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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church November 3, 2019

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church November 3, 2019

November 3, 2019

Photograph of St. John the Evangelist by Dean Tormey, SJE Parishioner St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Carmichael, California Established October 4, 1960 Schedule: Sunday Mass: 5751 Locust Avenue Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Traditional Mass Carmichael, CA 95608-1320 Sunday: 8 AM Traditional Mass, 10 AM (Family Mass) & 12 Noon (Pre Teen/Teen Mass- Parish Office………….(916) 483-8454 Contemporary) School…………………(916) 481-8845 Daily: 6:30 & 8:30 AM, (M-F); 8:30 AM (Sat) Religious Education….(916) 483-4628 Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 AM & 7 PM St. Vincent de Paul…..(916) 483-2161 : Wed & Fri 9 AM to 5 PM

Healing Mass every 3rd Sunday of the Month at 1:30 Parish website: www.sjecarmichael.org PM with Confession from 1:05 to 1:25 PM Parish email: [email protected] Sacraments: Rel. Ed: [email protected] Confessions: Fridays and Saturdays 10 min before School website: www.stjohnev.com morning Masses and 3:45 to 4:45 PM Saturday School email: [email protected] Baptism: Call office about parent preparation ses-

sions. be registered in the parish. Fr. Bernardin Mugabo…………………………………...... Pastor Marriage: Contact the clergy at least six months in Fr. Thomas A. Bland………………...…...... Pastor Emeritus advance. Fr. Alban C. Uba, SMMM…………………………...In Residence Mr. Lawrence Niekamp……………………………. ……... Anointing of the Sick: Call the office at any time. Mr. Keith Johnson………………………………………….Deacon Mr. Jack Wilson…………………………………………….Deacon READINGS FOR THE WEEK Ms. Linda Gospodnetich…………………..… Business Manager Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Mrs. Christine Horton…….…………..………….School Principal Lk 14:12-14 Sr. Hannah M.O’Donoghue,RSM.Coord.of Religious Education Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Mrs. Cara O’Shea…….…...... Director of Music, & Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Mr. Tom Ennis………..….Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council Lk 14:25-33 Mrs. Mary Ellen Meier…...Chairperson, Parish Finance Council Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Catholics Coming Home: Saturday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; For more information, call (916) 483-8454, ext.150 or 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 e-mail to [email protected] Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38] Registration / Change of Address:  I want to register in the parish.  I have changed my address; my envelope # is ______. Name: ______Address: ______City: ______ZIP ______Phone: ______E-mail: ______

