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 October 1, 2017 Father Christopher Frazer, Pastor Father Robert Brooks, Parochial Vicar James Shea, Deacon Richard Soria, Deacon Carlos Astesana, Deacon (retired) 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 11 am, 6:30 pm Reconciliation Saturday 3 to 4:30 pm or by appointment Monday through Saturday 7:50 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 James Shea, Deacon 650-218-6351 sheajim@suddenlink.net Richard Soria, Deacon and Director of Faith Formation 273-2336 x 201 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 205 rciasaintpatrickgrassvalley@gmail.com Tiffany Neuman, Youth Coordinator 273-2336 x 203 tiffany.neuman@yahoo.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 Two sons: Cain and Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, the older brother and the Prodigal Son. Traditionally, the older son typically had the status, privilege, blessing, right of inheritance. However, the second sons Abel, Isaac, Jacob, and the Prodigal Son were, in fact, favored by God. Birth order does not assure God s blessings; rather, fidelity to the way of righteousness and doing God s will does. The chief priests and elders of the people were like the firstborn; they were the chosen ones, the privileged ones. Jesus says two things to them. First he asks their opinion about two sons who respond in opposite ways to a command from their father. Then he tells them his judgment: they are being unfaithful to the way of righteousness and doing God s will. By contrast, the tax collectors and prostitutes heard the call to repentance, became faithful, and are now favored by God. Which son are we like? The firstborn? The faithful one? The Son? Jesus challenges us not to be like the chief priests and elders of the people in the gospel by merely paying lip service to doing the Father s will. Instead, we are to be among those who come to deeper belief in Jesus, change our way of living, walk the way of righteousness, and do the Father s will. What is Jesus saying to us? What are we saying in response? How are we saying it? What is Jesus judgment of us? SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday, October 2 Feast of the Guardian Angels Tuesday, October 3 St. Theodora Guerin Wednesday, October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Thursday, October 5 St. Maria Faustina Kowalska Friday, October 6 St. Bruno Saturday, October 7 Our Lady of the Sunday, October 8 St. John Leonardi READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF October 2 - October 8 Monday: Zechariah 8:1-8 Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zechariah 8:20-23 Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Luke 9:57-62 Thursday: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Luke 10:1-12 Friday: Baruch 1:15-22 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Luke 10:17-24 Sunday: Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 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 10/2 8:30 am No Mass-Priests Study Days Tuesday 10/3 8:30 am No Mass-Priests Study Days Wednesday 10/4 8:30 am No Mass-Priests Study Days Thursday 10/5 8:30 am No Mass-Priests Study Days Friday 10/6 8:30 am Mikey Jacobs (D) Saturday 10/7 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday 10/8 7:30 am 11 am Jack Hutchison (D) James F. Mulligan (D) St. Patrick Parishioners Jack Hutchison (D) Kristopher, Maria & Wladislov Chesak (D)
FAITH FORMATION And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it. Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them. This story from Mark s Gospel struck home for me. Two weeks ago our Faith Formation Ministry for our children began. It was a pleasure to see the number of families who brought their children to us, seeking to have them experience the joy of receiving their sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion or Confirmation. The group of children we have seeking their sacraments or who just want to continue their faith journey ranges in age from 1st graders to high school juniors. That age span is greater than our current catechists can work with. We need your help! Will you consider donating 4 to 6 hours a month to help our young touch Jesus, and maybe in the process enrich your own journey? Pray on it. We will provide the support and materials you will need. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Rick at 273-2336 ext. 201. COME, FOLLOW ME PARISH DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT Next Saturday, October 7, 2017, is our first Parish Discipleship Retreat! We will gather from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Patrick Large Hall. Lunch will be provided! We will discover how to identify and claim our Lord s presence in our lives and realize how our parish is a community of our Lord s disciples sent on a mission to make the Kingdom of God present in our world today. Topics covered: The Call to Discipleship ; The Call of the World ; Discipleship in Community ; and The Mission Has a Church. Each presentation is followed by small group discussions. The cost is $10 per person for materials and lunch. This retreat is for adults only. Registration deadline is October 4. To register, please call Cindy Stiso in the RCIA Office at 530-273-2336 x 205 or email: rciasaintpatrickgrassvalley@gmail.com. YOUTH Sunday, October 1, 2017 5-7 p.m. in the SCC Come join us as we enjoy dinner together and then a session on what it means to be Catholic. This will be a fun session reminding us of our core