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, Development Coordinator 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 Weekly Calendar Mon, Jun 29th Summer Camp, 8:00am, St. John's BSA Troop 328 Troop Mtg., 6:00pm, Seton Hall Girl Scout Troop 3105 Mtg., 6:30pm, St. John's Christian Meditation, 7:30pm, School Library Tue, Jun 30th Summer Camp, 8:00am, St. John's Wed, July 1st Summer Camp, 8:00am, St. John's Legion of Mary Meeting, 8:45am, St. Anne's Youth Group, 7:00pm, St. John's Thu, Jul 2nd Fri, Jul 3rd Summer Camp, 8:00am, St. John's Parish Office Closed Summer Camp, 8:00am, St. John's Hall The Weekly Calendar information is subject to change and will not include reservations submitted after the bulletin has been completed. All who use the Reservations Calendar are asked to ensure that the Parish Office is contacted should a reservation no longer be needed or a change needs to be made to an existing reservation. Because funerals cannot be planned, those using St. John s Hall may be asked to move to another available location should a family need the room for a post-funeral reception. We thank you for your understanding in this regard. Mass Requests Sat 6/27 5:30pm Latka Webb Baca & Preston Families Kathryn Castelli Baca Family Sun 6/28 8:00am McArdle Birthdays Jim & Jane McArdle Roy Fay Estelle Fay 9:30am Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito John Nativo Lemieux Family 11:00am John O Donnell Donna O Donnell Juliet Grace Grace Family 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira Mon 6/29 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Tue 6/30 Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Wed 7/1 8:00am Charlie Hickey Abbes Family W.J. (Jim) Smith The Smith Family Thu 7/2 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira Fri 7/3 8:00am Bette Lovotti Lovotti Family Sat 7/4 Independence Day 8:00am Holy Souls Fr. Eduino Silveira 5:30pm Rosa Vellanoweth The Madigans Edward Pierzinski Jr. The Pierzinski Family Sun 7/5 8:00am Bambenek Family Wilson Holy Spirit Trust Joseph Martini Marie Schuring 9:30am Mario Affinito Nancy Affinito 11:00am John O Donnell The O Donnell Family Martha Barszcz Mary DeGraaf 7:30pm Missa pro Populo (Mass for the people) Fr. Eduino Silveira Bulletin Item Submission We welcome you to submit items for possible inclusion in our weekly bulletin. Scripts must be received at parish@olaparish.net no later than Sunday evening for inclusion in the following weekend s bulletin. Please note that items may be edited for length as we strive to include numerous parish, diocesan and local news items.

3 NOTES FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Father Eduino has asked that the following excerpts be included in the 21st and 28th bulletins to ensure that all parishioners have the opportunity to read it. The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation From Chapter IV: 183 Consequently, no one can demand that religion should be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on the societal and national life, without concern for the soundness of civil institutions, without a right to offer an opinion on events affecting society. Who would claim to lock up in a church and silence the message of St. Francis of Assisi or Blessed Teresa of Calcutta? They themselves would have found this unacceptable. An authentic faith-which is never comfortable or completely personal-always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it. We love this magnificent planet on which God has put us, and we love the human family that dwells here, with all its tragedies and struggles, its hopes and aspirations, its strengths and weaknesses. The earth is our common home and all of us are brothers and sisters. If indeed the just ordering of society and of the state is a central responsibility of politics," the Church "cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice." All Christians, their pastors included, are called to show concern for the building of a better world. Pope Francis, Address to the Kenyan bishops, April 16, 2015 The Church must insist, especially to those who are in positions of leadership and power, on those moral principles which promote the common good and the up-building of society as a whole. In the fulfillment of her apostolic mission, the Church must take a prophetic stand in defense of the poor and against all corruption and abuse of power. She must do so, in the first place, by example. Do not be afraid to be a prophetic voice! Do not be afraid to preach with conviction! Bring the wisdom of the Church, enshrined particularly in her social teaching, to bear - Fr. Eduino Silveira Jesus, Our Life, Who Conquers Death Today s First Reading is from the Book of Wisdom, from which we receive many of life s jewels of wisdom. How can a God so good allow suffering and death? Well, He doesn t, they are the result of sin. When we sin, we choose death over life, so the consequences are pain and suffering. We were made for life, so when we decide against it, we face it s opposite. The Responsorial, Psalm 30, is a hymn of praise to God; first for His gift of life to His beloved creation. God protected us from eternal death. The second praise of God is for His short-lived anger toward His creation. Actually, it is more accurate to say that God becomes angry for us, at the poison of sin that destroys life and love in His creation. His ultimate purpose is to bring us joy and life to the full. In the Second Reading, St Paul advises us to imitate Jesus (who though God became man for our sake) and share our excess with those who don t have enough. Today s Gospel is from St Mark. From the end of Chapter 4 through the end of Chapter 5, he presents three types of miracles. One is of nature, where Jesus calms the stormy sea (end of Chp 4). Then the account of the great exorcism of the man possessed by many demons, Legion, at the beginning of Chapter (5). Finally, today, at the end of Chapter 5 is the healing. Actually, there are two healings, one smaller one, the woman with the hemorrhage; the larger is the raising of Jairus daughter from the dead. St Mark puts these two miracles of healing together to show us Jesus omnipotence. Jairus approaches Jesus to ask Him the favor of intervening to heal his dying daughter. In the face of a messenger s report that Jairus girl has died, Jesus advises the girl s father not to be afraid, but just have faith. In both cases, the woman with the hemorrhage and the father of the dying girl, faith in Jesus is the keystone. May our faith in Jesus always be so strong.

