Catholic Community of Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick Church • 3109 Sacramento Street • Placerville
Saint James Church • Harkness Street • Georgetown
Saint James Church, Georgetown
Saint Patrick Church, Placerville
Rev. John Cantwell, Pastor.............................................................................................................622.0373
Rev. Jesus Montoya, Parochial Vicar...............................................................................622.0373
Mr. Stan Rudger, Deacon................................................................................................................... 626.4567
Third Sunday of Lent
February 24, 2008
Mass Schedule
Parish Staff
Business Manager, Bilingual, Martha Lovette...............................................................
Parish Secretary, Jeanne Rheault....................................................................................................
Religious Education & RCIA, Ruth Ann Pilney, T.O.Carm................................
Ministry to the Sick, Maria Mindt....................................................................................................
Youth Ministry, David & Sandy Danz.............................................................................................
Music Ministry, Colette Wheeler..........................................................................................................
Fax, Parish Office.............................................................................................................................................
622.0373
622.0373
622.7692
647.2932
622.6507
409.4470
621.7770
Saturday Vigil • 4 PM
Sunday • 8 and 10 AM
Monday - Friday • 8:30 AM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sunday
Spanish Masses
Misas en Español
Miercoles • 6:30 PM • Placerville
Sábado • 6 PM • Placerville
Parish Organizations and Contacts
Parish Council President, Don Morley...................................................................................
Altar servers coordinator, Pete Chavez.................................................................................
Baptismal information & preparation ................................................................................
Catholic Golden Age, Jo Rasmussen............................................................................................
Evenings with the Engaged, Kim & John Fernandez..............................................
Holy Spirit Charismatic Prayer Group................................................................................
Italian Culture Club, Ida Korzan........................................................................................................
Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, Pete Chavez................................................
Ladies Society, President, Kelly Tigue..................................................................................
Legion of Mary, Tom Kozlowski.........................................................................................................
Litle Rock Scripture Study, Glenn Jones...............................................................................
Mother Teresa Maternity Home....................................................................................................
Re-Membering, Vaughn & Vivia Peterson................................................................................
St. James Society, Jerry Hayes, President ........................................................................
SPAM Clothes Closet, Basement of old Hall.......................................................................
The Upper Room Dining Hall, 1868 Broadway..............................................................
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ST. JAMES, GEORGETOWN
Third Sunday of Lent
February 24, 2008
CLOTHES
CLOSET
Samuel does not see as God sees THE
(Exodus
17:3-7) in the
choice of David who is
Opencures
M-F,the blind man (John 4:5-42 [5-15,
anointed with oil (Psalm 95). As Jesus
19b-26, 39a, 40-42]) so too are we9brought
fromPM
darkness
into free
lightclothing
(Romans 5:1AM—12:45
, providing
2, 5-8) through the grace of baptism.
for those
Holy Spirit Parish, in the William
area volunteers
of Sacramento,
where I was
in Land
need. Park
We need
Monday
assigned as a young priest has thisthrough
inscription
written
over
the
front
doorPMof. the
Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00
church: “The Love of God has been
poured
into
our
hearts
by
the
Holy
If you can help, please call Polly at Spirit that
has been given to us.” That quote as you have heard in today’s second reading
626.4331 or 621.7773.
also applies to each of us as it is this same spirit that directs and inspires us and
urges us onwards to do great things for the Lord.
Today’s Gospel is a classical example of how God’s love and Spirit is revealed
through the life and work of Jesus. Firstly, Jesus has wandered into foreign and
hostile territory—into Samaritan country. Secondly, he is talking to a woman;
third, she is a polygamist—three reasons why anybody of that era should not
have associated with women.
At Jacob’s well every kind of person in the human family meets—man and
woman, good and bad, Jew and Samaritan. Jesus embraces all. Acceptance of that
love follows Jesus as he also meets each of us at another well—that of our baptism. Like the Samaritan woman we also hear the good news that Jesus accepts
and welcomes us to his Eucharistic table.
Fr. John Cantwell
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Don’t forget the
St. Patrick’s Day
dinner/dance is coming
up on March 15.
