Ascension Catholic Church

743 SE 76th Ave. Portland, OR 97215 OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Friday 9a.m.-3p.m.

Phone: (503) 256-3897 Fax: (503)257-4681 Website: www.ascensionpdx.org E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: Ascension Catholic Church PDX

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chair – Darla Black Vice Chair – Gina Lundberg Secretary – Alan Edwards Agustin Gomez, Daniel Gomez, Anne Martin, Adriana Nava, Virna Ocando The Pastoral Council meets the First Tuesday of each month from August through June.

May 26, 2019 Mayo 26, 2019

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Masses 5:00p.m. (English) 7:00p.m. (Español)

Sunday 8:30a.m. and 10:30a.m. (English) Preschool open during the 10:30a.m. Mass (September to May)

12:30p.m. (Español)

Weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30a.m. Thursday: 12:00p.m.

Holy Days: See Bulletin

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: Page 2 inside

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE: Tuesdays: 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m., and by appointment.

ENGLISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MINISTERIO HISPANO - páginas 5 y 6

9:00a.m-10:00a.m. Grade K to 8 Sunday, 10:30a.m. Pre-School

CATECISMO PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL : Inscripciones para el año 2017-2018 se abrirán en el verano.

ADULT EDUCATION: See Inside.

CONFESIONES:

YOUTH GROUP: See Youth Ministry section inside.

Martes de 6:30p.m a 7:30p.m., o con previa cita.

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Fr. David Jaspers, x11 [email protected]

In Residence Fr. J. Michael Morrissey

Sat 5/25:

[email protected]

Deacon

Sun 5/26:

Deacon Tom Hayward, x16 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant Veronica Aguilar, x13 [email protected]

Mon 5/27:

Business Manager Linda Royal, x12 [email protected]

Tues 5/28:

Hispanic Ministry-Ministerio Hispano Maria Solis, Director, x17 [email protected]

Wed 5/29:

Maintenance Paulo Gomez, x20

Music Ministry Sr. Celeste Clavel, OSF, Music Director, x18 [email protected]

Thur 5/30:

Pastoral Associate Sharon Grigar, x21 [email protected]

Fri 5/31:

Youth, Young Adult & Outreach Coordinator Ruth Lopez-Perez, x14 [email protected]

Sat 6/1:

Receptionist Elizabeth (Ely) Guerrero

Sun 6/2:

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 971-220-5764 - Only for emergencies requiring an anointing (for example if someone is near death and requires anointing of the sick.)

OFFICE HOURS Closed Mondays 9:00am - 3:00pm – Tuesday through Friday St. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY HOURS Wednesdays 5pm-6:30pm & Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm (The entrance is located on 76th Ave.)

Important Dates!

IMPORTANT CRISIS NUMBERS Alcohol and Drug Youth Line: 503-244-1611 Archdiocese Director of Child Protection (Cathy Shannon): 503-233-8302 Franciscan Province Pastoral Outreach Coordinator (clergy abuse): (Angelica Jochim, MFT) 1-800-770-8013 Hispanic Hotline: 503-669-8350 Portland Women’s Crisis Line: 503-235-5333 Pregnancy & Adoption Support: 503-238-5196 Post Abortion Healing: 800-249-8074

PARISHIONER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 503-256-3897, x21

Volunteer Ministry Commitment Weekend *5:00pm Mass *7:00pm Misa en Español Volunteer Ministry Commitment Weekend *8:30am Mass *10:30am Mass *11:00am Spanish Choir – Coro en Español *12:30pm Misa en Español *2:00pm Al-Anon Memorial Day Parish Office Closed *7:00am Ministerio de Intercession *7:00pm Al-Anón *8:30am Mass *9:00am-6pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament *9:00am Rosary *6:30pm Confessions/Confesiones *8:30am Mass *7:00pm Choir Practice *7:00pm Grupo de Parejas *7:00pm Young Adults Group *7:00am Grupo de Renovación Carismática *7:00pm Al-Anón *12:00pm Mass *6:30pm Práctica del Coro de la Hora Santa *7:00pm Escuela San Andres *7:00pm Women’s Group Social *8:30am Mass *6:00pm Bible Study with Father Jaspers *7:00pm Grupo de Oración/ Prayer Group *8:30am Men’s Group *9:00am Retreat *5:00pm Mass *7:00pm Misa en Español ASCENSION MULTICULTURAL FEAST *8:30am Mass *10:30am Mass-Feast of the Ascension *11:00am Spanish Choir – Coro en Español *11:45am Multicultural Feast *12:30pm Misa en Español *1:00pm Grand Raffle Ticket Drawing *2:00pm Al-Anon

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Volunteer Ministry Commitment: May 25 & 26 Ascension Multicultural Feast: June 2 Fr. Jaspers 10 year Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood: June 13 Fr. Jaspers’ Anniversary Celebration: June 23

“Ascension Catholic Church is a vibrant, Franciscan inspired Christian Community dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through word, worship and service."

