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ST. MARY PARISH 1333 58th Street, Sacramento CA 95819 www.stmaryparishsacramento.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Phone (916) 452-0296 • Fax (916) 452-3908
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 2017
Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. — Isaiah 49:15
PARISH INFORMATION MARRIAGE: Contact the Parish office at (916) 452-0296 6 months prior to the wedding date. Marriage preparation classes are available. INFANT BAPTISM: Contact the Parish Office. Parents and godparents must attend class. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office regarding sick, elderly who are at home, hospitals or special care facilities. MUSIC: For Music Ministry, call Ben (916) 383-6155 RCIA: Process for adults and children of catechetical age who are interested in joining the Catholic Church and baptized Catholics wanting to complete their initiation sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call Deacon Lu at (916) 452-0296 x12 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Formation Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452-0296 x12. BULLETIN: Our church bulletin is prepared two weeks in advance. All submissions are reviewed by the Pastor. Email requests to [email protected] no later than the Thursday two weeks before. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: Please contact parish office at (916) 452-0296
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, and 6:00pm Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:00am;
Saturday 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) Holy Days: As announced in bulletin
CONFESSION : Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm Or by appointment
PASTOR: Fr . James Nar ithookil, CMI [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr . Jossy Vattothu, CMI [email protected]
DEACONS Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW Deacon George W. Kriske
BUSINESS MANAGER: Tracilyn Peters Email: [email protected]
INFANT MARY CHAPEL Open Daily 6:30 am-5:00 pm
Solemn Adoration: First Fridays 8:30 am-6:00 pm
FOLLOW OUR PARISH
101 Questions about the Catholic Mass (continued)
23) Is the presence of the Tabernacle important; and if so, where is it usually located and how do we acknowledge its presence? Yes, the Tabernacle is of great importance because it is the “house” of the Eucharist Who is Christ. The tabernacle must be present either in the sanctuary of the church, or in an attached chapel. The tabernacle is located in a place that is “truly noble, prominent, readily visible, beautifully decorated and suitable for prayer” Because Christ is truly present in the tabernacle, it is customary to genuflect in reverence toward the Tabernacle in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament when entering and leaving the church or chapel, and to direct our prayers toward Christ in the Tabernacle in general. 24) What is the significance of the colored candles and wreath present around Christmas time? During advent, the four-week season to prepare for Christmas, some churches place special candles around an Advent wreath. Each week another candle is lit. Three candles are purple to denote the solemn preparation period before Jesus’ Birth. On the third Sunday of Advent, the pink candle is lit. This day is for rejoicing that the Birth of Jesus is near. The white candle in the middle is lit on Christmas Day, when the Light of the World is born. The Christmas season also frequently included a Nativity scene, with poinsettias and Christmas trees to decorate the altar area. 25) What is the purpose of the 14 pictures or images along the sidewalls of the church? These are the Stations of the Cross where people can stop to pray along the way of Jesus’ Passion and Death, meditating on the various stages that are recounted in the gospels. The Stations are prayed especially during Lent. 26) What special things are included in the Liturgy during holy Week and Easter? The period of Holy Week and the Triduum of Holy Thursday through Holy Saturday is a very special time. The Liturgy of the Mass has special place for blessed palm branches that resemble the scene of the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem, the Cross that resembles the Crucifixion of Christ, Lilies that resemble the trumpets to announce the Resurrection, and perhaps a statue or depiction of the risen Lord or empty tomb. When present, these added symbols assist the faithful during Mass to reflect upon the central mystery of our Faith – the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. 27) What is the purpose of the pool or large bowl of water located inside churches? This pool or large bowl is called the Baptismal Font or Pool. It is used for baptisms and is present at other times to remind us of our Baptism in Christ and our baptismal vows and new life in Christ. Fr. James Narithookil, CMI - Pastor
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11
OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary Parish prepares and sustains its members and
guests for a life and eternity in the presence of God. In accomplishing our mission, we proclaim and
celebrate our salvation through Jesus Christ enlivened by the Holy Spirit, nourish our sacramental life
especially in the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist and demonstrate our faith worshiping, educating,
serving and encouraging vocations as modeled by Mother Mary.
