Wednesdays January 8th – April 9th 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church 717 N. Bradford Avenue Placentia, CA, 92870 Divorced, Catholic, Now What? St. Joseph Parish in Placentia is sponsoring a 13 Week Journey of Hope Divorce Recovery Series on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8:30p.m. beginning Wednesday, January 8th through April 9th. The series offers much needed support, healing and help to answer questions asked resulting from a separation or divorce. The program is designed to help divorced and separated Catholics recover by more fully learning and living their faith. The sessions will be held in person and online. Meetings occur by Zoom or In-Person Register at: https://www.osvhub.com/stjosephplacentia/forms/ journey-of-hope-series-winter2025

Date: Wednesday Jan 22 at 12:10 End time: 1:00 pm Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 1017 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Bishop Soto, joined by members of the clergy of Sacramento, will offer a Mass of Reparation for the sin of legalized abortion inflicting the people of California. All are invited. No Cost. Contact Deacon Danny Patterson at 916.733.0133 or [email protected]

The annual Walk for Life in San Francisco will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Good Shepherd Parish in Elk Grove has invited our parishioners to join their Bus. The day begins with Mass at 8:30 AM at Good Shepherd Church. The Bus will depart after Mass and the price, per person, is $30. If you wish to travel and the price is an issue let them know. Deadline for reservations is: Monday, Jan 20th at Noon. Here is their information: Address is 9539 Racquet Ct, Elk Grove. Coordinator: Gary Hickman, Ph-916-806-6736 Please mail your money by check, payable to: Good Shepherd Church (with Walk for Life noted on bottom left of your check). Please include your name, email address and phone number on a separate piece of paper with the check in case someone needs to get in touch with you before the bus departure. God Bless you and thanks for supporting Life!

You are invited to attend a Special Annual Event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Sponsored by the North State Ecumenical Conference (NSEC), which was established in 1968 and is comprised of Christian faiths in the Greater Sacramento Area. You are invited to attend this event in person at: St. Francis of Assisi Church (916-443-8084) 1114 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Event schedule: 11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch and Presentation in Brunsman Hall 12:30 pm-1:45 pm - Panel Discussion in Church 2:00 pm-2:45 pm - Worship Service in Church For more event details, please contact Deacon Paul Friedrich at [email protected]. There is no charge for this Special Event. Donations may be made to Midtown HART. To donate please click on the following link: https:// www.hartstogether.org/midtown (when making a donation please make reference to: NSEC Special Event). Thank you! Please RSVP via the appropriate Jotform link below. https://form.jotform.com/233367380273155

The Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague Family Prayer Group is inviting everybody to celebrate the Feast of Santo Niño this coming Saturday, January 18, 2025. A procession at 10:30 AM will be done followed by a Holy Mass at 11:00 AM in the church. A social reception in the hall will follow after it.

As Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Hope at the Vatican for the whole Catholic Church, we are encouraged to have a pilgrimage and receive the blessing of this Jubilee year. In the pamphlets that you picked up last Christmas, we have recommended ways to do during this Jubilee Year. One of them is to visit the designated churches of the diocese and make a pilgrimage. There are corresponding stickers of the churches that you would paste on them once you visit any designated church. Let us make ourselves pilgrim of hope as we journey through this Holy Year with much intent in our spiritual life.

The annual Walk for Life in San Francisco will be on Sunday, January 25, 2025. Good Shepherd Parish in Elk Grove has invited our parishioners to join their Bus. The day begins with Mass at 8:30 AM at Good Shepherd Church. The Bus will depart after Mass and the price, per person, is $30. If you wish to travel and the price is an issue let them know. Deadline for reservations is: Monday, Jan 20th at Noon. Here is their information: Address is 9539 Racquet Ct, Elk Grove. Coordinator: Gary Hickman, Ph-916-806-6736 Please mail your money by check, payable to: Good Shepherd Church (with Walk for Life noted on bottom left of your check). Please include your name, email address and phone number on a separate piece of paper with the check in case someone needs to get in touch with you before the bus departure. God Bless you and thanks for supporting Life!

