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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am, Morning Mass: 8:00 am (Monday-Friday)
Confessions: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Our Divine Savior Catholic Church 566 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
530-343-4248 / Fax 530-343-3538
Rev. R. Francis Stevenson, Parochial Administrator
Mr. James Burkett, Deacon
Mission Statement
Our Divine Savior Parish, a Roman Catholic community, nourished by God’s grace and the sacraments,
embraces the mission of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we live the gospel through our worship of
God and through loving service to one another and to the greater community.
Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2015
With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation.
— Isaiah 12:3
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“Where two or more are gathered, there am I.” PARISH PERSONNEL
DIRECTOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Jennifer Forward, 345-6201
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Cecelia Dickman, 802-1608
[email protected]
PLANT MANAGER/
SOCIAL HALL MANAGER
Rich Ripp, 518-3811
YOUTH MINISTRY
Rob Sheridan, 680-4294
[email protected]
Facebook.com/odsyouthministry
SECRETARY
Bunny Ripp, 343-4248
[email protected]
CUSTODIAN SERVICES
Scott & Judy Keller, 898-8512
NURSERY CARE
Juliet Polk, 893-8092
Rienna Boe, 342-4919
Amanda Ball
Website:
www.ourdivinesavior.org
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:00 am-3:00 pm
PARISH INFORMATION
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS
Christopher Guidry, 530-433-0418
[email protected]
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY
By appointment, 6 months in advance. Call
the Parish Office
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sundays from 10:05am - 10:50am in the
Parish Hall
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
During the 11:00am Mass - Matt & Pamela
Meuter, 566-0425
PARISH MINISTRIES /
ORGANIZATIONS
ALTAR SERVERS
Kay & Dave Brandt, 343-8331
BEREAVEMENT /FUNERAL
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
Tamara La Rossa, 809-1782
BULLETIN [email protected] , 343-4248
Deadline: Monday, 3:00 pm
Bulletin Advertising: Please call the Parish
Office, 343-4248
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Greta Souza, 899-9938
CATHOLIC LADIES RELIEF SOCIETY
Susan Struble, 345-4642
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348
CHOIR
Choir rehearsal held weekly on Wednesday,
7:00-8PM in church. Contact Cecelia
Dickman, 802-1608,
[email protected]
CONSOLATION MINISTRY
Lyn Dorenzo, 891-8026
FLOWER DONATIONS Pat Mulholland, 891-8342
Norina Egan, 342-2027
INNER HEALING MINISTRY
Derette Layne, 530-588-4386 for a
confidential appointment.
JESUS CENTER
Randy Linquist, 894-0460
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13765
Jim Callas, 894-2142
LEGION OF MARY
Claire Richard, 893-1722
LITURGY COMMITTEE Joanie Frericks, 345-4283
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER and
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Deacon James & Stephanie Burkett,
893-2348
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Friday mornings, 6-7AM in the Knights of
Columbus Room at ODS Parish. Contact
Deacon Steve Schwartz, 891-0626.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
& HOMEBOUND
Maureen Vogel—Please call Parish Office,
343-4248.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Dave Abbott, 891-1491
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Jim Earney, 918-520-1161
PRO-LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY
We meet the 2nd, 3rd & 4thThursday of the
month in the ODS Prayer Room, 6-8:30 PM.
Mary Waldorf, 345-8638
PRO-LIFE ROSARY GROUP This group meets the 1stThursday of the
month in the ODS Prayer Room, 6-7 PM.
Diane Lusk, 519-9749.
SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES If interested in joining one of the Small Church
Communities, contact Carol Weigel, 343-3885
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Barbara O’Brien, 680-7917
TORRES SHELTER
Rich Nichols, 520-4418
WELCOMING MINISTRY
Charlie McCarthy, 520-0334
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesday mornings 9-11AM in the ODS
Prayer Room. Everyone is welcome.
