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First Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2020
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
As we begin the beautiful and challenging season of Lent, our readings this week remind us why we need these 40 days so much. They also suggest a particular strategy we Christian stewards might take as we make the journey towards Easter. Our first reading takes us back to Genesis, reminding us of our Creator and the loving care and lavish gifts He gave to our ancestors, Adam and Eve. He created them out of pure love and provided abundantly for them. Life was good in the Garden! Until the first couple allowed just a sliver of doubt in the goodness of God to enter their minds. Swayed by the words of the serpent, they became ungrateful and distrustful despite God’s great love and all the
gifts of creation He had provided. Sound familiar? These same temptations threaten to pull us away from God today. Our Gospel passage, from Matthew, shows us by the example of Jesus Himself one way that we can attain spiritual strength and grow to become more effective disciples and stewards. In this passage, we find our Lord in the desert, fasting for 40 days and 40 nights. Like Adam and Eve, He is confronted by the evil one. But unlike our fallen parents, our Lord triumphs definitively over the devil’s lies and sends him slithering
away. How did He do it? By knowing the Scriptures and by proclaiming them confidently. And by His perfect trust in the Father. This Lent, let us embrace this 40-day spiritual reset. Let us prioritize our use of time by committing to prayerful study of the Scriptures and trusting more deeply in the Father’s love.
We will surely be better stewards by Easter.
~Catholicstewardship.com
“It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him
alone shall you serve.”
Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from worldly power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. Lent is our time to prune ourselves of earthly things. Ask God how he is calling you to serve.
MASS INTENTIONS
8:00AM Monday, March 2 Holy Souls in Purgatory† 8:00AM Tuesday, March 3 Kurt Kolarz 4:30PM Friday, March 6 Ana Vicente Ribeiro† 5:00PM Saturday, March 7 All Saints Community
9:00AM Sunday, March 8 George Alvernaz†
6:00PM Sunday, March 8 Angie Schildts†
This Week’s Program Schedule
Monday, March 2 8:00AM Mass Church 8:30AM Rosary Church 6:00PM Adoration/ Reconciliation Church 6:30PM The Factor Conf. Rm
Tuesday, March 3 ~DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!~ 8:00AM Mass Church 8:30AM Rosary Church 12:00PM-5:00PM 40 Days for Life Modesto 6:30PM Squires Conf. Rm
Wednesday, March 4 10:00AM Bible Study Conf. Rm 1:00PM Mass at CSUS DBH, Rm 146 4:00-5:00PM 1st Session CRE Church 5:15-6:30PM 2nd Session CRE Church 6:45-8:00PM 3rd Session CRE Church
Thursday, March 5 2:00PM Elder Committee Conf. Rm 7:00PM Spanish Rosary Church
Friday, March 6 9AM-4:00PM Adoration Church 4:30PM Mass Church 5:15PM Stations of the Cross Church 6:30PM Spanish Prayer Group Church The Factor Retreat
Saturday, March 7 6:30AM That Man is You! Church 3:30PM Reconciliation Church 4:30PM Rosary Church 5:00PM Mass Church The Factor Retreat
Sunday, March 8 9:00AM Mass Church 10:15AM RCIA Conf. Rm The Factor Retreat 6:00PM Mass Church 7:00PM CSA Conf. Rm
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Give back to the Lord a sacrifice, a share of what the Lord has so generously given to you.
Offertory: $ 6,416.00 Ash Wednesday: $ 2,436.50
God bless you for your generosity!
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES St. Joachim, Newman March 3 @ 7pm Sacred Heart, Patterson March 11 @ 7pm Our Lady of the Assumption, Turlock March 25 @ 6:45pm All Saints, Turlock March 30 @ 7pm Sacred Heart, Turlock April 1 @ 7pm
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty days of prayer and fasting. Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the state in life God has prepared for you? If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life contact Fr. Tom at [email protected] to inquire about vocations or the vocation ministry.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held after the 4:30pm Friday afternoon Mass (at approximately 5:15pm) throughout the season of Lent. All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
THIS WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION will be for the Building Fund. God bless you for your continued support.
NEXT WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION will be for the Community Assistance fund. Give generously, as this fund goes to help those directly in need within our own community.
