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“For the honor of
Your name,
lead me and guide me.”
Entrance Antiphon
Psalm 31:4
th
6 SUNDAY
JESUS IN THE
TABERNACLE
May the Heart of Jesus in the Most
Blessed Sacrament of the Altar be
praised, adored and loved with grateful
affection, at every moment, in all the
tabernacles of the world even to the end
of time. Amen
in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
February 15, 2015 –
Jesus wants to heal our hearts
The First Reading sets the stage for today’s Gospel account of
Jesus healing the leper. Here we find the law regarding leprosy. Any sort of skin disease, even severe acne or eczema was
considered leprous. All such citizens were severely segregated from the rest of the community and lost any right to participate in society. The priests were involved in the official declaration of uncleanness and healing of such. The Responsorial
Psalm 32, speaks of God as the sole healer of physical disease
and of our hearts. However, God’s healing can only take
place if we ask, admit to our own sinfulness, and seek His
pardon. Sin denies love of ourselves and others. When we sin
we are telling ourselves that we are worthless and may as well
treat ourselves like trash. God does not so treat us. God treats
us with more respect than we think we deserve. He always
loves us even when we don’t know enough to love ourselves.
In the Second Reading, St Paul encourages us to imitate him
because he already imitates Christ, having chosen to live for
the Lord. All we do must be done to bring others to God.
Today’s Gospel is a miracle account of Jesus healing a leper.
Jesus however, does not want to be known as a miracle worker, for His mission is much more profound. He wants to be
the healer of our hearts. Today’s healing, as is often the case
with Jesus, is based on His compassion for the leper. The leper is told to tell no one except the priests who can certify his
healing and allow him to re-enter society. The healed leper,
however, did not follow Jesus‘ warning because he didn’t understand. He told everyone about the matter, which made it
impossible for Jesus to freely enter a town, forcing Him to stay
in deserted places. May we have the grace to follow the Lord,
even when we don’t understand.
Presence of Jesus and visit with Him for the above time, or any Hour,
or be a substitute, please call Marge at 967-0641,or Chris at 966-3266.
God is “thirsting” for you to satiate “His thirst.” What will convert
America and save the World? My answer is prayer. What we need is
for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in
Holy Hours of prayer.” (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) .
WELCOME FATHER ROBERT BROOKS
We wish to welcome Father Robert Brooks who came to us
from Immaculate Conception Church. Father Brooks has now
joined our St. Mel Community. Please greet him and introduce
yourself after Mass.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Daily Masses and Mass Intentions
Sunday 02/15/15
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
4:30 PM
(R)
(R)
(I)
(I)
Marie Hannon by Anna Whitaker
Larry Colby by Kathy & Norbert Walery
Sherri Friedrich by Mary Ann Henrikson
Mass for the Parishioners
Monday 02/16/15
7:00 AM (R) Richard Stockman by Ellen Smith
8:30 AM (I) Virginia Miller by Margie Reilly
Tuesday 02/17/15 *MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
*7:00 AM (R) Sister Teresa O’Dwyer
by Sister Kathleen O’Dwyer
*8:30 AM (R) Patricia Horat by Susan & Tim Baker
Wednesday 02/18/15 ASH WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM (R) Ed Phelps by Richard Phelps
8:30 AM (I) John Lubecki by Elizabeth Lubecki
(School Mass)
7:00 PM (R) Mary Hewitt by Wochnick Family
Thursday 02/19/15
7:00 AM (R) Mike Grieve by Suzanne & Don Rossi
8:30 AM (R) Charles Black by Hope & William Burke
Friday 02/20/15
7:00 AM (I) Sharon Chase by Lee West, Gail & Bob Johnson
8:30 AM (I) Taylor Shields by Ponta Family
Saturday 02/21/15
8:30 AM (I) Brian Condon by Jenni & Dave Murray
4:30 PM (I) Maria & Jan 40th Anniversary
Sunday 02/22/18
7:30 AM (R) Rose by Nancy Dibble
9:30 AM (R) Emily Conway by Ponta Family
11:15 AM (I) Mass for the Parishioners
4:30 PM (I) Claude Rashid and Jerry Buckman
by Jeanne & Brian Condon Family
CHAPEL OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Perpetual Adoration
Times Adorers are needed:
Monday 4am - 5am, 11pm - 12 Midnight
Tuesday 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3am - 4am, 4am - 5am
Friday 10pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 12 Noon, 12 Noon - 1pm, 3pm - 4pm, 7pm- 8pm
Sunday 2am - 3am, 5pm - 6pm
“In the Eucharistic celebration, the Son of God comes to meet
us; In the Eucharistic adoration, We go to meet the Son of
God.” (Pope Benedict XVI) If you would like to be in the Real
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Thank you to those who have already pledged to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal! The Annual Catholic Appeal is our annual
tradition that connects us to thousands of people who need our
help every day. If you have not yet made a donation, Appeal
envelopes are available in the pews, or contact the parish office.