May 26th, 2019 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Reading I: A c t s 1 5 : 1 - 2 , 2 2 - 1 9 Reading II: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 Gospel: J o h n 1 4 : 2 3 - 2 9

Welcome to Ascension Parish! We Invite You to Read Next Sunday’s Readings: June 2, 2019 Reading I: 1 : 1 - 1 1 Reading II: Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Gospel: L u k e 2 4 : 4 6 - 5 3

HELP Did you know we have eight different choirs who sing at Masses at Ascension? Did you know our choirs celebrate Christmas concerts at the Grotto, St. Andrew’s Memory Care Center, and here in the parish? Did you know that our choir directors are internationally known? How about that some of our youth-choir members have gone on to study music? Did you know that Ascension has been the launching ground for new choir directors throughout Oregon? Did you know that part of the reason we have such great music is we use professional pianists at many of our Masses? Did you know that nearly 100 parishioners from age 8 to 95 participate in our music program? Would you be willing to donate $100 to support this amazing music program? It’s as easy as buying one raffle ticket! Would you please ask a neighbor if they would help support this great program? In addition to supporting this great ministry, you have the chance at winning three different cash prizes: 1st $3,500, 2nd $1,000, 3rd $500. If you’re in it for the prize money, there are only 300 tickets, but as of now less than 50 have been sold. That’s great odds. But more importantly, thank you for your support of the Ascension music program! Contact our Parish Office for tickets for yourself and your neighbors. Sincerely, Fr. Jaspers

ASCENSION’S RAFFLE 2019 To benefit Ascension’s Music Ministry

1st Prize: $3,500.00 2nd Prize: $1,000.00 3rd Prize: $500.00 To be drawn at Ascension Church on June 2, 2019 at 1pm

Get your tickets today! $100.00 each ticket Your help is needed! Take tickets to offer them to friends, family, and neighbors. Sign out as many tickets as you like. Remember three tickets will win cash! •Need not to be present to win• Contact the Parish Office at 503-256-3897

Let us love not in words or speech but with actions and truth 1 John 3:18

Volunteer Ministry Commitment THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th At All Masses

WORD

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:

Register Now for Classes:

Third Week of May 2019:

Adult Sacramental Preparation

Third Week of May 2018:

$ 7,717.82 $ 6,196.06 Second Collection-Building & Maintenance Fund: $1,552.44

MASS ATTENDANCE: 5/18-5/19 †

Adult First Communion † Adult Confirmation † RCIA (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation) Would you like to celebrate the sacraments? Are you interested in becoming Catholic?

Children’s Faith Formation

Saturday Sunday:

5:00pm 7:00pm

8:30am 10:30am 12:30pm Total Weekend attendance:

90 166 126 207 436 1,025

AYM Ascension Youth Ministry “Train the young in the way they should go. Even when old, they will not swerve from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Now is the time!

Invite your friends & family!

Register for Faith Formation/Sunday-School & Sacramental Preparation. Kindergarten through Middle School: Classes will be held on Sunday mornings 9am - 10am September to May. Special Needs ~ Where there is a need, we will find a way! Please do not hesitate to register if you have a child with special needs.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION:

Please fill out a YOUTH GROUP registration form and check off “YES” for confirmation

Follow us on Facebook: Ascension Youth Ministry PDX

Ruth Lopez, ext. 14, [email protected]

Middle School and High School Youth Groups: High school: Tuesdays 7-8:15pm in San Damiano Hall Last group for the school year May 28th Middle School: First and Third Fridays 7-8:15pm in St. Clare Room Last gathering May 31st – See you in the fall!

Young Adults: This is a group for young adults aged 18-35 years old, Meet Wednesdays @ 7pm in St. John Vianney Room 1st Wednesday –Outing or Service Project 2nd Wednesday- Board Game night 3rd Wednesday- Series Night th 4 Wednesday- Gospel Practice and Action 5th Wednesday- Group Potluck

Confirmation:

Saturday, May 25 Sunday, May 26

Tuesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, May 30 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 1 Sunday, June 2

†Calvin Westhusing †Eduardo Marcial 8:30am All Parishioners 10:30am †Calvin Westhusing 12:30pm †Calvin Westhusing 5:00pm 7:00pm

8:30am 8:30am 12:00pm †Rita Leader 8:30am 5:00pm All pending immigration process 7:00pm †Maria Estela de la Vega 8:30am 10:30am All Parishioners 12:30pm

†Imelda Sandoval †Guadalupe Carrillo

The confirmation formation group (grades 9-11) will meet with the youth group every Tuesday from 7-8:15pm. Last gathering May 28th

