St. Francis de Sales RO M A N C AT H O L I C C H U RC H The Sacraments Our Mission We, the church of St. Francis de Sales, are a Community of Believers in Jesus Christ called to impact Family, Neighborhood and Society with the Gospel so that people s lives are filled with Hope. Nuestra Misión Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: You must contact the Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of the marriage date. Confirmation: This is a multi-year program. Please contact the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday & Friday: 4:00-5:00 PM Saturday: 3:45-4:45 PM Anointing of the Sick: Liturgical Celebrations and Devotions In case of medical emergency or SUNDAY EUCHARIST - MASS grave illness, please call Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM 951.276.0290. Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:30 AM (Eng); 5:00 PM (Esp) Baptism: WEEKDAY EUCHARIST Baptisms are celebrated every last Saturday each month at 10:00 AM. You must call the Parish Office first regarding requirements and for preparation classes. La Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales, es una Comunidad de Religious Education of Creyentes en Children: This is a multi-year program of Cristo Jesús Religious Education. Please call the llamado a Directors of Religious Education of impactar la English or Spanish. Familia, el Rite of Christian Initiation of Barrio y la Adults: Sociedad con el Adults inquiring about Baptism, First Evangelio para Eucharist or Confirmation, please que personas call Chris Gallardo, 626.221.9469 están llenas de (Eng), or Victor Grajeda Esperanza. 951.924.8614 (Span). Twenty seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014 Monday-Friday Tuesday & Friday First Friday 6:30 AM 5:15 PM 7:00 PM (Esp) HOLY DAYS 5:15 PM (Vigil); 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (School), 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel 24 HOURS Please contact Fay Fletcher to sign up - 951.682.9076 WEEKDAY MARIAN DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help 5:00 PM (Every Tuesday) MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND AND SICK Contact the Parish Office for a visitation or the Sacraments BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 12:00 PM Our Parish is Served by the Consolata Missionaries (IMC): Fr. Louis Abdoo, Fr. Reno Aiardi www.consolata.ca 4268 Lime Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Phone: (951) 686.4004 Fax: (951) 686.3948 Español: (951) 683.6204 www.stfrancisdesales riverside.com
A Letter from Father. Page 2 October 5, 2014 MAY YOU ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF THE HOLY ROSARY AND WORLD MISSION SUNDAY! May God bless you abundantly for your support and gracious solidarity with St. Francis Parish and the Missions. Your generous gift is greatly appreciated. On October 19, 2014, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis has stressed that everyone is to be a bearer of the Good news of Christ. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations is truly a call from God to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Then we will experience the delightful and comforting joy of evangelizing. In our special devotions to the Blessed Mother, let us pray that she will continue to help us in our quest to provide for the less fortunate in the world. Our call to love the Rosary and the Missions during the month of October is very providential and inspirational. The Missions would not be able to provide for the needy without the witness and power of prayer that we continually recite in the Rosary. As I listened to the following Chorus of the song written by Mac Davis, It s Hard to Be Humble, it also brought to mind the lack of humility displayed in the following story: Oh, Lord, it s hard to be humble, When you re perfect in every way, I can t wait to look in the mirror, cause I get better looking each day. To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man, Oh, Lord, it s hard to be humble, But I m doin the best that I can. A while back, there was a Mrs. Church in our Lady of Mercy Parish and she seemed to do everything and be everywhere. At one time or another and often simultaneously, she was head of the Altar Society, a Eucharistic Minister, Lunch Mother, Playground Guard, President of the Parish Council, Minister of Care, Representative to the Diocesan Council and close friend and confidant to the pastor. Mrs. Church s neighbor was a divorced mother of three who worked full-time and always declined Mrs. Church s invitations to participate in parish activities. She said she just didn t have the time. After noticing that her neighbor appeared to be dating, Mrs. Church mentioned, in confidence, to the Pastor that she wondered if it was permissible for her neighbor to participate in the Eucharist and to show a good example to young people. Later, the pastor announced that in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Parish, the Parish Council had established an annual Our Lady of Mercy award to be given to a person who demonstrated qualities of the parish patroness. Everyone, including Mrs. Church herself, expected her to be the first recipient. A special review committee was established to consider those who were nominated for the award. Imagine Mrs. Church s surprise when her neighbor was chosen for the honor for her work in establishing a community program for battered women and children. Getting this program off the ground had been the reason she had not had time for Mrs. Church s programs. May God bless you every day in your humility as you face the storms that come your way. As we recite our daily Rosary, let us please pray for the success of WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014. These donations will be an answer to our prayers and will enhance the lives of the poor and suffering. Gratefully in the Lord,
