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

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1 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. Francisco Velazquez, Associate Pastor Rev. Brendan McKeefry, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Michael F. Kiernan, 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 Jane Ricci, Parish & School Development Rosemary Ross, Faith Formation Coordinator Casey Oliver, Music Director 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday and Thursday after 8 a.m. Mass through 7 p.m. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) If you are unbaptized or uncatechized and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church you may join this year-round process at any time. Please contact the parish office. MISSION STATEMENT NEW PARISHIONERS To register, visit the parish website at and complete the form at the Sign up! link. SACRAMENTS Baptism: Contact the parish office three months in advance. Marriage: Contact the parish office at least six months in advance. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. Ministry to the Sick: Anyone who is sick or undergoing surgery may request the Sacrament of the Sick. Homebound parishioners may receive the Eucharist. Contact the parish office to request either. 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 Mon, May 4th Tue, May 5th Wed, May 6th Thu, May 7th Fri, May 8th Weekly Calendar Girl Scout Leaders Meeting, 5:00pm, St. John's BSA Troop 328 Troop Meeting, 6:00pm, Seton Hall Christian Meditation, 7:30pm, School Library Meeting & Refreshments, 10:30am, St. John's PTG Board Meeting, 1:00 pm, Seton Hall PTG Spring Gathering, 5:00pm, Parish Hall New Parent Information Meeting, 5:30pm, Seton Hall Bereavement Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, St. Anne's 8th Grade Exit Interviews, 8:15am, Parish Hall Legion of Mary Meeting, 8:45am, St. Anne's OLA Boys Volleyball, 3:00pm, Parish Hall Bereavement Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, St. Anne's Bible Study, 6:30pm, Seton Hall Youth Group, 7:00pm, St. John's Bible Study, 8:45am, Seton Hall Martha & Mary's Ministry Group Meeting, 10:00am, St. John's Pack 225 Meeting, 7:00pm, St. John's Music Ministry Rehearsal, 7:00pm, Church Graduation Picture Day, 8:00am, St. John's Mother's Day Luncheon, 9:00am, Parish Hall Sat, May 9th Private Quinceneara 12:00 pm, Church Sun, May 10th FLAME Meeting, 11:00am, St. Paul's Mass Requests Sat 5/2 First Saturday 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira 5:30pm Matthew O Gara Lazansky Family George Seifert Richard & Margaret Heintz Sun 5/3 5th Sunday of Easter 8:00am Mary-Jane Hamilton Hamilton Family Jack Hamilton Hamilton Family 9:30am Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito Pat Ramey Dick Ramey 11:00am John O Donnell O Donnell Family Anthony Campos Joan & Bob Adams 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira Mon 5/4 8:00am Virginia Burke Tom Burke Tue 5/5 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Wed 5/6 8:00am Wilma Bower Bower Family John Fuoco Mary Jane Fuoco Thu 5/7 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Fri 5/8 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Sat 5/9 5:30pm Matthew O Gara Lazansky Family Lizz Baca Baca Family Sun 5/10 6th Sunday of Easter & Mother s Day 8:00am John Pesely Maria Pesely John Fuoco Mary Jane Fuoco 9:30am Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito 11:00am Mary Riehl Campos Family Ramona Mitchell & Family Mary DeGraaf 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira

3 NOTES FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Jesus Is The Vine, Source Of Love And Unity In today's Gospel Jesus says that He is the vine and we are the branches. Remaining in Him, we give much fruit, for apart from Him, we cannot do anything. As the vine He is the source of love and unity. By keepings His commandments, loving one another in sincerity as St. John says in the second reading we remain connected to Jesus and live in His love so that His joy may be in us and our joy complete. By living with faith in Him and in His love for us, the Holy Spirit fills us with the joy of true love so that we may bear fruits of love bringing the love of Jesus Christ to all especially the suffering. It was this love of the Holy Spirit that united the early disciples to one another and made them accept St. Paul who formerly was against the Christians. Now in the Holy Spirit he was accepted by the community and became one of the greatest Christians of all time. Jesus invites us to remain in Him so that we may be filled with His joy. Let us stay connected to Him by prayer, meditation and works of love. - Fr. Eduino Silveira Communion: Intimacy with Jesus In the First Reading, we see how Barnabas helps the people of Jerusalem to accept St Paul into the community of believers. The Holy Spirit was guiding the early Church, so even though St Paul encountered opposition, the message took hold and he went on to preach in Tarsus. Psalm 22 is the one Jesus quoted from the cross. Like all lamentations this one ends with verses of praise and gratitude to God for His powerful intervention. It goes on to predict that one day all peoples, to the ends of the earth, will praise God for all He has done, and all who die will also praise Him. In the Second Reading, St John is encouraging us to practice the Faith not just in word, but also in deed. He also tells us to trust in God s goodness, by placing our hearts in His, making Him the center of our being. We should live the Faith vertically and horizontally, loving God and our neighbor. In today s Gospel from St John, we are encouraged to establish an intimate relationship with God, which will enable us to find the true meaning of our lives. Jesus tells us that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, the Source of our vitality, as the vine is to the branches. As we live out our Christianity, we draw strength, life from the Vine. This intimacy is obtained from our relationship with our Eucharistic Lord, our Holy Communion with Jesus present inside us. This sacrament nourishes us so that we may be fruitful in God s love.

