Message from Bishop Jaime Soto - Coming Back to the Table

May 20, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ:

The Acts of the Apostles begins with the Ascension of the Lord to the right hand of the Father’s throne in heaven.  Luke described the scene of Jesus being lifted up, “a cloud took him from their sight.” (Acts 1.1-11) The lingering, longing look of the disciples’ gaze fixed on the sky revealed their sense of loss.  Their master had seemingly left them behind.  As they stared up at the sky, two angels came to chastise the gloomy group.  “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?” The followers of Jesus were reminded that the Lord Jesus would return.  With these words of encouragement, the disciples returned to Jerusalem.  The scripture tells us, “All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus.” (Acts. 1.14)

The cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic has . . . . .

Full Video Message (Coming Back to the Table: Diocesan Guide to the Public Celebration of the Mass)

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Holy Thursday:  5:00 PM - Bilingual

Good Friday:     12:00 PM - English
                          2:00 PM - Stations of the Cross
                          5:00 PM - Spanish

Easter Vigil:       8:10PM - Bilingual

Easter Sunday: 10:00 AM - English
                          12:00 PM - Spanish

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Knights of Columbus 2020 Scholarship Announcement

      Knights of Columbus, Council 6922 is pleased to announce the offering of two one-time scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors this year. These grants of $1,000 and $500 will be awarded in June 2020.

       Applicants must be active in Saint Paul parish or community and be registered as a member of St. Paul Catholic Church at 8720 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA.  Applicants must have a Grade Point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, with plans to attend an accredited university or college during the 2020-2021 school year.

       Applications must be completed and received by the Knights of Columbus on or before June 5, 2020. The application and instructions are available on this website.

CLICK HERE to download the application form.
 

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

You can download the letter to read by clicking on this LINK.

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.”

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