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Divine Mercy Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835
Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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.
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Youth Mass 5:00 PM
Every 1st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration
Spanish Mass 5:00 PM
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Filipino Mass 5:00 PM Every 3rd Sunday of the month
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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
Mass Schedule
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism
Every 3rd 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
Look Inside for:
PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli [email protected]
Deacon Rick Morales [email protected]
Deacon James Ogbonna [email protected]
Sacraments and Rosaries
Full transcripts on “A Word From,” pg. 2 can be
found at:
Mark 6:30-34
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 22, 2018
CFF Registration Ends July 31st
Details on Page 5
Catechist of the Good Shepherd
Ages 3-6 years Open Enrollment
Details on Page 6
Page 2 A Word From...
SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK
Sunday, July 22 St. Mary Magdalene
JER 23:1-6; PS 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; EPH 2:13-18; JN 10:27; MK 6:30-34
Monday, July 23 St. Bridget of Sweden
MI 6:1-4, 6-8; PS 50:5-6, 8-9, 16BC-17, 21 AND 23; PS 95:8; MT 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 24 St. John Boste
MI 7:14-15, 18-20; PS 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8; JN 14:23; MT 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 25 St. James the Greater
2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1BC-2AB, 2CD-3, 4-5, 6; SEE JN 15:16;
MT 20:20-28
Thursday, July 26 Sts. Joachim and Anne
JER 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; PS 36:6-7AB, 8-9, 10-11; SEE MT 11:25;
MT 13:10-17
Friday, July 27 St. Pantaleon
JER 3:14-17; JEREMIAH 31:10, 11-12ABCD, 13; SEE LK 8:15;
MT 13:18-23
Saturday, July 28 St. Innocent I
JER 7:1-11; PS 84:3, 4, 5-6A AND 8A, 11; JAS 1:21BC; MT 13:24-30
A Reflection by
Deacon James Ogbonna
July 22, 2018
The gathering of God’s people is a consistent theme in all our readings this
Sunday. The Church is inviting us to celebrate Christ the good shepherd
who gathers his scattered people and leads them to the Father.
Through the prophet Jeremiah, as we see in today’s first reading (Jeremiah
23:1-6), God condemns the leaders of Israel. These leaders did not care
for or attend to the needs of the people. Basically leaderless, the people
became dejected, confused, and vulnerable which led them to become
lawless. They turned away from God and were taken into captivity by the
Assyrians.
God did not abandon his people like the Israelite leaders did. He promised
to bring them back from captivity and to gather them into one people again.
He promised to raise a righteous leader for them; one that would govern
them wisely with compassion and mercy. This leader would teach them
the right things to do and would take care of their spiritual and temporal
needs. In today’s gospel reading (Mark 6:30-34), we see the fulfillment of
Jeremiah’s promise of a righteous leader in the person of Jesus Christ.
Jesus exemplifies the good shepherd as he attended to the needs of his
flock; seeing to it that they were healed and restored. Taking pity on the
people, Christ did not abandon them for the rest that he had planned on
spending with his disciples.
In our present-day society we are much like the Israelites in Jeremiah’s
prophecy; divided, scattered and driven away. We continuously demon-
strate that as individuals and families we are drawn in different directions,
buckle under many of the demands that are made of us, and driven apart
from one another due to conflicts in the practical and moral life which we
are supposed to live according to the commandments of God. Jesus looks
down on us and pities us as he did on the vast crowds 2000 years ago.
As a compassionate Lord and the good shepherd, Jesus knows our situa-
tion. He knows the pressures we feel, he knows our needs, concerns and
worries. He will take pity on us and will not keep his distance from us if we
invite him into our lives. Jesus became the good shepherd and laid down
his life for his sheep. Past or present, Jesus’ sacrifice frees all of us from
sin and death.
There is a pervasive helplessness in our current world. There are reports
of people fleeing their countries in fear of their leaders. There are reports
of Christians being persecuted. The fearful take risks that cause drown-
ings in the sea; they risk starving to death in dangerous deserts. They
face the possibility of imprisonment for violating immigration laws; yet they
are running from oppression in government and violence inflicted by gangs,
drugs and abuse. The struggle by many due to the lack of good
leadership, both at home and abroad, is a mirror image of what we learned
through Jeremiah’s prophesy in our first reading today. Sadly, Jeremiah’s
prophesy is relevant in our time.
Our Lord, whose own family fled from Herod’s persecution, sees it all. We
must collaborate with God and do whatever He wants us to do in order to
heal us. In our second reading, Ephesians 2:13-18, St. Paul reminds us
that we have been brought together by the blood of Christ. He exhorts us
to follow the example of Christ in promoting peace and justice among the
people we relate to and people under our care.
