Congratulations to Reverend Mr. Tristan Schubert, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Portland, who was ordained as a transitional deacon today at St. Peter’s Basilica by Archbishop Sample! #pdxvocations #prayforvocations

Fr. Luan visited the classrooms of Regis St. Mary High School today and blessed the students! We are so thankful for our priests. Go Rams!

Please keep the 40 Santiam Vicariate / Regis High School youth and 10 chaperones, including Fr. Jegathesh and seminarians Mr. Ramón Camacho and Mr. Jacob McDougall, in your prayers as they attend the Steubenville NW conference in Spokane, WA, this weekend! Come, Holy Spirit… set hearts ablaze with your love!

“Human freedom is a force for growth and maturity in truth and goodness; it attains its perfection when directed toward God, our beatitude.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church 1731 Happy 4th of July!

And now it's Mary's turn...Happy Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary!

Happy Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Happy 16th ordination anniversary to our Pastor, Fr. Luan Nguyen! We are forever grateful for his yes to priestly ministry and for his spiritual fatherhood to Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Catherine of Siena, Mission. Please join us in praying extra for him today!

May the joy of the risen Lord be in your heart today! Happy Easter!

Blessed Palm Sunday! "O souls! Seek a refuge, like pure doves, in the shadow of the crucifix. There, mourn the Passion of your divine Spouse, and drawing from your hearts flames of love and rivers of tears, make of them a precious balm with which to anoint the wounds of your Savior.” — St. Paul of the Cross

Come and see the sample pew and other materials for our church renovation. Located in the hallway of the Parish Center. Check it out!

Register now for the Vicariate Women's Retreat! This year will be led by author and speaker Mary Lenaburg. Sign up before March 5th to receive a free lunch, as well. We look forward to seeing the women of our vicariate there! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddO1skYzJxfhwjGP1qbwwC3nQ7_f0dXkvo-0oOjC64JyWdJw/viewform

Today is Fr. Jegathesh’s birthday! Please join us in wishing our faithful parochial vicar a very happy birthday! Our Lord has blessed us with a wonderful priest in you, and today is a day to celebrate you and everything that you do. Happy birthday to you, Fr. Jegathesh!

Our faithful shepherds taking care of their flock this week! Thank you Fr. Luan and Fr. Jegathesh for helping us stay safe ❄️

Ring in the new year with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! *Note: Because the Solemnity falls on a Monday this year, it is not a holy day of obligation.

May the light of Christ fill your hearts and homes as you celebrate His birth. ✨🎄 Merry Christmas from Immaculate Conception!

Come, O Long Expected Jesus!

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

O King of Nations, come and renew our hearts!

Thanks be to God for the radiant life of His dawn!

See you twice this weekend at Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent, then Christmas! Because Christmas falls on a Monday this year, we are obliged to go to two different Masses to meet the Sunday and Christmas obligations. The obligation for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass may be met at a Saturday evening Mass or any Mass held before 4 p.m. on Sunday. The obligation for the Christmas Mass may be met at any Mass after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, or any Mass celebrated on Monday, Dec. 25.

Today's "O" Antiphon invites us to reflect on the Messiah, who is the one who will open to us the gates of Heaven and free us from our prison of darkness. Come, Lord Jesus!

"The Root of Jesse" antiphon symbolizes God's favor on Israel. According to the prophecy, the Messiah was to come from the lineage of David to rescue the people from their enemies and set them up in the world. Jesus is the ultimate embodiment of this prophecy and represents God's true and eternal temple.

The antiphon for the day commemorates God's appearance to Moses through the burning bush. Engage your family in this narrative by praying together in the evening by candlelight. Take time to reflect on how the burning bush and the candle's flame symbolize Jesus as the light of the world.

Today marks the beginning of the “O” Antiphons! Since the fourth century, the "O" Antiphons have been a significant part of Catholic tradition in the liturgy, beginning on December 17 and continuing until December 23. These daily antiphons are a beautiful way to address Christ with seven Messianic titles based on prophecies and types of Christ from the Old Testament. In this meaningful tradition, our Holy Mother Church recalls the different struggles of mankind before the Redeemer's arrival on Christmas..

This Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, a day of rejoicing. It is a time to rejoice in who God is because our salvation is near.

St. John of the Cross, pray for us!

Today, ask St. Lucy to light the way for your loved ones who are living in darkness. May she help them to see the glory of God. #FeastDay

Hear these words from Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego in your heart today: "Hear me and understand well, my little son, that nothing should frighten or grieve you. Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything." Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

Come celebrate the feast of the patroness of the Americas with us! Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

Do you leap for joy when in the presence of our Savior? Today, seek Him in unexpected places.

Today, we celebrate the life of St. Juan Diego, a devout Catholic who was among the first to be baptized when the missionaries arrived in Mexico City. Juan's unwavering dedication to the faith was evident as he continued to seek knowledge and grow in his faith. One morning, Juan was late for Mass when he encountered a radiant woman on the city's outskirts. She introduced herself as the mother of Jesus and requested that Juan build a chapel for her on the hill. Despite Juan's efforts to convince the Bishop to believe him, he was met with skepticism. The woman, who revealed herself as Mary, insisted that only Juan could fulfill this task. When Juan faced a personal crisis, Mary appeared and assured him that his uncle had already been healed. She instructed him to bring flowers to the Bishop as proof, and when he did, an image of Mary appeared on his clothing. The Bishop was convinced and agreed to build a chapel, where the image of Mary remains on display to this day.

