Committees, Organizations, Services, & Opportunities
Parish Staff
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Fr. Philip Waibel, OSB |
Pastor
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Rev. Mr. Leo Seifer |
Permanent Deacon
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Jerry Lauzon
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Sacristan
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Kathy Baldwin |
Director of Faith Formation
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Bernadette Wagner
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Director of Youth Ministry
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Marti Jacobson |
Business Manager
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Pilar Zamora |
Assistant to Fr. Philip for Hispanic Ministry |
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Rosa Ybarra |
Parish Secretary
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Ray Bielemeir
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Joe Baldwin |
Custodial & Computer Services
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Parish Pastoral Council
“The primary responsibility of the parish pastoral council is to assist the
pastor in directional and strategic planning, through a spirit of prayer and
discernment, and to recommend goals and priorities in the shape of a long‐range
pastoral plan. The parish pastoral council is advisory and consultative in that
the council members cannot act apart from the pastor.”
Membership
Fr. Philip Waibel, O.S.B., Pastor
Deacon Leo Seifer
John Vandecoevering (chair)
Ken Kraemer
Christiane Kraemer
Pearl Hettwer
Tim Berning
Arlene Harris
Raeanne Bochsler
James Schaecher
Lee Anaya
Members are appointed by the pastor for three year, staggered terms of office.
The Parish Pastoral Council was constituted in January of 2004. Contact
Person: Father Philip Waibel, OSB, 503. 845.2296
Parish Finance Committee
The primary responsibility of the parish finance committee is to assist the
pastor in planning, reviewing, and recommending financial income and
expenditures for all the areas of parish life. Meetings are monthly. The
parish runs on a fiscal year (July to June). It is the critical function of
the committee to assure the financial stability and long‐term financial health
of parish finances. Additionally, because of the size and complexity of the
parish buildings and properties, short term and long term maintenance assessment
and planning is a necessary exercise of stewardship.
Membership
Fr. Philip Waibel, OSB, Pastor
Jim Hall, (chair)
Marti Jacobson, Business Manager
Sharon Smith
Bob Fessler
Dan Hammelman
Ray Bielemeier
Paul Zollner
Jeff Forell
Felix Meraz
Members are appointed by the pastor for three year, staggered terms of office.
The Parish Parish Finance & Physical Plant Committee was re‐constituted in
January of 2004. Contact person, Don Theobald, 503.845‐2296.
Parish Liturgy Committee
The primary responsibility of the Parish Liturgy Committee is to assist the
pastor in planning the celebration of the sacramnts and other liturgical
services, recruiting and training qualified ministers to serve the community,
discussing and evaluating the various dimensions of liturgical celebrations
(e.g. music, environment, involvement, participation, etc.) and recommending
ways to help make the liturgies more prayerful, beautiful, and welcoming. The
appropriate documents and instructions from the Vatican and the National
Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as directives from Archbishop Vlazny and
the various offices of the Archdiocese are studied for local application. The
Liturgy Committee is advisory and consultative to the pastor.
Membership
Fr. Philip Waibel, OSB, pastor
Deacon Leo Seifer
Kathy Baldwin
Joe Roy
Joe Kloft (RCIA)
Maria Guerrero (Spanish Music / Liturgy)
Lupe Guerrero (Ass’t Sacristan)
Don Dunn
Lenore Schaecher (Environment)
Marian Bielemier (Environment)
Jodie Arritola (Euch. Min. Training)
Lance Arritola (Euch. Min. Training)
Jerry Lauzon (Sacristan / Server Training)
Carol Piatz (Lector Training)
Except for the pastor, deacon, and those whose job places them on the committee,
members are appointed by the pastor for three year, staggered terms of office.
Contact person Deacon Leo Seifer, 503.845.2296.
“Generations of Faith” Committee
This a group of people who will work over a period of at least the next three
years to 1. draw up the initial vision for intergenerational religious education
in the Catholic Faith at St. Mary’s, along the lines of Generations of Faith;
2. draw up a three year curriculum (adding a new year each year); 3. facilitate
the processes of learning and 4. amend future experiences and emphasis in
learning our Catholic Faith based on assessment and evaluation of how the
program is progressing.
