Advent is a time of waiting, expectation, of making room for Jesus in our life. Darkness and silence sometimes help with the question, are we making more room or time for Jesus in our lives?
Many of us are sometimes double and triple booked in our day we don't know how to add anything else into our schedule. With all the duties of my life, I just don’t know how to make more room for Jesus.
One thing that I noticed in my life is on my phone up popped my screen time for the week and I was surprised; do I really spend that much time on my screen. My prayer book is on my phone so it's convenient when I'm traveling, I can just pull it out of my pocket and it's right there. OK, well there's some time. I think it's possible that many of us just have this reflex to our phones. When there is a moment of silence or a lull in our day we reach for our phones; look at social media, we check the stocks, we text somebody. We do something rather than just be silent.
I want to offer a challenge this advent to all of us. Starting today, who can have the lowest amount of screen time at the end of Advent. This can be our intentional choice to make room for Jesus in our lives, to enter the silence so that we can notice him when he comes, so we can hear his voice, so that we can come and adore him.
God Bless You,
Fr. Matt
Week 2
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If you would like to discover the meaning of some Advent Traditions and try some activities to enrich your family preparation through Advent you can explore these sites:
If you are in need of advent candles we have a small supply available in the back of church at Masses this weekend.
December 8, Thursday, is the Feast of The Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
We will have both an 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Mass
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, also called Immaculate Conception Day, celebrates the sinless lifespan and Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, celebrated on September 8. It is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church celebrated worldwide.
2022 Christmas Poinsettias The Saint Rose Altar Guild will be selling Memorial Poinsettias to grace the Sanctuary for Christmas for a suggested donation of $13.00 each. Order envelopes will be available on a table at the back of church next weekend, until Sunday, December 18th. Please fill out the order Envelope and put the envelope with donation into the offertory basket at Mass or leave at the parish office. You can also go online and order/pay for your poinsettias here.
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Box Preparation and Delivery
There is much to be done to prepare! In the coming weeks over 200 boxes of food will be assembled and delivered to 100 of our neighbors in need. Please think about how you and your family can serve our neighborhood this year.
These are ways you can help:
- Check and Sort Now through December 9 checking and sorting food before it goes into the pantry.
- Help Prep Christmas Boxes the week of December 12-17.
- Deliver Christmas Boxes Saturday, December 17.
Weekly Friday Adoration will resume on December 2nd from 7-9 pm
Adoration will also take place after all Masses on the 10th and 11th of December
Please pray for the repose of the souls of two parishioners who passed in this last week, and keep their families in your prayers.
Kathy Nims Funeral: TBD
Carmelo Navarro Funeral: December 10 at 1:00 pm
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a worship experience geared especially for children ages 4 to 10. It mirrors the worship experience of the larger community with a style that is engaging and interactive for children. Each Sunday, volunteer catechists lead the children in the gospel reading, offer prayers, sing songs, and do hands-on activities. Volunteering to help with CLOW provides a great opportunity for adults to strengthen their faith, gain a deeper understanding of the gospel readings, and share in the wonder and awe of children as they grow in God’s love. To get involved, contact Linda Kunrath at lkunrath@strosepdx.org
Check out the weekly family devotional page:
Family Devotional
St. Rose of Lima
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word
with Children
Family Reflection for
December 04, 2022
Family Reflection for
December 04, 2022
2nd Sunday of advent
Coffee and Donuts Ministry
Our next Coffee & Donuts is Sunday, December 4
Thank you Bennett family for signing up
If you would like to serve as hosts, please call the parish office, or signup up on signup genius.
COMING SOON: Christmas Giving Tree
We have connected with our local SUN coordinator and our parish has the privilege of supporting two neighborhood families this season by providing gifts that add a little more sparkle to their Christmas. In the next week, we will place a tree in the St. Rose foyer (near the parish offices) with printed gift request ornaments. Be on the lookout and consider fulfilling one of the wishes if you are able.
If possible, please include a gift receipt for your item(s) and consider shopping somewhere that is accessible to the Roseway neighborhood.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity as we help our neighbors prepare for Christmas in this special way!
The St. Rose Youth Choir, under the direction of John Vergin, will sing live at the Grotto Festival of Lights on Sunday December 11th at 5:15pm. Attending this performance is a wonderful way to support our young parishioners while placing yourself solidly in God's presence for the Christmas season.
If you would like a glimpse of the St. Rose School Christmas Program you might find a bit more elbow room, and a lot more daylight for your drive, if you join us for our Sneak-peek rehearsal at 1:30 on the 15th. The program will also be live-streamed in the evening.
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.
Thank you to all who so generously donated to our Parish and School on Giving Tuesday. Our community is blessed by your spirit of stewardship!
Parish Penance Service
Wednesday, December 14 at 7 pm
Multiple priests will be available for confession.
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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