Despite a few drops of rain, it seemed the largest crowd to date filled St. Philip’s for Michael Allen Harrison’s December 3rd Concert. Many guests said they were first timers. The crowd was treated to a blend of old and new selections, some meditative, some joyous. Julianne Johnson sang powerfully or softly demonstrating her range, control, and wit. The microphones, however, had an uncooperative snit and crackled annoyingly while several people sought to tame them. As always, Michael handled the glitch with equanimity and a go...

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The third Sunday of Advent is known as “Gaudete Sunday” when the priest wears rose-color vestments, a happier color than violet. In the readings, we hear about miracles associated with the Messianic age, its coming, and what we need to do to prepare. We also learn about the doubts of John the Baptist, how he dealt with them, and the blessing that makes us even more fortunate than John was. Why is the third Sunday of Advent known as Gaudete Sunday?  Its name is taken from the entrance antiphon of the Mass, which is: Rejoice...

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This is an opportunity to assist in the Corporal Works of Mercy by providing monies that we can use throughout the coming year to help people in 'immediate need’. Since we do not have an active St. Vincent DePaul Society in our parish this is one way, we can answer that need. Please pick up an envelope, put your monies or check in it, andreturn it to the basket next to the wreath. You are welcome to take the envelope home and bring it back. Thank you!  

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Greetings— Week three of Advent. Each Advent and Lent we usually give the children a calendar of the ‘season’ to help remind them of being conscious of God in their daily lives. As I looked at the calendar for Advent this year, I realized that a lot of we-adults could use some of these same suggestions because they are simply ‘good habits.’ Years ago—and there still may be—a ‘One-a-Day-Vitamin’ which was supposed to supply our daily ‘minimum for balance’. These choices are&nbs...

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Family of Owen Klinger • Mickie Campagna • Andrea Del Rosario • Antonette Amato • Eleanore Baccellieri • Margit Becker • Gina Zorich • The Family of Pat Van Duzer • James Harrison Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org

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