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St. Alice Catholic Church

Santa Alicia Iglesia Católica 1520 “F” Street Springfield OR, 97477

Office: 541-747-7041 / FAX 541-746-5213 Website: www.stalice.org Office E-mail: [email protected] Bulletin Editor: [email protected]

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 17th, 2016

LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00PM English Sunday Mass 9:30AM English 12:15PM In Spanish Weekday Liturgy (Chapel in Rel. Ed. Center) Time: 8:30AM Monday: Misa In Spanish Tuesday: Communion Service Wed-Friday: English Mass Reconciliation 3:30 - 4:30PM Saturday Or by appointment The Rosary (El Rosario) (Chapel in Ed. Center) Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00AM English Thursday: 7:00PM In Spanish Adoration of the Holy Eucharist 1st Friday in Chapel in Ed. Center 12:00PM - 7:00PM Office Closed 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Parish Staff Rev. David Jaspers: Pastor Cindy Grabler: Bookkeeper Kathy Weinhold: Receptionist Danielle Plantz: Pastoral Associate Norma Ouellette: Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Jason Roebuck: Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry David Meile: Bulletin & Website Editor

Marriage Preparation: Please contact Pastor six months prior to wedding to ensure

adequate time for these preparations.

Baptism for Children Age 3 Months through Age 6

If your child was not baptized as a newborn infant, you are encouraged to

bring him or her for baptism on our regularly scheduled baptism dates.

Scheduled baptisms for 2016 are on February 6th and 7th, April 30th and

May 1st, August 6th and 7th, and November 12th and 13th. Readiness to

have your child baptized involves registering at the parish, attending

mass faithfully for at least four months, and participating in baptism

preparation classes. Upcoming classes will be held on Tuesday, January

19th and Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Alice Parish

Center. Registration for the classes and attendance at both sessions by

parents and godparents is required. To make arrangements for baptism,

please call Danielle at 541-747-7041.

DISCIPLESHIP MEETINGS

Discipleship Meetings are open to all parishioners as well as those who are

coming to explore the faith and to prepare for sacramental initiation. Come

learn more about the Catholic faith and grow spiritually through prayer,

study, and conversation. Meetings are Thursdays from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30

p.m. in the St. Alice Parish Center. Childcare is provided.

Please call Danielle Plantz at 541-747-7041 for more information.

January 23rd - January 24th 2016 First Reading Nehemiah 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Sat. 5:00 PM - Reader: Francisco Garcia

Eucharistic Ministers 1: Arlene Coffelt

Head Wine: Sheryl Buehler

Eucharistic 2: Joyce Reilly

Sun. 9:30 AM - Reader: Ruth Germaine

Eucharistic Ministers 1: Frank Wikle

Head Wine: Liz Dehne

Eucharistic 2: Milly Pungercar, Cheryl Gesik,

Trudi Glander, Kay Whitney, Jimmie Berguin

Sun. 12:15 PM - Reader 1: Mariana Rivas

Reader 2: Ferdinando Montes

Eucharistic Minister 1: Delfina Wright

Head Wine: Gabriel Perez

Eucharistic 2: Gustavo Torres, Teresa Molina, Silvia Varo,

Maria Vargas, Erica Sanchez

Altar Servers Sat.5:00pm Sun.9:30am Sun.12:15pm

Cross Dawn Jacob Samuel

Book Darrel Raymond Marco

Candle Angel Adriana

Intentions for the week of January 17 through January 24 January 17 - 9:30am - Community of St. Alice

January 17 - 12:15am - Rick Le Faiver/St. Alice Parish

January 17 - Trudi Berg/Victoria Berg

January 23 - 5:00pm - Matthew Bartling/David & Liz Bartling

January 24 - 9:30am - Philip & Trishe DeMoss/DeMoss Family

January 24 - 12:15am - Community of St. Alice

POPE FRANCIS—PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY

Universal: Interreligious Dialogue, That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Evangelization: Christian Unity, That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy

Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions

From the Pastor: “You are my beloved.”

“You are my beloved.” These words of the Lord (to you and to me) are so powerful I think they

often scare us. We say, “I’m not loveable;” or “I know I’m loved, but…” Often times, at our deepest

core, there are areas of our lives that we are still trying to hide from God and from those around us.

Epiphany, Part II was the Baptism of the Lord and this week we get Epiphany, Part III-the

Wedding at Cana. Today the Lord says to you, “You are my beloved, and I want to be your spouse

and you to be mine…forever!”