So dear brothers and sisters, as we live our daily lives let us not create
barriers between each other and the economic, gender and racial distinc-
tions that readily divide us. Instead let’s work toward breaking down all
barriers between us; as Christ has done for us. This message of hope is
as significant today as it was thousands of years ago. And we could not
be reminded of it at a better time; now that we are passing again through
all forms of political and social crisis, including the greatest refugee migra-
tions that the world has witnessed. Let us thank God that He has provided
Christ as our good shepherd. Let us also pray that as our shepherd Jesus
will continue to bring us together and that we will always remember the
promise in today’s responsorial psalm, “The Lord is our shepherd; there is
nothing we shall want”. +
Stewardship
“Stewardship is a decision of the will not a feeling, although good feelings
often follow. We can’t wait for our attitudes regarding stewardship to
change our behavior. By changing our behavior our attitudes will change
to match the gospel way of life.” - EMERITUS EUGENE J. GERBER
Page 3 “Pray without ceasing-”...I Thessalonians 5:17
Remembering the Military in Prayer
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Remembering the Sick in Prayer
Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in
uniform and protect them in their time of need. Amen
SN Samantha Chaidez, U.S. Navy Jacob Valdes, U.S. Navy TSTT Jesse R. Bose, U.S. Air Force
Allen Jay Cayabyab, US Airforce PFC Jose Robledo, US Army
Chad Cayabyab, US Marines LCpl Alex Penick, US Marines
PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, US Navy Deven Aguiar-Frank, US Air Force
Father God, we pray for those who are
facing illness in their own body or in the
body of someone they love. Give them the
hope and strength they need today. Com-
fort them, calm their fears, and surround
them with Your peace. In Jesus’ name,
Amen!
Andrea Salas Elda Costa
Pirrete Torlone Joan Pucci Velda McHorney
Josephine Rasmussen Donald Duquette Paul Gildea
Carol Britto Joanna Shimek Carmela Dieners
Romulo Nicolas Minda Hollenbeck Irene Lewis
Consolacion Naniong Bess Dagcasin Adeline Hill
Josephine Taijeron Evelyn Villanueva Clare Villanueva
Noriel Bambilla Araceli Barrera Robert Frias
Delia Powell
Prayers of the Faithful
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Confident in God's love and endless compassion for all people, we
place our needs before him in faith.
That the Church may be faithful to its call to preach repentance and the
Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.
For the priests serving in the Diocese of Sacramento, that they will each
be shepherds according to the heart of Christ.
For all those called to the priesthood or consecrated life in the Diocese
of Sacramento, that each of them will hear the call of the Lord and follow
him.
That we may make wise choices in how we live as God’s stewards and
have the courage to turn away from foolish wants.
For those who govern us, that they may have the heart and mind of a
good shepherd, and keep the protection of human life as their first
priority.
That those who suffer injustice, discrimination or hardship because of
race or religion may deepen their faith in God and experience his protec-
tion.
That the sick may be comforted, strengthened, and healed.
That all who have died may experience the peace and life of Christ in the
heavenly kingdom.
Jessica Arciga
Niam-Anthony Hall
Jason Declarador
Vincent Payne
Christopher Robledo
Patrick Schroeder
To be added to the Parish’s Warrior Prayer Chain
email: [email protected]
The Most Rev. Richard J. Garcia
Apr 24, 1947-July 11, 2018
Memorial Mass Monday, July 23, 2018 ∙
Mass at 11am followed by reception St. Anthony Parish ∙
660 Florin Road, Sacramento 95831
All clergy and laity are invited to gath-er in prayer for the eternal rest of the Most Reverend Richard Garcia, Bish-op of Monterey and former Auxiliary Bishop in Sacramento. May this occa-sion of fond remembrance bring com-fort to the family and friends of this devoted pastor of souls.
