Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 15:1-32

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 15:1-32 DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear Friends, One way to prevent the temptation to be self-serving is to develop a

1 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 15:1-32 DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear Friends, One way to prevent the temptation to be self-serving is to develop a habit of praying always. St. Paul tells us in Thessalonians, Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God... retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil. It is a strong prayer life and faith in God that sustains us during life s difficult times. Even if our liturgical prayer is very rich and satisfying and that is the main goal of our parish we also need our personal, devotional prayer to compliment liturgical prayer. If the only time of the week we think about God is during Sunday Mass, it will be quite difficult, if not impossible, to understand that our daily decisions are really expressions of our commitment to be disciples of Jesus. I believe also that our deeds of service outside the walls of our chapel are indeed forms of prayer and keep us mindful that this world is not just about us. Since Vatican II there has been something of a negative attitude about devotional prayer. Some of this thinking was the result of poor devotions. It s a historical fact that not all devotions were good ones. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy gives criteria for good devotional prayer. It should help to draw us into the various liturgical seasons; it should lead us to a better celebration of liturgy and help us to live liturgy in our daily lives. One sure way to accomplish this is to prepare for liturgy ahead of Sunday, especially by reflecting on the readings. It might be helpful to pray the response to the psalm and make it a mantra that is recited throughout the week. Meals, of course, provide an opportunity for praying always. With time families can find what works best for them. Over time, members will see how more and more of their daily lives are lived with an eye to God. Peace and love, Deacon John Mission Statement Called by Christ, gifted by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center is a parish committed to serving the academic community and all those who choose to be part of our parish family.

2 International Food Festival Please join us for our 6th annual International Food Festival on Sunday, October 23 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The committee has developed a Wish List or those able to contribute to this event: Smart & Final & Costco gift cards plastic gloves plates heavy duty trash bags hand sanitizer paper towels cases of 16oz bottled water cans of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Sprite The parish will also host a Cardinal's Cupboard staffed by the SPCNC Women's Guild. We are accepting donations for the "Cardinals Cupboard". New items (i.e, jewelry, home or outside decor, etc.), homemade canned goods (i.e., jams, jellies, pickles, etc.) or a homemade craft item. Items can be dropped off at the front desk. Thank you for your generosity. Interested artisans please contact Terri VanderDussen at Mercy and the Death Penalty As the issue of the death penalty comes up this election, it is important to remain prayerful and conscious of God s mercy in our own lives and how that translates to others. In his message to a world conference against the death penalty earlier this year, Pope Francis lamented that capital punishment contradicts God s plan for individuals and society, and his merciful justice. As Catholics, we should look to extend to others the loving hands of mercy and redemption that God has so lovingly extended to us. Explore the church s teaching on the death penalty and why the California Bishops are urging support for Prop 62 at Peace & Social Justice Ministry The Women's Prison Ministry is an on-going effort to provide Christmas gift bags to women incarcerated at Chowchilla. Please continue to bring your travel-size lotions, shampoos, bath gels, soap, deodorant and toothpaste and deposit them in the bin in the foyer. Also accepted are greeting cards, pencils, pens, tea bags (individually wrapped), flexible emery boards. These small gifts mean so much to these women. I would like to express my gratitude for all that the members do. The holidays are difficult for many and the gift bags give each person an individual moment to smile. That can be priceless here. Thank you all so much. - Megan, from Chowchilla State Prison. Community Activities Meditation and Tai Chi For Christian and Evening Meditation, Men s Scripture Group, and Tai Chi meeting days and times, refer to the calendar. There is a $10 a month fee for Tai Chi. For Family Life info contact John Prandini: ext.107 or prandinij@csufnewman.com. Tai Chi - Thursday Evenings Tai Chi classes on Thursday evenings are held at 5:30pm and. The 5:30pm class will teach the Tai Chi Quan Short Form (24 movements) and the class features the Tai Chi Quan Long Form (108 movements). Classes are held in Cardinal Newman Hall. Instructor: Bill Titus. The cost is $10 a month. Joy of Love Moms Group Moms, bring your families - including dads, friends, grandparents and kids of all ages - to the playground west of the immediately following Mass for play, fellowship, games and snacks each Sunday. Adult Sacrament Prep The SPCNC Adult Sacramental Preparation program prepares baptized Catholics over age 18 for the sacraments of Confirmation, Eucharist (First Communion), and Reconciliation. The group will meet Monday evenings beginning September 19 through January Contact Deacon Bill Lucido or bill@csufnewman.com for registration forms and details. Feast of St. Francis The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis on October 4. The Pope Francis Peace and Social Justice ministry is planning an event to mark the feast day. This year's theme is "Dial Down the Heat: Cultivate the Common Good for our Common Home. The event will help answer Pope Francis' call for constructive and civil dialogue about our place in God's creation and the environmental impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. The event is held in conjunction with the Catholic Climate Covenant on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 3:00pm in Cardinal Newman Hall. If interested call Vic Telles Bishop s Red Mass Bishop Ochoa will celebrate this year s Red Mass on Friday, October 21 beginning at 12:10pm at Saint John s Cathedral. The Red Mass is a special Mass for the Judges, Lawyers, Legislators, and other public officials dating back centuries to mark the beginning of court session. All persons are welcome to attend. There will be a reception immediately following the Red Mass at Singleton Hall from 12:45pm to 1:30pm. For more information please contact Frank Nunes at or info@nuneslaw.com.