Contact Terry Matthews, 893-1644
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Weekly Readings
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9- 14; Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab; Mt 1:1-17
Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18- 19; Mt 1:18-25
Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25
Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18- 19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Sat 12 5:00 Joe Carlos, d, (Greg & Anna Lisa Fujii)
Elaine Puritz, d ( Connie Cox)
Sun 13 7:30 Gail Boswell, Happy Birthday, (Brian Boswell)
Tappy Marron, d (James Paiva)
9:00 Kay Baker, d (Jackie Griswold)
Tom Limper, d (Julie Limper)
11:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of ODS
Mon 14 8:00 Leonard Costa, d (Chris & Rita Sauer)
Lise Marie Lussier, d (Brian & Gail Boswell)
John Lucchesi, d (Brian & Gail Boswell)
Tue 15 8:00 Jack Brown, d (Kathryn Barret-Brown)
Gail Hughes, d, (Dick & Laura Hughes)
Wed 16 8:00 Intentions from Hear Our Prayer Book
Thu 17 8:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of ODS
Fri 18 8:00 Bob Perry, d (Marion Perry)
Mass Intentions
CELEBRATE
This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God “will sing joyfully because of you, / as one sings at festivals” (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at festivals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that anticipate the Christmas season.
Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah’s words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be at ease. We don’t have to worry, for God’s peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds.
A medieval carol depicts Christmas as “my dancing day” and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because “the Lord is near,” as Paul reminds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to another reason for the dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Parish Finances Collection for December 5 –6
Sunday Collection 10,857.11 Projects/Initiatives 4,178.80 Torres Shelter 40.00 St Vincent de Paul 105.00 St. Francis/St.Clare 95.00
November 2015
Online Giving
Sunday Collection 3,715.00 Projects/Initiatives 857.00 St Vincent de Paul 100.00 St. Francis/St.Clare 13.00 Thanksgiving 60.00
Campaign for Human Dev. 40.00
Thank you for your generous support.
Your ongoing donations are essential in
helping us meet the many needs of the
parish and community.
Special Collection for the
Retirement Fund for Religious:
Support elderly religious. A
parishioner writes, As a Catholic
school student from grades K-12, “I
was formed to be the person I am
by many religious brothers and
sisters, and I am forever
grateful.” Show your appreciation
for the senior Catholic sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests
who made a positive difference in
so many lives. Please give
generously to this week’s collection
for the Retirement Fund for
Religious.
Parish News
RAFFLE FOR ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL: After all Masses
December 13th & December 20th,
St. V. de Paul will be selling tickets
to raffle off two gift baskets from
the Monastery of New Clairvaux.
The cost of each ticket is $5.00.
The drawing will be held after the
11:00 Mass on the 20th. You need
not be present to win. Each basket
contains the following: a bottle of
red table wine, a bottle of
Trebbiano 2014 white, a box of
Trappistine dark chocolate almond
squares, two etched wine glasses, a
set of winery slate coasters, and
two wine tasting passes. Don't miss
out on this opportunity to win a
lovely gift basket and, at the same
time, help St. Vincent de Paul help
those in need in our community.
Thank you for your continued
support!
CONCERT: The ODS Choir
presents "Singing on St. Lucy's
Day," a concert showcasing
beautiful Advent Carols and a
preview of the music for Christmas
Midnight Mass. The concert will
be held in the church on Sunday,
Dec. 13th at 4 pm. There will be a
suggested general admission
donation of $3 at the door to raise
funds for new audio
equipment. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS GIFTS:
St. Vincent de Paul has
picked 5 local, needy
families that have asked for
Christmas gifts for their children.
There will be tags outside of church
after Masses the first two weeks of
Dec. Please help brighten up a
child’s Christmas. Thank you
always for your faithful support.
JESUS CENTER CHRISTMAS:
Once again we will be collecting
flannel shirts for the Jesus Center.
There will not be a tag for you to
take. We are asking that you bring
in flannel shirts in a variety of
sizes, Large, X-Large and XX-
Large. You may bring them to
church and they will be picked up
for distribution for the Jesus
Center. The last day for drop off
will be the weekend of Dec. 19/20.