Dear St. Paul Parish Family, Advent and Christmas are joyous seasons when we remember and celebrate the start of the unfolding of the mysteries of our salvation. We wait for the return of Christ to fully establish the perfect kingdom of God. On Christmas, we joyfully celebrate his first coming as he warms our hearts and souls. May the Son of God dwell in our homes and hearts as we acknowledge Him as our King and Savior. May His peace and love be the spirit that would fill all our days and the new year. May this Christmas and the coming New Year be blessed ones for all of us. In the name of the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Committee, Liturgical Committee, the Parish Office Staff and Religious Education, we all say: O come Immanuel and be born again in our hearts and families that we may truly live our faith. Advanced Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you! In the Word Incarnate, Rev. Joyle Martinez Pastor Schedule of Advent, Christmas Seasons: Christmas Masses: December 24 3:20 CFF Christmas Pageant 4:00 PM – Children Christmas Eve Mass 7:00 PM – Christmas Eve Mass 8:15 PM – Syro-Malabar Mass (Indian) 10:30 PM – Christmas Eve Mass December 25 9:00 AM – Christmas Mass 11:00 AM – Christmas Mass 1:00 PM – Christmas Mass (Spanish) Feast of the Holy Family December 28 December 29 2:45 PM Confession 4:00 PM Holy Family Vigil Mass 7:30 AM Holy Family Mass 9:00 AM Holy Family Mass 11:00 AM Holy Family Mass 1:00 PM Holy Family Mass (Spanish) Masses for the Solemnity of the Mother of God: December 31 6:30 PM – New Year’s Eve Mass January 1 9:00 AM – New Year’s Mass 11:00 AM – New Year’s Mass 1:00 PM – New Year’s Mass (Spanish) Masses for Epiphany of the Lord: January 4 January 5 2:45 - Confession 4:00 PM – Vigil English Mass 7:30 AM - English 9:00 AM – English 11:00 AM – English 1:00 PM – Spanish

The Filipino Apostolate of the diocese has made St. Paul Parish as the host of the 2024 Simbang Gabi Commissioning on December 7, 2024 at the 4:00 PM Mass. We are honored to be chosen to host this religious event. The bishop celebrates the Holy Mass and commissions all the parishes of the diocese which are doing the traditional Filipino Simbang Gabi in December. There were an estimated 24 parishes from all over the diocese who came to attend the commissioning. After the mass and commissioning, everyone came together in fellowship in the Rev. Nicholas Duggan Hall to celebrate the occasion. CLICK HERE to access photos of this annual commissioning held this year at St Paul. With great appreciation to Paul Pham for these memories, Thank You Paul!

This Thanksgiving, as we reflect with gratitude for the many blessings God has given us, Catholics throughout our Diocese are invited to visit scd.org to view the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal “Report of Gratitude.” See how, together as Catholics, parishioners have made a real difference to those in need. This year more than 465,000 men, women and children have been helped through generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal. $4.2 million has been pledged so far from Catholics throughout the 20 counties of our diocese. Our parish receives 25% of any gift made by parishioners here. If you have not yet participated, prayer- fully consider a donation. No contribution, no act of charity is ever too small or insignificant. Envelopes are available here at the parish, org donate online at scd.org.

On May 9, 2024, Pope Francis announced the Jubilee Year 2025 with a papal bull called Spes non confundit, which translates to "hope does not disappoint". The Jubilee Year will begin on Christmas Eve, 2024, when the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica opens, and end on December 28, 2025, when the Holy Doors of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul's Outside the Walls close. The Jubilee Year will conclude in Rome on January 6, 2026. I am inviting you to participate in a pilgrimage that seeks to renew your faith, grow in holiness and recharge your Hope. For more information, contact the parish office or Fr. J. Martinez. Dates: April 21-30, 2025

In re: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento, Case No. 24-21326 U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: October 1, 2024 YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM OR OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO On April 1, 2024, The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento aka Diocese of Sacramento filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for protection under title 11 of the United States Code. If you were sexually abused by any person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim so as to be received by October 1, 2024, or otherwise you will be forev- er barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Diocese. Claims based on acts or omissions of the Diocese that occurred before April 1, 2024, must be filed on or before October 1, 2024, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated, or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated, or certain before April 1, 2024. In re: El Obispo Católico Romano de Sacramento, Caso No. 24-21326 Tribunal de Bancarrota de los Estados Unidos Para el Distrito Este de California Notificación de fecha límite para presentar reclamaciones: 1 de Octubre de 2024 USTED PUEDE TENER UNA DEMANDA DE ABUSO SEXUAL U OTRA DEMANDA CONTRA LA DIÓCESIS DE SACRAMENTO El 1 de abril de 2024, el Obispo Católico Romano de Sacramento, también conocido como Diócesis de Sacra- mento, presentó una petición de bancarrota del capítulo 11 para obtener protección bajo el título 11 del Código de los Estados Unidos. Si usted fue abusado sexualmente por cualquier persona relacionada con la Diócesis, debe presentar su reclamo para que se reciba antes del 1 de octubre de 2024, o de lo contrario, se le prohibirá y excluirá para siempre hacer valer dicha reclamación contra la Diócesis. Las reclamaciones basadas en actos u omisiones de la Diócesis que ocurrieron antes del 1 de abril de 2024, deben presentarse el 1 de octubre de 2024 o antes, incluso si dichas reclamaciones no están ahora fijas, liq- uidadas o ciertas o no se vencieron o se volvieron fijas, liquidadas o ciertas antes del 1 de abril de 2024. For more information on how to file a claim or about the bankruptcy, please visit: https://www.donlinrecano.com/ rcbsacramento, or contact the Debtor’s claims agent Donlin, Recano, & Company, Inc. via email at rcbsacra- [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-714- 7301; or visit the Debtor’s website at https://scd.org and follow the links for Chapter 11 filing.

