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April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday
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Theme: Jesus said his goodness would be more powerful than any evil. He lived out that promise with His resurrection. Today we hear of the crowds celebrating as Jesus enters Jerusalem. We also hear of the horror Jesus will endure before he will fulfill that resurrection promise. We are inspired with the humility Jesus always demonstrates in his mission to follow God's will. Our mission to honor God's gift and Jesus' sacrifice, is to live out our faith with acts of love for others.
The Word
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First Reading: IS 50:4-7
Responsorial Psalm: PS 22:8-24 Second Reading: PHIL 2:6-11 Gospel: MT 26:14—27:66 Daily Readings for the Week (new!) Holy Week @ Home |
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Sunday PrayerDear friends in Christ, for five weeks of Lent we have been preparing, by works of charity and self-sacrifice, for the celebration of our Lord’s paschal mystery. Today we come together to begin this solemn celebration in union with the whole Church throughout the world. Christ entered in triumph into his own city, to complete his work as our Messiah: to suffer, to die, and to rise again. Let us remember with devotion this entry which began his saving work and follow him with a lively faith. United with him in his suffering on the cross, may we share his resurrection and new life.
Let us pray. Almighty and gracious God, Today we joyfully acclaim Jesus our Messiah and King. May we reach one day the happiness of the new and everlasting Jerusalem by faithfully following Christ who lives and reigns for ever and ever. AMEN. Prayers of the FaithfulTrusting in God's compassion and love we bring our needs before the Lord.
Our response is, Lord hear our prayer. That church leaders, both lay and ordained, continue the ministry of Jesus by caring for all who struggle. Let us pray . . . That those who dedicate their lives to the welfare of others, especially those directly in harm's way, are shown the appreciation and love they have generously earned. Let us pray . . . That unifying and healing guide government leaders in their responsibility to protect all citizens. Let us pray . . . That everyone in our St. Charles family finds support and connection with a fellow parishioner to check in and stay connected with each other. Let us pray . . . That people throughout our world recognize how closely connected we are with each other and pursue opportunities to spread acts of kindness. Let us pray . . . For all who have asked for our prayers and all those burdened with illness, including Sam Mckinney, Doris Woolley, Michelle Allen, Kathy Brown, and all those listed in the Parish News below and in our Parish Book of Prayer. We pray to the Lord . . . As a community, we pray our Peace Prayer: Creator, we pray that you instill in our hearts the vision of peace, the strength of justice, and the joy of communion. May we build the peace that we all need. May we embrace our differences. May we look at each other and see beauty, truth, and diversity. Empower and guide our efforts for justice, love, and peace. Amen. |
Parish News (all new!)
Parishioners in Need: Help parish families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Many have been laid off from their jobs. And some families are not eligible to receive the government stimulus check, or to receive unemployment compensation. Will you help them with your donation? If you know of a parishioner in need, or perhaps yourself, who could benefit from some financial assistance, use the “Need Help” form above or contact Candice Hiatt at chiatt@stcharlespdx.org.
Stations of the Cross – Virtual. Beginning Palm Sunday and running through Good Friday, Leif Kehrwald invites you to join him for 10 minutes each day at 10:00 am to pray a couple of the Stations of the Cross using the booklet by Fumi Tosu, The Way of the Cross with St. Oscar Romero. You don’t need the booklet. The prayers and text will be shown on screen. Take a 10-minute prayer break each day during Holy Week. Just click on this link and follow the prompts to join the conference. No cost. https://zoom.us/j/5033519889. Or call in by phone at 669 900 6833. Meeting ID: 503 351 9889.
Rest in peace. We received word that long time parishioner, Esther Klein, passed away on April 2. She died in her home, surrounded by family. A celebration of life service will be planned for a later date. Also, former parishioner Francis O'Neal passed away on April 3. Please keep them in your prayers.
Act to Protect All of Oregon's Workers. Many contributing immigrant Oregonians have lost their jobs because of the pandemic and have no access to any wage replacement program such as Oregon's Unemployment Insurance program. You can help. Learn more.
Need Help? Thanks to Candice Hiatt, we have a page on our web site called COVID-19 Resources, where you’ll find help with food, utilities, rent, taxes, and childcare. If you’re looking for help amidst this crisis, you’ll find it here.
De La Salle Construction Timeline. If all goes according to plan, De La Salle will begin renovation and construction on our property on May 11. As you might imagine, there are a number of factors that could alter that start date. The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted many things, but for now, May 11 is the designated start date. What will this mean for us, as parishioners and worshippers at St. Charles? Go to this web page to see.
