May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — November 10, 2013
“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5
REFLECTION
PRESENTATION ON THE EUCHARIST
FLOWER DONATION
REFLECCIÓN DOMINICAL
We are entering into the final weeks of Ordinary Time, and
our focus now shifts to the end times. Today we consider
our belief in the life of the world to come as we hear stories about people at the very end of their earthly lives. As
we move through our celebration today, let our prayer be
for the courage to emulate their example as we await the
coming of the Lord.
Fr. Mathew and Fr. José have graciously agreed to do a
presentation on the Eucharist on November 16, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: The place we hold most dear, where we celebrate Mass and the Eucharist each weekend.
WHO SHOULD COME: All Eucharistic Ministers should
want to come and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
WHO CAN COME: As one of our beautiful hymns proclaims: “All are welcome in this place.”
Thank you to Rebecca Dumuk, who donated flowers this
weekend as an offering of thanksgiving. We appreciate
your generous contribution to our Masses!
Estamos en la antesala de las últimas semanas del tiempo
ordinario y nuestro enfoque cambia ahora hacia el final de
los tiempos. Hoy consideramos nuestra creencia en la vida
perdurable al escuchar las historias acerca de personas en
los últimos días de su vida terrenal. Oremos durante nuestra
celebración de hoy, para que se nos conceda el valor de
emular sus ejemplos mientras esperamos la venida de nuestro Señor.
OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION
Our Sunday offering for the weekend of November 3 was
$12,618. Thank you for your generous offering. May your
love and sacrifices be greatly rewarded.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Week of November 10, 2013
Theme: God strengthens us and we live with
him forever.
Question for Adults: Having faith in difficult times is hard!
What makes you believe in the promise that God will be
your strength, as Paul says?
Question for Children: God always stays with you, no matter what. What signs can you see to help you believe that?
REMEMBERING OUR DEPARTED
The Book of Remembrance of the Dead will be in the Narthex throughout the month of November to be filled with
names of our departed loved ones. There will also be envelopes available if you would like to make an offering in remembrance of a loved one. The envelopes will remain on
the altar throughout the month, and those whose names
are written will be included in the prayers during Mass.
FAMILY ROSARY EVERY TUESDAY
Join us for a family rosary! Every Tuesday you will have the
opportunity to pray the rosary in the chapel with other
families. It is a great way to bring the kids
to adoration without the stress of distracting others. There will also be fun
activities for kids. For more information,
contact Loreley Bower at (530) 488-9224.
We hope to see you there!
ST. JOSEPH CRAB FEED
Save the date for the annual St. Joseph Crab Feed:
January 31, 2014
Please help us with this function. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday night, November 14 from 6:40 - 7:20
p.m. in the Church Meeting Room (off the narthex). Contact Jim Fazzino at (504) 908-2847 or Joell Fazzino at
(707) 447-8392. Thanks!
GOOD SHEPHERD PROGRAM
The Vocation Committee needs individuals/families to
bring home the Good Shepherd statue to pray for Vocation. Sign-ups will be taken during the week of November
19, 20, 26, & 27 after all Masses in the Narthex. For any
questions, please call Phoebe Fernandez at (707) 365-4657.
HEALING TOWARD FORGIVENESS
The Healing Toward Forgiveness Support Group will
meet on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. in Parish
Center Meeting Room #3. The purpose of the Support
Group is to help heal from abuse, grief, and other painful
life challenges. Having a support group can be comforting
and help you feel you are not alone in pain. Please pick up
a brochure in the narthex for more information.
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF FAITH
Please join Bishop Jaime Soto for an evening of beautiful
scripture, music and art to conclude the Year of Faith.
The event will take place Saturday, November 16 at 7:00
p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1017 11th
Street, Sacramento. The Word service will include performances by the choirs of Saint Mary’s College and Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament, and an exhibition of The
Saint John’s Bible, an illuminated handwritten Bible for the
21st century. This event will conclude with Benediction of
the Blessed Sacrament followed by a reception. For further information, please contact Fr. Michael F. Kiernan at
[email protected] or (916) 733-0254.
OFFICE CLOSED
The parish office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in commemoration of
Veterans Day.
MAINTENANCE FUND COLLECTION
OFICINA CERRADA
La oficina parroquial estará cerrada lunes, el 11 de noviembre en conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos.
FONDO DE MANTENIMIENTO
Thank you for your generous contributions to last week’s
collection. Together we raised $2,707, which will be used
for major repairs and maintenance projects in the parish.
Gracias por sus contribuciones generosas al fondo para el
mantenimiento. Juntos recogimos $2,707 que será usado
por reparaciones grandes en la parroquia.
MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE APPEAL
COOPERACIÓN MISIONERA
Next weekend, November 16 and 17, we will welcome Fr.
José Maria Salazar, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
in Lima, Peru for this year’s Missionary Cooperative Appeal
for our Diocese. We will be learning about their essential
mission work among our poor brothers from Peru: their
stories, their challenges, and their lives. Learn about the
differences they are making and the people they serve. We
can MAKE A DIFFERENCE with our prayers and financial
support. The second collection will be devoted to this intention. Please be generous. Thank you.
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS
If you would like to donate a poinsettia plant to
be used at the altar during our Christmas celebrations or if you would like to contribute to the
flowers that will be used at the altar on Christmas Eve, please use one of the Floral Ministry’s
poinsettia envelopes that are provided on the kiosk in the
Narthex, beginning this weekend. For your convenience,
the envelope can be placed in the collection basket during
Mass or turned in to the parish office during business hours.
The poinsettia plants will cost $25 each this year, or you can
contribute any amount you choose if you would like to help
provide the large floral arrangement for the altar. Be sure
to complete the information requested on the envelope
and indicate if this is to be a memorial donation. Thank you.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not
afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.
El próximo fin de semana, 16 y 17 de noviembre, le estaremos dando la bienvenida al Padre José Maria Salazar párroco de la Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús ubicada en los
barrios marginales de Lima, Perú. Él estará predicando para
la colecta anual del Programa de Cooperación Misionera de
nuestra Diócesis. Conoceremos los detalles de su hermoso
trabajo de ayuda entre los hermanos pobres del Perú. Nos
contará sobre sus historias, sus retos y sus vidas. Aprenderemos sobre la diferencia que se hace a la gente que ellos sirven. Nosotros también podemos colaborar en este cambio
con nuestra oración y apoyo financiero. Las segundas colectas de las misas del 16 y 17 de noviembre serán para apoyar
esta misión. Seamos generosos. Gracias.
FLORES DE NAVIDAD
Si le gustaría donar una flor de Pascua para ser usada en el
altar durante las celebraciones navideñas o contribuir a las
flores que serán usadas en el altar en la misa de Nochebuena, por favor use un sobre del Ministerio de Flores que
están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia a partir de este
fin de semana. Para su conveniencia, se puede poner los sobres en las cestas de colecta durante la misa o se puede entregarlos a la oficina parroquial durante su horario de trabajo. Las flores cuestan $25 cada uno o puede contribuir cualquier cantidad para ayudar a proveer el arreglo floral del altar. Acuérdese llenar el sobre con la información solicitada e
indique si es una donación en memoria de alguien. Gracias.
TWEET DEL PAPA FRANCISCO
Los santos son personas que pertenecen totalmente a Dios.
No tienen miedo a ser despreciados, incomprendidos o marginados.