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FUNERAL PLANNING WORKSHOP - Feb. 24th and March 3rd. two part series School Chapel - Rm 2 9:30am to 10:15am
LENT - starts with Ash Wednesday March 6th - Masses 8:00am, 5:30pm and 7:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Friday in Lent at 6:30pm followed with soup supper.
LENTEN RETREAT - March 18-20 7:00-8:30pm - Hope, Faith, and Love through God: Reignite the Spirit within you, Presented by Pam Boardman.
MT. SCOTT FUNERAL PLANNING WORKSHOP AT OUR PARISH
Feb. 24th Part 1, March 3rd Part 2
Join us in a workshop to plan your funeral. Pick your favorite songs and readings and have it recorded with the parish so your loved ones will know your wishes. This will take place in the School Chapel - Rm 2 between the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses. 9:30am to 10:15am
Click this link to see the flyer with additional information:
LENT - ASH WEDNESDAY - STATIONS OF THE CROSS
March 6th Ash Weds. Masses 8:00am, 5:30pm and 7:00pm
"Remember man, that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return". 
The distribution of ashes reminds us of our ...
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
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/
POST A PRAYER ON THE GAPLINE
Prayer Request: Email to sjtw-gapline@hotmail.com to and request a prayer intention.You may also contact Claire Clow, 503-761-8710 x104
FURNITURE PROGRAM
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, Noon to 2:00 pm.
See Helping Hands Ministry for further information.
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.
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.
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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