Mass Schedule:

Daily Mass: Mon-Sat. in English: 8:30 am Saturday Vigil Mass for Sunday: 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation: Subject to change see online bulletin

Confessions: Saturday: 4:00p.m. - 4:45 pm

Horario de las Misas:

Lunes - Sábado en Inglés: 8:30 am Misas Dominicales

Sábado de vigilia 7:00 pm y Domingo 1:00 pm Confesiones y Misa: Miércoles: 6:30pm

Misa :7:00pm Viernes primero de mes misa de

Sagrado Corazón 6:00pm

Pastor 996-6759 Fr. Alvin Villaruel ext. 101 E-mail: pastorstfrancissolano@gmail.com Parochial Vicar 996-6759 Fr. Sudhakar Mannam ext. 102 E-mail: frmmsudhakar@gmail.com Deacon: David Gould

Administrative Secretary: 996-6759 Diane Klauber ext 100 E-mail: sfrancis_solano@sbcglobal.net Bookkeeper: Michele Cosgrove ext 103

Director of Religious Education: 996-6759 Sarah Wilson ext. 107 Liz Tinoco, Secretary: 1pm—5pm ext .105 E-mail: parroquia.sanfrancis.solano@gmail.com

Music Director: John Simon 343-1119

School Principal: Debbie Picard 996-4994

Parish Ministries

St. Vincent de Paul Society 935-7314 (1:00—2:30 Monday-Friday)

R.C.I.A.—John Bonnoitt 996-2482 Women’s Group (Lynne Bennett) 707-484-2151 Knights of Columbus (Bill Roualdes) 415-309-0175 Italian Catholic Federation(Ken Marshall) 415-377-0021 Baptisms and Weddings 996-6759 Weddings require 12 month advance notice Webpage: www.stfrancissolano.com E-mail: sfrancis_solano@sbcglobal.net

We wish to extend a warm welcome to all our new parishioners. To register please fill out this form and place it either in the collection box, return it to the rectory office or e-mail the information to sfrancis_solano@sbcglobal.net: Name:________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ _______________________________________________ City ____________________________ Zip __________ Telephone #._____________________ Envelopes Yes or No

Celebrating 195 years of Ministry and Service - Celebrando 195 años de Ministerio y Servicio

Daily Devotions Mon.—Sat.: Daily Rosary: - 8am-8:30 am Tuesday: Devotion to our Lady of Perpetual Help - 9am Friday: 9:15 am Chaplet of Divine Mercy Devotion Thursday Evening: Holy Hour from 7pm—8pm

Every Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - 9am-10:00am

1st Saturday of the Month Devotion to our Lady of Fatima—8am—8:30 am

1st Sunday of the Month Rosary for the Right to Life following 11:00 Sunday Mass

Every Thursday Altar Society Cleans the Church after Mass

Everyone Welcome!

Office Hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday——Friday

469 Third Street West • Sonoma, CA 95476 • (707) 996-6759 • FAX (707) 996-2027

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO DIED IN November, December, 2019 & January 2020

Camillo Hermosillo Leslie Ann Donovan Brian Bonarti Mary Tresmonte Francisco Carvalho John Vassallo Ann Fratessa Gloria Chapot Ann Jackson Amiko Michael “Jack” Nugent Revelation 14:13: And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

William Link, Sheila Fulfer, Ellen Holden, Don Dutil, Mary Farrell, Carter Severson, Sharon Whiteman, Michael Estebez, Maureen Olson, Gail del Valle, Terri Hipps, Carlos Castorena, Paul Buckles, Eric Padgett

JANUARY ALTAR CANDLES are dedicated to John Brain, Sr.+

And Buck Kimbriel, Sr.+

Last week’s Collection : $5,398.50 THANK YOU!

