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2727 NE 54th Ave,
Portland, Oregon 97213 503.281.5318
www.strosepdx.org
This Week: 22 December 2019 (4 th Sunday of Advent - Year A)
PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev Matthew Libra, [email protected] Deacon: Rev. Mr. Brian Diehm, [email protected] Ambassador for Mission & Legacy: Mrs. Karen Asbury, [email protected] Communication Director: Mrs. Shelly Davidson, [email protected] Development Coordinator: Mrs. Megan Schuver, [email protected] Bookkeeper: Mrs. Kathi Donohue, [email protected] Office Manager: Mrs. Dianna Cooper, [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Summer hour changes noted inside) Parish Office: 503 281-5318 www.strosepdx.org Bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesday. CONFESSIONS / ADORATION Confessions: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday at 7:30 am, in the church, daily 7:30 am, or at other times by appt. Adoration: Tues/Sat. Daily 6:30 – 7:30 am MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 and 10:30 am Daily: Mon.-Sat. Mass: 8:00 am Holy Days: Masses at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
ST. ROSE SCHOOL: Grades Pre-K through 8 Ph. 503-281-1912 5309 NE Alameda St., Portland, OR 97213 Principal: Mrs. Christine Penwell, [email protected] ADMIN COUNCIL: Dave Castricano, Phill Colombo, John Cooper, Karl Krcma, Sean Loughran, Anne Manning, Christine Penwell, Karen Pinder and Megan Schuver PASTORAL COUNCIL: Kyle Doan, Sarah Falcon, Rosemary Hamilton, Trung Nguyen, Frank Rego, Jennifer Ratigan, Stephanie Rice, Joseph Ruthruff and Mai Lan Tran SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Fr. Matt Libra, Christine Penwell, Bill Beaver, Ryan Darmody, Shelly Davidson, Lisa Fedeli, Beth Kersens, Jason Lesh, Jessica Maloney, Christina Nguyen, Steve Nofziger, Sarah Paul, Cheleen Rodolfo, Harley Talkington ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SERVICES: 503-235-8431 SACRAMENTS: Preparation for Baptism, first Reconciliation, first Communion, and Confirmation, contact the parish office. Contact the office for personal or family needs for Anointing of the Sick. Couples seeking information about Marriage please contact the parish office well in advance of the intended wedding date. Adults looking into the Catholic faith prepare during Fall and Winter for reception into the Church at Easter. See Ministries with contacts listed on our web site: www.strosepdx.org SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Home visitations may be scheduled by calling the parish office. Communion ministers are available.
Please Pray for Us the Sick of the Parish
Cynthia Eubanks, Virginia Shipp, Floyd Higgins, Sandra Woodruff, Barbara Shipp, Peggy Johnson, Bill Mathias, Peter Tran, Ann Johnson, Bridget Rowley, Bill Thompson, Annie Schmidt, Martha Daggett, Brian McNicholas, Hayden McGarvie, Claudette Derricotte, Tim Judge, Rich Gold, Shirley Hill, Brian Brown, Joel Rivera, Brock Herriges, Pete Rowland, Dorothy Fleischmann, Luke Stager (Seminarian), George Zifcak, Sarah Brooks, Mary Weigel, Sharon Galindo, Gayle Schneider, Laura Tull, Frank Burke, and all others in need of prayers.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for December 2019 Universal: The Future of the Very Young
That every country determines to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.
22 December, 2019
4th Sunday of Advent–Year A St. Rose of Lima Parish
Mass Intentions / Parish Activities Sunday, December 22, 2019 7:30 – 8 am Confessions 8:30 am Mass + Jerry Lobb (Cathy Lobb) 9:20 am – 1st Reconcile/1st Comm.
