Divine Mercy Catholic Church Divine Mercy Catholic Church Divine Mercy Catholic Church Divine Mercy Catholic Church 2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 | Tel: (916) 256-3134 | Fax: (916) 265-1999 [email protected] | www.divinemercynatomas.com Pastor Rev. Soane Kaniseli [email protected]Deacon Rick Morales [email protected]Office Staff Julie Aninzo Linda Casarino Michelle Ignacio Fids Reina (Bookkeeper) Facility Maintenance Ed Pagala (Supervisor) Edgar Espino Renato Perez Bulletin Coordinator Michelle Ignacio [email protected]Capital Campaign Renee Chavez [email protected]Music Ministry Elvis Molina Bill Carlos 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. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM 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 (916) 525 - 8059 Rosary English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Immediately after every Mass Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Sunday Mass 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 5:00 PM Filipino Mass 6:30 PM Every 2nd Saturday of the Month Spanish Mass 7:00 PM Every 2nd Sunday of the Month Tongan Mass 2:30 PM Every 4th Sunday of the Month ______________________________________ 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 April April April April 7, 2013 7, 2013 7, 2013 7, 2013
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.
Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM 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 (916) 525 - 8059 Rosary English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Immediately after every Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
5:00 PM
Filipino Mass 6:30 PM
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Spanish Mass 7:00 PM
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Tongan Mass 2:30 PM Every 4th Sunday of the Month ______________________________________
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
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WELCOME TO DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter)
April 7, 2013 ~ John 20:21
“Again, Jesus said: Peace be with You. As the Father has sent me,
so I send you.”
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Deacon Rick Morales Deacon Rick Morales Deacon Rick Morales Deacon Rick Morales O n this Second Sunday of Easter also known as Mercy Sunday, especially here at Divine Mercy Parish, we rejoice wholeheartedly in the tremendous Mercy that flows from the heart of our merciful Savior.
In our Gospel reading from the Gospel of John, Jesus comes to bring His never-ending mercy to His disciples who are locked behind closed doors out of fear. He shows them His hands and His side. Was this to show to them what they had only heard about his crucifixion, considering the fact that all but one of them had fled and hadn’t actually witnessed His suffering?
Rather than chastise them for having abandoned Him in His time of need, upon visiting them in the Upper Room, he extends to them His peace. Upon their rejoicing in Him, He then bestows on them the power to forgive sins, the Sacrament of Mercy, also known to us today as Reconciliation or Confession.
Jesus extended His mercy to Thomas after his oath that unless he saw the nail marks in His hands and put his finger in them and put his hand into His side he would not believe.
During Jesus’ time with His disciples, He told them that they would be hated just as He was in His life that they too would suffer at the hands of men. At His Ascension, He promised to be with us always until the end of the age.
We read today about how powerfully He was with the early Church as related in the Book of Acts.
Jesus’ promise is lived out in the life of the Apostle John in the reading that we hear today from the Book of Revelation. This was a period of persecution for the Church. John was not exempt from the hardship as he relates in saying that he shares in the distress, having been imprisoned on the Island of Patmos but also he joins in the sharing of the kingdom and the endurance we have in Jesus. Just as Jesus said, we would not be spared the cross but He would be with us along the way.
J esus spoke words of encouragement to His servant, Saint Faustina Kowalska when He showed Himself to her in the image that we have come to know as the Divine Mercy image in the 1930’s. Jesus related to St. Faustina His deep desire to pour out His mercy on His people if only they would repent of their sins. He told her that there is no sin that He would not forgive
if people would only come to Him and ask. In this day when so many have turned away from God He extends His never-ending mercy to each of us and lovingly calls us to Himself.
The rays coming forth from his heart in the image represent the blood and water that flowed from his heart on the Cross and also the saving waters of Baptism and the Divine Life that we receive in the Eucharist. Sacred Scripture tells us that Jesus taught that unless we believe and are baptized we cannot go to heaven (Mk 16:16) and unless we eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood we have no life in us. (John 6:53)
Jesus is always with us, encouraging us, inviting us into his Divine Life. This image that He’s given us for our time is yet another invitation by him for us to enter into the depth of his love for us.
Your mercy truly is endless and your treasury of compassion inexhaustible!
