Announcements for December 9, 2018

 

Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.
 
Toy and Joy Giving Tree   Please bring your unwrapped gifts with tag attached back by Friday, December 14^th to the office.
 
Today is Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration, Mass is at 11:00am and Dancers start at 10:00am.  Come and enjoy food and fun in Bucinni Hall after Mass.  All are welcome!

No religious Education this weekend due to Our Lady Of Guadalupe Celebration.
 

Announcements for December 1 / 2, 2018

 
Our Christmas Bazaar was yesterday, if you were unable to make it. You may come and shop after the 8am and 10am Masses.

Religious Ed will be in Buccini Hall for the Advent Fair after the 10:00am Mass today.  All Children and Parents are Welcome.

Toy and Joy Giving Tree is ready with tags.  Please bring your unwrapped gifts with tag attached back by December 12^th to the office.

Advent retreat in Buccini Hall Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 10:00am. Sr. Diana will be the Retreat Master.

Saturday, December 8^th is a Holy day of obligation, for The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass will be at 9:00am.

Reminder:  Sunday December 9^th is Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration, Mass is at 11:00am and Dancers start at 10:00am.

Reconciliation Service is Tuesday, December 18^th at 7pm.

Announcements for November 24 / 25, 2018

•  Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul. 

• Please pause for the collection before you start the next          announcement.  Thank you

•  No Religious Ed Classes or Youth Group this weekend. 

• RCIA is this Sunday at 7:00pm

•  Raffle Tickets are for sale in the entrance of the Church for a beautiful Quilt.  You could be the lucky winner! 

• Our St. Frederic Christmas Bazaar is Next weekend Saturday, December 1^st, from 9:00am—to—2:00pm in Buccini Hall.  Ladies will be setting up for the bazaar this week, help is needed.  Goodies are in need for our Bake Goods Booth.   

•  Our Advent Fair is next Sunday, December 2^nd after the 10:00am Mass in Buccini Hall.  All Children and Parents are Welcome. 

• Thank you to all those who helped organize and came and enjoyed Our Thanksgiving Pot luck Dinner. 

 

Announcements for November 17 / 18, 2018

• Our Second collection today is for Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

• Thanksgiving Day Mass is this Thursday, November 22, at 9:00am.

• Our Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is this Thursday, November 22, at 1:00pm.  It is very important that you sign up this weekend. This list helps in planning our dinner.  Please put name and phone number and what you are bringing.  Sign-ups are at both entrances of the Church.   See Bulletin.

 

• Called to Protect training is a two hour class for Volunteers who work with Children and for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who minister to the  Elderly is this Sunday, November 18, at 5:00pm   at St. Birgitta Catholic Church in Linnton (this is for those who have not yet taken this class). Those Volunteers who have received Called to Protect training you need to do your Armatus training update for this year online. This update is due December 1^st. If not updated you will not be able to work with Children.  If you do not have a computer you may update in the office.  If you are not able to log on Please call the office.

 

• Our St. Frederic Christmas Bazaar is only 2 weeks away on Saturday, December 1^st from 9am — 2pm.   For those who are great at baking don’t forget our bake goods table. All pies need to be brought in a disposable pie tin.  Tins are available in the Entrance of the Church to pick up for goodies.

 

• Confirmation Class starts this Sunday at 5pm in the Parish Center.  Pick up your bulletin for more Information.                                            

Announcements for November 10/11, 2018

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

 

• The Knights of Columbus breakfast is this weekend after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses.  Come and enjoy

 

• St. Frederic Women’s Society last Bazaar workshop before the Christmas Bazaar is this Tuesday, November 13^th in Buccini Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Help is needed. They are still in need of raffle items and gift baskets. 

 

• Thanksgiving Day Mass is Thursday, November 22, at 9:00am.

 

• Our Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is Thursday, November 22, at 1:00pm.  It is very important that you sign up with your favorite Dish.  Please put name and phone number and what you are bringing.  Sign-ups are at both entrances of the Church.

• Just a Reminder:  Any public announcement needs to be brought to the office first.

 

• Don’t forget your Bulletin and Breakfast tomorrow.

Announcements for November 3 /4, 2018

• Women’s Society Meeting is this week on Tuesday, November 6^th at 11:00am at the Kozy Korner.

 

• The Knights of Columbus breakfast is next weekend Sunday, November 11^th after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses.

 

• St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who continue to bring food. There is a great need right now and our shelves are low on food items. See Bulletin for food Items.

