Holy Spirit Catholic Church

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1 D e c e m b e r 3 0, Holy Spirit Catholic Church E. Champlain Drive Fresno, CA The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Beloved, we are God s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. 1 John 3:2a Our Mission is to be a Spirit-filled community of love, challenging people to proclaim the good news of Christ s salvation to the world. We seek to foster and promote a life pleasing to God through prayer and sacramental ministry. We are called to nurture spiritual growth, build our lives on Gospel values and to reach out to the poor and hurting. Office Hours MONDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Mass Times Social Media 9:00AM-5:00PM 9:00AM-1:00PM 9:00AM-1:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM (Monday is a Communion service) SATURDAY SUNDAY Confession SATURDAY Adoration 4:00PM 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM 3:00PM-3:45PM MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 8:00AM-9:00PM THURSDAY FRIDAY 5:00PM-8:00PM 8:00AM-12:00PM WEBSITE holyspirit@holyspiritfresno.org BULLETIN bulletin@holyspiritfresno.org FACEBOOK Facebook.com/holyspiritfresno PINTEREST TWITTER Twitter.com/hsfresno INSTAGRAM

2 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno December 7, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIOCESE OF FRESNO SURVEYS IMPACT OF CURRENT ABUSE SCANDAL ASSESSES NEED FOR FURTHER ACTIONS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY In a pastoral message from The Most Rev. Armando X. Ochoa released on August 16, 2018 the Bishop stated: I stand firm in my conviction that all clergy must live out their lives as ordained ministers with integrity. As bishop, I have fully accepted my responsibility to address any serious matter that knowingly puts at risk any of the souls entrusted to my pastoral care and will continue to do so. One of my greatest concerns is the culture of secrecy that exists in many dioceses among the clergy and even among some of the laity who feel that they need to protect the Church at all costs. This must be addressed more effectively. To remain silent and abandon victims when they need their faith community the most is indefensible. Each diocese in the United States continues to respond to the current sexual abuse crisis in its own way. To date, there has been no standardized response formulated. In the Diocese of Fresno, the first focus was on diocesan compliancy to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People promulgated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Compliancy was verified through an independent audit conducted by Stonebridge for the fiscal year July 2017 June 30, The compliancy letter was published on October 24, The purview of the audit included: background and fingerprint clearance of ALL clergy and religious, and employees and volunteers who serve where minors are present. Safe Environment training which is renewed on a three-year cycle is also audited, along with administration s adherence to response procedures when an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor is received. In the Diocese of Fresno, the authenticity of an allegation is assessed so that the Diocese has enough information to respond promptly with sensitivity to the specific circumstances and needs of a potential victim and his/her family, if applicable. A report is always made to law enforcement where the alleged abuse took place, regardless of how many years have passed. If the abuse took place in another diocese, the Diocese of Fresno will assist by bridging communications to the other diocese while offering local pastoral support. Since the scope of the current sexual abuse crisis dates back several decades where investigations have taken place, the Diocesan Review Board (DRB) has been in dialogue with Bishop Ochoa to help determine if another thorough review of all files should be conducted to ensure that the current Bishop is aware of all allegations that predates his installation in this particular diocese. Resources to legally and competently complete this task within the oversight of the DRB are currently being explored. In addition to recognizing the genuine needs of those who have been victims of sexual abuse as a minor, the faithful and general public, the needs of the priests faithfully serving in the Diocese must also be considered. This does not in any way minimize the focus on victims. On the contrary, it provides the wellness support that the majority of priests who are living their vocation devoutly need in order to stay healthy and continue their pastoral care to all, including those who are in great need of healing within a supportive parish environment. In regards to the public release of names of accused priests, the Diocese of Fresno notifies all parish communities where an accused priest has served, asking anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist the investigation being conducted by law enforcement and/or the Diocese. Beyond this, the Diocese continues to survey how other dioceses are responding to the demand for an online posting of all accused priests, past and present, in addition to coming to a better understanding of any legal ramifications if due process of law has not been pursued according to Constitutional Rights. Bishop Ochoa will continue to engage a variety of professional opinions on this matter, both within the faith community and outside sources to ensure objectivity. It is understood that this is a very sensitive matter. It is essential that criterion, content and accurate terminology are well established to ensure that any further actions achieve their intended goal to heal, protect and restore trust. Bishop Ochoa begins every gathering with a prayer for victims and their healing, and has asked every parish to remember victims in the Prayers of the Faithful at every Mass to keep them ever before us. He understands that the need for healing is great and the process takes a lifetime. Additional updates will be published by the Diocese of Fresno as we move forward.

