September 14th and 15th, 2019: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Holy Cross Catholic Church 5227 N. Bowdoin St., Portland, OR 97203

Office: 503.289.2834 Fax: 503.283.7056

Hours: 8am - 3:30pm (Mon. thru Fri.) and 10am - 2pm Saturdays and 9am - noon Sundays

Email: holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org

Website: www.holycrosspdx.org

Holy Cross Catholic School 5202 N. Bowdoin St., Portland, OR 97203

Office: 503.289.3010

Website: www.holycrosspdx.org/school

Pastor: Fr. Mark Bachmeier holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org Hispanic Ministry: Carmina Perez 503.289.7188 Rel. Education Director: Andrea Swanson aswanson@archdpdx.org Evangelization and Adult Formation: Sue Unger 503.953.8328 or sunger@archdpdx.org

Parish Office: Lori Kreutzer holycrossoffice@archdpdx.org Business Manager: Deb Volker 503.289.7130

SCHOOL STAFF

Principal Holy Cross School: Julie Johnson jjohnson@archdpdx.org Development Director: Kyra Thompson 503.240.6785 or kthompson@archdpdx.org Legacy Giving Director: Sister Mary Ryan 503.830.3328

Monday - Friday: 8:30am Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am y 12pm en Español Adoration: Thursdays 9am - 9pm

Adoración al Santísimo: jueves 9am - 9pm

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30pm, Wednesday 6:30pm, and by appointment. Reconciliación: Sábados 3:30pm, Miércoles 6:30pm, y con cita. Anointing of the Sick: Second Wednesday of each month after the 8:30am Mass. (Anointing is also available at all hours in emergency.) School Mass: Friday 8:30am (Sept. - June)

MASS SCHEDULE

Welcome: If you are a new parishioner or visiting for the first time, welcome to Holy Cross Catholic Church! We are glad that you are here and hope that you find our parish home to be a warm and welcoming community. If you would like to become a member of our parish, please check with the parish office or give us a call.

Homebound: For Communion to the sick or the homebound, please call Sue Unger at 503.953.8328.

St. Vincent de Paul: Food Pantry hours are Tuesday and Friday 10am - noon and Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7pm.

Funerals: To ensure the availability of a priest and the church, please call the office before you make arrangements with the funeral director.

Baptism Preparation: Class offered as needed. Please contact Sue Unger at 503.953.8328 or sunger@archdpdx.org for more information. Se ofrece una clase cada tercer sábado del mes a las 10 de la mañana.

Senior Luncheon: Lunch is served once a month at 11:30am in the school hall for Seniors and Friends October through May.

PARISH STAFF

The Church Teaches... Bulletin Announcements

What is constant in the parables this weekend (Luke chapter 15: sheep, coin, son) is the progression leading us deeper into what Jesus reveals about God and what He expects from His disciples. What is revealed about the nature of

God is that God is always patiently “seeking of what is lost.”

This is a God who, by our judgment, seems ridiculous. Leaving 99 at risk while searching for one is, in human terms, silly. Tearing up the house and burning more oil than a coin is worth makes no sense, but that’s the point! Waiting, watching, and running outside with a ring and robe and then throwing an extravagant party for a kid who treated his dad as if he were dead makes us think that this dad has already spoiled this kid enough and ought to make him pay for his behavior. But then, that’s the God Jesus has come to reveal. Our God is the God of Joy who is actually crazy with love for us. If you’ve ever been crazy in love with someone, you know very well that you don’t act predictably and are likely to do some wild and wonderful things. Joy, in the end, is what these parables reveal about God, and Joy is what Jesus has come to bring and to proclaim.

Today we proclaim a Gospel of Joy because we believe in the God of mercy, renewing our faith through the Eucharist, making sure that we shall not stand outside when the party has already begun. We choose Joy. We choose Life. We choose Christ!

NEW PARISH DIRECTORY PICTURE SESSIONS START THIS WEEK!

One of our volunteers will call to remind you of your appointment day/time 1 to 2 days prior to your appt.

PLEASE arrive 10 minutes early!

Questions? Please call: Jana Ripley: 503.289.8304 (English)

- or - Veronica Álvez: 503.715.6682 (Spanish)

School News—Smile… Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th! Students are able to wear free dress, but please remember

to follow the expectations for free dress days.

The Jog-a-thon has been moved up this year! It is now on Tuesday, October 15th and will be at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland. The Kick-off will happen on Tuesday, September 17th and students will hear all the details on how they can support their school. Please remember that every student is asked to raise a minimum of $50. Thank you for your continued support!

