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]Parochial Vicar Rev. Octavio Ventura [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]Music Ministry Elvis Molina Bill Carlos MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To pro- claim 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 Monday - Friday Saturday 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM 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 December December December December 30, 2012 30, 2012 30, 2012 30, 2012
MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To pro-
claim 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 Monday - Friday Saturday 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM 8:30 AM
“Love one “Love one “Love one “Love one another just as He another just as He another just as He another just as He commanded us.”commanded us.”commanded us.”commanded us.”
~ 1 Jn 3:23~ 1 Jn 3:23~ 1 Jn 3:23~ 1 Jn 3:23
O ur reading from 1Samuel 1:20-28 is a figure of what would come to pass in the incarnation of Jesus in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the verses just before the one
we hear today we are told that Hannah was unable to bear children. She went to the temple and made a heartfelt prayer to the Lord that if he would see fit to give her a son that she would give him to the Lord all the days of his life. Her prayer was long and Eli, a priest of the temple took notice of her thinking her perhaps to be drunk. After speaking to her and discovering her plight he answered her, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have made to him.” Blessed is she who believed in what she was told by the priest. Hannah went away and eventually bore a son even though before she had
---- Deacon Rick MoralesDeacon Rick MoralesDeacon Rick MoralesDeacon Rick Morales
Message from our Deacon . . .Message from our Deacon . . .Message from our Deacon . . .Message from our Deacon . . .
Blessed are they Blessed are they Blessed are they Blessed are they who dwell in your who dwell in your who dwell in your who dwell in your house, O Lord!house, O Lord!house, O Lord!house, O Lord!
Mary would present her Son to the Lord in the temple in the fullness of time as well and the Magnificat of the Blessed Virgin Mary would eventually take its inspiration from the praise-filled song of Hannah.
Samuel would be raised in the temple and grow up to begin the monarchical period of Israel. Jesus in His turn will usher in the New Covenant in His Blood and be the Lord of lords and King of kings forever.
Jesus will be presented in the temple, while being the Temple. He would go on to declare during the cleansing of the temple, destroy this Temple and I will raise it up in three days.
T hese are the deep things that Mary and Joseph experienced in their life with Jesus and that Mary kept and pondered in her heart. This is what John speaks of in the second reading today. That through faith in the name of Jesus we are made children of God by the gift of the Father. When we are brought into the Body of Christ
through the sacrament of Baptism we then dwell in His temple and the way to remain in His temple for all days is to keep His commandments and do what pleases Him. And His commandment is this: we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as He commanded us.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is the example for the teaching of the virtues for all of us. Let us ask Jesus, Mary and Joseph to invite us to enter into the intimacy of their relationship with one another, that we may learn how to live as they did so, we too, can always dwell within the temple of the Lord because:
Blessed are they who dwell in your house O Lord!Blessed are they who dwell in your house O Lord!Blessed are they who dwell in your house O Lord!Blessed are they who dwell in your house O Lord!
been barren and as we hear today she offered him by a Nazirite vow to be permanently and exclusively dedicated for service to the Lord in the temple from a very young age. After her offering her son to the Lord she praised God for His divine intervention in her behalf.
Everyone is cordially invited to the 12th Annual Sto. Niño De Cebu Fiesta Celebration
When : January 12, 2013 Where: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 1017 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Procession of Sto. Nino images to the altar at 10:45 am. Mass starts at 11:00 am. Procession in front of the
Cathedral after Mass. Potluck reception follows at the Lower Level of the Cathedral.
Main Celebrant: Rev. Michael O’Reilly Rector, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Concelebrants: Rev. Giovanni B. Gamas Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Sacramento
Rev. Nicholas Ho Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Grace Parish, West Sacramento
Rev. Jovito D. Rata Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Parish, Fairfield
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. BISHOP JAIME SOTO will celebrate the 12:10 pm Mass in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion in our country. All priests are invited to concelebrate and all the faithful are encouraged to attend. For more information call the diocesan Respect Life office at (916) 733-0133.
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Make a world of difference in the lives of our needy brothers and sisters by contributing your donations of new or gently used clothes, furniture, bedding, shoes, household goods, kitchen items and other useable goods to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The donated items collected are used to help community members that may be experiencing
financial difficulties or are in need of special support. All donations are tax deductible.
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Lawrence Conference, will unload your donations--just pop the trunk or open the door and they will unload for you!
The semi-annual Bundle Sunday Collection will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Lawrence Church (parking lot), 4325 Don Julio Blvd., North Highlands, CA. Please call (916) 749-9113 for further information. Thank you for your generous and loving donations!
NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday, January 1, 2013Tuesday, January 1, 2013Tuesday, January 1, 2013Tuesday, January 1, 2013 (Holy Day of Obligation)(Holy Day of Obligation)(Holy Day of Obligation)(Holy Day of Obligation)
7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm * NO 5:00 pm Mass ** NO 5:00 pm Mass ** NO 5:00 pm Mass ** NO 5:00 pm Mass *
SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S EPIPHANYSOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S EPIPHANYSOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S EPIPHANYSOLEMNITY OF THE LORD’S EPIPHANY Sunday, January 6, 2013Sunday, January 6, 2013Sunday, January 6, 2013Sunday, January 6, 2013
7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm7:30 am ~ 9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm
From The Parish Office . . .From The Parish Office . . .From The Parish Office . . .From The Parish Office . . .
Our Parish Office will be CLOSED on:
December 31st and January 1st
The Entertainment Books Fundraiser has come to an end. We sold a total of 89 books and made $990.45 for our parish. A BIG “THANK YOU” to those who purchased the book.
