Sacraments Weekend Mass Times Welcome to Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 9:00 am We are a community where we welcome all as members of the Body of Christ. 11:30 am We are welcoming, faithful, passionate, joyful, authentic, sacramental, loving and charitable. 6:00 pm 1st Sunday Spanish 1:30 pm Today’s Readings Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab / Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 [10bc] / 1 Cor 15:20-27 / Lk 1:39-56 Daily Mass Times Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am “The queen takes her place at your right hand, arrayed in gold. ” 8:15 am (Ps 45) Holy Day Mass Times 6:30 am 8:15 am Gospel Meditation 12:00 pm They are courageous, wise women who ground us, focus us, and inspire us. They are the 7:00 pm good mothers who walk with us and light our way. They teach us life lessons and help us heal and navigate through challenges and difficulties. We need people to point the way. Reconciliation / Confession Sometimes, these wise ladies are not our biological mothers but women in our lives, who Saturday 3 - 4:30 pm through their strong and faithful presence, anchor us and remind us that we are loved. & by appointment We need these women. Human beings do their best when they have cheerleaders in their All Other Sacraments lives. They show us that even when facing despair there is always a brighter tomorrow. Please call the o%ce for information. Jesus needed his mother. She had to be that faithful anchor, that guiding presence, in his life. Jesus needed to be affirmed and encouraged just like any other human being and Mary had Clergy to be there, right by his side, doing precisely that. Even when her heart was pierced as he Fr. Renier Siva was nailed to a tree, she did not give up hope. Most certainly, she continued to wait, watch, Pastor hope, and love until he took his final breath. That’s what mothers do. Even when their Fr. Cleetus Karakkat heart breaks, they persevere. Parochial Vicar William Goeke Today, our Blessed Mother is our cheerleader once again. Taken up to heaven in body Jim McFadden and soul, she points to and directs us toward our final destiny. Life eternal waits! Any Deacons disappointment, fear, or anxiety can be set aside as she gently reassures us of God’s love Fr. Ignatius Haran and promise. Always a mother filled with grace and hope, she calls us to reaffirm our faith Pastor Emeritus in God and in the gifts we have each been given. We can persevere and do what we need to do to live life well, with faith, hope, and love as our guiding lights. Knowing who we are and Parish Office who we will one day become helps us to beer chart the course and direction of our earthly Mon.- Fri. 8:30 am- 4:30 pm lives. Looking to the example of our Blessed Mother, we receive the assurance we need. 307 Montrose Drive, Folsom Phone: 916-985-2065 Website: Scripture Reflections FolsomCatholic.org First Reading Social Media: We hear in Proverbs how we are called to participate in divine wisdom. @FolsomCatholic Who do you see as a wisdom figure in your life? Second Reading Bulletin Paul sees one pathway to wisdom is to avoid evil, ignorance, and drunkenness, and be filled rather with gratitude. For what in your life should you be grateful? FolsomCatholic.org/bulletin Gospel Bulletin Date Ads Due by 5pm How do you understand Jesus’ assertion: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and August 22 August 12 drink his blood, you do not have life within you.” August 29 August 19 September 5 August 26 Religious Education New to the Parish? We Need You Contact: Joyce We especially need help on Tuesdays! [email protected] Contact: Shannon Langer 916-740-4628 916-985-7338, [email protected] The St. John the Baptist Welcoming Ministry Volunteer as a catechist or is holding two orientation sessions for new share teaching as a co-catechist. parishioners: September 11 at 3:45 pm and September 12 at 10:15 am. You will get to When considering whether or not to meet other new parishioners, learn about volunteer as a catechist, it’s good to our ministries, and take a guided tour of the contemplate the Spiritual Works of Mercy. parish facilities. The orientation will end “Today more than ever we need men and before Mass. Aendance via zoom is an women who, on the basis of their experience option, if you cannot aend in person. of accompanying others, are familiar with Please contact Joyce to register. processes that call for prudence, understanding, patience and docility to the W Spirit” (Joy of the Gospel, 171, Pope Francis) Save The Date As a catechist, you model how to “bear Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge E wrongs patiently” when you try not to be September 11, Saturday, 9:00am critical; when you overlook another’s St John the Bapst Soccer Field mistakes and assume the best of others. Contact: Knights Dick Phelan 916-221-0596 L It’s a declaration of love for Jesus, for our or Percy Park, 916-936-6145 younger brothers and sisters (and their families) in a world full of anger, violence Faith in Action - Community Program and retribution. Help us build the Kingdom A Higher Purpose C of God on earth! Training and support Provide an athletic outlet for young people, provided. Contact Shannon Langer. boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 through penalty O kick competition designed for players to demonstrate their skills. The Soccer Youth & Young Adult Ministry Challenge is a great way for councils to M Contact: Aaron Santos engage in their communities with an athletic 209-627-8621 event for youth that encourages the values [email protected] of sportsmanship and healthy competition. E Children demonstrate the most important We are “soft” launching our youth ministry skill in soccer – shooting accuracy on the groups - Edge and Lifeteen. Sunday, penalty kick – and compete to reach the August 15, 3:30-5pm, Parish Hall. Please join us. international level of competition. We are currently looking for volunteers to Please contact brother Knights Dick Phelan help with our youth ministry groups, Edge or Percy Park for your Soccer Application on Tuesdays and Lifeteen on Sundays. Form and/or more details. If you are interested in our Young Adult Ministry, please contact Aaron. At St. John the Baptist Parish, Check Our Parish Website we welcome all For Updates as members of folsomcatholic.org the Body of Christ. Please check our website regarding worship updates here in our parish. You will 3 also find links to the Diocese’s updates and other parishes livestreaming Mass. Bulletins are also posted. Mass Intentions Intercessory Prayers Prayers for the Sick Sunday, August 15th We pray for our sick parishioners, family and friends, † 7:30am Carol Fallarme and those in need of healing of the body and soul. 9:00am Jerome Thomas† Arlis Himmelmann Kimanh Davis 11:30am Jovita Arguelles† Bonnie O’Dell Larry Boushey 6:00pm People of the Parish Catherine Squire Leopoldo Martirez Monday, August 16th Chris Cordova Lora Iliff Christopher Kovarik Lucy Tran 6:30am Wilbur Halog (birthday) Colleen Barler Margaret Kimball 8:15am Mark Rupasinghe David Allingham Marelou Montemayor Tuesday, August 17th Dennis Barler Melvin Solie P Eberado Madueno Minh Davis 6:30am Bob McIntyre† 8:15am Timothy Rupasinghe Geraldine Giacopazzi Monica Heffel Gloria Bladel & Family Roger Boushey R Wednesday, August 18th Joseph Cardenas Sheila Montemayor 6:30am Christina Bito† Joshua Weidinger Tom Rawson 8:15am Judith Rupasinghe Karen Bookey A Thursday, August 19th 6:30am Bob Miranda† Prayers for Our Troops We pray for our military personnel abroad 8:15am Emma Nalangan† Y and at home, and for their families. Friday, August 20th Michael Dalupan 6:30am Eddie Campos† E 8:15am Fernanda Castelo† Prayers for the Recently Deceased Saturday, August 21st We pray for the souls of all who have died, our family members, friends, and parishioners. R 5:00pm Inez Baciocco May they rest in peace. Observances Alfonso Cruz Maria Novello Andrew Bower Marjorie Cutone We Celebrate This Week Bob McIntyre Martha Ritchey Mon: St. Stephen of Hungary Bob Miranda Puspa Banka Thu: St. John Eudes Carlos Henriquez Raul Edward Martin Fri: St. Bernard David Fredericks Richard Legget Esperanza Olson Garcia Robert Coughlin Sat: St. Pius X Sister Mary Virginia, Fabian Generao RSM Francisco Henriquiz Soledad De Maria Hilarion Aspera Urdaneta Janina Frys August is Dedicated to: Theresa Ann Collins Jong Nam Han The Immaculate Heart of Mary Therese Brelivet Karen Norris Victorino Vargas Luella Heney William Heffel Maria M. Acosta Pope Francis’ Maria Di Costanzo Monthly Intention for August The Church Prayer Requests Prayer requests for the sick, military or Let us pray for the Church, that She may receive recently deceased may be made by calling from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to our Parish Office. Names will appear for At St. John the Baptist Parish, reform herself in the light of the Gospel. four months. time in conversation with our Lord is at the center of our lives. St. John the Baptist, May we be strengthened by your prayers and good example as we prepare the 4 way for the healing power of Jesus. The Adoration Chapel Chapel hours are: Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm, Sat 9am - 5pm and Sun 7am -11am First Friday of every month Eucharistic Adoration: 9am to 7pm in the church The Adoration Ministry has immediate need for dedicated adorers for these hours Monday: 10 - 11 am 4 - 5 pm 5 - 6 pm 6 - 7 pm Tuesday: 4 - 5 pm 6 - 7 pm Wednesday: 1 - 2 pm 4 - 5 pm 6 - 7 pm 7 - 8 pm Thursday: 9 - 10 am 1 - 2 pm 3 - 4 pm 4 - 5 pm 5 - 6 pm 6 - 7 pm Friday: 10 - 11 am 11-12 pm 12 - 1 pm 1 - 2 pm 5 - 6 pm 6 - 7 pm 7 - 8 pm P 1st Saturday: 11 - 12 pm 12 - 1 pm 1 - 2 pm 3 - 4 pm 4 - 5 pm 3rd Saturday: 10 - 11 am 12 - 1 pm 2 - 3 pm 3 - 4 pm Sunday 8 - 9 am 9 - 10 am R To sign up please contact Veronica Thomas at [email protected] A 40DaysforLife"365" Contact: Wynee Sills, 916-955-1577 2322 Butano Drive, Sacramento Contact Y 40DaysForLife.com/Sacramento May the Holy Spirit open eyes and hearts Pray the Novena August 7-15 E to the humanity of children in the womb.