Jesus I Trust in Your Mercy and Love. Jesus I Trust in You.
St. Faustina, Apostle of Mercy and our Patron Saint, pray for us.
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The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. (Diary, 699)
D ivine Mercy Sunday is the Second Sunday of the Easter season. It was named by Blessed John Paul II at the canonization of St. Maria Faustina on April 30, 2000, and then officially decreed by the Vatican.
Divine Mercy Sunday can be seen as the convergence of all the mysteries and graces of Holy Week and Easter Week. It is like a multi-exposure photograph of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Week or we can think of it as a converging lens that focuses the light of the Risen Christ into a radiant beam of merciful love and grace for the whole world. In fact, Jesus revealed in various revelations to St. Faustina that it was His desire that we celebrate this special feast.
On that day the very depths of My tender Mercy are open.
I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon these souls who approach the Fount of My mercy (the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist).
The soul that will go to Confession (beforehand) and receive Holy Communion (on that day) shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened.
Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.
The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness.
It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter.
Our Lord revealed to St. Faustina His desire to literally flood us with His graces on that day. Just consider each of the promises and desires that He expressed about Mercy Sunday, which are recorded in the main passage of the Diary — passage 699 — about Mercy Sunday:
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Angels of Mercy Ministry to the Poor
Food Distribution to the Poor on April 20, 2013
Divine Mercy Ministry to the Poor will be distributing food on Saturday, April 20th at 12:00 noon in the Narthex. If you know anyone in need of food, please let them know of the food distribution. To help us make sure that we have enough food for the needy that day, please help us with a cash or food donation to give to the poor on April 20th. Please provide your donation before April 17th to give us time to bag and sort the food donations. Remember Jesus said, “whatever
you do for the least among you; you did for me.” (Mt 25:31-46). Also, we are looking for new members to help with the ministry work to the poor. If you want to join the ministry or just help with food distributions only, please call James Ogbonna at (916) 384-5346. The next meeting of Angels of Mercy will take place on April 18th at 7:30 pm in room P9. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Important
Dates to
Remember
• April 7th - Divine Mercy Sunday NO CFF Classes
• April 9th (Tuesday) : 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Monthly Sacrament Preparation Class
for Holy Reconciliation and Holy Communion
Please join us as we celebrate Filipino Mass on Saturday, April 13th at 6:30 pm (every 2nd Saturday of the Month). Potluck fellowship follows after the Mass.
CELEBRANT : FR. RESTI GALANG
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If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus please contact Eric Watson (916) 374-9085, David Leahy (916) 419-9914 or Barry Criste (916) 515-1964 or any Knight for more information.
St. Faustina Rosary MakersSt. Faustina Rosary MakersSt. Faustina Rosary MakersSt. Faustina Rosary Makers April meetings will be held on the 8th in portable room P9 and 24th in the Narthex immediately after the 6:30 pm Mass.
If you are interested in participating, email [email protected] or call Eric Watson at (916) 374-9085.
• April 26th (Friday) : 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Examination of Conscience (Portable Classrooms)
• April 27th (Saturday) : 10:00 am - First Reconciliation The Knights of Columbus Council 14158 meets on the 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Tuesday of the month. NEXT Meeting will be held on April 16th in the Fr. McGivney Room (P7) at 6:30 pm.
It is time for spring cleaning!It is time for spring cleaning!It is time for spring cleaning!It is time for spring cleaning!
On April 27th, the Knights will be sponsoring an E-Waste fundraiser to bring speaker to the Pillars of Faith classes. Almost anything with a plug can be recycled so dig out those old tube TVs and Betamax recorders and drop them off!
Our Lady of Fatima procession will be on Saturday, April 13th at 9:30 am. Let us pray together for world peace and for an increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Contact persons are Tess Mostajo (916) 792-4193 and Auring Pagala (916) 515-1045.
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Good Friday,
March 29, 2013
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The Filipino Ministry is selling raffle tickets for $10 each for a chance to win the new iPad. Only 200 tickets to sell. Proceeds benefit the portable toilet project and Filipino Ministry activities.
Thank you for your generous financial contributions to support parish operations and repayment of our loan obligation.