- Manuel & Mary Bracamonte
“In the Eucharistic celebration, the Son of God comes to meet
us. In Eucharistic adoration, we go to meet the Son of God.”
We have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday of the month. Adorers are
needed to fill the hours from 9:00 am to 5:45 pm. We would like to have at least two people commit to each hour.
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West Coast Walk for Life Bus TripWest Coast Walk for Life Bus TripWest Coast Walk for Life Bus TripWest Coast Walk for Life Bus Trip Saturday - January 26, 2013
Tickets are available at the Parish Office during the week. Cost is $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for 18 and under.
The annual Divine Mercy Parish bus trip to the West Coast Walk for Life in San Francisco will leave from the parish at 9:00 am after the
8:30 am Saturday Mass and return about 6:30 pm.
The walk has been shortened and is flat or downhill and very accessible for families. Make plans now to join us for this rewarding annual pilgrimage.
We are in special need of donors who would be willing to sponsor other families who cannot afford to go. What a great Christmas present to give to another parishioner! For more information, call Jim Stutz at (916) 825-0706 or email him at [email protected].
January 1 is the World Day of Peace!
The Vatican has announced the theme and title for the annual World Day of Peace message of Pope Benedict XVI - “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”
In his 2013 message, Pope Benedict reminds us that we all have a role to play in building peace in our communities and world. His message focuses on human dignity, rights and responsibilities, as well as the 50th Anniversary of John XXIII’s Pacem in Terris.
Filipino MassFilipino MassFilipino MassFilipino Mass
Please join us as we celebrate Filipino Mass
on Saturday, JANUARY 12th at 6:30 pm
(every 2nd Saturday of the Month)
Potluck fellowship follows after the Mass.
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Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions Dec 29 Saturday 8:30am Paz Delos Reyes (Birthday) 5:00pm David & Pelagia Basco � Dec 30 Sunday 7:30am Divine Mercy Parishioners (Pro Populo) 9:30am Brandon Biag & Family (Thanksgiving) Dec 31 Monday 8:30am Teosilo Garcia � Jan 01 Tuesday 9:30am Mario Pagaragan �, Gloria Angeles �, Cuong & Thuy Thu Pham � 12:30pm Sinnung Family (Thanksgiving) Jan 02 Wednesday 8:30am Joshua Torres (Birthday) Jan 03 Thursday 6:30pm Sebastian Dalan �
Week At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A Glance Dec 31 Monday Holiday - Parish Office is closed See schedule of New Year’s Eve Masses 11:00pm Tongan Christmas Carols Jan 01 Tuesday Holiday - Parish Office is closed See schedule of New Year’s Day Masses Jan 02 Wednesday 4:45pm CFF 2nd Grade Communion Class (Narthex) 6:30pm Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 7:30pm Meeting (Narthex) Jan 03 Thursday 9:00am Altar Society Flower Arrangement (Narthex) 7:00pm Fr. Octavio’s Bible Study (Narthex) 7:00pm Rosary in Spanish (Church) Jan 04 Friday 9:00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00pm Holy Hour (Church) 5:45pm Benediction 8:00pm Adult Choir Practice (Church) Jan 05 Saturday 11:00am Guadalupe Committee Meeting (P4) 3:45pm Confession 7:00pm Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Grp (Narthex) Jan 06 Sunday 8:30am RCIA 1 & 2 (P4/5) 11:00am CFF (Narthex & Portable Classrooms) 2:00pm CFF (Narthex & Portable Classrooms) 4:00pm Tongan Choir Practice (P8) 6:30pm Youth Ministry 1st Sunday Adoration (Church)
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Pray For The SickPray For The SickPray For The SickPray For The Sick Sera Adjemian Consolatrix Ageas Agnes Agpayong Felissa Aguiling Christopher Aldan Aldan Family Sanford Alesna Oma Alice Lamberto Aquino Zaida Azcueta RJ Balaoro Thomas Bard Araceli Barrera Yolly Batan Ken Benavente Benavente Family Jacob Blaisdell Isabello Bolongaita, Jr.
Daisy Carlson Mary Carter Mr. Casagrande Mercedes Castro Hilda Casuga Cepeda Family Clarita Cruz Cruz Family Bess Dagcasin Vida De Jesus Nelson Delgado Zenaida Delgado Walter Dennis Eugenio Ellos, Sr. Dan Engelage Shirley Espiritu
Jacob Fox Albina Francisco John Friedberg Whitney Friedberg Gambrell Family Sid Gloria Mary Gomez Barbara Graichen Amelia Guibao Eduardo Hernandez Marie Holmes Galicano Ibe Aldo Innocen5 Lee Innocen5 Kent Kim Joe King
Cherrissa Laxamana Lucila Liwanag Liwayway Magsarili Generoso Malabonga Pedro Malabonga Jun Malabunga Lourdes Malabunga Antonio Mamonong, Jr. Cindy Marek Lucy Medeiros Susan Mejares John Mendoza Na5 Mendoza Ryumi Metcalf Sally Miller Thelma Miller
Le5cia Mostajo Ricardo Moya, Sr. Muna Family Chason Neri Nguyen Family Arsenia Nudas Anita Opoku Joseph Quaile Roland Quaile Liza Quesesim Rene Reyes Stella Reyes Sharon Ross Marily Schmucki Virgilio Soto Bill Spallas
Glenda Stephens Carolina Tamayo Manuel Tamayo, Sr. Gerardo Tamparong Virginia Tiozon Juanita Tiu Juliana Torralba Romar Torres Rose Torres Rowena Trapsi Edwin Ugalde Zenaida Uson Marlyn Q. Uy Marina Velasquez Renato Velasquez Evelyn Venckus Phin Vu Georgina Yeboah
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