Mass Intentions Requested By Saturday, February 25 8:00am 5:00pm Mary Barret + Sister Julie Jones Bob & Gloria Zielke Sunday, February 26 8:00am Lydia Shadd + Romeo & Nenita Pajarillo Mike Mugnaini Wife & Children 9:30am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito Lois Guzik + The Muller Family 11:00am Marisa Ranier i + Peter Spaulding Donna Facino + Theresa Do & Staff 6:00pm For the People Monday, February 27 8:00am Donna Facino + Mike & Teres Tuesday, February 28 8:00am Luis Ramos Cindy & Shannon Blecha Wednesday, March 1 8:00am Robert & David Zarick + Joan Zarick Thursday, March 2 8:00am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito Richard Bertacchi + Pat Bertacchi Friday, March 3 8:00am Saturday, March 4 8:00am 5:00pm Carmen Glavino + Mary Kassis Jeannine Snook + Mary Kassis & Family Sunday, March 5 8:00am Joseph, Mary, Anthony & Rober t De Stefano Angelo J. DeStefano 9:30am Mario Affinito + Nancy Affinito Donna Facino + Nick & Lilian Clifford 11:00am Colombina Quontamatteo + Sister Maria Avila + The Delaney Family 6:00pm For the People
You are a stranger but once. You are a child of God, redeemed by Our Savior, Jesus Christ. In God’s name, we welcome you. May you find friendship, peace and serenity in our community. If you are a visitor interested in joining our parish community or the Catholic Faith, please register as soon as possible using the form in the vestibules of the church or on our website. If you are returning after being away….
Welcome Home!
DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO Office of Worship Flu season is here. If you are sick, or think you might be sick, or are concerned about contracting an illness, you should refrain from receiving the Blood of Christ. Be assured that “since Christ is sacramentally present under each of the species, communion under the species of bread alone makes it possible to receive all the fruit of Eucharistic Grace.” [Catechism, 1390]
DON’T BE ANXIOUS People have, it seems, a natural penchant for misplaced em-phasis on unimportant things. They can easily get caught up with what they’re having for dinner or what they will wear. Often it is a tragedy that helps people to refocus on what is really important. What I shall wear is an irrelevant question when I am facing surgery or chemotherapy. What’s for din-ner is immaterial to those living through grief or unemploy-ment. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry. He doesn’t say, “Don’t eat. Don’t cook. Don’t buy clothes.” He says, “Don’t worry.” Jesus asks us not to relinquish our re-sponsibilities but to let go of our anxiety. Anxiety betrays a lack of trust and Jesus reminds us that “Your heavenly Father knows” all that you need (Matthew 6:32). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP “Be still before the Lord” Psalm 37:7 Contemplative prayer is a process of interior Transformation, a conversation initiated by God leading to divine union. We have a group, practicing this form of prayer that meets every Wednesday morning in the Holy Spouses Room from 9:30am to 11:00am. Centering Prayer begins at 10:00am following a brief reading from works written by Thomas Keating a Cistercian monk and founder of the Centering Prayer Movement. We read the Gospel for the following Sunday, sing an Alleluia and pray petitions too. For more information, please contact Maxine Jennings at 916-383-1142
Knights of Columbus Council 953
Pasta for Life
Knights of Columbus Council 953 will hold its annual Pasta for Life dinner benefiting the Sacramento Life Center and the Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home on Saturday March 4th at 6:00 p.m. at their Hall located at 5961 Newman Ct. Please RSVP Adam Struck at (916) 914-5041 or [email protected]
New Bible Study Begins February 15!!
Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer — He wants you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus
seeks after us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. The Introduction for this study begins February 15th, and continues on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 for 8 weeks. It's perfect for adults and high school students of all ages and experience levels. The program includes student learning at home followed by a DVD lecture and group discussion when we get together. Come for the learning, come for the fellowship! To sign up, call or email Gwen Devereux: [email protected] or 916-717-8525 or visit the Saint Mary Facebook page. Cost is $25 per person.
Offertory Bearers The Offertory Bearers have the privilege of bringing to the altar the bread, wine and water that will be miraculously transformed into the Body and Blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Anyone can be an Offertory Bearer. It can be a family, a married couple, or two individual adults. Sign up to be an Offertory Bearer for a Mass in the binder located in the main vestibule of the church.
