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

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Pastor

Rev. Soane Kaniseli pastor@divinemercynatomas.com

Deacons

Rick Morales deacon@divinemercynatomas.com

James Ogbonna deaconjames@divinemercynatomas.com

Business Manager

Frank Cuzzo manager@divinemercynatomas.com

Office Staff

Julie Aninzo Linda Casarino Michelle Ignacio

Facility Maintenance Ramon Balaoro (Facilities Mgr, Volunteer)

Ed Pagala (Supervisor) Rene Perez Jhonnie Reyes

Bulletin Coordinator

Michelle Ignacio bulletin@divinemercynatomas.com

Capital Campaign

Mayet Reina campaign@divinemercynatomas.com

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 Appt.

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 the Parish Office.

Rosary

English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Immediately after every Mass

CFF Coordinator

Mayet Reina cff@divinemercynatomas.com

RCIA Coordinator

Richard Obrecht rcia@divinemercynatomas.com

Music Ministry Bill Carlos � Marcia Pesek

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday Mass 7:30 AM

9:30 AM

12:30 PM

Youth Mass 5:00 PM

Every 1st Sunday of the Month

followed by Adoration

Filipino Mass 6:30 PM

Every 2nd Saturday of the Month

Spanish Mass 5:30 PM

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month

Tongan Mass 2:30 PM

Every 4th Sunday of the Month

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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 �

Celebrate!

PRIESTHOOD

Sunday Sunday

October 26, 2014

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“A Christian is merciful by nature; this is heart of the Gospel.”

Pope Francis @Pontifex

Message from Deacon Rick Morales . . .Message from Deacon Rick Morales . . .Message from Deacon Rick Morales . . .Message from Deacon Rick Morales . . .

• Saturday, November 1

All Saint’s Day

• Sunday, November 2nd

All Soul’s Day

• November 2 - 8

Na�onal Voca�on Awareness Week

• Tuesday, November 11

Veterans Day - Parish Office is Closed

• Sunday, November 23

Christ the King

• Thursday, November 27

Thanksgiving Day

Parish Office is Closed

• Sunday, November 30

First Sunday of Advent

A s we gather together as a community of faith on this 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, it is our common prayer to the Father to increase our faith, hope and charity. These gifts of faith, hope and charity are known as the theological

virtues. Sections 1812 & 1813 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church give us a definition of these virtues and tell us what role they play in our spiritual lives.

1812 The human virtues are rooted in the theological virtues, which adapt man’s faculties for participation in the divine nature: for the theological virtues relate directly to God. They dispose Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. They have the One and Triune God for their origin, motive and object.

1813 The theological virtues are the foundation of Christian moral activity; they animate it and give it its special character. They inform and give life to all the moral virtues. They are infused by God into the souls of the faithful to make them capable of acting as His children and of meriting eternal life. They are the pledge of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in the faculties of the human being. There are three theological virtues: faith, hope and charity.

As section 1813 above states these virtues are infused by God into the souls of the faithful. This infusion by God of these virtues into our souls takes place at the moment of our Baptism, the moment that we were supposed to die to sin to live for Christ, to become His disciple, His very presence, in the world. We pray for an increase of these virtues at the beginning of every rosary that we pray before every Mass here at Divine Mercy. It is these virtues that if strengthened in each of us will dispose us to live in relationship to the Holy Trinity as it mentions in Section 1812 above. It is the presence of these virtues that will give us the strength and understanding to live the Word of God that we hear proclaimed week in and week out and especially today.

The First Reading from the Book of Exodus gives the instruction by God as to how aliens, widows and orphans should be treated and how we should act in lending money to others and the consequences involved by those who violate those teachings. The Second Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians speaks of those that have received the Word of God and put it into practice thereby giving witness to the exercising of the virtues spoken of above. In the reading from the Gospel according to Matthew the Pharisees once again gather to test Jesus by asking Him which one of the 613 precepts of the law was the greatest. Jesus’ answer to them continues to be the answer that we live by today. “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

T hese two commandments go deeper than the 613 precepts of the law ever could. These two

commandments go deeper than the even the list of the Ten Commandments which are by the way still a valid guide to help us along the way. These two commandments call us to live as Christ did. As His disciples we are called to be His very presence in the world.

