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1 Catholic Community of Saint Patrick Saint Patrick Church 3109 Sacramento Street Saint James Church 2831 Harkness Street Georgetown FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: FEBRUARY 4, 2018 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Monday - Friday 8:30 AM Children s Liturgy of the Word Sunday 10:00 AM/12:30 PM SPANISH MASS Misas en Español Domingo 12:30 PM Miércoles 6:30 PM Youth Mass Second Sunday of the Month 10:00 AM Reconciliation Saint Patrick Church, Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM Saint James Church, Georgetown Sunday before 10:00 AM Mass Baptism Must be registered in parish. Parents and godparents are required to attend a pre-baptism class. Please RSVP to the Parish Office before attending the class. English class: The class will be held on Sunday, February 18 at 5:00 PM in Room 3 Clase en Español: Clasé el 16 de febrero a las 7:00 PM en el salón 3 Sacrament of Marriage A couple wishing to be married in Saint Patrick Parish must contact the parish six months prior to the intended wedding date. Our Mission As an assembly empowered by the glory of the Resurrection, we are committed to one another and to the tradition of the Catholic Church in celebrating the Seven Sacraments, the Sacred Liturgy, proclaiming the Good News through Education, sustaining the community of Faith, and promoting Charity, Peace and Justice for all people, now and forever. WHAT DO YOU WANT? Jesus was starting to become very popular, at least with the ordinary people. They had seen how he had cured the sick and cast out demons. The gospel has one unusual sentence about those demons: Jesus did not let them speak because they knew who he was. (Mk 1:34) Apparently, the demons would have identified him as the Son of God. Jesus knew the people would not understand this and try to proclaim him as their king. Jesus had no intention of living as a worldly king, in comfort and riches. In fact, he came to free people from needing wealth and power. Popularity and wealth do not interest St. Paul, either. When he preaches the gospel, the good news of Christ s resurrection (and ours), he needs no other recompense. (1 Cor 9:18) All he wants is to share eternal life. He specifically refuses to be paid for his preaching, to show that he will be rewarded by Christ. So what do you hope for; what is your goal in life? Do you only feel secure when you have saved enough money and invested it wisely? Do you need other people to make you happy? Or at least a few hundred Facebook friends? Or are you like Job in the first reading: having no hope of escaping a life of drudgery? He eventually found that only by trusting God can anyone be happy, even when things go wrong. We can follow Paul s example of love for all people no matter who they are. Paul s love was not to make others like him. He genuinely wanted to bring the good news to them: by his love for them, Paul showed that God loves them even more. He knew the gospel requires a change of heart, so his love for others helped them to be more open to change. Let us ask the Lord to fill us with his love, so that we can help each other to hear the good news. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. HINDSIGHT God s presence is not discerned at the time when it is upon us, but afterwards, when we look back. John Henry Newman [The LORD] tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. Psalm 147:4

2 QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO: 4 DE FEBRERO DEL 2018 LA VERDADERA VIDA Las historias que escuchamos hoy son historias reales de la vida. El libro de Job es la historia de un hombre al que se le prueba durante la enfermedad, la muerte de seres queridos y, la perdida de amistades y amigos. Muchos de nosotros podemos relacionarnos con Job. Probablemente hemos tenido momentos cuando nuestras vidas se sienten como pesadas cargas o, cuando despertamos en medio de la noche y no podemos volver a dormirnos. No todos deseaban escuchar la Buena Nueva de san Pablo. Ellos cuestionaron sus motivos y no entendían su compromiso de compartir la novedad de Jesús con todos. No siempre es fácil vivir como un discípulo en el mundo de hoy. No todos entenderán nuestro compromiso de vida cristiana. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús sana a la suegra de Pedro y a muchas otras personas enfermas. Aquellas personas que tienen alguna necesidad lo buscan. Aun cuando él se retira para orar, sus discípulos van a encontrarlo. Jesús no parece tener mucho tiempo para él mismo, lo que cualquier padre, hijo, amigo o persona comprometida al servicio puede entender cuando pone las necesidades de los demás en primer lugar. La verdadera vida puede ser desafiante! Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LA VERDADERA FE Las historias que escuchamos hoy son también historias de la verdadera fe. Cuando casi esta orillado hasta sus límites, Job no se rinde y confía en Dios para estar con él todo lo que dure su enfermedad, tragedia y soledad. Job sabe que él verdaderamente no está solo. Dios está con él. De la misma manera, san Pablo actúa según discernió. No hay duda, él tuvo momentos de soledad y sintió la presión de los juicios de las personas, pero no desconfió del amor de su Señor. Como en todas las cosas, Jesús nos muestra que hay que hacer. En momentos de enfermedad, soledad y dolor, cuando se necesita un sentido en la vida, volver a Dios en la oración. Confiar en el toque sanador del Señor, ya sea una sanación física o sanación emocional para soportar el sufrimiento y el dolor. Jesús sanó a muchos que se acercaron a él y, el continúa acercándose a nosotros en nuestras necesidades. Confía en Dios con verdadera fe para enfrentar las circunstancias a menudo complicadas de nuestras verdaderas vidas. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Catholic Community of Saint Patrick Clergy Pastor, Rev. Hernando Gomez-Amaya Parish Staff Business Manager, Lupita Gonzalez Parish Secretary, Jeanne Rheault Faith Formation, Kathy Kasnic R.C.I.A, Brian Smith Choir Director, Cindy Flaherty Youth Ministry, Jeannine Delgado Fax, Parish Office Parish Website stpatpv.org Parish Organizations and Ministries Parish Council President, Jim Yates Altar Servers Training, Pete Chavez Asociación Guadalupana, Paula Gallegos Grady Catholic Golden Age, Rebecca Bernardino Catholic Scripture Study, Joe Langdon Children's Liturgy of the Word, Sue Mosbacher Spanish Mass Children s Liturgy of the Word Lucille Villalobos Grief and Loss, Carol Davis Hispanic Community, Maria Quintero Holy Spirit Charismatic Prayer Group, Brian Smith Knights of Columbus, Jose Garcia, Grand Knight Golden Sierra 3345 Assembly, Paul Schrader Ladies Society, Colette Polaski, President Legion of Mary, Bertha Vargas Marriage Encounter, Don & Jeannette Boltz Marriage Encounter Website sacramentowwme.org Ministry to the Sick, Larry Koncewicz Mother Teresa Maternity Home Saint James Society Craig Davis, President SPAM Clothes Closet, Belinda Durham The Upper Room Dining Hall Vocations Committee, Gloria Merjil Saint Patrick Cemetery, 895 Green Street, Open Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We welcome new families to our Parish. Please register as soon as possible and notify the office of moves or address changes. Please note if you would like the convenience of Sunday envelopes as the ordinary means of meeting your obligations to your Parish. Parish Registration and Change of Address New to Saint Patrick s Catholic Church Community? Recently moved or changed phone number? Name: Address: Phone:

3 ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 Mass & Ash Distribution Schedule 8:30 AM English Mass/Distribution of Ashes 12:00 PM English Service/Distribution of Ashes 7:00 PM Spanish Mass/Distribution of Ashes SPIRITUALITY TALK Join us for the next spirituality talk. Brian Smith will be presenting, "Learning How to be Sensitive to God s Leading in Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving During Lent" on Saturday February 10th, starting at 2:00 p.m., in the Saint Patrick Church Chapel. This is a great way to prepare for this Lenten Season. FAITHWORKS NEWS Are you a high school teen who is trying to navigate boundaries and relationships? Come chat about your Circle of Grace at Faithworks! Keep up to date on what we're doing by joining our closed group on Facebook, "FAITHWORKS! St. Patrick High School Youth Group,, CA", or by contacting Jeannine Delgado at or jdelgado@stpatpv.org. We'll meet in Cantwell Hall at 6:30 PM. Can't wait to see you there!!! GOLDEN