DAILY MASS INTENTIONS To request a Mass, please call the Parish Office Sat, Jun 24 th Immaculate Heart of Mary The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 5:00pm Bryon Parker Special Intention WEEK IN WORSHIP Parker Family Tooley Family Sun, Jun 25 th 8:00am Leo Cournoyer Lorraine Cournoyer Rod Hill Hill Family 9:30am Mary L. Walters Bill Walters 11:00am Linda & Ernest Portillo 50th Wedding Anniv. Matthew Lozano Jammal Parish Staff 7:30pm OLA Parishioners Mon, Jun 26 th 8:00am Manuel Serra Tues, Jun 27 th Our Lady of Perpetual Help 8:00am All Souls Wed, Jun 28 th 8:00am All Souls Thurs, Jun 29 th Sts. Peter & Paul 8:00am All Souls Fri, Jun 30 th 8:00am All Souls Sat, Jul 1 st 8:00am Mildred O Gara 5:00pm Charles Hickey Rod Hill Teresita Wilson Chambers Family Abbes Family Hill Family Facility Reservations Calendar Please confirm events at www.olaparish.net. Sat, June 24 th Wedding Rosas-Zepeda 1:00pm, Church Boy Scouts Troop 328 Meeting 6:30pm, St. John s Hall Sun, June 25 th Open Gym - OLA Basketball 7:30am, Parish Hall Mon, June 26 th Vacation Bible School 6:00am, St. John s Hall Troop 328 Scout Meeting 6:45pm, Seton Hall Christian Meditation 7:30pm, School Library Tue, June 27 th Vacation Bible School 6:00am, St. John s Hall KofC Planning Meeting 7:30pm, St. John s Hall Wed, June 28 th Vacation Bible School 6:00am, St. John s Hall Legion of Mary Meeting 8:45am, St. Paul s Room OLA Finance Council Meeting 6:30pm, St. Paul s Room Thu, June 29 th Vacation Bible School 6:00am, St. John s Hall Fri, June 30 th Sowing for Jesus 8:30am, St. Anne's Room Sat, July 1 st Intercessory Prayer Meeting 9:00am, St. Anne s Room PLEASE PRAY FOR HEALING OF OUR PARISHONERS & FRIENDS Daphne Johnson, Matthew Lozano Jammal and Rod Hill. Heal me, LORD, that I may be healed; save me, that I may be saved,for you are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14 Hearing Assist Devices Available Please ask an Usher for assistance. Please see our ushers
STEWARDSHIP OFFERING June 6 th - 11 th Weekend Offertory: $ 8,474.37 Electronic Giving : $ 6,518.66 Total: $ 14,993.03 Average Weekly Budget Amount: $ 13,846.15 Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. MATTHEW 10:32 Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith or do you remain silent when the situation arises? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself. Fireworks! If you purchase fireworks for a July 4 th celebration, please consider purchasing Scrip in the school front office (open mornings only in June). The scrip is $20 each. OLA receives 15% back from all sales. The Knights of Columbus sponsors a fireworks booth located in the St. Ignatius parking lot. The booth is open from June 28 through July 4 (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). The Knights of Columbus use the money they make towards 8th grade scholarships. You can purchase Scrip any time during school hours. Thanks for your support! SUPPORT POPE FRANCIS On the weekend of June 24 25, the second collection will be for Peter s Pence, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/ peters-pence. FAMILY PROMISE MINISTRY The Mission of Our Lady of the Assumption Church is to proclaim the Word of God more fully, to gain a more intimate knowledge of God through our Catholic traditions, and serve the people of God, especially in our efforts to meet the needs of the poor in our community and, when possible, around the world. We strive to build a sense of community among our parishioners, with the wider Diocesan community, and with the entire family of God. The Family Promise Ministry follows this mission by working in conjunction with 25 other churches, in the Sacramento area, in an interfaith effort to provide food and shelter for the homeless families with children and to help them find stable housing and employment. Type of Parishioners wanted This ministry appeals to a diverse group of parishioners those who like to prepare and/or serve dinner for the current families of Family Promise and, those who enjoy the Day Center, answering phone calls and completing In- Takes of those homeless who call looking for housing. Even very busy parishioners can participate in this ministry because it s up to each individual how much time they choose to spend either preparing and serving a meal or helping at the Day Center. Day Center volunteers receive a monthly schedule and may volunteer to fill in where needed or work a regular shift. Each allows fellowship with the families and opportunities to play or teach their children. What our group does OLA volunteers provide dinners at local churches who host the families overnight. Other volunteers help out at the Day Center, where a Case Worker and Director help the families make a plan and accomplish their goals. There are also opportunities to help with estate sales, and in the gently-used fine furniture warehouse which helps support this program. When and where we meet Most communication with our group is by e-mail, For example, a Co-Coordinator e-mails when help is needed with a meal, and people volunteer to bring something. Meal planning is done online. We meet at the host church to serve the meal and visit with the guests.
