St. Paul Catholic Church

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH

NOVEMBER 4. 2018 THIRTY-FIRST 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 Thank you for worshiping with us! 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 Dale Yamamoto 916.257.3323 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. Sr. Ma. Elizabeth U. Siguenza RVM Youth Altar Servers Ministry Alex Plam 916.381.5200 916.381.5200 Adult Altar Servers Ministry Catholic Faith Formation Aracely Narvaez 916.383.6719 Martha’s Daughters Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008 Spanish Coordinators Maria Consuelo Gutierrez Art & Environment Ministry RCIA for Adults Angie Lovett 916.803.6463 Eucharistic Ministry RCIA for Children Emiliia Caoagas 916.849.5617 Hospitality Ministry Ja’net Blea 916.284.2008 RCIA for Teens Imelda Nanca 916.402-1904 Ministry of the Word Shirley Brown 916.612.7023 Catholics Returning Home Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441 Ministry Sick and Homebound Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916.895.1441 Baptism Preparation Dale & Kit Yamamoto 916. 895.1441 Music Ministry Couples for Christ Billy/Virgie Monteagudo 916.682.6397 Liturgy Committee Bob Benton 916 425.7037 Young Adults Ministry 916.381.5200 Legion of Mary Norma Bolante 916.688.8769 Vocation Committee Caregiving Ministries and Groups Families in Christ Jesus Angie Lovett 916.803.6463 Bereavement Ministry Ja’net Blea 916-284.2008 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 Diane Welsh 916.682.7810

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 MichelleEck 916. 524.5097 Yard Sale Ann Viernes 916.799.0439 Knights of Columbus Enrique Loret de Mola 916.730.8780

MISSION STATEMENT We, God's people of St. Paul Catholic Parish In Sacramento, California, 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

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 4, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS You shall love the Lਮ਱ਣ, your God, FOR THE WEEK with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.. Deuteronomy 6:5

MON: 11/05 MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE GOD’S LAWS DECEASED God’s laws are not intended to burden or torment us. TUES: 11/05 MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE Instead they are guideposts that point us in the direc- DECEASED tion of good living. Accordingly, good living requires loving God and loving one another. We should not fol- WED: 11/07 MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE low God’s laws out of fear of what might happen if we DECEASED don’t, but rather view them as a foundation for building relationships and trust with one another and with God. THURS: 11/08 MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE The Shema prayer of Orthodox Jews is based on DECEASED the reading from Deuteronomy today, “Hear, O Israel.” Every morning people recite the prayer as a profession FRI: 11/09 MASS FOR THE SOULS OF THE of their love for God and pledge their obedience to God DECEASED throughout the day. They pass on their love of God to their children, from one generation to the next.

TODAY’S READINGS TREASURES OF OUR TRADITIONS

First Reading — The L, the God of your fathers, will Just two years ago, we engaged in one of the core ac- give you a land flowing with milk and honey tivities of our democratic system: a presidential election. (Deuteronomy 6:2-6). Actually, the institution of election can be traced to tradi- Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). tions in the Church, and although bishops are no longer Second Reading — Jesus is always able to save those chosen in this way, abbots and abbesses (heads of mo- who approach God through him (Hebrews 7:23-28). nastic communities) have almost always been elected by Gospel — To love God with all your heart and to love full voting members of their communities. your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt The lifetime appointment begins when the monks or offerings and sacrifices (Mark 12:28b-34). nuns are gathered in “chapter” at the death or resignation of the abbot, and fortunately for all involved, campaigning is not allowed! The members of the community discern, READINGS FOR THE WEEK with prayer to the Holy Spirit, who among them is the best suited for leadership. Once chosen, the new leader requests the blessing of the local bishop, who usually Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 presides at a ceremony of consecration or investiture. Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32; The ballots are always secret, and a simple majority must Lk 14:15-24 be achieved. Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 In our American system the Electoral College is the Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 determining voice in the presidential election, not the Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; popular election on a November Tuesday, just as the 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 monastic chapter is the electorate. Today, most religious Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; orders elect general superiors in “chapter” by delegates Lk 16:9-15 of the professed members, and usually for a term of six Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; years. A few, like the Jesuits, elect for life. At least we Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]. don’t have that weight on our shoulders when we choose a president. Four years at a time will do!

