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Retrouvaille
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Vale
Dr. Mary Healy Retreat, "Encountering Jesus" at St. Francis of Assisi, Bend
Relic of St. Jude Hosted in Hermiston
Our Lady of Angels, Hermiston receives new Cross on the Church Steeple
Madras Housing Project gets International Attention
Schoenstatt Sister of Mary Visits Baker Diocese Parishes
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Vale
A Heartwarming Christmas Celebration at the Annual Potluck
On December 15, 2024, the community gathered for the much-anticipated Annual Christmas Potluck, and this year’s festivities were nothing short of magical. The kids’ pageant was a highlight, showcasing a beautiful live Advent Wreath and a heartwarming retelling of the Nativity story. With a cast of angels, Magi, and a variety of animals, the performance brought the Christmas spirit to life in a truly special way. The church was bathed in a warm glow, with St. Patrick’s Church sparkling in Christmas lights, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Fr. Camillus Fernando, who has faithfully served the Vale community for 15 years, was warmly celebrated for his dedication. Originally from Sri Lanka, Fr. Camillus was presented with a thoughtful gift by Gert DeLong, as a token of gratitude for his years of service and love for the parish.
It wasn’t just the little ones who had fun—Reindeer games brought laughter and cheer to both young and old. People of all ages joined in, playing games that filled the air with joy and playful competition.As a special treat, candy bags where handed out to
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Encountering Jesus: A Call to Holiness, Healing, and Mission
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bend, hosted Dr. Mary Healy for an all-day parish retreat and healing service, Encountering Jesus: A Call to Holiness, Healing, and Mission, on Saturday, September 21. A wonderful celebration of God's healing love brought together 350 people as far as Everett, WA, to Medford, OR, to Joseph, OR.Dr. Healy, a scripture scholar and professor and Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, was one of the first 3 women appointed to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, has been a strong leader of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and is a featured speaker at many conferences including seminars at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Fr. Jose Mudakodiyil and other parish representatives first learned of her when they attended a Divine Renovation Conference in the summer of 2022 and subsequently invited her to speak as part of the parish’s emphasis on evangelization.
Dr. Healy’s presentations focused on evangelization with a strong emphasis on healing to imitate Jesus whose healings were deeds that verified his words. She pointed out that when Jesus sent out the apostles and the 70 disciples, “He gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure the sick” (Lk 9:1).
She also directed our attention to the end of Mark’s Gospel when Jesus said, “These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name, they will drive out demons…they will lay hands on the sick and they will be healed” (Mk 15:17-18).
It took one year to plan the event, which had a strong emphasis on prayer support for its success. The five-member steering committee was assisted by over 50 volunteers on the day of the event. The committee is grateful to parishioner Vicki Schuck who designed the logo, David and Dawn Bentz who provided music, the Knights of Columbus for providing the breakfast, Jessica Sanchez-Millar and Dave Kargol who provided the simultaneous translation, the ten members of Portland’s Encounter School of Healing, and Mater Dei Radio for their promotional help. The results had far exceeded the hopes and dreams of the committee.Many parishioners are meeting and praying to see how they can respond to Dr. Healy’s inspiring and powerful message so that it has a lasting impact.
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Relic of St. Jude Hosted in Hermiston on the day the Church received it's new Cross
On October 1st, Our Lady of Angels Church was honored to host the Relic of St. Jude, which saw an impressive turnout of approximately 1,919 visitors throughout the day. Fr. Carlos Martins, who brought the Relic to the community, used special equipment to accurately count attendees, with the numbers reported to the Vatican in connection to the plenary indulgence.The event was held from 2:00-10:00 PM, with a special Mass dedicated to St. Jude from 7:00-8:30 PM.
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Madras Housing Project Gets International Attention
A documentary crew from South Korea Educational Broadcasting System came to Madras Tuesday, February 6th, to find answers to their nation’s aging population crisis. The reporters focused on the senior housing project going in on property bordered by St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on the north and the Jefferson County Senior Citizen’s Center on the south. Read more
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Schoenstatt Sister of Mary Visits Baker Diocese Parishes
Sister Deanne spent time with the women who belong to the Schoenstatt Movement at Our Lady of Angels in Hermiston, as well as making visits to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Boardman and to families who belong to Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Pendleton. Click here for more information.
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