We appoligize for this short notice due to the timing of our notification of Fr. Duggan's passing Wednesday morning to his funeral arrangements starting this Sunday.

Fr. Duggan was appointed as pastor of St. Paul from April 1986 through September 2003 at which point he retired from active ministry and was named Pastor Emeritus of St. Paul.

As you may already know, Fr. Duggan, our much beloved and former pastor of St. Paul, passed away early this morning.  Funeral arrangements have already been arranged and are as follows:

Vigil: St. Paul parish on Sunday, October 7th with viewing starting at 4pm and Rosary at 5:30pm.  Vigil for the Deceased at 6pm.

The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul and is scheduled for Monday, October 8th at 11am presided by The Most Reverend Bishop Jaime Soto.  A reception will be at the parish hall immediately follow the Funeral Mass.

The Rite of Committal will take place at Calvary Cemetery at 2:30pm on Monday, October 8th.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he and the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.  Amen.
 

Today’s feast, extending a dimension of Easter joy into Ordinary Time, reminds us that every aspect of worship centers on the mystery of God in three persons. At baptism, we are initiated into Christ and the Spirit. The Creed we recite at Mass every Sunday has its roots in the ancient celebration of baptism, when a new believer was questioned at the edge of the waters of the font with three questions: Do you believe in God, the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit? Three questions, three affirmations, three immersions into the saving waters. Because every liturgy abounds with references to the Trinity, not only in words but in blessings by the sign of the cross, this feast was not easily accepted into the calendar. Pope Alexander in the eleventh century remarked that the liturgy is so laden with praise of the Trinity that there was no need for a special feast. Two hundred years later, while in exile in France, Pope John XXII proclaimed the feast, but it was not until 1911 that Pope St. Pius X gave it status as a solemnity.

A favorite image in art for today is the Icon of the Trinity, showing three glorious winged men seated at a table laden with bread and a cup of wine. It recalls Abraham’s hospitality to angels and gives expression to the inner life of God, a life lived in relationship, a life poured out in abundance whenever Christians gather at the table of the Eucharist to give praise to the Father, in Christ, in the embrace of the Spirit.

Tickets are on sale for our Multicultural Dinner/Dance Fundraiser.

Date: August 26, 2017  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Ethnic Dishes -Dancing - Raffles -Entertainment

Dress in your native costume or come as you are!

Donation: $20.00 Adult  -  $10:00 Children under 13 yrs

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

Our Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague Committee invites you to join us for a Dinner/Dance

When: June 8, 2019

Time: 5-11:00pm—Dinner served at 6:00pm

Where: St, Paul parish hall

Attire: Semi-formal

Donation: $25.00 (including drinks)

Call Minda: (916) 837-8527 or Romy (916) 599-7195

Bishop Francis Anthony Quinn, Seventh Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento from 1979 to 1993, passed from this life into eternal life on March 21, 2019, at the age of 97. Ordained a priest in 1946, Bishop Quinn served in the San Francisco Archdiocese in several capacities before his episcopal ordination as an Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco in 1978. In 1979 Bishop Quinn was selected to come to Sacramento.

Bishop Quinn’s episcopal motto, “Love God, love one another,” defined his long life and selfless ministry. He reached out to the people in the twenty counties of Northern California comprising the Diocese of Sacramento, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, with compassion, humility, and dedication. He was a gifted and consummate communicator. He strived to understand and connect with everyone with whom he came in contact, including the media. He was sought out for his intelligence and keen insight on moral, social, and political issues.

He had a particular concern for those in need, especially those living on the margins. He was well-known by the homeless on the K Street Mall, where he would frequently walk in the early evenings, ministering to them in both practical and spiritual ways. He was a beloved figure throughout the vast Sacramento Diocese and a most welcome visitor to the more than 100 parishes and many ecumenical and inter-religious events.

In his annual visits to confer the sacrament of Confirmation, he had a profound and lasting influence on the youth of the Diocese. His sincerity and affable nature conveyed a genuine love and concern of young people and their families. When he retired in 1993 and became Bishop Emeritus, he dedicated the next thirteen years to ministry with Native Americans in and around Tucson, Arizona.

Returning to Sacramento in 2007, he resided at Mercy McMahon Terrace Assisted Living, where he ministered to fellow residents.

Bishop Quinn was pre-deceased by his brother Donnell in 2015. He is survived by his sister-in-law Betty Quinn, nieces Joanne (Harry) Hansen and Donna Bradshaw, and numerous grandnephews, grandnieces and their families.

Many people supported the Bishop with their prayers, kindnesses, service, and friendship, especially his devoted friends Anita Martin and her family; his long-time personal secretary Jean Tamaki; and his attentive friend Ernest Barbeau. The entire Diocese of Sacramento, both Catholic and non-Catholic alike, were touched by his love, affection, and servant leadership.

His vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Bishop Quinn received loving care from the dedicated staff of Mercy McMahon and Snowline Hospice. The Quinn family and Bishop Jaime Soto, current Catholic Bishop of Sacramento, express their appreciation and admiration for the staff’s ever-attentive care and support.

 

The parish is updating its software and we are asking all our parishioners to please update their family information..

1832 forms have been mailed out to all registered parishioners, ONLY 180 to date returned!!—if you did not receive a form please pick up a form as you leave Mass today.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to keep our parish data base current, with your address, telephone number and email.

Please complete the form, you can drop it in the collection basket at Mass, or mail it to the office.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate you taking the time to complete the form so we can update our records. God bless!

