St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Established October 4, 1960

5751 Locust Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608-1320

Parish Office……………..483-8454 Office Fax…………………481-8326 School……………………..481-8845 Religious Education…. ….483-4628 Youth Ministry …….483-8454 x 254

Parish website: www.sjecarmichael.org Parish email: office@sjecarmichael.org Rel. Ed: religious.ed@sjecarmichael.org School website: www.stjohnev.com School email: office@stjohnev.com Fr. Bernardin Mugabo………………………………………....Pastor FrBernie@sjecarmichael.org Fr. Thomas A. Bland…………………………….....Pastor Emeritus Fr. Alban C. Uba, SMMM .......................................... In Residence Mr. Lawrence Niekamp ..................................................... Deacon Mrs. Valerie Spangenberg………………………...School Principal Sr. Hannah M. O’Donoghue, RSM . Coord. of Religious Education Mrs. Roseann Garthwait…………….Director of Music and Liturgy Mrs. April McDonald……… Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council

Mass Schedule Mass of Sunday: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Daily: 6:30 & 8:30 AM (M-F); 8:30 AM (Sat) Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Wed & Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sacraments Confessions: Fridays and Saturdays 10 min before morning Masses and 3:45 to 4:45 PM Saturday Baptism: call office about parent preparation sessions Marriage: contact the clergy at least six months in advance Anointing of Sick: call the office at any time

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August 13, 2017

NOTHING TO FEAR A rabbi was asked why God sends trials and troubles into human lives. “Because God gets lonely for his people” was the reply. There is some resonance with this wisdom in today’s Gos-pel, as Jesus makes his disciples get into a boat without him and goes off alone while they venture into stormy waters. Of course, neither Jews nor Christians believe that the Almighty plays this sort of whimsical game with them, but there is some truth in the statement that we don’t turn to God for saving help until we’re in a bind. Peter’s role today, as it is throughout the New Testament, is to be a sign or to represent each member of the church and the whole church. Our story is the tale told about Peter’s faith today. What can bolster our faith is that even when Christ calls us to face bravely the tempests of life, if we are walking through them with our eyes fixed on him in faith, we have nothing to fear. Even when we falter or sink, simply crying “Lord, save me!” is enough to help us know the steady grasp of God’s hand. Then, sheltered inside the walls of faith, the storms we endure lose their power over us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

our sick and their caregivers: Helena Alleman, Andrea Armstrong, Robert Burns, Rosa Cabiglia, Geoff Carter,

Alicia Cortez, Shirley Crase, Jhausi Dasari, Russ Davis, James DeCicco, Melissa Duran, Kate Ellis, Debbie Er-ichs, Juanita Estrellas, Martin Fiorino, Roberta Freitag, Anthony Gabriele, Alison Geoffrey, John Glasgow, Nor-ma Goligowski, Ella Gomes, Gosnell Family, Jimi Grant, Bev & Don Habecker, Donna Harris, Tom Har-vey, Vicky Heard, Amy Hodge, George Heffner, Miles Jeffries, Eduardo Jimenez, Shirley Jones, Yelena Ka-navalchuk, Mary Mandara, Cheryl Martin, Angelica Martin, Jennifer Martin, Manuel Molina, Michael Niekamp, Lynn Parry, Mike Peterson, Alex Quiroz, Jeff Reynolds, Ruth Salazar, Anwar Saca, Rena Scherman, Robert Scholtes, Christopher Scott, Stacey Spear, Luisa Shields, Hank Thompson, Ralph & Michele Virgen, Col-lette Walker, and all sick parishioners.

