In this week and next week’s gospels, Jesus used parables to teach us the meaning of equality and obedience to God. In the first week’s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples the parable where the landowner hires people to work in his fields. Laborers start their day at different times and yet they are paid the equal wages. The laborers that work more hours expected to be paid more and became disgruntled when they did not receive it. The Landowner responds with three questions. “Did you not agree to work for these daily wages?”...

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The following people from our parish need our prayers. Mickie Campagna • Andrea Del Rosario • Antonette Amato • Eleanore Baccellieri • Family of Joan Henkel • Family of Donald Dindia • Family of Joan Andreas • Family of Tiziano Della Gasperina Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org

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Would you like to be more involved in our Parish community? We are searching for people that are interested in sharing their gifts and talents in these following areas. Please contact Kim Zea and the Parish office for more information or kzea@stphilipneripdx.org. Adult Faith Formation Team This team would work to develop a multi-faceted approach to adult faith formation by identifying, creating, and offering a variety of adult resources and opportunities. Hospitality Team This team would develop unique ways to create a warm, comfortable environment for our guests fr...

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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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Are you interested in knowing more about the Catholic way of life? Follow your heart and join us on the journey of Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Just because you start RCIA, doesn't mean you are committed to finish. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome. The journey involves learning about the teachings and traditions of the Church as well as sharing in its rituals which outwardly express the community’s blessing, joy and support. Contact Kim Zea for more information. Kzea@stphlipneripdx.org

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