W e l c o m e t o S t. P a t r i c k C h u r c h 2 3 5 C h a p e l S t r e e t, G r a s s V a l l e y, C a l i f o r n i a 95945 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Father Christopher Frazer, Pastor Father Robert Brooks, Parochial Vicar Richard Soria, Deacon Brian Moore, Deacon (retired) James Chatigny, Deacon (retired) Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Monday through Saturday 8:30 am Spanish Mass Saturday 6:30 pm Holy Days 8:30 and 12 noon, 6:30 pm Reconciliation Saturday 3 to 4:30 pm or by appointment Monday through Saturday 7:45 am Eucharistic Adoration See overleaf We, the parish of St. Patrick Church, being one community growing in faith and proclaiming our belief in the message and mission of our Lord Jesus Christ, invite all to open their hearts, hear His call, and become one with the Body of Christ.
St. Patrick Church 235 Chapel Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 phone 530-273-2347 fax 530-272-9681 email stpatchurch@sbcglobal.net web www.stpatrickgrassvalley.org Fr. Christopher Frazer, Pastor 273-2347 christopher_frazer@yahoo.com Fr. Robert Brooks, Parochial Vicar (residence St. Canice Church) 265-2049 frbrooks319@gmail.com Richard Soria, Deacon and Director of Faith Formation 273-2336 x 3201 stpatsdcnrick@gmail.com Linda Shirkey, Secretary 273-2347 stpatchurch@sbcglobal.net Kathleen Hardin, Bookkeeper 273-2347 kathleen.hardin@yahoo.com John Evans, Facilities Manager 277-2934 johnevans.stpatrickchurch@yahoo.com Cindy Stiso, RCIA 273-2336 x 3204 rciasaintpatrickgrassvalley@gmail.com Tiffany Neuman, Youth Coordinator 273-2336 x 3202 tiffany.neuman@yahoo.com Jesus Betancourt, Hispanic Ministry 273-2336 x 3202 betancourtjesus342@gmail.com Colleen Deneen, Music Director 559-5507 colleen_deneen@hotmail.com Sr. Wendy Mitchell, Divine Mercy Home Visitation Program 273-8113 Edee Wood, Principal Mount St. Mary s Academy 273-4694 info@mtstmarys.org For anointing of the sick, hospital visits or communion visits at home, please notify the parish office. Eucharistic Adoration Schedule Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. First Sunday of the month 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Third Sunday of the month 12 Noon to 5 p.m. SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS Some sins are so complex or ingrained in our lives that we feel we must accommodate such evil to make the rest of life work. But Jesus makes clear that no sin is too "big" to dissuade us in our search for God. Christ calls us not to allow prestige, wealth, or instant gratification to desensitize us to God's presence in our lives or diminish God's love we cherish in family and friends. Faith demands that we "let go" of whatever makes us less than what God has created us to be and that includes not only "cutting off" the sinful hand or "tearing out" the evil eye, but also letting go of our self-centeredness, prejudices, and vengeance that destroy our families and relationships. In today's gospel, Jesus exalts the work of those who teach, by the example of their lives, his Gospel of justice, reconciliation, and compassion. To show our children the meaning that our faith gives to our days, to help those alienated from God reconnect with the sacred in their lives, to reveal the love and mercy of God to those who do not know God are both the great joy and the great responsibility of our baptisms. To "teach" with conviction without judgment, by example rather than by dogma, is to transform our world one generation at a time, to establish the reign of God one stone upon another. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday, October 1 St. Therese of Lisieux Tuesday, October 2 Feast of the Guardian Angels Wednesday, October 3 St. Theodora Guerin Thursday, October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Friday, October 5 St. Maria Faustina Kowalska Saturday, October 6 St. Bruno Sunday, October 7 Our Lady of the MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday 10/1 8:30 am No Mass Priests' Study Days Tuesday 10/2 8:30 am No Mass Priests' Study Days Wednesday 10/3 8:30 am No Mass Priests' Study Days Thursday 10/4 8:30 am No Mass Priests' Study Days Friday 10/5 8:30 am Larry Minick (D) Saturday 10/6 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday 10/7 7:30 am READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF October 1 - October 7 Monday: Job 1:6-22 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Job 9:1-12, 14-16 Luke 9:57-62 Thursday: Job 19:21-27 Luke 10:1-12 Friday: Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 Luke 10:17-24 Sunday: Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 9:00 am 11:00 am Charles Mitchell (D) St. Patrick Parishioners Babson and Ahrlin Families Living and Deceased Ed Tomney (D) The Labia Family (SI)