Monday: St. Maximilian Kolbe 6:30 a.m. Fr. Jeremy Leatherby, Int. 8:30 a.m. John P. & John Ostrander + Tuesday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 a.m. Lydia Pennell, Int. 8:30 a.m. Will Cooney + 7:00 p.m. Bill Papke + Wednesday: St. Stephen of Hungary 6:30 a.m. Pat Kunz + 8:30 a.m. Leonard Dionisio + Thursday: 6:30 a.m. Pat Kunz + 8:30 a.m. Erin Wheeler Haas + Friday: 6:30 a.m. Steve Barry + 8:30 a.m. MaryJo Kwett + Saturday: St. John Eudes 8:30 a.m. Ida Plenert +

Masses for the Week August 14 - 19

Save the Date for Ministry Days 2017: Fr iday & Sat-urday, September 29 & 30. Ministry Days is the largest ga thering of liturgical ministers, catechists and Catholic school teachers in the Diocese of Sacramento. Information and registration available soon at www.ministrydays.com.

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 13 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. — Psalm 85:12

Holy Day of Obligation. Masses: 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

HEALING MASS AT SAINT JOHN THE EVANGE-LIST: A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from Rev. Stanley T. POLTORAK; pastor of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish (located at 4123 Robertson Av-enue, Sacramento) who asked me if our parish, Saint John the Evangelist, was willing to house the Healing Mass that has been there for several years. I have been to a few Heal-ing Masses when Father Bosco came to visit us here from Louisiana. It was a wonderful experience as many who par-ticipated were pleased with the service. This Healing Mass was started at Saint Philomene church by Msgr. Patrick M. Nolan when he was pastor of that church. Msgr. Patrick passed away on December 7, 2006. When Msgr. Patrick retired, one of his succesor pastors didn’t want to keep the Healing Mass at St. Philomene and that is how it was moved to Presentation Parish when Father An-drew A. Koziczuk was pastor there. The healing Mass has been celebrated there since then. Now it is time to move on and it is coming to us. I am excited. Father Alban UBA who is in residence here at Saint John the Evangelist has been celebrating this mass at Presentation parish for many years now. I hope that all of you dear pa-rishioners know him since he does celebrate one Mass every weekend and at least two weekday Masses every week. This Mass will be celebrated every 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m., starting with September this year. It could take the place of the regular Sunday Mass if you choose because the readings are the same ones used at the Sunday Masses. There will be no need for Father Uba to drive anywhere and some of you who were going before, will have the service here. You can invite a friend or a relative for the Mass. Who knows what God can do? I asked Father Uba and Father Stanley how many people come to this mass; they both said at least 40 to 50 peo-ple. We don’t need to heat or cool the big church, the chap-el will be used for this purpose. Like any regular Mass, help will be needed such as Eucharist Ministers especially for the precious Blood, to prepare and put away chalices, altar serv-ers, ushers, etc. In the past, a lady by the name of Maureen Bradshaw used to help set up this Mass, since the beginning, but now has a health issue. She needs some major surgeries and it may take a long time to resume her duties. Mean-while, a lady by the name of Mary Farnsworth has been singing for this Mass and she is willing to continue the same for free. If you feel you can help in any way, please call the office at Saint John the Evangelist and leave a message to my extension, 111. God bless, Father Bernardin MUGABO

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SJE Seniors Group will be meeting on August 17 to play Bunco. All Seniors are invited (men and women) Call Lu at 729-1934 for more information. We hope to see you there!!

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*All high school teens are invited to the 2017 Youth Summer Social on Sunday, August 20th at 6 p.m. in Mercy Hall. Event is free. Show up and invite all your friends. All are welcome. A youth activity permission, medical release, and parental consent form must be completed and signed prior to participating in any St. John the Evangelist Youth Ministry events. You can find the form in the Narthex or on the Parish website at sjecarmichael.org/youth. *Save the Date! Parents, teens, and other interested parishioners are invited to the Youth Ministry Infor-mation Night on Sunday, August 27th at 6 p.m. Come learn more about Youth Ministry and get to know the Youth Minister. Refreshments will be provided. *Matt Maher and Audrey Assad UNPLUGGED Concert Don' t miss one of this summer 's BEST con-certs. Join 8-time GRAMMY nominee, Matt Maher and iTunes Best Christian album winner, Audrey Assad in concert August 17th, 7 p.m. at Arcade Church, 3927 Marconi Ave. Sacramento. Tickets available online at www.FaithGatherings.com, Easter's Catholic Bookstore, or over the phone by calling at 916-807-0260

