PS 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Second Reading: 1 THES 1:5C-10 Gospel: MT 22:34-40 Daily Readings for the Week |
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Songs from this SundayThanks to Tom Ficker and Kent Ludwigsen, we have live music for our service on Saturday and Sunday! But if you’d like to listen to the recorded versions of the songs . . .
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Sunday PrayerWe are called to love God and love our neighbor as our selves. Let us ask for mercy and forgiveness for the times we have not done so.
Lord Jesus, you hear the cry of the poor. Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you give us strength, courage, and love to do your will. Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you call us to walk in God’s light. Lord, have mercy IntercessionsKnowing God’s compassionate love for all those in need, let us turn to God in Prayer.
For our church, and our leaders, may we all follow the commands of God to love God and our neighbor. We pray… For our national leaders, may they truly work for the common good of all people, with compassion for the poorest among us. We pray… For all world leaders, may they work together to offer safe refuge to those fleeing violence, persecution, and war in their home countries. We pray… For this election season, may voters follow the command to love God and love all our neighbors. We pray… For the sick of our parish, including Barbara Fritz, Gilberto Perez, and all those listed on the Sunday Page and in our Book for Prayer, may they receive the care they need. We pray… For all of us here, may we come together to form a dynamic community of faith by keeping God’s commands of love. We pray… For all who have died, especially John Manson and Imiuo Pillias, may they be received into God’s love and compassion. We pray… We conclude our payers of intercession with this prayer for racial justice. Together, let us pray: God of justice, through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being. Open our hearts to repent of racial attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others. Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial injustice, and their passionate pleas for change. Fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities. AMEN. |
Parish News (updated!)
Faithfully Departed. We pray for beloved parishioners who have passed away this year, and for their loved ones:
Quinten Raymond
Esther Klein
Doris Woolley
Paul Foley
David Cartier
Imiuo Pillias
John Manson
We do not have our Book of Remembrance in the church this year, but you can remember loved ones who have passed by putting their names in the digital Book of Remembrance.
70th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Appeal. The Dinner plays an essential part in meeting our annual budget. So, we are asking you this year to consider donating a sum equivalent to the amount you would spend on attending the dinner with friends and family—or any amount you would feel comfortable in giving. More details and give online here.
The SC SVDP Food Pantry is OPEN! We are now located in the NW corner of the Church building. If you or people you know who live in our SC Community need food - come and visit us on Saturday’s from 10-12. Visit us and “shop” our shelves for the food you want. Please wear PPE and practice social distancing.
Finding Life’s Purpose adult faith formation series continues this Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm via Zoom. The topic is “Work.” Work is the purposeful activity, whether paid or unpaid, that fills your days and nights, whether in the workplace, home, or wider community. Some people have jobs or careers that we view as a calling, like teachers, artists and performers, doctors and nurses. Many people don’t consider their work as a calling but what would happen if they did. What difference would it make in your life if you thought of your job or career as a calling? Use this Zoom link to join the session: https://zoom.us/j/95813194620, or dial in by phone to 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 958 1319 4620. Click here for more info and for video recordings of previous sessions.
Living Cully Household Assistance Program. Living Cully is excited to partner with the Portland Housing Bureau on the COVID-19 Household Assistance Program. This program provides a $500 bank card to those who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and meet the eligibility criteria. Up to four eligible individuals ages 18+ per household may receive funds. Details.
John Manson Rest in Peace. John Manson passed away Wednesday morning after battling ALS for more than three years. He was 71. John and his wife Renee have been long time parishioners at St. Charles. Please keep John, Renee, their two daughters Kevin and Katherine, and their entire family in your prayers. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Imiuo Pillias Rest in Peace. Please pray for Imiuo Pillias who passed away Tuesday night at home with his family.
De La Salle “Virtual Open House” is set for Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. More info here.
Keep them in your prayers. Please pray for these parishioners during their time illness and struggle: Russell Eng, Nickie Bradford, Fr. El Schwab, Angellina McKinney, Mebrat Tessay, Semeona (Cora Wrede’s mother), Dave Weir, Virginia Walters, Gilberto Perez, John Manson, Sam Mckinney, Barbara Fritz, Joe Hawes. If you have names to add to the parish prayer list, send them to stchas@stcharlespdx.org.
New Parish Office. On Wednesday, we moved the parish offices into the space that used to be the Parish Center. As with any move, things are in a bit of disarray with boxes everywhere, but we will soon have it all organized and tidy. Many thanks to Judy Ludwigsen for orchestrating the move, and to Kent Ludwigsen, Tom Ficker, Paul Bachman, Mary Lynn Pierce, and Dave Pierce for their hard work throughout the day getting everything moved and hauling away old furniture. And thanks for Barbara Schultze for taking pictures.