YOUTH Wednesday, October 3, 6-8 p.m. Altaration Session 2: Our Father's Plan. Let us discover how the Holy Mass is part of God's great plan of salvation for us. If you missed the first one, please come to this one! You don't want to miss this awesome study! Confirmation Session 1 Wednesday, October 10, 6-8:15 p.m. Join us for our first Confirmation session in the big space of the St. Cecilia Center. Light snacks will be provided. Youth Wednesday, October 10, 6-8 p.m. The youth will be gathering in the Youth Space for some fellowship and fun. Please join us and maybe make some new friends! ARISE SMALL FAITH-SHARING GROUPS Last weekend we commissioned 22 Small Group Leaders spread out over all the Masses at St. Canice and St. Patrick. These small group facilitators are preparing to lead the 175 people who signed up in both parishes to participate in our Parish Renewal of faith sharing. Please keep all those involved in your prayers as we strive to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with God and with one another. SAVE THE DATE! RETREAT FOR WOMEN AT CHRIST THE KING! All women of St. Patrick and St. Canice parish are invited to attend the annual retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights on the weekend of November 9-11. The retreat theme this year is "On the Way with Jesus." In this coming Liturgical Year during which the Gospel of St. Luke is proclaimed, we journey with Jesus as He goes up to Jerusalem. Don't miss out on this wonderful experience of spiritual and physical renewal. Starting on Friday evening, the retreat lasts until Sunday morning, and it includes time for reflection and prayer, delicious meals, sacramental opportunities, enlightening talks, and a private room and bath. Everything, including a chapel and gift shop, is on one floor and easily accessible to all. Have questions about the retreat experience? Contact me, Cindy Stiso, at 530-802-5016 or visit christthekingretreatcenter.org. CLRS ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR The CLRS Craft Fair is being held on October 20-21. Your donations of gently used Christmas and Fall decorations would be greatly appreciated. Please bring them to the Church vestibule between now and October 19. Mark them "CLRS" and place them under the black tables. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of October 7, 2018 Altar Servers Saturday, 10/6/2018, 5 pm Guerra, J. Sunday, 10/7/2018, 7:30 am Christian W, Emma W, Kaden W Sunday, 10/7/2018, 9 am Evan Mc, Owen Mc, Mabry A Sunday, 10/7/2018, 11 am Joseph Z, Michael Z Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, 10/6/2018, 5 pm Sharon Gerhart, Peggy Griffin, Cathy Rado Sunday, 10/7/2018, 7:30 am Terry Andrews, Jack Bacon, Sandy Bacon Sunday, 10/7/2018, 9 am Linda Grube, Nancy Beahm, Dusty Beahm Sunday, 10/7/2018, 11 am Cecelia Hill, Tim Fallon, Barbara Hurley Lectors Saturday, 10/6/2018, 5 pm Robin Guerra, Jeanette Birmingham, Efren Guerra Sunday, 10/7/2018, 7:30 am Tish Buti, Dennis Babson, Richard Pechon Sunday, 10/7/2018, 9 am Tom Jacobs, Patsy Houston, Dora Cividino Sunday, 10/7/2018, 11 am Barbara Moutard, Sr. Geneva, Ann Moore Don t forget to arrange for a substitute if you are PLEASE RETURN FILLED BABY BOTTLES TO THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH AFTER WEEKEND MASSES IN OCTOBER. THANK YOU. SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS NEEDED Sierra Roots reports that their sock cupboard is bare and they are asking your generosity in filling it once again. Please place your donations in the box provided in the back of the Church. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you! MOUNT ST. MARY S HOEDOWN 2018 Mount St. Mary s Academy invites all to their annual Hoedown on Friday evening, October 5. Children s games begin at 5 p.m. Dinner, dancing, dessert table and no host bar. Dinner is $10 in advance for adults, $6 kids. We hope you can join us! RSVP the school office at 263-4694. ATTENTION! There will be no daily morning Masses Monday through Thursday, October 1-4, because of Priests' Study Days. CATHOLIC LADIES RELIEF SOCIETY Meeting on October 6 at 9 a.m. All Catholic ladies welcome. Please come and join us!
