Our Divine Savior Catholic Church

566 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA 95973

530-343-4248/Fax 530-343-3538

E-mail: ourdivines@yahoo.com

www.ourdivinesavior.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am-3:00pm

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Our Divine Savior Parish, a Roman Catholic community, nourished by God’s grace and the sacraments,

embraces the mission of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we live the gospel through our worship of

God and through loving service to one another and to the greater community.

The Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2015

All you who are thirsty, come to the water!

— Isaiah 55:1

“Where two or more are gathered, there am I.”“Where two or more are gathered, there am I.”“Where two or more are gathered, there am I.”“Where two or more are gathered, there am I.” PARISH PERSONNEL

PASTOR

Rev. Renier C. Siva

DEACON / SPOUSE

James & Stephanie Burkett

DIRECTOR OF

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Jennifer Forward, 345-6201

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Cecelia Dickman, 802-1608

BOOKKEEPER / SECRETARY

Janet Bertagna, 343-4248

PLANT MANAGER/

SOCIAL HALL MANAGER

Rich Ripp, 518-3811

YOUTH MINISTRY

Rob Sheridan, 680-4294

odsyouthministry@yahoo.com

Facebook.com/odsyouthministry

PART-TIME SECRETARY

Bunny Ripp, 343-4248

CUSTODIAN SERVICES

Scott & Judy Keller, 898-8512

NURSERY CARE

Juliet Polk, 893-8092

Maura Polk, 893-8092

Rienna Boe, 342-4919

PARISH INFORMATION

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

ADULTS

Emmitt Posey, 892-1985

BAPTISM PREPARATION

Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348

MARRIAGES

By appointment, 6 months in advance. Call

the Parish Office

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sundays from 10:05am - 10:50am in the

Parish Hall

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

During the 11:00am Mass - Matt & Pamela

Meuter, 566-0425

PARISH MINISTRIES /

ORGANIZATIONS

ALTAR SERVERS

Kay & Dave Brandt, 343-8331

BEREAVEMENT /FUNERAL

RECEPTION COMMITTEE

Tamara La Rossa, 809-1782

BULLETIN ourdivines@yahoo.com , 343-4348 Deadline: Monday, 3:00 pm

Bulletin Advertising: Please call the Parish

Office, 343-4248

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS

Greta Souza, 899-9938

CATHOLIC LADIES RELIEF SOCIETY

Susan Strubble, 345-4642

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME

Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348

CHOIR

Choir rehearsal held weekly on Wednesday, 7:00-8PM in church. Contact Cecelia

Dickman, 802-1608

CONSOLATION MINISTRY

Lyn Dorenzo, 891-8026

FLOWER DONATIONS

Pat Mulholland, 891-8342

Norina Egan, 342-2027

HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP

Contact Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348, Sharon Haselton, 891-5334, or Nancy Overton,

899-1600.

INNER HEALING MINISTRY

Derette Layne, 530-588-4386 for a

confidential appointment.

JESUS CENTER

Randy Linquist, 894-0460

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13765

Mike Ferguson, 343-7178

LEGION OF MARY

Claire Richard, 893-1722

LITURGY MINISTRY Joanie Frericks, 345-4283

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER and

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE

Deacon James & Stephanie Burkett,

893-2348

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Friday mornings, 6-7AM in the Knights of Columbus Room at ODS Parish. Contact

Deacon Steve Schwartz, 891-0626, for details.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK

& HOMEBOUND

Maureen Vogel—Please call Parish Office,

343-4248.

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

Dave Abbott, 891-1491

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Jim Earney, 918-520-1161

PRO-LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY

Mary Waldorf, 345-8638

PRO-LIFE ROSARY GROUP

This group meets the 1st Thursday of the month in the Prayer Room in office from 6-7 PM. For more information call Diane Lusk,

519-9749.

SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES If interested in joining one of the Small Church

Communities, contact Carol Weigel, 343-3885

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Barbara O’Brien

TORRES SHELTER

Rich Nichols, 520-4418

WELCOMING MINISTRY

Charlie McCarthy, 520-0334

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday mornings 9-11AM in the ODS Prayer Room. Everyone is welcome. Contact Terry Matthews, 893-1644, for

details

Weekly Readings Weekly Readings Weekly Readings Weekly Readings

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9;

Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9;

Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9;

Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45

Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15;

Mk 2:13-17

Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10;

1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

To search the sacred Scripture is very good and

most profitable for the soul. For, “like a tree which

is planted near the running waters,” so does the

soul watered by sacred Scripture also grow hearty

and bear fruit in due season,” writes John of

Damascus.