St. Vincent de Paul Ministry would like to extend a huge thank you to the following benefactors who rou-tinely donate fresh fruits, vegetables, food staples like peanut butter, beans, breads, dairy products to the food locker and encourage all parishioners to patronize their businesses in thanks for their support and generosity. Our benefactors are Save Mart, Safeway, Smart and Fi-nal, La Bou, Noah’s Bagels, Sunday Carmichael Farm-ers Market vendors, The Farmer’s Wife fruit stand and to pray for Sunrise Christian Ministry who share prod-ucts from their food locker despite feeding the needy 5 days a week. And of course we’d like to thank our pa-rishioners for their support and donations. Together, all are helping those that need help. God bless you all. This week we are requesting donations of jelly, WHITE rice, top ramen and spaghetti sauce.

SAVE THE DATE - Friday, September 8th after 8:30 a.m. Mass SJE will be celebrating Our Blessed MOTH-ER'S BIRTHDAY.A Living Rosary in the parking lot weather permitting, followed by refreshments and live music in St. James Hall. For more information call Lili-Simic 916 481-4151 lilisimic@yahoo.com

For information and registration regarding the following – you are welcome to contact us through the above *phone # and *email: RE/CCD/CFF: Sunday morning classes (which includes sacramental preparation, altar-server training and more) are held throughout the school year for children, grades K through Jr. High, who attend public schools. Information/registration materials will be mailed to currently enrolled families and to new families who have provided their addresses. (Registration-Request forms are available on the rectangular table in the narthex.) Classes begin on Sunday, September 10 at 9 a.m. R.C.I.A: More than 90% of RCIA members come to our parish because they know parishioners. Are you aware of someone who is interested in the Catholic-Faith? Confirmation for Adults: Contact us if you missed out on receiving the sacrament of Confirmation when younger. Returning Catholics: Do you know someone who has been away from the practice of the Catholic-Faith and now wants to return? Encourage him/her to contact us. General-Assistance with religion-related matters… Retreats, Spiritual-Direction and more: (1) Christ The King, Citrus-Heights (www.passionist.org or 916-725-4720); (2) Mercy-Center, Auburn (www.mercycenter.org or 530-887-2019; Outside of the retreat centers – there are persons avail-able for spiritual direction. Contact us and we’ll be happy to provide you with that information. The Catholic-Counseling Agency has offices in Fair -Oaks and Sacramento. They can be reached at: 916-792-9797 or admin@catholiccounselingagency.com

CALENDAR Inter-Parish V.B.S: This past week SJE Par ish was well represented by Catechists/Teachers, Jr. High Crew-Leaders and Students. The overall theme was: Created by God; Built for a purpose. Day one Bible verse came from Psalm 139:14. (“Thank you, God, for making me so wonderfully complex.”) The theme was reinforced through music, art, imagination, games and more… Watch for days 2-5 over next few weeks. Your homework!: Read and reflect on Psalm 139. Sunday, September 10: As indicated above – RE/CCD/CFF classes begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 17: Catechetical-Sunday. All families, please plan on being at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. September 29 and 30: Diocesan Ministry Days at St. Fran-cis High School for all involved in religious instruction and/or any parish ministry. Open to everyone who is interested! In-formation/Registration: WWW.MINISTRYDAYS.COM

*Youth Ministry is looking for 5 adults who would be interested in facilitating small group discussion and ac-tivities for youth on Sunday, August 20. We can also take additional adults who would like to compete against the teens in activities and water balloon war. Must have completed the Safe Environment Training and Diocese finger printing. Please send me a PM or e-mail at youthmin@sjecarmichael.org

Sunday, August 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.: Big-Band (Moonlight Swing Living History). SJE Choir member and vocalist, Larry Sikorski, invites all SJE parishioners to attend their next per-formance/dance at the Carmichael Elks Lodge – 5631 Cypress Avenue. The 20 members of Moonlight Swing recreate the Glenn Miller Big-Band of WW 11 complete with vintage mili-tary uniforms. Admission is a $10.00 per person donation at the door. For additional information contact Larry at 916-607-6026. (Come & see. You’ll enjoy it!)

