General News

As I finish my first month here at St. Philip Neri, I feel very blessed to have become your Pastor. I realize changing pastors is never easy, In these uncertain times, we must stay diligent to our faith and really rely on God as we face challenges with the Co-Vid 19 pandemic. In the Gospel of St. Luke, we recall the two traveling on the Road to Emmaus and how their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread. We must be true disciples when answering God’s call and I am excited to get started here as we journey ahead together. To give you an introduction about mys...

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Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church will celebrate mass this Saturday, August 1st at 4 p.m. and on Sunday, and August 2nd 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 t...

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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 • Tiziano Della Gasperina • Family of Joan Andreas • Emilie Taylor Please contact the office if you, or someone you know needs our prayers! debbieg@stphilipneripdx.org

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Greetings— During this ‘stay at home’ quarantine, I have been cleaning out files. I collect prayers and ‘someday’— will put them in a small 3-ring binder. If someone gives me a prayer, I put their name next to it and remember to pray for them. I hope they do the same for me. Prayer for Aging (by Sister Moya Hanlen) All Gracious God, You have given me all I am and have. I am one of those called by You into old age—a call not given to all, not given to Jesus, not given to most of our world t...

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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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