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
July 05, 2026
"Jesus declares, 'All things have been handed over to me by my Father.' The pinnacle of this is the handing over of 'the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead.' Christ assures us that what the Father has handed over to him is the ability to console those 'who labor and are burdened.' These things of heaven are 'revealed to little ones' because they refuse to rely on themselves, and thus they remain best disposed to receive all that God is eager to give. They 'rejoice heartily' and 'shout for joy' at the coming of our meek King, who by His very presence 'proclaims peace to the nations.'" (Magnificat, July 2026, pg. 76)
Matthew 11:25-30 is one of my favorite gospel passages. What is the “yoke” that Jesus is inviting us to take upon ourselves? The “yoke” is His world view. We are invited to look at the world and all that is in it, every person, through the lense of the eyes of Jesus and through His heart. This is definitely challenging, but when I have been successful in taking on His yoke, I do find rest and peace in it. Let us say "yes" to the invitation this week. “Jesus, my loving Lord, please help me to see what You see and love as You love. Amen.”
