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| Sacrament |
Details |
Contact |
| Anointing Of The Sick |
This sacrament brings Jesus' healing,
comfort, and strength to those who are seriously ill or in danger of death
through the Priest, who offers God's mercy, strength and healing in Jesus'
name.
The Anointing of the Sick can be celebrated individually (at home, in
the hospital, in a nursing home) or communally during a special
Mass. The sacrament of Reconciliation can precede it. The
Priest places his hands on the person's head as a sign of Christ's
presence and healing. He anoints the person's forehead and hands
with blessed oil. He prays that Jesus will bring healing, peace and
strength to the sick person.
The body and blood of Christ are our greatest signs of Christ's dying
and rising. After the anointing, a person who is in danger of death
may receive the Eucharist as viaticum, "food for the journey" to
eternal life with God.
Parish Priests are happy to bring this
sacrament of healing to any who are seriously ill.
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Parish Office, 503-644-2619 x0 |
| Baptism |
Baptism is the most important gift we can give our children. It
gives them a "new life" in water and the Spirit and affirms them
as members of the parish community.
We offer Baptismal classes for parents with a child to be
baptized. This provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to
review the sacrament and to receive support in living the Catholic faith
within their family.
Registration required.
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Carole Christensen, 503-644-2619 x74  |
| Communion Calls To The Sick |
Our Parish Communion Visitors make daily visits to the homebound, bringing them the Eucharist and listening
to them.
Please 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 or the priests with a list of our
parishioners.
Please call the Parish Office if you would like to take communion to a
loved one at home
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Joye Boone, 503-644-2619 x70
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| Confirmation |
In Confirmation, we reaffirm for
ourselves our baptismal promises, renew our commitment to the Catholic
faith, and accept our responsibilities as followers of Jesus. During
the celebration, the Bishop or Priest lays his hand on the head of the one
to be confirmed and anoints the forehead with chrism (holy oil).
These actions seal us with the gift of the Holy Spirit and signify our
participation in Christ's ministry.
See the Religious Education section
for requirements and details for High School and Adult Confirmation
Preparation.
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Jill Krebsbach (High School), 503-644-2619 x71
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or Carole Christensen (Adult), 503-644-2619 x74 |
| Eucharist |
The Eucharist is the heart and center of
our Catholic faith. It is a celebration of our unity with each other and
with the risen Christ. The Eucharist, also called the Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass, is more than just a meal. The Catholic community
gathers around the Lord's Table to remember and make present again the
sacrifice of Jesus, who gave his life for us on the cross.
The celebration of the Eucharist, or Mass, has two main parts.
The first part is the Liturgy of the Word, in which God speaks to us
through the Scriptures. The second part is the Liturgy of the
Eucharist, in which the bread and wine, consecrated by the Priest, become
the body and blood of Christ. We eat and drink the consecrated bread
and wine, which are Christ's body and blood, his very life shared with us,
as commanded by Jesus on the night before he died. As Catholics, we
believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist.
Mass times: Saturday, 5:00 PM (Vigil), Sunday, 7:00 AM,
9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM (Spanish). Special Masses on Holy
Days, schedule varies, consult the Sunday Bulletin or call the Parish
Office, 503-644-2619 x0
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Parish Office, 503-644-2619 x0 |
| Reconciliation (Confession) |
When we sin, we make a conscious choice
to turn away from God and one another. Through the sacrament of
Reconciliation, we can experience a conversion, a turning back, to God and
the Church community. We talk to the Priest about what we have done
wrong, expressing our sorrow and our willingness to change. The
Priest blesses us and says the words of absolution, forgiving our sins in
the name of Jesus and the Church.
Time: Saturday, 3:30-4:30 PM, and at any time by appointment,
extended times and special services during Advent and Lent. See weekly bulletin for
extended times and special Parish services during
Advent and Lent. |
Parish Office, 503-644-2619 x0 |
| First Reconciliation / Eucharist |
Sacramental Preparation (for baptized
second graders) or the Catechumenate/RCIA Program (for adults and teens
who want to become Catholic) is required. Adult and teen
Catechumenates usually celebrate Baptism, First Eucharist, and
Confirmation during the Easter Vigil celebration as part of the RCIA
program.
See Religious Education section for
details on Sacramental Preparation or Catechumenate Program.
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Sr. Catherine Hertel (children 7-18 yrs
old), 503-644-2619 x63 ,
or Carole Christensen (adults), 503-644-2619 x74 |
| Marriage |
The sacrament of Matrimony celebrates
the lifelong love of a man and woman for each other. Their vows
express the covenant, or special bond of love, between the husband and
wife, who administer the sacrament to one another in the presence of the
Priest or Deacon and the entire community as witnesses. Through
their married love, spouses may become co-creators with God by bringing
new life into the world. They accept the responsibilities and joys
of raising their children as members of the Body of Christ.
Couples must arrange for pre-marriage
instructions at least six months prior to wedding date.
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Parish Office, 503-644-2619 x0 |
| Holy Orders |
From the days of the Apostles, the
Church has acted as Jesus did by calling forth leaders to share in his
ministry. In the sacrament of Holy Orders, men are ordained to serve
the Church by celebrating the sacraments, preaching God's word, serving
those in need, and building a more just community. The word
"ordain" means "to set aside." In the sacrament
of Holy Orders, Bishops, Priests and Deacons are set aside for lifelong
service to the Catholic Church community. The sacrament of Holy
Orders transforms the man who receives it into a visible sign of Christ.
Please contact the Parish Vocations Committee or the Parish Office if
you would like to know more about the priesthood or other religious
vocations. |
Regina Dibb (Parish Vocations
Committee), 503-598-6784 Parish Office, 503-644-2619 x0 |
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