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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2026

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 / The Presentation of the Lord
Confession		6:15 - 6:45am
Mass	(+Carol Dunten)	7:00am
Mass at St. Anthony Hospital		11:30am
Bible Study Spanish		5:30pm
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 3 / St. Blaise, St. Ansgar
Confession		6:15 - 6:45am
Mass	(+Alford Pedro)	7:00am
Mass at St. Anthony Hospital		11:30am
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 4
Mass	(Jacob Cambier)	7:00am
Mass at St. Anthony Hospital		11:30am
ThursdaY, FEBRUARY 5 / St. Agatha
Mass	(+Mario Masangkay)	7:00am
Friday, FEBRUARY 6 / St. Paul Miki and Companions
Mass		7:00am
Saturday, FEBRUARY 7
Confession		3:30 - 4:30 pm
Mass	(+Con Doherty)	7:00am
Mass	(+Agnes Doherty)	5:00pm
Sunday, February 8 / Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCD & OCIA	(Breakfast 8:30)	8:45 - 9:45am
Mass English		10 :00am
Mass Spanish	(George Fajardo Torres)	12:00pm

Join us for Adoration Thursdays & Fridays 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Please note, those who sign up for Adoration will
need to use the door code.

Jubilee Year of Ordination: Part 2
After spending a total of five years in India as a priest, I came to the Diocese of Baker at the invitation of Bishop Vasa. Soon, I found out that I was the first and the only priest in the diocese from India. Two weeks after my arrival, I was appointed the pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in La Pine with three other mission churches of Sunriver, Gilchrist, and Christmas Valley. At the end of my three-year contract with the diocese, Bishop Vasa asked me if I would stay and join the diocese. Again, I had to make a choice to stay or return to my Religious Order. Having experienced firsthand the lack of priests in our diocese, I made the decision to stay. Bishop Vasa missed no time to incardinate me into the diocese by which I ceased to be a member of my Religious Order in India and became part of the Diocese of Baker.
After being the pastor in La Pine for five years, I was transferred to Ontario, Oregon as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church. After barely completing four years there, I was transferred to St. Francis Church in Bend. I completed nine years in Bend, the longest I have been to any one place so far, before I was reassigned to St. Mary’s. A month after I arrived here I was given charge of St. Helen’s in Pilot Rock as well. When I came to St. Mary’s I was surprised to find on the banner hanging on the right of the sanctuary the Bible verse I had chosen for my priest ministry, “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13). It was indeed a confirmation that I am in the right place.
There is a small Jubilee celebration planned for my cousin and me by our families in my home parish in India on January 2, 2027. In order to attend that family celebration I will be leaving after next Christmas for three weeks. A few of my former parishioners from Oregon are also making plans to be there. Thanks for all your prayers as we journey together in faith.
- Father Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil
Año Jubilar de Ordenación: Parte 2
Después de pasar un total de cinco años en India como sacerdote, vine a la Diócesis de Baker por invitación del Obispo Vasa. Pronto descubrí que era el primer y único sacerdote de la diócesis proveniente de India. Dos semanas después de mi llegada, fui nombrado párroco de la Iglesia del Santísimo Redentor en La Pine, junto con otras tres iglesias misioneras en Sunriver, Gilchrist y Christmas Valley. Al final de mi contrato de tres años con la diócesis, el Obispo Vasa me preguntó si quería quedarme y unirme a la diócesis. Una vez más, tuve que elegir entre quedarme o regresar a mi Orden Religiosa. Habiendo experimentado de primera mano la falta de sacerdotes en nuestra diócesis, tomé la decisión de quedarme. El Obispo Vasa no perdió tiempo en incardinarme en la diócesis, por lo cual dejé de ser miembro de mi Orden Religiosa en India y pasé a formar parte de la Diócesis de Baker.
Después de ser párroco en La Pine durante cinco años, fui transferido a Ontario, Oregón, como párroco de la Iglesia del Santísimo Sacramento. Después de apenas completar cuatro años allí, fui transferido a la Iglesia de San Francisco en Bend. Completé nueve años en Bend, el período más largo que he permanecido en un solo lugar hasta ahora, antes de ser reasignado a Santa María. Un mes después de llegar aquí, también se me dio la responsabilidad de Santa Elena en Pilot Rock. Cuando llegué a Santa María, me sorprendió encontrar en el estandarte colgado a la derecha del santuario el versículo bíblico que había elegido para mi ministerio sacerdotal: “Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece” (Fil. 4, 13). Fue realmente una confirmación de que estoy en el lugar correcto.
Hay una pequeña celebración jubilar planeada para mi primo y para mí por nuestras familias en mi parroquia de origen en la India, el 2 de enero de 2027. Para poder asistir a esa celebración familiar, me iré por tres semanas después de la próxima Navidad. Algunos de mis antiguos feligreses de Oregón también están haciendo planes para estar allí. Gracias por todas sus oraciones mientras caminamos juntos en la fe.
- Padre Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil

Called by NAME
If you didn’t have the opportunity to submit names of men who you think may be called to the priesthood, there is still time.
If you have someone in mind, please use the online submission (QR code on flyers in vestibule or fill out cards in pew and turn into the office).
Talk to Fr. Jose or reach out to Reverend Caleb
Cunningham, Promoter of Vocations, (541) 923-3390 or Vocations@DioceseofBaker.org
Your participation allows Bishop Hennen and the
vocations office to reach out with encouragement and discernment resources, an invaluable gift to those listening for God’s invitation.