3 HOLY SPIRIT VOLUME 29 EDITION 51 PAGE 3 DECEMBER 30, 2018 Mass Intentions Tuesday, January 1 Alexandria Hudson By Eleanor Yazijian Margaret Jensen By Mary Kay Buckley Wednesday, January 2 Dominga Mamanta By Marita Rillo Special Intention of Donna Skow By Marilynn Murphy Thursday, January 3 Esteban Freixas & Maria Freixas By Ana Hobbs Rob O Rourke By Enrico & Kelly DiCicco Friday, January 4 Duffy Peck By Jerry & Iris Robbins Saturday, January 5 Rose Marie Vierra By Rod & Trudy Simas Wayne Clark By Victoria & Candalario Rodriguez Sunday, January 6 8:00AM Betty Marie Lee By Dick & Sandy Gallagher Lawerence Peter Rupcich By Mike & Marie Rupcich 10:00AM Fred Machado By Mary Kay Buckley James Picolo By Marie Picolo & Family 12:00PM Sergio & Mercedes Alvarez By Raul Alvarez Intention of Parishioners The Sanctuary Light from January 1-January 7 Is in memory of John Wigger By The Montgomery Family Please pray for the recently deceased: Regina Tellifson Dawn Roberti Theresa Clark Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for January 2019: Young People and the Example of Mary Holy Spirit s Newly Baptized: Guillermo Eduardo Byer Cruz That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. You may request to have a Mass offered to a loved one or a family member, living or deceased, for a birthday, anniversary, special occasion, or special intention. Arrangements may be made in the Parish Office. Mass Intentions are often requested monthsin advance and a particular date may not be available.

4 Announcements First Saturday Rosary, Litany & Mass Saturday, January 5th at 8:00AM in the Church The First Saturday Devotions transpired from Fatima, where Our Lady revealed herself to three children in a series of apparitions in Her appearance coincided with one of the bloodiest and most horrific wars humankind had ever waged. In order to make reparation for blasphemies and offenses against her Immaculate Heart and for world peace, Our Blessed Mother requested the five Saturdays for the five kinds of offenses. Today, they still continue, which is why, the Knights of Columbus honor Our Lady s request with the First Saturday Rosary, Litany & Mass each month and invite all parishioners to join them. Wedding Banns The following banns of MATRIMONY are being published for the SECOND TIME Maria Maravilla & Mike DeAlba Saturday, January 19, 2019 If anyone knows anything that could prevent a marriage from proceeding, that person is required to report it to the priest of the parish where the couple plans on getting married. (Code of Canon Law 1067) 2019 World Marriage Day SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA IN FRESNO 3:00PM MASS with the Most Reverend Armando Ochoa, D.D. followed by a RECEPTION. Register: Go to our website at holyspiritfresno.org and scroll down to this event and click on Register. Register by February 4, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION TRAINING Thursday, January 17th 6:00PM in the Church Any parishioner interested in joining this ministry or anyone currently involved who would like a refresher course, please join us. We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers for the Mass, so please consider being a part of this ministry. Thank you to every parishioner who volunteered their time decorating the Church and the Hall, to those involved in one of the ministries who served at one of our Masses, or served our community and our parish with everything from caroling at assisted living facilities, participating in the annual gift program, to serving dinner at the Poverello House. Thank you also for all of the gifts, cards and food brought in by many of our parishioners. Our parish is a vibrant, generous and faithful one, filled with people and families who walk-the-walk, truly inspiring others. Blessings, Fr. Pat and The Holy Spirit Staff Bishop s Annual Appeal This week s second collection supports the Bishop s Annual Appeal. Funds raised are directed to four specific areas that rely heavily on your generosity: Seminarians/Vocations, Catechesis, Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Family Life Ministry. All donations received through the BAA are restricted funds to help support these four areas. You may use the mailer/envelopes provided found in our church narthex, or make a donation online at then click on Donate. Please remember, no gift is too small. Thank you for your generosity.

