St. Patrick’s
Church
127 Jackson St., Sonora, CA
St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish
Sonora, California
Mass Times:
M-F
Sat
Sun
8:00 am
5:00 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
5:00 pm
(Spanish Mass)
. . . in Our Parish
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 3, 2013
Reconciliation
Sat 4:00 pm
Or by Appt.
Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel
11700 Catholic Cemetery Rd.
Big Oak Flat, CA
Mission Church
Mass Times:
Sat
4:45 pm
Sun
9:15 am
Reconciliation:
Sat
4:00 pm
Staff
The LORD lifts up all who are falling and
raises up all who are bowed down.
— Psalm 145:14
Fr. Ray Abella, Pastor
Fr. Yesobu Banka, Parochial Vicar
Mike Kubasek, Deacon
Ron Ivey, Business Manager
Marie Dahlstrand, Coord. of Liturgy
Julia Wyman, Religious Education
Margaret Smith, Youth Ministries
Susan Julian, Bookkeeper
Pat Fernandez, Receptionist
Emergency Intercessions “8”
Contact Us
Office: 116 W. Bradford St.,
Sonora, California 95370
Phone & FAX: 209.532.7139
Web: www.StPatsSonora.org
Email: [email protected]
Bulletin:
[email protected]
Hours:
M-Th: 8:30-4:00 ~ F: 8:30-12:30
Parish Services:
Sonora: 209.532.7139 Ext. 107
Big Oak Flat: 209.532.7139 Ext. 111
Have you completed your St. Patrick’s Parish Survey?
Please take a moment after Mass this weekend to
participate in a brief survey. Fr. Ray and the Pastoral
Council are seeking your input as St. Patrick’s endeavors
to become a more welcoming and hospitable community
of Catholic Christians.
Thank you for your assistance!
Welcome Visitors & New Members!
We are a parish in transition ~ with many varying treasures and talents. And, as
such, we strive for unity as the Body of Christ. We invite you to join us in building a vibrant
faith community and carry the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
If you would like more information about our Church or Parish, please visit the
office and request a New Member packet. Or, visit our website at www.StPatsSonora.org
which has a great deal of information. I am also available for appointments most Thursdays
and Fridays and will look forward to meeting with you.
Yours in Christ, Fr. Ray Abella, Pastor
Vol. 2, No. 44
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WELCOME TO ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Pastor’s Corner
Joan Madsen asked what the highlight of my vacation was. Perhaps it is better to say, what was it that moved
me? I wrote earlier that the reason I included Boston in my itinerary was because of the bombing incident
that happened there last April. I wanted to visit the site, actually the two separate bombing sites that killed
three and injured scores of spectators of the 2013 Boston Marathon. In my own way, I wanted to honor and
pray for the victims and survivors.
I had to ask several people for directions as to where exactly the bombing sites were. All there was were
mementos; on one site, a pole holding a street sign, wrapped in a canvas-like material which allowed people
to pin pieces of paper, written on them names, perhaps of the victims or survivors. On the other site, a sign
posted on the window of one of the stores that was destroyed by the blast, thanking the City of Boston for its
diligent efforts in cleaning up and restoring the establishment so it could resume business as usual.
I took pictures of the marathon finish line, the street, the store fronts, and imagined the chaos, smoke, and
damage created by each blast, recalling the images portrayed on TV and in the papers.
Before coming to this place, just blocks away, I visited the New England Holocaust Memorial, dedicated on
October 22, 1995. Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazis created a regime of hate and victimization in Germany
that eventually consumed most of Europe. Driven by racist beliefs, they killed millions of men, women, and
children in their quest to dominate Europe and to create a “pure and superior” race. The Nazis singled out
the Jews for total extermination, their very existence to be erased from history and memory. Before their
defeat in 1945, the Nazi regime murdered six million Jews—more than half of Europe’s Jewish population.
This memorial is dedicated to those six million Jewish men, women,
and children. It is a marker—a place to grieve for the victims and for
the destruction of their culture—a place to give them an everlasting
name. “I will give them an everlasting name.” – Isaiah 56:5
The Memorial is designed around six luminous glass towers, each
reaching 54 feet high, and each lit internally from top to bottom. The
number six has many meanings here: the millions of Jews killed in
the Holocaust; the names of the six main death camps; a row of
memorial candles; and the six years, 1939-1945, during which the
infamous “Final Solution,” the most deadly phase of the Holocaust,
took place. In addition, six million numbers are etched in the glass, representing the infamous tattoos inflected
on many of the victims’ arms.
