May 17, 2015 - St. Joseph Parish
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May 17, 2015 - St. Joseph Parish
Sandaint J oseph Parish 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 (916)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) Eucharistic Adoration Every First Friday Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 4:00 - 4:30 PM Or By appointment St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Trina Koontz (Principal) (916) 684-7903, ext. 12 e-mail: seas.trina.koontz@gmail.com Tammy Babich (Preschool/EDP Director) (916) 691-4825 e-mail: tbabich@stelizabetheg.org 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@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Fr. Carlo Tejano (Parochial Vicar), ext. 125 e-mail: Fr.Carlo@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Deacon Larry Hiner, 916-685-3681 e-mail: deacon.larry@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Deacon Ned Quigley e-mail: deacon.ned@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Aurora Fragozo-Aguirre (Parish Administrator), ext. 120 e-mail: aurora.aguirre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Sr. Ma. Imelda Grace Dañas, RVM (DRE of Faith Formation),ext. 124 e-mail: SJP.dre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Jerome Baybayan (Youth Ministry Coordinator), ext. 123 e-mail: jbaybayan @stjoseph-elkgrove.net Julius Roberto (Database Administrator), ext. 121 e-mail: julz@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Armida Gallegos-Lee (Administrative Assistant), ext. 128 e-mail: armida.galee@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Veronica Padilla Perez (Administrative Assistant), ext. 127 e-mail: veronica@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Bill DuVal (SVdP -Administrative Assistant), (916) 354-2403 ext. 129 e-mail: billduval@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Amy Roberts (Liturgical Music Coordinator) e-mail: amy.roberts@stjoseph-elkgrove.net Paul Seishas (Marriage/Family/Therapist) (916) 616-1800 e-mail: paul.seishas@gmail.com Saint Joseph Parish : 05/18 08:00am - Mary Ann Michael † : 05/19 08:00am - Rober t Ar es (SI) : 05/2008:00am - For the Parishioners of St. Joseph RM 08:30am - For the Parishioners of SVdP Thu: 05/21 08:00am - An end to abortions Fri: 05/22 08:00am - All the Souls in Pur gator y Sat: 05/23 04:30pm - Fred Schroeder † Maria Martinez & Grandchildren (SI) RM 05:00pm – Bob Davis † 05/24 07:30am – Robert Ares (SI) 09:00am - All the Souls in Pur gator y RM 09:00am - For the Parishioners of SVdP 11:00am - Mariana Oliveira & Family † Bill Garrison (SI) 01:00pm - Ramiro Salazar Jr. † 05:00pm - Missa Pro Populo First Reading Pray For Our Military Families Steven Alsop Josh Alonzo Don R. Baker II Robert Bohon Solomon Bolt Carl Ian Bravo Jaclyn Buno Mark Dollar Benjamin Erwin Matthew Farrell Joey Feathers Roman Fernandez Serena Grandov Graham Hebert Valery Keaveny Jr. Freddie Koeller Glenn Lewis Kyle Linebaugh James Lovello Amber McGovern Russell Miller Mike Montini Jared Ortner Cherry Pangilinan Dominic Peterson Ian Rubstello Michael Riehl Jousha Shaffer Zachary Schiele Jason Stiles Shawn Tostado Jason Lee Tudor Brien Warfield Jaime Wong-Lopez Jordan Wood Jason Woodford Diosdado Pangilinan Shai-Lin Ynacay 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. Today’s Readings — This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm —God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]. Gospel — The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16:15-20). Readings For The Week Mon: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Parish Weekly Collection Weekly Goal: St. Joseph SVdP $ 11,200.00 $ 2,600.00 Offertory this Week: St. Joseph $ 11,446.00 SVdP $ 3,156.00 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.” Memorial Day Jn 16:29-33 Tues: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wed: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thur: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Fri: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 St. Joseph and St. Vincent de Paul parish offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Please visit us on Tuesday, May 26th, when the office will be open again for business. Sun: La oficina Parroquial de San José y San Vicente de Paul estará cerrada la siguiente fecha: lunes, 25 de mayo Día Conmemorativo de nuestros soldados caídos. Usted nos puede visitar martes, 26 de mayo de 2015 . Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Saint Joseph Parish Pastor’s Note—Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Year I, Cycle B “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” The celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated in the liturgy during Easter, so that we can we experience the last time the disciples saw Jesus after the Resurrection. It also brings us to an understanding of where we are today as a Church. Jesus ascends in His resurrected body. He takes His place at the right hand of the Father. We share in that place and glory as His body, the Church, through baptism. Yet, we remain here on earth. Jesus leaves with a promise to return. When He returns, our own bodies will share in that same glory of the resurrection. We remain so that we can be the experience of the resurrection for world. We bring that same message to others so that they will come and be part of the same promise. The disciples find themselves looking at the sky as Jesus ascended. When He was no longer in their sight, they kept looking up. It shall not be so as they were reminded. We need to turn our gaze upon the rest of the world that have yet to know the name of Jesus. We make this happen through the good that we do for others, the poor. We bring them life and hope at moments they find themselves in despair. We make it happen when our life of prayer and worship is not a mere fulfillment of an obligation but rather a recognition of its necessity in our lives and to never forget what lies before us. We do so by coming to Mass every week not whenever it is convenient. Make prayer as a family a part of your daily routine. A greater challenge before us is cultivating the need to study, learn, and deepen our understanding the teachings of our faith. We do this so that it will further our confidence in sharing with others our faith. I want to take a moment to extend my congratulations to our young brothers and sister who receive for the first time the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebration of First Communion is good reminder for us of this great gift of Christ to us. I thank the parents and guardians for continuing to fulfill the promises they made for these children during their baptism --- being the primary teachers and examples of living the faith. We work together as an entire parish community to ensure our First Communion candidates that they will see in us what the Eucharist means and does for us in our lives. God bless! Father Brian Nota del Pastor- La Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor “Hombres de Galilea, ¿que hacéis allí parados mirando al cielo? Ese mismo Jesús, que os ha dejado para subir al cielo, volverá como lo habéis visto marcharse.” La celebración de la solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor se celebra en la liturgia durante la semana Santa para que podamos experimentar la última vez que los discípulos vieron a Jesús después de la resurrección. También nos ayuda a entender dónde estamos hoy como iglesia. Jesús asciende en su cuerpo resucitado y toma su lugar a la derecha del Padre. Compartimos en ese lugar y gloria como su cuerpo, la iglesia, a través del bautismo. Todavía seguimos aquí en la tierra. Jesús se va con la promesa de volver. Cuando El regrese, nuestros propios cuerpos compartirán la misma gloria de la resurrección. Mantengámonos así para poder tener la experiencia de la resurrección para el mundo. Llevamos ese mismo mensaje a otras personas para que ellos vengan y sean parte de la misma persona. Los discípulos se encuentran mirando el cielo cuando Jesús ascendió. Cuando El ya no estaba a su vista, se mantuvieron mirando hacia arriba. No sería así como ellos lo recordarán. Debemos volver nuestra mirada sobre el resto del mundo que todavía no conoce el nombre de Jesús. Hacemos que esto suceda a través de nuestras buenas acciones que hacemos para otros, los pobres. Les traemos vida y esperanza en los momentos cuando se encuentran en plena desesperación. Lo hacemos cuando nuestra vida de oración y adoración no es un mero cumplimiento de una obligación, sino más bien un reconocimiento de su necesidad en nuestras vidas y nunca olvidar lo que nos espera. Lo hacemos al venir a misa cada semana, y no solo cuando nos es conveniente. Hacer oración como familia debe ser parte de su rutina diaria. Un mayor desafío que tenemos ante nosotros, es cultivar la necesidad de aprender y profundizar en las enseñanzas de nuestra fe. Hacemos esto para fortalecer aún más nuestra confianza al compartir con otros nuestra fe. Quiero tomar un momento para extender mis felicitaciones a nuestros hermanos y hermanas jóvenes quienes reciben por primera vez el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. La celebración de la Primera Comunión es un buen recordatorio del gran regalo de Cristo para nosotros. Agradezco a los padres y tutores por continuar cumpliendo con las promesas que hicieron a estos niños durante su bautismo—siendo los primeros maestros y ejemplos para vivir la fe. Trabajamos juntos como una comunidad parroquial completa para asegurarnos que nuestros candidatos de Primera Comunión vean en nosotros lo que la Eucaristía significa y hace en