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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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This annual report of how we spent our money last year, and how we plan to spend it in the coming fiscal year.were presented to parishioners the weekend of September 26/27. Download and/or read the reports by clicking on the appropriate document below.Read More
PARISH ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
INFORME FINANCIERO ANUAL DE LA PARROQUIA
If you have any questions on either the presentation, or the brochures, you may contact any member of the Parish Finance Council. Members are:Father Joyle
Sr. Beth
Jerry Fong
Agustin Guzman
Henry Loret de Mola
Shaina Dy
Philip DeLeon
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A Letter from Fr. Joyle Martinez (English):
Original Copy of the LetterSeptember 27, 2020 Dear Parishioners:
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” -Proverbs 3:6 “Write the vision and make it plain so that the person who reads it may run.” -Habakkuk 2:2
“Ask in faith without wavering.” -James 1:6“Faith without work is dead.” -James 2:26
The mission statement and goals of St. Paul parish guide us in meeting the needs of our parish community. The Scripture readings above all model ways to meet our goals: to ask for God’s guidance; to write them down to provide focus; to trust that God will provide what we need; and after doing this spiritual work – to roll up our sleeves and do the physical work.
This financial report reflects the work the parish has done to stay true to our mission statement and to meet our goals during the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 2019 through June 2020).
Regarding our budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020 through June 2021) scripture tells us:
“Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’” ‒Luke 14:28―30Luke reminds us that Jesus called his followers to be aware of the total commitment which would be demanded of them and the necessity of thoughtful planning.
Those same teachings are relevant to us today as parishioners of this parish. We are also called to “sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough,” and that is what we have done in preparing the budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year. The budget for fiscal year 2021 reflects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all of us. We pray for all who suffer through this pandemic and long for the day when this scourge will be lifted.
As we begin the new fiscal year let’s remember that our support in our weekly offerings, in our service to others, and in all our contributions of time, talent, and treasure, no matter how great or small, are our expressions of thankfulness to God. Let us always be generous to one another for God is generous to us every day.
I applaud you and thank you for your offerings of commitment, participation, prayers, and contributions. May you be blessed for what we, with God’s help and grace, have accomplished during this fiscal year.
God bless us all!
Fr. Joyle Martinez Pastor
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A Letter from Fr. Joyle Martinez (Spanish):
Copia original de la carta27 septiembre 2020 Queridos Feligreses:
“Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y El enderezará tus sendas.” -Proverbios 3:6
“Escribe la visión y grábala claramente en tablas, para que corra el que las lea.” -Habacuc 2:2 “La fe sin obra está muerta.” -Santiago2:26La declaración de la misión y objetivos de la parroquia de San Pablo nos guía en la satisfacción de las necesidades de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Las lecturas bíblicas, sobre todo modelan maneras de alcanzar nuestras metas: pedir a Dios por su orientación; escribirlas para proporcionar un enfoque; confiar en que Dios proveerá lo que necesitamos; y después de hacer este trabajo espiritual - Estar listos y hacer el trabajo físico.
Este informe financiero refleja el trabajo que la parroquia ha hecho para permanecer fieles a nuestra misión y para cumplir con nuestros objetivos durante el Año Fiscal 2020 (Julio de 2019 a junio de 2020).
Le aplaudo a usted y le doy las gracias por sus ofertas de compromiso, participación, oraciones y contribuciones. Benditos sean por lo que, con la ayuda de Dios y de la gracia, han podido llevar a cabo durante este año fiscal.Informe financiero del nuevo año fiscal:
¿Cuál de Ustedes, queriendo edificar una torre, no se sienta primero y calcula los gastos, a ver si tiene lo que necesita para acabarla? No sea que después de haber puesto los cimientos y al no poderla terminar, todos los que la vean comiencen a burlarse de él, diciendo: 'Este hombre comenzó a edificar, y no pudo acabar.” ‒ Lucas 14:28―30
San Lucas nos recuerda que Jesús llama a sus seguidores a estar conscientes del compromiso total que se exige de ellos y la necesidad de una cuidadosa planificación.
Esas mismas enseñanzas son relevantes para nosotros hoy como feligreses de esta parroquia. También nosotros estamos llamados a "sentarnos y calcular el costo para ver si hay suficiente", y eso es lo que hemos hecho en la preparación del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2021 (1 Julio 2020 a 30 junio 2021). El presupuesto para el año fiscal 2021 refleja el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19. Oramos por todos los que sufren esta pandemia y anhelamos el día en que se levante este flagelo.
Al comenzar el nuevo año fiscal, recordemos que nuestro apoyo en nuestras ofrendas semanales, en nuestro servicio a los demás, y en todas nuestras contribuciones de tiempo, talento y tesoro, no importa cuán grandes o pequeñas, son nuestras expresiones de agradecimiento a Dios. Seamos siempre generosos el uno al otro porque Dios es generoso con nosotros cada día.
Que Dios nos bendiga.
Fr. Joyle Martinez Pastor
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Read MoreLiving Justly
“You give that back right now!” How many of us have heard that line, probably more than once, as we were growing up? We come home with the trophy of what we thought was a really sweet deal, only to have our parents undo our profits by making us return the spoils. They had a different idea of what constituted a “fair trade agreement.” Justice in our dealings with others continues to be an important measure of our character, and like a good parent, God cares very much about how we treat each other and about how others treat us. God hears the cry of the poor, and answers the call of the oppressed. God’s beloved children are not to behave like bullies.
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Read MoreThere is a show on public television in which people search their attics for heirlooms, dust them off, and trek them downtown for ruthless evaluation by teams of antique experts. Occasionally the owners are surprised to learn they have been harboring priceless artifacts: a Tiffany bowl used to catch the car keys, a Van Gogh in the downstairs bathroom. What they lugged downtown in a paper bag, they carry home in bubble wrap and receiving blankets.
It’s the same way with treasures in Church life. Lots of things were lugged up into the attic years ago, and it was inevitable that some treasures ended up in the trash. Many Catholics tucked the sacrament of penance away in a dusty corner. We know it’s there if we need it, but it is not the weekly routine it once was, like the Saturday bath “whether I need it or not.” Today, especially in Lent and Advent or as part of personal preparation for marriage, ordination, or other life transitions, the sacrament of penance is a treasure of the Christian life waiting to be discovered. What’s in your attic?
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If you would like to join our group of dedicated Liturgical Ministers we would be happy to welcome you.Read More
We are especially in need of:- Lectors (Ministers of the Word)
- Hospitaility Minsiters
- Eucharistic Minisiters
- Adult Altar Servers
- Ministers to the Sick and Homebound
- Bereavement Ministry
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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 Yvonne Gonzalez Hector & Susan Carmargo John Khawl Lian & Rosa Hkawn Nu Carmen Lesley Inuman Teresia Lo 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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