March 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) Jer 31:31–34 Heb 5:7–9 Jn 12:20–33 Do I Have to Die? death of the grain without any thought of its transformation and the bountiful harvest that will ho has not asked this question, at least to come. We must not minimize Jesus’ suffering. However, Woneself? It’s a valid question, because at the it was precisely by means of his having been lifted up core of every living being is the drive to live. Jesus also on the cross in suffering and death that he was lifted must have asked this question. Today’s Gospel account up in glory and exaltation. This is why we claim that implies this in John 12:27. (“I am troubled now.”) death is not the end of life but the gateway to new life. Despite his passion for living, Jesus was more passionate So, as difˋ cult as it might be to leave the life we love, about the transformation that would take place later. like Jesus we have to die in order to enter that new life. The example of the grain that must die if a harvest of Sr. Dianne Bergant, CSA wheat is to be produced is a perfect metaphor to make this point. Just as the grain is insigniˋ cant compared For Reflection with the possible harvest, so—our faith assures us— there is no comparison between this life and the : Begin to place yourself in God’s hands with little wondrous transformation that awaits us. And yes, in things so that you are better able to do so in order to move from this life to that splendorous future, bigger things. we will have to die. : The second reading reminds us that Christ is the Our Lenten meditations will soon focus on the source of our eternal salvation. Spend a moment suffering and death of Jesus. However, to concentrate in gratitude for this great gift. solely on suffering and death is like examining the MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES/SHUTTERSTOCK MONKEY BUSINESS [Jesus asked,] “Yet what should I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour.” JOHN 12:27 © 2021 Liguori Publications • Liguori, MO 63057-9999 Catholic Community of Saint Patrick Saint Patrick Church • 3109 Sacramento Street • Placerville • 95667 • (530) 622-0373 • stpatpv.org Saint James Church • 2831 Harkness Street • Georgetown • 95634 • (530) 333-9432 • stpatpv.org Our Mission As an assembly empowered by the glory of the Resurrection, we are committed to one another and to the tradition of the Catholic Church in celebrating the Seven Sacraments, the Sacred Liturgy, proclaiming the Good News through Education, sustaining the community of Faith, and promoting Charity, Peace and Justice for all people, now and forever. Saint Patrick Church Mass Schedule Baptisms (Masses are also Live-Streamed) Parents must be registered in the parish and attend Mass regularly. Parents and godparents are required to attend a pre-Baptism class. Please call the Saturday 4:00 parish office for information regarding the next pre-baptismal class. Sunday 10:00 (Reconciliation , Saturday 2:30-4:00 ) Sacrament of Marriage A couple wishing to be married in Saint Patrick Church or Saint James Misas en Español Church must contact the parish six months prior to the intended date. Domingo 12:30 Comunión 1:15-2:15 PM Sacramento del Bautismo Los padres deben estar registrados en al parroquia y deben estar atendiendo Communion at St. Patrick Misa regularmente. Los padres y padrinos deben tomar una clase pre-bautismal. Saturday 4:45-5:15 Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para información sobre la próxima clase. Sunday 10:45-11:45 Sacramento de Matrimonio Sunday 1:15-2:00 PM Una pareja que desee casarse en la parroquia de San Patricio debe Mass at St. James comunicarse con la parroquia seis meses antes de la fecha prevista para la Sunday 10:00 boda. Clergy Ladies’ Society, Pastor, Rev. 