SaintJosephParish - St. Joseph Parish

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Mission Church of St. Vincent de Paul
9961 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 ● (916) 685-3681 ● FAX (916) 685-7254
Mission Church: 14673 Cantova Way, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 ● (916) 354-2403 ● FAX 354-2404
We, the parish community of Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Elk Grove) and Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul
(Rancho Murieta), enriched by many traditions and cultures, come together to worship God in Sacrament, liturgy, and prayer.
We are committed to acting as One Body in Christ, and to living our One Faith with the help of the Holy Spirit. We
continually seek to reach out in loving service to others, both within our parish as well as in the greater community, in order to
spread the Good News of our faith.” (Parish Mission Statement)
Schedule of Services
Office Hours
Saint Joseph Parish
Saint Joseph Parish
Weekend Masses
Saturday
Sunday
4:30 PM
7:30 9:00 11:00 AM
& 1:00 PM (Español),
& 5:00 PM (Filipino Mass Every First Sunday,
English Mass - All Other Sundays)
Weekday schedules (Monday to Friday)
Liturgy of the Hours
7:30 AM
Daily Mass
8:00 AM
Rosary
8:30 AM
First Friday Mass
7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Every First Friday
7:30 - 10:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Or By appointment
Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul
Weekend Masses
Saturday
Sunday
Weekday schedules
Daily Mass (Wednesday)
Service of the Word
(Fridays)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
5:00 PM
9:00 AM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Or By appointment
To Celebrate the Sacraments of Marriage
and Baptism, please visit or call the parish office.
Or visit our parish website:
http://stjoseph-elkgrove.net/
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Tuesday to Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Visit us on our website:
stjoseph-elkgrove.net
See us on Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church (Elk Grove, CA)
Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Parish Staff
Fr. Brian Atienza (Pastor), ext. 122
e-mail: father.brian@parishmail.com
Fr. Carlo Tejano (Parochial Vicar), ext. 125
e-mail: Fr.Carlo@parishmail.com
Aurora Fragozo-Aguirre (Parish Administrator), ext. 120
e-mail: aurora.aguirre@parishmail.com
Vernel Ploché (Database Administrator), ext. 121
e-mail: vernel.ploche@parishmail.com
Sr. Olive Kingsbury, RVM (DRE of Faith Formation), ext. 124
e-mail: SJP.dre@parishmail.com
Armida Gallegos-Lee (Administrative Assistant), ext. 128
e-mail: armida.galee@parishmail.com
Jerome Baybayan (Youth Ministery Coordinator), ext. 123
e-mail: jerome.baybayan@parishmail.com
Bill DuVal (SVdP -Administrative Assistant), (916) 354-2403 ext. 129
e-mail: billduval@parishmail.com
Amy Roberts (Liturgical Music Coordinator)
e-mail: amy.roberts@parishmail.com
Paul Seishas (Marriage/Family/Therapist) (916) 616-1800
e-mail: paul.seishas@gmail.com
Submit bulletin Articles by Friday to:
e-mail: bulletin.editor@stjoseph-elkgrove.net
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Trina Koontz (Principal), (916) 684-7903, ext. 12
e-mail: seas.trina.koontz@gmail.com
Saint Joseph Parish
: 09/01 08:00am…Bill Stewart †
08:00am…Gloria Aguirre (SI)
: 09/02 08:00am…Barbara Vanderveen †
08:00am…Roberto B. Ares (SI)
: 09/03 08:00am…Bessie Alessi †
RM 08:30am…Bill Kohlman †
: 09/04 08:00am…Sr. Maria Angelina Fernando †
08:00am…Ares Family (SI)
: 09/05 08:00am…Tomas Celion †
08:00am…Nenita Orozco †
: 09/06 04:30pm…Nicole Richards (SI)
RM 05:00pm…Missa Pro Populo
09/07 07:30am…Bill Stewart †
09:00am…Dylan Bernal (SI)
RM 09:00am…Virginia Haines†
11:00am…Christina Souza †
01:00pm…Gilberto Eloy Fuentes Bernal †
05:00pm…-No Mass - Enjoy the Festival -
Pray For Our Military Family
Steven Alsop
Don R. Baker II
Brandon Bitterman
Robert Bohon
Solomon Bolt
Carl Ian Bravo
Jaclyn Buno
Mark Dollar
Benjamin Erwin
Meghan Erwin
Matthew Farrell
Joey Feathers
Serena Grandov
Graham Hebert
Valery Keaveny Jr.