5 YOUTH MINISTRY Holy is one of those words, like grace or mystery, that we can gloss over and fail to take in it s meaning because we use it so often. If you look up holiness in Scott Hahn s Catholic Bible Dictionary, it says, see God. That pretty much sums it up. A family is holy when it focuses its eyes on God. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are the Holy Family because they focus their eyes on God. The manger scene depicts this beautifully. Joseph and Mary, the shepherds, even the donkey and the ox, are focused on God, who is Jesus Christ, in the flesh. Jesus eyes are usually focused on God, the Father, as He looks skyward. In the first reading, Samuel is made holy by being consecrated to the Lord. Hannah, his mother, states, I will take him to appear before the Lord and to remain there forever. Saint John says in the second reading, We shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. In the Gospel, Jesus is in His Father s house, about His Father s business. All three readings illustrate how holiness is attained by appearing before, remaining with, looking upon, and abiding in the presence of God. Whatever you look upon, you will become. If you gaze upon holy things good families, true friendships, beautiful art, the beauty of God s creation, God Himself you will become good, true, beautiful, and holy. You will become like God Himself. Conversely, if you gaze upon unholy things immorality and destruction portrayed in the media, violent video games, indecent pornographic images you will become these things. Your humanity will be wounded. You will become unholy. You are beloved sons and daughters of the Father, created in His image and likeness. When He created you, He looked upon you and saw that you were very, very good. Grow in holiness by looking upon Him, who is very, very, very good; holy, holy, holy. YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR pm Core Team Meeting Hall pm Life Teen Mass Life Teen and EDGE 330 pm Life Teen Service Project pm XLT Holy Hour and Fellowship am-4 pm Make-Up Day Conference pm Core Team Potluck Hall pm Life Teen Mass Life Teen and EDGE On January 6 we will have a Life Teen Service Project, immediately following Life Night. Pease begin collecting socks, beanies, gloves, coats, and blankets and bring them to Life Teen with you on 1/6. Remember that all Confirmation Candidates are required to complete one Service Project each year. Wishing all of you a happy and holy New Year! Martha Perry, Youth Minister Ext.111 mperry@holyspiritfresno.org Francie Manzanares, Asst. Youth Minister Ext 112 fmanzanares@holyspiritfresno.org

