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OCT. 12, 2014
“Many are
invited, but few
are chosen.”
- Mt. 22:14
Divine Mercy Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 | Tel: (916) 256-3134 | Fax: (916) 265-1999
divinemercy.parish@sbcglobal.net | www.divinemercynatomas.com
Pastor
Rev. Soane Kaniseli
pastor@divinemercynatomas.com
Deacons
Rick Morales
deacon@divinemercynatomas.com
James Ogbonna
deaconjames@divinemercynatomas.com
Business Manager
Frank Cuzzo
manager@divinemercynatomas.com
Office Staff
Julie Aninzo
Linda Casarino
Michelle Ignacio
Facility Maintenance
Ramon Balaoro (Facilities Mgr, Volunteer)
Ed Pagala (Supervisor)
Rene Perez
Jhonnie Reyes
Bulletin Coordinator
Michelle Ignacio
bulletin@divinemercynatomas.com
Capital Campaign
Mayet Reina
campaign@divinemercynatomas.com
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM or by Appt.
Sacrament of Baptism
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at
10:00 AM. Please contact the Parish
Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months
before the Baptism day.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please contact the Parish Office to talk
with the Pastor 6 months before the
wedding day.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office.
Rosary
English: 30 mins before every Mass
Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Immediately after every Mass
CFF Coordinator
Mayet Reina
cff@divinemercynatomas.com
RCIA Coordinator
Richard Obrecht
rcia@divinemercynatomas.com
Music Ministry
Bill Carlos Marcia Pesek
Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass
Sunday Mass
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Youth Mass
Every 1st Sunday of the Month
followed by Adoration
5:00 PM
Filipino Mass
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Spanish Mass
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Tongan Mass
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
6:30 PM
5:30 PM
2:30 PM
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WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Wed - Fri
6:30 PM
Tue - Thur - Sat
8:30 AM
Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 4 PM
(Blessed Sacrament Exposed)
First Friday
Morning Mass
8:30 AM
Exposition*
9:00 AM
Benediction
5:45 PM
Evening Mass
6:30 PM
*Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition
MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To
proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the
family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.
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SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK
Message from Our Deacon . . .
A
s I reflected on today’s readings, I noced the similarity in the
themes in the readings. The Prophet Isaiah and the Gospel
both address God’s plan for us. The readings present our
salvaon in terms of a royal banquet where the Lord invites us to
parcipate in the feast. Isaiah talks about banquet on mountain where we will be invited
to sit together with the Lord (Isaiah 25:6-10). The Psalm tells us that Jesus is our Shepherd
and invites us to follow Him, at the same me respecng our freedom by giving us the
choice to follow Him - or not.
Today’s Gospel reading talks about refusal. The king’s invited
guests refused his invitaon to a1end a wedding banquet that he
threw for his son. Mathew uses beauful images of wedding
celebraon to paint a picture of heaven for us. He tells us that
heaven is the most amazing feast because the Lord of heaven and earth - invites us to the most important celebraon as
members of Christ’s own body, as His bride, the Church. Christ
invites us - you and me - to be with Him in His heavenly kingdom!
In the parable, the King sent his servants to invite his people to a banquet. Some accepted
the invitaon and some offered excuses for not coming. Some even went to the extent of
killing the king’s servants (Mathew 21:1-14). In the end, in order to fill the banquet hall,
he invited the good and bad to parcipate in the celebraon. Weddings are expensive
celebraons and understandably, the king was enraged at the response of those who had
been invited; He sent more of his servants to avenge the death of the first servants (the
prophets God sent to the Jews). Jesus was addressing the Jews of His day and their
religious leaders about how much God wanted to share His joy with them in His kingdom
and was giving them a warning about refusing the invitaon of His Son. The very people
who should have celebrated His coming rejected Him - thereby bringing judgment upon
themselves. Are we doing the same thing? Do we accept God's invitaon or do we put
Him aside?
