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1 ST. PATRICK S CATHOLIC CHURCH 501 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande Mailing: P.O. Box 860, Arroyo Grande, CA Telephone: Fax: Website: FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch. When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing... They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. Lleva la barca mas adentro y echen sus redes para pescar Así lo hizo y cogieron tal cantidad de pescados, que las redes se rompían llenaron tanto las dos barcas, que casi se hundían. 10, 2019 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FEBRUARY 11 Holy Mass with Healing Page 9 FEBRUARY 13 Maryknoll Affiliates Page 8 FEBRUARY 15 Movie Night Misa de Sanación Page 9 Page 6 FEBRUARY 20 Empty Bowls Talk Page 9 MARCH 1 ICF Mardi Gras Fish Fry Page 5 MARCH 2 Outreach Mardi Gras Gala Ongoing Liturgical Formation Page 8 Page 8 MARCH Lent 2019 Faith Discussions Page 5 CHECK THE CHURCH CALENDAR FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Mass Schedule in English SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, and 6:00 pm WEEKDAYS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:00 am and Tuesday 5:30 pm Horario de Misas en Español SÁBADO DOMINGO 7:00 pm 12:15 pm DÍAS DE LA SEMANA Martes 7:00 am, Viernes 7:00 pm (Océano) Rev. José Alberto Vázquez PASTOR Rev. Russell Brown PAROCHIAL VICAR Deacon Greg Dutra MISSION STATEMENT DECLARACIÓN DE NUESTRA MISIÓN Como una familia centrada en Cristo, rica en As a Christ centered family, rich in tradition and tradición y culturas, estamos llamados a vivir la cultures, we are called to live God s Word by palabra de Dios acogiendo, amando y sirviendo a toda welcoming, loving and serving all people as we joyfully la gente al tiempo que celebramos con alegría, damos witness, worship and grow in our Catholic Faith. testimonio y crecemos en nuestra fe católica.

2 2 TODAY S READINGS FIRST READING: Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the Lord and responds, Send me! (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8) PSALM: In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138). SECOND READING: Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]). GOSPEL: Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. (Luke 5:1-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 TUESDAY: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 WEDNESDAY: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 THURSDAY: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 FRIDAY: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 SATURDAY: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 SUNDAY: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am, I said, send me! ISAIAH 6:8 LECTURAS DE HOY PRIMERA LECTURA: El Señor de los ejércitos llama a Isaías a ser su representante (Isaías 6:1-2a, 3-8) SALMO: Cuando te invocamos, Señor, nos escuchaste (Salmo 138 [137]). SEGUNDA LECTURA: Pablo nos recuerda el Evangelio que nos predicó por medio del cual somos salvados, si creemos (1 Corintios 15:1-11). EVANGELIO: Jesús le indica a Simón que lleve la barca a la parte más honda para una pesca milagrosa (Lucas 5:1-11). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LUNES: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56 MARTES: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 MIÉRCOLES: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 JUEVES: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30 VIERNES: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 SÁBADO: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10 DOMINGO: Jer 17:5-8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lc 6:17, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AV 7:30 AM Moises Pelarta Charles Leonard Smith AV 9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Bob & Colleen McLean Brian Hamilton RB/GD 10:30 AM Robert Como Dave & Vera Betts Sp. Int. Lorenzo Lobato JD/AB 12:15 PM (SPANISH) Disponible MG 6:00 PM Sp. Int. Isaac Ramirez MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019 MG 7:00 AM Available JF 7:00 AM Holy Mass with Healing TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AB 7:00 AM (SPANISH) Servicio de la Palabra RB 5:30 PM Ray Morris Maria Nunez WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2019 MG 7:00 AM Letty Onodio THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2019 RB 7:00 AM John & Bridget Brady family FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2019 MG 7:00 AM Available JDV 7:00 PM (SPANISH) Misa de Sanación (ARROYO GRANDE) SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2019 MG 5:00 PM Angelino & Francis Sarullo Sp. Int. Terry Garrity MG 7:00 PM (SPANISH) Zoila Diaz Urrutia SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2019 AV/GD 7:30 AM Marvin Ormonde Duane T. White RB 9:00 AM Bob McLean Brian Hamilton RB 10:30 AM William Wais Tony Murtagh JD/AB 12:15 PM (SPANISH) Raul Puente Julia Flores MR 6:00 PM Felisa Patacsil Escuché entonces la voz del Señor que decía: A quién enviaré? Quién irá de parte mía? Yo le respondí: Aquí estoy, Señor, envíame. ISAÍAS 6:8 INITIALS INDICATE PRESIDING PRIEST BV - Fr. Beto Vázquez RB - Fr. Russell Brown GD - Deacon Greg Dutra MG - Fr. Masseo Gonzalez AV - Fr. Alphonse Van Guider JD - Fr. Joseph Dadiri JDV - Fr. Juan Diaz Villar AB - Sem. Abraham Barrera

3 3 PARISH CENTER PHONE: (805) FAX: (805) HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY & THURSDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY 1:15 PM - 6:00 PM Rev. Jose Alberto Vazquez, Pastor Rev. Russell Brown, Parochial Vicar Deacon Greg Dutra PARISH STAFF AND MINISTRIES Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are EXTENSION NUMBERS 10...RECEPTIONIST (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Chantelle Siordia 12...PARISH SECRETARY (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Corie Taylor 14...HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Andrea Torrejon 15...COUNSELING, GRIEF SUPPORT / MARRIAGE PREPARATION Terri Bledsoe, L. C. S. W. and Spiritual Director 16...BUSINESS OFFICE Cristina Curzi 18...LITURGY OFFICE Sr. Milda Avila 28...HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND CONFIRMATION Korinna Gee 31...OUTREACH (HABLA ESPAÑOL) Katie Hilton, Anita James, Margot Ochoa, Lynnette Borgman 32...PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Russell Brown 33...CHILDREN S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Stacy Huck 37...JUNIOR HIGH AND ALTAR SERVERS MINISTRIES Denise Barcus MUSIC (LEAVE MESSAGE AT OFFICE) Kathy Rietveld RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R. C. I. A.) ADULT CONFIRMATION Jerri Fife (805) SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY (LEAVE MESSAGE AT OFFICE) John and Dee Mass ST. PATRICK S SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL-8) Maureen Halderman (Principal) (805) ST. PATRICK S SHAMROCK THRIFT SHOP Penni Menno (Manager) (805) COLECTA DEL DOMINGO SUNDAY OFFERINGS February 3, 2019 $17, Electronic Donations: $1, Local Needs : $25.00 Church Repairs: $ NEEDED TO MEET WEEKLY BUDGET: EL PRESUPUESTO DE CADA SEMANA ES DE: $15, Bishop s Annual Ministry Appeal - Final Diocesan Goal $53, Paid $87, Returned to Parish $34, Participants 271 The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast. - MAX LUCADO CONFESSIONS Every Saturday, starting at 3:30 pm in the church, or by appointment. Se habla español. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the chapel. THE ROSARY IS PRAYED IN THE CHAPEL EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:15 PM BEFORE THE 5 PM MASS. Marriage/Bodas & Quinceañeras Call for an appointment with the pastor six months prior to ceremony. Hablar con el padre mínimo seis meses antes de la ceremonia. Se requiere el sacramento de primera comunión para poder registrar a la quinceañera. No Excepciones. Infant Baptism Parents and godparents are required to attend a pre-baptismal class before registering their child. Please call the parish office to obtain dates and to sign up for the classes. We thank you for celebrating the Holy Eucharist with us this weekend. If you are new to the area and are considering St. Patrick s Church as your parish family, please complete the registration form on our website or on page 5 and place it in the collection basket or bring it to the church office.

4 4 You may call the parish office at to place a person s name on the prayer list. Usted puede llamar a la oficina parroquial al para dar el nombre de la persona que necesite oración. +Pray for the following who have asked for our prayers +Orar por la sanación y bienestar de los enfermos y aquellos que necesiten nuestras oraciones: Lorenzo Lobato Wayne Abba PESCARON GRAN CANTIDAD DE PECES GOD S SUMMONS Pray for the souls of the recently departed and their families and friends who are grieving: Orar por nuestros hermanos que fallecieron recientemente y sus familias y amigos que están sufriendo: Ester Arroyo de Banda Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them; and may the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen REMEMBER WITH FLOWERS In Memory of Larry Gallagher BY THE GALLAGHER FAMILY Confronted with God s power and majesty, the first response of the prophet Isaiah was to acknowledge his sinfulness. Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips, he said aloud. Likewise, with his empty fishing nets dramatically filled at Jesus instruction, Peter fell to his knees and cried out, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man. Next, Peter got up. He docked his boats then left to follow Jesus. Isaiah also had a dramatic change of heart. When he heard the Lord say, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Isaiah answered, Here I am, send me. We are summoned daily by the Risen Lord. We are reminded of the saving power of the gospel and know in our heart of hearts that, as St. Paul wrote, believing in anything else won t lead to anything. What will it take for you to move past your sinfulness? What will it take for you to get off your knees? What will it take for you to bring to dock what is unimportant and to accept your call to be God s messenger? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. REMEMBER WITH FLOWERS In Memory of Alvin Souza 02/09/ /08/1980 LOVE, DAUGHTER PAT

5 5 FAITH DISCUSSIONS The Pantry needs the following items this week: SOUP, JELLY, CANNED FRUIT, TOILET PAPER & 12 CT. EGG CARTONS LENT 2019 PRE-SIGN UP FOR BOOKLET Thank You! By February 22.Book cost $8.00 MERCY God s Nature-Our Challenge MARCH 7,14,21 I.C.F. MARDI GRAS FISH FRY 10:00am Room 3 The Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) will be hosting a Mardi Gras Fish Fry on Friday, March 1st. Bring your friends and family for a fun and delicious Facilitator: Joan Lauriente Questions??? or "MARDI GRAS THEMED" fish & chips and coleslaw dinner from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the St. Patrick s Church parish hall. Dine in or take out a one-, two- or three-piece fish dinner, with prices starting at $8. Beer, wine, soda and bottled water will be available for purchase and cash donations will be accepted for desserts. Everyone is welcome! March 1st will also be the last day to enter the I.C.F. Lenten Fish Fry Raffle! Two lucky winners will be drawn that evening, and each will receive FOUR 2-piece fish dinners each week during the five I.C.F. Lenten Fish Fries! Raffle tickets are $10 each and all proceeds benefit the I.C.F. Catholic Schools Registration Assistance Program. Joanlaurie44@gmail.com Join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas The CDA was formed over 100 years ago and is one of the largest and oldest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. We donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. The I.C.F. Lenten Fish Fries start up the following week and will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on March 8th, March 22nd, March 29th, April 5th and April 12th in the parish hall. Meetings for Court # 1162 take place every second Saturday of the month at Nativity of Our Lady Parish Hall in San Luis Obispo. The next meeting will take place on Saturday, February 23rd at 10:00 am. Luncheon will follow. New members always welcome. For more information, please call Rose at Serve the Lord with gladness, unity and charity! PARISH REGISTRATION FORM (also available on our website: PLEASE SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE. WE WILL ENTER YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PARISH REGISTER. FORMA PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN LA PARROQUIA. LLENE SU SOLICITUD Y ENTREGUELA A LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL Y NOSOTROS PONDREMOS LA INFORMACIÓN EN LOS ARCHIVOS PARROQUIALES. Welcome! / Bienvenidos! Name/Nombre Address/Dirección City/Ciudad: Telephone/teléfono: Zip/Código: New Registration/Nueva Inscripción Request Envelopes / Petición de sobres ~ Address or telephone number change / de cambio o numero telefónico: I would like to volunteer for / Me gustaría ser voluntario(a) en: I would like information about / Me gustaría tener información de: Please check here if you wish to receive contribution envelopes.

6 6 EL LLAMADO DE DIOS Al ser confrontado con el poder y la majestad de Dios, la primera respuesta del profeta Isaías es reconocer su pecado. Ay de mí, estoy perdido porque soy un hombre de labios impuros, dice en voz alta. De la misma manera, con las redes de pesca repentinamente llenas con la orden de Jesús, Pedro cae de rodillas y clama: Señor, apártate de mí porque soy un pecador. Después Pedro se levanta, deja atracado su bote y sigue a Jesús. Isaías también experimentó un cambio impresionante. Cuando escuchó al Señor que decía: A quién voy a enviar? Quién irá por nosotros?, Isaías respondió: Aquí estoy, envíame. Somos llamados diariamente por el Señor resucitado. Se nos recuerda del poder salvador del Evangelio y sabemos de corazón que, como escribió san Pablo, creer en otra cosa no nos llevará a ningún lado. Qué se necesita para que dejes el pecado? Qué se necesita para que caigas de rodillas? Qué se necesita para que dejes lo que no es importante y aceptes el llamado de ser mensajero de Dios? MISA DE SANACIÓN VIERNES, 15 DE FEBRERO A LAS 7:00 PM Te invitamos este Viernes, 15 de Febrero a la Misa de Sanación que se celebrará en la Iglesia de San Patricio a las 7:00 pm. La Misa será celebrada por el Padre Juan Díaz Vilar, quien nos visita desde España. Los esperamos! Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Cuando era niño a mis primos mexicanos les gustaba contarme cuentos de la Llorona, la mano negra, bultos que flotaban en los cementerios, y lucecitas azules que aparecían sobre tesoro escondido por bandidos de siglos pasados. Estos cuentos también se escuchaban en el Valle del Río Grande de Texas, donde me crié. Confieso que me fascinaban y asustaban esas misteriosas leyendas, así como los relatos de santas y santos que levitan, tienen visiones, escuchan voces celestiales o chorrean sangre de llagas que recuerdan las llagas de Cristo en la cruz. He escuchado el llanto de la Llorona, y me parece haber visto la mano negra. Sé que mi carro se movió solo en un lugar donde murieron unos niños sobre un autobús escolar. Los latinos sabemos que hay muchas cosas que no se pueden explicar, simplemente se vive con el misterio. Y a quien no le atrae un buen misterio? El sentido del misterio nos atrae y nos intimida en el misticismo de los santos cristianos. Ellos nos recuerdan que hay mucho sagrado e inexplicable que penetra nuestras vidas cotidianas. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Los invitamos a las clases de Biblia en español que tendremos los días sábados de 5:00 pm a 6:30 pm en el salón #3 de nuestra parroquia. Iniciaremos el sábado, 23 de Febrero. Cupo limitado. Favor de inscribirse al terminar las misas de español. Gracias, los esperamos! Esta semana necesitamos lo siguiente en la alacena: JALEA, JABON, PAPEL HIGIENICO & RAMEN Siempre se necesitan bolsas de papel. Gracias! ADORACIÓN AL BENDITO SACRAMENTO El santísimo esta expuesto cada Viernes en la capilla de la iglesia en Arroyo Grande, de las 12:30pm a las 5:30pm. Todos son bienvenidos.

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8 8 CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST MARYKNOLL AFFILIATES At our potluck dinner, attendees will share where in the world people we feel connected to can be found. We will also discuss how we can support the local interfaith coalition on immigration. Interested parishioners are welcome to join us. When: Wednesday, February 13 at 5:30 pm Where: St. Patrick s Parish, Meeting Room #1 Contact: Please call Paula or David Schaffner at to let us know you are coming and if you would like to bring a dish to share. ST. PATRICK S ANNUAL OUTREACH MARDI GRAS GALA SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 The Monarch Club at Trilogy 1645 Trilogy Parkway Nipomo, California COCKTAILS: 5:30 PM DINNER: 7:00 PM FOLLOWED BY AUCTION & DANCING Individual Gala Dinner tickets will be on sale until sold out at the weekend Masses on February 9 & 10 and February 16 & 17. Dinner tickets are $100. CHECKS (PERFERRED) OR CASH Contact: Lynn Dorland lynndorland@gmail.com Raffle tickets will be on sale after all Masses on the weekends: February 9-10, & This year s raffle prizes are: PRIZE #1: DISNEYLAND TRIP FOR FOUR 3 night stay at the Disneyland Hotel 4 (1 park per day) passes for 3 days. PRIZE #2: GREAT WOLF LODGE IN ANAHEIM 2 night stay with swimming passes for 4 Plus 4 Season Passes to Universal Studios PRIZE #3: A NIGHT ON THE TOWN 12 - $100 gift certificates to local favorite restaurants. Thank you for your generous support of St. Patrick s Outreach Ministry. He became what we are so that He might make us what He is. - ST. ATHANASIUS MARK YOUR CALENDARS LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ONGOING LITURGICAL FORMATION MARCH 2, :30AM NOON PRESENTOR: FR. MATTHEW PENNINGTON More information will be coming! LADIES SILENT RETREAT Taking names for annual Ladies Silent Retreat at St. Clare s Soquel on February 22-24, Register now, cost is $215 for single and $170 for double occupancy (meals included); carpools forming. Make time for nature walk, conference, and prayer. Contact Anita or Angela or a.limon@charter.net New comers welcome. Theme is Mary as the Model of Closeness to God and speaker is Father Gary Sumpter, who lives and serves in the Napa Valley. A retreat can deepen our Lenten journey make the time this year you will not regret it. $50 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION. ST. PATRICK S SHAMROCK THRIFT STORE We are in need of some volunteer help. Anyone who would be interested in working in our unique retail environment is welcome. Your talents might be organizational, cleaning, merchandising or customer service. Your choice of hours and days of the week. Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Contact Penni at for details. KEEP INFORMED: 890AM

9 9 COMMUNITY MEETING COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SPIRITUAL COMPANIONING IS AVAILABLE Visit the Church Website at stpatsag.org or call All our Spiritual Directors have been called and formed in their Ministry. OCEANO Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Oceano Community Services District Board Chambers Address: 1655 Front Street, Oceano, Ca The Community Plan is a roadmap to guide future development of Oceano. This meeting is to discuss alternative development paths for Oceano s future. SENIOR ADULT MAVERICKS Meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Meeting Room #3. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL EMPTY BOWLS REMEMBERING VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS We invite you to honor a departed loved one or special devotion by lighting a perpetual candle in the vestibule. Would you like to know more about the mission of the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition that the Empty Bowls Luncheon supports? Peggy Coon, a 5CHC Board member, will give a brief talk in Meeting Room #3 on Feb. 20th at 10:30 am. Please join us for an interesting and insightful program about the needs in our neighborhoods. Our candle devotional has 12 perpetual candles in the back row. Your intention will be placed on a marker by your candle. Please stop by the parish office to reserve your candle. ALL OTHER CANDLES ARE AVAILABLE ON A DAILY BASIS. (1 MONTH DEVOTION / $50.00) REMEMBER WITH FLOWERS Remember a special person or occasion with a floral donation! Your tribute in flowers will help enhance our liturgical environment and honor the memory of that special person or occasion. Your remembrance will be placed in the bulletin the weekend of your request. All proceeds will go to the care of our liturgical worship space. Envelopes are available in the vestibule. PLEASE FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THE ENVELOPE, DROP IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR BRING IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE. (SUGGESTED DONATION $25.00) THE PRAISE & PRAYER GROUP INVITES YOU TO HOLY MASS WITH HEALING Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm The celebrant will be Fr. John Farao, O. F. M. at St. Patrick s Church We hope you re able to join us! THE A/V MINISTRY & ICF PRESENT Family Movie Night Friday, February 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR TO HELP DEFER COSTS.

10 10 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) maybe what you are looking for. ARE YOU: A non-catholic with questions about the Catholic faith? A baptized Catholic who has not received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation? If you answered YES to either of these questions, please call Jerri Fife at for more information. Jesus said: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my witness. Acts 1:8 FIVE CITIES CHRISTIAN WOMEN FOOD PANTRY POTLUCK & BUSINESS MEETING The Five Cities Christian Women Food Pantry will be having their next potluck/business meeting on Monday, February 11th at noon at the Community Presbyterian Church at 990 Doliver St. Pismo Beach. Our speaker will be Cathi Salsbury from the Lifeline Pregnancy Center in Grover Beach. Please bring a dish to share, your own place setting and a friend. Anyone is invited to attended to learn about our ministry and volunteer opportunities. ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT PARISH & THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL PRESENT 11TH ANNUAL BIBLICAL STUDIES CONFERENCE On the Way with Christ: Discipleship in the Gospel 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT CHURCH 5075 HARP ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA It will be featuring Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Michael Barber Cost is FREE! Free will offering will be accepted! Are you an adult baptized Catholic who has received First Communion but never was Confirmed? Are you interested in knowing about the process to receive the Holy Spirit in this Sacrament in which you will be gifted with a fuller experience of God s grace? If your answer is YES - please contact Jerri Fife at WHY SHOULD I RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION? The reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285 THE EFFECTS OF CONFIRMATION Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace: it roots us more deeply in becoming adopted sons and daughters of God which makes us cry, Abba! Father! ; it unites us more firmly to Christ; it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; it renders our bond with the Church more perfect; it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and actions as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross. Optional Lunch which includes a sandwich, chips and a drink is $8.00 and will be served from 12:00 to 12:45 pm. Please RSVP for lunch to Trent Benedetti. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT TRENT BENEDETTI AT OR TRENTB@BENEDETTICPA.COM As we sit in the silence together We know wholeheartedly that God is present in our lives. Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina may be a method of prayer to deepen your relationship with God. Our parish Centering Prayers meet in unison every Tuesday in our chapel from 10:00 am to 10:30 am followed by Lectio Divina (conversing with God in Scripture) from 10:30 am to approximately 11:15 am in meeting room #3. EVERY 5:30 PM IN MEETING ROOM #3 THERE ARE EVENING CENTERING PRAYER GATHERINGS. CENTERING PRAYER/LECTIO DIVINA BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE. Are you a divorced Catholic who is interested in knowing about the annulment process? There is hope! Pope Francis has made the annulment time less lengthy because he wishes those in need to be able to be married in the church. We are here to help you understand and navigate this process. Please call Jerri for information.

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