The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 Divine Mercy Catholic Church 2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli pastor@divinemercynatomas.com Deacon Rick Morales deacon@divinemercynatomas.com Deacon James Ogbonna deaconjames@divinemercynatomas.com Contents Page A Word From 2 Pray without Ceasing 3 Mark Your Calendars 4 Giving is Worship 5 Church Ministries 6 Meet Our Advertisers 7-8 Full transcripts on A Word From, pg. 2 can be found at: www.loyolapress.com/ourcatholic-faith/liturgical-year/sundayconnection/20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-asunday-connection www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/themass/upload/celebrating-the-lords-day.pdf and http://www.usccb.org/prayer-andworship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-theroman-missal/girm-chapter-2.cfm Sacraments and Rosaries Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:45-4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism Every 3 rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM or within the Mass (in some special cases to be determined by the Pastor). Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day. Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office. Rosary English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Immediately after every Mass Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Mass 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM Youth Mass 5:00 PM Every 1 st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration Spanish Mass Every 2 nd Sunday of the Month Filipino Mass Every 3 rd Sunday of the month Tongan Mass Every 4 th Sunday of the Month 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 2:30 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEEKDAY MASSES Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM Every Friday Holy Hour 3-4 PM (Blessed Sacrament Exposed) First Friday Morning Mass 8:30 AM Exposition* 9:00 AM Benediction 5:45 PM Evening Mass 6:30 PM *Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.
Page 2 Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus heals the daughter of the Canaanite woman because of her great faith. A Word From... From: www.loyolapress.com/ourcatholic-faith/liturgical-year/ sunday-connection/20th-sundayin-ordinary-time-a-sundayconnection Background on the Gospel Reading: Today we move ahead in our reading of Matthew s Gospel. Last week we read about Jesus walking on the water and the disciples confession of faith that Jesus is the Son of God. If we were reading Matthew s entire Gospel, we would have read about Jesus debate with the Pharisees about Jewish purity laws. Jesus argues that it is not what goes into us that makes us unclean; he is referring to the strict Jewish dietary rules. Instead our words and our actions what comes out of us make us unclean because they emerge from a heart that is unclean. Knowing about Jesus debate with the Pharisees helps us to understand today s Gospel. In fact the story heightens the surprise and shock we feel as we hear Jesus exchange with the Canaanite woman. The woman, who is not Jewish, approaches Jesus, requesting that he heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first Jesus ignores her; he says nothing. The disciples ask Jesus to send her away, and Jesus agrees, remarking that he was sent to minister to the Jews alone. The woman persists, paying homage to Jesus, and yet Jesus denies her request again. He even insults her, using a Jewish word of derision for Gentiles, dog. But the woman cleverly turns Jesus insult into an affirmation of faith. Only then does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter. Jesus unresponsiveness to this woman may strike us as uncharacteristic or shocking. Yet in Matthew s Gospel, Jesus ministry is directed primarily to the people of Israel. At only a very few points, such as the one found in today s Gospel, do we find Jesus anticipating the later Christian ministry to the rest of the world. Behind Matthew s text we can hear this early Christian community s struggle to understand how God s