Holy Trinity

Catholic Church

355 Oregon Ave

Bandon, OR 97411

St. John

the Baptist 15th and Hwy 101

Port Orford, OR 97465

Mission Statement: To be a welcoming Catholic community committed to love, prayer, and service.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 16, 2018

St. John the Baptist ~ Port Orford

Mass Sunday …………....…….…....8:30 am Wednesday……………...........9:00 am

Confessions Sunday.……..…...............7:45-8:15 am

Liturgy Schedule for September 15 - 21, 2018

Holy Trinity ~ Bandon

Saturday Vigil Mass……........5:00 pm Sunday Mass..….…...........…10:30 am

Weekday Prayer Monday (Chapel)…….........…9:30 am

Mass

Tuesday (Chapel).....................4:00 pm Wednesday (Church)…….……………………5:30 pm Thursday (Chapel)……….…..………………12:00 pm First Friday (Chapel)….………………………9:00 am

Confessions Wednesday (Church)…...…….……..…..4:30-5:15 pm Saturday (Church)……………….…...….3:30-4:30 pm

Adoration Thursday (Chapel)…………...……...…12:30-1:30 pm Friday (Chapel).…………….....…….....9:30 am - Noon

A reflection on today’s Gospel reading, Mark 8:27-35:

Judging by God’s Standards: Like the disciples in the Gospel, the closer we draw to Christ, the more he reveals himself. Once the disciples know and accept Jesus as the Messiah, it is important they know the type of Messiah he is. Many misconceptions abound, and all conceive of the Messiah in terms that are all too human. He is not the political liberator who will cast off the Roman dominion and make life “easy.” Rather, he is the Redeemer of the human person. In no uncertain terms, Jesus makes it clear to Peter and the disciples that the Messiah is the Suffering Servant of Yahweh, who must suffer greatly and be rejected.

Bound to Christ by the Cross: Peter thought he was doing Christ a favor by trying to dissuade him from the suffering he predicted would be coming. Yet Peter received the surprise of his life. His well-intentioned but completely misinformed attempt got him the worst possible rebuke from Christ, “Get behind me, Satan.” Christ makes it clear that his disciples must be ready to follow in his footsteps. The path to salvation necessarily leads through the sorrow and joy of the cross.

Conversation with Christ: Lord Jesus, conform my heart to yours. Help me to value events and things the way you do. Help me love you above all things and be especially ready to follow you when it means a personal sacrifice or discom-fort for me. Sustain me, Lord in my efforts to follow in your footsteps.

Resolution: Today I will accept difficulties with joy. Excerpted from https://www.epriest.com/reflections/view/511

Parish Picnic this Sunday, September 16!

You are invited to the Holy Trinity annual church picnic taking place at the Parish Hall after the 10:30 am Mass

on Sunday! Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be

served as well as your yummy side dishes to share.

Please come and enjoy some great fellowship and fun!

Administrator: Rev. Anthony Ahamefule

Fr. Anthony’s Voicemail: 541-347-2309

Fr. Anthony’s Email: aahamefule@archdpdx.org

www.holytrinitybandon.org

www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityBandon.org/

Parish Office: (541) 329-0697

Parish Office Fax: (541) 347-9256

Office Email: holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com

Holy Trinity office hours: M-Th-F, 9 am - 3 pm

St. John’s office hours: Wed, 9:30-11 am

Holy Trinity

Activities

Mon. 9/17

Weekday Prayer 9:30 am, Chapel Rosary 1:30 pm, Chapel

Tues. 9/18

Mass 4 pm, Chapel

Wed. 9/19 Mass 9:00 am, St. John’s

Confessions 4:30-5:15 pm, Church Mass 5:30 pm, Church

Thursday 9/20 Mass 12:00 pm, Chapel

Adoration & Benediction 12:30-1:30 pm, Chapel

Friday 9/21 Mass 9:00 am, Chapel

Adoration &Benediction 9:30 - Noon, Chapel

Liturgical Ministers September 22-23

Saturday 9/22

Lector: TBA

EMHC: Lupe C. & Lorraine G.

