Pastor: Fr. Michael Carroll Parochial Vicar: Fr. Arthur Najera, Jr. Pastoral Associate: Sr. Anita Minihane, RSM Deacon Dave Ford (deacondavidford@gmail.com) Deacon Ed Morgado (eamorgado@gmail.com) Second Sunday of Lent February 28, 2010

MISSION STATEMENT “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in My Love. ”In Christ’s Love the Eucharistic community of St. Teresa of Avila, Auburn, embraces and welcomes all as part of God’s family. We value every parishioner and strive to reflect the forgiveness and healing of the Gospels.

Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil………………………………………………...5:00pm Sunday……………………………………………8:00am, 10:30am, ………………………………………3:30pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm Daily Masses Monday - Saturday.………………….….…………………..8:30am Fridays During Lent …………………………… 6:30am, 8:30am Stations of the Cross Fridays During Lent…………………………………7:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm The priests are honored to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance at any time; please call for an appointment with the priest of your choice. Eucharistic Adoration Saturdays..………………………………………9:00am—12:00pm Baptisms: For the celebration of Baptism, please call the Parish Office, for information. Marriage: If you are a member of our parish, please contact a priest or deacon of your choice at least six months in advance of your desired wedding in order to participate in a process of marriage preparation. Confirmation: For teens, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year preparation process; please contact our coordinator of religious education; for adults not yet confirmed, please call the parish office. Ministry to the Sick: Please call parish office (530) 889-2254

Parish Office: 11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-2254, fax (530) 889-2643www.stteresaauburn.com Business Manager, Jo Anne Drummond (530)-889-2254 ext. 11

e-mail: joanne_drummond@StTeresaAuburn.com Religious Education Program Judy Jones (Coordinator) (530) 823-7122

e-mail: judy_jones@StTeresaAuburn.com Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Please call parish office (530) 889-2254 Adult Faith Formation, Sr. Anita Minihane, RSM (530) 889-2254 ext. 13, e-mail: sr_anita@stteresaauburn.com Ministry to Seniors, Bereaved & Homebound Barbara Freuler (Minister) – (530) 889-2254 ext. 10

e-mail: barbara_freuler@StTeresaAuburn.com St. Joseph School 11610 Atwood Rd., Auburn (530) 885-4490 fax (530) 885-0182 Mira Wordelman (Principal)

e-mail: mira_wordelman@auburncatholic.com St. Joseph Preschool/Day Care Center Jaime Anderson, (Director) — (530) 823-1822 e-mail: jaime_anderson@auburncatholic.com

Music Ministry: Jean Sawyer, (Music & Liturgy Director) – (530) 885-2958 e-mail: Jean_Sawyer@StTeresaAuburn.com Youth Group: Steve Gold, (Youth Director) - (530) 217-9523

11600 Atwood Rd., Auburn, CA 95603

Bulletin Submissions: info@stteresaauburn.com

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord made a cove-nant with his faithful servant, Abram, say-ing, “To your descendants I give this land.” (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18) Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]). Gospel — Peter, James, and John witness the trans-figuration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Purim (Jewish observance) Wednesday: St. Katharine Drexel Thursday: St. Casimir Friday: First Friday; World Day of Prayer; Abstinence Saturday: First Saturday

March 1, 2010—March 7, 2010

Monday: 8:30am Matonis Family Tuesday: 8:30am + Clyde Simpson Wednesday: 8:30am + Mitchell Dbeski Thursday: 8:30am + Vincent Matonis Friday: 6:30am + Andy Semprich Friday: 8:30am + Ken Blakely Saturday: 8:30am + Kelly McCrillis Saturday 5:00pm + Kathy Begley Sunday: 8:00am + Bud Campbell 10:30am + Katie McCall 3:30pm + All Parishioners 5:30pm + Felicia Rose Evancia

Second Sunday of Lent February 28, 2010 The LORD is my light and my salvation;

whom should I fear? — Psalm 27:1 ALL ABOUT CHANGE On this Second Sunday of Lent the scriptures remind us that when we have an encounter with our God, things are bound to change. In the first reading God tells Abram to raise his eyes to the sky, promising descendants as numerous as the stars. Abram’s act of faith in the Lord is sealed in covenant, forever changing the course of salvation history. In the Gospel story of the Transfiguration, always proclaimed on this Lenten Sunday, the Lord Jesus changes in appearance before the eyes of the apostles who, like Abram, raise their eyes to the spectacle in the sky. It is Saint Paul who brings it all together for us: “He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body” (Philippians 3:21). Lent is all about change, all about conversion. Let us cast our own eyes to heaven, awaiting that day when we will be changed—when we will share in Christ’s glory. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Average Weekly Offertory

(Based on 33 weeks) $12,224

Annual Catholic Appeal

Please give generously to the Annual Catholic Appeal

25% comes back to the parish Countless lives are touched by every contribution to the 2010 Catholic Annual Appeal. Seminarians currently in formation, Catholic school students, the sick, the aged, and people in need—they all depend on our generosity. Thank you for pledging today to help meet our parish goal. Greatly increasing participation here in our parish assures the continuation of these efforts.

