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
April 26, 2026
“Peter stands up with the Eleven and preaches about Jesus, our 'Lord and Christ.' When the people hear that it is by Christ's wounds that they have been healed, they themselves are 'cut to the heart.' They beg, 'What are we to do, brothers?' They have found in the witness of the apostles an authority they are eager to follow. This is what Jesus means when he says that the Good Shepherd walks ahead of his sheep, and that the sheep follow him 'because they recognize his voice.' Good Shepherd Sunday celebrates the fulfillment of 'the promise made to us' that God will send a Shepherd who will give us life 'more abundantly.'" (Magnificat, April 2026, pgs. 318-319)
As a shepherd, I know it is important to remember that I am not the Good Shepherd but need to continue to follow the Good Shepherd. In a very real way, what we see happening with St. Peter and the other disciples is still happening today in this moment of salvation history. Thousands of people came into the church this past Easter all over the world. We shepherds are now tasked with caring for them. We will only be successful if we continue to remember who is working here, our Lord Jesus Christ risen from the dead. He is our savior and the source of our ministry. It is in Him and Him alone that we continue to grow the church.