ST. PATRICK MEETINGS THIS WEEK Mon 10/1 7:45 am 9 am Divine Mercy 6 pm Culture of Life 7 pm Choir Practice Tue 10/2 7:45 am 9 am 5:30 pm 6 pm Wed 10/3 7:45 am 9 am 9:30 am 2:30 pm 4 pm 7 pm Thu 10/4 7:45 am 8:15 am 10 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm Fri 10/5 7:45 am 9:15 am 5 pm 6:30 pm Sat 10/6 7:45 am 9:15 am Sun 10/7 10 am 10 am 12 pm 12:30 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Choir Practice Knights' Council Divine Mercy Bible Study Bereavement Youth Men s Bible Study-Alta Sierra Liturgy of the Hours CLRS Joint Officer Installation Charismatic Prayer Group RCIA Eucharistic Adoration Choir Practice Hispanic Prayer Group Families of Nazareth Faith Formation Opening Doors Eucharistic Adoration Catechism Study INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY September is Hunger Action Month. How can you participate? Well, you can volunteer at IFM. We need drivers who pick up from local grocery stores a couple times a month. These people should have a strong back and a pickup or SUV. We also need distributors who can work a couple of days a month on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at IFM. We especially need folks who would commit the 5th Monday, Wednesday or Friday of a month. We can also use packers on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 7:30 until 9:30. These people sort and put away donated groceries. You can also register for the Hunger Run on October 6. This will be held at the airport in Grass Valley. There are opportunities for families for walking or for running. See the flyer in the vestibule or visit interfaithfoodministry.com for questions or to connect with your area of choice. Thank you. Your Generosity to St. Patrick Church is Greatly Appreciated. Sunday Collection 9/23/18: $6,524 Parish Restoration Fund 9/23/18: $2,820 Upcoming 2nd Collection: 10/14/18 Mount St. Mary School BREAKING OPEN THE WORD Introduction to This Weekend s Readings 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 Today's first reading recalls a story from Exodus that parallels today's gospel. Moses' young assistant, Joshua, expresses his concern that Eldad and Medad, who were called to be elders but were not formally confirmed as such by Moses, were nonetheless "prophesying" among the Israelites. Moses realizes that God's spirit cannot be constricted by human limitations or expectations; he does not seek to control that spirit nor is he protective of his own prophetic gift. Rather than stop the two "unauthorized" prophets, Moses offers thanks to God for the gift he has bestowed on Israel through the two and the hope that all God's people might become "prophets" of justice and mercy. Second Reading: James 5:1-6 Today's second reading, the final in this series of readings from the letter of James, is a harsh indictment of the self-absorbed rich who have defrauded workers of their just wage, who have lived lives of luxury at the expense of the poor, and who have subjected the innocent to trial for their own gains. The writer of James echoes many prophets of old in warning that wealth of the rich will one day decay into nothing and that God will exact a heavy price from them for their exploitation of the poor. Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth. Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 As we have seen throughout Mark's gospel, the people of Jesus' time held great stock in the existence of demons: whatever mental illness or physical infirmity they could not understand or explain was considered the presence of some "demon." It was also believed that a demon could be exorcised if one could invoke the name of a still more powerful spirit. The apostle John has tried to stop someone who seemed to be invoking Jesus' name to cast out a demon. John's concern, at first reading, appears to have some merit but recall the ongoing battle among the disciples as to who is the greatest among them. Jesus responds, therefore, by condemning the disciples' jealousy and intolerance, warning against an elitist view of discipleship that diminishes or even seeks to eliminate the good done by "outsiders." Today's gospel includes Jesus' exhortation that it is better to lose one's limb if it leads one to sin. Two notes about these final verses: The "millstone" Jesus speaks of was a large piece of stone that was turned by a pack animal to bring grain. Drowning a criminal by tying him to one of these stones was a method of execution in Rome and Palestine. Gehenna holds a grisly place in Jewish history. The young King Ahaz practiced child immolation to the "fire god" at Gehenna. In Jesus' time, Gehenna, a ravine outside Jerusalem, served as the city's refuse site. For Jews of the time, Gehenna was synonymous with our concept of hell. May our offering of these prayers, O God, inspire us to be about the work of reconciliation and justice, of mercy and peace, entrusted to us by your Son, Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.