10:30 am Mass + Clifford Powers (Lee Family) Monday, December 23, 2019 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church 8:00 am Mass + Joe Glynn (Jackie Glynn) Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church 5:00 pm Mass + Maria Dayen Pham (Theresa Vu) 10:30 am No Rosary in chapel for 2 weeks 10:00 pm Mass + For the Parish Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church 9:00 am Mass Int. Gayle Schneider (Peter Tran) Parish Office Closed
Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church 8:00 am Mass + Larry & Lucille Carich (Greg Carich)
Parish Office Closed
Friday, December 27, 2019 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church
8:00 am Mass + Arlene Beuning (Debbie Libra) Parish Office Closed Day of Adoration 8:30 am – 8:00 pm Benediction – 8 pm Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:40 am Morning Prayer in church 8:00 am Mass + Deceased family members (Anh Vu) 1:30 pm Funeral Mass 4:00 pm Confessions
5:30 pm Vigil Mass + Mary Ellen Erickson (Donahue)
(Lee Family)
Sunday, December 29, 2019 7:30 am – 8:00 am Confessions 8:30 am Mass + For the Parish 9:20 am – 1st Reconcile/1st Comm.
10:30 am Mass + Joseph Tuan Vu (Theresa Vu) Sanctuary Lamp in Church burns this week for + Ann Gold Sanctuary Lamp in Chapel burns this week for + Vince Johnson
Pastor’s Keyboard
By: Fr. Matt Libra
Glory to God in the Highest…
“Let us ask the Lord to grant us the grace of looking upon the crib this night with the simplicity of the
shepherds, so as to receive the joy with which they returned home (cf. Lk 2:20). Let us ask him to give us
the humility and the faith with which Saint Joseph looked upon the child that Mary had conceived by the Holy Spirit. Let us ask the Lord to let us look upon him with that same love with which Mary saw him. And let
us pray that in this way the light that the shepherds saw will shine upon us too, and that what the angels sang that night will be accomplished throughout the world:
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased." Amen!”
How amazing that God would come into our lives in
such a vulnerable way as a little baby. How
astounding that the King of Kings would come to
visit His people clothed in such poverty. Would that
we would ponder that Jesus, the King of the
Universe, desires a real relationship with you and
me; that He went to such lengths so that we wouldn’t be afraid of Him and so that we would be free to
receive Him or reject Him.
My dear friends, if there is one message you hear
this Christmas, I hope you listen to the Voice that
says “I love you. You are wanted. You are chosen.”
Then, I hope you choose to respond. That you
receive what Jesus offers you and grow in a
relationship with Him. You are free. Will you make the choice of the shepherds, of Joseph, of Mary; or
will you choose some other way and listen to some
other voice? Spend time in prayer. Jesus is near and
coming to you. Tuesday 24 December, 5pm – Christmas Eve
Family Mass
Tuesday 24 December, 10pm – Christmas Mass
at Night
Wednesday 25 December, 9am – Mass on
Christmas Day
Wednesday 1 January 2020, 8am and 7pm – Mary
Mother of God Holy Day Masses
Offertory Actual
YTD Budget
YTD % of Goal
Week: 12/15/2019 $ 6,653 Fiscal YTD Envelope: $ 115,794 Fiscal YTD WeShare: $ 33,265 Combined Total $ 149,059 $ 179,088 83 %
Thank you for your continued generosity
Next Week: December 29, 2019
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - Year A During this week, please take time to pre-read the Readings for next
Sunday’s Mass from your Bible. This will aid in giving a deeper dimension
and understanding to what we hear proclaimed in the readings. Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 (Observing the fourth commandment, to honour our parents, brings a rich blessing) Responsorial Psalm 127: 1-5 (Happy are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.) Reading II: Colossians 3: 12-21 (Paul’s ideal of the kindness to be practiced among Christians.) Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-15; 19-23 (Dangers faced by the Holy Family before they settled in Nazareth.) PLEASE NOTE: You can get the complete text of readings for any day of the year at www.usccb.org
St. Vincent de Paul - St. Rose Conference December 22, 2019 (4th Sunday of Advent – Year A)
In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus will be named
Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” The mystery of the birth
of Jesus is supremely a mystery of love. May each Christmas find
us more and more like him: more humble, more holy, more happy
and more full of God.
