ST. MARY PARISH 1333 58th Street, Sacramento CA 95819 www.stmarysacto.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone (916) 452-0296 Fax (916) 452-3908 PARISH INFORMATION MARRIAGE: Contact the Parish office at (916) 452-0296 6 months prior to the wedding date. Marriage Preparation classes are available. INFANT BAPTISM: Contact the Parish Office. Parents and godparents must attend class. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office regarding sick, elderly who are at home, hospitals or special care facilities. MUSIC: For Music Ministry, call Ben (916) 383-6155 RCIA: Process for adults and children of catechetical age who are interested in joining the Catholic Church and baptized Catholics wanting to complete their initiation sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call Michelle Mills at (916) 806-6876 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Formation Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452-0296x12 BULLETIN: Our church bulletin is prepared two weeks in advance. All submissions are reviewed by the Pastor. Email requests to traci@stmarysacto.org no later than the Thursday two weeks before. ST. MARY SCHOOL To enroll in Preschool or TK to 8th grade, please contact principal, Laura Allen at the school (916) 452-1100 or find more information on our website www.saintmaryschool.com Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 8, 2017 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, and 6:00pm Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:00am; Saturday 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) Holy Days: As announced in bulletin CONFESSION : Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm Or by appointment PASTOR: Fr. James Narithookil, CMI frjames@stmarysacto.org PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr. Sijo Chirayath, CMI frsijo@stmarysacto.org DEACONS Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW deaconlu@stmarysacto.org Deacon George W. Kriske deacongeorge@stmarysacto.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Tracilyn Peters Email: traci@stmarysacto.org INFANT MARY CHAPEL Open Daily 6:30 am-5:00 pm Solemn Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am-6:00pm PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: Please contact parish office at (916) 452-0296 FOLLOW OUR PARISH
Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest rather than going directly to God? Well, the quick answer is because that s the way God wants us to do it. In James 5:16, God, through Sacred Scripture, commands us to confess our sins to one another. Notice, Scripture does not say confess your sins straight to God and only to God it says confess your sins to one another. In Matthew, chapter 9, verse 6, Jesus tells us that He was given authority on earth to forgive sins. And then Scripture proceeds to tell us, in verse 8, that this authority was given to men plural. In John 20, verses 21-23, what is the 1st thing Jesus says to the gathered disciples on the night of His resurrection? Jesus said to them, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.' How did the Father send Jesus? Well, we just saw in Mt 9 that the Father sent Jesus with the authority on earth to forgive sins. Now, Jesus sends out His disciples as the Father has sent Him so, what authority must Jesus be sending His disciples out with? The authority on earth to forgive sins. And, just in case they didn t get it, verses 22-23 say this, And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.' Why would Jesus give the Apostles the power to forgive or to retain sins if He wasn t expecting folks to confess their sins to them? And how could they forgive or retain sins if no one was confessing their sins to them? The Bible tells us to confess our sins to one another. It also tells us that God gave men the authority on Earth to forgive sins. Jesus sends out His disciples with the authority on earth to forgive sins. When Catholics confess our sins to a priest, we are simply following the plan laid down by Jesus Christ. He forgives sins through the priest it is God s power, but He exercises that power through the ministry of the priest. Why does the Catholic Church practice infant baptism? The Church s practice of infant baptism stems from her teachings regarding original sin (what we have) and baptism (what we do about it). After the sin of Adam and Eve in the garden, all people are now born with original sin due to our fallen human nature. Through the gift of grace in Baptism, God washes away this stain of original sin and makes us a part of His family and offer us eternal life. Children, who are born with the stain of original sin, are also in need of Baptism, in order to free them from the bondage of original sin and make them children of God. Our loving Father does not wish to withhold His love and grace from anyone, including children. Baptism simply requires openness. The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer Baptism shortly after birth (CCC 1250). TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Before long, as we ve seen, the four newly constructed Eucharistic Prayers became two. The old Roman Canon faded away into relative disuse after 1600 unbroken years, sometimes heard only at Christmas Midnight Mass or the Easter Vigil. The new Eucharistic Prayer IV, at least in its English form, grates a bit on most hearers, and besides is meant only for Ordinary Time. The reconstruction of the ancient prayer of Hippolytus, Eucharistic Prayer II, is the most familiar, but its brevity sometimes creates an imbalance with the Liturgy of the Word. No wonder that as soon as the creative juices began to flow at the Vatican, people worldwide were trying their hands at new prayers. In 1967, even before the final shape of the new Mass was announced, bishops were asking to adapt that celebration for the needs of children. They wanted to clarify what ought to happen when large numbers of children are at Mass: what could be adapted, omitted, or shortened. Experimentation had already begun. Separate Liturgies of the Word for children were by this time commonplace in Holland and elsewhere in Europe. Catechists were saying that many of our liturgical forms were too complex for the children in their charge, and priests were making adaptations on their own. Clearly, the Vatican had to take this seriously. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
