Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 5057 Cottage Way Carmichael, California

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1 Our Lady of the Assumption 750 weekly Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 5057 Cottage Way Carmichael, California Welcome You are a stranger but once. You are a child of God, redeemed by Our Savior, Jesus Christ. In God s name, we welcome you. May you find friendship, peace and serenity in our community. If you are a visitor interested in joining our parish community or the Catholic Faith, please register as soon as possible. If you are returning after being away welcome home! Rev. Eduino Silveira, Pastor Rev. Brendan McKeefry, Pastor Emeritus Michael Tateishi, Deacon PARISH OFFICE parish@olaparish.net Phone: (916) Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm Mon Fri Staff: Elizabeth White, Pastoral Associate Kelley Smith, Parish Business Manager Sandi Holland, Director of Worship Jane Ricci, Development Coordinator Rosemary Ross, Faith Formation Coordinator Earl Knight, Building Maintenance Paul Narloch, Groundskeeper Advisory Council Chairpersons: Nancy Turner, Pastoral Council Chair Michael Tateishi, Liturgy Committee Julie Nauman, Finance Council Paul Read, Buildings & Grounds OLA SCHOOL Robert Love, Principal Phone: (916) FAITH FORMATION faithformation@olaparish.net Phone: (916) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN development@olaparish.net Phone: (916) x202 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY svdp@olaparish.net Phone: (916) MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Mon-Fri Holy Days: Vigil 5:30 p.m., 8 a.m. (10 a.m. during school year), 5:30 p.m. First Saturdays: 8 a.m. NEW PARISHIONERS To register, visit the parish website at and complete the form at the New Parishioner Sign-up link. SACRAMENTS Baptism: Contact the parish office EUCHARISTIC ADORATION three months in advance. Tuesday and Thursday after Marriage: Contact the parish office at 8 a.m. Mass through 7 p.m. least six months in advance. RITE OF CHRISTIAN Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4-5 p.m. Ministry to the Sick: Anyone who is INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) sick or undergoing surgery may request If you are unbaptized or uncatechized the Sacrament of the Sick. and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church you may join Homebound parishioners may receive the Eucharist. Contact the parish this year-round process at any time. office to request either. Please contact the parish office. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the parish community at Our Lady of the Assumption Church is to proclaim the Word of God more fully, to gain a more intimate knowledge of God through our Catholic traditions, and to serve the people of God, especially in our efforts to meet the needs of the poor in our community, and when possible around the world. We strive to build a sense of community among our parishioners, with the wider Diocesan community, and with the entire family of God.

2 WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH Weekly Calendar Mon, Dec 15th Music Ministry Rehearsal, 7:00pm, St. John's Troop 328 Meeting, 7:00pm, Seton Hall Meditation Group, 7:30pm, School Library Tue, Dec 16th OLA Christmas Program, 8:00am, Church PERT Club Meeting, 11:00am, St. John's Baptism Preparation, 7:00pm, St. Anne's Wed, Dec 17th OLA Christmas Program, 9:00am, Church Children's Christmas Eve Mass Practice, 4:00pm, Church Troop #2075, 5:30pm, St. Paul's Thu, Dec 18th Fri, Dec 19th Sat, Dec 20th Sun, Dec 21st Children's Christmas Eve Mass Practice, 3:00pm, Seton Hall Children's Christmas Eve Mass Practice, 4:00pm, Church Advent Penance Service, 7:00pm, Church Private Party Set-up, 2:00pm, St. John's Private Party, 1:00pm, St. John's Open Gym, 7:30am, Parish Hall Giving Tree Distribution, 8:00am, Seton & St. John's Halls The Weekly Calendar information is subject to change and will not include reservations submitted after the bulletin has been completed. All who use the Reservations Calendar are asked to ensure that the Parish Office is contacted should a reservation no longer be needed or a change needs to be made to an existing reservation. Because funerals cannot be planned, those using St. John s Hall may be asked to move to another available location should a family need the room for a post-funeral reception. We thank you for your understanding in this regard. Mass Requests Sat 12/13 5:30pm Don & Joan Cotton Pat & Jerry Laumer Donna Roehr Al Roehr Sun 12/14 8:00am Juanita Roth Portillo Family 9:30am Emmett O Connell Hamilton Family Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito 11:00am Ryker Portillo Portillo Family 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira Mon 12/15 8:00am Marge Ashack Maria Pesely Tue 12/16 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Wed 12/17 8:00am Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito Stephen Johnson Sheila Johnson Thu 12/18 8:00am Bernard Crawley Rita Crawley Fri 12/19 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Sat 12/20 5:30pm Lizz Baca Baca Family Exner & Devlin Families Kathleen Davis Sun 12/21 8:00am Jim Raney Tom & Barbara Safford 9:30am McClain Family Bunny McClain Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito 11:00am John O Donnell O Donnell Family Gary Brown Judy Brown Family 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira Bernard Crawley Rita Crawley Mass Requests Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to request a Mass to honor someone special. The Diocese recommended stipend for this is $10.00 per request but no request will be denied based on inability to pay. Book of Intentions Those wishing to have our congregation pray for a loved one, whether alive or deceased, are invited to write the person s name in our Book of Intentions.

