Welcome
Welcome to St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon.
♦
It is here!
New words, same Mass, deeper meaning
The Third Edition of The Roman Missal November 27, 2011, First Sunday of Advent.
Please click on the Information about the Third Edition of The Roman Missal button on the left hand side to learn more about these upcoming changes.
♦
Homilies by Fr. Patrick Brennan, Pastor at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are now available for download. Please navigate to the page by clicking the button on the left.
♦
CATHOLICISM: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith:
Portland Screening at St. Mary’s Cathedral Returns Thursday, January 12, 2012 7 to 8:30PM
St. Mary’s Cathedral in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Department of Evangelization will present CATHOLICISM. The program, which has been shown on PBS stations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Washington, DC and other locations will be presented each week for five weeks starting January 12, 2012. After each episode, Deacon Thomas Gornick, Director of Evangelization, will facilitate a discussion.
♦
Sunday School of Religion: Classes for 2011-2012 will start on Sunday, October 2 at around 10am over at the Cathedral School. To register, please pick up a Registration Form by the church entrance. Go to the Education page for more details.
♦
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): RCIA is a vital part of the journey for those adults who have been beckoned by the Father to follow Jesus, the Son, and to participate in the Church. RCIA serves as the specific process that adults follow to enter fully into communion with the Catholic church. For 2011-2012, RCIA classes have began on Wednesday, September 7 in the Cathedral Upper Center at 7pm. It is not too late to join in. To register, please call the parish office at 503.228.4397. Please go to the Education page for more details.
♦
TUESDAYS AT CATHEDRAL: Adult Faith Education Program at St. Mary’s Cathedral will resume in February 7, 2012. Please go to the link below to download the 2011-12 program.
♦
Fr. Chun’s Art of Cinema Series: An opportunity for spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional enrichment! God Speaks to Us through the Art of Cinema: Grasping His Lessons. Every true artist is somehow inspired (breathed upon) by the Holy Spirit, the Creative Breath of God. Cinema as a fine art can expand the mind and heart. When the mind and heart expand, the soul expands.
Fr. Francis Chun will lead a discussion of both movies each month. He will not lecture on the movies. Watch the movies first at home, then come to the talk. For 2012, a series of 20 films are to be discussed. The talk will take place in the Lower Cathedral Center from about 7 to 8:45pm. Enter from the NW 17th Cathedral Center entrance. List of movies to be discussed for 2012 are: Monday, February 6- The Drummer (the “U” Theater was here in Portland); King of Masks, Monday, March 5-Jean de Florette ; Manon of the Spring (both movies tell one complete story),Monday, April 9-Evil (what is evil?); Troubled Water (both are from Sweden), Monday, May 7-Chungyang (Korea’s most famous story); Angel A (from France), Monday, June 11-Red (third of the trilogy); Double Life of Veronique (both are by Kzyslowski). There will be no session in July. Monday, Auugst 6-Lifetimes ; Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (both are by Zimou). Monday, September 10-Rory O’Shea Was Here ; Elling. Monday, October 8-Witness ; Fahrenheit 451. Monday, November 5-The Mission ; The Painted Veil. Monday, December 3-Everlasting Moments ; Elephant Man (both are true stories).
After viewing each movie at home, fill out the evaluation form, which you should bring to the discussion. A free will offering of $ 5 is suggested at each session for Fr. Chun’s expenses. You can find the evaluation form under the Forms and Uploads page.
♦
For information regarding Child Protection/ Victim Assistance and Charter to Protect Children and Young People, please visit the Archdiocese of Portland website. A link is provided on the left hand side of this page.
♦
The Catholic Sentinel is the oldest Catholic newspaper on the West Coast. Established in 1870, it has long played a vital and bolstering role for the Catholic community.The Catholic Sentinel is published twice monthly by Oregon Catholic Press, and is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Portland.
Link to the Catholic Sentinel website:
♦
Upcoming Concert(s):
For ticket and general information about all concerts, please do not call the church office. You can obtain those information directly by calling the group performing at the concert.
TBA
♦
|
|
|
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Office:
503-228-4397
Fax:
503-242-2568
Social Services Office:
503-241-2521
School Office:
Cathedral School
110 NW 17th Avenue Portland, OR 97209
503-275-9370
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: The Cathedral’s patronal feast day is Thursday, December 8. Masses for this Holy Day of Obligation will be at 7:30am, 8:30am (School Mass), 12:15pm and 5:30pm. There will be a Vigil Mass on Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30pm.