Freddie Koeller
Glenn Lewis
Kyle Linebaugh
James Lovello
Russell Miller
Mike Montini
Jared Ortner
Cherry Pangilinan
Diosdado Pangilinan
Military Prayer List Additions
To add new names of active military to our
military list, please send an e-mail to
wicket42@outlook.com or call Pat at 916-686-5977.
Parish Weekly Collection
Weekly Goal:
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The name of the L
has become
like fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9).
Psalm
— My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God
(Psalm 63).
Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind;
discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2).
Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will
find them (Matthew 16:21-27).
Readings For The Week
Mon: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30,
or, for Labor Day, any readings from the
Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,”
nos. 907-911
Tues: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37
Wed: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44
Thur: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11
Fri: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40;
Sat:
Sun:
Lk 5:33-39
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5
Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10;
Mt 18:15-20
Dominic Peterson
Zachary Schiele
Jason Stiles
Shawn Tostado
Jason Lee Tudor
Brien Warfield
Jaime Wong-Lopez
Jordan Wood
Jason Woodford
Shai-Lin Ynacay
St. Joseph
SVdP
$ 11,200.00
$ 2,600.00
Offertory this Week:
St. Joseph
$ 10,272.50
SVdP
$ 02,091.00
FOR EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)
If you wish to contribute via EFT (electronic fund transfer)
please visit our parish website for more information.
“Thank you for your generosity and may God continue to bless
you with His providence.”
No 5pm Mass on Sunday Sept. 7
Please be aware that we will not have our regular
5pm Filipino bilingual Mass on the first Sunday,
Sept. 7, to allow ever yone to enjoy the Par ish Festival
festivities. We will continue next Sunday with our
regular 5pm Mass in English. Next month we’ll continue
the Filipino Mass at 5pm on the first Sunday as before.
Elk Grove Food Bank Needs!
The Elk Grove Food Bank has run out of peanut
butter and other staples. You can help. Br ing your
donations of non-perishable food to the Parish Festival
next Sunday, Sept. 7. The St. Vincent de Paul Society
will have collection bins available as you enter.
Enjoy your day and share with our less fortunate
neighbors. If you miss the festival, you can always leave
non-perishable food items in the St. Vincent de Paul
barrel in the vestibule.
Saint Joseph Parish
Parish Festival News
Noticias del Festival Parroquial
Festival Raffle Last Early Bird Drawing Winner
Our $100 Early Bird Drawing winner is
Mopette Peña of Elk Gr ove.
You can still return or purchase raffle tickets to
win the grand prizes to be drawn on festival day,
Sunday, September 7. The gr and pr izes ar e: First
prize, $600; Second Prize, $400; Third Prize
$300; and the Fourth Prize, $200.
Ultimo Sorteo de la Rifa del Festival
FELICIDADES a Mopette Peña de Elk Gr ove,
nuestro ganador del último sorteo de $100 dólares.
Envíen sus boletos para la oportunidad de ganar
valiosos premios que se rifaran el día del Festival,
domingo 7 de Septiembre. Los premios son:
Primer premio $600; Segundo premio, $400;
Tercer premio $300; y el cuarto, $200.
La Tienda de Repostería Necesita sus Ricos
Postres
Invitamos a todos los amantes de la repostería
para que compartan sus postres favoritos. Por favor
traer sus deliciosos postres al salón St. Francis el 6
y 7 de Septiembre, después de cada misa. Favor
de no traer nada que se necesite refrigerar. Si tiene
alguna pregunta, por favor llamar a la Sra. Mary
Ohnemus al (916) 686-4828.
Se necesitan Voluntarios para el Festival
Aun necesitamos voluntarios que deseen ayudar
a poner las sombras y puestos del festival, el día 1
de Septiembre a las 8:30 de la mañana. Se
ofrecerá Lunch como cortesia. También
necesitamos voluntarios para el lunes 8 de
Septiembre par a desmantelar todo empezando a
las 4 de la tarde. Se servira cena para todos los
voluntarios.
¡¡MUCHAS GRACIAS A TODOS
QUIENES HAN DONADO SU TIEMPO,
TALENTOS, TESOROS, Y REGALOS
AL FESTIVAL!!
