Dear St. Rose Family,
We are praying your last Summer month before school starts back is filled with fun, making memories, and happy and Holy Moments of Joy and Blessings!
Watch for upcoming news for Fall Sacramental Preparation details. We are blessed and honored to welcome back Michelle Call and Kelly Foster as our 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion catechists. Thank you both for preparing our children to receive these Sacraments.
For a reflection on our upcoming Readings for this Sundays Mass, please see the link below.
Coffee and Donuts Ministry
Our next Coffee & Donuts date will be
August 14th.
If you can help Stephanie Piering, host on the 14th, please sign up.
As we re-establish our Coffee and Donuts Service after Sunday Masses all are welcome to come to the cafeteria after Sunday morning Masses, 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 have started back this summer with once a month, and in the fall twice a month. This is a great opportunity to give back to our community in service. School families are able to use this time as Share Hours for the upcoming school year.
If you would like to serve as hosts, please call the parish office, or signup up on signup genius.
St. Rose School Uniform Exchange
On August 14th there will be a uniform exchange opportunity after the 10:30 Mass (11:30-1:00 pm) in the cafeteria. Families are welcome to come and select up to 2 outfits for the upcoming school year.
On August 14th there will be a uniform exchange opportunity after the 10:30 Mass (11:30-1:00 pm) in the cafeteria. Families are welcome to come and select up to 2 outfits for the upcoming school year.
Child Protection Mandatory Online Training -- For Clergy, Employees
and Church and School Volunteers
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.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FUNDRAISER: Bindon Bray is completing an Eagle Scout project here at St. Rose this summer. He will lead scouts in installing five benches. Two benches will go in the courtyard and the other three benches will go around the playground. If you would like to help Bindon with the cost of his project, please see his go fund me link below.
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
August 2022
WorldWide MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER:
“Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” Learn to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on November 18-20 at Mt. Angel Abby, in Mt. Angel Oregon. To apply for YOUR WWME Experience or search other dates go to rediscoverthespark.org. For information about WWME call 503-704-0836 or by email at reservations@rediscoverthespark.org
“Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” Learn to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on November 18-20 at Mt. Angel Abby, in Mt. Angel Oregon. To apply for YOUR WWME Experience or search other dates go to rediscoverthespark.org. For information about WWME call 503-704-0836 or by email at reservations@rediscoverthespark.org
Project Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: For some, it may seem like their abortion is an event totally left in the past, yet vast evidence and personal testimonies show that abortion has long-lasting, life-altering affects in the lives of women and men who have experienced it. To feel, deal, and heal from abortion(s), attend a life-changing Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Contact Project Aurora for information about the Portland retreat October 25-27 retreat. Call 541-350-6960 or email info@project-aurora.org.
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
Catholic Friendship Group - Singles, ages 40-60. Eucharistic Adoration followed by a talk and discussion led by Fr. Joshua Clifton. Topic: The Life of St. Bridget of Sweden. Our first meeting was a hit! Come join us for next one. Friday, August 12th, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Visit www.catholicfriendshipgroup.com for more details. Location: St. Birgitta Catholic Church, 11820 NW St. Helens Rd, Portland. RSVP to: CatholicFriendshipGroup@outlook.com
Catholic Homeschool Ministry Open House
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Homeschool Ministry
OLMHR’s mission is to support all Catholic families who want to homeschool. We currently have over sixty families registered, coming from many parishes around the greater Portland area. Our members use a wide variety of curricula, but are united by our shared Catholic faith and our desire to live our vocation as the primary educators of our children. We offer field trips, annual events like a science fair, parent support meetings, a weekly playgroup, enrichment classes and information sessions for new homeschoolers. Join us for an Open House on Thursday, August 25th from 7 pm-9 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Portland. Come learn about all the great events, groups, and field trips we’ll be enjoying this year. Questions? Email our leader, Jennifer Friend, at jarrigotti@gmail.com.
Is God Calling you to be a Sister? Do you wonder what being a Sister is all about? Come & See! The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to join us for a Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat in the Bay Area Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2022. For Single Catholic Women ages 18-40. FOR DETAILS: Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C./650-949-8890/213-210 9903/ srllaguna@doc1633.org/ www.Daughters-Of-Charity.com
