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Divine Mercy Catholic Church
2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835
Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To
proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the
family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Youth Mass 5:00 PM
Every 1st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration
Spanish Mass 5:00 PM
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Filipino Mass 5:00 PM Every 3rd Sunday of the month
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WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM
Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM
Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 6 PM
(Blessed Sacrament Exposed)
First Friday
Morning Mass 8:30 AM
Exposition* 9:00 AM
Benediction 5:45 PM
Evening Mass 6:30 PM
*Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition
Mass Schedule
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM or within the Mass (in some special cases to be determined by the Pastor). Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office.
Rosary
English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Immediately after every Mass
PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli [email protected]
Deacon Rick Morales [email protected]
Deacon James Ogbonna [email protected]
Sacraments and Rosaries Look Inside For
Santo Niño
Ministry Fundraiser
Today!
In the Narthex!
CGS
Registration
Information
see page 6
"Strive to enter
through the
narrow gate, for
many, I tell you,
will attempt to
enter but will not
be strong
enough.”
Luke 13:24 August 25, 2019
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE NARROW GATE
Come and See!
Sunday, September 1st
5:00 PM
Page 2 A Word From...
SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK
Sunday, August 25 St. Louis King of France
IS 66:18-21; PS 117:1, 2; HEB 12:5-7, 11-13; JN 14:6; LK 13:22-30
Monday, August 26 St. Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars
1 THES 1:1-5, 8B-10; PS 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6A AND 9B; JN 10:27;
MT 23:13-22
Tuesday, August 27 St. Monica
1 THES 2:1-8; PS 139:1-3, 4-6; HEB 4:12; MT 23:23-26
Wednesday, August 28 St. Augustine of Hippo
1 THES 2:9-13; PS 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12AB; 1 JN 2:5; MT 23:27-32
Thursday, August 29 St. Sabina
1 THES 3:7-13; PS 90:3-5A, 12-13, 14 AND 17; MT 5:10; MK 6:17-29
Friday, August 30 St. Rumon
1 THES 4:1-8; PS 97:1 AND 2B, 5-6, 10, 11-12; LK 21:36; MT 25:1-13
Saturday, August 31 St. Raymond Nonnatus
1 THES 4:9-11; PS 98:1, 7-8, 9; JN 13:34; MT 25:14-30
Stewardship Reflection: August 18th, 2019
Today’s readings show us that it is not enough to be Christ’s disciples in name
only. To be a real disciple, we must live for Christ every day and in every as-
pect of life. This kind of life takes strength and discipline.
Intentionally and consistently offering the Lord the best of our Time, Talent,
and Treasure through a stewardship way of life is a form of spiritual discipline.
These spiritual disciplines teach us to become ever more aware of God’s con-
stant provision for us and they keep us on the narrow path towards the King-
dom of Heaven. The more we embrace this way of
life, the more we can be “trained” by the Lord in the
ways of true discipleship. Though difficult, these
disciplines become a source of spiritual strength.
Our Lord Himself speaks of the difficult path to the
Kingdom of Heaven in today’s Gospel passage
from Luke. He is asked, “Lord, will only a few be
saved?” Jesus responds, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I
tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Showing up for
Mass on Sunday while living as if Christ is an afterthought the rest of the week
does not make us disciples. What’s more, this approach to our faith is an un-
just and unloving response to our good God who has given us all that we have
and are.
Jesus does not want us to merely go through the motions of faith. He wants
much more from us and for us. He wants to know us deeply and for us to get to
know Him so that we become His holy disciples. This is not a burden; it is a
privilege. But it does take discipline, the discipline of a stewardship way of life.
Enter through the Narrow Gate!
A Bulletin Reflection by
Deacon James Ogbonna
There are three ideals that we should take away from our readings today;
God’s salvation is extended to all nations, God’s kingdom of heaven is
open to all, and although the gate to heaven is open to all, it is narrow and
many will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough to make it through
the gate. Remaining steadfast in our faith and obedient to the will of God
will see us through.
In our first reading today (Isaiah 66:18-21), we learn that the Lord comes
to gather all nations unto Himself, from every land and every language.
He expects His people to witness and proclaim His glory among the na-
tions. This is a direct “calling” for all people; without distinction of lan-
guage, race, social status, or political affiliation. We are called to place
ourselves in His loving care and profess the law of the LORD as perfect,
reviving the soul. Our Divine Mercy Parish is proof of Isaiah’s prophecy.
