Rev. Khoi Pham, Pastor Msgr. Bonifacio Baldonado, Parochial Vicar Rev. Chris Varghese, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jim Johnson Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-7:00 PM MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses: Saturday Evening – English - 5:00 PM Sunday – English - 8:00 and 10:00 AM Spanish - 12:00 Noon Vietnamese - 3:30 PM English - 6:00 PM Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday - Parish Oﬃce:……………………….524-7421 Fax:……………..…………….524-7713 Parish website:…….…..www.olfmodesto.com Diocesan website….www.stocktondiocese.org 8:00 AM English Holy Days of ObligaƟon: Vietnamese (Vigil)-7:30 PM English – 8:00 AM English – 9:00 AM English – 12:15 PM English – 6:00 PM Spanish – 7:30 PM Sacrament of Penance (Confession): Saturdays – 3:00 to 4:00 PM BapƟsms: (From birth through six years old.) A pre-bap smal class is required for parents. Please call the Parish Center for an appointment. Bap sms are held Sundays at 1:30 PM. Bap sms in Spanish are on the first Sunday. Bap sms in English are on the fourth Sunday. Marriage: Contact the Parish Center six months prior to the wedding date. RCIA Inquiry: RCIA is the process by which adults (seven years and older) may become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Ini a on. Adults who would like to know more about their faith are welcome to come to our inquiry sessions. For more informa on, please call 491-3468. Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM School Oﬃce:…….…………………...524-4170 Email: [email protected] Website:.….www.olfcatholicschool.com Religious Educa on:...………… ….491-3462 RCIA:……………….………..……….……491-3468 Music Ministry:…….……..………….491-3466 Youth Ministry:……………..………..491-3465 How to Contact the Clergy: Call the recep onist at the Parish Center Monday-Friday at 5247421. The recep onist can help you make an appointment with a priest. If your need is extremely urgent, please make that clear, so that the priest on call can be contacted. Also, tell the recep onist if you need a Spanish or Vietnamese speaking priest. The priest on call should only be contacted for the dying or those in deep grief. Contact is made through the answering CHURCH ETIQUETTE 1. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers. 2. Please keep respectful quiet in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist before and after Mass. 3. Please remember appropriate clothing especially during the summer. Gentlemen, please remove hats and caps upon entering the church building. 4. Please no cups of coffee or other drinks. 5. Please remember, except in the case of true need, bottles of water are not needed. 6. Please, chewing gum by anyone (any age) is not acceptable ever, anytime in church. 7. Please refrain from reading the bulletin, emails, or TXT messages before and during Mass. 8. Please no MP3 devices, iPods-nano or otherwise. 9. Please do not arrive late, leave after communion or before the Mass has ended. 10. Please participate in the Mass: body, mind, and spirit through singing, responding, praying, and attending with heart and mind. THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME November 16, 2014 Blessed are you who fear the LORD. — Psalm 128:1a TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). November 8 ~ November 16, 2014 Saturday: Sunday: The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:3543 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:110, or, (for the memorial of the Dedica tion) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41 -44 Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 During the month November our Book of the Dead is in the vestibule of the Church. Please add the names of your beloved deceased. You may also post pictures on the bulletin board. Please remember in your prayers those who have died… Francis Burke Bertha Gisler and all the faithful departed. LIVING GOD’S WORD In his first letter to the Thessalonian community Saint Paul says that “the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). If, however, we pick it up and run with it at that point, perhaps something new can be born in us. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Phero Nguyen Minh Vu† 5:00 PM Jose & Mary Pinheiro† 8:00 AM Parishioners 10:00 AM Gus Lombardo† 12:00 PM Salvador Franco Gonzalez† 3:30 PM Vong & Thiep Hoang† 6:00 PM Lois P Heinsius† Monday: 8:00 AM Jim Sangco† Tuesday: 8:00 AM John Kavelaars† Wednesday: 8:00 AM Estelle Martins Serrao† Thursday: 8:00 AM Jim Costa† Friday: 8:00 AM Michael Schiefelbein (Sp READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 8:00 AM Int) Saturday: Sunday: 8:00 AM Tammy Zoller† 5:00 PM Charlene Gagliardi† 8:00 AM Parishioners 10:00 AM Marguerite Kulina† 12:00 PM Alfredo & Belia Lopez† 3:30 PM Joseph Rue Nguyen† 6:00 PM Jim & Margaret Bastholm† THE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE Last week offertory…......$12,284.50 Same week in 2009 …...$12,116.00 Give back to the Lord a sacrifice, a share of what the Lord has so generously given to you. SECOND COLLECTION November 22 & 23 Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Nov. 29 & 30 St. Vincent de Paul (5th Sunday collection Our Lady of Fatima November 16, 2014 UPCOMING FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITY CATHOLICISM Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith— DVD series with Fr. Robert Barron produced by Word on Fire. Join us in the Parish Center either Saturday morning November 15, 9 am—10:30 or in the New Hall Monday evening, November 17, 7 pm—8:30 as we explore Lesson 8:”A Vast Company of Witnesses: the Communion of Saints” THESE SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL. For parents of children in Sacramental Prep classes for Reconciliation or Eucharist, these will count as a Parent Formation meeting. Sorry, no childcare is available. Due to the upcoming holidays, our bulletin submission dates are earlier. Get your announcements in early. Send your submissions to [email protected] THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27— THANKSGIVING DAY Special Mass Times 9:00 am English (No 8 am Mass) 10:30 am Vietnamese Bring your Thanksgiving bread and wine to be blessed. There will also be a table for donations to St. Vincent de Paul. THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, DECEMBER 8 A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION Masses: English – 8:00 AM English – 9:00 AM English – 12:15 PM English – 6:00 PM Spanish – 7:30 PM Page Four Do you have your tickets yet for the Matthew Kelly event “LIVING EVERY DAY WITH PASSION & PURPOSE” Saturday, December 6, 9:00 am—1:30 pm at St. Stanislaus Church? We have tickets available here at Our Lady of Fatima. Call Cathy or Vicki 524-7421 in the Parish Office to get yours. Tickets are $39.00 We have an ongoing need for pancake mix and syrup, oatmeal, Hamburger/ Tuna Helper, canned meals, canned vegetables and fruits, and boxed side dishes. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION All Christians in both East and West embraced the care of the sick as essential to church life. In the West, the importance of the visit of the priest is stressed, while in the East, the sick person is brought to the church for a full Liturgy of the Word. Some, such as the Armenians, even call it the “Ritual of the Lamp,” since the oil is poured out of the lamp by which the Word is read. This may be why Eastern Christians sometimes anoint the sick with this oil, since the trip to church might kill them. Our tradition in the West also unfolded in monasteries, where it was possible for infirm monks to be attended with a full and beautifully consoling liturgy. In 950 the monks of St. Alban’s Abbey in Mainz produced a ceremonial book that was instantly a pastoral hit everywhere. There were two lengthy rituals for the sick, one an extended vigil, and the other a liturgy of anointing that included Communion under both species. While this ritual was a house formula for monks, it is easy to see how monks who had the care of parishes desired to serve their parishioners in a similar way. The first form included the chanting of penitential psalms, and the second form required a confession beforehand. Both forms included a laying on of hands, which everyone understood as being an essential part of penance. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP UPCOMING EVENTS Sun., Nov. 16: “For Greater Glory”, pt. 1 (Rated ’R’) Sun., Nov. 23: “For Greater Glory”, pt. 2 (Rated ’R’) Gatherings are Sunday afternoons from 1:30—3:00 pm in the New Hall. All high school students are welcome! See you there! Don’t forget your permission slips for the movie! WANTED! Seniors (50+). Come join the OLF Seniors Club. Dues are just $10.00 a year. We meet in the church hall every 3rd Thursday for lunch ($7.00). Our next meeting will be November 20th—Hope to see you there! Our Lady of Fatima November 16, 2014 Loving God, bless all those gathered here today as we come together in friendship and fellowship. Thank you for the blessings of our individual and collective Godgiven gifts. Place in our hearts the desire to make a difference to our families, to our community, to our country, and to the many cultures and peoples worldwide. Give us balance in times of distraction and uncertainty. Help us move towards our goals with determination and always with an abundant sense of humor. Thank you for food in a world where many know only hunger; for our faith in a world where many know fear; for friends in a world where many know only loneliness. Please bless this food we are about to share, those who prepared it, those who serve it, and those who have worked to make today the special occasion that it is. For all of this we give you thanks. AMEN. - Izola White YLI BAKE SALE! November 22 & 23 buy wonderful goodies. All proceeds go to the YLI Annual Christmas Charities. MARY MOTHER OF GOD MISSION SOCIETY Reviving the Roman Catholic Church in Eastern Russia has opened their new National office and Modesto area's newest Catholic Book and Gift store, Gifts of Faith. Art, gifts, clothing, home décor, bibles, monastery crafts, jewelry, statues, libros en Español, and more! Proceeds benefit the mission churches in Vladivostok. The National office and store are located in McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave. Ste 80, Modesto. For more information, please call 209-408-0728 USE YOUR TALENT Having only modest talent is no excuse for not using it. Think what the morning would be like if only talented birds sang! —Anonymous Page Five CAN YOU SPEND ONE HOUR WITH ME? Jesus asked His Apostles, “Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?” This is a beautiful way to spend quiet time in the presence of our Lord. Hours for exposition are: 12 noon to 5:00 pm, Thursdays. Join Bishop Stephen E. Blaire at the 34th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage and Eucharistic Celebration honoring Blessed Mary of Guadalupe on December 7, 2014. Pilgrimage begins at Saint Mary’s Church at 12 noon, followed by Mass at the Stockton Arena. Parishes are invited to depict a theme on a float about the message of hope and dignity of the person of Virgin Mary. An inter-parish choir, directed by Mauricio Centeno will lead the music at the Mass. For information contact Digna Ramirez-Lopez: (209) 466-0636 or [email protected]. RECYCLED TREASURES SALE Saturday, December 6, 8 am to 4 pm Sunday, December 7, 8 am to 3 pm Our Lady of Fatima, Old Hall Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct #1402 Holiday decorative items, books, games, kitchenware, tools including gardening tools, and much more. All proceeds go to local scholarships and local charitable organizations.. To donate or for questions contact 524-8347 LIVING PRAYER Who prays as they ought will endeavor to live as they pray. —Anonymous MARRIED COUPLES: Can't think of that perfect Christmas gift? Consider giving your spouse the gift of a weekend away from everyday stress and distractions. Enrich the communication in your marriage and re-discover the love that both of you deserve. Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next two Weekend dates are: Feb 13-15, 2015 in Turlock, CA and Jun 5-7, 2015 in Modesto, CA . Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: stocktonwwme.org or contact John and Angelica Angarita at [email protected] or 209-691-0603. SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY CORNER “The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today” St. Francis of Assisi We have many opportunities to minister to those in need in our parish. Visit our parish web site and see how you can help. Will you be a communion minister to the homebound? Can you visit the sick who are hospitalized? St. Francis reminds us, “For it is in giving that we receive.” Our Lady of Fatima 16 de noviembre de 2014 Page Six LECTURAS DE HOY TRIGÉSIMO TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 16 de noviembre de 2014 Dichoso el que teme al Señor. — Salmo 128 (127):1a LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: Apo 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 18:3543 Apo 3:1-6, 14-22; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Lc 19:1-10, ó (para la memoria de la Dedi cación) Hch 28:1-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Apo 4:1-11; Sal 150:1b-6; Lc 19:11-28 Apo 5:1-10; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 19:41 -44 Apo 10:8-11; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lc 19:45-48 Apo 11:4-12; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 20:27-40 Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22):1-3, 56; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 PROCESIÓN DIOCESANA GUADALUPANA 2014 Únase al Obispo Blaire en la trigésima cuarta celebración en honor de Ntra. Sra de Guadalupe, el 7 de Diciembre. La procesión comienza en la Iglesia de Santa María a las 12 del día, seguirá con la Misa en la Arena de Stockton. Las parroquias están invitadas a hacer una carroza que describa algo del mensaje de la Virgen Santísima sobre la esperanza y la dignidad de la persona. Un coro interparroquial, dirigido por Mauricio Centeno, estará encargado de la música y cantos. Para más información contacte a Digna RamírezLópez al 209.466.0636 o a [email protected] COLECTA SEGUNDA 22 y 23 de noviembre para Campana Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) VIVAMOS LA PALABRA DE DIOS En la primera carta a la comunidad tesalonicense san Pablo le dice que “el día del Señor vendrá como un ladrón en plena noche” (1 Tesalonicenses 5:2). Dios vendrá a robarse la vida tal como ahora la conocemos. Sin embargo, si en ese momento tomamos la vida tal como llega, tal vez algo nuevo pudiera nacer en nosotros. Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados. Primera lectura — Un esposo es capaz de confiar su corazón a su esposa que es como una joya (Proverbios 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Salmo — Dichosos los que temen al Señor (Salmo 128 [127]). Segunda lectura — El día del Señor vendrá como el ladrón en la noche (1 Tesalonicenses 5:1-6). Evangelio — Porque has sido fiel en lo poco, ven a compartir la alegría de tu Señor (Mateo 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). ORACIÓN PARA EL DÍA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS. Dios de amor, bendice a todos los que hoy nos reunimos en Amistad y comuidad. Gracias por las bendiciones que nos has dado, individual y colectivamente. Coloca en nuestro corazón el deseo de hacer algo significativo por nuestras familias, por nuestra comuidad y nuestra nación, y por las muchas culturas y pueblos que hay en el mundo. Ayúdanos a mantener el equilibrio en los tiempos de distracción e incertidumbre. Ayúdanos a enfocarnos con decisión en nuestras metas y con un abundante sentido del humor. Gracias por el alimento en un mundo donde muchos que sólo conocen el hambre. Gracias por la fe en un mundo donde muchos conocen el temor, y por los amigos, en un mundo donde muchos sólo conocen la soledad. Bendice, por favor, estos alimentos que vamos a compartir, bendice a quienes los prepararon y a quienes los sirven, y a todos los que han hecho un esfuerzo para que este día sea lo que realmente es. Por todo esto te damos gracias. Amén. SESSIONES DE FORMACION DE FE Presentador: José Lopez-Higareda Ph.D. Estas pláticas calificaran como una de las reunions requeridas para los padres de familia que tienen hijos que asisten a las clases de preparación Sacramental para la Reconciliació, o Primera Comunión. Se require dos reunions cada año de preparación. Presentación solamente en Español. Cuidado de niños no estará disponible. ♦ Adviento y el Sacramento de Penitencia Viernes, 21 de noviembre del 2014, 7 PM en el salón 5 de la escuela de Fatima ♦ La Encarnación Viernes, 5 de diciembre del 2014, 7 PM en el salón 5 de la escuela de Fatima ♦ Eucaristίa Pan de Vida, Viernes,16 de enero del 2015, 7 PM en el salón 5 de la escuela de Fatima ♦ Más allá Miércoles de Ceniza, Viernes, 13 de febrero del 2015, Salón Viejo, 7 pm ♦ Semana Santa, Viernes, 20 de marzo del 2015, 7 PM en el salón 5 de la escuela de Fatima