New Bible Study!

Our new season of Bible Study at Holy Cross is on: The Book of Revelation.

In Revelation, St. John offers an exhortation and admonition to Christians of the first century to stand firm in the faith and to avoid compromise with values contrary to the Gospel values. He encourages the faithful of every age, despite the threat of adversity and even martyrdom, to await patiently the fulfillment of God’s mighty promises.

Join us! No experience is necessary. Books are only $10 each and available for purchase now. We are meeting on Thursday nights at 7pm and/or Friday mornings at 10am.

After School Care Aide Position Opening—

Holy Cross School currently has an After School Care Aide position opening for an individual who

meets the following qualifications:

• Current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Certificate • Current Food Handler’s License • Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities Include: • Assisting teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy

environment • Supervising program activities (e.g. homework,

crafts, active play) • Complying with licensing requirements (i.e. keep-

ing qualifications up to date)

The commitment is approximately 15 hours/week. If interested, please call the Holy Cross School Office at 503.289.3010.

Knights of Columbus Loggers Breakfast— A BIG thank you to the Knights for hosting such a delicious and fun Loggers Breakfast last weekend! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! (After expenses, all Knights of Columbus breakfast proceeds go to local charities.)

September 14th Potluck—Please join us for dinner after this Saturday’s Vigil Mass. As usual, the parish will provide the main course and everybody is invited to bring a

salad, side dish, bread, or dessert to fill out the menu.

We thank Inez Rodrigues and Carmen Duenas for hosting this event. If you would like to help us for the November potluck, please let us know at the parish office. “Hosting” the dinner includes setting up and cleaning up. Please share in the work!

Bulletin Announcements (cont.), Activities & Opportunities

School and Parish

Volunteer Requirements & Training Information

Holy Cross School and Parish, along with every other school and parish

within the Archdiocese of Portland, must follow requirements for

Creating a Safe Environment or CASE (formerly known as Called to Protect).

These requirements are set forth by the Archdiocese to ensure that our volunteers and staff are trained

and cleared to work in schools, and that our schools and parishes remain safe for our kids.

Please note future CASE Training scheduled at Holy Cross School:

Tuesday, Sept. 17th from 6:30pm to 8pm Thursday, Sept. 19th from 6:30pm to 8pm

Use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4cabad2da3f58-case

Please remember that all volunteers MUST complete this new training before Nov. 30, 2019.

Questions? Please contact Mary Jane Weber background check administrator

for Holy Cross School and Parish at mweber@archdpdx.org

Catholic Young Adults

Holy Cross Young Adults: Join us for a BBQ at Holy Redeemer Parish on Saturday,

Sept. 21st (after the Vigil Mass).

Are you interested in helping us get a Young Adult Group started here?

We’re teaming up (for our first gathering) with Young Adults from

Holy Redeemer on the 21st.

Please join us!

Check out the super-simple website at welcome.nopoyac.org/p/blog-page.html

Scripture Reflection—All are welcome on Saturday, October 5th from 9-10:30am, in the parish office upstairs conference room, to take time to reflect on the coming weeks’ Scripture readings. This is a time to share how the Scriptures touch our hearts. Lorie Simmons and Sue Unger will be guiding this time of letting the Scriptures guide us on our journey, meeting and knowing Jesus better every day. If you can, take time to read the Sunday readings for the next month in order to come with ideas of how the Word is leading you. For more information, call 503.953.8328.

JustFaith Ministries— JustFaith Ministries seeks to connect, equip, and

inspire communities of faith in the common task of healing relationships and restoring creation. Curious about what JustFaith Ministries can bring to our community? Learn more about how 50,000 people and 1,500 churches and communities have answered the call to compassion and participated in the JustFaith experience. Tuesday, September 24th, 7-9:30pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 12405 SW Butner Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005, JustFaith will be sponsoring a workshop to learn about these ministries. Sue Unger will be attending, if you are interested contact her at 503.953.8328. There is no cost to attend.

North Catholic High School Class of ‘69 Reunion

The Class of ‘69 from North Catholic HS will gather for its 50th reunion on Sunday, October 20th, from

4-8pm at Colwood Golf Club. Former teachers, spouses, and guests are welcome. For more info,

please contact Michelle or Gary Sosinski by 9/20 at 503.645.6173

Senior Luncheons—We will open the new year on Wednesday, October 2nd at 11:30am by celebrating the Fall season with sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, rolls, salad, and dessert. We will have Bingo and a White Elephant table. Come join us for fun, food, and fellowship. Also, we could use a few more volunteers for the luncheon. Please contact Sue Unger at sunger@archdpdx.org or 503.349.7075 if you can help.