Your gift truly makes a difference in the lives of others. 25%
comes back to our parish to serve our local needs.
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
In thanksgiving for the generous support of the Annual Catholic
Appeal, we pray to the Lord.
Commentator & Music Leaders for
February 21 & February 22, 2015
Mass Times
Commentator
Music Leader
4:30 PM
Welsh
/ Laywell
Song Leader
SUN
7:30 AM
Wagner, P.
/ Wagner, D.
Johannis
SUN
9:30 AM
Welsh
/ Cantrell
Contemporary Choir
SUN 11:15 AM
Juten, K.
/ Juten, C.
Traditional Choir
SUN
Burton
/ Estipular
Song Leader
There will be No CFF classes next week, Feb. 16 & 17. CFF
classes will resume the following week, Mon., Feb. 23 & Tues.,
Feb. 24. If you have any questions, please call the CFF office,
966-4314 or email [email protected].
PAN DE VIDA
SAVE THE DATE
Pan de Vida is coming to St. Mel March 20, 21 & 22. This is a
retreat for young people between the ages of 13 - 30. For more
information visit the website www.pandevidaretreat.com, or
call Sara Donnelly, 402-7640.
ASH WEDNESDAY
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
OUTDOORS AT CAPITOL WITH BISHOP SOTO
On Feb. 18, Bishop Soto will celebrate Ash Wednesday services on the north side of the state Capitol at 8:30 a.m., and then
at the John E. Moss Federal Bldg. at 7th & Capitol at 5:00 pm.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend these outdoor services as public witness to our faith.
We would like to thank all of the parishioners who contribute to
our ministry with donations of food and money. Your generosity allowed us to help 287 needy people with rent, utilities, clothing, beds and hospital visits that included the distribution of the
Holy Eucharist to 140 patients. A Big thank you to the Knights
of Columbus for their monthly food donations.
LENTEN OPENING MASS
WITH BISHOP SOTO
Bishop Jaime Soto will celebrate the Opening Mass for LENTEN "40 Days for Life" on Tues., Feb. 17, at St Philomenes
Church; 2428 Bell St, Sacramento, 95825. Holy Mass will begin
at 6:00 PM, recitation of the Prolife Rosary will precede the
Mass at 5:30 PM. A number of local priests will concelebrate
the Mass with the Bishop. We urge the laity to attend this Mass;
bring the whole family. PLEASE MARK THIS ON YOUR
CALENDARS! Contact person: Sally Fisher, 721-0378.
MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND RESPECT LIFE
World Marriage Day – Renewal of Vows
On Sat., Feb. 21, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a special
11:00 am Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, in
which married couples may renew their wedding vows. An informal reception for couples and their families will follow. Special certificates will be given to couples celebrating milestone
anniversaries (10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+). If you are interested in attending this free event, please register (names and
anniversary year) at www.SacWMD.com. For information call
the Dept. of Evangelization & Catechesis at 733-0123.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
SAT
4:30 AM
February 18
Masses and the distribution of Blessed Ashes will take place at
7:00am, 8:30am and 7:00pm. This is a day of both Fast and
Abstinence. All persons who have already celebrated their
14th birthday are bound to abstain from eating meat on Ash
Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.
CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION
Just in time for LENT...LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
presents....THE FOUR LAST THINGS:
Fr. Michael Schmitz tackles four very difficult topics; Death,
Judgment, Heaven , and Hell. This talk addresses the question;
What happens when I die? "Fr. Mike takes us on a thoughtprovoking journey into the mysteries of the afterlife! Dr. Scott
Hahn also adds his invaluable teaching on the burning fire of
God's love." Kiosk in vestibule, C.D. $3.00, pamphlet, $.50.