Rosary for the Right to life. EVERY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

FOLLOWING THE 11:00 AM MASS

January Flower Donation In memory of

James Bloom+ And

Francisco Carvalho+

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sat Jan 25 8:30 Colleen Garvey+ 5:00 Philip Monson+ Ancheta Family Sun Jan 26 7:30 Armando & Ligia Rosales+ 9:00 Linda Jordan+ 11:00 Tom Scanlon+ Mon Jan 27 8:30 Mignacco Family (living & deceased) And Kit Cadogan+ Tue Jan 28 8:30 John Brain, Sr.+ And Kathleen Whiteman (living)Wed Jan 29 8:30 Elaine Galetto+ Thur Jan 30 8:30 Josephine Brain+ Fri Jan 31 8:30 Ann Fretessa+ Sat Feb 01 8:30 Colleen Garvey+ 5:00 Mrs. Frances Bolen+ And Francisco Carvalho+ Sun Feb 02 7:30 Armando & Ligia Rosales+ And Angelina Fanucchi+ 9:00 Vincenzo Mangioca, Maria McIntyre, Jim McIntyre & Fredo Manera+ 11:00 John & Annee Miller (living) And Anna & Costante Deghi+

Next Sunday’s Readings Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 Super breakfast for Superbowl Sunday

7:30am to 10:30am - Father Roberts’ Hall .

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras dinner $45.00

Tickets on sale now at the parish office or From any Knights of Columbus member

Or vomknights.eventbright.com

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, March 14th, 2020

Knights of Columbus Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner

Today’s second collection is for Church in Latin America - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Next Sunday’s Second Collection is for P.A.T. (Parish Assisted Tuition)

The Mass on February 2nd will be presented by St. Francis School Fifth Grade class.

Today is the Kick off for National Catholic Schools Week We are proud to have a such a great school

with wonderful teachers and staff.

The Lord is my light and my salvation Psalm 27

Celebrating Marriage Mass Bishop Vasa and the Marriage and Family Life Office will be sponsoring a bi-lingual “Celebrating Marriage Mass” for married couples within the Diocese of Santa Rosa. The Mass and reception will be held on Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at the Cathe-dral of St. Eugene in Santa Rosa. The

Mass will begin at 3-m with a reception to follow at 4:30pm. Special recognition will be offered to those mar-ried couples reaching “milestone” anniversaries. Special guest at the reception will be Patrick Coffin, Catholic speaker, author and host of the Patrick Coffin Show, a podcast on faith and culture. Patrick’s presentation will be in English. Married couples, mark your calendar and plan on attending the Celebrating Marriage Mass on World Marriage day. February 9, 2020. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to the Marriage and Family Life Office at www.familylife@srdiocese.org or call 566-3305.

Altar Servers & Lectors February 1st/2nd, 2020

5:00 p.m. Jack McGinty Cecile Kiser Fernando Figueroa Grayson Sanders 7:30 a.m. Open Ligia Mathews 9:00 a.m. Sofia Galetto Julia Lokey 11:00 a.m. Liam Giroux-Smith Julie Ferranti

St. Francis Solano Catholic School Mission Statement: St. Francis Solano Catholic School serves the families of St. Francis Solano Parish and the Sonoma Valley by cultivating an atmosphere of academic achievement in which students live and embrace Roman Catholic Values.

Philosophy: At St. Francis Solano Catholic School, students embark on a spiritual and educational journey. Parents, as primary educa-tors, partner with teachers in this ministry. Teachers facilitate the spiritual, academics, and social growth of all students, as they become self-evaluators, life-long learners, and faithful Catholics who serve as Jesus served.

PRAYERS FOR PRIESTS CALENDAR A Project of the Santa Rosa Diocesan

Women's Council Jan. 27: Rev. Mathew Williams, OCD Carmelite Monastery, Oakville Jan. 28: Rev. James Zakowicz, OCD Carmelite Monastery, Oakville Jan. 29: Rev. Isaac de la Cruz, St. John the Bap st Church, Napa Jan. 30: Rev. Loren Allen, Re red Jan. 31: Rev. Arsenius, Anachoreta, Elk Feb 01: Pope Francis Feb 02: Pope Benedict XVI Emeritus Lord, our in teaching and proclaiming what you are with us. Grant to us, your servants here in the Diocese of Santa Rosa, priests to do your work, for our need is great. Amen.