selection of Israel is consistent with two events: Israel s rejection of Jesus and the Gentiles acceptance of Jesus. Just as Jesus was surprised by the faith expressed by the Canaanite woman, so too the first Christians were surprised that the Gentiles would receive the salvation God offered through Christ. In today s second reading from Paul s letter to the Romans, we hear the apostle Paul considering this same concern. The faith that the Canaanite woman expresses is an affirmation of and confidence in God s abundant mercy. Yes, salvation comes through Israel, but it overflows for the benefit of all. + The Beauty of the Mass: A Walk Through The Worship of God. From www.usccb.org/ prayer-and-worship/the-mass/ upload/celebrating-the-lordsd a y. p d f a n d h t t p : / / www.usccb.org/prayer -andwor sh ip / t he - ma ss / g ene ra l - instruction-of-the-roman-missal/ girm-chapter-2.cfm What is the Mass?: On Sunday, we gather as the Body of Christ to celebrate the Lord s Day, the day of Christ s Resurrection: As the first day of the week (Mk 16:2) it recalls the first creation; and as the eighth day, which follows the Sabbath, it symbolizes the new creation ushered in by the Resurrection of Christ. Thus, it has become for Christians the first of all days and of all feasts. It is the day of the Lord in which he with his Passover fulfilled the spiritual truth of the Jewish Sabbath and proclaimed man s eternal rest in God. (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 452) The Scriptures tell us that Jesus rose on the first day of the week the day following the Jewish Sabbath. Shortly after daybreak, the women found the tomb empty and Jesus risen from the dead. Jesus death and Resurrection opened for us the doors of salvation. Sharing in Jesus death in Baptism, we hope to share in his Resurrection. We become a new creation in Christ. It is that new creation which we celebrate on Sunday: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad. (Ps 118:24) Each Sunday is a little Easter a celebration of the central mysteries of our faith. General Structure of the Mass: At Mass or the Lord s Supper the People of God is called together, with a Priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord or Eucharistic Sacrifice. In an outstanding way there applies to such a local gathering of the holy Church the promise of Christ: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst (Mt 18:20). For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated, Christ is really present in the very assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and uninterruptedly under the Eucharistic species. The Mass consists in some sense of two parts, namely the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, these being so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. For in the Mass is spread the table both of God s Word and of the Body of Christ, and from it the faithful are to be instructed and refreshed. There are also certain rites that open and conclude the celebration. (Next Week: Space permitting Introductory Rites) +
Page 3 Pray without ceasing-...i Thessalonians 5:17 Prayers of the Faithful, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time To be added to the Parish s Warrior Prayer Chain email: evsdjsh@gmail.com Like the Canaanite woman, we now approach the Lord with persistent faith and ask Him to grant what we need. That the Church in every community may continue to be a house of prayer for all people. We pray to the Lord. For the priests serving in the Diocese of Sacramento, that their faith will never falter. We pray to the Lord. For all those in our Diocese discerning the call to the priesthood or consecrated life, that the Lord Jesus will give them every opportunity to strengthen their faith in His call. We pray to the Lord. That we may do more to welcome, cherish, and protect the gift of life which, like all God's gifts, is irrevocable. We pray to the Lord. That those who are vacationing may draw closer to the Lord and find refreshment in body and spirit. That the sick, the poor, and the lonely may find the consolation