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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am, Morning Mass: 8:00 am (Monday-Friday)
Confessions: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Our Divine Savior Catholic Church
566 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
530-343-4248 / Fax 530-343-3538
Rev. R. Francis Stevenson, Parochial Administrator
Mr. James Burkett, Deacon
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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.
Twenty-eighth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
The word of God is living and effective,
sharper than any two-edged sword.
— Hebrews 4:12a
“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
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
Facebook.com/odsyouthministry
PART-TIME SECRETARY
Bunny Ripp, 343-4248
CUSTODIAN SERVICES
Scott & Judy Keller, 898-8512
NURSERY CARE
Juliet Polk, 893-8092
Rienna Boe, 342-4919
Website:
www.ourdivinesavior.org
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:00 am-3:00 pm
PARISH INFORMATION
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS
Christopher Guidry, 530-433-0418
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Deacon James Burkett, 893-2348
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY
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 [email protected] , 343-4248 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 Struble, 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, [email protected]
CONSOLATION MINISTRY
Lyn Dorenzo, 891-8026
FLOWER DONATIONS
Pat Mulholland, 891-8342
Norina Egan, 342-2027
INNER HEALING MINISTRY
Derette Layne, 530-588-4386 for a confidential appointment.
JESUS CENTER
Randy Linquist, 894-0460
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13765
Jim Callas, 894-2142
LEGION OF MARY
Claire Richard, 893-1722
LITURGY COMMITTEE 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.
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
We meet the 2nd, 3rd & 4thThursday of the month in the ODS Prayer Room, 6-8:30 PM. Mary Waldorf, 345-8638
PRO-LIFE ROSARY GROUP
This group meets the 1stThursday of the month in the ODS Prayer Room, 6-7 PM. 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, 680-7917
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
Weekly Readings Weekly Readings Weekly Readings Weekly Readings
Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9;
Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab;
Lk 11:47-54
Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11;
Lk 12:1-7
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43;
Lk 12:8-12
Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;
Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. All good things together came to me in her company (Wisdom 7:7-11).
Psalm — Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90).
Second Reading — Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13).
Gospel — It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Sat 10 5:00 Rita Frericks, (Joanie Frericks)
Howard & Anne Jeffries, (Tom & Leola McCampbell)
Sun 11 7:30 Steve Frericks, (Joanie Frericks)
Manuel Soares, d (Andrew Pires)
9:00 Kay Baker, d (Jackie Griswold)
Steve Mora, Healing (Andy & Janet Bertagna)
Margaret Folks, Health (Roger & Pat Mauck)
11:00 Intentions from Hear Our Prayer Book
Mon 12 8:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of ODS
Tue 13 8:00 Annie Basarich, d (Nick & Donna Mastromatteo
Wed 14 8:00 Leonard Costa, d (Chris & Rita Sauer)
Si Wrigley, d (Jack Feder)
Thu 15 8:00 Jack Brown, d (Kathryn Barrett-Brown)
Fri 16 8:00 Intentions from Hear Our Prayer Book
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
DISCIPLESHIP AND WEALTH
Sometimes we get the idea that having material wealth is a bad thing. We may convince ourselves that it is the poor who are favored. In today’s readings, we discover that material wealth alone does not keep us from discipleship. We will see that there are other gifts more important than material wealth, but even so, it is how we use our gifts that matters most.
Today’s scriptures point to the value of the gifts of wisdom, trusting in God, and letting our actions reflect the love of God from within. It is not gold that causes us to fall, but rather the desire for gold above all other things. From the readings in Wisdom and Hebrews, we find the source of God’s gifts in our lives. Wisdom is more valuable than worldly possessions. In Hebrews, we are challenged to look at our own values and admit honestly what controls our lives. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish Finances Collection for
October 3—4, 2015 Sunday Collection $6375.94 Projects/Initiatives 1914.03 St Vincent de Paul 45.00 Torres Shelter 545.00 St. Frances/St. Clare 55.00
September 2015 Online Giving Report
Sunday $ 3,653.00 Projects/Initiatives 749.00 St Vincent de Paul 200.00 St Francis/St Clare 13.00 Missionary Cooperative Appeal 40.00 Mass Offerings 40.00 Priests Retirement 110.00 Total $4,805.00
Thank you for your generous
support. Your ongoing donations
are essential in helping us meet
the many needs of the parish and
community.