3 NOTES FROM THE PASTOR S DESK My soul rejoices in the Lord The third Sunday of Advent is called Jubilato Sunday or joy Sunday and all the readings invite us to be joyous in the Lord. St John the Baptist was sent by God to announce the coming of the Light that shines in the darkness; the darkness cannot conquer that Light. He announced that there is One among us whose sandals John was not worthy to untie, Jesus Christ Who came to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah. When Jesus appeared in the Synagogue in Nazareth He read the passage that is given us today as the first reading: The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because the Lord has anointed Me; He has sent Me to proclaim glad tidings to heal.. to set people free..." Then He added: "today this scripture passage has been fulfilled." Every time we hear the Word of the Lord and believe in it we are saved. His word brings us joy and hope. St. Paul who accepted the Good News of the Gospel is a great example for us of a joyous person. Even in prison he is full of joy. That is why He challenges us to rejoice in the Lord always by being thankful, rejecting evil, and persevering in prayer awaiting in joy the coming of the Lord. True joy comes from God Who loves us. Just before He died Jesus said: "As the Father loved Me, I loved you. Remain in my love and love one another so that my joy may be in you and your joy complete. True joy then is knowing that the Lord loves us and, living in His love, loving one another as He loves us. Always, but especially during this great season of Advent let us remain in the love of the Lord and love one another as to share His joy. Let us take the time to welcome the Lord into our lives and deepen our Communion with Him through prayer and by reaching to those around us with the love of the Lord. That is why I have been encouraging us to be loving and welcoming towards all who come to our parish. People need to encounter the love of Christ in us by how we care for one another from children to the elderly. Let us pray for an attitude of welcoming. Let us express our faith in love, in service to one another to make the parish a Christian Community that welcomes and accepts the gifts of all. I am deeply grateful that many parishioners are living their faith offering their talents to continue to make our parish a loving community where all encounter the love of Christ. I encourage all parishioners to see themselves as disciples of the Lord called to build our parish as a sign of God's Kingdom among us. Feel free to offer your ideas and your gifts for the good of all. It starts by believing in the love of the Lord and remaining in Him. - Father Eduino T. Silveira Conversion Brings Joy! In the First Reading, Isaiah continues the theme of hope,m hope of fulfillment of God s promise of Israel s restoration. This will happen when God s Spirit is upon the Messiah. It will be a year of favor from the Lord (alluding to the Jubilee Year tradition, when all debts are forgiven and those in distress will be consoled). The Responsorial Psalm is actually the Magnificat (Our Lady s Canticle), from St Luke. This hymn celebrates the time of favor from the Lord, when He will raise up the lowly and topple the mighty. Jesus birth brings about this time of peace and restoration, to the earth and in our hearts. We had lost our way by sin. God reaches out to us, the lost and confused. He brings mercy and salvation through His Son, Jesus. Mary s joy pours forth in proclaiming this coming event which began in Her. The Second Reading, like the ending of most of St Paul s letters, is a collection of last minute instructions. Two of the themes found throughout this letter are joy and prayer. Joy is the sense of peace we find doing God s will, and prayer is the means of discerning His will. It is prudent to test all things, being open to God speaking in our hearts while recognizing that at the same time we must also listen to the Spirit speaking to us through the Church s Magisterium. In today s Gospel, St John helps us understand what John the Baptist s role really is. St John the Baptist is the one who calls us to convert in order to be ready for the Messiah when He comes. By his own admission, he is not the Messiah, but rather the one who points to Jesus, the true Messiah. He considers his role to be that of preparing hearts through conversion to justice and righteousness.

