ST. PAUL

OCTOBER 23, 2016 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pastor—Rev. Joyle Martinez Priest in Residence—Rev. Felipe Paraguya Deacon— Antonio Ramirez Business Manager —Shirley Brown

8720 Florin Road—Sacramento, CA 95828 Mailing Address: P .O. Box 292280, Sacramento CA 95829 Office hours 8:00am-4:00pm Mon.-Fri. Phone 916-381-5200 Fax 916-381-0332 [email protected] website www.stpaul-florin.org

Mass Schedules and other Services WELCOME! You are encouraged to participate in our many functions, events, Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and activities. We offer opportunities for parishioners to use the and 1:00 p.m. en español time, talent, and treasure that God has given them in praise and Children’s and Youth Choirs glory of His name through our liturgical, care–giving, philanthropic, sing first Sunday of the month. faith-formation and social ministries. Saturday 4 p.m. [vigil] & 8 a.m. First Saturday Weekdays [Mon—Fri]― 8 a.m. in the Chapel Holy Hour First Friday 7—8 p.m. Councils Holy Days of Obligation 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Perpetual Help Novena Wednesdays following 8 a.m. Mass Pastoral Council Paul Pham 916.381.5200 Morning Prayer Mon. -Fri. 7:40a.m. Finance Council Jerry Fong 916.689-9418 Confessions [bilingual] Saturdays 2:45—3:45 pm

Faith Formation Ministries and Groups Liturgical Ministries

Catholic Faith Formation D.R.E. 916.381.5200 Sacristan Bob Benton 916.381.5200 Catholic Faith Formation Aracely Narvaez 916.383.6719 Youth Altar Servers Ministry Alex Plam 916.381.5200

Spanish Coordinators Maria Consuelo Gutierrez Adult Altar Servers Ministry RCIA for Adults Angie Lovett 916.381.5200 Martha’s Daughters Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008 RCIA for Children Emiliia Caoagas 916.849.5617 Art & Environment Ministry RCIA for Teens Imelda Nanca 916.402-1904 Eucharistic Ministry Catholics Returning Home Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441 Hospitality Ministry Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008 Baptism Preparation Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441 Ministry of the Word Shirley Brown 916.612.7023 Couples for Christ Billy/Virgie Monteagudo 916.682.6397 Ministry Sick and Homebound 916.381.5200 Young Adults Ministry Kay NaRanong 916.425.4661 Music Ministry Erica NaRanong 916.667.8088 Legion of Mary Norma Bolante 916.688.8769 Vocation Committee Frances Gomes 916.421.0300 Caregiving Ministries and Groups Families in Christ Jesus Imelda Nanca 916.402-1904 Bereavement Ministry Social Ministries and Groups Health Ministry Clara Heimericks 916.689.3932 Loaves and Fishes Ministry Diane Welsh 916.682.7810 Christmas Fair Call the office 916.381.5200 Social Justice Ministry

Fall Festival Call the office 916.381.5200 Pro Life 4 Life Charlene Valine 916.682-0557 Cultural Dinner Guily & Naty Fontillas 916.362.7541 Parish Breakfasts Knights of Columbus 916.381.5200 Philanthropic Ministries and Groups Religious Goods Store Irene Ingham 916.689.2865 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Nellie Basquez 916. 381.1365 Yard Sale Call the office 916.381.5200 Knights of Columbus Santos 916.936.3810 Wedding Coordinator Le Pham [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENT We, God's people of St. Paul Catholic Parish In Sacramento, , a multicultural, inclusive and welcoming community, inspired by the love of Jesus Christ are called: to bring all people of God together in worship, to declare our belief in God's love, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God. PAGE 2

October 23, 2016 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds, it does not rest until it FOR THE WEEK reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. -Sirach 35:17-18a