So on this 30th Sunday in Ordinary time let us pray for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope and charity so that we will come to love what the Lord commands. Perhaps then we will realize our responsibility before God to help our neighbor in distress, especially those that are contemplating aborting their unborn children during this Pro-life month of October and the month of the Rosary. That we all might have life and have it to the full=+

SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME EX 22:20-26/ PS 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 1 THES 1:5C-10/ MT 22:34-40 Monday, October 27 St. Frumentius EPH 4:32-5:8/ PS 1:1-2, 3, 4 AND 6 LK 13:10-17 Tuesday, October 28 Sts. Simon and Jude EPH 2:19-22/ PS 19:2-3, 4-5/ LK 6:12-16 Wednesday, October 29 St. Narcissus EPH 6:1-9 PS 145:10-11, 12-13AB, 13CD-14 LK 13:22-30 Thursday, October 30 St. Alphonsus Rodriguez EPH 6:10-20/ PS 144:1B, 2, 9-10 LK 13:31-35 Friday, October 31 St. Wolfgang PHIL 1:1-11/ PS 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 LK 14:1-6 Saturday, November 1 SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS RV 7:2-4, 9-14/ PS 24:1BC-2, 3-4AB, 5-6 1 JN 3:1-3/ MT 5:1-12A ALL SOUL’S DAY, November 2 WIS 3:1-9/ PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 ROM 5:5-11 or ROM 6:3-9/ JN 6:37-40

The Collect or Opening Prayer of our Mass today:

“Almighty ever-living God, increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.”

NOVEMBER 1

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SAVE THE DATE . . .

CHRISTMAS MAGIC IS COMING

WhoWhoWhoWho : : : : Divine Mercy Parish Family & Friends

WhatWhatWhatWhat : : : : 2nd Annual Christmas Magic Celebration

Catered Dinner, Dancing & Silent Auction

WhereWhereWhereWhere : : : : H. Allen Hight Learning Center

3200 North Park (at East Commerce) ~ 1.5 miles from Divine Mercy Parish ~

WhyWhyWhyWhy : : : : Fundraising and “Fun”-Raising for our Church!

WhenWhenWhenWhen : : : : Saturday, December 6, 2014

6:00 pm – 10:30 pm

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY

The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign has began

Now through November 2nd, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life, a groundbreaking,

coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city and beyond.

� WHERE : Public Sidewalk in front of Women's Health Specialists abortion business, 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

� WHEN : Monday to Saturday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Please put your faith into action by attending the West Coast Walk for Life. Tickets are now on sale after ALL Masses and in the Parish Office for the Divine Mercy Annual Pilgrimage Bus Trip to the West Coast Walk for Life on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Cost is $30.00 per adult; $20.00 for 18 years old and under.

The Consolation & Bereavement Ministry will offer a Healing Prayer Service on All Soul’s Day - Saturday, November 1st at 9:30 am in the Narthex – shortly after the morning Mass. This “Light of the Lord” prayer service will allow you to remember your loved ones in a meaningful way. Coffee &

refreshments will be offered when the prayer service is completed. Please join us when we remember our loved ones who are no longer with us.

This year, All Saints’ Day falls on Saturday, November 1, 2014. While All Saints Day is normally a holy day of obligation, when it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, that obligation is abrogated in the United States and some other countries. In the Diocese of Sacramento, All Saints Day is celebrated but not as a holy day of obligation.

ALL SSSSAINT’S DAY

All Souls’ Day envelopes are available in the Narthex. Please drop these envelopes with the names of your departed loved ones in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.

ALL SSSSOUL’S DAY - Sunday, November 2, 2014

CONSOLATION & BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

FR SOANE’S LETTER IS ON ITS WAY! It will describe our Christmas Magic celebration and how you can help.

� CASH RAFFLE TICKETS were included with the letter and you should receive them in the mail. Cost is $10 each or 3 for $25. Prizes are:

1st Prize - $500 3rd Prize - $250 2nd Prize - $400 4th Prize - $100

There is a special “Early Bird” Prize of 6 raffle tickets; you are automatically entered in the early bird drawing if your tickets & money are received by November 21st.

