Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2017
FROM OUR HOLY FATHER
“Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis on Christian hope,
today we turn to the earliest writing of
the New Testament, Saint Paul’s First
Letter to the Thessalonians. The Apostle
writes to confirm this young Christian
community in its faith in Christ’s death and resurrection, but he
also speaks of the meaning of this mystery for the life of each believer. For Christ is the first fruits of the future resurrection. Before the mystery of death, and the loss of our loved ones, we Christians are challenged to hope more firmly in the Lord’s promise of
eternal life. Paul tells the Thessalonians to wear the hope of salvation like a helmet (1 Thess 5:8), in the knowledge that, because
Christ is risen, the object of our hope is certain. Christian hope,
then, is a way of life; we live daily in expectation of the resurrection. In that same hope, and in the communion of the Church, we
pray too that those who have gone before us will live for ever in
Christ. Let us ask the Lord to strengthen us in the sure expectation that one day we will be united with him, and all our loved
ones, in the joy of the resurrection.”
GENERAL AUDIENCE ~ Wednesday, February 1, 2017
RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND STUDY GROUPS
Religious Education—Children & Teens
Classes at All Saints—Sundays from 9:30am to 10:45am,
offering instruction for grades K thru 8.
All Saints Youth Group Sundays from 9:30am to 10:45.. All
high school teens are welcome to join this wonderful group!
Please contact DRE, Lina Marion at (805) 712-5762 for more
information or see our website at :www.omnsanct.org.
We welcome all who feel called to serve in children's ministry
and thank our Lord Jesus Christ for the calling we answer. All
those interested in sharing their faith, time and talents, please
contact Lina Marion, DRE at 805-712-5762. Thank you.
Adults Inquiry Group
The RCIA/adult classes—these sessions are for anyone,
Catholic or not, who is interested in learning more about
the Catholic faith. Call Mary Leamy at 586-9351 for more
information.
Sunday Scripture Preparation
Every Tuesday afternoon a group of adults read and discuss the
readings for the upcoming Sunday. This is a profitable way to
prepare for Sunday Mass. The group meets in Cottage 3 at All
Saints at 4:00pm on Tuesdays and all are welcome to drop-in
whenever they wish. For more information on Adult groups, call
Mary Leamy at 586-9351.
LOOKING FORWARD TO LENT
Please mark your calendars and plan to join
us to celebrate Mardi Gras on February 26,
the Sunday prior to Ash Wednesday. Our
Youth Group will hold a delicious soup luncheon
and silent auction after the 11:00am Mass at
All Saints. Proceeds will go towards expenses for
next year's NET Team confirmation retreat.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
LENTEN LIGHTS
Join us for LENTEN LIGHTS, a faith sharing program
for this Lent designed to shed light on the
Sunday readings. Faith sharing sessions will be offered
six times a week:
*Tuesday afternoons at 4:00 pm in Cottage 3 and Tuesday evenings
at 7:00 pm in the All Saints Parish Hall beginning February 28th,
*Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning after a soup supper
following Ash Wednesday Mass on March 1st, at All Saints
*Thursday mornings at 10:30 am in the All Saints Parish Hall and
*Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm at St. Joseph's starting March 2nd,
*Sunday mornings at 9:30 am at All Saints in Cottage 3 beginning
March 4th. Contact Mary Leamy—586-9351 with questions.
NEWS NOTE!
Brother Justin Alarcon, son of Jesse and Sandy will be ordained
on Saturday, May 27th at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.
Please keep him in your prayers.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Get Salty!
Jesus says to us “You are the salt of the earth”. He
warns us not to lose our saltiness, or our ability to sprinkle the
flavor of faith, wherever we go. Salt adds flavor and liveliness.
It preserves or keeps food from going bad. In the Bible, salt is
also a symbol of friendship that seasons our relations with others.
Sadlier Connect
Brothers, join us for the Catholic Men's
Fellowship on Mondays from 5:30 7:00pm in the All Saints Parish Hall. We gather in the fellowship
of men to study and share the scripture of the Sunday readings.
Contact: Daniel Garcia at 586-6019 with any questions.
The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright.
All Saints
18674 Cherokee Dr.,
P O Box 642,
Twain Harte, CA 95383
Phone (209) 586-3161
The Parish of All Saints and St. Joseph
Father John Fitzgerald, Pastor
e-mail: [email protected]
THE HOLY FATHERS’ INTENTIONS FOR
FEBRUARY 2017
General: For Comfort for the Afflicted - That those who are
afflicted, especially the poor, refugees and marginalized, may find
welcome and comfort in our communities.
PARISH PANTRY
For the month of January, our Parish Pantry served 65 households, 122 clients, who would otherwise not have enough food to
sustain themselves. Many thanks to all who continue to provide
food for our Parish Pantry. Without you, we would not be able to
serve those in need in our community. At this time, the Pantry is
in need the following items: Jelly, Top Ramen, Cup O’ Soup,
Canned Fruit, Caned meals, Pork n’ Beans, Chili, Canned Peas.
All donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you.
Please Note: Requests for insertion of bulletin information must be submitted in writing to the parish office by noon on Wednesday prior to distribution.
St. Joseph
18473 Gardner Ave
Tuolumne, CA
Phone (209) 586-3161
Deacon Joe Gomes
website: www.omnsanct.org
~REGULAR SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES~
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Monthly: Welcome the Needy
5:30pm Vigil
9:00am
11:00am
All Saints
St. Joseph's
All Saints
~WEEK DAY MASSES~
Weekly: To end abortion.
