Greetings!

The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to rest in the gentleness of Jesus. These readings remind us that God’s mercy is steady and that peace is always possible, even when life feels heavy.

Zechariah promises a king who brings peace rather than violence, a vision offered to people who had endured deep hardship. God assures them that struggle is not the final chapter. Hope will rise again.

This promise is ours as well. The psalm celebrates God’s faithfulness, and Saint Paul urges us to live by the Spirit, choosing the path that leads to real life. In the Gospel, Jesus welcomes the weary and offers rest that is tender and healing. Discipleship becomes a source of freedom rather than burden.

Hard times can tempt us to rely only on ourselves, yet this often deepens our worry. Jesus invites us to trust him, surrender our need for control, and let his wisdom guide us. When we take his yoke upon us, our hearts find peace and our lives find direction.

This Sunday calls us to lean on Jesus with confidence. When life feels overwhelming, he remains present. We can turn to him, knowing he will never leave us to face our struggles alone.

Livestream the Mass on Sunday at 11:00am on our Facebook page.

Mass Intentions:

+ John Gallucci

+ Anne Belanger

+ Kathleen Bernert

+ Henry Fitzgibbon

+ Tom Higgins

+ Griff Marshall

+ Sandy Rood

+ Laurie Scott

+ Joanne Stetzel

Parish News & Events:

We’ve put together a special video celebrating Father Bill’s time with our parish. We invite you to enjoy this glimpse into our shared memories and to join us in praying for many more years of his dedicated stewardship.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

Welcome to the Catholic Faith, Callum O'Connor

Today we rejoice as Callum O'Connor is welcomed into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Through these sacred waters, Callum is united with Christ, filled with God's grace, and welcomed into our parish family.

May the Lord bless him with a life rooted in faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, and surrounded by the love of family, friends, and the Church. As a community, we celebrate this joyful day and promise our prayers as he grows in God's love.

May God bless you, Callum. Welcome to the family of faith!

Welcome to the Catholic Faith, Alma Towle Sandoval

With great joy, we welcome Alma Towle Sandoval into the Catholic faith and family through the Sacrament of Baptism. Today, Alma is blessed with new life in Christ and becomes a cherished member of our faith family.

May the Holy Spirit guide her always, may God's love surround her each day, and may she grow in faith, hope, and charity throughout her life. As a parish community, we rejoice with her family and promise our prayers and support as she begins this beautiful journey of faith.

Welcome, Alma! May God bless you abundantly today and always.

Celebration of Life for Sandy Rood

At the family's request, there will be a small Celebration of Life for Sandy Rood following 4:30 p.m. Mass, this Saturday, July 4th at our monthly Wine and Cheese gathering in Rossman Hall. We invite those who knew and loved Sandy to join us as we share memories, fellowship, and celebrate her life.

Please keep Sandy and her family in your prayers as we gather in remembrance.

Preprinted Envelopes

If you are still receiving donation envelopes but no longer need them, or if you now give by check, QCD, RMD, or through WeShare, we would be very grateful if you would let us know so we can discontinue sending them. Doing so helps our parish be good stewards of our resources while still keeping an accurate record of your generous support. Thank you for your kindness and for all you do for our church community. If you would like to stop receiving envelopes, please email Sue Johnson by clicking the button below or sending an email to sjohnson@rcparish.org.

Jorge Orozco

Christopher & Carmen Hanika and family

Phillip Springer & Melissa Aroujo and family

Marcus & Joelle Harvey and family

Joseph and Sharon Beelart

Barbara Hamer

Paul & Krystyna Stadnik

Cleo Soto and family

Jeffrey & Lourdes Ramillo and family

Nathan & Jane Kendell and family

Matthew & Share Tellas and family

Marita Vanderheiden

Faith Formation:

Lessons from VBS

One of the lessons from the Catacomb of Priscilla...

The Apostles of the Early Church in the Roman Empire were all about spreading the good news.

“Spread the Good News!”—What IS the Good News? It is that the One True, Creator God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) who made each of us in God’s own Image, became a man and lived with us, so that He could let us get to know God (Father Son, Holy Spirit) and experience God’s tremendous love for us. Jesus says that if we want to know the Father, we can know Him by knowing the Son (himself). His law is LOVE.



What was the Bad News? –In Roman culture, we worshipped so many “gods” (over 72 different gods) who were created in man’s image...many times the worst of man’s image, jealous, petty, trite, narcissistic, vengeful, stingy, greedy, mean. Each entrance to a town, certain streets, markets, homes, public buildings, etc had a ‘god’ to whom you had to pay tribute. If you did it wrong, you were fearful of that particular “god” being vengeful or mean to you or your family, or your harvest, or business.

Talk about living in fear. Can you IMAGINE how GOOD the good news actually was!?!?! That there was ONE, Loving God. And to follow Him was all about loving God, learning to see yourself through God’s loving gaze, and loving one another!

Trade fear and superstition for love. What a message!

After the success of last year’s Jubilee Pilgrimage to The Grotto, we are planning another pilgrimage this summer to Mount Angel Abbey.

