Established October 4, 1960

5751 Locust Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608-1320

Parish Office………….(916) 483-8454 School…………………(916) 481-8845 Religious Education….(916) 483-4628 St. Vincent de Paul…..(916) 483-2161

Parish website: www.sjecarmichael.org Parish email: office@sjecarmichael.org Rel. Ed: religious.ed@sjecarmichael.org School website: www.stjohnev.com School email: office@stjohnev.com

Fr. Bernardin Mugabo………………………………….......Pastor Fr. Thomas A. Bland………………...….............Pastor Emeritus Fr. Alban C. Uba, SMMM…………………………...In Residence Mr. Lawrence Niekamp……………………………. ……...Deacon Mr. Keith Johnson………………………………………….Deacon Mr. Jack Wilson…………………………………………….Deacon Ms. Linda Gospodnetich…………………..… Business Manager Mrs. Christine Horton…….…………..………….School Principal Sr. Hannah M.O’Donoghue,RSM.Coord.of Religious Education Mrs. Cara O’Shea…….…........Director of Music,Choir & Liturgy Mr. Tom Ennis………..….Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council Mrs. Mary Ellen Meier…...Chairperson, Parish Finance Council

Mass Schedule: Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Traditional Mass Sunday: 8 AM Traditional Mass, 10 AM (Family Mass) & 12 Noon (Pre Teen/Teen Mass-Contemporary) Daily: 6:30 & 8:30 AM, (M-F); 8:30 AM (Sat) Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 AM & 7 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Wed & Fri 9 AM to 5 PM Healing Mass every 3rd Sunday of the Month at 1:30 PM with Confession from 1:05 to 1:25 PM Sacraments: Confessions: Fridays and Saturdays 10 min before morning Masses and 3:45 to 4:45 PM Saturday Baptism: Call office about parent preparation ses-sions. Must be registered in the parish. Marriage: Contact the clergy at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick: Call the office at any time.

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Catholics Coming Home: For more information, call (916) 483-8454, ext.150 or e-mail to Religious.ed@sjecarmichael.org

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Carmichael, California

Photograph of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church by Dean Tormey, SJE Parishioner

December 29, 2019

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

our sick and their caregivers: Helena Alleman, Andrea Armstrong, Robert Burns, Geoff Carter, Alicia Cortez,

Russ Davis, Melissa Duran, Kate Ellis, Karen Emmons, Debbie Erichs, Teri Erickson, Velia Escalante, Juanita Estrellas, Martin Fiorino, Anthony Gabriele, Ella Gomes, Jimi Grant, Donna Harris, Tom Harvey, George Heffner, Dick Hill, Mary Jeffries, Eduardo Jimenez, Ye-lena Kanavalchuk, Michelle Keyawa, Sayed Kian, Pat Lobrovich, Karen Lydon, Jennifer Martin, Pat Minnard, Manuel Molina, Michael Niekamp, Gilles Ouellet, Lynn Parry, Mike Peterson, Alex Quiroz, Max Rankin, Jeff Reynolds, Ruth Salazar, Rena Scherman, Robert Scholtes, Christopher Scott, Paul Scurti, June Stein, Richard Terranova & family, Hank Thompson, Kim Van Blaricom, Katie Walker and all sick parishioners.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of June Stein, a long time active parishioner who died recently. May she rest in God’s eternal peace and comfort for her family. Her service will be January 4 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s

Do you have a special intention for which you are praying? The Pilgrim Virgin Mary statue is available to take home with you for a week or two. A special prayer booklet comes with the statue. Sign up in the chapel or call Jackie at 481-0398

December 30 to January 4, 2020

PASTOR’S CORNER

Monday: 6:30 a.m. Leland Spalding + 8:30 a.m. Ed Bispo + Tuesday: St. Sylvestor I 6:30 a.m. John Mendonsa + 8:30 a.m. Chris & Roberta Seibert, Int. Wednesday: Solemnity 6:30 a.m. Parish 8:30 a.m. Parish Thursday: Sts. Basil the Great &Gregory Nazianzen 6:30 a.m. BettyAnn Hamela + 8:30 a.m. Matthew Stephen Herbert, Int. Friday: 6:30 a.m. All Souls 8:30 a.m. All Souls Saturday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:30 a.m. Tony Pellegrino +