identity of being Catholic. Bring a friend or someone who hasn t been in a while! Mark Your Calendars! October 22, 2017, 3-4:30 p.m. S.H.I.N.E. Halloween Carnival Come join us for a fun afternoon of carnival games and activities in the St. Cecilia Center provided by the Youth Group. The Confirmation candidates will have a spooky Hall of Saints for the little ones to tour. Costumes are encouraged as long as there are NO ghoulish, devil or creepy costumes. This event is open for ages 0-10. INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY Thank you to everyone who donated to Interfaith Food Ministry during the month of September. We collected over 416 food items. As always you can donate by putting envelopes clearly marked with Interfaith Food Ministry in the collection basket or by going on line and visiting their website at www.interfaithfoodministry.org. Thank you for all you do for Interfaith. 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, October 8. 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. ATTENTION! There will be no morning Masses October 2-5 because of Priests Study Days. Morning Mass will resume on Friday, October 6. LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY Life Chain Sunday in Grass Valley is October 8 from 2-3 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Kmart. Please arrive between 1:30-1:50 p.m. to select a poster and a position along the sidewalk between Kmart and Raley s. You are welcome to bring a chair if you are unable to stand for the hour. We will pray in silence for one hour for an end to abortion in our nation and the world. Please bring your families: children, grandchildren, and friends. HISPANIC DINNER Everyone is invited to a delicious Hispanic dinner on Saturday, October 14, in the Large hall following the 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses. You may eat in the hall or take food home. All items are available to purchase. This is a fundraiser for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration on December 12. WITH OUR CONDOLENCES The St. Patrick Parish community extends our condolences to the family of Jack Hutchison who passed away on September 19 at the age of 74. 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: Ella Land
ST. PATRICK MEETINGS THIS WEEK Mon 10/2 7:50 am 7 pm Tue 10/3 7:50 am 5:30 pm 6 pm Wed 10/4 7:50 am 9:30 am 6:30 pm 7 pm Thu 10/5 7:50 am 8:15 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm Fri 10/6 7:50 am 9:15 am 5 pm 5 pm 6:30 pm Sat 10/7 7:50 am 8:45 am 9:15 am Sun 10/8 8:30 am 10 am 10 am 12:30 pm 4 pm Divine Mercy Choir Practice Our Lady of Perpetual Help Choir Practice Knights Council Divine Mercy Bible Study Bereavement Group Men s Bible Study-Alta Sierra Liturgy of the Hours CLRS Charismatic Prayer Group Divine Mercy Cenacle RCIA Eucharistic Adoration Choir Practice MSM Hoedown Hispanic Prayer Group Parish Retreat Families of Nazareth Knights Breakfast/CLRS Bake Sale Faith Formation Opening Doors Catechism Study Youth MOUNT ST. MARY S HOEDOWN 2017 Mount St. Mary s Academy invites all to their annual Hoedown on Friday evening, October 6. Children s games begin at 5 p.m. Dinner, auction and dancing begin at 6:15. Dinner is $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets may also be obtained at Mount St. Mary s Academy. Grab some kids or just put on your boots and come join us for a great evening of food, fun and kickin it to the music! Call or visit MSM, 263-4694, for questions or to get your tickets. BREAKING OPEN THE WORD Introduction to This Weekend s Readings 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s gospel Jesus challenges us truly to do the Father s will by living the way of righteousness. As we prepare to celebrate this liturgy, let us beg God s mercy for the times when we have failed to live according to God s will... First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 In this selection from Ezekiel the word of the Lord clearly calls the house of Israel to conversion of life. The consequences are life or death. In the gospel Jesus clearly calls us to make a choice: to choose life by taking up the way of righteousness and doing the Father s will. Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Paul urges unity. The one thing we should think on is the unity that must be based on the Christian community s threefold experience with the Holy Trinity: Christ, God the Father s love, and the Spirit. His appeal to Christian humility is rooted in what appears to be an ancient Christian hymn. The hymn focuses on Jesus humility and self-offering that was demonstrated in His obedience unto death. Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus pointedly indicts the chief priests and elders of the people by equating them in this parable with the second son who does not do the father s will. Surprisingly, who does do the father s will are tax collectors and prostitutes. Their sinful lives indicated an initial no to God, but then they came to belief, changed their minds, and repented when they heard a call to the way of righteousness. Believing is not paying lip service to doing the Father s will. Believing is changing our way of living, walking the way of righteousness, and doing the Father s will. Believing is walking the walk with Jesus, even when that walk includes confrontation, suffering, and death. Truth be told, all of us are a little like both sons in the parable. Sometimes we hear and respond faithfully to God s will, but at other times our actions don t carry through what we hear and believe. The good news in this is that God does not change the divine mind about calling us to salvation. Whether we say yes or no to God s call, God does keep calling us. We are the ones who need a change of mind. We are the ones who must believe in God s offer of salvation and faithfully do God s will. Prayer Gracious God, you call us to be faithful in carrying out your divine will. Hear these our prayers that one day we might share in the fullness of Life you offer those who dwell in your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Your Generosity to St. Patrick Church is Greatly Appreciated. Sunday Collection 9/24/17 $8,009 Parish Restoration Fund 9/24/17: $2,890 Upcoming 2nd Collection: 10/8/17 Mount St. Mary School