I
n the second part of the parable, the King directed his servants to go to the town
and invited everyone they could find to the wedding (Mathew 22:1-10). This part of
the invitaon makes clear that God’s invitaon is for all of us. He offers us the most
wonderful of gi<s! It is the gi of eternal salvaon! It is a gi< of grace that is totally
underserved and unmerited by any of us! The grace is a free gi<, but it comes with a great
responsibility. Are we willing to respond to God’s invitaon and accept the responsibility
that it places on us? Are we totally absorbed in our own life and acvies, making the
Lord barely noceable in our life? Are we indifferent toward God's will? Do we
ignore the need to come closer to God, like the invited guests in the parable? God is
constantly reaching out to us and asking us to have a friendship with Him. He endured the
agony of death on the Cross for us for our salvaon. Does our a#tude say "no thanks,
not at this me because we are preoccupied with earthly things? Bapsm makes us
Disciples of Christ. Have you been a good disciple by bringing the divine invitaon to
others? Do you know enough about your faith to live it and share it? Do you need to
learn more? As Chrisans, it is our responsibility to share our faith with others and allow
the Lord to act on more hearts and minds. But if we don't understand our faith how can
we share it? As we were reminded in the Gospel of Mathew last Sunday, God expects us
to bear good fruits for HIM. How can we fulfill this responsibility for the Lord? Catechism
class was a long me ago for some of us; can we find a class and learn more about our
faith? Keep reading the rest of the bullen for learning opportunies here in our parish
community!
Let us pray that we will be open to God’s invitaon and that He will use us to bring more
people to Him.
~ Deacon James Ogbonna . . .
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
IS 25:6-10A/ PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6
PHIL 4:12-14, 19-20
MT 22:1-14 or MT 22:1-10
Monday, October 13
St. Edward the Confessor
GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1
PS 113:1B-2, 3-4, 5A AND 6-7/ LK 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 14
St. Callistus I
GAL 5:1-6/ PS 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48
LK 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 15
St. Teresa of Avila
GAL 5:18-25/ PS 1:1-2, 3, 4 AND 6
LK 11:42-46
Thursday, October 16
St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
EPH 1:1-10/ PS 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6
LK 11:47-54
Friday, October 17
St. Ignatius of Antioch
EPH 1:11-14/ PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13
LK 12:1-7
Saturday, October 18
St. Luke
2 TM 4:10-17B/ PS 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18
LK 10:1-9
29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Isaac Jogues, St. Paul of the Cross
IS 45:1, 4-6/ PS 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10
1 THES 1:1-5B/ MT 22:15-21
Pope Francis @Pontifex
“As Jesus told Martha in the
Gospel, one thing is necessary:
prayer.” #praywithus
We Welcome Our New Parishioners:
Dinielle Nuñez
Isabel Vasquez
Victor & Sylvia Reyes and Family
Michael & Teresita Heffner
The Rosary, though clearly
Marian in character, is at heart
a Christocentric prayer. In the
sobriety of its elements, it has
all the depth of the Gospel
message in its entirety, of which it can be
said to be a compendium. It is an echo of the
prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat for
the work of the redemptive Incarnation which
began in her virginal womb. Through the
Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace,
as though from the very hands of the Mother
of the Redeemer. (usccb.org)
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S
ALL AINT’S DAY
This year, All Saints’ Day falls on Saturday, November
1, 2014. While All Saints Day is normally a holy day of
obligation, when it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, that
obligation is abrogated in the United States and some other
countries. In the Diocese of Sacramento, All Saints Day is
celebrated but not as a holy day of obligation.
S
ALL OUL’S DAY - Sunday, November 2, 2014
All Souls’ Day envelopes are available in the Narthex.
Please drop these envelopes with the names of your
departed loved ones in the collection basket or at the
Parish Office.
