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ST. MARY PARISH 1333 58th Street, Sacramento CA 95819
www.stmarysacto.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Phone (916) 452-0296 • Fax (916) 452-3908
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth. — Revelation 1:5
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 Michelle Mills at (916) 806-6876 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Formation Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452-0296x12 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.
ST. MARY SCHOOL To enroll in Preschool or TK to 8th grade,
please contact principal, Laura Allen at the school (916) 452-1100 or find more information on our
website www.saintmaryschool.com
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 PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR:
Fr. James Narithookil, CMI [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr. Sijo Chirayath, CMI [email protected]
DEACONS: Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW [email protected] Deacon George W. Kriske
[email protected] 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-6:00pm PARISHIONER REGISTRATION:
Please contact parish office at (916) 452-0296
FOLLOW OUR PARISH
The “golden keys” for a happy marriage “Your obligation to one another can be summed up in one simple statement: “Your duty is to help each other get to heaven,”. The husband fulfills this obligation by being the “moral authority” in the home, part of which means calling “your wife to prayer and to gentle obedience to the holy precepts and commandments of God.” The wife fulfills this obligation by being the “love authority” of the union. “You must teach your husband the mysteries of God’s love, because it is the woman’s heart which intuitively understands this mystery far more naturally than a man.” Encourage each other to grow in God’s wisdom to grow in holiness. While husband and wife are called to become “one flesh,” this means more than bodily union, but a union of “mind and heart.” This principle is “extremely important” when it comes to making decisions. “When the two of you agree about anything, the Holy Spirit has inspired that agreement and you can confidently proceed with your decision. But what if you do not agree? What then?” “Well, the Holy Spirit is still active, but he is waiting to see which one of you will give up his or her opinion and humbly submit to the opinion of the other – an act of true love, “. “So, what does it mean to love one another? It means self-sacrifice and self-donation. It means giving yourself to the other with no conditions, no strings attached and even where this incurs suffering,”. “Some couples have the attitude of ‘I will love you so long as you love me.’ That is the wrong sentiment. The true Christian stance should be ‘I will love you always, even if you do not love me back.’ It is an immutable fact, and you can totally trust in that.” “Other couples say, ‘I will love you as long as you meet my needs.’ Well, that is hardly love at all. “Love means serving one another. And, to do that well it means exploring each other as persons, discovering what makes your spouse happy and content, knowing what makes him or her unhappy or sad or even irritable and then setting about the holy task of serving with your special talents. Do everything for your spouse which is pleasing and as much as you can avoid that which is displeasing,” he added. A test of true love is a “willingness to lay down your life for your wife or husband,” which could happen in two ways. “The first way is in the day-to-day routine of life, dying to self for the sake of the other in all kinds of little ways, giving up your immediate needs in the interest of your life-long spouse,”. “The second way is to actually risk and even lose your life in order to save the other. The first way is the white martyrdom of day-to-day living. The second way is the red martyrdom, which guarantees instant entry into heaven,”. Jesus gives you his blessed mother to protect you, to wrap her mantle of motherly love around you and to intercede for you with her Son. The “golden keys” for a happy marriage. Know that your love will endure and deepen as time goes by, if you build your marriage on the Catholic faith, on the sacrifice of the Mass and on the Holy Eucharist and on the rosary and on the virtues. These are the golden keys to your journey together to paradise,”. So, make it your goal in life to do whatever Jesus tells you, and God’s grace will be a never-ending source of strength to you both.”
Fr. James Narithookil, CMI—Parochial Administrator TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Although our Puritan forebears at Plymouth Rock were almost a hundred years removed from their Catholic roots, the old liturgical calendar still had an unconscious claim on their hearts. We’ve already seen how on Saint Martin’s Day, No-vember 11, medieval continental Europe observed a great harvest day of Thanksgiving, with games, dances, parades, and a festive dinner of roast goose. With the goose went ample draughts of “Saint Martin’s Wine,” the first wine of the new har-vest. Martinmas celebrated full barns and larders stocked for the winter. Even after the Reformation, the tradition of eating goose on Saint Martin’s Day was retained in Holland, and it was there that our Pilgrims encountered this tradition. When Governor Bradford sent four hunters out into the Massachusetts wilderness in the autumn of 1621, they did indeed find some geese and ducks, and were persuaded by the indigenous people to try turkey, too. Just as the liturgical calendar has been tweaked over the years, President Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in November in 1939, probably to extend the Christmas shopping season. The protest was so great that in 1941 the day established by President Lincoln, the last Thursday in November, was restored. If the Pilgrims had known of the Martinmas connection, they might never have celebrated at all! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mass Intentions Requested By Saturday, November 24 8:00am Charlie Nulk + Marlene Sarmento & Family 5:00pm Bruce Pollard + Wife & Family Sunday, November 25 8:00am Michele Porter-Ricard + Maria Hayes 9:30am Kathy Traversi Mary Kassis 11:00am Stan Devereux + Don & Carol Hoerl 6:00pm For Our Parishioners and Their Prayer Requests Monday, November 26 8:00am John Cecchettinni + Gloria Gabrielli & Family Bess Ferraro + Nancy Affinito Tuesday, November 27 8:00am Charles Nulk + Kathy Traversi Teri Reilly + Tracilyn Peters Wednesday, November 28 8:00am Charles Nulk + Gloria Gabrielli & Family Teri Reilly + Mary Kassis Thursday, November 29 8:00am Elena Bertolani + Gloria Gabrielli Charles Nulk + Gloria Gabrielli Friday, November 30 8:00am Charles Nulk + Nick & Lilian Clifford Jennifer Reilly Mary Kassis Saturday, December 1 8:00am Charlie Nulk + Marlene Sarmento & Family 5:00pm Robert & David Zarick + Joan Zarick Sunday, December 2 8:00am Joseph, Mary, Anthony & Robert De Stefano + Angelo J. De Stefano 9:30am Paul Bertolani + Gloria Gabrielli 11:00am Pete & Eva Barsotti + Ernie & Idamarie Barsotti and Family 6:00pm For Our Parishioners and Their Prayer Requests
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5;
Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
We Welcome the Following New Parishioners To Our Parish Family:
Sadie White
Delores Ayers
Christine Felkel
John & Melissa Potter
Robert & Kimber Facino
Anthony Okello
Monica & Gianna Perez
We encourage all New Parishioners
to take a moment to register.
