Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017 Readings: Is 49:3,5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 THE DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear friends, Having just celebrated the birth of Jesus, we now enter into the period of His public ministry and its repercussions for all of human kind. There s little, if any, information in the Gospel about the period of Jesus infancy to His adulthood. The evangelists chose to relate only what they believed to be the most important aspects of Jesus life, i.e., those that were necessary for believing. During this month we ve read of the Epiphany of Jesus and His anointing by God at His baptism. These and the remaining Gospels define the person and mission of Jesus set against the backdrop of Israel s hopes and dreams. At His epiphany and baptism Jesus is portrayed as the one through whom all the peoples of the earth would know the saving power of God. He is shown to be God s promised Son and Servant, anointed and sent forth on a universal mission. When Jesus appeared, ready to embrace the role of servant, He announced His purpose plainly and openly: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and proclaim a year acceptable to God. There we have it from the outset the person of Jesus identified and His mission made clear. For the balance of the year, the Gospels will expand on these facts so that we might know and accept that our own identity and mission should be in harmony with that of Jesus, as individuals and as church. Peace and love, Deacon John Mission Statement Gifted by God, called by Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center is a parish committed to serving the academic community and all those who choose to be part of our parish family.
Faith, Family, Friends Everyone interested in invigorating their faith and spiritual lives and that of their family are welcome and invited to join our parish s religious education and faith formation program for EVERYONE! Faith, Family & Friends. This Tuesday evening join us from 5:30pm to 6:00pm to share your pre-ordered pizza or your own food with family & friends followed by our opening program at 6:00pm. At 6:15pm children will be released to attend their age specific classes and the adults will attend their adult group sessions from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The adult session will include the following choices: Catholic Faith Topic: Why Is There So Much Suffering? by John Kyler Family Life Topic: Understanding Generational Differences Boomers to igen by John Prandini Scripture Study Topic: The Gospel of Matthew by Jim Grant. Family Life Ministry Joy of Love Moms Group meets every Sunday after 9:00am Mass either in the east play yard or in St. John XXIII. For more information email Jakki at joyoflovemoms@gmail.com. Men s Scripture Study Group meets Tuesday mornings from 7:30am to 8:15am following 7:00am Mass in the Community Room. Prayer & Life Workshop meets Wednesday evenings 6:00pm to 8:00pm in CNH 105. The Prayer and Life Workshops explore different ways to pray and how prayer can transform our thinking, praying and living. Meditation Opportunities: Christian Meditation meets Thursday mornings from 11:15am to 12:15pm in CNH 104. Facilitator: Benita Lankford Evening Meditation meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Library. Facilitator: Veena Kapoor, MSW Office Closed The office will be closed this Monday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Mass will be at 8:00am. Church Contribution Statements If you did not receive your contribution statement via email, please pick up your contribution statement at the front desk. If you would like to receive your future contribution statements via email, please give your email address to the office. Thank you. Community Life Tai Chi for Arthritis Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Beginner s Class from 9:00am to 10:00am; Regular Class from 10:15am to 11:15am. CNH 103. Instructor: Art Lopez and certified instructors. Thursday Evening Tai Chi Tai Chi Quan 24 Short Form from 5:30pm to 6:30pm Fee: $10/month. Instructor: Bill Titus. For more information contact John Prandini: 436-3434 ext. 107 prandinij@csufnewman.com College and Young Adult Ministries College News College Night picks up again this Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00pm. All college students are invited to join us for Mass, dinner and fun activities. This is a great way to begin the new semester and meet new people! "Emmaus and Shakes" begins next Sunday, January 22 immediately following the 7:00pm Mass. Grab a milkshake and unpack the Gospel! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 1 as Bishop Ochoa joins us for college night! All College Students are invited to join us for our annual Spring Retreat. Mark your calendars for March 17-19. Keep an eye out for more information or contact John Kyler at johnk@csufnewman.com. Young Adult News Newman Center Young Adults will host Theology on Tap on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00pm at Marie Callender's (1781 E. Shaw Ave.). Thomas Weiler, Lead Organizer from Faith in Community will present "Encountering One's Neighbor" as a continuation of National Migrant Week 2017. Join us for drinks and discussion. All are welcome. Be Still: A 24-Hour Silent Retreat for College Students and Young Adults will take place March 3-4. Step aside for a day and enter into the quiet of prayer. Contact John Kyler at johnk@csufnewman.com for additional information. Drawing Out Your Dreams: Befriending Your Dreams & Nightmares Do you have scary dreams? Do you wonder why strange combinations of characters and activities blur together when dreaming? Come to the workshop, "Drawing Out Your Dreams," on January from 9:00am until Noon in Cardinal Newman Hall as psychologist Dennis Lewis teaches you how to understand your dreams and deflate the fear from nightmares. You'll use simple artwork to create your own personal dream journal and enrich your waking life in the process. No art experience necessary.to register email John Prandini at prandinij@csufnewman.com. Workshop fee is $10 to cover materials. College students: $5. Registration
Weekly Calendar Sunday, January 15 Is 49:3,5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 7:30am Mass for Nunzio & Alma Tarantino Chapel 9:00am Mass for Jesus Viola Chapel 11:00am Mass for John Murao, Jr. Chapel 12:00pm HS Confirmation Class CNH 7:00pm Mass Chapel Monday, January 16 Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Office Closed 8:00am Mass Int. of Jake & Samantha Alcoseba Chapel 5:00pm Liturgy Team Mtg. Cafeteria 7:00pm Adult Sacrament Prep. Cafeteria Tuesday, January 17 Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28 7:00am Mass Chapel 7:30am Men s Morning Scripture Group Community Room 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH 102-103 10:15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH 102-103 4:00pm Confessions Outer Sacristy 6:00pm Faith, Family & Friends CNH Wednesday, January 18 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6 7:00am Mass for Vic Alcoseba Chapel 6:00pm Mass Chapel 6:00pm College Night CNH 6:00pm Scriptural Rosary Community Room 6:00pm Prayer and Life Workshop CNH 105 6:30pm RCIA Catechumenate CNH 103 7:00pm Joy of Love Moms Group Community Room 7:00pm Interfaith Meditation Library Thursday, January 19 Heb 7:25-8:6; Mk 3:7-12 7:00am Mass Chapel 9:00am Bible Study - Book of Acts Cafeteria 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH 102-103 10:00am Louis Funeral Chapel 10:15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH 102-103 11:15am Christian Meditation CNH 104 5:30pm Tai Chi Quan Short Form CNH 102-103 6:30pm CCAEYC Cafeteria Friday, January 20 Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19 7:00am Communion Service Chapel 6:00pm Food Recovery Network Cafeteria Saturday, January 21 Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Mk 3:20-21 8:00am Secular Franciscans St. John XXIII 9:00am Lydia s House Cafeteria 5:00pm Mass for Bert Belton Chapel Sunday, January 22 Is 8:23-9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 Knights of Columbus Breakfast 7:30am Mass for the Lopez Family Chapel 9:00am Mass for Julia Cuellar Chapel 11:00am Mass for Terry Kuckenbaker Chapel 12:30pm Baptisms Chapel 7:00pm Mass Chapel 8:00pm Emmaus Annex Prayers Deceased This Week: Kevin Golden (nephew of Bill Golden),, Deacon Ken Ramage. Intentions: Jack Patrick, Nunzio and Alma Tarantino, Jesus Viola, John Murao, Jr. Have been requested for the intentions of: Dorothy Behrends, Steve Lankford, Gerry Thompson, Chet Selmon, Dick Donovan, Sotero Ureta, Rosa Arias, Glenna Smith, Cathy Martin, Destany Molinar, Deacon Gary Stevens (OLPH), John Godburn, Nate Offenheiser, Shirley Lea, Sue Noonkester, Ollie Mae & Tom Godburn, ErnieLee, Kenny Smit h, Kyle Springer, Gary Payne,Louie Rusca, Aicardo Castillo, Sam VanderDussen, VanderDussen, Marilyn Mikow, Richard Jameson, Tom Cleary, Jimmy Monreal, Vic Roznovsky, Margo Smith, Nancy Martin, Adrian Gomez, Loretta Muller, Vince Carella, Maurice Nelson, Dave Derby. Contributions for Jan. 7-8 Weekly Contributions 5:00pm Mass 7:30am Mass 9:00am Mass 11:00am Mass 7:00pm Mass Electronic Donations Online Donations Received by mail Total Weekly Contributions Actual Year to Date Budget Year to Date Parish Information $1,590.00 $2,322.00 $1,340.00 $1,900.00 $985.00 $3350.50 $400.00 $405.00 $12,292.50 $337,970.34 $341,645.16 Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 5:00pm; Sundays: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am & 7:00pm Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 7:00am, Wednesdays at 7:00am & 6:00pm First Friday at 7:00am Communion Service: Fridays at 7:00am Reconciliation: Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon John Supino 436-3434; deak@csufnewman.com Parish Priest: Fr. David Norris 436-3434 ext.109; frdave@csufnewman.com Office Manager: Jenna Stallard 436-3434 ext.102; jenna@csufnewman.com
