Do you wish you had more peace of mind? Could you use more wisdom in your decision-making? Do you ever wonder how to grow in wisdom? You may not realize that Scripture offers us wisdom that actually relates to our daily lives. Through the wisdom literature of the Bible, God shows us how to walk in his vision for our happiness and well-being, as he created us to do. The wisdom literature—Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—shows us that God has showered us in livable wisdom. Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life is your guide to learning how to gather, ga...

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The following people from our parish need our prayers. Mickie Campagna • Andrea Del Rosario • Antonette Amato • Eleanore Baccellieri • Cecelia Guinee • Family of James Gattuccio • Family of Sandra Smith • Marcia Angelos • Mary Jane Navarra • Family of Fr. Nazario Atukunda Deceased Jerry Gross • Gabriel Bamburabuza (Father of Fr Nazario) Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org  

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Twenty-five years ago, Pope St. John Paul II wrote that the Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ saving message to the world. (Evangelium Vitae 1). In taking on human flesh, dwelling among us, and sacrificing is very life for our redemption, Christ reveals the profound dignity of every human person. This God-given dignity does not change with our stage of life, abilities, level of independence, or any other varying circumstance. Rather, it is rooted in the permanent fact that each of us is made in the image and liken...

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Remember October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Altar Society is again asking for cash donations to provide welcome & hygiene bags throughout the year —plus gift cards at Christmas— to the women, children, and men sheltered by Bradley Angle. This unique and ongoing project started in October 2009. To date, 486 welcome bags have been delivered as a result of parishioner contributions and the work of Altar Society volunteers. Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behaviors that can include physical, ...

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The first carload of clothing, bedding, and children’s toys from St. Philip Neri parishioners to two Catholic families in Medford has been delivered. Thank you all for pitching in. We no longer need a truck and driver for this project, but if you would keep an eye out for furniture, additional clothing (especially for the cold and rain), tools, and household/kitchen items, we’ll arrange for another delivery soon. Who are the people we are helping?  The two households include Matias and Sonia Mendez, the parents; Maria and Manuel Mejia, grandparents; A...

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