3 Weekly Calendar Sunday, September 18 Am 8:4-7; Lk 16:1-13 Knights of Columbus Breakfast Mass for Msgr. Raul & Carlos Sanchez Mass for Isabel Mar nez 11:00am Mass for Fr. Louis Salca and Bap sms 12:00pm HS Conﬁrma on Class CNH Mass 8:00pm Emmaus Monday, September 19 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Lk 7:1-10 Mass CCAEYC Mee ng Cafeteria 6:30pm RCIA Inquiry Library Adult Sacramental Prepara on Annex Tuesday, September 20 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17 Mass for Beth Parker Men s Morning Scripture Group Beginning Tai Chi for Arthri s 10:15am Tai Chi for Arthri s FF&F Parent Mee ng CNH 102 Wednesday, September 21 NM 21:4b-9; Jn 3:13-17 Mass for Hope Pineda College Night CNH Scriptural Rosary 6:30pm RCIA Catechumenate Cafeteria Joy of Love Moms Group Interfaith Medita on CNH 104 Thursday, September 22 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 2:33-35 Mass Int. Scambray & Moschell Families Beginning Tai Chi for Arthri s 10:15am Tai Chi for Arthri s 11:15am Chris an Medita on CNH 104 5:30pm Tai Chi Quan Short Form 6:30pm LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Tai Chi Quan Long Form Friday, September 23 1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 8:1-3 Communion Service Food Recovery Network Cafeteria Saturday, September 24 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 Tai Chi (Long Form) St. John XXIII 5:00pm Mass for the Tomei-Longcor Families Sunday, September 25 Am 8:4-7; Lk 16:1-13 Mass for Marie Romero Mass for Pat Davis 11:00am Mass for Randy Mendoza Mass 8:00pm Emmaus Bulletin Submissions All bulletin submissions are due by 5:00pm on Monday to be placed in the following week s bulletin. Please send all articles to Jon Van Noort: jon@csufnewman.com. Prayers Deceased: This week: Greta Stallings (mother of Carla Lippert), Richard Weishaupt Sr. Intentions: Msgr. Raul Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez, Isabel Martinez, Fr. Louis Salca Please pray for healing of our loved ones who are ill: Aileen Spann, Lynne Rodriguez, Dick Donovan, Ben Rigby, Sotero Ureta, Rosa Arias, Glenna Smith, Cathy Martin, Phyllis Vieira, Paul DeRuosi, Destany Molinar, Dennis Prindiville, Maurice Nelson, Deacon Gary Stevens, Greg Stoeckle, John Godburn, Dorothy Young, Nate Offenheiser, Stephanie Schwab, Shirley Lea, Sue Noonkester, (daughter of Alice Terhaar, Ollie Mae & Tom Godburn, Ernie Lee, Kenny Smith, Kyle Springer, Gary Payne, Louie Rusca, Contributions for September :00pm 11:00am Received by Mail Electronic Donations Online Donations Total Sunday Contributions Weekly Goal $1, $2, $1, $2, $1, $1, $3, $ $13, $13, Please make sure to use your phone number when shopping at Save Mart and Food Maxx. Our monthly goal is at least $500. Please help us reach our goal. Thank you for your help. Parish Information Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 5:00pm; Sundays:,, 11:00am & Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at, Wednesdays at & First Friday at Communion Service: Fridays at Igbo (Nigerian) Mass: 2:00pm once a month (Refer to Calendar) Reconciliation: Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday to 5:00pm, Friday to 1:00pm Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon John Supino ; deak@csufnewman.com Parish Priest: Fr. David Norris ext.109; frdave@csufnewman.com Office Manager: Jenna Stallard ext.102; jenna@csufnewman.com