Like newlyweds who embrace one another forever with all vulnerability and “imperfection,” today

the Lord embraces you forever at the wedding of Cana. The bridegroom has arrived and his

kingdom of love and self-gift with it.

I invite you to let the Lord kiss your self-doubt away. Let the Lord see you and embrace you. Let

the Lord expose the lies you have carried that there is something in you that is un-redeemable,

something that is un-loveable.

The Lord’s love and mercy are synonymous. During this year of mercy, let us open our hearts to

that merciful love. From that encounter of love, let us then show that unconditional merciful love to

those around us.

Peace and God Bless,

Fr. Jaspers

P.S.

I wanted to let you know my retreat last week was with the John Paul II Healing

Center; www.jpiihealingcenter.org . Dr. Bob Schuchts, the founder, published a book last year called:

Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life, which can be ordered

through the webpage and found in other places as well. I am very thankful for the retreat and am

about half-way through the book.

At the beginning of each year we have the opportunity to make our pledge to the Archbishop's

Annual Appeal (ACA). Keep your eyes open for a mailing to come soon for those who have

participated in the past. This year, in addition to support and guidance, we financially received a

Safety Grant, Hispanic Ministry Grant, Catholic School Scholarships, and the joy of having

seminarian Josh Keatley for the summer. Thank you again for your generosity! We have now

reached our goal 2-years running!

St. Alice Events for the Week of

January 17 through January 24

17. Sunday

9:30am - Mass - English (Church)

Santo Nino Fiesta Philipino (after the 9:30 am Mass)

11-12:00pm Religious Ed K-5 (Ed Center)

11-12:00pm Religious Ed for Parents (Chapel)

12:15pm - Mass - Spanish (Church)

3:00 - 4:30pm - Sunday Middle School

5:00 - 7:00pm - Sunday High School

18. Monday - OFFICE CLOSED

8:30am Mass - Spanish (Chapel)

7:00 - 9:00pm Spanish Choir (Church)

19. Tuesday

8:00am Rosary (El Rosario) English (Chapel)*

8:30am - Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion (chapel)*

6:00pm - 8:00pm Luz de Vida

20. Wednesday

8:30am Mass (Chapel)*

6:45pm English Choir (Church)

21. Thursday

8:30am Mass (Chapel)*

6:45pm Discipleship Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm Grupo de Oracion

22. Friday

8:30am Mass (Chapel)*

5:00pm Renacer Con Jesus

23. Saturday

9:00am Church Cleaning

3:30 - 4:30pm Confessions (Church)

5:00pm Mass - English (Church)

24. Sunday

9:30am - Mass - English (Church)

After 9:30 Mass - KofC Breakfast

11-12:00pm Religious Ed K-5 (Ed Center)

11-12:00pm Religious Ed for Parents (Chapel)

12:15pm - Mass - Spanish (Church)

3:00 - 4:30pm - Sunday Middle School

5:00 - 7:00pm - Sunday High School

*The Chapel is in the Religious Education Center

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm

When we entrust ourselves to the Lord, we can

overcome all obstacles that we encounter on the

way.

*Pope Francis Tweets*

Pope Francis - @Pontifex 3:00am - 12 Jan 2016

Where All Are Welcomed and Loved With

Mercy - Day 308

"Being a protector means protecting people,

showing loving concern for each and every person,

especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are

often the last we think about." Pope Francis

First 1000 Days: A Catholic Culture of Life Initiative

In the Gospel today, at the wedding

feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his

disciples, and they began to believe in him.

Every day, God also gives us signs of his

love, and so we also can respond in faith

and trust.

As you place your gift in the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul envelope, know that you are a sign

of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you

give them reason to believe and to trust.

Youth Groups:

K-5th Grade:

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW

WEBSITE?

Visit us as

www.stalice.org

AND IT’S MOBILE

FRENDLY!!

55 & Older meet January 28th at 1PM.

Hostesses: Mike & Agnes Dworshak 541-746-1992 Newcomers are always welcomed. Please bring your own table service and one of the following: salad, vegetable, hot dish, or dessert.

MARRIED COUPLES – WANT TO GIVE A GIFT

THAT KEEPS ON GIVING? Register for the next

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend – it’s the

best gift you’ll ever give to each other and your

marriage! Enjoy a World Wide Marriage

Encounter weekend at Mt. Angel Abby Feb. 19th -

21st, 2016 and fill your holiday celebrations with

even greater blessings. For more information

call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line

at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates

and locations are listed on-line.