Wednesday Evening Parish Bible Study resumes on Wednesday evening, January 8 with a 12-week series on the Book of the Prophet Daniel, and the Books of Tobit, Judith and Esther. Sessions are held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Fr. Michael Kelly Parish Center, and are led by the RCIA Team. All parishioners are invited. These Books contain beautiful

accounts of fidelity to God including the stories of two heroines who saved the ancient Israelites. The Books will be presented in an interactive, non- lecture, participatory format. Come and learn about the origins of our faith!

NOTES FROM GOD’S VINEYARD By Fr. Alvin LOOK FOR THE LIGHT

Jesus understands our struggles, pain and troubles. He knows our darkness and how much it brings us to despair and hopelessness at times. But still He calls us to repent, which means to turn away,

to focus away from the darkness and to focus on the light, which is the kingdom of heaven in our midst. Look for the light! As we venture into this new year, let us draw on the courage of our faith to share the Gospel light of Christ with others. We can share the good news that the kingdom of heaven is indeed at hand! NOVENA FOR HUMAN LIFE 9 Days for Life 2020 will take place Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, January 29. This program is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. Sign up to receive the novena by email, text message, or an app at www.9daysforlife.com. .

ANNUAL MINISTRY APPEAL

The 2019 Annual Ministry Appeal has concluded. These are the figures for the 2019 AMA - PARISH TARGET $40,010; TOTAL PARISH PLEDGES $36,840 (153 pledges); PAYMENTS $36.626; 90% of TARGET 36,009; Percent of Target PAID 89%. Thank you for your support. The Annual Mission Appeal IN-PEW solicitation this year will be conducted at the end of February.

MINISTRY OF THE DIOCESE Part 1

The Diaconate and Diaconate Formation (led by Deacon Gary Moore and Deacon Peter Mathews.)

Deacons are men ordained for the service of all. They teach, preach, baptize and witness marriages, but

unlike priests, they do not say Mass, hear confessions, or anoint the sick. Like priests, though, they need on-

going training and education, and require time to reflect on their own spirituality. Deacons are formed by a five-year curriculum in theology, ministry, liturgy, and much more. Their wives (most are married, but not all) take part in this training as well, to ensure the family’s ability to support the Deacon’s ministry. Thank you to

our own Deacon Dave and Carlin Gould! 2020 PARISH SUMMIT During the Season of Lent, we will have sessions on faith and ministry development that will include Safe Environment, Time Management, Spirituality, Family Life, Bereavement, and Service & Stewardship. Thank you to Josh Little, member of our Parish Finance Council, for his inspiration and effort to make this important parish activity possible.

Tax statements are available for envelope users for 2019 tax year by request. Please call the parish office and speak to or leave a message for Diane at 996-6759 ext. 100.

Catholic Men: The parish Men’s Bible Study Program will be star ng up again on Saturday, February 8th. We will be mee ng on 8 Saturday mornings (2x/month) at 7 AM in the Fr. Michael Kelly Parish Center. Our course of study will be the Ascension Press program en tled “Follow Me: Mee ng Jesus in the Gospel of John.” Each study will last about an hour. Come join in with the men of the parish and learn about Jesus through the wri ngs of St. John. Contact dgould837@gmail.com if you are interested or have ques ons.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los gentiles (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3). Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación (Salmo 27 [26]). Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que no haya divisiones entre ustedes (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17). Evangelio — Jesús les decía: “Cambien su vida y su co-razón” (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]).