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Week of March 7, 2010

Altar Servers Saturday, 3/6/10, 5:00pm Amanda Ursano, Emma Kamp, Nolan Sheehan Sunday , 3/7/10, 8:00am Shelley Smith, Riley Decker, Chris Eggert Sunday, 3/7/10, 10:30am Crystal & Katie Musser, Radd Thomas Sunday, 3/7/10, 3:30pm Not Filled Sunday, 3/7/10, 5:30pm Justin LaFaille, Drew Oakes, Kyle Sundquist

Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday, 3/6/10, 5:00pm Margie Vielbig, Angie & Larry Franzoni, Jim McKevitt Kathy & Jim Quinnan, Michael Percoski Sunday, 3/7/10, 8:00am Marcella Dayton, Trish Jensen, Jackie Shook Vince DeWitt, Renee Regacho, Vince Anaclerio, Charles Schneider Sunday, 3/7/10, 10:30am Deana Eshpeter, Ida Granata, Michelle Whalley Tim Towne, Lori & Greg Belanger Sunday, 3/7/10, 3:30pm Michaela Estrada, Chela Ortega Sunday 3/7/10, 5:30pm Carole Coleman, Sharon & Aaron Hicks Frankie Hey, Lorene Brown, Beverly Copren

Lectors

Saturday, 3/6/10, 5:00pm Ann Hess, Richard Vielbig Sunday, 3/7/10, 8:00am Joyce Pope, Michael Baker Sunday, 3/7/10, 10:30am Terri & Paul Musser Sunday, 3/7/10, 3:30pm Not Filled Sunday, 3/7/10, 5:30pm The Shelton Family—Jim, Kathryn, & Julia

Greeters Saturday, 3/6/10, 5:00pm Joyce Swartz, Kathryne Giles, Joe Mello, Pete Leash Sunday, 3/7/10, 8:00am Betty Mathews, Sharon Hane, Velma Minter Joan Thompson, Marcia Kitchell, John Kysar Sunday, 3/710, 10:30am Ruth Wright, Kelly Woytus The Yanni Family—Lucas, Morgan, Stacy and John Sunday, 3/7/10, 3:30pm Not Filled Sunday, 3/710, 5:30pm Andrew Zehm, Mark Champlin Ushers Saturday, 3/6/10, 5:00pm Not Filled Sunday, 3/7/10, 8:00am Bill Fixmer, Pete Ivovic Ron Malinowski, Jim Morgan, Sunday, 3/7/10, 10:30am Paul Law, Bill Stirman Sunday 3/7/10, 3:30pm: Not Filled Sunday, 3/7/10, 5:30pm: Not Filled

Sacristan

Saturday, 3/6/10 5:00pm Jim McKevitt Sunday, 3/7/10 8:00am Julia Eggert Sunday, 3/7/10 10:30am Joe Offer Sunday, 3/7/10 3:30pm Micaela Estrada Sunday, 3/7/10 5:30pm Michele Broussard

Monday, March 1, 2010 9:30am Bible Study Chapel 7:15pm RCIA Chapel Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:30am Adult Cantor Practice St. Teresa’s 3:00pm Volleyball Practice Parish Hall 3:30pm Children’s Choir Practice St. Teresa’s 7:00pm Prayer Experiences Chapel Wednesday, March 3, 2010 4:30pm Bingo Parish Hall 5:30pm Gregorian Chant Chapel 6:30pm Adult Choir St. Teresa’s Thursday, March 4, 2010 3:00pm Volleyball Practice Parish Hall 7:00pm Bible Study Chapel 7:30pm KC Business Meeting Fireplace Rm Friday, March 5, 2010 10:20am SJS Stations of the Cross St. Teresa’s 5:00pm KC Fish Fry Parish Hall 7:30pm Stations of the Cross St. Teresa’s Sunday, March 7, 2010 8:00am KC Corporate Communion St. Teresa’s 4:30pm Youth Choir Practice St. Teresa’s 5:00pm Ultrella de Recevimiento Parish Hall

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Catholic Vacation Bible School Explore the mighty Love of God on a High Seas Exploration Date: June 21st – 25th Children will experience unforgettable

Bible Stories, Ship Rec Games, Lip Smacking Snacks, Incredible Music and build lasting relationships with others and Jesus. Keep watching, registration will begin in April.

++++++++++++++++++++ RE Confirmation Service Project

March 20th & 21st THE GATHERING INN

Each year, our RE Confirmation students choose a large service project in an effort to live as Christ lived. This year, they have chosen to help with the Gathering Inn! We are asking for your assistance. On Marc 20th and 21st we will collect items that are frequently provided to those served by the Gathering Inn. These items include: Travel size: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant Combs & brushes

New socks, new underwear

New or gently used jeans (adult sizes Items will be collected before and after each Mass on March 20th & 21st. Please start collecting these items and asking friends and neighbors if they happen to have a collection of these items from their travels. Help us deliver a truck load of items to the Gathering Inn.

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Lent 2010

The Prophet Hosea invited the Chosen People to spend some time in the place where they first encountered the Love of God. The desert was where the people knew the intimacy of God’s presence. It was where they honeymooned with God. Married couples also try and return to the special places of their courtship and honeymoon.

There they celebrate their sacred covenants and they empty themselves of the demands of family, work and the cares of the world. During our Lenten journey we are emptied so we can be filled with God’s Love and Bounty. Lent allows us to unclutter our lives. Lent can be our “desert” or “honeymoon”, in tat we can re-establish our intimacy with God and celebrate our Sacred Covenant with Him. Reverend Gillespie, a retired Presbyterian minister, suggests that Lent is not so much fasting, but feasting on God’s Presence.

Fast from gossip; Feast on the Gospels. Fast from junk foods;

Feast on the Bread of Life. Fast from bad news;

Feast on “The Good News.” Fast from darkness; Feast on the Light.

Fast from the secular; Feast on the sacred. Fast from despair;

Feast on hope. Fast from revenge;

Feast on forgiveness. Fast from tears of sorrow;

Feast on tears of joy. Fast from getting; Feast on giving. Fast from horror; Feast on humor.

Fast from complexities; Feast on simplicities.

God Bless, Fr. Mike

Giggles: “So far today, God, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been selfish, grumpy, nasty, or overindulgent. I’m really glad about that. “But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on I’m probably going to need a lot more help. ++++++++++++++++++++ Billy Graham told of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the church this evening, you can hear me give directions on how to get to heaven.” “I don’t think I’ll be there,” the boy replied. “You don’t even know how to get to the post office.”

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Lenten Scripture Study With Contemplative Prayer

The readings of the Easter Vigil are some of the most powerful in the Lectionary, yet thy are

seldom read in their entirety. As a Lenten exercise, we will explore the seven readings from the Old Testament (which give an overview of Salvation History, and point to the Incarnation and Passion of Jesus, the Christ) a reading from Paul’s Letter to the Romans; and the Resurrection of Jesus according to Luke. The Evenings prayer and study are designed so that we might walk more closely with our Lord in this season of Lent. These Scripture sessions will be held in the chapel next session is on Thursday, March 4th Facilitator: Deacon Red Cheever BRING YOUR BIBLE!

Come and stay at my house today

Jesus, this Lent I am yearning to wear a Zacchaeus heart. I am wanting to hear you call my name just as you did his.

I am anxious to know that you are inviting yourself to my home. I am humbled, amazed, excited, and astounded, just as he was. But that is where the desire to wear a Zacchaeus heart stops, because I know what happens when you visit someone’s house. Conversations occur. Choices are presented. Changes happen. That’s because you look for more than dust when you come to visit and you talk about things more vital than the weather. You move into the heart’s dimension. You gaze deeply. You don’t just dwell. You interact. You activate. You dwell so lovingly that the truth cannot be resisted. This Lent help me to welcome you and yearn for your love. Give me a Zacchaeus heart that turns around and sees the truth. I need the gaze of your love to remind me of my truest self. I, too, need the strong call to make amends and start anew. Hurry, Jesus, come and stay at my house today. From Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season by Joyce Rupp (used with permission NCR)

Lenten Prayer Opportunities The spiritually and theology of Lent developed in the early church because of Baptism. It was the time of intense spiritual formation of the Catechumens for their Baptism. The early Baptized Church fasted and prayed in solidarity with these Catechumens and also for the Renewal of their own Baptismal commitment with Jesus. Teachings on and experiences of prayer will be offered to help us deepen our Baptismal Commitment. Sessions will be held in the Chapel. Next prayer Session on Guided Meditation is on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00pm Facilitators: Sr. Eileen Mary O’Conner,RSM and Sr. Anita Minihane,RSM.

Ecumenical Lenten Schedule All evening services begin at

7:00pm

Wed. March 3rd First Congregational Church 710 Auburn Ravine Road Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 885-9087 Wed. March 10 Auburn Presbyterian Church 13025 Bel Air Drive Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 823-3916 Wed. March 17 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1279 High Street Auburn, CA 95603 Wed. March 24 Mercy Center 535 Sacramento Street Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-2019 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Stations of the Cross

are every Friday evening during Lent at 7:30pm at St.

Teresa’s Church.

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Annual Fish Fry Please plan to attend the Lenten Fish Fry sponsored by your Council of the Knights of Columbus #6149 t be held each Friday evening starting February 19th to March 26th, from

5:00pm to 7:00pm in the parish hall. The menu will be fried or baked codfish, fries, coleslaw, bread, coffee and punch. On Good Friday, April 2nd we will be serving vegetable minestrone soup, clam chowder and bread. We will be offering shrimp cocktails at an additional cost until sold out. The cost for the fish fry is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12 and $20.00 for families of five or more. The proceeds will be split among St. Joseph’s School and other charities. Make sure you pass the word to friends and neighbors. For more information contact Larry Franzoni 269-1502—Hugh

Paxton 613-1268 or Rich Queen 887-9718. +++++++++++++ St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance: Gosh & Begora!! It’s time to do dust off the greenery, shine those dancing shoes and get ready for March 13, 2010—mark your calendar and plan to attend

this fun filled evening. Happy hour starts at 6:00pm followed by dinner of corned beef and cabbage served at 7:00pm—all this before the dancing starts with music provided by DJ Enterprises. For further information call Marcia Kitchell at (916) 663-2270—reservations only so call now. Ticket price: $15.00

Auburn Interfaith Food Closet are appreciative of our support in its mission of serving needy families in our community. They are able to provide an average of 24,816

meals to an average of 893 families each month. Unfortunately, due to lost jobs and the poor economy, the need for emergency food continues to grow. They need canned vegetables, canned fruit, boxes of dry cereal, jars of peanut butter and canned soups. Also, they are in need of brown grocery bags with handles and egg cartons.

Please mark your calendars—the next food donation Sunday is March 7th at all the Masses. Your kind generosity last month was amazing and during this Lenten season when we all give to those

in need—we can together make a difference!!

Auburn Lions Club is asking our parish for help. There is a current and ongoing need for the eye glasses that are in the back of the drawer in your dresser. Our mission is to collect, clean, catalog and recycle those eye glasses

giving them to people in desperate need. Please bring whatever eye glasses you no longer use to the Lions box in the back of church. Bill Welch, a volunteer from Auburn Host Lions Club has a goal of 6000 pairs of glasses from various churches in Auburn over the next few weeks

LifeTeen News: We had an awesome participation in last Sunday’s Life Night. Teens created 30 second commercials promoting Lent and they were taken on a Lenten journey through the desert to the garden. Special thanks to the Knights for providing a pancake dinner for the teens. March Schedule: Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm-LifeTeen Stations of the Cross practice. Please call Steve Gold (530) 217-9523 if you are interested in participating. We are looking for teens who can help in the creation and implementation of Stations of the Cross that speak to young people. Even if you don’t participate in Life Teen, don’t miss this! Friday: March 5th at 7:30pm-LifeTeen Stations of the Cross at St. Teresa’s Sunday:March 7th at 6:30pm Life Night: Game Night Friday: March 19th to Sunday, March 21st—LifeTeen Spring Retreat at Camp Pendola Sunday: March 28th-Life Night: Palm Sunday EMPTY & BEAUTIFUL Spring Retreat March 19th-21st at the amazing Camp Pendola Retreat Center. If you are in High School then consider this your official invitation to join us for this retreat set in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills for a life changing weekend. Camp Pendola is located in Camptonville on Hwy 49 north of Grass Valley tucked away on 100 acres neighboring the Tahoe National Forest. This weekend includes lodging, 6 meals, a retreat gift, not to mention the experience which is priceless—all for $65.00. For further information call Brenda Fischer at (530)305-9919

OASIS DAY at Mercy Center the first Tuesday of each month is a reflection day offered to all persons interested in contemplating their Christian experience. Pre-registration by phone or email is appreciated but not required—please bring your own lunch. For information call (530) 887-2019.