Night of Hope and Healing

For the past six years, we have been cultivating a culture of healing and prayer in our parish. What happens during these nights is truly extraordinary. People travel great distances to experience what we have the blessing of experiencing right here at St. Alice. It is easy to become accustomed to having these opportunities available to us, but we should never take them for granted.

With Fr. Mark away on retreat, our very own William Mendez will be hosting this month's gathering, joined by Dave and Dawn. William is the founder of an international prayer community dedicated to the healing of the whole person. He also leads Mission Mariana, a prayer community based right here at St. Alice Catholic Church.

Behind every gathering are the prayers, sacrifices, and faithful commitment of so many people who make these nights possible. We are blessed to have this ministry as part of our parish's DNA.

Come with an open heart, bring your intentions, and invite someone who needs hope, healing, or a renewed encounter with the Lord.

Spend an Hour with the Lord – Sign Up for Adoration

Having perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at St. Alice is an extraordinary blessing. In fact, very few parishes in Oregon are able to offer perpetual Adoration. We are able to sustain this beautiful gift only because of the faithful commitment and sacrifices of our adorers.

Perpetual Adoration is not simply another ministry or activity at our parish; it is at the heart of who we are. We need to be a parish that prays, and without the constant prayer and presence of our adorers before the Blessed Sacrament, St. Alice would not be able to function in the way that it does. So much of what happens in our parish is sustained by the prayers offered in the presence of our Lord. Consider committing to one hour each week. Whether you are able to come during the day or in the middle of the night, your presence matters. Every hour helps ensure that Jesus is never left alone.

Don't have a keycard to access the building?

No problem! We can issue keycards to anyone who signs up for a Holy Hour so that you can enter the building and spend time with the Blessed Sacrament.

Drop by the office during our usual business hours to obtain one!

Sign Up for Holy Hour!

Memento pedem meum

"Memento pedem meum"

Fr. Mark Bentz

Latin for, "Remember my feet..."

You may notice something a little different about Fr. Mark in the coming days!
As part of his personal stewardship offering, he has pledged to remain barefoot around campus and even while away on retreat (with due prudence, of course!).
That's right — our pastor is putting his shoes aside! So if you happen to spot him walking around barefoot, don't worry, he's not forgotten his shoes!

This personal sacrifice is being made specifically to encourage our stewardship campaign to grow and inspire more parishioners to make their pledges. It is a personal offering to encourage the participation and generosity of our parish community.

So far, we have received just over 83 stewardship pledges, but we still have a long way to go toward reaching our goal.

Our parish depends on the generosity of its people. In order to sustain our dedicated staff, continue the many activities we host, and support all the wonderful ministries that make St. Alice what it is, we need everyone's participation.

Fr. Mark is willing to go barefoot to help move our campaign forward. Now it's our turn!

Haven't made your pledge yet? For the sake of Fr. Mark's little piggies, please get your pledge cards turned in! You can find pledge cards in the vestibule of St. Alice.

And please… mind Fr.'s feet as you walk by him!

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