The DIOCESAN Chronicle The Official News of the Diocese of Baker

Published every two weeks for the sake of the unity of the Diocese and the “greater good of souls”

October 7, 2012

PARISH NEWS: St. Mary Church Pilgrimage, Pendleton A group of 32 from St. Mary’s in Pendleton traveled to the Portland Grotto on August 22nd (the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Memorial) to begin celebrating their 100th anniversary of the church cornerstone being laid. On September 8, 1912 (The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Bishop Charles O’Reilly, our founding Bishop, laid the cornerstone for St. Mary’s Church. The pilgrimage to the Grotto was very spiritual with prayers at 6:00 a.m. in the parking lot just before boarding a charter bus. “Praying the rosary and listening to a talk given by Father Bailey Clemens, our pastor, was the highlight of our bus ride to Portland,” said Karla Willman.

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St. Mary’s Pilgrimage continued Father Clemens celebrated Mass at 2:00 p.m. at the Grotto and afterwards they processed into the Chapel of Mary singing “Panis Angelicus”. They spent an hour in adoration, which included a prayer of Consecration to our Blessed Mother.

After arriving at the Grotto they enjoyed a tour of the grounds as well as learning the history of the Grotto and they enjoyed a lunch that was prepared by the Grotto staff.

At 3:30 p.m. they boarded our bus and headed home. Again, they prayed a rosary and enjoyed sharing the day’s experience together. They shared an evening meal together in The Dalles before returning home. “It was a perfect day for us all,” said Karla. As part of their Centennial Celebration, St. Mary’s Parish has gathered 245 family recipes into a cookbook called “A Taste of Heaven 100th Anniversary”. The cost of the cookbook is $12.00. If you are interested in purchasing one or more, please contact Karla Willman at Page 1 the parish office. (541) 276-3615.

FORWARD IN FAITH APPEAL Beginning this October, Pope Benedict has called the Catholic world to observe a Year of Faith in remembrance of two important anniversaries: the opening of the Second Vatican Council fifty years ago and the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church twenty-five years ago. These two events profoundly affected the way we live our Catholic faith in the 21st century. The Year of Faith is a time to make the faith of the Church our own – to understand it more clearly and live it more truly.

APELACIÓN AVANZAR EN LA FE A partir de este mes de octubre, el Papa Benedicto XVI ha hecho un llamamiento al mundo católico a observar el Año de la fe en la conmemoración de dos aniversarios importantes: la apertura del Concilio Vaticano II hace cincuenta años y la promulgación del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica hace veinticinco años. Estos dos acontecimientos afectaron profundamente la forma en que vivimos nuestra fe católica en el siglo XXI. El Año de la fe es el momento de hacer de la fe de la Iglesia, nuestra propia fe - para comprender con mayor claridad y vivir más auténticamente.

As we approach the Year of Faith, then, let me pose three simple questions:

Al acercarnos al Año de la Fe, permítanme hacerles tres preguntas simples:

• Are you continuing to grow in faith? • Do you feel connected to those who share your faith? • Do you respond to God’s call to live your faith in love?

• ¿Continúan ustedes creciendo en la fe? • ¿Se sienten unidos a aquellos que comparten su fe? • Responden a la llamada de Dios a vivir su fe en el amor?

We will soon be mailing out an information packet to flesh out these matters more fully. Please take time to think about and pray about what you can do to forward the works of faith in our diocese in the year to come.

La apelación de este año está basada en estas preguntas. "Avanzar en la fe" nos llamará la atención de tres áreas en particular, que son cruciales para la vida de fe en esta diócesis: • la bienvenida a una nueva generación de fe para cambiar el mundo; • proporcionar nuevos líderes en la fe para pastorear la grey de Dios; • rendir homenaje a aquellos que desde hace tiempo nos ha servido fielmente. Pronto estaremos enviando por correo un paquete de información para dar forma detallada a estas cuestiones. Por favor, tome tiempo para pensar y orar sobre lo que puede hacer para que las obras de la fe avancen en nuestra diócesis en este año por venir.

Forward In Faith

Avanzar en la Fe

This year’s Appeal is based on these questions. “Forward in Faith” will draw attention to three areas in particular that are crucial to the life of faith in this diocese: • welcoming a new generation of faith to change the

world; • providing new leaders in faith to shepherd God’s flock; • honoring those who have long served us faithfully.

A new Generation of Faith to Change the World “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?”

Una nueva generación de Fe a Cambiar el Mundo

- Matthew 19:16

"Maestro bueno, ¿qué debo hacer para alcanzar la vida eterna?" - Mateo 19:16

The Need for a New Era of Leaders In Faith “He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.”

