Divine Mercy Catholic Church 2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA Tel: (916)

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1 Love one another. John 15:9-17 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2018 Divine Mercy Catholic Church 2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA Tel: (916) PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli Deacon Rick Morales Deacon James Ogbonna Contents Page Sacraments and Rosaries Mass Schedule A Word From 2 Pray without Ceasing 3 Mark Your Calendars 4 Giving is Worship 5 Church Ministries 6-7 Advertisers 8 Full transcripts on A Word From, pg. 2 can be found at: : Divine Mercy Parish is soliciting bids on a number of Parish repair projects. See Page 5 for details! Registration Forms and Fees are due! Retreat May 26th and 27th 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 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 A Word From... from this second term for love, philia. By using this word, Jesus transforms the terms of his relationship with his disciples and redefines for them their relationship with God. In the Hebrew Scriptures, faith in God made one a servant of God. Here Jesus teaches that his relationship to his disciples is based on friendship, not servitude. Sunday Connections May 6th, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. John 15:9-17 First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 The gift of the Holy Spirit comes to Cornelius and his household, and they are baptized. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4 A song of praise for God s salvation Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 God is love. Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17: Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. Background on the Gospel Reading: Today s Gospel follows immediately after the Gospel proclaimed last week, in which Jesus taught that he was the vine and that his disciples were the branches. In the example of the vine and the branches, we learned that our union with Jesus will lead to fruitful service. Today s reading extends this teaching to describe the kind of service that Christians are called upon to offer to others. When John wrote this Gospel, his community was influenced by a set of religious beliefs called Gnosticism. It appears that one of John s intentions was to distinguish Christian belief from the beliefs held by the Gnostics. Evidence of this can be found in today s Gospel. One of the tenets of Gnostic teaching was the importance of knowledge, or gnosis, as the determining aspect of faith. We read today s Gospel as a response to this teaching. In John s Gospel, we hear Jesus affirm that he is known by the Father and that his disciples will know the Father by knowing Jesus. In this passage, however, Jesus reminds his disciples that this knowledge is to be expressed in love. Those who know Jesus well and Jesus says that his disciples do know him will love one another. Knowledge leads to love, which leads to action. John reminds his community that Jesus taught that love is the sign of a true disciple and, thus, a true Christian. Even more, a true disciple shows a particular kind of love, sacrificial love. In the Greek, there are two words for love that are used in this passage. The first is agape. The second is philia. The first word is most often used to describe love for other persons and for God. It is understood as the highest and most perfect kind of love. The second word is used to describe the affection of friendship. In this context, John appears to use these words as synonyms. The root of the Greek word for friend comes Another aspect of Gnostic belief taught that a believer was an elect person, chosen and set apart from the world. John reminds his community that Jesus also taught that a disciple is one who had been chosen one who had been chosen by Jesus. To be chosen by Jesus, however, is not to be set apart from the world. Instead, to be chosen by Jesus is to be sent to serve the world as he did. The disciples of Jesus were chosen and were sent into the world to bear fruit by serving others, by sacrificing for others, in love. This reading, like last week s, is part of Jesus Last Supper discourse. In the context of John s Gospel, these words are spoken before Jesus Crucifixion. We read his instruction to the disciples in light of his death and Resurrection. We know that Jesus himself gives us the greatest example of the kind of love and service that he teaches to his disciples. He has, in fact, laid down his life for his friends, for his disciples, and for us. Through his death and Resurrection, we have received the grace to love others as Jesus has commanded. + Stewardship John 15:16 Jesus said, You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. God has chosen us and given us our bodies, our minds and our spirits. As steward/disciples we are entrusted with these gifts (and God s Holy Word) for a purpose to bear fruit for a world that needs it badly. + SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday, May 6 St. Dominic Savio ACTS 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; PS 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 JN 4:7-10; JN 14:23; JN 15:9-17 Monday, May 7 St. Rose Venerini ACTS 16:11-15; PS 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6A AND 9B; JN 15:26B, 27A; JN 15:26 16:4A Tuesday, May 8 St. Peter of Tarantaise ACTS 16:22-34; PS 138:1-2AB, 2CDE-3, 7C-8; SEE JN 16:7, 13; JN 16:5-11 Wednesday, May 9 St. Pachomius ACTS 17:15, 22 18:1; PS 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; JN 14:16; JN 16:12-15 Thursday, May 10 St. Damien of Molokai ACTS 18:1-8; PS 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4; SEE JN 14:18; JN 16:16-20 Friday, May 11 St. Ignatius of Laconi ACTS 18:9-18; PS 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; SEE LK 24:46, 26; JN 16:20-23 Saturday, May 12 Sts. Nereus & Achilleus ACTS 18:23-28; PS 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; JN 16:28; JN 16:23B-28

