Divine Mercy Catholic ChurchDivine Mercy Catholic ChurchDivine Mercy Catholic ChurchDivine Mercy Catholic Church

2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835 | Tel: (916) 256-3134 | Fax: (916) 265-1999 divinemercy.parish@sbcglobal.net | www.divinemercynatomas.com

Pastor

Rev. Soane Kaniseli pastor@divinemercynatomas.com

Deacon Rick Morales deacon@divinemercynatomas.com

Office Staff Julie Aninzo Linda Casarino Michelle Ignacio Fids Reina (Bookkeeper) Facility Maintenance Ed Pagala (Supervisor) Edgar Espino Renato Perez

Bulletin Coordinator Michelle Ignacio bulletin@divinemercynatomas.com

Capital Campaign Renee Chavez campaign@divinemercynatomas.com

Music Ministry Elvis Molina � Bill Carlos

MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To

proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen

the family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to

all.

Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day. Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day. Anointing of the Sick Please call (916) 525 - 8059 Rosary English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Immediately after every Mass

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday Mass 7:30 AM

9:30 AM

12:30 PM

5:00 PM

Filipino Mass 6:30 PM

Every 2nd Saturday of the Month

Spanish Mass 7:00 PM

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month

Tongan Mass 2:30 PM Every 4th Sunday of the Month ______________________________________

WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM

Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 4 PM (Blessed Sacrament Exposed)

First Friday Morning Mass 8:30 AM Exposition* 9:00 AM Benediction 5:45 PM Evening Mass 6:30 PM

*Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition

� Mass Schedule �

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WELCOME TO DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fifth Sunday

of Lent

March 17, 2013 ~ John 8:11

“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and do not sin again.”

Message from Our Pastor . . .Message from Our Pastor . . .Message from Our Pastor . . .Message from Our Pastor . . .

~ Fr. Soane Kaniseli~ Fr. Soane Kaniseli~ Fr. Soane Kaniseli~ Fr. Soane Kaniseli

St. Paul actually says, “Because of the supreme good of supreme good of supreme good of supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,knowing Christ Jesus my Lord,knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may

Through the Sacrament

of Penance, Jesus is

saying to the repentant

person, “Neither do I

condemn you. Go, and

from now on do not sin

anymore.”

WWWW e heard in today's First Reading First Reading First Reading First Reading the prophetic words of the Lord God when he spoke to Prophet Isaiah.

The Lord God began by identifying Himself. He created Israel, led the Exodus of His people under the leadership of Moses, divided the Red Sea and destroyed the great army of the Pharaoh of Egypt. He quenched the life out of the enemies of His people. It is for our advantage that we know God as our eternal and Powerful God.

SSSS t. Paul in today’s Second Reading Second Reading Second Reading Second Reading from his Letter to the Philippians reminds us the words of St. Peter: “You are a

chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his

own, so that you may announce the praises of him who called you

out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were “no

people” but now you are God’s people; you had not received

mercy but now you have received mercy [1 Pet. 2:9-10].

gain Christ and be found in Him, not having any righteousness of my own based on the law but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God, depending on faith to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by being conformed to His death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.” In other words, to know Christ as we should know Him is far surpasses an intellectual knowledge. It involves a personal daily relationship between Jesus and ourselves which surpasses all the worldly pleasures and wealth that can be gained in our lifetime.

IIII n today's Gospel Reading, Jesus gave us a basic command to help us on our way in order to win our race to heaven, if we are persevering in our living

faith. Jesus said, “Go your way, and from now on do not sin again”. It means that faith alone is not sufficient. If you say you have faith but continue to live in mortal sin, you will not win the race to enter the Kingdom of God. Now let us show our gratitude to God’s mercy by having a change of heart to reject sinning again. Resolve to refrain from judging others. Strive towards sanctification before making false concern with the needs of others. For it is through the grace of God, our faith and a successful walk in the love of Christ that others will learn from us how they should walk in the love of Christ.

