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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021/ FEAST OF SAINT MATTHEW
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigil:
5:30pm (English)
Sunday:
6:30am (Español)
8:30am (English)
10:00am (English)
11:30am (Español)
5:30pm (Español)
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday
8:15 am
MISAS ENTRE SEMANA
Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes
5:00pm
CONFESSIONS
Thursday & Friday
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Confessions are also available
by appointment with our priests
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
IN THE CHURCH
Wednesday
9:00 am- 4:45pm
475 SE Third Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Website: www.stmatthewhillsboro.org
503-648-1998 | Fax 503-648-4489 | YouTube @smcc_hillsboro | Facebook @stmatthewhillsboro
GOSPEL MEDITATION What are the little ones? They are the poor, the marginalized, the women and men at the well, the Zacchaeus’ looking for Jesus from a tree, those mired in sin, the blind who want to see, and the lame who want to walk. They are the lepers and the different ones who have been told that they are unclean, and the ones who suffer from abuse and grave injus- tices and oppression. They are children who want nothing more than to be loved and enjoy celebrating their innocence. These are all the little ones and they ar all vulnerable. Life already brings them burdens, we don’t need to add to them. St. Oscar Romero said, “When the church hears the cry of the oppressed it can- not but denounce the social structures that give rise to and perpetuate the misery from which the cry arises.” Why are so many people still so gravely hurting? We have the resources and the means to make things better. We choose not to. There are still those things called greed, pride, lust, apathy, jealously, gluttony, and anger that prevent us from seeing each other and people to be loved and not objects to be used. Is this how God intended things to be? God loves what is good and upright. It doesn’t matter who did it or where it came from. In God’s eyes, the end result is always faith, hope, and love. Those will always unite a person with God. We fill our lives with many things that are not good either for ourselves or for others. All of us have to work to discover what it is, exactly, that leads to the world’s brokenness. There are people, sys- tems, and ideologies in place that foster oppression and injustice rather than equity and fairness. Sadly, our complacency can be the greatest evil. Turning a blind eye, ignoring the truth, and believ- ing that we are helpless to fix so great a problem, does little to move us closer to the kingdom of God. As members of the Body of Christ, we cannot condone anything that keeps people in misery. As it is said, charity begins at home. Perhaps a good place to start is with our own households and making sure their foundations are properly laid. ©LPi
MEDITACION DEL EVANGELIO
Hoy encontramos en la Liturgia detalles específicos de
la paciencia y pedagogía de Dios con su pueblo. La
realidad que pasaba el pueblo en la vida del desierto,
es algo muy parecido a la existencia humana de la
sociedad de hoy. ¿Quién profetiza? ¿Quién tiene la
autoridad para hablar del Señor? ¡Celo apostólico, o
envidia! Josué pide a Moisés que Eldad y Medad no
fueran catequistas, o evangelizadores por decirlo así.
Pero el Espíritu de Dios estaba en ellos --- como lo
está ahora en todo bautizado. La respuesta de Moisés
fue la siguiente: “Ojalá que todo el pueblo de Yavé
fuera profeta, que Yavé les diera a todos su es-
píritu” (Números 11:29).
En una de sus tantas catequesis, el Papa Francisco lo
explica así: “De buena fe, con celo, se quisiera
proteger la autenticidad de una cierta experiencia,
tutelando al fundador o al líder de falsos imitadores.
Pero al mismo tiempo está como el temor de la com-
petencia, que alguno pueda robar nuevos seguidores,
y entonces no se logra apreciar el bien que los otros
hacen; no va bien porque no es de los nuestros, se
dice (9/30/2018). Por el otro lado, la respuesta de
Jesús a Juan es similar a la de Josué y del Papa: “No
se lo prohíban, ya que nadie puede hacer un milagro
en mi nombre y luego hablar mal de mí. El que no
está contra nosotros está con nosotros” (Marcos 9:39-
40).
Somos sus
Actuar, hacer todo en nombre de Jesús, implica solo
una cosa: fidelidad a su mensaje de amor, paz y justi-
cia. Todo lo que se ha hecho, en este tiempo de pan-
demia, por amor a los demás es ser generosos al esti-
Profetas lo de Jesús.
©LPi
RESPECT LIFE
During the month of October, the Catholic
Church in the United States observes Respect
Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is
designated as Respect Life Sunday.
A Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life
Dearest St. Joseph, at the word of an angel,
you lovingly took Mary into your home. As God’s
humble servant, you guided the Holy Family on
the road to Bethlehem, welcomed Jesus as your
own son in the shelter of a manger, and fled far
from your homeland for the safety of both
Mother and Child. We praise God that as their
faithful protector, you never hesitated to sacri-
fice for those entrusted to you. May your exam-
ple inspire us also to welcome, cherish, and
safeguard God’s most precious gift of life. Help
us to faithfully commit ourselves to the service
and defense of human life —especially where it
is vulnerable or threatened. Obtain for us the
grace to do the will of God in all things. Amen.