� SILENT AUCTION ITEMS: Thanks to all who have generously donated so far! Please consider donating a Gift Certificate or other gift (including personal services, artwork, trips, etc.) to help raise money for our church.

� CHRISTMAS TREES: Thanks to those who have already donated older trees. We still need about 5 – 10 trees, so if you have an older artificial Christmas tree that you might be discarding, please consider donating them to our Church for decorations.

� DINNER TICKETS will be on sale beginning November 8th at a cost of $32.50 per adult and $10 per child (under 10 years old). While we have 30 tables available, there will be several Preferred Seating Tables available on a “first come, first serve” basis, so talk to your friends and family and buy tickets now! Our fantastic menu will be outlined in next week’s Bulletin but will include turkey & trimmings, multiple salads, vegetables, desserts & cakes presented in a buffet format. Meal includes beverage of your choice.

For question or if you have a donation, please call Susan Wright at (916) 419-4321.

We are in need of volunteers for the preparation of Our Lady’s Celebration on December 13th. The food serving booths will be split into 3 hour shifts throughout the day beginning at 8:00 am after the Mass. Set up and clean up take less than one hour each. Food, drinks and entertainment are all FREE. We are open to new ideas in the following

categories:

Menu Procession Entertainment Advertising Planning Membership Drive

Membership in our Lady's Ministry is FREE and open to every Divine Mercy registered parishioner.

To Volunteer or become a new member, please call Domingos Fernandes at (916) 419-7936.

FILIPINO MASS

Please join us as we celebrate FILIPINO MASS on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th at 6:30 pm

(every 2nd Saturday of the Month)

~ Potluck fellowship follows after the Mass ~

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If you did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation after you were baptized and received First Holy Communion, this program is for you to complete your Initiation. The qualified age for this Confirmation Program is 15 years old and older.

Requirements:

• Complete a Confirmation Registration Form (You may get it from the Parish Office)

• Provide a copy of your Baptismal Certificate

• Provide a copy of your First Holy Communion Certificate

• Schedule an appointment with Fr. Soane after completing the above documents.

After your interview, please email the Adult Confirmation Coordinator at adultconf@divinemercynatomas.com.

Divine Mercy RCIA is exactly what you are looking for. The Inquiry classes, followed by other studies of the Catholic Faith will prepare you for your Faith Journey leading to full communion with the Catholic Church. Classes

are every Sunday: RCIA I - 9:00 am to 10:30 am in rooms P7/8; RCIA II - 10:00 am - 12 noon at the Rectory. Please contact the Parish Office at (916) 256-3134 to get an application or you can download one from our website. After you have filled out your application, have the parish office schedule a meeting with Father Soane.

NEXT SCHEDULE OF $500 PAYMENT: APRIL 15, 2015. For any questions or concerns, email us at

divinemercywyd2016@gmail.com.

Core Committee: Dianne Rosario, Gladys Resuello, Gilani Resuello, Cristine Dacpano, Gellimy Sescon, Lyle Mendoza & Vincent Payne.

World Youth Day 2016

Catholics In Action

(CIA)

CIA is a community of youth who desire to become closer to God by living the faith through prayer, study and service. “We put these works into action.”

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION

Come dressed up as your

favorite saint and join the parade!

All Saints Day Celebration at Divine Mercy

*Potluck suggestions by grade level: Kinder, 1st & 3rd : Baked Goods Eucharist/2nd : Juice / Water 4th & 5th : Finger Foods 6th : Candy treats for give-away Pre-confirmation : Paper Products Confirmation : Sliced Fruits

There will be activities,

games & food*

Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 pm

We need volunteers, please call the Parish Office at (916) 256-3134.