3 Page 3 Pray without ceasing-...i Thessalonians 5:17 Retreat Adoration Beginning Friday, May 25 after 6:30 pm Mass through Sunday, May 27 at 4:00 pm A 24x7 Holy Experience! "All of our Divine Mercy Parishioners are invited to come for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and raise up our women attending the Women's Welcome Retreat in prayer! 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 especially invite the participation of those that hold these women most dear, to come and offer their prayers in support of them. We particularly invite all men and women that have been to the previous Welcome retreats to join us for this all important Adoration. 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 counter in the Narthex. Prayers of the Faithful The Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 6th, 2018 Today we call upon the Lord to help us to love others as he loved us. With that desire in our hearts, we present our needs to him. That the Church may continue to proclaim the message and love of Christ to the world with clarity and conviction. For the priests serving in the Diocese of Sacramento that each of them will persevere and bear much fruit in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. For all those called to the priesthood or consecrated life in the Diocese of Sacramento, that they will be given love enough to lay down their lives for the sheep as Jesus desires. That we may show our love for God by the way we use our time, talent and treasure. That public officials will be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their decisions and actions. For all who lay down their lives, their resources, and their reputations to defend unborn children from abortion. That the sick, the poor, and the lonely may find the consolation of God s presence and the love of His people. That all who have died may receive the blessings which Jesus promises to his friends. Remembering the Military in Prayer Heavenly Father, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need We ask this in you name. Amen 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 The next Fatima Procession is Friday, May 13th, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Please join us! Contacts: Tess Mostajo /Auring Pagala PFC Jose Robledo US Army PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, U.S. Navy SN Samantha Chaidez, U.S. Navy Jacob Valdes, U.S. Navy TSTT Jesse R. Bose, U.S. Air Force LCpl Alex Penick US Marines Deven Aguiar-Frank, US Air Force Remembering the Sick in Prayer Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Melva Arboleda Danilo Melendez Dave Simms Sally Miller Cynthia Fernandez Delia Powell Elizabeth Fadrilan Felipa Rojo Peggy Rowe Evangeline Zarate Arlene Alvir Gammie Gomez Cely Barrera Cathy Ng Robert Warner Ramona Rodriguez MichaelVogelgesang 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. Please join us on Fridays, 3:00-4:00 pm for Holy Hour! Come and Adore Him! To be added to the Parish s Warrior Prayer Chain lopez-kathleen5341@sbcglobal.net

