SA C R E D H E A RT CAT H O L I C C H U R C H S T. A N N E CAT H O L I C C H U R C H NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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1 SA C R E D H E A RT CAT H O L I C C H U R C H S T. A N N E CAT H O L I C C H U R C H Sacred Heart Church 3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30PM (English) Mass: 10:00AM (English) 12:00 (Spanish) Weekday: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8AM Confessions: Saturday: 3PM St. Anne Church 3415 Main Street Cottonwood Mass: 8:15AM NOVEMBER 4, 2018 Parish Office Angie Scott, Secretary/Bookkeeper After hours emergency # Catholic Faith Formation Renae Magana, Coordinator Formacion de fe para ninos Rene Magana, Coordinador Youth Ministry Grupo de Jovenes RCIA Fr. Eric Flores, Coordinator RICA Yolanda Alvarado, Coordinador Baptism Preparation Class st Tuesday of each month Mike Spence, Coordinator Clase de preparación para el bautismo 2do jueves de cada mes Hector Rubio, Coordinador Parish Nursing Ministry Sandy Downing, Parish Nurse Sacred Heart Thrift Store Gateway Drive, Anderson Maria Gonzales, Manager Parish Gift Shop Kathy Weiss, Coordinator Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance 2979 East Center St. Anderson, Open Tuesday & Friday, 10am 2pm Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 2400 Washington Ave. Redding Knights of Columbus Jim Duval, Grand Knight Rev. Eric Flores, Parochial Administrator Deacons: Rich Valles Jesus Madrigal Michael Evans (retired) Anthony Short (retired) Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angie Scott Website: sacredheartparish.com sacredheartanderson@outlook.com

2 FROM THE PASTOR FROM TEARING DOWN TO REBUILDING: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH GIVING GLORY TO GOD My Dear Friends, In the past few months, our parish community has been busy working on the Front Entrance Project. Our daily business and schedules, especially Masses, have been affected. For Masses, we had moved in to the gym for several months. Then a few weeks ago we were entering through the side doors of the church in order to celebrate Mass in the church once again. Daily Masses were in the Parish Center. It was months and days of impermanence. After the long wait, we are now back to our regular life with a more beautiful and easily accessible entrance to our Church. The process was messy and time consuming, but the result is the muchawaited progress and development. I want to thank you for your patience in the process. I want to thank all those involved in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of this project. And most especially, as one community of faith, let us pause and thank God for the success of this project. All glory belongs to him forever! Fr. Eric

3 WEEKLY NEWS MASS INTENTIONS NOVEMBER 4TH 11TH Saturday Nov. 3rd 4:30pm 8:15am 10:00am Noon Tuesday Nov. 6th 8:00am Wednesday Nov. 7th 8:00am Thursday Nov. 8th 8:00am Friday Nov. 9th 8:00am Saturday Nov. 10th 4:30pm 8:15am 10:00am Noon PRAYER CONCERNS Pangburn Family, Rita Duivenvoorden, Lila Magana, Miranda Weise, Alverta Snider, Carolyn Greenwood, Trista Becker, John Williams, Helen Presidio, Rina Ford, Clementine Mills, Jim Weirick, Ilene Duval, Tillie Duval, Dawn Drinkwater, Carol Andrews, Katie Lewis, Martha Hitchcock, Kevin Rezak, Angelo Costanzo, Mary Rowe, Ross Clark, Jay Burns. PARISH BREAKFAST Our Hispanic Community will host the monthly Parish Breakfast on, November 11th from 9am to 12:00pm in the parish hall. Come on over and enjoy and authentic Mexican breakfast. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE The Shasta County Interfaith Forum, an association of nearly twenty faith communities in Shasta County, is presenting the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on, November 18th, 7:30-9:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2040 Walnut Avenue, Redding. The evening promotes respect for all traditions and invites member organizations of the forum to offer thanks and gratitude from their respective traditions. For more information call LET US PRAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO LITURGY Based on Scripture, the Catechism, Vatican II and other vital documents, Let Us Pray: An Introduction to Liturgy is a 6-part class that covers the basic teachings of the Church on liturgy and worship. Classes will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Redding. Register online at scd.formstack.com/forms/letuspray. Cost for Cost is $20 and includes a box lunch. Saturday, January 12, Contact James Cavanagh, at STEWARDSHIP CORNER Collection Summary October 6/7: $7,365 October 13/14: $4,527 October 20/21: $4,721 October 27/28: $4,282 For fiscal year Budgeted for Collections: $280,000 Total for 19 weeks: $91,437 weekly Goal: $5,385 Average Weekly Collection: $4,813 Second Collection Our Second Collection this weekend is for our Maintenance and Improvement Fund. This collection helps keep our parish buildings and grounds in good working order and looking so good. Thank you for your continued generosity. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION In accordance with the Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Youth and the Safe Environment of the Diocese of Sacramento, the Children s Faith Formation Program of Sacred Heart will be teaching from the Circle of Grace, Safe Environment curriculum the month of November. This is a Diocesan requirement that all children in our schools and religious education programs be given age -appropriate training in accord with Catholic moral principles. Parent Opt-out forms have been sent home. If you choose NOT to have your child participate, please sign and return this form to your child s teacher and/or you may call the Parish Office to speak to Renae. SACRED HEART MISSION OUTREACH The monthly meeting of the Sacred Heart Mission Outreach group will be at Humble Joe s in Anderson at 9:00 a.m. this coming Thursday, November 8, The group finds and funds charitable projects throughout the world. Come enjoy a free breakfast and see what we re all about! If attending meetings isn t possible, you can always share by placing your contribution in the collection and designating it for the Sacred Heart Mission Outreach. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Catholic Daughters are requesting donations of toiletries for women for One Safe Place Christmas stockings. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For more information, please call Ruth Smith at Deadline for submissions for the November 18th bulletin is Wednesday, November 7th.

4 WEEKLY NEWS SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS If you are separated or divorced, the holidays can be an especially painful and difficult time. Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging and helpful event on Thursday, November 8, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the library of Ss. Peter and Paul parish in Rocklin. The evening features a video and group discussion facilitated by people who personally understand what it takes to get through the holidays. You will hear from others who are dealing with a marital breakup and helpful tips that work on getting through this difficult time with support from your church community. Registration is $5.00, and free childcare is available upon request. Call Corinne at for more information. FRONT ENTRANCE LANDSCAPING When the Front Entrance Project is complete, the parish will take on the responsibility of the new landscaping. We are offering each part of the landscaping plan for sponsorships. These sponsorships can be in memory of someone, in honor of someone, or in honor of a special occasion. Below is a list of the sponsorship opportunities. A plaque will be installed to memorialize all sponsorships. 2 front planters: $1,000 each 1 Planter along south side of the church: $1,500 Planter between the rectory and church: $350 Please talk to Fr. Eric or call the parish office if you are interested in a sponsorship or would like more information. PARISH MEN S RETREAT HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT GOD LATELY? Renew your inner life at our parish weekend retreat for men November 30 th December 2 nd. The retreat theme this year is May the Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our Hearts: Inspired by the Gospel of Mark. You ll be amazed how much the retreat will help you find God in your daily experience and what peace this awareness can bring you. Call Dave Hallman at to make a reservation, or call the Retreat Center at You may also register online at christthekingretreatcenter.org. Please know that if you are unable to come this weekend, you are welcome to attend one that is more convenient. CELEBRATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY: THE DAY OF THE DEAD By: Laura Vallejo The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray and remember the loved ones that have passed away. As part of this celebration, which originated in Mexico, people frequently construct an altar known as an ofrenda in memory of their deceased loved ones. The name ofrenda came because people usually place on the altars offerings such as candles, flowers and personal possessions. To prepare for this special day, a family builds an altar containing things the loved one enjoyed in life, and also items intended to draw their soul back to the world, like flowers, candles and food. In this tradition, death is celebrated, and people celebrate to pray their loved ones who have died. The Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 2, which is All Souls Day on the Catholic Church calendar. Its origins are the Aztecs festival dedicated to celebrating the dead. To create an ofrenda, first determine the size: A table, shelf, or a whole room can be used, with boxes, chairs, bricks or hay as the base. Altars can be simple or elaborate. Two-tier altars represent heaven and earth. Three-tier altars represent heaven, Purgatory and earth. They can also represent heaven, earth and the other world, according to the Aztecs; or in the Catholic tradition, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Seven-tier altars represent the seven levels that must be passed through to reach heaven. Image: Usually a picture or painting of the person who is being honored is placed at the top of the altar. The Cross: Every altar has symbolism that refers to the cross; this element was added by the Spanish missionaries to incorporate Catholicism into the ofrendas. The cross usually is set next to the image of the person being honored Arch: Set in the highest part of the altar, the arch symbolizes the entrance to the world of the dead. It usually is decorated with yellow marigolds, the symbol of death. Cut Paper: This represents joy. Candles: These are used as guides to this world. Four big candles are set, symbolizing the four cardinal points. Water: Water has several meanings. It reflects the purity of the souls and the regeneration circle of life and death. A glass with fresh water is set on the altar so the souls can refresh