Page 4 Mark Your Calendars
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, July 22
7:30 am Eugene John Cacas + (Death Annv) Fr Michael
Aaron Escalona +
Augustine Sr, Augustine Claude & Victor Vestil +
9:30 am GRADUATION MASS Fr Soane
John Farinas Cacas+
Family Thanksgiving for Jessica
Blessings to all people from a DMCC family
Rosa Alarcon +
12:30 pm Loretta Cimino + Fr Soane
Eze Mike Ekeruo (Speedy Recovery)
Monday, July 23 6:30 pm Conrad & Edel Bautista (Thanksgvng) Fr Ho Catherine Losenara (Safe Delivery of Child) Tuesday, July 24 8:30 am John Farinas Cacas + (Death Anv) Fr Soane Wed, July 25 6:30 pm Fr Soane Thursday, July 26 8:30 am Marietta Z. Carpio + Fr Soane
Friday, July 27
6:30 pm Fr Soane
Saturday, July 28
8:30 am Fr Soane
5:00 pm Marietta Z. Carpio + Fr Michael
Sunday, July 29
7:30 am Carlito Arancillo + (1st Death Anv) Fr Michael
Colin Haley +
9:30 am Carlito Arancillo + (1st Death Anv) Fr Soane
Augustine Sr, Augustine Claude & Victor Vestil +
12:30 pm Carlito Arancillo + (1st Death Anv) Fr Soane
Francis Hoch +
Eze Mike Ekeruo (Speedy Recovery)
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, July 22
10:45 am (Church) Adult Choir Practice
2:00 pm (P5) Women's Welcome Meeting Team 2
2:00 pm (P3) Men's Welcome Team 2 Meeting
Monday, July 23
6:00 pm (P7) Media Ministry Meeting
7:30 pm (Narthex) Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom
Tuesday, July 24
9:00 am (Narthex) Bible Study "Fulfilled"
11:00 am (P5) Inner Circle Prayer Group
5:30 pm (Residence) Cenacle Meeting
7:00 pm (Narthex) Pastoral Council Meeting
Wed, July 25 9:30 am (Narthex) Divine Mercy Cenacle Thurs, July 26
9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement
5:00 pm (P3) Legion of Mary
7:00 pm (Church or P1) Spanish Rosary
7:30 pm (P5) FPU Classes
Friday, July 27
3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour-Come Adore Him!
Saturday, July 28
9:30 am (P5) FPU Classes
10:00 am (Narthex) Understanding Grief
3:45 pm (Church) Confession-Father Michael
6:00 pm (P1,2,&3) Lord's Flock Meeting
Please join us on Fridays ,
3:00-4:00 pm
for Holy Hour!
Come and Adore Him!
CONFESSION: Saturdays at 3:45-4:45.
Or make an appointment for Confession by calling 916-256-3134.
ADORATION:
The Church is open for prayer
during Parish office Hours.
Visit the Office for access.
Page 5 Giving is Worship
SHARING OUR TREASURE Fiscal Year July 2018- June 2019
Week ending July 15, 2018
OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2018 - June 2019)
Average 5 week Month Requirement $ 75,000
Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000
CHURCH MORTGAGE
Mortgage Loan Balance 6/30/2018 $ 2,484,107
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity
Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don’t have enve-
lopes? Call Parish office to request – it’s easy!
Week of: 1-Jul wk 1 $ 18,351
Week of: 8-Jul wk 2 $ 14,251
Week of: 15-Jul wk 3 $ 13,025
Week of: 22-Jul wk 4 $ -
Week of: 29-Jul wk 5 $ -
Total Collections This Month $ 45,627
Shortage (x,xxx) / Savings Increase $ (29,373)
This Week:
Weekend Mass attendance totaled 1,294
295 families gave 80.4% of our weekend offertory of $9,300
We are thankful to the 12 families who gave sacrificial gifts totaling $3,431 for our Mortgage Reduction collection.
We are thankful to the 86 families who gave gifts totaling $922 to the Ministries and Outreach Special Collection
Like our bills at home, our bills here at Divine Mercy don't take a vacation. Plan ahead, sign up for On Line Giving
Summer is here and with prepa-
rations for a wonderful Summer
Vacation complete,
please consider
registering for
ConnectNow Giving!
Our church needs your donations and gifts all 12 months of the
year. Our bills unfortunately don’t go on vacation.
CFF REGISTRATION ENDS ON JULY 31ST!
Register at the tables on Sundays outside the church after
Mass; weekdays in the CFF office, 11:00am-5:30pm, Mon-
day-Thursday; 9:00am-3:45pm or on Fridays at the parish
office. A $20 late fee will be assessed for registrations re-
ceived after July 31st! Contact Sister Luz at email address
is [email protected] / phone number:
916-525-5593. Or call the church office at 916-256-3134 if
you need information or have any questions.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization that helps
Divine Mercy Parish throughout the year.
The Knights are also involved in many church and community related events
and charities. Maybe you might want to join us! Contact Domingos Fernandes
at [email protected] or call (916) 419-7936
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 7 6:45 pm Regular Business Meeting P7/8 (Rosary 6:45 &
(Meeting 7:30 pm)
August 8 7:15 pm Color Corps practice on the church premises.
