September 27th will be Priesthood Sunday. This is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. There are two Father’s Days in a year. One for our paternal parent and one for the Father that guides us on our spiritual journey. This is a special day to pray for Fr. Andrew and all priests within our community! Make your appreciation known! Send a card, make a call, and share your gratitude. *THANK YOU* Fr. A...

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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 • Marcia Angelos • Mary Jane Navarra Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org

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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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Saint Lorenzo Ruiz is the first Filipino saint. Also known as San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, he died a martyr in Nagasaki, Japan, on Sept. 29, 1637, at the age of 34. Accused of murdering a Spaniard in 1636, Ruiz boarded a ship carrying a group of missionaries to Formosa (Taiwan) and Japan. Ruiz accompanied his missionary companions to Nagasaki, where Christians were being persecuted due to Japan's wariness of foreign colonialism. According to accounts, the Japanese promised Ruiz that they would free him if he would denounce Christianity. He refused and was tortured,...

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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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