Take advantage of the last few weeks of Lent and make the resolution to sin no more.Take advantage of the last few weeks of Lent and make the resolution to sin no more.Take advantage of the last few weeks of Lent and make the resolution to sin no more.Take advantage of the last few weeks of Lent and make the resolution to sin no more.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Stations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the Cross

During Lent - Every Friday after the

6:30 pm Mass (around 7:15 pm)

until March 22nd

Join us on Easter Sunday for the

- easter egg hunt - We are collecting plastic eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt this year (March 31st after the 12:30 pm Mass). Please donate stuffed plastic eggs with wrapped candies, small toys or coins. There will be bins available in the Narthex for you to drop them off .

CFF Confirmation packets are already due. Please

submit in the office if you haven't done so.

Important

Dates to

Remember

March 17th (Sunday): 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Adult/Parent Faith Formation or PFF (Church)

March 19th (Tuesday): 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sacrament Preparation class (Narthex/Portable Classrooms) Parents with Fr. Soane (Church)

April 26th (Friday): 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Examination of Conscience (Portable Classrooms)

April 27th (Saturday): 10:00 am - First Reconciliation

Habemus Papam!Habemus Papam!Habemus Papam!Habemus Papam!

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76 was elected the 266th pope and took the name Francis.

The election came on the first full day of the conclave on the conclave's fifth ballot. It was a surprisingly quick conclusion to a conclave that began with many plausible candidates and no clear favorite.

The Latin American pope, a Jesuit, was chosen by at least two-thirds of the 115 cardinals from 48 countries, who cast their ballots in secret in the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis has had a growing reputation as a very spiritual man with a talent for

pastoral leadership serving in a region with the largest number of the world's Catholics.

Since 1998, he has been archbishop of Buenos Aires, where his style is low-key and close to the people.

He rides the bus, visits the poor, lives in a simple apartment and cooks his own meals. To many in Buenos Aires, he is known simply as "Father Jorge."

His election was announced in Latin from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, to a massive crowd in the square below and millions watching around the world.

“I will now give my

blessing to you and to the

whole world, to all men and

women of good will...Thank

you for your welcome. Pray

for me and I will be with

you again soon...We will

see one another soon.”

www.usccb.org, www.news.va, www.catholicnews.com

Palms Needed For Palm SundayPalms Needed For Palm SundayPalms Needed For Palm SundayPalms Needed For Palm Sunday

Should you or someone you know have palms trees that can be trimmed to provide palms for the parish celebration on Palm Sunday, March 24th, please call the Parish Office at

(916) 256-3134. We ask that if you would like to donate palm fronds, please bring them to the church by Wednesday, March 20th.

World Youth Day MinistryWorld Youth Day MinistryWorld Youth Day MinistryWorld Youth Day Ministry

The Divine Mercy World Youth Day Ministry is raffling a bronze crucifix at Masses from now until March 24th. (1) ticket for $5 or (5) tickets for $20. The payment for their trip to Brazil is fast approaching and they need all the help they can get financially. Thank you for your support!

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Eyeglass Recycling Drive continues this month. Please drop off old sunglasses, prescription and reading glasses in the box by the Narthex.

On March 19th, the Knights will have an insurance information night at 7:00 pm in

the Fr. McGivney Room (P7). Everyone is invited to come and learn. If you have ever thought about life insurance or wondered if you have enough, please attend. Refreshments will be served.

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Eric Watson (916) 374-9085, David Leahy (916) 419-9914, Barry Criste (916)515-1964 or any Knight for more information.

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Pillar I: The Creed is a 12-Part program that will launch

you on an amazing journey through the Catechism of the

Catholic Church. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part

in a compelling and inspiring learning experience that is

sure to draw you closer to Christ through a deeper

understanding of the teachings of His Church.

You say you “believe” every Sunday as you

recite the Creed. But do you know what

you’re saying you “believe” in? Do the

truths of the faith—listed in the Creed—

really permeate your life? Learn how

these ancient truths contain the promise

of peace, joy and happiness for our lives.

