Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry. Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training. Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.

St. Monica Healing Hearts meets on the first Friday of the month at 11:00 AM in the parish office to recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, pray for each other, and share stories and an occasional meal. For more information, contact Ann at 503-888-8336 or [email protected].

Parishioners are invited to prepare and serve food while extending hospitality to the truly needy. We prepare food on the 1st Friday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the parish center kitchen and serve the food between 6:00-9:00 PM at St. Andre's Café located downtown Portland at 6th and Burnside. You are welcome to participate in one or both activities.

Handmaids of Mary - Join your First Saturday community by attending Holy Mass at 8:30 AM, followed by a Rosary of Reparation, 15 minutes of Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Extend the invitation to bring others!

We develop and promote opportunities for parishioners to share their time and talent by becoming involved in ministries and apostolates within the parish and the community in order to deepen the fellowship of our parish in accomplishing Christ's mission. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Parish Office. 

Do you desire to be holy and recognize God's grace through fellowship with other men? If so, please join us as we grow deeper in faith through reading, dialogue, and prayer. we meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center.  **From September 24th through December 10th, the Men's Group will meet in the Parish Office.**

Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry. Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training. Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.

Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry. Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training. Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.

Do you desire to be holy and recognize God's grace through fellowship with other men? If so, please join us as we grow deeper in faith through reading, dialogue, and prayer. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center.  **From September 24th through December 10th, the Men's Group will meet in the Parish Office.**

Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry. Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training. Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.

Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry. Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training. Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.