God has called our many brothers and sisters from many nations around
the world to our parish community. Are we sharing His “sign” with others,
the proclamation that His son, Jesus can be trusted, as “Jesus, I Trust In
You.?
That is good news! Our Responsorial Psalm 11:1,2 also instructs us to
proclaim His steadfast kindness and fidelity which endures forever. We
are to go out and share the news of God’s love. He will restore our lost
glory in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ and redemptive love.
We are to take our Christian faith seriously, as St Paul shares with us in
our second reading, Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13. We are reminded that we will
experience trials and challenges and that our faith life will require obedi-
ence and discipline so that we may effectively and continuously return to
God. When we face life’s difficulties, we must endure as Christ did for us
through his suffering and death on the cross (Phil 2, 4), so that we may
follow his path and be with him in heaven.
In our Gospel reading today (Luke 13: 22-30), Christ reminds us that eve-
rything of value has a price. Admission to heaven’s big banquet hall re-
quires “striving to enter through the narrow gate.” There is no free pass for
entrance. Faith, sacrifice and obedience to the will of God are required.
(Heb.12:5-7,11-13).
On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus is asked by a listener in the crowd, "Lord,
will only a few people be saved?" He tells them that it is not important to
know how many will be saved, but to know how to achieve salvation. He
tells them to strive to enter through the narrow gate. That narrow gate is
Jesus. The wide gate is broad and is the way of the world. This road with
its many vices, sins and easy life leads us away from Jesus to destruction.
In this encounter Christ clearly tells us that getting to heaven requires
more than blindly following the law. He teaches that it is not enough to say
we belong to the 'Chosen People' or have false confidence in him. He
points out that the Jewish nation was the first invited; but may fail to get
what the last invited nation, the Gentiles, might receive. Going to Mass,
fasting participating in Church functions are good, but not in and of itself.
It is not enough to “talk the walk.” Entering the kingdom of heaven re-
quires more than claiming that you follow the Law; it requires consistently
living your faith. We must actively love our neighbor, be good stewards
for the disenfranchised and follow the example of Jesus. Coming into
Heaven requires coming through the narrow gate; living our faith, remain-
ing steadfast in prayer, being good Samaritans and promote peace as
well as justice for all the nations.
My brothers and sisters this is the only way we can be guaranteed a place
in the feast in the Kingdom of God. Therefore, we must strive to enter the
narrow gate of his Kingdom as that is Christ’s desire for us. +
Page 3 “Pray without ceasing-”...I Thessalonians 5:17
Prayers of the Faithful, Sunday, August 25th, 2019
Remembering the Sick in Prayer
We have responded to God’s invitation to come to his Kingdom. We there-
fore pray with confidence.
That the Church, through the clear proclamation of the Gospel and through
works of mercy, may always comfort those who are enduring trials of every
kind.
For the priests serving in this Diocese, that they will strive to enter through
the narrow gate.
For all those called to the priesthood or consecrated life in this Diocese, that
they will endure their trials as discipline.
That as Christian Stewards we will live for Christ every day and in every
aspect of life.
That government leaders around the world may make their decisions in light
of the truth and justice that characterize God’s Kingdom.
That those who find their pregnancy a trial too difficult to bear may experi-
ence new strength from God and from the assistance of all of us. .
That the sick may experience the peace and joy that comes from trusting
God and his Providence in their lives.
That all who have died may be received into the everlasting banquet of
God.
Allen Jay Cayabyab, USAF
Chad Cayabyab, US Marines PO2
Stephen J Ramirez, Navy
Samantha Chaidez, Navy
TSTT Jesse R. Bose, USAF
Jose Robledo, US Army
LCpl Alex Penick, US Marines
Deven Aguiar-Frank, USAF
Jonah Edward Pagala, US Navy
Vincent Santos, US Air Force
Jessica G. Dacpano ,USAF
Christopher Robledo, Navy
Veronica Santos, Air Force
Lord, look upon our friends with eyes of mercy, may
your healing hand rest upon them, may your life giving
powers flow into every cell of their bodies and into the
depths of their souls, leaning, purifying, restoring them
to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom.
