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“Bonded by Love, Building Our Future”Campaign PrayerGod, Our Father, we come to you witha grateful heart for everything you havegiven us. You called us to be bondedby love and to offer our time, talent &treasure for the needs of our parishfamily. As we face the challengesahead, fill us with faith and hope. Giveus a spirit of cooperation; create in usa wise and generous heart that knowshow to face the responsibilities andchallenges of our parish project. Weknow there is much to do, but webelieve that our goals are rooted inyour promise. We ask you to guide us,send the Holy Spirit to give us strength.Divine Mercy, Have mercy on us nowand forever. Amen.

SAVE THEDATE

September 5(Saturday), 2009

at 10amMass/Blessing/Dedication ofour 1st church

PEWS NEED SPONSORSHIP!Please consider donating $200 to

sponsor a Pew seat in our first church.70 sold ~ 430 left!

Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus

SACRED ITEMS NEED SPONSORSa. Tabernacle Stand ($4,200)b. Altar Server Alb and Surplice($1,700)(Additional items to be posted later)

Your donations for the sacred items andpews will be a long lasting memento to youand your family or in memory of your lovedone. All memorial names will have a placeof honor on the wall in the Narthex of theFirst Church. For more information pleasecall Ann Halla, 419-3324, John LePera,419-9147, or Michelle Pingel, 928-0528.

Pray for the Sick of our Parish: Dolores Noceda, Fatima Villanueva, Cindy Naval, Steven Ramirez, VickieRuiz, Lolly Laguesma, Miles Villanueva, Joey Tagcant, Maria Velasco, StevenRamirez, Norma Zabala, Natividad Briones, Ken Benavente, Mercedes Gatus,Dennis Alden, Diana Mura, Alicia Delcon Guerrero, Christina & JoaquinBenevente, Martin Aldan, Darlene Carter, Norman Aldan, & all in need of prayers. We would also like to keep in our prayers all who serve in the Military.

Daily Mass Intentions Aug 1 - Aug 7Sat 5:00pm Gloria Angels +, Conrado Adrineda +Sun 7:30am Divine Mercy Parishioners (Pro Populo)

9:00am Christian Ukeh +Clara Oladimeji & Family (Thanksgiving)

11:30am Silvestre Narvasa +, Vicente Sescon +,Rhemily Caputulan +, Emilio & Juanito Daniel +,Jacinto Gantuangco +

Wed 6:30pm Maryjan Arellano +

Do you know your faith corner...Do you know your faith corner...Do you know your faith corner...Do you know your faith corner...Do you know your faith corner...How is Christ present in the Eucharist?a. Christ isn’t present in the Eucharist, it is just a symbolb. Christ is present con-substantiallyc. If you believe He is present then He isd. He is present in a true, real and substantial way, with Body and his Blood, with his Soul and his Divinity.( Answer will be posted on the next week bulletin )

Our Stewardship of Treasure Collection as of July 26, 2009 More/(Less)

Donations Goal Than GoalOffertory CollectionsJuly 26, 2009 $ 3,780 $ 4,500 $ (720)Total since 07/01/2009 $ 16,109 $ 18,000 $ (1,891)Capital Campaign CollectionsJuly 26, 2009 $ 2,905 $ 10,500 $ (7,595)Total since 07/01/2008 $ 27,013 $ 42,000 $ (14,987)MemorialsJuly 26, 2009 $ 2,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000Total since 07/01/2008 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ -

A Higher CallingThe First Reading reflects the utter ingratitude of the Israelites & God’s persistence in blessing them with signs of His love. They

had no food in the desert, so God sent them manna and quail from the sky. To this rescue, the people responded with complaint. Theyhad been rescued already from many dangers, including their slavery in Egypt, but no matter how many times they were rescued, theyrefused to trust in God’s providence. In contrast to the utter lack of gratitude in the First Reading, today’s Responsorial Psalm is oneof tremendous gratitude. The Psalmist recounts God’s graciousness to our ancestors, with thanks for all His wonderful deeds. Stilltoday, we see God’s fingerprints in the many ways He guides us, through everyday events. Sometimes God intervenes with power,while usually it is subtle, but no less loving. In today’s Second Reading, St Paul encourages us to live out our Christian calling. AsChristians we are called to behave in a new way, seeing things in a new light. We are to treat others with respect, seeing the worldthrough God’s eyes. This requires a certain amount of discipline. Giving in to pagan carnal desires only enslaves us to them. Truefreedom comes when we live in the light of God’s truth. In today’s Gospel we find Jesus calling us to a higher understanding. Jesusis telling His disciples that He Himself is the real manna, the real Bread from heaven, true spiritual nourishment. The people did notwant to change their lives in following Him, they just wanted to watch Him work miracles and for this He takes them to task. He doesn’tgive up on them, He keeps calling them higher. Jesus reveals Himself as God’s wisdom. Wisdom, in the Old Testament, prepared ameal for those in need of instruction. Whoever ate her bread and drank her wine would have eternal life. Jesus, Wisdom itself, isinstructing the people; if they eat of Him, the true manna & nourishment, they will have eternal life.

