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Rummage Sale—Thanks to all that supported the Rummage Sale this year we made over $7,000, final numbers will be available shortly. Replacement School Our current commitment to $5,468,114. We re-ceived $164,500 for the science lab construction and $85,500 amount for Science lab equipment and furnishings from the Murdock Foundation for a total of $250,000. As we near the move in for the New School, go to the school website and check out the interior spatial tour. Always seeking heavenly blessings and interces-sion, please join me in praying the Prayer of St. Michael the Archangel to ward off distractions that may keep us from completing the goal at hand.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine
Power of God - thrust into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Auction -This year’s School Dinner/Auction, “A Knight of Celebration” will be held Saturday, May 11th. The Friday night auction will be on May 10th. Donation forms are available in the back of church and on the convent basement auc-tion table. For questions, please call Laura Nevis at 503-357-1401.
Visitation School News
March 10, 2019 The First Sunday of Lent
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church - Verboort
4285 NW Visitation Road Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Visitation Catholic Church Pastor: Rev. Michael Vuky Rectory: 503-357-3860 Emergencies: 971-217-5335 Email: [email protected]
Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Fr. Roberto, Fr. Mario, Fr. Juan Jose Phone: 503-324-2492 Fax: 503-324-2493
Parish/Pastoral Admin: Laura Nevis Cell Phone: 503-575-5608 Email: [email protected] Web address: www.verboort.org Parish Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday@ Noon
Music Directors: Sarah Crosby: 503-992-8215 Bethany Stewart: 503-705-5429
Visitation Catholic School Principal: Carol Funk Phone: 503-357-6990x222 Email: [email protected]
School Office: Lisa McMullen Phone: 503-357-6990 Fax: 503-359-0819 Email: [email protected] Web address: www.vcsknights.org
Bookkeeper: Joyce Vanderzanden Phone: 503-357-6990 Fax: 503-359-0819 Email: [email protected]
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 8:30 am
New Families: Kindly register by calling the rectory
Confessions: Saturday 4-4:30 pm or by appointment
Baptisms: By appointment Marriages: By appointment,
at least six months prior to marriage
Mass Intentions
Sunday March 10 8:00 am People of the Parish
10:00 am Francis & June Noll † by Charles Noll
Monday March 11 8:00 am Romulo Manondo † by Lisa McMullen
Tuesday March 12 8:00 am Ricky Crop † by Florence Crop
Wednesday March 13 No Mass
Thursday March 14 8:00 am Speical Intention by Joe & Bev Evers
Friday March 15 8:30 am Susie Meeuwsen † by Larry & Brian Meeuwsen
Saturday March 16 5:00 pm Dick & Millie Vanderzanden † by Courtney & Debbie
Ballenger
Weekday Servers:
Liam Plep & Harold Vance Jr.
Way of the Cross Servers (3/15/2019):
Francis Duyck, James Duyck & Daniel Duyck
Weekend Masses For March 16th & 17th
Mass times 5:00 PM - Saturday 8:00 AM - Sunday 10:00 AM - Sunday
Readers Beth Sahlfeld Rich Paris Francis Duyck
EMHC—Host Traci Nelson Jennifer Finegan Steve Klopcic
EMHC—Cup Patti Freitas Donna Heesacker
Laura Nevis Melvin Finegan
Donna Vandehey Don Vandehey
Ushers David Heesacker Joe Heesacker
Leo Duyck Bob Lux
John Braxmeyer Gary Hammond
Servers DJ Heckenburg Gavin Sinner McKenzie Eggleston
Chris Carlson Carl Carlson Coleman Lux
Madelyn Porter Marianne Loucadies Ethan Porter
Music Bethany & Sarah Kathy & Tina Kathy & Karen
March 2nd & 3rd
Your Gift to God
Envelopes & Checks: $5,021.00 Loose Collection: 333.12
From the Desk of Father Michael
As I mentioned in my homily last weekend, the start of the holy season of Lent is later than usual this year. Typically, the season of Lent has already begun in the middle of February and we are at the halfway point by now of our 40-day pilgrimage of prayer, fasting, and almsgiv-ing. But nevertheless, as we enter into the 1st Sunday of Lent, it is customary for our catechumens and candidates who are preparing for the Easter sacraments to be sent and recognized as the Elect. This Sunday, at the 8am Mass (Verboort), 9:15am Mass (North Plains), and 10:30am Mass (Roy), Bishop Steiner will celebrate the Rite of Election with our the following: [Verboort] Deborah Baker, Dylan Smith, Roxanne Smith, Jamie