Blessing of Animals Saturday, Oct. 5th at 8:30am

Join us Saturday morning on the 5th of October at 8:30am for the

traditional blessing of pets and other animals. Use your best judgment

when it comes to your pet’s need for a leash or kennel. Be sure to invite your neighbors and their pets, too!

Family Page

Sunday, September 15th Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 10am Religious Education, 11:15am Confirmation Classes, 6:30pm Youth Groups, 6:30pm

Sunday, September 22nd

Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 10am Religious Education, 11:15am Sacramental Prep Meeting, 11:15am Confirmation Classes, 6:30pm Youth Groups, 6:30pm

Sunday, September 29th

Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 10am Religious Education, 11:15am LIFT Night, all teens, 6:30pm

This Week for Families:

Coming Soon: Youth Masses!

Beginning in October, we will celebrate a Youth Mass once a month.

These Masses will involve the children and teens more deeply in the ministries of the Mass!

The youth will be our lectors, ushers, greeters, gift-bearers, and, of course, our altar servers!

We will celebrate our first Youth Mass on October 6th at the 10am Mass.

We will usually celebrate the Youth Mass on the first Sunday of each month.

Please come and bring your family and friends! Help us bring the Mass to life for our youth!

Check out Religious Education for your Family!!

Our Holy Cross community is here to support your family as your raise your children!

We have programming to engage and excite your children about our Catholic faith!

We work to provide authentic experiences so the children will feel Christ’s love

and learn His teachings.

Our Programs for YOU:

* Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages 4-8)

* Religious Education classes (grades K to 6)

* Child Sacramental Preparation

* Jr. High Youth Group (grades 7 and 8)

* Teen Confirmation Preparation (grades 10-12)

* High School Youth Group (all high school)

Pick up registration forms in the foyer of the church

or get the forms online! Classes TODAY!

If you have questions, please call 503.206.8069 or email aswanson@archdpdx.org.

Calling all First Communion Families!

If your child is going into second grade (or a higher grade) and if you’d like him/her to

celebrate First Communion this year, you must attend our Sacramental Preparation Family Meeting on

Sunday, September 22nd at 11:15am in the school. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Please call 503.206.8069 or email

aswanson@archdpdx.org. Thank you!

Mass Intentions for the Week of Sept. 16th – 22nd Intenciones de las Misas

Monday +Teresa Bernardez Valera by Red Tumbaga Tuesday +Robert Setter by the Rodrigues Family Wednesday +John Gega by Nancy Wissbaum

Thursday +Mary Hien Nguyen by Mary Nga Tran Friday Int. of Caitlin & Alex Renn by the McNerney Family Sat. (5pm) Int. of Jana & Vince Ripley by Reception Ladies

Sun. (8am) +Dorothy Anderson by Glenda Bell (10am) +Margaret Doell by Ed Doell (12pm) People of the Parish

To arrange for a Mass intention, please contact the parish office. Please plan ahead if you are requesting a specific date.

In our prayers, let us remember all those who have died, including:

Nick Bachmeier, Vicente Espidio-Vidal and Diego Jesús Moreno

and all those who are ill or homebound including,

Darlene Thayer, Joe and Carol Kent, Shayna Ramirez, Claire Matson, Joyce McNichols, Sue Boettcher, Baudelio Barroso, Josephine Miolla, Ed Doell, Diane Leonard, Mary McNamara, Shirley Cole, Mark Hungerford, Christina Gardner, Leo Vigil, Harvey Durnal, Sr. Rosie Kasper, Sandy Barrera, Mary Ragland, Mary Lou Adam, Irene Heaverin, Sean Hurley, Whit Johnson, Albert Schweitzer,

and Bob Hungerford

Important Dates

Next Week’s Readings and Liturgical Schedule

Stewardship

September 14: Monthly Parish Potluck 6pm September 18: Admin. Council Mtg noon/*Canc September 21: Young Adult BBQ (at Holy Redeemer parish at 6:30pm) September 22: Sacramental Prep Mtg 11:15am September 29: LIFT Night 6:30pm October 2: Senior Luncheon October 5: Blessing of Animals October 5: Scripture Reflection October 25: All Souls Novena October 26/27: Holiday Bazaar

September 7th - 8th, 2019 Weekend Offertory: $11,085.55 Online Giving: $1,103.00 Total: $12,188.55

Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,

has issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Dorian:

“As we continue to be shocked by the effects of Hurricane Dorian, we remind everyone of the dire need

faced by the community in the Bahamas so devastated by this catastrophic storm. We pray for all affected

and invite Catholics and all people of goodwill to donate to Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA.”