4 STEWARDSHIP AT OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION FINANCIAL SUPPORT Offertory Collection Results for June 20th & 21st, 2015 will be reported in next week s bulletin due to early content submission. as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality. - 2 CORINTHIANS 8:14 Not only are we responsible for our own lives, but we are responsible for the lives of those around us. Not only is it important that we grow, nurture and share our gifts, but we should teach our children this same lesson and encourage Peter s Pence Collection In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope Francis in his charitable works. The Peter's Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today's collection. REMEMBRANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS Parish Office Closure Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in preparation for the 4th of July holiday. We hope all of you have a safe 4th of July full of faith, family, and fun! Today is Life & Dignity Sunday Today is Life & Dignity Sunday in the Diocese of Sacramento. It is a day that Bishop Soto has designated for us to focus on the Catholic responsibility to be good and engaged citizens. You have been invited to take the opportunity to register for a state-wide Catholic Legislative Network, which is to be a strong, clear, moral voice for life and justice in our state. If you registered today during the Mass, we hope that you will be faithful in responding to the Action Alerts that will come asking for your assistance on important issues. If you missed signing up today, you can still register on line at If you are already a registered member of the Network, we thank you. You do not have to re-register. June 30th July 1st July 3rd 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 SouthEast entrance and is brought up to the altar with the offertory gifts.

5 PARISH EVENTS Greeter Ministry Please join us in welcoming all who come to the doors of our Church for Mass! All individuals and families ready to smile are encouraged. Jesus says, Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Matthew 10:40. Please contact Nancy at Bible Study: James: Pearls for Wise Living Our 10-week Bible Study series comes to its conclusion next Wednesday at 6:30pm and Thursday morning after 8:00am Mass in St Paul s Room. Please join us even if you haven t been able to make it to a previous meeting. Father Francisco Velazquez Father Frank will be leaving us to assume his new role as Parochial Administrator at St. Elizabeth Parish in Sacramento effective July 1st. Please join us in praying for Father Frank as he starts his new assignment. Please take the opportunity this weekend to thank him for his pastoral service to the parish community here at Our Lady of the Assumption. Parish Directory Update Lifetouch has informed us that we should be receiving the Parish Directories by the end of June. We will place a notice in the bulletin when they are available for the participants to pick them up. Thank you to all who have supported us in the creation of the directory and for your patience during production. Martha & Mary Ministry Please note that our Martha & Mary Ministry will not meet on July 2nd as originally planned. Those interested in finding out more about this rewarding ministry are invited to join them for their next gathering on Thursday, August 6th at 10:30am. For more information, please call Pat at Fireworks Sale If you plan on buying fireworks this year, we invite you to visit the fireworks stand in the St. Ignatius Parish parking lot operated by our chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The School Office has Scrip coupons valued at $20.00, 15% of which comes directly back to our parish school. Please note that the school office is open until Noon Mondays through Thursday,, closed Friday and all of July. DIOCESAN EVENTS Ignatian Institute for Life The Ignatian Institute for Family Life, a Catholic counseling center, has been serving the community in the greater Sacramento area for the past 23 years. The staff consists of dedicated licensed Catholic Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The Institute offers professional consultation, individual, couples, and family therapy, and more. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call extension 205. Camp Pendola Day Get a taste of traditional summer camp at the new Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA. The Day Camp is ideal for children entering 1st 6th Grades. There are two camps. Amazing Race is the theme of the June 29th - July 3rd Camp. Or consider the Weird Science camp on July 6th - 10th. Both run from 9:00am - 3:30pm daily. The cost is $ per child per week or $ with transportation daily from Grass Valley or Auburn. For more information call (530) Called and Gifted for Young Adults Called and Gifted for Young Adults is an opportunity for each of us to deepen our relationship with Jesus and to discover God s plan for our lives. In the Called & Gifted discernment process you will learn that every lay Christian - each baptized person without exception - has been given a unique and deeply personal call to work with our Lord. Discerning your call will give you a new perspective on your life and will help you to be more fulfilled in your work and in your relationships. The workshop will be held on Saturday August 29th at Divine Savior Catholic Church in Orangevale from 9:00am - 5:00pm. All young adults, ages 18-39, are invited to participate. The cost is $30.00, which includes the registration fee, lunch, and materials. To register or for more information please visit or contact Cecilia at cflores@scd.org or at Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan The Diocese of Sacramento and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Northwestern Lieutenancy invite you to participate in the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan. The trip is scheduled for September 25th - October 6th and will be led by our bishop, The Most Reverend Jaime Soto. The cost is $3, (add $ for single occupancy) and includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, transportation, etc. For further information on this pilgrimage please contact George s International Tours by phone at (800)

