March 19, 2017 Third Sunday of Lent. Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30 am

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1 March 19, 2017 Third Sunday of Lent Schedule of Masses Morning Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:30 am 825 Seventh Street Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Staff Father Larry Young Pastor frlarry@stpatrickrodeo.org Father Peter Tu Nguyen Parochial Vicar frpeter@stpatrickrodeo.org Kathy Pruett Parish Secretary kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Beverly Fung Director of Religious Education & Communications bfung@stpatrickrodeo.org ffe@stpatrickrodeo.org Arlene Aquino Youth Programs Admin Assistant aaquino@stpatrickrodeo.org Joy Alcantara Youth Programs Support Staff jalcantara@stpatrickrodeo.org Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment Confirmation Classes Sunday - see calendar Bible Study Monday 8:15-9:15 am Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm Children s Faith Formation (Pre K 5th Grade) Thursday 5:45-7:00 pm Edge Middle School Ministry (6th 8th Grade) Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm Youth Ministry/Life Teen Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm Parish Mission Statement The Catholic Faith Community of Saint Patrick accepts the Gospel message of Jesus and seeks to fulfill the message in both words and actions by being joy-filled people who welcome and share our faith with all who encounter us. St. Patrick Catholic School Kelly Stevens, Principal Preschool through 8th Grade Nursery Infant Care Center (6-weeks to 2.5 years) 907 Seventh Street, Rodeo, CA Phone: Fax: Preschool Phone:

2 While we were still sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Week-at-a-Glance Sunday, March 19 Third Sunday of Lent Gift Shop Open Today Confirmation Classes #11 Monday, March 20 Feast of St. Joseph (Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary) No School- St. Patrick School in celebration of our Patron St. Patrick Fr. Larry s Bible Class, in the Church, 8:15-9:15 am Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 18 Tuesday, March 21 Fr. Larry s Bible Class, in the Church, 7:30-8:30pm Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 18 Wednesday, March 22 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena - 8:00am School Mass 8:30am (K-2) GIFT: Growing in Faith Together (Divine Mercy), 7-8:30pm Knights of Columbus Meeting Thursday, March 23 Edge Middle School Ministry (Grades 6-8) 5:30pm Lent Reconciliation (Grades 6, 7, 8) Children Faith Formation (Grades K-5) 5:45pm Friday, March 24 Santo Nino Novena - 8:00am Stations of the Cross - 7:30pm Saturday, March 25 Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord Legion of Mary Rosary - 8:00am Altar Society Meeting - 8:00am Confirmation Phase II Interviews with Fr. Larry Sunday, March 26 Fourth Sunday of Lent Second Collection for Catholic Relief Services St. Patrick School ministering at the 9:30am Mass Youth ministering at the 11:30am Mass Confirmation Phase II Interviews with Fr. Larry Mass Intentions March 19-26, 2017 Sun 03/19 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Francisco V. Guinto Milagros S. Guinto 11:30a Wilma Carig Rose A. Pilar Mon 03/20 7:30a Paul Foley Tues 03/21 7:30a Felipe V. Domondo Wed 03/22 7:30a Happy Birthday, Cely Lorenzo! Thurs 03/23 7:30a Emmanuel Tioseco Sacrificial Giving Paula & Dave Foley Paulita Plamenco March 12, 2017 Regular Parish Collection Plate (238 Envelopes) $ 7, Loose $ 3, Total $ 10, Family Tioseco Family Fri 03/24 7:30a Ronaldo Abueg Abueg Family Sat 03/25 7:30a Bill Kelly Joyce & Bill Fernando 5:00p Carmen Almeda Rosa Urena Sun 03/26 7:30a For the People of St. Patrick Parish 9:30a Claeys Family (Living & Decreased) Janet de Lara 11:30a Jovita & Nicolas Pena Pena Family Please note that we are counting on the weekly collection of $11, to meet our 2017 budget. Please give your part to help us reach our goal Tax Contribution Statement You may request a tax contribution statement from the parish office by calling Please have your sacrificial offering envelope number available.

