In your Last Will and Testament make a Living Memorial by giving a donation to St. Patrick’s Church for Liturgy, Catechism, Education, Youth, Buildings, Sanctuary, Hall, Rectory, Office, Grounds.
Parish Mission Statement: “Cultivating Catholic faith as a Parish family nurtured through the Holy Eucharist and Sacred Scripture.”
Oración de la Misión Parroquial : “Cultivando la fe Católica como una familia Parroquiana através la Eucaristía y la Sagrada Escritura. ”
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Parish Office…......838-2133/Fax: 838-1077 E-mail address…[email protected]
Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM
Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life: Sister Wanda………………………...466-0636
MASSES: Saturday…………...(English) 5:00 PM (Spanish) 7:00 PM Sunday…………….. (Latin) 6:30 AM (English) 8:00 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM
Weekday Masses in the Holy Angel Chapel: Monday—Fridays……………………….8:00 AM
Miércoles en español…………………....6:30 PM
Perpetual Adoration:…………………...Everyday
Confessions: Friday………………………………5:00-6:00 PM Saturday……………………………3:30-4:30 PM
St. Patrick’s Church web-site stpatricksripon.com
Music Director: Madeline Archibeque (English)………..838-2133 Francisco & Alicia Gomez (Spanish)…..838-2133
Information on Catholicism: If you’re just curious, or if you think now is the time to join the church call, Deacon Fidel Carrillo……...………..838-2133
Catechism: Teri Carrillo….…...………838-3101 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 PM)
Confirmation: Doris Sanders………....838-3101
St. Vincent DePaul………….... ……….838-7605
Baptisms: Make an appointment with Fr. Jeff Wilson. See St. Patrick’s website: stpatricksripon.com
Weddings: Call parish at least 6 months in advance
~BULLETIN & SUNDAY NOTICES NEED TO BE RECEIVED IN WRITING AT THE OFFICE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED BULLETIN DATE.~
REGISTRATION FORMS can be found in the church for anyone wishing to register with the parish.
FORMAS DE REGISTRACIÓN están desponibles en la iglesia para todos que desean registrar con la parroquia.
Founded 1878 A.D.
SAINT PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
19399 E. Hwy 120 ● Ripon, CA 95366 ● 209-838-2133 Ripon Farmington Escalon
Father Jeff Wilson, Pastor Deacon Tom Ciccarelli, Administrator
Deacons Fidel Carrillo and Juan Estupiñan
December 4, 2016 2nd Sunday of Advent SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The second collection next weekend is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Please be generous. BUILDING FUND DONATIONS NEEDED We are adding new bathrooms and remodeling the Bell Tower in our church. Please consider a “Year End Donation” towards these projects. PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, December 8th, Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd in observance of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas and New Year’s. CCD CHRISTMAS PLAY Due to scheduling conflicts, we have moved our Christmas play from this Sunday to next Sunday, December 11th at 1:30 PM in the hall! All are welcome to join our Catechism youth and Fr. Jeff, Deacon Tom, Deacon Juan and Deacon Fidel in a special performance for all of you! PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND AND ROME Join Fr. Jeff on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome from April 24-May 6, 2017 (13 days). Flyers are available at the entrances of the church. MANTECA PREGNANCY HELP CENTER This Christmas we once again seek to honor our Little King by helping mothers and babies in crisis. A little Christmas Tree detailing their needs will be in the church starting November 26th. Thank you for your love and generosity. ST. PATRICK’S MUSIC MINISTRY Need volunteers to sing in the choir, be a cantor, or if you can play an instrument such as guitar, piano, flute, etc. accompany the Liturgy. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00PM in the church choir loft. High school age on up —all are welcome!! Call Madeline at 838-2133 or email: [email protected]. A rewarding way to share the talent God gave you! JOB OPENING The Cathedral of the Annunciation is seeking a fulltime Pastoral Associate for Mission of the Parish and Administration. This individual will provide effective oversight and leadership to all parish ministries and administrative functions. In addition, this individual must be an active parishioner of a Catholic parish and have a parish and administrative experience. Submit a resume to Dennis Taricco at [email protected]. A complete job description and qualifications can be found on our website at http://www.annunciationstockton.org. ON-LINE GIVING AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH St. Patrick’s Church now provides Online Giving— a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our website, www.stpatricksripon.com, and click our “Make a Donation” link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
POINSETTIA DONATIONS The Altar Society needs your help in decorating the church for this glorious Christmas Season. Please help with a small donation to help with the costs. Special envelopes for donations are provided for your convenience. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MEL SCHMITZ Our dear friend and fellow parishioner, Mel Schmitz, has made a difficult and heart wrenching decision to leave his home and parish of 50+ years to move to Utah to be near his loving daughter, Ann Marie and her family. He is in an assisted living facility not far from their home and doing very well. If anyone would like to drop him a note he would love to hear from his St. Patrick’s friends. MEL SCHMITZ, 5931 STRATLER STREET, MURRAY, UT 84107. ADORATION NEEDS YOU! Visit our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel and pray for the conversion of someone you know, or have heard about from others. We encourage people to sign up for an hour to pray for the living and the dead. The following hours are available: Sunday: 12:00PM, 6:00PM; Wednesday: 5:00PM; and Thursday: 12:00PM, 4:00PM. Please call Teresa at 599-8451. TIME TO HEAL Please pray for the following people who are ill: Joni Christensen, Joe Brum, Nancy Lenci, Richie Heida, Mark Lewis, Sabra Smith, and Jean Marino Tavares. For more information on Communion for the sick, please call the Parish Office at 209-838-2133. LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION The Sunday collection was in the amount of $6,177.51. Thank you for your donations and continued support for the church!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8ththth———HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATIONHOLY DAY OF OBLIGATIONHOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Jueves, 8 de diciembreJueves, 8 de diciembreJueves, 8 de diciembre———Dia de PreceptoDia de PreceptoDia de Precepto
Thursday, December 8th is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation. El jueves, 8 de diciembre es la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción de Santa Maria Virgen y es día de obligación de asistir a la Misa.
Mass times -Horario de Misas 8:00 AM (English) 5:30 PM (English) 7:00 PM (español)
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
Servicio Penitencial del Adviento
December 19, Monday/lunes St. Patrick’s Church, Ripon 7:00 PM
December 20, Tuesday/martes St. Bernard’s Church, Tracy 7:00 PM
December 21, Wednesday/miércoles St. Anthony’s Church, Manteca 7:00 PM
December 22, Thursday/jueves Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, Lathrop 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULECHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULECHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Horario de Misas para la NavidadHorario de Misas para la NavidadHorario de Misas para la Navidad
Saturday, December 24 sábado, 24 de diciembre
5:00 PM—Mass (English) 7:00 PM—Misa (español) 11:00 PM—Mass (English)
Sunday, December 25 domingo, 25 de diciembre
8:00 AM—Mass (English) 10:00 AM—Mass (English) 11:30 AM—Misa (español)
Saturday, December 31 sábado, 31 de diciembre
5:00 PM—Mass (English) 7:00 PM—Misa (español)
Sunday, January 1 domingo, 1 de enero
8:00 AM—Mass (English) 10:00 AM—Mass (English) 11:30 AM—Misa (español)
4 de Diciembre 2016 2º Domingo de Adviento SEGUNDA COLECTA PARA LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta es para el Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Por favor sean generosos. DONACIONES DE FONDOS PARA LAS NECESIDADES DE LOS EDIFICIOS Estamos añadiendo nuevos baños en nuestra iglesia y remodelación en la iglesia. Por favor considere una “Donación al Fin del Año” para estos proyectos. OFICINA PARROQUIAL CERRADA La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el jueves, 8 de diciembre, lunes, 25 de diciembre y lunes, 2 de enero en observancia de la Inmaculada Concepción, Navidad, y el Año Nuevo. PRESENTACIÓN DEL CATECISMO Tuvimos que cambiar la fecha para la obra de Navidad. Ahora sera el domingo, 11 de diciembre a la 1:30 de la tarde en el salón. Todos están invitados a ver a los niños del Catecismo y una obra especial con Padre Jeff, Diácono Tom, Diácono Juan y Diácono Fidel. ¡No Falten! POINSETTIAS DE NAVIDAD La Sociedad del Altar necesita fondos para decorar la iglesia con flores para la Navidad. Por favor ayuda con una donación pequeña. Hay sobres en la iglesia. SAN PATRICIO OFRECE OFRENDA EN-LINEA La Iglesia de San Patricio te ofrece una Nuevo servicio, ahora podrá hacer sus donaciones en línea, una forma cómoda y segura de hacer una donación única o recurrente. Para empezar es fácil: simplemente visite nuestro sitio web, www.stpatricksripon.com, y haga click “Make a Donation”. Cuando participe, su regalo será transferido directamente a la cuenta bancaria de la parroquia. Y no tendrá que recordar a escribir un cheque o parada en el cajero automático los domingos! ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO Visita nuestra Capilla de Adoración Eucarística Perpetua y rezar por la conversión de alguien que usted conoce o ha oído hablar de los demás. Animamos a la gente a inscribirse durante una hora para orar por los vivos y los muertos. Horas desponibles para adoración son: Domingo: 12:00PM, 6:00PM; Miércoles: 5:00PM; y Jueves: 12:00 PM, 4:00PM. Favor de llamar Elizabeth al 209-948-6853. CENTRO DE AYUDA DE EMBARAZO DE MANTECA Esta Navidad, buscamos honrar a nuestro Pequeño Rey ayudando a las madres y a los bebés en crisis. Un pequeño árbol de Navidad detallando sus necesidades estará en la iglesia empezando del 26 de noviembre. Gracias por su amor y generosidad.
MASSES THIS WEEK—MISAS ESTA SEMANA (December 3-11)
Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Lorraine Faria+ Frank Faria+ Maria Celina Nunes+ Maria Nowlin+ Jacob Klessens+
(español) 7:00 PM Jose Brasil, Jr.+ Alfredo Ortiz+ Elvia Ortiz+
Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Reichmuth+
8:00 AM Emily Famoso+ Claudia Machado+ Manuel Silveira+ Barbara Vasquez+ Alvin Borba+
10:00 AM Dana Susan Pereira+ Norman Sanchez+ Joe Correia+ Joe P. Pereira+ David Anthony Pereira+
(epañol) 11:30 AM No hay intenciones
Mon./lun. 8:00 AM Special Intention for Health All Souls in Purgatory
Tues./mar. 8:00 AM Jose Matais Silveira+ Fr. Peter Carota+ All Souls in Purgatory+
Wed./mié. 8:00 AM Sanctification of Priests and Religious (sp. int.)
(español) 6:30 PM No hay intenciones
Thurs./jue. 8:00 AM Arlene Riemersma (sp. int.) Jean Marino Tavares (sp. int.) Jeremy Collins (sp. int.) Special Intention for Health Frank Esteves+
5:30 PM Maria Gregorio+
(español) 7:00 PM No hay intenciones
Fri./vier. 8:00 AM Filomena Silveira+
Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Louis Franzia+ Mary Noemia Silva+ Benjamin Ray Suniga, Jr.+ Jose Bem+ Eduardo Medeiros+
(español) 7:00 PM Jose Brasil, Jr.+ Sergio Lopez Garcia+
Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Reichmuth+
8:00 AM Luis Correia+ Claudia Machado+ Toni Largent+ Alvin Borba+ John Borba+
10:00 AM Peter Thomas+ Joe Correia+ Harold Garrett+ Sandy Anderson+ Manuel Silveira+
(epañol) 11:30 AM Saul Perez, Jr.+
EL HORARIO PARA LA FIESTA DE NTRA. SRA. DE GUADALUPE
lunes, 12 de diciembre
Mañanitas…. 5:00 AM Misa………... 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
Your gift to Jesus…
Join us for the “Sounds of the Season”
Saturday, December 24th 10:00-11:00PM
Presented by: Central Valley Strings Quartet
COME CELEBRATE!
Su regalo para Jesus…
Junta con nosotros para los “Sonidos de la Temporada”
sábado, 24 de diciembre 10:00-11:00 PM
Presentado por: Central Valley Strings Quartet
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