 

• Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is Thursday, November 22, @ 1pm in Buccini Hall.  There are sign-up sheets at the entrances of the Church. Please sign-up with your favorite dish if you plan on coming. See Bulletin.

 

• Lost and Found — Found a Childs Coat and a pair of Sunglasses in the pews. Please see Sally after Mass to Claim.  Also found ear ring in Rm 5 Please go to office to claim.

 

• Don’t forget the bulletin Lots of information in it.

Announcements for October 27 / 28, 2018

• Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul.

 

• Our St. Frederic Jr. High and High School Youth Group Bake Sale and Bottle Drive today after all Masses. We have lots of goodies, hope to see you!

 

• All Saints Day!

Is this Thursday, November 1^st, this is a Holy Day of Obligation.Masses are at:12:00pm Noon and 7:00pm

• All Souls Day!

Is this Friday, November 2^nd
          Masses are at:  12:00pm Noon and 7:00pm

• November is the month for faithful departed.  Mass intention Cards are at the entrances of the Church.  $10 per Mass.

 

• Our Thanksgiving Dinner sign-up sheets are at the entrances of the church.  Sign-up your favorite dish to bring. Information will be in next week’s bulletin.

Announcements for October 20 /21, 2018

• Our 2^nd collection today is for World Mission Sunday.

 

• Mark your Calendar for our Thanksgiving Mass and Dinner Thursday, November 22.

 

• Our St. Frederic Jr. High and High School Youth Group Bake Sale and Bottle Drive will be next weekend, October 27^th and 28^th after all Masses. We will have lots of goodies, hope to see you! 

 

• St. Frederic Office will be closed on Friday, October 26^th.

 

• Our St. Frederic Women’s Society next Bazaar workshop is this Tuesday, October 23^rd in Buccini Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

 

• This is your Last weekend to sign up for contributions envelopes.

Sign-up sheet is in the entrance of the Church.

• Spanish Retreat in Buccini Hall starting with Lunch at 11:30am this Sunday followed by Confessions at 4:15pm and Mass at 5:00pm.

 

• Fair Trade Chocolates are on sale after Mass today in the entrance of the Church. Great Gift Ideas!

Announcements for October 13 /14, 2018

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

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• Contribution Envelopes It’s time to order contribution envelopes. For those of you who are new to the parish or would like to have envelopes, please sign the form in the Vestibule or call the Office as soon as possible. For those of you who have envelopes and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything.   Thank you, Phyllis Dahlin, Parish Bookkeeper

 

• Religious education classes are this weekend at regular time.

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• RCIA Class are on Thursday nights at 7:00pm.

 

• Next weekend Spanish Retreat is Sunday, October 21^st Starting at 11:30am in Buccini Hall.

 

• Special Thank You to all those who helped make the Fall Festival this year.  Thank you to all the entertainers that volunteered their time.  Thank you to all the volunteers who worked in the Food Court, Pumpkin Patch, Silent Auction, Games, Raffle, Hay Ride, Columbia County Queen and helpers, Venders, Security, and those who helped Set up, take down and cleaned up. Thank you for your part in making it a great success.

Announcements for October 6 / 7 2018

• Fall Festival is here!! If you were unable to be here today it was awesome.  Hope you can make it tomorrow. Great Food, Silent Auction, Games, Entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, and Vendors.

 

• Spanish Retreat Is October 21^st, Deacon Felix Garcia Director of Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Portland is the Presenter.

 

• RCIA class is starting Thursday, October 11^th at 7pm in Rm 5.

 

• St. Frederic Women’s Society workshop is this Tuesday, October 9 at 10:00am to 2:00pm in Buccini Hall.

     

•  No Religious Ed this weekend.

 
 
 
From Fr. Marandu:
Dear Parishioners,
I send my blessings to all have helped bring our Fall Festival together and pray for a great Successful weekend.  I continue to pray for you all and thank you for your continued prayers for my family and me.
                                                                      Fr. Nicolas Marandu

 
Announcements for September 29/30, 2018

• Our second collection this weekend is for the Seminarian Appeal.

