WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH

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2 WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH June 11, 2017 Facility Reservations Calendar Please confirm events at Sat, June 10 th Curia Meeting 10:00am, St. Paul s Room Baptism Sorensen & Chambers, 11:00am, Church Duran/Leatherby Wedding 2:00pm, Church SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. - 2 Cor 13:13 Daily Mass Intentions To request a Mass, please contact the Parish Office Sat, Jun 10 th 5:00pm Donna & Al Roehr Litchfield/Stacy Family Tom Stacy Litchfield/Stacy Family Sun, Jun 11 th 8:00am Marian Davey Steve & Jeane Ridenour Rod Hill Hill Family 9:30am Claire Breault Steve & Jeane Ridenour 11:00am Ed Schlesinger Schlesinger Family Dick Jenkins Pat & Jerry Laumer 7:30pm OLA Parishioners Mon, Jun 12 th 8:00am Dale & Arlene Fuller Portillo Family Tues, Jun 13 th 8:00am All Souls Wed, Jun 14 th 8:00am Alls Souls Thurs, Jun 15 th 8:00am All Souls Fri, Jun 16 th 8:00am All Souls Sat, Jun 17 th 5:00pm Lizz Baca Baca Family John Baca Baca Family Sun, June 11 th Open Gym - OLA Basketball 7:30am, Parish Hall Boy Scouts Eagle Court of Honor 11:00am, St. John s Mon, June 12 th Troop 328 Scout Meeting 6:45pm, Seton Hall Christian Meditation 7:30pm, School Library Tue, June 13 th KofC Business Meeting 6:00pm, St. John s Hall B & G 6:30pm, St. Paul s Room Wed, June 14 th Legion of Mary Meeting 8:45am, St. Paul s Room Music Ministry Rehearsal 7:00pm, Church Thu, June 15 th Pack Meeting 6:15pm, St. John s Hall Fri, June 16 th Sowing for Jesus 8:30am, St. Anne's Room Sat, June 17 th Baptism Nieves 10:00am, Church Sun, June 18 th Open Gym - OLA Basketball 7:30am, Parish Hall Hearing Assist Devices Available Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ June 18, 2017

3 Uplifting Reflections FROM OUR PASTOR The Most Holy Trinity T oday the Church pauses to contemplate God and His Glory by reflecting on revelation. God has revealed Himself as One Holy God in a Trinity of Persons. The Father Who creates all things in His Son Who is the Savior of the World and in the Holy Spirit Who gives life to all things and sanctifies all things. Our God Who is so great and beyond our understanding is a God Who is close to us for in Him we move and have our being. His is love Who calls us to live in His love. POPE FRANCIS TEACHINGS Today we are celebrating the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, which reminds us of the mystery of one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is the communion of Divine Persons who are one with the others, one for the others, one in the others: this communion is the life of God, the mystery of the love of the Living God. Jesus revealed this mystery to us. He spoke to us of God as the Father; He spoke to us of the Spirit; and He spoke to us of Himself as the Son of God. Thus He revealed this mystery to us. After He rose, He sent the disciples to evangelize to the peoples, He told them to baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Mt 28:19). This command is entrusted by Christ in all ages to the Church, which has inherited the missionary mandate from the Apostles. He also directs it to each one of us who, through the power of Baptism, are part of his Community. Therefore, today s liturgical solemnity, while making us contemplate the amazing mystery from which we come and toward which we are going, renews for us the mission of living in communion with God and living in communion among ourselves on the model of the divine communion. We are called to live not as one without the others, above or against the others, but one with the others, for the others, and in the others. This means to accept and witness in harmony the beauty of the Gospel; experiencing love for one another and for all, sharing joy and suffering, learning to ask and grant forgiveness, appreciating various charisms under the guidance of Pastors. In a word, we have been entrusted with the task of edifying ecclesial communities which increasingly become families, capable of reflecting the splendour of the Trinity and evangelizing not only with the words but with the power of the love of God that lives within us. The Trinity, as I said, is also the ultimate goal toward which our earthly pilgrimage is directed. The journey of Christian life is indeed essentially a Trinitarian journey: the Holy Spirit guides us to full knowledge of Christ s teachings, and also reminds us what Jesus taught us. Jesus, in turn, came into the world to make the Father known to us, to guide us to Him, to reconcile us with Him. Everything in Christian life revolves around the Mystery of the Trinity and is fulfilled according to this infinite mystery. Therefore, we seek to always hold high the tone of our life, remembering what goal, what glory we exist for, work for, struggle for, suffer for; and what immense reward we are called to. This mystery embraces our entire life and our entire Christian being. We remember it, for example, each time we make the sign of the Cross: in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And now I invite you, all together, and out loud, to make this sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!.

