Church 7525 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd Portland OR 97202 Office 3732 SE Knapp St Portland OR 97202

Phone 503-774-1428 Holiday Office Hours Closed December 26th to January 2nd

Re-opening January 3rd

Pastor Fr Rodel de Mesa Deacon Tim Dooley

wwwholyfamilyportlandorg

Parish Calendar Sun 1225 Merry Christmas

Monday December 26 to Monday January 2nd Parish Office Closed

Wed 1228 Middle School Youth Group 630 PM Sat 1231 Feast of the Holy Family New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration after 530 PM Mass Sun 11 Happy New Year - The Solemnity of Mary Tues 13 Office amp School Re-open Thurs 15 Pastoral Council Meeting 7 PM Fri 16 First Friday Massmdash Benediction Bible Discussion Group 9 AM La Pieta 430-7 PM Sun 18 Feast of the Epiphany Confirmation 1030AMmdash330 PM

Liturgy Schedule Mon 1226 800 AM Communion Service

Tues 1227 800 AM Communion Service

Wed 1228 800 AM Mass Hudson Drews+ Thurs 1229 800 AM Mass Kathy Brown+ Fri 1230 800 AM Mass In Thanksgiving for our Christmas Music Ministry Sat 1231 530 PM Mass Jean Maloney+ Sun 11 830 AM Mass Holy Family Parishioners 1030 AM Mass Kenneth Chalmers+ Mon 12 800 AM Communion Service Tues 13 800 AM Communion Service Wed 14 800 AM Mass In Thanksgiving for our Christmas Ministers Thurs 15 815 AM Mass In Thanksgiving for our Altar Servers Fri 16 800 AM Mass For success in the new Catholic Charitiesrsquo Martha amp Mary Home Sat 17 800 AM Mass Pat Vargas+ 530 PM Mass Jean Maloney+ Sun 18 830 AM Mass In thanksgiving for our Christmas Decorators 1030 AM Mass Holy Family Parishioners

Reconciliation Saturdays from 4 PM to 5 PM

Christmas Day amp New Yearrsquos Day December 25th amp January 1st

mdash

The Mission of Holy Family Catholic Parish is to be a welcoming faith community grounded in Gospel values and

dedicated to making God known to our members and all who enter our doors We foster positive relationships with

God and one another through active participation in the ministries of worship education celebration and service to all

Dec 31Jan 1 Altar Server Greeter Eucharistic Minister Reader

Saturday 530 PM

Fia Cooper-Ewing Alaina Pitton Blythe Turkiewicz

Jerry Markesino Chuck Sparks

Tim Dooley Per-Michael Jarnberg Per-Olof Jarnberg

Patricia Markesino - Lector Sean Sheedy - Commentator

Sunday 830 AM

John Cipolla Hugh Gilroy Lily Scherler

Mike Fisher Lisa Johnson

Maureen Fisher Marty Greenlee Judy ODonnell Stephen ODonnell Suzanne Olson Carolyn Scherler Stephanie Templeton

Kathy McMahon - Lector Alex Duarte - Commentator

Sunday 1030 AM

Cody Moreland Natalie Sharp Jack Sharp

Margo Sharp Lynda Taylor

Aaron Christensen Krisi Christensen Val Hornburg Amy Moreland Katie Moreland Delores Sharp Bill Zuelke

Mark Moreland - Lector Stephanie Blanchard -

Commentator

CAFEacute NIGHT

JANUARY 22nd

500-700 PM All ages are invited

to join in

Inclement Weather

Protocol for Parish If Portland Public Schools close for the daymdashthe parish offices will be closed for

business and Daily MassCommunion Services will be cancelled Mass for SolemnitiesHoly Days and week-end Masses will be as scheduled Thanks

2017 You are cordially invited to join the

Feast of the Holy Family

New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration

Saturday December 31 2016

530-930pm

Begin with Mass in the church followed by food and festivities in Celebration Hall

There will be fun for the entire family Enjoy dinner with our community wine amp beer

live music dancing board games puzzles movie for the kids and a sparkling beverage toast at 900

Free Will Offering Please bring a dessert or snack to share

To RSVP or to help with the event contact Liz 5037741428 x126 or

eventcoordholyfamilyportlandcom

We hope you will celebrate with us

Do you know that on New Yearrsquos Eve 1999mdash we dedicated our Church at the ldquoturn of the centuryrsquo

What a fantastic celebration This is our 17th anniversary in our ldquonewrdquo Church

Please consider joining us for our

Feast of the Holy Family New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration

The Mission of Holy Family Catholic Parish is to be a welcoming faith community grounded in Gospel values and

dedicated to making God known to our members and all who enter our doors We foster positive relationships with

God and one another through active participation in the ministries of worship education celebration and service to all

