Pastor: Fr. Michael Carroll Parochial Vicar: Fr. Innocent Subiza May 24, 2009 Deacons: Dave Ford, Ed Morgado & Mike Young S T. T E R E S A O F A V I L A C H U R C H 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254 www.stteresaauburn.com Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil...5:00pm Sunday..8:30am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Daily Masses Monday - Saturday.....8:30am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm 4:30pm The priests are honored to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance at any time; please call for an appointment with the priest of your choice. Eucharistic Adoration Saturdays....9:00am 3:00pm 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 Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643 Jo Anne Drummond (Office Manager) (530)-889-2254 ext. 11 e-mail: joanne_drummond@stteresaauburn.com Bulletin Editor: bulletin@stteresaauburn.com Religious Education Program Judy Jones (Coordinator) (530) 823-7122 e-mail: judy_jones@stteresaauburn.com Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Please call parish office (530) 889-2254 Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound Barbara Freuler (Minister) (530) 889-2254 ext. 10 e-mail: barbara_freuler@stteresaauburn.com St. Joseph School 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 fax (530) 885-0182 Mira Wordelman (Principal) e-mail: mira_wordelman@auburncatholic.com St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center Jaime Anderson, Director (530) 823-1822 e-mail: jaime_anderson@auburncatholic.com Music Ministry: Jean Sawyer, Music & Liturgy Director (530) 885-2958 e-mail: Jean_Sawyer@StTeresaAuburn.com Youth Group: Steve Gold, Youth Director - (530) 217-9523 MISSION STATEMENT As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; aide in My Love. In Christ s Love the Eucharistic community of St. Teresa of Avila, Auburn, embraces and welcomes all as part of God s family. We value every parishioner and strive to reflect the forgiveness and healing of the Gospels.
St. Teresa of Avila Church Page 2 The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2009 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. Mark 16:16 COMMISSIONED TO LIVE IN THE WORLD In today s scriptures we hear two different stories about commissioning. In the Acts of the Apostles Peter leads the assembly in prayer that the Lord will choose and commission the person to replace Judas among the Twelve. In the Gospel Jesus prays that his chosen disciples might be consecrated, or made holy. Jesus does not ask his Father to keep the disciples separate from the world, but instead sends them out into the world. While we might think that holy people are set apart from the world, we cannot hear today s scriptures without realizing that God s holy, chosen people are commissioned to live in the midst of the world where they can reveal the love of God that makes the entire world holy. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. May 25, 2009 May 31, 2009 Monday: 8:30am + Betty Gogeun Tuesday: 8:30am + Joseph Huckins Wednesday: 8:30am + Kathleen Alders Thursday: 8:30am + Fran Letcher Friday: 8:30am + Pat Poindexter Saturday: 8:30am Sick & Homebound Saturday: 5:00pm + Kathy Begley Sunday: 8:30am + Margaret O Brien Seahorn 11:00am + Mr.Mrs Robert Finta 5:00pm All Parishioners Special Collection For The Church In Latin America A contribution to the Collection for the Church in Latin America is a tangible way to express your solidarity with your brothers and sisters throughout Mexico, Central South America, and the Caribbean. Donations to the collection fund pastoral projects that bring people more fully into the life of the Catholic Church. For more information, please visit www.usccb.org/latinamerica. Please contribute generously. Weekly Offering for: Average Weekly for May 17, 2009 (Based on 44 weeks) $11,770. PARISH OFFICE CLOSED In observance of Memorial Day, the parish office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2009. TODAY S READINGS First Reading This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]. Gospel The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16:15-20). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Saturday: Seventh Sunday of Easter St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi; Memorial Day St. Philip Neri St. Augustine of Canterbury Orthodox Ascension; Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sun down Vigil of Pentecost
The Ascension of the Lord Page 3 OUR LADY HONORED
May 24, 2009 Page 4 FIRST LIFE TEEN-NIGHT MAY 31ST: GAME ON Attention all incoming 9th graders to high school seniors: our Life Teen program is kicking off on May 31st, directly after the 5:00pm Youth Mass. Do you like playing video games? Want to win prizes with your gaming skills? Would you like free pizza? Then bring your friends along to join our Wii Love Jesus Life Night, where we will have our first St. Teresa s Video Game Competition. Come check out our new Life Teen program, which will be running every other Sunday throughout the summer. For more information, contact Steve Gold at steve_gold@stteresaauburn.com or (530)217-9523 OASIS DAY PRAYER and CONTEMPLATION Every first Tuesday of the month, Mercy Center Auburn offers an opportunity for persons to gather and contemplate more deeply their Christian experience. These days begin with morning prayer and Scripture reflection and follow with time alone to journal, celebrate Eucharist or attend another way of being with God. Before the close of the day, participants are invited to engage in meaningful reflection and faith sharing. This time of sacred sharing honors the questions and mysteries which puzzle, disturb, and amaze us. For further information please contact Mercy Center Auburn. CALLING ALL CAMPERS! June 22 nd through June 26 th This summer, we will be offering through the Sacramento Department of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese, classes to learn more about the Catholic faith. They will be held on Tuesdays, beginning June 2nd through August 18th, from 6:30 to 9:30pm here at St. Teresa s. The cost for this course is $12 per session or $130 for all thirteen sessions. Bishop Soto is asking all Religious Education Teachers to have this certificate or at least to have begun the sessions in order to teach. To enroll, please contact the Diocese of Sacramento at (916) 733-0123 or Judy Jones at 823-7122. SUMMER CAMP Camp Pendola, the official summer camp of the Diocese of Sacramento, is now accepting registrations for the 2009 summer season. This year, the traditional summer camp program will be celebrating 50 years of serving children and youth ages 6 to 17. Campers are encouraged to live in, understand, and respect the wonders and beauty of the world around them. For more information and registration materials, check our web site www.pendola.org or call at 916-PEN- DOLA (736-3652) Registration forms for campers and volunteers will be available on line at stteresaauburn.com or in the school and parish offices. Registrations turned in before June 1 will receive a free CD of all the terrific Discovery Canyon music. Parish Registration Family Name: First Names: Address: City: Zip Code: Phone: Cell: E-Mail: Sunday, June 7th is Welcome Sunday hosted by The Gathering Inn. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us for this monthly event. Please complete and place in the collection baskets,
The Ascension of the Lord Page 5 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Week of May 31, 2009 Altar Servers Justin LaFaille, Michael Crouch, Alicia Gutierrez John & Bryan Remington, Sophia Sanchez Rachel & Sarah Fenner, Kristen Kopp Stephanie McCullough, Drew Oakes, Emily Thurmon Eucharistic Ministers Laurie Ells, Jim McKevitt, Chuck Mercer Joyce Swartz, Rene Mercer, Bob Weiss Vince Anaclerio, Marcella Dayton, Trish Jensen Elisa & Renee Regacho, Jackie Shook, Vince DeWitt Lori & Greg Belanger, Joan Gaillard, Tim Towne Roberta Lopez, Michelle Whalley, Ida Granata Michelle & Michael Barbieri, Marianne Ellner, John Sheehan Gail Beeman, Danielle Wordelman, Michelle Broussard, Lectors Ann & Pat Hess Eileen Sapnaro, Joe Wilcox Lori Brooks, Pam Groft, Marisa Lopez Tara & Kerry McCullough Greeters Sally LaPorta, Kathryne Giles, Joe Mello, Pete Leash Mike & Marcia Kitchell, Sharon Hane Brenda & Pat Remington, Betty Mathews Shirley & Paul Nester Yanni Family John, Stacy, Morgan and Lucas Barbara Johnson, Andrew Zehm Mark Champlin Ushers Not Filled Bill Fixmer, Pete Ivovic, Ron Malinowski, Jim Morgan Sunday, 5/31/09, 11:00pm: Paul Law, Bill Stirman Not Filled Sacristan Monday, May 25, 2009 9:30am Bible Study Chapel 3:00pm SJS Volleyball Practice Parish Hall 6:00pm Jr. Cantors Practice St. Teresa Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:00pm SJS Volleyball Practice Parish Hall 3:30pm Children s Choir Practice Chapel Wednesday, May 27, 2009 5:30pm Bingo Parish Hall 6:30pm Adult Choir Practice St. Teresa Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:30pm CALENDAR OF EVENTS SJS New Family Registration Parish Hall Friday, May 29, 2009 5:00pm Knapp/Van Roo Rehearsal St. Teresa Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:00pm Knapp/Van Roo Wedding St. Teresa Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:30pm Youth Choir Practice St. Teresa MINISTRIES UPDATE Seniors Group: Friday May 29th we have a Docent led tour of the State Capital starting at 1:30pm. We will meet at the North entrance. Mass at the Cathedral is at 12 noon so it could be attended before the tour. Transportation is on an individual bases however the majority will meet at the Light Rail Station at Watt St. off Hwy 80 & go down by light rail (blue line). For info contact Pete Thompson 823-7383 or Bob Lemmon 477-8507. See you there. June 4, 2009 we will hike at Cronan Ranch, a newer BLM area about 5 miles beyond Cool on Route 49 on the way to Placerville. We will hike the Hidden Valley Trail from the parking area at Pedro Hill Road to the South Fork American River, explore the rapids there, and return by way of the Ranch Road. It s about 5 miles round trip on easy trails and dirt roads. It is beautiful open rolling grassland with very little shade except at the river. Bring sunscreen, enough to drink and something to snack on at the river. We should be back by 2:00 pm. You don t need heavy hiking boots for this trail, but you should wear substantial shoes. We ll take our time and enjoy the beauty God has waiting for us. Call me after 6-01-09 with any questions. Howard Clunn 268-9233. Saturday, 5/30/09, 8:00pm: Sunday, 5/31/09, 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Julia Eggert Joe Offer Pat Islip