4 Sacrament of Reconciliation There will be no Sacrament of Reconciliation hours on September 20 and 27. Second Collection This Weekend Thursday Morning Bible Study This year we will be studying the Book of Acts. We will meet from to 11:00am in the Cafeteria and men and women of all ages are welcome. If you are interested in joining us for this exciting study please contact Luci Supino ( ) or We will have a second collection this weekend for the Newman Center Stewardship fund. Your generosity helps aid High School Confirmation begins today, September 18 at parishioners and those in our community. Thank you and 12:00pm in Cardinal Newman Hall. God bless you for your generosity. High School Confirmation Wednesday Evening Mass We have begun a regular evening Mass here in the each Wednesday at. This will be in addition to our usual daily Mass Monday through Thursday at. However there will be NO Wednesday evening Mass on the following dates: September 21 and 28, October 5, and November 2. It s Breakfast Time Again The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Knights of Columbus will start up the monthly Sunday breakfasts this weekend. The pancake breakfast will benefit the Food Recovery Network. We will have a booth at the Food Festival on October 23 selling burritos. On November 20 we will sell burritos in the Cafeteria to benefit the Northern California Special Olympics. For a full schedule please see the list on the Knights bulletin board in the Cafeteria. We appreciate your support. Join the Catholic Professional & Business Club The Catholic Professionals and Business Club provides wonderful networking and professional development opportunities to members, all with the mission of living with Christian ethics and beliefs The membership weekend is set for September Dues are relatively inexpensive, just $45 per year. For that you will receive invitations to special events, networking opportunities, be listed in our printed directory and on our website. The monthly breakfast meetings feature inspirational Catholics such as authors, leaders in education, business, sports, and the entertainment industry. For more information or to join on-line visit our website: Electronic Funds Transfer Sign up to make your donation to the Newman Center via electronic funds transfer. Have your Sunday contribution, second collection, and / or your special gift donation automatically made weekly or monthly. For more information call Carol at Forms are available at the front desk. Be Filled: A Day Retreat for Women at the Newman Center Begin the fall season by escaping for a day of reflection and fellowship in our own parish home. Come and join us as we take time to slow down and be filled. We will have quiet reflection as well as shared discussion with other women. The retreat will take place in Cardinal Newman Hall on Saturday, October 8 from until 3:00pm and will be facilitated by Tanya Meneses Romero, M.S. Women of all ages are invited and encouraged to come and be filled. Cost: $20, includes lunch. To register pick up a registration form at the reception desk or John Prandini, Director of Family Life Ministry, at prandinij@csufnewman.com. Registration deadline: Sunday, October 2, Taize Prayer Service There will be a taize prayer service at St. Anthony of Padua on Monday, September 26 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in the main church. The church will be in darkness there will be Veneration of the Cross and two Scripture readings. There will also be singing, praying, and extended periods of silence. You are invited to join us and experience this special one-hour prayer service and leave in peace. 40 Days for Life Right to Life of Central California would like to invite you to take a stand for life and join us in praying for the end of abortion. Our annual 40 Days for Life campaign kicks off September 28 and goes through November 6. It is a time of peaceful prayer and fasting outside Planned Parenthood (650 N. Fulton St). If you would like to join us or sign up as a group, please call Juan Carlos Media at From more information visit

5 Begins Tuesday, September 27th at 5:30pm with a Community Meal Night in Cardinal Newman Hall. Faith, Family & Friends is our parish s innova ve approach to parish-wide faith forma on and religious educa on program for all ages. We oﬀer classes for children, and adults with or without children. All are welcome to a end. Registra on forms are available in the hallway, at the front desk, and on our website.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016 Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 15:1-32

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016 Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 15:1-32 DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear Friends, Serving the marginalized can take on many different forms. In using their