Dec 31Jan 1 Altar Server Greeter Eucharistic Minister Reader

Saturday 530 PM

Fia Cooper-Ewing Alaina Pitton Blythe Turkiewicz

Jerry Markesino Chuck Sparks

Tim Dooley Per-Michael Jarnberg Per-Olof Jarnberg

Patricia Markesino - Lector Sean Sheedy - Commentator

Sunday 830 AM

John Cipolla Hugh Gilroy Lily Scherler

Mike Fisher Lisa Johnson

Maureen Fisher Marty Greenlee Judy ODonnell Stephen ODonnell Suzanne Olson Carolyn Scherler Stephanie Templeton

Kathy McMahon - Lector Alex Duarte - Commentator

Sunday 1030 AM

Cody Moreland Natalie Sharp Jack Sharp

Margo Sharp Lynda Taylor

Aaron Christensen Krisi Christensen Val Hornburg Amy Moreland Katie Moreland Delores Sharp Bill Zuelke

Mark Moreland - Lector Stephanie Blanchard -

Commentator

CAFEacute NIGHT

JANUARY 22nd

500-700 PM All ages are invited

to join in

Inclement Weather

Protocol for Parish If Portland Public Schools close for the daymdashthe parish offices will be closed for

business and Daily MassCommunion Services will be cancelled Mass for SolemnitiesHoly Days and week-end Masses will be as scheduled Thanks

2017 You are cordially invited to join the

Feast of the Holy Family

New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration

Saturday December 31 2016

530-930pm

Begin with Mass in the church followed by food and festivities in Celebration Hall

There will be fun for the entire family Enjoy dinner with our community wine amp beer

live music dancing board games puzzles movie for the kids and a sparkling beverage toast at 900

Free Will Offering Please bring a dessert or snack to share

To RSVP or to help with the event contact Liz 5037741428 x126 or

eventcoordholyfamilyportlandcom

We hope you will celebrate with us

Do you know that on New Yearrsquos Eve 1999mdash we dedicated our Church at the ldquoturn of the centuryrsquo

What a fantastic celebration This is our 17th anniversary in our ldquonewrdquo Church

Please consider joining us for our

Feast of the Holy Family New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration

Parish Staff Parish Center Office Phone 503-774-1428

Pastor Fr Rodel de Mesa x106 FatherRodelholyfamilyportlandcom Deacon Tim Dooley Tim_dooleyhotmailcom Pastoral Associate Vicki Ford x123 vicki451comcastnet Faith Formation Desi Dominguez 503-544-9855 FaithFormationholyfamilyportlandcom Administrative Assistant Peggy English x102 churchladyholyfamilyportlandcom Business Manager Luc Normandin x108 BusinessMgrholyfamilyportlandcom Youth Minister Krisi Christensen x107 YouthMinistryholyfamilyportlandcom Maintenance Supervisor Bert Morrison 541-231-1411 bertholyfamilyportlandcom Music Director Chris Brunelle MusicMinistryholyfamilyportlandcom Traditional Choir Dir Tina Paradiso-Herlein tp4amtegmailcom School Principal Loretta Wiltgen 503-774-8871 lorettawiltgenholyfamilyportlandorg Event Coordinator Liz Goodell x126 EventCoordholyfamilyportlandcom Office Volunteer Joyce Holohan-Bell x102 Receptionist Jayce Martin x102 Receptionistholyfamilyportlandcom

Wine amp Cheesemdashafter 530 Mass December 24 and 31 mdashno wine amp cheese Will resume on January 7thndash Feast of the Epiphany

We welcome volunteers to host these evenings Please consider joining in this ministry Call Parish Office 503-774-1428 ext 102

Coffee amp Donuts Dec 25 amp Jan 1 No coffee amp donuts today Jan 8 CYO Groups Counters Jan 1 Jennifer Carr Joe Donato Cindy amp Bob Hefflinger Jan 8 Margy Bertoli Scott Karter Jayce Martin Vocations Cross December 25 Nancy Fazzolari January 1 Joyce Holohan-Bell January 8 Vicki amp Milford Ford

Ministry Assignments

Jan 78 Altar Server Greeter Eucharistic Minister Reader

Saturday 530 PM

Gabbi Tassinari Catie Tassinari Lexi Tassinari

Christie Hogueisson Alain Kagi

Tim Dooley Barbara Regan Bruce Wright

Steve Tassinari - Lector Duncan Webster - Commentator

Sunday 830 AM

David Cass Maddie Khaw Timmy Khaw

Joanna Jones Johnny and Jennifer

Rask

Clare Bauman Billie Bergman Brian Cass Shawn Cass Tim Dooley Stan Jones Tom Lydon