La necesidad de nuevos líderes en la fe "Él los llamó, y ellos, dejando inmediatamente la barca y a su padre, lo siguieron. "

- Matthew 4:21-22

- Mateo 4: 21-22

Honoring Those Who’ve Served Faithfully

Honrar a los que han servido fielmente

“We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?” - Matthew 19:27

"Nosotros lo hemos dejado todo y te hemos seguido. ¿Qué nos espera? " - Mateo 19:27

Moving Forward In Faith Together

Avanzando Juntos en la Fe

“I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; … from her poverty, she has offered her whole livelihood.” - Luke 21:3-4

"En verdad os digo que esta viuda pobre echó más que todos los demás;... Desde su pobreza ha echado más que todos los demas ". - Lucas 21: 3-4

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PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: There are many suitable strategies for helping assure the safety of our children. The Parishes and the Diocese is doing what they can but everyone in the Church needs to take an active role. Parents, particularly, must be engaged. Diocesan Statutes for the Protection of Children are available at Parish Offices as well as the Diocesan website: http://dioceseofbaker.org/protection_of_children.htm The persons to whom child abuse may be reported are located there. You may also contact the County Attorney or the Department of Human Services for help with the procedure to report suspected child abuse. The Diocese of Baker together with Praesidium, Inc. is pleased to offer this last training component of being in compliance with USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. In August, the teachers and staff of our five schools attended an inservice day where they were instructed in the use of this program. After this training session, along with the one held earlier in the year for our DREs and Youth Ministers we are ready to present it to the parents and children of our parishes this month. In addition, this program will be available in Spanish. For more information on the program log on to: http://www.praesidiuminc.com/ . Our children are a treasure and the future of our Holy, Catholic Church. Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to Me and do not hinder them.’ Let us pledge ourselves to love and protect our children as Jesus calls us to love one another. RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT Rachel's Vineyard Retreats are a powerful healing weekend where acceptance, non-judgment, forgiveness, and mercy are present. Healing and restoration can begin for anyone impacted by abortion at an upcoming retreat: October 12-14 in Portland or March 15-17 in Medford. Participation is open to women and men and is strictly confidential. Contact Project Rachel at 1-800-2498074 or email: [email protected]. The cost is $175.00 for meals, room, and all retreat materials. Don't let financial constraints stop you, there is generous financial assistance! For more information visit:www.rachelsvineyard.org

BISHOP CARY’S SCHEDULE:

Clergy Assembly, Powell Butte Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre meeting in Portland Pilgrimage to Kateri Tekakwitha shrine in Oct. 16-25: New York and to Rome for the canonization Oct. 27: Drive to Heppner for Confirmation Oct. 28: Confirmation, St. Patrick, Heppner and St. William, Ione Oct 31: Department Head Meeting Nov. 2: Day of Recollection, Mt. Angel Nov. 3-4: Confirmation, St. Bridget of Kildare, Nyssa Nov. 7: Meet with Catholic Charities Nov. 8: Meet with Key Bank Nov. 9-11: Day of the Son, Powell Butte Nov. 12-16: USCCB Meeting in Baltimore Nov. 16-18: Day of the Spirit, Powell Butte Nov. 17-18: Confirmation, St. Pius X, Klamath Falls Nov. 19-20: Meet with Verus Health Nov. 29-Dec.1: Day of Recollection, New Jersey Oct. 8-11: Oct. 12-15:

THE DIOCESAN CHRONICLE: We are always in search of news and events of importance and of interest to the people of God of the Diocese of Baker. We appreciate and thank those parishes who have used the Diocesan Chronicle to share the events that are dear to them and we encourage all parishes to send in news items that would be of interest to the other parishes of the Diocese. Please call Terri Isom at the Chancery Office for more information or email your story and pictures to [email protected]. Please send time sensitive announcements as early as possible. Help us share the good works of our parishes and parishioners.

RETREAT CENTER NEWS: MARY MOTHER’S DAUGHTERS — AN EVENING OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER Come join us in a peaceful, quiet setting for an evening of prayer, song, and dinner. Bring your family and friends, priests, deacons, religious and consecrated on Wednesday “All Hallow’s Eve” at 5:00 p.m., October 31st. Prayers and Benediction will be led by Father Robert Greiner, Diocesan Director of the Pro-Life and Family Life Office and Mother Mary’s Daughters RETREAT CENTER SCHEDULE: Marian Apostolate. Clergy Assembly, Powell Butte Oct. 8-11: At 6:00 p.m. we will gather in St. Mary’s Chapel for Mother Mary’s Daughters Evening of Oct. 31: the Angelus and Evening Prayer. Dinner in the John Paul Reflection and Prayer “All Hallow’s Eve” II Conference Center will be served at 6:30 p.m. At Nov. 9-11: Day of the Son High School Retreat 7:30 p.m. we will meet again in the Chapel for Holy Nov. 16-18: Day of the Spirit Middle School Retreat Hour, Holy Rosary, Litany of the Saints, Benediction, Dec. 9: Schoenstatt Advent Family Celebration and Night Prayer. At 8:30 p.m. we will meet in the Conference Center for dessert. The cost for the evening Visit the Diocesan website for more is $5.00 per person and $1.00 for children 12 years old information at www.dioceseofbaker.org. You and younger. will find a wealth of information there about Contact Judy Newport at (541) 923-6946 for more our Diocese. information. Page 3

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