Notas Del Viñedo de Dios Padre Alvin Villaruel, Párroco BUSCA LA LUZ Jesús entiende nuest as luchas, dolor y pro‐blemas. Él conoce nuest a oscuridad y lo mucho que nos lleva a la desesperación y la desesperanza a veces. Pero aún así nos llama a ar epentir os, lo que sig ifica alejar os, en‐focar os lejos de la oscuridad y enfocar os en la luz, que es el reino de los cielos en medio de nosot os. ¡Busca la luz! A medida que nos adent amos en este nuevo año, vamos a basar os en el valor de nuest a fe para compar ir la luz del Evangelio de Cristo con ot os. ¡Podemos compar ir las bue‐nas noticias de que el reino de los cielos está realmente cer‐ca! NOVENA POR LA VIDA HUMANA‐ 9 Dias por La Vida 2020 tendrá lugar del mar es 21 de enero al miércoles 29 de enero. Este prog ama es una novena multifacética para el respeto y la protección de la vida humana. Cada día, una intención diferente se acompaña de una breve reflexión, acciones sugeridas e infor ación relacionada. Regíst ese para recibir la novena por cor eo elect ónico, mensaje de tex o o una aplicación en www.9daysforlife.com. CAMPAÑA DIOCESANA La Campaña Diocesana 2019 ha concluido. Estas son las ci as de la Campaña 2019 – El OB‐JETIVO PARROQUIAL FUE DE $ 40,010; TOTAL DE PRO‐MESAS PARROQUIALES $ 36,840 (153 promesas); PAGOS $ 36.626; 90% del OBJETIVO 36.009; Porcentaje del objetivo PAGADO 89%. Gracias por su apoyo. La solicit d anual para La Campaña Diocesana de este año se llevará a cabo a fines de febrero. MINISTERIOS DE LA DIÓCESIS Par e 1 El diaconado y la for ación del diaconado (dirigido por el diácono Gar Moore y el diácono Peter Mathews). Los diáconos son hom‐bres ordenados para el ser icio de todos. Enseñan, predican, bautizan y son testigos de mat imonios, pero a diferencia de los sacerdotes, no dicen misa, oyen confesiones ni ungen a los enfer os. Sin embargo, al ig al que los sacerdotes, nece‐sitan capacitación y educación continua, y requieren tiempo para reflexionar sobre su propia espirit alidad. Los diáco‐nos están for ados por un plan de est dios de cinco años en teología, ministerio, lit rgia y mucho más. Sus esposas (la mayoría son casados, pero no todos) también par icipan en esta capacitación, para garantizar la capacidad de la familia de apoyar el ministerio del Diácono. ¡Gracias a nuest o propio Diácono Dave y Carlin Gould! CUMBRE PARROQUIAL 2020 Durante el tiempo de Cua‐resma, tendremos sesiones sobre la fe y el ministerio de desar ollo que incluirá Ambiente Seg ro, gestión del tiem‐po, espirit alidad, la vida familiar, duelo y Ser icio y Admi‐nist ación. Gracias a Josh Li le, miembro de nuest o Conse‐jo Financiero Par oquial, por su inspiración y esf erzo para hacer posible esta impor ante actividad par oquial.

Información para Bautismos Primer paso acercarse a la oficina con Sarah Wilson antes de sus preparativos, mínimo 2 meses antes. Padrinos tienen que estar casados a la Iglesia no hay excepciones. Platicas Pre-Bautismales 4 de Febrero a las 7:00pm—en la Iglesia (Español) 8 de Febrero en Ingles– 9:30am oficina

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Sal 132 (131):1-5, 11-14; Mc 4:21-25 Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32]

Clases Gratis de Preparación Para La Ciudadanía Reunion informativa

5 de Febrero 2020 a las 6:30pm En la Cafeteria de EL Verano School

Lleve su tarjeta de Residencia (Green Card) Las clases serán los miércoles de 6:30-8:30pm

Para mas información con

Ligia Booker 938-9461 o Mario 227-4684