Clergy

 

Mother Alcena Boozer

- Rector

office@stphildcn.org

Rector@stphildcn.org

Dcn Sally Lambert - Deacon

Dcn@stphildcn.org

Gail Thompson, Senior Warden

senwarden@

stphildcn.org

(Available By Appointment)


St Philip The Deacon Episcopal Church

120 NE Knott St  Portland, OR 97212

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(503)-281-5802

Sunday Eucharist (Rite II) at 9 AM

Wednesday Eucharist (Rite I) at 6:30 PM

Mission Statement

"We are called to worship God, to show forth Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to be a vital presence in the lives of individuals, families, and the community. Amen."

Events & Information

A Message From The Bishop-Elect 

November 24, 2009
Special Message to our Diocesan Family

This Sunday, the children of St. Christopher’s parish will gather around me at the chancel steps for a “children’s sermon”. In my lap will be a basket with a set of twelve-inch tall wood and paper Mary and Joseph statues. I will be inviting the children to open their homes during Advent to Mary and Joseph as they prepare for the birth of Jesus.

We hope the children will be interested in taking the statues home for a few days, setting them up in their homes, and spending some time as a family to remember the holy family's journey so long ago and how that journey is connected to our own. It is our hope that their time with Mary and Joseph will help prepare their hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ child.

Standing on the edge of my own journey to Oregon, I feel the excitement of adventure and the anxiety of a journey not yet taken. I look forward to this time of preparation. This entire time of discovery and discernment has felt like a time pregnant with possibility. I have learned much about the Episcopal Church in Oregon and I have seen you in action. You are an incredible people. I am deeply grateful to all of you who have made this journey so blessed.

There is much to accomplish before the van and the cars are loaded and the trip begins in earnest. Time to spend saying goodbye to the wonderful people of Minnesota and to St. Christopher’s Church; time to prepare for the journey itself and time to rest our bodies and souls.

Please continue to hold Marla and me in your prayers as we hold you in ours. Pray also for the faith community of St. Christopher’s as it prepares for its own journey in faith. Pray also for the transition committee and your diocesan staff as they work to prepare a place for us.

With a deep sense of God’s goodness and the knowledge that God will make a place for all of us, whether there is room in the inn or not, we wait with eager longing for the coming of Christ.

Blessed Advent,

Michael Hanley

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Stewardship: How to Pledge

Your pledge is a yearly commitment of a certain amount of money to help St Philip sustain its ministries and programs. Pledges form the basis of our annual operating budget. The amount you give is as personal as prayer. Just as there is no wrong way to pray, there is no wrong way to pledge. It is the commitment that matters. We ask that you prayerfully reflect on your connection to St Philip and what this church means to you. To assist you in your discernment here is a graph of giving guidelines from the national church. You can fulfill your pledge over the course of a calendar year with a payment schedule that suits your cash flow, knowing all the while that your faith in the St Philip community is deeply appreciated. Pledge cards have been distributed and are available in the Narthex if you haven't received yours.  For more information about pledging contact Gail Thompson, Senior Warden, (503) 860-4618 or Gerry Caldwell at (503)-289-0855.

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Thanksgiving Harvest Feast

The Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Feast in The Deacon's Dining Room will be held Saturday, Nov. 28th.  The Deacon's Dining Room needs One (1) Turkey, and 8 10-inch pies (apple, pumpkin, cherry).  Donation sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex.  

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Christmas at the Cathedral

Saturday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday,December 13 at 3:00 p.m.
The Trinity Choir and the Cathedral Chamber Singers / Members of the Oregon Symphony
Canon Dr. John Strege, Conductor

Celebrate the Season of Christmas with the sublime sounds of Gerald Finzi’s MAGNIFICAT and IN TERRA PAX and Respighi’s LAUD TO THE NATIVITY. Tickets ($45.00) for Patron Seating are available by calling 503-478-1230. General admission is $15.00 at the door. A Wassail Party following the concert brings musicians and audience together in seasonal cheer.

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Clergy Discretionary Fund Appeal 

This month, and every month, your special 
gift supports the Clergy Discretionary Fund. Through this fund the clergy assists individuals in need, supports special outreach, and seeds new ministries. Use the envelope in your service bulletins or a check noted "Discretionary Fund." Every gift of any size makes a crucial difference.
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 Read This Week's Episcopal e-board

 

Be sure to read the latest edition of the "Episcopal e-board" Newsletter, by clicking on the tab labeled "Diocese Of Oregon E-Board Newsletter."  It contains important information about the recent Convention in Eugene.

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 Deacon's Dining Room Needs Workers!

 

Willing Hands and Hearts are ALWAYS Welcome to help in the Deacon's Dining Room on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. 

If you can only spare a couple hours, please

come anyway!  

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If You Miss Sunday, There's Wednesday!

Did you miss service on Sunday?  Do you need a mid-week pick-me-up?  There's the Wednesday evening service at St Philip at 6:30 pm.  Services continue Dec. 2nd. 

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Baptism and Confirmation Classes

Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or learning more about the Episcopal Church?  Please contact Deacon Sally Lambert at (503)807-0223 or Mother Boozer at (503)544-9773 for further information.

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Computer Class Welcomes You
 
It's not too late to join the St Philip Computer Computer Club!  Classes are open to everyone in the Community and run from 10 AM - Noon every Thursday.  For more information see Dale Gillette, Geoffrey Brooks or Nate Jones.
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Thought to Ponder

"God blesses us in spite of our lives, not because of our lives."

- Max Lucado
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