Happy hour is from
5:00 PM til 6:30.
Dinner is from 6:30 PM
til 7:30 and the dance is from 7:30 til ????
Tickets will be on sale this week-end. Cost
per adult is $15.00 Menu is on the ticket.
God bless.
Pete Chavez, Grand Knight
LADIES SOCIETY NEWS
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Today at the 10:00 AM
Mass we celebrate the
“First Scrutiny” for
those in our RCIA
process who are preparing for initiation at the
Easter Vigil. Join in spirit with all in our
community who turn to Jesus for freedom
from sin and protection from all evil.
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER & PRAISE
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
When you read this, some of our
parishioners will be attending the
annual Sacramento Diocese Charismatic [gifts of the Holy Spirit]
Conference at St. James in Davis. May we
experience a renewed infilling of the Holy
Spirit this weekend so we can come back
to our parish and to the Little Rock ScripSECOND COLLECTION
ture Study with renewed enthusiasm and
Catholic Relief Services
on fire for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please don’t miss next Sunday’s Prayer
Next week the parishes in the diocese
& Praise gathering (March 2 at 1 PM in
will take up the Catholic Relief Services
Collection. This collection makes possible Room 3). The Northern California Renewal Communities (NCRC) is planning
our participation in the Church’s global
to offer workshops to serve the needs of
mission to combat poverty, provide relief
prayer groups, and they would like our
and development, assist refugee and
ideas as to what would be helpful to us.
immigrants, and advocate for justice and
They give eleven examples from which
peace in situations of conflict and neglect
to choose and encourage us to add our own
of basic human rights. Please help by
ideas. Your input is important to us. For
giving to the collection next Sunday.
more information on the Renewal, please
Special envelopes are available in the
help yourself to our literature in the vestichurch vestibule. A portion of this special
collection will be allocated for the Catholic bule or call me at 295.8074.
Maggi Dellagatta.
Church in Central and Eastern Europe.
Thank you everyone for attending the Ladies’ meeting on February 21.
We have many exciting events coming
up so be sure to read the bulletin for ways
you can help.
Kelly Tigue, President
Stations of the Cross: Fridays at
5:30 PM followed by soup and bread. Sadly
to say, Fr. Tom Timmins has had to bow
out. He is unable to keep his commitment
and is terribly sorry. He loves the St. James
community and encourages you all to
come to him for confession when needed.
Please sign up to bring soup. The sign-up
list is in the foyer.
Blanket Sunday: The first Sunday
of each month, we accept donations of
blankets, new or gently used, and food for
those in need on the Divide.
Building Fund Donation: Also on the
first Sunday of each month, the second
collection, we gather up donations for our
building fund. The money collected goes
straight to our building fund.
Bible Study: St. James is starting a
new Bible study class in a few weeks.
We will be reading the Acts of The
Apostles and the session is about an eight
week commitment. If you are interested,
let Trish Lyons know right away so she can
order books. Questions... contact Trish at
622.5299 or sign up on the sheet in the
foyer.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner: The date is
set for Saturday, March 15 at the IOOF
Hall in Georgetown. Tickets are $15.00
for adults, $6.00 for children 2-6 years of
age and under two years old are free.
There will also be hot dogs available for
the young ones. Buy your tickets after
Mass or at three locations in Georgetown.
The Buffalo Hill Cafe, Georgetown Fire
Department Office and Black Oak Animal
Hospital have tickets. Don’t forget to sign
up to help with the jobs that need to be
done for this fundraiser. See the sign up
sheets in the front of the church to see
what kind of help is needed.
Silent Auction: We will have a silent
auction during our St. Patrick’s Day
Dinner and need donations to auction off.
Ask your boss, neighbors or friends if they
might have an item to donate. Questions?
See Joe Bilotta or Fely Hayes or any board
member.
Cleaning Day: Mark your calendar...
Saturday, March 8, at 9:00 AM, we will
meet at the church and clean the inside
and the outside. This will spiff up things
for a wedding the following week and for
Easter. St. James will provide lunch for all
the hard workers.
Thank you, thank you... thank you to all
who helped hang the Stations of the
Cross. It’s wonderful to see them back
where they belong. A special thanks to
Mary Mailloux for organizing the task.
Questions, comments, inserts…call Trish
Lyons at 622.5299.
PRIESTS AND
CELEBRANTS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FAITHWORKS
The St. Patrick High School Youth Group
meets every Monday in the Youth Hall
arch 1 - 2, 2007
from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. We invite all high
school students in our parish to come and
Saturday, 3/1
4:00 PM Mass STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN MARCH
be part of this great group of young peoOn Monday, March 10, we will pray the
Placerville
ple. We will meet tomorrow, Feb. 25, to
Stations
of
the
Cross
with
all
the
children
Celebrant: Father John Cantwell
in Church. Parents are invited to join us for make the final last minute arrangements
Sacristan: Mark Keith
for our LA Congress/Catholic Youth Conthat Lenten devotion at 6:30 PM
Director of Scheduling: Ces Wolary
vention trip.
Lectors: Mary Ellen Comerford, Jeanne
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
The Youth Group thanks everyone who
Rheault
2/24 Meeting for parents of children in the
helped us reach our fundraising goals so
Altar Servers: Trevor Watson, Sonja Watson, Sunday second level and CIC classes who
that we can make this trip. We had a great
Jay Revolinsky
will receive First Communion in May.
Eucharistic Ministers: Ces Wolary, Bill
3/2 Rite of Enrollment for First Commun- time meeting new parishioners at both the
donut events and the yard clean-ups. A
Flynn, Lynn LeMere, Dolores Marinko, Jack ion at 10:00 AM Mass
special thank you to Father Cantwell for
Fourie, Mary Taylor
3/3 Meeting for parents of children in the
his generous donation from the parish as
7:00 PM Mass Monday second level class who will reSaturday, 3/1
well as the Knights of Columbus for their
en Espanol, Placerville
ceive First Communion in May.
wonderful contribution.
Celebrant: Father Jesus Montoya
We have worked very hard to make this
LENTEN RETREAT
Sacristan: Raul Arechiga
event
possible. We are really looking forEucharistic Ministers: Martha Arechiga,
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center
ward to our trip and plan to share our exMirna Taylor
Lenten mid-week retreat for men and
perience with the parish!
Sunday, 3/2
8:00 AM Mass women, March 11-13, 2008. Theme: I Am
Our next project will be working toPlacerville
Who AM…Delighting in the River of
wards attending the Spring Celebration
Celebrant: Father John Cantwell
Grace. “With contrite heart and humble
event at Great America. This is an all day
Sacristan: Pete Chavez
spirit let us be received.” These words
Christian Concert event that takes place in
Lectors: Joan Delfino, Paul
from the prophet Daniel set the tone for
May. The YG has attended this event for
Altar Servers: Caitlyn Keane, Hanna Melton, our Lenten retreat days. As the days
the last five years. We hope to make it
Samantha Chavez
of Lent deepen and we draw closer to Holy
again this year.
Eucharistic Ministers: Don Morley, Doris
Week and Easter, let’s take time to look at
Should you have interest in the YG or
Morley, Louise Linhart, D. Ramacciotti, M.
what keeps us from feeling received by the
have questions please call Dave or Sandy
Ramacciotti, Art Gregorio, Greg Desi,
tender mercy of our God.
Danz at 622.6507. God Bless!
Debby Thompson
Rooms available after 4:00 pm. Retreat
Sunday, 3/2
10:00 AM Mass begins Tuesday at 6:30 pm with dinner and
Placerville
concludes with lunch on Thursday. For
If you know of anyone on our prayer list
Celebrant: Father John Cantwell
reservations please call Margaret at
who has recovered and would like to be
Sacristan: Rosemary Authier
916.725.4720.
removed, please be so kind as to call the
Lectors: Paula Rudger, Jeanne Rheault
office and inform us. Thank you.
