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HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH 355 E. CHAMPLAIN DRIVE

FRESNO, CA 93730 559.434.7701

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THE HOLY FAMILY OF

JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH

December 31, 2017

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of

all the peoples. —Luke 2:30-31

TUESDAY JANUARY 2

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3

THURDAY JANUARY 4

FRIDAY JANUARY 5

SATURDAY JANUARY 6

SUNDAY JANUARY 7 8:00AM

10:00AM

12:00PM

THE SANCTUARY LIGHT

From January 3-8 Is in memory of

Timothy J. Montgomery By The Montgomery Family

HOLY SPIRIT– VOLUME 28 EDITION 54 PAGE 2 DECEMBER 31, 2017

MASS INTENTIONS

Please pray for the recently deceased:

Mr. Petrelli

GAIL MAKELY By The Makely Sisters ANN BEZAYIFF By Patty Fahrney FRANK ROCCO By Ed & Carol Richard ATOMIC TOROZIAN By Steve & Lois O’Brien MICHELE KNAPP By Ed & Carol Richard ESTELLE BRAUN By Mary Armas PAT PECK By George & Kathleen Lucas JOE R. SANDOVAL By Mary & Keith Jura PAUL LAZARUS By Ken & Amy Lazarus GERTI PIPER By Marie Lane PAT PECK By Laz & Amy JOE SANDOVAL By The Holy Spirit Seniors DOMINGO & ROSA MORA By The Mora Family JOSIE LARI By Carol J. Lopez INTENTION OF PARISHIONERS SERGIO ALVAREZ & MERCEDES ALVAREZ By Raul L. Alvarez

Banns of Marriage Ashley Perron & Bill Heisdorf

January 6, 2018

THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST

8:00AM MASS SOLEMNITIES ARE THE HIGHEST RANK OF LITURGICAL CELEBRATION,

HIGHER THAN FEAST DAYS OR MEMORIALS. THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD IS A LITURGICAL CELEBRATION OBSERVED

ON JANUARY 1ST. MARY’S SIGNIFICANCE OF HER PART IN THE LIFE OF JESUS, BOTH DIVINE AND HUMAN, IS HIGHLIGHTED BY

THIS CELEBRATION. IT IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION IN OUR DIOCESE.

DIOCESE OF FRESNO 50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS Did you miss the beautiful Mass held at Holy Spirit

to celebrate our Diocese's 50th Anniversary? Videos are available for purchase in the parish office

for a $20 donation. We were blesseD with the presence of Cardinal Mahony, Bishop Garcia, Bishop Salazar,

Rev. Msgr. Dreiling and our own Msgr. Patrick McCormick.

We have limited quantities of this video available."

We are in need of Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays 7-8PM. If you can volunteer for this Holy Hour, please contact Daena at 299-1480.

The Catholic Charities truck will be in the

Holy Spirit parking lot after the Masses January 13 & 14. The second

weekend is now the scheduled weekend for the truck & as always,

reminders will be in the bulletin one week before.

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OUR MISSION is to be a Spirit-filled community of love, challenging people to proclaim the good news of Christ’s salvation to the world. We seek to foster & promote a life pleasing to God through prayer & Sacramental ministry. We are called to nurture spiritual growth, build our lives on Gospel values & to reach out to the poor & hurting.

THE DIRECTORY IS HERE!

Directories are available for purchase in the

Parish Office for $5.00.

YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS 2017 Contribution Statements will be mailed in January 2018 after all contributions have been posted. If you do not receive your statement,

please call the parish office, We cannot “estimate” anonymous cash contributions.

Stephen Ministry St. Stephen Ministry is ready to interview

interested candidates for the class starting January 31st. The prerequisite is to be a loving,

compassionate person with a desire to walk with someone going through a difficult time in life

such as loss of a loved one, terminal or serious illness or a family member, marital/family issues or any of a myriad of other struggles in life. You

would be doing as the Lord asked of us, to “Love one another as I have loved you”

John 13:34. If interested, upon completion of the class, which

consists of 50 hours of training over about a 4-5 month period, you will be doing just that.