ALTAR SERVER COORDINATOR:
We are presently looking for an
Altar Server Coordinator to assist
with scheduling and training our
altar servers. This is a very
rewarding ministry and our altar
servers are very appreciative of the
guidance given. Please speak to
Father Francis or call the parish
office at 343-4248 for more
information.
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL is
excited to announce that Steve
Angrisano will be coming in
January! "Steve Angrisano is
undoubtedly one of the most
effective and versatile ministry
leaders in the Church
today. Those who are young (and
young at heart) embrace the
passionate message of faith, hope
and love woven throughout his
music and storytelling. Always
rooted in a spirit of humility and
faithfulness, Steve has a keen
intuition regarding the needs of
any audience and engages them
with his unique blend of humor,
song, story and interaction." Please
join us for what is sure to be a
great night!
When: January 5th, 2016, 6:30pm
- 8:00pm
Where: Notre Dame School, 435
Hazel Street, Chico, CA 95928
Cost: Free (Donations will be
accepted)
(No child care provided)
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL is
beginning the "Parish Phase" of its
Annual Fund. Having completed
the "Parent Phase" with 100%
participation from Notre Dame
School parents, we are now looking
for your support of our school
community.
You will receive a letter from the
Notre Dame Annual Fund. Our
school is in need of your prayers,
SECOND COLLECTION
THIS WEEKEND
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and if called, a financial contribution. As always,
your continued support of our school is greatly
appreciated!
Women’s Retreat: So what is a retreat? Well, it is
about time with God… Time to take a break, to be
away from life’s worries and anxieties. Time to pray,
reflect or just be present to the voice of the Lord. It is
a time for conversion, and returning to God. There
are conferences given by the Presenting Team. Our
retreat is scheduled for Feb. 5-7, 2016, to register you
can go online at www.christthekingretreatcenter.org
or call Stephanie Burkett 893-2348 or Terry Matthews
893-1644
DISCERNMENT DAY: Have you ever wondered
what life is like as a nun? Are you drawn to a life of
prayer for the world, for our Mother Church and for
souls? The Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi
Monastery located at 215 Oak Grove Avenue in
Menlo Park, CA will host a Discernment Day for
single Catholic women ages 18-40 on January
16th. RSVP by January 11th or for more information
contact Sister Joseph Marie O.P. at
[email protected] or visit our website at:
http://nunsmenlo.org/discernment-days/. The day
begins with Mass at 8:00 a.m. followed by Divine
Office, Adoration, Rosary, Conferences, Vocation
stories, and more given by our Dominican nuns and
friars.
November 2015
We welcome these newly-baptized children into the
Body of Christ:
Lucy Mae Erwin, daughter of Maxwell and Hillary
Erwin
Loren Olivia Vo Marquez, daughter of Ronald and
Loan Marquez
Cade Adam Kordzikowski, son of Paul and Rachael
Kordzikowski
Emma Grace Kordzikowski, child of Paul and
Rachael Kordzikowski
Congratulations to the following couples who had
their marriages blessed in the Catholic Church
Christopher and Lindsay Anspach
Cecil and Helen Bartolomei
Receive into your kingdom those who have
departed from us in death:
Thomas Frederick Limper, husband of Julie Limper
Donald Edward Murphy, husband of Susan Murphy
Elaine Puritz, sister of Joanne Puritz
Prayer Requests Please keep in your prayers:
Sandra Hughes Connor McCampbell Alex Quiroz
Claire Johnston Janet Grens Gloria Trent
Marie Vieira Lynn Utecht Patricia M. Garrity
Jamesie Sullivan Paul Hackett Rosa Hart & Family
Steven Riley Mary Beth Dion Mary Turner
Pam Kruger Gayle Hoaney Gary M. Benedetti
Dr. James Hine Margaret Foulks
Joe Richard Lorenzo Diamond
Please note: In order to keep our prayer list current, names will remain on the
list for 4 weeks. Please resubmit after that time by contacting the Parish
Office, 343-4248.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE:
December 24th, Thursday
Children’s Mass
4pm (in the social hall)
Christmas Vigil Mass
7pm (in the church)
Midnight Mass
*****11:30 (in the church)*****
Choir starts at 11:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY:
December 25th, Friday
Christmas Day Mass
8am (in the church)
10am (in the church)
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Religious Education
Religious Education Classes
Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their
children. Catholic Catechism (2223)
Our Divine Savior's Religious Education programs are
designed to support parents as the primary educators
of the faith. We offer Religious Education classes for
kindergarten through 6th grade on Sunday mornings
from 10:05-10:50. If a weeknight is best for your
family's schedule, we now offer Religious Education
classes for 2nd-6th grade on Thursday evenings from
6:00-7:00.