4 Page 4 MASS INTENTIONS Mark Your Calendars WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, May 6 7:30 am Elizabeth Lingao + Fr Michael 9:30 am George Honey Cutt + Fr Soane Frank & Joe McKay + Augustine Claude & Victor Vestil + 12:30 pm Moses Unanwa + Fr Soane 5:00 pm YOUTH MASS Fr Soane Rosalia & Gerardo Rosario + V.L. Carbonell (Birthday) Monday, May 7 6:30 pm Dominador & Arceli Melendez (Annv) Fr Michael Angel Escarcha + Tuesday, May 8 8:30 am Colin Haley + Fr Michael Gregoria Benavidez + Wed, May 9 6:30 pm Jose Garcia Romero + Fr Soane Keith Benavente (Speedy Recovery) Thursday, May 10 8:30 am Jasmin Valverde + Fr Soane Friday, May 11 8:30 am HC Learning Center Mass Fr Soane 6:30 pm Baby Liam Villar (1st Baby Thnxgvng) Fr Soane Saturday, May 12 8:30 am Fr Ho 5:00 pm Romulus Delfin (Birthday) Fr Soane Jose Pepe Caranto Pidlaoan + (40 Days Death) Sunday, May 13 ASCENSION OF THE LORD MOTHER S DAY 7:30 am Florentina Edwards + Fr Soane Keith Benavente (Speedy Recovery) Juliana &Bernardo Torrolba + 9:30 am Victoria F. Berrio + (Death Annv) Fr Soane Norma Zabala + Adelaida Balais + (Death Annv) 12:30 pm Zenaida Winn + Fr Michael Julita & Macario Polintan + Moses Unanwa + Elena & Macario Pitoy + 5:00 pm Nicolas Alfonso Luna + Fr Michael Sunday, May 6 9:00 am (P1) RCIA I 10:00 am (Rectory) RCIA II 10:30 am (Narthex) CFF Class 2:00 pm (P5) Women's Welcome Meeting Team 1 4:00 pm (P7/8) Columbian Squires Planning Meeting 6:00 pm (P8) Men's Welcome Team 2 Meeting 6:30 pm (Narthex) Welcome Brotherhood Meeting 6:30ish Youth Potluck 7:15 pm (Church) Youth Ministry 1st Sunday Adoration Monday, May 7 5:30 pm Tuesday, May 8 9:00 am (P1,2) Catechist of the Good Shepherd 9:00 am (Narthex) Morning Bible Study Catholicism 9:30 am (P9) Inner Circle Prayer Group 3:30 pm (P1,2) Catechist of the Good Shepherd 6:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Ministry Rosary Walk Committee 7:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Leadership Meeting Wednesday, May 9 9:30 am (P9) Divine Mercy Cenacle 5:30 pm (P1 & P2) CFF Choir Practice Thurs, May 10 9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement 5:00 pm (P3) Legion of Mary 7:00 pm (Church or P1) Spanish Rosary 7:30 pm (P7/8) Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Friday, May 11 3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour 4:00 pm (P3) Altar Server Ministry Meeting 6:00 pm (P9) Adult Confirmation Class 7:00 pm (P7/8) Bible Timeline Course by Jeff Cavins Saturday, May 12 3:45 pm (Church) Confession-Father Soane 6:00 pm (P1,2,&3) Lord's Flock Meeting 6:00 pm (P7 & 8) Divine Mercy Daughters of the King

5 Page 5 Fiscal Year July June 2018 Week ending April 29, 2018 EASTER Giving is Worship OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July June 2018) Average 4 week Month Requirement $ 75,000 Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000 Week of: 1-Apr wk 1 $ 27,525 Week of: 8-Apr wk 2 $ 16,678 Week of: 15-Apr wk 3 $ 9,725 Week of: 22-Apr wk 4 $ 12,799 Week of: 29-Apr wk 5 $ 18,033 Total Collections This Month $ 84,760 Shortage (x,xxx) / Savings Increase $ 9,760 CHURCH MORTGAGE Mortgage Loan Balance 4/27/2018 $ 2,507,690 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH This Week: Weekend Mass attendance totaled 1323 Our Weekend Offertory was $7,527, We are thankful to the 17 families who gave sacrificial gifts totaling $10,143 for our Mortgage Reduction collection. Challenge 2 Cup of Sacrifice Collection for Infrastructure Repairs was $1,137 DIVINE MERCY PARISH OUR CHURCH, OUR HOME Challenge 2 Results: We are currently preparing to do our parish repairs. If you are licensed, bonded and insured, and provide services in the areas of painting, roofing or air conditioning, and would like to submit a bid for these services, please call Frank Cuzzo at the Parish office for more information. The Mortgage Reduction Offering is Today! Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help the Church s efforts in reducing the balance on the mortgage. We will be taking a second collection for this important offering. Challenge 2 Cup of Sacrifice Total Giving is now $28,435. Our GOAL was $32,000 Our Catholic Mission Appeal collection totaled $1,044 Thank you to our Confirmation families for their generous donations of $2,739 God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity Ladies registration forms and fees are due for the Women s Welcome Retreat on May 26th and 27th. We are excited to be welcoming you! Please call the office if you have questions about the retreat, forms or fees 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!