nuestras vidas. Dios les bendiga, Padre Brian Saint Joseph Parish Second Collection Today, our second Collection is for Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Please be generous in this week’s collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our diocese to support local communication needs. The CCC is how we share our experience of faith, worship and witness. Associate Director for Lay Ministry Formation, Sacramento The Diocese of Sacramento is looking for a driven, energetic, passionate bilingual (English/ Spanish) bridge builder to supervise a staff and coordinate programs to recruit and train the next generation of lay ministry leaders for the Diocese of Sacramento. Responsibilities include coordinating formation and training program for lay ministry leaders and Master Catechists in English and Spanish, supervising a staff of three, creating a campaign to promote formation opportunities to young adults, providing on-going training, and training, orienting and supporting Catechetical leaders. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English/Spanish), have at least five years' experience coordinating formation programs for a diverse group of ministers, experience supervising a staff, an understanding of and ability to work well with Catholics from different cultures and ideologies, and a Master's Degree in Theology, Catechesis, Pastoral Ministry or related field. Opening is immediate, starting date is negotiable. Full time, exempt, salaried position with full benefits. Email cover letter and resume to Kevin Staszkow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, Diocese of Sacramento at kstaszkow@scd.org. Please check out http://www.scd.org/diocese/lay_personnel/ job_announcements.html for more information. Vocations Dinner May 30, 2015 beginning at 6:00pm. The Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations invites you to an upcoming Vocations Dinner at Our Lady of Grace Parish in West Sacramento. The dinner will be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Northern California Chapter. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact the Knights of Columbus of your parish or the Office of Vocations at 916-733-0258 or by email to msmith@scd.org. Segunda Colecta Hoy realizaremos la Colecta para la Camaña Católica de la Comunicación (CCC). Esta colecta comunica el Evangelio a través de actividades en los medios sociales católicos y enriquece nuestra fe a través de los podcasts, la televisión, la radio y la prensa escrita. Por favor, sean generosos en la colecta de esta semana y den su apoyo a esta importante labor. Recuerden que la mitad de sus donaciones permanece en nuestra (arqui) diócesis para financiar las necesidades locales en el campo de la comunicación. A través de la CCC es como compartimos nuestra experiencia de fe, veneración y testimonio. FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE IS ALMOST HERE! Don't wait to the last minute to reserve your tickets. "Brighter than the Stars" is our theme this year. The dance will be on June 27th from 6:00 10:00pm in the Social Hall at St. Joseph Parish. The tickets are already on sale, however the Challenge girls will have tickets for sale after Sunday masses on May 31st and June 7th. You can also reserve your tickets by calling Amelina at 916-346-0280 or email challengegreatersac@hotmail.com. Don't miss out on the fun and an awesome opportunity to spend it with your precious one. Immaculate Heart Radio Needs Your Help! May 18th – 21st Have you ever considered volunteering a few hours of your time to assist us in answering phones during our Pledge Drive? You can meet the announcer staff, enjoy special food, and fellowship with other volunteers. You may even win some great books and CD’s from the radio station prize closet. To join us contact Nicole Cardin today: volunteers@ihradio.org or call 888-887-7120. To Celebrate the Sacraments of Marriage and Baptism, please visit or call the parish office. Or visit our parish website: http://stjoseph-elkgrove.net/ Saint Joseph Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society News Noticias de la Sociedad de S.V. de Paúl The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is sponsoring the Sacramento Life Center during the month of May. Their mission is to offer compassion, support, resources and free medical care to women facing an unplanned or unsupported pregnancy. We will be collecting new or very gently used clothes from 0 to 2T, blankets, diapers, bottles, serving utensils, anything a baby or toddler may need. Please keep them unwrapped and with the price tag still attached (for our purposes). We have a display located outside in the vestibule. We want to thank you for any help you can offer. We will start to collect your unwanted, but useable items to sell for Granny's Attic starting May 25th. Please do not leave any items until that date. This is our biggest fundraiser for the year and all proceeds go to the people in need whom we serve. If you or someone you know needs help with food, clothing, utilities, please call our confidential hotline at 916-667-2779. One or our volunteers will return your call to schedule a home visit to discuss your needs. Have a beautiful day and God Bless. Nuestra Sociedad está patrocinando el Sacramento Life Center durante el mes de Mayo. Su misión es ofrecer compasión, apoyo, recursos y cuidado médico gratis a mujeres enfrentando un embarazo no planeado. Estaremos aceptando donaciones de artículos para bebé, nuevos o poco usados, talla 0 a 2T, como cobijas, pañales, biberones o cualquier artículo que un infante o un bebé puedan necesitar. Por favor deposite sus donaciones en la cuna, en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia,no los envuelva y deje las etiquetas pegadas (para nuestros archivos). Les agradecemos de antemano su ayuda. Estaremos recibiendo sus donaciones de cosas en buena condición que podamos vender en Granny's Attic, empezando el 25 de Mayo, en el Salón Social. Por favor no deje nada hasta ese día. Ésta es nuestra mayor recaudación de fondos, del año, que usamos para ayudar a los necesitados. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce necesita ayuda de comida, ropa, muebles u otros gastos 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. Que tengan un hermoso día y que Dios los bendiga. Granny’s Attic GRANNY SAYS: “Many hands make light work”. And it’s fun, too, when we work together to set up Granny’s Attic. Setup will begin Monday, and continue through sale days. We work weekdays between 8:30am and 3:00pm in the Social Hall. Put it on your calendar now and come help when you can. Del Ático de la Abuelita "Muchas manos hacen el trabajo ligero". Y es divertido, también, cuando trabajamos juntos para organizar el Ático de la Abuelita. La preparación iniciará el lunes. Trabajamos de lunes a viernes de 8:30am a 3:00pm en el Salón Social. Anótalo en tu calendario ahora y ven a ayudarnos cuando puedas. Submit bulletin Articles by Friday 12 (one week prior ) to: e-mail: bulletin.editor@stjoseph-elkgrove.net noon Catholic Forum "The Wisdom of Genesis." An examination of the opening chapters of Genesis in light of commentaries by St. Augustine and St. Thomas. In this talk, Dr. Paul O’Reilly, Thomas Aquinas College, will explore how a look at Genesis through the eyes of St. Augustine and St. Thomas reveals the depths of meaning in the opening book of the Bible. It is crucial for Catholics to understand, as St. John Paul II put it, “The word of God is not addressed to any one people or to anyone period of history. Similarly, dogmatic statements, while reflecting at times the culture of the people in which they were defined, formulate an unchanging and ultimate truth.” The presentation will be at 12:00pm on May 21, 2015 at the Red Lion Woodlake Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Leisure Lane Sacramento. Check-in begins at 11:30am. Cost: $30.00 pr epaid online www.saccatholicforum.org or $40 at the door. Saint Joseph Parish Youth Ministry News High School Youth Group: Will meet again on May 17th from 6-8pm in the Youth Room. ¡Noticias Del Ministerio Juvenil! El Grupo de Jóvenes de High School Se reunirá de nuevo el domingo 17 de mayo de 6 a 8pm en el Salón de Jóvenes. EDGE EDGE will resume again in September. Iniciara de nuevo en Septiembre. 1:8 Program May Confirmation Dates Programa de 1:8 Fechas para el mes de Mayo: YR 1 Confirmation is on Sunday May 17th from 34:30pm in the Social Hall. Año 1 Confirmación: la sesión ser á el domingo 17 de mayo de 3 a 4:30pm en el Salon Social. Confirmation Mass Rehearsal Ensayo para la Misa de Confirmación Wednesday May 20th, 2015 6-7:30pm inside of the chur ch. miércoles 20 de mayo, 2015, 6-7:30pm dentr o de la Iglesia. Confirmation Mass nd Misa de Confirmación Friday May 22 , 2015 6-8pm at St. J oseph’s Church Confirmation candidates arrive by 4:30pm Youth & Children’s Choir Children of all ages are welcome to sing with our children’s and youth choir! Our next rehearsal will be on May 21st from 6-8pm in the chur ch! Our 2nd rehearsal will be on May 24th from 9-10:30am before we sing for the 11am mass that day. viernes mayo 22, 2015 6-8pm en la Iglesia de San J osé Candidatos al Sacramento de Confirmación llegar a las 4:30pm Coro de Niños y Jóvenes Los niñ os de todas lasedades son bienvenidos para cantar en el coro de niñ os y jó venes! Nuestro pró ximo ensayo será el jueves 21 de Mayo de 6 a 8pm en la iglesia! Nuestro segundo ensayo será 24demayode9a10:30amantesdecantarenla misadelas11amestemismodia. Attention CFF Families OPEN REGISTRATION FOR CFF 2015-2016 Is May 26, 27, 28 Only! You will have the opportunity to fill out the form online AND BRING TO THE PARISH WITH YOUR PAYMENT on any of the above dates in or der to secur e your child’s spot for the classes, or come and fill out your registration form on May 26th (12:30pm-7pm), 27th, (10am-4:30pm) and 28th (12:30-7pm), ONLY, with your tuition payment for the year 2015-2016. These dates will be the only registration dates for the next school year. Tell your families and friends!!! We will be accepting payment with cash or check only. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 916-685-3681 or contact Sr. Grace RVM or Jerome Baybayan by email: SJP.dre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net or jbayan@stjoseph-elkgrove.net. Atención Familias del Catecismo Inscripciones Abiertas para el Año 2015-2016 Solo los días 26, 27,28 de Mayo Puede llenar el formulario que se encuentra en nuestra página de internet Y TRAERLO JUNTO CON LA CUOTA o venir y llenar lo aquí SOLO los días 26 (12:30pm-7pm), 27 (10am-4:30pm) , 28 (12:30-7pm), de mayo. Estos son los únicos días de inscripción para el próximo año escolar, recuerde debe pagar la cuota del año cuando inscriba a sus hijos. Por favor, dígale a sus familiares y amigos!!! Aceptaremos pagos cheque o en efectivo. Si tiene alguna pregunta puede comunicarse a la oficina de la parroquia al 916-685-3681. May Is Baby Month SVDP Society is sponsoring a Baby Items Collection for the whole month of May for the Sacramento Life Center. They are in need of new or very gently used clothes from 0 to 2 T, blankets, diapers, under garments, bottles, serving utensils, bibs etc. Please place unwrapped items in the Anderson Hall with prices or tags let on. Any questions, please contact Lynn King at 687-6442 or email: lynnhking@frontiernet.net. Granny’s Attic GRANNY SAYS: “Time to clean out your toys (golf clubs), clothes, garage, and cupboards.” You may start bringing your donations May 25th through June 7th and leave items in the driveway next to the Social Hall at St. Joseph’s Church. Please no car seats or r ecalled items. Help is needed to sor t items after Mass at St. Joseph’s Church starting on May 25th, please come if you can. Granny’s Attic Parishioners Only Night will be Thursday, June 11th The gener al public sale will be open Friday, June Salute tofrom Life4-7pm. Dinner & Auction 12th from 8-12 noon and 4-7pm; and Saturday, June 13th fr om 8-12 noon. Pr oceeds will be used by our A Blackde and White Galatocelebration Life will beparish. held on Saturday, November 8 at the Hyatt Regency St. Vincent Paul Society benefit theofneedy of our Ballroom. Guest speaker for the event is Abby J ohnson a for mer dir ector of the lar gest Planned Parenthood in the US and now a nationally recognized Pro-life author, Leader and Advocate. Come and Catholic Forum hear her story. Cost is $135 or $1300 for a tablet of 10. If you are interested in going, please contact Lynn Wisdom of Genesis." An examination King"The at lynnhking@frontiernet.net or 687-6442.of the opening chapters of Genesis in light of commentaries by St. Augustine and St. Thomas. 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Cost: $30.00 pr epaid online www.saccatholicforum.org or $40 at the door. 2014 Potluck News Please join us for a Potluck dinner on Saturday, June 6th in the Anderson Hall to wish Father Resti good luck in his new assignment. Bring a dish to share and your own beverage. A sign up sheet will be posted for you to indicate whether you are bringing a main dish, side dish, a salad or desert, and the number attending. Cold dishes will be refrigerated and hot dishes will be placed in the warming oven for those attending Mass that evening. Please join us for an evening of friendship, fun and good food. ST. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop Needs The SVdP Thrift Shop needs your used, unused or new furniture, clothing, jewelry, shoes, books, children's clothing, toys, computers and appliances in good repair for its Sacramento Thrift Store. Your donations will either be sold to generate revenue for the Society of St Vincent de Paul's good works or directly aiding individuals in need. Our SVDP truck is in Rancho Murieta every Friday. Call 916-972-1212 to arrange for a pick up. Thanks! Attention: St. Vincent de Paul CFF FAMILIES Open Registration for CFF 2015-2016 is on Sunday, May 31, 2015 after mass. You may fill out the form online and bring to the office with your payment or come and fill out your registration with your tuition payment for the year 2015-2016. This date is the ONLY registration date for the next school year. Tell your families and friends! If you have any question’s, please feel free to call 916-685-3681 or contact Sr. Grace, RVM or Jerome Baybayan by email: SJP.dre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net or jbaybayan@stjoseph-elkgrove.net. SVDP Youth Ministry EDGE will resume again in September.