Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Parish

Mass Times: - Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM - Weekday (M-F) 8:00 AM at La Storta Chapel - Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30–4:30 PM or by appointment. Contact 503-777-1491. Are you ready to say yes to God's invitations in your daily life?

1. Men's Contemplative Group: Join for 90 minutes of reflective sharing every Sunday. Contact Joseph Byrd for more details. 2. Grace Byrd conducts an Enrichment Class focusing on conflicts in relationships for parishioners over 60. Register for the next session.

1. Bethlehem Children's Closet: Donate school supplies & children's clothing by October 25. 2. Yarn Gathering: Join in the knitting session on October 11 after the 10:30 AM Mass. 3. St. Vincent de Paul Portland Council provides assistance for those in need. Contact for support.

1. Spirituality of Aging Group meets every Third Thursday for exploring aging. Contact Grace for more information. 2. Marriage Enrichment Class: Join the 4-class series for improving communication in relationships. Registration required for upcoming sessions.

1. Voter Registration: Deadline to register or update info for November election is Oct. 13. Visit the provided links for voter registration and guides. 2. Year-end Donation: Consider making a year-end donation to St. Ignatius through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Contact the parish office for assistance.

Sun 7:30am • Mass | 10:45am • Liturgy & Music Workshop | 5pm • Youth Group Meeting. Tue 6pm • Bible Study | 7:30pm • Rosary Group. Thu 5pm • Outreach Ministry Meeting. Fri 6:30pm • Family Movie Night in the Parish Hall.

Oct 15 • Parish Fall Festival | Nov 3 • All Saints Day Celebration. Stay tuned for more details!

RCIA sessions starting next month. Youth Group volunteers needed. Volunteer for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Contact the office for more information.

Special Collection for Missionary Work this Sunday. Join the parish in supporting our brothers and sisters in need.

Confession: Tue 4-6pm; Sat 10-12pm. Adoration: Mon & Wed 8am-8pm. Take time for prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Regular Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (English), 1:30 p.m. (Spanish). Daily Mass from Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Evening Spanish Mass on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Adoration and Confession on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Anointing of the Sick at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Second Sunday of the Month. Adoration Chapel is accessible 24 hours with a code available in the office.

Members include June Vining, Gerald McAfee, Terry Tygielska, Diane Jacobson, Guillermina Hernandez, and William Fryer.

Finance Council includes Brian Fryer, Cliff Galvin, Loren Gwilliam, Leon Nguyen, Claire Clow, Deacon Larry Loumena, and Rev. Francesco DePuydt. St. Henry Staff includes various roles such as Pastor, Parochial Vicar, Deacon, Business Manager, Hispanic Ministries, Administrative Assistant, Children Ministries, Youth Ministry, Music Director, and Spanish Music Director.

Upcoming events include Cancer Support Group, Women's Group Bible Study, St. Vincent de Paul Pantry, OCIA, Youth Confirmation, Brother/Sister Kitchen, AA meeting, and Spanish Volunteer Meeting. Various Mass intentions, ministry meetings, and devotion schedules are also provided throughout the week.

Join us for Weekday Mass at 8 am. Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays from 8:30am to noon. Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays from 3-3:30pm. Weekend Masses include Saturday Masses at 8 am and 4 pm, Spanish Mass at 7 pm, and Sunday Mass at 11 am. Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before weekend masses. Holy Days are celebrated at 8 am and 7 pm.

Pray for the souls of community members on the following days: Sunday for Efata Letisia; Monday for the repose of Lucy Winfred; Tuesday for Dave & Cleo Hurley; Wednesday for Peter Munge; Thursday for Mathias William; Friday for Nicholas Sawere; Saturday for Holy Souls in Purgatory by Belezos Family.

Reflect on the readings for the week including Isaiah 25: 6-10a, Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20, and Matthew 22: 1-14. Let us pray for the mental health ministry to be established and to overcome stigma and discrimination in our community.

Join Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays and the Rosary 30 minutes before weekend masses. Consider volunteering for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and participate in the Parish Office Hours during the week for worship and prayer opportunities.

Interested in volunteering with ministries or becoming a Religious Education teacher? Contact the Parish Office for more information on how to contribute your time and skills to the parish community.