“The Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see the priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

- St. John Vianney (Patron of Parish Priests)

Our Praise and Gratitude for Father Soane Kaniseli: � “Fr. Soane works hard and is dedicated to his vocation. He's very

noble.” - Patrick

� “He has a hard job but he's good at it. It would be cool to golf with him.” - Owen

� “Thank you Father Soane for helping me and my brothers with our First Communion.” - Elijah

� “I like how Father draws on his life experiences in his conversations about following Jesus.” - Mr. Patrick

� “Thank you for encouraging me to do my prayers.” - Raffaella � “Fr. Soane is a good priest and he is always there to greet us after

Mass.” - Alina � “Thank you for guiding me and being a role model.” - Peter

� “Fr. Soane speaks to us with love.” - Mrs. Catalina

� “Thank you for teaching how to always ask God for help when I am in my darkest times.” - Holly Jace

� “Whenever you see Father, he is happy.” - Rosanna

� “We have to respect Father because he gets a lot of requests and not more ‘Thank You's’. He's awesome.” - Matthew

� “Thank you Father Soane for encouraging me through my First Communion and being confirmed.” - Oscar

� “Father has a great, happy spirit.” – Mark

� “Thank you Father Soane for inspiring me and my family to trust and believe in God.” - Markisha

� “He's in the moment when he talks to you.” - Mrs. Elisha

� “Thank you Father Soane for everything you do for our church.” - Julina Grace

� “Every time I see him, Father encourages me, even with his smile.” - Mrs. Martha

� “A lot of parishes don't have all these activities; he is open minded to allow us to have them.” - Mrs. Wendy

� “It’s nice when he takes time to come and check in on our classes.” - Grace

� “Father, first of all we want to thank you for welcoming our family into your church. We are eternally grateful for your counsel, support, and prayerful guidance in our ministry, and especially for the youth of our parish.” - Lillian and Pete

Prayer of St. Therese O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood. Let Your holy love surround them and shield them from the world's contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consolation here and in heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

Father Soane, thank you for your courage, generosity and leadership. God bless you, The CIA team

Bake Sale

THIS WEEKEND - OCTOBER 25 -26

After ALL Masees

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Divine Mercy Parish now provides Online Giving - a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy - just visit our website, www.divinemercynatomas.com, and click

our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTION

SHARING OUR TREASURE July 2014 - June 2015

Annual Goal 52 Weeks $ 531,173

Monthly Goal October $ 40,859

Weekly Goal 52 Week Avg. $ 10,215

BUILDING FUND (Mortgage Reduction)

Annual Goal 52 Weeks $ 360,000

Collected to Date 16 Weeks $ 79,093

SECOND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Goal $ 1,000,000

Pledges 8/31/2014 $ 998,732

Collected 8/31/2014 $ 726,784

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO OUR PARISH

Capital Campaign, Portable Donations, Memorial Pews, Wish List

January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014

October 2014

OFFERTORY

Week of : 5-Oct wk 14 $ 9,042

Week of: 12-Oct wk 15 $ 7,501

Week of: 19-Oct wk 16 $ 7,095

Week of: 26-Oct wk 17 $ -

Week of: $ -

Total Collections This Month $ 23,638 Year-to-Date Collections $ 115,981

Number of ePay/ Online Givers This Week 17

ePay Online Giving This Week $ 720

Collected This Month $ 1,755

Year-to-Date Collections $ 7,815

PARISH MORTGAGE INFORMATION

Current Mortgage Loan Bal 9/30 $ 3,269,355

Annual Mortgage Payment Goal $ 360,000

Actual Payments Paid to Date $ 90,000

November 1 - 2

BUILDING FUND

SECOND & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

World Mission Sunday 10/18-19 $ 1,182

CFF 10/25-26 $ -

SHARING OUR TREASURE July 2014 - June 2015

October 25 - 26

CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION

SACRED HEART & DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS MNISTRY

B esides our Church’s patron saint, have you ever wondered who St. Faustina is and what her charge was? The answer can be discovered in a single entry of her diary:

As I was writing the above words, I saw the Lord Jesus leaning over me, and He asked, My daughter, what are you writing? I answered, "I am writing about You, Jesus, ... about Your inconceivable love and mercy for people." And Jesus said, Secretary of My most profound mystery, know that yours is an exclusive intimacy with Me. Your task is to write down everything that I make known to you about My mercy, for the benefit of those who by reading these things will be comforted in their souls and will have the courage to approach Me. I therefore want you to devote all your free moments to writing. "But, O Lord, shall I always have a moment, at least a brief one, in which to write?" And Jesus answered, It is not for you to think about that. Only do as much as you can, and I will always arrange things so that you will easily be able to do what I ask of you ... (Diary, 1693).