For more information call Hazel 288-4055 or Paul 706-1677.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a one-day, round- trip bus ride to the

Saturday, January 27, 2018 Walk for Life in San Francisco. Anyone who wishes to

participate in the Walk is welcome. The “Walk for Life” is the largest annual pro-life event in the western U.S. The bus will leaveHoly Spirit at

7:30AM and return at 9:15PM.

TICKETS: $20 ADULTS, $10 UNDER AGE OF 18 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM BARRY Warmerdam at

4barry@catholiconline.email.

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY, LITANY & MASS

In 1917 Our Lady revealed herself to three

young children at Fa ma in a series of appari ons during one of the most horrific wars humankind had ever waged to that date. She requested what are now known as the First Saturday Devo ons, in order to

make repara on for blasphemies and Offenses against her Immaculate Heart and

for world peace. Today, one hundred years later, the blasphemies con nue so the Knights of Columbus honor Our Lord’s and

Our Lady’s request to make repara on with Holy Spirit’s First Saturday,

Rosary, Litany & Mass. All parishioners are welcome to join us in the Church

January 6th at 8:00AM.

YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR 1.03 630 pm Core Meeting/Potluck 1.07 12-330 pm Life Teen Mass Edge/Life Night 1.10 630 pm XLT in the Church 1.17 630 pm Core Meeting Rooms 5/6 1.21 12-330 pm Life Teen Mass Edge/Life Night 1.31 630 pm Core Meeting/Potluck

We hear in today’s Gospel story that Simeon finds the Christ child in the temple as Mary and Joseph are preparing to offer up two turtle doves in thanksgiving to God for the birth of the child, as it was prescribed in the law. It is possible that Simeon knew where to look for the Christ child because he finds Mary and Joseph (by the fact that they offered the cheapest of sacrifices) among the poor. Others may have first searched for the Christ child among the rich (the people who could offer a much larger animal.) In fact, many people at the time thought the prophecies of the Old Testament would be fulfilled by

a powerful, royal Messiah, who would be a rich king and mighty warrior. Imagine the surprise: this great Messiah, who will fulfill all the prophecies, came as a weak and tiny baby; He also lived a humble life, with poor parents that could only offer two turtle doves at the temple. The Church has always taught us that we should look for Christ among the poor, and Pope Francis has modeled this well for us. Jesus and His family were poor and humble, which models for us the fact that Jesus isn’t only looking to be with the greatest and mightiest people. His own family was lowly, so we can be sure that Jesus loves us in our weakness and wants to encounter us where we feel the most weak. It is possible that Mary and Joseph desired to offer to God a much bigger sacrifice, but their financial means at this time prevented them. This is fine because God knows that they offered what they could. It is important that we follow Mary and Joseph’s example and simply give to God what we can and not judge our gifts against the gifts others are given.

Are you praying about the vocation God has planned for you—whether it be single life, married life, consecrated life, or the ordained priesthood? God know what is the perfect fit for you, but do you? Spend some time on your knees and talk with others to help you discern where you are called!

