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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 Father Christopher Frazer, Pastor Father Robert Brooks, Parochial Vicar Richard Soria, Deacon James Shea, Deacon (retired) 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 12 noon, 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 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 3202 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 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. SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS If you wish, you can make me clean. The leper s request of Jesus is a challenge to each of us. We can transform our lives and world in the goodness of God if we wish. Jesus compassion makes it possible for us to perform our own miracles of healing and reconciliation: to restore to health and community those considered lepers, to bring God s grace to the brokenhearted, lost, and despairing. We possess the means to transform our lives and world what is required is the desire and determination to do so: to heal the broken, restore lepers to wholeness, reconcile with those from whom we are estranged. In today s gospel, Jesus is so moved by the plight of the leper that he risks the possibility of contracting the disease (and the censure of the community), not only curing him of his illness but inviting him to rejoin his human and religious family. Jesus works his wonders not to solicit acclaim for himself but to awaken faith in God s providence, to restore God s vision of a world where humanity is united as brothers and sisters in the love of God. Jesus calls us to let our own miracles of charity, mercy, forgiveness, and justice be proof of our committed discipleship to the Gospel and our trust in God who is the real worker of wonders in our midst. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday, February 12 St. Apollonia Tuesday, February 13 St. Giles Mary of St. Joseph Wednesday, February 14 Ss. Cyril and Methodius Thursday, February 15 St. Claude de la Colombiere Friday, February 16 St. Gilbert of Sempringham Saturday, February 17 Seven Founders of the Servite Order Sunday, February 18 Blessed John of Fiesole MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday 2/12 8:30 am John Costello (D) Tuesday 2/13 8:30 am Jack Hutchison (D) Wednesday 2/14 8:30 am Larry Shirkey (D) 11 am Janet Berryman (D) 6:30 pm Malaki Trice (D) Thursday 2/15 8:30 am Carine Sliwinske (D) Friday 2/16 8:30 am Janet Berryman (D) Saturday 2/17 8:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday 2/18 7:30 am READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF February 12 - February 18 Monday: James 1:1-11 Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday: James 1:12-18 Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Luke 9:22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58:1-9a Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Luke 5:27-32 Sunday: Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 11 am Corine Sliwinske (D) Marguerite and James Mutigan (D) Babson and Ahrlin Families Living and Deceased St. Patrick Parishioners Robert W. Pennell, Jr. (D)
ST. PATRICK PARISH MISSION REDISCOVERING GOD S PLAN FOR MY LIFE If God is all powerful and all loving, why does he allow bad things to happen to good people? For that matter, if God is all good, how can there be so much evil in the world? Come join Dr. Hollcraft as he explores these questions and much more in his reflections on God s love and the extraordinary call we have to imitate this love. When: Sunday, March 4, 7-8 p.m.: Rediscovering God s Love for Me. Adoration and Benediction will be included. Monday, March 5, 7-8 p.m.: Courting God. Adoration and Benediction will be included. Tuesday, March 6, 7-8 p.m.: Living the Mission. Adoration and Benediction will be included. Where: St. Patrick Church Fr. Chris will be available for Confession each night. Also, Dr. Hollcraft will be signing his book after each night. ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 14. MASSES WILL BE AT 8:30 A.M., 11 A.M. 6:30 P.M. AND 8 P.M. (SPANISH) STATIONS OF THE CROSS Each Friday during Lent we offer the popular devotion of Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. in the Church. This devotion is followed by a simple soup supper in the hall that is served by different ministries of our Church. (On March 9 there WILL be Stations of the Cross but NO soup supper.) MASS OF FAREWELL AND RECEPTION FOR BISHOP COTTA All are welcome to a Mass of Farewell for Bishop Cotta on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at 2 p.m. at St. Clare Parish in Roseville. Mass will be followed by a reception in the Morris Center. Please keep Bishop Cotta in your prayers as he prepares to take on his new appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton effective March 15, 2018. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 LARGE HALL The Knights will be hosting their 25th annual crab feed featuring all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab (marinated and non-marinated), pesto pasta, salad and French bread. No-host bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The tickets are on sale now for $50 per person. Please contact Lou Freschi or Shirley at 272-2051 or Leo LaBrie at 205-2176 to purchase tickets. INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY IFM has several positions that they are looking to fill. Please call IFM at 530-265-8132 for more information or visit the website at interfaithfoodministry.com. YOUTH TODAY, Sunday, February 11, 2018 5-7 p.m., St. Cecilia Center Mardi Gras Celebration Join us for our annual Mardi Gras celebration! We will also be discussing how we all can make a good Lent. What does that entail? Do I necessarily have to