Dear St. Rose family,
Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.1
Please join me in praying for the following youth who will receive their Confirmation at St. Rose this weekend. We are honored to host our neighboring parishes and their confirmandi as Archbishop Sample confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord) upon them all.
St. Rose of Lima
Moira Colleen Godfrey
Ryan Jay Davis
Chloe Ann McDougall
Eric Cotten
Samuel James Schuver
Ani Dominique Brady
Connor T. Nguyen
Cameron Davis Ames
Maija Sofia Rosenquist
Mitchell Dickson Ratigan
Jacob Tran
Catechists
Frank Rego
Ethan Alano
Mitch Ratigan
Scot Lawrence
Angie Godfrey
Kelly Malama
Jennifer Ratigan
Holy Redeemer
Coco-Chanel Naa Amarkai Quaye
Isaac Terence Shreves
Catechist
Meaghan Igloria
St. Charles
Gregorio Madrid-Hommes
Jude Sablan
Diamili Tuz-Bojorquez
Angel Castillo-Bojorquez
Daniel Hernández
Armando Hernández
Catechists
Mylie Madrid-Hommes
JD Duran
St. Rita
Logan Hiroto Ajifu-Santos
Sirena Kuss
Allison Taylor Patterson
Kadin Stewart Patterson
Jasmine Thai Pham
Sydni Pham
Humberto D. Sanchez
Fiona Anne Simms
Catechists
Barbara Stanton
Abbie Ajifu
Joshua Clark
May we take inspiration from these youth who have persevered amidst the pandemic. Let us strengthen our own service to Christ alongside them.
Blessings to you all,
Fr. Matt
1 p. 231 from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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ST. ROSE SCHOOL SPRING FUNDRAISER
It’s been a school year unlike any other. But our parish school has not only persevered, but excelled at bringing solid education and the light of God into the lives of children separated by a global pandemic.
Consider supporting St. Rose School at their annual (virtual) fundraiser on Wednesday, April 21. It's free to attend online and you're sure to get a laugh out of the comedic line up, featuring the students of St. Rose School, cameos by your favorite comedians, and stand up from Portland’s very own 2018 Funniest Person, Alex Falcone.
Join the Madeleine for their annual E-Waste Recycling Event, April 18 • 9 am to noon in the Parish Hall Driveway. It will be a little different this year, as they'll only be able to accept electronics items...click here to see the entire list of items that are accepted, and those that are excluded this year.
SVdP FOOD PANTRY INFO
Want to donate food? Specific needs this week include pasta sauce, hot dogs, and mac & cheese. Collection bins are in the small parking lot weekly at these times:
- Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
- Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00pm
- Fridays, 8:00-10am
Need help? If you need food, rent, or utilities assistance, please call the Portland Council Emergency Services clearinghouse (503-235-8431) to get to our SVdP.
Have time to volunteer? If you are able to volunteer please contact Karen Pinder directly.
RENT/MORTGAGE RELIEF AVAILABLE
Thanks to very generous donations within our community, we have a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help parishioners severely impacted by the pandemic and resulting economic conditions. Please complete this form to apply for assistance. Contact the parish office (503.281.5318) with any questions.
CONFIRMATION AT 5:30 MASS SATURDAY, APRIL 17 :: LIMITED SPACE
We are thrilled to be hosting three of our neighboring parishes this weekend as our youth receive the sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Sample. Confirmandi, their sponsors and parents will occupy both the church and our gym satellite, with other guests overflowing into the cafeteria. We kindly ask that other parishioners attend a Sunday Mass in order to have room for the families and friends witnessing this most holy sacrament. Thank you for understanding and please pray for these youth as they continue their faith journeys!
SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS WHILE FR. MATT IS AWAY
We are grateful to Fr. George and Fr. Steve for covering Masses in Fr. Matt's absence this week. Please remember there will be no Parking Lot Adoration tonight, April 16.
ST. ROSE SUNDAY ENCOUNTER
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“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer
and rise from the dead on the third day
and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins,
would be preached in his name
to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
You are witnesses of these things.”
— Luke 24:43-48