Parish News
THE CHILDREN'S
CHRISTMAS
CHOIR rehearsals begin Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 6:45 pm. Well-behaved singers 6+ are
welcome. Please contact Cecelia Dickman to secure your child's spot!
ARE YOU HIDING YOUR
LAMP? As Christians, God wants his people to let his light shine from within us. We are his lamps and He is the light (Matthew 5:15). Our
lamps are not meant to be hidden. But instead turned on high so we can attract people to the light of the world, Jesus Christ. If your lamp is in need of a cleaning so it can shine brightly, please call the Inner-Healing Ministry at 530.588.4386.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Knights meeting Tuesday, October 13th. Dinner at six and meeting at six forty five in the Knights Room. All Catholic men are welcome to come and have dinner with us and learn more about our fraternal order.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
MINISTRY: If you help engaged couples prepare for marriage or if you’d like to find out more about this ministry, there will be a meeting at St. John the Baptist in Chico on Oct. 22nd. They will meet from 6:30—8:30 pm. If this date does not work for you, please look at the bulletin board outside of church for other locations.
WORLD MISSION
COLLECTION
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday, a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. The needs of the Catholic Church’s Missions are growing as new dioceses are formed, new seminaries are opened, and as areas devastated by war, natural disaster, or political suppression are rebuilt. Approximately 1,150 mission dioceses receive regular annual assistance from funds collected through this special appeal. Special envelopes are available for your use. Please be generous.
Prayer Requests Please keep in your prayers:
Sandra Hughes David Jeffries
Claire Johnston Janet Grens
Marie Vieira Calvin Foster
Jamesie Sullivan Mary Sams
Steven Riley Elaine Puritz
Pam Kruger Gayle Hoaney
Dr. James Hine Claire Richard
Mike Sajben Lorenzo Diamond
Alex Quiroz Dana Jeffries
Jack Feder Sophie Anderson
Gloria Trent Mary Turner
Frank Nuchereno Paul Hackett
Mary Beth Dion
Rosa Hart & Family
Please note: In order to keep our prayer list current, names will remain on the list for 4 weeks. Please resubmit after that time by contacting the Parish
Office, 343-4248.
A NIGHT AT THE OASIS:
Mercy High School's Annual Dinner/Auction to benefit the school scholarship fund will be held on November 7, 2015 from 5:30-10:30, at the Red Bluff Community Center. Dinner tickets are $50. There will be students selling tickets after Masses the
weekend of Oct. 10 –11.
ALTAR FLOWER DONATIONS
The Murgia Family
If you are remembering a loved one, giving thanks, or celebrating a special occasion, think about a gift of flowers for the altar. What a better way to show your love to
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those special people in our lives and to the Lord. Envelopes are available on the table at the church entrance, drop a note in the basket
or call Pat Mulholland, 891-8342.
St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor
and you will have treasure in heaven; then, come follow me.”
Have you considered answering
the call to help serve the poor by
joining the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul? For more information please call 680-7917.
Notre Dame
MOTHER AND SON GAME
NIGHT: Are you ready for some fun??? The 2nd Annual MSGN is scheduled for Friday, October 16th from 6:30 to 8:30. All young men and their mothers (aunts, grandmothers and friends are also welcome!) We will have basketball, bean bag toss, Twister, tons of board games, raffles, music, snacks and prizes! Mark your calendars! Thank you and God Bless!