David Bergman - Lector Sandra Fisher - Commentator

Sunday 1030 AM

Olivia Burtram Liam Gwyn Seamus Gwyn

Christian Dominguez Andrew Smidt

Ryan Brandt Zachary Burtram Mike Dominguez Tim Dooley Lisa Fedeli Alex Hart Winnie Smidt

Jack Gilroy - Lector Conor Gwyn - Commentator

Offertory Giving for December 2016

December Offertory Goal $80300

Month to Date

(Dec 1 - Dec 20)Actual Budget

Over

(Under)

Budget

Week 1 $9213 $8500 $713

Week 2 $6801 $7500 ($700)

Week 3 $13339 $12300 $1039

Week 4

ACH Collection $22315 $22000 $315

Total Month to Date $51668 $50300 $1368

Fiscal Year to Date $291072 $307200 ($16128)

(July 1 2016 - December 20 2016)

Holy Family Parish

GROWING IN FAITH

Scripture Readings for the Week Mon Dec 26 St Stephen

Acts 68-10 754-59Mt 1017-22

Tue Dec 27 St John

1 Jn 11-4Jn 201a 2-8

Wed Dec 28 The Holy Innocents

1 Jn 15mdash22Mt 213-18

Thu Dec 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity

of the Lord St Thomas Becket

1 Jn 23-11Lk 222-35

Fri Dec 30 The Holy Family

Sir 32-6 12-14 or Col 312-21

Sat Dec 31 Seventh Day within the Octave of the

Nativity

1 Jn 218-21Jn 11-18

Sun Jan 1 Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

Solemnity of Mary

Nm 622-27Gal 44-7Lk 216-21

Mon Jan 2 St Basil the Great Gregory Nazianzen

1 Jn 222-28Jn 119-28

Tue Jan 3 1 Jn 229mdash36Jn 129-34

Wed Jan 4 St Elizabeth Ann Seton

1 Jn 37-10Jn 135-42

Thurs Jan 5 St John Neumann

1 Jn 311-21Jn 143-51

Fri Jan 6 St Andre Bessette

1 Jn 55-13Mk 17-11 or Lk 323-28

Sat Jan 7 St Raymond of Penafort

1 Jn 514-21Jn 21-11

Sun Jan 8 The Epiphany of the Lord

Is 601-6Eph 32-3a 5-6Mt 21-12

Gospel Reflection Nativity of the Lord

Dec 25th mdash John 11-5 9-14

Jesus is the Son of God the Messiah In todayrsquos Gospel we learn that the ldquoWord was Godrdquo because Jesus shows us who God is for us

When do you most know that Jesus is with you

Solemnity of Mary

Jan 1st mdash Luke 216-21

At the time of the birth of Jesus Mary saw and heard many astonishing things This Gospel from Luke tells us that Mary ldquotreasuredrdquo or remembered all these things in her heart Then Luke describes how Jesus received His name from Mary and Joseph

How do you feel knowing that Scripture tells us that

God says ldquoI have called you by name you are

minerdquo (Is 431)

Smiling

With a goal of serving 100 families at Christmas St Vincent de Paul began a solid month of work on Thanksgiving Day and Mother Na-ture made it difficult at every turn We started with torrential rain on Thanksgiving and ended with ice and frigid temperatures on Decem-ber 17th On December 11th Father Rodel talked to us about smiling more so I thought back to what made me smile during this time It certainly wasnrsquot the weather It was my fellow Vincentians and the Holy Family parishioners that made me smile many times during the month Firstly our annual appeal letter was generously answered and on Thanksgiving Day the parishioners carried 1259 lbs of food to the Parish Center in torrential rain and did not complain I always smile at the kindness of Holy Family parishioners The annual food drive began in rain and ended in ice Once again I had to think back to what made me smile Putting bags on doors is a tedious job and one day I looked out my living room window and saw a lone man putting bags on doors It was Ed Marihart all by himself and taking the job very seriously It made me smile He told me later that he had enjoyed his walk in my area That really made me smile When it came time to pick up the bags of food I smiled because a few people were so generous with their time and did so much extra work We were so impressed with Sara Kellyrsquos sweet smile as she picked up 2 routes Bill and Marilyn Powers really stepped up and did 4 routes As letter carriers will tell you that is a lot of stairs Having been a teacher for 32 years I am always very aware of the parents setting good examples for their children and I saw some fan-tastic examples of good parenting Every time I turned around there were the Gwyns Brunelles and Greenlees working along side their children Parents and children working together to help others makes for a lot of smiles I found myself smiling a lot because of the children of Holy Family School It started with the upper graders taking a route and putting out bags Their knees are in a lot better shape than mine Zoe and Rachel Dickinson assured me that sorting food is fun and challeng-ing The 5th Graders harvested the last of the squash from the gar-den and brought it to SVDP with big smiles The Kindergarten col-lected cans of food brought it to us weighed it sorted it and left eve-ry Vincentian smiling We were a little short handed one day and David Cass asked to be excused from study hall and moved box after box across Celebration Hall Each box weighed about 25 lbs and he was sorry when he had to leave to go on Safety Patrol The future of SVDP looks good Finally two people really make me smile every year Joyce Bell and Jon Pienovi are very special people Each year Joyce gives up a Saturday to cook and serve our workers pizza and of course she cleans up after us Jon Pienovi gave us a truck load of fresh produce at no charge which is a great treat for our clients It also allows us to spend more money on rents and utilities Joyce and Jon make the world a better place The weather almost reduced me to tears but Holy Family parishion-ers and Vincentians made me smile I canrsquot name every single per-son who helped because it would take up too much room but know you are greatly appreciated Thank you on behalf of all those less fortunate in our city and keep giving people a reason to smile Penny OrsquoConnell Holy Family SVDP