Altar: Please step in and serve.

Sunday 9/23

Lector: Mike Hahn

EMHC: Geri P. & Lisa T.

Altar: Please step in and serve.

September 9, 2018 Collections

Holy Trinity $3021

Church Renovation $53

St. Johns $303

We at Holy Trinity and St. John’s thank you, our

parishioners, and our extended family, our visitors, for your contributions and support.

Holy Trinity

Sat 9/15: +Bootsie Bolin

Sun 9/16: Agnes Smith, on her birthday

Tues 9/18: All those on Holy Trinity’s prayer chain

Wed 9/19: Intentions of Father Anthony

Thu 9/20: All Holy Trinity Parishioners

Fri 9/21: Intentions of all residents of Pacific View

St. John the Baptist

Sun 9/16: +All St. John’s Parishioners

Wed 9/19: All those on St. John’s prayer chain

Gina Swenson, Todd Freitag, Pierre Dupree, Nancy LaBay,

Jim Hajek, Skip Thomas, Joan McDow,

Jay Straley, Marty Hunt, Arianna

Ernst, Conrad Fenger, and everyone on Holy Trinity & St.

John’s Prayer Chains.

Weekly Rosary

Please join us in prayer on

Monday, September 17,

at 1:30 pm in the Chapel.

New to the Parish? Welcome!

If you have not yet registered, please do, or if you have any

changes to phone, address, etc. you can use the registration forms lo-

cated in the vestibule to let the office know. Place the

form in the collection basket or give it to one of the

usher/greeters.

Do You Have News for the Bulletin?

Our Sunday bulletin is an important document that keeps us all “on the same page.” Your contributions are welcome

and needed. Please be sure to send your bulletin information to the office by

noon Thursday to ensure publication for the upcoming Sunday, by email at holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com, or by

phone at 541-329-0697.

Thank you & God bless you!

Calendar Corrections

Unfortunately, there were some errors in

the September calendar you received in

last week’s bulletin. 1) The Altar

Society meeting on 9/12 was omitted

altogether. 2) The Adoration schedule

which resumes on 9/27 will be 12:30 -

8:00 pm in the Chapel. 3) The Pastoral

Council meeting will begin at 7 pm on

9/27. Please forgive these errors, correct

your calendars at home, and let me know

of any other mistakes you see.

~ Teresa,

your faithful but

imperfect

office assistant.

Parish Directory News

Appointments are being set up for October 9 and 13 for remaining pictures to be

taken. Tuesday, October 9th, will be 4-7 pm and Saturday,

October 13th, will be 10-2 pm. Please call Geri at 541-347-3472 to schedule a time . We will also

be reaching out to those who have not come in to get pictures

taken and trying to schedule their times on those days. After these

dates we will arrange home visits for those who cannot come to the parish for

their picture.

Reflecting on Sunday’s Readings

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 23, 2018

To help you prepare for Mass next weekend, here are next Sunday’s readings:

Reading I: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 54

Reading II: James 3:16-4:3

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

Weekday Adoration

Thursday 12:30-1:30 pm

Friday 9:30 am - Noon

“I am the Bread of Life.”

~ John 6:35

Rosary Bowl Northwest

Saturday, October 6

Join us on the first Saturday in October ~ the month of the

Holy Rosary ~ in Salem at the Oregon State Fairgrounds

Pavilion. Admission and parking are free! The schedule

includes Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Alexander

Sample and two talks by Father Donald Calloway, MIC,

author of Champions of the Rosary. Check out our

schedule for all the details and join us in Salem!

https://www.rosarybowlnw.org/

Save the Dates!

Wednesday, September 26

Faith Formation & Community Night dinners will resume after the

5:30 pm Mass.

Thursday, September 27 Adoration resumes in the Chapel.

12:30 - 8:00 pm

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreats

If you are suffering after abortion, experience a Rachel's Vineyard healing weekend sponsored by Project Aurora. The

weekends are for women, men, and anyone impacted by abortion regardless of faith background. Each retreat starts on Friday at 3:00 pm and ends on Sunday at 5:00 pm. Participation at the

retreats is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness, and compassion.