AGE NEWS The Golden Age will be having a bake sale on February 11th after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses (while supplies last). Please come support us by purchasing a delicious goodie. Thank you for all your support. If you have any questions, you may call Rebecca Bernardino at SEASONS OF HOPE SPRING SESSION Seasons of Hope, a support group for those who have suffered the death of a loved one, begins a new sixweek program on Monday, February 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need more information please call Karen Jones at You must register to attend. A Faith-centered support group is for you if any of these are true: You are looking for companions in faith to share your journey of sorrow. You ve been trying to figure out the meaning of your grief. You want to get on with life, but haven t been able to. You seek comfort in the teachings of Christ. You are open to new ways of coping with your grief. You don t want to feel alone anymore. FAITH FAMILY DAY Please join us for a day of faith and fun with the family and friends! On Saturday, February 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Sisters Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will present Family Faith Day: Called to Holiness. All ages welcome. The donations requested are $10 per person or $20 per family. A lunch and snacks will be provided. Tickets can be purchased by cash or check at the parish office, the Faith Formation office or after the Masses in the vestibule. Reservations must be made in advance to prepare accordingly. Don t miss this day of faith, music and crafts! CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS The 2017 Contribution Statements are ready. During the weekends, in February, the statements will be available in the vestibule. During the week, please come to the office to collect your contribution statement. Thank you for your generous donations. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Hello all, I hope you had a blessed week. I would like to thank you all once again for your support over this past month of January. Once again, we were able to raise funds for our charitable causes. I invite any of you who have not been to a Knights event to please consider it. Thank you and God bless, Jose Garcia, Grand Knight

4 PLEASE PRAY FOR Loy Neeser, Claire Rose, Michelle Schmidt, Nancy Yek, Carlan Meyer, Marie Hughes, Tana Garcia, Carlotta Tormey, Manuel Salazar, David, Dennis Clayton, Barbara Glosup, Michelle MacIntyre, Mary Jayne Wilson, Robert Reinke, Christine Kraning, Robert Wee, Don Morley, Greg Dixon, Linda Makis, Rita Castro, Cliff Flannery, Wyatt Crowder, Andrea Du Valle, Nelson Passas, Boden Cook, Grace Downing, Megan Miemiec, Jan Gates, Doris Vassallo, Aurelio Jimenez, Josefina Gonzalez, Marie Ferraiolo, Rosemary Dockerty, Mike Strickler, Dana Douglas, Mary Perkins, Bruce Kendler, Helen Furman, Haylie Jo Allen, Jerry Ellis, Ethan Coyan, Mike DuValle, Michael Nobriga, Herb Bizzell, Darrel Stovall, John Mueller, Brianna Himan, Maureen Kolberg, Christian Struthers, Nicholas Romero, William Conley, Melba Leals, Diane Hilton, Carol Davis, Robert Rock, Patricia Evans, Emil Reitmayer, Andre Frey-Thomas, Yelinia Khavin, Lyle & Leslie Mackey, Carolyn Hibbeln, Priscilla Lavin, Diane Hilton, Rosemary Raney, Mary Jean Hohn, Betty Jo Frazier, Bob & Lorraine Flickinger, Darci White, Velia Dunn, Isaiah Carney, Nancy Harrison, Diane Doering, Cynthia McCarty, Kandi Sahaj, Julie Fitzgerald, Samuel Sanchez, Carol Ann Miller, Sally O Meara, Kelly Thompson, Phyllis Hoffman, Matthew Thomas, Betty Baer, Mike Daly, Kimberly Stanley, Martina Ortega, Tom Kozlowski, Victor de Spiganovicz, Ascencion Lopez Garcia, Helen Brickley, Kitty Hamilton. LITURGICAL LEADERS Saturday, 02/10 4:00 PM Mass Sacristan: Mary Ellen Comerford Lectors: Pat Teter Pete Comerford Altar Servers: Marcos Volunteer Now Eucharistic Ministers: Mark Keith Diane Lagorio Dolores Marinko Frank Castaneda Jeannette Castaneda Ces Wolary Domingo, 02/11 12:30 PM Misa en Español, Sacristán: Martin Garcia Lectores: Pepe Cisneros Rosa Cisneros Monaguillos: Francisco Meza Jessy Verdin Eucarísticas: Jesus Garcia Lucille Villalobos Francisco Diaz Margarita Garcia Susana Gomez Bertha Vargas Elizabeth Santana Saul Jimenez WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 21, 2018 Saint Patrick Church $ Saint James Church $ Remembering Saint Patrick Church and Saint James Church in your will is a beautiful testimony of your belief in our mission and of what you cherish. Please consider leaving a charitable bequest to the Church. SUNDAY SOCIAL AT SAINT PATRICK CHURCH 1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 8:00 AM Franciscan Sisters of Atonement Associates 10:00 AM Faith Formation Group 12:30 PM Hispanic Group 8:00 AM St. Patrick Ladies Society 10:00 AM Faithworks Youth Group 8:00 AM Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sunday, 02/11 8:00 AM Mass Sacristan: Jeanne Rheault Lectors Steve Souza Francesca Souza Altar Servers: Volunteer Now Volunteer Now Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Korsen Bev Korsen Sheila Tavano Greg Desy Tom Vincent Stephanie Ellis Patty Wren Louise Linhart MASS INTENTIONS 02/05 Josefa Rittweiler by Ron & Inge Cooper 02/05 Dr. Otto Muenchow by the Baer Family 02/06 L Fran Gazdik by the Howe Family 02/06 Ron Jermstad by Shirley Mraz 02/07 Bob Kowalski by Karen Kowalski 02/08 Bill Ash by Carolyn Ash 02/09 Russell Way by Maureen Way For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord s. Romans 14:8 We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 10:00 AM Knights of Columbus Breakfast 8:00 AM Catholic Golden Age 10:00 AM The Lubenko Family 5th Sunday 8:00 AM The Davidson Family 10:00 AM RCIA *For a donation of only $1.00 you can enjoy a fresh delicious donut, with all proceeds going to the children of Saint Patrick Parish (Faith Formation and Youth Group). Sunday, 02/11 10:00 AM Mass Sacristan: Mike Slusher Lectors: Faith Formation Faith Formation Altar Servers: Faith Formation Faith Formation Volunteer Now Eucharistic Ministers: Marty Soth Vaughn Peterson Andrea Peterson Rosemary Authier Maureen Way Anita York Gary Scheider Sunday, 02/11 10:00 AM Mass Georgetown Lectors: Tony Prine Ynez Alvarez Altar Servers: Morgan Anthony Eucharistic Ministers: Michele Craig Ann

5 LENTEN DINNERS There will be three Lenten Dinners this year served after the Stations of the Cross. The dates are as follows: February 16 th, March 2 nd, and March 9 th. The cost is $12.00 per person. This year tickets can be purchased from the Parish office or from Colette Polaski The menu: February 16 th Cod Fillets with a Light Cream and Lemon Sauce, March 2 nd Salmon Patties with a Lemon Dill Sauce and March 9 th, Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Raviolis in a Marinara Sauce. If you would like to help, cook, serve, clean up or make a donation please contact Colette Polaski All proceeds from the dinners go directly to the Parish Improvement Fund. Thank you, Colette Polaski PALM COLLECTION We will continue to collect palms next weekend, February 10th and 11th, in preparation for Ash Wednesday, February 14th. Please bring your palms from last year and place them in the receptacle found in the vestibule. DÍA DE LA FAMILIA DE FE Únase a nosotros para un día de fe y diversión con la familia y amigos! El sábado, 17 de febrero, de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., las Hermanas Dedicadas al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús presentarán el Día de la Familia de Fe: Llamado a la Santidad. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidas. Las donaciones solicitadas son de $10 por persona o $20 por familia. Se proporcionará un almuerzo y aperitivos. Los boletos se pueden comprar en efectivo o con cheque en la oficina de la parroquia, la oficina de Formación de Fe o después de las Misas en el vestíbulo o en la Tienda de Regalos. Las reservas deben hacerse con anticipación No se pierdan este día de fe, música y artesanías! DECLARACIONES DE CONTRIBUCIONES Los estados de cuenta de sus contribuciones del 2017, están listos para que los retome. Estarán en el vestíbulo durante los próximos fines de semana. Durante la semana, puede venir a la oficina para recoger su declaración de contribución. Muchas gracias por sus donaciones. LADIES SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS The Saint Patrick Ladies' Society is now accepting applications from high school graduating seniors in the parish (St. Patrick and St. James churches) for five, one thousand dollar