Deacon Rick Morales Deacon James Ogbonna Sacraments and Rosaries

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1 November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood. Mark 12:43-44 Divine Mercy Catholic Church 2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA Tel: (916) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli kaniseli@gmail.com Deacon Rick Morales deacon@divinemercynatomas.com Deacon James Ogbonna deaconjames@divinemercynatomas.com Look Inside for: The Parish Office will be closed Monday, November 12th. See Page 5 For Details! TUESDAY NOV 13TH OUR LADY OF FATIMA PROCESSION After 8:30 am Mass Sacraments and Rosaries Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:45-4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism Every 3 rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM or within the Mass (in some special cases to be determined by the Pastor). Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day. Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office. Rosary English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Immediately after every Mass Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Mass 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM Youth Mass 5:00 PM Every 1 st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration Spanish Mass Every 2 nd Sunday of the Month Filipino Mass Every 3 rd Sunday of the month 5:00 PM 5:00 PM WEEKDAY MASSES Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM Every Friday Holy Hour 3-4 PM (Blessed Sacrament Exposed) First Friday Morning Mass 8:30 AM Exposition* 9:00 AM Benediction 5:45 PM Evening Mass 6:30 PM *Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.

2 Page 2 What does Jesus want us to learn from what He said about the widow s mite? A Word From... means of self-support. Does that mean the widow left the temple completely destitute, went home, and died of starvation? No. The Bible teaches that God provides for our needs (Matthew 6:25 34). We don t know the details of this particular widow s future, but we can be certain that she was provided for. Just as God provided for the widow and her son in Elijah s day (1 Kings 17:15 16), God also provided for the widow in Jesus day. The Gospels of Mark and Luke both relay an incident involving a widow s gift to God. She didn t give much just two mites or did she? The story is often called the story of the widow s mite or the story of the widow s offering. One day, Jesus was sitting with His disciples near the temple treasury watching people depositing money into the offering receptacles. The court of women held thirteen such receptacles, and people could cast their money in as they walked by. Jesus watched as the rich were contributing large sums of money, but then along came a widow with two small coins in her hand. The ESV calls them two small copper coins, which make a penny (Mark 12:41). The KJV calls the coins mites. These were the smallest denomination of coins. The widow put her coins into the box, and Jesus called His disciples to Him and pointed out her action: Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything all she had to live on (Mark 12:43 44; cf. Luke 21:1 4). There are several things that the story of the widow s mite teaches us. First, God sees what man overlooks. The big gifts in the temple were surely noticed by people; that s probably what the disciples were watching. But Jesus saw what no one else did: He saw the humble gift of a poor widow. This was the gift that Jesus thought worthy of comment; this was the gift that the disciples needed to be aware of. The other gifts in the treasury that day made a lot of noise as they jingled into the receptacles, but the widow s mites were heard in heaven. Second, God s evaluation is different from man s. The widow s two mites added up to a penny, according to man s tabulation. But Jesus said that she had given more than anyone else that day (Mark 12:43). How could this be, when many rich people threw in large amounts (Mark 12:41)? The difference is one of proportion. The rich were giving large sums, but they still retained their fortunes; the widow put in everything all she had to live on (Mark 12:42). Hers was a true sacrifice; the rich had not begun to give to the level of her sacrifice. Third, God commends giving in faith. Here was a woman in need of receiving charity, yet she had a heart to give. Even though the amount was negligible what could a widow s mite buy? she gave it in faith that God could use it. The widow s faith is also evident in the fact that she gave the last of her money. Like the widow of Zarephath, who gave her last meal to Elijah (see 1 Kings 17:7 16), the widow in the temple gave away her last It is interesting that, just before Jesus commented on the widow s mite, He commented on the scribes who devour widows houses (Mark 12:40). The religious officials of the day, instead of helping the widows in need, were perfectly content to rob them of their livelihood and inheritance. The system was corrupt, and the darkness of the scribes greed makes the widow s sacrifice shine even more brightly. God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7), and He is faithful to take care of His own. + STEWARDSHIP To give from our livelihood is not only an act of generosity, it is also an act of trust in God. We can only give from our need if we trust that God will provide for us. Jesus himself demonstrates the ultimate act of generosity and trust in God as he gives his life for us on the cross. SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday, Nov 11 St. Martin of Tours 1 KGS 17:10-16; PS 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; HEB 9:24-28; MT 5:3; MK 12:38-44; or MK 12:41-44 Monday, Nov 12 St. Josaphat of Polotsk TI 1:1-9; PS 24:1B-2, 3-4AB, 5-6; PHIL 2:15D, 16A; LK 17:1-6 Tuesday, Nov 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini TI 2:1-8, 11-14; PS 37:3-4, 18 AND 23, 27 AND 29; JN 14:23; LK 17:7-10 Wednesday, Nov 14 St. Lawrence O'Toole TI 3:1-7; PS 23:1B-3A, 3BC-4, 5, 6; 1 THES 5:18; LK 17:11-19 Thursday, Nov 15 St. Albert the Great PHMN 7-20; PS 146:7, 8-9A, 9BC-10; JN 15:5; LK 17:20-25 Friday, Nov 16 St. Margaret of Scotland 2 JN 4-9; PS 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18; LK 21:28; LK 17:26-37 Saturday, Nov 17 St. Hugh of Lincoln 3 JN 5-8; PS 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; SEE 2 THES 2:14; LK 18:1-8 Sunday, Nov 18 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne DN 12:1-3; PS 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11; HEB 10:11-14, 18; LK 21:36; MK 13:24-32 To be added to the Parish s Warrior Prayer Chain lopez-kathleen5341@sbcglobal.net