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE St. Francis HS invites you to our Open House on Sunday, October 8, 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 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. For more information and to pre -register, please go to stfrancishs.org/openhouse. While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. St. Francis of Assisi ALTAR MINISTRY The sanctuary is the focus of the Church the reason for why we gather. It is the place upon which heaven and earth meet. The altar ministry and environment is a group which divides tasks to include preparation of linens, flowers, candles, banners and sanctuary and altar decorations in order to prepare the sanctuary for Mass. The Altar Ministry follows closely-written guidelines which structure our actions. We kindly ask that any changes or additions to the sanctuary or altar should be approved by Fr. Chris who works closely with the Altar Ministry. Thank you The Altar Ministry LIVINGWELL CHANGE FOR HOPE LivingWell Medical Clinic inspires hope to those with an unexpected pregnancy, a struggle with a past pregnancy decision, or a sexual health issue. Your spare change through the Change for Hope baby bottles makes BIG CHANGES in the lives of men and women in Nevada County. Bottles are available in the vestibule and can be returned by October 15. AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA NATIONWIDE ROSARY We ask all to join this nationwide rosary in the public square for World Peace on Saturday, October 14, at noon. Many souls are walking in the wrong direction in this era. Our Lady of Fatima still asks us to do this en masse hoping for 20,000 rallies this year. It will be on the sidewalk of SPD to as far as we can stretch out. Bring a chair, hat and rosary. Thanks again for your cooperation. K of C FR. SYLVESTER BOWLING CLASSIC Sunday, October 22, is the next bowling classic fundraiser at Prosperity Lanes. Put together your 4-member team. Cost is $55 per person and includes a buffet lunch, 3 games of bowling, and shoes. All games are Crazy Eights knocking down 8 or more pins on your 1st ball scores as a Strike! Net proceeds to benefit Interfaith Food Ministry and K of C. Join us for an afternoon of food, prizes, and pin exploding fun! Entry forms will be available next week. For more information contact Charlie Babiarz at 530-205-7877 or FrSKBowlingClassic@gmail.com. MOUNT ST. MARY S BOOK FAIR Mark your calendars for the annual MSM Usborne Book Fair which will be held Tuesday, October 10, through Thursday, October 12, in the school library from 9-4 p.m. Usborne publishes beautiful fiction and nonfiction books. All proceeds will benefit MSM s library and classrooms in support of the curriculum. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, this is your opportunity to purchase Christmas and birthday gifts for the young people in your families. Get a head start on the holiday rush and benefit our parish school in the process. We look forward to seeing you. INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY IT S THAT TIME OF YEAR TO GET YOUR SPAGHETTI FIX! IFM s Spaghetti Dinner at Paulette s is Friday, October 6, from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and drinks and dessert are extra. Get tickets at the door or by calling me, Nancy Koring at 273-5510. DO YOU HAVE YOUR FUTURE PRE- PLANNED? Choose How You Would Like Your Life Celebrated On 9-11 when the planes hit the Twin Towers, some of the people in the buildings had less than a minute before the towers collapsed. Most of them had 401k s and life insurance, but had any of them pre-planned their funeral Mass? In 2010 within 10 days of each other, my wife and I had to meet with two different mortuaries and crematory for two different family members. One was in Southern California and one in Chico, California. No pre-planning had been done. What readings do you want? What music would you like at your funeral Mass? On November 4, 2017, the Ministry of Mercy/Ministry of Consolation will be hosting a workshop on pre-planning your Celebration of Life along with other subjects such as: Following Our Faith Personalizing Your Funeral Mass Cremation and Myths About Grief/Helpful Tips on Grieving. These are just some of the topics that will be covered. Preregistration will be required. For questions contact Mark Frederick at jmarkk2@sbcglobal.net or Sharon Gerhart at smgerhart@gmail.com. PARISH BOOK CLUB GATHERING All parishioners are invited to a meeting of the St. Patrick and St. Canice Book Club on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 7 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 Tattoos on the Heart, by Gregory Boyle. 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. Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5