St. Joseph the Worker Parish, with Encounter Ministries, is hosting a two-day "School of Healing," February 18 - 19, which includes a healing service. The main presenters will be Fr. Patrick Gonyeau and Dr. Kerry McMahon, and everyone is invited to come and experience God's supernatural love. For more information and to see the schedule of events, visit www.encounterministries.us, or call (503) 761-8710. St. Joseph the Worker Church is located at 2310 SE 148th AVE here in Portland. Registration is required.

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. To find out how you can participate, click on the title above.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers as he examines our Catholic history on racial justice, celebrates Catholic heroes, and offers an authentic Catholic response to issues surrounding racial injustice. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Lake Oswego. Click on the title above to learn more.

Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) is now accepting registrations for their 2022 Marriage Preparation Weekends. Just click on the title above to see the available dates, and to read more information. CEE is a nonprofit volunteer ministry that helps engaged couples to prepare to begin a Sacramental, lifelong marriage, and presents weekend retreats throughout the United States, and in dozens of other countries. This preparation experience is open to people of all faiths.

If you have a teen who's interested in attending one of our local area Catholic high schools, the next step is to take a placement exam. These tests are offered in early December, and the priority application deadline for all schools is January 14. For more information on how to sign-up, click on the title above.

If you have switched to online giving, but are still receiving donation envelopes in the mail, please let us know in the Parish Office so we can discontinue your envelopes. Sending out unnecessary donation envelopes costs our parish, and any opportunity to save money is greatly appreciated.