themselves and continue their journey. Sometimes a bowl of water with soap and a towel are set on the altar so the dead can clean up. Flowers: Yellow marigolds are usually spread all over the altar; besides serving as decoration, their scent guides the spirits. Skeletons: These are a reminder that death is always present. The skeletons can be made of sugar, clay or chocolate, and usually have colorful decorations. Food: Days before the altar is set up, people cook traditional dishes such as tamales so the dead can enjoy the smells. Bread: Represents the generosity of the host. Alcohol: Sometimes small jars of tequila or beer, or the drink that the dead person used to enjoy, are placed on the altar. Personal objects: Belongings of the dead person are set on the altar so the spirit can remember moments of his/her life. If the dead person is a child, usually toys are displayed. Movie to watch: Coco

5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14 Tue. Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 14:15-24 Wed. Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33 Thu. Philippians 3:3-8a; Luke 15:1-10 Fri. Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 (The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Feast) Sat. Philippians 4:10-19; Luke 16:9-15 (St. Leo the Great Memorial) Sun. 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP You can ask many Christians if God is the most important person in their life, and without much thought, they will respond, "Yes." However, just saying it does not make it true. It is the answer that we have been programmed to give, but I am not sure most people reflect too long on what the answer really means. Is God more important to you than all your worldly possessions? Is God more important to you than your spouse or your children? Oftentimes, we would like to believe that God holds the most important position in our lives, but our actions give us away. We do and say things demonstrating that position of top importance belongs to things, circumstances, or simply ourselves. If we placed God first in our lives, we would be more generous, happier, and more fulfilled. The amazing thing here is that the ultimate self-help action is to turn from our own wants and desires and focus all that energy on God. We actually help ourselves the most by thinking of ourselves the least and turning it all over to someone else. Of course, God knows that. God does not ultimately benefit by anything we give Him. The fruits come to us by putting Him at the top of the list. Then we give Him those fruits to find we have now even more than when we started. How important is God in your life? Your answer could be the key to life that you have been looking for all along. Tracy Welliver, MTS WEEKLY REFLECTIONS GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR NOVEMBER 4TH You are not far from the kingdom of God. What does it mean to be close to God s kingdom? In today s Gospel, Jesus is in a dialogue with teachers of the law. They know well the Law of Moses, with its complex codes, expectations, and punishments. What will Jesus say? You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength... You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus effortlessly distills all the books of law into two commands. The simplicity of the Gospel message doesn t mean it s easy to follow. Far from it! The simplicity of the Gospel indicates its totality. Anything that requires the passions of our heart, the choice of our soul, the reason in our mind, or the strength of our body -- all of this ought to be animated by love. As you can imagine, that means pretty much everything! The love of God and love of neighbor is meant to flow into our entire lives. The Gospel can appear complicated because life is complicated. Not every outcast is easy to love. We lack the knowledge or compassion to heal everyone who suffers. Personal sacrifice is not always noticed or valued. In the face of the unknown, fear can be easier than faith. Life's circumstances can seem like obstacles to God s love, not opportunities. And yet Jesus command still stands. As you reflect this week, examine those areas where it s easy to love. Thank God for them! But take some time to consider the people and circumstances that challenge you. Ask God to show you what it means to love there. How is He inviting you to enlarge your heart, strengthen your soul, open your mind, and persevere in your strength? How is He inviting you to love? QUESTION OF THE WEEK For Children: How often do you put God first in your life? Can love others as much as you love yourself? For Youth: What do you think Jesus meant when he said to the scribe, You are not far from the reign of God? For Adults: When you heard the Greatest and New Commandments, which one should you improve on in your own life? WEEKLY CALENDAR: NOVEMBER 4TH 11TH Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8:15 a.m. Mass St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los niños 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Mtg. 2:00 p.m. Arise Faith Sharing 6:00 p.m. Baptism Class (English) 6:00 p.m. Arise Faith Sharing 9:00 a.m. Arise Faith Sharing 11:00 a.m. Rosary at Rosie s Home 6:00 p.m. Arise Faith Sharing Thursday Friday Saturday 7:00 p.m. Clase de preparación para el bautismo 11:00 a.m. Rosary at Oak River 3:00 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Mass 8:15 a.m. Mass St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los niños 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español