Evening Prayer. Listen or view last Wednesday's Evening Prayer and Reflection on the Word by Fumi Tosu. Many thanks to all those who participated in this virtual gathering. See video below.
Staying Connected. Our elderly, home bound, and isolated parishioners are receiving a phone call each week from a parish volunteer—just to stay in touch and keep them connected to parish life. If you know of someone who needs a call, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Mary Lynn Pierce.
SVDP Food Calls. Extra help is needed delivering food boxes to our SVDP Food Pantry patrons. During the virus crisis we cannot allow them to enter the pantry, so boxes are prepared and delivered to those who request. Care to help? Contact Marianne Mauldin at mariannemauldin@gmail.com.
St. Charles St. Vincent de Paul: To do our Ministry and keep our members and clients safe we need these items ASAP: GLOVES - any size; HAND SANITIZER - any size; GROCERY bags. If you have ANY of these items please email Cathy Perkins (perkinsca@outlook.com) and she will arrange pick up.
Keep them in your prayers. Please pray for these parishioners during their time illness and struggle: Esther Klein, Charlie Pierce, Maggilean President, Anderson Trump, John Manson, Sam Mckinney, Doris Wolley, Michelle Allen, Kathy Brown, Barbara Fritz, Joe Hawes, Corrinne Ramirez, Bill & Shirley Chilton. If you have names to add to the parish prayer list, send them to stchas@stcharlespdx.org.
Happy Birthday! We send loving prayers and well wishes to those who have a birthday!
April 6 Froslyn Pillias
April 7 Randy Clarke
April 7 Maite Zabala
April 8 Tricia Tydeman
April 9 Kellen Demeter
April 9 Kyrie Tyner
April 10 Eleanor Neal
April 11 Dawn Brucker
Called to Change: Head, Heart, Hands. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic we are called to change the way we do church. We cannot come together physically, but we can nourish ourselves and each other through head, heart, and hands.
Head: ways to grow in faith while you're stuck at home.
Heart: ways to worship, pray, and feed your soul.
Hands: ways to help others affected by the crisis.
Parish Office Closed. In light of Governor Brown's latest directive (Mar 23) the Parish Office will remain closed to visitors, and, for the most part, staff will be working from home. If you need something, call the parish line at 503-281-6461. If no one picks up, call the emergency number 503-351-9889.
Confessions Where Priest Not Available. For sacramental confession in cases where a priest is not available or a penitent for reasons of illness, hospital restrictions, or other serious considerations cannot go to confession, the Office of Divine Worship has prepared a beautiful card with information for those who may not be able to get to Confession. English version HERE. Confession Card in Spanish HERE.
Catholic Sentinel Available Online. A new issue of the Catholic Sentinel is available. Read it online at www.mysentinelnow.org. If you would like home delivery at $30 per year for the Sentinel and $15 per year for El Centinela, send an email to sentinel@catholicsentinel.org or call 503-460-5407.
Candice’s Connections. At the end of March, Pope Frances concluded the Urbi et orbi prayer over a vacated audience at St. Peter’s square. He prayed that we might “hand over our fears” to God so that “He can conquer them.” He went on to say, “This is God’s strength, turning to the good, everything that happens to us, even the bad things. He brings serenity into our storms. Because with God, life never dies.”
Today, we all miss what our church brings to our serenity – the kind embrace of a friend before mass, the holding of hands during the Lord’s Prayer, and most importantly, the celebration of the Eucharist. Yet as the days pass, I’m seeing St. Charles church transcend from simple acts of rituals to strong movements of solidarity, all through helping fellow parishioners in need.
God has the power and strength to shape how we face challenges. As Good Friday nears and the stations of the cross appears, we can reflect on how we can follow Christ’s guidance of love and humility.
If you'd like to help parishioners in need, please visit our donation page. Contact Candice at chiatt@stcharlespdx.org for more information.
Stations of the Cross – Virtual. Beginning Palm Sunday and running through Good Friday, Leif Kehrwald invites you to join him for 10 minutes each day at 10:00 am to pray a couple of the Stations of the Cross using the booklet by Fumi Tosu, The Way of the Cross with St. Oscar Romero. You don’t need the booklet. The prayers and text will be shown on screen. Take a 10-minute prayer break each day during Holy Week. Just click on this link and follow the prompts to join the conference. No cost. https://zoom.us/j/5033519889. Or call in by phone at 669 900 6833. Meeting ID: 503 351 9889.
Rest in peace. We received word that long time parishioner, Esther Klein, passed away on April 2. She died in her home, surrounded by family. A celebration of life service will be planned for a later date. Also, former parishioner Francis O'Neal passed away on April 3. Please keep them in your prayers.