MOUNT ST. MARY'S BOOK FAIR Please mark your calendars for the annual Mount St. Mary's Fall Book Fair starting on Sunday, October 7, after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses in the school library and continuing until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10. Beautiful Usborne books will be on sale including fiction, nonfiction and books for preschoolers. This is an opportunity for our many parishioners to get in some early Christmas shopping. Remember, a book is a gift that keeps on giving. All profits will benefit Mount St. Mary School and library. Please come and visit. We thank you in advance for your support. Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit. Without being seen, they are present with you. St. Francis de Sales VOCATION RETREAT The religious order of the Oblates of St. Joseph is offering two vocation retreats for Catholic single men: 1) October 5-7 for ages 13-17 and 2) October 19-21 for ages 18-35. Both retreats will be at Mount St. Joseph Seminary, 6530 Wells Avenue, Loomis, CA 95650. For more information, please contact Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ at 916-652-6336 or by email at vocations@osjusa.org. ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL You are invited to our Open House on Sunday, October 14, from 12-3 p.m. Come meet teachers and coaches, take a campus tour, enjoy a wonderful performing arts showcase, and discover the St. Francis advantage! A hot dog lunch will be provided and welcome presentations will take place at 12:20 and 1:30 p.m. For more information and to pre-register, please go to stfrancishs.org/openhouse. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A SISTER? Come and See if God is calling you! The Daughters of Charity have an overnight Religious Vocation Retreat for women ages 18-40 on October 26-27 in Los Altos Hills, CA. Contact: Sr. Lisa Laguna D.C. at 650-949-8890 or 213-210-9903, srllaguna@doc1633.org; www.daughters-of-charity.com/retreats. OPENING DOORS MINISTRY A new season of classes begins September 23 and will continue until May. We have been in existence at St. Patrick Church since 1985 and serve both St. Patrick and St. Canice parishes. We are a faith formation and sacramental preparation program for adults and teens who have special needs. Our focus is on God's love shown to us through stories from the Bible, through the sacraments, and through the lives of the saints. Our doors are always open to both Catholics and non-catholics. We meet on Sundays, 10-11 a.m., in the basement of Mount St. Mary's School. For more information, please call Helen Albano at 432-3226. STEWARDSHIP CORNER Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure Stewardship involves intentional, planned and proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure. The following further explains this concept. Intentional A deliberate decision is made to live out the Christian life in a certain way. That way is to thank God for all His blessings by returning to Him a portion of your time, talent and treasure. Planned At the beginning of every year or during the annual stewardship renewal period, each Catholic household is asked to plan and make stewardship of time and talent a part of its lifestyle and stewardship of treasure a part of its budget. Proportionate A decision is made to give a certain percentage of one's time and one's income to the church and other charities. Giving of time involves being with God in prayer and worship, sharing our love with family and friends, and volunteering our time to the church and community activities that help others promote justice. Sharing our talents arises from the fact that God has given each of us the ability and gifts to do certain things well and we are to develop those talents for the good of others. Many people decide to commit a certain number of hours each week to prayer and charitable activities. Giving of our treasure is equally as important as giving our time and talent. Since God does not hold back on any area of His giving, so we are not to hold back on any area of our giving, especially in the area of supporting our parish, diocese, Catholic schools and the community organizations. YOUR GIFT OF FAITH FOR OTHERS More and more Catholics are responding to the idea of offering a gift that perpetuates our Catholic faith. Please consider remembering our St. Patrick Parish and our school, Mount St. Mary Academy in your will or living trust. By doing so, you establish a legacy of love for others by enabling the Church to continue the expansion of our Catholic faith through our many ministries and Catholic education for our children. St. Patrick's Finance Council Please pray for our sick parishioners, family and friends, and those in need of healing of the body and soul. (Names will appear for one month. Call the Parish office to add, extend the time, or remove.) Please Pray For: Annette Krulisky, Steve Holeman The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul; the decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. Psalm 19:8