St. Paul Catholic Church

On a summer day, with the windows open, we may hear the sound of church bells. Bells seem to have come into church life in Irish monasteries around the seventh century, and spread around the Christian world by Irish monks on missionary journeys. By the eighth century, bells were standard equipment in even small parish churches. An ancient ceremony, once called the “baptism of the bells,” recognizes that the church bell has a voice to call people to awareness and summon them to worship, and even bestows a name on the bell.

In a world without clocks or watches, the bell had an indispensable role. For calling monks in from the fields for prayer, or alerting far-flung visitors, the bell’s voice was enhanced by hoisting it high into a tower. Soon it was learned that the sound of several bellS langing together in harmony imparted a sense of joy to great celebrations, and bell towers prospered, some chock full of bells. Different combinations of rings could indicate a death, a Mass, a wedding, a fast day, the curfew at the end of day, and the Angelus. Before electricity, bell-ringing was hard work indeed: the biggest bell in the Catholic world, in Cologne, Germany, weighs twenty-seven tons! There’s no substitute for the resonant roar of a mighty bell; electric chimes are not eligible for blessing!

Fr. Benedict DeLeon retired from the Diocese of Sacramento after 38 years of faithful pastoral service. He was the first deacon and priest to come out of St Paul and was ordained by Bishop Quinn on March 22, 1980. His famiy has been one of our earliest parishioners of the establishment of St. Paul as a parish.

Fr. Ben will be celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Paul. He and his family invites all parishioners to join him in celebrating his Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, August 11th at the 9am Mass. His family also invite you to breakfast for a morning of good fellowhip in the Rev. Nicholas Duggan Hall.

Click here to view the flyer Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, August 11th at the 9am Mass.

Any questions call the rectory office M-F 8am-4pm at 916-381-5200

Donation: $25.00 Tickets

Tickets are sold after Masses or call Guily Fontillas @ (916) 769-5444 or call the Rectory Office at 916-381-5200

St Paul Catholic Church

8720 Florin Road

Sacramento, CA 95828

Rectory hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Loaves and Fishes ask for help in providing basic needs for people experiencing homelessness!

They really need:

Children’s toothbrushes, Travel size toothpaste, Children’s socks, Children’s size belts,, Backpacks, Jackets, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Tarps, Bus passes, Shampoo (travel size), Sunblock Hand sanitizer ( travel size), Tissue Packs

Humble Experience, Gracious Gratitude,
All For The Greater Glory Of God And His Kingdom.

 
To All St Paul parishioners, current and past Pastoral & Financial Council Members, all Fundraising Volunteers I’ve had the pleasure of working with on ALL the fundraisers I’ve chaired, ministry leaders I supported, I pray that I have served you and the parish with the sole intentions for the Glory of God and His Kingdom.
 
After ten and a half years serving on the Pastoral Council, one year as its leader, my tenure on the council will end on June 30th.

I will continue my Stewardship in other capacities. They are: Knights of Columbus Newsletter Editor, Leader of the St Michael the Archangel Ministry, Sacramento Diocese Safety/Security Task Force, Capital Campaign Administrator, Parish Safety Coordinator, Webmaster, App & Micro-Frame Administrator, Ministry to the Sick & Homebound, Baptism Preparation, Catholics Returning Home among other Stewardships.
 
I personally want to thank Fr. Joyle and Fr. Vic who recruited me, for their spiritual and pastoral support in this honorable journey. Thank you to all the current and past members from both councils for your support, fellowship, and stewardship to St Paul Parish.
 
St Paul parishioners I gently encourage you to seek out and “Thank” all the council members, Pastoral & Finance. They, and the Leaders of the various Ministries of St Paul selflessly offer their stewardship for our parish, unfortunately goes unsung and un-noticed.
 
For the greater glory of God
 
Mahalo and God Bless St. Paul Parish,
 
Dale Yamamoto

The 2018 / 2019 CFF School year has been completed and we congratulate all our students on a successful year.

We would like to thank all our catechists for the excellent work they do.

Registration for the 2019/2020 CFF school year is now underway!

• Baptismal certification must accompany registration.  
• ALL children registered must provide a copy of their Baptismal record. Please call the office 916-381-5200 for any additional information.
• Classes will resume in September
• English C.F.F. classes will be on Sundays from 10:30-12:00noon
• RCIA classes are scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm

• $95 per student, payable at time of registration. (Catechist's children 50% off) 
• $110 per student for non-registered parents. 
• Fees are non-refundable after registration. 

• Communion fee $20 
• Confirmation fee (including retreat $ 75.00 /Fired Up $ 35.00) = $ 110.00

English CFF

Registration has begun in the rectory office Monday—Friday 8:00—4:00pm

And on Sundays: 10:30am—12:00noon Room #1 Religious Education Center

If you are registering for the first time please bring the child’s baptismal registration form.

Spanish CFF

Registration for new students will begin:

July 9, 10, 11- 6:00pm-8:00pm

July 16, 17, 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm

July 23, 24, 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Room #4 of the Religious Education Building.

FIREWORKS BOOTH

The Knights of Columbus Council 6922 thanks all who bought their fireworks from them and helped support them in their charitable works.

SUNDAY DONUTS

The Council is sorry and regret to say with the reduction of participants Sunday morning at our Fellowship Donuts and Breakfast due to the CFF summer break, these Sunday Fellowship Events will be suspended until further notice.

We pray that we can resume come mid to end August. We appologize for any inconveniances this may cause you.

JOIN IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Knight please ask any Knight, they should all be wearing their name badges,

This seems like an unlikely topic to address in the bulletin, unfortunately many have forgotten we are in our Father’s House when we are in church. We would not in our own homes, stick chewing gum, when it has lost its flavor, under a table, or throw it on the floor. However, we are finding stale chewing gum under the pew seats, in the book holders, or worse yet on the floor, even on the rug. PLEASE, deposit used gum in the trash receptacles. This is a sanitary way to dispose of the gum, and will prevent parishioners putting their hands on the end of a pew and having gum stick to their fingers, or stepping on it and tracking it throughout the church. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION !

The Spanish, Primera Comunion and English, First Holy Communion and Confirmation Rites were recently held this May.

Congratulations to all the children for their hard work this year in CFF and were rewarded for their hard work by receiving their First Holy Communion and the Holy Spirit respectively!

To view and download the photos click here.

For all the Confirmation pictures taken click HERE. and HERE.

You will be redirected to Flickr website.

• Lectors (Ministers of the Word)
• Hospitaility
• Eucharistic Minisiters
• Adult Alter Servers
• Ministers to the Sick and Homebound

Funeral & Memorials November 1 - October 31

Your prayers are requested for the families and friends of St. Paul Parish whose funerals or memorial Masses were celebrated during the 2018-2019 church year.

Eternal rest grant them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!

Taeko Tekverk	Edward Shunney	Dorothy Olivera
Tanner Dixon	Roberto dela Vega Jr.	Natividad Fortuno
Linda Jones	Carolina Pascual	Helen Sophia
David Moore	Max Mendoza	Max Mendoza
Manny Viernes	Jack Steele	Valerie Daclan
Joan Wise	Laura Guilford	Teresa Robles
Eveangelina Venegas	Erlinda Siopongco	Rafael Aguayo
Mitsuko Monaco

DON'T FEED THE PHISH!

The Diocese has received multiple reports from parishioners receiving emails from an imposter who creates an email address using the pastor’s name and then sends a phony email asking for money in the form of gift cards. Typically the scam is initiated when the parishioner receives a message with a subject like “Many Blessings” The body of the email is written something like “Good morning, how are you doing?” “I need a favor from you, email me as soon as you get this message. Then the email is signed with the pastor’s name.

This is an imposter’s email address. This type of social engineered attack is commonly referred to as “Phishing”.

DON’T FEED THE PHISH! Remember a pastor, or clergy member will never ask for gift cards electronically via email or text message. If you would like more information on how to protect yourself on the internet go to the SANS website and subscribe to the OUCH! Monthly newsletters.

If you believe you are a victim go to FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. Website: https://www,ic3.gov/default.aspx. Questions? Contact Phil Deleon (916) 733-0299

Our Dream Continues: - Campaign Update

When our campaign began in June 2016 our outstanding loan from the diocese was $849,235.64. Pledge payments and “Pink Envelope” contributions have allowed us to repay $432,471.81. Our current loan balance is $416,763.83.

In addition to the repayment of our loan principle we have also incurred, and paid $60,528.19 in interest.

THANK YOU to all who made pledges and are fulfilling their commitments—and for all parishioners using our “Pink Envelopes.”

Bishop Soto’s “One Campaign” - Update

Our campaign had two parts—the repayment of our loan and a required contribution to the Diocesan One Campaign, conducted to provide support for Catholic education, for retired Diocesan priests, and to improve communications with the Spanish speaking community, providing for social services, and expanding opportunities for our youth. Our allotted contribution was $158,000.00.

In April we were able to make the final payment to our contribution.

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Reading the first paragraph of this article is a reminder that as a Parish we have been successful in the payment of our obligations.

The 3 years of our campaign officially ends in June 2019. Several parishioners made pledges that will not be fulfilled before the official end of the campaign. In addition, several parishioners who although have completed their pledge, continue to make monthly contributions.

The continued financial support of these parishioners, in addition to the many who use our “Pink Envelopes” is essential to being able to fulfill our commitment to the children of the Parish, to continue to provide safe and environmentally and friendly classrooms to learn about our faith.

Your continue support will enable us to repay the outstanding balance of our loan, which is $416,763.83.

THANK YOU to all our parishioners, and God bless you all as you express your love of our parish through your continued financial support.

St. Paul Social Justice Ministry is once again collecting water for the homeless. It is greatly appreciated by those living on the streets especially as we go into our hot summer months. You can leave your donations when you come to Mass.

Thank you for your generosity.

 To honor the sacrifice and service of our veterans and active duty members of St. Paul Catholic Church, Father Joyle blessed the mounted board in the South vestibule on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

We pay tribute to all men and women in uniform both in the past and the present.

Families may bring a 3” x 5” photo of active duty military members to be placed in the Prayer Board.

Contact Roger Tafoya at (916) 936-3810 with any questions.

Click here to see the photo album.

 Please pray for the following Active Duty members of our families
serving in the Armed Forces