 

• Fall Festival is this coming weekend Saturday, October 6^th and Sunday October 7^th.  We have been receiving some great items! Thank you!! All items MUST be in by Tuesday, October 2.  To donate items for the auction, drop them off at the Parish Office or contact Judy Valpiani. We need your Help after the 8am Mass this weekend in Buccini Hall to move and set up tables and take down Chairs. Our Fall Festival would not be a success every year without our Parishioner help. Thank you

 

• Contribution Envelopes It’s time to order contribution envelopes. For those of you who are new to the parish or would like to have envelopes, please sign the form in the Vestibule or call the Office as soon as possible. For those of you who have envelopes and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything.                                             Thank you.  Parish Bookkeeper

 

• St Vincent de Paul :  The Pantry is in need of food. See Bulletin for items. Thank you for generous support.

 

• St. Frederic Women’s Society meeting is this Tuesday, October 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kozy Korner.

 

• Called to Protect Training:   Sunday, September 30, Room 5 this training will give you information on child abuse protection and to become aware of boundary violations. We can't be with our children all the time. Learn ways to help keep them safe when you're not with them. Training for Parents and Adult Family Members— 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Volunteers who Work with Minors and/or Vulnerable Adults—7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

 

• Confirmation Class will start in October Please see Sally for Registration.

Announcements for September 22 / 23, 2018

• Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul.

 

• !Fall Festival is only 2 weeks away!  We need your help!  We need items for the Silent auction.  To donate items for the auction, drop them off at the Parish Office or Contact Judy Valpiani to make special pick up arrangements.   We need your help! Still in need volunteers to help set up, tear down. Sign- up sheets are at the entrances of the Church.  Thursday Sepember 27^th Decorating in Bucini Hall will begin Starting at 10:00am.  See Bulletin for more information.

 

• Called to Protect Training is Sunday September 30^th in the Fireside Rm in the Parish Center.  See Bulletin for times of Class.

 

• Women’s Society next Bazaar workshop is this Tuesday, September 25^th in Buccini Hall from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

 

• It’s time to order your Contribution Envelopes. For those of you who have envelopes and wish to continue, you do not need to do anything, For those of you who are new to the parish or would like to have envelopes sign the form in the vestibule or call the office. Your quick response is appreciated.                                                                         

                          Thank you, Phyllis Dahlin Parish Bookkeeper

• Religious Ed Classes are Sunday after the 10am mass in the Parish Center for K – 5^th Grade. Jr High and High School Youth Gr. are Sunday evening from 6pm to 8pm in the Parish Center. Don’t forget your registration forms you can pick one up at the Parish Center.

Announcements for September 15 /16, 2018

       Our Second collection this weekend is for Fall Festival Seed Money. 

• Fall Festival is only 3 weeks away!  We need your help!  We need items for the Silent auction.  To donate items for the auction, drop them off at the Parish Office or Contact Judy Valpiani to make special pick up arrangements.   We need your help! Still in need volunteers to help set up, tear down, and games. Sign- up sheets are at the entrances of the Church.   See Bulletin for more information.

 
 

• Our Columbia Vicariate will be coming together next Saturday, September 22, here at St. Frederic from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  Msgr. Gerald O’Conner, Director of Divine Worship, from the Archdiocese of Portland, will offer an overview of the best practices of the Archdiocese in all aspects of the Liturgy and the Sacraments. This is open to anyone interested. Starting with Mass and includes lunch.Signup sheet is at the entrances of the church.

 

• Religious education classes start this weekend, Sunday.  K-5 ^th Grade starts at 11:00am after the 10am Mass in the Parish Center.  Jr High and High School Youth Gr. starts this Sunday evening at 6pm in the Parish Center.  Registration forms are at the entrances of the Church and at the Parish Center.

 

• Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to sign-up for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, RCIA Classes.

Announcements for September 8 / 9, 2018

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

 

• !Fall Festival is only 4 weeks away!   We need your help! We need volunteers to help set up, tear down, and games. Sign- up sheets are at the entrances of the Church.  We are still in need of items for the Silent auction. To donate items for the auction, drop them off at the Parish Office or Contact Judy Valpiani to make special pick up arrangements.  See Bulletin for more information.  Next weekend our second collection is for Fall Festival seed money, envelopes are in the pews.

 

• Our Columbia Vicariate will be coming together on Saturday, September 22, here at St. Frederic from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Msgr. Gerald O’Conner, Director of Divine Worship, from the Archdiocese of Portland, will offer an overview of the best practices of the Archdiocese in all aspects of the Liturgy and the Sacraments. This is open to anyone interested. Starting with Mass and includes lunch.Signup sheet is at the entrances of the church.