Membership
Fr. Philip Waibel, OSB
Kathy Baldwin
Bernadette Wagner
Marilyn Annen
Carol Piatz
Joe Roy
Gerry Beyer
Lenny Gutierrez
Mona Jaeger
Marilyn Hall
Deacon Leo Seifer
Mary Vandecoevering
The “Generations of Faith” Committee was constituted in January of 2004. A
variety of subcommittees will be formed to carry out the work of drawing up a
comprehensive plan for intergenerational faih formation in the parish over the
next several years. Contact person: Kathy Baldwin 845.845.2296.
Sacramental Preparations and Celebrations
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Baptisms: Preparatory classes are available both in English and Spanish
according to the monthly published schedule. We welcome all inquires. A
Baptism cannot be scheduled until classes for parents (and if possible
godparents) have been fulfilled, the necessary papers are on file in the parish
office, and an on‐going relationship has been established with St. Mary Parish.
Details are available from the parish office: 503.845.2296.
‐Contact Person for English Preparation and class dates:
‐Contact Person for Spanish Preparation and class dates:
- First Reconciliation:
‐Contact Person for Preparation: Kathy Baldwin
- First Communion:
‐Contact Person for Preparation: Kathy Baldwin
- Confirmation (Youth)
‐Contact Person for Preparation: Bernadette Wagner
- Confirmation (Adult)
‐Contact Person for Preparation: Deacon Leo Seifer
- Marriage: By Archdiocesan policy, a couple needs to contact Father Philip
Waibel, OSB, pastor, at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding
date in order to arrange for the required preparation classes, planning of the
ceremony, music, and paperwork. This applies to both English and Spanish
wedding ceremonies. If there is a previous marriage involved, a date cannot
be set until the freedom to marry in the Church is established. Additional and
detailed policies and forms are available from the parish office: 503.845.2296.
Use of the parish center for receptions is scheduled and handled separately
through the parish Business Manager.
- Anointing of the Sick: If you or a member of your family or a friend is
planning to undergo a surgical or other medical procedure (or suffering from a
chronic condition, or undergoing long‐term therapy), please call the parish
office and Fr. Philip Waibel, O.S.B. will arrange a mutually convenient time to
celebrate this sacrament. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can be
celebrated at the church or at your home in English or Spanish. In emergencies
or unforeseen situations, Fr. Philip will either go to local hospitals or care
centers or arrange with local priests in the area. The parish also arranges
communal celebrations several times during the year. For further information,
please call the parish office: 503.845.2296.
- Reconciliation / Penance: In addition to the weekly scheduled times (Saturday
from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.) the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance can be
celebrated individually by calling the parish office at 503.845.2296. The
parish arranges for communal celebrations of reconciliation during the seasons
of Advent and Lent, with individual confession. Please make note of these
dates and make every effort to atttend when they are announced.
Other Rites and Ceremonies celebrated in the Parish
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Rites for the Dying; Funerals & Funeral Vigils ; Receptions:
1. If a loved one is very ill or dying, please make sure the parish is notified.
In addition to the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Communion as
“Viaticum” is a special and traditional means by which the Church wishes to give
Eucharistic strength to the dying. And even if the person is unconscious, an
“Apostolic Pardon” of sins is available for the dying person. 2. Please contact
the parish when a loved one has died. Working with the family and funeral home,
the parish will strive to make every accommodation for funerals. Generally
speaking a Funeral Mass is held at 10:00 a.m. in the parish church of St.
Mary’s. (There is also an option for celebrating a Funeral outside of Mass.)
After the funeral rites at the church, the committal rites usually follow
right away at the local cemetery, or if at another cemetery, at a later time.
3. A Vigil for the deceased is generally held the night before also at the
church, but for good reasons or a previously scheduled liturgy or event at the
church, the Vigil can be held at another chapel or other suitable place. The
Vigil can at times include the recitation of the Rosary. 4. A Reception is
often held at the parish center following the rites at the cemetery. It can be
simply coffee / juice / cookies, etc.; or if a luncheon is preferred, separate
guidelines worked out by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas apply. These
guidelines are available at the parish office. ‐Contact Person: Father
Philip Waibel, OSB, 503. 845.2296
- Eucharistic Ministers for the Home‐bound:
‐Contact Person: Philip Waibel, OSB, 503. 845.2296
- Quinceaneras:
‐Contact Person: Melissa Astorga, 503. 845.2296
- 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
‐Contact Person: Father Philip Waibel, OSB, 503. 845.2296
- Blessings for homes, vehicles, etc.
‐Contact Person: Father Philip Waibel, OSB, 503. 845.2296