Liturgical Ministries Schedule
Eucharistic Ministers:
5:30pm
Lectors
Altar Servers:
A huge thank you to Cami DeCesaris for serving as
such an efficient coordinator of the Parish Altar Servers Ministry.
Welcome to our new parish Altar Servers:
Kathryn Agustin, Gabriela Birch, Hallie Christopherson, Leah Conforti, Michael Hansen, Sophia Harimoto, Nicole Steinmetz, Janene Tapken, and Sasha White.
May God bless them in their commitment in serving Christ at the altar during our weekend Masses.
We encourage all children of the parish in fourth Grade or above to consider becoming an altar server.
OBLATE PROVINCIALS MEETING IN ROME:Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ, our parish administrator, has arrived in Rome, Italy for the meeting of all Oblates of St. Joseph Provincial Superiors from around the world with the Superior General, Very Rev. Micahel Piscopo, OSJ, and the General Council. The meetings conclude on May 16 and Fr. Paul will return to California on May 22 after stopping briefly to meet the Oblates living and working in Pennsylvania. While Fr. Paul is away, the parish will be under the pastoral care of Fr. Matthew Spencer, OSJ.
HONOR OUR MOTHER
MARY'S HOUR
MAY 18, 2013
Join Bishop Jaime Soto and the Youth Ministries from the Diocese of Sacramento for Mary's Hour
on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10am-1pm
at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Sacramento.
Mary's Hour includes Rosary, Mary crowning, Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Lunch is included. For more information, please see
www.iCatholicYouth.com.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING:
Bishop Jaime Soto invites you to join him in a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Emeritus William Weigand on Monday, May 27 at 3:00PM at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The Mass will celebrate Bishop Weigand's Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordination. A reception will immediately follow Mass in the lower level of the Cathedral.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
"Kingdom Rock -- Where Kids Stand Strong for God."
One week only, June 17-21, 2013.
Registration for children and volunteers begins Sunday, March 17 after the 10:30am Mass.
Registration forms are available on the parish website and in the lobby of the church.
FATHER'S DAY WITH BISHOP SOTO
Fellowship and fun with family and friends.
Please join Bishop Soto at Raley Field on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013. Play catch with Bishop Soto on the field before the game followed by a special Father's Day Blessing.
Tickets are $8 and $10.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Each year, the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Marello Church offer two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Students are eligible if either they or their parents are members of St. Joseph Marello parish, or if a grandparent is a member of St. Joseph Marello Knights of Columbus Council 13518. These scholarships are renewable for four years based upon continuing eligibility.
This year's submission deadline is June 30.
K of C Council 13518
PO Box 2071
Granite Bay, CA 95746-2071
A PENNSYLVANIA PILGRIMAGE
September 15-22, 2013
Join Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Provincial of the Holy Spouses Province, USA, for a pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. For 8 days we will travel together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ, sharing our Catholic Faith, as members of California Oblate Parishes, Shrine of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, and Josephite-Marellian Laity.
Cost is $1,300 per person, based on double occupancy. The reservation deadline is July 17.
NOW AVAILABLE
HOLY SPOUSES ROSARY BOOK, written by one of our Oblates of St. Joseph priests, Rev. Larry Toschi, OSJ, is now on sale in the church vestibule. The book has been newly published and is available at $5.95 per copy. Please consider purchasing this book to understand better this devotion to the "Holy Spouses" -- Blessed Mother and St. Joseph -- and their sacred role as spouses to each other and parents to Jesus.
DO YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO A PRIEST????
We urge any of our parishioners who feel that they are having any kind of personal crisis to never hesitate in contacting one of our Oblates of St. Joseph priests either here at the parish (916-789-5001) or at Mount St. Joseph in nearby Loomis. Our parish administrator, Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, is available through direct contact by calling him at (916) 952-8100 or by e-mail: sjmfrpaulm@yahoo.com
Year of Faith
October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has proclaimed a Year of Faith, from October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013, the Solemnity of Christ the King. Pope Benedict explains how Catholics may receive special graces during this year:
Year of Faith Indulgence.
Please join us on the first Thrusday of every month, at Mount St. Joseph, 6530 Wells Avenue, Loomis, in the Oblates of St. Joseph seminary chapel.
Parishioners are invited to join us as together we pray to the "Lord of the Harvest" to touch the hearts of our young people and have them consider giving themselves completely to Christ as a priest, religious brother/sister, or permanent deacon.
We pray in a special way for the Oblates of St. Joseph religious congregation, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and the Diocese of Sacramento.
Please pray every day that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Within your own family, support and encourage vocations to the consecrated life. Talk to your children and grandchildren of their role in God's plan.
Mount St. Joseph Seminary
Mount St. Joseph is well known to all our parishioners and friends. Located at 6530 Wells Avenue in Loomis (and the home of the Marello Youth Retreat Center), it is where future priests and brothers of the Oblates of St. Joseph prepare for ministry in the Church. Visit their website at mountstjoseph.org to view their calendar of events, including Mass times.
Pray for Vocations
... Let us pray daily that the Lord will send His holy Church many vocations, men and women who will devote their entire life to the worship of the Lord and to the service of His holy people as priests, brothers and sisters. Pray that all those called will be able to discern the Lord's will for them and then have the courage to follow with love and zeal. Pray for vocations from our parish!