Consolation and Bereavement Ministry
The Consolation & Bereavement Ministry will offer a
Healing Prayer Service on All Soul’s Day Saturday, November 1st at 9:30 am in the Narthex
– shortly after the morning Mass. This “Light of the
Lord” prayer service will allow you to remember your
loved ones in a meaningful way. Coffee &
refreshments will be offered when the prayer service
is completed. Please join us when we remember our loved
ones who are no longer with us.
Respect Life Ministry
The Fall 40 Days for Life
campaign has began
Now through November 2nd, our
community
will
take
part
in
40 Days for Life, a groundbreaking, coordinated
international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this
will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city and
beyond.
WHERE : Public Sidewalk in front of Women's Health
Specialists abortion business, 1442 Ethan
Sacramento, CA 95825
WHEN : Monday to Saturday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Way,
The Divine Mercy Parish community will pray all day on
Thursday, October 23rd.
Please put your faith into action by attending the
West Coast Walk for Life. Tickets are now on sale
after ALL Masses and in the Parish Office for the
Divine Mercy Annual Pilgrimage Bus Trip to the
West Coast Walk for Life on Saturday, January 24,
2015. Cost is $30.00 per adult; $20.00 for 18
years old and under.
SAVE THE DATE . . .
CHRISTMAS MAGIC IS COMING
Our Lady of Fatima Procession
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary and Procession will be
held on Monday, October 13th at 4:00 pm in the
Narthex.
•
Who : Divine Mercy Parish Family & Friends
•
What : 2nd Annual Christmas Magic Celebration
Catered Dinner, Dancing & Silent Auction
Let us pray together for world peace and for an
increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious
life. Contact persons are Tess Mostajo (916)
792-4193 and Auring Pagala (916) 515-1045.
•
Where : H. Allen Hight Learning Center
3200 North Park (at East Commerce)
~ 1.5 miles from Divine Mercy Parish ~
•
Why : Fundraising and “Fun”-Raising for our Church!
We will have refreshments and snacks after the rosary and
procession.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe Commitee has begun
preparations for the December celebration
honoring Our Lady, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
The celebration will include the Holy Mass in
Spanish. All food, drinks and entertainment are free
to the Divine Mercy parishioners.
We are in need of volunteers and new members to help
plan all aspects of the festival. Membership is free and open
to all Divine Mercy Parishioners . Everybody is welcome. For
more information, please contact Domingos Fernandes at
(916) 419-7936.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Our choir is accepting new members for the
Advent and Christmas season. If you have
been given the gift of music and song, please
consider our ministry. Practice starts
promptly at 8:00 pm on Friday evenings in the
Church. For questions, please contact Marcia Pesek at
(408) 234-1277 or email mjpesek@hotmail.com.
When : Saturday, December 6, 2014
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Please mark your calendar and watch our bulletin for
more details & pricing information.
•
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Our CHRISTMAS MAGIC event will include several other
opportunities for you to help your Parish raise
money. Aside from the Parish dinner & dance:
CASH RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE MAILED IN A
FEW WEEKS. Information about the prizes will be
provided later. Please keep reading our bulletin.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED: Please consider
donating a Gift Certificate or other gift (including
personal services, artwork, trips, etc. ) to help raise
money for our Church.
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS: We are looking
for a few older artificial Christmas trees that you might
be discarding – we’d like to use them as decorations
for our event.
Please call Susan Wright at (916) 419-4321 if you have
a donation.
~ Thank you for your generosity ~
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Divine Mercy is starng the Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd to teach our youngest parishioners ages 3
-6 the Catholic faith. Our mission is to culvate a
deep lifelong relaonship with Christ, and the
Church. Young children learn best by acvely
engaging their bodies and all their senses. In the
Catechesis, they work with beaufully-cra<ed, hands-on
materials. Even the youngest children immerse themselves in
the sacred scripture, and the liturgy in this quiet, retreat-like
environment. Sessions will take place every Thursday, from
10:00 am to 12:00 pm starng October 30th. Parent
parcipaon is required. If you have any quesons, please
contact Cande Johnson at cgsriolinda@yahoo.com or call the
Parish Office at (916) 256-3134.