We build memorials in order to remember. We remember in order to learn. We learn so as not, hopefully, to
make the same mistakes.
~ Fr. Ray Abella, Pastor
. . . to the Hispanic Choir and Community, the Knights of Columbus, Ulysses
Verceles, and Bruce Patrick !
Due to the generous contributions of these organizations and individuals,
St. Patrick’s has a new Yamaha keyboard for use in the church!
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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To help Catholics learn more about the lives of the saints, the U. S. Bishops’ Conference has offered a list
of 10 American saints for the Year of Faith. The saint for November 2013 is ~
VENERABLE FULTON SHEEN ~ May 8, 1895 ~ December 9, 1979
Archbishop and TV Personality
A college education, a TV show and a passionate devotion to the call of the
priesthood all combined in one very witty man - proof that sainthood is not only
challenging and holy, but fun. Peter "Fulton" John Sheen was born in El Paso,
Illinois in 1895. As a young man, he turned down a sizable scholarship to pursue
his true desire, the holy priesthood of the Catholic Church. At his ordination, he
made a promise that he would spend one hour a day in Eucharist Adoration - a
promise he kept faithfully for the rest of his life. In 1951, the newly-appointed
Bishop Sheen began a TV series entitled "Life is Worth Living." In 1952, he won an
Emmy award for "Most Outstanding Television Personality." He was named an
Archbishop in 1969, and ten years later, on October 3rd of 1979, just months
before his death, Archbishop Sheen was embraced by Pope John Paul II and told,
"You have written and spoken well of the Lord Jesus. You are a loyal son of the
Church!"
The Knights will
provide rides to and
from this event.
It’s fun to ride with a
Knight!
If you would
like to donate
flowers for
the altar in
memory of a
loved one, an
anniversary,
birthday, or other special
occasion, please contact
Marge Nath 532.2229.
INTO YOUR HANDS, O LORD, we commend the souls of our
recently departed, especially
Dolores Retzlaff
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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WELCOME TO ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Offertory
Weekly
Goal
$10,000
10-6-13
Week 1
10-13-13
Week 2
10-20-13
Week 3
10-27-13
Week 4
Monthly
Total
General Offerings
St. Patrick’s $ 7,447.81 $ 7,373.80 $ 5,695.05 $5,288.31
$25,804.97
OLMC
$ 1,092.71 $ 1,375.00 $ 894.00 $1,297.00
$4,658.71
TOTAL
$ 8,540.52 $ 8,748.80 $ 6,589.05 $6,585.31 $30,463.68
Last Oct
$ 9,901.94 $ 9,337.03 $ 6,456.10 $ 6,456.13 $32,151.20
If you are interested in
attending our Thursday
Cursillo meetings, please
call Joseph Perez
532.2824.
Maintenance Offerings
St. Patrick’s
$0 $
OLMC
$0
TOTAL
$0 $
875.00
$
0
875.00
$
125.00
$10.00
$1,010.00
0
0
$0
125.00
$10.00
$1,010.00
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
NOVEMBER 10 TO NOVEMBER 25
St. Patrick’s will be collecting NEW blankets which
will be donated to two shelters in Sonora ~ the
Family Homeless Shelter and the Women’s Crisis
Center. A collection box will be available inside the
Parish Hall, or you may drop off your blankets at
the Parish Office during the week.
Thank you for your gifts of warmth!
Calling All Young Ladies!
Will you be
attending the
Sonora High Fall
Formal on
November 16?
Are you in need of a free updo and/or make-up?
Project Shine and
Cosmetology are here to help!
Contact Connie Jacob
533.2950 for an appointment.
Formals are also available.
FIREWOOD NEWS
St. Patrick’s Parish Services has a limited supply of firewood for parishioners in need ~ senior citizens or
needy younger families. Call 532.7139 for more information.
The Senior Center also has a firewood program primarily directed to seniors 75 years of age or older. They
are in need of volunteers willing and able to do one or all of the following critical tasks:
 Cut wood  Pick up wood  Deliver wood 
If you can help with one or any of the above, please contact Leon Casas, Jr., at 533.2622, Extension 11.