NO COMPARISONS TUES: 10/25 JERRY HENDRICKS † Requested by Annie Hendricks How many times have we read or heard about some- WED: 10/26 FLORENCIA ALBA † one who’s gotten into trouble—maybe even fired from a Requested by Maria Luisa —because of a brush with the law? While our “Christian” minds tell us to be sorry and even pray for the person, a little voice inside our heads may also be say- ing, “I’m glad I would never do anything like that.” TODAY’S READINGS And perhaps we wouldn’t. But are there some things we do that are still not pleasing in God’s eyes? Today’s readings caution us not to look so intently at someone First Reading — The LORD is a God of justice who else’s wrongdoing that we overlook our own weaknesses hears the cry of the oppressed, the orphan, the widow, and shortcomings. When we measure ourselves against the lowly (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18). the worst people we can think of, we come out looking Psalm — The Lord hears the cry of the poor (Psalm 34). pretty good. There is a danger, however, in using some- Second Reading — The crown of righteousness awaits one else’s behavior as a way of reflecting our own good- me (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18). ness. Gospel — The tax collector stood at a distance, beat his breast, and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me, a sin- ner” (Luke 18:9-14). TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Imagine the frustration of bishops who work strenuously READINGS FOR THE WEEK over their ad limina reports, directing study committees, assembling data, honing the texts, traveling to Rome “to Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 the threshold,” only to have it all collapse into a fifteen- Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; minute group meeting with the . More than a few Lk 13:18-21 have grumbled at the weight of this “treasure” from our Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 tradition, yet from the pope’s vantage point, they are es- Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 sential to his ministry. Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Pope John Paul II recalled his own experience as the Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Bishop of Kraków, visiting with Pope Paul VI in the late Lk 14:1, 7-11 1960s and early 1970s. The memory of those individual Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; visits caused him to strengthen the format, assuring each 2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10 of the world’s 2,744 bishops a privileged fifteen private minutes with the pope every five years. If you wonder what the pope does all day, the thought of dealing with FATHER PAUL W. FARIN five hundred bishops a year and reading their detailed reports on diocesan life should help fill up the calendar. We welcome Fr. Paul Farin. He is a priest in the Diocese Pope John Paul II used to say that he approached each of St George-in-Grenada, and is a Cross Catholic Out- individual meeting with the personal goal of learning reach Priest. something new about the Church, and his lively interest He will be preaching on behalf of the poor in developing made the visits immensely worthwhile. The content of countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to cre- the private meetings remains under a privilege of se- ate a meaningful link between parishes in America and crecy, or as Cardinal Theodore McCarrick once said, the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in “You’re only supposed to quote the pope if he tells a the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America. joke.”

Father Paul Farin was ordained in 1988, and his ministry NEVER ABANDONED has included parish work, high school and college chap- Lord, I do not ask that I never be afflicted, but only laincy, liturgical and ecumenical workshops and sub- that you never abandon me in affliction. stance abuse education. He has worked with the home- —St. less and is a passionate advocate for the poor in devel- oping countries. PAGE 3

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

SERVERS NEEDED AUGUST 2016 PROFIT & LOSS

The Diocese of Sacramento is in need of capable serv- ers at various diocesan liturgies throughout the year. The Diocese is trying to form a team of servers who INCOME Actual Budget Difference would be willing to serve at special diocesan Masses Offertory $ 22,694 $ 25,702 $ ( 3,008) Other Income $ 21,717 $ 24,120 $ ( 2,404) with Bishop Soto or Bishop Cotta. Religious Articles & Books $ 1,479 $ 943 $ 536

Religious Education $ 6,641 $ 4,750 $ 1,891 If you would like to be part of this team call (916)-733- Total Income $ 52,531 $ 55,515. $ (2,984) 0221, or [email protected] The immediate needs are: EXPENSES Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Salaries & Benefits $ 12,746 $ 20,580 $ ( 7,834) Sun. Oct 23 @2:30pm at the Cathedral, 11th & K Buildings & Grounds $ 7,722 $ 9,102 $ ( 1,380) Religious Articles & Books $ 342 $ 138 $ 204 Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Gallegos Property Tax & Insurance $ $ 2,689 $ ( 2,689) Sat Nov. 19th @1:15pm at the Cathedral 11th & K Parish Programs $ 4.489 $ 7,258 $ ( 2,769)_ Religious Education $ 9,817 $ 2.000 $ 7.817 Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, who died in a tragic accident in 1991, was recently declared “Venerable” by . This Mass will celebrate that important event. Diocesan Assessment $ $ 4,601 $ ( 4,601) Total Ordinary Expenses $ 35.116 $ 46,368 $ ( 11,252) IMMIGRATION Net Operating Income $ 17,413 $ 9.147 $ 8,266 OTHER INCOME Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ Immigration Interest $ .54 $ 441 $ (441) Legal Services (ILS) program is hosting free DACA and Naturalization screenings every Wednesday afternoon from Capitol Campaign & Blding Fund $ 32,549 $ 13,800 $ 18,749 2 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. They will be offering these free screen- Diocesan & sp. Coll. $ 2,703 $ $ 2,703 ings September 28 - October 26. No registration is required. Total Other Income $ 35,253 $ 14,241 $ 21.012 OTHER EXPENSES RAFFLE Interest $ $ 1,691 $ (1,691) The Spanish community is holding a raffle to benefit the Diocesan & Special Collections $ 2,703 $ $ 2,703 celebration of and the Building Capital Fund Drive $ $ 13,342 $ (13,342) Fund to repay our diocesan loan. Youth Group $ - $ Ticket prices are $3.00 each Total Other Expenses $ 2,703 $ 15,033 $ ( 12,330) Prizes: First prize 55 inch TV