NEW SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES A. Beginning September 5, 2009 a. Weekend Masses:

Saturday- 5:00 pm - Vigil MassSunday- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

b. Weekday Masses ( Mon. Wed. Fri.) 6:00 pm - Rosary/chaplet/other devotion 6:30 pm - Mass Tues. Thurs. Sat.

8:00 am - Mass8:30 am - Rosary/chaplet/other devotion

c. First Friday 8:00 am - Mass 8:30 am - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Followed by hourly vigil 6:15 pm - Benediction 6:30 pm - Mass d. Confession/Reconciliation - Saturday 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm Or by Appointment e. CFF- Sunday (Venue: Church and Rectory) 1:15pm - 2:30 pm 2:45pm - 4:00 pmB. Beginning October 2009 a. Fellowship – Sunday 9:00 am to 10:00 am b. Holy Rosary – Sunday 10:00 am to 10:15 am c. Baptism - 3rd Saturday of the Month - 10:00 am d. Pre-baptism Classes 1st and 2nd Wed. of the Month - 7:15 pm e. Tagalog Mass Second Saturday of the month - 6:30 pm

Feast of Assumption on Aug. 15, 2009Vigil mass on Friday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 pmFeast day on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 amMass will be held at the rectory.

WEDDING COORDINATOR’S MEETING!Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6 pm at the rectory

2nd CollectionAdditional weekend Mass on Saturdays!! Time: 8:30 A.M. Place: The Rectory

Vacation Bible Study T-3 (The Teen Timeline) will take place on Monday & Thursday at 10 a.m. in the rectory. It will be facilitated by Vernon & Gisselle. The Vacation Bible Study is open to everyone from 7th grade through high school. (Bring lunch and Bible)

Youth Ministry Sunday, August 2nd - Movie Night at 5:00 pm at the rectory, POTLUCK!

www.divinemercynatomas.comPlease check out our new websitefor announcements, photo gallery,mass schedules, bulletins, servicesand other information.

CFF Registration for CFF 2009-2010 will begin on Saturday, Aug. 8th

Job Opening: The Office of the Bishopat the Diocesan Pastoral Center has animmedate opening for a full-time (35 hoursper week) Executive AdministrativeAssistant. This position serves as a memberof the Bishop’s secretarial pool and providesadministrative support to the Bishop. VicarGeneral, Vicar for Clergy and Chancellor. Thesuccessful applicant mus be proficient inMicrosoft Office products (Acces, Word,Excel, Publisher) with excellent phone andorganizational skills. Bilingual skills a plus butnot required. For more information and acomplete job description, visit the diocesanwebsite www.diocese-sacramento.org andlook under employment. To apply, please emailresume to personnel@diocese-sacramento.org by August 3, 2009.

DIVINE MERCYCA$H RAFFLE

The tickets are $10.00 each, and areavailable at the back of the church and atthe Rectory. The Grand Prize is $2,500,second prize is $1,000 and there are 3third prizes of $200 each. The drawingfor the winners will be held on Saturday,September 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM during themusic and entertainment night. Thanksfor your continued support of our buildingfund.

Vigil of the Assumption of theBlessed Virgin Mary - Holy Massand Youth Concert[ Soldiers of His Love ]When: August 14, 2009 @ 6:30 PMWhere: 8365 Polo Crosse Ave, Sacramento, Ca 95829Who: Fr.. Jason Clark, L.C. (Main Celebrant) with PTG (Praise the Grace)/Divine Mercy YouthWhat to Bring: Beach Chairs and BlanketsHope to see you there!

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. AlbertAninzo and Family for being voted DivineMercy Knights of Columbus Family of theMonth for August 2009.The next Council membership meetingis on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at theNatomas Community Center 2921Truxel Rd Sacramento, CA at 6:30PMThe next Breakfast Burrito sale will beSunday August 13, 2009 after the 7:30AMand 9:00 AM Masses.Jim Perry (Grand Knight)

Worldwide Marriage EncounterBulletin Announcement

MARRIED COUPLES. Give yourmarriage a well deserved vacation. Planto go on a Worldwide Marriage EncounterWeekend and come back with a marriagethat is refreshed and full of energy! Thenext local Worldwide Marriage EncounterWeekend will be held September 25-27in Sacramento. Or if that weekenddoesn’t work for you, how aboutOctober 2-4 in Reno? Other dates/locations are also available. For moreinformation or to register, call Jim andMichelle Stutz (916) 285-0706 or go tohttp://www.wwme12.org/ today!

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Aug. 1- 2, 2009 Building FundAug. 8 - 9, 2009 Catholic Comm. Capaign

Sep. 5-6, 2009 Building FundSep. 12-13, 2009 Priests RetirementSep. 26-27, 2009 CFF Fund