SECOND COLLECTION
April 6 - 7 BUILDING FUND
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Easter Sunday $ 12,654
Holy Thursday $ 1,325
Good Friday $ 857
World Youth Day $ 2,922
YTD Offertory Collections $ 305,875
YTD e-Pay Collections (6%) $ 14,610
Which of the following places have never been a papal residence?
A. Vatican City, Italy B. Castel Gandolfo, Italy
C. Avignon, France D. London, England
Catholic Trivia
Congratulations RAY HERNANDEZ, winner of the WYD Bronze Crucifix Raffle!
Youth Day Ministry is having a Bake Sale on the weekend of April 13 - 14. WYD is only 3 months away and the delegates thank you for your continued support!
Congratulations to MARIO AND ESTHER OCHOA with envelope no. 1586 for winning our monthly raffle! You can claim your prize within 30 days at the Parish Office during office hours - Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The next winner will be announced on the weekend of May 4 - 5. If you need collection envelopes or information on the ePay system, please contact the Parish Office at (916) 256-3134.
MONTHLY RAFFLE WINNER
Holy Thursday,
March 28, 2013
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Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions Apr 06 Saturday 8:30am Raymond Guyala � 5:00pm Arlina Real �, Robert Hannis � Apr 07 Sunday 7:30am Divine Mercy Parishioners (Pro Populo) 9:30am Annie Reyes (Thanksgiving), Untalan Family (Thanksgiving), Macario & Elena Pitoy � 12:30pm Watson Family (Birthdays), Art & Naty Giron (40th Wedding Anniversary) Apr 09 Tuesday 8:30am Isaiah Cruz Gee (Birthday) Apr 10 Wednesday 6:30pm Corazon Millano � (40th Day) Apr 11 Thursday 8:30am Aurora Bayutas �, Dali Matias (Thanksgiving), Noni Tubiera (Birthday)
Week At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A Glance Apr 08 Monday
7:00pm Sto. Niño Novena (after the 6:30 pm Mass) 7:15pm Children’s Choir Practice (Church) 7:30pm The Creed (Narthex) 7:30pm St. Faustina’s Rosary Makers (P9) Apr 09 Tuesday 9:00am The Bible Timeline (Narthex) 5:30pm Sacrament Preparation Class (Church/P4/5) Apr 10 Wednesday 10:00am The Creed (Narthex) 5:00pm CFF 2nd Grade Communion Class 6:30pm Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 7:30pm Meeting (Narthex) 7:30pm Divine Mercy Devotion Ministry (P5) 7:30pm K of C 4th Degree Membership Meeting (P7) Apr 11 Thursday 6:45pm The Bible Timeline (Narthex) 7:00pm Rosary in Spanish
We are looking for volunteer musicians to form a Hispanic choir. We need the following: Vocal singers and those who can play musical instruments such as guitar, accordion, violin, trompeta, etc. If you have such talents and willing to donate your time, please contact Luis Solorzano at (707) 689-
Estamos buscando musicos voluntaries para formar el coro hispano. Necesitamos personas que canten o que toquen instrumentos musicales como: guitarra, acordeon, violin o cualquier otro. Si tu tienes ese talent y deseas donor tu tiempo, por favor llama al Señor Luis Solorzano De Lunes-Jueves por la tarde (707) 689-7326 or [email protected].
Listen . . . God is calling you!
CATHOLIC TRIVIA ANSWER ~ The answer is D ~
Castel Gandolfo is the Pope’s summer residence. Between 1309 and 1376, seven popes resided in Avignon rather than Rome.
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THE LORD’S FLOCK CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP meets every Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Narthex; 2nd Saturdays in Rooms P7/8. Contact Sis. Dina (916)595-8006; Bro. Derick (916) 439-3351; Bro. Rudy (916) 849-
7685 or Bro. Danny (916)201-4344.
Easter Vigil Mass - March 30, 2013
St. John Baptist De La Salle, April 7th
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Cellphones with cameras are a mixed blessing. Forget your camera? Pull out the cellphone and your toddler’s first step, friend’s goofy mishap, or fender-bender is captured for posterity. But cellphones are also being used in a sinister way -- to silently take pictures of unsuspecting children, adolescents and adults in compromising
positions and without their consent. Digital photos can be placed on the internet very quickly and distributed around the world. Be aware of any cellphone use in private areas such as the bathroom or where children are gathered. If you see someone using a cellphone in a way that appears suspicious, don’t be afraid to ask what he or she is doing or to alert someone in a position of authority about your concerns. For more information about Safe Environment programs in the Diocese of Sacramento, visit www.scd.org.