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES PRAY FOR THE DEAD Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and National Vocation Awareness Week; offer our prayers for them. —St. John Chrysostom Daylight Saving Time ends Tuesday: Election Day NEITHER DESPAIR NOR PRESUME Friday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Two criminals were crucified with Christ. One was Saturday: St. Leo the Great saved; do not despair. One was not; do not presume. —St. Augustine

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP

SEPTEMBER 2018 PROFT & LOSS BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Recent Bereavement Please keep the families and friends in your prayers for INCOME BUDGET ACTUAL Difference St. Paul Parishioners whose funerals, or Memorial Mass- Offertory $ 25,323 $ 31,448 $ ( 6,125) es were celebrated during the past few weeks, Other Income $ 26,080 $ 20.863 $ 5,217 , , Jimmy Dichoso, William Iglesias, Byron Stockton, Juana Religious Articles & Books $ 1,200 $ 859 $ 341 Gutierrez. Dolores Martha, Joseph Nunez, Donald Fisher, Religious Education $ 4,750 $ 6,400 $ ( 1,650) Javier Castro Trevor Solari, Ralph Virgen, Maria Cajayan, Total Income $ 57,353 $ 59,569 $ ( 2,216) Jessica Chamarro Jacinta Fagaragan, Joe Velasquez Ellie Phuong & Elia Quynh., Marie Acero, Maria Cajayan, Jessi- EXPENSES ca Chamarro, Aukistino Iulio, Rebecca Hernandez Salaries & Benefits $ 23,415 $ 18,771 $ 4,664

Buildings & Grounds $ 13,867 $ 16,495 $ ( 2,628) Religious Articles & Books $ 750 $ 533 $ 217 SECOND COLLECTION Property Tax & Insurance $ 2.343 $ 2,400 $ ( 57) Parish Programs $ 7,883 $ 9,309 $ ( 1,426) November 3/4 . Building Fund & Capital Campaign Religious Education $ 2,000 $ 556 $ 1,444 This collection will help provide funds to repay the funds borrowed from the Diocese to build the Religious Education Center. Parishioners who have pledged to the Capital Diocesan Assessment $ 4,646 $ 4,684 $ ( 38 Campaign may use the pink envelopes to make their Total Ordinary Expenses $ 54,905 $ 52,748 $ 2,157 pledge payments..

November 17/18 Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Net Operating Income $ 2,448 $ 6,820 $ ((4,372) In our own country 37 million Americans struggle in poverty, many despite working full-time. Within our community OTHER INCOME of believers we do make a difference when we support the Interest $ 1 $ 1 $ work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, which is committed to helping people create permanent Capitol Campaign & Blding Fund $ 12,319 $ 11,819 $ 499 solutions to the problem of poverty in their community. You Diocesan & sp. Coll. $ 3,419 $ 1,178 $ 2,241 can help break this cycle of poverty! Total Other Income $ 15,738 $ 12,998 $ 2,740 OTHER EXPENSES PICTURES Interest $ 4.400 $ 0 $ 4,400

If you had pictures taken by Lifetouch last year and Diocesan & Special Collections $ 3,419 $ 1,178 $ 2,241 haven’t picked up your free directory you can find it at Capital Fund Drive One Camp $ 6,000 $ 28,217 $ (22,217) the Rectory Office during office hours. Youth Group $ - $ Please come and get your directory! Total Other Expenses $ 13,819 $ 29,395 $ (15,576)

Net Other Income $ 1,920 $ (16,396 ) $ 18,316 COLLECTION NET INCOME $ 4,367 $ (9.576) $ 13,943 4:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm TOTAL

SEPT THE GABRIEL PROJECT 23 $953.00 $949.00 $1324.00 $788.00 $917.15 $4931.15

30 $1238.00 $795.00 $1389.00 $1145.00 $986.44 $5553.43 Pregnant? Worried? OCT 7 $1052.00 $1309.00 $1507.00 $1213.00 $950.27 $6031.27 Need Help? You are not alone. 14 $ 964.00 $1002.00 $1416.00 $1625.00 $956.98 $5963.98 We can help.

21 $993.00 $1194.00 $1253.00 $1090.00 $817.65 $5347.65 The Gabriel Project Call: 800-910-0191 PAGE 4

WHAT IS BEING A KNIGHT ABOUT? SICK PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS

What is Being Knight of Columbus All About? Pray for sick family members, friends and parishioners.

The Knights of Columbus, founded by Fr. Michael J. Priscilla Wong James Solari Richard Onia McGivney in 1882 in an effort to aid families suffering Shirley Robinson Elizabeth Solari Janelle Flores the loss of their sole support breadwinner, is the world's Lorraine Schaefer Maria Lopez Lori Martenia Sandy Burgoon Raymond Gutierrez Eva Rollins largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Our Jack Steele Nilda Medina Robert Cordero Founding Principles are Charity, United, Fraternity, and Rodulfo Reyes Doreathea Viltz Richard Miller Patriotism. Monica Cordero Virginia Thomas Philomena Howell Rodrigo Reyes Bernadette Carrasca Summer Nestlerode Virginia Collier Ashley Brackin Tess Carrasca This is who we are if you were to look us up on the in- Jean Hesse Noah de los Reyes Ace Rubio ternet. But I’d like to take this opportunity to share with Ed Brooks Broderick Steele Ronald Harp you a more personal description of what being a Knight Gregory Judd Juan San Miguel Eduardo Cruz is all about. I was born Catholic, went to church every Michael Delgado Peggy Meier-Beyers Richard Ganahl Jackie Martin Elnora Williams Joan Ganahl Sunday and completed my Sacraments, thinking this is Martha Montanez Barbara Sules Esther Seaman all I needed to do in order to be a “Good Catholic”. It Ricardo Campos Bethany Lewis Floyd White Jr wasn’t until I got married and lost my first wife to cancer that I learned what it really meant to be Catholic. When my wife died, I had two young children ages 2 and 5 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY that I had to raise on my own. Needless to say, the ex- perience left me lost and confused. I got more involved Please pray for the following members of our families in the church thinking I could find something to replace serving in the Armed Forces what was lost. I became a Lector and found some sol- ace in proclaiming the Word of God. Gary B. Foster ll Ariel Rollins Conner Sommerfield Jay Candaso Don Carlo Geroche Arianna Gutierrez But one day, another Lector came to me and asked if I Daniel Roy Ryan John Marc James Taylor Sommerfield had ever thought about being a Knight of Columbus, as Gregorio Rodriguez Ruben N. Libed Justin Broussard he could sense I was missing “something”. I agreed Roel C.. Dones Nilo Uy Villaluna Jr. Emanuel Cepeda and proceeded to go through our membership ceremo- Ricardo Cervantes Don Jamoles Maxton Perez Stephen Rich Ryan Gandy Landon Perez ny during which I was overtaken by the words I heard. I Janae Santos Cody Machado Charles Q. Wincey discovered that by being a Knight I actually became a Brian Vergith Mark A. Ramos Jr. Peter A. Tsueda better Catholic because I acted to aid and support Martin Sinlao Cameron Lindsay Jovon Chiguina those around me. That was 20+ years ago. Sergio Pineda Armando Asahan . We put action into our faith by supporting not only our Church, but our Communities. We don’t do it to be rec- CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER ognized. We do it because it is what’s needed and what is right as a true Catholic gentleman. You will find For all married couples! Knights everywhere; whether it’s in our Parish Council Come and meet married couples in your community of or any number of our Parish Ministries. But we’re more faith. . than that. We aid our communities as well. Last week, Openly discuss issues. How to live in today’ s world as a Catholic couple you saw Knights collecting donations for individuals Being married with children with intellectual disabilities. This month we’ll be provid- Share your marriage journey with others ing Thanksgiving Baskets for 200 families. We support November 18, 2018.January 20, 2019..February 17,2019. our Veterans, our priests, our seminarians. We support life in all its stages. We provide scholarships for our For more information please call (916) 725-4720 Ext 311 youth to go to college. And much more! [email protected] Christthekingretreatcenter.org I encourage all men, aged 18 and older to get involved. You will find it rewarding in so many ways. Please DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO reach out to any of our Knights to find out how you can become a better Catholic by becoming a Knight. Please stop by our information table outside to find out more or Have you ever considered working for the Diocese of contact our Membership Chairman, David Rangel at Sacramento? It is a place where you are able to grow (760) 985-5374 or [email protected] if you have your faith while serving the ministry and mission of the questions. Bishop of Sacramento. As Catholics we believe that all persons are called by God to contribute to the sanctifica- tion and transformation of the world by fulfilling their own Thank you and God bless you. David Rangel particular duties in the spirit of the Gospel an Christian discipleship. For more information: and job openings please contact: www.scd.org/employment PAGE 5

CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING NOVEMBER

VETERANS DAY All Catholic Boy Scout, Co-ed Volunteers, Girl Scouts and November 11th there will be a Special Blessing for all American Heritage Girls are invited to join a weekend re- past and present Veterans at the 9:00am Mass. treat November 9-11 at Trinity Pine Catholic Center in We would like to invite all our veterans and their families Colfax. During the weekend the scouts will work towards Ad Altare Dei or Mary the Frist Disciple for Girl Scouts. to attend, and for our veterans to wear their uniforms. Scouts must be 13 years or older. Space is limited so register early at Famlies may bring a 3”x5” Photo of : www.scd.org/youth-and-young-adult-ministry/upcoming- “Active Duty” military members to be placed in the retreats Prayer Board, mounted in the South vestibule. We wish to honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best and sacrificed so much to keep our YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & TRAINING country safe when called upon to serve. God bless all our troops may he watch over them. This is a program whih introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health Monday, November 12th problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the The Rectory office will be closed in observance of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individu- Veterans Day Holiday als how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Register Monday, November 12th—Mass of Remembrance today at: https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/cultivate Mass at 7:00pm to remember our parishioners who have Questions: contact Lindsey West at [email protected] or died this past year. (916)722-0151.

November 22nd –Thursday Thanksgiving Day—Mass will be at 9::00am. Half of the ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRY

The St. Michael the Archangel Ministry needs more min- WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS isters to join us, especially those of you who are bilingual. This ministry is created and commissioned to maintain a prayerful-worshiping campus in a safe envi- We would like to welcome some of our new parishioners ronment for our parishioners and our community. You to our parish family. will have the opportunity to actively lead and support St. Rey & Dinah Genete Horacio Gonzalez Paul’s Emergency Plan. This plan includes, but not lim- Jose & Laura Hernandez Juan & Maria Hernandez ited to; fire safety, evacuation plan, active shooter Peggy O’Neil Hughes Erik & Maria Ide awareness and general safety at St. Paul. Lawrence Imamura Manuel & Kyla Lavalle If you have the following professional background we Charo & Marlan Limpag Jose & Yesenia Lopez ask you to share your God given talents and align with Dan & Toan Luong Jesus & Claudia Martin this ministry: James & Sharon Medearis Khang Nguyen Law enforcement, military, safety, security, education, Victor & Patricia Olivas Andrew & Sarah Ortiz legal, medical, social services, psychiatry, love for our Ivan & Sandra Ramirez Juan & Edith Rangel fellow men and women. We invite all to join us. Interested? Please call Dale Yamamoto (916)257-3323 If you are new to our parish we welcome you and en- or the parish office. courage you to participate in our ministries. If you have any questions please contact the parish office 381- 5200. JESSE TREE

