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

E-mail: ourdivines@yahoo.com

www.ourdivinesavior.org

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

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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.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 8, 2015

The LORD tells the number of the stars and calls them by name.

— Psalm 147:4

“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

Parochial Administrator

Rev. R. Francis Stevenson

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: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9;

Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27- 28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13;

Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11;

1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Fed by the Word: When we read the Bible we are fed by God’s Word and supplied for our Christian life.

Jesus mentioned this in Matthew 4:4 when He said “Man shall not live on bread alone but on every word that proceeds out through the mouth of God.”

Sat 07 5:00 Albert Perry, d (Marion Perry)

Rita Frericks, d (Joanie Frericks)

Sun 08 7:30 Leo Frericks, d (Joanie Frericks)

Pete Cyr, d (Beulah Cyr)

9:00 Kay Baker, d (Jackie Griswold)

Dick Gilmartin, Health (Ruth Fischer)

Judy Purvis, Special Intention (Tom & Mary Ann Ward)

11:00 Manuel Souza, d (The Dillard

Family)

Millie Williams, d (Sue Alverson)

Darlene Garnett, d (Adrian “Abe” Garnett)

Mon 09 8:00 Jean Achter, d (Eugene Achter)

Tue 10 8:00 Danny O’Brien, d (O’Brien Family)

Wed 11 8:00 Living & Deceased Parishioners of ODS

Thu 12 8:00 Patti Childs, Health (Rich & Bunny Ripp)

Hilary Ripp, Health (Rich & Bunny Ripp)

Fri 13 8:00 Pete Cyr, d (Beulah Cyr)

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

HEALING MINISTRY

During Jesus’ ministry “he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons.” This is the case in today’s Gospel. Jesus fulfills the vision of Psalm 147: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Jesus knew, however, that he couldn’t possibly heal all the illness in the world. No matter how many people he cured or how many hours he ministered, there always would be more suffering people like Job who craved his healing touch. His primary mission was not to rid the world of all suffering. His “purpose” was to preach the coming of the reign of God that heals, yes, but ultimately transcends and transforms earthly suffering. With Paul, Jesus could have said, “Woe to me if I do not preach” that good news.

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PARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCESPARISH FINANCES

January 24 & 25 Collection

Sunday Collection $4,687.20

Projects and Initiatives $ 110.00

January 31 & February 1

Collection

Sunday Collection $6,301.82

Projects and Initiatives $1,752.21

St Francis& St Clare $ 20.00

January Online Giving Report

Sunday Collection $3,338.00

Projects and Initiatives $ 749.00

St Francis & St Clare $ 33.00

Mass Offerings $ 30.00

Total $4,150.00

Thank you for your constant

generosity and loyal support of

Our Divine Savior.

PARISH NEWSPARISH NEWSPARISH NEWSPARISH NEWS

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF

THE AMERICAS…COURT ST

MARIA GORETTI #1553: Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 12th. Social at 12:30 pm and meeting beginning at 1:00 pm. It will take place in the room adjacent to the Social Hall at Our Divine Savior Church, Chico. ALL ladies are welcome. It’s a great way to get involved with a terrific group of women, young and old, who provide help to numerous Catholic charities and events throughout the year. Any questions, please call Greta Souza 899-9938.

ALTAR FLOWER DONATIONS:

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 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.

WILL THIS BE THE BEST

LENT EVER? That is entirely up to you. Lent is not just about giving things up. Lent is about doing something. Doing something bold, becoming a better husband, father, wife, mother, friend, etc. The Dynamic Catholic program is a tool to help you do that. Each week, Matthew Kelly, the No. 1 best-selling Catholic author in America, will email you simple yet powerful messages that explain the genius of Catholicism and will inspire you to become the-best-version-of-yourself. The emails include videos, inspirational quotes, and spiritual coaching from Matthew. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this your best Lent ever. It’s simple, and the only cost is your commitment to live better each day this Lent. Go to DynamicCatholic.com and sign up today!