Join us for Pillar I: The Creed at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Par-cipants may choose between two sessions:

1. Every Monday at 7:30 pm in the Narthex

April 1st

to July 1st

OR

2. Every Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Narthex

April 3rd

to July 3rd

Registra-on forms will be available a�er all the Sunday Masses March 10, 17 and 24 or in the Parish Office during office hours – Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to

4:00 pm. For ques-ons or if you require further

assistance, please call (916) 256-3134.

HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE

March 24 - Palm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am (with procession), 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm

March 25 - Holy Monday 6:30 pm

March 26 - Holy Tuesday 8:30 am

March 27 - Holy Wednesday 6:30 pm

March 28 - Holy Thursday NO MORNING MASS

7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the Mass until 12 midnigh

March 29 - Good Friday NO MASS ON GOOD FRIDAY

12:00 noon - Stations of the Cross 1:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (Three part ceremony: Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion)

3:00 pm - Novena to the Divine Mercy

March 30 - Holy Saturday NO MORNING MASS

3:00 pm - Novena to the Divine Mercy 3:45 pm - Confession

8:15 pm - Easter Vigil Celebration (Four part ceremony: Blessing of Fire, Liturgy

of the Word, Baptism & Eucharist)

March 31 - Easter Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm

Novena to the Divine Mercy after all Masses

March 17March 17March 17March 17thththth

Tuesday, March 19th

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Sharing Our TreasureSharing Our TreasureSharing Our TreasureSharing Our Treasure

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

Weekly Goal $ 7,500

17-Feb $ 7,202

24-Feb $ 6,307

03-Mar $ 7,575

10-Mar $ 6,824

Year-to-Date Collections $ 263,688

Year-to-Date Goal $ 277,500

Year-to-Date Shortage $ (13,812)

BUILDING FUND COLLECTIONS*

∗ All Capital Campaign payments

∗ All monthly Building Fund 2nd Collection donations, donations otherwise identified for the Building Fund in envelopes or by notation on a check

∗ Pew or wish list donation, and

∗ Donations for the Portable Classrooms

Annual Goal $ 335,257

17-Feb $ 745

24-Feb $ 2,313

03-Mar $ 13,900

10-Mar $ 6,393

Year-to-Date Collections $ 239,757

2nd Capital Campaign Report

As of March 10, 2013

Goal $ 1,000,000

Pledges - 97% $ 966,483

Collections - 39% $ 381,202

Thank you for your generous financial contributions to support parish operations and repayment of our loan obligation.

SECOND COLLECTION

March 16 - 17

WORLD YOUTH DAY

March 23 - 24 CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION

SPECIAL COLLECTION

Catholic Relief Services $ 866

Divine Mercy Sunday Potluck Celebration April 6 & 7

Please join us as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday after every Mass with food, drinks and fellowship! As we have done before, we ask our parishioners to bring their favorite dish appropriate to the time of day.

Sunday, April 7: 2:00 pm - Talk by Fr. Soane about Divine Mercy

2:15 pm - Showing of Divine Mercy video in the Church

March 29 - April 6: NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY at 3:00 pm & after every Mass

April 7 : HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION

at 3:00 pm

T he rubric in the Sacramentary (Roman Missal) states: "The practice of covering crosses and images in the church may be observed, if the episcopal conference decides. The

crosses are to be covered until the end of the celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday. Images are to remain covered until the beginning of the Easter vigil."

So this practice is dependent upon the decision of the bishops' conference of a given country.

However, the covering is not done throughout all of Lent. The crosses (crucifixes) are to be covered only from the Fifth Sunday of Lent until Good Friday (as the rubric states), and other images are to be covered only from the Fifth Sunday of Lent until the Easter vigil.

The purpose of covering the crosses is to emphasize it being revealed on Good Friday. The purpose of covering other images is to take the focus off the images and focus the attention of the people on the central mysteries of our faith -- the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 3/26/2006- http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/

~ Article contributed by Divine Mercy’s Altar Society ~

Why do some churches cover the statues and the cross during lent with purple cloth?