In re: The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento, Case No. 24-21326 U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: October 1, 2024 YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM OR OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO On April 1, 2024, The Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento aka Diocese of Sacramento filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for protection under title 11 of the United States Code. If you were sexually abused by any person connected with the Diocese, you must file a claim so as to be received by October 1, 2024, or otherwise you will be forev- er barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Diocese. Claims based on acts or omissions of the Diocese that occurred before April 1, 2024, must be filed on or before October 1, 2024, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated, or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated, or certain before April 1, 2024. In re: El Obispo Católico Romano de Sacramento, Caso No. 24-21326 Tribunal de Bancarrota de los Estados Unidos Para el Distrito Este de California Notificación de fecha límite para presentar reclamaciones: 1 de Octubre de 2024 USTED PUEDE TENER UNA DEMANDA DE ABUSO SEXUAL U OTRA DEMANDA CONTRA LA DIÓCESIS DE SACRAMENTO El 1 de abril de 2024, el Obispo Católico Romano de Sacramento, también conocido como Diócesis de Sacra- mento, presentó una petición de bancarrota del capítulo 11 para obtener protección bajo el título 11 del Código de los Estados Unidos. Si usted fue abusado sexualmente por cualquier persona relacionada con la Diócesis, debe presentar su reclamo para que se reciba antes del 1 de octubre de 2024, o de lo contrario, se le prohibirá y excluirá para siempre hacer valer dicha reclamación contra la Diócesis. Las reclamaciones basadas en actos u omisiones de la Diócesis que ocurrieron antes del 1 de abril de 2024, deben presentarse el 1 de octubre de 2024 o antes, incluso si dichas reclamaciones no están ahora fijas, liq- uidadas o ciertas o no se vencieron o se volvieron fijas, liquidadas o ciertas antes del 1 de abril de 2024. For more information on how to file a claim or about the bankruptcy, please visit: https://www.donlinrecano.com/ rcbsacramento, or contact the Debtor’s claims agent Donlin, Recano, & Company, Inc. via email at rcbsacra- [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-714- 7301; or visit the Debtor’s website at https://scd.org and follow the links for Chapter 11 filing.

English Baptism on July 27, 2024 ​ CKEORI BHENYL PAMITTAN LOTEYRO ANDREW JOSEPH DE LEON VINAS We welcome you to our Church. May your families, friends and godparents never weary to guide you in our faith as you grow with it everyday.

Spiritual Adoption and Baby Goods collections will be on vacation until September. Thanks to all who have participated in both our programs. You have greatly helped to save lives of the Unborn. Donations may still be dropped off during the week at the office, Be sure to mark them for PRL. Watch for news of our new schedules in late August bulletins. For LIFE ... Lynn and John Bertaut

Bishop Jaime Soto, Celebrant
Saturday September 21, 2024 at Vietnamese Martyrs Parish, Sacramento; Mass: 10:30 AM followed by reception in hall

The Altar Servers of the Diocese of Sacramento are invited to attend a Mass with Bishop Soto to be recognized for their service to our Diocese and their parish. We will be giving out certificates for one year of service and three or more years of service. Each parish will select an Altar Server of the Year who will also be recognized at the celebration. Parishes are welcome to attend whichever of the two events is most convenient for them. Registration is required. Pastors or altar server coordinators may contact Rick Kobzi, Altar Server Coordinator Organizer, at (714) 608-3060 or [email protected] to obtain registration materials or to ask any questions.

Is your child a graduating High School senior? It’s not too early to connect him or her to a Catholic Community on Campus. Over 80% of students stop practicing the faith in college, that’s most of the campus! The problem is many students struggle to find great friends that share their faith. It can be overwhelming to walk onto a new campus with no friends. There’s so many opportunities and decisions to make. Faith usually isn’t at the top of the list.

Newman Ministry can help. Register your child today: https:// www.newmanministry.com/