6 Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries NEW Financial Peace University (FPU) Classes BEGINNING May 17 and May 19th: Financial Peace University or FPU, is a step by step, personal finance program designed to teach people how to get out of debt, save more and give more and become great stewards of God s financial blessings. AT the end of the first two classes - our groups saved an additional $256, and paid off $35, in debt. Many families also increased their giving. And they did that in only 9 weeks. 17 families are now on the road to financial wellbeing. You must be over 18 to attend the course. Matthew 6:3-4: But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP & BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Bereavement and Grief Support Ministry will offer a Memorial Day Prayer Service on Saturday May 26, 2018, after morning Mass start time 9:30 a.m. This Memorial Day program will include a prayer, reflection, and incense-lighting ceremony. The experience of losing a loved one causes a deep and painful wound. Through acknowledging our loss, in the presence of God and with others who understand this pain, we can remember our loved one in a positive way, and the joy they brought to our lives. Please join us Saturday May 26 after morning Mass to remember our deceased loved ones in a positive and uplifting way. Light refreshments will be served after the Prayer Service. You can contact Ron or Susan Wright (916) for more information. Please contact: Michael Kemper or Jeff Obrecht for more information. (916) or mkemper6@gmail.com (916) or jobrecht87@gmail.com Vacation Bible School Is Coming! VBS is sponsoring a fundraiser! Jamba Juice BOGO cards are being sold after Mass on May 6th. The cards are $10; each card is good for 6 buy one, get one free smoothies. The card is valued up to $35! Power Up With Clean Energy! Buy a Jamba Juice Card! ADORATION The Church is open for prayer during Parish office Hours. Visit the Parish Office for access. Confession is available Saturdays at 3:45-4:45. You can also make an appointment for your Confession with the office, just call Saturdays Confessions are heard 3:45-4:45.

7 Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries Confirmation Children April 30th 2018 FR. LIAM MACCARTHY presiding 1 Savannah Alanis 2 Kenneth Avaricio 3 Kaylee Bame 4 Cesar Barajas 5 Brecken Bartells 6 Chelcee Biteng 7 Erika Biteng 8 Ronen Blanquera 9 Brian Bravo 10 Stephanie Bravo 11 Mariyah Castillo 12 Jaasiel Castrejon 13 Kimberly Chouang 14 Elyana De Leon 15 Kaela Desaluna 16 Kailan Domingo 17 Jim Fetu u 18 Arielle Fisher 19 Edgar Flores 20 Ciemara Garcia 21 Armando Garcia 22 Antoinette Granados 23 Olivia Kemper 24 Michael Kirrene 25 Julianna Lawscha 26 Abbey Lewis 27 Joseph Lozano 28 Grace Mibach Note: Jim Fetu u is Fr. Soane s nephew. 29 Diego MirazoConfirmation He is from St. Patrick School in Sacramento Antonette Muñoz Paul Obrecht Natalia Ochoa Onyinyechi Ohia Lewis Palenapa Neemo Pabalan Angela Pham Tiffany Pham Eric Rangel Adrien Reyes Christian Rivera Ivan Rodriguez Abigail Rojas Melina Rubalcava Eden Ruiz Adan Sanchez Ethan Sanchez Trey Schwab Bernard Sembrano Phylicia Serrano Raphael Talento Mikayla Talon Rizalina Thomas Lily Valdrez Reyna Velasquez Colin Wagner Julian Yoro Jadine Young Emily Zedek

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