3 Page 3 Pray without ceasing-...i Thessalonians 5:17 Domingo Navasca Rita Bambilla Noriel Babmilla Luisa Dungca Paul Paguirigan Jayvee Faustino Justin Espanol Paz Cajucom Ethan Banthao Isabela Flores Viktoria Flores Jia Combong Eilah Combong Elyse Combong Ethan Banthao TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 13TH OUR LADY OF FATIMA PROCESSION After 8:30 am Mass Say the Rosary every day...pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices for sinners I m Our Lady of the Rosary. Only I will be able to help you. in the end My Immaculate Heart will triumph... Our Lady at Fatima Remembering the Sick in Prayer Heavenly Father, we lift up all those who are facing various illnesses. Give them the hope and courage they need today and every day. Comfort their pain, calm their fears, and surround them with Your peace. In Jesus name, Amen! Marian Faustino Lilian Flores Janet Galicia Linda Espanol Marifi Lim Jun Faustino Patrick Espanol Iya Paguirigan Jahzeel Paguirigan Ezechiel Paguirigan Joseph Espanol Mercedes Castro Milasro Muna Sally Miller Bradley Espanol Rico Flores Edward Paguirigan Angelito Galicia Arnold Lim Ivy Paguirigan Mai Cheng Andrew Espanol Elizabeth Fadrillan Arlene F. Alvir Evangeline Zarate Eva Anchors Edward Santos, Jr. Cynthia Fernandez Sai Paguirigan Divine Mercy Catholic Church is not liable to users of the data or information provided herein, or to any other party, for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, including but not limited to time, money or goodwill, arising from the use, operation or modification of the data or information. Remembering the Military in Prayer Allen Jay Cayabyab, USAF Chad Cayabyab, US Marines PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, Navy SN Samantha Chaidez, Navy TSTT Jesse R. Bose, USAF PFC Jose Robledo, US Army LCpl Alex Penick, US Marines Deven Aguiar-Frank, USAF Jonah Edward Pagala, US Navy Vincent Santos, US Air Force Capt Jessica G. Dacpano USAF Prayers of the Faithful, Sunday, November 11th Acknowledging that God is the giver of all that is good, we place our needs before his throne. That the Church may be a witness to the world of true faithfulness to the message of the Gospel. For the Holy Spirit s guidance of our bishops in responding to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Church. For the strength of the bishops to be holy shepherds in protecting and leading their sheep from all harm. That our faithful stewardship may bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives. For all of those involved in the Women s Welcome Retreat this weekend, that they will experience a great outpouring of God s love and mercy in their lives. For those affected by the fires in California, evacuated families, first responders and rescuers; may they be kept safe as they work toward restoring calm, security and normalcy. We pray to the Lord. For the healing and support of all victims and survivors of clergy abuse. That all who are sick and suffering may be restored to health and that those who have died may be united with the glorified saints in heaven. Retreat Adoration - Beginning Friday November 9th after 6:30 pm Mass through Sunday November 11th at 4:00 pm A 24x7 -Holy Experience! If you would like to join our Welcome Retreat Women in part of this most holy retreat experience, then you should come to the Adoration Chapel and pray through-out the Welcome weekend. We would like to have at least two adorers in the chapel at all times during the retreat. All are WELCOME! Sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table in the Narthex. Divine Mercy Thanksgiving Day Family Masses 8:00 am 10:00 am Bring your non-perishable food items and monetary donations to help those in need. You will present your gifts at the altar during Mass. Your gifts will be used by the Angels of Mercy to feed the hungry!

4 Page 4 WEEK AT A GLANCE Mark Your Calendars MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, Nov 11 Women s Welcome Retreat 10:30 am (Rectory) RCIA II Monday, Nov 12 VETERAN S DAY THE OFFICE IS CLOSED 7:30 pm (Narthex) Signs from God Tuesday, Nov 13 9:00 am (P1, 2 & 3) Catechist of the Good Shepherd 9:30 am (Narthex) Bible Study "Wisdom" 11:00 am (P5) Inner Circle Prayer Group 4:00 pm (P1, 2 & 3) Catechist of the Good Shepherd 5:30 pm (Residence) Divine Mercy Cenacle 5:30 pm (P9) RCIA Adapted-Children 6:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Ministry Rosary Walk Committee 7:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Leadership Meeting Wed, Nov 14 9:30 am (P9) Divine Mercy Cenacle 10:00 am (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory 5:00 pm (P1) Children's Choir Practice 6:00 pm (P9) CFF Prep Class-Stephanie Morisey 7:30 pm (Narthex) Baptismal Prep Class Part II 7:30 pm (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory 7:30 pm (P7) RCIA I Thurs, Nov 15 9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement 5:00 pm (P3) Legion of Mary 5:30 pm (Narthex) Stewardship Council Meeting 7:00 pm (P5) FPU Class-Mike Kemper 7:00 pm (Church or P1) Spanish Rosary 7:30 pm (Narthex) Angels of Mercy Ministry Meeting 7:30 pm (P7) Beloved Young Adult Ministry Meeting Friday, Nov 16 3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour 4:00 pm (P3) Altar Server Ministry Meeting 6:00 pm (P9) CFF Prep Class-Stephanie Morisey 7:00 pm (P7 & 8) Bible Studies For Adult Faith Formation 7:30 pm (Church) Adult Choir Practice Saturday, Nov 17 9:00 pm (P5) Grief Support 10:00 am (Church) Baptism 3:45 pm (Church) Confession-Father Michael 6:00 pm (P1,2,&3) Lord's Flock Meeting 2721 Del Paso Rd., Ste 110 Sacramento, CA Open: 11:00 am 12:00 am EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10% of sales from parishioners and friends will go to Divine Mercy Church. Your support is very much appreciated. God bless you most kindly for your generosity. Sunday, Nov 11 7:30 am Pete & Adelaida Balais + Fr Soane Begona (Special Intentions) Dr. Vicente Ceniza + 9:30 am Joe Ned (Birthday) Fr Soane Pedro Oclarino + Augustine, Sr., Claude & Victor Vestil + 12:30 pm Loretta G. Polante + Fr Michael Ramon Balaoro III (Birthday) Romulo & Lucy Lakip (Speedy Recovery) 5:00 pm SPANISH MASS Fr Michael Nicolas Alfonso Luna + Monday, Nov 12 6:30 pm Roberto Chica + Fr Michael Begona (Special Intentions) Monica Pham (Thanksgiving/Birthday) Phero Pham Van Loc + Tuesday, Nov 13 8:30 am Begona (Special Intentions) Fr Michael Angel Alabastro Sanchez (Speedy Recovery) Maria Dang Thi Huye + Wed, Nov 14 6:30 pm Begona (Special Intentions) Fr Soane Fr Ronan Brennan + Linh hon mo coi + Thursday, Nov 15 8:30 am Begona (Special Intentions) Fr Soane Fr Ronan Brennan + Thanksgiving Blessings Evelyn Losenara Friday, Nov 16 6:30 pm Begona (Special Intentions) Fr Soane Angel Escarcha + Johann Aquino + (2nd year death anniversary) Saturday, Nov 17 8:30 am Begona (Special Intentions) Fr Soane Fr Ronan Brennan + Kriss Dwight + Arnel Musngi + 5:00 pm Angel Escarcha + Fr Michael Maria Rodrigues + Lucy Rodrigues + Eusebius Rodrigues + Sunday, Nov 18 7:30 am Gayle Ray + Fr Soane Gemerlina Torrefiel + Agrepina Baldonado + 9:30 am Augustine, Sr., Claude & Victor Vestil + Fr Soane Felipa Oveida + 12:30 pm Arlina Real + (Death Anniversary) Fr Soane Paolo E. Cervantes (Birthday/Thanksgiving) Linda Bolisay (Birthday/Thanksgiving) 5:00 pm FILIPINO MASS Doloros Ursua + Richard Jalandra + The Parish Office will be closed Monday, November 12th.

5 Page 5 Giving is Worship Divine Mercy Ministries and Outreach collection is used in support of various Parish programs. Please place your envelope for the Divine Ministries and Outreach in the regular offertory basket. SHARING OUR TREASURE Fiscal Year July June 2019 Week ending November 4, 2018 OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July June 2019) 65,000 Average 4 week Month Requirement $ Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000 $ Week of: 4-Nov wk 1 Week of: 11-Nov wk 2 Week of: 18-Nov wk 3 Week of: 25-Nov wk 4 $ Total Collections This Month Shortage (x,xxx) / Savings Increase $ Monthly Financial Report 10/31/ ,918 (40,082) CHURCH MORTGAGE Mortgage Loan Balance 10/31/2018 $ DIVINE MERCY PARISH 24,918 2,399,947 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH PARISH INCOME Offertory Donations $39, Building Fund Donations $26, Other Receipts $16, TOTAL Income $83, PARISH EXPENSE This Week: Weekend Mass attendance totaled 1,406 Mortgage Payment $26, families gave 81.3% of our weekend offertory of $10,766 Payroll & Benefits $21, Maint & Supplies $17, We are thankful to the 177 families who gave sacrificial gifts totaling $9, for our Mortgage Reduction collection. 303 families gave $4,821 to All Saints Day and All Souls Day Collections Plan ahead, sign up for On Line Giving God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don t have envelopes? Call Parish office to request it s easy! Utilities $4, Prop Taxes & Insurance $6, Other Expenses $9, $ $91, Diocesan Assessment Fees* TOTAL Expense Gain/Loss { $ } *Our Parish's share for services received from The Diocese Diocesan Special Collections (Donations Do Not Go To Our Parish) $1, T4, TEA FOR U 4660 Natomas Blvd., Sacramento, CA Phone # OPEN: Mon-Wed, and Ad Space Available-Call the Parish office! Your business should be advertised here! Sun at 11am-10 pm Thursday-Saturday at 11 am-11 pm. 15% of SUNDAY sales coming from parishioners and friends goes to Divine Mercy. Thank you for your support!

6 Page 6 November 11/12 November Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries CFF Calendar November 2018 No CFF Women s Welcome Retreat (November 10-11) No CFF Thanksgiving Break CELEBRATING THE FEAST DAY OF SANTO NINO JANUARY 5, 2019 MASS STARTS AT 10:00 A.M DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2231 CLUB CENTER DRIVE, SACRAMENTO CA November 25/26 CFF Class / Family Mass at 12:30 November 27 RCIA Adapted Come and See! RCIA II in the Rectory Sundays at 10:30 am RCIA Remember auditing classes when you were in college? Well come and audit a class for RCIA II. Review what you may already know, or learn something new! November 11 Liturgical Prayer (Lk 22: 7-20) w/adoration, Rosary & Devotion November 18 Matrimony **(Jn 2: 1-10) November 25/26 NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND With winter just around the corner, the homeless in our communities are once again at risk from the cold and rain. The Divine Mercy Squires are now collecting coats, jackets, blankets, gloves, hats and scarves for those in need but we need your help! We ask that you look through your closets for new or lightly-used adult-sized items that are no longer used or needed. Donated items can be placed in the collection bin located in the Narthex from Nov 4th through Dec 8th. For more information, please contact Dave Leahy at ( ). SCHEDULE OF NOVENA (9-DAY DEVOTION) AT THE DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH, AFTER EACH MONDAY MASS, AS FOLLOWS: NOVEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 19 NOVEMBER 26 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 31 JANUARY 5, 2019 MONDAY.7:00 PM. MONDAY.7:00 PM MONDAY.7:00 PM MONDAY 7:00 PM MONDAY.7:00 PM MONDAY 7:00 PM MONDAY.3:00 PM (CHRISTMAS EVE) MONDAY.3:00 PM (NEW YEAR S EVE) SATURDAY 9:45 AM (FEAST DAY) Signs From God in the Narthex November 12th 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Contact Richard Hack hackman99@zoho.com CONFESSION: Saturdays at 3:45-4:45. Or make an appointment for Confession by calling ADORATION: The Church is open for prayer during Parish office Hours. M-F, 9:00-4:00 Visit the Office for access.

7 Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries Knight of Columbus KNIGHTS of Columbus In Service To One. In Service To All "In service to One, In service to All." This is the motto of our fraternal organization. Our service begins at Divine Mercy Parish by supporting its mission and our Pastor throughout the year. If you are interested in joining us please contact: Domingos Fernandes - dmccushers@yahoo.com (916) Alex Alanis - alex.alanis@sbcglobal.net (916) Upcoming Events: Business Meeting P7/8 every 1st Tuesday (Rosary 6:45 pm) Meeting 7:30 pm. Leadership Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm (LTBA) Color Corps practice every 2nd Wednesday next to the church office at 7:15 pm Assembly 4th Degree Meeting every 2nd Thursday in P7/8 at 7:30 pm Knight's' family dinner Friday, after 6:30 pm Mass at P1,2,3. Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, at 5:30 pm rosaryprocession. Angels of Mercy For your Christmas Season To Do List! The Children's Christmas Giving Tree will be available on November 24th. Sign up and details will be provided then. Thank you for reaching out to these children. May God bless your giving hearts! Confirmation Congratulations to Parishioners Jose Carlos Barba Cazares, Marcio Alfonso Polidoro, and Angelo Tenorino who were Confirmed on November 3rd at St Mary s in Vacaville

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