3 Dear People of St. Patrick Parish: A Message from Our Pastor We are starting the third week of Lent, how are we doing with our Lenten Journey to get closer to Jesus? Trying to go to daily mass when possible. Fasting, prayer, supporting the Rice Bowl to help the poor. Praying the Stations of the Cross at least on Friday Night at St. Patrick Church at 7:30 pm. Have we been nicer to people, trying to be good, and loving and forgiving? If we have slipped in what we were going to give up for Lent and stopped, then let s start again. It is never too late. Oh yes, go to Reconciliation. Our Parish Penance Service will be on Monday, April 10 th at 7:30 pm. In today s Gospel, we see how Jesus reached out to the Samaritan woman; yes she was a sinner and Jesus gave her forgiveness, hope and turned her life around. Jesus did not just talk about being good. He encouraged, reached out, and helped the woman to come to know Him, love Him and accept His love and forgiveness. Will He not do the same for us who have been baptized and started our Christian Way of Life. I hope that like the Samaritans we can say to Jesus We have heard for ourselves and know that this is truly the Savior of the world. Please let us the People of St. Patrick pray for one another, for all our families and friends to be able to repeat the words of the Samaritans. God Bless Fr. Larry Young Pastor of St. Patrick Church

4 News ~ Information ~ events Safe Environment Virtus Training For All Parish Volunteers Training is required for all volunteers. The deadline has passed, so if you haven t yet completed your training, please do so now. This means, all EM s, Lectors, Ushers, Catechists, New CYO Coaches, School Volunteers and All Parish Ministry/Organization Members and Employees, must train. Verification will begin soon. Visit: You must first register, then an will be sent to you informing you when to begin your course. When finished, save your certificate and forward a copy to the parish office via to kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org or simply bring a copy to the parish office. Catholic Relief Services Collection Next week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad, Next week, please give generously to the CRS and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at: www. usccb.org/catholic-relief GIFT - Growing in Faith Together Wednesdays in March & April 7:00-8:30pm in the Parish Hall (Next session is March 22) Join us for a video study on, Divine Mercy: In the Second Greatest Story Every Told on Wednesday evenings in February, March and April. Come and learn about the dramatic history of God s love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. All sessions are free. Please register at For detailed information, please call Beverly Fung at or , bfung@stpatrickrodeo.org Teen Lock-In March 31, 7:00pm - April 1, 9:00am St. Joan of Arc Church, San Ramon Calling all high school students (9th 12th grade). Join us at a Lock-in on March 31, 7:00pm to April 1, 9:00am. It will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon. Cost is $25 and includes food, games, music, movies, scavenger hunt, meeting new friends and of course staying up all night. There will be prayer time and a whole lot of fun. For more information, ffe@stpatrickrodeo.org or call St. Rose Fish Fry St. Rose Church Hall, Crockett April 7, 11:30Am - 7:30pm Adult $18.00; Child (under 12) $7.00 For tickets, call the Rectory Office at Tickets also available at the door. Communion to Homebound If you or anyone you know is unable to attend Mass, Communion can be brought to parishioners at their home. Ministers to the homebound bring communion to shut-ins every Sunday. If your are interested in adding a name to this list, please contact the Parish Ministry Center at Altar Flowers Still Available The Altar Flower Donation List is available at the entry of the church. Flower donation can be used for memorials, birthdays, anniversary or any other special occasion. After signing up, please remember to complete the provided form and return it to the Parish Ministry Center with your check, payable to St. Patrick Church. The envelope, with form and check, may also be placed in the collection basket. Altar Flower Donations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Save the Date - May 20, 2017 Flores De Mayo Celebration Please join the San Lorenzo Ruiz Group (SLRG) in celebrating the 17th annual Flores de Mayo festivity in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. SLRG needs participants, minimum age is 5 years old and above, to take part in the procession. The procession will have the Blessed Mother, accompanied by sagalas and escorts (young & adult) and the whole community of St. Patrick. If interested to be a crowner, crown bearer, queens, sagalas or escort, applications will be disseminated soon. For additional information, please contact Jenny Baccay, , Lorelie Ocampo, or Lisa Herico, or at floresdemayo@stpatrickrodeo.org Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Is the LORD in our midst or not?" Let God enhance your marriage by participating a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend at San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville on July or September 29- October 1st. Space is limited! Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Ray & or Joe & now or go to oaklandwwme.org