This is a wonderful opportunity to step away from the daily distractions of life and focus on solitude, peace, and prayer. Or to just enjoy some personal time from the hustle and bustle of life. Family and friends are welcome.

RSVP by July 12th

The Beatitudes: God’s Roadmap to Everlasting Joy

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is an active pursuit of reconciliation, justice, and harmony according to God’s will. Peacemakers work for right relationships with God and others, reflecting God’s intentions and will. This Beatitude is about putting others’ needs first. One example may be changing long-held family traditions for the sake of peace and unity.



Maria Stewart – SFA Theology Guild Member

Published: February 18, 2025

Event Dates

August 30 - Picnic & Mass in Park - All Parish

September 18 - Grief Share - "Surviving the Holidays"- All Parish

September 19 & 20 - Ministry Fair - All Parish

October 1 - Brown Bag Bible Study - Kick-off - All Parish

October 4 - Super Sunday & OCIA Kick-off Celebration - All Parish

October 17 - Parish Fall - Dinner

October 18 - Parent Meetings - Middle & High School

October 25 - Corn-Maze - Middle & High School

November 1 - All Saints Trick or Treat - Middle School

November 15 - Elaine Parks Talk - All Parish

November 21 & 22 - Advent Mission - All Parish

December 6 - Elaine Parks Talk - All Parish

December 9 - Advent Reconciliation - All Parish

December 20 - Caroling Excursion - All Parish

December 20 - Confirmation Prep - Middle & High School

Retreat Dates

January 9, 2027 - Women's Retreat

March 5-7, 2027 - 8th-12th Grade Retreat

Other Parish Information:

Ministry Information:

In June, Saint Vincent de Paul was blessed to provide assistance to 36 families, including 77 children. With school now out for the summer, many of these children

no longer have access to the school lunches they rely on during the year, placing additional strain on family food budgets.

To help support these families during the summer months, our pantry is especially in need of:



• Canned ravioli (individual-sized)
• Cereal
• Juice
• Canned fruit
• Snacks
• Cookies

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. Because of your continued compassion and support, children and parents in our community receive nourishment, hope, and encouragement when they need it most.

Thank you for being a blessing to our Saint Vincent de Paul families. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us share God's love and care with those facing difficult times. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and ongoing support.

Parishioner Milestones & Highlights:

Send us your birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, births and other notable events to be recognized.

There are two meaningful ways to give to our school:

• Endowment Fund – Contribute to our new endowment, blessed with matching gifts of up to $65,000, helping secure the future of Catholic education for generations to come. Your gift to the Endowment helps support the corpus of education. The income earned will help Resurrection School offer more tuition assistance, as well as do necessary improvements throughout the years. This is an investment that will support our school for years to come.

• School Support – Your gift directly extends tuition assistance, opening our doors wider to families in need.

Although we trust in our Heavenly Father to help us through hard times, we still struggle along the way. Sometimes we need outside support. Below you will find local resources:



• Domestic violence hotline: 800-799-7233
• Resource number for Clackamas county: 211
• Suicide Prevention hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or 800-273-TALK (8255)
• St. Vincent de Paul (food and rent/utilities assistance): 503-235-8431

For additional help, please explore resources available at the Tri-County Resource Guide below for:

• Emergency & crisis services
• Housing assistance
• Child & family support
• Employment services
• Transportation help
• Basic needs (food, clothing, utilities)
• Older adult resources
• Disability services
• Shelters
• Grief support
• Substance‑use and recovery services
• Treatment programs
• Education opportunities
• Socialization & community‑building programs

Effective Monday, June 1, 2026, a new link to the Online Giving Page will be in place. This should not impact you if you access the Giving page from our website.

However, after this date, old links saved on your browser ("bookmarked") may not be able to access the Giving page.

To avoid this, as soon as possible, please update your bookmark with the following link: https://giving.myparishsoft.io/app/giving/WeShare-2473?tab=home.

QCD

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who meet the age requirements old or older to donate up to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.

RMD

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts you must withdraw from your retirement accounts each year. You generally must start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and retirement plan accounts when you meet the age requirements. Changes in deduction rules and limitations will impact how much you can deduct for donations.

Meeting the age requirements, you may qualify to take annual distributions from your retirement account to make tax free donations to charities of your choice.

Resurrection Church is a qualified public charity 501(c)(3) and can receive your QCD.

Contact your financial advisor for updated and relevant tax advise.

Will, Living Trust & Estate Planning

Include Resurrection Catholic Parish or School in your will, trust or estate planning. Your gift – no matter how big or small – ensures our church, school, or school endowment fund can continue all of the incredible work we do, and you will be making an impact in the lives of others for many years to come.

We are deeply grateful for your consideration in supporting

Resurrection Catholic Church and Resurrection Catholic Parish School

with your generous donations. Thank you for keeping us in your hearts.

Your parish family truly cares about you, and we want you to know how deeply grateful we are.



Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure, as well as your faith, your presence, and your generous heart with our community. Your gifts and commitment bless our parish in so many meaningful ways.

We are truly blessed by you; you are a cherished and valued part of our parish family!

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