YOUTH amp YOUNG ADULTS For more info on youth and young adults

Contact Krisi youthministryholyfamilyportlandcom

Itrsquos never to late to register (website parishholyfamilyportlandorg)

Middle School Youth Group

WINTER BREAK PARTY Movie NightWhite ElephantSnacks

Wednesday December 28thmdash630pm-930pm Youth Room (above the gym)

Costmdash$000 BRING A FRIEND

All you have to do is bring a White Elephant gift (wrapped) Find something in your garage a closet that hasnrsquot been looked into for about 10 years something funny unique

weird

High School Youth Group

Resumes January 22nd We have amazing stuff planned for the new year we look

forward to seeing you soon More info to come

NOTE No Youth Group on Sunday January 15th (MLK holiday)

Holy Family Catholic School

Did you know that Holy Family Catholic School works hard to maintain a meaningful connection with the parishion-ers of Holy Family Each class is assigned a group of ldquoPrayer Partnersrdquo a program that pairs students with members of the parish community Each day students pray for their assigned Prayer Partners Around the holidays students also make Advent cards to share the holiday spirit with Prayer Partners This tradition has helped build relationships between the par-ish and school To all our Prayer Partners we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Thanks for keeping the students of Holy Family in your prayers

CONFIRMATION Sunday January 8thmdash1030am-330pm SPONSORSCANDIDATES ATTEND Class Topic ldquoSuppertimemdashJesus in the Massrdquo ldquoOutward SignsmdashJesus in the Sacramentsrdquo

Living Nativity 2016 Thank you to everyone who pitched in and helped set up supervising our actors during the event and clean up afterwards Special thanks to our tour guides and actors Sophie amp Tom Goodell Audrey Hudspeth Olivia amp Alex Burtram Maddie amp Mia Dieringer Liam amp Seamus Gwyn Jack Kain Lilah Ruud Madelena amp Xavier Santiago Kate Maggie amp Danny Schenk Max English Rogan amp Keira Olson Sarah Brandt Ava amp Lucas Goodwin Violet DeGroot Nadaly Osenniy Julia amp Matthew Wiebke Natalie Dominguez Ellie Briggs Peyton McDonald Maddie Tim amp Robbie Khaw Malia Noa Kiele amp Keoni Kaopuiki-Delaney Oona Thank you to our Kitchen Crew led by Krisi Christensen and Jean Morrison Margo Sharp Aaron Christensen Collin Olson Liz Goodell and Desi Dominguez Special note of gratitude for our carolers led by Chris Brunelle It was such a special night and we raised over $150 and do-nated an entire box of baby care items to Mother amp Child Education Center Merry Christmas

Thank you to each and every one of you who participated in the many activities of the Advent Christmas season You were most generous with your stewardship contributions of Time Talent and Treasuremdashfrom decora-

tions to serving at liturgies from musicians to choir members from sacristan to straightening pews from hospitality to hang-ing lights from your gifts to our many outreach projects and for your contributions to the parish hellip the list goes on and on You each know that we are thanking YOU for the many ways you blessed us and helped us celebrate the Best Advent Christmas ever

Peace and Blessings Your Holy Family

OUTREACH amp SOCIAL JUSTICE

Please Pray forhellip Pattie McNulty Tom Lydon Katie Lawrence Barbara Keller Betty Heitzler Glenn Luft Jean Marantette Timothy Scherler Jack Weemhoff Charmaine Carnese Gary Taylor amp family Bernadette Maty Bea Parisi Tim Kain Mariloris Oliverio Anna Templeton Carly Lord Jennifer Day Martha Burke Tim Evens Louise Bar-ricks June Gardner Lee Lomnicki Arvayda Winward Marilyn Wal-strom Gary Hunt Jenn Briggs Lois Hanson

