“I have come to set the earth on fire.” Luke 12:49

“I have come to set the earth on fire.” Luke 12:49

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time — August 18, 2013
REFLECTION
Gathered today as we are in God’s presence, we bring our
lives to the altar as we offer to God our thanks and praise. For
we know that even in the midst of division and distress in the
world, God will lift us up as Jeremiah was lifted up from the
cistern, as today’s first reading relates. May our prayer today
be for the courage to be faithful witnesses to what God has
done.
OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION
Report for Sunday, August 11, 2013:
Our Sunday Offering
Average Weekly Expenses:
7/1/13thru 8/11/13 Budgeted Income:
7/1/13 thru 8/11/13 Actual Income:
$
$
$
$
12,502
13,000
78,000
62,775
Thank you for your generous offering.
May your love and sacrifices be greatly
rewarded.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Week of August 18, 2013
Theme: God's power among us gives us
strength.
Question for Adults: Share about a time when
life's struggles were so difficult for you that you nearly
"threw in the towel." What signs did you see then that God
remained with you?
Question for Children: What is one way you can be closer
to Jesus today?
RCIA
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) program will begin
on September 4. If you are an adult wanting to come into
full communion with the Catholic Church, this program can
help you to enter more fully into your faith and prepare
you to receive the sacraments. For more information,
please call the office at 447-2354.
BOOK PROJECT
Are you a parishioner who would like to support and get
involved in St. Joseph’s Book Project Fund Raising Campaign? We are looking for volunteers who can share their
knowledge and time, along with assisting and editing the
book project. If interested and able to spare one or two
hours a week, please contact Florinda Adriano-Wynne at
[email protected] or call 707-365-5594. Thanks!
BIBLE STUDY:
BOOK OF REVELATION
Fr. Mathew will be resuming his Bible study classes on
August 29. Classes take place each Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
and 7:00 p.m. This session of classes will take an in-depth
look at the book of Revelation. You will:
•Learn the meaning of the mysterious figures and events
in the book of Revelation.
•Discover how the Mass is really heaven on earth.
•Learn about the Antichrist and his destruction.
•See the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment in the context of history.
•Learn what will happen at the end of time and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth.
If you intend to join the class, please read the Book of
Revelation before we begin. There will be a $30 donation
to cover the cost of materials. Please contact the parish
office at 447-2354 to register.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Our parish will be starting a choir for children aged 7-14
at the 12:00 Mass on the last Sunday of every month. Beginning August 25, any child who has received his or her
First Communion is invited to join the Youth Choir before
Mass at 11:30 to rehearse and sing. Please contact Mr.
Brian Sennello ([email protected]) for
more information or to sign up.
WELCOME BACK, NDS
Welcome back to all the students and teachers at Notre
Dame School, who begin their new school year on Monday, August 19!
PSYCHOLOGY POSITION
The Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Sacramento is
searching for experts in the field of Psychology to join
our list of experts. The interested party must be:
•A practicing Catholic and in good standing with the
Church
•In adherence with the Catholic principles on Marriage/
Christian anthropology
•With a Doctorate in Psychology or Psychiatry
Remuneration will be based on a per case basis. The individuals will work out of their own home or office. All interested applicants may submit their curriculum vitae to
the Tribunal of the Diocese of Sacramento, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. Attention: Rev. Vincent R.
Juan, JCL, or Fax (916) 733-0224, or email:
[email protected]. For inquiries, please call (916) 733-0231 or
email Fr. Juan.
“I have come to set the earth on fire.” Luke 12:49
FLOWER DONATION
REFLECCIÓN DOMINICAL
Thank you to Dolores Woods and Dave Nelson, who donated flowers this weekend to commemorate their anniversary. We appreciate your contribution to our celebration
of the Mass.
Reunidos hoy y conscientes de la presencia de Dios entre
nosotros, llevamos nuestra vida al altar para ofrecerle a Dios
nuestra alabanza y acción de gracias, pues sabemos que, aún
en medio de las divisiones y angustias del mundo, Dios nos
sacará de donde estamos hundidos, tal como sacó a Jeremías del pozo, según nos relata la primera lectura de hoy. Que
en nuestra oración pidamos la valentía de ser testigos fieles
de lo que Dios ha hecho.
FAITH FORMATION
Have you registered for Faith Formation classes yet? It’s
still not too late before classes get filled! The date to register has been extended until September 15. There will be a
late charge from 9/15 - 9/30. There will be a parent meeting
for children receiving First Communion on September 18 at
5:30 p.m. and for those receiving Confirmation on September 25 at 5:30 p.m. All classes begin on Wednesday, October
2. Please call the office at 447-2354 if you have any questions.
HOSPITALITY IN THE QUAD
Please join us after the 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass on Sunday
evening, August 25 for the monthly Hospitality in the Quad
Area (between the church and the rectory) to welcome all
new parishioners to the St. Joseph community and to answer any questions they might have. We also ask that all
current St. Joseph parishioners participate in the welcoming and fellowship. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
SEEKING PART-TIME JANITOR
St. Joseph Parish is seeking a part-time (about 15 hours/
week) employee to do janitorial work around the church.
Hours are flexible, but would include some weekend work.
If interested, please bring a copy of your resume to the parish office.
FOOD DRIVE
The monthly Food Drive for St. Mary’s
Food Locker held last weekend collected
1,654 food items! Thank you all for your
support!
FORMACIÓN DE FE
¿Ha inscrito para las clases de formación de fe? ¡Todavía
queda tiempo antes de que las clases se llenan! La fecha límite de registración se amplió hasta el 15 de septiembre. Habrá
una cuota por retraso entre el 15 y el 30 de septiembre.
Habrá una reunión para padres de niños recibiendo su Primera Comunión el 18 de septiembre a las 5:30 de la tarde, y para
los recibiendo su Confirmación el 25 de septiembre a las
5:30. Las clases son en inglés, con la opción de hacer la Primera Comunión en español. Todas las clases empiezan miércoles, el 2 de octubre. Por favor llame a la oficina a 447-2354
si tiene preguntas.
HOSPITALIDAD EN EL PATIO
Acompáñenos después de la Misa en español a las 5:00 de la
tarde, domingo, el 25 de agosto para el evento mensual
Hospitalidad en el Patio (entre la iglesia y la rectoría) para
dar la bienvenida a todos los nuevos parroquianos y contestar cualquier pregunta que tienen. Pedimos que todos los
parroquianos actuales de St. Joseph participen en el bienvenido y compañerismo. Habrán bocadillos y bebidas.
PUESTO DE MEDIO TIEMPO
La parroquia St. Joseph busca un empleado de tiempo parcial (más o menos 15 horas cada semana) para hacer trabajo
de limpieza en la iglesia. El horario es flexible, pero incluye
trabajo durante los fines de semana. Si le interesa, por favor
traiga una copia de su curriculum vitae a la oficina parroquial.
COLECTA DE COMIDA
La colecta de comida para la iglesia St. Mary’s que tuvo lugar el fin de semana pasado recibió 1,654 piezas de comida.
¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo!
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION
COMUNICACIÓN CATÓLICA
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) provides
content the way you need it, in podcasts for daily readings,
on websites to connect with other faithful, and on social
media sites, and always with the New Evangelization in
mind. Please be generous in this week’s Collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donations stay in our diocese to support our communication
needs. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you.
La Campaña Católica de la Comunicación les ofrece programas en la forma que ustedes lo necesitan, en podcasts para
la lectura diaria, en sitios web para conectarse con otros fieles y en las redes sociales y siempre con la Nueva Evangelización en mente. Por favor, contribuyan generosamente a la
Colecta de esta semana y apoyen esta importante labor. La
mitad de sus donativos permanece en nuestra diócesis para
financiar nuestras necesidades en el campo de las comunicaciones.