MARRIED COUPLES

In today's gospel it says, "He will baptize you with

the Holy Spirit and fire." Bring the Holy Spirit into

your marriage. Sign up today to attend the

next World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend at

Mt. Angel Abby Feb. 19th - 21st, 2016. For more

information call 503-853-2758 or apply on-line

at www.rediscoverthespark.org. Additional dates

and locations are listed on-line.

The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon is seeking

applicants for anticipated principal openings in its

Catholic elementary schools for the 2016-2017 school

year. Information about the openings as well as

application materials and directions can be found

at http://www.archdpdx.org/schools/Openings/

index.html or by calling 503-233-8348.

Our Lady’s Luncheon Tea and Silent Auction

In Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday,

February 6, 2016 Our Lady of Peace Retreat House

3600 SW 152nd Avenue, Beaverton Tickets by

advance purchase only Come and join us for Sweets

and Savories, Entertainment and Convivium Silent

Auction bidding begins at 11 am Luncheon Tea is from

Noon until 2 pm $35.00 per person.

For more information and to purchase tickets or a

table, phone Our Lady of Peace Retreat at 503-649-

7127

1st Way is Moving! Effective Monday, February 1,

2016. 1st Way will be moving to the Trinity Baptist

Church, 1162 B Street, Springfield, Oregon. Our

telephone number will remain the same--541-687-

8651. Our website will also remain the same--

www.1st-way.org. Please keep 1st Way Director,

Terry Ianora, and all of the 1st Way volunteers in your

prayers. Thank you for your support!

The Knights of Columbus will be throwing

their annual Valentine's Dinner/Dance

on Saturday the 13th of February. Tickets

will be available for purchase after weekend

mass.

The next Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast will

be on Sunday the 24th of January after mass.

ASH WEDNESDAY RETREAT, February 10, 2016 Our

Lady of Peace Retreat 3600 SW 170th Ave., Beaverton

Theme: “Merciful Like the Father” with Most Rev. John G.

Vlazny Please come and join us from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. $40 per person, includes lunch

To register: phone 503-649-7127, or www.olpretreat.org or

email [email protected]

Hospice of Sacred Heart is looking for caring men

and women who are interested in providing

practical help and emotional assistance to

patients and families dealing with a terminal

illness, both in the home setting and in care

facilities. There is also a need for volunteers who

are interested in working with families and

caregivers in our bereavement program and

working with patients on our Palliative care

program who are living with a serious illness. An

informational meeting will be held on Thursday,

February 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm 677 E.

12th ave Eugene, OR. Training for hospice

volunteers will be held during the last week of

April and the first 2 weeks of May. To register for

the February 11th meeting with no obligations or

for more information , please call Victoria Spear at

541-242-8755 or e-mail at

[email protected].

Live to see scripture fulfilled

Dive into scripture with Eugene Catholic Young Adults

(ages 21-39). Join us this Thursday, January 21st at

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6:45pm.

For information about other events and happenings,

contact [email protected]

or 541-270-9329

Come to our Open House! O’Hara Catholic School is

now enrolling in grades PreSchool – 8. Sunday,

January 31, 2016; 1pm – 3pm; 715 W. 18th Avenue,

Eugene

O’Hara offers 2 classrooms per grade, dedicated

specialists in PE, Music, Art, Library, Spanish &

Religion, and technology integrated throughout the

day (including 1:1 technology in our Middle School)

We invite you to visit and learn more about the

excellence in education that O’Hara has to offer.

The collection for the Catholic Campaign for

Human Development (CCHD) provides funding

for groups that make lasting change and uplift the

poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve

education, support economic development, and

create affordable housing in low-income

neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend

human dignity and build communities of solidarity.

Please give to the CCHD Collection

CHURCH CLEAN-UP UPDATE

Thank you to the Eucharistic Ministers for a great

turnout and an outstanding job of cleaning the Church

and the Parish Center. We wiped down the pews,

dewebbed and dusted, cleaned the windows and

doors in the church, vacuumed, swept and mopped,

cleaned the bathrooms, wiped down the chairs and

baseboards and blew the leaves outside.

Our next cleaning will be February 13th from 9am –

11am with the Lectors.

All are welcome to come and participate. Just bring

yourself and we will provide the rest. Many hands

make light work. Together we can do great things for

OUR church. For some, it may seem like their abortion is an event

totally left in the past, yet vast evidence shows 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 April 8-10, 2016

retreat near Medford: 541-942-2861 or email

[email protected].

Para Español llamé a Araceli 541-621-7047.