Call the Religious Education office at 345-6201 for
information and to register. Additional information
about schedules, and forms to register students, can
also be found on our website at Our Divine Savior
Catholic Church in Chico, CA .
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry meets
in the Youth Room
(Social Hall) on
Sundays at 12:15pm.
Facebook, Instagram ,Twitter, or on the web for
current information!
Community Reconciliation Services
Dec. 14 St. Monica Willows 7pm
Dec. 15 St. Isadore Yuba City 6pm
Dec. 16 St. Joseph Marysville 6pm
Dec. 17 Our Lady of Lourdes Colusa 6pm
Dec. 21 St. Mary Mission Hamilton City 7pm
Meet the ODS Parish Council
Trust in God and He will
make woes turn into
whoas! 2015 PARISH COUNCIL
First Row: Fr. Francis Stevenson, Donna Roney, Angela Frazier,
Second Row: Dave Scott, Scott Franssem, Candy Priano, Charlie McCarthy, Jim Earney & Ed Grens
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Family Room
WE HAVE BEGUN!
The start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy was celebrated at 8
am Mass on December 8! The church was filled with our
ODS family seeking to receive, and pass on, the mercy of
our God.
Traditionally, every 25 years the Pope proclaims a holy
year, which features special celebrations and pilgrimages,
strong calls for conversion and repentance, and the offer of
special opportunities to receive God's grace. Extraordinary
holy years, like the Holy Year of Mercy, are less frequent
but offer the same invitation for spiritual growth. The Pope
has chosen the Biblical theme, "be merciful, just as your
Father is merciful."
In the Sacramento diocese there are twelve churches which
will offer the opening of a Holy Door for the use of the
faithful. A lovely tri-fold Jubilee Year of Mercy brochure
is available, with a map of the churches and stickers to
affix to the map when a door has been entered. There are
full instructions for the pilgrimage in the brochure, or you
can find more information at the diocesan website, scd.org.
Extra copies will be in the vestibule until they run out.
Even more than visiting the sites, we are invited to live the
corporal and spiritual works of mercy, which can be found
in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #2447. Copies of
the Catechism are available in the parish library, in the
prayer room.
Prayer for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God
who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and
mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its
Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers
would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may
feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let
everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved,
and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its
anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of
grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed
enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim
liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to
the blind.
We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of
Mercy, you who live and reign with the father and Holy
Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
ALTAR FLOWER
DONATIONS
Dick & Laura Hughes,
in memory of Gail Hughes
Kathy Concannon,
in memory of Tom Concannon
In memory of Joseph, Mona, Richard
& Carol Wang
Mike Rabo Family,
in memory of Jane Rabo, Vince & Sue O’Connor,
Dorothy and Fred Rabo
Don & Terri Nelson,
in memory of George & Evelyn Desjardin
Carlen K. Witt,
in memory of Jim Finnegan
Anna Normoyle,
in memory of Kitty Galinis
Helen Porter
Barbara Francis,
in memory of Souls Deceased
Mary Joe & Walt Johnson,
in memory of Gary Johnston
Charleen & Pat Hurton,
in memory of Patrick & Mercia Hurton
David Kennedy,
In memory of Deceased Family Members
Richard & Florence Smith,
in memory of Mother & Father
Santos Family
Kay & Kathleen Skibo,
in memory of Henry Skibo
