Pastor's Corner
Pastor's Corner
with Fr. Sean Weeks
Father Sean Weeks is a native Californian, born in Anaheim and raised mostly in Lancaster, CA. His favorite part of his priestly ministry is gathering for Mass with his people and preaching God’s word and offering the sacraments. His dog, Sarge, makes him laugh everyday.
Assignments since being ordained to the priesthood on 29 May 2004
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Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Lake in Lake Oswego
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Pastor at Our Lady of the Mountain in Ashland
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2011 - Pastor at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Portland
Father Sean's Weekly Message
February 22, 2026
“Pope Benedict XVI called the temptation of Jesus in the desert 'a descent into the perils besetting mankind.' This happened so that we may be counted among those 'who receive the abundance of grace, coming to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ.' The 'one righteous act' that Saint Paul speaks about in the Letter to the Romans is Jesus' unfailing fidelity to the Father's will. As the serpent comes close, we will not be duped by the suggestion that somehow God is jealous at the prospect that we 'will be like gods.' For God himself planted that hope in our hearts. The Lord's greatest joy and glory is that we share his image and likeness, not through self-seeking but through the obedience by which 'many will be made righteous.'" (Magnificat, February 2026, pg. 328)
As we enter this campaign of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, let us stay ever closer to our risen Lord. I think sometimes we approach Lent, with the mission of crossing the finish line of Easter completely successful with our Lenten plan. In my experience, I have found that Lent is often a time of growing in my understanding of my weakness. I fall and fail year after year. The evil one approaches me in my hunger, and he is more powerful than I am. Jesus, our loving Lord is more powerful than he is. Therefore, any success I will have this Lent will be on my dependence on Him! Let us walk with each other in prayer this season. Let us have the best Lent ever!