Upcoming retreat dates: October 23 - 25, 2018 (Eugene, OR - weekdays) Novembre 9-11 2018 (Medford, OR - en español)

For more information or registration contact: Project Aurora at 541-942-2861 or

via email at ProjectAurora@aol.com

The Married Singles lifestyle describes couples that may have lost a sense of closeness they once had as marriage partners and are living more like roommates. Retrouvaille teaches couples how to survive times like these in their marriages. This

program has helped 10s of 1,000s of couples experiencing difficulty at all levels of marital

distress, from disillusionment to deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the program on Oct. 12-14, 2018, call 503-225-9191

or email portland@retrouvaille.org.

Back to School & Faith Formation

Be sure to mark your calendars! September 26 will

be our first Wednesday Community Night Dinner &

Faith Formation class of the new school year.

See you there!

Faith Sacraments Grace Service Love Growth

October Men’s Meeting

The next Men’s Group meeting will be October 6 after the 9 am First Saturday Mass. Please contact Jeff Turner with any questions about the group or the meeting at

503-302-6425 or by email to bootsmedrn@gmail.com.

“The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.” ~ St. Augustine

Thursday Adoration Sign-Up

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will resume on Thursday, 9/27 in the Chapel. Please be sure to sign up for the time you

wish to come and spend time with Our Lord. A sign-up sheet is located in the vestibule of

the church for your convenience.

For Take-out: Call 347-2450 1st & Delaware,

Old Town Bandon, across from the Boat Basin.

Open 7 days a week (11 am till 8 pm)

Daily Lunch Specials $5.50

Holy Trinity Parish Coordinators

Emergencies, Lectors: Allison Hundley 404-2268

Pastoral Council Chair : Jeff Turner 503-302-6425

Finance Council Chair: Mike Hennick 297-5556

Religious Education: Sharon Hennick 297-5555

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Mike Hennick 297-5556

Homebound Ministry: Judy Crowe 347-5043

Altar Society Pres & Music Dir: Kathleen Stadelman 347-2640

Prayer Chain: Carol Holden 347-1949

Communion Ministers: Kathy Cowan 347-3031

Altar Servers: Jeff Turner 503-302-6425

Maintenance/Hall Rental: Francis Stadelman 347-2973

Office Assistant/Bulletin: Teresa Roberts 329-0697

Website: www.holytrinitybandon.org

Holy Trinity email: holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com

St. John’s Coordinators

Emergencies: Gary Dietel 332-0139

Pastoral Admin Committee (PAC): Nancy O’Donnell 253-1310

Finance & Books: Gary Dietel and James Huntzinger 332-0139

Women’s Guild: Priscilla Lang 253-6166

Prayer Chain: Lynda Dietel gmdietel@icoud.com or 332-0139

Hospitality: Nancy O’Donnell 253-1310

Music: Lynda Dietel 332-0139

Communion Ministers/Lectors: Patricia Huntzinger 404-8071

Grounds: Gary Dietel and Bob O’Donnell 332-0139

253-1310

Building: Gary Dietel and Bob O’Donnell 332-0139

253-1310

Phone Directory & Publicity: Sherry Johnson/Priscilla Lang 332-0599

Church Bulletin: Teresa Roberts: 329-0697

holytrinitybandon@yahoo.com

Mark M. Williams Attorney at Law

Wills, Trusts & Probate

50219 Hwy. 101 South, Suite D-1

Bandon, OR 97411

541-347-1200

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help your business:

3 month ad, $25

3 month double ad, $40

6 month ad, $50

12 month ad, $100.

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Open Monday through Saturday, 10 - 5

Sunday, 11 - 4

Organic Pasta, Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Organic

Teas ~ Many Gift Items ~ Villa Dolce Gelato

Private Tea Parties by Reservation

Every day is a Celebration!