Sat 10 5:00 Leo Frericks, d (Joanie Frericks)Debbie Victorino,d (Dan Victorino)

Sun 11 7:30 William Golden, d (Gale Golden)

Marian Worthington, d (Rich & Bunny Ripp)

9:00 Kay Baker, d (Jackie Griswold)

John Decker, d (Jackie Griswold)

11:00 Kathie Jefferies, Special Intention (Tom & Mary Ann Ward)

Mon 12 8:00 Richard Bassett, d (Gale Golden)

Tue 13 8:00 Ernie Noble, d (Chris & Rita Sauer)

Wed 14 8:00 Leonard Costa, d (Chris & Rita Sauer)

Thu 15 8:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of ODS

Fri 16 8:00 Mary Golden, d (Gale Golden)

Charles Gainok, d (Michael &

Laurel Gainok

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

THE WATERS OF BAPTISM

When new sod is put in, it needs constant saturation with water. Landscapers say that this “knits” the sod to the soil. The same when a branch is grafted onto a tree: the poultice that joins them at the splice must be kept wet at all times. Water is the stuff that binds the very cells of our bodies together. No wonder religions throughout all times and cultures have used it so prominently. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan for baptism, he “knit” himself to what had come before him. By going to the Jordan, he made himself one with the people of Israel who had crossed it into their Promised Land. With John the Baptist, Christ wove himself into the prophetic tradition that heralded the coming reign of God. He had become fully human in the waters of Mary’s womb, and by partaking in the rite of the baptism of repentance, Jesus identified himself with our sinful, frail humanity. It is through the waters of baptism that Christ continues to graft new members onto his Body, the Church; through these waters we are cleansed from sin and filled with the promise of grace, given our destiny for eternal life. For us, as for Jesus, it is also the waters of baptism that inaugurate our mission to proclaim the Good News.

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PARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCES

Sunday Collection $8,080.00

Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary $1,383.57

Projects & Initiatives Collection $2,655.45

Thank you for your constant generosity and loyal support of Our Divine Savior.

December 2014

Online Giving Report

Sunday Collection $3,473.00

Projects /Initiatives Collection $ 719.00

Christmas $1,471.00

Flower Donations $ 144.00

Immaculate Conception $ 88.00

Mass Offerings $ 30.00

Religious Education Donation $ 100.00

Retirement for Religious $ 188.00

St Francis & St Clare $ 13.00

Total $6,226.00

PARISH NEWSPARISH NEWSPARISH NEWSPARISH NEWS

The ODS-Chico Conference of The Saint Vincent De Paul Society

welcomes anyone wishing to help the poor. Our ministry is currently focused on home visits and assisting families in whatever capacity we are able. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the parish office. Our next meet will be January 12th. We also welcome donations towards this ministry. Contact Barbara at 891-

8292 for more information.

ONLINE GIVING: Have you considered using Online Giving? By creating a login and

contributing online you’ll always have a report of your giving history available. You can access your report easily and securely through the web, and your information will always be up-to-date with your latest contributions. You can find the Online Giving link on www.ourdivinesavior.org or call Janet, 343-4248 for helpful information.

THANK YOU BULLETIN

ADVERTISERS! On the back of this bulletin you will find our bulletin advertisers. We appreciate their support. Please take a look at our advertisers and if you are looking for a product or service, please consider our bulletin advertisers first. Don’t forget to let them know that you saw their ad in our bulletin.

FLOWER THANKS: Many thanks to Norina Egan, for all the TLC she gives each week watering, primping and pruning the flowers in the church. We are blessed to have her as a volunteer.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:

Join us as we knit/crotchet/quilt creating shawls to comfort those in time of stress and need. We will meet every Wednesday at 1 pm at the home of Mary Leahy, 457 Brookside Dr. For information, about this ministry, 898-0719.

TOUR THE ABBYTOUR THE ABBYTOUR THE ABBYTOUR THE ABBY

TOUR OF NEW CLAIVAUX IN

VINA: All are invited to Sunday Mass and Tour at the Monastery of New Claivaux in Vina, CA on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Your $10.00 ticket entitles you to claim a $5 tax deductible contribution to the Sacred Stones Project, a tour of the historic property including; the Sacred Stones Project and Leland

Stanford’s 2 acre wine cellar built in 1887, and a complementary wine tasting there at the Monastery. Come meet the monks and experience the rich Catholic experience at New Claivaux in Vina, just 25 minutes north of Chico on Hwy. 99. Call Judith Rojas @ 530-342-2676 for additional details.