4 STEWARDSHIP AT OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION FINANCIAL SUPPORT Offertory Collection Results for April 25th & 26th, 2015: $11, Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. - 1 JOHN 3:18 Do you walk the talk? Does your action reflect what you say? If not, spend time every day in prayer, give some of your talent to help one of your parish s ministries and give some of your money to support the work of the Church. Catholic Home Missions Appeal Thank you for your generous support of last week's Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Our Lady of the Assumption s parishioners contributed $2, to help strengthen the Church at home and will help ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. To learn more about Home Missions funding and who the appeal helps, please visit usccb.org and search "Catholic Home Missions." REMEMBRANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS We remember: Rest in Peace John Keyawa Martha Smilanick Maria Villecar Matthew Wilson The sweetest sounds to mortals given are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven. ~William Goldsmith Brown Next weekend, we will celebrate the special ladies in our lives. HAPPY MOTHER S DAY! Anointing of the Sick Please don t postpone until danger of death. Please call the Parish Office to have your seriously ill loved one anointed. Book of Intentions We invite those wishing to have our congregation pray for a loved one, whether alive or deceased, to write their name in our Book of Intentions. The Book is located near the South- East entrance and is brought up to the altar with the offertory gifts. You are also welcome to contact the Parish Office to have a Mass said for a loved one as well! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter season, There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the protection of our most valuable gift from God - our children. A Prayer for Healing.Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people s wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace and justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Pastoral Assistance for Victims of Sexual Abuse The Diocese of Sacramento provides pastoral care to persons who have suffered sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy and other Catholic Church workers. Please call toll-free at (866) if you are seeking assistance in coping with this tragic situation. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.

5 PARISH EVENTS Mother s Day Rose Sale - Volunteers Needed The Sacramento Life Center needs your help preparing roses on May 9th as well as coordinating sales on May 10th. Can you help? If you can, please call the Sacramento Life Center at The Sacramento Life Center invites you to purchase long stem roses and Mother s Day cards for the women in your life! Your purchase gives pregnant women and teens the support they need to become mothers. Unfortunately, OLA is one of the only parishes without an active Right to Life Ministry and volunteers from other parishes and the Life Center itself are usually called upon to help with this beautiful expression of love toward the special women in our lives. We urge those of you who can volunteer help us ensure that our Rose Sale is staffed with members of our parish. DIOCESAN EVENTS SB128 Follow-up Auxilliary Bishop Myron Cotta sent the following: As you know, California state legislators introduced SB128: End of Life Option Act, which (allows) physicians in our state to assist patients in committing suicide by prescribing life ending barbiturates. It was heard and passed through the Senate Health Committee on March 25th. On April 7th, it also passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee and it is now sitting at the Senate Appropriations Committee, where any probable amending may take place before it goes to the floor of the Senate. It must pass the Senate by June 8th. Meanwhile, a new bill, AB775: Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care and Transparency Act (Reproductive FACT Act) has been proposed to require facilities to advertise that every pregnant woman has the right to have a child or have an abortion. This bill is aimed at affecting clinics and centers that hold a pro-life viewpoint. More information on this bill can be found at the Catholic Legislative Network website. Bishop Cotta asked that we share information and updates with you and encourage you to contact your representatives. The Catholic Legislative Network website is a great place to stay updated. By joining their list they will send updates regarding these bills/topics and other legislative efforts. We hope you will take an active role and help address the concerns raised by Bishop Cotta. Job Opening The Tribunal Office at the Diocesan Pastoral Center has an immediate opening for a full-time (35 hour per week) Administrative Assistant. Successful applicant must be a practicing Catholic and be fluent in English and Spanish. For more information and a complete job description, visit the diocesan website and look under employment. To apply, please cover letter and resume to personnel@scd.org. The position will remain open until filled. Vocations Dinner The Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations invites you to a Vocations Dinner at Our Lady of Grace Parish in West Sacramento on May 30th beginning at 6:00pm. The dinner will be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Northern California Chapter. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at or by at msmith@scd.org. Father s Day With The Rivercats Join Bishop Soto at Raley Field on Father s Day, Sunday, June 21st. Play catch with Bishop Soto on the field before the game at 11:00am. The Bishop will give a special Father s Day Blessing for all dads and granddads at 11:45am. The day promises fellowship and fun for your friends and family. Tickets are $ For more information please visit AROUND THE DIOCESE The Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist You are invited to come and experience the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist! Father John Tran, a Catholic Priest and an eyewitness of the Risen Christ, will share with you a story of an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, and invite you to see Him, to love Him, to adore Him, to be with Him, and to serve Him. Fr. Tran will be telling his story on Monday, May 4th from 6:00-8:00pm at St. Maria Goretti Parish (8700 Bradshaw Road, Elk Grove). Please contact Maria at for more information. Choral Concert at the Cathedral and Divine Savior The Cathedral Choir will collaborate with the Valley Choral Society and Capella Antiqua to present Marice Duruflé's Requiem, one of the greatest choral works of the 20th century. Other works by Fauré, Paulus, and Gjeilo will be presented at this event on Friday, May 8th at the Cathedral and May 9th at Divine Savior in Orangevale. Both concerts begin at 8:00pm. All proceeds from the Cathedral concert will support the Cathedral Square Homeless Program. For ticket information, please visit