 

• 40 Days for life Mass will be this Friday, September 14, at 7:00pm here at St. Frederic Church. This is a Pro life kick off campaign to help save lives in St. Helens and around the world.  All are welcome.

 

• Classes for Religious education start next weekend Sunday, September 16, after the 10:00am Mass for K-5^th Grade.  Jr High and High School Classes are Sunday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. Registration forms for religious ed are in the entrance of the Church. Stop and see the new texts books. See bulletin

 

• Our yearly financial report for the Fiscal year July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018 is in the bulletin.  Thank you for your continuous support.

 

• After the 8:00am Mass: Coffee and doughnuts in Buccini Hall all are welcome.

Announcements for September 1 / 2, 2018

• Fall Festival is coming fast.  To make this fundraiser a success, we need your help! We need volunteers to help set up, tear down, and games. Sign- up sheets are at the entrances of the Church.

• We have been receiving some great items! Thank You!!We are still in need of items for the Silent auction. To donate items for the auction, drop them off at the Parish Office or Contact Judy Valpiani to make special pick up arrangements.See Bulletin for more information

 

• Our Columbia Vicariate will be coming together on Saturday, September 22, here at St. Frederic from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

• Msgr. Gerald O’Conner, Director of Divine Worship, from the Archdiocese of Portland, will offer an overview of the best practices of the Archdiocese in all aspects of the Liturgy and the Sacraments. This is open to anyone interested. Starting with Mass and includes lunch. Signup sheet is at the entrances of the church.

 

• 40 Days for life Mass will be Friday, September 14, at 7:00pm here at St. Frederic Church. This is a Pro life kick off campaign to help save live in St. Helens and around the world.

Aug 19

• Our Parish Garage Sale is next weekend Friday August 24 and Saturday August 25^th.   We will be taking Items until Thursday.  It’s a great time to clean out unwanted Items. Need to Move some large tables from the Parish center could use 4 strong men.  We would welcome any help during the week, especially the days of the Sale.  Contact our Parish Secretary, Timari this week.

• The Fall Festival is 7 weeks away! Looking forward to the Festival, there is a VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET at the back of the church. If you read it you may find a day, time, and area where you would like to take part in the event. You are welcome to work a full day or a half day but also the tasks are broken down to shift times. Serve God and your parish by volunteering your time for this important fundraiser. Your help is greatly needed and deeply appreciated.
  We are also in need of donations for the Silent Auction. The items need to be new. If you have questions or need advice about something you would like to donate, please call the office @ 503-397-0148.  Besides games, the silent auction is a guest favorite. It draws many guests to our parish and contributes greatly to the success of this fundraiser. Please consider taking part in this wonderful event. As always, you are welcome to call me at 503-397-2791, or stop me in the church at any time. Thank you.
  Carmen McMahon

Aug 12

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

 

• Women’s Society next Bazaar workshop is this Tuesday, August 14^th in Buccini Hall from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

 

• Look for information about our Parish Garage Sale on August 24^th & 25^th  in the bulletin.   If you have Questions call the office.  We need help setting up tables after Mass .

 

• Lost and Found:  If you cannot find your dish at home, please check out the dishes in the entrance of the Church.  We may have been storing them for you.

 

• Mark your Calendar for Fall Festival October 6^th & 7^th.

 

• The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Wednesday, August 15^th Masses will be at 12:00pm noon and 7:00pm.  This is a Holy Day of Obligation.

• 40 Days for Life: From September 26 through November 4, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way along Highway 30 at the corner of Gable Road, St. Helens, OR, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Betty Foll at 971-203-4968 and www.40DaysforLife.com/St-Helens.

July 29

• Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul.

 

• Women’s Society next Bazaar workshop is this Tuesday, July 31^st in Buccini Hall.

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•  Our Parish Picnic is next weekend, Sunday, August 5^th Yahaaaaa! at Columbia view Park on the water front. Mass in the Park will begin at 11:00am with picnic to follow.  We will still be having our regular Scheduled Masses on Saturday, August 4th at 5:00pm and Sunday, August 5^th at 8:00am here in the Church. Remember No 10am Mass.  We need help to transport, tables, chairs, garbage cans and other items.  See Bulletin for what to bring.  Needed are gas grills Please see Sally after Mass or call the office.  Remember to Prayer for good weather and come to enjoy each other as Our Lord would do.

 

• Mark your Calendars for our Next Garage Sale August 24 and 25^th see Bulletin.