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Gene Savage, Faithful Navigator 530.391.3688 For information call Craig at 333.2946 or [email protected] MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE PRAY FOR 03/22 † Robert Wee by Verna Mae Schwaller Steven Pickering, Carmen Gonzalez, Paul Doyle, Jean Myers, Julia Milos, Cris Sanchez, 03/23 † Bill Miller by Felipe Madrigal Cathy Nolan, Daniel Hansler, Angela Zavala, 03/23 † Resi Daberkow by Inge Cooper Domingo Panglao, Jeffrey Viernes, Pricilla Sanchez, 03/24 † MaryAnn Zack by Norma Mulligan & Family Janice Slusher, Marcelina Jones, Donna Zacher, Katie 03/25 † Ces Wolary by Charlotte Wiard Meuser, Kathy Cope, Sara Mott Beal, Maria Mindt, Gary Gibson, Rosemary Fronczak, Diane Lagorio, Paul 03/25 L Tomlinson Family Weber, Earl Tice, Blanche Windham, Barbara Hoover, 03/26 † Dolores Sawyer by the Sawyer Children Patricia Garrison, Christy Powers, Vern Courtney, 03/26 † Larry Stone by Jenny Duffy Albert Trejo, Lucille Geddes, Michelle Cox, Graydon B. Young Jr., Joseph Janowiak, Miriam Dixon, Eileen Von Emster, Kaden & Koulton Lazon, Eric Rousseau, FAITH FORMTION NEWS Ramona Bratton, Jonathan Hayes, Kathy Edwards, Ysabella Sanchez, Maria Victoria Pilapil, Claire Rose, Year #2 of Confirmation students, Carlan Meyer, Marie Hughes, David, Barbara Glosup, A YOUTH group the required retreat is next week: Christine Kraning, Linda Makis, Rita Castro, Cliff Flannery, Wyatt Crowder, Andrea DuValle, Megan FUNdraiser! ¨ Friday, March 26th: Stations of the Cross Miemiec, Jan Gates, Aurelio Jimenez, Marie Ferraiolo, Next week- at 6:00, followed by dinner. Dana Douglas, Mary Perkins, Haylie Jo Allen, Diana end after ¨ Saturday, March 27th: Sponsors & Montgomery, Mike DuValle, Michael Nobriga, Herb all Masses. students meet at 12:30—5:00 p.m. in Gurnell Bizzell, Darrel Stovall, Brianna Himan, Nicholas March 26 Hall. Romero, William Conley, Carol Davis, Patricia Evans, Yelinia Khavin, Lyle & Leslie Mackey, Priscilla Lavin, & 27 Año # 2 de estudiantes de Confirmación, Diane Hilton, Rosemary Raney, Mary Jean Hohn, Betty el retiro requerido es la próxima semana: Jo Frazier, Darci White, Velia Dunn, Isaiah Carney, Easter baskets, filled ¨ Viernes 26 de marzo: Estaciones de la Nancy Harrison, Cynthia McCarty, Julie Fitzgerald, with delightful goodies, Cruz a las 6:00, seguido de una cena Carol Ann Miller, Kelly Thompson, Phyllis Hoffman, Matthew Thomas, Kimberly Stanley, Martina Ortega, ¨ Sábado 27 de marzo: padrino/madrina y will be available. A Tom Kozlowski, Ascencion Lopez Garcia, Helen minimum $10 donation estudiante se reunirán a las 12:30—5:00 p.m. Brickley en Gurnell Hall. is requested. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION ¡GRACIAS! This week, we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to Muchísimas gracias a todos los parroquia- help Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies nos que de alguna forma o otra ayudan en provide relief and support for struggling communities and to nuestra parroquia. Por casi dos años, hemos work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized broth- tenido la bendición de contar con el gran ers and sisters here and around the world. Envelopes for the trabajo de voluntarios para dar manteni- collection are now available at the table in the vestibule. Please miento en el cementerio y en la parroquia. prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn Hace unos fines de semana, vinieron more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief bastantes voluntarios para cortar dos inmensos arboles. No solo eso, pero Esta semana realizaremos The Catholic Relief Services Collection también contamos con voluntarios para para responder a Jesús con otro rostro, ¿le ayudarás? Esta colecta limpiar el altar, con el manejo de la cámara ayuda a seis agencias católicas a brindar alivio y apoyo a las para transmitir las misas en YouTube, con comunidades que luchan por salir adelante y trabajar por la paz y la sanitación después de las misas, con la reconciliación entre nuestras hermanas y hermanos marginados, ayuda en el departamento de Formación de aquí y alrededor del mundo.