SAINT TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO (1538– 1601)

In times of crisis, God always surprises the Church with unlikely saints, through whom Christ’s light radiates beyond their local communities to illumine the universal Church. Charles Borromeo was such a saint: appointed Archbishop of Milan at twenty-one by his papal uncle, epitomizing the corruption that the reformers condemned, Charles instead inspired a revival that reinvigorated a Church devastated by the Reformation.

His less well-known contemporary, Turibius of Mongrovejo, was God’s “saintly surprise” in the New World. Spanish-born lawyer, professor, head of the feared Inquisition, Turibius was still a layman when a grateful king appointed him Archbishop of far-off Lima.

Once in Peru, however, Turibius was appalled at the abuse of indigenous peoples by the occupying conquistadores— his fellow countrymen—and by the complicity of the clergy. He became the natives’ devoted advocate, building churches, schools, hospitals, and the first seminary in the Americas, publishing catechisms and prayerbooks in the native languages he painstakingly mastered.

Four hundred years later, whenever Pope Benedict welcomed Latin American bishops to Rome, he always invoked “the shining example of San Toribio.”

FROM BISHOP SOTO

MARCH 25, 2020 - Announcement Coronavirus Emergency and the Celebration of Holy Week and Easter

Click Here to download the current Announcement from Bishop Soto to the Diocese of Sacramento in regard to Coronavirus Emergency and the Celebration of Holy Week and Easter, dated March 25, 2020.

Click Here to download the current Decree Suspending Public Masses from Bishop Soto to the Diocese of Sacramento, dated March 17, 2020.

Click Here to download the Pastoral Message for Decree also from Bishop Soto to the Parishes of the Diocese of Sacramento, dated March 17, 2020.

Please download them, read their contents, kindly assist us to clearly communicate the information to any other parishioners you know who may not have access to St Paul website or our Parish APP, Thank you.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

With growing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) it’s important that we continue to be vigilant about taking precautions against the spread of disease. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that the incidence of flu and flu-like illnesses is still widespread and at a level requiring we do everything reasonably possible to mitigate the spread of infection.

In order to protect the health and well-being of everyone, the Diocese of Sacramento continues to monitor developments by local health professionals, including the CDPH and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

This page serves as our hub to share with you the latest information and resources as the situation develops. https://www.scd.org/coronavirus

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ST. PAUL LENTEN PENENCE SERVICE

All communal Lenten Penance Services during the month of March are cancelled. Extra time for individual confession will be scheduled.

Diocese of Sacramento - Announcement - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With growing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) it’s important that we continue to be vigilant about taking precautions against the spread of disease. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that the incidence of flu and flu-like illnesses is still widespread and at a level requiring we do everything reasonably possible to mitigate the spread of infection.

In order to protect the health and well-being of everyone, the Diocese of Sacramento continues to monitor developments by local health professionals, including the CDPH and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

For more Diocese information click on the link below:

https://www.scd.org/coronavirus

Attention all Ministry Chairs,

We will be holding a Ministry Fair the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd, 2020 in the front plaza of the church. We have asked the Knights of Columbus to sell donuts in the plaza in an effort to have as many parishioners visit the fair.

This is an opportunity for you to solicit new members into your ministry after each of the masses. The parish will supply one table and up to three chairs for participating ministries. All ministries will be responsible for supplying printed Ministry Brochures for the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Parish Council Member David Rangel at (760) 985-5374 or (916) 490-5843.

St. Paul Parishioners and Guests,

Since Father Felipe moved-on to further his retirement in his homeland, the Philippines, the Parish had to made adjustments to its pastoral services, specifically with Daily Weekday Masses. 

I appreciate it that you take note of the changes and adjust your schedule accordingly and also, communicate the changes to other parishioners you know who attend Daily Weekday Masses.

There will not be daily masses on Wednesdays. Below is the weekday mass schedule unless there is a holiday. Please see the weekly bulletins and listen to the Mass announcements for current schedules.

Daily Weekday Mass Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 am (Chapel)​​​​​​​

Thank you for your understanding and support,

Father Joyle Martinez

Pastor

 What are the “O” Antiphons of Advent?

All Souls Envelopes can be found at the back of the church. If you would like to write the names of your deceased loved ones on the envelope and return it, all envelopes will remain on the altar for the month of November

The Knights of Columbus invite all parishioners to join with them to peacefully pray to end abortion.

We will participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Friday, November 1st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on the public sidewalk in front of the Family Planning Associates abortion business, located at 2322 Butano Dr. Sacramento.

We pray that with God’s help, we will put an end to abortion.

For more information about 40 Days for Life please visit their website:

https:/www,40daysforlife.com/local-campaign/sacramento/