Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish Mission Statement: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we the church answer the call of Christ to be a visible sign of His presence by participating in: Scripture and Sacraments, Worship and Prayer, Spiritual and Academic Education, Evangeliza- tion and Witnessing, Service and Charity, Fellowship and Community. Through our words and actions with our universal community of believers, we strive to share the love of God with the greater Oroville community and throughout the world. Fr. Gerome Hernandez, MSP, Parochial Administrator Jesus Venegas, Deacon Thomas O'Connell, Deacon Shirlee Ohls-Morris, Parish Bookkeeper Ms. Kasia Heinert, Principal Mrs. Tamara Landers, School Bookkeeper Mrs. Erin Weckman, School Secretary Established 1857 Our Parish Family includes Saint Thomas the Apostle in Oroville, Saint Thomas the Apostle School, and of Saint Anthony of Padua in Challenge. For mass Times see inside. Diocese of Sacramento 1886 Parish Office: 1330 Bird Street, Oroville CA 95965 Office Hours: Tues.- Fri. 9-12; Phone: 530-533-0262 Fax: 530-533-1148 http://www.orovillecatholic.org School Office: 1380 Bird Street, Oroville CA 95965 Phone: 530-534-6969 Fax: 530-534-9374 http://stschool.net
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Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish
Mission Statement: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we the church answer the call of Christ to be a visible sign of His
presence by participating in: Scripture and Sacraments, Worship and Prayer, Spiritual and Academic Education, Evangeliza-
tion and Witnessing, Service and Charity, Fellowship and Community. Through our words and actions with our universal
community of believers, we strive to share the love of God with the greater Oroville community and throughout the world.
Fr. Gerome Hernandez, MSP,
Parochial Administrator
Jesus Venegas, Deacon
Thomas O'Connell, Deacon
Shirlee Ohls-Morris, Parish Bookkeeper
Ms. Kasia Heinert, Principal
Mrs. Tamara Landers, School Bookkeeper
Mrs. Erin Weckman, School Secretary
Established
1857
Our Parish Family includes Saint Thomas the Apostle in Oroville, Saint Thomas the Apostle
School, and of Saint Anthony of Padua in Challenge. For mass Times see inside.
If you have a family member or a close Catholic friend who
is hospitalized and would like a hospital visit from the Priest
or a Eucharistic Minister,
please call the Parish Office at 533-0262.
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Esther Corona Mary Castillo Bob Rice Russ Lewis
Debora Marron Francisco Zarate Marian Ritter
Wilma Koenig John Mesclier Fred Reno
Rosemary Keegan Infant Karlee Davis Bev Bronson
Jean Passmore, RIP Mary Ann Board
Saturday, February 24th:
5:30 PM (English) Joseph Ronco, RIP
7:00 PM (Spanish)
Sunday, February 25th: 2nd Sunday of Lent
7:40 AM Rosary
8:15 AM Afton Squires, RIP
10:30 AM
12:00 PM Rosary @ St. Anthony’s in Challenge
12:30 PM @ St. Anthony’s in Challenge
Monday, February 26th:
There is no daily mass today at 8:30 AM, at 6:30 PM The Divine Mercy Chaplet and scriptural Rosary in will be held in the Church.
Tuesday, February 27th:
8:30 AM Richard Hughes, RIP
Wednesday, February 28:
8:30 AM
Thursday, March 1st:
8:30 AM
Friday, March 2nd:
8:30 AM
Saturday, March 3rd:
5:30 PM (English)
7:00 PM (Spanish)
Recitation of the Rosary follows the Tuesday through Friday Daily Masses.
Mass Schedule, Intentions & Observances
Word of Life for February 25th 2017
“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other
times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus
knows how to speak to each person's heart; we simply
need to follow where he leads.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“How to Build a Culture of Life,” www.usccb.org/culture-of-life
Confessions are heard from 4:00PM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays, and by Appointment.
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church, Oroville California February 25th, 2018
Thursday Enrichment Program
Thursday Morning Enrichment takes place every week at 10AM in the Community Center. It is a chance to join with others in our St. Thomas family and support each other in growing in our faith.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
The Knights of Columbus is holding their annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday evening, March 17th, from 5:30 to 9:00ish, with dinner being served at 6:30 PM. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $7 for children (5-11 yrs). Tickets can be purchased at Brigg's Firestone, Marcozzi's Jewelers, St.Thomas School Office, between Masses, and at the door (if not sold out). If you have any questions, call Chris Martin at 370-6409 or Greg Bates at 353-9798.
FOOD DRIVE.
We will once again start collecting non-perishable food items for The Salvation Army’s pantry here in Oroville. We will start the first weekend in March and go thru the month of April. Since this is a time for fasting, praying, and alms giving, here is a way to give to the hungry in our community. Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you and yours during this time of reflection.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers
Your new schedule has been e-mailed. If you do not have e-mail, please pick up your schedule which is pinned to the board in the vestibule. Our parish family is blessed that you have answered “the Call” to serve in your respective ministries. May God continue to bless you in your service to our parish.
Stations with the School
During Lent St. Thomas School will be having Stations of
the Cross every Monday, except March 5th. Stations will
begin at 10:30am in the Church. Please join us.
Whole Person Share and Prepare Workshop
This workshop is for caregivers, family members, bereavement ministers, Eucharistic ministers, ministers to the sick and elderly and catechists of our Church community. Sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento Office of Catholic Charities and Social Concerns, topics include Church teaching, moral and bioethical issues, accessing quality palliative care, hospice care, Living Will (Health Care Directive), Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and how to provide emotional and spiritual support for loved ones who are terminally ill. Advanced registration is required for this FREE workshop. Sign up today by contacting Carolina Estrada at 916-733-0253 or [email protected] for registration. Date: Saturday March 17, 2018 9:30 - 10:00 am: Continental Breakfast & Sign In 10:00 am to Noon - Workshop St. Isidore Parish - Bishop Quinn Hall 222 Clark Ave., Yuba City Ca. 95991
Oroville Hunger Walk
Saturday, March 17th is the date for this annual event sponsored by the Cooperating Christian Churches of Oroville to raise awareness and funds to help feed the hungry. 100% of the funds raised will be equally shared by the Oroville Rescue Mission, Feed the People Ministries, the Salvation Army and the Hope Center. Meet at Riverbend Park at 8:30 am, sign up at the registration table, the walk begins at 9:00 am following a course through downtown Oroville and returning to the park. If you can't walk that far, no worry, do what you can. Coffee and water will be available. Sponsorship forms and receipts for your sponsors are available in our parish office. If you would like to make a donation to support this event, please make your check payable to the Cooperating Christian Churches of Oroville "CCCO" and mail it to P. O. Box 1254, Oroville Ca. 95965 referencing Oroville Hunger Walk. Information: Call 533-2483, the office of First Congregational Church. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Breakfast Burritos Next Week
Please join us for breakfast, coffee, hot tea, juice and pastries.
The Guadalupaña Group will be selling chorizo, potatoes and eggs breakfast burritos on Sunday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
Advertising in the bulletin is easy and a basic ad can be purchased for as little ad $5.00 a week. Graphic ads and larger sizes are more but discounts for multiple weeks are available. Contact the Par-ish Office or email [email protected] for more in- formation. Please no political
OROVILLE SELF SERVE
AUTO DISMANTLING
○ We pay cash for your vehicle ○ We tow
○ Domestic & Foreign Cars/Trucks PROVIDING ALL YOUR
-St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School welcomes your application to attend our K-8th school and become a part of our St. Thomas family. Please visit our website at www.stschool.net for registration information or call the school office at 530-534-6969.
29th Annual Caring for Women All You Can Eat Omelet
Breakfast
The breakfast will be held at the Oroville Evangelical Free Church on Saturday, March 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast includes a ham & cheese omelet, hash browns, biscuits, and a drink. Children have their choice of an omelet or pancakes Tickets can be purchased in advance at Caring for Women, 2362 Lincoln Street, at the door or in our parish office which is open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 Noon. Save a dollar by purchasing tickets in advance! For more information call 533-8388. All proceeds help women and children in our area. HELP NEEDED: Omelet Breakfast and Walk for Life 2018
Help is needed for both of these fund-raisers, the success of which help pay the rent and keep the doors to the Center open. This year's Walk for Life is on May 5th. There are many opportunities to work at both events, call the center 533-8388 if you have time to donate for one or both.
Soup and Stations
Every Friday during Lent, there will be Soup and Stations of the Cross. Soup will be serve at 6:00 pm and the Stations of the Cross will be at 6:45. The Parish Lenten Penance Service will be on March 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour is held in Fitzgerald Hall on Sundays follow-ing the 8:15 AM mass. This week is hosted by the Altar So-ciety.
Notre Dame School Hiring
Notre Dame School in Chico is seeking a 3rd grade teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Applicants must be highly qualified with the ability to work as a part of a team that maintains a commitment to excellence. Notre Dame Teachers are responsible for providing students with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Candidate should be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing and hold a current CA teaching credential (multiple or single subject will be considered depending on placement.) He or she must also be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility including computer literacy, standardized testing and interpreting data. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. NDS offers a variety of formal benefit packages, but there are many additional benefits that can only be found in a Catholic school. Teachers share their love of God and our faith openly, model Jesus' influence on their lives, and ultimately receive a deeper understanding and love of their faith.
Tutors Needed
St. Thomas the Apostle School is looking for Math and Reading tutors for ALL grade levels. If you are interested in volunteering to tutor our students please call the school office at 534-6969.
