Ash Wednesday Masses will be at 8:30AM, 5PM and 7PM. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses. The collections will go for local charities.
We are blessed to have a Parish Mission this year from Monday, March 1, through Thursday, March 4. Fr Bill Adams, a Redemptorist, and Deacon Bill Warren will conduct the Mission. They were here two years ago and some said that it was the best Parish Mission they had attended. The theme this year is The Power of the Cross. The main talk will be each evening 7:00-8:30 p.m. with a shortened version for 40 minutes after each 8:30 a.m. Mass. Fr Bill will hear confessions after the services. See the flyer below.
For more information, contact Deacon Carl, 772-4717 or scdcn1@surewest.net
Vocations Corner
Celebration of Consecrated Life
Recently my wife, Selia and I met a Benedictine Sister from Vietnam who impressed me with her way of life. She was soft-spoken, alert, energetic, and determined. After several conversations, I came to appreciate that her twenty eight years of consecrated life has provided her with remarkable gifts to appreciate, enjoy, and bear the burdens of life. Read the rest of this entry »
Commentary on the Readings for Sunday – January 31, 2010
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, have several themes, each of which could be the subject of this commentary, but the one that I see that stands out is the theme of “love conquers all.”
The First Reading is from the Book of Jeremiah (1:4 – 5, 17 – 19). In this we read or hear the Prophet describing his first contact with God calling him to be a prophet – God’s spokesman. Jeremiah didn’t want to be a prophet and gave all kinds of excuses to God; he already had a job, he was a tree trimmer; he was too young and the people wouldn’t listen to him and he would be shamed and embarrassed. Nevertheless, God insists that Jeremiah was predestined “from the womb” to be God’s prophet to the people of Israel and he need not fear being shamed or “crushed” by his people; “They will fight against you, but will not prevail over you.” To the people of this time and culture, personal shame and embarrassment were worse than death itself, but God prevails upon Jeremiah and showers His love upon him resulting in Jeremiah being God’s prophet for nearly forty years. Read the rest of this entry »
Annual Shrimp and Pasta Fest
Family and friends are invited to the 3rd annual all-you-can-peel-and-eat shrimp and pasta fest, Saturday, February 6, in the Morris Hall. The menu includes clam chowder, salad, bread, pasta and all the shrimp you can peel and eat. Peel with the best of ‘em right after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Cost is $20 per person ($25 at the door). Children 10 and under $10 ($15 at the door). Tickets available after each Mass this weekend in the Narthex or from the Parish Office during the week. Don’t miss out on the fun and fellowship. Tickets are going quickly, so be sure to purchase yours soon!
Our high school youth ministry program meets on Sunday nights in the Morris Center from 6:00-7:30pm (unless otherwise noted) Come join us for some of our January & February events:
January 24th– Theology of the Body- Part 4 from 6:00-8:00pm. Dinner provided.
January 31st- Bowling at Strike’s in Rocklin from 6-8:30pm. Cost is $ 18.00 plus money for food. RSVP by 01/27
February 7th- Enjoy the night off! No meetings tonight.
February 14th- Murder Mystery Night with Holy Family Youth Ministry. Join us for 5pm Mass, bring money for Taco Bell then we will head to Holy Family. Please let us know if you would like to attend by 02/08 so you receive a character.
For more information about any event, please contact Paula Staszkow at (916) 772-4717 ext 112 or scpaula@surewest.net
Mark your calendar for our next events:
January 27th- Confirmation – Year 1 & 2- Vocation Speaker-Fr. Brian Atienza will be with us 6:30-8:00pm
February 3rd- Confirmation- Year 1- ”Stump the Priest” night with Fr. Sherwin from 6:30-8:00pm . 7th grade Faith Formation meets in the La Salle room 6:30-7:30pm
February 10th- Confirmation- Year 1 & 2 youth & sponsor night from 6:30-8:00pm
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Agnes Soria or Paula Staszkow at (916) 772-4717 or scagnes@surewest.net or scpaula@surewest.net
Our young adult group meets monthly. Come join us!
January 30: Praise and Worship Concert with “Jacob and Matthew” at 7:00 p.m. in Morris Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with other young adults (age 18-39) for a praise and worship concert with the Jacob and Matthew band (www.jacobandmatt.com). No host bar. Coffee drinks will also be available. Limited number of free seats available, so be sure to RSVP. Good will offering will be taken. The event is sponsored by the West Placer Deanery Young Adults.
February 14- Come join the Young Adults for a Valentine dinner. Contact Paula or access our facebook page “West Placer Deanery Young Adult Ministry” if you would like more information.
For more information on Young Adult Ministry, please contact Paula at 772-4717, extension 112 or at scpaula@surewest.net
Our high school youth ministry program meets on Sunday afternoons in the Morris Center from 3:00-4:30pm (unless otherwise noted) Come join us for some of our February events:
February 14: Ice skating on Valentine’s Day 2:00-4:30 p.m. Cost is $12.00 for skating and rental. Parent drivers and chaperones are a must. RSVP by February 9th.
February 28: Social justice topic night—Water World. We take fresh, clean water for granted, yet what would it be like if we had to walk miles to get it? Come learn about the reality of the world’s water supply and our call as Christians to help. Learn how you can made a difference by participating in the H2O project.
For more information about any event, please contact Paula Staszkow at (916) 772-4717 ext 112 or scpaula@surewest.net
Sunday Commentary
Commentary on the Readings for Sunday – February 14, 2010
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time compare spiritual attitudes and relationships and the result of the positive versus the negative. Attitudes often reflect the success or failure of our relationships and end up affecting our whole being, both spiritual and physical. Relationships are often based on personal needs and expectations – without regard to the needs and expectations of the other person, thereby setting up an in balance that is bound to fail. Let us see how this works out in the Readings today. Read the rest of this entry »