News & Events
ADDITIONAL CONFESSION TIMES BEFORE MASSES
Beginning - Dec. 2nd
Saturday 8:15 to 8:45am, 4:00 to 4:30pm
Sunday 7:45 to 8:15am, 9:45 - 10:15am
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Dec. 24th and Dec. 25th
CHRISTMAS EVE – DECEMBER 24, 2018 – MONDAY 4:00pm – Family Mass (English) -- 6:30pm – Candlelight (Contemplative) Mass -- 8:30pm – Misa de Noche Buena (Espanol) -- 11:30pm – Carols
CHRISTMAS DAY – DECEMBER 25, 2018 – TUESDAY
12:00am – Midnight Mass -- 8:00am – Mass of the Morning (Latin) -- 10:00am – Mass of the Day (English)
There will be no Zomi Mass
JAN 1st +HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION+ Mass Schedule
Mary, Mother of God
There will be a Vigil Mass Monday evening, Decemeber 31st - 5:30pm and Tuesday Morning Jan 1st - 9:00am Mass
OUR LADY OF GRADALUPE CELEBRATION
Dec. 12th
Our Spanish community had a large party for the Patroness and Mother of the Americas -OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE all were invited and the church was full. First, there was a novena with the rosary each night from Dec. 3rd until Dec. 11th at 6:30pm in our Chapel in the school. Then on Dec. 12th there was a special Mass at 6:00pm, and a play to carry on the tradition of teaching one generation to the next about Our Lady. A wonderful Mariachi band played at the Mass and at the dinner/reception that followed. All enjoyed!
SAVE THE DATES
CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY - Dec 22nd - after the 5:00pm Mass
CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY - Dec. 30th, 2018 - stay turned for more information
NEW PARISH DIRECTORY - Jan 15-17th and Jan. 24-26th - are the new dates set aside for pictures, times 1:00pm to 8:30pm . Online sign up's https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yj04nlbv/
SACRAMENTAL PREP - First Reconciliation classes begin Feb. 3rd and continue each Sunday through March 3rd, after the 10:30 Mass. Classes are held in the Church and taught by Fr. Ted. All parents are encouraged to attend the classes with the children. Following the First Reconciliation classes - First Communion classes will begin March 10th, after the Sunday Mass as well and taught by Fr. ...
A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
October 14-25, 2019 - LEAD BY REV. TED PRENTICE
Walk the footsteps of Jesus in the land of Abraham with Holy Land Tours. You can check the itinerary and register online at the following link below.
Learn the bible like never before, see where Jesus preached and taught in the land where it all began.
Round trip airfare from Portland, hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, transportation, tour guide, and all entrance fees included in the cost of the trip which is $3,595, price is for a double occupancy room. Single accommodations available for additional fee.
click here: http://www.holylandtoursllc.com/tours/tours/
NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY SIGNUPS
2nd go around for photos, Jan 15-17th (Tues-Thurs.) and Jan 24-26th, Thur-Sat.
All days the times are from 1:00pm to 8:30pm except on Saturday- times will be 10:00am to 5:30pm
Online scheduling is available Create an account with your name, phone, password and number of people to be photographed, pick your date and time from the calendar, click on 'create' and you are all set. You'll receive a reminder phone call and/or an email.
CLICK HERE: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yj04nlbv/ If you need help with scheduling call Claire at the parish office: 503-761-8710 ext 104.
POST A PRAYER ON THE GAPLINE
Prayer Request: Email to sjtw-gapline@hotmail.com. and request a prayer intention.You may also contact Claire Clow, 503-761-8710 x104
ADORATION - IS JESUS CALLING YOU?
We are always in need of people to spend an hour with Jesus.
Available times Weds. & Thurs. 9:00 am - 10:00 pm, Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm. Benediction is at close of each day 10:00pm and 1:00pm
Please consider committing to 1 holy hour a week. For signups and the code; contact Claire at the parish office, 503-761-8710 x 104, cell 503-804-0980 or email claireclowstjosephtheworker@gmail.com
The Eucharist is: Jesus truly present - Body, Blood, Soul, And Divinity!
Comments from people who started Adoration; "I never want to be without this experience again.", "This has changed my life", "If only people would try one hour, they'd flock to this chapel and to Jesus.", "I am so thankful we have this at our ...
PRAYING BEFORE ST. JOSEPH STATUE
A Catholic kneels or stands before a statue to pray, this doesn’t mean he’s praying to the statue.
A person may kneel with a Bible in his hand, but no one thinks he’s praying to a book. Statues and other images are used to recall to the mind the person or thing depicted. Just as it’s easier to remember one’s family by looking at a photograph, so it’s easier to remember the lives of the saints (and thus be edified by them) by looking at representations of the saints.
The Lord commanded the Ark, which held the tablets of the Law, to be topped with statues of two cherubim. The statues were to be made of gold, and the wings of the cherubim were to be held over the Ark, as though protecting it, Exocus 25.
FURNITURE PROGRAM
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, Noon to 2:00 pm.
See Helping Hands Ministry for further information.
CELEBRATING A SPANISH MASS ON SUNDAYS
We will update our Mass schedule starting Sunday Oct. 7th
Te invitamos a la misa en español todos los domingos a la 1 de la tarde. Iniciamos el domingo 7 de octubre.
St. Joseph is filling a need in our parish by adding a Spanish Mass each Sunday, starting Oct. 7th at 1:00 pm.
MISSAL OF 1962 - Latin Mass
Saturday Morning 9:00am starting Sept. 1st
St. Joseph the Worker Church will now offer a Saturday morning Mass at 9:00am. This will be a traditional Latin Mass. Confessions will be available before Mass from 8:15am to 8:45am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PASTOR
Wednesday Sept. 19th
Delicious homemade cakes were enjoyed by the "morning Mass coffee drinkers" to celebrate Fr. Ted's birthday. Thank you ladies and thank you Fr. Ted for being our shepherd!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DONATIONS
Starting July 1, all checks for St. Vincent de Paul must be made out directly to St. Vincent de Paul. We have new envelopes for St. Vincent de Paul to help facilitate this change. All funds collected at St. Joseph the Worker stay in our local chapter of St. Vincent de Paul.
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Bricks to beautify our landscaping and to create memories
The Knights of Columbus are offering you the opportunity to add a brick to one of four locations within our new landscaping. The bricks can be printed with your name, the name of a loved one (living or deceased), with an event you want commemorated, or with an inspirational message of your choice.
- Under the St. Joseph statue located in the alcove to the right of the main church doors
- Under the American Flag located on the south end of the church/school building
- In the walking path through Mary's Prayer Garden (visible through the bank of windows in the sanctuary)
- In the wall that will border the Prayer Garden
For more information, or to order your brick, ...
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Starting in the Fall
Are you someone or do you know someone who ...has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? ...was baptized Catholic but has not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. This process is called RCIA. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
For information please contact: Deacon Larry Loumena at lloumena@archdpdx.org or call 503-405-5708.
The Fr. John Amsberry Social Hall Rental Policy and Fees
Updated Fees and Policies Available
If you are considering the rental of the remodeled Fr. John Amsberry Social Hall, you can contact the parish office for the new fee schedule and rental guidelines created by our parish Finance and Pastoral Councils.
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