Ash Wednesday is March 1, 2017 Mass with ashes will be at
8:00am, 9:30am, 12:15pm & 6:00pm
Lenten Soup Meal & Stations of the Cross Please join us every Friday during lent from 5:30pm-6:30pm for our Lenten Soup Meal in Giovani Hall followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm in the Church. Thank you to the following ministries who have agreed to host the Lenten Soup Meals. March 3—Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services March 10— St. Vincent de Paul March 17– Music Ministry March 24—Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger March 31—Bereavement & Loving Hearts Ministries April 7—St. Mary School
2/26/17 Adult/Teens Catechumenate RCIA Rite of Welcome Prep Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy Catholic Schools Majorettes Pier Young Adult Group 2/27/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet EDGE Prayer Request Group 2/28/17 CFCS Meet & Greet School Town Hall Meeting Neocatechumenal Way Adult Recreational Basketball 3/1/17 ASH WEDNESDAY Centering Prayer Group All School Mass CFF (Catholic Faith Formation) Choir Practice RCIA Lenten Meal Bible Study 3/2/17 Toddler Storytime Choir Practice Holy Hour Neocatechumenal Way Winter Sports Social 3/3/17 Divine Mercy Chaplet Lenten Soup Meal Stations of the Cross 3/4/17 Confessions Neocatechumenal Way 3/5/17 Adult/Teens Catechumenate Rite of Sending Prep Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy RCIA Elect Dismissals Lifeteen Pier Young Adult Group FIRED UP
The 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal is our annual tradition that connects us to thou-sands of people who need our help every day. Our generous gifts to the Appeal help children find safety and hope, help families break through desperate situations, marginalized individuals find the strength to rebuild lives
of dignity, students in economically challenged communi-ties remain in Catholic school, and seminarians prepare for priestly service in our parishes. We may not be social workers or teachers ourselves, but we can put resources into the hands of those Catholic social service programs and parish outreach ministries that help lift people out of poverty by giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please be as generous as you can. Every gift makes a difference.
HOLY HOUR—March 2 Holy Hour Devotion is the Roman Catholic Tradition of spending One Hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. In 1673 Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque stated that she had a vision of Jesus in which she was instructed to spend an hour every Thursday night to meditate on the sufferings of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. This practice later became widespread among Roman Catholics. The inspiration for the Holy Hour comes from Matthew 26:40. In the Gospel of Matthew, during the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke to his disciples, saying "My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me. In keeping with this tradition, St Mary offers a Holy Hour every first Thursday of the month. You are welcome to come and adore or you may simply lay your cares at the feet of Jesus. Adoration begins promptly at 7pm. If you come late, please enter in silence and sit in back of church so as not to disturb those in silent adoration. Praise be Jesus! Now and Forever!
St. Mary's Sacramento ICF Branch 45 Saluti, Save the Date!! Sunday, March 12th, will be the first Chicken and Polenta Dinner for 2017! Join us for a delicious meal of Chicken, Polenta, Homemade Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread and Dessert!! Branch meeting at 4:30p.m. Dinner starts at 6p.m. in Giovanni Hall. Call Janine Orsi for reservations at 916-508-1199. Prices will be changing this year! Members' dinner price will be $15.00. Non-members' price is now $20.00. We would like to welcome our newest members to Branch 45. Sue and Ted Olson are previous members of ICF Branch 419. We look forward to seeing you both at events and meetings! On Sunday, April 9th, our Branch will be co-hosting the Second Sunday Social Pancake Breakfast after each mass in Giovanni Hall. Parishioner Marco Romo and crew will be creating a special breakfast. So come out and support this Palm Sunday event with the ICF and Romo crews!! Caio!
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By the early 1950s some scholars were calling for the restoration of Communion of the faithful on Good Friday, since by then only a priest received, consuming the host from the Holy Thursday repository. In 1955 the new Good Friday liturgy was timed to begin at three o’clock everywhere, and included the option of Holy Commun-ion, but without the Precious Blood that had originally been part of the liturgy. Today, there is increasing debate among theologians. Some feel that it would be better to fast from the Eucharist on Good Friday, focusing on the mystery of the cross and highlighting the Easter Com-munion. Others say that this Communion infuses the sad-ness of the day with awareness of Christ’s victory. It is not a day of mourning, of course, and the Passion accord-ing to John grounds the liturgy in a sense of Christ’s vic-tory over death and the triumph of the cross. The tradition is rich and varied, and we are still in the early stages of recovering an ancient way of doing things. Why do we call the day “good”? The English and Dutch languages share this name, and its origin stems from the name “God’s Friday.” The traditional name for the day in Latin is Feria VI in Parasceve, which translates as “The Sixth Day of the Week of Preparation.” Other languages make do with “Holy Friday.” In another part of England, as in Denmark, the people used to call it “Long Friday,” a good description for a quiet day without work and no chance for play or a good meal! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Altar Server Olympics On April 29, 2017, the Altar Server Olympics is coming to Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax from 1:00 – 6:00pm, teams hailing from all parts of the Diocese will be competing for the title of Altar Server Olympic cham-pions. The day is a great opportunity to participate in a fun and friendly competition. NEW this year the Altar Server Olympics is open to Servers in 4th - 12th grade with two separate age divisions. Division A is for all 7th - 12th grade Altar Servers and Division B is for 4th - 6th grade Altar Server. For more information and to register, please go to www.altarserverolympics.com or contact Jen Camp-bell at 916-733-0135.
