Parish & Family Life

As our Parish grows and changes, so do the needs of our parishioners. If you can identify a need that is not being met by any existing Parish group, please let the Parish Office know. Any and all recommendations and/or suggestions are welcome and encouraged.

Click on Ministry links below for more information.
 

 
Ministry Description Contact Meetings
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Provides athletic activities in a Christian environment for the youth of the Parish. Dave Leonard,
503-330-2651 
 
Communion Calls To The Sick Parish volunteers make visits to care centers, the sick, and the homebound within St. Cecilia Parish, bringing them the Eucharist and visiting with them.

Let us know if you are going to be in the hospital for an extended period of time.  Due to confidentiality, the hospitals do not provide us with a list of our parishioners.

Please call us if you would like to be a volunteer or to take communion to a loved one at home.

Joye Boone,  Coordinator, 503-644-2619 x70

 

 
Couples For Christ Christian Family Life Renewal Ministries for couples, singles, youth, kids, and separated or divorced Catholics. Rey or Letty Soriano,
503-642-2751 or Giovi & Eting Paras, 503-625-1903 
Last Saturday of each month, 6:00 PM, in the Parish Center
Hispanic Prayer Group This is a charismatic group for the whole community to come together with each other and their families through worship and prayer.  There is a great deal of praise and worship throughout the program.  A special guest is invited each week to come share the word of God.  There is also a moment of intense prayer and reflection, in which the intercessory group is present to intercede for everyone's needs.  This is a group for the whole family.  Childcare is available.  All are welcome.

Leadership:  Leaders meet separately to plan upcoming events.

Juan Carlos Mejia, 503-469-9053 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 PM, in the Church

Leaders: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM, in the Parish Center (meet in the Fireside Room)

Knights Of Columbus Organization supports Church, community, family, and youth. Mark Larson, 503-591-9105  Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, in the Parish Center
Men's Club Provides spiritual and social growth for the men of the Parish and financial support to CYO and the Parish youth groups.  Fundraisers include: Mother's Day Breakfast/Plant Sale in May, Christmas Tree Sale/Pancake Breakfast in December, and a Crab Feed in January. J.P. Agnesse, 503-643-3973,
Damon Gentry, 503-318-0932 ,
Jason Simpson, 971-221-2117
First Monday of each month, Sept-May, BBQ dinner 6:30 PM, meeting 7:15 PM, in the Parish Center
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) MOMS is an eight-week journey that leads a group of mothers through an experience of peer ministry, self discovery, mutual support, and prayer.  Learn to share with other mothers the stress, concerns and positive experiences that have influenced your personal growth.  Experience the support of other women as you discover the depth of your spirituality.  Both morning and evening sessions are offered. The morning groups have childcare available.  The evening groups do not have childcare available.  Cost is $35 and includes one copy of the book: MOMS-A Personal Journal, by Sr. Paula Hagen and Vickie Jennett. Space is limited to no more than 15 per group. Lisa Sanders, 503-590-2836  Dates, times, and locations vary.  Check bulletin for details.
Mother Seton Guild Fellowship and support for mothers of young children.  Sponsors a Parents Night Out every 6-8 weeks and annual Advent workshop. Kathy Hamburg, 503-297-1358  Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, in the St. Cecilia School library
Neighborhood Groups We have formed Neighborhood Communities within our parish in order to help us build fellowship.  We based these areas on the public elementary schools within our parish boundary. All parishioners who live outside these 16 areas will also be placed into areas.  Everyone will receive a letter from the parish notifying you of your neighborhood community and listing the other families in your area.  Some of our neighborhoods are already gathering together.

Sample community activities include neighborhood home Masses with our Priests, bringing Communion to the sick, welcoming Newcomers, community gatherings (pot-luck dinners, etc.), reaching out to families in times of sadness and loss, and serving the Parish as a community (Mass Greeters, hosting Coffee & Donuts, etc.).

Joye Boone, Coordinator, 503-644-2619 x70  
Panache Bible-based study and support group for women. New topic studied and discussed each session. Cindy McMahon, 503-297-2316   
Quinceañeras This is a liturgical celebration for young girls of the age of 14 who are turning 15 and want to receive a special blessing and ceremony. Deacon Bill Richardson, 503-644-2619 x76 Call to schedule
Parish Office Volunteers The Parish Office staff occasionally needs volunteers to help with Parish mailings, stuffing bulletins, answering phones, data entry, and general clerical work. Nancy Eyer, Office Manager, 503-644-2619 x60   
St. Gerard Guild Provides service at funeral receptions when requested.  Dedicated to spiritual growth and well-being of each other and those around us. Joanne Skokam, 503-643-7270, or Donna Schuetze, 503-644-4534 (funerals) Second Tuesday of each month, September-May, after 8:00 AM Mass, in the Parish Center
St. Jude Guild Performs service projects for the Parish and community, including First Communion Reception and meals for Greenhouse.  Provides spiritual and social support for each other.  Members join together for annual Home Mass and Pot Luck, weekend get-away, and annual evening retreat. Renee Peters, 503-791-2811, or Scotty Whitney, 503-590-3892 Third Thursday of month, September-May, 7:30 PM, in a member’s home
Young Adults (Ages 18-40) This group offers Christ-centered fellowship for young adults. Members take turns hosting events each month. Typical events include Sunday Night Volleyball, Monthly Dining Out at a different ethnic restaurant, Movie Nights, Game Nights, Pasta & Praise Music Nights, Service Projects, and Attending Mass together on Feast Days followed by dinner at local restaurant. We welcome new faces! To find out about our activities, visit our website. To join our email list for event reminders, send an email to scya@nwlogic.com with the word subscribe in the subject line. Gerard DeBlois, 503-617-6398  Various
Young At Heart Seniors Group Social activities for seniors, including videos of church-related subjects, scripture studies, and other items of interest. Ruth Marie Dobratz, 503-643-5809 Second Wednesday of each month (September-May), 12:30 PM, in the Parish Center
Youth for Christ Christian Family Life Renewal Ministries for youth. Chris & Marissa Leung, 503-642-0225 First Saturday of each month, 2:00-5:00 PM, in the Parish Center
Vocations Committee Affirm and foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and encourage support for the Priests and religious who now serve, or have served in the past, our parish community.  Activities include publishing prayers for vocations in Sunday Bulletin, providing intercessory prayers for Mass, promoting "Family Prayer for Vocations" program, arranging annual meal and social gathering for seminarians and novices, and planning field trips for school children to seminaries and convents. Regina Dibb,
503-598-6784
Third Wednesday of each month (September-June), 6:00 PM, Parish Office