Act to Protect All of Oregon's Workers. Many contributing immigrant Oregonians have lost their jobs because of the pandemic and have no access to any wage replacement program such as Oregon's Unemployment Insurance program. You can help. Learn more.
Need Help? Thanks to Candice Hiatt, we have a page on our web site called COVID-19 Resources, where you’ll find help with food, utilities, rent, taxes, and childcare. If you’re looking for help amidst this crisis, you’ll find it here.
De La Salle Construction Timeline. If all goes according to plan, De La Salle will begin renovation and construction on our property on May 11. As you might imagine, there are a number of factors that could alter that start date. The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted many things, but for now, May 11 is the designated start date. What will this mean for us, as parishioners and worshippers at St. Charles? Go to this web page to see.
Evening Prayer. Listen or view last Wednesday's Evening Prayer and Reflection on the Word by Fumi Tosu. Many thanks to all those who participated in this virtual gathering. See video below.
Staying Connected. Our elderly, home bound, and isolated parishioners are receiving a phone call each week from a parish volunteer—just to stay in touch and keep them connected to parish life. If you know of someone who needs a call, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Mary Lynn Pierce.
SVDP Food Calls. Extra help is needed delivering food boxes to our SVDP Food Pantry patrons. During the virus crisis we cannot allow them to enter the pantry, so boxes are prepared and delivered to those who request. Care to help? Contact Marianne Mauldin at mariannemauldin@gmail.com.
St. Charles St. Vincent de Paul: To do our Ministry and keep our members and clients safe we need these items ASAP: GLOVES - any size; HAND SANITIZER - any size; GROCERY bags. If you have ANY of these items please email Cathy Perkins (perkinsca@outlook.com) and she will arrange pick up.
Keep them in your prayers. Please pray for these parishioners during their time illness and struggle: Esther Klein, Charlie Pierce, Maggilean President, Anderson Trump, John Manson, Sam Mckinney, Doris Wolley, Michelle Allen, Kathy Brown, Barbara Fritz, Joe Hawes, Corrinne Ramirez, Bill & Shirley Chilton. If you have names to add to the parish prayer list, send them to stchas@stcharlespdx.org.
Happy Birthday! We send loving prayers and well wishes to those who have a birthday!
April 6 Froslyn Pillias
April 7 Randy Clarke
April 7 Maite Zabala
April 8 Tricia Tydeman
April 9 Kellen Demeter
April 9 Kyrie Tyner
April 10 Eleanor Neal
April 11 Dawn Brucker
Called to Change: Head, Heart, Hands. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic we are called to change the way we do church. We cannot come together physically, but we can nourish ourselves and each other through head, heart, and hands.
Head: ways to grow in faith while you're stuck at home.
Heart: ways to worship, pray, and feed your soul.
Hands: ways to help others affected by the crisis.
Parish Office Closed. In light of Governor Brown's latest directive (Mar 23) the Parish Office will remain closed to visitors, and, for the most part, staff will be working from home. If you need something, call the parish line at 503-281-6461. If no one picks up, call the emergency number 503-351-9889.
Confessions Where Priest Not Available. For sacramental confession in cases where a priest is not available or a penitent for reasons of illness, hospital restrictions, or other serious considerations cannot go to confession, the Office of Divine Worship has prepared a beautiful card with information for those who may not be able to get to Confession. English version HERE. Confession Card in Spanish HERE.
Catholic Sentinel Available Online. A new issue of the Catholic Sentinel is available. Read it online at www.mysentinelnow.org. If you would like home delivery at $30 per year for the Sentinel and $15 per year for El Centinela, send an email to sentinel@catholicsentinel.org or call 503-460-5407.
Candice’s Connections. At the end of March, Pope Frances concluded the Urbi et orbi prayer over a vacated audience at St. Peter’s square. He prayed that we might “hand over our fears” to God so that “He can conquer them.” He went on to say, “This is God’s strength, turning to the good, everything that happens to us, even the bad things. He brings serenity into our storms. Because with God, life never dies.”
Today, we all miss what our church brings to our serenity – the kind embrace of a friend before mass, the holding of hands during the Lord’s Prayer, and most importantly, the celebration of the Eucharist. Yet as the days pass, I’m seeing St. Charles church transcend from simple acts of rituals to strong movements of solidarity, all through helping fellow parishioners in need.
God has the power and strength to shape how we face challenges. As Good Friday nears and the stations of the cross appears, we can reflect on how we can follow Christ’s guidance of love and humility.
If you'd like to help parishioners in need, please visit our donation page. Contact Candice at chiatt@stcharlespdx.org for more information.