RETREATSRETREATSRETREATSRETREATS

We'd like to invite you to some quiet time, join your brother and sister in Christ to a Retreat. Topic of the Retreat is "Living the Joy of the Gospel" Pope Francis in his challenging Apostolic Exhortation. Each year here at our Parish we offer our parishioners the chance to take some quiet time on a parish retreat at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center in Citrus Heights. Retreat dates are: Women's Retreat

- Feb. 13-15, 2015 and Men's

Knights of Columbus

Annual Free-throw

Contest

January 11, 2015

12 Noon

ODS Social Hall

Boys & Girls ages 9-14

Local, district, regional,

state competition

Warm-up at 12 Noon

Competition at 12:30

Retreat - Feb. 20-22, 2015. Mark your calendar and for more information contact Stephanie and James Burkett 893-2348 for registration.

PLEASE KEEP IN

YOUR PRAYERS

Bob Montgomery

Sandra Hughes

Jennifer Konyn

Michael Moriarty

Shannon McVittie

Michel Desilets

Martha Gutierrez

Erin Wooldridge

Si Wrigley

Rachel Findlay

Patty Childs

David Jeffries

Rebecca Jayne

WALK FOR LIFEWALK FOR LIFEWALK FOR LIFEWALK FOR LIFE

Happy New Year! Please consider the Walk for Life West Coast. January 24,2015. We will have 2 buses going to San Francisco for the all-day event. The cost is $45, but there are many scholarships available, please ask. Everyone who wants to go is welcome, the only issue is that you must be able to walk approximately 4.5 miles. Call Denise Marine 893-8350 for more info.

REFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTION

ARE YOU TALKING TO ME? We’ve all had it happen. In the middle of a conversation we get the nagging feeling someone is “making a point”. Is it me, we wonder, are they saying this for my benefit? It’s awkward and rather embarrassing. We look around wondering if the message is meant for someone else instead. Squirming in our mental chairs we wish we could blurt out, hey, are you talking to me?

Strange to think the same thing happens when God speaks. On Jordan’s banks the crowd heard John’s call to repentance. “One is coming,” John said, “who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Conscience-pricked the crowd wondered, hey, is he talking to me? And then gloriously God’s voice declared: “You are my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” Now, God already that. Jesus knew it. So why say it? Because we all need to hear it. We need to know that God’s message of forgiveness is for us, not the guy standing next to us. Before we can ask He answers. “Yes,” He says, “I’m talking to you!” Editor’s Assistant 2009

LOVE PERSONIFIED

Willing to repent

who needed no repentance

Obediently immersed

in waters of Baptism

to lead in humility

who could command in power

We follow the shining paradox

of love personified Editor’s Assistant 2009

BAPTISM OF THE LORD: John is baptizing when Jesus draws near. Perhaps Jesus comes to

sanctify his mortal baptizer, certainly our Lord comes to bury sinful humanity in the purifying waters of His Baptism. He comes to sanctify the Jordan for our sake and in readiness for us, He who is spirit and flesh comes to begin a new creation through the Spirit and water. Editors Assistant 2006

PURE WATERS: The Lord was baptized not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those waters, cleansed by the flesh of Christ which knew no sin, might have the power of baptism. St. Ambrose Editors Assistant 2006

DECEMBER 2014

We welcome these newly-baptized children into the

Body of Christ:

Dion Jose Fitial, son of Vidad & Constance Rabau Liman Fitial

Receive into your kingdom those who have departed from

us in death:

John Decker,

husband of Pat Decker

Henry Irle, father of David Irle and Maureen Toftner

ALTAR FLOWER ALTAR FLOWER ALTAR FLOWER ALTAR FLOWER

DONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONSDONATIONS

Harold & Angela Frazier, in Harold & Angela Frazier, in Harold & Angela Frazier, in Harold & Angela Frazier, in

memory of Rosalie La Pernamemory of Rosalie La Pernamemory of Rosalie La Pernamemory of Rosalie La Perna

Share your remembrances with a donation for a bouquet of flowers or plants to decorate the altar of the Lord. Envelopes can be found at the entrance of church , drop a note in the collection basket or call Pat Mulholland, 891-8342.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONRELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: KINDERGARTEN-

EIGHTH GRADE

Our Divine Savior offers Religious Education classes for children in kindergarten-8th grade. Classes meet in the social hall on Sunday mornings from 10:05am-

10:50am. Registration information is available before classes begin or in the office. If you are new to our Parish or to our Religious Education programs please contact the Religious Education office for more information at 345-6201.