Helen Hunt Don Zenor
Roman Orozco
GRATITUDE What is gladness without gratitude, and where is grati-tude without a God? —Coventry Patmore
Crystal Kamala Kareddula
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
• Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? • Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? • Are you Catholic but never completed the Sacraments
of Initiation (Confirmation and/or Eucharist)? If you or someone you know has questions like these, contact Michelle Mills at 916-806-6876 for more information about the RCIA process.
It’s Time to Spread the Good News! Thank you to all who have volunteered for our inaugural St. Mary Parish Christmas Outreach Project. Our organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:00pm in Giovanni Hall. Please contact Evangelization Committee members Joan Denton at 916-812-1466 or Ava Conlin at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you and God Bless!
Altar Society FALL RECYCLING It's a great time of the year for getting out in your storage areas and collecting some lovely/useful items of all kinds that you are no longer using, but would like to donate to a worthy cause. We are that worthy cause, the boutique sale at the Altar Society Bake Sale & Boutique. We are collecting now and would love to have you gather these items, then drop them off as soon as possible at the Rectory on weekdays before 3:00 or weekends in the left side of the vestibule in the Church Library by December 6th. Thank you, your donations benefit our Parish. Our sale will be held on Sunday, December 9, in the Hall.
USHERS NEEDED We are in dire need of Ushers, particularly for the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday Evening. Assistance at any Mass would also be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help, please contact Al Facino, the Usher Chairperson at 1- 916-363-8613 or John Ormsby Jr., Saturday Evening Usher Captain 1-916-284-2274 Thank You !!
THANKSGIVING REPORT TO PARISHIONERS
Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 “Report of Gratitude” This Thanksgiving, as we reflect with gratitude for the many blessings God has given us, Catholics throughout the Diocese are invited to view the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal “Report of Gratitude.” By coming together as Catholics, see how parishioners have helped social service agencies in Northern California to provide hope and help to our brothers and sisters in need. More than 253,000 individuals and families, through love and care inspired by Jesus Christ, moved closer to independence and dignity. Take a moment to see the difference you’ve made this year. Visit scd.org/annual-catholic-appeal. The 2018 Appeal is approaching $3.7 million in commit-ments so far. If you have not yet participated, prayerfully consider a donation. No contribution, no act of charity is ever too small or insignificant. Envelopes are available here at the parish, or donate online at scd.org.
“The Four Last Things” Tues. November 27 @ 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento “God created man for incorruption and made him in the image of his own eternity, but through the devil’s envy death entered the world.” - Wisdom 2:23-24 Inspired though we are through hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, death remains shrouded in mystery. For unbelievers death is simply the end, but as Christians we believe that in death life is changed, not ended. In this talk we will take an unflinching look at the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell – something everyone, believers and unbelievers alike, will have to face someday. Speaker: James Cavanagh, Director, Office of Worship. Free. Register here: https://scd.formstack.com/forms/four_last_things or call 916-733-0221
CHRIST IS KING On the final Sunday of the liturgical year we cele-brate the feast of Christ the King. It’s easy to understand today’s scriptures as events that happened long ago and far away, or predictions that will come true somewhere, some day. But they invite us to claim Christ as our King here and now. Jesus’ words to Pilate in the Gospel remind us that his kingdom transcends time and place. And the prophecies from Daniel and Revelation give us reason to be faithful to Christ our King right here and right now. By concluding the year with this feast we are pro-claiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only King over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation. No matter what nation we belong to or what language we speak, he “has made us into a kingdom” (Revelation 1:6)—one people united in love and peace for all eternity. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
PROPER ROLE Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant. —P. T. Barnum
ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. —St. Peter Julian Eymard
11/25/18 Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy of the Word Group Baptism 11/26/18 Divine Mercy Chaplet CSAC Prayer Request Group 11/27/18 St. Mary Outreach Project Meeting Choir Rehearsal Neo Catechumenal Way Adult Parish Basketball 11/28/18 Centering Prayer Group Choir Practice CFF Auction Committee Meeting 11/29/18 Choir Practice 11/30/18 Divine Mercy Chaplet 12/1/18 Confessions Neocatechumenal Way 12/2/18 Santa’s Workshop Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy of the Word Catholic Schools Majorettes
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.