40 Days of Life
WOMEN'S RESOURCE
CLINIC ANNUAL FUND
RAISING BANQUET The dinner will be held on Oct. 16 at the Bell Memorial Union @ Chico State University. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner starts promptly at 6 pm. The guest speaker this year will be Shawn Carney from "40 Days For Life." Tickets can be purchased at The Women's Resource Clinic on the corner of 2nd Ave. and the Esplanade. Single tickets are $32 and a Table of Eight for $245.
RUMMAGE SALE
Catholic Daughters of America
Court St. Maria Goretti, #1553
Donation Drop-Off
November 2-4
8 AM—5 PM
Items Needed:
Clean usable clothing for men, women, children
Small appliances, cooking utensils, bedding, toys, tools, books, etc.
Sale Dates:
November 5 & 6 from 8 Am—5 PM
November 7 from 8 AM—1 PM
Questions
Carole Claiborne, 228-9701,
Mary Nichols, 520-5558,
Dolores Dunn, 899-7058
Essay Contest
In observance of the 2016 Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), the Diocese of Sacramento and the North State Ecumenical Conference are sponsoring a Student Essay Contest for any 9th—12th grade Christian student.
The essay will be based on the world wide theme for the 2016 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord” (1 Peter 2: 9-10).
Deadline is December 1, 2015. Mail to John Berger, Secretary, North State Ecumenical Conference, 3736 Laguna Way, Sacramento, CA 95864-2923, or call 916-482-6976 for information.
September 2015
We welcome these newly-baptized children into the
Body of Christ:
Isabelle Rose Llama, daughter of Fabian & Michelle
Vlardi Llama
Celia Ann Gott, daughter of Eric & Rebecca
Gutierrez Gott
Lucille Marilyn Little, daughter of Clifford & Stephanie
Schroeder Little
Emma Elizabeth Barnum, daughter of Andrew & Jane
Perlin Barnum
Jonah David Funk, son of Joshua & Jennifer Enns
Funk
Congratulations to the following couples who
made a covenant with God and each other to become
husband and wife:
Fabian Llamas & Michelle Vlardi
Receive into your kingdom those who have departed
from us in death:
Manuel Soares, husband of Helen Soares
Ruben Marin Ruiz, son of Anita Acuna
Religious Education
Religious Education Classes
Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their
children. Catholic Catechism (2223)
Our Divine Savior's Religious Education programs are designed to support parents as the primary educators of the faith. We offer Religious Education classes for kindergarten through 6th grade on Sunday mornings from 10:05-10:50. If a weeknight is best for your family's schedule, we now offer Religious Education classes for 2nd-6th grade on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00.
Call the Religious Education office at 345-6201 for information and to register. Additional information about schedules, and forms to register students, can also be found on our website at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church in Chico, CA
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparing our children to receive their first Sacraments is a 2 year journey of faith. We begin with establishing regular habits of attending Mass on Sunday and Religious Education classes. Our second year includes monthly Sacrament preparation classes in addition to Mass and Religious Education classes. Contact the Religious Education office at 345-6201 to get started and learn more.
Confirmation Our Divine Savior prepares students for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 7th-9th grade. This journey of faith is a two year process. Students learn what it means to live out their Catholic faith through engaging community building activities, service, prayer, and so much more. Contact our Youth Ministry Leader, Rob Sheridan at 680-4294 for details. Jennifer Forward Director of Religious Education Our Divine Savior Catholic Church Chico, CA (530) 345-
6201
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry meets in the Youth Room (Social Hall) on Sundays at 12:15pm.
Check Facebook, Instagram ,Twitter, or on the web for current information!
