8700 Bradshaw Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 916-647-4538 Tel 916-647-4539 Fax www.smgcc.net Pastor - Fr. Sylvester Kwiatkowski [email protected]Parish Deacon - Deacon Gary Brys [email protected]Business Manager - Angela Robertson [email protected]Religious Education (CFF) - Sr. Rosabel Sare, [email protected]Youth & Young Adult Coord. - Andrea Vasquez Tejada [email protected]Parish Pastoral Council - Linda Dublin [email protected]Finance Council - Felipe Martin [email protected]Liturgy - Deacon Gary Brys [email protected]Stewardship - Ray Patron [email protected]Capital Campaign - Gil Albiani [email protected]Parish Center & Office Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday & Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Wednesday & Friday 7:00 p.m. First Friday (monthly): 7:00 p.m. Mass, Holy Hour & Benediction. SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation - Saturday at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday by appointment only. Baptism - Call the office at 916-647-4538 to schedule an appointment with Father before a date of baptism can be scheduled; and obtain information, preparation of necessary documents. Marriage - Engaged couples must contact the office to setup an appointment with the pastor to begin preparation of necessary documents at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Anointing of the Sick / Communion to the Sick & Homebound - Please call the office at 916-647-4538 to receive the above sacraments. LITURGICAL SCHEDULE TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 6, 2019 PARISH REGISTRATION AND CHANGE IN CONTACT INFO We welcome new families to our Parish. Upon receipt of this form, we will mail you the parish registra- tion form to complete. You may place it in the offertory basket or mail to: St. Maria Goretti Parish Center 8700 Bradshaw Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Or you may fax it to 916-647-4539 10/6/2019 New to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Community Recently moved or changed phone number / email Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ Zip: ______________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ___________________________ MISSION STATEMENT "We the People of St. Maria Goretti Parish, are called by Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God through prayer, praise, sacraments, and education in order to share the message of love, justice, forgiveness in service to all, and to build the Church." STEWARDSHIP PRAYER Praised are you, O God, our loving creator and giver of all good gifts. Bless our parish, strengthen our faith, and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship so that we may give generously of our time, talent, and treasure in worship and prayer, and in spreading Your kingdom here in our Church and throughout the world. This we ask through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
First Friday (monthly): 7:00 p.m. Mass, Holy Hour & Benediction.
SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation - Saturday at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday by appointment only.
Baptism - Call the office at 916-647-4538 to schedule an appointment with Father before a date of baptism can be scheduled; and obtain information, preparation of necessary documents.
Marriage - Engaged couples must contact the office to setup an appointment with the pastor to begin preparation of necessary documents at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick / Communion to the Sick & Homebound - Please call the office at 916-647-4538 to receive the above sacraments.
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 6, 2019
PARISH REGISTRATION AND CHANGE IN CONTACT INFO
We welcome new families to our Parish. Upon receipt of this form, we will mail you the parish registra-tion form to complete. You may place it in the offertory basket or mail to:
St. Maria Goretti Parish Center 8700 Bradshaw Road Elk Grove, CA 95624
Or you may fax it to
916-647-4539
10/6/2019
New to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Community Recently moved or changed phone number / email
"We the People of St. Maria Goretti Parish, are called by Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God through prayer, praise, sacraments, and education in order to share the message of love, justice, forgiveness in service to all, and to build the Church."
, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This is the commemoration of the naval battle in Lepanto in 1571. This
celebration has its origin not in simply prayer, but in a battle. On October 7, 1571, a fleet of ships assembled by the allied Christian forces fought an intense battle with the fleet of the Ottoman Empire. The battle took place in the Gulf of Patras located in western Greece. Though outnumbered by the Turkish Ottoman forces, the "Holy League" possessed superior firepower that would win the day. This victory would severely curtail attempts by the Ottoman Empire to control the Mediterranean, causing a shift in international relations from East to West. Pope Pius V, whose treasury bankrolled part of this military endeavor, ordered the churches of Rome opened for prayer day and night, encouraging the faithful to petition the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the recitation of the Rosary. When word reached Pope Pius of the victory of the “Holy League”, he added a new feast day to the Roman Liturgical Calendar. October 7
th would
henceforth be the feast of Our Lady of Victory. Pope Pius' successor, Gregory XIII would change the name of this day to the Feast of the Holy Rosary. It was one of those moments in European history that an invasion, through the intercession of Mary, was stopped. I encourage everyone this month, to pray the rosary daily, that the Blessed Mother will save our Christian Identity. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Monday, October 28th, 7 PM to see the movie “Faustina: Love and Mercy.” This special showing is a one night event at Regal Delta Shores & IMAX. Reserved seating – on 72 seats available. Sign-up sheet will be at the Fall Festival. NO DAILY MASS: We will not have Daily Mass from October 8th — 11th due to Priest Convocation.
On a Personal Note: Thank you so much for your loving generosity of food brought to my door. With my dietary restrictions, I am limited to what I am able to eat. Please ask me, personally, before you do.
God bless you, Fr. Sylvester
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Busy / Stressed / Need a break? Stop by the Adoration Chapel and simply rest in the Presence of Jesus. He will refresh you!