PARISH GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
Pastoral Care Givers—Monday at 9:00am in the
All Saints' Parish Hall
Parish Pantry—1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Tuesdays, 10am to
Noon. ATCAA Food Bank—3rd Tuesday 10:00—Noon.
Both are located in Cottage #3 at All Saints’ Church.
All Saints' Ladies Guild - Meets every other month on
the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30am in the Parish Hall.
Choir Practice—Tuesdays at 5:00pm at All Saints.
St. Joseph's Guild general monthly meeting—First
Sunday after Mass at St. Joseph's Church.
Order of Franciscan Seculars / Blessed Giles of
Assisi—First Saturdays at 10:30am at All Saints' Church.
St. Joseph’s Coffee Sundays—Third Sunday of the
month.
Turning Point Fellowship of AA meets Tues., 7:00pm in
Cottage #4.
Keep it Simple Group of NA meets Wed., 6:30pm in Cottage #4.
Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Weekend is next week. Please prayerfully consider your gift to the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal. This year, our parish goal
is $18,998. Part of that goal will help the Diocese to continue to provide the
valuable programs and services from which we all benefit. Please consider
being as generous as you can and bring your pledge of support with you to
Mass next weekend. This coming week, those of you who gave last year
will receive a letter from Bishop Blair introducing the Appeal. Participation
by everyone is important. We hope that all of you will be able to give
something this year.
Psalm 112
Monday – Thursday
Friday
8:30am
8:30am
All Saints
St Joseph's
First Friday-8:30am
St. Joseph’s
First Saturday
All Saints
8:30am
RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 4:45 - 5:15pm at All Saints
Sunday: 7:45am at St Joseph
1st Saturdays following 8:30am Mass at All Saints
Office Hours: Monday -- Friday ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Phone 586-3161, Fax—586-3161
To arrange a visit for shut-in members of our
community, please contact the Parish office.
Marriages & Baptisms by appointment—6 months
notice for marriage
Contact the Diocesan Respect Life Office at
1-800-396-8777 and Foothill Pregnancy Center at
536-9262 for support before and after childbirth.
Project Rachel –1-800-396-8777 offers grief counseling and
retreats for the loss of unborn children
Pray for the repose of the souls of the following:
Recently Deceased: Christina Payne, Harvey Wagner, Rosalie Tognoli, Rich Archuleta, Bruce Brown, Grace Caufield.
February Anniversaries: Mark Culver, Robert Ingalls, Arthur Cisneros, Madeline Carpenter, Lusina Rodriguez, Michael Mullin, Clarence
Cardoza, Joan Gisi, Barbara Hay, Pat Scott, Nancy Swift, Richard Archer, Suzanne DeLacy, Mary Grogan, Ross Jones, Doug McDermott,
Frances Clark, Lorraine Linn, Martha Rueschenberg, Mae Selesia, Andy Artzer, Reuben Moulton, Esther Baldenegro, Joe Sabo,
Marge Wiley, Ed Kearly, Rose Alvarez, Sandra Mannini, Alice Cardoza, Sarkey Tarlian, Michael Ference, Edward Fitzgerald.
Pray for in Memoriam: Fr. George Lacey, Msgr. Thomas Hayes, Fr. Eshai Joseph, Fr. John Coghlan, Fr. Jim O’Dwyer,
Dcn. Eddie Zoma, Don & Trudy Brenon.
If a name needs to be removed from “Pray for the Living”, please contact the Parish office.
Pray for the Living: Jennifer Adams, Gail Aiken, Ron Angier, Francesca Arnaudo, Tony Becker, Amber Boiselle, Katie Bowen, Michael
Buccieri, Laurie Camp, Jim Caywood, Frankie Fernandez, Darlene Glynn, Brenda Guasnell, Billy Harrison, Annie Macias, Patricia Martin,
Mary Mazotti, Earl McDougall, Lois McLain, Anna Moore, Luis Murillo, Mary Helen Price, Richard Izan Price III, Pat Raven, Arlen Richardson, Kylie Richardson, Celia Romanski, Rosette Rumberger, Tim Schmidt, Gary Schneider, Marcie Sowa, Marsha Tate, Alex Thomas, Gene
Tognoli, Susan Williams, Val Wynn, Walter Parsons, Melissa Mendez, Colleen Oliva, Tom Oliva, Jan & Ron Colombani, Leon Heinen, Christine
Lamasney, Barbara Villasenior, Mike Costa, Nancy Smith, Jessie Lee, Susan Sutton, Joan Henderson, Ricki Graham, George and Aggie Morrison, Lori Zimmanck, Marie Barckasch, Alice Burdick, Josh Roun, Haley Karels, Joe Karels, Monica Scarborough, the Lawrence twins, Katy
Grant, Kelly Cheveres, Greg Hendrickson, Bob Wright, Joseph Murtagh, Sheila Stanger, Sally Scott, Teresa Job, Carla Walker, Craig Clifton,
Barbara Holton, Danielle DenNulk, Theresa Haire, Gloria Escallier, Enis Skinner, Michael Turner, Tom Archer, Lila Connant, Mary Henderson
Controis, Karl Vargas, Tara Ingalls-Thompson, Paula Melendez, Charlie Hyde, Mary Sutherland, Nicole Lemos, Pat Johnson.