Amen
Ellen Marie Vlastelin Anna Peach
Estrellia Perez Luis Fernando Montanez
Jaime Castillo Bess Dagcasin Joan Pucci Joanna Shimeck
Marilyn Robason Carol Britto Shirley Barnes
Beverly Bailey Elda Costa Clyde Stribling Winnie Frei
Ferdinand Reyes
To be added to the Parish’s Warrior Prayer Chain
email: [email protected]
Sunday Connection
Loyola Press
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/
liturgical-year/sunday-connection/21st-sunday-
in-ordinary-time-cycle-c-sunday-connection
First Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21
Nations of every language shall come
to see my glory.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1-2
Praise the Lord, all you nations.
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13
Whom the Lord loves, he disciplines.
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:22-30
People will come from north and south, east and west, and take their
place in the Kingdom of God.
Background on the Gospel Reading: Today's Gospel reading is the
third of three parables in chapter 13 that deal with the theme of the unex-
pected reversals brought by the Kingdom of God. The other two parables
are about the tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree and the small
amount of yeast that makes a large batch of dough rise. All three are
about the few and the many and the Kingdom of God.
As this parable opens, Luke reminds us that Jesus is making his way to
Jerusalem. This journey, this exodus as Luke refers to it, makes up the
entire middle of the Gospel. He is teaching as he goes. A question from
the crowd gives Jesus the chance to make a prophetic statement. Luke
uses this question device a number of times in his Gospel. A few weeks
ago, the question “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” led to the para-
ble of the Good Samaritan. The question about will only a few be saved
uses typical Christian language about salvation but also expresses the
Jewish concern about whether everyone who calls himself a Jew is actu-
ally faithful to the covenant. This was a concern of the Pharisees.
Jesus answers that they must strive in the time remaining to enter through
the narrow door because many will be trying to get in but won't be strong
enough. He then moves to a parable about another door. (The translation
says “gate” then “door,” but the same Greek word is used.) Once all those
entering the master's house are in and he locks the door, there will be no
way for others to get in. Those left outside may knock, but the master will
say he doesn't know them. Unlike the Gospel reading from a few weeks
ago where Jesus was teaching about prayer, and we were told to knock
and the door would be opened, in this parable, the master will not open
and say he does not know us. People from the north, south, east, and
west will take our place inside. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the proph-
ets will take our place in the Kingdom of God. Those who do not make it
through the narrow door will be cast out to where there is wailing and
grinding of teeth.
The image of the door is replaced in the final verses of the parable with
the image of the heavenly banquet. Two passages from the Book of Isai-
ah influence the conclusion. Isaiah 43:5-6 speaks of God bringing Israel's
descendants back from the east and from the west, the north and the
south. And Isaiah 25:6 speaks of the Lord providing a feast of rich foods
and choice wines for all peoples on his holy mountain. The answer to the
question if only a few will be saved is no. In the end, many will be saved,
but many who thought they would be saved will not be saved. The parable
is a prophetic warning to repentance in order to enter the kingdom. +
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Page 4 Mark Your Calendars
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, August 25
7:30 am Merritt C. Van Ostrand + Fr Soane
Juliana & Bernardo Torralba +
Silvina Castro Ibe +
9:30 am M/M Pedro & Adelaida Balais + Fr Soane
Alice Breaux (Birthday)
Fracisco & Irene Oviedo (44th Wedding Anniversary)
12:30 pm Corazon & Jose Alpuerto, Jr. + Fr Soane
Ma. Salud Castillo Diaz +
Austine Palermo + (Death Anniversary)
Monday, August 26
6:30 pm Michael Asistido (Birthday) Fr Michael
Special Blessings for Everyone
Salud Ereso Abella + (40 Days)
Tuesday, August 27
8:30 am Joel Nuesca & Family (Thanksgiving) Fr Michael
Thanksgiving to God
Wednesday, August 28
6:30 pm Ohia’s Family (Special Intention) Fr Soane
Marcia Johnson (Birthday)
Thursday, August 29
8:30 am Ohia’s Family (Special Intention) Fr Soane
Teresa Arroyo de Mendoza + (Death Anniversary)
Friday, August 30
6:30 pm Teresita Ferreras (Birthday) Fr Soane
Aurora Serog Yumang +
Jose Amezcua + (Birthday)
Saturday, August 31
8:30 am Randy Galang (Birthday) Fr Soane
5:00 pm Gilberto A. Flores + (Death Anniversary)Fr Michael
Ryan Morisey (Birthday/Thanksgiving)
Sunday, September 1
7:30 am Melvin Brookover + Fr Michael
9:30 am Susan Oladimeji-Yusuf + (Death Anv) Fr Soane
Ryan Morisey (Birthday)
M/M Pedro & Adelaida Balais +
Fernando Galvez Navar +
12:30 pm Margarita San Jose (Special Intention) Fr Soane
Ma. Salud Castillo Diaz +
5:00 pm YOUTH MASS
Rosalia & Gerardo Rosario + Fr Soane
Ohia’s Family (Special Intention)
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, August 25
10:45 am (P1-3) CFF Children Parents & Children's Meeting-
Sunday Confirmation 2
2:00 pm (P3) Men's Welcome Team 4
2:00 pm (P5) Women's Welcome Meeting Team 4
5:00 pm (P7 & 8) Welcome Brotherhood
6:00 pm (P1, 2 & 3) Life Teen Meeting
Monday, August 26
6:00 pm ((P1-3) CFF Parents & Children's Meeting-Monday
Confirmation 2
Tuesday, August 27
9:30 am (Narthex) Mary the Mother of Jesus DVD Study
11:00 am (P5) Inner Circle Prayer Circle
7:00 pm (Narthex) Gala Presentation Meeting
Wednesday, August 28
9:30 am (Narthex) Divine Mercy Cenacle
10:00 am (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat
7:30 pm (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory
7:30 pm (Church and Narthex) Usher Training
Thursday, August 29
9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement
5:00 pm (P5) Legion of Mary
6:00 pm (P9) Beloved Meeting
6:00 pm (Narthex) Stewardship Council Meeting
7:00 pm (Church) Spanish Rosary
Friday, August 30
3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour until 6:00 pm
7:30 pm (Church) Adult Choir Practice
Saturday, August 31
9:30 am (Narthex) Grief Support
12:00 pm (Church & Narthex) Cazares & Mann Nuptial
3:45 pm (Church) Confession Fr Michael
Sunday, September 1
2:00 pm (P5) Women's Welcome Meeting Team 4
2:00 pm (P3) Men's Welcome Team 4 Meeting
4:00 pm (P7/8) Columbian Squires Planning Meeting
6:00 pm (Church) Youth Adoration
7:00 pm (Narthex) Youth Potluck
CONFESSION: Saturdays at 3:45-4:45.
or make an appointment for Confession by calling 916-256-3134.
The Mortgage Reduction Offering is next Weekend! Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help the
Church’s efforts in reducing the balance on the mortgage. We will be taking a second collection for this all important offering.
Page 5 Giving is Worship
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH
SHARING OUR TREASURE
Fiscal Year July 2018- June 2019
Week ending August 18, 2019
OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2019 - June 2020)
Average 4 week Month Requirement $ 60,000
Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000
Week of: 4-Aug wk 1 $ 25,233
Week of: 11-Aug wk 2 $ 10,643
Week of: 18-Aug wk 3 $ 10,509
Week of: 25-Aug wk 4
Total Collections This Month $ 46,385
CHURCH MORTGAGE
Mortgage Loan Balance 7/31/2019 $ 2,252,120
This Week:
Weekend Mass attendance totaled 1,547
299 families gave 79.6% of our weekend offertory of $9,018
We are thankful to the 17 families who gave sacrificial gifts totaling $1,184 for our Mortgage Reduction collection.
$3,410 was collected for the Gala Dinner Souvenir Book
The USCCB collection for the Missionary Appeal was $3,316
The Collection For The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was $1,791
Plan ahead, sign up for On Line Giving
God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity
Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don’t have enve-
lopes? Call Parish office to request – it’s easy!
The Divine Mercy Ministries and
Outreach collection is used in sup-
port of various Parish programs.
Please place your envelope for the
Divine Ministries and Outreach in the
regular offertory basket. May God
bless you abundantly for your gener-
osity!
DIVINE MERCY PARISH
Monthly Financial Report
Jul-19
PARISH INCOME
Offertory Donations $38,092.00
Building Fund Donations $17,103.00
Fundraising $22,204.00
Other Receipts $22,194.00
TOTAL Income $99,593.00
PARISH EXPENSE
Mortgage Payment $22,300.00
Payroll & Benefits $24,718.00
Maint & Supplies $9,124.00
Utilities $4,844.00
Prop Taxes & Insurance $5,506.00
Other Expenses $5,123.00
Diocesan Assessment Fees* $7,108.00
Reserve Future Mortgage Pmts $20,000.00
TOTAL Expense $770.00
Gain $ 770.00
*Our Parish's share for services received
Diocesan Special Collections - (Donations Do Not Go To Our Par-ish) $1,094.00
Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
CFF SCHEDULE
AUGUST 2019
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a distinct approach to faith formation
where young children build deep, lifelong relationships with Jesus and His
Church.