Annual Clergy Convocation The annual week of formation and prayer for all priests and deacons of our diocese will be held January 23-26 in Visalia. There will be Communion Services here Tuesday though Friday of that week, January 24-27. There will be NO Reconciliation hour on Tuesday, January 24 and no evening Mass on Wednesday, January 25. Looking for a Sound Engineer We need volunteers. There is a need at the Newman Center to create a new ministry to partner with the Liturgical and Music Ministries to manage the sound requirements at each liturgical service. Duties include managing the sound levels of all liturgical entities (readers, musicians, deacon, and priest) to make for a more successful liturgical experience for the community. The goal is to minimize sound system feedback and successfully balance the sound at each liturgy. Training will be provided. Some computer / technical experience is preferred. Contact Deacon John or John Kyler at 436-3434 to sign up for this new and exciting ministry. Holy Cross Center Thank You The Women s Guild would like to extend a thank you to the members of our parish, Tom Ferdinandi Jr. and Carlo DiCicco, for their generous donations to help with the Christmas gifts and food for the displaced women that Holy Cross Center administers to. The event was a success and Sister Mary Clennon asked that I extend their gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped to make another person s Christmas a little brighter. God Bless, Loretta Muller, President, Women s Guild. Altar Servers As president of the Women s Guild I want to personally thank our ladies for their generosity in recognizing our altar servers this holiday season. We hope that each altar server received and enjoyed their small token of appreciation. We understand the commitment it takes to be an altar server and we hope that each of you know how important you are to our parish community. God Bless, Loretta Muller. First Eucharist Banners There are several banners from last year s First Communion celebration left in our office. Please pick up your child s banner if you wish to keep it as a remembrance of the celebration. Mardi Gras Ticket Sales Mardi Gras will be held on Saturday, February 11. Ticket sales will begin the weekend of January 21-22 in the hallway after all Masses. They can also be purchased at the office during the week. Tickets will cost $60 per person. There are tables of eight, so start gathering your friends! Memorial Garden Please stop by the Memorial Garden to look at our latest addition of memorial plaques on our benches. It is not too late to order a brick! Brick orders can be made at the front desk or online: www.bricksrus.com/order/ newmancenter. Mardi Gras Dessert Silent Auction We are looking for gourmet desserts, each to delight a table of 8. Presentation counts. Display containers are to be included in the donation. Please contact the parish office by Monday, February 6 at 436-3434 or sign up at the ticket sales table after Masses to let us know you would like to donate a dessert. Ideas: individual desserts for eight, tarts, mousse, pastries, eclairs, pies, specialty cakes, fancy brownies or cupcakes. Remember that Mardi Gras is our theme so be creative. Refrigeration for your dessert will be available if necessary. Please bring desserts by noon on Saturday, February 11. Even if you are unable to attend Mardi Gras, this is a great way to be involved in this great fundraiser. Lydia s House Theme for 2017 The Heart of a Woman Lydia s House will meet from 9:00am until noon on Saturday, January 21 in the Cafeteria. The title of the program is Journey of Faith. All women are invited. Bring a goodie plate or fruit to share. Remember your coffee / tea cup. For more information call Sally Adlesh 324-9608. CPBC 20th Anniversary Breakfast Come join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Catholic Professional & Business Club. Take a walk down memory lane with us. Pardini s will provide a special steak and champagne breakfast. Cost for members is $17 and non-members is $22 (no cost for clergy). Attendance is limited to prepaid reservations only. A drawing will be held for fabulous prizes. Reservations for tables of ten are available now. To make reservations call 434-2722 or email reservations@cpbcfresno.org.
