St. Joseph Marello Catholic Church

7200 Auburn-Folsom Road

Normal Hours:
8:30-2:00pm M-F
First and Third Sundays of the Month:
9:30-10:30am

SUMMER HOURS:
8:30-12:30 M-F

Are you new to St. Joseph Marello Catholic Church? Welcome!
Please download a Parish Registration Form by CLICKING HERE (or pick one up at the Welcome Table in the vestibule of the church).

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Please visit our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults page.

These St. Stephen Ministers completed their training by the St. Stephen Ministry Leaders, Darlene McClure, Deacon Jeff McClure, and Yvonne von Brauchitsch.  They are now ready to receive their first caregiving assignment to walk alongside a person in crisis for as long as he or she needs care, bringing Jesus’ unconditional love and acceptance to that care receiver.  The person in crisis no longer has to walk alone through life’s struggles. In the coming weeks, we will introduce these St. Stephen Ministers to you. 

Your support and prayers are vital.  You can be the eyes and ears of Jesus.  When you notice a need for care – perhaps a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, or a relative – talk to that person, let him or her know you care and tell him or her about St. Stephen Ministry.  If he or she is agreeable, bring the need to the attention of one of the Stephen Ministry Leaders. (Photo - Paul Coble)

 

To download a registration form, click here.

What Being Catholic Means to Me
By Benjamin Conner

I am a Catholic because I was brought up as one.  However, I choose to remain Catholic because I believe in God and in everything He teaches through His church.  I believe that being a Catholic means trusting in God and in the church, while learning about Catholicism and trying to understand more about God.  Being a Catholic also means having a constant relationship with God by talking to Him in prayer, and going to Mass on Sundays and Holy days.  
Being a good Catholic means living the way that God wants us to live, and treating others as Jesus would.  In the Bible, Jesus says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). So, to be with God we must get to Him through the church, which Jesus founded.  
One of the reasons I enjoy being Catholic is that we have a rich history of learning and understanding more about our faith. I like learning the truths of the Church and how to defend them.  To me, the most important thing about being Catholic is getting to know, love, and serve God, our loving Father in Heaven.
  
Why Be Catholic?
By Araceli Conner
 
            Being Catholic, to me, means going to church on Sunday and listening to the priest.  It means praying every morning and every night.  It means being baptized, receiving the Eucharist, and going to Confession.  But most importantly, being Catholic means having a relationship with God by talking to Him every day and offering up everything to Him.  That’s what being Catholic means to me.
            I believe in what the Catholic church teaches about who God is, and I want to learn more about my Catholic faith. If someone were to ask me what I believe about my Catholic faith, I would tell them the Apostles’ Creed because the Creed summarizes everything we believe about the Catholic faith.
            My parents chose the Catholic faith for me when I was a baby.  They baptized me and agreed to raise me according to the Catholic faith.  Now, that I am twelve years old, I am choosing this faith for myself in the Sacrament of Confirmation.  I am excited to be confirmed because for me, this means that I will be fully accepted into the church.  Through Confirmation, I am choosing to be Catholic and not just doing it because this is what my parents chose for me. 
               
 

Fatima for Today

Though the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place almost a hundred years ago, Our Lady’s call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to three Portuguese peasant children in 1917. Because of the prophetic nature of her messages, the story of Our Lady of Fatima has been the subject of much controversy and speculation. In his book, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, an acclaimed expert on Fatima, carefully analyzes the events and messages at Fatima and clears up lingering questions and doubts about their meaning. He also challenges the reader to hear anew the call of Our Lady to prayer and sacrifice, for the world is ever in need of generous hearts willing to make reparation for those in danger of losing their way to God. 

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