of God's presence and the love of His people. That those who have died may be purified of sin and rejoice in the eternal life of heaven. Each Sunday, a family, couple, or individual is called forward at Mass to receive the vocation cross and a special prayer written to accompany it. In taking the cross, they commit themselves to pray during the week for an increase in holy vocations, and the gift of our priests, sisters, brothers, and deacons. All are invited to participate. Please pray for all the Sacramento Diocese Priests. To see who has signed up and to those who have not signed up yet; please stop by and check out our SIGN - UP CORNER at the Narthex counter top. Is God inviting you to Pray for the Vocations? August 26th/27th 5:00 pm Lily Nuesca 7:30 am Martin Family 9:30 am Ben & Sally Cagaanan 12:30 pm OPEN Sept 2nd/3rd 5:00 pm Margie Subyanyo 7:30 am Ed & Fe Pavon 9:30 am Sylvia Munoz 12:30 pm Richard Atherby Holy Hour Fridays 3:00-4:00 pm ADORATION: The Church is open for prayer during Parish office Hours. Visit the Office for access. Remembering the Sick in Prayer Divine Mercy Catholic Church is not liable to users of the data or information provided herein, or to any other party, for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, including but not limited to time, money or goodwill, arising from the use, operation or modification of the data or information. Lord, We come before your throne of grace asking you to protect our troops. Strengthen them with your power and minister to their spirits. No weapon formed against them shall prosper. and My presence will go with you and I will give you rest. May miracles abound them. PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, U.S. Navy SFC. Bryan J. Lowney, U.S. Army Jose Benjamin Robledo, U.S Army LCpl Alex Penick US Marines Father, we lift up all those who are facing illness today. We ask that You would bring healing, comfort and peace to their bodies. Calm their fears and let them experience the healing power of Your love. In Jesus name. Amen. Donna Sablan Tertia Sablan Agrdola Obero Prayer for Our Military Confession: available on Saturdays, 3:45-4:45 or by appointment. Call 916-256-3134 to make an appointment. Felix Sablan Marlyn Uy Tomas Lorico Subijano Samantha Chaidez, U.S. Navy Jacob Valdes, U.S. Navy TSTT Jesse R. Bose, U.S. Air Force
Page 4 MASS INTENTIONS Mark Your Calendars WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, August 20 7:30 am Topou Kaniseli Manumua + Fr Soane 9:30 am Juliana & Bernardo Torralba + Fr Soane KC Carbonell (Birthday/Thanksgiving) Rosie McGuire Garcia + 12:30 pm Johnny Dapjaoen + Fr Soane Lavenia Tomboc + 5:00 pm FILIPINO MASS Evelyn Losenara (Thanksgiving) Monday, August 21 6:30 pm Fr Michael Tuesday, August 22 8:30 am Juana Maulino + Fr Michael Bess Dagcasin (Thanksgiving) Wednesday, August 23 6:30 pm Fr Soane Thursday, August 24 8:30 am Fr Soane Friday, August 25 6:30 pm Austine Jules Palermo + (3rd Death Ann)Fr Soane Silvina Castro Ibe + Saturday, August 26 8:30 am Fr Soane 5:00 pm Juliana & Bernardo Torralba + Fr Michael Estrella Sevilla + Sunday, August 27 7:30 am Michael Asistido (Birthday/Thnxgvng) Fr Michael Tessie Santos (Thanksgiving) 9:30 am Panlaqui, Armando Sr. + Fr Soane Francis Ogbonna + Bob & Kristina Schaefer (Thnxgvng) 12:30 pm Fr Soane 2:30 pm TONGAN MASS Fr Soane Sunday, August 20 HOSPITALITY WEEKEND 10:30 am (Narthex) CFF Class 1:30 pm (P9) Youth Choir Practice 2:00 pm (Narthex) Spanish Bible Reading Class 6:00 pm (Narthex) Filipino Mass Potluck Fellowship 6:00 pm (P3) WELCOME Women's Team Formation Meeting 6:00 pm (P8) WELCOME Men's Team 1 6:30 pm (P7) Columbian Squires Monday, August 21 5:30 pm (Narthex) CFF Class Tuesday, August 22 9:30 am (Narthex) Tuesday Morning Bible Study "Matthew" 7:00 pm (Narthex) Pastoral Council Meeting Wednesday, August 23 5:30 pm (P1 & P2) CFF Choir Practice 7:30 pm (Narthex) Mass Coordinator Meeting Thursday, August 24 9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary (Church or P1) 7:30 pm (P9) Beloved Young Adult Ministry Meeting 7:30 pm (P5) Finance Council Meeting