Week of February 26:
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Redland, OR
About the Parish
- The parish is located in Redland, on the border of Oregon City.
- It is a beautiful county church and parish family!
- Their pastor is Fr. Peter Okola.
- Parish Mission Statement:
- St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church being part of the universal church shares in its mission: To proclaim Jesus Christ who came to the world to fulfill His father’s will; by proclaiming the kingdom of God, building up the parish community as a witness to God’s love and care for the world and helping one another to become what God has called us to be. We are therefore encouraged to work toward God’s purpose of “wanting all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim 2:4)
Liturgy Schedule
- Mass Times
- Mon / Wed / Thurs / Fri: 8:00 am
- Tuesday: 6:00 pm
- First Saturday (Anointing of the Sick): 8:00 am
- Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:30a m
- Adoration
- Every Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Adoration ends with Benediction
- Confession
- Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm
- Also available by appointment
- The Rosary
- Before the 10:30 am Sunday Mass
- Immediately following the Weekday Masses
Parish Activities
- Parish Blood Drive is coming up Saturday March 8 from 9 am – 2 pm
- Helping Hands Ministry
- Provides Christmas and Easter food donations to underserved families within Oregon City school district
- They also run a small food closet in the Parish hall
- Very active Youth Group!
- Having many fundraisers to go to the Steubenville Conference at Franciscan University
- Bunco Night fundraiser is coming up on Saturday March 15 after the 5:30 pm Mass, with dinner provided
- Popular Plant Sale through April 2
- Activities earlier this year included Bauman’s Festival, Friendsgiving, annual Caroling in Oregon City, and Sledding at Mount Hood
- Service projects such as hauling firewood and helping the elderly weed their garden
- Having many fundraisers to go to the Steubenville Conference at Franciscan University
- Thursday Faith Sharing Group
- Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep
- Liturgical Ministries such as Music
- Other parish events include Advent Wreath Making, Giving Tree, Parish Picnic, and Annual Easter Egg hunt
Learn more about St. Philip Benizi on their webpage!