give up something? How do I give alms? Tips on increasing your prayer life during this season of preparation. Lots of good stuff and I hope to see many of you there! UPCOMING! Knights of Columbus Crab Feed Saturday, February 17, 2018 The Knights have asked us to serve again at this year s Crab Feed. This will be a good fundraiser for us, especially those who are planning on attending the Lifeteen Steubenville Conference in San Diego this July! Plus it is always a good MUSICAL NOTES It s the time of the liturgical year to reach back to our Catholic heritage and tradition and give Latin it s pride of place in our music. We ll be praying the Mass setting in Latin during Lent. This will include the Sanctus (Holy), Mysterium Fidei (Mystery of Faith), Pater Noster (Our Father), and Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). We hope you will find the value in this beautiful chant. We will begin singing in Latin on Ash Wednesday. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of February 18, 2018 Altar Servers Saturday, 2/17/2018, 5 pm None Sunday, 2/18/2018, 7:30 am Waldrum Sunday, 2/18/2018, Mabry A. Sunday, 2/18/2018, 11 am None Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, 2/17/2018, 5 pm Susan Wright, Maria Dilts, Stanley Ross Sunday, 2/18/2018, 7:30 am Terry Andrews, Louanna Burnett, Mark Frederick Sunday, 2/18/2018, Joan Jacobs, Tom Jacobs, Deacon Jim Shea Sunday, 2/18/2018, 11 am Trudy Tyrrell, Skip Tyrrell, Holly Williams Lectors Saturday, 2/17/2018, 5 pm Cathy Rado, Robin Guerra, Efren Guerra Sunday, 2/18/2018, 7:30 am Frank Santos, Renee Jolivette, Richard Borlik Sunday, 2/18/2018, Janice O Brien, John Seivert, Jim O Brien Sunday, 2/18/2018, 11 am Gere Welden, Ann Moore Don t forget to arrange for a substitute if you are unable to serve. Thank you and God bless you.
ST. PATRICK MEETINGS THIS WEEK Mon 2/12 7:45 am Divine Mercy 5 pm Community Meal 7 pm Choir Practice Tue 2/13 7:45 am 8:30 am 5:30 pm Wed 2/14 7:45 am 9:30 am 7 pm Thu 2/15 7:45 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm Fri 2/16 7:45 am 5 pm 6 pm 6:30 pm Sat 2/17 7:45 am 9:15 am 5:30 pm Sun 2/18 10 am 10 am 12 pm 12:30 pm 4 pm MSM Fat Tuesday Celebration Our Lady of Perpetual Help Choir Practice Divine Mercy Bible Study Men s Bible Study-Alta Sierra Liturgy of the Hours Charismatic Prayer Group RCIA Eucharistic Adoration Choir Practice Stations of the Cross/Soup Supper Hispanic Prayer Group Families of Nazareth Knights Crab Feed Opening Doors Faith Formation Eucharistic Adoration Catechism Study Youth DO-IT-YOURSELF RETREAT An invitation to all parishioners to attend a Do-it-Yourself Retreat and Consecration to Divine Mercy. This is a 6-week study group to discuss the writings of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, St. Faustina, Blessed Mother Mary and Abraham. What to Do: Please order the participant packet and retreat book 33 Days to Merciful Love : By Phone: Marian Helpers Center, 1-800-462-7426. Online: shopmercy.org/happ/ When: Saturdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 17, 24 Wednesday, April 4, at St. Canice Center, Reward Street, Nevada City Time: 10 11:30 a.m. Contact: Sister Wendy at 530-575-6248 or Mary Anne Ettlin at 530-432-1983 Your Generosity to St. Patrick Church is Greatly Appreciated. Sunday Collection 2/4/18: $35,024 Upcoming 2nd Collection: 2/18/18 MSM School ST. PATRICK STEWARDSHIP There is a tremendous opportunity to help parishioners and parish ministries recognize the time, talent and treasure they have and can use for the growth of themselves, their parish, their community and the greater glory of God. Purpose: To make our parish members more aware of our many ministries. To make our ministries more aware of the good they do and the potential they provide their members and the members of our parish and community. Assumptions: Parishioners read the Sunday bulletin. The people who regularly attend Mass are good stewards. There is at least one person in our parish or community that will be led back to the Church. We will never know who that person is, but because of this person all of our work will be worthwhile. You will find that this work in parish ministries is the best use of your time, talent and treasure. Instructions to the bulletin writers: What does your ministry do? Is there an instance where you can say with certainty that you have accomplished something that was not possible without the help of the Holy Spirit? Invite to join your ministry. Format: Each month will have a different theme and the bulletin articles will be written by ministries that are appraised to that theme. Your Job: Read the articles and think about the person writing the article. This could be the first time they have done something like this. It is not easy for a lot of us. Can you see the Holy Spirit behind the writer helping the writer and the reader? Say a prayer for these people writing the articles. They need your help. DYNAMIC CATHOLIC PRESENTATION Please join Dynamic Catholic speaker Dr. Allen Hunt and discover how four life-changing habits, based on Matthew Kelly s book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic can point you towards incredible possibilities for your life. You will leave this event with a personal plan to help you become the best version of yourself. Dr. Hunt currently serves alongside Matthew Kelly as Vice-President for Strategy at The Dynamic Catholic Institute. If you are familiar with Matthew Kelly you know why I am confident that Dr. Allen s presence will be an inspiration to all. Tickets are $25 and available at dynamiccatholic.com/ roseville or call 859-980-7900 for tickets. Tickets are selling faster than expected so be sure to get your tickets soon. The event will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima in Roseville.