Second prize: Xbox Third prize: Nutri-ninja 32 oz blender Net Other Income $ 32,550 $ ( 792) $ 33341. Raffle will be drawn on December 18th. Tickets are on NET INCOME $ 49,965 $ 8,355 $ 41,608 sale after Mass or in the rectory office. SECOND COLLECTIONS COLLECTION October 29 & 30 World Mission Day World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of 4:00pm 7:30am 49:00am 11:00am 1:00pm TOTAL the Faith is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to re-

September commit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity 11 $1205.00 $1064.00 $1149.00 $1256.00 $581.97 $5255.97 through prayer and sacrifice. Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the Mission grows, as new diocese are 18 $1134.00 $939.00 $1001.00 $1115.00 $952.28 $5141.28 formed, new seminaries are opened, as areas devastated by war or natural disaster are rebuilt. That is why involve- 25 $ 777.00 $1002.00 $1356.00 $ 838.00 $797.79 $4770.79 ment and commitment of Catholics is so urgently needed. October About 1,150 mission dioceses receive regular assistance 2 $1022.00 $1054.00 $1861.00 $1022.00 $770.84 $5729.84 from funds collected. Nov 5/6 St. Paul Building Fund & Capital Campaign 9 $ 1208.00 $1026.00 $1418.00 $1086.00 $871.03 $5609.03 This collection will help provide funds to repay the funds

borrowed from the Diocese to build the Religious Educa- tion Center. PAGE 4

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SICK PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS

Pray for sick family members, friends and parishioners. The 40 Days for Life Vigil began Sept 28th in hundreds of cities around the world. Christians will pray and offer Priscilla Wong Wendy Patnode Raymond Gutierrez assistance on the sidewalk Mon-Fri. from Sept. 28 to Victoria Vasilescu Monica Cordero Nilda Medina Nov.6th. This life-saving, peaceful, prayerful ministry is John Jastraub Rodrigo Reyes ,Doreathea Viltz Shirley Robinson Virginia Collier Virginia Thomas endorsed by Bishop Soto, who encourages all Catholics Lorraine Schaefer Bill & Jean Hesse Dorothy Butler to participate. By God’s grace over 11,700 women Jessica Lintag Ellen Yee Bernadette Carrasca worldwide have changed their minds, choosing LIFE for John Rideaux Elio Chicca Ashley Brackin their children, rather than abortion because of people Sandy Burgoon Gregory Judd de los Reyes Iris Sims Sam Butler Carla Hart praying at the sidewalk. Teresa Ziegler Delgado Brian Steele The vigil, in Sacramento, will be held at 1442 Ethan Terry Sanchez Jackie Martin Juan San Miguel Way, along the public sidewalk of the abortion business Luc Kimia Martha Montanez Peggy Meier-Beyers parking lot on Hallmark Drive. Please visit 40daysfor Mauricio Vargas Ricardo Campos Gertie Davis Jack Steele Johnathan Robinson Elnora Williams life.com for more information about this and other sites. Frank Farrell James Solari Norberta Bamford Rodulfo Reyes Elizabeth Solari Rita Chicca Maria Lopez HEALTH MINISTRY CATHOLIC DAUHGTERS October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common CDA #172 will be meeting once again on the 2nd Tues- cancer among American women, except for skin can- day of each month in Room 1 at 7 p.m. Ladies, everyone cers. has a unique talent or ability to share - from the gift of About 1 in 8 (12%) of women in the US will develop inva- gab to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is easy! You can do sive breast cancer during their lifetime. The earlier it is as much or as little in the group as you choose - you detected the better the chances that treatment will work. chose the projects you are most interested in. Most doctors feel mammograms save thousands of lives We decide together on every aspect of every pro- each year. The Health Ministry encourages all women of ject. We are a likeable bunch of ladies!! We seek to find the parish to talk to their doctors about getting a mam- Christ in the programs we embrace. Regent Nellie mogram. Basquez at 916 381-1365 can give you more information if needed.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST PAUL WOMEN’S RETREAT