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights
reserved.
Oración a San José, Defensor de la Vida
Amadísimo san José: Ante el pedido de un ángel,
amorosamente llevaste a María a tu hogar. Como
humilde siervo de Dios, guiaste a la Sagrada Fa-
milia por el camino hacia Belén, acogiste a Jesús
como tu hijo en el refugio de un pesebre, y
huiste lejos de tu patria para la seguridad de la
Madre y el Hijo. Alabamos a Dios porque tú,
siendo su fiel protector, nunca dudaste sacrifi-
carte por quienes fueron encomendados a ti.
Que tu ejemplo nos inspire también para acoger,
atesorar y proteger el más preciado don de la
vida que nos regala Dios. Ayúdanos a com-
prometernos con fidelidad para servir y defender
la vida humana —en especial donde es vulnera-
ble o esté amenazada. Obtennos la gracia de
hacer la voluntad de Dios en todas las cosas.
Amén
Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights re-
served.
STORIES OF FAITH BY OUR PARISHIONERS
Many years ago Sue Unger and Maxine McFeron began a prayer chain for the Saint Matthew communi-
ty so people in need of prayer could enlist others to pray for and with them. Saint Matthew Parish now
offers a prayer list in the bulletin along with the prayer chain. The List is your loved ones’ name for the
community to lift up for their special need; and the Prayer Chain gives a name and what you want
prayed for and many people pray for that specific intention.
If anyone would like to be a Prayer Warrior and pray for special needs please contact: Maxine McFeron
at 503-926-3282 with your email address and you can pray with us.
For the Sick and those in need of Prayer:
Merciful Jesus, during Your life on earth, You showed great concern for the sick and infirm. Have com-
passion now on all those who are sick or in pain. Grant them healing of mind and body, and restore
their strength and spirit. Comfort them with the knowledge that we are praying for them, and give
them peace with a sense of Your Presence, may they know that in a special way they are united to
You, their Suffering Christ. May they contribute to the welfare of the whole people of God, by associat-
ing themselves freely with Your Passion and Death, for the Salvation of the World.
Bless, too, those who take care of the sick. In their own time of need, bestow on them a hundredfold,
the blessing they have given to others. Amen.
Sue Unger has a prayer for us as well:
"May the Healing Spirit of Light hold each of you in need of God's healing grace and comfort. May
He encourage you to follow the Spirit of Love in your heart as you look for healing and hope." Amen.
Thank you for enlisting us in your special prayer request for your loved ones.
Best wishes to all,
Maxine McFeron
PRAYERS TO SAINT MATTHEW
God of mercy you chose a tax collector, Saint Matthew, to share the dignity of
the apostles. By his example and prayers help us to follow Christ and remain
faithful in your service. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
O Glorious Saint Matthew, in your Gospel you portray Jesus as the longed-for
Messiah who fulfilled the Prophets of the Old Covenant and as the new Lawgiv-
er who founded a Church of the New Covenant. Obtain for us the grace to see
Jesus living in his Church and to follow his teachings in our lives on earth so
that we may live forever with him in heaven. Amen.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL HERTEL CENTER
Together with Christ we serve those in need
God continues to bless our St. Vincent de Paul Hertel Center with money, food donations, and volunteer
time, through our generous St. Matthew’s, St. Alexander’s and St. Edward’s communities. The Hertel
Center is open from 9 to 11:30 Monday through Friday. We serve those in need in Hillsboro, North
Plains and Cornelius. If you or someone you know are facing financial troubles, please come for food or
financial help with rent or utilities. We have been blessed with produce from farmers and home garden-
ers. Thank you so much!
We also have regular food donations from our area stores. In the month of August we were able to pro-
vide 307 food boxes for families or individuals. We also made 800 lunches for the homeless that are
now distributed by our community partners as the Salvation Army and the city of Hillsboro, to name just
a few.
In August we helped 46 families with rent and 26 with utility assistance. Thus far this past fiscal year,
we have helped 100 more families than the same time as the previous fiscal year. We could not do so
without your generous financial assistance. Also this past month, we provided 75 backpacks of school
supplies to families. We are still doing so and contributions of school supplies are welcome. In addition,
you can help St. Vincent de Paul with food donations--produce from your gardens or canned/packaged
foods-and personal care items. We need egg cartons, paper and plastic shopping bags for distribution
of fresh produce, and of course financial assistance is always needed! Perhaps most importantly, we
ask for your prayers so that “through Him, with Him and in Him,” we can continue to serve our neigh-
bors facing very rough times with a twinkle in our eyes that shows the smiles under our masks.