It may take up to 2 months to start receiving envelopes or for any changes. Place in collection basket. PASTOR’S CORNER By Deacon Jack Wilson Thirtieth Sunday in Time - October 27, 2019 The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not When Father Bernardin was away at the Diocesan rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the priests’ convocation, I had the privilege to perform Most High responds. — Sirach 35:17 18a Exposition and of the on Wednesday and Friday. If you have never come to Eucharistic adoration in our chapel, please come to the November chapel anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays or 4 to 9, 2019 Fridays to experience sitting in the presence of Our Lord. You don’t need to stay for any minimum amount of time, just come and see what it is like. It is a time to pray, Monday: St. participate in community prayers or just sit quietly. 6:30 a.m. All Souls During adoration, the blessed sacrament is up on the , 8:30 a.m. All Souls visible to all in the Chapel. This is an opportunity to Tuesday: contemplate what has done for you in your life, to 6:30 a.m. All Souls pray for special needs or thank Jesus for your blessings 8:30 a.m. All Souls while you look upon him in the . Wednesday: When I perform Benediction (reciting the Divine praises) 6:30 a.m. All Souls at the end of adoration, you can join others praising God 8:30 a.m. All Souls and the Holy family by saying: Thursday: Blessed be God 6:30 a.m. All Souls Blessed be His Holy Name. 8:30 a.m. All Souls Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Friday: Blessed be the Name of Jesus. 6:30 a.m. All Souls Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. 8:30 a.m. All Souls Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Saturday: Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. 8:30 a.m. All Souls Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception. our sick and their caregivers: Helena Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Alleman, Andrea Armstrong, Robert Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Burns, Geoff Carter, Alicia Cortez, Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Russ Davis, Melissa Duran, Kate Ellis, Karen Emmons, Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Debbie Erichs, Teri Erickson, Velia Escalante, Juanita Amen. Estrellas, Martin Fiorino, Anthony Gabriele, Ella After the praises, I place the Blessed Sacrament back into Gomes, Jimi Grant, Donna Harris, Tom Harvey, Vicky the and kneel in front of the tabernacle while Heard, George Heffner, Mary Jeffries, Eduardo Jimenez, the hymn is sung. I am not required to keep kneeling in Yelena Kanavalchuk, Michelle Keyawa, Sayed Kian, Pat front of the tabernacle but I do this for two reasons. The Lobrovich, Karen Lydon, Jennifer Martin, Pat Minnard, first is to thank Jesus for the honor to hold him that day. Manuel Molina, Michael Niekamp, Gilles Ouellet, Lynn The second is to remind myself that even though Jesus has Parry, Mike Peterson, Alex Quiroz, Max Rankin, Jeff been placed into the tabernacle, he can still see us from Reynolds, Ruth Salazar, Rena Scherman, Robert there. We bring the Eucharist out so that we can see Jesus. Scholtes, Christopher Scott, Paul Scurti, Richard The Divine Son of God’s vision is not limited by material Terranova & family, Hank Thompson, Kim Van objects such as the and tabernacle doors.. He sees and Blaricom, Katie Walker and all sick parishioners. can move through solid objects – remember the locked door when the Apostles were afraid? We can get so busy that we don’t Jesus, in the tabernacle in the Church sees us as we enter take time to sit down and think a the on Sunday. He can see a smile from while, pray. Choosing a special someone who is joyful to be there. He can see the worry time to visit the Chapel on on someone who has troubles. He can see someone Wednesday or Friday is a perfect praying to him before Mass. He can see someone bored way to let go of all our busy nerv- and checking their watch. He can see someone singing to ousness and rest with Him without distractions. It starts him during Mass. Perhaps we should all remind ourselves right after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and closes with Benedic- of the presence of Jesus in the Church tabernacle. Dress tion at 5 p.m. and act appropriately. SJE is proud to announce that two of our very busy parishioners were awarded Veteran of the Day honors for their military service. Ken Macdonald and Gene Gobbo were recently so honored by the Veteran Administration not only for their military service but for their community service which included their active involvement at SJE. We congratulate both and all military personal both active and veterans at our parish Sr. Hannah O’Donoghue, RSM Would you like to intensify your participation at 916-483-4628 Mass? Why not become a Eucharist Minister? [email protected] For more information please contact Bernadette Hicks, 916-296-9047. [email protected] Prayer & reflection for the 31’ Sunday of : “Loving God, you want nothing better than for us to turn The Knights of Columbus, St John the Evangelist back to you, away from our wrongdoing. Help us to see the times Council 16612 Upcoming Events: we do not obey your commandments and be ready promptly to put *Coats for Kids Drive this weekend through December right those things our sins have damaged. We make this prayer to you through Christ our Lord. Amen.” 15th. A collection bin is in the Giving Wing. Our reading today is from Luke 19:1-10. There we hear the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector, who climbed the tree to get a Next Weekend's Second Collection is for the glimpse of Jesus. That encounter with Jesus changed his life & led Archdiocese of Military Services. Please be as him to repentance. Jesus came to look for sinners so he could save generous as possible. them. Where do you/we need forgiveness? Jesus is always waiting for us. Pope Francis’ November intention: “That a spirit of dialogue, Please check the Lost and Found (ask an Usher) for encounter and reconciliation emerges in the Near East, where any items that you may have left behind after Mass. diverse religious communities share their lives together.” FAMILIES Please contact the Religious-Education office above for more Our Altar Server Coordinator, information and registration materials regarding the following Steven Langston, may be reached programs: RE/CCD/CFF (for children – grades K – Jr. High); at [email protected] Confirmation for Adults; Returning-Catholics; General- Assistance. Adult Choir rehearsal meet every Wednesday @ 7 pm in R.C.I.A. (Those who wish to become Catholic): Contact Deacon the Church. If you are a singer or an instrumentalist, Jack & Jennie Wilson at the Parish office. please join us. Please contact Cara O’Shea with any OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: Lay Mission Project: See our poster in the narthex and visit questions at [email protected]. www.LayMissionProject.net for registration/information. UPDATE ON PRAYER-SHAWL MINISTRY: Questions about the Catholic Faith: You are always welcome to contact us at the parish. Additionally, listen to Catholic-Radio– Thanks to the many people who are willing to be involved 1620AM; Send inquiries to: [email protected], Watch in the Prayer-Shawl-Ministry. Unfortunately, the person EWTN T.V.; Check out these websites:CredibleCatholic.com, who is willing to do the training broke her leg and will not USCCB.org, Catholic.org, Miraclehunter.com, Saintoftheday.org be available for several weeks. We will let you know as Retreats, spiritual-direction and more: soon as she is ready. Watch the bulletin for info. (1) www.ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org or 916-725-4720, Citrus Heights; *Young married couples meet at the CTK retreat center, RCIA started in September: Are you visiting our church from 3 – 5 p.m. on third Sundays. Call above number to verify. (2) and want to become a Catholic? Do you know someone who www.MercyCenter.org or 530-887-2019, Auburn. (3) Catholic- is interested in becoming Catholic? Were you baptized and Counseling (includes marriage counseling): Available at both started learning about the faith when you were a child but retreat centers and at www.CatholicCounselingAgency.com or 916- never completed the sacrament of confirmation? 792-9797 (Offices in Citrus-Heights and Sacramento. (SEE If the answer to any of the questions above is Yes, then the BINDER outside the Chapel for more information on retreat of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA is the way to opportunities.) achieve that goal. We began classes in RCIA on Tuesday, Vocations: Do you have an interest in promoting vocations to September 17, 2019. Classes are held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. the Priesthood, Diaconate & Religious-Life? If so, contact the RE office. Training is provided by the diocese. (See our Vocation table in Mercy hall with a few exceptions around Thanksgiving and in the narthex – by the Gift-Shop.) Christmas. Please contact Deacon Jack Wilson at You are always welcome to contact a priest, deacon or sister here at [email protected] to let us know if you will be S.J.E. Diocesan Vocations Office: 916-733-0258/9. attending or to ask any questions. CALENDAR: Religious-Education classes (Sundays from 8:55 to 9:55 a.m.) Our Parish needs volunteers to help support Pastoral have started. If your K – Jr. High public school child is not yet works and acts of Mercy for our homebound and our registered in our RE/CCD/CFF program please contact us at the sisters and brothers in care facilities. Will you spare a phone number or email at the top-of-the-page. Vocations Awareness Week: November 3-9, 2019. (See our few hours a week to continue Jesus’ ministries through Vocations Table by the Gift Shop.) Mary our Mother? For information, please call Lili at 916 Wednesday, November 20 (6:30 p.m.): Journey of Faith Mass for -481-4151. all children who are preparing to receive the sacraments of First- Reconciliation/Confession and First-Holy-. SJE School - Excellent academics, art, music, drama, Sunday, November 24 (2:30p.m. – Chapel): Meeting for RE and athletics are all offered in a Catholic atmosphere. Confirmation Candidates, their parents and sponsors. Sponsors Call (916)481-8845 or email [email protected] to need to be at least 16 years old, have received the sacraments of schedule a private tour. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Additionally – they need to be in good standing with the Church. (i.e. –If married need to have done so in a Catholic-Church wedding. If divorced and remarried SJE GIFT SHOP: IS OPEN!! need to have gone through an annulment.) God Bless and guide your/our week Please stop by & check out our new Items!! Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference appreciates your continued support, which allows us to help the poor and needy in our neighborhood. The food closet could use some help with rice, dry pinto beans, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. If you don’t want to be tempted by leftover Halloween candy, we can use that too. Food donations can be left at the church’s “GIVING WING”, before or after any weekend mass. There is a sign that directs you to the north end of the narthex or an usher will be happy to help you. Your generosity is always appreciated and never taken for granted. God bless you! Is God Calling you to be a Sister? Come to a ONE DAY Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat with the Daughters of Charity on November 16th from 8:30am- 6:00pm in Los Altos Hills, CA. For Single Catholic Women ages 18-40. Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C. 650-949- 8890 or 213-210-9903 [email protected] www.daughters-of-charity.com/retreats/ . I repair broken rosaries and pieces for repair parts. No fee; I accept donations. Contact Gert at (916) 798 - 4522, text or phone or [email protected]

