“You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Luke 16:13

“You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Luke 16:13

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 22, 2013
“You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Luke 16:13
REFLECTION
CONFIRMATION MEETINGS
FEAST OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ
REFLECCIÓN DOMINICAL
With all the media coverage of finances and markets and
money, the last thing most of us might want to hear in church
is more money talk. Yet that is what our God has invited us
here for today. As you might expect, Jesus has some interesting things to say. In particular, he encourages us to use our
wealth and resources for the benefit of others. So perhaps
our prayer today can be for the humility to recognize that
what we have is not ours but God’s, and for the grace to be
able to share it with our sisters and brothers.
Faith Formation classes are about to start. Please note
that this week there will be two parent meetings for students enrolled in Confirmation classes—Tuesday, September 24 for NDS students and Wednesday, September
25 for non-NDS students. Both will be held at 5:30 p.m. in
the church. Thank you for your participation.
Please join Bishop Jaime Soto in celebrating the 2nd Annual Diocesan-wide Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz at Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 2700 Dover Avenue, Fairfield
on Saturday, September 28 at 9:45 a.m. Procession, entertainment and food will follow the Mass. Lunch tickets are
available for $6. Novena and Masses will be held at selected
parishes starting September 19. For further information
please call Wally or Suki LaForga at 450-6298.
Con toda la cobertura en los medios de comunicación sobre
finanzas, mercadotecnia y dinero, lo menos que queremos es
venir a la iglesia a oír hablar acerca de dinero. Sin embargo, para
eso nos ha invitado Dios aquí hoy. Como es de esperar, Jesús
tiene cosas interesantes que decirnos. En particular, él nos anima a usar nuestras riquezas y recursos para beneficio de los
demás. Por eso tal vez en nuestra oración de hoy podamos
pedir la humildad a fin de reconocer que lo que tenemos no es
nuestro, sino de Dios y para que se nos conceda la gracia de
poder compartirlo con nuestros hermanos y hermanas.
OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION
Report for Sunday, September 15, 2013:
Our Sunday Offering
Average Weekly Expenses:
7/1/13thru 9/15/13 Budgeted Income:
7/1/13 thru 9/15/13 Actual Income:
$
$
$
$
9,611
13,000
143,000
115,441
Thank you for your generous offering.
May your love and sacrifices be greatly rewarded.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary
Time
Week of September 22, 2013
Theme: How do we use what God has given us?
Question for Adults: Money is an important part of modern
life. Suggest one or two ways you can keep the need for
money in balance with your faith.
Question for Children: Clothes, food, toys all cost money.
How do you keep your faith more important than money?
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Many thanks to everyone who participated in our first
Children's Choir last month! All children aged 7-12 are welcome for our second gathering on Sunday, September 29
at 11:30. Children's Choir requires either First Communion
or enrollment in OCIC, and is led by Mr. Brian Sennello.
K of C PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Knights of Columbus invite you to enjoy a pancake
breakfast and fellowship. The fundraiser will be held on
Sunday, September 29 at the St. Joseph Parish Center
after the 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 Masses. For $5 you will be
served two pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee
and juice. Bring the family and join the community! Proceeds will support the good works of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Church.
WALK FOR LIFE
St. Joseph Church is chartering a bus again this year for
the Walk for Life! Join fellow Catholics and Pro-Lifers
from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the
littlest among us at the tenth annual Walk for Life West
Coast in San Francisco on January 25, 2014. Last year’s
Walk drew 40,000+ people and eleven Catholic bishops
and a personal message from then Pope Benedict XVI! To
reserve your seat on the bus or for more information,
contact My Catacutan at (707) 332-2886 or email [email protected].
FLOWER DONATION
FLORAL MINISTRY
Many thanks to Benita Gomez, who donated flowers this
weekend in memory of Josie Gomez and in celebration of
the birthday of Alex Gomez. Thank you for your generosity
toward the beauty of our Masses.
St. Joseph parishioners! Would you like to see more
flowers adorn our church throughout the year? Consider
making a donation to the flower ministry by using the envelopes provided in the narthex kiosk. Help us celebrate
the love of our Lord Jesus Christ by making His place of
worship look beautiful all year long. For more information, see the pamphlet in the narthex kiosk. Thank you for
your support.
SAVE THE DATE
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.”
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
The Fall 2013 40 Days for Life begins Wednesday, September 25 in hundreds of cities around the world, including
several in our Diocese. Bishop Jaime Soto will celebrate
our Diocese’s Opening Mass for the 40 Days vigil on Monday, September 23, at St. Philomene’s Parish in Sacramento, beginning with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m., followed by
Mass at 6:00. Everyone is invited!
CFCA VISIT
Next weekend, please welcome Rev. Cyrus Gallagher
O.F.M. Cap. who will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell
us about the work of the Christian Foundation of Children
and Aging. CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that
helps children and elderly in 22 developing countries. Fr.
Gallagher will speak to us about how we can personally
reach out and help a child or elderly person. To learn more,
call (800) 875-6564 or visit CFCA online at
www.hopeforafamily.org.
VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE
VISITA DE CFCA
El próximo fin de semana, por favor denle la bienvenida al
Rev. Cyrus Gallagher O.F.M. Cap. de la Christian Foundation
for Children and Aging. CFCA es una organización laica católica de apadrinamiento que asiste a los pobres en 22 países
en desarrollo. El Padre Gallagher nos hablará sobre una manera de estrechar la mano personalmente para ayudar a un
niño o a un anciano. Para más información, llame (800) 8756564 o visite CFCA en línea a www.hopeforafamily.org.
LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
The Parish is seeking members for a committee that will
plan the Virgin of Guadalupe festivities to be held on December 12. The group will be meeting on Tuesdays from
6:00-7:00 p.m. in PCMR1, with the first meeting to be held
on September 24. No experience is necessary; all you need
is gratitude toward the Virgin of Guadalupe and a warm
heart with a desire to help. This year there should be a
great celebration, with mariachi, flowers, tamales, atole
and much, much more. Please contact Victor Gonzalez at
(707) 761-1303.
La Parroquia busca miembros para un comité que planeará
las festividades de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre de este año. El grupo se reunirá a las 6:00-7:00 de la tarde, antes de las prácticas del coro, en PCMR1, con la primera
reunión programada en el 24 de septiembre. Experiencia no
es necesaria; solo se necesita gratitud hacia la Virgen, un corazón cariñoso y un deseo de ayudar. Este año habrá una
gran celebración, con mariachi, flores, tamales, atole y mucho más. Por favor llame a Victor Gonzalez a (707) 761-1303.
PRIESTS RETIREMENT COLLECTION
JUBILACIÓN DE SACERDOTES
There will be a second collection—the Diocesan Collection
for Priests Retirement—at all Masses this weekend. This is
an opportunity to take care of those who have spent their
lives caring for our spiritual and sacramental needs within
our diocese. If you are not prepared this weekend, there
are envelopes in the narthex for you to take home. Simply
return the envelope in the offering next week. Thank you
for your support of our parish priests.
Este fin de semana habrá una segunda colecta de donaciones para el Fondo de Jubilación de Sacerdotes Diocesanos
durante todas las misas. Esta es nuestra oportunidad para
ayudar a aquéllos quienes han dedicado sus vidas sirviéndonos espiritualmente. Si ustedes no están preparados este fin
de semana, se pueden llevar un sobre del vestíbulo y devolverlo el próximo fin de semana. Gracias por su apoyo.
HOLIDAY RECIPE BOOK
Holidays are just around the corner and it’s time again to
enjoy your favorite recipes. Why not help raise funds for St.
Joseph’s general fund while sharing your recipes? Share as
many as three recipes or buy a book for less than $10. If
sharing recipes is not for you, place an ad for as low as $15;
cost varies with ad size. We expect a great demand, so
please reserve your copy with at least a 50% down payment.
The last day to submit recipes is Tuesday, October 15. Volunteers are welcome! For more information, please contact
Florinda Adriano-Wynne at (707) 365-5594.
LIBRO DE RECETAS
Las fiestas van acercándose y ya es tiempo de compartir sus
recetas favoritas. Puede ayudar a recaudar fondos para St.
Joseph por compartir unas recetas. Puede darnos hasta tres
recetas o comprar un libro por menos de $10. También
puede poner un anuncio en el libro por $15 o más – depende
en el tamaño del anuncio. Por favor reserve su copia lo más
pronto posible con un enganche de 50%. El último día para
entregar las recetas es martes, el 15 de octubre. ¡Voluntarios
serán bienvenidos! Para más información, contacte a Alma
McDermott a (707) 580-1869 o [email protected].