Volume I Issue 1

SPCC Happenings

Saint Patrick’s Cathol ic Church

December 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

During this time of the year some of us may be very busy

with many things which, in themselves, are not that bad,

like Christmas parties, shopping, decorating, traveling,

etc. These things may add flavor to our celebration of

Christmas—making it the “best time” of the year.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, we will hopefully

never take for granted to prepare ourselves spiritually.

The world around us may lead us away from the real

meaning of Christmas. It is the message of hope and joy.

As the angel said to the shepherd, “Do not be afraid, for,

behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will

be for all people, for today in the city of David is born for

you who is the Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)

G. K. Chesterton once said that, without Christmas,

this time of the year will be nothing but cold winter.

May love, peace and joy be upon you and more bless-

ings throughout the new year too! May the spirit of

Christmas be always in our hearts.

Father Antonio Quijano—Pastor of St. Patrick’s

Parishioners had the opportunity to learn firsthand about

plans to construct a new multi-purpose building at special

receptions held during the month of December. The recep-

tions inaugurated the St. Patrick’s Parish Capital Cam-

paign: Preserving Our Past—Ensuring Our Future With

Christ As Center to provide a 10,500 square foot structure

to include offices, religious education classrooms, a large

meeting hall, and kitchen and laundry facilities.

Approximately 80 families attended the December 1, 2

and 5 get-togethers, while 120 individuals were recorded

at the December 12 reception. Parishioners were asked to

consider making a pledge payable, over a period of time,

toward the campaign’s goal of $1.5 million. Over

$160,000 in cash had already been raised prior to the re-

ceptions. The parish needs to collect $500,000 in cash and

$500,000 in pledges before the Diocese of Reno will loan

St. Patrick’s Church another $500,000 at which time con-

The Pastor’s Corner

December Receptions Launch Major Fundraising Campaign

Marty Cobb speaks with Mike Quilici, Chief Development Officer for

the Office of Stewardship and Development of Diocese of Reno,

consultant Tom Farrell who is Managing Director for Changing Our

World, and Jane Moon, Build-Out Project Facilitator and parish cor-

porate board member, at one of the special receptions held in Decem-

ber to inaugurate the St. Patrick’s Parish Capital Campaign.

struction can begin.

The layout and architectural drawings of the new

multi-purpose building can be viewed on the project wall

of the Rose Room at the church. Greg Erny of Architects

Plus of Reno is the architect and Diversified Builders,

owned and operated by Dan Munoz, a St. Patrick’s pa-

rishioner, is the contractor.

“We received pledges at the receptions and continue

to receive them since then,” reported Jane Moon, Build-

Out Project Coordinator and parish corporate board mem-

ber. The fundraising campaign has set January 15, 2013,

as the date for most pledges to be completed although the

Build-Out Committee assures parishioners of flexibility

with regard to it.

The Build-Out Committee consists of the following

individuals: Jeanne Barnes, Lowell Black, Alicia Cen-

teno, Ron Flores, Mike & Pam Golding, Pat Heck, Brad

Jackson, Alan Kalt, Danette and Gary Laca, Tom Lukas,

Jane Moon, Paul Nelson, Judy Northrup, Phil Sabatino,

and, of course, Father Antonio Quijano, pastor of St. Pat-

rick’s Church. Anyone with any questions about the new

multi-purpose building or the capital campaign are en-

couraged to talk to the Build-Out Committee members.

850 W. 4th St.

Fallon, NV 89406

775-423-2846

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YOUR PARISH COUNCIL

Ron Flores

President

Danette Laca

Secretary

Dale Groves Paul Nelson

Phil Sabatino

Alicia Centeno

YOUR PARISH PASTOR

Father Tony Quijano

YOUR PARISH DEACONS

Kurt Carlson, M.D. Ron Cherry

Wayne Crooks

YOUR PARISH STAFF

JoAnn Luiz

Office Manager

Desiree Washington

Secretary

MaryAnn Gomes

Volunteer Office Assistant

Judy Carlson

Volunteer General Assistant

Casey Carlson

Custodian

Altar Servers ............................................................................. Paul Loop

Bible Study ..................................................................... Georgia Hanifan

Boy Scouts .......................................................................... Wayne Crooks

Build-Out Project .................................................................... Jane Moon

Choir—11 a.m. Mass .......................................................... Mary Thomas

Choir—Filipino ...................................................................... Lana Narag

Christmas Giving (Angel Tree and Food) .................... Coleen Sabatino

& Bernadette Nelson

Christmas Party ................................................ Parish Council members

Church Decoration ........................................................... Judy Northrup

Confirmation .......................................................... Mike & Pam Golding

Finance Committee .................................................................... Alan Kalt

Gift Cabinet......................................................................... Nancy Gerten

Joanie’s Food Pantry ........................... Georgia Hanifan & Faye Rogers

Knights of Columbus ........................................................... Phil Sabatino

Ladies Guild ................................................................... Dolora Erquhart

Lectors ...................................................................................... Ron Belbin

Marriage Preparation ........................................... Kurt & Judy Carlson

Marthas ..................................................................................... Judy Price

Ministry Schedule ................................................................ Danette Laca

Monthly Newsletter ............................................................. Ginny Dugan

Our Lady of Guadelupe celebration ........... Umberto & Alicia Centeno

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Society ................................. Lolly Leynes

Portuguese Festa .................................................................. Frank Soares

Pre-Baptism ........................................................................... Ron Cherry

Pre-Baptism (Spanish) ................................ Gilberto & Vanessa Duenas

Quinceaneras ................................................................. Estela Coronado

RCIA .................................................................................. Vernon Funsch

Religious Education ............................................... Mike & Pam Golding

Respect Life ...................................................... Richard & Nancy Gerten

Sacristans .......... Linda Carpenter, JoAnn Luiz, & Rose Marie Norton

SCRIP Program ................................................................ Judy Northrup

Why Catholic? ............................................................................ Pat Heck

Youth Group ................................................................ Bernadette Nelson

Who’s Who Among Parish Activity Leaders

THANK YOU

to our parish

volunteers who serve

in various capacities!