4 PERT Club Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 For more information about Youth Groups, please contact Johann Rubia-Miller at or OLA Youth Groups Wednesdays (Grades 7-8) 7:00pm - 8:30pm and Tuesdays (Grades 9-12): 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meetings are held in Seton Hall. Dinner and Mass Fellowship Night Every 3 rd Sunday of the month join us to break bread in the youth room, attend Mass together, and experience our faith through prayers and worship. There will be a light dinner in the youth room from 6:30pm to 7:15pm followed by attendance at the 7:30pm Mass. Help to participate in the Mass by greeting, ushering, bringing up the gifts, and reading. This evening is for youth in grades 7 th 12. RSVP is not required. OLA Youth Choir and Ensemble (Grades 3-12) All parish and school children grades 3-12 are invited to participate in these activities. We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists. Practices are from 6:00-6:55pm on Wednesday evenings in the church. Please contact our Music Director, Casey Oliver, at or worship@olaparish.net A short meeting, where there will be door prizes, a LOTTO drawing, and a speaker who will address hearing problems and possible solutions. Please come early to give our speaker plenty of time to answer your questions. The meeting will start promptly at 11:00 am, in OLA St. John s Hall. Along with your potluck contribution, please bring your own eating and drinking utensils, nonperishable food items for the St Vincent de Paul Food Locker and your propensity to enjoy good company. Lunch at Noon will be followed by BINGO with cash prizes. In honor of your father please bring a picture of him or other memorable memento to display on your table. We ask that the kitchen crew please arrive by 9:30 to help decorate the tables. If you have any questions please call Pat at , or George at Fireworks! If you purchase fireworks for a July 4 th celebration, please consider purchasing Scrip in the school front office (open mornings only in June). The scrip is $20 each. OLA receives 15% back from all sales. The Knights of Columbus sponsors a fireworks booth located in the St. Ignatius parking lot. The booth is open from June 28 through July 4 (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). The Knights of Columbus use the money they make towards 8th grade scholarships. You can purchase scrip any time during school hours. Thanks for your support! Rest in Peace We extend prayers of comfort to the families and friends of Enis McMartin Talk to the Three Persons, to God the Father, to God the Son, to God the Holy Spirit. And so as to reach the Blessed Trinity, go through Mary. Saint Josemaría Escrivá

5 News and Events Around the Diocese Raising a Family Open to Vocations By Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck (soccer pro turned priest) Parents and all Ministries, especially those who work with youth and young adults, are invited to hear how Fr. Chase s family supported his passion for soccer while raising a son open to vocations; from High School and Collegiate Soccer to playing professionally for the top Chilean Soccer team and MLS and on to his greatest challenge to becoming a priest! Friday, June 30, 2017, 10:00 am 11:30 am Pastoral Center Broadway, Sacramento, CA No cost, but space is limited so please RSVP by June 22, 2017 at msmith@scd.org Mark Your Calendars! Matt Maher & Audrey Assad 'Unplugged' Concert, Thurs. August 17 th Join Catholic artist and 8 time GRAMMY nominee Matt Maher, Dove Award nominee Audrey Assad, special guest, John Tibbs for an incredible concert event, Thursday night August 17 th at Arcade Church 3927 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. Tickets available online at or from Easter s Catholic Books. Limited VIP and Meet and Greet also available! Call Charmaine for group discounts: It's expected to sell out again, so get your tickets early! JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS AT PASTORAL CENTER Full-time & Part-time Openings Payroll Staff Accountant The Finance Department at the Diocese of Sacramento has an immediate opening for a full-time (35 hour per week) Payroll Staff Accountant. This person will be responsible for processing payroll and serving as a liaison between service provider and locations. Applicants should have payroll experience with large automated payroll systems (ADP), supervisory experience, and experience in all processes of the accounting cycle. Background Check Clerk The Safe Environment Department at the Diocese of Sacramento has an immediate opening for a part-time (20 hours a week) Background Check Clerk. This person is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the fingerprint/background check screening program for all parish and school employees and volunteers, as well as Pastoral Center employees. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Access, be able to handle sensitive and personal information in a professional manner, and be fluent in Spanish and English. Donor Relations and Parish Services Manager The Diocese of Sacramento is looking for a Donor Relations and Parish Services Manager. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of The Catholic Foundation and working closely with the Associate Director, and the Department of Finance, the Donor Relations and Parish Services Manager is responsible for cultivating long-term relationships with major donors and implementing strategies that will build a strong base of ongoing support in an effort to advance the ministries of the Church. This is a full-time, exempt position. All three spositions offer a complete benefits package along with paid vacation and holidays. To apply for a position, please a short cover letter, resume, and application to personnel@scd.org Positions are open until filled. For more information and complete job descriptions, visit the diocesan website and look under employment.