Junto con Cristo servimos a los necesitados
Dios continúa bendiciendo nuestro Centro Hertel de San Vicente de Paúl con dinero, donaciones de ali-
mentos y tiempo de voluntariado, a través de nuestras generosas comunidades de San Mateo, San
Alejandro y San Eduardo. El Centro Hertel está abierto de 9 a 11:30 de lunes a viernes. Servimos a los
necesitados en Hillsboro, North Plains y Cornelius. Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene problemas
económicos, venga a buscar comida o ayuda económica con el alquiler o los servicios públicos. Hemos
sido bendecidos con productos de agricultores y jardineros domésticos. ¡Muchas gracias!
También contamos con donaciones regulares de alimentos de las tiendas de nuestra zona. En el mes de
agosto pudimos entregar 307 cajas de comida para familias o individuos. También preparamos 800 al-
muerzos para las personas sin casa que ahora son distribuidos por nuestros socios comunitarios como
el Ejército de Salvación y la ciudad de Hillsboro, por nombrar solo algunos.
En agosto, ayudamos a 46 familias con la renta y a 26 con los servicios públicos. En lo que va del año
fiscal pasado, hemos ayudado a 100 familias más que en el mismo período del año fiscal anterior. No
podríamos hacerlo sin su generosa ayuda financiera. También el mes pasado, entregamos 75 mochilas
de útiles escolares a las familias. Todavía lo estamos haciendo y las contribuciones de útiles escolares
son bienvenidas. Además, puede ayudar a St. Vincent de Paul con donaciones de alimentos (productos
de sus huertos o alimentos enlatados / envasados) y artículos de cuidado personal. Necesitamos car-
tones de huevos, bolsas de papel y plástico para la distribución de productos frescos y, por supuesto,
¡siempre se necesita ayuda financiera! Quizás lo más importante es que les pedimos sus oraciones para
que “a través de Él, con Él y en Él” podamos seguir sirviendo a nuestros vecinos que enfrentan tiempos
muy difíciles con un brillo en nuestros ojos que muestre las sonrisas bajo nuestras mascaras.
WELCOME AND FAREWELL
We welcomed Fr. Juan Jose Gonzalez, MSpS Fr. Agustin Rodriguez, MSpS has finished his
last Wednesday September 22, 2021. May his assignment as associate pastor and has been
leadership and service to our community en- reassigned. We thank him for these years of
rich us in many ways. Make sure you offer service to our faith community and we wish
him a warm welcome. him the best in his next assignment.
Dimos la bienvenida al P. Juan José González, El P. Agustín Rodríguez, MSpS ha terminado
MSpS el pasado miércoles 22 de septiembre su asignación como pastor asociado y ha sido
de 2021. Que su liderazgo y servicio a nues- reasignado. Le agradecemos estos años de
tra comunidad nos enriquezca de muchas ma- servicio a nuestra comunidad de fe y le
neras. Asegúrese de darle una cálida bienve- deseamos lo mejor en su próxima asignación.
nida.
1ST COMMUNION MANDATORY MEETING
Parents have a mandatory meeting (Child Pro- Los Padres de familia que registraron a sus
tection Training) today, September 26, 2021 in hijos para la Primera Comunión tendrán una
the Parish Hall from 11:30am –1:30 pm junta obligatoria en el Salón Parroquial, hoy 26
de septiembre, 2021 de 2pm - 4pm.
PLEASE BE THERE ON TIME FAVOR DE LLEGAR A TIEMPO
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RESPECT LIFE MONTH 2021: REFLECTION
St. Joseph: Faithful Protector of Mother and Child
The infant Christ “came into our world in a state of
great vulnerability. He needed to be defended,
protected, cared for and raised by Joseph” (PC 5).
The humble and often hidden carpenter of Naza-
reth accompanied Mary in her pregnancy, assisted
at the birth of the Messiah in a stable, presented
Jesus in the Temple, fled with his family far from
their homeland to protect them, and lovingly
raised Jesus as his own son in the years to come.
While the angel of the Lord appeared to Mary to
announce that she would bring forth the Savior of
the world, it was revealed to Joseph in a series of
dreams how God’s plans would be brought to ful-
fillment. As Pope Francis highlights, “God trusted
Joseph, as did Mary, who found in him someone
who would not only save her life, but would al-
ways provide for her and her child” (PC 5).
Dear St. Joseph, help us to Like every other human family, the Holy Family had to confront
real and concrete challenges. Yet, “in every situation, Joseph de-
imitate your faithful trust clared his own ‘fiat’” (PC 3). His “yes” to the Lord meant that re-
and courage. gardless of the hardship and personal sacrifice to himself, he con-
sistently chose to put the needs of Mary and Jesus before his own.
Joseph’s devotion helps reveal to us our own call to show special
care for the lives of those whom God has entrusted to us.