August 9 7:30 pm Assembly 4th Degree meeting in P7/8.
Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
God Is Calling You! Do you have an abundant life with God?
Are you 100% available to God?
Do you have the courage to put God at the
center of your life?
Open yourself to the Welcome Experience, you will
be glad you did!
Ever feel like something is missing?
Join your fellow parishion-
ers for the next Men’s
Welcome Weekend, and
incredible experience that
will help you discover
what’s missing in our life
and what to do about it
Men’s Weekend
When: September 1-2, 2018
Where: Divine Mercy
Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Dr
Contact: Parish Office
916-256-3134
Sign Up Today!
CLASS BEGINS TUESDAY
JULY 24TH!
Join us in the Narthex on Tuesday
mornings, July 24th through August
28th; 9:30-11:30. Fulfilled explores
the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith.
Study Guide and book $26
Are you an adult who was baptized in the Catholic Church,
received First Holy Communion and have been regularly
attending mass, but was never confirmed? Adult Confirma-
tion classes begin soon. To register stop by the office and
schedule an appointment to meet with Father Soane.
Registration deadline is August 31st and classes begin Sept 7th.
Catechist of
the Good
Shepherd
Children 3-6 yrs
Enrollment is
Open!
Catechist of the Good Shepherd meets once a week, on Tuesdays, from 10:00-
12:00 or 5:00-7:00pm. Your child must be enrolled to attend so register now!
Class starts on Tuesday, September 11th.
Call Mary Travis for information 916-213-9692
Help your child form a life long
relationship with Christ and His Church.
Fr. Gaitley’s formula for success is: Read 10 minutes a day
Ponder what you’ve read
Meet once a week for 6 weeks
Simply described, Fr. Gaitley’s formula to becoming a saint is a do-it-yourself
retreat that entails daily readings (ten minutes in duration) for 33 days; six week-
ly meetings, each lasting roughly 90 minutes (includes a 50-minute DVD and 40-
minute group discussion); and ending with a personal consecration to Jesus
through Mary. Fr. Gaitley’s book and companion workbook is provided for $15.
You may attend a weekly 90-minute retreat at 10AM or 7:30PM, Wednesday,
beginning August 8 and ending September 12 with your consecration to Jesus
through Mary. Retreatants who are consecrated will receive a special blessing
on September 15, a Marion Memorial for Our Lady of Sorrows.
For more information, leave Rod Marshall or Zeny Tandoc a message at 916-
765-7962 or 408-439-9502. Your call will be returned to answer your questions.
SHDMDM is offering the “easiest, fastest, surest way to
become a saint” by presenting Fr. Michael Gaitley’s book
and DVD, 33 Days to Morning Glory.
The Altar Society Ministry is invoking your generous
hearts to donate bathroom tissue and new or slightly
used infant clothing (0-12 months only) for the Bishop
Gallegos Maternity Home. This a pro-life home for
women over the age of 18 who are pregnant and in
need of shelter, food, safety, comfort and support dur-
ing their pregnancy and for a short time afterwards.
Please drop your donations at the bins located at the
Narthex for the entire month of July. Thank you in ad-
vance for supporting this corporal work of mercy!
Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
Confirmation
ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART
OR DIVINE MERCY
What is Enthronement?
a ceremony where Jesus is invited
into your home and is given authority
over your family or household.
a ceremony that takes place in your
home as an act of homage offered to
Jesus Christ, King of Love and Mercy.
a social recognition of the Kingship of
Jesus over the home.
an event where an image of our
Lord’s Sacred Heart or Divine Mercy
is given a place of honor in the home.
Why Enthrone an Image of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus in your
home?
The image of the Sacred
Heart is more than just a
picture. It is meant to draw us
toward God and enlighten our
soul with the Divine Truths.
Contact :
Flora Cabrera (916) 515-1791
Kathleen O’Rourke (916) 548-0805
Cita Basco (916) 425-9477
Or Ramona Afleje at
3rd Reunion of Enthroned
Families to the
Sacred Heart and
Divine Mercy on
August 18, 2018
Potluck sign-up sheet is
be in the Narthex.
Please come and join us!!!
Join Us!
2018
Enthroned Families!
Come to the Reunion!
Come and see!
Enhance your knowledge
of the Divine Mercy message through the
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE!
Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm
at 5201 Alderberry Way
Or
Wednesdays, 10:00 am—12:00 pm
in Portable 9
“...300+ Parishioners “LOVE” Divine Mercy and we have proof!
Media Ministry Filming July 15, 2018
