ST. TERESA OF AVILA CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Innocent Subiza, Parochial Administrator Fr. Michael Carroll, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Ed Morgado February 12, 2017 Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am, 3:30pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm Daily Masses Monday Friday....8:30am Saturday.8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm 4:30pm, or by appointment. Call the Parish 530-889-2254 Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays...9:00am 10:00am Saturdays.. 9:00am 10:30am Baptisms: For the celebration of Baptism, please call the Parish Office, for information. Marriage: If you are a member of our parish, please contact a priest or deacon of your choice at least six months in advance of your desired wedding in order to participate in a process of marriage preparation. Confirmation: For teens, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year preparation process; please contact our coordinator of religious education; for adults not yet confirmed, please call the parish office. Ministry to the Sick: Please call parish office (530) 889-2254 Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Call the parish office (530) 889-2254 Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643 www.stteresaauburn.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm (Closed for lunch: 12pm 1pm) Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond (530)-889-2254 ext. 11 e-mail: joanne_drummond@stteresaauburn.com Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound Barbara Freuler (Minister) (530) 889-2254 ext. 10 e-mail: barbara_freuler@stteresaauburn.com Religious Education Program Judy Jones (Director) (530) 823-7122 e-mail: judy_jones@stteresaauburn.com St. Joseph School, Mrs. Jenny Oliver, (Principal) info@saintjosephauburn.org or www.saintjosephauburn.org 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 fax (530) 885-0182 St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center Jaime Anderson, (Director) (530) 823-1822 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn, www.saintjosephauburn.org e-mail: preschool@saintjosephauburn.org Music Ministry: Jean Sawyer, (Music & Liturgy Director) (530) 885-2958 e-mail: jeansawyer8@aol.com Youth Group: Brenda Fischer, (Youth Director) 530) 305-9919 e-mail: brenda_fischer@stteresaauburn.com St. Vincent de Paul: (530) 305-0130 Bulletin Submissions: e-mail to info@stteresaauburn.com. All bulletin articles are due in the parish office no later than 12:00pm on Mondays.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2017 What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love [God], this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 CHOICE If you choose you can keep the commandments, Sirach tells us. God has set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand (Sirach 15:15, 16). This is a great mystery: God does not control us so completely that we cannot choose our own path. We have certain boundaries, of course, but no one but we can choose our way within those boundaries. In today s reading from Matthew s Gospel, Jesus reminds us of our freedom and our responsibility for our lives. He calls us to look beyond the words of the commandments, all the way to their meaning. Look beyond the adultery to the selfishness that poisons our love. Look beyond the murder to the anger that eats away at our compassion. Look beyond the perjured testimony to the lies and deception that drive our behavior. Our vocation is to choose life for ourselves, and to choose a path through our part of the world that helps make life possible and more abundant for others as well. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Mass Intentions 2/11/17 2/18/2017 Saturday 02/11 5:00pm + Mike & Catina Salrno Sunday 02/12 8:00am Rachel Lawrence 10:30am + Michelle Spencer Hall 3:30pm Leticia Yera 5:30pm For The Faithful Monday 02/13 8:30am + Floyd Fischer Tuesday 02/14 8:30am + Marilyn Fenner Wednesday 02/15 8:30am + Floyd Fischer Thursday 02/16 8:30am Joann Avedis Friday 02/17 8:30am + Josephine Munyer Saturday 02/18 8:30am No Mass Request OFFERTORY COLLECTION February 5th: $14,491 Thank you. Our Weekly budget is $12,500 TODAY S READINGS First Reading God allows us to make choices, but we are not to choose injustice or sinfulness (Sirach 15:15-20). Psalm Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! (Psalm 119). Second Reading God s wisdom is mysterious and hidden (1 Corinthians 2:6-10). Gospel Jesus has come not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets (Matthew 5:17-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34 9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Tuesday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine s Day Friday: The Seven Founders of the Order of Servites Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
February 12, 2017 Page 3 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of February 19, 2017 Altar Servers Courtney & Drew Biggs, Jacob Conahan _ Hunter Schott Sunday, 2/19/2017, 10:30am Keegan McManus, Olivia Santiago, Seth Crawford Sunday, 2/19/2017, 3:30pm Not Filled Sunday, 2/19/2017, 5:30pm Kyle Decker, Regan Baumeister, Jacob Pellow Eucharistic Ministers (C) Claudia Beckwith, (Co-C) Joyce Swartz, Jim McKevitt, Nina Ashford, Mario Villamor _ (C) Karen Williams (Co-C) Jackie Carlson, Dennis Williams, Diana Lemmon, John Kysar, Becky Austin _ Sunday, 2/19/2017,10:30am (C) Kate Niece (Co-C) Ben Niece, Russ & Dana Zeller, Melissa Crawford, Rob Fecko, Nabih Haddad Sunday, 2/19/2017, 5:30pm (C)Anne Bianchi, (Co-C) John Bianchi, Andy Marino Lectors Liz Christofferson, Bob Thomas Carolyn Goulding, Pat Kysar, Ali Minz Sunday, 2/19/2017 10:30am Tom Huckins, Liz Cruz _ Sunday, 2/19/2017, 5:30pm John Sheehan, Kathleen Shelton, Charles Naggiar _ Greeters Sharon Dunkel, Carol & Bob Thomas, Kathy & Quentin Russo Sunday, 2/19/2017 8:00am Kate Sabins, Marcia Kitchell, Sharon Hane, Betty Mathews, Joan Thompson, Maddie Testa Sunday, 2/19/2017 10:30am Maureen Spencer, Ruth Wright, Micheline Turner, Bernice Ambrose, Ben & Jack Niece Sunday, 2/19/2017, 5:30pm: Joe Tatman Word of Mouth Origins of the Bible This Sunday, February 12 th from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Hall Learn how the Bible came together when God used human authors to write down Scripture. Learn how these words can be an important part of our daily lives. STAY St. Teresa of Avila Youth Ministry welcomes all high school teens to our gatherings and activities. Unless otherwise noted, STAY gatherings take place in the hall and include dinner. If you d like more information or have any questions, please contact Brenda Fischer at (530) 305-9919. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP All are welcome to gather in praise, worship, scripture and prayer every Friday evening at St. Joseph Church in the large conference room, from 6:30 8:00pm (with the exception of First Friday s, due to Adoration). Questions, please call Anna Fenner (916) 599-2338. Please join us Ushers, Not Filled Bill Clark, Terry Noziska, Rich Testa, Mike Bane Sunday, 2/19/2017, 10:30am Gary Crockett, Tom Huckins, Paul Law Sunday, 2/19/2017, 5:30pm: Joe Tatman Sacristans Saturday 2/18/2017 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Sunday 2/19/2017 8:00am Julia Eggert Sunday 2/19/2017 10:30am Joe Offer Sunday 2/19/2017 3:30pm Not Filled Sunday 2/19/2017 5:30pm John Bianchi For Morning Tea Guest Speaker: Katie Gesto Day: Saturday 2-18 at 9am Place: Beatitude Room Bring: a Teacup to exchange and a treat to share All are welcome! Feel free to bring a guest. Faith, Fellowship and Friends ~Judy Jones, Religious Education
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 LOVE DEFINES AND REFINES US!!! The story is told about a 5 year-old-girl who asked the boy seated next to her: "What is love?" He replied: "Love is when you steal my chocolates everyday from my bag and yet, I still keep them in the same place." There are things we take so much for granted in this life, until we lose, or are about to lose them! Come to think of it, if we lose our sense of love, life would be flat, and living would just be a chore. What is love? There have been, there are and there will be many definitions, but the truth is that we do not define love. Rather, it is love that defines us. It is love that brings out who we are, what we are capable of. Yes it is love that defines us and refines us. Take note that justice and law are the minimum of love. That is why Jesus in the gospel tells us that love is that which goes beyond the legal and minimal. In other words, the law can bring out the good in us, but not quite the best in us. There are many things in us that need not be or cannot be legislated. Like love for instance! Love is a call to fulfill the law and go beyond; a call to fulfill all the requirements of the law, but it goes beyond that. Let`s keep on loving! May the Lord help us to love, to love true, to love much and to love on, without ceasing. Fr Innocent Subiza Parochial Administrator In two weeks, on February 25-26, we will once again be given the opportunity to be Christ to others through works of mercy. How do we help a family in need? How do we best help the man or woman along the roadside with a request for money? Do we pass them by? Do we feel guilty? Do we wonder how the money we give might be spent? As Catholics in the Diocese of Sacramento, we have a way to help those truly in need. By making a generous donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you can live the Gospel message and provide real assistance. Last year 180 of our parishioners contributed $29,166 to the Appeal. This parish received 25% to serve our local needs, people who came to our doors looking for a bit of help or a hand up. The charitable works of the Church, whether in Catholic social service programs or parish-based outreach ministries, depend on all of us. Each of our gifts, no matter the amount, really does make a difference in someone s life. Please prayerfully consider what you can give. Our gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal are Mercy in Motion.
February 12, 2017 Page 5 Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 12 de febrero de 2017 Lo que Dios ha preparado para los que lo aman, ni el ojo lo ha visto, ni el oído lo ha escuchado, ni la mente del hombre pudo siquiera haberlo imaginado. A nosotros, en cambio, Dios nos lo ha revelado por el Espíritu. 1 Corintios 2:9-10 TÚ DECIDES Si tú lo quieres, puedes guardar los mandamientos, nos dice Eclesiástico (Sirácide). Dios ha puesto delante de ti fuego y agua; extiende la mano a lo que quieras (Eclo 15:15, 16). Este es un gran misterio: Dios no nos controla tan completamente que no podemos elegir nuestro propio camino. Es cierto que tenemos límites, pero nadie sino nosotros mismos podemos elegir el camino dentro de esos límites. En la lectura de hoy del Evangelio según san Mateo, Jesús nos recuerda que somos libres y responsables de nuestra vida. Nos llama a ir más allá de las palabras de los mandamientos para considerar su significado. Si vas más allá del adulterio verás el egoísmo que envenena nuestro amor. Si vas más allá del asesinato verás la ira que corroe nuestra compasión. Si vas más allá del falso testimonio (perjurio) verás las mentiras y engaños que producen este comportamiento. Nuestra vocación es elegir la vida para nosotros mismos, y tomar un camino a través de nuestro mundo que haga la vida posible y más abundante para otros también. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Dios nos permite tomar decisiones, pero no debemos optar por la injusticia o el pecado (Sirácide 15:16-21). Salmo Dichosos los que caminan en la voluntad del Señor (Salmo 119 [118]). Segunda lectura La sabiduría de Dios es misteriosa y escondida (1 Corintios 2:6-10). Evangelio Jesús no ha venido a abolir la ley ni los profetas, sino a darles plenitud (Mateo 5:17-37). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac- 4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Sal 116 (116):12-15, 18-19; Mc 8:22-26 Jueves: Gn 9:1-13; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mc 8:27-33 Viernes: Gn 11:1-9; Sal 33 (32):10-15; Mc 8:34 9:1 Sábado: Heb 11:1-7; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11; Mc 9:2-13 Domingo: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 Inspirational Resources for Faith Formation Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular e-books all just a click away! Take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED. Here is how easy it is: 1. Go to formed.org 2. Click on Register 3. Create your FREE account by entering your email address OUR PARISH CODE IS: G2ZGDY
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