We Welcome the Following New Parishioners To Our Parish Family: Lindsay Bustillos & Khyle Kelly We encourage all new Parishioners to take a moment to register. Mass Intentions Saturday, October 7 8:00am 5:00pm Bobby Lopez Garcia Gail Kassis + Sunday, October 8 8:00am Norman Santos + Carmen Quintana + Requested By Mary Kassis Mary Kassis Family Emily Rossi Emily Rossi Eliana Gutierrez Congratulations! Laura &Miguel Alvarez They Celebrated a Special Mass in honor of their 25th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal on September 30, 2017 THE GIFT OF TREASURE With gratitude for the gifts they have received, Parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord of the following: October 1, 2017 Weekly Collection (including EOP) :$8,577.82 Weekly Goal (to cover expenses): $13,000.00 Please remember St. Mary s, your Spiritual Home, in your will. *This amount only represents weekly Sunday Mass collections. Other sources of income (i.e. donations, building fund, etc.) are not included in this number. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jon 1:1 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; 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] 9:30am Don Dali + Marie Nagel + 11:00am Pete & Alice Melchor + Jean Delfendahl + Cathy Nick & Lillian Clifford St. Mary Choir Nulk Family 6:00pm For our Parishioners and their Prayer Requests Monday, October 9 8:00am Elvia Leyva + Edward Trafton Tuesday, October 10 8:00am Milka Bilandzich Norm Santos + Wednesday, October 11 8:00am Christopher Carr + Thursday, October 12 8:00am Eduardo Amanero Tracilyn Peters Tracilyn Peters Mary Kassis Evelyn Lovato Carr Friday, October 13 8:00am Rachel & Jason Steele 10th Wedding Anniv. Kent & Bonnie Williams Saturday, October 14 8:00am Linda Kaeser + Maria Quintana 5:00pm Charles Fink + Delia Gabrielli + Sunday, October 15 8:00am Teresa Rojas & Mike Nichols Phil Bacchi + 9:30am Giuseppe & Vincenza Furia + Don Dali + 11:00am Marie Nagel + Helen Ward + Husband & Sons Mary Kassis Daughter Gloria & Family Mom Wife & Family Daughters Cathy Nulk Family Jim & Ginny Johnson 6:00pm For our Parishioners and their Prayer Requests
ST. MARY PARISH BUILDING FUND RAISER St. Mary Parish Crab Feed It s that time of the year! Our 1st crab feed of the season will be Saturday, Nov. 11th. Tickets are $40 per person. Come for the amazing food and stay to dance! For tickets please contact the rectory office at 452-0296 (credit cards accepted) or Denise Franzoia at 457-5084. Tickets must be purchased by November 3. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We need many volunteers to make the evening a success (servers, raffle, bar help, and set up). It s a great way to earn parish hours! Volunteers please mail the event chair, Nikolaas Bos at Nikolaas.Bos@dpsg.com Second Sunday Breakfasts Come enjoy our Second Sunday Breakfast this Sunday, October 8th, after the 8 & 9:30 masses in Giovanni Hall. The menu for this breakfast will be eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. You won't want to miss this excellent meal and the opportunity to spend time with your parish family. Thanks to Marco and Monica Romo and their fabulous kitchen crew who bring us these wonderful breakfasts. Planning on attending the 11am mass, come hang out after mass in Giovanni Hall and enjoy coffee and sweets. Calling All Widows! On September 8, the Widows of St. Mary's gathered to welcome our new chaplain, Father Sijo. Mass began at 10 AM to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Sijo gave a beautiful and inspiring homily, comparing Mary's role as mother to the role of our widows as mothers of their families. He encouraged us to pass on our wisdom as mothers and grandmothers. Our Blessed Lady was a widow for many years, and holds each of us in her heart. Mass was also offered for Pete Rossi whose death we remember on September 8. Emily Rossi played a tape recording of Pete Rossi singing the Our Father, bringing back so many wonderful memories of Pete. Lunch was hosted by Gloria and Celeste, and made special by Jo Fiellen's famous potato salad and Emily Rossi's amazing dessert. We welcomed three new members. Our next meeting is on Friday, October 13, beginning with Mass in the Church at 10 AM. All are welcome. If you would like to join our Widows Group, please call Gloria Gabrielli at: 916-455-9946, or Celeste Gisla at: 916-308-0804. "A Journey Together In Building Our Faith" St. Mary Parish Building Fund Raiser "Presentation Kickoff" was held, Saturday evening, September 23rd, 2017. Last weekend, ending September 30 - October 1, 2017, a brochure including Father James' cover letter was handed to each one of you, our esteemed brothers and sisters of our parish family. This brochure consists of the history of our parish family, the needs of our parish, and requests each parish family to offer your support in this very needed endeavor. Enclosed with this brochure was a form titled, "St. Mary Parish Building Fund Intention" for your convenience. Please prayerfully consider a generous sacrificial gift to St. Mary Church by completing this form, and dropping it in the collection basket the Following weekend, or you may leave it in the Rectory with the Business Manager, Tracilyn Peters. Remember, "Not everyone can make the same size gift, but everyone can make the same size sacrifice." You are free to call any of the Renovation Committee members listed below for any and all questions you may have. Nikola Bilandzich #916-454-5391 Fernando De La Rosa #916-591-5500 Joe Frasca #916-716-0394 Suzie Rozewski #916-208-1713 Kevin Riley #916-804-7045 Mike Paparella #916-224-5041 Tony Cervantes #916-366-6233 Nick Clifford #916-849-3298 EDGE is our Middle School Ministry for 6th, 7th & 8th Graders at any school. We play games and explore different facets of our Catholic faith. Our next meeting is Monday October 16th from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM. Hope to see you there. Parents if you have questions or want to help, please call Mary Willett 916-715-0122. The above photo is from our Mardi Gras Meeting just before Lent this year 2017.