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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

A FRATERNAL ORDER OF 1.9 MILLION

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“The first step in learning to love others is the attempt

to understand them.”

~ Adrienne Von Speyr, from Lumina/New Lumina

When & Where: Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 pm

September 26, 2018 - May 1, 2019

What: Exploring the Catholic

Faith

Who: Non-Catholics & Catholics

Together

Signup: Fill out the form on the

other side.

Are you considering becoming Catholic?

Are you a Catholic interested in being confirmed?

Are you a confirmed Catholic who’s ready to explore your faith anew?

This year we will embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. RCIA is a process where some people are deciding if they are

called into the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their lives and are now interested in discovering what this really means. Together we witness to the fact that our search for God

is a lifelong journey, a journey on which we make the most progress when we walk it with others and with intention.

When I started RCIA, I had no intention of committing to

being Catholic, never ever. But the director said to me,

“During this RCIA process, you would know if God wants you to be Catholic.” In time, I did

know. The prayers and exploration of the scriptures were really valuable to me.

~ RCIA Participant

Faith Journey as Catholic

Join Us for RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

As an RCIA sponsor, my Catholic faith of 30+ years

was enlivened. I learned new things, was strengthened in

what I already knew, and experienced the joy of

celebrating the beautiful Rites of Initiation.

~ RCIA Sponsor

Answers to Your Questions about RCIA

What is RCIA?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a series of classes that present an adult exploration of the Catholic faith. RCIA is a chance for people to learn the basics of what it means to be Catholic, to ask their burn-ing questions, and to seek ways to more fully open their lives to Jesus Christ. RCIA is primarily for adults consid-ering becoming Catholic and for Catholics who were never confirmed. RCIA prepares men and women to make a conscious choice whether or not they want to receive the sacraments of initiation offered by the Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). At Holy Trinity we offer opportunities for others to join in this process. We do this in recognition that faith is a lifelong journey, and that many people who have been Catholic their entire lives are now ready to ask new questions as adults.

What is a time commitment for RCIA? The RCIA group meets every Wednesday 6:30-7:15 pm, September 26, 2018, to May 1, 2019. This is the primary time commitment, and there may be other commitments depending on what part of the process you’re going through. We recognize that many people have work and family schedules that won’t allow them to be at every meeting. That said, it’s best if you can be at most meetings because each lesson builds on earlier lessons. If you have to miss an evening, well provide ways for you to catch up.

What if I’m not sure I want to become Catholic or be Confirmed? Not a problem! In fact, we’re assuming that this is the case. Our RCIA is structured in a way that invites you to make small commitments until you’re sure you want to proceed. The initial meetings are designed to answer some basic questions and give you a feel for what the journey will be like. After the first few classes, we’ll ex-plore the core Christian message while beginning to answer your most burning questions. Around December, we invite you to begin to decide where you’d like this process to take you.

If I’m already a confirmed Catholic, is RCIA right for me? Many of us stopped learning about our Catholic faith when we received the Sacrament of Confirmation in our early teens. It’s not uncommon for us to realize as adults that we want to know more about our faith, and to wrestle with some of the more difficult questions we have. RCIA is an opportunity for you to really explore your faith. It is also a chance to see your faith through the eyes of people exploring it for the first time. Together we’ll help each other grow closer to Jesus Christ.

Is RCIA appropriate for children too? RCIA (adapted for older children) is provided, depending on individual circumstances, through the Children’s Faith Formation or Youth Ministry. Contact the office for more information.

I still have questions. Who can I talk to? Just contact Father Anthony (aahamefule@archdpdx.org). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please sign me up to attend the initial inquiry meetings of RCIA beginning in September: Name: _________________________________ Phone: _________________ Email: ___________________

(Turn this in to the Parish office or mail it to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Attn: RCIA, 355 Oregon Ave, Bandon OR 97411)

I’m considering (check one):

Being baptized

Becoming Catholic

Being confirmed

Exploring my Catholic faith

I’m currently (check all that apply):

Not baptized Practicing

Baptized Not Practicing

Roman Catholic

Faith background ___________________________