Williams, [North Plains] Mark Phillips, and [Roy] Kristen Duyck, Caih Peters, Karen Schmidlin. The Rite of Election is to acknowledge that in their journey of faith through the RCIA process they have discerned God’s call with the help of the godparent/sponsor to begin the final prepa-ration for full communion. In a sense, they are called appropriately, the “Elect” because God has chosen them and in turn they are responding with their “yes”. In this beautiful ritual that will be celebrated, what stands out in my mind has always been when the Bishop poses his question, it is to the godparent/sponsor and not the catechumen or candidate itself. The reason for this is to focus upon receiving the recognition and acknowledge from the godparent/sponsor of the great growth that the catechumen and candi-date have experienced. It is one thing to be aware that you have grown spiritually, physically, or emotionally, but it is another thing to have a person acknowledge one’s growth, as it is very affirming. I invite you to pray for our newly Elect as the near the Easter Sacraments they will constantly be showered with the love and support of knowing God has called each and everyone by name to be in full communion with Him. Have a Blessed Lenten Week! ~Fr. Michael
Support Mission Krewe 2019
Save the Date for Afternoon Painting, a Fund-raiser for Mission Krewe 2019 April 14th, 2 PM at the Visitation Parish Center. A $40 ticket includes an afternoon painting on a 16 x20 canvas, a light snack, and one ticket to our Snack Bar. Limited to 50 spots only. Tickets will be available after the masses or from a member of the Mission Krewe 2019.
Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal 2019 (ACA) If you would like to donate to the 2019 ACA, there are extra pledge commitment cards at the entrance of the church. Please fill out and return to the parish office or place in the weekend collection basket. Thanks for your generous support. CPO 13 Meeting
Jim Johnson from the OR Dept of Agriculture will give a presentation on Land Use Issues Affecting Agricultural Lands and the Oregon Planning Pro-gram at the upcoming CPO 13 meeting to be held Wednesday March 13 from 7 to 830 at the Visita-tion Parish Center. Jim will discuss how important our farmland is in the world, urban growth. He is open and knowledgeable for questions. His presen-tation is very interesting and informa-tive! Come get informed and ask questions.
Bible Study: The Great Adventure Foundational Series
You are all invited to a 23 week English study of the gospel of Matthew starting March 13th at 1:30pm at Carol Meeuwsen’s home located in For-est Grove. This is the second part of the trio of studies by Jeff Cavins of the Ascension Press. The study guide is $33.00 available online at Ascension Press. This specific bible study has been added to their contact list. For more information call Pam Dierickx at 503-537-8012 or Terri Sprague at 503-359-1161
Father Scott Memorial Statue Donations are still being accepted for the Fr. Scott Memorial Statue of the Visitation, to be placed in front of the New School Building. Please make checks payable to Visitation Catholic Church with Fr. Scott Statue in the memo line, or donate online at www.verboort.org.
Way of the Cross Benediction & Eucharistic Adoration—Friday, March 15th, 7:00 PM Weekday Mass Schedule Change Effective in March and beyond, Wednesday Mass at 8am in Verboort will no longer be offered. Please join us at either 8am Mass in Roy or 9am Mass at North Plains on Wednesday. ~Fr. Michael Priest Travel Dates Fr. Juan is gone March 11-13 and March 28-29. Meeting Schedule Auction—Tuesday March 12—7 pm Library Children’s Choir No Children’s Choir on Sunday 3/10/2019
Religious Education
CCD Religious Education —Meets Monday, March 11th, from 4—5 pm in the Convent. RCIA— Congratulations to our Newly Elect [Verboort] Deborah Baker, Dylan Smith, Roxanne Smith, Jamie Williams [North Plains] Mark Phillips [Roy] Kristen Duyck, Caih Peters, Karen Schmidlin Sunday, March 17 Meets from Noon to 1pm in the Verboort Rectory. Fr. Michael will be discussing, “Catholic Moral Vision.” HS Confirmation—Social Outreach Project, Satur-day, April 6 from 1:00-3:00pm at Jennings McCall. Please meet at Visitation church 12:45pm to carpool. After the service project, we will return to Visitation for our group reflection with Fr. Michael from 3:15-3:45pm. All must attend.