6 AROUND THE DIOCESE (CONT D) Monastic Immersion Weekend The monks of New Clairvaux Abbey invite Catholic men ages to immerse themselves in the ancient yet living monastic tradition for the weekend of May 15th - 17th. Participants will be able to join the monks for prayer in the Abbey Church, receive conferences on "Monastic Prayer" and "Cistercian Spirituality, view the award-winning film "Of Gods and Men" about the Cistercian martyrs of Algeria followed by panel discussion, share a meal with the monks, experience the contemplative atmosphere of the abbey grounds, and more. Information and online registration may be found at or you may contact Br. Christopher at godseeking@newclairvaux.org or (530) Meals and lodging are provided in the monastery guesthouse. The weekend is on us! Upcoming Retreats Here are some retreats being offered within the diocese in which you may be interested: Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, Citrus Heights. An evening of Contemplative Prayer the first Sunday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm. This is a free offering and no registration is needed. Please visit ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org for more information, registration, and cost. San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. Dorothy Charbonneau and Rena Grant present The Inward Journey Using Soul Collage and The Labyrinth on May 14th. Soul Collage is an imaginative and creative power where by we discover our inner wisdom. The Labryrinth is a contemplative walking prayer that frees creative energy. Check in begins at 9:00am and the $45.00 fee includes lunch. Life Shift: Work & The Christian Journey presented by Tom Bachhuber, Ed.D and Jim Briggs is an opportunity for attendees to reflect on their lives and faith, exploring avenues for new opportunities for facing and managing change - career, personal, family, spiritual. The May 14th retreat costs $ $ Steve Harms, Kaleo and Elise Ching will lead the Abba-Imma Qigong Workshop on May 15th - 17th. You will learn the theological, philosophical, and spiritual background and context of the Lord s Prayer along with exercises to open the mind, heart, and body. The cost is $60.00 Please visit sandamiano.org for more information regarding or to register for these retreats. Sacramento Classic All are invited to join the Diocesan Priests and Seminarians for an epic basketball game at the Sacramento Classic being held in the Ron Limberger 53 Gym at Christian Brothers High School on Monday, May 18th. The doors open at 6:30pm. For tickets, please visit bit.ly/sacclassic or call Tickets are $5.00 (Kindergarten through college students), $10.00 for adults or $40.00 for a 6 pak of adult tickets. Come cheer on your favorites and enjoy the food, fun and excitement! ADULT FAITH FORMATION Bible Study - James: Pearls for Wise Living Our 10-week Bible Study series continues the examination of James who wrote one of the most practical books of the Bible. Its teachings speak loudly to those who feel torn between the competing demands of the world and their faith. This study offers "pearls for wise living" by applying the wisdom of James to our current day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. This series meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Thursday mornings after 8:00am Mass in St Paul s Room. SCHOOL NEWS Country Fair The Golf Tournament s conclusion means that it is time to turn our sights on our Country Fair which takes place on May 15th and 16th. All of your old favorites will be back plus some great new additions including Food Truck Friday, featuring mouthwatering delights from Drewskis Hot Rod Kitchen and Chandos Tacos. On Saturday from 11:00am - 8:00pm, back by popular demand, are Bob Cesario s famous chicken BBQ sandwiches! We can t wait to see you there. Contact Nadia at dleslie5171@sbcglobal.net or Yvette at yvettegordon25@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Discounted Fair tickets are being sold after all Masses. OLA Summer Camp Have you signed your children up for OLA s six-week summer camp? The camp is for students entering Grades 1 through 5 next school year and will run from June 22nd July 31st. The morning session will be filled with Math Skills, Reading Comprehension, Science, Art, Religion and Drama. Extension will have hands on activities, crafts and special events. For more information, please contact our Summer Director, Svetlana, at or Kozin@olaparish.net.

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