scholarships. Applicants must have been an active member of the parish for one year and have maintained a "B" average or better. They need to have shown an interest in church, school, and community affairs. Scholarships may be used for expenses in a community college, four year college or a vocational training program. Applications are available in the parish office, at the parish web site, from school guidance offices, and at the County Office of Education web site. The completed applications are due in the parish office by March 15, READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11;1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Re 8:1-7, 9-13; Sal 132:6-7, 8-10; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: 1 Re 8:22-23, 27-30; Sal 84:3-5, 10-11; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: 1 Re 10:1-10; Sal 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: 1 Re 11:4-13; Sal 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: 1 Re 11:29-32; 12:19; Sal 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: 1 Re 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Sal 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mc 1:40-45

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8 Saint James Church 2831 Harkness Street / P. O. Box 186 / Georgetown, CA (530) Mass & Confessions: Mass is held on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Confessions are held directly before Mass each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Donut Sunday: The first Sunday of the month is also "Donut Sunday". For a donation of only $1.00 you can enjoy a fresh delicious donut. All proceeds benefit the Saint James Faith Formation. St. James Society Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Saint James Society are held directly after Mass on the second Sunday of each month. If you wish to address the Board or have an item placed on the agenda, it must be received by our President Craig Davis in writing no later than the Friday before the meeting. For information call Craig at or bearstate@hughes.net Baked Goodies: are available on the third Sunday of each month, after Mass all donations benefit the Saint James Faith Formation. Breakfast: Stay tuned regarding details of our next breakfast. $5.00 per person or $15.00 for families. Scrip: Please stop by the scrip table in Mathias Hall after Mass you will be pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of gift cards available. Don t forget any time you shop at MarVal have them swipe your Community Card! Don t have a card? See any cashier at MarVal to sign up. Adoration: Takes place each Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. here at Saint James. Prayer requests written in the ledger in the foyer are acted upon each week. Please contact Mark Spaugh if you have questions. Devotional Candles: St. James Church now has candles located on the left side of the church under the Divine Mercy picture. Please feel free to say a prayer and light a candle at any time. Suggested donation is 50 cents for small candles and $4.00 for large candles. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Please see Ann Marie or Craig Davis for information. To schedule the following events at Saint James please contact: Baptisms: Carmen Weddings: Fely Funerals: Carole RCIA: Craig & Ann Marie If you wis Any updates or changes to the above information can be found in the weekly Grapevine insert. NEWS FROM FAITH FORMATION This week we honor the Memorial of St Paul Miki and companions, Martyrs. Paul was the son of a Japanese military leader. He was born in Japan and educated at a Jesuit college. He joined the Jesuits in 1580, and became known for his eloquent preaching. He was crucified on February 5 with twentyfive other Catholics during the persecution of Christians under the Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruler of Japan, in the name of the emperor. They were all canonized as the Martyrs of Japan in Their feast day is February 6th. God our Father, source of strength for all your saints, you led Paul Miki and his companions through the suffering of the cross to the joy of eternal life. May their prayers give us courage to be loyal until death in professing our faith. Through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.