Join Us - On February 8th after the 5 p.m. Mass and February 9th after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses join the Pastoral Council and other parishioners to share your vision for the future of Saint John Evangelist Parish. The Pastoral Council is developing a Five Year Plan for the Parish and is extending an open invitation for your input and participation on a broad range of topics including Community, Family Life, Ministries and Stewardship. Mark your calendar and watch for more details to come. For information sooner, send an email to pastoralcouncil@sjecarmichael.org or call the Parish office.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph-Dec.29, 2019 Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. — Colossians 3:14 MERRY CHRISTMAS: Dear Parishioners, it is with

great joy to wish all of you Merry Christmas. When all is said and done, Christmas is the Greatest Birthday with the Greatest Meaning. It is the Birthday of Jesus our Savior and God. No wonder it is celebrated all over the world with beautiful decorations. No King or Queen would pretend to have such a birthday as they are limited only to one country and as you know, some of them, because of their abuse of power, have so many enemies even within their country. Jesus is the King of kings who did not abuse His power or took advantage of His people. On the contrary, He is the King who died for his people unlike worldly kings, queens or presidents. Jesus deserves your greatest respect; don’t take it away from Him. There is a movement that tries to take the name of Jesus away from Christmas by saying “Happy Holidays.” But every holiday has a meaning; without Christ, there is neither meaning nor purpose of Christmas. Let us not be shy to wish each other “Merry Christmas”, after all Jesus came for everybody. We Catholics, we know Jesus better than other religions: we know Him through the scriptures, through the Eucharist services celebrated all over the world, most of all, through many miracles known and unknown. We have the proofs that not all religions have. No wonder we should be bold and courageous in witnessing for Jesus. In the same chain of ideas, we should not buy cards that say “Happy Holidays”. If nobody buys them, those companies would change the wording or close for good. Christmas most of all is the incarnation of God into our world. The beginning of the gospel of John describes it in a clear way that leaves no doubt: “In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God and the Word was God….The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we saw His glory”. (John 1: 1 – 14). This is Jesus, the God made Man just for us to be able to see Him, to touch Him and to worship Him. How blessed we are to be enlightened by God himself! Jesus was born into a family of Nazareth made up of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. His goal is to sanctify our families and to give our families great meaning. No wonder on Christmas, people travel many miles by land, air or sea to spend Christmas with their loved ones. Christmas is the Feast of the family, the traditional family. Let us then learn from this Holy Family given to us by God to strengthen our families weakened by the so-called modernism. Dear parents, Jesus, Mary and Joseph would appreciate it so much if you would bring your children to Church to worship the Baby Jesus born for us in a manger. As the Knights of Columbus say, let us “keep Christ in Christmas”. God bless, Father Bernardin MUGABO

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Please support the businesses on the back of our bulletin. They make our bulletin possible.

Our Parish needs volunteers to help suppor t Pastoral works and acts of Mercy for our homebound and our sisters and brothers in care facilities. Will you spare a few hours a week to continue Jesus’ ministries through Mary our Mother? For information, please call Lili at 916-481-4151.

SJE Senior Group We hope to see you on January 2 in St. James Hall. All seniors are invited (men & women). Call Lu Whitlow at 916-729-1934 for more information.

Sr. Hannah O’Donoghue, RSM 916-483-4628

A REQUEST! Please don’t tape your offertory envelopes shut - they are hard to open and slow the counters down and tear the envelopes. Also for the blank second collection envelopes some of you just write a last name and no envelope number. We may have 3 or more people with the same last name so we don’t know who to give the credit to. Thank you!

The next class for Parent Preparation for Child Baptism will be held on Wednesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. in Mercy Hall. The next Baptism will be January 11 at 11 a.m. Call the Rectory at 916-483-8454 for class registration & to let us know if attending class and/or baptism. A baptismal registration form must be filled out in the office prior to attending class.