UPLIFTING REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR S DESK FEAR NOT In today s Gospel Jesus tells His disciples to not fear but to trust I God s love. He says that nothing happens without God knowledge. This is a constant preoccupation of Jesus Christ that we be not afraid trust in the Goodness of God Who takes care of the birds of the air and gives food to all living things. That does not mean that we are free from crosses and even some fears including being victims of hostility like Jesus Himself experienced. But they do not have the last word. God does. Let us place all our hope in God. Living the Virtues in Everyday Life Loyola Press Ministry Leading a virtuous life sounds like something that is just for the superreligious people out there. But it is really something each one of us can aim for. God gives us the awesome gifts of the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Plus there are a ton of other virtues that we can develop on our own. For example, there are the virtues of temperance, prudence, courage, and justice. These virtues came from classic Western philosophy (think Plato and Aristotle) and were repackaged by Church heavyweights such as Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas so that they connected with the Christian faith. These four virtues are known as the cardinal virtues because they are critical to forming our moral values and guiding our behavior. In addition to the cardinal virtues, there are many other virtues that we can develop. Check out Isaiah 11:2 and Galatians 5:22-23 for more. You ll find many places on the Internet that list virtues that are recognized in different cultures. Wikipedia s entry on "virtue" lists 100 virtues that are commonly recognized in Western culture. Once you ve had a chance to look at all the different virtues out there, you begin to see that there is quite a range to choose from. Did you know that good humor is a virtue? Imagination and curiosity are also virtues. All of a sudden, leading a virtuous life might not seem half bad. Who wouldn t want to be creative, happy, courageous, trustworthy, or focused? We might not label these things as virtues or make them top priority, but the fact is, most of us live the virtues every day. Even something as small as being tactful or friendly is virtuous. The upshot is that leading a virtuous life is not just for the superreligious (if there even is such a thing). It s for you and me and for all people who want to be true to themselves. Living the virtues helps us be real and go after our dreams. Living the virtues helps us be more aware of the people around us and help them when we can. Living the virtues helps us see the beauty in the world, especially in nature, and moves us to care for these as the precious gifts they are. Living the virtues helps us get more in tune with God. Spend some time looking over the virtues, especially the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Read Chapter 13 of Saint Paul s letter to the Corinthians in which he talks about what love means in our lives. Think about the virtues that you are already living in your life and what you d like to develop. Above all, practice random acts of virtue whenever you have the chance!
For more information about Youth Groups, please contact Johann Rubia-Miller at 488-4626 or Email: youth@olaparish.net OLA Youth Groups Wednesdays (Grades 7-8) 7:00pm - 8:30pm and Tuesdays (Grades 9-12): 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meetings are held in Seton Hall. Dinner and Mass Fellowship Night Every 3 rd Sunday of the month join us to break bread in the youth room, attend Mass together, and experience our faith through prayers and worship. There will be a light dinner in the youth room from 6:30pm to 7:15pm followed by attendance at the 7:30pm Mass. Help to participate in the Mass by greeting, ushering, bringing up the gifts, and reading. This evening is for youth in grades 7-12. RSVP is not required. OLA Youth Choir and Ensemble (Grades 3-12) All parish and school children grades 3-12 are invited to participate in these activities. We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists. Practices are from 6:00-6:55pm on Wednesday evenings in the church. Please contact our Music Director, Casey Oliver, at 481-5115 or worship@olaparish.net Rest in Peace We extend prayers of comfort to the families and friends of Enis McMartin