Fr. Jaspers 10 year Anniversary of Ordination is June 13. Our parish will celebrate his answering God’s Call to the priesthood on his liturgical anniversary, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ)

PLEASE PRAY FOR our ill parishioners & family members:

Maria Alvarado, Marco Antonio Anaya, Barbara Barney, Hank Bonaduce, Naomi Brambila, Billy Burch, Remi Burch, Maureen Cassidy, Eleanor Cipolla, Carol Cima, Ron Cima, Tim Coleman, Judy Dennison, Bob Douglas, MayLou Dove, Ron Dove, Don Emmons, Pat Emmons, Emily Faris, Pat Fellers, Virginia Feininger, Kim Fisher, Naftali Garcia Linda Gerber, Gerhardt Goeken, George Van Gorder, Harry Heitzman, Shannon Hennrich, Paul Hoglund, Glenn Kloster, Larry Laws, Bert London, Sharon Mariani, Alan Moore, Binh Ngo, Tina Nguyen, Kathy Nguyen, Maureen Polen, Gloria Portillo, Mario N. Rangel, Helen Quirino, Sherry Rosario, Don Rose, Donald Shita, Robert Sirianni, Eleanor Sudan, Kathy Sudan, Kim St. Jacques, Mary Sanchez, Rosa Maria Santos, Tim Smith, Javier Torres Anaya, Maria Isabel Valle

Sending Service, Justice, Outreach

COMMUNITY

Our Parish Feast Day

“The Ascension of the Lord” Will be celebrated on Saturday, June 1 With a

RETREAT

All fully initiated Catholics are called through their baptism, to actively participate in the life and mission of the church.

For All Parishioners 9am to 3pm & With a

YOU are invited to make a commitment to service.

MULTICULTURAL MASS & FOOD FESTIVAL

We Go Out Into The World To Share God’s Love With Our Sisters & Brothers.

Please prayerfully discern God’s call in your life today. Seek & discover God’s will in your life!

† At Ascension Parish Gathered Ministry through: Administration, Liturgical, Catechetical (Teaching) Community Building, Maintenance, Care Ministry

† Or GO Out Into Our Community through: Rahab’s Sisters, Family Shelter, St. Vincent De Paul, Francis Center, JOIN, Montavilla Street Fair, 82 nd Ave of Roses Parade, Advocacy Letter Writing, Bread for the World Offering of Letters, Voter Registration, Prayer Services, PASO (ministry to incarcerated youth), Social Concerns Coordinating Team This weekend make a commitment to serve.

BRING HOPE & LIGHT & LOVE

Sunday, June 2 All are encouraged to come to this special mass at 10:30am. Bring your friends, family & neighbors. Then join us for Multicultural Food in T R Hall. Sign up today to host a table with food from your country of origin. This day will be made special by your participation!

26 de mayo del 2019 Sexto Domingo de Pascua

Misa en Español Sábado - 7:00pm Domingo - 12:30pm Horario de Oficina De lunes a jueves de 9am a 3pm (503) 256 3897

Confesiones: Martes 6:30-7:30pm y con previa cita Grupo de Parejas: Miércoles - 7pm Escuela San Andrés-: Jueves - 7pm. Hora Santa: Primer viernes del mes- 7pm. Misa de Sanación: Tercer viernes del mes - 7pm. Asamblea de FRANCIS Oración: Segundo y cuarto viernes - 7pm. CENTER

CLASES DE BAUTIZO Los próximos bautizos son el 13 de julio a las 11am, si está interesado en bautizar su niño o niña menor de 6 años puede pasar a la oficina y registrarse. También puede pedir la forma de registración los domingos en la Mesa de Información y Bienvenida, y ya cuando la haya llenado solamente puede pasar a entregarla a la oficina entre 9am y 3pm de martes a viernes. Recuerde que las oficinas están cerradas el lunes.

Las pláticas bautismales serán el día 10 de julio a las 7pm. Recuerden que los padrinos tienen que estar casados por la iglesia. Para más información comuníquese con María Solis al 503-256-3897.

Fechas importantes Fiesta Multicultural de la Ascensión y Gran Rifa: Junio 2 Décimo Aniversario de la Ordenación al Sacerdocio del Padre Jaspers: Junio 13 Fiesta del Aniversario de la Ordenación al Sacerdocio del Padre Jaspers: Junio 23

VIGILIA DE PENTECOSTÉS 2019 “Recibirán poder cuando El Espíritu Santo venga sobre ustedes y serán mis testigos “ Hc.1,8

Ven el sábado 8 de Junio a celebrar esta gran fiesta conmemorando el nacimiento de nuestra Iglesia Católica. Comenzamos con la Santa Misa a las 7:00pm, y continuaremos con la vigilia. Tendremos alabanzas, temas, oración. Habrá cuidado de niños. Todos son bienvenidos a esta gran celebración.

