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 The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019 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 am, 12:10 pm, 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 3203 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 SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS Of the many people who hear of the Messiah's arrival, there is one who does not receive the news with joy and wonder. The magi arrive in Jerusalem looking for the newborn king of the Jews and instead they find Herod, a power-hungry ruler. It has been said that the gospel is meant to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." Herod is certainly not comforted by the news of a newborn king but instead is "deeply troubled." In the gospel Herod becomes the first of many who will reject Jesus' light, life, and love. The gifts of the magi reveal the nature of Jesus to us. Gold is a gift befitting a king. Frankincense was a precious incense burned at the temple as a sign of the presence of God. Myrrh is mentioned in the gospels surrounding Jesus' death. It is offered to Jesus on the cross mixed with wine, which he refuses to drink, and it is among the perfumes and spices that Nicodemus brings to prepare Jesus' body for burial. The gifts proclaim Jesus king, God, and human. From creation to angelic messages to small details in the gospel, it seems that God desires to communicate God-self to us through whatever means available. The question is, are we listening? SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday, January 7 St. Raymond of Penafort Tuesday, January 8 St. Angela of Foligno Wednesday, January 9 St. Adrian of Canterbury Thursday, January 10 St. Gregory of Nyssa Friday, January 11 Blessed William Carter Saturday, January 12 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Sunday, January 13 St. Hilary of Poitiers READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF January 7 January 13 Monday: 1 John 3:22-4:6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 John 4:7-10 Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 John 4:11-18 Mark 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 John 4:19-5:4 Luke 4:14-22a Friday: 1 John 5:5-13 Luke 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 John 5:14-21 John 3:22-30 Sunday: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 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. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday 1/7 8:30 am Maryanne Merrelli (D) Tuesday 1/8 8:30 am Dina DeCesare (D) Wednesday 1/9 8:30 am Larry Shirkey (D) Thursday 1/10 8:30 am Charles Lee (D) Friday 1/11 8:30 am Patricia Mead (D) Saturday 1/12 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday 1/13 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am Ed, Margaret and Steve Carr (SI) James and Marguerite Mulligan (D) Richard Jolivette (D) St. Patrick Parishioners John Emanuel (D)
YOUTH Confirmation Session 4 St. Cecilia Center Wednesday, January 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Confirmation students, please do not forget to bring your Student Workbook as well as your completed Catholic Questions 21-30. Also, please be on time so that we may start in a timely manner. BAPTISM CLASSES If you are desiring Baptism for your child or have been asked to be a godparent, and are an active practicing Catholic, there will be a 2-part series of classes on Saturdays, January 19 and January 26, from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. at St. Cecilia's (the building above the back grass area). It is a requirement by the Diocese that parents and Godparents take a Baptism class in their parish. This is a wonderful time to meet new parents in the parish and begin your journey of faith together. There is a $25 fee for materials. Please contact Mrs. Ridens to inquire and register for the classes. Email me at ridenssix@yahoo.com or call 530-415-9899. CONFIRMATION RETREAT FOR TEANS Save the date! If you have any Confirmation students who have missed or cannot attend your parish Confirmation retreat or if you have a small group that would like to share in a large retreat experience, we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming Confirmation Retreats on March 9-10 or April 27-28, 2019. This retreat is intended to prepare teens to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration is now open at www.trinitypinescatholic.org. We ask that parishes sending more than 5 teens also provide a chaperone to accompany them. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Campbell at JCampbell@scd.org. UPCOMING PASTIE SALE The ladies of CLRS #5 will be making their delicious beef and vegetarian pasties in January. Place your order, from one to two dozen, by calling Pat at 273-2171 or Maria at 273-4290 by January 9. Pay for your order when you pick it up at St. Patrick's Parish Hall on Saturday, January 19, or Sunday, January 20. Thank you. WITH OUR CONDOLENCES The St. Patrick Parish community extends our condolences to the family of Larry Straight who passed away on December 24 at the age of 96. K OF C BREAKFAST AND CLRS BAKE SALE NEXT WEEKEND Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast put on by the Knights of Columbus following each of the Masses next Sunday, January 13. This all-you-can-eat meal is only $8 for adults and $5 for children. All the net proceeds are used to support Mount St. Mary s Academy, so please help us provide the maximum benefit possible and enjoy a great meal in the process. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of January 13, 2019 Altar Servers Saturday, 1/12/2019, 5 pm J. Griffin, O. Benzing Sunday, 1/13/2019, 7:30 am E. Waldrum, K. Waldrum, C. Waldrum Sunday, 1/13/2019, 9 am T. Billingsley, L. Billingsley, J. Timmons Sunday, 1/13/2019, 11 am M. Zeiter, J. Zeiter, J. Guerra Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, 1/12/2019, 5 pm Annette Krulisky, Cathy Rado, Stanley Ross Sunday, 1/13/2019, 7:30 am Lou Freschi, Jack Bacon, Sandy Bacon Sunday, 1/13/2019, 9 am Linda Grube, Sue Rechs, Pam Andersen Sunday, 1/13/2019, 11 am Holly Williams, Pat Hutchison, Barbara Hurley Don t forget to arrange for a substitute if you are unable to serve. Thank you and God bless you. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEED On Saturday, February 9, 2019, the Knights will be hosting their annual crab feed featuring all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab (marinated and non-marinated), pesto pasta, salad and French bread. There will be a no-host bar. The ticket price is $50 per person and are being sold now. Please mail your check to Cheryl Riopel, 18239 Lake Forest Drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946 to purchase tickets. PARISH MISSION Exciting news!! Starting Sunday evening, February 10, and ending Wednesday night, February 13, we're having a Parish Mission led by Catholic Lay Evangelist, Bill Wegner, of Good News International. The thrust of the mission is to bring us into a closer walk with Our Lord Jesus. Plan to be there... and bring a friend! WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST January 26, 2019 Happy New Year! Let's start 2019 off right by joining us in San Francisco on Saturday, January 26, for the Walk for Life. It's an easy, slow-paced downhill walk about 1.5 miles on Market Street from Civic Center Plaza after a great and motivational program of wonderful speakers. Let's work together to change our culture so that all babies can have a birthdate this year! The Knights of Columbus have chartered a 56-seat coach to take us there and back. $25 gets you a seat on the bus both ways! Fr. Chris is coming with us and will begin the day with 7:30 a.m. Mass and we will board the bus right after Mass a great start to our day. Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 26, and call Charlie Babiarz to make your RSVP. WFLBusGrassValley@gmail.com or 530-205-7877. Watch the bulletin for more information.
ST. PATRICK MEETINGS THIS WEEK Mon 1/7 7:45 am 9 am Divine Mercy 6 pm Culture of Life 7 pm Choir Practice Tue 1/8 7:45 am 9 am 5:30 pm 6 pm Wed 1/9 7:45 am 9 am 9:30 am 4 pm 7 pm Thu 1/10 7:45 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm Fri 1/11 7:45 am 9:15 am 5 pm 6:30 pm Sat 1/12 7:45 am 9:15 am Sun 1/13 8:30 am 10 am 10 am 12:30 pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Choir Practice K of C Council Divine Mercy Bible Study Youth Men s Bible Study-Alta Sierra Liturgy of the Hours Charismatic Prayer Group RCIA Eucharistic Adoration Choir Practice Hispanic Prayer Group Families of Nazareth K of C Breakfast Faith Formation Opening Doors Catechism Study CULTURE OF LIFE Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director "Priests for Life," quotes St. John Paul II: "To be actively prolife is to contribute to the renewal of society through the promotion of the common good. It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop." From a booklet titled: Abolishing Abortion: How YOU Can Play a Part in Ending the Greatest Evil of Our Day. Please join us for the Culture of Life meeting on January 7 at 7 p.m. in the Small Hall. Your Generosity to St. Patrick Church is Greatly Appreciated. Sunday Collection 12/23/18: Christmas 12/25/18: Sunday Collection 12/30/18: Not Available at Press Time Upcoming 2nd Collection: 1/27/19 Mount St. Mary School BREAKING OPEN THE WORD Introduction to This Weekend s Readings The Epiphany of the Lord First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 For the first time in our Advent and Christmas gospel readings the gift of Jesus is extended to the Gentiles. This is foreshadowed in Isaiah's prophecy to the people of Israel, "Nations shall walk by your light." Jesus, the light of the world, born to the Jewish people, invites everyone, Jews and Gentiles, into the light of God's love. The apostle Paul proclaims in his letter to the Ephesians, "[T]he Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, / and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel." We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 In today's gospel, creation itself proclaims the birth of Jesus to the magi, the kings who are strangers in the land of Israel. They follow the star in their search for this newborn king, and when they find him not in the palace in Jerusalem but in a humble home in Bethlehem, they worship this baby and offer him kingly gifts. The magi respond with joy to the revelation of Jesus, unlike Herod who is "greatly troubled." Unable to receive the gift of Jesus or to offer Jesus the gift of himself he remains hostage to his greed and lust for power. God of creation, you call to us through the radiance of the sun and the stars to fashion our lives after that of your son Jesus, the light of the world. Hear and grant our prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen. SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS ARE NEEDED Sierra Roots reports that their sock cupboard is bare and the cold and rainy weather is here. The Sisters of Mercy Associates are asking your generosity in filling it once again. Please place your donations in the box provided at the back of the Church. Our thanks to all of you. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY Renewal of Vows On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a special 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in which married couples will receive a special blessing and have an opportunity to renew their marital commitments. An informal reception for couples and their families will follow. Special certificates will be given to couples celebrating milestone anniversaries (10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+). If you are interested in attending this free event, please register (names and anniversary year) at www.scd.org/ wmd. For more information call the Office of Family and Faith Formation at 916-733-017.