5 Life at St. Patrick Parish Big Thank you! Thank you to everyone who made our St. Patrick Dinner Dance a great success. I am so proud of all of you for supporting, celebrating, and coming together as the People of St. Patrick and helping to support our Parish and to have fun together. I also want to acknowledge our 3 ladies for organizing this event: Michelle Malonzo-Munios, Mafette Turqueza, and Didi Concon. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Congratulations to our Catholic Students who participated at the Alameda County Science Fair: First Place: St. Patrick 7th grader: Paige Ebojo, Nathan Tosoc Third Place: St. Patrick 8th grader: Erica Meyes, Simi Lebetsamer. Yes, we are proud of you and all our students over these part 60 years of our school. Immigration Community Meeting Catholics United for Social Justice, Concord Police Department, Catholic Charities of the East Bay, and Mt. Diablo Unified School District invite immigrant families to an informal gathering to offer a forum for you to converse and obtain information. Meeting on April 19, 2017; 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Meadow Homes Elementary School Cafeteria (1371 Detroit Ave, Concord) Bishop Appeal Have you contributed to the Annual 2017 Bishop Appeal, please do so in order for us to reach our Parish goals. We all need to do our part. Envelopes are available at the front of the church. Congratulations to all Italians on their Patron Saint, St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let us ask St. Joseph to pray for America as we face so many difficult situations. Children s Faith Formation (Pre K - 5th grade) Edge Middle School Ministry (6th - 8th grade) Youth Ministry/Life Teen (9th - 12th grade) Edge Middle School Ministry Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm Faith Formation (Grades K-5) Thursday, 5:45-7:00pm Youth Ministry/Life Teen Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm Confirmation Journey Phase I & Phase II, Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm March 19 Session #11 April 2 Session #12 April 23 Session # Vacation Bible Camp June and June :00am - 4:00 pm, Parish Hall Vacation Bible Camp is for students who are entering Kindergarten 7 th grade in Fall Children will leap into exciting Bible adventures, make awesome crafts, eat tasty treats, sing cool songs, and play amazing games! Early Registration (Form and Fee by March 31, 2017) $205/1 st Child; $400/2 Children; $585/3 Children Regular Registration (Form and $50 non-refundable deposit by May 25, 2017) $225/1 st Child; $440/2 Children; $645/3 Children Space is limited to 80 campers only, so reserve a spot for your child s great summer adventure! Your Registration Form, Registration Fee and $50 non-refundable deposit is required by the due dates to reserve a spot. (Deposit is required for Regular Registration Only and will be applied towards the remaining balance.) Any Questions, please call: or FFE@stpatrickrodeo.org Steubenville NorCal July at Cal State East Bay All high school student are invited to attend this Teen Retreat Experience. There will be over 3,000 teens, live music, engaging national speakers and over 100 priests/nuns. For more information, contact the St. Patrick Youth Ministry via , ffe@stpatrickrodeo.org or at Congratulations to Noah Christian Bensan Cross Carson Dizon Graves who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, March 11, We welcome Noah and Carson to the Catholic faith.

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9 Laser-Com Cover Sheet Church Name: St. Patrick Church March 19, 2017 Phone #: (510) Fax #: (510) Printer : Using Acrobat 9.0 Bulletin Editor: Kathy Pruett kpruett@stpatrickrodeo.org Comments or request: Trans: Mon. 5:03 Phone: (562)