6 Opportunities to Serve, Learn & Live Faith Vocations Cross Prayer Campaign OLA has a Vocations Cross Prayer Campaign. Each week, a family will take home the Vocations Cross. During their week, they commit to praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, as well as for our priests, seminarians, and religious in the Diocese of Sacramento. The cross will then be returned to the parish the following Friday, and presented to a new family at the Mass they normally attend. If you are interested in participating, please contact the parish office at or parish@olaparish.net. ATTENTION! If you tried to reach Family Promise in response to last week's bulletin, I apologize, the phone number was wrong. For information regarding volunteers at Family Promise's Day Center, please call me, Maggie Schlesinger at Thank you. The Sacramento Life Center cordially invites you to join us for our Ribbon Cutting and Open House at our new home at 2316 Bell Executive Lane, in Sacramento on July 13 th, 2017 at 4:30PM-7:00PM, followed by guided tours of our new facility. Come meet our Board of Directors, and enjoy some music, appetizers, wine and of course Leatherby s ice cream. Catholic Charities Pilgrimages Join us for a walking pilgrimage that will change your life, while supporting Catholic Charities of California programs serving those in need! We have multiple trips organized on the Camino in Spain or Via Francigena in Italy. There are spots remaining for September 2017 at a lower rate and multiple weeks in Contact us at Pilgrim@CatholicCharitiesCA.org Youth on a Mission July 20 23, 2017 Cal Maritime Academy, Vallejo Do you know a teen in your parish that has what it takes to be a great leader? Challenge them to take their Catholic Faith to the next level with Youth On A Mission. Our 4 day program offers discipleship training meaningful prayer experiences, inspiring talks, practical skills, and an opportunity to connect with on fire Catholic youth from all over Northern California. We want youth to have a profound encounter with Jesus and equip them with the skills to share that experience as a leader in your parish. This is the youth training you ve been waiting for. Challenge your future leaders with Youth on A Mission. Registration information available online at Get Certified in Youth Ministry Cohort begins August 22, 2017 Pastoral Center, Sacramento New classes are starting in August for youth ministry leaders. Gain the knowledge and the confidence you need to improve your programs and connect more teens to Jesus. This is a hybrid program with four live classes over 2 weekends October 7 & 8, 2017 and November 4 & 5, 2017 and two online classes. For more information, please contact Kevin Staszkow at

7 Stewardship of Treasure Thank you for your generosity May 22nd - 28th Weekend Offertory: $ 8, Electronic Giving: $ 1, Total: $ 9, Average Weekly Budget Amount: $13, For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son JOHN 3:16 Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love? Are you generous with your time, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you fit it in when it s convenient for you? Pray for a grateful and generous heart. BULLETIN As you may have noticed, we have been making a few changes to the Parish Bulletin, in order to freshen it up a little. With this in mind and because we are all one family in Christ, we are thinking of including a section to congratulate our loved ones on Anniversaries & Birthdays. If you would like to participate, please send all the appropriate information to Jane at: development@olaparish.net THANK YOU! O ur Lady of the Assumption Parish invites you to consider our electronic giving program, Parish- Pay, as a way to automate your regular weekly offerings. Electronic giving is convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church. There is no cost for you to participate. If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no longer need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52 envelopes. And when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program will allow your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis. To sign up, simply go to THANK YOU! Thank You to All That Support OLA Via Amazon Smile Thank you to everyone that supports our parish with their purchases. Remember this doesn t cost you anything! The Amazon Foundation contributes half a percent of your total purchases to our Parish. Just shop via OLA Parish s Amazon smile portal: smile.amazon.com/ch/ Receive notifications about upcoming events taking place here at Our Lady of the Assumption. To receive parish updates in your , please contact Jane at development@olaparish.net with your address. Thank you!

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