SJE School - Excellent academics, ar t, music, drama, and athletics are all offered in a Catholic atmosphere. Call (916)481-8845 or email principal@stjohnev.com to schedule a private tour.

ALTAR SERVER FAMILIES Our Altar Server Coordinator, Steven Langston, may be reached at altar.serving@sjecarmichael.org

Adult Choir rehearsal meet every Wednesday @ 7 pm in the Church. If you are a singer or an instrumentalist, please join us. Please contact Cara O’Shea with any questions at music@sjecarmichael.org.

HOUSE BLESSINGS : The Blessing of a Catholic/Christian household is an ancient tradition which is found in the Roman Catholic Church. If you would like to have your home blessed by Fr. Bernardin, contact the SJE Office at (916) 483-8454 to schedule the appointment.

Prayer & reflection for the 4’ Sunday of Advent: “That I will grow in faith during these days of joy… That my hope will increase during these days of grace… That I will be a living sign of love during these days of glory…Grant me these gifts , O Lord.” (Paluch Co., Inc.) “This week’s readings highlight the central role that Mary plays in salvation history… Because Jesus-Christ is both God and man, we affirm that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the ‘Mother of God’ and honor her accordingly.” (Office of Worship – Diocese of Sacramento.) Pope Francis’ January intention: “We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.” Please contact the Religious-Education office above for more information and registration materials regarding the following programs: Religious-Education/CCD/CFF classes for children, grades K through Junior-High, who attend public schools; Confirmation for adults; Returning Catholics; General assistance with religion-related matters. R.C.I.A. (Those who wish to become Catholic): Contact Deacon Jack & Jennie Wilson at the Parish office. OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: Lay Mission Project: See our poster in the nar thex & visit www.LayMissionProject.net for registration/information. Questions about the Catholic Faith: You are always welcome to contact us at the parish. Additionally, listen to Catholic-Radio – 1620AM; Send inquiries to askfather@relevantradio.com, Watch EWTN T.V.; Check out these websites: CredibleCatholic.com, Catholic.org, USCCB.org, Miraclehunter.com, Saintoftheday.org Retreats, spiritual-direction and more: (1) www.ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org or 916-725-4720, Citrus-Heights;* Young married couples meet at the CTK retreat center, from 3 – 5 pm on third Sundays. Call above # to verify. (2) www.MercyCenter.org or 530-887-2019, Auburn. (3) Catholic-Counseling (includes marriage counseling): Available at both retreat centers and at www.CatholicCounselingAgency.com or 916-792-9797 (Offices in Citrus-Heights & Sacramento. (SEE BINDER outside the Chapel for more information on retreat opportunities.) Vocations: Do you have an interest in promoting vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate & Religious-Life? If so, contact the RE office. Training is provided by the diocese. (See our Vocation table in the narthex – by the Gift-Shop.) You are always welcome to contact a priest, deacon or sister here at S.J.E. Diocesan Vocations Office: 916-733-0258/9.

CALENDAR Sunday, December 22: Religious ED./CCD/CFF will have religious goods items for sale. The proceeds help to pay for our Confirmation Conference in February. Sunday, December 22: All RE/CCD/CFF children are invited to a singing practice in the Chapel, after the 10am Mass, in preparation for the 5pm Christmas-Eve Mass. Sunday, December 29: No RE/CCD/CFF classes. (New-Year’s weekend.) Sunday, January 5: 1. Religious-Ed./CCD/CFF classes resume. 2. Confirmation-Candidates & their sponsors meet in the Chapel after 10 a.m. Mass.

God bless & guide your/our week.

2020 Calendars are available in the narthex.

SJE ALTAR SOCIETY says thank you for all the beautiful flowers that were donated to decorate our church for Christmas. The church looks beautiful.

The priests & par ish staff wish to thank all those who brought goodies & gifts to the rectory for Christmas.

We can get so busy that we don’t take time to sit down and think a while, pray. Choosing a special time to visit the Chapel on Wednesday or Friday is a perfect way to let go of all our busy nervousness and rest with Him without distractions. It starts right after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and closes with Benedic-tion at 5 p.m.