The Divine Mercy Atrium is offering two sessions for 3-6 year old children run-
ning from September 2019 to May 2020 on Tuesdays, mornings 10:00-12:00
and evenings 5:30-7:00 pm. For more information, please call or text Jeanne
Lupien at 916-548-8987.
Sign up soon!
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
“Though you have hidden these things from
the wise and the learned, you have revealed
them to the childlike.” Matthew 11:25
God’s financial blessings. Also, look for our table in the Narthex after
Masses on Saturday and Sunday.
Please contact Michael Kemper –[email protected] or Jeff
Obrecht – [email protected] for more information.
“Just as the rich rule the poor,
so the borrower is servant to the lender.”
Proverbs 22:7 NLT
HAS A NEW START DATE !
SEPTEMBER 18TH.
7:30 PM
in P-1 (class ends on 11/20)
Your chance to become debt free
and be a great steward of
August 25 (Sunday)
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (P1-3)
Parents & Children’s Meeting - Sun-day Confirmation 2
August 26 (Monday)
6:00-7:30 p.m. (P1-3)
Parents & Children’s Meeting - Mon-day Confirmation 2
COME AND SEE!
YOUTH MASS
Sunday, September 1st
5:00 pm
RCIA
IS ABOUT TO
BEGIN!
Adult RCIA I, beginning 8 Sept P9 at 9:00am
Adult RCIA II, beginning 8 Sept Rectory 10:30a
(the Rectory is at 2175 Burberry)
RCIA Adapted for Children Sept 8th in P7 & 8 9:00am.
Thank you, Youth Choir, for sharing your time
and talent with all of us last weekend!
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with
my mouth I will make your faithfulness known
through all generations” (Psalm 89:1).
Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries
Divine Mercy
Catholic Church
Fund Raising Corner
“Funding Our
Stairway
to Heaven”
Santo Niño
Devotion Ministry
“Beat the heat with
refreshing drinks!”
Please support their fundraiser;
presale tickets 8/18, activity 8/25.
40% of the proceeds are donated
to the building fund! Praise God!
OUR
NEXT DINNER
NIGHT OUT
is planned for Monday September 16 at Panda Express in the Target
shopping center (not on Del Paso!) Panda will donate 20% of their profit to
our Church. Same rules apply - take the flyer, show up on that y and time,
buy food, and skip the dinner dishes. You will help our Parish!
MINISTRY FUND-RAISING A SUCCESS!!
* The Filipino/Adult Choir fundraising activity for Halo-Halo raised
$1,720 which was donated to the Mortgage Reduction Fund! Thank you !
WHEN YOU HELP OUR MINISTRIES,
YOU HELP OUR CHURCH!
Thank you dear parishioners for your generosity!
UPCOMING PARISH FUNDRAISERS.....................
We have something for everyone, and hope you will participate in every
activity that appeals to you. You help your Church every time you do!
* September 16 ~ Dinner Night Out @ Panda Express
* October 15 ~ Dinner Night Out @ Ono's Hawaiian BBQ
* November 9 - 30 ~ Thanksgiving Cash Raffle with 4 Grand Prizes,
$500 each. The drawing will be on December 7.
* December 7 ~ Parish Christmas Party / Crafts / Music
* December 14 ~ The Songbirds return for an Advent Music Concert
Just a reminder that we have
Ushers training on Wednes-
day, 8/28/19 at 7:30 pm in
Narthex & Church. Please
save the date.
See you all there.
Register Now!
Friday, October 18 @ 4:00 pm
through
Sunday, October 20, 2:00 pm
Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men
When our cell phones or computers don’t
work as they should, we are told to “hard re
-set” them. That means literally turning the power off and restarting them.
Our spiritual lives are the same. Sometimes things are not working as
they should and we need to do something. Come and re-set your spiritu-
al life. Fr. Brendan will use his experience as a former executive from the
IT world to guide people working in the tech industry through a re-set
procedure for our spiritual life.
You can register at www.jrclosaltos.org or call 408-917-4010.
The Church Office is closed on Monday, Sept 2nd