SACRAMENTS

Students are eligible to receive their first sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion any time after 2nd grade. Our program is designed to accommodate students in 2nd-7th grade when they and their family are ready. Students are eligible to receive their Confirmation after 8th grade when they and their family are ready.

How do you know if your student and your family is ready? Sacraments are optional and not required. Therefore, you are probably ready when your family is able to attend Mass and religious education classes regularly. Sacrament preparation is 2 years. We look forward to preparing for and celebrating this special time with our Parish families. Please contact the Religious Education office at 345-6201 for more information.

HELP WANTED

We are currently looking for volunteers to support our Children's Liturgy ministry during the 11AM Mass on Sundays. Children's Liturgy is an opportunity for our kindergarten-4th grade children to hear the Word proclaimed and explained in a way that they understand. This is a favorite for children and parents. It allows everyone to get the most out of Mass and connect with the Gospel. We need help with crowd control as well as leading the liturgy. This is a team effort and all the training and information you need will be provided. We are looking for help on a weekly basis, monthly basis, or just a few times throughout the school year. Please prayerfully consider if this is a ministry you might be interested in supporting and contact the Religious Education office or Pamela Meuter at 566-0425.

ODS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTODS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTODS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTODS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYH MINISTRYH MINISTRYH MINISTRY

Come join us this Sunday for our Winter/Spring Semester Kickoff! Join us for the Fun Filled Winter

Luau in the Social Hall Sunday at noon following mass! Games, food, and fun! Bring a friend!

Next week get immersed as we dive into the Sacrament

of Baptism!

Join us every Wednesday in the Social Hall for Dive Deep Bible Study! 7:00PM - 8:30PM. Open to all high

school and junior high students.

January Schedule

1/11 Confirmation 9:30-10:50AM

Religious Ed 10:05-10:50AM

Children’s Liturgy 11AM Mass

1/18 Confirmation 9:30-10:50AM

Religious Ed 10:05-10:50AM

Children’s Liturgy 11AM Mass

1/25 Confirmation 9:30-10:50AM

Religious Ed 10:05-10:50AM

Children’s Liturgy 11AM Mass

DIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWS

RACHEL’S VINEYARD: Healing After Abortion

Retreat. Is someone you know suffer ing after an abortion, perhaps years after the choice? Please consider the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekend, February 6-8, 2015, 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 Paula at (916) 733-0161 or write projectrachel@scd.org. Inquiries and participation are strictly confidential.

CHOOSE LIFE 2015:All middle-school & high-

school youth, teachers, parents and ministers are invited to attend this exciting event. Find out what does being “Pro-Life” vs. “Pro-Choice” really mean, learn how can you talk about abortion with friends and family and gain skills to make a difference at your schools and parishes. Choose Life 2015 is happening on January 22, 2015 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 7:00pm. Featured guests include, Brennan Cull, Amanda Vernon and Bishop Jaime Soto. For more information please contact Steve Patton at (916) 733-0133 or spatton@scd.org.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY –

Renewal of Vows: On Saturday, February 21, 2015 Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a special 11:00 am Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed

Sacrament in which married couples may renew their wedding vows. An informal reception for couples and their families will follow. Special certificates will be given to couples celebrating milestone anniversaries (10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+). If you are interested in attending this free event, please register (names and anniversary year) at www.SacWMD.com. For more information call the Dept. of Evangelization & Catechesis at (916) 733-0123.

FAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOM

THE BULLETIN BOARDTHE BULLETIN BOARDTHE BULLETIN BOARDTHE BULLETIN BOARD

Do you realize that ODS has a bulletin board, just

for you? It is posted on the outside, rear church

wall in the gathering area at the exit of the

church. The board lists the schedules for the

liturgical ministers (Eucharistic Ministers,

Lectors, Commentators, Greeters and Ushers) so

that if the dates are a blur following the holidays

you can easily check to see your next committed

date.

Is there an event of interest that didn't fit into

the limited Bulletin space? Check out all the

details on the Bulletin Board!

Often the Sacramento Diocese hosts events for

spiritual enrichment. ODS is fortunate to be one

of the satellite sites for these courses. They are

listed on the bulletin board, along with date and

time and cost, if applicable. Many are offered

right here in our Knight's Room in the Social

Hall. There are some wonderful resources

available, but in order to know about them and

take advantage of the bargains, you need to

LOOK at the Bulletin Board.

Don't be in the dark about the next ODS news.

Take a moment to look over the bulletin board!