St. Patrick’s Church web-site: stpatricksripon.com

Music Director: Madeline Archibeque (English)………..838-2133 Francisco & Alicia Gomez (Spanish)…..838-2133

Information on Catholicism: If you’re just curious, or if you think now is the time to join the church call, Deacon Fidel Carrillo……...………..838-2133

Catechism/Confirmation: ..…...………838-3101

Teri Carrillo, DRE / Vanessa Flores, Confirmation Coordinator Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm / 1:30-5:00pm

Saturdays: 9:00-11:00am CLOSED: Friday & Sunday

St. Vincent DePaul………….... ……….838-7605

Baptisms: Call the parish office or you may go to St. Patrick’s website for more information: stpatricksripon.com

Weddings: Call parish at least 6 months in advance

In your Last Will and Testament make a Living Memorial by giving a donation to St. Patrick’s Church for Liturgy, Catechism, Education, Youth, Buildings, Sanctuary, Hall, Rectory, Office, Grounds.

Parish Mission Statement: “Cultivating Catholic faith as a Parish family nurtured through the Holy Eucharist and Sacred Scripture.”

Oración de la Misión Parroquial : “Cultivando la fe Católica como una familia Parroquiana através la Eucaristía y la Sagrada Escritura. ”

Photo by Kahl Photography

Parish Office…......838-2133/Fax: 838-1077 E-mail address….office@stpatricksripon.com

Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM

Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life: Sister Wanda………………………...466-0636

MASSES: Saturday…………...(English) 5:00 PM (Spanish) 7:00 PM Sunday…………..... (Latin) 6:30 AM (English) 8:00 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM

Weekday Masses in the Holy Angels Chapel: Monday—Fridays……………………….8:00 AM

Miércoles en español (Church/Iglesia)…..6:30 PM

Perpetual Adoration:…………………...Everyday

Confessions: Friday………………………………5:00-6:00 PM Saturday……………………………3:30-4:30 PM

~BULLETIN & SUNDAY NOTICES NEED TO BE RECEIVED IN WRITING AT THE OFFICE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED BULLETIN DATE.~

REGISTRATION FORMS can be found in the church for anyone wishing to register with the parish.

FORMAS DE REGISTRACIÓN están desponibles en la iglesia para todos que desean registrar con la parroquia.

Founded 1878 A.D.

SAINT PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

19399 E. Hwy 120 ● Ripon, CA 95366 ● 209-838-2133 Ripon Farmington Escalon

Deacon Tom Ciccarelli, Parish Life Coordinator Rev. Fr. Raju Gudimalla, H.G.N., Parochial Vicar Deacon Fidel Carrillo and Deacon Juan Estupiñan

March 4, 2018 3rd Sunday of Lent SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The second collection next weekend is for Catholic Relief Services. Please be generous. BISHOP’S MINISTRY APPEAL (BMA) If you missed your opportunity to support the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal, it is not too late. All of us share in the responsibility of sharing with others a portion of God’s blessing. Please make your pledge to the BMA today. Pledge envelopes can be found in the pews. Please help us to meet our goal of $42,099. Checks should be made payable to the BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. ALTAR SOCIETY PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST Everyone is invited to come to the Altar Society’s annual Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday, March 25th from 7:00AM to 12:00PM. Cost per person is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 3-10. Please come and support our annual fundraiser. Tickets will be sold at the door. Our proceeds go directly to purchasing Altar Flowers and Communion Bread for our church. For advanced tickets, please contact Linda Lima at 209-838-8555. EASTER LILIES Please help make Easter beautiful! The Altar Society is currently asking for donations to help purchase Easter Lilies. If money is donated in memory or in honor of a loved one, please write a notation on the envelope provided in the church entries. Please put the envelope in the collection basket or drop off at the church office. Thank you for your generosity. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE We are gearing up for our Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign, which will begin on Thursday, February 15, 2018 and go through Thursday, March 15, 2018. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful vigil which emphasizes prayer, fasting and community outreach. It saves the lives of innocent babies, families, and will bring us closer to God. Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in front of 2030 Coffee Road, Modesto (where the abortions take place) from 7:00AM-6:00PM. For more information, please call Ellen at 575-2223 or Geoff at 324-1966. ST. PATRICK’S CHOIR Parishioners are invited to participate in our parish choir, preparing for Lent and Easter. Rehearsals, Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:00PM in the Lady Chapel next to the parish hall.

