Fr. Andrew Thomas will be installed as St. Philip's new pastor on Friday, August 7th before and during the 12:10 p.m. Mass. The Rev. Paul Jeyamani Pillai, will be representing the Archbishop. Publicly celebrating the arrival of a new pastor, while a significant moment in the life of a priest, it is an important event for a parish. It affirms the priest's and the parish's connection to the Archbishop and Archdiocese. It reminds the new pastor of his responsibility for the souls of his parishioners and how he plays an integral role in their lives, from celebr...

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Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church will celebrate mass this Saturday, August 9th at 4 p.m. and on Sunday, and August 16th at 9:30 a.m.  The 4pm Mass on Saturday will continue to be live-streamed if you wish to watch it from your home.   NEW: How Many Worshipers can Gather at Church? Phase 1 counties are now allowed to accommodate up to 50 persons total  indoors for Mass. Outdoor church gatherings in Phase 1 can also have up  to 50 people which continues to incliude the musicians, the reader and myself.  If you would like to at...

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Open Wide Our Hearts - the enduring call to love > a pastoral letter against racism The Call to Address Racism in Our Hearts and Communities In their new pastoral letter against racism, Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, the Catholic bishops of the United States invite conversion of hearts, minds, and institutions in order to address the evil of racism that still exists in our communities. “We read the headlines that report the killing of unarmed African Americans by law enforcement officials. In our prisons, the numbers of inmates of color...

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Director of Faith Education, Barbara Harrison Retires After 20 years as Director of Faith Education for the parish, Barbara Harrison retired here August 1st , and we want to be able to celebrate her retirement at some point in the future when the coronavirus ebbs and we can thank her properly. The parish is most grateful for every-thing she has done for St. Philip Neri and she will be missed in these roles. Barbara told Fr. Andrew that she truly believes she served here in her ministry and is thankful the Holy Spirit gave her this opportunity. God enriched so many wit...

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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 • Emilie Taylor Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org

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