ST. CATHERINE OF ROMAN ESTABLISHED 1964 3450 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, California 94591 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday ~ 11:00am to 4:00pm Friday ~ 9:00am to 12:00pm Telephone | (707) 553-1355 ||| Email | [email protected] WELCOME! Website | stcatherinevallejo.org ||| Social Media | facebook.com stcatherinevallejo HOLY MASSES 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021

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PASTOR Fr. Glenn Jaron, MSP

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Jose “Peping” Estaniel, MSP

PERMANENT DEACONS Rudy Pete Lobo Alejandro Madero Juan Moreno Bobby Peregrino Dennis Purificacion

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Bookkeeper EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mike Reay WEDNESDAYS & FIRST FRIDAYS After 7:45AM Morning Mass To Before 6:00PM Evening Mass Custodian THIRD FRIDAYS for Holy Vocations Rudy Caoili 3:00PM—5:45PM

Rectory Housekeeper Marissa Madrinan First Martyrs of the Church of ’s Story Landscape Maintenance Feast Day is Wednesday, June 30 Mark Besta There were Chris- PARISH SCHOOL tians in Rome within a doz- 707-643-6691 en or so years after the Christine Walsh, Principal death of , though they 3460 Tennessee Street were not the converts of School Hours: Monday - Friday the “Apostle of the Gen- 8:15am-3:00PM [email protected] tiles” (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION the time he wrote his great letter in 57-58 A.D. 707-553-1355 There was a large Jewish population in Rome. Proba- Ian Emperador bly as a result of controversy between Jews and Jewish Chris- Religious Education Coordinator tians, the Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome in 49 Registrations by appointment only on -50 A.D. Suetonius the historian says that the expulsion was weekday afternoons. Email: due to disturbances in the city “caused by the certain Chres- [email protected] to schedule an tus” [Christ]. Perhaps many came back after Claudius’ death appointment in 54 A.D. Paul’s letter was addressed to a Church with mem- Classes on Mondays: bers from Jewish and Gentile backgrounds. Grades 1-5 4:00PM to 5:15PM In 64 A.D., more than half of Rome was destroyed by Grades 6-8 7:00PM to 8:15PM fire. Rumor blamed the tragedy on Nero, who wanted to en- Confirmation 7:00PM to 8:30PM large his palace. He shifted the blame by accusing the Chris- tians. According to the historian Tacitus, many Christians were SACRAMENTAL INQUIRIES put to death because of their “hatred of the human race.” Pe- Sacrament of Reconciliation ter and Paul were probably among the victims. Wednesdays: 5:00PM - 5:45PM Threatened by an army revolt and condemned to Saturdays: 4:00PM – 4:45PM death by the senate, Nero committed suicide in 68 A.D. at the and by appointment age of 31. REFLECTION Infant Baptismal Prep Wherever the Good News of Jesus was preached, it met First Saturday of the month the same opposition as Jesus did, and many of those who be- gan to follow him shared his suffering and death. But no hu- Matrimony Preparation man force could stop the power of the Spirit unleashed upon Six (6) months prior to wedding the world. The blood of martyrs has always been, and will al- ways be, the seed of Christians.

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Vallejo cell phone and minor children to bathrooms while at mass. Weekend Mass Collection HEALING PRAYERS June 19-20, 2021 Heavenly Father, we pray that You will lay Collection Basket at Masses: $ 9,438.01 your healing Hands upon all those who are Mail-in/Drop off collection: $ 1,440.00 sick. We beg you to have compassion on all Online Giving: $ 859.00 those who are suffering so that they may be delivered from their pitiful circumstanc- TOTAL COLLECTION: $ 11,737.01 es. In Jesus, we pray. Please call the rectory at 553-1355 to make a prayer request. WEEKLY COLLECTION GOAL: $11,650.00 Aida Salumbides Sofia Timbang

Ted Caponpon Albert Gaspar

Ralph Cruz Arminda Munar

Florita Cruz Lolita Pentecostes

Ursula Charifa John Baptista May the good Lord who cannot be outdone in

generosity reward you and your loved ones a thousand fold of His choicest blessings.

FOR YOUR WEEKLY DONATIONS

You can use the Give On-Line feature on the parish website The Sacrament of Anointing offers prayers for your weekly mass donation for recovery, gives spiritual healing and the Holy (General Fund) or the Today’s Spirit’s peace and courage for the difficulties of ill- Gift, Tomorrow’s Hope Capital ness. Campaign. Go to Anointing is not to be delayed for any seri- ww.stcatherinevallejo.org and select GIVE ON- ous illness or operation. A person who has been LINE at the top of the Main Menu Bar. If you pre- anointed does not need to be anointed again with- fer, please send your weekly donation to the church in the same illness. at 3450 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, 94591. The Anointing is available for children who have reached the age of reason. If parishioners are seriously ill and request an anointing in their home or hospital, MENSA CHRISTI MINISTRY please call 707-567-9500.

Mensa Christi Ministry [Table of Christ] serves meals to the needy in our parish and local communities. SONG OF FAREWELL Please consider: May the choir of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. 1. A monetary donation. This way the volunteers May you find eternal life. can purchase what is needed for food supplies. -Ernest Sands Checks may be made payable to St. Catherine of Siena Parish (Memo: Mensa Christi). 2. A donation of used tents in good condition for Adela Lindsay, Salome Agdamag, the homeless. Leticia Bamba Please contact Helen Dris at 707-853-0206 or Teresa Remo at 510-367-7511 for more infor- mation. Please pray for our less fortunate brothers Eternal rest grant unto the souls of our parishioners, family members, friends and all poor souls. Let the perpetual light and sisters and for the safety of our volunteers. shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Vallejo cell phone and minor children to bathrooms while at mass. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reading I ~ Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24

God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. For he fashioned all things that they might have being; and the creatures of the world are wholesome, and there is not a destructive drug among them nor any domain of the netherworld on earth, for justice is undying. For formed man to be imperisha- ble; the image of his own nature he made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who belong to his company experience it.

Responsorial Psalm ~ 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13

I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.

Reading II ~ 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15

Brothers and sisters: As you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love, we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the pre- sent time should supply their needs, so that their abundance may also supply your needs, that here may be equality. As it is written: Whoever had much did not have more, and whoever had little did not have less.

Gospel ~ Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.” He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him and pressed upon him. There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” Immediately her flow of blood dried up. She felt in her body that she was healed of her afflic- tion. Jesus, aware at once that power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who has touched my clothes?” But his disciples said to Jesus, “You see how the crowd is pressing upon you, and yet you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” And he looked around to see who had done it. The woman, realizing what had hap- pened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.” And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat.

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Vallejo cell phone and minor children to bathrooms while at mass. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2021

Monday: St. Genesis 18:16-33 Psalm 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11 [8a] Peter’s Pence Collection Matthew 8:18-22 THIS WEEKEND, June 26 and 27

Tuesday: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Vigil: Acts 3:1-10 Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 [5] Galatians 1:11-20 John 21:15-19 Take this opportunity to join with Francis and be a Day: Acts 12:1-11 sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5] 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Please be generous. Matthew 16:13-19

Wednesday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Genesis 21:5, 8-20a Psalm 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [7a] Mat- thew 8:28-34

Thursday: THE RCIA PROCESS St. Junipero Serra ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC? Genesis 22:1b-19 Psalm 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9] Mat- Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate thew 9:1-8 This is a time of no fixed duration or structure. During this period inquirers are introduced to Jesus Christ, basic values Friday: and rudimentary prayer. Sessions allow inquirers to ask questions, Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 share stories, build community, and discern where God is leading Psalm 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 [1b] Mat- them in their journey of faith. thew 9:9-13 First Step: Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens In this rite, inquirers declare their intention publicly to the Church Saturday: and the Church accepts their intent to follow God’s call to follow St. Thomas, Apostle Christ. From this point on, they are called "catechumens" and the Ephesians 2:19-22 Church embraces them with a mother's love and concern. Though Psalm 117:1bc, 2 [Mark 16:15] not yet baptized, catechumens are part of the household of Christ. John 20:24-29 Period of Catechumenante This is the period of time in which catechumens are given formal in- Next Sunday: struction in the Christian way of life and the doctrines of the Catholic 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Church. They also begin to learn about Catholic worship. This period Independence Day normally lasts about 18 months so that catechumens can experience 2:2-5 an entire , according to the adage: "you have to live Psalm 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd] through an Easter to have an Easter." 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Deacon Juan Moreno is available to assist and answer ques- Mark 6:1-6a tions for additional information. Please call the parish office at 707- ©LP 553-1355 and he will return your call.