While we are not Christ’s secretary we can devote a few free moments to proclaim His mercy to others; and while doing so, let’s not forget to ask for His mercy, to be merciful, and to completely trust in His most loving and sacred heart.

A recent example of this devotion and proclamation occurred in the home of JUDE & CORA MAMAUAG. Their home was enthroned with an image of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This ceremony was led by Father Soane and witnessed by family, friends as well as parishioners from Divine Mercy.

Families or individuals interested in having the Image of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus enthroned in their homes, please contact Flora Cabrera (916) 515-1791 (Coordinator), or Kathleen O’Rourke (916) 548-0805 (Assistant Coordinator). There is also a binder in the Narthex with application forms which you could fill out and submit at your convenience.

To support our new food distribution service, we have ongoing need for non-perishable food items such as breakfast cereals, rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, canned proteins and paper bags.

If you are interested in joining the Angels of Mercy Ministry or assist us with the monthly Saturday food distributions, please contact us at (916) 397-1904. The Angels Mercy Ministry meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Portable Room P9.

Beginning Saturday, November 1st, the Angels of Mercy Ministry to the Poor will be distributing food to the needy in our community on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Divine Mercy Catholic Church Front

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Patio. Plan on being there if you need food assistance or provide the information to those who could benefit from our food distribution service.

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Oct 25 Saturday 8:30am Fr. Soane 5:00pm Vicky Watson (Thanksgiving) Fr. Soane Oct 26 Sunday 7:30am Frank Pollina � Fr. Soane 9:30am Barbara Niemi � Fr. Soane Coleen Galagher � 12:30pm Eduardo Mancia � Fr. Soane Rose Mabanang � Oct 27 Monday Fr. Kiernan 6:30pm Nemesio Vega �, John Vega � Cyrill & Christian Bambilla (Birthday) Oct 28 Tuesday Fr. Soane 8:30am Nathan Parker � Pat and Rosie Bambilla � Oct 29 Wednesday Fr. Soane 6:30pm Ramon Navarro (Birthday) Mary F. Garcia (Birthday) Walter Dennis � (40th Day) Oct 30 Thursday Fr. Soane 8:30am Yolanda Maulino � Natividad Mascariñas � Jazmine T. Abramson (Birthday) Oct 31 Friday Fr. Soane 6:30pm Anselmo & Adoracion Mascariñas � Hilarion Resuello �, Phylicia Serrano (Birthday)

Mass Intentions

Prayers for the sick can be requested by a direct family member

only. To add your family member’s name to the prayer list, please

stop in to the Parish Office and fill out the Prayer for the Sick form.

Those names listed in our bulle�n will remain there for up to 3

weeks, unless the staff is no�fied, and a new form is filled out.

Do you have a family member currently serving in the military? Please forward their name, rank and branch of service to denisewoodcheke@gmail.com, or bring the name to the Parish Office.

Almighty a n d e t e r n a l G o d , p r o t e c t

these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength & keep them safe from evil & harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

• Pfc Justin Evangelista, USMC

• Pvt David Longo, US Army

• 1st Lt. Kevin Woodcheke, US Army

• AB Christian Watson,

US Air Force

• SN Stephen J. Ramirez, US Navy

• Pfc Alexander Penick, USMC

• Spc Kevin Francis Movido

Oct 27 Monday

6:00pm CFF (Narthex and Portable Classrooms) 7:00pm Sto. Niño Novena (after the 6:30 pm Mass) Oct 28 Tuesday 9:30am Bible Study - Our Father’s Plan (Narthex) 1:00pm Staff Meeting (Narthex) 6:00pm Altar Society Meeting (Narthex) Oct 29 Wednesday 10:00am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (P1) 6:30pm Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 7:00pm Prayer and Life Workshop (P9) 7:15pm Pillars II - The Sacraments (P3) Oct 30 Thursday 10:00am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (P1) 7:00pm Spanish Rosary (Church) 7:30pm Finance Council Meeting (Narthex) Oct 31 Friday 9:00am Altar Society - Flower Arrangement (Narthex) 3:00pm Holy Hour 7:30pm Bible Study - Our Father’s Plan (P9) 8:00pm Adult Choir Practice (Church) Nov 01 Saturday 9:30am Consolation and Bereavement Ministry Healing