Donuts and Coffee “I changed my schedule and it changed my life.” Come join The Knights will be hosting donuts on the Sun us at Christ the King for a retreat to deepen your relation- days in October in the parish hall. Come and ship with God. The theme is “Gathered in the Name of Je- enjoy donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and tea for sus.” The retreat affords an opportunity to engage the strife just a donation. in our time and the uncertainties in our hearts with courage and love. RETREAT IS OCTOBER 28-30. You can register

on line at ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org. For more infor- PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST mation or registering by phone contact Carol Forrest at the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Assembly is sponsor- Center 916-725-4720 ext.314. ing a Youth Carved & Decorated Pumpkin Contest on October 30th in the parish hall from 8:00-12:30pm. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Youth categories are: Group #1, 5-9 years old (K-4th) Group #2, 10-13 yeas old, (5-8th) Please pray for the following members of our families Entry fee is $5.00 per pumpkin, and prizes will be serving in the Armed Forces awarded for both carved and decorated categories in Gary B. Foster ll Janae Santos Ryan Gandy each of the two age groups. Jay Candaso Brian Vergith Cody Machado Note: No lit flames permitted Norbert MendiolaJr. Martin Sinlao Mark A. Ramos Jr. Contact Frank at 896-8007. Jeffrey Yazel Sergio Pineda Cameron Lindsay Daniel Roy Ryan Ariel Rollins Armando Asahan Join the Knights of Columbus Robert Brich II Don Carlo Geroche If you would like to find out more about becoming a Knight Gregorio Rodriguez John Marc James please ask any Knight, they should all be wearing their name Roel C.. Dones Ruben N. Libed badges, or call Roger Tafoya at (916) 936-3810. Ricardo Cervantes Nilo Uy Villaluna Jr. Stephen Rich Don Jamoles PAGE 5

YOUTH MISSIONARY NEWS (SPYM) SOCIAL JUSTICE

Want to join SPYM? Toilet Paper For more information contact: The response to the need for toilet paper for the home- Cyrille Kaiklian less was great! 916.753.2302 email [email protected] Thank you everyone who contributed to this vital need of Angie Lovett the people who live on the streets. A special thanks to 916.803.6463 email [email protected] our SPYM members, their efforts to collect toilet paper .916.381.5200 were truly outstanding. They held a contest to see who Or visit: http://st.paul-florin.org/youth-ministry could collect the most toilet paper resulted in 350 rolls https://www.facebook.com/events1543001669170057 being collected and donated. Congratulations to the winner, Renee Valine, and all our parish members who contributed. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Socks and Tarps Recent Bereavement As the winter approaches the need for socks and tarps Please keep the families and friends in your prayers for becomes the next need that will be addressed. Warm St. Paul Parishioners whose funerals, or Memorial dry socks on a wet rainy day, when you are living on the Masses were celebrated during the past few weeks, street, must seem like a luxury. If you would like to do- Clara Meier, Raymond Paddy, Romeo Jarin.,Avelino nate socks “Tube Socks” will work for both men and Garcia & Purita Tonel, Trinidad Marzan, Eulalia Loc- women. quaiao, Demetrio Casuga, Bill Schlim Rose Blea, Fer- The need for tarps to lay on the ground, or to be used by nando Magaño, Alicia Baltazar, Eustaquio Marron, Pros- the homeless to protect from the rain will become a dire erfino Dicholso. May they rest in peace and let perpetual necessity in the near future. light shine upon them. For more information please call the rectory 381-5200. Please put your donated items in the containers in the entrances of the Church, these are provided by the So- cial Justice Ministry.