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Consolatrix Ageas Adam Agot Alarcon Family Christopher Aldan Sanford Alesna Oma Alice Cynthia Alvarez Lamberto Aquino RJ Balaoro Nita Balauro Alex Bañez Gloria Barnsley Paul Barnsley Araceli Barrera Yolly Batan Ken Benavente Gregoria Benavides Gina Bonsu Diane Borruso Rolando Botones Teologia B. Cada Mr. Casagrande Veronica Castañeda Mercedes Castro Joanne Cepeda
Fernando Cisneros Mr. Colvis Sheri Cooper Emily Cro. Roger Cruz Lilyana Da Silva Bess Dagcasin Hung Dang Trinh Dang Chito David Delgado Family Walter Dennis Dus1n Disuanco Ema Escarcha Shirley Espiritu Carolina Evers Keanan Evers Ron Farne2 Merry Flores Loretha Ford Jacob Fox Albina Francisco Whitney Friedberg Bobby Frisk
Gambrell Family Alfredo Gargan1lla Mary Gomez Morris Gomez Barbara Graichen Dan Grundman Francisco Guerra Maria Guerra Catherine Guerrero Amelia Guibao Cipriano Gu1errez Oralia Gu1errez Barbara Hammock Deric Hammock Assata Harris Cobie Harris Michael Harris Eduardo Hernandez Jack Huie Aldo Innocen1 Lee Innocen1 Ma1lde Jacobs Nathan Johnson Joe King Fausta Laquindanum
Brian Lee Lucila Liwanag Liwayway Magsarili Generoso Malabonga Pedro Malabonga Jun Malabunga Lourdes Malabunga Jose Mallari, Jr. Antonio Mamonong, Jr. Rey Manuel Cindy Marek Rafael Marilla Fernando Marmolejo Juan Marquez Shay McBride Rosemary McCarthy Roy McKnight Susan Mejares John Mendoza Na1 Mendoza Ryumi Metcalf Thelma Miller Raymond Mims Daniellee Mont
Raymond Mims Daniellee Mont Ofelia Montero Onofre Montero Nicca Moore Le1cia Mostajo Muna Family Chason Neri Ivy Nguyen Arsenia Nudas Van Ostrand Ma8 Paetz Consuelo Parlan Joseph Quaile Roland Quaile Russell Rapozo Benjamin Reyes Felicito Reyes Stella Reyes Jerome Roa Sharon Ross Armando Sagario Mila Sarmiento Marily Schmucki Sco8 Shaffer
Stacie Shaffer Raymond Shields Leana Smith Alicia Solis Bill Spallas Glenda Stephens Carolina Tamayo Manuel Tamayo, Sr. Gerardo Tamparong Juanita Tiu Romar Torres Rose Torres Carmina Trias Edwin Ugalde Zenaida Uson Marlyn Q. Uy Robert P. Uy Marina Velasquez Evelyn Venckus Domingo Villarama Efren Villarama Mario Villarama Phin Vu Richard Weeks Georgina Yeboah Amy Yen
The Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations invites community members to pray for our seminarians and new vocations on Sunday, April 21st - World Day of Prayer. If you would like to know more about our seminarians, please visit www.considerpriesthood.com
or if you wish to contact the Office of Priestly & Religious Vocations you may call (916) 733-0258.
Everyone is cordially invited to join His Eminence, Bishop Jaime Soto and the Diocese of Sacramento for a pilgrimage/heritage tour of the Philippines from January 1 to 13, 2014. It will visit places in Manila, Cagayan, Cebu and Bohol. Total price is $2,850. For reservation, please contact Merlina R. Tan, Travel Coordinator at (707)386-6243.
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Join Bishop Jaime Soto and the Youth Ministries from the Diocese of Sacramento for Mary's Hour on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Sacramento. Mary’s Hour includes Rosary, Mary’s crowning and Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament. Lunch is included. For more information go to www.icatholicyouth.com.