Catechists of the Good Shepherd Parent Meeting:
Thursday, October 23rd, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm in Room P1
Parents that have children starng this program on
October 30th must a<end.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
Divine Mercy RCIA is exactly what you are
looking for. The Inquiry classes, followed by
other studies of the Catholic Faith will prepare
you for your Faith Journey leading to full
communion with the Catholic Church. Classes
are every Sunday: RCIA I - 9:00 am to 10:30 am in rooms
P7/8; RCIA II - 10:00 am - 12 noon at the Rectory. Please
contact the Parish Office at (916) 256-3134 to get an
application or you can download one from our website. After
you have filled out your application, have the parish office
schedule a meeting with Father Soane.
DIVINE MERCY CONERENCE
Saturday, October 4, 2014
SACRED HEART DEVOTION MINISTRY
There will be an Enthronement of the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus on Saturday, October
18th at Jude & Cora Mamauag’s home, to be
led by Fr. Soane. We will have a PreEnthronement meeting on Thursday, October
16th at 7:00 pm in Portable room P5 to discuss
the Enthronement process. SHDMDM members who are
interested to participate are welcome to attend this meeting.
Any one else interested in having the image of the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus Enthroned, please contact the
Sacred Heart Enthronement Unit: Flora Cabrera (916)
515-1791(Coordinator), or Kathleen O’Rourke (916) 5480805 (Assistant Coordinator).
If you did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
after you were baptized and received First Holy
Communion, this program is for you to complete your
Initiation. The qualified age for this Confirmation Program is 15
years old and older.
Requirements:
• Complete a Confirmation Registration Form (You may get it
from the Parish Office)
• Provide a copy of your Baptismal Certificate
• Provide a copy of your First Holy Communion Certificate
• Schedule an appointment with Fr. Soane after completing
the above documents.
After your interview, please email the Adult Confirmation
Coordinator at adultconf@divinemercynatomas.com.
IT’S ABOUT SACRAMENTS -- ALL SEVEN
OF THEM -- AND NOT ABOUT
SACRAMENTALS
Wednesday evenings, 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
in Portable Room P3
Another Opportunity to Attend Pillars II – The Sacraments
You will:
• Discover the sacraments as the source and power of
grace Jesus gave us to face life’s struggles, challenges,
and temptations
• Learn about the sacraments’ biblical origins
• Understand how the Eucharist foreshadows Christ’s
second coming
• See how the sacraments mystically transport us into
the actual events of Christ’s ministry
• Learn how the ancient Jewish Temple can be seen as a
prefigurement of the Mass
• Discover how both Holy Orders and marriage are
ordered “towards the salvation of others” . . .
and much more!
Looking for some peace and quiet in your life?
We have a Holy Hour at 3:00 pm every Friday. We
expose Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray the
Chaplet of Divine Mercy and then have silent prayer
and adoration until closing the hour with Benediction.
All are welcome to spend an hour in silent renewal
with Jesus.
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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
NEXT SUNDAY is World Mission Sunday, a day
set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit
themselves to the Church’s missionary activity
through prayer and sacrifice. The needs of the
Catholic Church’s Missions are growing as new dioceses are formed, new
seminaries are opened, and as areas devastated by war, natural disaster, or
political suppression are rebuilt.
Approximately 1,150 mission dioceses receive regular annual assistance from
funds collected through this special appeal. Special envelopes are available for
your use. Please be generous.
Divine Mercy Parish now provides Online Giving - a
convenient and safe way to make a one-time or
recurring donation. Getting started is easy - just visit our
website, www.divinemercynatomas.com, and click
our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely
transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to
remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
Angels of Mercy
The Angels of Mercy Ministry to the
Poor at Divine Mercy Parish was
established to assist the needy in our
community.
We have ongoing need for nonperishable food items such breakfast
cereals, rice, beans, peanut butter,
jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, canned
proteins and paper bags.