Pope Francis Urges Action on Climate Change in TED Talk (15 minutes, but you knew that, right?, because 15 minutes is what defines a TED Talk!)
Faith and Racial Equity: Exploring Power and Privilege: a religious program from JustFaith ministries. Tuesdays, 10/6 through 12/8, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All are invited to the St. Ignatius sessions (online). Contact Ed Kaiel at ekaiel@pcc.edu.
Happy Birthday! We send loving prayers and well wishes to those who have a birthday!
October 25 Jinny Wilkinson
October 26 Anthony Nall
October 27 Jada Commodore
October 27 Brennan Fogarty
October 28 Monica Adams
October 28 Nickie Bradford
October 29 Enrique Sanchez
October 30 Erin McGibbon
October 30 Susana Morales
October 30 Jacob Willis
October 31 Donlon McGovern
Quinten Raymond
Esther Klein
Doris Woolley
Paul Foley
David Cartier
Imiuo Pillias
John Manson
We do not have our Book of Remembrance in the church this year, but you can remember loved ones who have passed by putting their names in the digital Book of Remembrance.
70th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Appeal. The Dinner plays an essential part in meeting our annual budget. So, we are asking you this year to consider donating a sum equivalent to the amount you would spend on attending the dinner with friends and family—or any amount you would feel comfortable in giving. More details and give online here.
The SC SVDP Food Pantry is OPEN! We are now located in the NW corner of the Church building. If you or people you know who live in our SC Community need food - come and visit us on Saturday’s from 10-12. Visit us and “shop” our shelves for the food you want. Please wear PPE and practice social distancing.
Finding Life’s Purpose adult faith formation series continues this Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm via Zoom. The topic is “Work.” Work is the purposeful activity, whether paid or unpaid, that fills your days and nights, whether in the workplace, home, or wider community. Some people have jobs or careers that we view as a calling, like teachers, artists and performers, doctors and nurses. Many people don’t consider their work as a calling but what would happen if they did. What difference would it make in your life if you thought of your job or career as a calling? Use this Zoom link to join the session: https://zoom.us/j/95813194620, or dial in by phone to 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 958 1319 4620. Click here for more info and for video recordings of previous sessions.
Living Cully Household Assistance Program. Living Cully is excited to partner with the Portland Housing Bureau on the COVID-19 Household Assistance Program. This program provides a $500 bank card to those who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and meet the eligibility criteria. Up to four eligible individuals ages 18+ per household may receive funds. Details.
John Manson Rest in Peace. John Manson passed away Wednesday morning after battling ALS for more than three years. He was 71. John and his wife Renee have been long time parishioners at St. Charles. Please keep John, Renee, their two daughters Kevin and Katherine, and their entire family in your prayers. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Imiuo Pillias Rest in Peace. Please pray for Imiuo Pillias who passed away Tuesday night at home with his family.
De La Salle “Virtual Open House” is set for Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. More info here.
Keep them in your prayers. Please pray for these parishioners during their time illness and struggle: Russell Eng, Nickie Bradford, Fr. El Schwab, Angellina McKinney, Mebrat Tessay, Semeona (Cora Wrede’s mother), Dave Weir, Virginia Walters, Gilberto Perez, John Manson, Sam Mckinney, Barbara Fritz, Joe Hawes. If you have names to add to the parish prayer list, send them to stchas@stcharlespdx.org.
New Parish Office. On Wednesday, we moved the parish offices into the space that used to be the Parish Center. As with any move, things are in a bit of disarray with boxes everywhere, but we will soon have it all organized and tidy. Many thanks to Judy Ludwigsen for orchestrating the move, and to Kent Ludwigsen, Tom Ficker, Paul Bachman, Mary Lynn Pierce, and Dave Pierce for their hard work throughout the day getting everything moved and hauling away old furniture. And thanks for Barbara Schultze for taking pictures.
Pope Francis Urges Action on Climate Change in TED Talk (15 minutes, but you knew that, right?, because 15 minutes is what defines a TED Talk!)
Faith and Racial Equity: Exploring Power and Privilege: a religious program from JustFaith ministries. Tuesdays, 10/6 through 12/8, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All are invited to the St. Ignatius sessions (online). Contact Ed Kaiel at ekaiel@pcc.edu.
Happy Birthday! We send loving prayers and well wishes to those who have a birthday!
October 25 Jinny Wilkinson
October 26 Anthony Nall
October 27 Jada Commodore
October 27 Brennan Fogarty
October 28 Monica Adams
October 28 Nickie Bradford
October 29 Enrique Sanchez
October 30 Erin McGibbon
October 30 Susana Morales
October 30 Jacob Willis
October 31 Donlon McGovern