St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Vallejo cell phone and minor children to bathrooms while at mass. WHY DO WE DO THAT? Santo Nino Devotion Catholic Life Explained NEXT Monday, July 5 [every 1st Monday of the month] after 6:00PM evening mass

The Santo Nino Devotees would like to an- nounce and invite you to our monthly Devotion to QUESTION: Santo Nino [1st Monday of What is the “Miraculous Medal” and why is it called each month.] It will begin that? after the 6:00pm evening Holy Mass. ANSWER: The medal of the Please bring your own Novena booklets; that has come to be called simply the “Miraculous otherwise, it will be provided. Please continue with Medal” dates back to an apparition of Mary to face masking. Catherine Laboure, who was then a novice sister with the Daughters of Charity. On November 27, 1830, Our Lady appeared to her standing on a globe, with shafts of light streaming from her hands St. Thomas, The Apostle and the words, “O Mary, conceived without sin, Feast Day is Saturday, July 3 pray for us who have recourse to thee,” surround- ing the image. In the same vision, Catherine saw a Thomas’s character capital “M” with a cross above it and below two is outlined in The Gospel hearts. Catherine seemed to hear a voice telling her According to John. His de- to have what she saw struck as a medal and a votion to Jesus is clearly ex- promise that those who wore the medal would pressed in when Jesus have the protection and intercession of the Mother planned to return to Ju- of God. The first 1,500 of medals were distributed in daea, the disciples warned him of the Jews’ ani- 1832. Many miraculous favors were attributed to mosity, to which Thomas soon replied, “Let us also the use of the medal. go, that we may die with him.” At the Last Sup- Saint Catherine’s “Miraculous Medal” is perThomas could not comprehend what Jesus among the recognizable and popular symbols of meant when he said, “I will come again and will modern Catholicism. Reflecting on its widespread take you to myself, that where I am you may be use, the 2001 Vatican document, “Directory on also. And you know the way where I am going.” Popular Piety and Liturgy,” observes that the med- Thomas’s question “How can we know the way?” al “recalls the mystery of Redemption, the love of caused Jesus to answer, “I am the way, and the the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of the Sorrowful truth, and the life.” Heart of Mary. It signifies the mediatory role of the Perhaps the best-known event in his life is Blessed Mary, the mystery of the Church, the the one from which the phrase “doubting Thom- relationship between Heaven and earth, this life as” developed. In John 20:19–29 he was not and eternal life.” ©LPi among those disciples to whom the risen Christ first appeared, and, when they told the incredu- lous Thomas, he requested physical proof of the Resurrection, fulfilled when Christ reappeared and specifically asked Thomas to touch his wounds. His sudden realization of truth (“My Lord and my God”) made Thomas the first person to explicitly acknowledge Jesus’ divinity. St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Vallejo cell phone and minor children to bathrooms while at mass. EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP THE GREAT EVANGELIZER Recognize God In Your Ordinary Moments Throughout history, no one shared Christ as passion- Touching the Cloak of Christ ately as the apostle Paul. Known as the “Apostle of the Gentiles,” one of the things most interesting Look to today’s Gospel and you’ll find one of the about Paul’s ministry across the world is that he most arresting images in all of Scripture. Christ in a spent time studying each community before ever crowd, everyone clamoring for his attention, press- stepping foot near a pulpit! He learned their way ing against him. Several feet away, is a chronically of life, shared in their sufferings. He became one of ill woman, weak and desperate for help. She knows them, as Christ did for us. He fulfilled the central she doesn’t have a chance of getting his attention. call of the Christian: to be in the world, not of the She has no connections. She has no strength. All she world. can do is lift up her hand. Once he estab- lished real relationships So that’s what she does. She reaches out. with others founded on love, he was able to There comes a time, or maybe several times, in each speak to them where of our lives when we become this woman. We’re they were at, sharing tired and we’re sick. Is it with sin? With fear? With the good news in their Bringing People anger? It doesn’t matter. Whatever it is, it’s made us own terms and secular weak, and we feel like we’ve run out of options. language. We’ve looked for help and come up empty. We’ve consulted friends and gotten nowhere. We’re lost in the crowd of life, unable to stick our heads above the pressing throng to wave for help.

And there is Christ, always passing by us. The hem of his cloak is never far from our grasp. We have no hope of a big miracle like the synagogue leader. We don’t even bother asking for that. But that cloak ... DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO we can touch that cloak. That’s something we can do. CURSILLOS IN CHRISTIANITY Do we do it, though? Do we have the confidence of MONTHLY ULTREYA MEETING that sick, beaten-down woman who knew so totally that healing was there for the taking? Or do we re- Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We treat back into the crowd, stumbling back home invite you to our Cursillos in Chris- with our pain and our sinfulness? Reach out, friends. tianity, Diocese of Sacramento’s However, whatever, whenever — reach out. Christ monthly Ultreya and School of will not fail you. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi Leaders Meeting. We’re looking forward to being with you to lis- ten to our witness and technical speakers.

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