Your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul helped
those who are poor and suffering to find Emmanuel and they
also came to know that “God is with us.”
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Our pantry needs canned meats (spam, chicken,
salmon, deviled ham); baked beans; canned corn; canned fruit;
and chicken noodle soup.
Thank you for your continued support as we attempt
to provide groceries for 400-699 people each month! If you know of a neighbor or friend needing food
assistance, please refer them to SVDP at 503.235.8431 for help! No Tuesday, 10:30 am rosary on the 17th or 24th December. Will resume on the 31st December. 2019 Tax Donations: Remember if you would like any donations included with your deductible donations for 2019, Pease submit them to St. Rose by the 31st of December. Your Annual Offertory Envelope Boxes for 2020 are now in the back of church (If you use envelope boxes). If you would like to change your donations from envelope use to online donations, this is a simple process. Go to our website www.strosepdx.org and click on On Line Giving; WeShare on the right side of home page. Or, go directly to www.strosepdx.weshareonline.org Call the parish office with any questions. Scout Troop 100 will hold Christmas Tree Recycle drop off here, at St. Rose, on Saturday, January 4th from 9 am – 3 pm in the parking lot.
Family Mass at 5pm on Christmas Eve. Please join the fun and celebration. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in the pageantry of the entrance procession, play a part in the Gospel reading and singing on the altar. There are costumes available so children may dress like angels, wise men, shepherds, stable animals, and more! If interested, please meet in the church foyer behind the sacristy 30 minutes before the start of Mass to dress your children in costume. COFFEE W/FR. MATT: We want to promote a culture of open dialogue at St. Rose—of feeling free to ask questions about church teachings and bring up difficult topics in a constructive manner, but also just talk about whatever is on your mind. As a start, we’re inviting you to join Fr. Matt for a casual cup of coffee and chat after daily Mass. If fruitful, we’ll look at ways of doing something similar at alternate times. Join us THURSDAY, JAN 9, 8:45-9:30 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to make a charitable IRA gift this year! If you are 70 1⁄2 or older and own an IRA, please consider making a charitable rollover gift before December 31. You can make a gift up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to our parish, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, St. Rose School, or other charity. Your gift will: o not be included in your taxable income o satisfy your required minimum distribution for the year o reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions o not be subject to the 50% limitation on charitable gifts o help the work of the Church See’s Candy Fundraiser: Our High School Youth Ministry will be selling See’s Christmas Candy in the cafeteria during coffee and donuts, after the 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Masses on December 8th, 15th, and 22nd. This event will help raise money to support their trip to Steubenville NW Youth Conference in Spokane, WA this coming summer. Your support will enable our teens to experience their Catholic faith in a way that will leave a lasting impression on their lives and souls!
St. Rose Upcoming Events: St. Rose PK-8 OPEN HOUSES: Save the date! St. Rose School's new family open houses are scheduled for Thursday, January 30 and Monday, February 3 at 6:00 p.m. We provide a comprehensive Catholic education that includes art, music, PE and much more, helping to form lifelong learners who respect others and serve their community. Visit strosepdx.org to RSVP, learn more or apply online.
EM & Reader Schedule Thank you to all who faithfully serve our parish
28/29 December 2019 (The Holy Family of Jesus ) – Year C
Next Week: 5th Week of the Month – Sunday & Saturday before
5:30 PM (Vigil) Saturday (28 December 2019)
L: Julie McNicholas L: Holy Spirit Sister
C: Holy Spirit Sister R: John Bayer
8:30 AM Sunday (29 December 2019)
L: Tom Fry L: Karen Burlingame
C: Cheryl Benson C: Kyle Doan
C: Dorothy Mathias R: Peggy Johnson 10:30 AM Sunday (29 December 2019)
L: Pete Lennon L: Karolin Lennon
C: Kathie Cooper C: open
C: open R: Will Schneider **Note** We have several open slots for Extraordinary Ministers of the
Holy Eucharist, call the parish office if you are interested in serving. If
you are not scheduled at a particular Mass, but see there is an “Open” slot, please feel free to come forward and serve. **Note** When a visiting Priest, Deacon, or Seminarian is on the altar, we
will need fewer EMs. Thank you!