July 22

• The Archdiocese of Portland has a Video on—“How to receive the Holy Eucharist”.  It is a short video about 3 ½ minutes with great information. You can find the video on the Archdiocese website or St. Frederic Church website. We would be happy to show it to you after next weekend’s Masses.

 

• Our Parish picnic is Sunday, August 5^th at Columbia view Park on the water front. Mass in the Park will begin at 11:00am. With picnic to follow.  We will still be having our regular Scheduled Masses on Saturday, August 19th 5:00pm and Sunday, August 5^th 8:00am.  Flyers are in the Bulletin.

July 15

• The Archdiocese of Portland has a Video on—“How to receive the Holy Eucharist”.  It is a short video about 3 ½ minutes with great information. You can find the video on the Archdiocese website or St. Frederic Church website. We would be happy to show it to you after next weekend’s Masses.

 

• Our Parish picnic is Sunday, August 5^th at Columbia view Park on the water front. Mass in the Park will begin at 11:00am. With picnic to follow.  We will still be having our regular Scheduled Masses on Saturday, August 19th 5:00pm and Sunday, August 5^th 8:00am.  Flyers are in the Bulletin.

July 8

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

 

• Women’s Society next Bazaar workshop is this Tuesday, July 10^th in Buccini Hall.

 

• When making your Jams and Jellies this summer.  Please remember to save and donate Fruit—berries, juices, sugar and pectin to the Women’s Society. The Jam and Jelly Booth portion of our annual Christmas Bazaar is one of our best Money makers.  The money we earn at the Bazaar enables the Women’s Society to fund many projects for our Church.  Thank you for your Continued Support. 

July 1

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Holy Father.

 

• This Sunday, July 1^st after the 10:00am Mass, All are invited to a reception to thank Carmen Mc Mahon for her position as Pastoral Council Chairperson and Welcome our New Pastoral Council Chairperson  Paula Monroe.

June 24

• Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul.

 

• St. Frederic Women’s Society Bazaar workshop Schedule is in the Bulletin.  Mark your Calendar.

 

• Registration forms are in the entrance of the Church for Faith Formation classes.  By registering early, Teachers are able to plan for Classes.

 

• ! Sunday, July 1^st after the 10:00am Mass, All are invited to a reception to thank Carmen Mc Mahon for her position as Pastoral Council Chairperson and Welcome our New Pastoral Council Chairperson  Paula Monroe.

June 17

Happy Father's Day

June 10
 

• Our Second collection this weekend is for the Maintenance fund.

• Thank you to all who helped make our Chili Feed and Raffle a great success. Total amount $3, 309

June 3

• Funeral Mass for John Alan Peterson husband of Agnes Peterson will be this coming Friday, June 8^th Rosary at 10:30am and Mass at 11:00am here at St. Frederic Church.

 

• Funeral Mass for Joseph Errante will be Saturday, June 9^th Rosary at 10:30am and Mass at 11:00am followed by Luncheon in Buccini Hall.

 

• St. Frederic Women’s Society meeting is this Tuesday, June 5^th at 11:00am at the Kozy Korner.  All women of the Parish are Welcome!

 

• Congradulations to Tom Prevish and Esther Neice for being our New Pastoral Council Members. Thank you, to all who participated in voting to select our new Pastoral Council Members.

May 27

• Our second collection this weekend is for St. Vincent de Paul.

 

• Scared Liturgy changes in reverence to our Eucharistic Lord will begin on Corpus Christi June 2/3.  Information in the Bulletin.

 

• For those who were unable to contribute to the ALCP Mission Appeal last weekend there are envelopes available in the office and at the entrances of the Church. Thank you for your continued support.

 

• St. Frederic Chili Feed & Raffle is next Saturday, June 2^nd after the 5:00pm Mass. Donations for Raffle Items are still being accepted and if you would like more tickets to sell or buy stop by the office this week.  Hope to see you there.

May 19

• For those who are unable to contribute to the ALCP Mission Appeal this weekend there will be envelopes available in the office and at the entrances of the Church. Thank you for your continued support.

 

• Our St. Frederic Chili Feed and Raffle Information is in the Bulletin see flier.

 

• Scared Liturgy changes in reverence to our Eucharistic Lord will begin on Corpus Christi June 3/4.  Information in the Bulletin and in the Catholic Sentinel.

 

• For those who have not met this year’s called to protect requirements, the required video will be shown after the Sunday morning Masses in Rm 5.