Prayer Circle For prayer support call one of the following

Kathleen Gianotti (503) 788-6865 holyfamilypdxprayercirclegmailcom or Dolores Wesselman (503) 771-5505

A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative Day 651 -

The effects of what happens during the prenatal period and during the earliest months and years of a childrsquos life can last a lifetime All the key ingredients of emo-tional intelligence mdash confidence curiosity intention-ality self-control relatedness capacity to communi-cate and cooperativeness mdash that determine how a child learns and relates in school and in life in general depend on the kind of early care he or she receives from parents pre-school teachers and caregivers

Merry Christmas First 1000 Days A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative

If you are still looking for ideas for Christ-mas Outreach please consider assisting us with the rooms at the Martha amp Mary Home The Dieringer family home will now be part of Catholic Charities and will be a place for five Women 60 or older to live in communi-ty while they wait for permanent affordable housing Many of you have adopted a room (or part of a room) We now have all 5 Dorm size refrigerators We have received a fantastic deal on the 5 full size beds from Sleep Train Your monetary donations will help pay for the beds as well as to help ldquostockrdquo the kitchen Please make your check to Holy Family and specify for the Martha amp Mary Home

Thank you to all our wonderful parishioners who joined this past Sunday to decorate the Church

It looks amazing and we couldnrsquot have done it without your help There were so many volunteers that I couldnrsquot

possibly name them all but know that your help was greatly appreciated

Merry Christmas Jen Briggs

La Pieta International Prayer Group Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Founded by Emma de Guzman Filipino Visionary Mystic) First Friday of the Month January 6

Novena 430pm Mass 600 pm All are invited to attend

Portland Coordinator Marina Logue (503-317-5464) Spiritual Director Father Cary Reniva

at Holy Family Catholic Church For more information lapietainternationalcom or

motherofjoycom

Q What is the Feast of

The Holy Innocents

A Feast of the Holy Innocents also called Childermas or Innocents Day is a festival celebrated in the

Christian churches in the West on December 28 and in the Eastern churches on December 29 It commemorates the

massacre of the children by King Herod in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus (Matthew 216ndash18)

Thank you to everyone who sent me a card or gift this Christmas season

It truly touched my heart Your thoughtfulness and generosity

mean a lot to me Blessings on your Christmas season

and much gratitude

Fr Rodel

Please accept our Christmas gift to you Once again we share with you an inspiring

book Please take time to read itmdashENJOY IT

Pass it on to others

We are ever grateful to those who helped underwrite the cost of the bookmdash

Darlene Benjamin Bill Zuelke Clayton amp Doris Brunelle Miki amp Marty Greenlee

Blessings of Christmas Love and Peace

YOUTH amp YOUNG ADULTS For more info on youth and young adults

Contact Krisi youthministryholyfamilyportlandcom

Itrsquos never to late to register (website parishholyfamilyportlandorg)

Middle School Youth Group

WINTER BREAK PARTY Movie NightWhite ElephantSnacks

Wednesday December 28thmdash630pm-930pm Youth Room (above the gym)

Costmdash$000 BRING A FRIEND

All you have to do is bring a White Elephant gift (wrapped) Find something in your garage a closet that hasnrsquot been looked into for about 10 years something funny unique

weird

High School Youth Group

Resumes January 22nd We have amazing stuff planned for the new year we look

forward to seeing you soon More info to come

NOTE No Youth Group on Sunday January 15th (MLK holiday)

Holy Family Catholic School

Did you know that Holy Family Catholic School works hard to maintain a meaningful connection with the parishion-ers of Holy Family Each class is assigned a group of ldquoPrayer Partnersrdquo a program that pairs students with members of the parish community Each day students pray for their assigned Prayer Partners Around the holidays students also make Advent cards to share the holiday spirit with Prayer Partners This tradition has helped build relationships between the par-ish and school To all our Prayer Partners we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Thanks for keeping the students of Holy Family in your prayers

CONFIRMATION Sunday January 8thmdash1030am-330pm SPONSORSCANDIDATES ATTEND Class Topic ldquoSuppertimemdashJesus in the Massrdquo ldquoOutward SignsmdashJesus in the Sacramentsrdquo

Living Nativity 2016 Thank you to everyone who pitched in and helped set up supervising our actors during the event and clean up afterwards Special thanks to our tour guides and actors Sophie amp Tom Goodell Audrey Hudspeth Olivia amp Alex Burtram Maddie amp Mia Dieringer Liam amp Seamus Gwyn Jack Kain Lilah Ruud Madelena amp Xavier Santiago Kate Maggie amp Danny Schenk Max English Rogan amp Keira Olson Sarah Brandt Ava amp Lucas Goodwin Violet DeGroot Nadaly Osenniy Julia amp Matthew Wiebke Natalie Dominguez Ellie Briggs Peyton McDonald Maddie Tim amp Robbie Khaw Malia Noa Kiele amp Keoni Kaopuiki-Delaney Oona Thank you to our Kitchen Crew led by Krisi Christensen and Jean Morrison Margo Sharp Aaron Christensen Collin Olson Liz Goodell and Desi Dominguez Special note of gratitude for our carolers led by Chris Brunelle It was such a special night and we raised over $150 and do-nated an entire box of baby care items to Mother amp Child Education Center Merry Christmas