SOUP AND STATIONS
Soup dinner before Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday
Feb.20. Bring your favorite meatless soup.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are holding their Monthly Food
Collection for the needy NEXT weekend, Feb. 14 & 15. Baskets will be in the vestibule for your donations of unopened, non
-perishable food items.
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY
All young adults ages 18-39 are invited to our first young
adult’s event on Thurs., Feb 19, in the Parish Center at 7pm.
Contact us at [email protected], or on our Facebook group
as St. Mel's Young Adults.
PLEASE NOTE!
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than NOON ON FRIDAY to be included in the next bulletin.
Refer to the schedule below. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Feb. 07 - Feb. 08
Feb. 14 - Feb. 15
Jan. 23
Jan. 30
Feb. 21 - Feb. 22
Feb. 28 - March 01
Feb. 06
Feb. 13
March 07 - March 08
February 20
SACRAMENTO CATHOLIC FORUM
St. Mel Parish Ministries & Social Groups
PARISH COUNCILS
Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Finance Council
PARISH SCHOOL
St. Mel School:
St. Mel School Parents Club:
St. Mel Youth Ministry:
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults):
Lighthouse Catholic Media
Marian Movement of Priests:
Catholics Return Home:
Catholic Faith Formation (CFF):
Scripture & Religious Study:
Parish Library open after weekend Masses:
LITURGICAL SERVICES
Altar Servers:
Choir (9:30 a.m. Mass):
Choir (11:15 a.m. Mass):
Commentators:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Ushers:
PRAYER ADVOCACY
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel:
“D. J. M.” Disciples of Jesus and Mary
Divine Mercy:
Legion of Mary (Day):
Legion of Mary (Eve.):
Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Prayer Chain:
Fraternity of Fatherhood:
Men's Cursillo Group:
Fiat Rosary Group:
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Annettes (St. Mel's funeral luncheon providers):
Loaves and Fishes Volunteers:
Knights of Columbus #6066:
St. Vincent de Paul Society:
Sacramento Life Center: Pro-Life Pregnancy Support:
St. Mel Pro-Life Group:
Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy assistance):
Fr. Richard Doheny Religious Education Fund:
Bishop-Gallegos Maternity Home:
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Society:·
Marriage Encounter:
Boy Scouts #217:
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts:
KKIS:
OPUS DEI:
M.O.M.
Religious Articles:
St. Mel Widowed Group:
Vocations Committee:
Wedding Coordinator:
Parish Center Coordinators:
Date: January 06, 2015
Cheryl Hoffmann
Jim Joyce
Janet Nagel (Principal)
Contact the School Office
Dominick Romano
Brenda McCollum
Mary Schaefer
Claude Rashid
Claude Rashid / Karen Fitts
Sara Donnelly
Cheryl Hoffmann / or Karen Fitts
Joanne Wagner
Dave Murray
Deacon Dave and Michelle Lehman
Deena and Bob Hamm
Patrick Wagner
Deacon Anthony Pescetti
Walt Schaff
Marge Della Villa / or Chris Guzman
Mike Allison
Amy Lasat
Cheryl Hoffmann
June Schott
Dolores Leon
Dolores Moniz
Mike Allison
Chuck Friedrich
Peggy Grass (Wed) / Marge Young (Tues)
966-1830
967-1229
967-2814
967-2814
Call Parish Office
722-1965
988-3171
728-5739
728-5739 / 966-0184
966-4314
966-1830 / 966-0184
967-0190
338-5011
967-7966
726-2110
961-8652
704-0057
961-4698
967-0641 / 966-3266
834-6226
342-2088
966-1830
967-9158
337-1800
962-0571
834-6226
635-7791
962-9244 / 967-2540
Parish Office
Kathy Yanez
John Brennan
Craig Shaw
Joanne Hammett
Gene Moody
Kathy Knutson
Walt Schaff
Mary Schaefer / or June Schott
967-1229
967-1229
548-4962
966-6164
451-4357
969-8968
967-1229
961-4698
988-3171 / 967-9158
Parish Office
John & Regina Ruport
Doug Crumley / Bob Mayer
Chuck Brasfield
Jill Dutra
Laura Lumenta
Deidra Chapman
TBA
Brenda McCollum / Dorothy Wagner
Gloria Burgett
Ana DeHam
Karen Fitts
Yolanda & Jim Carlson
967-1229
987-5616
635-3222 / 342-2139
214-5730
217-3990
718-2718
944-1356 or 425-4904
967-1229
967-1229
966-2230
967-1229
966-0184
966-3803
On Thurs., Feb. 19, at the RED LION HOTEL/WOODLAKE
CONVENTION CENTER, 500 Leisure Lane, Patrick Madrid,
Radio/Talk Show Host and Best Selling Author, will present,
“ IS EVERYTHING UP FOR GRABS?” (A Catholic Critique
of Moral Relativism.). Check-In: 11:30 a.m., Lunch: Noon.