The donations to CRS can be made at https://support.crs.org/donate/hurricane-dorian and to CC USA at https://app.mobilecause.com/form/

Scriptures for September 22nd: 1st Reading: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm: 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Gospel: Luke 16:1-13

Schedule— Saturday, September 21st—5pm Reader: Jim Kuffner E/M: Debbie Tolonen, Beth Preciso, Eva Varga Sacristan: Vince Ripley Altar Servers: Erika Campbell, Leiya Tope

Sunday, September 22nd—8am Reader: Evan Leadem E/M: Mario Osorio, Julie Johnson, Inez Rodrigues Sacristan: Steve Thomas Altar Servers: Steve Thomas

Sunday, September 22nd—10am Reader: Frances Portillo E/M: Gary Kaiel, Meridee Kaiel, Carolyn Connolly, Debbie Myers, Mary Medley Sacristan: Mary Medley Altar Servers: Leslie Velazquez, Laura Brotherton, Evan Brotherton

~The Liturgical Schedule is at www.holycrosspdx.com

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La envidia asoma su feo rostro mientras los fariseos escuchan las Palabras de Jesús. No les gusta el hecho que Jesús da la bienvenida a todos, sin condiciones—sin juicio y sin condena. En Él sólo se encuentra su amor y su acogida.

Este pasaje (Lucas 15) revela el corazón de Jesús, que busca a los perdidos. Piensa en todo lo que haces para encontrar algo que has perdido. La búsqueda es más amplia cuando lo perdido es más valioso. Jesús nos da dos ejemplos de personas buscando lo que es precioso para ellas. Y escuchamos de la alegría con que disfrutan cuando lo encuentran. Emplea estos ejemplos para tratar de explicarnos el significado de cómo Dios nos busca, y su alegría cuando renovamos nuestra amistad con Él. Su búsqueda de nosotros le costó mucho más que el esfuerzo de buscarnos – le costó su vida.

Los pecadores encontraron acogida incondicional en Jesús. Ni les rechazó y, por supuesto, que se acercó a ellos para liberarles de su debilidad y perdonarles todas sus culpas. Podemos afirmar sin temor, que tuvo especial cuidado en tratarlos con cariño, dándoles un sitio privilegiado en su Reino.

Jesús conocía la verdad profunda del ser humano. Sabía muy bien la historia de cada uno. Y, desde luego, que estaba al tanto de los profundos motivos que había en el corazón. Para Él, tenían muy poca importancia las apariencias. Fue suave con la Samaritana, compasivo con María Magdalena, amistoso con el ladrón que estaba a su izquierda en el Calvario, pero se mostró implacable con los sacerdotes, duro con los escribas y crítico con los fariseos.

Jesús rechaza el pecado, pero jamás al pecador. Entiende nuestra debilidad, pero se siente dolido con la perniciosa farsa de una religiosidad aparente o de una santidad amanerada que carece de pureza interior. Quien reconoce su pecado, y desea salir de el, para acercarse más a Dios, recibirá raudales de perdón y misericordia.

Información acerca de los Requisitos y Entrenamientos para Voluntarios de la Escuela y de la Parroquia

La Parroquia y la Escuela de Santa Cruz, así como cada

una de las parroquias y escuelas dentro de la Arquidiócesis de Portland, están siguiendo los requisitos de

Creando un Ambiente Seguro o (CASE) anteriormente conocido como “Llamados a Proteger.”

La Arquidiócesis establece estos requisitos para garantizar que nuestros voluntarios y personal estén

capacitados y autorizados para trabajar y servir, y que nuestras escuelas y parroquias permanecen

seguras para nuestros niños.

Por favor tenga en cuenta las próximas capacitaciones de CASE (programadas en sótano de escuela):

Ingles:

Martes, Sept. 17th de las 6:30pm a 8pm Jueves, Sept. 19th de las 6:30pm a 8pm

Español:

• Lunes, 16 de septiembre a las 6:30pm

• Sábado, 28 de septiembre a las 9am

Debe de ser mayor de 18 años de edad.