Discernment Retreat
February 6-8, 2026 Spokane, WA
For single young men ages 18-25
All meals and lodging provided
Contact Trinna Prosser: kprosser@dioceseofspokane.org
(509) 358-7343

Sat, Jan. 31 at 5pm / Ext. Minster: Dennis & Colleen Hunt / Acolyte: Mike / Townsend, Jeff Burnett / Lector: Sara Silbernagle	Sun, Feb. 1 at 10am / Ext. Minister: Brittany Adelman, / Bob Adelman / Acolyte: Patrick Feller, Deacon Omar / Lector: Lorin Kubishta & Jef Case Altar Server: Chet Case, Jacob Adelman, Paden Lee
Sat, Feb. 7 5pm / Ext. Minster: Dennis & Colleen Hunt / Acolyte: Thomas Feller, Deacon Omar / Lector: Sara Silbernagle	Sun, Feb. 8 at 10am / Ext. Minister: Brittany Adelman, / Bob Adelman / Acolyte: Patrick Feller, Andrew Griggs / Lector: Lorin Kubishta & Jef Case Altar Server: Phineas Bonzani, Theo Sprenger, Jamieson Griggs

Pope Leo’s January Intention

Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more
fraternal and missionary Church.
-Pope Leo XIV

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in

Heaven.

Volunteers Needed – Salvation Army Meal Ministry We urgently need a few volunteers to fill open team spots so this ministry can continue. Help is needed to make the hamburger casserole, provide a fruit salad or dessert, or assist with serving. One Saturday every six weeks, beginning February 21 or March 14. If you can help, please contact Anne Johnson asap.

Diocese of Baker - WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
In English & Spanish. Saturday, 3/7/2026 at St. Patrick's Church in Madras, 10am-5pm. Loving with the Heart of Jesus - The Sacred Heart of Jesus reflected in the Beloved Heart of Woman. For more information and to register visit:
dioceseofbaker.org/women
Diocese of Baker - Men's Conference
In English & Spanish. Saturday February, 7, 2026 at St. Peter’s in The Dalles, 10am-5pm. Living with Heart - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Strengthening Men for Family, Prayer, and Community. For more information and to register visit:
dioceseofbaker.org/mens-conference

Stewardship of Giving

date	offertory / received	offertory needed	difference	ytd / actual	ytd / budget
Jan. 19-25	$3,397.00	$4,900.00	($1,503.00)	$19,162.38	$19,600.00
Jan. 12-18	$5,561.00	$4,900.00	$661.00	$15,765.38	$14,700.00
Jan 5-11	$5,733.62	$4,900.00	$833.62	$10,204.38	$9,800.00

WelcomeTo Our Parish Family!
If you are new to St. Mary’s, we would love to add you to our Parish Family. Please fill out this little form and visit us at the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket.
NAME______________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________
PHONE_____________________________________________
EMAIL ____________________________________________
800 SE Court Pendleton, OR 97801
Parish Office: 541-276-3615
st.mary3615@outlook.com

____________Homebound and the Sick__________
If you know someone in a nursing home or at home who need Confession , Communion or Anointing of the Sick . Please contact the Office
541-276-3615

Prayer Chain
Contact or text Jennifer Sprenger at
541-379-1904 or email
sonuptillsondown@msn.com

Usher Ministry
An Usher ministry is important because it serves as the face of the Parish, creating a welcoming and positive first impression for visitors and parishioners, by greeting them, assisting them with seating, and ensuring a smooth celebration of the Mass. We invite willing men to be part of this ministry. A sign up sheet is kept at the back of the Church for those who wish to volunteer.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Bingo Night
PENDLETON , OREGON
COUNCIL 1673

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known to Israel.”
John 1:29-31

Coming Events:
Reach Youth Ministries-Yukimi WA. June 18-25
Los Embajadores Mexico Service Project. Led by Rev. Jim Stevens-July 10-20
Jr. High Camp, -June 24-29
Family Camp( This fills up fast)July 1-4
Upper Elementary Camp July 23-25
Storytelling Workshop- July 26-30 St. Mary’s
Leadership Camp(High School) Aug. 2-7
Anglo-Hispanic Youth Retreat .-Aug. 13-15

Thinking to becoming a
Knight of Columbus .
Contact Mike Townsend Grand Knight at
541-274-0765

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Mon day, May 17 Easter Weekday
7:00 pm Mass †Gerald Moore/Mary Moore
6:00 pm-12:00 am Adoration
TTuesday, May 18 Saint John I
7:00 am Mass †Richard Hermann/Mary Heling
7:00 pm RCIA
12:01 am-12:00 am Adoration
WWednesday, May 19 Easter Weekday
*7:00 am Mass Deacon Omar & Family/Shirley Nirschl
6:30 pm RE & Adult Classes
12:01 am-12:00 am Adoration
TThursday, May 20 Saint Bernardine of Siena
*6:00 pm Mass †Florencia Lopez/Luis Rodriquez
Noon Council Meetings
12:01am-12:00 am Adoration
Friday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes
5:45 am Men’s Bible Study
7:00 am Mass †Ernestina Vanegas de Pineda/Reeder
12:01 am-10:00 am Adoration
SSaturday, May 22 St Rita of Cascia
*6:00 am– 3:00 pm Women’s Day of Desert
*8:00 am NO Mass
3:30 pm Confession
4:30 pm Rosary
5:00 pm Mass †Bill Nirschl/Shirley Nirschl
Sunday, May 23 Pentecost Sunday
8:00-9:00 am Holy Hour
9:15 am Confessions
9:30 am Rosary
10:00 am Mass Fr. Clemens/Georgia Herbes
*11:30 am NO Mass
*7:00 pm Mass Blessing of new Altar with Bishop

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