Parish & Community Activities Page 3 October 5, 2014 2014 Red Mass The Red Mass is a religious celebration in which members of the legal community of all faiths invoke God s blessing and guidance in the administration of justice. All who are involved in the judicial system including lawyers, judges, legal assistants, court personnel, court reporters, court security officers and peace officers are encouraged to attend the Red Mass. St. Francis de Sales will host the Annual Diocesan Red Mass on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the church. A reception will follow at the parish hall. All are invited to attend this special event. * The Tradition of the Red Mass: The Red Mass is celebrated each year in Washington, D.C., where Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress and sometimes the President attend at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Since 1991, the Red Mass has been offered in the Diocese of San Bernardino, which covers both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. For further information about this event, please contact Jacqueline Carey-Wilson at (909) 387-4334, or Mitchell Norton at (909) 387-5444. ANNUAL SFDS PARISH PICNIC Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held at Fairmount Park next Sunday, October 12th, from 12:00-3:00 PM. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a dish to share (last names A-M dessert; N-Z side dish). There will be games and prizes for the kids. Come share in the fun, good food and fellowship! Questions? Please contact Sherril Tinder (951) 227-5195. Altar Society Annual Flower Fund Drive Weekend The Altar Society will be collecting your donations for the Flower Fund this weekend, October 4th and 5th, before and after all the Masses. Thank you in advance for your generosity in keeping our altar sanctuary beautiful! Knights of Columbus News Next Sunday, October 12, the Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast at SFDS hall for NDHS Boys Baseball Team, from 8:00-11:15 AM. Suggested donation is $6.00/person. Plan on stopping by the hall for a delicious breakfast and support our Catholic High School. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is for adults who either wish to become Roman Catholic, would like to complete their sacraments or simply would like to learn more about their faith. RCIA encompasses the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. English classes started on Thursday, September 11th, at 7:00 PM and the Spanish classes have started as of Monday, September 15th, at 5:30 PM. Classes will end in the Spring of 2015. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or would like to complete your sacraments, please contact Chris Gallardo at (626) 221-9469 (English RCIA), or Victor Grajeda at (951) 924-8614.
Parish & Community Activities Page 4 October 5, 2014 2014 Diocesan White Mass October 19, 2014 Please save the date and plan to join the Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes in recognizing the good work our healthcare Professionals do for all of us: Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Christ the Redeemer Parish, 12745 Oriole Avenue, Grand Terrace, Ca 92313. Mass will begin at 3:00 PM and a reception will follow at the parish hall. Please RSVP before October 7, 2014, to Joyce Andrade at (909) 475-5476 or jandrade@sbdiocese.org. Por favor acompáñenos y acompañe Muy Reverendo Obispo Gerald R. Barnes a reconocer el buen trabajo que nuestros profesionales de la salud hacen para todos nosotros: Domingo, 19 de octubre del 2014, en la parroquia de Christ the Redeemer, 12745 Oriole Avenue, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. La misa comenzara a las 3:00 PM. Habrá una recepción después de la misa en el salón parroquial. Por favor confirma su asistencia antes del 7 de octubre del 2014 con Joyce Andrade al (909) 475-5476 o por correo electrónico al jandrade@sbdiocese.org. The SFDS Annual Financial Report The St. Francis de Sales Annual Financial Report will be COMING SOON. The Financial Report will be available on the weekend of October 12-13 for parishioners to review. Save the Date All Aboard! There s a train trip being planned! The train will be leaving on November 6th from the Riverside Metrolink Station at 8:15 AM to Exposition Park in Los Angeles and will return at 5:30 PM. People can go see the Pompeii Exhibit, Endeavor and more! Save the date! Diocesan Workshops Beginning this week, the parish office staff will be attending workshops on three consecutive Wednesdays - October 8, October 15 and October 22. The Parish Office will be open from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on each of those Wednesdays. Please pray for our staff while we attend these workshops. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat Attention All Married Couples!!!! Give each other a wonderful gift. Enrich your marriage and your lives by participating in the Remember When Marriage Enrichment Weekend at: St. Joseph s Church 877 N. Campus Ave Upland, CA 91786 The weekend retreat will give you and your spouse an opportunity to enrich your marriage through the sharing of experiences, reflection and interaction with other couples in a very real and down-to-earth program. The Weekend is November 7, 8, 9, 2014, beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday afternoon with a Mass. All meals are included and couples go home each night. The fee is $40. For more information or an application, please contact Efrain and Susie Aguirre (909) 730-0302 (email: UplandME4u@gmail.com), or Steven and Diane Reza (909 732-9494. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4205 Mulberry St Riverside, CA 92501 Telephone: 951.683.5083 Day Care: 951.683.5006 Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:15pm Principal: Ms. Kathy Kothlow Website: www.sfdslions.com
Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 October 5, 2014 Weekly Events Mass Intentions Sunday, October 5 Knights of Columbus Coffee & Doughnuts - Hall English CCD K-8 Classes: 10:15-11:25 AM Confirmation I, II, III Classes: 8:00-11:00 AM Altar Society Flower Fund Weekend Monday, October 6 Spanish RCIA/Confirmation Classes: 5:30 PM Tuesday, October 7 English Bible Study: 10:00 AM - MPR OLPH Novena: 5:00 PM - Church Liturgical Dance Practice: 5:30 PM - Room 4 Red Mass: 6:00 PM - Church * Red Mass Reception - Hall (After Mass) Women of Faith Bible Study: 6:30 PM - Library Spanish Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 PM - MR Grupo de Oracion: 7:00 PM - Hall Legion of Mary: 7:30 PM - Room 1 Wednesday, October 8 Staff Workshop - Parish Office Open 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM English Choir Rehearsal: 6:30 PM - MR Prison Ministry: 6:00 PM - Library Thursday, October 9 English RCIA: 7:00 PM - Library Estudio de Biblia: 7:00 PM - MPR Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 11 Spanish CCD: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Spanish Community Workshop: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quinceañera: 12:00 PM - Church A.A. Meeting: 6:00 PM - Room 1 Sunday, October 12 Knights of Columbus NDHS Pancake Breakfast - Hall Youth Mass Liturgy - 9:00 AM Mass Wedding Rehearsal: 2:30 PM - Church Parish Picnic - Fairmount Park ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Maria Cordova, Roseana Duron, Adriana Perez & Esperanza Lopez will have Altar duty on Saturday, October 11, at 8:30 AM. Saturday - October 4 5:00 PM Fr. Robert Viscardi, I.M.C. Sunday - October 5 7:00 AM Joseph John Gilwood 9:00 AM Aurora & Linda Avila For the Parishioners of SFDS * Family Mass Liturgy * 11:30 AM Karla Jo Hernandez 5:00 PM Anthony & Sarah Lopez - SI Monday - October 6 6:30 AM Kathy Ruiz Tuesday - October 7 6:30 AM For the Pagliari & Macaluso Families - SI 8:00 AM Rosa Adajar 5:15 PM Arvid & Agnes Klint Wednesday - October 8 6:30 AM Alicia Duante - Happy Birthday! Thursday - October 9 6:30 AM Maria Lopez - SI Friday - October 10 6:30 AM Trinidad Vasquez 5:15 PM Art Delgiudice Saturday - October 11 8:00 AM Michael Wilford (Sunday Vigil Mass) 5:00 PM Dolores Avila Sunday - October 12 7:00 AM Johnny Romo 9:00 AM Jessie Hernandez * Youth Mass Liturgy * 11:30 AM In Thanksgiving - SI For the Parishioners of SFDS 5:00 PM Natividad Galvan
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 October 5, 2014 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The sacrament of penance has a long and difficult history. The Church sometimes struggles with how best to be faithful to the image of an all-forgiving God. Once a very public rite with publicly visible participation on the part of the penitent, it became in time a very private matter. By the fourteenth century, when a prayer of absolution and a laying on of hands was still required in sacramental confession, theologians were saying that even that was too much liturgy. All that was required was confession itself and the sacramental words Ego te absolvo, or I absolve you. In 1614 the Council of Florence tried to flesh out this bare skeleton, requiring that if possible the priest should wear a stole, that the confession should be in church and that there be questions about the person s state in life, occupation and last confession. This is the first time the Church recommended that the penitent and priest be separated by a grill, thereby eliminating the ritual laying on of hands once so central to the sacrament, substituting the priest s raised right hand in blessing. This is the rite that remained in force until the sacrament became the subject of very stormy debates at the Second Vatican Council, leading to a major reform in 1974 that is still only partially received. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. IN THE VINEYARD As usual, today s first and third scripture readings are obviously related, with the second continuing one of Paul s Letters - these days, the Letter to the Philippians. The vineyard stories from Isaiah and Matthew both talk about evildoers coming to a bad end. In Isaiah, it s the vineyard itself that produces wild grapes instead of the crop the owner dreamed of and worked for. So it will be trampled and overgrown with thorns. In Matthew, those to whom the owner leased the vineyard destroy the dream. So the owner will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants (Matthew 21:41). Yes, if we reject divine love, we come to a bad end. And with all this talk of the unfaithful being trampled and thrown out, it s consoling to hear Paul s message to the Philippians, who were by no means perfect. Have no anxiety at all, Paul said. Then the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:6, 9). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. ~Philippians 4:6 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10] Weekend of September 28-29 2014 $5,931.72 Active Registered Families 983 Families receiving envelopes 616 % of families using envelopes 22% Envelopes received 09/28/14 135 Please remember to use your offering envelopes. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you. Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga!
Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Mary Waterman 681-3048 Altar Society Donna Pitell 688-0985 Choir (English) Mary Fall 781-6772 Coro (Español) Josefina Oliva 892-8075 Organist Prince Ward 235-5220 Eucharistic Adoration Fay Fletcher 682-9076 Eucharistic Ministers T. Waldschmitt 505-9814 *English/Spanish Lectores Francisco Mendoza (909)754-8692 *Español Lectors Lorraine Mooney 682-1659 *English Ushers/Hospitality Ray Serna 684-1607 Catechetical Ministries Adult Faith Formation Chris Gallardo (626)221-9469 *RCIA *RCIA Español Victor Grajeda 924-8614 Baptisms Parish Office 686-4004 Bible Study Fr. Louis 683-6204 *English/Español C.R.Y. Christina Gutierrez/Bobby Huertero 686-5503 *Christ Reuniting Youth Quinceañeras Alba Dominguez 318-7511 Religious Education Toni Bastian 992-8815 *English MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS Welcome to the Parish Bienvenido a la Parroquia Fill out and place in collection basket Llene esta forma y déjela en la canasta de la colecta Last Name: Apellido First Name: Primer Nombre Address: Domicilio City and Zip: Ciudad y Codigo Postal DEVOTIONS & EVANGELIZATION Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Legion of Mary: Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM - Room 1 Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hours/ 7 days in the St. Bernard Chapel First Friday Mass: 7:00 PM (Español) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FOOD PANTRY Religious Education Consuelo Grajeda 924-8614 *Español R/E Office Monica Sandoval 786-7665 Parish Ministries Bereavement Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Card Makers Ministry Toni Bastian 992-8815 Liturgical Dance Amanda Cardenas 333-3476 Parish Council Peter Bradley (909)910-5098 Pastoral Care Maureen Riggs 321-9956 Spanish Ministries Alba Dominguez 318-7511 St. Anne s Sewdality Angie Nudge 684-0570 Weddings Monica Archuletta 318-0234 *English Weddings/Bodas Alba Dominguez 318-7511 *Español Women s Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Catholic Ministries Catholic Charities 689-1803 Knights of Columbus Bill Haggard 682-3279 Legion of Mary Tim Harrod 727-6181 Marriage Encounter Robert & Denise Borruel 653-7905 Right to Life Pregnancy Hotline 784-2725 Riverside Life Services Office 784-2422 Serra Club Charline Gajdos 683-1672 St. Vincent de Paul Office 684-7386 Prayer Groups Grupo de Oración Martin & Gloria Ruiz 359-4719 We are still in need of food every week. Any non-perishable items, such as canned soups, canned fruits, canned vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, rice, beans, dry cereal, energy bars, flour, sugar, cooking oil, pasta and spaghetti sauce are welcome. You can bring them to the Mass you attend and leave the items in the green bins at the main entrance of the church. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANY ITEMS WITH PAST EXPIRATION DATES! Your contributions are most needed and appreciated. I would like to receive parish envelopes Quiero recibir sobres de la Parroquia Yes/Si No *We will mail you a complete Parish Registration Form* * Le enviaremos una forma de registro completo de la parroquia *
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