Altar Servers: Paul Voss, Chris Vasquez
The Staff
Eucharistic Ministers: Jerry Schmidt, Tom
Kozlowski, Gene Swystun, Jackie Rodwell,
PRAY FOR THE SICK &
Lupe Medrano
TROUBLED OF OUR PARISH:
Sunday, 3/2
10:00 AM Mass
John Ligouri, Bob Cook, Irene Sallee,
Georgetown
Thank you very much for all
John Hopkins, Elizabeth Calderone,
Celebrant: Father Jesus Montoya
of your thoughts and prayers
Celeste Riley, Doug Gregory, Lorraine
Lectors: Hank Krizl, Trish Lyons
during my illness. I appreciate all of you
Clifton, Mary Lou Gregory, Barbara
Altar Servers: Alex K.,
very much and wish you all of God’s
Miller, Marie Roudebush, Jeff Morris,
Connor, Melissa
many blessings.
Mary McComb, Urbana Sanchez, Mary
Eucharistic Ministers:
In friendship, Bachnick, Gwen Spencer, Anne Seitz,
unknown
Dee Slaby Margaret Kane, Donald Cummings,
Rocklin Ringler, Elizabeth Ringler, Joyce
Mondor, Doug Biggs, Leo Dowling, Barbara Hoover, Estelle Mahoney, Don Molls,
Teri Anderson, Carlos Delfina, Becky
Clark, Denise Brown, Donna Zacher, Judy
MASS
INTENTIONS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Blackburn, Helen Ward, Gabriel Meyers,
February 25 - 29, 2008
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Nicholas Meyers, Betty Dixon, Carolyn
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35 2/25 + Marian Flynn
Ash, Nives Nash, Maggi Dellagatta, John
by Bill Flynn
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Lloyd, Mary Bonnici, Catherine Jameison,
L Fr. Tom Delahunty
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Claire O’Kruhlik, Denise Allred, Greg
by parishioners
Friday:
Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Varenkamp, Tyke Cody, John Ambrose,
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
Claire VanWinden, Michelle Campbell,
2/26 + Elizabeth Kessler
Sunday:
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps
Diane Moffitt, Henry Cruz, John
by Jim Kessler
23;Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6- 2/27 + Josephine Kolloch
Zandonella, Marie Snider, Jim Allen, Jeff
9, 13-17, 34-38]
Hasbrouck, Joseph Vandergriff.
by Ces and Lee Wolary
hank You
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
PROGRAMA DE NIÑOS
NIVELES 1 - 8
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
24 de febrero de 2008
Samuel no ve como Dios ve (Éxodo 17:3-7) en la decisión de David quien fue
bendito con aceite (Salmo 95). Como Jesús cura al ciego (Juan 4:5-42 [5-15,
19b- 26, 39, 40-42]) axial nosotros somos llevados de la oscuridad a la claridad
(Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8) por medio del bautismo.
La Parroquia del Espíritu Santo, en el área del Parque William Land de
Sacramento, donde fui asignado como joven padre, tiene esta inscripción sobre
la puerta: “El amor de Dios ha sido vaciado en nuestros corazones por el
Espíritu Santo.” Esa frase que has escuchado en nuestra segunda lectura de hoy
también aplica a cada uno de nosotros porque es el mismo espíritu que nos
dirige y nos inspira y nos impulsa adelante hacer grandes cosas para el Señor.
El evangelio de hoy es un ejemplo clásico de la manera en que su amor y
Espíritu de Dios están revelados a través de la vida y obra de Jesús. En primer
lugar, Jesús ha caminado en territorio hostil y desconocido—el país de Samaria.
En segundo lugar, esta hablando con una mujer; en tercer lugar, ella es
polígama—tres razones porque un hombre de esa era no debía de asociarse con
esa mujer.
A su pozo de Jacob se encuentra cada tipo de persona en la familia humana—
hombre y mujer, bueno y malo, Judío y Samaritano. Jesús abraza a todos. Ese
amor sigue Jesús como nos encuentra cada uno de nosotros a otro pozo—el de
nuestro bautizo. Como la mujer Samaritano, también escuchamos la buena
noticia que Jesús nos acepta y nos invita a su mesa Eucarística.