Praying for Your Requests The Prayer Request Group prays for the needs of St. Mary's parishioners and their loved ones. Please fill out a Prayer Request Form and place it in a Prayer Request Box on one of the tables in the vestibule, and we will be happy to pray for you. We usually meet Monday evenings in the Church. In December, we will meet twice in the Holy Spouses Room, at 6:30pm on Dec 3, and at 6pm on Dec 17 before the Penance Service. On Dec. 10 we will meet off site for Christmas.
ST. MARY PARISH CRAB FEED 11/10/18 Thanks to all who supported our parish by attending our crab feed on 11/10/18. Our crab feed chair Joe Loyer did an fantastic job. Thank you to Jane Rojas who orchestrated our new food delivery system and thank you to Lorenzo Frasca for building the rolling tables. Thank you to Pete and Kristina Piccardo for doing a fantastic job at the bar as well. This is their last crab feed season and we truly and greatly appreciate all you have done. Thank you to Denise Franzoia for making our salad dressing!! Thank you to all our raffle prize donors!!
Altar Society Bake Sale & Boutique December 9
On the Second Sunday 12/9/18 from 8:00am to 1:00pm we will once again be holding our Bake Sale and Boutique. Please stop by Giovanni Hall before or after all the morning Masses. To make sure you have the best selection please come early as we often sell out of items. Our members are gearing up for a wonderful sale which benefits the whole parish. Remember baked goods make great gifts and are a special addition to your menu during the Holidays.
St. Mary School is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 School Year! St. Mary School offers a preschool to 8th grade curriculum. We invite you to contact us for more information or to schedule a tour, (916) 452-1100. For your convenience, a brochure on our application process is available in the vestibule. Why Catholic School? Many parents ask why they should send their children to a Catholic School. A Catholic School provides a faith-filled, family community environment where children are given the opportunity to receive instruction in their faith throughout each day. High academic standards, Virtue education, and the development of the whole child allows students to grow spiritually, soundly, emotionally, and academically. It’s the Catholic School Advantage! CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK begins Sunday, January 27th with Family Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by OPEN HOUSE from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This is a great time to show off the great things we offer at St. Mary School. During Open House, our parents will be serving breakfast in the hall. Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Library for an entire week so don’t miss it. We look forward to seeing you there!
Altar Servers Needed Calling all parish students interested in altar serving: Are you an entering fifth grader or older? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to altar serve for Mass? Are you looking for a way to serve YOUR parish? We would like to invite you to become an altar server! Training will be provided in September. St. Mary School students will have training during school. Students from other schools will have training on an evening or weekend. Please contact Ava Conlin at 760-809-7932 (call or text) or [email protected] to sign up or to have any of your questions answered. Thank you and God Bless!
VOCATION CROSS SIGN UP Each week, a parish family is invited to take home a Vocation Cross to display in their home for the entire week, to pray that men and women will open their hearts to become priests, sisters, brothers, or deacons. The cross is presented at the Sunday 9:30AM Mass. The family is asked to gather around the cross each day during that week to offer the vocation prayer which will be included with the cross. Families can make a special place for the cross in their home. Perhaps you can add a candle near the cross or add other touches to make that place special. Then the cross is brought back to church on the following Sunday so that another family can take the cross home. We encourage all of you to pray daily for vocations. Jesus Himself said: “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for His harvest.” (Mt. 9:38) To sign up to take home the Vocation Cross, visit http://signup.com/go/LtCmdpE or you may leave a message at 916.956.9646 and tell us which week(s) you’d like to sign up for.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leaders’ Retreat Friday, December 15, 2018
Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA Mark your calendars for Friday, December 15, 2018 to join the youth and young adult ministry leaders from across the Diocese of Sacramento for a retreat at Trinity Pines Catholic Center with Fr. Matthew Spencer. This is ideal for youth and young adult ministry coordinators and core team members. For questions, please contact Lindsey West at (916) 733-0151 or at [email protected].
Stateside World Youth Day January 26-27, 2019 Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA
Join the Diocese of Sacramento on January 26 and 27, 2019 at Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA for Stateside World Youth Day. This is an opportunity for youth to answer the call to renew their faith in Christ, join others in fellowship and prayer, and to share in the World Youth Day celebration in Panama via live stream. $20 registration will cover food, lodging and a t-shirt. To register, please visit https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/vwyd. For any questions, please contact Rochelle Gammad at (916) 733-0123.
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