Second Collection This Weekend During this month of January our parishes are asked to take a special second collection to support the formation of our seminarians. The average cost of a year of formation is $50,000. At present we have 23 men in formation for the priesthood in our diocese. I want to thank you in advance for any gift that you can give to support our future priests. In addition to financial help your spiritual support is crucial. Your prayers for those who are in seminary and those who are discerning a possible call to serve is a source of strength and encouragement. Please pray for your seminarians, and know that they and I pray for you. Fr. Dan Avila Director of Vocations Electronic Funds Transfer Sign up to make your donation to the Newman Center via electronic funds transfer. Have your Sunday contribution, second collection, and / or your special gift donation automatically made weekly or monthly. One can also schedule recurring online donations. For more information call Carol at 436-3434. David Parkes - A Night of Healing The Holy Spirit Healing Prayer Ministry would like to invite you to A Night of Healing with Speaker/International Recording Artist David Parkes. It will be held on Thursday, January 12 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 355 E. Champlain Dr. The event begins at 6:30pm with worship music and David will speak at 7:00pm. David Parkes suffered from Crohn s Disease, unable to be cured by the medical profession. His journey led him to Medjugorje where he experienced God s love and healing. Through that experience he promised Our Lady that he would create pro-life music. He since has recorded many songs and is known for the song Let me Live. OLV 9 th Annual Crab Feed Our Lady of Victory will hold its annual crab feed on January 28. Join us at Holy Spirit Church in Logan Hall for all you can eat salad, pasta, and crab. Social hour begins 5:00pm and dinner at 6:00pm. Tickets are $60 per person. There will be a silent auction, live auction, and sweet shoppe. Reservations must be received by January 15. For information contact Our Lady of Victory School at 229-0205 or email olvcrabfeed@gmail.com. This event benefits Our Lady of Victory School. Holy Child Bookstore Closing The Holy Child Bookstore is going out of business. 50% off of everything storewide. They are located at 6017 North Palm Avenue (NW Corner of Palm and Bullard). Their store hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am to 5:30pm. For any questions please call 439-7828. College Student Sponsorship We would love to be able to have our Newman College Students attend Mardi Gras this year. For $60 you can ensure that a student will get to attend this fun activity. Checks can be made payable to the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center and dropped off at the office. Please note College Sponsorship on the memo line. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel Join John Prandini in this spiritual book study to encounter and come to know Jesus in a personal and powerful way as a living presence in your life. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Cardinal Newman Hall 104 beginning January 23 through April 24. To register, email John at: prandinij@csufnewman.com. Registration fee: $20 which includes the book and study materials. College students: $10. A Stephen Ministry Story Stephen Ministry has over 40 trained ministers to be there for men and women who need someone to talk to. Going into the New Year, there are times where added burdens are placed on many of us. Sometimes things get so tough that it seems hopeless. Stephen Ministry offers a person to meet with you to share your burdens. Anything shared is held in strict confidence. The purpose of the ministry is for men and women to unload their problems to a caring minister. The minister will pray with you and bring to you the message of God s hope. A number of years ago, a Stephen Minister met with a young man who had a problem with anger. Over the course of meetings, which lasted over a year, his anger was replaced by hope and love. The Stephen Minister is not a problem solver. Our purpose is to bring God s love to the person in need, and to assure the care receiver that he or she is not alone. God has not forgotten you. Stephen Ministers are here to provide you a person to share your worries with, to provide you with support and to remind you of God s love. If you feel that you could use someone to talk to, please contact the office at 436-3434.
St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Mardi Gras 2017 Treasures of the Past This year the Mardi Gras committee has decided to add a new section to the silent auction called Treasures of the Past. We are only able to accept a limited number of donations due to limited space. All donations need to be clean and in working order if applicable. Any item donated should be in like new or gently used condition. Listed below are ideas for this section of the silent auction but they are not limited to only these suggestions: - First edition or autographed books - Vintage glassware (i.e., wine goblets, vases, perfume bottles, decorative bowls, candy dishes, etc.) - Vintage or antique jewelry - Collectible figurines (i.e., Swarovski crystal, Disney, Hummel, Llardo, NAO, Capodimonte porcelain, etc.) - Antique cookie jars - Decorative tea pots and/or sets - Coffee Grinders - Mantel clocks - Antique mounted guns, knives, swords, etc. - Coin collections Please ensure that your donation is received by the front office no later than Monday, February 6 th. Thank you in advance for your contribution.