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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TA4C Teen Apostles for Christ
Tues 11/5
5-6 pm
Youth Choir Practice, Steinmetz
Wed 11/6
4-5:45 pm
After School Tutoring/Hang Out
Wed 11/6
5:45-6:15
Family Rosary, Church
Wed 11/6
6:30-8 pm
Youth Group
Tues 11/12
5-6 pm
Youth Choir Practice, Steinmetz
Wed 11/13
4-5:45 pm
Family Rosary, Church
November 10 ~ 25 ~ Blanket Drive
Youth Group
November 11 ~ Veterans Day ~ Office Will
Be Closed
Wed, 11/13 6:30-8 pm
Sat 11/16
Project Shine & Cosmetology provide free updos and make-up for girls attending Sonora High
Fall Formal
Sun 11/17
7:30 & 9 am Teens & Young Adults host Meet
& Greet following Mass.
Remember to bring something
yummy to share.
11:00 am
November 17 ~ St. Patrick’s Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon
December 8 ~ Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mass & Potluck
Youth Mass
Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities
Rural Wellness Alliance Project
Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop
Put LIFE back in your life. If you live with a chronic
disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
osteoporosis, asthma, or other condition, the Chronic
Disease Self-Management Workshop series could be right
for you. This FREE six-week workshop series will begin
on Friday, November 1st in Sonora. Workshop topics
include Pain and Fatigue Management, Better Breathing,
Making Informed Treatment Decisions, Dealing with
Depression, Working with Your Health Care Professional,
and much more. The Chronic Disease Self-Management
Workshops are made possible by CA-4Health, a project of
the Public Health Institute, with support from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and in collaboration
with the Tuolumne County Health Department. Call
532.7632 to register for the November Workshop.
The Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities is seeking
Patient Health Advocate volunteers for the new Rural
Wellness Alliance Project. A Patient Health Advocate
volunteer training is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5,
2013 in Sonora.
Patient Health Advocates will work with
individuals in need of assistance through the medical
maze. They will provide encouragement, support, and
resources, assist with medical appointments, and help
arrange transportation.
This volunteer opportunity
promises to be a gratifying experience and volunteers will
certainly make a difference in the lives of those they
spend time with.
The Rural Wellness Alliance Project is provided
through the collaborative efforts of the Mother Lode
Office of Catholic Charities, the Tuolumne County Public
Health Department, and Sonora Regional Medical Center.
Support for this project is provided by a grant from the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health
Leaders Program.
All services provided by the Mother Lode Office
of Catholic Charities are free of charge to those over 60
regardless of race, religion, or income.
To register for the training or more information,
please call 532.7632.
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WELCOME TO ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel News
Saturday ~ November 9 ~ 9 AM to 4 PM ~ Groveland Community Center
Delicious baked goods  Homemade jams and jellies
Crafts  Over 130 gift baskets  Once-loved jewelry
Re-gifting  Cash and Mountain Treasure Drawings
Grilled sausage luncheon ~ 11:30 AM until sold out
Get those baking pans oiled up
and ready to go! We know there
are many wonderful bakers in
the parish, so don’t forget to
make your favorite(s) and drop
them off around 8:00 AM on Saturday, November 9.
Purchased ticket stubs must be
returned by drawing time ~
4:00 PM on November 9
Please return unused tickets so we can
sell them at the Faire.
$1 per ticket or 12 tickets for $10.
First Prize ~ $500 ~ Many other wonderful prizes.
You don’t want to miss out!
We could still use volunteers to work at the Faire. Please call Diane Abdelnour 962.4176.
Any Faire questions ~ Please call Pat Fernandez 962.0238 or Judy Tobia 962-6791.
Thank you for your support in our goal to raise money for special projects and to continue to provide
scholarship funds for active Catholic high school students.
St. Patrick’s Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon
November 17, 2013
after the 11:00 AM Teen Mass
RSVP to Ulysses Verceles 743.9780
if you would like to attend.