Padre John Cantwell
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Agua
salió de la roca para apagar la
sed del pueblo (Éxodo 17:3-7).
Salmo — Si hoy oyen su voz, no
endurezcan su corazón (Salmo 95(94)).
Segunda lectura — El amor de Dios se ha
derramado en nuestro corazón por el don
del Espíritu Santo (Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8).
Evangelio — El agua que yo les daré se
convierte en el manantial de vida eterna
(Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b- 26, 39, 40-42]).
La próxima semana las parroquias de
nuestra diócesis tendrán la colecta especial
para los Servicios Católicos de
Beneficencia (CRS). Esta colecta hace
posible nuestra participación en la misión
global de la Iglesia Católica para combatir
la pobreza, proveer alivio y desarrollo,
asistir a los refugiados e inmigrantes y
abogar por la justicia y la paz en
situaciones de conflicto y negligencia
sobre los derechos humanos básicos. Por
favor colaboren con la segunda colecta del
próximo domingo. Hay sobres especiales
en el vestíbulo. Una porción de la
recaudación para los Servicios Católicos
de Beneficencia será destinada para la
Iglesia Católica en Europa Central y
Oriental.
Venga usted a las clases
gratuitas de inglés
Lunes:
2 Re 5:1-15b; Lc 4:24-30
Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35
Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Jueves:
Jer 7:23-28; Lc 11:14-23
Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Mc 12:28-34
Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Lc 18:9-14
Domingo: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a;
Sal 23(22); Ef 5:8-14;
Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
El lunes, 10 de marzo, rezaremos el
Camino de la Cruz con los niños en la
iglesia. Los padres de la familia son
invitados a estar con nosotros a las 6:30 PM.
FECHAS IMPORTANTES
2/24 Junta para padres de la familia
de los niños en las clases CIC and
segundo nivel del domingo que
recibirán la Primera Comunión en
mayo.
3/2 Rito de Inscripción para Primera
Comunión en la misa a las 10.
3/3 Junta para padres de los niños en
segundo nivel clase del lunes que
recibirán la Primera Comunión en
mayo.
LOS SANTOS Y
OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma;
Primer Escrutinio
Viernes: Abstinencia
Sábado: Primer sábado
SEGUNDA COLECTA
¿Quiere Aprender Inglés?
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
CAMINO DE LA CRUZ EN MARZO
Nivel Básico e Intermedio
Cada martes
desde las 7:00 hasta las 8:30 PM
Las clases se impartirán en los salones
4 y 6 del edificio de educación.
Cuidado de niños es disponible y es
gratuito en el salón 7!
Para más información, llame a Susana
Mayfield al 530.676.0334.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
El siglo pasado en la década de los 70,
un joven mexicano cruzaba el desierto
fronterizo entre México y Estados Unidos.
Un sacerdote lo encontró y se ofreció a
cruzarlo en su camioneta a los Estados
Unidos. El sacerdote le dijo que si regresaba a su tierra lo estaría esperando en
Santa Ana de Guadalupe, un pequeño rancho cerca de Jalostotitlán, en la región de
Los Altos de Jalisco, México.
Con el tiempo, el joven regresó a
México y fue en busca de su buen samaritano. Preguntando por él, la gente del
pueblo lo llevó a una capilla donde se sorprendió al ver la foto de su bienhechor en
la tumba de santo Toribio Romo.
Muchos inmigrantes que relatan lo
mismo acerca de un sacerdote o buen
samaritano que rescata indocumentados en
el desierto, alimentándolos, llevándolos a
Estados Unidos, incluso, diciéndoles
dónde encontrar trabajo.
En 1928, Toribio Romo fue asesinado a
la edad de 28 años durante “La Cristiana” (1926–1929). Este joven sacerdote
murió a manos de un gobierno cruel que
no sabia respetar los derechos humanos.
Ahora como santo se dedica a ayudar a los
pobres que sufren a causa de leyes inmigratorias que tampoco respetan los derechos humanos.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.