The Bible Timeline: Story of Salvation takes participants on a journey through the pages of the Bible. Learn the major people, places, and events and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. The study is designed to foster: Familiarity with the Bible and ease of reading it Catholic Bible study habits Personal engagement in the Word of God Faith-sharing based on the Word of God Growth in knowledge about Scripture and the Catholic Faith Weekly, participants use the student workbook at home, and then come together to discuss lesson content and watch a video lecture on the topic of the week. We begin on Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm in the Cabrini Center Library. Invite your friends and family. Open the public - ages 16 and up. Materials Fee $50 per person. Please register early so we have enough materials. Come Join Us! To Register, contact Gwen Devereux: Gwen9353@outlook.com or 916-281-9353 Or go to the St. Mary Facebook page or Website. MUSIC MINISTRY - LIFETEEN MASS We are currently looking for musicians for our Life-teen mass. This 6pm mass occurs on the 1st Sundays of the month. Please contact Ben at 383-6155 if you are interested in playing an instrument. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you Catholic but never completed the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and/or Eucharist)? If you or someone you know has questions like these, contact Michelle Mills at 916-806-6876 for more information about the RCIA process. OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary Parish prepares and sustains its members and guests for a life and eternity in the presence of God. In accomplishing our mission, we proclaim and celebrate our salvation through Jesus Christ enlivened by the Holy Spirit, nourish our sacramental life especially in the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist and demonstrate our faith worshiping, educating, serving and encouraging vocations as modeled by Mother Mary. 10/8/17 Second Sunday Social Family Mass Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children s Liturgy of the Word Catholic School Majorettes 10/9/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet Girl Scout Troop 1508 Meeting Prayer Request Group Parent Club Meeting 10/10/17 Cub Scout Den 8 Meeting Girl Scout Troop 3123 Meeting Liturgy Committee Meeting Neocatechumenal Way Bible Study 10/11/17 Centering Prayer Group After School Dance Choir Practice CFF SVDP Meeting Stewardship Meeting 10/12/17 Choir Practice 10/13/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet Anna Ministry 10/14/17 Confessions Neocatechumenal Way 10/15/17 Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children s Liturgy of the Word Catholic School Majorettes MUSIC MINISTRY A FUN WAY TO GIVE BACK Our Music Ministry is looking for additional members. We have 3 choirs to chose from. Time commitments range from once a month to every week. For additional information, give Ben (our director) a call. His number is on the front page of the bulletin (383-6155). You can also talk with some of our choir members at our info table after today s morning masses. NEW MEDIA COMMITTEE UPDATED WEBSITE! We hope you have a chance to check out our recently updated parish website. The new web address is www.stmarysacto.org. Be sure to update your internet bookmark with the new address. FACEBOOK PAGE We now have over 500 followers for our Facebook page! Most days there is new content about our parish or other content to help your spiritual growth. Be sure to share it with your Facebook friends.