God bless you all! Monthly Newsletter To Highlight Parish People, Events

The December issue of SPCC Happenings is your introduction to a monthly

newsletter that will be prepared and printed to provide parishioners with in-

teresting and important information about St. Patrick’s Church, its congrega-

tion and its many activities throughout the year.

If you would like to see your activity highlighted in SPCC Happenings, or

have an event you wish to see publicized, or know someone in the parish

who should be publicly recognized for his/her achievement, please contact

the newsletter editor, Ginny Dugan, at 423-4559 or duganmv@cccomm.net

with the details. All submissions are welcome but also subject to the ap-

proval of St. Patrick’s pastor and the newsletter editor.

St. Patrick’s Office Hours The St. Patrick’s office is normally

open on Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri.

from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1

p.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on these days

from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. The

office will be closed for the holidays

on Tues., Dec. 25, Christmas; and

Tues., Jan. 1, New Year’s. Call the

office at 423-2846 for more informa-

tion.

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Congratulations to Father Tony

for becoming a U.S. Citizen Dec. 14!

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Register For Diocese of Reno

Annual Conference Jan. 11-12

Faith, Hope and Jubilation is the theme of this year’s an-

nual diocesan conference to be held on Fri., Jan. 11, and

Sat., Jan. 12, at John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks.

According to the Most Reverend Randolph R. Calvo,

Bishop of the Diocese of Reno, the weekend conference

“celebrates 30 years of gathering together to renew our

understanding of our faith and to rejoice in the good works

God brings about when we join as a Body.”

Workshops conducted during the course of the confer-

ence will reflect a close connection to the Year of Faith

and the celebration of the 50 years since Vatican II.

“Our speakers will explore the spirit and focus of the

many documents and decrees that were a result of the

prayerful study and conversation of those who were pre-

sent.,” Bishop Calvo said in a brochure which outlines the

event.

Topics include Teaching for Spiritual Growth, Evange-

lization Begins Within, The Grace and Legacy of Vatican

Council II, Hope: A “Bridge Over Troubled Water,”

Deepening Faith Through Music, Internet Safety for Par-

ents, Blessed Pope John XXIII: The Man and His Gift to

the Church, and many more.

A Spanish Tract All Day Workshop is scheduled for

Sat., Jan. 12.

The fee for the entire conference is $50 excluding the

Sat. lunch which is an additional $16.50. Individuals can

register and pay online at www.dioceseofreno.org or may

choose to complete the registration form contained within

the brochure which can be picked up at St. Patrick’s of-

fice. All registrations must be received on or before Fri.,

Dec. 28, to avoid a $10 late fee.

Holiday Mass Schedule Sat.—Dec. 22—5 p.m. (English)—Regular Mass

Sun.—Dec. 23—8 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. (English) &

12:30 p.m. (Spanish)—Regular Masses

Sun.—Dec. 23—6 p.m.—Simbang Gabi Mass—

Bilingual English/Filipino

Mon.—Dec. 24—5 p.m.—Children’s Mass (English)

Mon.—Dec. 24—8 p.m.—Mass (English)

Tues.—Dec. 25—11 a.m.—Mass (English)

Tues.—Dec. 25—12:45 p.m.—Mass (Spanish)

Wed., Thurs., Fri.—Dec. 26, 27, 28—No Masses

Sat.—Dec. 29—5 p.m. (English)—Regular Mass

Sun.—Dec. 30—8 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. (English) &

12:30 p.m. (Spanish—Regular Masses

Mon.—Dec. 31—No Mass

Tues.—Jan. 1—10 a.m.—Mass (English)

Holy Christmas

And

Blessed New Year

To All

Our Parishioners

Grocery bags filled with non-perishable food items donated by

parishioners are prepared by St. Patrick’s Youth Group for 87

families. More photos can be found on page 4 of this newsletter.

Deacon Kurt Carlson, M.D., Mike and Judy Northrup, and Mary

Thomas were among the many parishioners who attended the an-

nual parish Christmas dinner on Sun., Dec. 16, at the Fallon Con-

vention Center. St. Patrick’s added turkey and desserts to the pot-

luck dishes brought to the buffet table. For more photos of the

Christmas party turn to the last page of this newsletter.

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St. Patrick’s Youth Group

Forty-three 1st and 2nd year confirmation

students participated in a retreat on Sun.,

Dec. 16, that concluded with their prepa-

ration of food bags for 87 families within

the community. Included were handwrit-

ten notes from the youth. During the re-

treat, the theme of which was “Social Jus-

tice,” the young men and women were

reminded to demonstrate the love and

kindness of Jesus by their kindness and

compassion to others. The St. Patrick’s

Youth Group provides opportunities to do

so by becoming involved in various ac-

tivities such as Fallon Daily Bread, leaf

raking for seniors, helping with Knights

of Columbus events, visiting shut-ins,

hosting at the Our Lady of Guadalupe

celebration, and, as seen Dec. 16, organiz-

ing donated food for the families.

St. Patrick’s Christmas

Dinner

Sunday December 16

Fallon Convention

Center