Thank you to each and every one of you who participated in the many activities of the Advent Christmas season You were most generous with your stewardship contributions of Time Talent and Treasuremdashfrom decora-

tions to serving at liturgies from musicians to choir members from sacristan to straightening pews from hospitality to hang-ing lights from your gifts to our many outreach projects and for your contributions to the parish hellip the list goes on and on You each know that we are thanking YOU for the many ways you blessed us and helped us celebrate the Best Advent Christmas ever

Peace and Blessings Your Holy Family

OUTREACH amp SOCIAL JUSTICE

Please Pray forhellip Pattie McNulty Tom Lydon Katie Lawrence Barbara Keller Betty Heitzler Glenn Luft Jean Marantette Timothy Scherler Jack Weemhoff Charmaine Carnese Gary Taylor amp family Bernadette Maty Bea Parisi Tim Kain Mariloris Oliverio Anna Templeton Carly Lord Jennifer Day Martha Burke Tim Evens Louise Bar-ricks June Gardner Lee Lomnicki Arvayda Winward Marilyn Wal-strom Gary Hunt Jenn Briggs Lois Hanson

Prayer Circle For prayer support call one of the following

Kathleen Gianotti (503) 788-6865 holyfamilypdxprayercirclegmailcom or Dolores Wesselman (503) 771-5505

A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative Day 651 -

The effects of what happens during the prenatal period and during the earliest months and years of a childrsquos life can last a lifetime All the key ingredients of emo-tional intelligence mdash confidence curiosity intention-ality self-control relatedness capacity to communi-cate and cooperativeness mdash that determine how a child learns and relates in school and in life in general depend on the kind of early care he or she receives from parents pre-school teachers and caregivers

Merry Christmas First 1000 Days A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative

If you are still looking for ideas for Christ-mas Outreach please consider assisting us with the rooms at the Martha amp Mary Home The Dieringer family home will now be part of Catholic Charities and will be a place for five Women 60 or older to live in communi-ty while they wait for permanent affordable housing Many of you have adopted a room (or part of a room) We now have all 5 Dorm size refrigerators We have received a fantastic deal on the 5 full size beds from Sleep Train Your monetary donations will help pay for the beds as well as to help ldquostockrdquo the kitchen Please make your check to Holy Family and specify for the Martha amp Mary Home

Thank you to all our wonderful parishioners who joined this past Sunday to decorate the Church

It looks amazing and we couldnrsquot have done it without your help There were so many volunteers that I couldnrsquot

possibly name them all but know that your help was greatly appreciated

Merry Christmas Jen Briggs

La Pieta International Prayer Group Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Founded by Emma de Guzman Filipino Visionary Mystic) First Friday of the Month January 6

Novena 430pm Mass 600 pm All are invited to attend

Portland Coordinator Marina Logue (503-317-5464) Spiritual Director Father Cary Reniva

at Holy Family Catholic Church For more information lapietainternationalcom or

motherofjoycom

Q What is the Feast of

The Holy Innocents

A Feast of the Holy Innocents also called Childermas or Innocents Day is a festival celebrated in the

Christian churches in the West on December 28 and in the Eastern churches on December 29 It commemorates the

massacre of the children by King Herod in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus (Matthew 216ndash18)

Thank you to everyone who sent me a card or gift this Christmas season

It truly touched my heart Your thoughtfulness and generosity

mean a lot to me Blessings on your Christmas season

and much gratitude

Fr Rodel

Please accept our Christmas gift to you Once again we share with you an inspiring

book Please take time to read itmdashENJOY IT

Pass it on to others

We are ever grateful to those who helped underwrite the cost of the bookmdash

Darlene Benjamin Bill Zuelke Clayton amp Doris Brunelle Miki amp Marty Greenlee

Blessings of Christmas Love and Peace

OUTREACH amp SOCIAL JUSTICE

Please Pray forhellip Pattie McNulty Tom Lydon Katie Lawrence Barbara Keller Betty Heitzler Glenn Luft Jean Marantette Timothy Scherler Jack Weemhoff Charmaine Carnese Gary Taylor amp family Bernadette Maty Bea Parisi Tim Kain Mariloris Oliverio Anna Templeton Carly Lord Jennifer Day Martha Burke Tim Evens Louise Bar-ricks June Gardner Lee Lomnicki Arvayda Winward Marilyn Wal-strom Gary Hunt Jenn Briggs Lois Hanson