YOUTH GROUP All high schoolers grades 9th-12th are invited to youth group on Wednesdays in the conference room from 7:00-8:00PM. Bring a friend for an evening of faith and fun! For questions call Beth at (209) 275-0306. God bless! DYNAMIC CATHOLIC IS COMING TO ST. PATRICK’S! GET YOUR TICKETS! We are excited to announce the national speaker, Dr. Allen Hunt from Dynamic Catholic is coming on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:30AM-2:00PM for a “Find Your Greatness” Event—Four habits that will transform your life. Get your tickets - This event will be sold out. For tickets call Chris at 209-232-0017 or Beth at 209-275-0306. BE BOLD, BE CATHOLIC! BE BOLD - COME! You can also purchase your ticket on line at: http://www.dynamiccatholic.com/Ripon ST. VINCENT DEPAUL BENEFACTORS “DINNER FUNDRAISER” St. Vincent de Paul Benefactors will be having a fundraiser dinner on April 7, 2018 from 4:00-7:00PM in the parish hall. Tickets: $18.00 per adult; $9.00 per child; children under 6 free. Meal includes: Tri-tip, chicken and two sides. Food provided by Fagundes Meats and Catering. Raffle/Door Prizes/Silent Auction (need not to be present to win). For tickets contact Phyllis Govia at 209-380-4222. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD If you are interested in learning more about how you can be part of the Sunday 10:00AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Ministry, please contact Lisa Clarke at 209-613-7679. We are looking for a few more catechists to share their love of Christ with the children of our parish. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS The following are the members of St. Patrick's Pastoral Council who are here to serve you. Roberto Martinez, Tina Machado, Beth McMahon, Arnold Over, Maria Rameño, Lisa Steves, Larry Tucker, Paul Vandenberg and John Vasquez. ADORATION NEEDS YOU! “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of”—Tennyson In this New Year, let us make a resolution to honor Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament by acts of adoration, thanksgiving, petition, and reparation and by committing to a Holy Hour. Jesus is lovingly waiting for each one of us— The following hours are available: Sunday: 8:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM; Monday: 5:00PM; Thursday: 5:00PM, 6:00PM; Friday: 5:00PM, 8:00PM. Please call Teresa at 599-8451. TIME TO HEAL Please pray for the following people who are ill: Joni Christensen, Joe Brum, Tony Lawrence, Gabriel Coelho, Henry Van de Pol, Dianna Henson and Ben Riffel. For more information on Communion for the homebound, please call the Parish Office at 209-838-2133.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

SERVICIO PENITENCIAL

Our Lady of Guadalupe Ntra. Sra. De Guadalupe Lathrop 7:00PM

Tuesday, March 13th~martes, 13 de marzo

St. Patrick San Patricio Ripon 7:00PM Monday, March 19th~lunes, 19 de marzo

St. Bernard San Bernardo Tracy 7:00PM Tuesday, March 20th~martes, 20 de marzo

St. Anthony San Antonio Manteca 7:00PM Wednesday, March 21st~miércoles, 21 de marzo

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS AND DINNER Misa y Cena el Día de San Patricio

All are invited to honor our patron, Saint Patrick, on Saturday, March 17th with a bilingual Mass at 5:00PM followed by a dinner of “Corn-beef & Cabbage” in the parish hall hosted by the Men of St. Patrick’s. (There will not be a 7:00PM Spanish Mass.) Todos son invitados para honrar nuestro santo patron de Irlanda, San Patricio, el sábado, 17 de marzo con una Misa bilingüe a las 5:00 de la tarde y una "“Cena de Carne y Repollo” después. Organizado por los Hombres de San Patricio. (Favor de notar que no hay Misa de las 7:00 en español.)

LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION The Sunday Offertory collection was in the amount of $6,114.84 and our on-line giving was in the amount of $875.00. Thank you for your donations and continued support for the church!