Ready to grow in your Faith? Then join us for an absolutely fascinating and life-changing lecture series and Bible Study from Frances Hogan every Sunday in St James Hall from 9:10 am to 9:50 a.m. Hope to see you this Sunday.

HART – Student Buddy Program: As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God (1 Peter 4:10). We need your gift to volunteer for the HART Student Buddy Program. Please call Paul Keefer at 916-616-3958 or carmichaelhart.org/student-buddy-program .

Kids Helping Kids Sacramento, the number 1 rated student-run nonprofit in America, is holding a benefit concert on January 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Harris Center in Folsom. All proceeds go directly to children who are suffering from pediatric cancer. Join us for an amazing evening with live music from Grammy-nominated Christian band as well as silent and live auctions and fun games. Tickets are on sale now at www.kidshelpingkidssac.org. We are counting on you to make a difference in a child’s life.

Get on the Bus (GOTB) Volunteer Training January 25, 2020! -10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted at St. John the Evangelist Church, Carmichael . GOTB is a program of The Center for Restorative Justice Works, a nonprofit organization that unites children, families and communities separated by crime and the criminal justice system. Get on the Bus advocates for the right of children to see, touch and talk to their parent who is incarcerated. Get on the Bus arranges free transportation for children and caregivers to have a special 4-hour visit with their loved one around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Hundreds of children and their caregivers board buses and travel from cities all over the State of California to be united. If you feel the call to support this restorative justice ministry, please contact jaguilar@crjw.org Regional Coordinator Jackelin Aguilar.

The St. Vincent de Paul food locker hopes you had a wonderful Christmas. Celebrating the birth of Christ with friends and family always make for great blessings and memories. When I asked the ladies at the food closet what was needed, they answered with one voice: “JELLY!” So I guess we are ok with the peanut butter, but it’s lonely without jelly. Thanks to you and your generous natures, the food locker has had a wonderful year serving the community. So here’s a toast for a great 2020 to you and your loved ones. St. John’s is truly a wonderful parish filled with wonderful parishioners of which the St. Vincent de Paul food locker is very grateful. Happy New Year and God Bless You!

Please accept our sincerest “Thank You” for the dona-tions that you make every week. You make it possible for us to keep our doors open and to spread the Word!

END-OF-YEAR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Many individuals/families will make charitable contributions late in the calendar year to take advantage of tax benefits. If you are contemplating end-of-year contributions, please consider St. John the Evangelist as a beneficiary of your support. Please be advised that checks must be dated and envelopes postmarked on or before December 31, 2018. Contact the Rectory/Office at (916) 483-8454 for more info.

December 14 & 15 2019 - Offertory Income $11,270.00 Maintenance $236.00 Capital Improvement $125.00

December 21/22 is not available

Please check the Lost and Found (ask an Usher) for any items that you may have left behind after Mass.

SJE GIFT SHOP: Please stop by & check out our new Items!!The 2020 St. Joseph Missals have arrived!

WALK FOR LIFE West Coast 2020: It’s not too early to mark your calendars to attend the Annual WALK FOR LIFE in San Francisco. The date is Saturday, January 25, leaving at 9 a.m. and we are back about 6 p.m. SJE will again have a bus leaving from our parking lot. The cost is $35 per person, which covers the increased bus charter, fuel fees, parking, snacks and more -- It’s an easy walk, less than two miles. Join other Catholics and Christians as we support the dignity of all human life. Please contact the Parish Office to get your name on the list (the bus fills up quickly!!) (916) 483-8454.

Winter Sanctuary at SJE – Again this winter Saint John’s will host the first week of the 9 week Carmichael HART Winter Sanctuary for the local homeless beginning the evening of Sunday, December 29 through the morning of Sunday January 5. Sign-ups for volunteers will begin the weekend of November 23rd and 24th. Those interested in participating in the planning, please contact Pam Johnson at kpaeljohnson@gmail.com or 916-716-6228. Carmichael HART is beginning to make a difference within the community with the addition a women’s transitional house and the student buddy program for homeless children in collaboration with SJUSD. Our calendars this year were donated by Catholic Cemeter ies

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