Prayer Circle For prayer support call one of the following

Kathleen Gianotti (503) 788-6865 holyfamilypdxprayercirclegmailcom or Dolores Wesselman (503) 771-5505

A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative Day 651 -

The effects of what happens during the prenatal period and during the earliest months and years of a childrsquos life can last a lifetime All the key ingredients of emo-tional intelligence mdash confidence curiosity intention-ality self-control relatedness capacity to communi-cate and cooperativeness mdash that determine how a child learns and relates in school and in life in general depend on the kind of early care he or she receives from parents pre-school teachers and caregivers

Merry Christmas First 1000 Days A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative

If you are still looking for ideas for Christ-mas Outreach please consider assisting us with the rooms at the Martha amp Mary Home The Dieringer family home will now be part of Catholic Charities and will be a place for five Women 60 or older to live in communi-ty while they wait for permanent affordable housing Many of you have adopted a room (or part of a room) We now have all 5 Dorm size refrigerators We have received a fantastic deal on the 5 full size beds from Sleep Train Your monetary donations will help pay for the beds as well as to help ldquostockrdquo the kitchen Please make your check to Holy Family and specify for the Martha amp Mary Home

Thank you to all our wonderful parishioners who joined this past Sunday to decorate the Church

It looks amazing and we couldnrsquot have done it without your help There were so many volunteers that I couldnrsquot

possibly name them all but know that your help was greatly appreciated

Merry Christmas Jen Briggs

La Pieta International Prayer Group Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Founded by Emma de Guzman Filipino Visionary Mystic) First Friday of the Month January 6

Novena 430pm Mass 600 pm All are invited to attend

Portland Coordinator Marina Logue (503-317-5464) Spiritual Director Father Cary Reniva

at Holy Family Catholic Church For more information lapietainternationalcom or

motherofjoycom

Q What is the Feast of

The Holy Innocents

A Feast of the Holy Innocents also called Childermas or Innocents Day is a festival celebrated in the

Christian churches in the West on December 28 and in the Eastern churches on December 29 It commemorates the

massacre of the children by King Herod in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus (Matthew 216ndash18)

Thank you to everyone who sent me a card or gift this Christmas season

It truly touched my heart Your thoughtfulness and generosity

mean a lot to me Blessings on your Christmas season

and much gratitude

Fr Rodel

Please accept our Christmas gift to you Once again we share with you an inspiring

book Please take time to read itmdashENJOY IT

Pass it on to others

We are ever grateful to those who helped underwrite the cost of the bookmdash

Darlene Benjamin Bill Zuelke Clayton amp Doris Brunelle Miki amp Marty Greenlee

Blessings of Christmas Love and Peace

Parish Organizations and Contacts Administrative Council James Dickinson admincouncilholyfamilyportlandcom Altar Society Judy Poe jltspoe1gmailcom Bible Study Dave Bergman 784-3272 CYO Rebecca Brandt 774-6436 cyoholyfamilygmailcom Christian Service Joyce Holohan-Bell 775-5767 Eucharistic Adoration Stephanie Bassett at 774-9678 Health Ministry Joyce Holohan-Bell 775-5767 Hospitality Lyall Day 422-6304 Marriage amp Family Life Winnie amp Andrew Smidt 805-216-1609 Mother Share Melissa Wojnar 971-219-1179 Kristin Burgher 654-0692 Needleworks Glorianne Menely 654-9946 PTO Alanna Goodwin 703-2550 Pastoral Care Winnie Smidt 805-216-1609 Pastoral Council Steve Tassinari 698-6005 pastoralcouncilholyfamilyportlandcom Prayer Circle Dolores Wesselman 771-5505

Kathleen Gianotti 788-6865 holyfamilypdxprayercirclegmailcom

School Advisory Council Dan Blaufus 866-5573 danblufusgmailcom School Office Sharon Reece 774-8871 St Vincent de Paul Penny OrsquoConnell 771-1809 Wedding Coordinator Suzanne Cooney 803-8393

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Full Service Catering for

All Occasions

Holiday Food amp Dessert orders

Contact Mehri to inquire

JOHN TIMM SUSAN AMES

MAIN BRANCH 503-288-8818 1615 NE Broadway

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ing and Literature

SAT English Prep

Mary Opalenik 541 786-0710

Tutoring

View all the hand-painted designs at

OR you can view some in the Parish Offices

contact by phone 575-483-2931 or

email vigilfarmhotmailcom

Our windbells are made from decommissioned air tanks and make an extraordinary gift They are

hand-cut and hand-painted for a unique look and sound $70 plus shipping Order by December 1st and we will bring when we come for Christmas

