Greetings from Creighton in Omaha NE, where the College World Series will be held. I snuck my way onto the college field here just because I couldn't resist being around a little bit of baseball.
I'm helping with the seminarian retreat here as a Spiritual Director, and it's just such a privilege to watch people engage the Lord where the Lord wants to meet them and where he wants to lead them, as they go forward with courage, even to those places that are harder and more painful to go because the Lord has glory planned for us there.
That reminds me of a reading in Ephesians: Chapter 3, there's a verse that says God can do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine. I encourage you to pray with that verse this week, as you're going through your day with whatever trials or challenges; like how will I start off my summer? Is prayer going to be a part of what's next for me? I'm just graduating high school, graduating college, or I'm graduating from junior high. What will be next for me ? Everything I've known is going to change now. Maybe you're changing jobs, maybe things are just going on like normal. In all those situations, for every single one of us, there's God who can do immeasurably more than we can ever ask or imagine. With all that's going on in the world, that's going on in our hearts, God can do immeasurably more than we can ever ask or imagine. Trust Him with what you don't think can be touched. Trust Him with an idea bigger than you can conceive' cause he can do more than we could ever ask or imagine.
God bless you,
Fr. Matt
On Tuesday, June 14th, St. Rose School will graduate 30 students from their grade school experience. We invite you to join us in livestream viewing of our final school Mass at 9am and our Graduation Ceremony at 5:30pm.
St. Rose School Scholarship Awards and Matching Gift Challenge
Each Spring tuition assistance and scholarship awards are presented to school families as they enroll for the upcoming school year. This year we were able to award 3 memorial scholarships in honor of St. Rose School legacies Bob and Joanne Pinder and Nils Gonzales. These dedicated supporters of St. Rose were memorialized by their families and friends with endowed scholarships to assist families in their pursuit of Catholic education at St. Rose.
We have recently received a special challenge match of $2000 for all gifts received to the Nils Gonzales Scholarship Fund. If you wish to contribute to this match and help us double your donation you can donate online or mail a donation to the school at 5309 NE Alameda Street, Portland, OR 97213. Watch this video to learn more about Nils and his legacy.
Coffee and Donut Ministry
Special thanks to Stephanie Piering and Angie Godfrey who are co-coordinating reopening of our long awaited coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses. Beginning this weekend, on the 12th of June we are blessed to have Kellie Foster and Natalie Martin who will be hosting coffee and donuts. Thank you both!
As we re-establish our Coffee and Donut Service after Sunday Masses all are welcome to come to the cafeteria after Mass, meet new parishioners, visit with old friends, make new friends, and have a cup of coffee and a donut.
All individuals or families are welcome to sign up to host. We are starting back in the summer with once a month, and in the fall twice a month. This is one of the opportunities to give back to your community in service. If you are a school family who would like to use this opportunity for parish involvement, there are 9 dates available to sign up through 2022.
SVdP FOOD PANTRY INFO
Want to donate food? Specific needs this week include:
- Canned meals and soups with pull tops
- Shelf stable milk
- Bathroom Tissue
A collection barrel has been placed in the narthex/Alameda entrance of the church. There are also bins in the small parking lot at these times:
- Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm
- Wednesdays, 10-12:00pm
- Fridays, 8-10:00am
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.
Helping the People of Ukraine
In encouragement of our community joining in prayer and support of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine caught in the crisis of war, the Archdiocese of Portland has compiled a list of organizations and local parishes working to help those in need.
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.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Group Starting Soon
A few people have recently expressed an interest in formally becoming Catholic at St. Rose. To serve this need we will be starting up a new RCIA group in July. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith, please have them call Dianna in the parish office to express interest or find out further information.
Monday evening SoulCore classes will continue! SoulCore is a movement that combines core strengthening, stretching & functional exercises with the prayers of the rosary. SoulCore is an invitation to integrate body & soul in prayer, fully orienting the heart & mind toward Christ, while discovering the beauty of the rosary: A gentle path to grow in virtue, interior peace & strength.
Classes are led by school parent Michelle Call rogers.mich@gmail.com in the St. Rose Gym (enter on the corner of 54th and Alameda) from 6:30-7:30pm on Mondays. All fitness levels are welcome. Dress in comfortable clothing. Come and enjoy good fellowship, faith, and fitness. Contact Michelle to express interest and receive notifications about upcoming dates.
ROSARY AFTER DAILY MASS
All are invited to pray the rosary after the 8:00am Mass each weekday. Feel free to join in the chapel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and in the church on Thursdays and Fridays.
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Baptism * Eucharist * Confirmation * Holy Orders * Matrimony *
Annointing of the Sick * Reconciliation
June 2022
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer at St. Rose?
Currently we are working on reorganizing and scheduling our Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist. You are needed!
As you know, we are not receiving from the Cup at this time, however, for weekend Masses, it will be helpful for Fr. Matt if we have two additional EMs to assist with distribution of communion.
As you know, we are not receiving from the Cup at this time, however, for weekend Masses, it will be helpful for Fr. Matt if we have two additional EMs to assist with distribution of communion.
Please pray and give some thought to serving in this vital role and ministry.
We will schedule a reorientation for anyone who has previously served in this ministry or a training if you have not. If you have not served as an Extraordinary Minister at Mass, but would like to get more information about this ministry, please call the parish office or email dcooper@strosepdx.org
Quo Vadis Days 2022 All Catholic young men ages 15-18! Do you know where you are going in life? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend Quo Vadis Days to spend some time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having a great time. Quo Vadis Days is sponsored by the Office of Vocations and is led by priests and seminarians of the Archdiocese of Portland. Quo Vadis Days will be held from August 1 – 4, 2022 at Father Bernard Youth Center in Mount Angel. The cost is $150.00. Scholarships are available for those in financial need. Please visit https://archdpdxvocations.org/vocation- event/quo-vadis-days/ for more information and to register.
Great memories are made at Camp Howard!
New parent volunteer program this summer that allows parents to volunteer for a week at camp and earn a $500 camp scholarship. We are taking applications for summer staff, too. Learn more and register your campers online at: www.cyocamphoward.org.
CYO/Camp Howard
Spring is here and it's time to turn our attention to making summer plans. A week at Camp Howard provides campers an opportunity to create new friendships and experience fun outdoor activities in a faith-centered environment. Registration for Summer 2022 has already begun and sessions are selling out fast. Make your plans now for a fun summer ahead!
Online registration at www.cyocamphoward.org
Camp Howard Open House
Sunday, June 26th from 2 PM to 5 PM
Bring your family and tour Camp Howard. Learn about our summer programs, see inside our cabins, and enjoy refreshments in our dining hall. Talk with the staff and get your questions answered.