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