4 de Marzo 2018 3º Domingo de Cuaresma SEGUNDA COLECTA PARA LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta es para Servicios Católicos de Alivio. Por favor sean generosos. LA SOLICITUD MINISTERIAL DEL OBISPO (BMA) No es demasiado tarde para apoyar la Solicitud Ministerial del Obispo. Todos nosotros compartimos la responsabilidad de compartir con los demás una porción de la bendición de Dios. Por favor haga su promesa a la Solicitud hoy. Sobres de compromiso se pueden encontrar en los bancos. Ayúdenos a cumplir nuestra meta de $ 42,099. Los cheques deben ser pagaderos a BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST. Gracias por su consideración piadosa. ENCUENTRO PARA HOMBRES Esta es una invitación especial para usted el 10 y 11 de Marzo de las 8:00 de la mañana a las 6:00 de la noche en la Iglesia de San Antonio en Hughson (7820 Fox Road, Hughson, CA 95326). Informes 209-604-6323; 209-595-5477. 40 DÍAS POR LA VIDA Nos estamos preparando para nuestra Campaña de 40 Días por la Vida, que comenzará el jueves, 15 de febrero de 2018 y terminará el jueves, 15 de marzo de 2018. 40 Días por la Vida es una vigilia que incluye oración, ayuno y alcance comunitario. Salva las vidas de bebés inocentes, familias, y nos acercará más a Dios. Únase con nosotros los martes y jueves frente a 2030 Coffee Road en Modesto (donde se llevan a cabo los abortos) de 7:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. Para obtener más información, llame a Ellen al 575-2223 o Geoff al 324-1966. St. Patrick's tendrá inscripciones este fin de semana en todas las misas. GRUPO JUVENIL Todos los estudiantes de secundaria desde el 9 hasta el 12° grado están invitados los miércoles a las 7:00 a 8:00 de la noche en el Salón de Conferencias. Trae a un amigo y únete a una noche de fe y diversión. ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA—Siguimos invitando a todas las personas que gustan acompañarnosa conocer más la palabra de Dios estudiando la Biblia. Todos los jueves de 6:00 a las 7:00 de la noche en la Capilla Lady Chapel al lado del Salón Parroquial MIEMBROS DEL CONSEJO PASTORAL Los siguientes son los miembros del Consejo Pastoral de San Patricio que están aquí para servirle. Roberto Martinez, Tina Machado, Beth McMahon, Arnold Over, Maria Rameño, Lisa Steves, Larry Tucker, Paul Vandenberg y John Vasquez.

ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO Visita nuestra Capilla de Adoración Eucarística Perpetua y rezar por la conversión de alguien que usted conoce o ha oído hablar de los demás. Animamos a la gente a inscribirse durante una hora para orar por los vivos y los muertos. Horas desponibles para adoración son: domingo: 8:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM; lunes: 5:00PM; jueves: 5:00PM, 6:00PM; viernes: 5:00PM, 8:00PM. Favor de llamar Elizabeth al 209-948-6853. MASSES THIS WEEK—MISAS ESTA SEMANA

(March 3-11)

Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Special Intentions of Our Lady Ernesto Vitorino Amaral Alberto Tomas All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 7:00 PM Jose Leon, Jr.+ Marcos Antonio Leon+

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Franzia Reichmuth+

8:00 AM Alex Costa+ Rose Augusto+ Luis Correia+ Jose Diniz+ Lina Diniz+

10:00 AM Ron Nogues (sp. int.) John Simoes+ Manuel Simoes+ Manuel F. Furtado+ Javier Marques+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Fr. Peter Carota+ Silvia Lopez Mendez+

Mon./lun. 8:00 AM Mary Jo Martin+

Tues./mar. 8:00 AM Mariano Reis+ Elena Reis+ Conceição Reis+ Jose Matias Silveira+

Wed./mié. 8:00 AM Elsie Morris+ John Catton+

(español) 6:30 PM No hay intenciones

Thurs./jue. 8:00 AM John P. Perez+

Fri./vier. 8:00 AM No intentions

Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Russell Mueller (sp. int.) Jackie Mueller (sp. int.) Maria Noemia Silva+ Ernesto Vitorino Amaral+ David Ennis+

(español) 7:00 PM No intentions

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Mary Franzia Reichmuth+

8:00 AM Men of St. Patrick’s Members (sp. int.) Frank Aufdermaur, Sr.+ Luis Correia+ Jose Diniz+ Lina Diniz+

10:00 AM Helen Augusto+ Manuel F. Furtado+ Joe A. Pinheiro+ Michael Sewell+ Art Stuyt+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Fr. Peter Carota+ Eric Alberto Aguilar+ Fabrise Muñoz+ Balmore de Jesus Hernandez+ Jonathan Pantoja+

SCHEDULE FOR THE FOURTH FRIDAY IN LENT Horario para el Cuarto Viernes de Cuaresma

All are invited for Stations of the Cross in the parish hall followed by a free Lenten meal of soup.

6:00PM—Stations of the Cross / Via Crucis 6:30PM—Soup Supper / Cena de Caldo

¡Todos son invitados a la Via Crucis en el Salón Parroquial con una comida gratís de caldo depués!

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