October meeting for SVdP is Wednesday, October 11th, 6:30 pm in Giovanni Hall. We will begin planning for the Thanksgiving food baskets in partnership with St. Mary School. All are welcome. We are always in need of help and invite you to consider joining. St. Mary s conference members participated in the Annual Walk for the Poor on September 22 at McKinley Park. We had a great time while raising funds and awareness. Thanks to those who participated. SVdP Thrift Store needs volunteers! If you have a few hours to spare, help is needed with light cleaning, straightening, organizing, hanging and tagging clothing. If you are interested, call 972-1212. The Thrift Store is located at 2275 Watt Avenue. Please check out the newly remodeled store! Those in need who live in the parish boundaries of St. Mary or Sacred Heart, can reach us by calling our new help line -916-476-8481. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Michael Carroll at 916.451.8551 or mcarroll51@comcast.net From Wheeling and Dealing to Kneeling November 8, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 PM Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Sacramento. Join Sr. Maria, the Director of Catholic Identity at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, as she shares with us her vocation story. She will be speaking and holding a book signing at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish on Wednesday, November 8 from 7 PM to 9 PM. Jesuit High School s Annual Open House Please join us on Sunday, October 15 from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and learn how a Jesuit educa on helps form the leaders of tomorrow! Pre-Register now at explorejesuit.com Calling all Scouts and American Heritage Girls in grades 7-10! The Catholic Council on Scouting is hosting a retreat for Scouts and American Heritage Girls to participate in the "Mary, the First Disciple" award program. This program is focused on the life of Mary and relevance in our own lives. Join us for a fun and fulfilling weekend of spiritual growth October 13-15 at Camp Trinity Pines in Colfax, CA. Visit scddec.org/catholic-scouting, or email scouting@scd.org for more information. Attention Scouts and Venturers looking to earn your religious emblem award! The "Ad Altare Dei" (to the altar of God) will accelerate your personal and spiritual growth by exploring what it means to actively live out your Catholic faith. Come learn more about fulfilling your "Duty to God" with other scouts, during this fun and rewarding weekend from October 13-15 at Camp Trinity Pines in Colfax, CA. The retreat is open to Catholic youth registered in the Boy Scouts of America, 13 years and above. Visit scddec.org/catholic-scouting, or email scouting@scd.org for more information. LEND A HELPING HAND FOR THE FRANCISCAN STUDENT DORMS IN HERCEGOVINA The CFU Lodge #434, Saint Vincenca, invites you to a dinner dance to benefit the Franciscan Student Residence at the University of Mostar in Hercegovina. The event will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 6:00 PM in Giovanni Hall. It will feature a performance by Irish folk dancers accompanied by the talented Roberto De La Rosa on the accordion. The chefs will ensure the finest cuisine and homemade Euro pastries. The construction of the Franciscan Student Residence has been supported by so many generous people from the United States and other nations. When completed, this wonderful structure will become a home for 100 of the most needy students who as children were traumatized by the war. We are in great need of your assistance and with a humble heart, ask for your prayerful support for this worthy cause. If you have any questions regarding this event please feel free to contact Brother Nick Bilandzich at (916) 454-5391 or Brother Nick Clifford at (916) 361-1129. Thank you so much for your consideration and for being an integral part of our vibrant community. With fraternal gratitude, Nick Bilandzich The Pier Group at Saint Mary Parish is for adults between 18-39 years of age. We strive to incorporate bible verse reflection and prayer with social and community service events. We have monthly events and hope to return to weekly meetings with more interest. Please follow us on Facebook at Pier Group Sacramento or @stmaryparishyouthministries for young adult events. Contact Daniel Rossi or Monika Lopez at PierGroup916@gmail.com or 916-502-3199 for more information.
2018-2019 Enrollment Do you know someone that will have a child ready for Kindergarten in 2018? It s not too early to have them tour our school. Applications will be available on October 1 st. Please suggest to your friends to check out our website at www.saintmaryschool.com for more information. Oktoberfest, Saturday evening, October 28 th! Fall into the season and be an Oktoberfester! Must be 21 & up to attend. $20 includes beer and food and access to upgrades such as a Commemorative Beer Mug ($10), a commemorative Growler ($15), and familiar games. This event is held "drauben", Translation: Outside! (if weather permits). Reserve your ticket online or make your purchase in person. We invite our parish ministries to host a food booth and join in the fun. Curious? Please contact Alyssa at 452-1100 for suggestions on how you can be a part of this event. Purchase online at https://saintmaryschoolevents.ticketbud.com/oktoberfest Coffee Tour, October 20th at 9:00 a.m. St. Mary school is hosting this Coffee Tour for prospective families looking for a faith-based education for their child. Attend and receive a tour of the campus, visit classrooms, ask questions, meet staff and families who have chosen this school for their children. Make a reservation by calling 452-1100. We look forward to it! Golf, Fore the Kids, Saturday morning, October 28th! We encourage you to have a foursome on the course at Haggin Oaks for 18 holes of fun. Team up with friends, or make it about business. Either way, the competition for the Hole-in-One will be lively, thanks to the presence of a Mel Rapton Honda waiting for the Hole-in-One champ! More fun along the course includes food, drinks, Closest-to-thepin and long drive contests, a raffle and awards. Sign-up today! It's all "Fore the Kids" and benefits the programs made available to the students of St. Mary School.
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