“Enriched: Celebrating the Richness
of God’s Grace...”
Sweet Shop Needs Baked Goods
We are inviting all great bakers to share your
favorite desserts. Please bring your delectable
desserts to St. Francis room on September 6 and 7
after all Masses. Please do not bring anything that
requires refrigeration. If you have any questions,
please call Mary Ohnemus at (916) 686-4828.
Festival Setup/Festival Teardown
We are still in need of volunteers for the festival
setup on Monday, September 1, at 8:30am. Lunch
will be served. We are also in need of volunteers for
the festival teardown on the following Monday,
September 8, at 4:00pm. Dinner will be ser ved
for the volunteers.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED
THEIR TIME, TALENT, TREASURE, AND
GIFTS TO THE FESTIVAL!!
St. Vincent de Paul Society News
Please join us at our monthly meeting on
Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7pm, in the Renwald
Room. We need new members!!
Don’t forget to save your gently used
items for our “Bundle Weekend,”
October 18 & 19. Think of it as Gr anny's Attic on
wheels. The SVDP truck will be in our parking lot to
accept donations. The items will go to the SVDP Thrift
Store to be sold. Store sales help to support the poorer
SVDP conferences in the Sacramento area. Thank you
and God bless you.
Les informamos que es un requisito que padres y
padrinos participen en las pláticas Pre-Bautismales. Por
favor, para registrarse pase a recoger un paquete en la
oficina de la parroquia.
Las platicas para el mes de Septiembre serán el primer
sábado, 6 de Septiembre de 9 a 11am en el salón social.
“Enriquecidos: Celebrando la Riqueza
de la Gracia de Dios…”
Noticias de la Sociedad de S.V. de Paúl
Por favor acompáñenos a nuestra junta mensual, el
martes 2 de Septiembre, a las 7pm, en el Salón
Renwald. Necesitamos nuevos miembros!!
No se olviden de guardarnos sus cosa útiles para el
fin de semana de “Bundle,” Octubre 18 y 19. Piensen en
que es Granny's Attic sobre ruedas. El camión de San
Vicente de Paúl estará recibiendo sus donaciones en el
estacionamiento de la Iglesia, para poder venderlas en
nuestra tienda de “Segunda,” a beneficio de los
necesitados del área de Sacramento.
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce necesita ayuda
con los gastos diarios de la casa, por favor llame a
nuestra línea confidencial, al 916-667-2779, y deje
mensaje, cuando le regresemos su llamada, platicaremos
sus necesidades en su casa. Muchas gracias y que Dios
los bendiga.
Saint Joseph Parish
This coming first Friday, Sept. 5, at 6pm the
Knights of Columbus and the Elk Grove Squires will
be honoring our Holy Mother Mary with their
monthly Living Rosary at our Parish rosary garden in
the front of the church. Candles will be provided. We
welcome all parishioners to attend. After the rosary,
please join us for First Friday Mass at 7pm and
Adoration in the church.
Calling All Catechists
CFF Needs Your HELP!
We need your time and talent as Catechists or
Assistants for our Parish CFF Program.
For more information, please contact Sr. Olive
in the parish office at (916) 685-3681.
FCCW - Women’s Study Group
Coming This Fall To St. Joseph’s
Do you sometimes wonder why we do certain
things at Mass? Or what the history of our church is?
Would you like to meet with some of your fellow
parishioners to learn and share more about our faith?
Several years ago when we did our church survey, the
number one request for our parish was to have an
Adult Faith Formation group.
Well, beginning this Fall we will be starting the
first of our Adult Faith Formation studies. We will be
meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm. We will begin with
Jeff Cavins, “The Bible Timeline, The Story of
Salvation.” We will be having a booth at this year’s
Parish Festival for inquiries and sign-ups. We hope to
see you there.
Christ the King Men’s Retreat
A Time To Catch Our Breath: A time to
reflect. A time to evaluate. A time to learn. A Time
to pray. A time to lift our spirits to the Lord. The
time to do all this is during our annual retreat at
Christ the King Retreat Center. Christ is calling you
to share His love. The men’s retreat is on Dec. 5-7.
Come join us as we spend a little time with our Lord
to pray and learn more of Him and ourselves.
Please call Niel Evans, 686-5977, or Daniel
Wayne, 682-5059, or Phil Moralez, 685-4840, or
Larry Joerger, 685-2044, for the men‘s retreat. View
the retreat center at: www.passionist.org/retreats/
christtheking.
Labor Day Holiday
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday,
September 1, in obser vance of Labor Day. Please
visit us on Tuesday, September 2, fr om 9am to
4:30pm when the office will be open again for
business.
Are You Looking For A Way To Grow In
Your Faith? The Fellowship of Catholic Christian
Women, cor dially invites
all women of the parish to
join us for our study:
“Angels of God.” We’ll
meet twice a month on
Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm,
in the St. Peter’s room in
the social hall, beginning
September 18. Ther e will
be an introduction to our fellowship on September 11.
To join, order a book, or for more information,
please visit us in the vestibule after the 7:30, 9am, and
11am Masses this Sunday, August 24.
If more questions, please contact Deb at
fccw.stjparish@gmail.com.
For more information. about FCCW, please go to
www.fellowshipofcatholicchristianwomen.org.
Immaculate Heart Radio Needs
Your Help! Sept. 8-11
Can you volunteer a few hours of your time to
assist Immaculate Heart Radio in answering phone
calls during our September Pledge Drive? Meet the
announcer staff, enjoy special food, and fellowship
with other volunteers. You can even win some great
books and CD’s from the radio station prize closet.
Please
contact
Nicole
Cardin
today
at:
ncardin@ihradio.org or call her 888-887-7120.
Bulletin Article Submissions
Please email all requests for articles to be placed in
the bulletin to bulletin.editor@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.
Deadline for submission is 12pm, Friday, one week prior
to date article will appear in bulletin.
All requests must include a name and telephone
number; in case verification is required. Thank you.
Saint Joseph Parish
Youth Ministry News
High School Youth Ministry will meet again Sunday, August 31, 6-8pm.
EDGE Middle School Ministry (Parent Information Nights, see below). On September 8, we will begin individual
interviews for Year 1, sign up at Meeting Sept. 1, 2014.
1:8 Confirmation Program
1:8 begins in the month of September at Saint Joseph’s. Here are important dates to remember:
Parent Information Night
Generation 2 Generation: Parent Information Night is a mandatory meeting for all Year One Confirmandi. During this
meeting we will be discussing the purpose of the 1:8 program and its origins, important dates for first year Confirmation
students, and an overview of the year one program for the year. September 1, 6-8pm in the Social Hall.
Support System Session: Student and Sponsor
The support system session is for the Confirmandi, their sponsors (if they have one), and their parents. We will discuss
and go over the components of year 2 as we prepare for the sacrament of confirmation, as well as, the requirements for
having a Confirmation sponsor. Tuesday, September 2, from 6-8pm in the Social Hall.
Fundraisers
Please support our youth ministry at Leatherby’s Family Ice Cream, on Thursday, September 18, fr om 5-11pm.
20% of your purchase will go back to the St. Joseph Youth Ministry. Grab a flyer in the vestibule or at the parish
office and show it to the cashier the night of the fundraiser.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign-ups to volunteer to be servers at the festival dinner will be available at the next youth group meeting for high
school and middle school. The festival dinner will be on Saturday, September 6 and volunteer s ar e needed fr om
5:30-10pm. Volunteer hour s can be used as community ser vice hour s.
The Youth Ministry is in charge of all the games for the Festival. Please sign up for a time slot in the vestibule of the
church. The Festival is on Sunday, September 7, fr om 10am-4pm.
Youth Group Activities
Tickets for OnFire are still on sale for $30 at the parish office. The last day to sign up for OnFire will be Sunday,
August 31. For ms ar e available in the office or at the high school youth gr oup nights. OnFire NorCal 2014 is a
rally for all the youth ministries around Northern California. We will have Mass, adoration, confession, speakers such
as Emily Wilson and Paul J Kim, a concert, and unlimited rides exclusively for OnFire ticket holders! OnFire will be
held at Discovery Kingdom. OnFire is open to all high school aged youth and young adults.
Youth Ministry Youth Choir
Calling all musicians and singers in middle school and high school age! We are having a Youth Choir sponsored by the
St. Joseph’s Youth Ministry. Our first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, September 10 from 6-8pm in the Youth Room.
We need singers, drummers, guitar players, and whatever musical talents that you can bring. Please join us! Our first
mass with the Youth Choir will be on Sunday, September 28 at the 11am Mass.
Any questions or concerns, please contact Jerome at jbaybayan@stjoseph-elkgrove.net or call the parish office.
Ministry Days 2014 Event is Sept. 26 & 27
The Diocese of Sacramento has announced Ministry Days 2014’s theme is, “Are Your Ears Ringing?”
The ministry days will be held at St. Francis High School, located at 5900 Elvas Ave. in Sacramento. Many
inspirational keynote presentations, as well as practical and helpful workshops will be offered in both English
and Spanish. Keynote speakers for the event are Robert Feduccia (English) and Sister Leticia Salazar, ODN
(Spanish).
Registration books are now available to download at: www.ministrydays.com. You can also view the
schedule, keynotes, workshops and presenters online. Register by Sept. 12 to save $15 on the full-conference
registration and $10 on the one-day registration fee.
Saint Joseph Parish
¡Noticias Del Ministerio Juvenil!
El Ministerio Juvenil de High School se r eunir á este domingo 31 de agosto de 6 a 8pm.
EDGE el Ministerio de Secundaria tendrá su junta de información para padres y estudiantes, para más detalles
ver más adelante. El 8 de Septiembre empiezan nuestras entrevistas para los jóvenes de Año 1, apuntarse el día
de la junta.
1:8 Programa de Confirmación
1:8 comienza el mes de Septiembre en la parroquia de San José. Aquí están las fechas importantes para recordar:
Año 1 de Confirmación: Junta para padres y estudiantes 1ero de Septiembre, 2014
Generación a generación: noche de información para padres es obligatoria para todo el Confirmandi de primer año.
Durante esta reunión vamos a discutir el propósito del programa 1:8 y sus orígenes, las fechas importantes para los
estudiantes de primer año del programa de confirmación y tener una visión general del programa por año. Recuerden
será el primero de Septiembre de 2014 de 6 a 8pm.
Año 2 de Confirmación: Junta 2 de Septiembre Estudiante, Padrino o Madrina, Padres
El sistema de Apoyo es para el Confirmandi, su padrino o madrina (si tienen uno) y sus padres, platicaremos acerca de
los componentes del segundo año y como nos preparamos para el sacramento de confirmación así como también
explicáremos los requisitos para elegir un padrino/madrina de Confirmación. La reunión será el martes 2 de Septiembre
de 6 a 8 pm.
Recaudando Fondos para nuestros Jóvenes
Por favor apoyemos a nuestro Ministerio Juvenil visitando la nevería Leatherby’s en Elk Grove, el Jueves 18 de
Septiembre de 5 a 11pm. 20% de su compr a ser á destinado al Minister io J uvenil de nuestr a Par r oquia de
San José. No olviden llevar un boletín y mostrarlo al pagar en Leatherby’s.
Necesitamos voluntarios para servir en la cena del festival
Las inscripciones para ser voluntario y servir en la cena del festival estarán disponibles en la próxima reunión de grupo
de jóvenes de High School y EDGE. La cena del festival será el sábado 6 de Septiembre y se necesitan voluntarios de
5:30-10pm. Las hor as pueden ser contadas como hor as de ser vicio comunitar io. El Minister io juvenil está a car go
de todos los juegos para el Festival. Por favor, regístrate en un horario en el vestíbulo de la iglesia. El Festival es el
domingo 7 de septiembre, de 10 a 4pm.
Actividades del Grupo Juvenil
Los boletos para OnFire están todavía a la venta por solo $30 en la oficina de la parroquia. El último día para inscribirse
será el domingo 1 de Septiembre. Las formas están disponibles en la oficina y durante las reuniones del grupo de
jóvenes de High School. OnFire NorCal 2014 reúne a todos los ministerios juveniles del Norte de California.
Celebraremos misa, adoración, confesiones, conferencistas como; Emily Wilson y Paul J. Kim, un concierto, y un sin
límite de paseos exclusivamente para todos los participantes de OnFire. El evento de OnFire será en Discovery
Kingdom. OnFire es un retiro para todos los jóvenes de High School y jóvenes adultos.
Coro del Ministerio de Jóvenes
El Ministerio de Jóvenes de St. Joseph hace un llamado a todos los músicos y cantantes de escuela secundaria y High
school. Nuestro primer ensayo será el miércoles, 10 de Septiembre de 6-8pm en el salón San J osé en nuestr o salón
social. Necesitamos cantantes, bateristas, guitarristas y todos los talentos musicales. Por favor únase a nosotros! Nuestra
primera misa con el coro juvenil será el domingo, 28 de Septiembre durante la Misa de 11.
Challenge Club Open House!
St. Paul International Festival
We would like to invite all girls ages 10-17 to
check out Challenge Club. Our Open House will take
place on Friday, September 12, from 4-6:30pm. We
will have activities for the girls, orientation for the
moms, and fellowship. Our Club's motto is “Challenge
yourself, others, and the world!” Come and see! If you
are planning to visit us, please RSVP by emailing
Amelina at challengegreatersac@hotmail.com.
St. Paul Catholic Church invites you to share in
their 42nd annual International Festival on Sunday,
Sept. 14. Festival dinner on Saturday, Sept. 13. Call
for tickets at 916-381-5200 for tickets. Festival day
begins at 10am with entertainment, international foods,
and fun for the whole family, even Caballos Bailadores
(The Dancing Horses). For more info., call the church
office, at 381-5200 or website: www.stpaul-florin.org.
Festival Status—Raffle Tickets—Festival Dinner Tickets
Raffle tickets can still be left with Bill or given to the Ushers NLT before Sunday, 9:00am Mass for
eligibility for the grand Prizes. Bill now has tickets for the Saturday Festival Dinner .The $15.00ticket buys
you a super dinner of Filipino fare, a Silent and Live Auction, music and dancing. Kids 6-12 are $10.00 and
5 and under are free. One of the live auction items is a 5 course Italian Dinner prepared by a local couple
you may know. Be Prepared to Bid Big!
Convalescent Home Visits
Our next visit to the Convalescent Homes will be on Sunday, September 14. Please meet at Br uceville
Terrance, 8151 Bruceville, Sacramento at 1:20pm and Windsor Elk Grove Rehab, 9961 Batey Ave,
Elk Grove at 2:20pm.We are at each facility for 30 minutes - singing songs with a scriptural reading. All are
welcome especially children. No voice talent needed just bring a smile. Any questions, please contact Lynn
King at 687-6442 or lynnhking@frontiernet.net. This is sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Saint Vincent de Paul Youth Ministry News
EDGE Middle School Ministr y will r esume Tuesday, September 16, fr om 7-8:30pm in Room 4.
Parent Information Night will be on Wednesday, September 17, from 7-8:30pm in Room 4.
Catholic Forum-Faith In Action
Guest Speaker Reggie Littlejohn, from a Devastating Disability to Saving Chinese Women and Girls
from Sex Selective Abortion became Founder/President of Women’s Rights without Frontiers. Come and
learn her story Thursday, September 18, at the Red Lion Hotel, 500 Leisur e Lane, Sacr amento. Reser vations on line at www.saccatholicforum.org for $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Check-in 11:30am and
lunch at noon. Please check our bulletin board in Anderson Hall for more information.
Mangia! Mangia! Italian Festival
The Mangia Mangia Italian Festival will be again celebrated on Saturday, October 4, up at Lake
Clementia. Festivities begin at 2:00pm with dinner at 6:00pm. As always, there will be delicious Italian
Fare, Wine, Games, Contests, Music and Dancing. Donations are $25 for adults, and $10 for children under
12. Children under 4 are FREE. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul, The Sacramento Life Center and
Loaves and Fishes. Please contact Natasha Taylor for Sponsorship opportunities and tickets at 354-0900.
Follow us on Facebook at MangiaMangiaItalianFestival .
Home Bound Ministry Coordinator
We have need for someone to coordinate ministry to the Home Bound in the area. Interested please call
Bill in the office at 354-2403 or via e-mail at billduval@parishmail.com.
Vocations Cross
Thank you to Karen Muro for taking the Vocations Cross during August. Please pray for Rosie
Stomsvik as she takes the cross during September. Please consider signing up in the Anderson Hall to take
the cross for prayer during one of the upcoming months. Thank you!
Monday Night Prayer Group
Looking for Christian fellowship weather single or married? Then please join us on Mondays at 6:00pm
as we pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Once a month we celebrate birthdays with either pizza
or at a local restaurant. Any questions, please contact Lynn King either by email lynnhking@frontiernet.net
or call 687-6442.