6 PAGE 6 DECEMBER 30, 2018 RCIA 1 If you have been baptized in another faith, or not at all, and would like to begin the journey to become a Catholic in full communion with the church, classes begin in January. There are 14 sessions designed to offer accurate information and clarify any misconceptions about the Catholic Church. In order to join the RCIA II (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) group in September, 2019 these 14 sessions are mandatory. Classes will be held in Room 7 at 6:30PM starting on the 16th of January. These sessions are designed for people who have been baptized in another faith, or who have not yet been baptized. This class is not designed for parishioners who are already Catholic and are wanting to learn more about their faith. Please note that if you or your spouse are divorced or if you have been married in another church or venue, then you will have to take steps to have your marriage annulled or validated in the Catholic Church. Please see the article on annulments for further information. You will need to complete a registration form and provide your baptism certificate. There is no charge for these classes. In order to register for these classes you will need to contact Kate Mallam in the Religious Education office. At this time you can complete the paperwork and collect the full schedule. Our RCIA team is committed to helping you navigate this journey and answer your questions and address any concerns you have. Annulments An Annulment is a declaration by a Church tribunal (a Catholic church court) that a marriage thought to be valid according to Church law actually fell short of at least one of the essential elements required for a binding union. The Church believes that marriage is a lifelong bond, therefore, unless one s spouse has died, the Church requires the divorced Catholic to obtain a declaration of nullity before marrying someone else. The Catholic Church also respects the marriages of non-catholics and presumes that they are valid. Thus, for example, it considers the marriages of two Protestant, Jewish, or even nonbelieving persons to be binding for life. Marriages between baptized persons, moreover, are considered to be sacramental. Tribunals will not proceed with an application until a civil divorce Decree Absolute has been granted. No Catholic priest can conduct the marriage of a divorced person unless or until the first marriage has been declared null and void by a Church court. It is important to remember that there are no short cuts; there is no way of getting a quickie annulment. Annulment is a legal process and, like all legal processes, takes time. Please call the Parish Office at to set up an appointment with Linda to assist you. Calendar MONDAY, 12/31 Communion Service: Church 7:30AM TUESDAY, 1/1 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Mass: Church 8:00AM AA: Rm 3/4 8:00PM-9:30PM WEDNESDAY, 1/2 Mass: Church 7:30AM Adoration: Chapel 8:00AM-9:00PM AA: Rm 7 11:45AM-1:15PM Youth Choir: Church 5:00PM-6:00PM Stephen Ministers: Rm 1,2,3/4 6:30PM-8:30PM Life Teen Band: Church 6:30PM-8:30PM Life Teen Core: Hall 6:30PM-8:30PM THURSDAY, 1/3 Mass: Church 7:30AM Cenacles of Mary: Church 8:00AM Cenacles of Mary: Rm 7 1:30PM-3:30PM Music: Church 7:00PM-8:30PM FRIDAY, 1/4 AA: Rm 7 6:45AM-7:45AM Mass: Church 7:30AM Adoration: Chapel 8:00AM-12:00PM Mom s Group: Rm 3/4 9:30AM-11:30AM AA: Rm 3/4 8:00PM-10:00PM SATURDAY, 1/5 First Saturday Rosary, Litany & Mass: Church 8:00AM Confession: Church 3:00PM-3:45PM Mass: Church 4:00PM-5:00PM SUNDAY, 1/6 Mass: Church 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM Life Teen/Edge: Hall & Rm 3/4 AA: Rm 7 5:30PM-7:00PM

7 Mark: Faith Not Fear By Tim Gray (14 weeks) Monday night at 6:30PM in Room 3/4 Cost $25 Begins January 7, 2019 Purchase the study guide online at Augustine Institute: A Bible & a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church are required for this study. Questions or to sign up: RE Office Delve deep into the theme of the way and true discipleship and see how Jesus reveals his identity in authoritative action and word. Consider more deeply Jesus s teaching on the Temple and walk with Jesus to Gethsemane and the Way of the Cross as Mark describes it. Open yourself to profound reflection on the shortest of the four gospels. This Lectio series uses the Church s rich tradition of lectio divina to help you better understand and better pray with the Gospel of Mark. Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come By Jeff Cavins & Thomas Smith (11 weeks) THURSDAY NIGHT AT 6:30PM IN RM 3/4 COST: $ 28 Begins January 31st Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing study that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. Here you will discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean. You will see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the "end times." It is a revelation of God as our Divine Bridegroom and the Church as his spotless Bride, forever united in a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage that we enter into every time we celebrate the Mass. Questions or to sign up: RE Office Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism (8 weeks) Wednesday Morning at 9:30AM in Rm 7 Cost: $25 Begins January 9, 2019 Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God s consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Learn how the Old Testament Tabernacle can be used as a blueprint for the Catholic Faith and how Jesus fulfilled it in the New Testament. Part One focuses on the elements found in the outer sanctuary of the Tabernacle and how they connect to the liturgical calendar, the priesthood, purgatory, baptism, and more. Questions or to sign up: RE Office Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Sunday, December 16, 2018 COLLECTION: $25, ONLINE: $2,373,00 MAIL/COUNTER: $9, ATTENDANCE: 2,530 RETIREMENT FOR RELIGIOUS: $9,082.00