RCIA RITE OF SENDING Sunday, February 11, 11 a.m. What is the RCIA Rite of Sending? Across the entire world, Catholic bishops on the first Sunday of Lent will welcome those sent by the parish to gather together with their godparents and sponsors in what is known as the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion. Bishop Soto will preside at the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion on February 17 at St. Clare in Roseville. The Rite of Sending offers the parish community an opportunity to acknowledge the spiritual progress the catechumens and candidates have made, express approval of their election or recognition, and send them forth to our bishop with assurance of the parish s care and support. In Sacred Scripture, the Book of Revelation makes reference to a Book of Life, in which are written the names of those who have chosen to follow the Lord Jesus and be baptized. In this Rite, the catechumens those preparing for Baptism, are invited to come forward and sign a book, which we call the Book of the Elect, as a sign of their desire to be numbered among the chosen of God. There is a great difference between the eager person who wants to read a book and the tired person who wants a book to read. G. K. Chesterton ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is our annual tradition that connects us to thousands of people who need our help every day. Our generous gifts to the Appeal help children find safety and hope, families break through desperate situations, marginalized individuals find the strength to rebuild lives of dignity, students in economically challenged communities remain in Catholic school, and seminarians prepare for priestly service in our parishes. We may not be social workers, yet we are at the heart of mercy when we put our resources in the hands of social service programs and parish ministries that help lift people out of poverty. Please be as generous as you can. Every gift makes a difference. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW MSM GALA Saturday, March 10, 5:30 p.m. at St. Patrick s Hall. Help support MSM while enjoying casino games, a full bar, themed hors d oeuvres, and mingling with friends and family plus a live and silent auction. $45 per person or a table for 8 for $350. Call 273-4694 for more information or visit us online at www.mtstmarys.org. 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: Peter Russell Newborn Baby Alice Rose PARISH BOOK CLUB GATHERING All parishioners are invited to a meeting of the St. Patrick and St. Canice Book Club on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 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 Witness to Hope, by George Weigel. The book is a biography of Pope John Paul II and is over 800 pages long. 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. TRIBUNAL AND ANNULMENTS The Diocesan Tribunal has trained lay people, deacons, and priests throughout the diocese as Parish Advocates who assist and accompany people seeking an annulment. If you or someone you know is thinking about an annulment, please contact Cindy Stiso, 273-2336 x 3204 or by email rciasaintpatrickgrassvalley@gmail.com. She will be happy to answer any questions and help you get started on the process. SHARE GOD S GOODNESS WITH OTHERS Recently a generous parishioner in a Sacramento parish left the residue of his estate (approximately $90,000) to various organizations that help those in need. In addition to his parish, his bequest included the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, Loaves and Fishes, Maryhouse and Catholic Social Services of Sacramento. He also left a portion of his estate to St. Patrick Academy of Sacramento for the purpose of providing tuition assistance. The generosity of this man and others helped to provide much needed assistance to many families. Making a gift for the benefit of our St. Patrick Catholic Parish and our school, Mount St. Mary Academy, after you are gone is a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy and insure the faith life you and your family receive will be here in Grass Valley for generations to come. A bequest to our parish/school through one s will or living trust is perhaps one of the easiest ways to make a lasting impact on people and organizations that mean the most to you. Charitable bequests can include anything of value in your estate such as cash, stock, jewelry, real estate, furniture, etc. It is gifts like this that help support the mission of your church and school. We hope you will prayerfully consider this in your will or living trust. Materials are available in the vestibule, and for more information please contact St. Patrick Parish office (530-273- 2347) or The Catholic Foundation (916-733-0266) or email us at jkgonsalves@scd.org. St. Patrict Finance Council Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31