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Intentions & Readings
This Week in the Parish
Sunday, November 3 ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sat 11/2
Meet & Greet hosted by Ministers to the Sick
after all Sunday morning Masses ~ St. Patrick’s
Monday, November 4
6:45 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Adoration, Church
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Altar Society Meeting, Room 1
Catholic Men’s Fellowship, Room 3/4
Women’s Study Group, Room 6
RCIA, Room 1
La justicia brota de la fe, Hall
Tuesday, November 5
6:30 am
6:45 am
9:00 am
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Matthew 25 Breakfast, Hall
Adoration, Church
Patient Health Advocate Volunteer Trng. Hall
Art & Environment Meeting, Room 6
Adult Choir Practice, Steinmetz
Hispanic Choir Practice, Room 3/4
Bible Study, OLMC
Wednesday, November 6
6:45 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
5:15 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Adoration, Church
Good News People, Room 1
Women’s Retreat Wrap-Up Meeting, Room 6
Lay Apostles, Church
Family Rosary, Church
Religious Education, Hall
Young Adults, Check Facebook: St. Patrick’s
Young Adults, Sonora
Thursday, November 7
6:30 am
6:30 pm
Matthew 25 Breakfast, Hall
Cursillo, Room 6
4:45 pm (OLMC)
5:00 pm
Sun 11/3
Chronic Disease Workshop, Room 1
Women’s Study Group, Room 1
Spanish Prayer, Room 3/4
Altar Duty ~ Bonnie Patania & Sue Zunino
Sunday, November 10
Fr. Banka
Fr. Ray
9:15 am (OLMC)
11:00 am
Fr. Banka
Fr. Ray
5:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Ray
Mon 11/4
8:00 am
Tues 11/5
8:00 am
10:00 am
Wed 11/6
8:00 am
Thurs 11/7
8:00 am
Fri 11/8
8:00 am
Sat 11/9
4:45 pm (OLMC)
5:00 pm
Sun 11/10
7:30 am
9:00 am
All Parishioners
Marge & Joe Fitzpatrick 
Jim Dossi 
No Intention
Ron Stone 
John Lorz
Raúl & Luis Gamboa 
Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12
-14
Fr. Ray
No Intention
Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24
Fr. Ray
Fr. Ray
No Intention
Mass at Avalon
Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33
Fr. Banka
No Intention
Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10
Fr. Banka
No Intention
Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8
Fr. Banka
No Intention
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor
3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Fr. Ray
Fr. Banka
No Intention
Robert Benson 
2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes
2:16 - 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]
Fr. Banka
Fr. Banka
9:15 am (OLMC) Fr. Ray
11:00 am
Fr. Banka
5:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Ray
Christmas Festival ~ Hall ~ 8 am to 1 pm
11:00 am
No Intention
Fred Kahl
Lida Casas 
Wis 11:22-12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes
1:11-2:2; Lk 19:1-10
Fr. Ray
Fr. Ray
Saturday, November 9
Christmas Festival ~ Hall ~ 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Christmas Faire ~ OLMC ~ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn
6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from
the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016
7:30 am
9:00 am
Friday, November 8
9:30 am
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
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Liturgy of the Word (LOW) for Kids, Church/Hall
Have an attitude of gratitude.
All Parishioners
Hezzy Arellano 
Vera Cortes 
No Intention
Bernard Louiseau 
No Intention
Raffle tickets for these prizes (AND MORE!) will be on sale at the Christmas Festival.
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$25 Gift Card
Seven Sisters Dinner for 2
Hoodie Sweatshirt and Sierra Sign
42” High Definition TV
Craftsman Drill and Driver
Toshiba Blu-Ray DVD Player
$35 Gift Card
Fisher-Price Doll House and Ice Cream Maker
$25 Gift Card
Applebee’s
Black Oak Casino
Bob’s Greenley Pharmacy
Michael Gamerl
Pixie and David Bolles
Diestel Family Turkey Ranch
Anonymous
El Jardin Restaurant
Donna and Frank O’Slevin
3 hours of electrical work
Frank Slevin Electric
$300 toward a stay at Long Barn Lodge
$25 Gift Card
2 hours of home cleaning
ORS
Bruce Patrick ~ Quail Hollow One Apartments
Keurig Elite Coffee Maker
$25 gift card
DON
Gianelli Vineyards
Greg Popovich
The Homeplace Restaurant
Kristin’s Cleaning Service
4 rounds of golf
Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club
One night stay for two
McCaffrey House Bed and Breakfast Inn
TWO $25 Gift Cards
$20 Gift Card
Train Rides for 6
The Peppery Gar and Brill
Perko’s
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
$25 Gift Card
Safeway
$50 Gift Card
Save Mart Supermarkets
Lube, Filter and Oil Change
Collector Plates
Car Detailing
Family Plan for 6 months
Play for two
Sierra Motors
Ann and Roger L. Stevens
Sonora Ford
Sonora Sports and Fitness Center
Sierra Repertory Theatre
$50 Gift Card
Trader Joe’s
$25 Gift Card
Twain Harte Market
$30 Gift Certificate
TWO $35 Gift Certificates for Diestel Turkey
4 bottles of fine wine
Stone Work
Willow Steakhouse and Seafood Grille
Jeff Wilson
Anonymous
Brian Sells