(Free Delivery)

Thomas amp Tori Vigil

MARRIED COUPLES The Portland Archdiocese has partnered with Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter to recognize the longest married couple in each parish for the purpose of honoring their love and commit-ment to each other They are a visible sign in the Church of the power of love that a man and woman share in Gods pre-cious gift of marriage To nominate a couple go to httpsfamlifearchdpdxorglongest-married-couple Nominations must be recieved no later then January 5th 2017 We have nominated Gus amp Joan Dindia (65 years) and Gene amp Betty Feltz (64 years) To learn more about Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-end or register for the February 17th - 19th 2017 WWME weekend at Mt Angel Abbey wwwrediscoverthesparkorg

2017 Calendars Please

pick up your free Holy Family Parish Calendar

courtesy of Mt Scott Funeral Home You can find them located in the

vestibule Merry Christmas

Space Available

Office (503)786-6930 Pager 942-2992

Fax (503)786-5462 CCB 145809

Linda Skeele (Lifelong Parishioner )

Real Estate Brokerreg

503-504-5811 ldquoLet me help you with all your Real Estate needsrdquo

E-mail lskeelewindermerecom

WindermereCCRG Windermere

Johnson Creek Dental Care

TIMOTHY P SHANNON DMD PC

4450 Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard

Milwaukie Oregon 97222 Phone (503) 654-7773 Fax (503) 654-7774

Stephen Mitchell MSPT

5212 SE 52nd Avenue 6542 SE Lake Rd Suite 105 Portland Oregon 97206 Milwaukie OR 97222 (503) 777-1983 wwwmitchellptcom (503) 496-4550

Mall 205 9660 SE Stark Gresham 1590 NE Burnside

Parkrose 10001 NE Sandy Blvd Tigard 14055 SW Pacific HWY

Mt Scott Funeral Home 4205 SE 59th Ave Portland Oregon 97206

Local Catholic Family Ownership

For 3 Generations

(503) 771-1171

wwwmtscottfuneralhomecom

Jack Milford Ford

205 SE Spokane St Suite 300-50

Portland OR 97202

Cell 5038800788 Fax 8773878330

E-mail jackjmfordlawcom

wwwjmfordlawcom

equity group

Sue Hildreth Broker

Longtime parishioner

equity group

Sue Hildreth Broker

Longtime parishioner

SCOTT BARBUR Attorney at Law

2100 SE Lake Rd Suite 2C

Milwaukie OR 97222

503-654-1773

scottbarburlawcom

Wills bull Estate Planning bull Probate

Personal Injury bull Property bull Real Estate

wwwbarburlawcom

OBL 113066 WBL FINECM104509

5737 SE Milwaukie Ave Portland OR 97202 (503) 232-7100

P 503-597-2270 E MaryHunispectrumcom

MARY HANIGAN

Vacations - Cruises - Group Travel

WILHELMrsquoS PORTLAND MEMORIAL

FUNERAL HOMEmdashMAUSOLEUMmdashCREMATORY

6705 SE 14th Avenue Portland OR 97202 (503) 236-4141

GILROY NAPOLI ATTORNEYS AT LAW

John Gilroy

Attorney at Law

Jgilroygilroynapolicom

gilroynapolicom

15924 Quarry Road

PO Box 2150

Lake Oswego OR 97035

[T] 503-620-9887

[F] 503-620-4884

LICENSEDmdashBONDED-INSURED

David Portash Owner

Specializing in all phases of electrical PO Box 14692 Portland OR 97293-0692

FINE CRAFT MASONRY INC

Kris Foubert

7246 SE Harmony Drive Milwaukie OR

OfficeFax 5036533978

Mobile 9714048584

~For all your masonry needs~

Stone Stucco Fireplaces

Brick Flagstone Concrete

Block Pavers Retaining Walls

FINE CRAFT MASONRY INC

For appointment 503-236-1834 3654 SE Powell Blvd Portland OR 97202

wwwpowellvetcom

(503) 513-0777 Bus (503) 887-5820 Cell mgoodellamfamcom

American Family Insurance Company American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries Home Office ndash Madison WI 53783

JP-221333 - 511

Paul Marrs Managing Partner

Senior Loan Officer

paulmarrspmrmtgcom

1325 NW Flanders

Portland OR 97209

Office 971-242-8049

Cell 503-781-2114

Fax 503-296-2870

Apply online pmrmtgcom

spiritual direction coaching supervision retreat direction

billzuelkevngmailcom 971-352-2090 2334 NE 48th

Portland OR 97213

Bill Zuelke

Great Manzanita

Family Beach House

Ocean View-Steps to the beach

4 BR2 Bath-sleeps 10

Call Mary Lou Frey at 5036804211