Youth Groups Middle School Youth Group—Lenten Service Project scheduled for Friday, March 15 at 6pm St. Edward. Help serve bread and soup meal in the Parish Hall and serve Stations of the Cross in the church at 7pm.
No meetings Sundays March 24 and 31, Enjoy Spring Break! HS Youth Group—Sunday, March 10, please volunteer and help out at the Roy Parish Dinner. No meetings Sundays March 24 and 31, Enjoy Spring Break! Young Adult Adventures (Vicariate Young Adult Ministry) ADVENTURES are every THIRD SATURDAY of the month and are open to young adults ages 18-39. Please contact Fr. Rito or Justin Milne for more in-formation at [email protected]. Departure location is St. Matthew’s parking lot at 9 a.m., following Saturday morning Mass at 8:15am. $5 is requested for carpool group leaders. The next two scheduled are: -In an Igloo—Igloo Build—Mt. Hood—March 16 -With the Timbers!—Soccer Game—Portland—April 20 Looking forward to seeing you there!
Formed.org
Picks of the Month Fr. Michael’s Pick: In Archbishop Sample’s Len-ten message to the priests, he encouraged us to rec-ommend during Lent the Augustine Institute Series entitled, “Forgiven.” In his words, “the Forgiven series focuses on the beauty of the sacrament of Reconciliation, and is thus especially relevant to those key Lenten themes of conversion, forgiveness, and mercy.” So my pick is Archbishop Sample’s pick! Fr. Juan Jose’s Pick: TBD If you want to enjoy this FREE Catholic resource, please go online to www.formed.org and select “Enter code” link. Input the Parish Code: HWNN8P and create your own personal log-in and password.
HOLY SEASON OF LENT 2019
"Fasting and Abstinence Regulations" for the Archdiocese of Portland * All Catholics 14 years and older must abstain from meat on Fridays of Lent, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday. * All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. To fast means to eat one full meal; the other two meals that day should be less than the normal amount unless they are already at a minimum for good health. Eating between meals is not permitted; however, liquids including coffee, milk and fruit juices are allowed. Friday Way of the Cross with Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm at Roy, Verboort, and North Plains (at North Plains 6:00pm Simple Bread and Soup will be served in the Parish Hall all Fridays except April 5 CYO Fish Fry in Verboort and April 19 Good Friday). Parish Lenten Gift The Parish Pastoral Council has selected from Ave Marie Press, "40 day, daily lenten reflection book" which is complimentary and free. It can be picked up at the entrance of the church beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6. One copy per parish family. Enjoy the read during the season of Lent! ~Fr. Michael 40 Cans for 40 Days The Knights of Columbus with St. Vincent de Paul in Forest Grove have come together to again ask the Verboort Parish to help with our 40 Cans for Lent project to Feed the Hungry. Each family is asked to bring 40 non-perishables to be placed in the back of church during Lent. Our goal is to provide 1,000 lbs. of food. SVdP currently needs canned diced tomatoes, canned corn, cooking oil, and single juice boxes. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for your generosity during 40 Cans for Lent. ~The KofC and SVdP.
Annual Senior Citizens Lunch The Annual Senior Citizens Lunch will be on Sunday, March 17th, 2019, at Noon in the Visitation Parish Center. Social hour from 11am to 12 pm. Parishioners from Visitation, St. Francis and St. Edwards over 60 are welcome. ~Sponsored by The Visitation Altar Society
St. Francis of Assisi Church Roy, OR. Saturday, March 16 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. All women ages 16-96. Includes: Mass at 8:30am Author/Speaker Heather Renshaw, and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm Lunch will be provided. No Cost. Please RSVP Meredith Vandehey at 503-998-3880 or [email protected].
Please drop off your canned food in the back of Church. The greatest needs are: Chili, Canned Corn, Canned Diced Tomatoes, Cooking Oil, Canned Pears, Canned Peaches, Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Canned Beans (Black, Refried & Pinto), Dry Lentils & Beans, Single Juice boxes, & Dry Cereal.
