This Week's News
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Online Giving and Parish Support
Dear Parishioners,
I pray that everything is well for you and your family with the grace of God and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Paul Church is our church. We are here for each other. Rest assured that with your help, our church is here for you and will still be here after this pandemic.
Kindly mail your weekly contribution or even drop it by the office or by the white mailbox in front of the office.
You can do it electronically, too, without the hassles of mailing or driving to the office through the Catholic Foundation of our Diocese. It is a free service given by our diocese to help parishes and it is safe and secured. This is the link: https://www.scd.org/catholic-foundation. From there, you just go to “Support Your Parish” and choose St. Paul – Sacramento. The diocese will send to us 100% of your contribution. We appreciate your support and generosity.
Rest assured of my prayers for all of you and my livestream masses are offered for you. May God continue to bless you and your family. May the Blessed Virgin Mary protect us with her intercession.
Sincerely,
Fr. Joyle Martinez (sgd)
Pastor
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)Downloadable Resources
Below is the link to the USCCB Downloadable Resources. They are very informative and at the same time they can be used as aids in understanding our faith, worship and every day life as a Christian. They have the following contents: Saint of the Week, Fact of Faith, Prayer Resource, Social Media Post for Facebook and Twitter, Shareable Images, Bulletin Insert, Catechetical Aids and others. You may download them and share them to others.
June 7-13, 2020 - The Most Holy Trinity Sunday/Week
May 31-June 6, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday/Week
May 24-30. 2020 - Ascension Sunday and Seventh Week of Easter
May 17-23, 2020 - Sixth Sunday (Week) of Easter
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Read MoreSHARE THE BURDEN
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). These words of our Savior seem to be in stark contrast to the previous chapter from the same Gospel, when we were told that if we do not take up our crosses, we are not worthy of Christ.
Connecting these two messages might help us on our faith journeys. Being a follower of Christ surely means that we must embrace the cross, in its mystery of both suffering and triumph. This is something that we need not do alone, for the burden is often too heavy for us to carry by ourselves. Who, then, do we turn to? We can turn to the Body of Christ—the community of disciples gathered for worship. When we find the burden too heavy, let us remember that we can share that burden with our Christian sisters and brothers, who can help bring us rest.
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Read MoreSAINT MARIA GORETTI (1890-1902) July 6
Does anything match a mother’s pride in her children? First Communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings: how these delight a mother’s heart! Imagine, then, Assunta Goretti, the only mother ever to attend her child’s canonization! In poverty-stricken rural Italy, widowed Assunta tended fields for the Serenelli family, whose eighteenyear- old son, Alessandro, propositioned her barely twelve-year-old Maria; then, when she resisted, crying, “It is a sin! God forbids it!” he stabbed her fourteen times. As she lay dying, Maria assured the attending priest, “Yes, I forgive Alessandro! I want him to be in Paradise with me someday.” Imprisoned, unrepentant, Alessandro changed after dreaming that a radiant Maria had offered him fourteen lilies. “I’ve kept my promise,” she smiled. “You’ll be here with me someday.” Upon release, he rushed to beg Assunta’s forgiveness. “Jesus has forgiven you,” she replied, “my Maria, too. How can I refuse?” Next morning, mother and murderer walked arm in arm to church and knelt side by side for Communion.
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Read MoreAre you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
Are you looking for complete your sacraments in the Catholic Church?
Contact Sister Elizabeth U. Siguenza RVM at 916-381-5200
REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
It starts in September.
Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ( English & Spanish)
FORMS ( downloadable)
RCIA Adult New Registration form 2020-2021
RCIA Registration Form - Children & Youth 2020
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is an ongoing, year round program for un-baptized adults (catechuments) and baptized adults who are seeking more information on the Catholic faith or Catholics who wish to complete the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and/or Confirmation.
Inquiry Classes. The first stage is called the Period of Inquiry (or the precatechumenate). Classes usually last for 306 months and are for those in the initial stages of learning about the Catholic faith and/or those seeking more information about God and/or joining the Church. These sessiona are informal and friends and spouses are welcome. They will last as long as the student needs to decide if they feel readyd to more into the next stage.
Catechumenate. The second stage is called the catechumenate. This is for catechumens (un-baptized) and candidates (baptized). The Rites of Acceptance and Welcoming mark the beginning of this time. Catechesis (learning about the Word of God through the Lectionary, the Bible and the beliefs of the Church) is studied during this time and may take 1-2 years, depending on the amount of adult faith formation the catechumen or candidate has. Each persons journey is unique and each person is allowed to progress at the rate the individual feels comfortable with. When they are ready to proceed further with their initiation the next stage begins.
Period of Enlightenment and Purification. This third stage is celebrated with the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at the beginning of Lent and lasts for 40 days. During this time catechesis is not the primary focus of learning. It is a time of discernment and purification and preparation for a new life as a Christian. The Elect, as they are now called, have a time of intense preparation and prayer along with the celebrations of three public scrutinies and a retreat in which to prepare for their Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil. Initiation is at the Easter Vigil.
Mystagogia. The fourth and final stage is a period of exploring the experiences of the fully initiated Christians through the Sacraments, continuing catechesis and parish celebration. It is a time when the neophyte is welcomed into all aspects of the parish life and its service. This is usually 50 days or moire depending on personal need. At the end of this time the new Christian begins the rest of their life long journey in full communion with the Church. -
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We would like to welcome some of our newly registered members to our parish family:
Felicia Velazquez-Cruz Evani Casillas Eduardo Perez Fernando Rodriguez Kieran de Leon-Horton Josephine Otto Andrew Agulo Jennifer Wega Stephanie Book (Vicky) Hai Bui Patricia Arreola Santos Granados Stephanie Bryant Vicente Lacebal Kaela Beckley Juan Miguel & Yvette Flores Tony Le Benerisa Perez Darwin Darius De Dios Faviola Esmeralda Mendoza Cheryl Aure Maria Guadalupe Hurtado Jane Cupples Amycar Thammavongsa Cathy Hickman If you are new to our parish we welcome you and ask you to register with us so we can keep in touch.
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