6 AROUND THE DIOCESE 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. Monthly Evenings of Contemplative Prayer. Taking place in the chapel on the first Sunday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm, this evening consists of sacred chant, Lectio Divina, and silent prayer. There is no charge. Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP will present the Married Couples Retreat on July 17th - 19th. In this year of preparation for the conclusion of the Synod on the Family, this retreat will focus on the power of selfgiving love to transform the world. The retreat begins with registration at 4:00pm and dinner at 6:30pm on Friday and concludes with a liturgy and lunch on Sunday. The cost is a suggested donation of $ per couple. For information on any of these retreats, please call Carol at x314 or visit their website at ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org. Hosted by the Dominican Nuns at Corpus Christi Monastery (215 Oak Grove, Menlo Park), all are invited to a Day of Discernment on Saturday, July 11th. Please RSVP by July 3rd. The day begins with Mass at 8:00am and will include Divine Office, Rosary, Benediction and Conferences. There is no cost and lunch will be provided. You may contact Sr. Joseph Marie, O.P. at vocations@nunsmenlo.org or visit for more information. San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville. Fr. Dan Riley, OFM will conduct a 5 Day Silent Contemplative retreat entitled The Frnciscan Journey of the Heart on July 26th - 31st. Come and allow Fr. Dan to lead you into a contemplative week. Love and intimacy, union and communion are some of the topics Fr. Dan will speak on. There will be a hermit day on Wednesday. Bring a willingness to enter into inner silence and be guided by God. The cost is $ to $ You may register online at sandamiano.org. St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista. Gathering at the Well with St. Clare of Assisi is the title of the July 24th - 26th retreat led by Sr. Loretta Schaf, OCF. Be strengthened and nourished by the wisdom and companionship of St. Clare. The cost is $ $ To resere your spot, please visit stfrancisretreat.com or call (831) St. Mel s Spiritual Pilgrimage You are invited to join St. Mel Parishioners for a Spiritual Pilgrimage to Italy, Medjugorje and Fatima with Fr. Aldrin Basarte between September 14th - 28th. Holy Mass Daily, Adoration & Confession will be celebrated. For more information please contact Theresa at or Jenni at Be renewed! Be reformed! Be alive! Marriage Encounter Weekend It has been said the greatest gift you can give your children is two parents very much in love with each other. If you would like to enrich the communication in your marriage, consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Early registration is recommended. Weekends dates for 2015 are: August 21st - 23rd and November 6th - 8th in Sacramento. For more information please visit sacramentowwme.org. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation Registration Have you registered your child for Faith Formation for the next school year? Please remember that those children receiving 1st Eucharist or Confirmation must be in the program for a minimum of two years - the year prior to and the year they receive the Sacrament. Forms are now available at olaparish.net under Faith Formation for our Faith Formation school year. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held at Presentation Parish the week of July 27th 31st for children in preschool through 6th Grade. Registration forms may be found online at presentationparish.org. We also need volunteers 7th grade and up. Please contact Sidney at with questions. This is a terrific opportunity for service hours for our youth as group leaders! SCHOOL NEWS 2015/2016 School Year Applications Are you or someone you know trying to find the best Preschool through 8th Grade education in the Sacramento area? Look no further because you have found it! OLA is currently accepting applications for the school year. Yes, even though the school office is closed for the Summer break, applications are still being accepted. They are available on the school website at olaparish.net/school. Once completed, you may mail in your application or drop it off at the Parish Office. Please contact Jane Ricci with any questions you may have or to schedule a tour of the campus at ext. 202 or develoment@olaparish.net.

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