Debe de ser un católico iniciado; haber recibido los sacramentos del Bautismo, la Confirmación, y la Eucaristía.

Debe de ser un católico practicante; asistir a Misa regularmente, recibir los sacramentos de la Reconciliación y de la Eucaristía.

Debe de vivir la vocación a la que ha sido llamado/a: soltero, casado por la Iglesia, o vida religiosa.

VOLUNTARIOS...

MINISTERIO HISPANO CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

TESORO DE CORRESPONSABILIDAD

Ana Carmina Pérez (503) 289-7188 Horas de Oficina: Miércoles-Viernes 8:30am—2pm Sábados y tardes con cita

BAUTIZOS El PRIMER SÁBADO DEL MES

a las 9:30am

y el ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DEL MES después de Misa. Estas fechas son solo para

niños menores de 6 años.

LOS NIÑOS MAYORES DE 6 AÑOS Deberán de comunicarse a la oficina antes

de apartar alguna fecha.

MISA CON UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS

Segundo miércoles del mes inmediatamente después de la Misa de 8:30 de la mañana.

MISAS DE QUINCEAÑERAS Misa de Acción de Gracias para Quinceañeras en grupo, el segundo sábado del mes a la 1pm.

ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO Cada jueves de las 9am a las 9pm en la iglesia.

CONFESIONES Sábados de las 3:30pm hasta las 4pm,

miércoles a las 6:30pm, y por cita entre semana.

PLÁTICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES Tercer sábado del mes a las 10am de la mañana. RECUERDE QUE NECESITA

REGISTRAR A SU HIJO/A ANTES DE ASISTIR A LA PLÁTICA.

En nuestras oraciones recordemos: ...a todos los que están enfermos,

incluyendo: Darlene Thayer, Leo Vigil, Joe and Carol Kent, Shayna Ramirez,

Claire Matson, Joyce McNichols, Sue Boettcher, Baudelio Barroso,

Josephine Miolla, Ed Doell, Diane Leonard, Mary McNamara, Mark Hungerford, Christina Gardner, Albert Schweitzer,

Harvey Durnal, Sr. Rosie Kasper, Sandy Barrera, Mary Ragland,

Mary Lou Adam, Irene Heaverin, Sean Hurley, Whit Johnson, Shirley Cole,

Tomasa Moreno, and Bob Hungerford

...a todos los que han muerto, especialmente Nick Bachmeier (Tío y Padrino de P. Mark), Vicente Espidio-

Vidal, y Diego Jesús Moreno

UN NUEVO DIRECTORIO PARROQUIAL

Ofertorio del 9/7/19 - 9/8/19: $12,188.55

¡Gracias por su generosidad!

********************************** LECTURAS DEL XXV DOMINGO DEL AÑO

Primera Lectura: Amos 8, 4-7 Salmo Responsorial: 112 Segunda Lectura: Timoteo 2, 1-8 Evangelio: Lucas 16, 1-13

21 de septiembre—Clase Pre-Bautismal 10am

Clases para Voluntarios: Inglés: Martes 17 de septiembre—a las 6:30pm en el sótano Jueves 19 de septiembre—de las 6:30pm Español: Lunes 16 de septiembre—a las 6:30pm en el sótano Sábado 28 de septiembre—a las 9am 5 de octubre—Bendición de Mascotas y Animales 8:30am

Nuevo Directorio Parroquial: Es tiempo de actualizar su información.

¿Ha cambiado usted su: • DIRECCIÓN • ÚMERO DE TELÉFONO

• CORREO ELÉCTRONICO?

¿Nos lo ha comunicado?

Por favor, mándenos un correo electrónico con su información actualizada a: janaripley@comcast.net (ingles)

-o- veronicalvez@live.com (español)

RECONCILIACIONES...

Las lecturas de este domingo nos recuerdan el gran amor que Dios nos tiene y la gran misericordia de Jesús.

Cada día de nuestra vida Jesús nos espera con los brazos abiertos para acercarnos a Él (como el hijo prodigo), en su

inmenso amor, para pedir su perdón.

A veces sentimos miedo de que nuestro pecado, nuestra falta, sea tan grande que jamás nos permitirá alcanzar

el perdón. Eso no es verdad: no podemos pecar mas grande que el Señor nos puede perdonar.

Dios nos espera en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación como espera al hijo prodigo. Jesús sale a buscarnos y nos carga en sus hombros para llevarnos hasta nuestro Padre.

Confesiones cada miércoles a las 6:30pm y cada sábado a las 3:30pm o con cita.