Youth on a Mission Do you know a teen in your parish that has what it takes to be a great leader? Challenge them to take their Catholic Faith to the next level with Youth On A Mission. Our 4 day program offers discipleship training – meaningful prayer experiences, inspiring talks, practical skills, and an opportunity to connect with on fire Catholic youth from all over Northern California. We want youth to have a profound encounter with Jesus and equip them with the skills to share that experience as a leader in your parish. This is the youth training you’ve been waiting for. Chal-lenge your future leaders with Youth on A Mission this summer July 20-23, 2017 at Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA. Registration information and more infor-mation available online at www.norcalcatholicyouth.com or contact Jennifer Campbell at [email protected].
“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.” Psalm 118:5 Prayer Request Group The Prayer Request Group meets weekly to pray for the requests of St. Mary's parishioners and their loved ones. Please place your written request in a Prayer Request Box in the main vestibule. We would also be very happy to have you join us any Monday at 6:30 pm in the church.
St. Mary Parish Youth & Young Adult Ministries
St. Mary Parish has three Youth & Young Adult Minis-tries. The EDGE program is open to youth in grades 6 through 8. Life Teen is a program open to high school students. St. Mary Pier Group is open to young adults from the ages of 18 through 39. The 6pm mass on the first Sunday of each month has been designated as our Youth & Young Adult Ministries Mass. If you have not had an opportunity to attend this mass, we strongly encourage you to attend and, especially, to become involved. The next Youth & Young Adult Mass will be next Sunday, March 5 at 6pm. The next Edge meeting will be on Monday, February 27 at 6:45pm in Giovanni Hall. For infor-mation please contact Mary Willett at 916-715-0122. The next Life Teen meeting will be on Sunday, March 5, after the 6pm Mass in Giovanni Hall. For information please contact Megan Pedersen at [email protected]. The Pier Group meets WEEKLY following 6pm Mass in the Holy Spouses Room. For information please contact Monika Lopez at 916-502-3199.
Mardi Gras at EDGE - Monday February 27th - Let's play games and eat King Cake, plus we will focus on the Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras and why we all need to prepare ourselves for the season of Lent. The meet-ing starts at 6:45 PM and ends at 8:15 PM, and is held in the parish hall. EDGE is our Parish Middle School Ministry for all parish youth in Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th. Parent questions can be directed to Mary Willett at 916-715-0122.
Father - Son Program
The Father-Son program explores God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a man. The program will be offered for boys ages 12 to 15 and their dads in English from 10 am to 2 pm on March 11 at Presentation Parish School in Sacramento. The total cost is $20 per family and includes lunch. Visit www.fathersonprogram.com for more information about the program content and to register.
MORE THAN S’MORES – BBQ Dinner & Silent Auction
Do you remember toasting marshmallows under the stars? And then building a perfect sticky, chocolate & graham cracker treat? Please join Friends of Pendola for the MORE THAN S’MORES BBQ DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION on March 11, 2017 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish. The proceeds from this Fund Raising Dinner will support Camp Pendola and pro-vide the scholarships that help families send children to camp. Camp provides children, many of whom have had little exposure to nature, with a fun, enriching experience in the mountains in a Christian community. Tickets can be purchased by going to http://friendsofpendola.org/Events and clicking on the More Than S’mores logo. If you can-not attend and would like to donate or provide auction items, please contact Molly McGuire (916) 505-0535.
Vocation Awareness Day
Have you ever asked yourself what you are going to do as an adult? Do you wonder what brings real happiness? Is God going to be a part of your life? If you ever asked yourself these or similar questions, then Vocation Aware-ness Day is the event for you! High school students, col-lege students, and young adults are invited to join us on March 11, 9am - 3pm at St. Basil Church in Vallejo. This FREE day will explore how to discern a vocation and pro-vide opportunities to hear from diocesan priests and reli-gious men and women from a variety of orders. RSVP by March 7 to Sue Schuttinger at [email protected].
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Support Gatherings
If you are coordinating or serving on a leadership team for youth and/or young adult ministry at a parish or move-ment in the Diocese of Sacramento and are looking for ideas, fellowship and support, please join us monthly for our youth & young adult ministry gatherings either live or online. All gatherings are from 7-8:30pm Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Our Divine Savior, Chico, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Good Shepherd, Elk Grove, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at St. Clare, Roseville, and /or Wednesday, June 15, 2017 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Fairfield or join us ONLINE on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/871761822. Contact Kevin Staszkow at 916-733-0152 for more information.
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