Ready to grow in your Faith? Then join us for an absolutely fascinating and life-changing lecture series and Bible Study from Frances Hogan every Sunday in St James Hall from 9:10 am to 9:50 a.m. Hope to see you this Sunday. SJE Senior Group We hope to see you on November 7 in St. James Hall. All seniors are invited (men & women). Call Lu Whitlow at 916-729-1934 for more information. Save the Date! Most of us live very busy lives, so we take the time to mark the important things – birthdays, holidays, weddings, even doctor appointments – on our calendars. Ladies of the parish: get out your calendars now and take note of this date: November 15-17th. Something is happening that you will NOT want to miss! Starting on that Friday evening, we will be enjoying our annual Women’s retreat at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center. The retreat lasts until Sunday morning November 17th, and it includes time for reflection and prayer, delicious meals, sacramental opportunities, enlightening talks, and a private room and bath for each of you. Everything, including a chapel and gift shop, is on one floor and easily accessible to all. Have questions about the retreat experience? Contact me, Patricia Bagley, at 916-944-1050. Plan now to join me. You won’t regret it! HART – Student Buddy Program: As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God (1 Peter 4:10). We need your gift to volunteer for the HART Student Buddy Program. Please call Paul Keefer at 916- 616-3958 or go to our Website carmichaelhart.org/ student-buddy-program . October 26 & 27, 2019 - Sunday Offerings $7,627.26 Maintenance $135.00 Capital Improvement $12.00

The next class for Parent Preparation for Child Baptism will be held on Wednesday, November 6 at 7 pm in Mercy Hall. The next Baptism will be November 9 at 11 am. Call the Rectory at 916-483- 8454 for class registration & to let us know if attending class and/or baptism. A baptismal registration form must be filled out in the office prior to attending class.

DECEMBER 6,7,8. Details about this years Craft Fair can be found on the gold fly- ers in the narthex. Friday night is not adver- tised as this is our Early Bird Pre-Sale which takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. and we ask a donation of $5 at the door. Saturday and Sunday are free admission. On Friday you can purchase a Lasa- gna Dinner for $7. To accommodate our many visitors, the Elks Club is allowing us to park in their lot. A free shuttle service is available. The hours of the event are, Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shuttle service will be 30 minutes be- fore and after these hours. Food and drink are available all 3 days. Bring your shopping list! The Silent Auction is an important part of the Craft Fair so if you or your business would like to contribute an item it would be greatly appreciated. Call 481-8845. Thank you for making room for all our visitors this weekend and your support of this important fundraiser. Help Santa fill his sleigh! Bring a new pair of socks for the needy and qualify for a gift card drawing.

Please support our advertisers on the back of our Bulletin! HOUSE BLESSINGS The Blessing of a Catholic/Christian household is an ancient tradition which is found in the Roman Catholic Church. If you would like to have your home blessed by Fr. Bernardin, contact the SJE Office at (916) 483-8454 to schedule the appointment.

WALK FOR LIFE West Coast 2020: It’s not too early to mark your calendars to attend the Annual WALK FOR LIFE in San Francisco. The date is Saturday, January 25, 2020. SJE will again have a bus leaving from our parking lot. The cost is $35.00/per person, which covers the increased bus charter, fuel fees, parking, snacks and more -- It’s an easy walk, less than two miles and we’re back around 6 pm. Join other Catholics and as we support the dignity of all human life. Please contact the Parish Office to get your name on the list (the bus will be filling up quickly!!) (916) 483-8454. THE LAW OFFICE OF ANTHONY J. GARAFOLA Lind Brothers FD1141 Revocable Trusts • Wills A Local Family-Owned Funeral Home Since 1964 Estate Planning 916.482.8080 Health Care Directives Powers of Attorney Full Service Business & Civil Law Practice

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