Pastor’s Column First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020 “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know the time when he will come… What I say to you, I say to all: watch!” Mark 13:33–37 Christ advises us to be always on the watch because God often acts in sudden, surprising ways (like the Covid crisis). Neither do we know when our lives will end and with that, the end of every earthly opportunity to choose heaven and avoid hell or purgatory. What he does promise us is that we are a

Pastor’s Column Christ the King 2020 This week I wish to reprint in full an excellent interview Archbishop Sample gave with the Oregonian/Oregonlive. In this article he discussed frankly the issues we have been facing, how we are responding, his frustrations and what options he is or is not considering at this time. It’s very interesting! Fr. Gary In a Season of Faith, New COVID-19 Restrictions Impact the Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon Posted Nov 16, 12:22 PM By Tom Hall

Pastor’s Column 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time November 15, 2020 This Sunday’s gospel has a familiar ring to it: a rich man gives talents out to each of his servants and then goes off on a long journey (Matthew 25:14-20). He loans each person different amounts to invest. Later, he comes back to see how they did. Those who did well he puts in charge of many things and then rewards them by inviting these wise investors into the house to share the master’s joy. Jesus spends a great d

Pastor’s Column 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time November 8, 2020 “The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.” from Matthew 25:1-13 In this Sunday’s gospel, we meet two kinds of bridesmaids—the wise and the foolish. Newly married couples played a little game at the time of Christ: after the wedding, the groom would return to the household, but would try to catch the wedding party by surprise! If he coul