World Youth Day 2016
NEXT
SCHEDULE
OF $500 PAYMENT:
APRIL 15, 2015.
For any questions or
concerns, email us at
divinemercywyd2016@gmail.com.
Core Committee: Dianne Rosario,
Gladys Resuello, Gilani Resuello,
Cristine Dacpano, Gellimy Sescon,
Lyle Mendoza & Vincent Payne.
If you are interested in joining the Angels of Mercy Ministry, please contact us at
(916) 397-1904. The Angels of Mercy Ministry meets on the 3rd Thursday of
every month from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Portable Room P9.
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
The Squires program is
designed to help develop
our young men as leaders,
who understand their Catholic faith,
who have a strong commitment to the
church, and who pattern their lives after
Christ. We do all this while enjoying
food, fun, and fellowship. Come find out
what the Squires are all about.
• Saturday, October 18 - Intellectual
Disabilities Drive (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
• Sunday, October 26 - Soccer
Challenge at Divine Mercy Parish
(After ALL Masses)
• Sunday, October 19 - NEXT
Squires Business Meeting (6:30 pm
in P7/8)
For more information about the
Squires, please contact Dave Leahy djleahy1966@gmail.com; cellphone
(415) 999-0788).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The
Knights
of
Columbus
Council
14158 meets on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of
the month. October
Officers’ meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 21st at Brian
Kelly’s house at 6:30 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
* Mon, Oct. 13: Breakfast for
Intellectual Disabilities at the Waffle
Experience
* Sat, Oct. 18: Intellectual Disabilities
Drive outside Walmart
* Sun, Oct. 19: SF 49ers Game /
“Meet-the-Knights”
* Sun, Oct. 26: Divine Mercy Soccer
Challenge
* Sept. 24 - Nov. 2: 40 Days for Life
* Month of October – Youth Essay
Contest; winners receive $50 prizes
(Look for contest details at the Kiosk
in the Narthex)
UPCOMING
SECOND COLLECTION
October 18 - 19
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
October 25 - 26
CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION
SHARING OUR TREASURE
July 2014 - June 2015
September 2014
OFFERTORY
Annual Goal 52 Weeks
Monthly Goal September
Weekly Goal 52 Week Avg.
$ 531,173
$ 40,859
$ 10,215
Week of :
5-Oct
wk 14 $
9,042
Week of: 12-Oct
wk 15 $
Week of: 19-Oct
wk 16 $
Week of: 26-Oct
wk 17 $
Week of:
$
Total Collections This Month
$ 9,042
Year-to-Date Collections
$ 92,343
Number of ePay/
Online Givers This Week
ePay Online Giving This Week $
Collected This Month
$
Year-to-Date Collections
$
19
643
643
6,703
SECOND & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
World Mission Sunday
10/18-19
CFF
10/25-26
$
$
-
BUILDING FUND (Mortgage Reduction)
Annual Goal
52 Weeks
Collected to Date 14 Weeks
$ 360,000
$ 69,110
Capital Campaign, Portable Donations, Memorial
Pews, Wish List
SECOND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014
Goal
Pledges
Collected
8/31/2014
8/31/2014
$ 1,000,000
$ 998,732
$ 726,784
PARISH MORTGAGE INFORMATION
Current Mortgage Loan Bal 9/30 $ 3,269,355
Annual Mortgage Payment Goal $ 360,000
Actual Payments Paid to Date
$
90,000
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS
SUPPORT TO OUR PARISH
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Week At A Glance
Mass Intentions
Oct 11 Saturday
8:30am
Preciosa Ramos (Death Anniversary) Fr. Soane
5:00pm
Maryelise T. Abramson (Birthday)
Fr. Soane
Barbara Marroquin (Speedy Recovery)
Abraham Aninzo, Sr. (Death Anniversary)
6:30pm
Carlito Cabiscuelas Fr. Arnold
Maxima Galang Oct 12 Sunday
7:30am
Margaret Moldovak Fr. Soane
Donald White 9:30am
Rosalia De Guzman Rosario Fr. Soane
Dr. Jose B. Andaya, Jr. Barbara Niemi 12:30pm Edmundo Joaquin Fr. Soane
Oct 13 Monday
Fr. Kiernan
6:30pm
Luis Gutierrez Oct 14 Tuesday
Fr. Soane
8:30am
Oct 15 Wednesday
Fr. Kiernan
6:30pm
Fr. Soane
Oct 16 Thursday
8:30am
Temoteo Abrasado Oct 17 Friday
Fr. Soane
6:30pm
George Edwards Amador Bangalan VOCATION MINISTRY
Each family in our parish is invited to bring the
Vocation Cross home for a week to pray for an
increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious
life. If you are interested, please contact
the
Parish Office (916) 256-3134 or Annie Reyes (916) 7471527 or email anianareyes@sbcglobal.net. Sign-up binder
is also available in the Narthex. Come to the 6:30 pm Mass on
Wednesdays to receive the Vocation Cross after Mass.
October 26th
Remembering the Sick in Our Thoughts & Prayers
Mabeth Abueg
Consolatrix Ageas
Adam Agot
Araceli Barrera
Fred Dieter
Isabel Dueñas
Esperanza Garcia
Vanessa Jenkins
Fausta Laquindanum
Charles Ma1hews
Ryumi T. Metcalf
Thelma Miller
Lecia Mostajo
Elpidio Nuqui
Sam Petrucelli
Joseph D. Quaile
Roland D. Quaile
Lisa Quisisem
Jerome Roa
Glen Shaffer
Marlyn Q. Uy
Marina Velasquez
Prayers for the sick can be requested by a direct family member
only. To add your family member’s name to the prayer list, please
stop in to the Parish Office and fill out the Prayer for the Sick form.
Those names listed in our bullen will remain there for up to 3
weeks, unless the staff is nofied, and a new form is filled out.
Divine Mercy Catholic Church is not liable to users of the data or
informaon provided herein, or to any other party, for any loss or
damage, consequenal or otherwise, including but not limited to me,
money or goodwill, arising from the use, operaon or modificaon of the
data or informaon.
Oct 13 Monday
4:00pm
Our Lady of Fatima Procession (Narthex)
6:00pm
CFF (Narthex and Portable Classrooms)
7:00pm
Sto. Niño Novena (after the 6:30 pm Mass)
Oct 14 Tuesday
9:30am
Bible Study - Our Father’s Plan (Narthex)
7:30pm
Youth Ministry Meeting (Narthex)
Oct 15 Wednesday
6:30pm
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
7:00pm
Prayer and Life Workshop (P9)
7:15pm
Pillars II - The Sacraments (P3)
7:30pm
Liturgy Committee Meeting (Narthex)
Oct 16 Thursday
10:00am
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (P1)
7:00pm
Spanish Rosary (Church)
7:00pm
Sacred Heart Pre-enthronement Meeting (P5)
7:30pm
Angels of Mercy Ministry Meeting (P9)
Oct 17 Friday
9:00am
Altar Society - Flower Arrangement (Narthex)
3:00pm
Holy Hour
7:00pm
CIA Youth Group (Narthex)
7:30pm
Bible Study - Our Father’s Plan (P9)
8:00pm
Adult Choir Practice (Church)
Oct 18 Saturday
9:30am
Pan De Vida Core Group Meeting (P9)
10:00am
Baptism
3:45pm
Confession
7:00pm
Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Group (P7/8)
Oct 19 Sunday
9:00am
RCIA I (P7/8)
10:00am
RCIA II (Rectory)
11:00am
CFF (Narthex & Portable Classrooms)
6:30pm
Youth Ministry (Narthex)
6:30pm
Columbian Squires (P7/8)
“What therefore God has joined
together, let no man put as under.”
- Mark 10: 9
Congratulaons and Best Wishes to
ROGELIO and ANGELINA MERLUZA as
you celebrate 50 years of marriage!
Almighty and
eternal God,
protect these
soldiers
as
t h e y
discharge their duties. Protect them
with the shield of your strength & keep
them safe from evil & harm. May the
power of your love enable them to
return home in safety, that with all who
love them, they may ever praise you
for your loving care. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Teresa of Jesus
Wednesday,
October 15th
• Pfc Justin Evangelista,
USMC
• Pvt David Longo,
US Army
• 1st Lt. Kevin Woodcheke,
US Army
• AB Christian Watson,
US Air Force
• SN Stephen J. Ramirez,
US Navy
• Pfc Alexander Penick,
USMC
Do you have a family member currently serving in the military?
Please forward their name, rank and branch of service to
denisewoodcheke@gmail.com, or bring the name to the
Parish Office.
Page Seven
Catholics In Action
(CIA)
www.divinemercynatomas.com
CIA is a community of youth who desire to become closer to God by living the faith through prayer,
study and service. “We put these works into action.”
Catholic Motto of the Month - Order of the Carmelites: “Zelo zelatus sum pro Domino
Deo exercituum.” (With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of hosts.)
Core Team news . . .
We are excited to introduce Raffaella Carillo as
CIA Core Team Secretary. Please pray for
Raffaella as she begins her leadership journey.
The CIA is sent out on mission: to live
out the Gospel, to be Jesus’ witnesses,
and to work for the coming of the
kingdom:
Friday, October 17: CIA Meeng 7:00 pm 9:00 pm (Narthex)
Sunday, October 19: Speaker Jusn Faca
(Hard as Nails) “Awakening Youth to the
Power of God’s Love” 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
(Presentaon Parish)
Sunday, October 26: Priesthood SundayCelebrate and thank Father Soane for his
courage, generosity and leadership.
Facebook and Twitter…
Like us on Facebook: Divine Mercy CIA Youth
Group
Follow us on Twi1er: @DivineMercyCIA
Interested in joining the CIA Youth Group?
Contact Pete Hernandez (916) 307-7576
pmhhernandez@sbcglobal.net
Youth Mass followed by Adoration:
Matthew 26:40 “Could you not watch one hour with me?”
∗ “I really liked being able to go close to the Eucharist and pray there.” Ryan Morisey
∗ “Adoration was moving; spending time with God for a little bit of time out of
my day made my heart feel lighter.” - Raffaella Carillo
∗ “It was pretty cool.” – Helina Ebuenga (First time at adoration)
∗ “At the altar, I knelt in front of the Monstrance at the foot of the Crucifix above me and I
realized how much God loves the human race.” - Patrick Schroeder
∗ “I could feel Jesus and I saw him with the eyes of my soul.” – Ethan Castrejon
∗ “It does not feel like an hour, I wish it was longer.” – Marina Castrejon
∗ “I forgot how incredibly powerful holy hour is. The kids were very excited about their
experience and could not stop talking about it in the car.” - Nicole Castrejon
∗ “I felt like I was getting a big hug.” – Julina Velasquez (Who had tears in her eyes)
∗ “Adoration allows me to clear my mind and let Jesus enter uninterrupted.” – Pete
Hernandez
∗ “You could really feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in the church, especially when we
had the privilege to touch the tassel while Deacon Rick was holding the Eucharist.” –
Ashley Morisey
∗ “It was very comforting, holding the cloth was like a warm embrace.” – Paco Reina
∗ “Adoration was pretty special because even though I was holding the robe with just my
fingertips, it actually felt like Jesus was embracing me.” – Matthew Schroeder
∗ “Deacon Rick is such a spiritually gifted person - he was able to give every single
person in the church tonight an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with God,
which not only encourages me, but reassures me in my faith.” – Allison Morisey
∗ “It was a beautiful night.” – Stephanie Morisey
∗ “Through the silence, Jesus is speaking to me.”- Lillian Hernandez