NO ONE IS BORN A PRIEST

YOUTH MINISTRY

PAGE 5 DECEMBER 31, 2017 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Daena Forestiere 299-1480 Adult Choir (Tuesday, 6:30 PM) Bill Heisdorf 392-7673 Adult Faith Study Group Jerrie Castro 434-1956 Alcoholics Anonymous Jose (joseaguilera@comcast.net) 289-6700 Altar Servers Yoshi Asanuma 977-8956 Baptism (Class required before Baptism) Patty Marquez 434-7701 Bible Studies Kate Mallam 434-3522 Blood Drive Shelley & Mike Renberg 916-1940 Cenacles of Mary Marie Lane 433-0780 Children’s Choir (Tuesday, 5:00PM-6:00PM) Bill Heisdorf 392-7673 Cub Scouts Joan Smith 259-9234 Electronic Scrip / Shares Card Parish Office 434-7701 Engaged Encounter John & Deanna Driscoll 265-3365 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Bill Heisdorf 434-7701 Faith Community Nurse Rae-Ann Asanuma, R.N. 706-5205 Funeral Reception Committee Patricia Allen 299-9400 Healing Ministry Jerrie Castro 434-7701 Holy Cross Women’s Center Donations Steve & Kathy Monroe 434-1961 Italian Catholic Fed. (2nd Monday,1:30PM, in Hall) Fred & Gerry DeRienzo 326-0807 Knights of Columbus Juan DeLa Rosa 304-4821 Readers Barbara Vasconcellos 870-4236 Legion of Mary (Tuesday, 6:00PM) Maria Roach 313-7372 Liturgical Auxiliaries & Sacristans Tim Morrison 434-7701 Liturgical Environment Mary Forestiere 593.3751 Liturgical Music and Committee Bill Heisdorf 392-7673 Matthew Jail Ministry Jose Rodriguez 432-0108 Men’s Club (2nd Thursday, 7:00PM) Paul Ringel 203-0491 Ministry to the Sick, Home Visits Patty Marquez 434-7701 Ministry to the Sick, Hospitals & Care Facilities Bill Heisdorf 434-7701 Mom’s Group Jennifer Huerta 917-4530 Natural Family Planning Educators Tony & Veronica Fortunado 917-7106 Parish Military Family Support Ministry Steve Manelski 323-0779 Parish Outreach Mike Maxwell & Sherry Cook 434-7701 Parish Outreach Help Line Help Line 360-8598 Prayer Chain Daena Forestiere 299-1480 Pregnancy Care Center Maggie Farmer 250-6566 Pro-life Patty John 288-7252 RCIA & Adult Confirmation Kate Mallam 434-3522 Religious Education Kate Mallam & Kristi Dean 434-3522 Sacrament of Matrimony Preparation Classes Linda Fierro 434-7701 Seniors Group (2nd Monday, 12PM) Virginia Quintana 433-9730 Social Justice Ministries Kate Mallam 434-3522 St. Stephen Ministries - Grief Support/Life Crisis Hazel Bondy 299-3279 Ushers-Head Usher Juan DeLaRosa 304-4821 Head Usher Assistant Robert Smith 434-6295 Vacation Bible School Program Kate Mallam & Kristi Dean 434-3522 Women’s Guild (1st Thursday, 7:00PM) Michelle Kogoma 322-7822 Youth Ministry (7th grade - 18 years old) Martha Perry & Francie Manzanares 434-7708

MSGR. PATRICK MCCORMICK, PASTOR

REV. JOE HEFFERNAN

ASSISTING PRIEST, RETIRED

MRS. LINDA FIERRO BUSINESS MANAGER, EXT. 102

MRS. PATTY MARQUEZ

PARISH SECRETARY RECEPTIONIST, EXT. 101

MS. ESTHER AQUINO BOOKKEEPER, EXT. 106

MRS. SHEILA MASTRO

ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER, EXT.103

MS. ROSE MERCADO WEEKEND STAFF, EXT. 101

MS. MARY PEREZ

WEEKEND STAFF, EXT. 101

MR. BOB LOUTHERBACK FACILITIES MANAGER

392-7673

MR. BILL HEISDORF LITURGY/MUSIC DIRECTOR

434-7708

LIFE TEEN/EDGE

MRS. MARTHA PERRY YOUTH MINISTER, EXT. 111

MRS. FRANCIE MANZANARES

ASSISTANT YM, EXT. 112

434-3522 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MRS. KATE MALLAM

DIRECTOR RELIGIOUS ED. EXT. 109 SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR KMALLAM@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG

MS. KRISTI DEAN

BULLETIN EDITOR, EXT. 110 ASST. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

KDEAN@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG BULLETIN@HOLYSPIRITFRESNO.ORG