Interested in Joining the Church? Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Interested in being a Catholic? Want help in taking the next step? At St. Rose of Lima, those discerning whether to enter the Catholic Church are asked to commit to attend weekly gathering beginning September 15 th. Watch for further details. If you’re interested, please contact the parish office by phone (503) 281-5318 or e-mail [email protected].
Faith Enrichment
Another resource now available to parishioners, is an online catechetical program through the University of Steubenville. There, they have 12, 1 hr. courses (and more) that take you through college level classes and are actually taught by the best professors at Steubenville, and you can go at your own pace. It would be awesome if many adults took up this opportunity and then wanted to get involved with our youth ministry programs so we can better prepare our youth to engage the world with Faith. Go to: franciscanathome.com to check out this resource. The parish has purchased a parish membership which allows you to sign up for free. Call the parish office with questions. Have you checked out OUR GIFT TO YOU? Your own formed.org subscription! This parish gift provides you with at-home access to the best Catholic content around. Look for audio talks, movies, eBooks, and video-based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers and more—all from the comfort of home and on one, convenient website. Visit formed.org to learn more.
MARriage and Family Opportunities:
WorldWide MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.” Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. To find YOUR WWME Weekend go to rediscoverthespark.org. For information about WWME contact Ron & Hilarie Tesch at 503-704-0836 or by email [email protected] Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information or to register for our next program beginning with a weekend on January 17-19, call 503-225-9191 or email: [email protected] for more information visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com Experience a Rachel's Vineyard healing weekend sponsored by Project Aurora. The weekends are for women, men, and anyone impacted by abortion regardless of faith background. Each retreat starts on Friday at 3:00 pm and ends on Sunday at 5:00 pm. Participation at the retreats is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information or registration contact Project Aurora at 541-942-2861/[email protected]
Life Issues – Prayer requests
Looking to start a family? Attempting to conceive? Natural Family Planning has been used successfully by couples to achieve pregnancy. Most think about preventing pregnancy when considering NFP. However, the knowledge learned in NFP can be very useful in understanding a couple's fertility and in helping to improve the chances of becoming pregnant. www.StandUpGirl.com – Maybe you’re pregnant, or worried that you might be pregnant. You feel scared, overwhelmed, alone. Need someone to talk to…someone you can be real with? We’re here for you. Women who get what you’re going through,
because they’ve lived through it. Women who care and can help. Confidential.
Music Opportunities: CHOIR NOTES Music provides beauty, joy, comfort, inspiration and prayer for our St Rose liturgies and special celebrations. Singers and musicians commit to sharing their time and talent. Are you called to join them?
5:30 pm Vigil Mass: St. Rose Youth Choir: The Youth Choir sings once a month at the 5:30 pm Vigil. We are looking for new singers to join us! If your child (age 9 and up) enjoys singing, loves music, and would like to learn more about both, while serving our parish through the ministry of music, please call Choir Director, John Vergin at 503-334-9575, or the parish office. 8:30 am Sunday Mass: “Sing praise to God, sing praise.” –Psalm 47. If you enjoy singing at Mass, why not join the 8:30 Mass Choir? All voices are needed and it only requires about two hours of your time weekly—during one of which, you’re already here. Contact Chris Alver, at [email protected] 10:30 am Mass: Youth singers and instrumentalists in grades 2-12 who are interested in assisting with music once a month at the 10:30 AM “Youth Sunday” masses should contact Sarah Zielinski, [email protected] Communication
We Love having you as part of our Flock. Keep in touch with us via email, and text: strosepdx to the number 84576 Or sign up online at flocknote.com/strosepdx Our mobile directory contains contact information for all the families of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and is an easy-to-use tool to help you stay connected. PLUS, you will see portraits of all our families that participated in our recent photography event. To access the mobile directory:
1. Log on to: https://mobiledirectory.lifetouch.com/294159/st-
rose-of-lima-catholic-church 2. Enter your access code: 78767 Fr. Matt’s homilies can be heard on our website under Resources tab you will find each weekend’s homily. Or, you can go to a direct podcast link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/st-rose-of-lima-portland-or-homily-podcast/id1450766655?mt=2 SPAM ALERT: Suspicious emails that don’t sound like they are coming from Fr. Matt, or any other St. Rose staff should be ignored. If in doubt, check the email address of sender, [email protected] is the only email address to be trusted if from Fr. Matt. Other trusted staff emails are (name)@strosepdx.org. Or call the parish office to verify.
MASTER PLAN UPDATE: You may have noticed some scaffolding and construction happening around the church. By the providence of God and the charity of an anonymous donor, we received a donation of $500,000 this summer for stained glass window restoration, exterior repairs and capital improvements as they relate to our Master Plan. This generous donation made the repairs you’re seeing possible. The work is expected to continue during business hours for the next four weeks. To maintain the safety of students, staff, daily Mass goers and passers-by, our contractor will close portions of our Alameda and 54th sidewalks during work hours. Sidewalks will re-open each weekend to accommodate Saturday and Sunday foot traffic. This project is part of the campus-wide Master Plan we developed in 2017—a strategy that guides us in being good stewards of what’s been handed down to us and addresses the needs of our aging buildings. The plan provides a concept for a revitalized campus: a restored church and a
partially rebuilt school that share a common entry, elevator and ground-level social space, plus a new gymnasium. A committee is currently working through logistics of phase one for this long-term project. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
Youth programs: St. Rose Nursery and Children’s Liturgy of the Word
St. Rose Nursery: St. Rose Nursery is for infants through children 3-years of age and is available starting at 10:15am
in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom in the school. Follow stairs (leading to cafeteria) to double doors at the bottom and follow signs to Nursery. Complete Information & registration sheets. No Fee. If you are needed during Mass, we will come and get you. Immediately after Mass please retrieve your child.
Children's Liturgy of the Word - What to expect: * After opening prayer, Fr Matt will invite all school age children from ages 4-11 to the front of church. * There will be leaders waiting with the Children's Liturgy banner. Children will line up in two groups, 4-7 & 8-11. * Fr Matt will give a special blessing * Leaders will lead them to the 2nd & kindergarten classrooms in St. Rose School to learn the liturgy of the Word at their level. * After Homily, Creed and Intercessions, approximately 20-25 minutes, the children will quietly return to the church and back with you. St. Rose Nursery and Children’s Liturgy: Looking for volunteers that can commit to 1 Sunday per month during 10:30am mass. For more information please contact: Marianne Hoonakker-Kelly at (503) 504-6576 or [email protected]
Fall Religious Education – 2020
Confirmation: New Fall Calendar for 2019/2020 will be included in the Confirmation Packet, which can be found online at www.strosepdx.org, Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation. For more information please contact Sarah Schneider @ [email protected] or Sacramental Prep: 1st Communion / 1st Reconciliation Class will begin on TBA. First Reconciliation in December and First Communion in May. See schedule to include new “Youth Sunday” activities. Registration forms are in the back of church on the counter, and online under “Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation” at www.strosepdx.org CCD Religious Education/Youth Sunday CCD Religious Education classes in the Fall for grades 3 – 8, at the “Youth Sundays” fellowship from 5-7:30pm. This is an opportunity for all youth of the parish to gather for a meal and activity, then break into individual classes to learn more about how to know and love our faith, our God & Neighbor. For more information please contact Jennifer Ratigan: [email protected]
Parish Library / Resources
A Message from the St. Rose Parish Library: Please take a look around your home for any library books that you have read and not yet returned. In addition, consider donating a relevant Catholic book that you have read and want to share with others. The library has accepted dozens of donated books from parishioners and the collection is becoming quite impressive. For questions about donating new or used titles to the library, please contact the parish library volunteer; Todd Rosenquist (503) 869-5077. Tech Support: As a Knight of Columbus, I provide assistance for those in need. My parents Dave and Kathie are both active members of St. Rose, and I also wish to serve our parish by offering my technical services to the parish community. I am familiar with most windows operating systems, and mobile IOS and Android platforms. I will be able to assist with new program installations and modifications & troubleshooting; i.e. installing a new printer, or Bluetooth / keyboard connection to a tablet, as well as assistance with antivirus and malware protection. Michael Castricano, Knight of Columbus [email protected]
Events in the Archdiocese:
Are you single and over age 50? SOLO SENIORS is a catholic-based social organization, for single men and women over age 50 in the greater Portland area. It primarily provides social and recreational programs in a safe and friendly environment for its members. For more information, a Solo brochure or a copy of our monthly newsletter, call Ann Buchholz 503 235-9047. Mother & Child Education Center provides pregnancy testing, classes, clothing and supplies for new mothers. Their goal is to provide a place where new mothers can go for support, so children can be welcomed and nurtured. Go to www.momchildpdx.org for more information.
Abortion Pill (RU486)
A recently updated FDA report revealed that, as of December 31, 2018, there have been 24 deaths associated with the "abortion pill" Mifeprex (the two-drug combination of mifepristone and misoprostol), rather than the earlier figure of 22 deaths. To date, nearly 4,200 "adverse events" have been detailed, including 24 deaths, 97 ectopic pregnancies, 1042 hospitalizations, 599 blood transfusions, and 412 infections. A 2011 peer-review survey of 22 studies showed abortion increases the likelihood of depression, anxiety, and reckless behavior such as alcoholism, drug use, and suicide.
Dr. Donna Harrison of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists laments, "These 24 women are otherwise healthy women who are now dead because they took Mifeprex. [Abortionists are] giving you Mifeprex to
kill your baby, and sometimes it kills you." A Planned Parenthood study found that at least one woman is seriously injured from the abortion pill daily.
According to the Guttmacher Institute, in 2014, the abortion pill accounted for 31 percent of all non-hospital abortions and 45 percent of abortions before nine weeks gestation. Millions of unborn babies have died worldwide as a result of this deadly drug combination. www.lifenews.com
Should you encounter a woman with early regret after taking RU486, consider helping her access the Abortion Pill Reversal network by 24/7 call or chat. The helpline number is 877-558-0333 and the chat is at abortionpillreversal.com. In addition to possibly saving a baby, you also will be helping to spare a mother from a lifetime of regret.www.ortl.org/2018/12/hope-for-abortion-reversal/
St. Rose School Student Showcase On the third Thursday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass, a small group of students will provide a short presentation about a current area of study. Please join the students for fellowship, entertainment and a simple continental breakfast outside the parish office on us on the 19th of November. We hope to see you there. Mrs. Karen Asbury, Ambassador for Mission and Legacy.
SVDP AT ST. ROSE
The St. Rose Conference of St. Vincent de Paul started in 1931...88 years ago. As Vincentians, we are asked to serve the poor within the boundaries of our Parish. This may include people who are experiencing material poverty caused by unemployment, sickness or disability, other social conditions or social poverty caused by aging, loneliness, or isolation. We have a motto: “No work of Charity is foreign to the Society.” These are the things we do:
• Make home deliveries of food several days per week • Pay for utilities and/or rent when requested • Offer fresh produce, bread, eggs, meat, etc to our friends at Hollywood East, where most
of our clients reside, every Wednesday in a shopping style Fresh Food Pantry feeding 45-65 people weekly
• Offer non-perishable goods like soup, sauces, pasta, canned veggies, fruits, juices, and health and bath aids to our friends at HWE every Thursday in a shopping style pantry feeding 40-50 people weekly.
• Organize and implement the annual St. Rose Food Drive in November. • Organize, implement, and deliver Christmas food boxes to over 100 families needing
assistance. • Offering financial support to other conferences needing financial support.
Annually, we, as Vincentians, are asked to renew our commitment to:
• Witness to Jesus’s boundless love for the poor, the lonely, the suffering and deprived, those without faith and those who feel unloved.
• Firmly resolve to treasure warm friendship and unity within the Society • Seek and find the forgotten, the suffering or the deprived so that we can bring them
Christ’s love • Be generous with our time, our possessions, and ourselves in our mission of charity.
At St. Rose we feed approximately 400-500 people each month. In December that number swells with the distribution of over 100 food boxes to families in Portland. We also provide rent or utilities assistance when our budget allows. At this time both our cupboards and coffers are getting pretty bare. Please consider donating food items for our pantry or cash/check in the attached envelope so that we may continue to support the poor in our neighborhood. The back of this flyer lists suggested donations for every week of the year. Of course, anything on the list at any time is also much appreciated! Thank you for your past and continued support of this important mission at St. Rose. May God bless each of you! Please consider joining this wonderful mission. Please contact Karen Pinder at [email protected] for more information. We would LOVE to have you as part of the St. Rose Conference of St. Vincent de Paul!
52 Weeks of Blessings…consider a habit of weekly giving to the St. Rose SVDP Pantry. Hang this handy reference guide on your own pantry or fridge door as a reminder! Of course, any item(s) you contribute are always appreciated and accepted!
Sept 28/29 - Chili Feb 15/16 - Toothpaste July 4&5 - Lemonade/Juice
Oct 5&6 - Tuna Feb 22/23 - Canned meats July 11/12 - Snacks
Oct 12&13 - Soup Feb 29/March 1 - Snacks July 18/19 - Tuna
Oct 19&20 - Breakfast Cereal
March 7&8 - Chili July 26/26 - Canned Veggies
Oct 26&27 - Pasta March 14/15 - Tuna Aug 1&2 - Spaghetti & Sauce
Nov 2&3 - Canned Veggies
March 21/22 - Soup Aug 8/9 - Breakfast Bars
Nov 9&10 - Baking Mixes
March 28/29 - Cereal Aug 15/16 - Shaving items
Nov 16/17 - Sugar or Salt
April 4&5 - Pasta Aug 22/23 - Mac & Cheese
Nov 23/24 - FOOD DRIVE!
April 11/12 - Canned Veggies Aug 29/30 - Condiments
Nov 30/Dec 1 - Bar Soap
April 18/19 - Baking Mixes Sept 5&6 - Tuna
Dec 7&8 - Crackers April 25/26 - Toilet Paper Sept 12/13 - Canned Veggies
Dec 14/15 - Stew May 2&3 - Taco Shells/Salsa Sept 19/20 - Soup
Dec 21/22 - FOOD BOX DELIVERY
May 9/10 - Any and all canned meats or seafood
Thank you for 52 Weeks of Giving!
Dec 28/29 - Canned Fruit
May 16/17 - Canned Fruit You helped us feed over
Jan 4&5 - Oatmeal May 23/24 - PB & Jelly 1000 people this year!
Jan 11/12 - Peanut Butter
May 30/31 - Noodles ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jan 18/19 - Condiments
June 6/7 - Pickles & olives Please consider volunteering
Jan 25/26 - Pancake mix
June 13/14 - Soup&Crackers with the St. Rose Conference
Feb 1&2 - Syrup & Jelly June 20/21 - Boxed Dinners of St. Vincent de Paul.
Feb 8/9 - Boxed Dinners
June 27/28 - Dish Soap God Bless You!
Thank you for helping us to love and serve our hungry neighbors!