A blessed Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to all of our parishioners! #patronalfeastday

St. Ambrose of Milan, pray for us!

This Friday, we celebrate a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church and our patronal feast day: the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Come join us as we honor our Mother and celebrate our parish community.

Happy feast of St. Ambrose! Here's an excerpt from St. Ambrose's Advent hymn to pray on his Feast Day!

Happy St. Nicholas Day! In the true spirit of St. Nick, give a donation to the poor today!

Happy first Sunday of Advent! How are you preparing your heart for Our Lord?

Happy Solemnity of Christ the King! May Jesus take up his throne in each of our hearts, in our community, and in our world! Come Holy Spirit!

In this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to thank our priests for all they do for our parish community of Immaculate Conception and St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church! Thank you, Fr. Luan and Fr. Jegathesh!

God has a plan for our lives and he is always prompting us to love him and follow him. How are you making time today to hear his voice?

Happy Thanksgiving! We're so thankful for our wonderful parishioners and hope you all enjoy time with family and friends today.

Today we ask for the intercession of all the Saints in heaven. How can you celebrate All Saints Day? All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Join us here at Immaculate Conception for Mass at 8:15am or 7:00pm.

Holy Ghost, inspire us with horror of sin. Holy Ghost, come and renew the face of the earth. Holy Ghost, shed Thy light in our souls. Holy Ghost, engrave Thy law in our hearts Holy Ghost, inflame us with the flame of Thy love. Holy Ghost, open to us the treasures of Thy graces Holy Ghost, teach us to pray well. Holy Ghost, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations. Holy Ghost, lead us in the way of salvation Holy Ghost, grant us the only necessary knowledge. Holy Ghost, inspire in us the practice of good. Holy Ghost, grant us the merits of all virtues. Holy Ghost, make us persevere in justice. Holy Ghost, be Thou our everlasting reward.

St. John Paul II, pray for us! #feastday

On Tuesday, October 17, the USCCB and the Latin Patriarch of Israel call on the world for a day of prayer and fasting. We encourage you to participate in at least one of the following ways and to continue making daily visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for this important intention. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the church tomorrow from 1-5 pm. May God’s peace, justice, & reconciliation prevail both now and forever. 🤍

Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Let us pray for all those who have experienced this unique cross, one which is so often carried in painful silence. ⁣ #PregnancyAndInfantLossRemembranceDay

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Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi! His words are more powerful today than ever. Pray for peace. Sow love. St. Francis, pray for us.

Today is Respect Life Sunday and the start of Respect Life Month! Visit www.respectlife.org/celebrate to learn more or to sign up for the Respect Life Month Novena (October 13-21). Heavenly Father, please protect all life from conception to natural death.

Let us say this beautiful prayer in honor of St. Padre Pio on his Feast Day!

After Mass Refreshments are back! Join us on the third Sundays of the month starting this Sunday, September 17th. This year, each month is hosted by a different group or ministry in our parish. See you there!

9.11.2001 Let us always remember the lives lost and never cease praying for peace in our world. God bless the U.S.A.

Today we celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Let us rejoice in her presence and ask for her intercession!

Calling all high schoolers - this weekend is the first Second Saturday Social!

Happy Feast of St. Augustine! St. Augustine, pray for us. Let our hearts be moved by the Lord.

Come on over to Immaculate Conception for our rummage sale! Open today until 6pm. There are many treasures to be found! Tomorrow 9am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 2pm. There are also delicious baked goods for sale in support of a high school student pilgrimage to Rome!

Tomorrow we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when she was taken up body and soul into heaven. This feast day is a reminder of Mary's special place in the life of the Church, and of her role as our mother and intercessor. The Assumption is a Holy day of Obligation. Mass times are 6:00pm tonight (vigil) and at 8:15am (English) and 7:00pm (bilingual) tomorrow, August 15th.

Invite the Holy Spirit to grant you wisdom and anoint the words that come from your mouth, so they may be pleasing to God and others! "Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones." - Proverbs 16:24

Today is Fr. Luan’s birthday! Please join us in wishing our faithful pastor a very happy birthday! Our Lord has blessed us with a wonderful priest in you, and today is a day to celebrate you and everything that you do. Happy birthday to you, Fr. Luan!

God bless America! May you all have a blessed and safe holiday. Father of all nations and ages, We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. [Collect for Independence Day, New Roman Missal]

God bless all fathers. The biological fathers. The spiritual fathers. The adoptive fathers. The father figures. The men still awaiting the gift of fatherhood. Those who grieve the loss of their own father. May God be with you now and always.

Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Nelson Hall Cintra on his ordination to the priesthood today! We are so happy for you and wish you every grace and spiritual blessing as you begin your priestly ministry today!!! #PrayForVocations

Happy 15th ordination anniversary to our Pastor, Fr. Luan Nguyen! We are forever grateful for his yes to priestly ministry and for his spiritual fatherhood to Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Catherine of Siena, Mission. Please join us in praying extra for him today!

Archbishop Alexander K. Sample is celebrating the 33rd anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood today, Monday, June 1, 2023. In honor of this milestone anniversary and with gratitude for his priestly ministry, join us in praying in thanksgiving for his faithful and loving service to the people of God in western Oregon. We love you, Archbishop Sample! Thank you for all you do for our parishes of the Archdiocese of Portland.

Gracious God, on this Memorial Day, we remember and give thanks for those who have given their lives in the service of our country. When the need was greatest, they stepped forward and did their duty to defend the freedoms that we enjoy, and to win the same for others. O God, you yourself have taught us that no love is greater than that which gives itself for another. These honored dead gave the most precious gift they had, life itself, for loved ones and neighbors, for comrades and country - and for us. Help us to honor their memory by caring for the family members they have left behind, by ensuring that their wounded comrades are properly cared for, by being watchful caretakers of the freedoms for which they gave their lives, and by demanding that no other young men and women follow them to a soldier's grave unless the reason is worthy and the cause is just. Holy One, help us to remember that freedom is not free. There are times when its cost is, indeed, dear. Never let us forget those who paid so terrible a price to ensure that freedom would be our legacy. Though their names may fade with the passing of generations, may we never forget what they have done. Help us to be worthy of their sacrifice, O God, help us to be worthy. - J. Veltri, S.J.

"Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if He wants anything of you, He will fit you for the work and give you strength." — St. Philip Neri

May God bless all mothers. All biological mothers. All spiritual mothers. All adoptive mothers. All women praying for the gift of motherhood. All who grieve the loss of their mother. May this day be a reminder of the beauty and dignity of motherhood. Let's show our appreciation and gratitude for all the ways that mothers enrich our families and communities.

Here is a Catholic Service Announcement...It's STILL Easter! How can we continue to celebrate?

This past weekend we said farewell to Deacon Nelson Cintra. There was a great turnout as we sent our good Deacon off with many prayers and congratulations. We will miss him dearly! Deacon Nelson will be ordained on Thursday, June 8th in Boise, Idaho. His ordination can be live-streamed on the YouTube page of the Diocese of Boise. God bless you, Deacon Nelson!

Probably something most of us need to commit to!

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our traditional Vicariate mini-pilgrimage from Sublimity to Stayton, praying the Via Crucis and reflecting upon Jesus’ sacrificial love for us!

All are welcome to join us as we enter into this year's Paschal Triduum.

Lord, help us to use this week to grow in love of you and in love of each other. Help us to cherish each moment, no matter how chaotic and messy it may be. Guide our families and our hearts to you. Amen.

“Devotion to St. Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give to a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of our Lord’s graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St. Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good saint.” - St. Peter Julian Eymard

We look forward to seeing many of you at our Lenten retreat tomorrow! Our very own Deacon Nelson will be sharing about Discernment of Spirits. The day starts with morning Mass at 8 AM. A light continental breakfast is provided.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I arise today, through God's strength to pilot me, God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to guard me, God's shield to protect me, God's host to save me... - The Lorica of Saint Patrick

Lent should stir up some of the fundamental truths in our lives!

March is devoted to St. Joseph! Let us follow his example this Lenten season.

"The Lord manifests Himself to those who stop for some time in peace and humility of heart. If you look in murky and turbulent waters, you cannot see the reflection of your face. If you want to see the face of Christ, stop and collect your thoughts in silence, and close the door of your soul to the noise of external things."–St. Anthony of Padua

Join us as we begin this Lenten season! Ash Wednesday Masses are tomorrow, February 22nd, at 8:15 AM (school Mass), 12:00 PM (English), and 7:00 PM (Spanish).

Happy Valentine's Day ❤

3 Ways To Honor The Holy Family 1. Place an image of the Holy Family in your home 2. Learn a prayer to the Holy Family 3. Look for ways to honor your own family members

St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us!

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and pray for unity within our Church and throughout the world.

You have been called. How are you responding?

Blessed Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord!

Happy New Year from Immaculate Conception! Remember to dedicate your works to the Lord as you set your goals for 2023! May the Lord bless this new year.

Happy Feast of the Holy Family! What are some ways your family can grow together in holiness? "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love; to you we turn with trust." - Pope Francis

May the light of Christ fill your hearts and homes as you celebrate His birth. ✨🎄 Merry Christmas!

Tonight, may we spend time meditating in awe of the mystery of God becoming man. "Today the magi graze in deep wonder at what they see: heaven on earth, earth in heaven, humanity in God, God in humanity, one whom the whole universe cannot contain how enclosed in a tiny body. As they look, they believe and do not question, as their symbolic gifts bear witness: incense for God, gold for a king, myrrh got one who is to die..." - St. Peter Chrysologus"

Join us as we celebrate the birth of Our Savior! Prior to the midnight Mass, beginning at 11:35 pm, a combination choir will be performing a choral Christmas arrangement as a special treat. We'd love to see you there.