REBOOT WITH CHRIS STEFANICK: NOW IS THE TIME! On March 1st and March 8th weekends, we will be selling Reboot tickets after all Masses. Be sure to get one for you and a friend before they are gone! Doors open at 5:30pm on the day of the event. Get there early to get a great seat! Snacks and refreshments will be available.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: All Saints will be participating in the Modesto campaign of 40 Days for Life. On each Tuesday of Lent, All Saints will be responsible for the 12:00-5pm shift at FPA Abortion Mill, 2030 Coffee Rd., Modesto. We will need a minimum of 2 people per hour (there is no maximum) to maintain a peaceful, prayerful presence. We encourage anyone who is able, especially our young adults, to participate. Signs will be provided. Please call the office for details and to sign up.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY will take place on the Lenten Fridays of March 13 and March 27 at 4:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets will be sold after all masses. Meals are $15.00. Thank you and God bless you for supporting our Knights.
GREETERS: We are looking for some help welcoming parishioners and visitors to our church each Mass. This ministry only asks that you smile and give a few minutes of your time before and after Mass. If you are interested, please call Carol at 209-417-8848.
JOURNEY IN CHRISTIANITY is hosting a weekend retreat to explore Christianity and reflect on our faith. The experience is for married and single people, 18 and older. This is a great place to recharge your faith. The next retreat dates are March 13-15, with a fourth day celebration on March 29. Transportation supplied and costs are met by a faith offering. Please contact James or Carrie Russell at 209-298-1846 or 209-298-2298.
This week’s helpers include … Altar Linens ~ Michaeleen Klarich Children’s Liturgy ~ Kathleen Cole
Social Sunday ~ Ernie Fleece Thank you and God bless you for your time.
SPECIAL PRAYERS Please pray for our sick community members and friends:
Debra Balentine Cory Blanchard Anne Orlando Maria Ortega Kurt Kolarz Nicki… Judy Date Melissa… Erma Ornelas Christie… Renato Basco Stephen Peters Sonia… Toni Mora Mary D… Taylor Holt Landon Walker Carol Parks Robert J. France Michael Fuller Frank… Jim Drouillard Hilda Mattos Robert A. France Jackie Ferreira Karon Johnson Andres… Christofer Morales Carmen A. Lisa Belen Sarah Anderson Doris Badelbou Hong Nguyen Your special prayers for these and others suffering from illness are gratefully appreciated. Thank you and God bless you!
Notify the office if you have anyone you would like to place on our list of persons in need of prayer due to illness. So that space will always be available for your loved ones, names will be kept on our list for three months. (However, your prayer requests can be renewed.)
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RCIA Any adult wishing to embrace the Catholic faith or any Catholic wishing to be confirmed should contact Jean Alt by calling the church office at 669-0473.
THE FACTOR
Monday, March 2: Please join us for the Factor meeting. The meeting will start at 6:30 with dinner. They will be talking about Lent and the Corporal Works of Mercy. All 8th-12th grade students are welcome!
If you still have not signed up for our Restored Retreat, you still have time! There are less than 10 spots available, so pick up a registration form from the Factor meeting on Monday or at the office and turn it in asap. Sponsorships to help pay for the cost of the retreat are still available. Email Leslie at [email protected] for more information.
CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION (CSA) Sunday, March 1 at 7:15pm: Join CSA for our Chill Night. They will be playing games, listening to music, just spending time together and with the Lord. All are welcome!
TEAMS OF OUR LADY: Teams of Our Lady is an international lay movement in the Catholic Church, designed to enrich marriage spirituality and make good marriages better. Each team meets one time per month, rotating from one home to another. The team shares a simple meal, prayer, sharing on the endeavors (Personal and Couples spiritual journey), and a study topic. Couples from all stages of life (newly married, child rearing and empty nesters) can be part of Teams. To learn more about the Teams of Our Lady Movement, there is an information meeting being held on Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm. You can call Patrick and Jackie Hollcraft at 209-277-9178 or email [email protected] for information on location and to RSVP.
2020-2021 SCHOLARSHIPS: All Saints is offering scholarships to church members who are attending or planning to attend any university, community college, or trade school. Application forms are available in the office and on the All Saints University Parish website. Applications will be due on Friday, April 3, 2020. Please Note: If you would like to offer a scholarship in your family’s name or in the name of a loved one
who has passed away, please contact the church office.