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES This year we have a “Jesse Tree”. If any of our regis- tered parishioners are having a difficult financial time in purchasing Christmas gifts for your children (ages 0-15) All Souls Envelopes can be found at the back of the please let us know. All requests are confidential. church. If you would like to write the names of your de- Requests must be received by Friday, November ceased loved ones on the envelope and return it, all 16th. Please contact the parish office or Ramona Cer- envelopes will remain on the altar for the month of No- vantes (916) 549-8114. vember Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 4 de noviembre 2018

LAS LEYES DE DIOS TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Las leyes de Dios no intentan atormentarnos o ser Uno de los santos más populares de la época medieval una carga. Al contrario, son señales que nos guían por fue el soldado húngaro conocido como Martín Caballero o el sendero de la buena vida. Por lo tanto, la buena vida Martín de Tours (c. 315397). Esta popularidad se debió a requiere que amemos a Dios y nos amemos unos a su biografía escrita por un discípulo, Sulpicio Severo. Su otros. No debemos seguir las leyes divinas por miedo a vida fue el mejor ejemplo de santidad a través de varios lo que pudiera ocurrir si no las seguimos, más bien ver- siglos. Contiene esta biografía muchos de los aconteci- las como un fundamento sobre el cual construir nues- mientos, enseñanzas y milagros de la vida del santo que tras relaciones y entablar confianza con los demás y fue soldado en el ejército romano antes de su conversión. con Dios. Muchos ignoran que fue monje, misionero y obispo por mu- La oración Shema de los judíos ortodoxos se basa chos años. en la lectura de hoy del Deuteronomio: “Escucha, pues, Su imagen decora muchos almanaques latinoamericanos y Israel”. Cada mañana la persona recita la oración como él continúa siendo un santo popular. La representación más una profesión de amor a Dios y un compromiso de obe- común de san Martín es la de un soldado romano sobre un caballo que rasga su manto rojo a la mitad con una espada diencia a Dios a lo largo del día. Así transmiten el amor para darle una parte a un pobre sentado a los pies del ca- a Dios a sus hijos, de generación en generación. ballo. Según su biografía, Martín hizo esto durante el proce- so de su conversión y resulta que el pobre limosnero se le LECTURAS DE HOY aparece en un sueño revelándose como Cristo mismo, ya que lo que un cristiano hace por los pobres y marginados lo hace por Jesús. Primera lectura — Guarden los mandamientos y nor- mas del Señor. Ama al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu ser CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES (Deuteronomio 6:2-6). Salmo — Yo te amo, Señor, tú eres mi fortaleza (Psalm 18 [17]). Las clases Pre-Bautismales que son el último sábado Segunda lectura — Jesús permanece para la eterni- del mes, de 3:45 Salón # 8 dad y no cesará de ser sacerdote. Él se ofreció una vez NOTA: Para evitar distracciones, por favor no traiga ni- por todas por los pecados de su pueblo (Hebreos 7:23- ños. También es necesario que pase a la oficina parro- 28). quial a registrar el niño/niña que desean bautizar, antes Evangelio — Ama al Señor y a tu prójimo como a ti de atender a las platicas pre-bautismales. Horario de mismo. No hay ningún mandamiento más importante oficina: 8: a.m. – 4: p.m. Las personas que venga a que estos (Marcos 12:28b-34). clase deberán presentar el recibo de la Oficina.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA BAUTISMOS

Lunes: Fil 2:1-4; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:12-14 La celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo, es el primer Martes: Fil 2:5-11; Sal 22 (21):26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32; sábado de cada mes a las 9:45 a.m. En la Iglesia Lc 14:15-24 Requisitos: Haber atendido los padres y padrinos a las Miércoles: Fil 2:12-18; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; platicas pre-bautismales, Traer comprobante si atendieron Lc 14:25-33 en otra parroquia. Padrinos y Madrinas: Si son pareja, Jueves: Fil 3:3-8a; Sal 105 (104):2-7; Lc 15:1-10 que estén casados en la Iglesia Católica, y haber recibido los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana Viernes: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Sábado: Fil 4:10-19; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; VIDA ENTREGADA A DIOS Lc 16:9-15 Domingo: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145):7-10; La ascesis de John Henry Newman, su idea respecto de la Heb 9:24-28; Mc 12:38-44 [41-44] obediencia a Dios, su idea de la castidad, de la pobreza, del amor, son absolutamente dignas de un religioso varón ya formado. Es como si su época de conversión hubiese recibi- LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES do de manera infusa toda la vida del religioso. El posee una Domingo: Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo regla, que esta en Dios.. El ama su trabajo porque es de Ordinario; Retrase el reloj una hora; Dios. Hay cosas que el hace con gusto, otras que resultan Semana para Promover las Vocaciones pesadas; pero las ama, porque el quiere que la obra perte- Martes: Día de Elecciones nezca totalmente a Dios.. Con frecuencia es como si escribie- Viernes: La Dedicación de la Basílica de San Juan se con su sangre y llegase a entender con sus ultimas fuer- de Letrán zas. Propiamente esta ante su trabajo como un fundador de Sábado: San León Magno una orden ante su fundación. Ricardo Aldama, Sacerdote y siervo de Jesús PAGE 7

Sacristanes Miguel Mendez 916-715-5413 HORARIO EVENTOS PARA NOVIEMBRE Antonio Morales 916-230.9591

Formación en la Fe Católica : Dia de los Veteranos

Coordinadoras: María C. Gutiérrez 916.383.6719 El 11 de noviembre habrá una Bendición Especial para Aracely Narváez 916.681.2924 todos los Veteranos pasados y presentes en la Misa de Ministerio de Comunión: Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 las 9:00 am. Nos gustaría invitar a todos nuestros ve- Mary Weather 916.718.6387 Ministerio de la Palabra: María C. Gutiérrez 916.395.7219 teranos y sus familias a asistir, y que nuestros vetera- Ministerios Servidores del Altar: Jóvenes nos usen sus uniformes. Rosa M. Delgadillo 916.598.4697 Liliana. Ramírez 916.687-1712 Noviembre 12 misa de conmemoración a nuestros di- Ministros de Hospitalidad: José Luis Sánchez 916.457.4713 funtos de San Pablo. 7:00 pm: para recordar a nuestros Miguel Méndez 916.715.5413 seres queridos que han muerto en los últimos doce Antonio Morales 916.230.9591 meses. Magdiel Solís 510.938-6135 Ministerio de Música de Niños: Lunes 12 de noviembre Covadonga Barrón 916.670.9619 Ministerio de Música de Adultos: La oficina de la Rectoría estará cerrada en conmemo- Ramiro Mendoza 916.670.5727 ración del día festivo del Día de los Veteranos Vocaciones: Guadalupe Salinas 916.955.2150 Virgen de Guadalupe Ramona Cervantes 916.549.8114 Jueves 22 de Noviembre habrá Misa a las 9:00 a m en Bautismos Diacono Ramírez 916.381.5200 Ingles.

Quiere unirse a nuestros diferentes ministerios, por que “Nuestro bautismo nos llama a compartir la misión de Cristo”. Si esta interesa- do favor de llamar a cualquier persona de los teléfonos de arriba de “EL ÁRBOL JESSE” esta pagina. MATRIMONIOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS ¡Este año tendremos el "árbol Jessie". Si alguna de las familias registradas en nuestra parroquia está teniendo Para mas información sobre estos eventos por favor co- dificultades financieras para comprar regalos de Navi- muníquese con el Diacono Antonio Ramírez al 381-5200. dad para sus hijos de 0 a 15 años, háganoslo saber.

Toda solicitud se mantendrá confidencial. Todas las MINISTERIO DE JUSTICIA SOCIAL solicitudes de nuestros feligreses registrados deben recibirse a más tardar el viernes 16 de noviembre.

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