4 STEWARDSHIP AT OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION FINANCIAL SUPPORT Offertory Collection Results for December 6th & 7th, 2014: $17, Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. Rejoice always means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. Pray constantly means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. Give thanks in all circumstances means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations. Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Today, there will be a special second collection for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. This Diocesan Collection provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members can continue the good works of their elders. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution to the Retirement Fund for Religious. End of the Year Parish Contributions Many individuals will make charitable contributions late in the calendar year to take advantage of tax benefits for the current year. In order to do so, checks must be dated and envelopes postmarked on or before December 31, If you are in a position to make end of year contributions, please consider OLA parish as a beneficiary of your support. And thank you to all who have given so generously throughout the year. ParishPay and Visa Giveaway Tis the season for giving. And now, Visa and ParishPay are giving you more reasons to give to Our Lady of the Assumption. The two companies are teaming up to give away some electronic presents. Parishioners who donate by Christmas are entered into the raffle and have the chance to win a brand new 16GB tablet. There are three ways to enroll: contact ParishPay online at ParishPay.com, by phone at (866) PARISH1 ( ) or by calling the Parish Office at No purchase necessary to enter or win; purchase will not improve chance of winning. Sweepstakes ends 12/31/2014. Legal residents of U.S. at least 18 only. Sponsored by YapStone, Inc., 2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA REMEMBRANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS Baptisms We welcome: Nathan Henry & Noah Benjamin Kidd, sons of Ian and Holly (Himes) Sienna Mary Ocay, daughter of Jay and Elizabeth (Miles) Advent Penance Service Confessing your sins is one of the best ways to prepare yourself spiritually for Christmas. We invite all to join us on December 18th at 7:00pm for OLA s Advent Penance Service. Additional priests will be available to hear your confession and minimize your wait. Parish Office Closure Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th to allow our staff to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with their families. Christmas and New Year s Masses We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners and their visiting friends and family at one of our Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24th 4:00pm: Family Mass 6:00pm: Family Mass 12:00am: Midnight Mass Children of the parish will celebrate the Christmas Pageant at the 4:00 and 6:00pm Masses. Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25 th 8:00am: Dawn Mass 10:00am: Morning Mass 12:00pm: Daytime Mass New Year s Eve - Wednesday, December 31 st 5:30pm: Vigil Mass New Year s Day - Thursday, January 1 st 10:00am

5 PARISH EVENTS 24th Annual OLA Giving Tree Our Annual Giving Tree at the back of our church still has tags available. Please choose a tag, purchase a new gift, wrap it, attach the tag - firmly - and return the gift to the tree by Noon on Sunday, December 21st. Thank you so much for your generosity. We are bringing hope and joy to many families. Please call us with your question: Christine ( ), Beth ( ) or Mary- Caye ( ). PERT Club The PERT Club will meet on Tuesday, December 16th at 11:00am in St. John s Hall for a brief meeting with drawings for cash and gifts. A most bodacious and scrumptious potluck lunch will follow at Noon. A Christmas ham will be supplied by the club. All we need is for you to supply all the other supporting dishes from your favorite recipe file. BINGO, with cash prizes, will start at 1:00pm. Please bring your own place setting, some bright decorations for your table and some food for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Remember to also wear some Christmas finery. The luncheon is only $3.00 for guests and free for members. Please call Vivian ( ) or George ( ) with questions. Free College Financial Planning Night You are invited to attend this free workshop on Thursday, January 15th, from 7:00-8:30pm in St. John s Hall to learn how to pay for college without going broke. Discover the secrets to getting financial aid that the colleges don t want you to know. Learn about the FAFSA forms and much more in order to maximize the financial aid you are eligible to receive. Don t wait till your child is in High School or even in College to figure out how to pay for tuition, room and board. Our guest speaker, Paul McDermott has extensive knowledge helping families understand the rigors of the college application process, including many of the financial hurdles many parents face. Seating is limited. To insure your spot, please RSVP to lynnsweeney@comcast.net or DIOCESAN EVENTS Camp Pendola Gift Certificate A Camp Pendola Gift Certificate makes a great gift for your child or grandchild and lets you take advantage of a more convenient way to make summer camp plans. Consider buying a dollar amount that would give your child a fun-filled week at camp! Purchase your gift certificate today at or by calling Choose Life 2015 All middle school & high school youth, teachers, parents and ministers are invited to attend this exciting event. Find out what being Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice really means, learn how you can talk about abortion with friends and family and gain skills to make a difference at your schools and parishes. Choose Life 2015 is happening on January 22nd at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 7:00pm. For more information please contact Steve Patton at AROUND THE DIOCESE Wellspring s 12 Days of Christmas Wellspring Women s Center, a non-profit organization, is seeking donations that will ensure their programs continue throughout the year. As part of its 4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas, they are seeking items for their Nutritious Meal, Safety Net Services, Women s Wellness, and Children s Programs. Please visit them online at wellspringwomen.org to see how you can help. Donations may be dropped off at th Avenue between 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday or by appointment. Walk For Life All are invited to join us at the Walk for Life West Coast on January 24, There will be a Mass at 9:30am at San Francisco s Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption prior to the Walk for Life. This year will mark the 11th annual Walk for Life West Coast. For the first time Walk for Life is sponsoring a "Design-a-Shirt" contest for youth in two age groups - high school and college. Each group will have a 1st prize winner of $500, a 2nd prize winner of $350 and a third prize winner of $150. For more information, please visit The Called and Gifted Workshop The Department of Evangelization and Catechesis in partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish in Chico, is excited to offer The Called and Gifted workshop from the Catherine of Siena Institute. Held at St. John the Baptist in Chico on January 9th from 7:00 to 9:00pm and January 10th from 8:30am to 4:30pm, the workshop is a two-day live presentation covering Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, the nature of spiritual gifts, call, and vocation, and how to undertake the process of discernment. The cost of attendance is $ For more information, please call Karen at (530) To register, please visit saccatholic.com/calledandgifted or call Lourdes at