During this Year of St. Joseph, each of us can find in him “an intercessor, a support and a guide in
times of trouble” (PC, Intro). Joseph shows us how to say “yes” to life, despite our own fears, frail-
ties, and weaknesses. For it is Joseph who was “chosen by God to guide the beginnings of the his-
tory of redemption. He was the true ‘miracle’ by which God saves the child and his mother” (PC 5).
May we, too, be miracles in the lives of those who are most in need, especially at the beginning and
end of life. Dear St. Joseph, you who were “able to turn a problem into a possibility by trusting al-
ways in divine providence” (PC 5), help us to imitate your faithful trust and courage.
Excerpts from Patris corde, © 2020, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright ©
2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
SAINT MATTHEW PRAYER LIST
Zenaida Abarca Gail Moore MILITARY
Bruce Aberth Scott Moore
Michelle Amos Ana Moreno
Verna Bassett Patricia Moreno MAJ Justin Aberth
Louise Bernards Tom & Barbara Nelson Angelica Aguilar
George Bernert The Pacheco Family MAJ Mark Brodie
Pamela Boon Yu Xiao Palafox
Trevor Buck Lt.
Nancy Boyer Maria Pascual
Mark Boyer Bob Puncochar David Clitheroe, Lt. USN
Theodore Henry Bruns Bailey Reeves PV2 Sean Dugan Josue, Luis, & Vivian
Jose Calderon Paula Rowe Hernandez-Davila
Amanda Campbell Jorge Scott Armando Garfias, USAF Cpt.
Marilyn Carter Wayne Smith Patrick Hunt
Jose Castañeda Rafaela Sanchez
Ron King
Chad Chisolm Charles Schmucker
Jan Costas Jayson Strayer MAJ Thomas Lanigan
Gilbert Couttouw Antonia Sterling Patric Margiotta
Araceli Cuenca Fran Teeter Brenda Martinez
Myron Dennis Jack Valvo
Lt. Zach Marsh
Rebecca Diaz Genevieve Vanier
Maria De Guzman Rosemarie Ward MAJ Richard Park
Leonila Ebuen Kathleen White Joshua Shaw
Josie Elmers George & Catherine Vanderzanden Steven Walliman
Delora Evans
Philip Zmolek, USN
Louise Gang
Juanita Garcia
Mario Garcia Alcala
Grant Gard
Marie Gordy
Cassandra Grigsby
Gwen Hampsten
Jim Hart
Hernandez Family
Ruth Holland
Jon Huettl
Stephen Huettl To all the world
Marco Jaime
David Jurhs
John & Jean Krautscheid
Jorgenson Family
Josephine Linville
Ellen Meeuwsen
Shane McCord
Declan McNulty
PRAYER LIST / PRAYER CHAIN
Please call to let us know if you would like to add your loved one's name to the prayer list. Also, we have a prayer chain for specific
prayer requests. Please let us know if you would prefer to be included in the prayers of the St. Matthew prayer chain.
Call Maxine McFeron at 503-926-3282 or email stmatthewprayers@yahoo.com
Si quisiera añadir/remover a alguien a esta lista, comuníquese con la secretaria, 503-684-1998 ext. 245MASS INTENTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
Mon, Sept. 27 8:15 am Carlos Navarro +
PARISH OFFICE: 503-648-1998
Wed, Sept. 29 8:15 am Thomas Albertine FAX: 503-648-4489
5:00 pm Luis Posadas (Bday) PRIESTS
Fr. Juan Gonzalez, Interim Parish Administrator x249
Thu, Sept. 30 8:15 am Katie Albertine Fr. Rito Guzman, Associate x260
rguzman@stmatthewhillsboro.org
5:00pm Consuelo Garcia Cornejo +
STAFF
Fri, October 1 8:15 am Bob Pranger+
Becky Smith, Business Manager x248
bsmith@stmatthewhillsboro.org
5:00 pm Almas del Purgatorio
Wayne Carter, Payroll Clerk x252
Sat, October 2 8:15 am President Joe Biden wcarter@stmatthewhillsboro.org
Efren De Loa, Maintenance x254
5:30 pm Blanche Chapman + edeloa@stmatthewhillsboro.org
Esme Herrera, Youth Ministry Coordinator x258
eherrera@stmatthewhillsboro.org
Sun, October 3 6:30 am Nuestros Parroquianos
Maria Wanner, Faith Formation Coordinator x230
mwanner@stmatthewhillsboro.org
8:30 am Pat Mullally +
Cecilia Conroy, Parish Secretary x245
10:00 am Children, Youth and Young cconroy@stmathhewhillsboro.org
Adults
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL
11:30 am Noelia Aguirre
Diane Ramsperger, Interim School Principal
principal@smcshillsboro.org
5:30 pm Gerardo Perez Phone 503-648-2512, Fax 503-648-4518
Website: www.stmatthewschoolhillsboro.org
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