NEWS AND EVENT AROUND THE DIOCESE Saturday, July 1, 2017 SYNOD QUESTIONNAIRE FOR YOUNG ADULTS Dear Young Adults, we are living in a very exciting moment for the young people of the Church. In October 2018, a Synod of Bishops will take place to treat the topic: "Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment". A questionnaire has been put together and we want to hear from all young adults! Your input is very important in order to prepare a final executive summary for our Bishop to present to the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops in the Vatican. The deadline for responses is July 15, 2017, and the questionnaire can be filled out here: https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/ synod_questionnaire_for_young_adults CAMP PENDOLA FAMILY CAMP Camp Pendola is a great family get-away to end the summer. Labor Day Weekend celebrates the family by offering a summer camp experience for all ages. Register by August 1. For more information check out our web site www.pendola.org or call 916-733-0123. THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY JUNE 24, 2017 Gates Open at 4 PM Vigil Mass begins at 4:30 PM with Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck (pro soccer player turned priest) Papa Murphy Field (previously Bonney Field) 600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA $17 @ ticket - The ticket includes admission to Vigil Mass on the Field, Priests vs Seminarians Soccer Match Blessing of Athletes and Professional Match: Sacramento Republic vs San Antonio Watch Fr. Chase's Vocation Story To purchase tickets by phone or to RSVP MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MATT MAHER & AUDREY ASSAD 'UNPLUGGED' CONCERT Join Catholic artist and 8 time GRAM- MY nominee Matt Maher, Dove Award nominee Audrey Assad, special guest, John Tibbs for an incredible concert event, Thursday night August 17 th at Arcade Church 3927 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. Tickets available online at www.faithgatherings.com or from Easter s Catholic Books. Limited VIP and Meet and Greet also available! Call Charmaine for group discounts: 916 807-0260. INFORMATION FROM THE TRIBUNAL Divorced and looking for closure? Remarried and yearning to return to the sacraments? Contact the Parish Office by phone (916 481-5115), or e-mail: parish@olaparish.net Annulment Myth #3: Marriages held outside a Catholic church don t count; therefore, no annulment is needed. Truth: The Catholic Church presumes all marriages between a man and a woman are valid until proven otherwise. This includes marriages of Catholics, unbaptized persons, non- Christians, and atheists and includes marriages held at a church, winery, wedding chapel, backyard, beach, etc.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND LIVE YOUR FAITH REUNION ULTREYA POTLUCK Come to welcome the newest members of the Sacramento Cursillo Community. On Saturday June 24, from 10:00 am until noon. The event will be held at the St. Mel's Parish Center, 4745 Pennsylvania Avenue, RACHEL S VINEYARD HEALING RE- TREAT JULY 21 23, 2017 SACRAMENTO "Neither do I condemn you..." Those who choose abortion are our daughters, sons, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, relatives, friends & members of our parish communities. The impact and pain of abortion hurts even years after the experience. If you or a loved one has been hurt by abortion, this weekend is for you! Come and experience God s healing love and forgiveness in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Open to men and women. The cost is $175 per person, and financial assistance is available to anyone who needs it. Call Paula Segno (916) 733-0161, or send an email for 5-DAY SILENT CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT: FRANCIS AND THE COSMIC CHRIST: Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 28 Presented by Fr. Michael Crosby, OFM, CAP The Christ that Francis envisioned and emulated was the one in whom all things find their being and through whom all things are held together and reach their fulfillment. Michael Crosby will show how Francis way was one that found him consciously connected/ connecting to all things, recognizing them to be his brothers and sisters. He will show we can do the same. The Sacramento Life Center cordially invites you to join us for our Ribbon Cutting and Open House at our new home at 2316 Bell Executive Lane, in Sacramento on July 13 th, 2017 at 4:30PM- 7:00PM, followed by guided tours of our new facility. Come meet our Board of Directors, and enjoy some music, appetizers, wine and of course Leatherby s ice cream. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM IN PASTORAL MINISTRY ***Scholarships Available*** The Diocese of Sacramento is currently taking applications for the 2nd cohort of our Masters Degree Program in Pastoral Ministry with Santa Clara University. Applicants must have two years experience in ministry and have a Bachelors degree. The degree requirements consist of 15 four-unit classes taken over 4 years and 3 summers. The courses are taught through a combination of faceface, video conferencing and online experiences. For more information on this program or to learn about the application process, please contact: Christine Vincent at 916-733-0155 or cvincent@scd.org. Apply online by July 1: www.scddec.org/gppm Two Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary (1) "I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. (2) I will establish peace in their homes.