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Divine Mercy Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835
Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com
MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To
proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the
family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Youth Mass 5:00 PM
Every 1st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration
Spanish Mass 5:00 PM
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Filipino Mass 5:00 PM Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Tongan Mass 2:30 PM
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
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WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM
Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM
Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 4 PM
(Blessed Sacrament Exposed)
First Friday
Morning Mass 8:30 AM
Exposition* 9:00 AM
Benediction 5:45 PM
Evening Mass 6:30 PM
*Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition
Mass Schedule
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM or within the Mass (in some special cases to be determined by the Pastor). Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office.
Rosary
English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Immediately after every Mass
A Word From 2
Pray without Ceasing 3
Mark Your Calendars 4
Giving is Worship 5
Church Ministries 6-7
Advertisers 8
Contents Page
PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli [email protected]
Deacon Rick Morales [email protected]
Deacon James Ogbonna [email protected]
Sacraments and Rosaries
Full transcripts on “A Word From,” pg. 2
can be found at: www.loyolapress.com/our-
catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection
and www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-
mass/order-of-mass
The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2017
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13
The 32ndSunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2017
Matthew 24:42A, 44
Page 2 A Word From...
First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16
Wisdom will come to those who seek it.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63:2,3-4,5-6,7-8
Our souls are thirsting for God.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
(shorter form: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
God will raise all those who have died.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, teaching his disciples
the importance of being prepared to receive the Kingdom of Heaven.
Background on the Gospel Reading: In this week’s Gospel, Jesus talks
about what it means to be prepared to receive the Kingdom of Heaven.
This week’s reading follows a series of warnings and predictions by Jesus
about the coming of the Son of Man. Jesus wants his disciples to under-
stand that the exact day and time cannot be predicted. He teaches the
disciples that they must remain vigilant so that they will not be caught un-
prepared.
When thinking about the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, it is im-
portant to consider the first-century wedding traditions of Palestine. Schol-
ars tell us that it was the custom of the day for young maidens—friends
and family members of the bride—to meet the bridegroom when he came
to bring his bride to her new home.
As with many of Jesus’ parables, several levels of interpretation are possi-
ble. In last week’s Gospel, we heard Jesus warn against following the ex-
ample of the Pharisees and scribes. If read in the context of early Christi-
anity’s struggle to define itself against Pharisaic Judaism, this parable is a
continuing critique of Judaism. It suggests that the Jewish leaders were like
the foolish virgins, unprepared to meet Jesus, the bridegroom of Israel.
In the chapter preceding this parable, however, Jesus warns about the
destruction of Jerusalem, the tribulation of the end times, and the coming
of the Son of Man. When read in this context, today’s parable is a warning
to the Christian community to remain vigilant and prepared to receive Je-
sus, the Son of Man who will return at the end of time. This interpretation is
supported by the reference to the delay of the bridegroom. The Christian
community for whom Matthew wrote this Gospel was coming to terms with
the realization that the promise of Jesus’ return would not be fulfilled within
their lifetimes. The question remains for us to ask ourselves, Are we ready
to receive Jesus? Will we be prepared to receive him? +
Will We Be Prepared
to Receive Him?
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connection
Loyola Press: A Jesuit Ministry
Sunday Connection
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The rite begins with the Lord's Prayer. Jesus taught this prayer to his disci-ples when they asked how to pray (cf. Mt 6:9-13, Lk 11:2-4). In this prayer, the people join their voices to pray for the coming of God's kingdom and to ask God to provide for our needs, forgive our sins, and bring us to the joy of heaven. The Rite of Peace follows. The celebrant prays that the peace of Christ will fill our hearts, our families, our Church, our communities, and our world. As a sign of hope, the people extend to those around them a sign of peace. In the Fraction Rite, the celebrant breaks the consecrated bread as the people sing the Agnus Dei or "Lamb of God." John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn 1:29). The action of breaking the bread recalls the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper, when he broke the bread before giving it to his disciples. One of the earliest names for the Eucharistic celebration is the breaking of the bread (Lk 24:35; Acts 2:42, 46). Before receiving Holy Communion, the celebrant and assembly acknowledge their unworthiness to receive so great a gift. The celebrant receives Holy Communion first and then the people come forward. Those who receive Holy Communion should be prepared to receive so great a gift. They should fast (except for medicines) for at least one hour before receiving the Eucharist and should not be conscious of having com-mitted serious sin. Because sharing at the Eucharistic Table is a sign of unity in the Body of Christ, only those in communion with the Catholic Church may receive Holy Communion. To invite others present to receive Holy Communion implies a unity which does not exist. Those who do not receive Holy Communion still participate in this rite by praying for unity with Christ and with each other. The people approach the altar and, bowing with reverence, receive Holy Communion. People may receive the Body of Christ either on the tongue or in the hand. The priest or other minister offers the Eucharist to each person saying, "The Body of Christ." The person receiving responds by saying, "Amen," a Hebrew word meaning, "So be it" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2856). As the people receive Holy Communion, the communion chant/song is sung. The unity of voices echoes the unity the Eucharist brings. All may spend some time in silent prayer of thanksgiving as well. The Communion Rite ends with the Prayer after Communion which asks that the benefits of the Eucharist will remain active in our daily lives.