2015 ANNUAL 2015 ANNUAL 2015 ANNUAL 2015 ANNUAL

CATHOLIC APPEALCATHOLIC APPEALCATHOLIC APPEALCATHOLIC APPEAL

Countless lives will be touched by your contribution to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal, our annual tradition that connects us to thousands of people who need our help every day. Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, children in our communities find safety and hope, families break through desperate situations, marginalized individuals find the strength to rebuild lives of dignity, students in our most economically-challenged communities can remain in Catholic School, and seminarians

move closer to ordination. 25% comes back to our parish for our own local works. Your generosity today helps us continue vital efforts here in our parish and throughout our diocesan communities. All gifts will make a difference. Please participate at whatever level you can.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR

PRAYERS

Bob Montgomery

Sandra Hughes

Jennifer Konyn

Michael Moriarty

Michel Desilets

Martha Gutierrez

Erin Wooldridge

Si Wrigley

Rachel Findlay

Patty Childs

David Jeffries

Rebecca Jayne

Chris Sauer

Judy Purvis

Elaine Puritz

REFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTION

KEEP MOVING: How many miracles is enough? Jesus’ followers had to wonder at times. Watching their beloved Master ceaselessly greet and heal the masses, the disciples must have

counseled Jesus to take some time off. “Come on, Lord,” they might have said “You need some down time.”

But Jesus had a different vision. He had been sent to fulfill a purpose, to reach God’s people with His message, and every moment was precious. Who had time to rest? Today the church needs to feel that same passion for sharing God’s love and salvation with the world. There’s no time to waste. God has a new city, a new world for us to conquer every morning. Let’s get out there and keep moving!

WHAT TO DO IN A LONELY

PLACE: "And in the morning, a

great while before day, he rose and

went out to a lonely place, and

there he prayed." Mark 1:35

How do you begin your day? Our Lord, early in the morning, sought out a lonely place to pray. He spent time in solitude in fellowship with the Father. He found renewal, refreshment, and was able to seek the Father's direction for the strenuous duties which awaited him that day. It was Jesus' custom to pray alone early each day. In that activity, he set an important example for us. To be alone with God at the beginning of each day is to find renewal and empowerment for the challenges we will meet from hour to hour. The promise of the Scripture is this: "Things beyond our seeing, things beyond our hearing, things beyond our imagining all prepared by God for those who love him: these it is that God has revealed to us through the Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:9.)

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PRAYER FOR HEALTH:

Almighty God, who is the only source of health and healing, the spirit of calm and the central peace of the universe; Grant to us, your children, such a consciousness of your indwelling presence, that we may have utter confidence in you. In all pain, in weariness and anxiety may we throw ourselves upon your besetting care, that knowing ourselves fenced about by your loving omnipotence, we accept your gift of health, strength and peace.

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS

SCHOLARSHIPS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are offering two National Scholarships for 2015 as follows:

National Scholarship for 8th graders entering 9th grade in a Catholic High School - $500.00.

Fr. Leonard Bachman Graduate Scholarship for persons that have completed undergraduate studies and wish to continue studies on the graduate level. First place $3,000, Second Place $1,000. Must be submitted by May 1, 2015.

For applications and questions call Sylvia Dabner, (St. John’s) 895-

0292 or Angela Frazier (ODS) 809-

1623.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Knights of Columbus ODS student scholarship applications are now available in the altar server room or see a Knight. We currently have funding for three scholarships, students must be a senior in high school to apply. We hope to have more

scholarships available after the Valentine's Day Dinner.

NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME NOTRE DAME

SCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOL

Catholic Schools: Communities of

Faith, Knowledge and

Service. Catholic Schools offer academic excellence and faith-

filled education for students nationwide. National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently outperform schools in both the public and private sectors. Notre Dame School is now enrolling for Kindergarten for 2015-16! Interested in learning more? Contact our principal, Terri Sobieralski, at 342-2502 or tsobieralski@ndschico.org to set up a school tour.