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento is a volun-teer program in partnership with public safety agencies around the Sacramento area. When tragedy strikes, like suicides, heart attacks in the home, or fatal accidents, volunteers offer the on-scene practical and emotional support that public safety officials can’t. If you or some-one you know might be called to this uniquely fulfilling ministry, learn more at an informational meeting on Au-gust 1st - 6:30 pm at 2500 Marconi Ave. To RSVP, email us at admin@sacchaplains.com or call 978-0296.

ALTAR-SERVER FAMILIES: Our thanks and ap-preciation to the following who served Mass during the month of July: Bryan Dizon (HS), Carlo Dizon; Owen Farris (3X); Dex-ter Guilas ©; Jenica Gospodnetich (HS); Steve Langston (A-4X); Finley McDonald; Brennan McDonald; Aeden Molaer (HS-3X); Michael Montinola (HS); Elias Quin-tana (HS-4X); Esteban Quintana (HS-4X) (There were no sign-ins for a few masses on some weekends. We thank you if you served…) Servers of all age-levels, please step in when you see that there’s a need. For questions about scheduling – contact Sean Harrell at: Sean.Harrell.1@gmail.com

PRAYING THE ROSARY TOGETHER - AMERI-CA NEEDS FATIMA: Our Lady of Fatima made specific promises for those who honored her request to pray for peace in our world on five First Saturdays. Please join other parishioners at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on these First Saturdays; September 2 and October 7. Following the Mass, meet on the Holy Family Patio for the recitation of the rosary. Weather permitting and enough attendees, we can assemble a Living Ro-sary. For more information: americaneedsfati-ma.org. In the continued commemoration of the 100th Year Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, we will continue to have a Living Rosary on the 13th of each remaining month until October, again meeting on the Holy Family Patio on these dates: Sunday, Au-gust 13, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass; Wednesday, Sep-tember 13, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass; Friday, October 13, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, procession and rosary.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

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Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is Eucharistic Adoration: We can get so busy that we don’t take time to sit down and think a while, pray. Choosing a special time to visit the Chapel on Wednes-day or Friday is a perfect way to let go of all our busy nervousness and rest with Him without distractions.

Weekend Collection of July 29/30 Sunday Offerings $15,049.00 Maintenance & Improvement $1,103.00 Capital Campaign $1,952.00

Students in SJE School 7th & 8th grade classes will hold a Car Wash on August 20. They are trying to raise money for their spring 2018 trip to Washington DC. Drop your car off and have it washed while you pray in church! The Car Wash is free, although donations will be accept-ed and greatly appreciated. Students and parent chaper-ones will be available before and after all Masses on Sun-day from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Please come by and get your car washed and support our parish students! Melissa at 628-6692. Thank you.

Please accept our sincerest thank you for your donations that you make every week. You make it possible for us to keep our doors open and to spread the word!

The Homeless Youth are in need of school supplies. SJE, in union with HART of Carmichael, has offered to start gathering basic necessary items that the children need (paper, binders, backpacks, etc). Blue bins will be located in the Church Narthex for donations. Thank you!

Staggering Fact: In a 2016 report all the homeless students in the local school district were counted and there were 3,100 students in grades K-12. Some of these students moved during the school year and at the end of the school year there were 3,000 re-maining in this category. For most these students being homeless takes several forms. It could mean constantly moving from one place to another or living in their cars. These children are our future and they need our help to break this cy-cle thru education and being part of a caring communi-ty. Let's work together to help them survive. There are blue bins in the narthex for donations of school supplies for these boys and girls. thank you to those who have already contributed and the bins will remain for the foreseeable future.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. It will be celebrated on August 15 at 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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