The Chapel is open every day
UPCOMING EVENTS at St. Maria Goretti
SUPER RAFFLE TICKETS STILL ON SALE!
Only 300 tickets SOLD. $100 Each!
Winners announced at Festival October 13th
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GOOD LUCK!
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Friday, October 11th
, 7:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight
Tickets $5.00
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Friday, October 11th
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7:30 p.m
Parish Festival Horseshoe Tournament
Come play “under the lights” on Friday October 11th starting at 7:30 p.m. Men and women teams. Entry fee is $20 per team with all proceeds supporting the church. The signup sheet is in the
vestibule or contact Damon Thayer at (916) 508-2068. All Proceeds from these events go to St.
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Sunday, October 13th
, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Family Games & Fun / International Food Faire / Silent Auction / Entertainment / Super Raffle
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Saturday, October 26th,
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Respect Life Ministry Presents:
MOVIE SCREENING (Free) OF
Free babysitting will be provided.
Support St. Maria Goretti Parish Shop at Amazonsmile
The link is available on the Parish Web site at smgcc.net,
Fri. Oct 11 NO Holy Mass 7:30 p.m. Karaoke Night / Horseshoe Tournament
Sat. Oct 5 3:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (One Hour Only)
FORMED - In celebration of Respect Life Month, consider viewing
the following resources available at formed.org. Short Videos: Pregnan-cy and Abortion; Unplanned: Behind the Scenes; Catholic Social Teach-ing: Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person. For kids: Skiff and AJ's Fantastic Voyage; The Value of Life. Audio: Aborting America: Story of an Ex-Abortionist & Ex-Atheist by Bernard Nathanson; Why I Left Planned Parenthood: From Death to Life by Abby Johnson; The New Conversa-tion: Changing Hearts & Minds on Abortion. EBook: Redeemed by Grace: A Catholic Woman's Journey to Planned Parenthood & Back.
Respect Life Corner - Thank you for joining us during Holy Hour for Life on Oct. 4th. Following are activities planned for Respect Life Month. Please plan join us!
October 5-6: Info table in the Narthex with free educational materials.
Ongoing thru November 6 every Thursday from 9 to 11 AM: 40 Days for Life prayer vigil outside FPA Abortion Clinic, 2322 Butano Drive, Sacramento. Contact Maria Elena Davis at 916-681-8809 to help with this very important ministry for life. This public, prayerful witness literally saves babies’ lives!
October 19-20: All Holy Masses: Blessing of Pregnant Women & their families.
October 26 from 6:30-8:30 PM: Showing of the box-office hit “Unplanned” based on the true story of Abby Johnson, a successful
Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist. Free babysitting
Join us for a fall study series on the Eucharist, fellowship, prayer and more.
We meet every 1st and 3
rd Thursday of the month
October 3rd
, 7 p.m. at Good Shepard’s Youth Room
October 17th, 7 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti
October 31st, To be determined.
Insta: @FIAT_YA
2nd Collection Today! October 5th & 6th
Building Fund Debt Reduction
Today is the first Sunday of the month. There will be a second collection towards the building fund.
REMINDER—BULLETIN GUIDELINES
Please submit Bulletin and/or Web site requests to [email protected] by Close of Business each Monday. Requests will be reviewed and approved by Father prior to posting.
For the sick: Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servant for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, may they give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ellen Vlastelin, Louie Contreras, Nary Morton, Ron Suter, Stella Hoskins
For the dead: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Fr. Terry Fulton, Alvin Scott
NOTE: submit names on a month-by-month basis by calling the Parish Office at 916-647-4538 no later than the last Monday of each month.
MAKE YOUR DONATION ONLINE
Online giving gift contribution transfers expediently/securely from your bank or credit card account directly to the parish. You manage your ac-count conveniently at any time. You can set up your account at: Online Giving [https://www.myowngiving.com/default.aspx? cid=301] by com-pleting the online registration form.
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THOUGHTS ON STEWARDSHIP
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.”
(2 Timothy 1:7)
This week’s Collection: $7,297.01 Online Giving: $676.00
God bless you abundantly for your generosity!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNER
Officers’ meeting every first Tuesday. General meeting every third Tuesday.
Grand Knight: Sam Cole, phone: 916-587-8787 or e-mail: [email protected].
CHILDREN’S COAT DRIVE - It’s that time of year to collect old Children’s coats, or if you feel it in your heart, purchase new ones. We will start collecting them at the Parish Fall Festival, and every week thereafter in designated barrels in the Church Center. FOOD BANK DONATIONS - We want to first thank those who have donated food throughout the year. Please continue to use the Elk Grove Food Bank Barrels, and if you can, start donating Holiday food stuff. We will begin collecting turkeys for needy families. Bring turkeys to the Church Center on Sunday, Nov. 24th at 2 p.m. or Tuesday, Nov. 26th at 6 p.m.
Maria Goretti parish through “myParish” app. You can download “myParish” app by watching the video at https://vimeo.com/219570148. Business sized cards, instructing how to download “myParish” by texting ‘App to 88202’ are available in the Narthex.