434-7701 PARISH STAFF

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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MONDAY, J 1 8:00AM Mass in Church TUESDAY, J 2 7:30AM Mass in Church 8:00AM Adora on in Chapel 6:00PM Legion of Mary in Rm 4 6:30PM Adult Choir in Church 7:00PM Healing Ministry Rm 5/6 8:00PM AA in Rm 2 WEDNESDAY, J 3 7:30AM Mass in Church 8:00AM Adora on in Chapel 11:45AM AA in Rm 7 5:00PM Youth Choir in Church 6:30PM Life Teen Band in Church 6:30PM Life Teen Core in Hall 6:30PM Stephen Minister Rm 3/4 THURSDAY, J 4 7:30AM Mass in Church 8:00AM Cenacles of Mary in Church 1:30PM Cenacles of Mary in Rm 7 5:00PM Adora on in Chapel 6:30PM Bible Study in Rm 5/6 7:00PM Women’s Guild in Rm 3/4 7:00PM Music Prac ce in Church FRIDAY, J 5 6:45AM AA in Rm 7 7:30AM Mass in Church 8:00AM Adora on in Chapel 8:00PM AA in Rm 3/4 SATURDAY, J 6 8:00AM First Saturday Rosary, Litany & Mass in Church 1:00PM Wedding in Church 3:00PM Confession in Church 4:00PM Mass in Church SUNDAY, J 7 8:00AM Mass in Church 10:00AM Mass in Church 12:00PM Mass in Church 1:00PM Life Teen/Edge in Hall and Rm 3/4 1:00PM Bap sms in Church 5:30PM AA in Rm 7

LECTORS 4:00PM Dominic McAndrew, Jackie Sterios 8:00AM Al Owen, Mary Lu Owen 10:00AM Jerry McMenamin, Cheryl Saraisian EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS 4:00PM Darlene Hoffmann, Stephen Kutz, Cris na Serrano, Cathy Booey, Rick Hoffmann, Sally Aschenbrenner, Mary Keitz, Meredith Booey 8:00AM Riki Donaghy, Paul Donaghy, Myrna Bolger-Taul, Ligaya Elizondo, Mark Grant, Daena Fores ere, Elnalie Ureta 10:00AM Mary Fores ere, Pat Johnson, John McDougal, Jason Montgomery, Debra Rich, Virginia Saba, Mark McKeon, Penny Poage 12:00PM Linda Fierro, Elvira Aban, Bernie Bardsley, Lety Castaneda, Ray Garcia, Judy Myers, Steve Ramirez, Debbie O’Brien, Kendall Huntsman, Jacqueline Graveline USHERS 4:00PM Robert Smith, John Obrist, Rick Hoffmann, Bill Ri ore, Jim Finnegan, Mike Davis, Ray Garcia 8:00AM John Eastwood, Hector Huerta, Paul Ringel, Mike Fox, Malcolm Ross, Jeff Smith, John Cardoza, Bob Taul, Robby Robinson 10:00AM Tom Roberts, Dennis Allen, Robin Sagle, Cecilio Barrera, Rod Olguin, Richard Soliz, Omar Ruiz 12:00PM Michael Trevino, Miguel Morales, Brian Lee, Gilmore Agatep, Dan Conniff, Ed Yalung, Jimmy Ancheta, Philip Ogbeide, Ed Sardisco, Jonathan Sardisco ALTAR SERVERS 4:00PM Mathew Carbonell, Lauren Livorsi, Stephen Le, Enrick Manansala 8:00AM Giancarlo & Jus nclay Aduana, Stephen Ureta 10:00AM Daniela, Sofia, Victoria & Carlos Alvarez 12:00PM Molly & Emma Muscato, Cade Dacosta LA’s 4:00PM Steve Ramirez 8:00AM Mike Brown 10:00AM Tim Morrison 12:00PM Don We stead

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Holy Spirit Church #015655 355 E. Champlain Drive Fresno, CA 93720 TELEPHONE 559 434-7701 CONTACT PERSON Kristi Dean EMAIL: bulletin@holyspiritfresno.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 5:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 31, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS