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.
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
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday March 11th, 2018
Readings for Today: 2Chr. 36:14-16, 19-23 Eph. 2:4-10; Jn. 3:14-21
Mon. : Is. 65:17-21; Jn. 4:43-54
Tues. : Ez. 47:1-9,12; Jn. 5:1-16
Wed. : Is. 49:8-15; Jn. 5:17-30
Thurs.: Ex. 32:7-14; Jn. 5:17-30
Fri. : Wis. 2:1a, 12-22; Jn. 7:1-2,10, 25-30
Sat. : Jer. 11:18-20; Jn. 7:40-53
Readings for the Week
Hospital Visits
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 Fred Reno Rosemary Keegan
Infant Karlee Davis Bev Brinson Frank Clanton
Saturday, March 10th:
5:30 PM (English)
7:00 PM (Spanish)
Sunday, March 11th: 4th Sunday of Lent
7:40 AM Rosary
8:15 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM Rosary @ St. Anthony’s in Challenge
12:30 PM @ St. Anthony’s in Challenge
Monday, March 12th:
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, March 13th:
8:30 AM
Wednesday, March 14th:
8:30 AM
Thursday, March 15th:
8:30 AM
Friday, March 16th:
8:30 AM
Saturday, March 17th: St. Patrick
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 March 11th 2018
“When I voiced my objections to do abortion-related
services, I was terminated. It’s against my conscience. I
became a nurse to protect lives, not to take lives.” –
Sandra Mendoza, L.P.N.
Take Action: www.humanlifeaction.org
Video: www.bit.ly/StandWithSandra
Confessions are heard from 4:00PM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays, and by Appointment.
Ministry Meetings
Catholic Ladies Relief Society Meeting
Our Catholic Ladies Relief Society meeting is on
Wednesday, March 14th. We will be visiting St
Thomas School so assemble at the school office at
12:30 pm. The regular business meeting will
commence on our return to the parish office library.
ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING THIS WEEK
The Altar Society will meet on Tuesday, March 13 at 1:00
p.m. in the Community Center. There will be a
discussion regarding preparation of the church
environment for Holy Week and Easter. As in previous
years, all parishioners will be invited to bring Easter lily
plants that the society members will use to decorate the
sanctuary; look for details in next week’s bulletin. The
Altar Society members welcome all interested
parishioners to join us at the meeting on Tuesday; new
members are most welcome. We wish all of our parish
family a blessed Lent as we anticipate the joyous
celebration of Easter
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church, Oroville California March 11, 2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
Divine Mercy Novena
March 30th Good Friday, The Novena to the Divine Mercy begins here in the church. The novena ends Saturday April 7th. The Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet brochures will be passed out in the church at 3 PM Good Friday March 30th. Continue to recite the Novena daily and Saturday April 7th, go to confession in preparation for Mass to be celebrated on April 8th, which is Divine Mercy Sunday. For detailed information contact Sandra Lehman 530-532-1714
Pennance Service
Our Penance Service this year, will be on the evening of March 14th. It will start at 6:30 PM.
Coffee Hour is held in Fitzgerald Hall on Sundays follow-ing the 8:15 AM mass. This week is hosted by Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. Next week join the Knights of Columbus for a Pancake Breakfast.
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 Parish Office or email [email protected] for more
information. Please no political ads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doug Tooke will be in town March 19 & 20 presenting the
following workshops:
Rural Youth Ministry (Newman Center, Chico - 3/19 @
6:30pm)
National Trends in Youth Ministry (Christ the King, Citrus
Heights - 3/20 @ 1pm)
Working with Small Youth Groups (St. Basil, Vallejo 3/19 @
9am / Christ the King, Citrus Heights 3/20 @ 6:30pm)
Don't miss this great opportunity to grow in your ministry!