Keeping the Christmas Season at Home

You may view the Christmas Bulletin by clicking on the Bulletins button on the Home page or on this link:   2018 Christmas Bulletin

The Rectory Office will be closed:

Monday—December 24, Christmas Eve

Tuesday—December 25—Christmas Day

Monday—December 31, - New Years Eve

Tuesday—January 1, - New Years Day

Reverand Nicholas Duggan Hall

The Pastoral Council recommended that the Parish Hall be renamed in honor of Father Duggan.

Father Joyle approved the renaming of the Parish Hall to REV. NICHOLAS DUGGAN HALL.

Thank you to everyone for your generous donation for the renaming of the Parish Hall and improvements to the hall.

We are still open to receiving your donations, please enusre you note and designate it for the "renaming & improvements" or just note it with "Fr. Duggan" and we will designate the funds exclusively to it.

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Fr. Duggan was appointed as pastor of St. Paul from April 1986 through September 2003 at which point he retired from active ministry and was named Pastor Emeritus of St. Paul.

Click here for some photos of Fr. Duggan's Funeral Mass

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he and the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.  Amen.

Fall 40 Days for Life -
Come pray for just an hour and save a LIFE!

The Fall 40 Days for Life prayer vigil began on September 26 in hundreds of cities around the world, including several in our Diocese. Christians will pray and offer assistance on the sidewalk, Monday - Friday, from September 26th to November 4th. This life-saving, peaceful, prayerful ministry is endorsed by Bishop Soto who encourages all Catholics to participate. By God's grace close to 15,000 women worldwide have changed their minds, choosing LIFE for their children rather than abortion because of people praying at the sidewalk.

The Sacramento vigil will be held at the FPA Abortion Clinic at 2322 Butano Drive, Sacramento. Other 40 Days for Life locations within the Diocese of Sacramento include Redding, Chico, Vallejo, Fairfield and Yuba City. Please visit 40daysforlife.com for more information about each site.

Thank you to the generous parishioners who took a card from the Jesse tree to sponsor a child for Christmas.

The deadline is December 9 All unwrapped gifts, together with the coded card that you took from the Jesse tree should be returned. May God bless you for your kindness.

Blessings,

Ja'net Blea

St Paul Parishioners and Guests,

"Thank You" for your patience and cooperation during the lighting retrofit project. We are glad to say it is now completed. 
 
St Paul was given this blessed opportunity to save on our monthly expenses and have an impact to our carbon footprint on the environment. The reduction to our monthly electrical bill will greatly help our already tight budget for this year and years to come.
 
The SMUD Complete Energy Solutions Program offers us this opportunity to upgrade our lighting fixtures. It will help save an estimate of $663 per month on our electrical bill, saving 5,393.50 kWh per month or $39,804 in 5 years-saving 323,610 kWh in 5 years.
 
Due to a few challenges the whole scope of the project was not done specifically the round canister lamps but we do have a plan formulated to complete the majority of the lamps in the Church.

Our Rev. Nicholas Duggan Hall is 99% retrofitted, the REC plaza and parking lights between the church and Hall are 100% retrofitted. The remaining parking and church plaza lights have not been retrofitted because they are manually turned on only when necessary.

Click Here to see photos of the project.
 
Thank you again for your cooperation and patience.
 
For the greater glory of God
 
Your Pastoral Council
 

Every Friday starting March 8 to April 12th
CONFESSIONS will be scheduled simultaniously with Stations of the Cross on the following dates and times:

November 11th - Veterans Day

A Special Blessing for all past and present Veterans at the 9:00am Mass.
We would like to invite all our veterans and their families to attend, and for our veterans to wear their uniforms.

Famlies may bring a 3”x5” Photo of :
“Active Duty” military members to be placed in the Prayer Board, mounted in the South vestibule.

We wish to honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best and sacrificed so much to keep our country safe when called upon to serve.
God bless all our troops may he watch over them.

Monday, November 12th

The Rectory office will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday

Monday, November 12th—Mass of Remembrance

Mass at 7:00pm to remember our parishioners who have died this past year.

Thursday, November 22nd – Thanksgiving Day

Mass will be at 9::00am. Half of the collection today will be given to Loaves and Fishes

All parishioners are welcome to participate in our first ever “Christmas Lantern Parade and Contest” to be held the 1 ^st day of the Advent Novena and Mass, December 15 ^th, 2018 starting at 6:30pm.
 
Parishioners have this opportunity to show your talents by designing and handmake your own lantern.
 
See the parish web site for sample ideas at:
http://www.stpaul-florin.org/photoalbums/christmas-lantern-ideas
 
Objective: Promotion and preservation of Tradition through creative design.

 GUIDELINES/ REQUIREMENTS MUST BE CONSIDERED

• Personally designed and homemade lanterns only, purchased lanterns allowed but will not be judged.
• The lantern should be attached to a 3 to 4 foot pole to comfortably be carried.
• No candle or fire lit device allowed.
• There will be three (3) winners – 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes
• Please arrive in Church no later 6:15pm on December 15, 2018

Judging Criteria:

1.  Originality (relevance to the theme/objective)                                                       4pts                                                                          
2.  Creativity (colorful creative utilization of unique recycled materials if possible)    3pts  
3.  Symbolism                                                                                                             2pts                        
4.  Earth Friendly                                                                                                        1pt                     
TOTAL                                                                                                                        10pts
                             
To see the flyer click here.

Questions? Call the parish office 381-5200 ask for Sr. Elizabeth
 

"Spring Forward"

Daylight Savings Ends Sunday March 10th at 2am Set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

 

Nov 1st—All Saints Day

Mass: 8:00am in English

6:00pm in English

Nov 2nd– All Souls Day

Mass: 8:00am English

7:00pm Spanish