AYM Ascension Youth Ministry

Follow us on Facebook: Ascension Youth Ministry PDX

Ruth Lopez, ext. 14, [email protected]

• Grupos de jóvenes de secundaria y preparatoria: Preparatoria (Grados 9-12): Martes 7-8:15pm en el salón San Damiano

Última reunión del año escolar: 28 de mayo. Secundaria (Grados 6-8): Primer y Tercer viernes de 7-8:15pm en el salón Santa Clara.

Última reunión del año escolar: 30 de mayo.

• Jóvenes Adultos: Miércoles @7pm en el Salón St. John Vianney: 1er Miércoles- Servicio o salida en grupo 2do Miércoles- Juegos de Mesa 3er Miércoles- Noche de Serie Teológica 4o Miércoles- Práctica y Acción del Evangelio 5o Miércoles- Convivio en grupo

•Confirmación: El grupo de formación para la confirmación (Grados 9-11) se reunirá con el grupo de jóvenes cada martes de 7-8:15pm.

Última reunión del año escolar: 28 de mayo.

¡Registre a su joven para las Clases de Confirmación del próximo año! Por favor llenar la forma titulada “GRUPO DE JOVENES”

y marcar “SI” para la confirmación.

TE PIDO TU AYUDA ¿Sabías tú que tenemos ocho diferentes coros que cantan en las misas de la Ascensión? ¿Sabías que nuestros coros realizan conciertos navideños en el “Grotto”, en St. Andrews- Centro de Cuidados para Personas con enfermedades de la memoria, y aquí en nuestra parroquia? ¿Sabías que los directores de nuestros coros son reconocidos internacionalmente? ¿Y que algunos de los miembros de los coros de jóvenes han decidido seguir su estudios en la música? ¿Sabías que la Ascensión ha sido el lugar de lanzamiento de nuevos directores de coros por todo el estado de Oregón? ¿Tú sabías que parte de la razón por la que gozamos de excelente música es porque contratamos pianistas profesionales para tocar en muchas de nuestras misas? Y ¿sabías que casi 100 miembros de la Ascensión entre 8 y 95 años de edad participan en nuestro programa de música ¿Estarías dispuesto a donar $100 dólares para apoyar este increíble programa de música? ¡Es tan fácil como comprar un boleto de una rifa! ¿Podrías tú acerarte a uno de tus vecinos e invitarlos a ayudar a apoyar este grandioso programa? Además de apoyar este asombroso ministerio, tendrás también la oportunidad de ganarte tres diferentes premios de dinero en efectivo: 1er premio $3,500, 2do premio, $1,000, y 3er $premio $500. Si lo que a ti te interesa es ganar los premios te informamos que solo se están vendiendo 300 boletos, y hasta hoy solo se han vendido menos de 50 boletos. Esto indica que tu oportunidad para ganare s grande. Pero más importante aún, ¡te agradezco inmensamente tu apoyo al programa de música de tu parroquia Ascensión! Para adquirir tus boletos comunícate a la Oficina Parroquial al 503-256-3897durante nuestras horas de oficina de martes a viernes de 9 de la mañana a 3 de la tarde. Sinceramente, ~Padre Jaspers

Gran Rifa de la Ascensión 2019 ¡SOLO SE VENDERAN 300 BOLETOS! ¡Tú oportunidad para ganar es grande! AYUDANOS A CONTINUAR NUESTRO GRAN PROGRAMA DE MUSICA DE TU PARROQUIA

1er Premio: $3,500.00 2ndo Premio: $1,000.00 3er Premio: $500.00 Costo del boleto: $100.00 cada uno. Los tres boletos ganadores se elegirán el domingo, 2 de junio a la 1pm aquí en el Salón Tony Rinella No necesita estar presente para ganar. Compra ya tus boletos después de misa y en la Oficina Parroquial (503) 256-3897 Se acepta: dinero en efectivo, cheque, y tarjeta de débito o crédito.

Hijitos, no amemos con puras palabras y de labios para afuera, sino de verdad y con hechos. 1 Juan 3:18

Fin de Semana Compromiso de Ministerios para Voluntarios Se llevara a cabo este sábado 25 de mayo y domingo 26 de mayo en todas las misas.

FIESTA PATRONAL DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA “La Ascensión del Señor” La celebraremos con: un retiro espiritual para toda la comunidad el sábado 1ero de junio de 9am a 3pm y el domingo 2 de junio con una misa multicultural a las 10:30am y festival de platillos típicos después de misa en el salón Tony Rinella. Comparte un platillo típico de tu país para servir durante el festival. ¡Este día será especial gracias a tu presencia y a tu participación!