6 SCHOOL NEWS Breakfast With Santa Breakfast with Santa is here! This Sunday, Santa will be in the Parish Hall from 8:00-11:30am. Have your photos taken with Santa for only $ $ Enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus for $3.00 (children), $5.00 (adults) and $17.00 (for a family). Purchase some sweet treats from Mrs. Claus (aka The Women's Council). And send your children shopping in the Secret Shoppe. If you decide to join the fun, please bring breakfast food items for the SVdP Food Locker. Kudos and Thank Yous On the Thursday before we left for Thanksgiving Break, OLA School 8th grader, Maggie K participated in the Diocesan Speech Contest. The topic of the contest was: Our Catholic Church sees the beauty, glory, and dignity of the human person and therefore, can never stop insisting that the body be loved and treasured from the moment of conception until the moment of natural death. How can you be a driving force to promote this message to your generation? Maggie presented an outstanding speech and impressed all in the room earning her third place in the competition! We are so proud of this magnificent accomplishment, and we are proud of Maggie who is a fine example of faith and scholarship in our student body. A belated shout out to our OLA JV and Varsity Cross Country teams who had an outstanding season and PAL Tournament. JV Girls finished in 6th place: Lily O finished 13th, Molly C finished 23rd, Carlie C finished 29th. The JV Boys took home first place, Braden K finished 2nd, Jacob H finished 3rd, Ian K finished 6th. Varsity girls finished in 2nd place (missing 1st place by 1 point), Sophie D finished 3rd, Cassidy L finished 6th, Alyssa E finished 10th. The Varsity Boys team took home 1st place, Jack J finished 2nd, Chase G finished 3rd, Michael C finished 5th. Congratulations to the team and their phenomenal coach, Angela, for a great season! YOUTH NEWS Youth Group In response to parishioner concern, we have renewed our commitment to a weekly Youth Group here at OLA. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30pm. Bring a friend and come check it out! For more information, please contact Tracy at or 1tracyju@gmail.com. Theology for the Body for Teens Retreat The Marello Youth Retreat Center, a ministry of the Oblates of St. Joseph, welcomes the opportunity to serve our youth with Theology of the Body for Teens Retreat for children aged 14 to 17 January 16th to 18th. A demanded repeat offering expressly for teenagers, this retreat introduces concepts and principles of Theology of the Body. To learn more or to register, please call or visit marelloyrc.org. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Scripture Sharing for Advent, 2014 We invite you to gather on Thursday, December 18th, at 8:30am and again at 6:30pm in St. Paul s to reflect on the Sunday Scriptures. Advent is a holy time defined by a Promise that The One Who Is to Come, who Himself is the Lamb of God, born in a stable - will gather the flock, heal the brokenness, and bring just and lasting peace. We hope you can join us for this final meeting in this adult faith formation series. Praying with Scripture this week Our Eucharist this week intensifies our anticipation of how everything will be transformed when Jesus comes. This week s gospels show how these promises were realized in Jesus, who was born and empowered as Messiah to preach, teach, heal, and create the kingdom community on earth. Let us pray this week... Teach us your ways, O God. Many thanks to all of our students and their families for bringing in food for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Gilmour and her 7th grade families for their extra effort in providing food. Together they purchased $ worth of food at Winco. he SVdP reported that the bountiful harvest of generosity from school families manufactured smiles on many faces last week. - Robert Love Principal

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