Last Name: A - G Donuts/Pastries (7:30 am Mass) Rice or Rolls or Pita (All the Masses) Appetizer (All the Masses)

H - R Breakfast Dish (7:30 am Mass), Main or Side Dish (All other Masses) Noodles/Pasta (All other Masses)

S - Z Dessert or Fruit or Vegetables (All the Masses)

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Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions Mar 16 Saturday 8:30am Enrico & Josefa Deasis �, Teodula Calubayan �, Natividad Bautista � 5:00pm Andres Marcelo, Sr. (Speedy Recovery), Rolando Botones (Speedy Recovery) Ma. Fenomeno Botones (Birthday), Mar 17 Sunday 7:30am Divine Mercy Parishioners (Pro Populo) 9:30am Catherine Gill �, Grace Beneir-Smith � (Death Anniversary) 12:30pm Alberto Plantilla, Jr. �, Juanita Oregana �, Aurora Weaver Barry � 5:00pm Amadeo Carlos � (40th Day) Mar 18 Monday 6:30pm Ruth Leigh �, Francisco Lamigo, Jr. � Mar 20 Wednesday 6:30pm Ramon Esmero � (Death Anniversary) Mar 21 Thursday 8:30am Judy De Chavez � Mar 22 Friday 6:30pm Ruth Leigh �, Narcisa O. Victoriano � (Death Anniversary)

Week At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A GlanceWeek At A Glance Mar 18 Monday

7:00pm Sto. Niño Novena (after the 6:30 pm Mass) 7:00pm The Creed Team Meeting (Narthex) 7:15pm Children’s Choir Practice (Church) Mar 19 Tuesday 5:30pm Sacrament Preparation Class (P4/5/Church) 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Insurance Info Night (P7) 7:00pm Pastoral Council Meeting (Narthex) Mar 20 Wednesday 5:00pm CFF 2nd Grade Communion Class (Narthex) 6:30pm Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 6:30pm Catechists Meeting (P7/8) 7:30pm Liturgy Committee Meeting (Narthex) 7:30pm Divine Mercy Devotion Ministry (P5) Mar 21 Thursday 7:00pm Rosary in Spanish (Church) 7:00pm Angels of Mercy (Narthex) Mar 22 Friday 9:00am Altar Society - Flower Arrangement (Narthex) 3:00pm Holy Hour (Church) 7:00pm Guadalupanas Prayer Meeting (P9) 7:15pm Stations of the Cross (After the 6:30 pm Mass) 8:00pm Adult Choir Practice (Church) Mar 23 Saturday 3:45pm Confession 7:00pm Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Grp (Narthex) Mar 24 Sunday NO RCIA 11:00am CFF (Narthex & Portable Classrooms) 2:00pm CFF (Narthex & Portable Classrooms) 2:30pm Tongan Mass 3:30pm Tongan Fellowship (P7/8)

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Pray For The SickPray For The SickPray For The SickPray For The Sick

ANGELS OF MERCYANGELS OF MERCYANGELS OF MERCYANGELS OF MERCY Please join the Angels of Mercy Ministry in feeding the poor by donating non-perishable food items during this Lenten season. Please place your donations in designated containers in the Narthex. We anticipate beginning our first food distribution by the end of April and would welcome more volunteers. If you would like to join our ministry and help us provide the basic needs of the poor, join us every 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Narthex.

Sera Adjemian Consolatrix Ageas Felissa Aguiling Oma Alice Lamberto Aquino Lucila Bacani Reynaldo Bacani Theresita Bacani RJ Balaoro Nita Balauro Eva Bancro= Valeria Banes Alex Bañez

Gloria Barnsley Paul Barnsley Araceli Barrera Yolly Batan Gregoria Benavides Rolando Botones Teologia B. Cada Lilyana Da Silva Bess Dagcasin Walter Dennis Juliet Dionela Estrella Dupaya Genie Dupaya Shirley Espiritu Whitney Friedberg Gambrell Family Antonio Gomez Mary Gomez