Friday, August 25 3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour 6:00 pm (P3) Marriage Prep Class 6:30 pm (P1) Prayer and Life Workshop 7:30 pm (Church) Adult Choir Practice 7:30 pm (P7/8) Wisdom God's Vision for Life Saturday, August 26 9:30 am (Narthex) Grief Support Meeting 3:45 pm (Church) Confession 7:30 pm (P5) Finance Council Meeting SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday, August 20 St. Bernard of Clairvaux IS 56:1, 6-7; PS 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; ROM 11:13-15, 29-32; CF. MT 4:23; MT 15:21-28 Monday, August 21 St. Pius X JGS2:11-19; PS 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43AB AND 44; MT 5:3; MT 19:16-22 Tuesday, August 22 St. Andrew the Scot JGS 6:11-24A; PS 85:9, 11-12, 13-14; 2 COR 8:9; MT 19:23-30 Wednesday, August 23 St. Philip Benizi JGS 9:6-15; PS 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; HEB 4:12; MT 20:1-16 Thursday, August 24 St. Bartholomew RV 21:9B-14; PS 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; JN 1:49B; JN 1:45-51 Friday, August 25 St. Louis King of France RU 1:1, 3-6, 14B-16, 22; PS 146:5-6AB, 6C-7, 8-9A, 9BC-10; PS 25:4B, 5A; MT 22:34-40 Saturday, August 26 St. Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars RU 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; PS 128:1B-2, 3, 4, 5; MT 23:9B, 10B; MT 23:1-12
Page 5 Giving is Worship SHARING OUR TREASURE July 2016- June 2017 Week ending August 13, 2017 OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2016 - June 2017) Average Monthly Requirement $ 63,000 Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,750 Week of: 6-Aug wk 1 $ 22,870 $ 12,017 Week of: 13-Aug wk 2 - Week of: 20-Aug wk 3 $ - Week of: 27-Aug wk 4 $ - $ - Total Collections This Month $ 34,887 Monthly Shortage (x,xxx) or Surplus $ (28,113 CHURCH MORTGAGE Mortgage Loan Balance 7/30/2017 $ 2,679,551 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH This Week: Attendance at our weekend Masses was 1,367 284 families gave 74.6% of our Weekend Offertory 33 families contributed $ 3,869 to our mortgage reduction. We are thankful to the 102 families that made sacrificial gifts totaling $980 to our Church in Latin America 2nd Collection. God Bless You. Note: On average we need total offertory collections of $63,000 each month just to pay all of our bills here at Divine Mercy. Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don t have envelopes? Call Parish office to request it s easy! With Summer almost over, we still need you to consider registering for on line giving. Our church needs your donations and gifts all 12 months of the year. Our bills unfortunately continue every month just as they do for you. Divine Mercy Parish ONLINE GIVING A convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy - just visit our website: www.divinemercynatomas.com Click our Online Giving link. Your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account If you have reserved your ticket/s for our Divine Paint Experience & Tea Party, this is your last weekend to pay. (August 19/20.) otherwise you will lose your reservation. We will be receiving payment (Cash or check) this weekend after all masses. Questions? Marjorie Martin at 916 524 8591. Divine Mercy Parish Needs Volunteers! If you are personable, congenial, effective...if you have technical skills...and a desire to share your talent and time Your parish is calling! Will you answer the call as Samuel did? HERE I AM, LORD! Grief Support Group Grief Support Is a monthly Grief Support Group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Privacy is respected. Information provided that will help the bereaved cope with grief. There is NO cost to attend. We will meet on Saturday, August 26th in the Narthex meeting room from 9:30 until 11 a.m.. If you have questions call to Ron or Susan Wright at 916-419-4321. September 5th, Tuesday SHDMDM General meeting 5:30 pm P-9 (Sacred Heart Room) Sign-ups for volunteer opportunities are this weekend after all Masses. If you aren t able to sign up today, or need more information call the office! 916-256-3134.
Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries RCIA is willing to share with you, the parish members of Divine Mercy, the special privilege of RCIA Sponsor. The Sponsor is willing to act as a personal link between the newcomer and the parish community. According to the RITE:A Sponsor accompanies any candidate or catechumen seeking admission or full admission into the Catholic Church. BECOME AN RCIA SPONSOR A Sponsor is one of the most rewarding positions in the RCIA journey as they help the catechumen or candidate by: Provide encouragement and affirm their growth in fait Answer questions they may have Praying with and for the catechumen or candidate Introducing the catechumen or candidate to other members of the parish community and ministries Attending and participating with the catechumen or candidate in as many sessions as possible Regularly communicate with the catechumen or candidate via phone, email or text Share your faith experiences with them Listen to them Invite them to attend Mass or other parish activities with you Attend Rites of Sending and Election on first Saturday of Lent A Sponsor is a person willing to be a friend, witness and guide for the catechumen or candidate while they pursue the initiation into the Church. The Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace Monday, September 11th 6:00-7:00 PM Help commemorate the significance of 9/11 and celebrate the oneness of faiths that make us One Nation Under God. We seek to celebrate freedom of religious worship and honor the service and sacrifice of our police, firefighters, and military with the Knights of Columbus Patriot Award. The World Day of Prayer for Peace is a national program that seeks to unite Knights, Catholics, and all people of good will - regardless of their religious faith. Please join us at the North Natomas Regional Park at 6:00 PM this September 11 th. For more information, please contact Grand Knight, Stan Zezotarski at (916) 806-4177. Donations to Santo Nino It has been four months since the Santo Nino pedestal was built and installed in our church, but it is not too late to recognize and thank the people who made that possible. We are very grateful to Dr. Ding Perez who constructed the pedestal, pro bono. Materials, lighting fixtures, and installation were paid from monies donated by the following generous devotees: Baby Arcega, Edel Bautista, Cita Basco, Divina Berenguer, Aurora Calub, Ben Fontanilla, Jennifer Fontanilla, Marietta Delfin, Carmen Gila, Helen Raymundo,Maria Rosario,Margie Subijano, Yollie Wilson, Simbang Gabi ministry. Ms. Elie Galeon from Our Lady of Grace Parish donated the new outfit of the Santo Nino. We also thank the help provided by our parish maintenance staff and the support and prayers offered by our parishioners, and of course, Fr. Soane. May God bless us for all that we do for our parish and community and may we all share the love of Santo Nino with one another. The Altar Society Ministry is collecting bathroom tissue and new or slightly used baby clothes (0-12 months only) for Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home in Sacramento. It is a home for women over the age of 18 who are pregnant and in need of shelter, food, safety, comfort, and support during their pregnancy and for a short time afterwards. It's a pro-life home and have found that in saving babies the mothers have also been saved. Please drop your donations in the bins located at the narthex. Thank you in advance for your generous act of mercy! CRHP 2.0 Welcome. There is More to Life Welcome. Formally known as Christ Renews His Parish or CRHP. Do you sense that something s missing in your life? Do you feel that if you weren't so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? Come to the next women s Welcome Weekend! It's an incredible experience that will help you discover what s missing in your life and what to do about it. SAVE THE DATE! November 4-5, 2017 8 AM Saturday - 4 PM Sunday Divine Mercy Catholic Church Parish Portable Buildings For more information please contact: Michelle Stutz (916-285-0706 or Marjorie Martin (916) 525-8591
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RCIA-{Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults}: Pope Francis says Avanti! over and over again directing us to go forth! For Pope Francis the only image of the Church that is life-giving is a Church that goes forth, that goes out of itself, into the streets. In RCIA we work with people who have never been exposed to the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. We also help people who might have been baptized Catholic as a baby but for some reason never finished their sacraments of initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist). With others, that might have been Baptized in another Christian Church but are now interested in becoming Catholic. Whatever the source, we will bring them all into the full communion of the Church as we help them become citizens of Father Soane s 51st State, the State of Grace. To do this however we need your help to find these people. In Revelation, Jesus says that he is at the door and knocks. Most of us take it to mean that Jesus is outside wanting to come in. In his Pre-conclave address to the General Congregation meeting with the Cardinals, Pope Francis suggest another interpretation is that sometimes Jesus is knocking so we will let him out of the Church. With your help we can let Jesus out of the box. Our RCIA programs at Divine Mercy begins 10 September, so if you know someone or are that person, stop at our Table in the Narthex this weekend. AVANTI!