PARISH BOOK CLUB GATHERING All parishioners are invited to a meeting of the St. Patrick and St. Canice Book Club on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Angel s Nest. The Angel s Nest is located at the back of St. Patrick s Church and can be reached by walking along the outside right wall of the Church. The meeting will last about an hour and a half. We will be discussing No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy by Donald H. Calloway. The book is available on line or through your favorite book store. The discussion will be led by Michael Moreland. In addition to stimulating conversation, coffee, tea and cookies will be provided. The flower does not bear the root. The root bears the flower. The rose is merely evidence of the vitality of the root. Woodrow Wilson DON'T FEED THE PHISH!! The Diocese has received multiple reports from parishioners who have fallen victim to a recent internet email phishing scam. The scam begins when the parishioner exchanges a series of emails from an imposter who assumes the name of the local parish pastor. Unbeknownst to the recipient, he or she then replies to an address that is not the pastor's, but an imposter's email address. This type of social engineered attack is commonly referred to as Phishing or CEO Fraud (the latter because the imposter uses the name of a person you trust or have a close relationship and plays on a sense of urgency). The next email will ask the parishioner to buy itunes gift cards for some cause (like a cancer victim) and then to transmit the photo of the gift cards with the numbers revealed to the imposter. We ask that parishioners be extremely cautious when responding to these types of emails. Please call the parish to confirm the email is legitimate. The Diocese will never ask you to send gift cards by email. YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all youth ministry leaders to send your teens to the 2nd Annual Youth Leadership Retreat held at Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax. This winter break retreat focuses on empowering teens to live as disciples and servant leaders, to gain practical skills to enliven youth ministry and be engaged in the life of the whole parish. The cost for 3 days is $150 which includes food, lodging and program materials. To register please visit www.trinitypinescatholic.org. For questions please contact Jennifer Campbell at JCampbell@scd.org or Lindsey West at LWest@scd.org. ANOINTING OF THE SICK For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, or long-term care, please call the office, 273-2347, to arrange an appointment with a priest. STEWARDSHIP CORNER New Year's Resolution Joining a New Parish or Community Ministry Join a new ministry! I don't have time! I'm too busy! I do enough already! Maybe you are doing too much? Maybe you are doing what other people want you to do? Are you just doing what you have always done! Are you doing what the Holy Spirit wants you to do? Are you using and growing your God-given talents? One Example A few days ago, two people came for Eucharistic Minister training. They came to Church to learn how to do this job. One had been thinking of becoming a Eucharistic Minister for over four years. He considered himself not worthy to administer the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Only holy people do that. The other came along and wanted to be a Eucharistic Minister also. They showed joy and awe as they went through their training learning the names of the vessels: chalice, paten, ciboria, corporal, purificator, etc. They realized that they were going to share the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with their fellow parishioners. They would show, through their reverence and actions, that the Holy Spirit was working with and through them to help others see what is possible for them too. What an encouraging experience to observe. One more success in our Parish FREE COFFEE AND DONUT PROGRAM The Stewardship Committee has initiated a "Free Coffee and Donut" program which will be managed by a different Parish ministry on the 4th Sunday of each month starting January 27, 2019, after the 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Masses. The January program will be handled by the Parish Finance Council. In addition to free coffee and donuts, you will be able to read about the sponsoring ministry in a bulletin article each month and meet with members of the sponsoring ministry while enjoying your coffee and donuts. Also, there will be a "Welcoming Table" with information about Parish ministries and Parish registration forms. All are welcome. The Finance Council is the only Parish organization required to be established by Cannon Law. The purpose of the council is to review the financial operations of the Parish, review and approve the Annual Budget, and review and approve the annual financial statements submitted to the Diocese. While these are important responsibilities, the most important responsibility is to provide advice and recommendations to the Pastor. The current Finance Council is composed of the following members: Michael Moreland, Chair Kim Wydra Bob McDaniel Leo Granucci Emil Baldoni John Fuller Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. 1 John 3:2a