Barbara Graichen Cameron Greig Maria Guerra Amelia Guibao Gu-errez Family Harris Family Eduardo Hernandez Marie Holmes Felimon Infante Aldo Innocen- Lee Innocen- Nathan Johnson Raymond Johnson Joe King Brian Lee Liwayway Magsarili Generoso Malabonga Pedro Malabonga

Jun Malabunga Lourdes Malabunga Antonio Mamonong, Jr. Cindy Marek San-ago Marzan Shay McBride Rosemary McCarthy Marilyn McCurdy Susan Mejares John Mendoza Na- Mendoza Ryumi Metcalf Thelma Miller Raymond Mims Shirley Mims Onofre Montero Nicca Moore Le-cia Mostajo

Julie Muñoz Chason Neri Arsenia Nudas Okorie Family Joseph Quaile Roland Quaile Lisa Quisesim Russell Rapozo Reyes Family Sharon Ross Mila Sarmiento Marily Schmucki ScoD Shaffer Stacie Shaffer Leana Smith Liz Soriano Erlinda Soto Bill Spallas

Tony Stuart Carolina Tamayo Roger Tamayo Manuel Tamayo, Sr. Gerardo Tamparong Juanita Tiu Edwin Ugalde Unanwa Family Marlyn Q. Uy Robert P. Uy Marina Velasquez Renato Velasquez Evelyn Venckus Felinor Vidad Richard Weeks Mary Wilson Georgina Yeboah Maricora Zakir

Wednesday

March 20th

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News From Around The DioceseNews From Around The DioceseNews From Around The DioceseNews From Around The Diocese

Bishop Soto, along with the Deans of the Diocese, will celebrate a Special Mass for our newly-elected pope, Pope Francis this Tuesday, March 19th at 12:10 pm at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited to attend. March 19th, the

Feast of St. Joseph, is also the same day that Pope Francis’ Inauguration Mass will be held in St. Peter’s Square.

SPECIAL MASS FOR POPE FRANCIS

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 11th and K Streets, Downtown Sacramento

Please join Bishop Soto, the priests of the diocese, and your Catholic brothers and sisters as we pray for God’s continued blessings on the Church of Sacramento.

The Chrism Mass is one of our most important

Diocesan celebrations. At this Eucharist, the Bishop

blesses the Holy Oils which are used in sacramental

celebrations in all the parishes of the Diocese

throughout the coming year. In this liturgy, our

priests also renew their commitment to priestly

service in our midst.

WAY OF THE CROSS Good Friday, March 29th Downtown Sacramento

9:00 am Begin at Crocker Park 3rd and N Streets

11:15 am Final Station in front of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

For more information, contact Sean Cooke at communicationandliberationsacto@gmail.com.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Sunday, April 7th 11th & K Streets

Bishop Jaime Soto ~ Celebrant/Homilist ~

2:00 pm : Confession, Veneration of the Divine Mercy image and relic of St. Faustina

2:30 pm : Singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Lola Krist & Rex Rallanka

3:00 pm : Holy Mass Celebrant/Homilist Bishop Jamie Soto

4:00 pm : Ice cream & cookie reception, Cathedral lower level

SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINE: Submission of bulletin announcements is due every Monday at 4:00 pm. Please

email your announcements to bulletin@divinemercynatomas.com.

Rachel’s Vineyard RetreatRachel’s Vineyard RetreatRachel’s Vineyard RetreatRachel’s Vineyard Retreat

Is someone you know suffering after an abortion, perhaps

years after the choice? Please consider the Rachel's

Vineyard Retreat weekend, April 5-7, in Auburn,

sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento. This unique

and effective experience presents the mercy and

compassion of God. The retreat is extremely helpful for

those who struggle with feelings of: shame, anger, grief,

or for those who have not forgiven themselves or others.

Open to women, men, couples, and family members

touched by abortion. The cost is $175 per person.

Financial assistance is available. For a registration packet

or more information, contact Liz at (916) 733-0161 or

write projectrachel@scd.org. Inquiries and participation

are strictly confidential.