Diocesan News
Pope Francis has called all the faithful to celebrate 2015 as a year dedicated to Consecrated Life. The Office of Religious of the Diocese invites you to hear two outstanding speakers address the topic: Consecrated Life: Gift to the Church. They are Most Reverend Gordon D. Bennett, SJ and Sister Ellen Hess, VDMF. The event will be at Christian Brothers High School (Cunningham Performing Arts Center) 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Sacramento, on Sunday, October 18th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For further information call Judy Allen at 916-733-0244 or check out the Diocesan Website under Vocations
and Consecrated Life.
October Schedule
10/11 Religious Ed 10:05-10:50AM
Children’s Liturgy 11AM Mass
10/14 Confirmation 7-8:30PM
10/15 Religious Ed 6-7PM
10/18 Religious Ed 10:05-10:50AM
Children’s Liturgy 11AM Mass
10/21 Confirmation 7-8:30PM
10/22 Religious Ed 6-7PM
10/24 Harvest Festival 5-9PM
Games & Booths 5-7PM Teen Movie 7-9PM
10/28 Confirmation 7-8:30PM
10/29 Religious Ed 6-7PM
Attention All Catholic Scouts – Ad Altare Dei
Retreat 2015 & Mary, The First Disciple Retreat
2015 : Attention all Catholic Scouts! During the weekend of October 24, 2015, scouts can work towards the prestigious Ad Altare Dei and Mary, The First Disciple awards. Scouts must be 13 years or older. Space is limited to 40 Boy Scouts and 40 Girl Scouts. Sign up now to reserve your spot. Cost is $55 includes lodging, food and some supplies. Questions: Jon Kantola, Event Chairman [email protected]. For registration & information, please visit www.scddec.org/upcoming-
retreats.
MOTHER – DAUGHTER PROGRAMS: The Mother-Daughter programs explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a woman. The Teen (13 – 16) and Tween (10 – 12) programs cover similar subject matter while differing in depth and scope. Offered in English on November 7 (Redding), January 30 (Roseville) and April 30 (Sacramento) and in Spanish on January 30 (Roseville) and April 2 (Sacramento). The total cost is $20 per family and includes lunch. Visit www.motherdaughterprogram.com for more information about program locations, time and content or to register.
FATHER—SON PROGRAMS : The Father-Son programs explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a man. The programs will be offered for boys ages 12 to 15 and their dads in English on October 17 (Roseville), November 6 (Redding) and February 27 (Sacramento) and in Spanish on October 17 (Roseville) and November 7 (Sacramento). The total cost is $20 per family and includes lunch. Visit www.fathersonprogram.com for more information about program locations, time and content or to register.
JOYFUL: LEADING LIKE POPE FRANCIS: High School Youth are invited to join us for a weekend retreat Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th led by Dr. Ansel Augustine where they will have time to pray, build community with other High School teens in leadership, and practice skills of Christian Leadership. As Pope Francis demonstrates The Joy of the Gospel with his own leadership style, high school teens will enjoy this retreat which focuses on joyful leadership and the necessary tools to lead with compassion, service, intention and spirituality. For more information go to www.scddec.org/events/leadership retreat.
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Confirmation is coming! What does it mean to
us as a community, a parish family, for our young people to be celebrating Confirmation?
We rejoice! We are delighted to see the faith and commitment of our youth and we welcome them with open arms to full membership in our
family.
It is a journey for these young men and women. The preparation takes two years, and that time
is spent both learning information about their faith, but also learning how to live the faith. That includes various community services, prayer opportunities, and a retreat just for them. This year Confirmation will be celebrated at Our
Divine Savior on March 19, 2016.
What can we do, as individuals, to support these young people? We can get to know them. We
can talk to them about their lives and their faith lives. Most of all, we can pray for them, not only
on Confirmation day but on all the days leading up to that.
In the Rite of Acceptance for our students we
say, "We are called by Jesus to support them as they grow in faith during this time of
preparation so that they may challenge and strengthen us in ours. Their presence among us will remind us that we are all journeying
together in a life of faith."
Your prayers are deeply appreciated. If you can
do more, please contact Jennifer Forward at 345-
6201.