Visit www.saccatholicforum.org to make your reservations.
Cost: $30 in advance and $40 at the door.
Patrick Madrid, the author of “Why Be Catholic?” provides a
practical, down-to-earth explanation of moral relativism (the
notion that all beliefs are relative and that there is no such thing
as “objective” truth) and how to recognize its more subtle
forms. He exposes its seven fatal flaws, offers sample dialogues
for speaking with moral relativists, and equips Catholics to respond to their arguments in a friendly, effective way. Don’t
miss this fast-paced, attention grabbing, jam-packed session
SAVE THE DATE
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a Sweetheart Dinner & Dance, Sat., Feb. 21, at St Mel’s, Doheny Hall, from 6:00
– 10:00 PM. Bring your spouse’s favorite dish to share, as well
as a salad or dessert – details to follow. Cost: $10.00/ couple.
There will also be Crafts for children. Questions? Call Mike &
Sue 363-5437.
PRO LIFE RETREAT 2015
A one-day retreat for anyone involved in pro-life work of any
kind will be offered by Fr. Matt Spenser, OSJ, on
Feb. 28, 2015 at the Our Lady of Grace School in West Sacramento. $10 cost includes lunch. For more information and to
register go to www.ProLifeRetreat.com or call Steve Patton at
916-733-0133.
TAKE SOME TIME TO LEARN A LESSON FROM LIFE
The Sacramento Jesuit Community invites you to attend, “Life’s
Lessons Set Our Hearts on Fire”. This nine-day experience
offers you the chance to set aside just one hour each day to
prayerfully consider what is most important during Lent. The
presentations will be offered as the homily during Mass. There
is no cost or registration needed to attend. Both morning and
evening sessions are scheduled. “Hearts on Fire” begins on
Thurs., Feb. 19 and runs through Fri., Feb. 27 at St. Ignatius
Loyola Church in Sacramento. For more information call 4829666 or visit their website at www.stignatiussac.org/events.
VISIT BY FRANCISCA GONZALEZ
A representative from Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center,
Francisca Gonzalez, will be here on Feb. 21-22, to give more
information about the essential richness of participating a Passionist retreat as well as more information about this year's
theme, which is "Living the Joy of the Gospel." Make a gift to
yourself with a weekend retreat at Christ the King Passionist
Retreat Center. A gift that you will not regret. The 29 acre hidden jewel will surround you with beautiful nature, overwhelming peace and love. Call Carol at 725-4720 x314 for available
retreat dates. Sign up at Christthekingretreatcenter.org .
Let us pray for those in our community who have
recently passed away:
Mary Carol Reilly
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish
LENT 2015
Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday,
Feb. 18.
Mass and distribution
of ashes: 7:00am,
8:30am (School Mass)
and 7:00pm
Stations of
the Cross &
Benediction/
Holy Hour.
Begins Friday,
Feb. 20. School
Stations of the
Cross is 11:15am,
each Friday.
7:00pm, and every
Friday during Lent,
and ends Friday,
March 27, the week
before Holy Week.
Anthony Caillou
Audrey Holden
Bruce Pringle
Cecelia Beviacqua
Cecilia Leon
Chris Stabile
Curtis Calvin
Dave Chaney
Deana Landingham
Dorothy Jenning
Eduardo Murallon
Elizabeth Ashby
Florence Garcia
Genevieve Kellemann
George & Joanne Kim
Jim Maher
Jody & Ron Martinez
Jose Mascorro
Johanna Ross
John Langland
Judy Spinelli
Kathy Pescetti
Keith Sprenkle
Lance Whatley
Lee West
Maria
Marilyn Gross
Mary Cotterman
Mary Slocum
Mike Marchese
Nellie Henson
Nick Tenaglia
P. J. Spain
Patty Arcenequx-Conti
Richard Robinson
Robert Hangar
Robin Dunton
Vanese Hampton
Veronica McDevitt
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