8 PAGE 8 DECEMBER 30, 2018 Around Town OUR LADY OF VICTORY S 11TH ANNUAL MSGR. MORETON CRAB FEED Saturday, January 26, 2019 Holy Spirit Catholic Church $65 All You Can Eat crab, pasta & salad. Early Bird Drawing: Paid Reservation must be received by Friday, January 18th to win! No-Host Bar Social Hour begins at 5:00PM. Dinner will be served at 6:00PM. Festivities Include: Silent Auction, Live Auction, & Sweet Shoppe Benefits OLV School Questions: Call OLV School at or olvcrabfeed@gmail.com Family Life Ministry Fresno Catholic Singles general meeting potluck is Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 6:30PM in The Newman Center Cafeteria. Call Lynn at for details. The Catholic Charities Truck will be in the Holy Spirit parking lot next weekend, January 12th & 13th after each Mass. This is a perfect opportunity to donate any new or lightly-used furniture, clothing, non-perishable food items as well as any household or baby items to those less fortunate in our community. PARISH STAFF MSGR. PATRICK MCCORMICK, PASTOR REV. JOE HEFFERNAN ASSISTING PRIEST, RETIRED MRS. LINDA FIERRO BUSINESS MANAGER, EXT. 102 MRS. PATTY MARQUEZ PARISH SECRETARY RECEPTIONIST, EXT. 101 MS. MARIA MARAVILLA BOOKKEEPER, EXT. 106 MRS. SHEILA MASTRO ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER, EXT.103 MS. ROSE MERCADO WEEKEND STAFF, EXT. 101 MS. MARY PEREZ WEEKEND STAFF, EXT. 101 REMINDERS / 1ST WEEKEND LECTORS 4:00PM F. Ganssle, D.Cornacchia 8:00AM J O Meara, B. Kleckner 10:00AM R. Giannetta, M. McKeon EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 4:00PM C.JOHNSON, M. Sandrik, J.Flanagan, D.Hoffmann, K.Morais, M.Kheradpir 8:00AM S.HUERTA, V.Bryan, L.Elizondo, F. Fox, M. Ross, E.Synder, S. Korsinen, J.Ureta 10:00AM D.WETTSTEAD, K. Wettstead, L.Lopez, B.Zin, J.McDougal, I. Rankin, B.Robinson, K.Wilson, J.Olguin, E.Gonzalez 12:00PM J.HEISDORF, T. Breadmont, H.Fiorentino, R. Rafidi, E.Aquino, L.Fierro, D. La Flumboise, E.Sardisco, D.Sardisco,. Garcia ALTAR SERVERS 4:00PM M.Musngi, S.Medina, F.Medina, J.Ferreria 8:00AM S.Fox, J.Tello, V.Co, A. Hoekzema, B.Hoekzema, X.Hoekzema 10:00AM S. McDougal, A. McDougal, M.McDougal, L. Elep, P.Atkins, M. Prieto 12:00PM B.Azali, K. Fernandez, J.Seixas, A. Estacio USHERS 4:00PM R.SMITH, R.Garcia, J.Obrist, T.DeLaTorre, R. Hoffmann, B.Rittore, T.Parker 8:00AM P. RINGEL, H.Huerta, B.Elszy, J.Cardoza, J. Bird, S.Stewart, C.Goto, J. Cantu 10:00AM T.BOLAND, M. Jelacich, R. Fairbank, D.Belair, B.Romero, R.Rodriguez, F.Hinojo, J.Garcia, E.Duarte 12:00PM A.MARRONNE, K.Hustedde, B.Lambert, B.Sabbatini, K.Lazarus, H. DeLaTorre, J.C. Garcia Formed.org The best Catholic content all in one place. 24/7 access. Use it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Free to use. Just go to formed.org and enter our PARISH CODE cac2a9 on the homepage. Create a personal account with your username/ address and password. MR. BOB LOUTHERBACK FACILITIES MANAGER MRS. NORMA VENTURA CUSTODIAN MR. BILL HEISDORF LITURGY/MUSIC DIRECTOR LIFE TEEN/EDGE MRS. MARTHA PERRY YOUTH MINISTER, EXT. 111 MRS. FRANCIE MANZANARES ASSISTANT YM, EXT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MRS. KATE MALLAM DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS ED. EXT. 109 SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR KMALLAM@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG MS. KRISTI DEAN BULLETIN EDITOR, EXT. 110 ASST. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION KDEAN@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG BULLETIN@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG

9 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Holy Spirit Church # E. Champlain Drive Fresno, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Kristi Dean SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 5:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 30, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS