WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH Facility Reservations Calendar Please confirm events at www.olaparish.net. Sat, May 6 th OLA Country Fair, 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Walnut Back Parking Lot Intercessory Prayer Meeting 9:00am, St. Anne s Room Baptism 10:00am, Church Baptism - Rodriguez 11:00am, Church Sun, May 7 th Open Gym - OLA Basketball 7:30am, Parish Hall Flame Meeting 10:00am, St. Paul s Room RCIA 11:00am, St. John s Hall Group Baptisms 12:00pm, Church Confirmation Practice 2:00pm, Church Mon, May 8 th School Band 2:00pm, St. John s Hall OLA Volleyball Practice 3:00pm, Parish Hall Girl Scout Troop 3097 Meeting 3:00pm, St. John s Hall Confirmation 6:00pm, Church Troop 328 Scouts Meeting 6:45pm, Seton Hall Christian Meditation 7:30pm, School Library Confirmation Reception 8:00pm, St. John s Hall Tues, May 9 th OLA Preschool TK Grad Pictures 8:00am, St. John s Hall KofC Business Meeting 6:00pm, St. John s Hall Baptismal Preparation 7:00pm, St. Anne s Room Wed, May 10 th Legion of Mary Meeting 8:45am, St. Paul s Room School Band 2:00pm, St. John s Hall OLA Winter Band Concert 6:00pm, Parish Hall Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm, Church OLA Women s Book Club May Meeting 6:30pm, St. John s Music Ministry Rehearsal 7:00pm, Church Thu, May 11 th Mother s Day Luncheon 3:00pm, Parish Hall SVdP Meeting 4:00pm, St. John s Hall Respect Life Meeting 6:30pm, St. Paul s Room Fri, May 12 th Sowing for Jesus 8:30am, St. Anne s Room Funeral Berta Bauer 10:00am, Church Funeral Reception - Berta Bauer 11:00am, St. John s Hall Sat, May 13 th Baptism - Androvich 10:00am, Church Fr. Brendan Ordination Celebration 6:00pm, Parish Hall Hearing Assistance Devices Available Please see our ushers. Mass Requests To request a Mass, please contact the Parish Office. Sat, May 6 th 8:00am John Fuoco Mary Jane Fuoco Junior Tiangco Ashcraft Family 5:00pm Wilma Bower Bower Family Sun, May 7 th 8:00am MaryJane Hamilton Hamilton Family Gordon & Susan Scott John Lewis 9:30am Don Savoyt Ricci Familly Trent Turner OLA Staff 11:00am Jann Grenz Dana Ford Curtis Little Tom & Victoria Wrinkle 7:30pm OLA Parishioners Mon, May 8 th 8:00am All Souls Tues, May 9 th 8:00am All Souls Wed, May 10 th 8:00am All Souls Thur, May 11 th 8:00am All Souls Fri, May 12 th 8:00am Dale & Arlene Fuller Portillo Family R. Love Senior Paul & Cathy Rutledge Sat, May 13 th 8:00am R. Love Senior 5:00pm Wilma Bower Kate Walsh Bower Family Estate Planning A legacy gift to Our Lady of the Assumption is one of the most rewarding and far-reaching investments you can make. Our Lady of the Assumption takes the trust you place in us seriously and has used previous gifts to support the educational needs of our students, the liturgical and basic necessities of those helped by our charity partners locally, as well as investing in the future of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. We are grateful to those who have included us in their plan for the distribution of their assets after death. We pray that you will keep Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and/or School in mind. We invite you to contact the Parish Office if you wish to learn more about how you can include us in your estate planning.
REFLECTIONS & JOYFUL OPPORTUNITIES My Dear Friends in Christ, Last September, I arrived at Our Lady of the Assumption not knowing what to expect. While I had attended Mass here a few times, I did not know the community well. Being a seminarian embarking on my pastoral internship, I had many goals in mind, both from the seminary and on a personal level, but I wasn t sure how I would fit into this parish community. Seeking to do the Lord s will, I discovered that He wanted me here at Our Lady of the Assumption. He did not want me here to do some good work, no. In fact, what I take from my time here at the parish amounts to so much more than what I could have ever given. The Spirit brought me here to show me the love of Jesus Christ through all of you. I can, without a doubt, call Our Lady of the Assumption a second home now, and all of you have been Christ in one way or another in my life. With a heavy heart, however, I must say that next weekend, May 13 th -14 th will be my final weekend here at the parish as I prepare to move forward in my formation for the priesthood. I cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done for me this past year: teaching, guiding, and supporting me during this crucial part of my vocational journey. From the joyful volunteers, to the enthusiastic students, to the knowledgeable and Christ-centered staff, to so many others I have encountered but whose names I do not have room for here, you have truly been an example of what it means to love and serve in the name of Jesus Christ. If there is one person I must thank here, however, it is Fr. Eduino. Going from a priest that I hardly knew, to truly showing me what it means to be a pastor, he has demonstrated what it means to be a true servant. His patient guidance, wonderful humor, deep knowledge, and profound wisdom will remain with me for all my years. Thank you, Fr. Eduino, for your mentorship this year, for putting up with all my foibles, and for helping me to grow closer to Jesus Christ. While I am saying farewell for now, this is certainly not goodbye! My newfound OLA family will remain always in my prayers, and I will stop in from time to time. From here, I will begin training in hospital ministry at Sutter General Hospital, and in August, I will return to Mount Angel Seminary for my final two years of formation for the priesthood. Lord willing, I will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2019. Throughout that process and beyond, you all will hold a special place in my heart. Please keep me in your prayers as well, and I look forward to when we meet again. In Christ, Dean Marshall Seminarian for the Diocese of Sacramento and OLA Family Member Fr. Brendan to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of His Ordination on May 13th! Fr. Brendan will celebrate Mass at 5:00pm on May 13th to commemorate his 50 years in the priesthood. Please join him on this wonderful occasion to thank him for a lifetime of service and to celebrate his achievements. A reception will follow Mass at St. John s Hall. Are You or Someone You Know Considering Becoming Catholic? Our Lady of the Assumption Church has Inquiry Classes that are held on a regular basis. It is a very important part of the faith of each parish member to invite people to join our Catholic Church, the true church founded by Christ and faithful to his teachings. Each of us has the opportunity to do this and people love being invited gently and lovingly. People who show interest in the Catholic faith have a chance to become Inquirers and if they wish, later join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). God bless you and this very important work of bringing Christ to others as He commanded us. For more information contact the parish office at 481-5115 or deacon@olaparish.net. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament " So, you could not stay awake with me for even an hour?" Matt 26:40 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Tuesday and Thursday following 8:00am Mass and concluding at 7:00pm all year long. If you would like to sign up for an hourly time slot or would like more information, please call Joan at 335-3532. Please note: Eucharistic Devotion also takes place on the first Saturday of each month following the 8:00am First Saturday Mass. Please contact Father Eduino at the Parish Office with your questions regarding First Saturday Adoration.
YOUTH Praying for All Our 2 nd & 8 th Graders Congratulations to our 2 nd graders who received First Eucharist on Sunday at 2:00pm. It was a beautiful Mass, and our students were elated to finally be able to receive Communion. Next Monday, our 8 th graders will be receiving the third Sacrament of initiation into the Church, Confirmation. Bishop Cotta will be presiding at the Liturgy. We are excited and praying for our 2 nd and 8 th grade students. OLA School Congratulations to the following students who represented OLA at the Diocesan Mental Math Bowl last week: Grade 1: Adeline Deniro and Isaac Nieves Grade 2: Jack McWilliams and Bruce Van Parys Grade 3: Nathan Simmons and Colin Lee Grade 4: Peggy Kuzmich and George Srabian Grade 5: Aryah Hubbard and Chase McQuoid Our students competed well, and Bruce Van Parys placed second among all 2 nd graders. Cougar Classic Golf Tournament was held last Friday, at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The tournament was well attended, and a great time was had by all of the golfers in attendance. This is OLA's second biggest fundraiser, and all of the proceeds go to program improvement at the school. We thank Michael Cook for chairing this phenomenally successful event. Members of the board who assisted Mr. Cook include Stan Lukowicz, Kelly Brothers, Shaun Cho, Bob Deaner, Jeff Hilmer, Jimmy Khov, Steve Lawver, Michael Rockenstein, Jeff Rosa, Michael Simmons, Kelley Smith, and Kevin Terry. We thank the parishioners and school families for making Catholic education a priority. Track & Field JV Championships: Congratulations to our team on an outstanding performance! The Boys team finished in 2 nd Place overall, scoring only 4 points less than St. James, the first place team. The girls team also performed well, which helped OLA attain the position of 3 rd Place Overall Team. Many of our athletes achieved some impressive Personal Records during the meet, as well. We are proud of them all and are deeply grateful to their coach, Todd Chambers, for his direction and devotion to the team! Boys Volleyball: Congratulations on your victories at the Christian Brothers and St. Patrick Academy Tournaments. Final Boys Volleyball PAL Games: Wed., May 3 rd, at St. Michaels: JV vs St. Michaels at 5pm; Varsity vs St. Mel s at 7pm. Boys Volleyball PAL Championship Tournament: Sat., May 6 th, at Jesuit High School - times unavailable at print time. OLA Vacation Bible School - Children Entering Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade Please sign up for OLA s Vacation Bible School June 19-23 and June 26-30, 9:00am - 12noon. VBS will ignite your kids faith with rock-solid Bible truths! VBS is an environment where curious kids become handson inventors who discover they re lovingly crafted by God. VBS will spark your child s creativity with interactive decorations and experiences. For more information and registration materials contact: Joan Cotton, Faith Formation Coordinator at faithformation@olaparish.net or 488-4626. OLA Youth Group (Grades 7-8) Wednesdays (grades 7-8) 7:00pm - 8:30pm and Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm (grades 9-12): Youth Group meetings are held in Seton Hall. Please contact Johann at 488-4626 or email: youth@olaparish.net. OLA Youth Choir and Ensemble (Grades 3-12) All parish and school children grades 3-12 are invited to participate in these activities. We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists. Practices are from 6:00-6:55pm on Wednesday evenings in the church. Please contact our Music Director, Casey Oliver, with any questions at worship@olaparish.net or 481-5115. OLA Young Adults Group (College Age) - Second and Fourth Fridays Meetings are held in Seton Hall from 7:00-8:30pm. Contact Johann at 488-4626 or youth@olaparish.net.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE YOUR FAITH Vocations Cross Prayer Campaign OLA has a Vocations Cross Prayer Campaign. Each week, a family will take home the Vocations Cross. During their week, they commit to praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, as well as for our priests, seminarians, and religious in the Diocese of Sacramento. The cross will then be returned to the parish the following Friday, and presented to a new family at the Mass they normally attend. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dean at 481-5115 or seminarian@olaparish.net. Catholic Summer School Registration is open for St. John the Evangelist Summer School! Students preschool through 8 th grade are invited to attend. We welcome students from all schools in our area. Registration information is available at www.stjohnev.com under the Summer School 2017 tab. May 11th Sacramento Catholic Forum Invites You to a Forum on Personal Prayer Join the Sacramento Catholic Forum for Inspiration on personal Prayer in our Daily Struggles. Mark Ruiz, Deacon, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Auburn, will be the presenter. When: Wednesday, May 11, 2017 Mass: 6:30am followed by networking Breakfast/Speaker: 7:15am Where: Christ the King Retreat Center, 6520 Van Maren Ln., Citrus Heights, CA Cost: $20.00 for pre-register or $25.00 at the door. Further information and reservations: www.saccatholicforum.org Collar Cup 2017 - Diocesan Priests vs. Seminarians Come join us on this family day with Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck (ex-professional MLS soccer player) and our priests and seminarians, for this soccer match to promote vocations, to be held on July 1, 2017 at Bonney Field/ Cal Expo. The event includes Mass, blessing of athletes, soccer match: priests vs. seminarians and professional soccer game in the evening. Athletes 6 th grade to young adults in college, who RSVP by June 1, 2017 and purchase a ticket will be able to participate in the special blessing for athletes and receive a St. Sebastian medal (Patron of Athletes) at the end of Mass (space is limited). Cost of tickets is $17.00 per person. To purchase online tickets visit: www.collarcup.com or contact the Office of Vocations at 733-0258 St. Vincent DePaul Guidelines for Assistance Do you know anyone living within OLA s church boundaries that needs food or financial assistance? They may be eligible for help from OLA s SVDP Conference. Here are our guidelines: Those needing food should come to our food locker on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 10:50 am. The locker is located off the Walnut Avenue parking lot to the right of the school and behind the fence. For questions call 481-5119. Food Locker clients receive enough food for three meals for three days for every person in the household. Clients may return every fourteen days. Those coming for the first time should bring proper identification and proof of address for every person in the household. Individuals needing financial assistance should call the SVDP office 481-6352 Monday through Friday mornings (except holidays). For those who qualify, funds are available for rent, utilities, clothing, and other emergency needs. Our OLA/St. Vincent de Paul Conference serves anyone who lives within our parish geographic boundaries. Generally, the northern boundary for our parish is Marconi Avenue, the eastern and southern boundaries are the American River and the western boundary is Eastern Avenue. If you know someone living in those areas who may need the type of help described above, please have them contact us.
STEWARDSHIP & ENLIGHTENMENT OPPORTUNITIES Thank you for your generosity on April 22nd-23rd Weekend Offertory: $ 7,736.33 Electronic Giving: $ 1,225.33 Total: $ 8,961.66 Average Weekly Budget Amount: $13,846.15 Catholic Home Missions: $ 1,807.10 And Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ ACTS 2:38 The word repent means to turn from sin, to change our actions. When it comes to change, do we take responsibility for change or do we think that others have to change instead? Change that is permanent comes from within, we must take control and be disciplined. Remember though that we are not alone, Jesus is there to help lighten the load. Our Lady of the Assumption Parish invites you to consider our electronic giving program, ParishPay, as a way to automate your regular weekly offerings. Electronic giving is convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church. There is no cost for you to participate. If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no longer need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52 envelopes. And when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program will allow your weekly offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis. To sign up, simply go to http://parishpay.com/. THANK YOU! Thank You to All That Support OLA Via Amazon Smile Thank you to everyone that supports our parish with their purchases. Remember this doesn t cost you anything! The Amazon Foundation contributes half a percent of your total purchases to our Parish. Just shop via OLA Parish s Amazon smile portal: smile.amazon.com/ ch/45-3954215. We appreciate your support! Flocknotes To receive parish updates in your email, please contact Jane at development@olaparish.net with your email address. Thank you! Pastoral Assistance for Victims of Sexual Abuse The Diocese of Sacramento provides pastoral care to persons who have suffered sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy and other Catholic Church workers. Please call toll-free at 866-777-9133 if you are seeking assistance in coping with this tragic situation. Assistance is available in English and Spanish. Memorial Day 2017 Join Bishop Emeritus, William Weigand at Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 29 th at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome to join us in honoring those who have fallen in service to our country. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting light refreshments after Mass, the Boy Scouts will be out in force adorning the cemetery with flags and crosses, and a flag folding presentation will follow Mass at 7101 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights. For additional information please call 726-1232. Volunteers will be selling roses on behalf of the Sacramento Respect Life Center after all Masses the weekend of May 13 th and 14 th. Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center Take advantage of these opportunities to spend some quality time at Christ the King this Spring by going to their website at: www.christthekingretreatcenter.org or calling 725-4720. Pictures of Our Dearly Departed You may notice a picture of a recently deceased parishioner placed on the Offertory gift table in front of the baptistery. Tom Nelson, a parishioner, made this wonderful suggestion to inform the OLA community when a member of our parish has passed away. Please keep the deceased and their families in your prayers during this difficult time.
OLA PARISH MINISTRIES Please contact our parish office at 481-5115 or parish@olaparish.net for more information on the following ministries. Training is provided for all service ministries. All Saints Social Club is a group who improve the spiritual, educational, and social welfare of its members. Altar Servers light candles, hold the books, and handle the vessels, etc. so that the celebrant can focus on leading the assembly in prayer. Servers Girls and boys, 5th grade and older, are invited to participate. Bereavement Committee Members provide caring support while assisting with funeral planning. Building and Grounds coordinates the regular maintenance and improvement of the buildings and grounds. Catholic Daughters of America strive to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. Christian Meditation Group meets once a week in prayerful of silence called Christian Meditation in which we find God who dwells in our hearts and in doing so finds ourselves.. Eucharistic Homebound Ministers bring homebound parishioners Eucharist to their homes or care facilities. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the distribution of Holy Communion. Faith Formation for Children volunteers teach the Catholic Faith to our parish children once a week. Family Promise Ministry provides fellowship and healthy meals to homeless families with children. Permanent housing is the ultimate goal, along with developing the self-sufficiency needed to sustain them. The Parish Finance Council advises the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. Habitat for Humanity volunteers provide time and talent to build homes for families in need. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization, which assists the Church and communities in the Arden Carmichael areas. Lectors are lay ministers who read from the Lectionary at Mass or other liturgical celebrations. The Legion of Mary is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They take the Eucharist each week to homebound persons and care facilities in the area, as well as facilitating a Mass once a month. The Liturgy Committee under the direction of the Pastor, sets goals, direction and principles for the liturgical life of the parish, assesses the needs of the worshipping assembly, trains competent liturgical ministers, and implements directives from the universal Church and the diocesan church. The Environment Committee liturgically adorns the church. Greeters receive the community and welcome them to our Faith Family. Ushers help worshipers find seats, take up the collection, coordinate the presentation of the gifts, assist persons who need hearing assist devices and give visitors necessary information. Martha & Mary Gathering is open to all parish ladies. They meet for fellowship, spiritual growth, and to assist with parishioner funeral receptions. Ministry of Small Things volunteers help parishioners with various one-time tasks according to their abilities. Music Ministers offer their gifts by singing or playing an instrument in our adult and youth choirs. Offertory Counters are volunteer teams who count the offertory collections. The Pastoral Council is a pastoral consultative body which strives to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit among God s people in the parish. It gives its help to the Pastor in fostering pastoral activity. P.E.R.T. (People Enjoying Retirement Together) promotes the spirit of friendship while providing opportunities for programs and activities to enhance the temporal and spiritual life of their later years. Respect Life Committee, through prayer and events, promotes life from conception to natural death. Social Committee engages our parish community in a welcoming manner through the planning and execution of social events like our community dinners. Social Justice Ministry Committee will coordinate social justice activities for the parish. Sowing for Jesus is a group who craft and grow spiritually together once a week. St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) OLA Conference is a group of Catholic lay persons who respond to the needs of the poor living within the OLA parish boundaries. These needs are met through the twice-weekly on-site food locker and home visitation teams who provide temporary assistance with rent, utilities, clothing, etc. Vocations Committee prays and has events to inspire people to consider the religious life. Women s Book Club will meet to share the joy of reading.