Thanks to the generosity of many, Notre Dame School is able to provide several payment options that can be structured to the family financial situation, making Catholic school tuition more affordable than many think. If you would like more information about becoming a donor or applying for financial assistance, please contact our principal.

Knights Valentine’s Day Knights Valentine’s Day Knights Valentine’s Day Knights Valentine’s Day

Dinner Tickets available Dinner Tickets available Dinner Tickets available Dinner Tickets available

after all the Masses .after all the Masses .after all the Masses .after all the Masses .

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.

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.

Everybody loves getting presents and the Holy Spirit is bringing some for you! Join us this Sunday at Noon for our meeting on the Sacrament of Confirmation! Everybody gets a gift!!!

Next week: the Bread of Life or just bread? Join us for a discussion on the Eucharist.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: We will be joining our Knights of Columbus on Valentine's to serve a very special dinner to the people in our community. Partial proceeds will go to support our youth ministry program. Contact Rob if you would like to participate!

CORE MEMBERS NEEDED! Have you been wishing you could be a part of the fun with ODS Youth but you have graduated high school? No problem! We are always looking for adults age 18 and over to help lead the teens of our community closer to Christ! Come love our teens and share your relationship with Jesus! Contact Rob Sheridan for more information!

DIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWSDIOCESEAN NEWS

PRO LIFE RETREAT 2015 : A one-day retreat for anyone involved in pro-life work of any kind will be offered by Fr. Matt Spenser, OSJ, on February 28, 2015 at the Our Lady of Grace School in West Sacramento. $10 cost includes lunch. For more information and to register go to www.ProLifeRetreat.com or call Steve Patton at 916-

733-0133.

CAMP PENDOLA: the official summer camp of the Diocese of Sacramento, is now accepting registrations for the 2015 summer season. Camp Pendola offers a fun filled experience for children and youth under the supervision of trained college age counselors. For more information and registration materials, check our web site www.pendola.org or call at 916-733-0123. On May 15th our Early Bird Discount Ends.

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.

MOTHER – DAUGHTER PROGRAMS 2015: 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. Visit www.motherdaughterprogram.com for more information about program locations, time and content or to register.

January 2015

We welcome these newly-baptized children into the Body of Christ:

Brodie Scott Walters,

son of Christopher & Kristin Benson Walters

Ireland Anne Wells,

daughter of Jacob & Brooke Svalberg Wells

Henry David Corcoran,

son of Joseph & Carla Scholten Corcoran

Receive into your kingdom those who have departed from us in death:

Norma Mauplin

Gordon Mathews, husband of Marilyn Mathews

Mildred Williams, wife of Ray and mother of Carol Brown

FAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOM

DON'T MISS A WORD!

The new hearing assistance program is now

available for anyone in the community who has a

need to hear more loudly or more clearly. The

system consists of two parts: the transmitter, which

is behind the altar, and the radio receivers, which

will serve one person's needs at a time. How does it

work? Really well! If you would like to try it out or

want more information, please see the Mass

Coordinator for your Mass. He or she can provide

the device you will need and assist you with

returning it after Mass. If you don't know your

Mass Coordinator, simply ask either a greeter or

one of the ushers.

The new hearing assistance system has three styles

of earpieces: earbuds, headphones, and inductive

neck loop. For those not wearing hearing aids, the

headphones or the earbuds work best. For those

with behind the ear BTW hearing aids, you may

find the inductive neck loop will work with the

“telephone” setting of your hearing aid. For those

with completely in the canal (CIC) hearing aids,

your may find the headphones work best as they fit

over the ear so these small devices can pick up the

sound.

Some trial and error may be needed to find the

best solution for you, and it is recommended that

you come early to try out each solution first. The

radio receivers have volume control wheels to

adjust for the most comfortable sound level. You

can adjust as needed during the ceremony.

Welcome to full participation with the Our Divine

Savior family!