Prayer Service (Narthex) 1:00pm Guadalupe Committee Meeting (P4) 3:45pm Confession 7:00pm Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Group (P7/8) Nov 02 Sunday 9:00am RCIA I (P7/8) 10:00am RCIA II (Rectory) 2:00pm CFF All Saints’ Day Parade (Joint Session) 5:00pm Youth Mass 6:30pm Youth Ministry 1st Sunday Adoration (Church)

Week At A Glance

VOCATION MINISTRY Each family in our parish is invited to bring the Vocation Cross home for a week to pray for an increase in vocation to the priesthood and religious life. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office (916) 256-3134 or Annie Reyes (916) 747-1527 or email anianareyes@sbcglobal.net.

Adam Agot Rylie Nicole Barrera Fred Dieter

Isabel Dueñas Donna Sablan

Remembering the Sick in Our Thoughts & Prayers

Edward Sblan Felix Sablan Glen Shaffer

WE CELEBRATE THE BAPTISM OF: Mila Evelina Mon'lla

Suze7e Airis Stevenson Leeland Dalton Stevenson

Jeronimo Koa Santos Aaliyah Sarai Gu'errez Ariana Lozada Alison Faye Garrard

MEN’S RETREAT

Sign up now for a wonderful weekend of peace and quiet to enrich your spiritual life. You'll enjoy 2 1/2 days of rest, tasty meals and 4 insightful conferences to help you draw closer to God, your family and to yourself! Join us at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center the weekend of Nov 14-16, 2014. To book your reservation, call Carol Forrest at (916) 725-4720 ext. 14 or register at ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org.

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The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization that helps Divine Mercy Parish throughout the year, and is involved in many church and community related events and charities. If you are interested, please

contact Barry Criste (916) 515-1964) or David Leahy djleahy1966@gmail.com; c: (415) 999-0788).

UPCOMING EVENTS • Sunday, October 26 Divine Mercy Soccer

Challenge

• Month of October Youth Essay Contest; winners receive $50 prizes (Look for contest details in the Kiosk in the Narthex)

• Saturday, November 1 Adopt-a-Street Clean-up (W. Elkhorn Blvd.)

• Tuesday, November 4 Council Business Meeting, 7:30 pm in rooms P7/8

UPCOMING EVENTS • Sunday, October 26 Soccer Challenge at Divine Mercy Parish (After ALL Masses)

• Sunday, November 2 All Souls Day Cemetery Maintenance (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

• Sunday, November 2 Youth Mass/Potluck Dinner/Holy Hour (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Sunday, November 16 Squires Business Meeting Rooms P7/8 (6:30 pm)

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES

The Squires program is designed to help develop our young men as leaders, who understand their Catholic faith, who have a strong commitment to the church, and who pattern their lives after Christ. We do all this while enjoying food, fun, and fellowship. Come find out what the Squires are all about.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights and Squires will be hosting this event on the front lawn of the Parish. C’mon out and take your best shot!

For additional details, contact Dave Morisey (cell: 916-233-8512) or Dave Leahy (cell: 415-999-0788).

The Knights of Columbus is hosting the Divine Mercy Soccer Challenge. This competition is designed for players to demonstrate their soccer skills…more specifically, the PENALTY KICK. Open to all boys and girls (ages 9-14), where each player will be allowed 15 shots at the goal from the penalty line. Based on where the ball enters the net, points will be accumulated. All competitors will receive a certificate of participation, and the winner of each age group will also receive a new soccer ball.

THIS SUNDAY,

October 26th

After Every Mass

If you are interested in becoming a Squire or simply have questions regarding the Squires program, please contact Dave Leahy at cell (415) 999-0788 or email divinemercysquires@gmail.com.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday of the month. Adorers are needed to fill the hours from 9:00 am to 5:45 pm.

First Friday - November 7th