Next Week: Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion At Mass
The Beauty of the Mass: A Walk
Through The Worship of God.
Communion Rite www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/
order-of-the-mass
The Communion Rite follows the Eucha-ristic Prayer, leading the faithful to the Eucharistic table.
Page 3 “Pray without ceasing-”...I Thessalonians 5:17
Prayers of the Faithful
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We offer these prayers from deep within our hearts, asking God to be
present to all those in need.
That the Church will continue to call all people to holiness.
That the oil in the lamps of the priests serving in the Diocese of Sac-
ramento will never run dry.
That Jesus who is wisdom incarnate, will guide all those called to the
priesthood and consecrated life in the Diocese of Sacramento to their
proper vocation.
That God's people, who proclaim that death has been conquered in
Christ, may be active in defending His gift of life.
That the victims and families of the shooting at the First Baptist
Church in Texas will experience the love and presence of Christ as
authorities work to restore peace and justice in Sutherland Springs.
That the sick may be comforted and healed.
For our beloved dead, especially our family and friends, that they rise
with Christ to new life.
Each Sunday, a family, couple, or individual is called
forward at Mass to receive the vocation cross and a
special prayer written to accompany it. In taking the
cross, they commit themselves to pray during the
week for an increase in holy vocations, and the gift of
our priests, sisters, brothers, and deacons. All are
invited to participate.
Please pray for all the Sacramento Diocese Priests.
To see who has signed up and to those who have not signed up yet;
please stop by and check out our SIGN - UP CORNER at the Narthex
counter top.
Is God inviting you to
Pray for the Vocations?
Nov 18th/19th 5:00 pm OPEN
7:30 am Ginger Eisenbeisz
9:30 am OPEN
12:30 pm OPEN
Prayer is about putting all else aside, even for
a minute, and turning the spotlight away from
ourselves and onto God. It’s harder than it
sounds. Jesus wanted his disciples to practice
this kind of prayer. The Our Father is Jesus’
response to his disciples’ request to teach
them how to pray. Prayer begins by acknowledging the presence of God.
All else flows from that. When we are aware of God’s presence in the
daily moments of life, our life is in balance.
SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK
Sunday, Nov 12 St. Josaphat of Polotsk
WIS 6:12-16; PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 THES 4:13-18; MT 24:42A, 44;
MT 25:1-13
Monday, Nov 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
WIS 1:1-7; PS 139:1B-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10; PHIL 2:15D, 16A; LK 17:1-6
Tuesday, Nov 14 St. Lawrence O'Toole
WIS 2:23–3:9; PS 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; JN 14:23; LK 17:7-10
Wed, Nov 15 St. Albert the Great
WIS 6:1-11; PS 82:3-4, 6-7; 1 THES 5:18; LK 17:11-19
Thursday, Nov 16 St. Margaret of Scotland
WIS 7:22B–8:1; PS 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175; JN 15:5; LK 17:20-25
Friday, Nov 17 St. Hugh of Lincoln
WIS 13:1-9; PS 19:2-3, 4-5AB; LK 21:28; LK 17:26-37
Saturday, Nov 18 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
WIS 18:14-16; 19:6-9; PS 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; SEE 2 THES 2:14;
LK 18:1-8
Remembering the Sick in Prayer
Heavenly Father we lift up all those who are facing
various illnesses. Give them the hope and courage
they need today and every day. Comfort their pain,
calm their calm their fears, and surround them with
Your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Jenis Rideb Marilou Geginio
Domingo Navasca Romulo Cabantac, Sr. Alejandro Biag
Eddie Tiangson Brian Biag Araceli Barrera
Fausta Laquindanum Joyce Butler Ethel Magno
Cynthia Fernandez Evangeline Zarate Yolanda Fernandez
Armi Alandy Oscar Baldonado Clement Rodriguez
Epifania Fernandez Sally Miller Renato Velasco
Fortuna Velasco
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Remembering the Military in Prayer
Father all-powerful and ever-loving
God, from before we were born,
your love has nurtured and sustained
us. Hear our prayer for our sons and
daughters. Keep them safe
and faithful to you, day in and day out.
Bring them safely home to those who
love them. We ask this through Christ
our Lord
PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, U.S. Navy Samantha Chaidez, U.S. Navy SFC. Bryan J. Lowney, U.S. Army Jacob Valdes, U.S. Navy Jose Benjamin Robledo, U.S Army TSTT Jesse R. Bose, U.S. Air Force LCpl Alex Penick US Marines
Page 4 Mark Your Calendars
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, Nov 12
7:30 am Evelyn DeJesus (Speedy Recovery) Fr Soane
Martin Schneider +
Oscar Baldonado (Speedy Recovery)
9:30 am Felipa Lara Oviedo + Fr Soane
Loreto Oloteo +
Floreto Oloteo +
12:30 pm Baltazar Family (Thnksgvng) Fr Michael
Monica Pham (Birthday/Thanksgiving)
Sylvestro Tomasi +
3:00 pm TONGAN MASS AT SEASIDE MONTEREY Fr Soane
5:00 pm SPANISH MASS Fr Michael
Jose Luis Barajas +
Monday, Nov 13
6:30 pm John Harney (40th Day Death) Fr Michael
Zelma Harris +
Tuesday, Nov 14
8:30 am The Skidmo Family (Special Intention) Fr Michael
Jose Nuesca (Birthday)
Wednesday, Nov 15
6:30 pm C. Hinojos Family (Special Intention) Fr Soane
Thursday, Nov 16
8:30 am Johann Jose Aquino + Fr Soane
Friday, Nov 17
8:30 am MASS HC LEARNING CENTER Fr Soane
Saturday, Nov 18
8:30 am Arlina Real + Fr Soane
5:00 pm Jose Villanueva + Fr Soane
Maria Rodrigues +
Lucy Rodrigues +
Eusebius Rodrigues +
Nicholas Moyta +
Sunday, Nov 19
7:30 am Fr Soane
9:30 am Fr Soane
12:30 pm Fr Soane
5:00 pm FILIPINO MASS
Alberto S. Macapagal +
Felomino Torres +
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, Nov 12
9:00 am (P7 & 8) RCIA I Class by Michael Anway
10:00 am (Rectory) RCIA II
10:30 am (Narthex) CFF Class
2:00 pm (Narthex) Spanish Bible Reading Class
6:00 pm (P8) WELCOME Men's Team 1
6:00 pm (P3) CRHP Women's Team 6:00 pm
Monday, Nov 13
4:00 pm (Church) Our Lady of Fatima Rosary and Procession
5:30 pm (Narthex) CFF Class
7:30 pm (Narthex) Galatians Bible Study
Tuesday, Nov 14
9:00 am (P1,2) Catechist of the Good Shepherd
9:30 am (Narthex) Ephesians
10:00 am (P9) Inner Circle Prayer Group (SHDMDM)
3:30 pm (P1,2) Catechist of the Good Shepherd
6:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Ministry Rosary Walk Committee
7:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Leadership Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 15
10:00 am (P9) SHDMDM Divine Mercy Cenacle
5:30 pm (P1 & P2) CFF Choir Practice
6:00 pm (P7/8) FPU Classes
7:30 pm (Narthex) Liturgy Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 16
9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement
5:00 pm (P3) Legion of Mary
7:00 pm Spanish Rosary (Church or P1)
7:30 pm (P7) Beloved Young Adult Ministry Meeting
7:30 pm (P9) Angels of Mercy Ministry Meeting
7:30 pm (P7/8) Knights of Columbus 4th Degree
Friday, Nov 17
3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour
4:00 pm (P3) Altar Server Ministry Meeting
6:30 pm (P1) Prayer and Life Workshop
7:00 pm (P7/8) Bible Timeline Course by Jeff Cavins
7:30 pm (Church) Adult Choir Practice
Saturday, Nov 18
10:00am (P9) Guadalupe Ministry
10:00 am (Church) Baptism
3:45 pm (Church) Confession
Page 5 Giving is Worship
SHARING OUR TREASURE
Fiscal Year July 2017- June 2018
Week ending November 5, 2017
OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2017 - June 2018)
Average 4 week Month Requirement $ 63,000
Weekly Average Requirements $ 12,600
Week of: 5-Nov wk 1 $ 20,792
Week of: 12-Nov wk 2 $ -
Week of: 19-Nov wk 3 $ -
Week of: 26-Nov wk 4 $ -
$ -
Total Collections This Month $ 20,792
Monthly Shortage (x,xxx) or Surplus $ (42,208)
CHURCH MORTGAGE
Mortgage Loan Balance 10/31/2017 $ 2,625,031
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
This Week:
Attendance at our weekend Masses was 1244
276 families gave 74.7% of our Weekend Offertory
We are thankful to the 187 families that gave sacrificial gifts totaling $12,219 for our Mortgage Reduction collection.
God Bless You.
We are thankful to all the families that made sacrificial gifts for All Saints remembrances of $1,815
We are thankful to all the families that made sacrificial gifts for All Souls remembrances of $2,256
Note: On average we need total offertory collections of $63,000 each month just to pay all of our bills here at Divine Mercy.
Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don’t have enve-
lopes? Call Parish office to request – it’s easy!
Divine Mercy Ministries and Outreach
collection is used in support of various
Parish programs. Please place your
envelope for the Divine Ministries and
Outreach in the regular offertory basket.
There will be no second collection.
Angels of Mercy
Christmas Giving Tree
If you know of a child who needs a Christmas gift this year, please come and
sign them up after mass in the narthex. The giving tree will be available start-
ing November 25. We also need old Christmas cards if you have any.
May God bless
your giving hearts!
THANKSGIVING DAY FAMILY MASSES
Two masses: 8am and 10am
COME and give thanks to God from whom all blessing flow!
COME and give back by bringing non-perishable food and monetary dona-
tions which you will bring up during the offertory and place by the altar!
COME together with your Divine Mercy Family in Christ
.“Say the Rosary every day...Pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices to sinners…I’m Our Lady of the Rosary. Only I will be able to help you. …in the end My Immaculate Heart will triumph.”.. Our Lady at Fatima
We will have our rosary and procession of Our Lady of Fatima on November 13th, Monday at 4 pm inside the Church.
Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
Pro-Life Awareness for Parents The Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus is hosting Sister Maria from Presentation of of the Blessed Virgin Mary Grade School for a speaking engagement at Divine Mercy Church on November 27th. We invite the parents and guardians from Divine Mercy, St Joseph, and St Roberts’ Parish to listen to her strate-gies for teaching our children about the sanctity of life at each stage of pregnancy of an infant’s life. Sister Maria will also show us how to implement a pro-life awareness curriculum club at your school.
Location: Divine Mercy Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95835
(In P1, P2, and P3 - our temporary buildings)
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM including 15 minutes for Q & A
Refreshments and finger foods will be provided Our council wants to get parents on board so they are armed with teaching techniques and confidence in our Spiritual Adoption campaign. It's better if we can instill Catholic Education in the family to insulate them from the teachings of our current culture.
Sister Maria
Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Grade School
Discover Your Inheritance
Discover what it means to be not just a son
or daughter of God, but an heir to all he
has to give.
Learn about the great mystery of how we
can love one another as Christ loves the
Church.
Find out that you have a place in God’s
“plan of sheer goodness".
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Chris-
tians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church –
as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an
army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters,
adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can
transform our daily lives if we allow it. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is
an 8-part Bible study that will enrich your faith, and show you how to live it out.
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance begins November 14th at 9:30 am in the
Narthex. This is an eight week course. Class days are November 14,21,28;
December 5, 12,19; and January 9,16.
Grief Support Group
Our Consolation Ministry offers a monthly Grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago the loss occurred. We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month in the Narthex meeting room, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. There is no cost to attend.
Next Meeting November 25th
Note: These regular meetings provide timely information that helps the bereaved person cope with their loss, while discussing the issues they face and listening to others who have also lost a loved one. Privacy is respected. If you have ques-tions, please call Ron or Susan Wright (916) 419-4321.
Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
USHERS TRAINING/MEETING
Join us for an Ushers training/meeting
on Wednesday, November 29th, at
7:30 pm, Narthex/Church. All are
invited! Bring your notepad and
pen. Please contact Usher's Coordi-
nator Domingos Fernandes at
916 419 7936 or [email protected]
with your questions. See you all
there.
Altar Server Ministry meeting on Friday,
11/17/2017 from 4:00-5:30 PM in P3. New membership accepted all year.
Email [email protected]
to be placed on the training schedule.
Confession
Available on Saturdays, 3:45-4:45 or by appointment.
Call 916-256-3134 to make an appointment.
ADORATION
The Church is open for prayer during Par-
ish office Hours. Visit the office for access.
M-F 9:00-4:00
Holy Hour
Fridays
3:00-4:00 pm
To be added to the Parish’s Warrior Prayer Chain
email: [email protected]
Join us to enhance your knowledge of the
Divine Mercy message through the
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE!
When & Where: Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm
5201 Alderberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95835
Wed 10:00am-12:00 pm
Divine Mercy Church, P9
For more information, please contact:
Zeny Tandoc 408-439-9502
Yanitza Weston 916-893-3791.
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