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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
  • Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Lake in Lake Oswego

  • Pastor at Our Lady of the Mountain in Ashland

  • 2011 - Pastor at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Portland

St. Pius X Pastor Corner - Father Sean Weeks

Come with me on a Pilgrimage to Ireland

July 22 - August 2, 2025

Come with me to the "Emerald Isle" as we explore and learn about

  • St. Patrick and how he spread Christianity in Ireland

  • The Knock Shrine

  • The Blarney Stone

The Knock Shrine

Blarney Castle

Home of Guinness Beer

Father Sean's Weekly Message

August 03, 2025

"In the first reading Qoheleth recognizes the vanity of laboring, toiling, and acquiring. It is an expression of what life would be like apart from the presence of God. Sorrow, grief, and restlessness would seem to be all there is. On the other hand, Jesus teaches us to be 'rich in what matters to God.' What does matter to God? That we number our days aright and grow in wisdom of heart. We do not have to do that on our own, for we receive those graces at baptism, by which we have died, and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Life's richness, then, consists in seeking the One who is above, and claiming the new self that we receive through him, for Christ is all. Our treasure lies in claiming Christ our life, who has appeared." (Magnificat August 2025, pg. 48) 

 

"Our feelings and desires can be powerful, but we have control over our actions. We are not slaves to our desires. We are free to have agency and responsibility, and we can exercise self-control. You get to choose what to direct your desire toward, and that is a powerful ability. A phenomenal ability. This power is at your service every day of your life. If you direct your desire at the right things, even in small matters, this will gradually and then massively change your life. One lesson I have learned the hard way is that wanting things that aren't good for you complicates your life. It may sound simple, but life is difficult enough as it is. Don't complicate your life. Want the things that make you flourish." (Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy, Matthew Kelly, pg. 112)

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“En la primera lectura, Qohelet reconoce la vanidad de trabajar, esforzarse y adquirir. Es una expresión de cómo sería la vida sin la presencia de Dios. La tristeza, la pena y la inquietud parecen ser todo lo que hay. Por otro lado, Jesús nos enseña a ser ‘ricos en lo que importa a Dios.’ ¿Qué le importa a Dios? Que contemos nuestros días correctamente y crezcamos en sabiduría de corazón. No tenemos que hacerlo por nuestra cuenta, pues recibimos esas gracias en el bautismo, por el cual morimos, y nuestra vida está escondida con Cristo en Dios. La riqueza de la vida, entonces, consiste en buscar a Aquel que está arriba y reclamar el nuevo ser que recibimos a través de él, porque Cristo lo es todo. Nuestro tesoro reside en reclamar a Cristo, nuestra vida, quien se ha manifestado.” (Magníficat, agosto de 2025, pág. 48) 


“Nuestros sentimientos y deseos pueden ser poderosos, pero tenemos control sobre nuestras acciones. No somos esclavos de nuestros deseos. Somos libres de tener iniciativa y responsabilidad, y podemos ejercer autocontrol. Puedes elegir hacia dónde dirigir tus deseos, y esa es una habilidad poderosa. Una habilidad fenomenal. Este poder está a tu servicio todos los días de tu vida. Si diriges tus deseos hacia lo correcto, incluso en asuntos pequeños, esto cambiará tu vida gradualmente y luego drásticamente. Una lección que he aprendido a las malas es que desear cosas que no te hacen bien te complica la vida. Puede parecer simple, pero la vida ya es bastante difícil. No te compliques la vida. Desea las cosas que te hacen florecer.” (Desacelerando a la Velocidad de la Alegría, Matthew Kelly, pág. 112)

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