HEALTH MINISTRY VATICAN APP Free Flu Shots Available in Sacramento County The Public Health Immunization Assistance Program There is a Vatican endorsed iGodTODAY app for you!. If you want to connect with God for at least 4 minutes every hosts a series of free Flu Clinics in the Sacramento day in bible reading, reflection and down to earth prayer area each year for uninsured, under-insured and/or low simply get the iGodTODAY app. More information by click- income adults and families. Please pick up a listing of ing on www.wordnet.tv/igod-today.htm the free clinics in the entrances of the church. The 2016 schedule is also available on the Sacto County Health and Human Services website NEW PARISHIONERS http://www.saccounty.net/news/pages/default.aspx. We would like to welcome some of our newly registered members to our parish family. CATHOLICS CARE. CATHOLICS VOTE Jose & Maria Aguilar Francisco & Judith Alfaro Ruben & Maria Alvaro Marco & Yeny Anguiano .Catholic Bishops remind Catholics about the call to par- Mauricio & Silvia Baltazar Eduardo & Maria Barriga ticipate in political life. “In the Catholic tradition,” they Jorge & Maria Barron Jose & Rosali Bautista write, “responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation Frederic & Donna Beley Felipe & Elisa Bernal in political life is a moral obligation.” Please visit: Aron & Zaira Bernardino Ellelie Joyce Calaran James http://www.scd.org/social service ministry/faithful- Cristobal & Domitila Carrilo Vincent & Jannely Chavez citizenship.html Heriberto & Karina Cruz Damien & Karla DaRosa Adrian & Guadalupe DeOrta Ana Diaz Ricardo & Luz Diaz Jose & Rosa Elisea MINISTERS NEEDED Luis & Lucila Espinoza Fernando & Emma Garcia Fernando & Sandra Garcia Isaac & Karla Garcia If you would like to join our group of dedicated ministers we Ricardo & Emma Garcia Alex & Delia Hernandez would be happy to welcome you. Hector & Karla Larios Sonia Lopez We are in need of Lectors, (Ministers of the Word) for Mass. and Ministers to the Ill and Homebound and Eucha- If you are new to our parish we welcome you and ask ristic Ministers. you register with us so we can keep in touch. PAGE 6

Trigesimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 23 de octubre, 2016

NO HACER COMPARACIONES TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

¿Cuántas veces hemos leído o escuchado acerca En 1823 se fundó el pueblo de San Rafael de las Quebra- de alguien que se metió en problemas, incluso despedi- dillas en Puerto Rico. Este pueblo fue dedicado al santo do de su empleo, por un roce con la ley? Mientras nues- patrón de los pescadores. Rafael, también es el ángel pa- tras mentes “cristianas” nos dicen que nos apiademos trono de la salud. Aunque hoy día su fiesta esta combinada de esa persona y que roguemos por ella, puede que una con los otros arcángeles el 29 de septiembre, en el viejo vocecita interior también esté diciendo: “Me alegro de calendario este santo fue conmemorado el 24 de octubre. que yo nunca haría algo así”. Rafael (Dios salva) se encuentra en el libro de Tobías y Y tal vez no lo haríamos. Pero, ¿hay algunas cosas según el autor bíblico, este es el ángel de la guarda de Tob- que hacemos que no agradan a Dios? Las lecturas de ías. El mismo Rafael se presenta como uno de los siete ángeles o arcángeles que llevan las oraciones de los justos hoy nos advierten no mirar tan atentamente a las malda- al trono de Dios y que gozan de la presencia gloriosa del des de otros que pasamos por alto nuestras propias de- Santísimo (Tobías 12:15). bilidades y defectos. Cuando nos comparamos con las Mi padre siempre dice que hay que pedir una cosa a peores personas a nuestro alrededor, salimos bastante Dios, la salud. Si tenemos la salud nada nos falta. Es inte- bien. Sin embargo, hay un peligro en usar la conducta resante que en latín, salud y salvación son la misma pala- ajena como medida para reflejar nuestras propias virtu- bra, salus. El santo patrón de la salud, Rafael nos recuerda des. que Dios es el único que nos puede salvar, dándonos salud de cuerpo, alma y espíritu. LECTURAS DE HOY PADRE PAUL W. FARIN

Primera lectura — El Señor es el Dios de justicia que escucha el grito de los oprimidos, el huérfano, la viuda, Damos la bienvenida al Padre Paul Farin. Es un sacer- los humildes (Sirácide 35:12-14, 16-18). dote en la Diócesis de San Jorge-en-Granada, y es una Salmo — El Señor no está lejos de sus fieles Sacerdote de la Cruzada de Difusión Católica. (Salmo 34 [33]). Él estará predicando en nombre de los pobres en los paí- ses en desarrollo. Cruzada de Difusión Católica fue funda- Segunda lectura — La corona de los santos me está da para crear un vínculo significativo entre las parroquias esperando (2 Timoteo 4:6-8, 16-18). en los Estados Unidos y los sacerdotes, monjas que traba- Evangelio — El publicano se quedaba atrás, se golpea- jan en la Iglesia de ultramar en el Caribe, África, Asia, Amé- ba el pecho, diciendo, “Dios mío, ten piedad de mí que rica Central y América del Sur. soy un pecador” (Lucas 18:9-14). El padre Paul Farin fue ordenado en 1988, y su ministerio ha incluido el trabajo de las parroquias, las escuelas secun- LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA daria y la universidad de capellanía, talleres litúrgicos, ecuménicos y la educación de abuso de sustancias. Ha trabajado con las personas sin hogar y es un apasionado Lunes: Ef 4:32 — 5:8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 13:10-17 defensor de los pobres en los países en desarrollo. Martes: Ef 5:21-33 o 5:2a, 25-33; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Lc 13:18-21 SEGUNDA COLECTA Miércoles: Ef 6:1-9; Sal 145 (144):10-14; Lc 13:22-30 Jueves: Ef 6:10-20; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 13:31-35 Octubre 29 y 30 Día de la Misión Mundial Viernes: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 6:12-16 Este es un día reservado para los católicos, en todo el mundo Sábado: Fil 1:18b-26; Sal 42 (41):2, 3, 5cdef; a comprometerse de nuevo a la actividad misionera de la Igle- Lc 14:1, 7-11 sia a través de la oración y el sacrificio. Cada año, la necesi- dad aumenta a medida que se abren nuevos seminarios, los Domingo: Sab 11:22 — 12:2; Sal 145 (144):1-2, 8-11, hombres jóvenes, están escuchando el llamado de Cristo a 13-14; 2 Tes 1:11 — 2:2; Lc 19:1-10 seguirlo como sacerdote. Es por ello que se necesita con ur- gencia la participación y el compromiso de los católicos de NUNCA ABANDONADA todo el mundo. Cerca de 1.150 diócesis misioneras reciben Señor, yo no te pido nunca sufrir aflicciones, sino tan asistencia regular de todos los fondos recaudados. solo que nunca me abandones en mi aflicción. Nov. 5 & 6 “St. Paul’s Dream” —Sta. Bernardita Soubirous Esta colecta ayudará a proporcionar los fondos para pagar los fondos de "Nuestro sueño continúa en el servicio a todos" la campaña, se utilizaran los sobres de color rosa para hacer sus pagos. PAGE 7

Sacristanes Miguel Mendez 916-715-5413 IMMIGRACION Antonio Morales 916-230.9591

Formación en la Fe Católica : El Programa de Servicios Legales de Inmigración (ILS) del El Banco de Comida de Sacramento y Servicios a la Familia Coordinadoras: María C. Gutiérrez 916.383.6719 en el 3333, 3rd Ave. Sacramento, Ca 95817, está organizan- Aracely Narváez 916.681.2924 do servicios gratuitos sobre DACA y Naturalización todos los Ministerio de Comunión: Mary Weather 916.718.6387 miércoles desde 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm. Ellos estarán ofrecien- Ministerio de la Palabra: María C. Gutiérrez 916.395.7219 do estos servicios gratis desde el 28 de septiembre hasta el Ministerios Servidores del Altar: Jóvenes Kelly E. Mendez 916.715.7492 26 de octubre. No es necesario registrarse. Después de Rosa M. Delgadillo 916.689.5204 estos servicios iniciales, los individuos que están elegibles Ministros de Hospitalidad: José Luis Sánchez 916.457.4713 serán invitados a volver a un evento donde serán asistidos Miguel Méndez 916.715.5413 en completar sus aplicaciones DACA o naturalización. Antonio Morales 916.230.9591 Francisco Rodríguez 916.717.0492 MINISTERIO DE SALUD Magdiel Solís 510.938-6135 Ministerio de Música de Niños: Vacunas contra la gripe disponible en el Condado de Sacra- Covadonga Barrón 916.670.9619 mento y gratis. Ministerio de Música de Adultos: Ramiro Mendoza 916.670.5727 El Programa de Asistencia de Salud Pública Inmunización Vocaciones: Guadalupe Salinas 916.955.2150 alberga una serie de clínicas de la gripe gratis en el área de Virgen de Guadalupe Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 Sacramento cada año para los no asegurados, con poca Bautismos Diacono Ramírez 916.381.5200 cobertura y adultos de ingresos bajos y / o familias. Por fa- vor recoja una lista de las clínicas gratuitas en las entradas Quiere unirse a nuestros diferentes ministerios, por que “Nuestro de la Iglesia. El calendario 2016 también está disponible en bautismo nos llama a compartir la misión de Cristo”. Si esta intere- el sitio web Sacto Condado de Salud y Servicios Humanos sado favor de llamar a cualquier persona de los teléfonos de arriba http://www.saccounty.net/news/pages/default.aspx. de esta pagina.

MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS 40 DIAS POR LA VIDA Para mas información sobre estos eventos por favor comuní- 28 de septiembre quese con el Diacono Antonio Ramírez al 381-5200. Los 40 Días por la Vida. La Vigilia comienza Sept 28 ° en COMITE HISPANO cientos de ciudades de todo el mundo. Los cristianos vamos a orar y ofrecer asistencia en la acera de lunes a viernes. del 28 de septiembre para Nov.6th. Esto, pacífica, el minis- El Comité Hispano, también llamado “Gente Puente” esta terio de oración para salvar la vida recibe la aprobación del haciendo una Rifa, de un costo de $3 por boleto y el libro tiene 20 boletos. Los premios son: 1sro premio una TV de 55 pulga- Obispo Soto, que anima a todos los católicos a participar. das, 2ndo premio un Ex-box une y 3ro premio Por la gracia de Dios más de 11.700 mujeres en el mundo una ninja licuadora. Los fondos son para ayuda de la fiesta de han cambiado de opinión, la elección de vida para sus hijos, la Virgen de Guadalupe, la Iglesia y comité. en lugar de aborto debido a la gente que ruega en la acera. La vigilia, en Sacramento, se llevará a cabo en 1442 Ethan PLATICAS PRE BAUTISMALES Way, a lo largo de la acera pública del aborto estaciona- miento de negocio en Hallmark Drive. Por favor, visite 40daysfor life.com para obtener más información sobre este Las platicas para padres y padrinos se ofrecen el último sába- y otros sitios do de cada mes, de 3:45 p.m. en el salón # 8. Se requiere llegar a tiempo. NOTA: Para evitar distracciones, por favor no traiga niños. MINISTERIO DE SALUD Es necesario que pase a la oficina parroquial a registrar el ni- ño/niña que desean bautizar, antes de atender a las platicas Cáncer de próstata: Septiembre es el mes de concientizar pre-bautismales. Horario de oficina: 8: a.m. – 4: p.m. Las per- y de aprender como descubrir y cuidar el cáncer de prósta- sonas que venga a clase Deberá presentar el recibo de la ta. Debido a la proximidad de la glándula prostática en rela- Oficina. IMPORTANTE: Si su hijo/hija es mayor de 6 años, ción a la vejiga y la uretra, cáncer de próstata puede ser por favor obtenga información con el Diacono Antonio acompañado por una variedad de síntomas urinarios. De- Ramírez pendiendo del tamaño y ubicación, un tumor puede presio- nar y constreñir la uretra, inhibiendo el flujo de orina. Algu- BAUTISMOS nos de los síntomas incluyen: Ardor y / o dificultad para orinar. La celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo, es el primer La frecuencia o la pérdida de control de la vejiga. sábado de cada mes a las 9:45 a.m., La disminución del flujo o sangre en la orina. Requisitos: Haber atendido los padres y padrinos a las plati- El Ministerio de Salud le anima a aprender más sobre el cas pre-bautismales, Traer comprobante si atendieron en otra cáncer de próstata, es el tema en el último número de El parroquia. lugar de curación: y lo encuentran en la pagina del internet, Padrinos y Madrinas: Si son pareja, que estén casados en la webside www.stpaul-florin.org Iglesia Católica, y haber recibido los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana.