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Divine Mercy Catholic Church

2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835

Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To

proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the

family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday Mass 7:30 AM

9:30 AM

12:30 PM

Youth Mass 5:00 PM

Every 1st Sunday of the Month followed by Eucharistic Adoration

Spanish Mass 5:00 PM

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month

Filipino Mass 5:00 PM Every 3rd Sunday of the month

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WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM

Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM

Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 4 PM

(Blessed Sacrament Exposed)

First Friday

Morning Mass 8:30 AM

Exposition* 9:00 AM

Benediction 5:45 PM

Evening Mass 6:30 PM

*Hourly Adorers needed during Exposition

Mass Schedule

Sacrament of Penance

Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 PM By Appointment Call the Parish Ofc Sacrament of Baptism

Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM or within the Mass (in some special cases to be determined by the Pastor). Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 2 months before the Baptism day.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Please contact the Parish Office to talk with the Pastor 6 months before the wedding day.

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office.

Rosary

English: 30 mins before every Mass Spanish: Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Immediately after every Mass

Look Inside for:

PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli [email protected]

Deacon Rick Morales [email protected]

Deacon James Ogbonna [email protected]

Sacraments and Rosaries

November 25, 2018

Youth Mass

Dec 2nd @ 5:00 pm

See you there!

Divine Mercy Catholic Church

Christmas Party

December 8th

See inside for details

A Word From...

STEWARDSHIP

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/stewardship/

Stewards of God's gifts are not passive beneficiaries. We co-

operate with God in our own redemption and in the redemp-

tion of others. We are also obliged to be stewards of the

Church—collaborators and

cooperators in continuing the

redemptive work of Jesus

Christ, which is the Church's

essential mission. This mis-

sion—proclaiming and teach-

ing, serving and sanctifying—

is our task. It is the personal

responsibility of each one of

us as stewards of the Church. All members of the Church have

their own roles to play in carrying out its mission:

Parents, who nurture their children in the light of faith;

Parishioners, who work in concrete ways to make their

parishes true communities of faith and vibrant sources of

service to the larger community;

All Catholics, who give generous support—time, money,

prayers, and personal service according to their circum-

stances—to parish and diocesan programs and to the

universal Church.

This is the last Sunday of the Church year which means we focus on the

final and glorious things to come! It also means that next Sunday is al-

ready the First Sunday of Advent.

When we say Jesus is a king, we mean a few things. First, He is our Shep-

herd. As our Shepherd He desires to lead us personally as a loving father

would. He wants to enter our lives personally, intimately and carefully, nev-

er imposing Himself but always offering Himself as our guide. The difficulty

with this is that it’s very easy for us to reject this kind of kingship. As King,

Jesus desires to lead every aspect of our lives and lead us in all things. He

desires to become the absolute ruler and monarch of our souls. He wants

us to come to Him for everything and to become dependent upon Him al-

ways. But He will not impose this sort of kingship upon us. We must accept

it freely and without reservation. Jesus will only govern our lives if we freely

surrender ourselves over. When that happens, though, His Kingdom begins

to become established within us! And through us in the world.

Additionally, Jesus does wish for His Kingdom to begin to be established in

our world. First and foremost this takes place when we become His sheep

and thus become His instruments to help convert the world. However, as

King, He also calls us to establish His Kingdom by seeing to it that His truth

and law is respected within civil society. It’s Christ’s authority as King that

gives us the authority and duty as Christians to do all we can to fight civil

injustices and bring about a respect for every human person. All civil law

ultimately gains its authority from Christ alone since He is the one and only

Universal King.

But many do not recognize Him as King, so what about them? Should we

“impose” God’s law upon those who do not believe? The answer is both

yes and no. First, there are some things we cannot impose. For example,

we cannot force people to go to Mass each Sunday. This would hinder

one’s freedom to enter into this precious gift. We know Jesus requires it of

us for the good of our souls, but it must still be embraced freely. However,

there are some things that we must “impose” upon others. The protection

of the unborn, poor and vulnerable must be “imposed.” The freedom of

conscience must be written into our laws. The freedom to practice our faith

openly (religious liberty) within any institution must be “imposed” also. And

there are many other things we could list here. What’s important to point

out is that, at the end of all time, Jesus will be returning to Earth in all His

glory and He will then establish His permanent and unending Kingdom. At

that time, all people will see God as He is. And His law will become one

with “civil” law. Every knee will bend before the great King and all will know

Lord, You are the sovereign King of the Universe. You are Lord of

all. Come reign in my life and make my soul Your holy dwelling

place. Lord, come transform our world and make it a place of true peace

and justice. May Your Kingdom come! Jesus, I trust in You.

Happy Solemnity of

Jesus Christ

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the truth. At that time, true justice will reign and every evil will be correct-

ed. What a glorious day that will be!

Reflect, today, upon your own embrace of Christ as King. Does He truly

govern your life in every way? Do you allow Him to have complete control

over your life? When this is done freely and completely, the Kingdom of

God is established in your life. Let Him reign so that you can be converted

and, through you, others can come to know Him as Lord of all! +

“Pray without ceasing-”...I Thessalonians 5:17

Prayers of the Faithful, Sunday, November 25th

Remembering the Sick in Prayer

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SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK

Sunday, Nov 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria

DN 7:13-14; PS 93:1, 1-2, 5; RV 1:5-8; MK 11:9, 10; JN 18:33B-37

Monday, Nov 26 St. John Berchmans

RV 14:1-3, 4B-5; PS 24:1BC-2, 3-4AB, 5-6; MT 24:42A, 44; LK 21:1-4

Tuesday, Nov 27 St. James Intercisus

RV 14:14-19; PS 96:10, 11-12, 13; RV 2:10C; LK 21:5-11

Wednesday, Nov 28 St. Catherine Laboure

RV 15:1-4; PS 98:1, 2-3AB, 7-8, 9; RV 2:10C; LK 21:12-19

Thursday, Nov 29 St. Saturninus

RV 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9A; PS 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5; LK 21:28;

LK 21:20-28

Friday, Nov 30 St. Andrew

ROM 10:9-18; PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11; MT 4:19; MT 4:18-22

Saturday, Dec 1 St. Eligius

RV 22:1-7; PS 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7AB; LK 21:36; LK 21:34-36

Sunday, Dec 2 St. Bibiana

JER 33:14-16; PS 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; 1 THES 3:12—4:2; PS 85:8;

LK 21:25-28, 34-36

As we await the fulfillment of God's kingdom in glory, let us offer our

prayers to our Almighty Father.

That the Church may be a reflection of the heavenly kingdom on earth.

For the priests serving in the Diocese of Sacramento, that they may

always testify to the truth.

For all those called to the priesthood or consecrated life in the Diocese

of Sacramento, that they will be given the courage to respond generous-

ly.

That as disciples of Jesus Christ we will put our faith into action.

For our first responders, rescuers and citizens affected by the wild fires

in California that they may have faith in God’s plans for their welfare and

future as they work to extinguish fires, restore clam and rebuild their

lives.

That all nations may honor Christ the King as the only Lord and giver of

Life, and in His name, abolish the practice of abortion and euthanasia.

For all those who suffer in body, mind or spirt that they may be cared for

with gentleness and patience.

That those who have died may come to share in the heavenly banquet

with Mary and all the saints.

Heavenly Father, we lift up all those who are facing

various illnesses. Give them the hope and cour-

age they need today and every day. Comfort their

pain, calm their fears, and surround them with Your

peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Domingo Navasca

Rita Bambilla

Noriel Babmilla

Luisa Dungca

Paul Paguirigan

Jayvee Faustino

Justin Espanol

Paz Cajucom

Ethan Banthao

Isabela Flores

Viktoria Flores

Jia Combong

Eilah Combong

Elyse Combong

Ethan Banthao

Marian Faustino

Lilian Flores

Janet Galicia

Linda Espanol

Marifi Lim

Jun Faustino

Patrick Espanol

Iya Paguirigan

Jahzeel Paguirigan

Ezechiel Paguirigan

Joseph Espanol

Mercedes Castro

Milasro Muna

Sally Miller

Bradley Espanol

Rico Flores

Edward Paguirigan

Angelito Galicia

Arnold Lim

Ivy Paguirigan

Mai Cheng

Andrew Espanol

Elizabeth Fadrillan

Arlene F. Alvir

Evangeline Zarate

Eva Anchors

Edward Santos, Jr.

Cynthia Fernandez

Sai Paguirigan

To be added to the Parish’s Warrior Prayer Chain

email: [email protected]

Remembering the Military in Prayer

Allen Jay Cayabyab, USAF

Chad Cayabyab, US Marines

PO2 Stephen J Ramirez, Navy

SN Samantha Chaidez, Navy

TSTT Jesse R. Bose, USAF

PFC Jose Robledo, US Army

LCpl Alex Penick, US Marines

Deven Aguiar-Frank, USAF

Jonah Edward Pagala, US Navy

Vincent Santos, US Air Force

Capt Jessica G. Dacpano USAF

Tuesday

December 11th

6:30-8:30 pm

Mark Your Calendars

MASS INTENTIONS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, Nov 25

7:30 am ENGLISH MASS CHRIST THE KING Fr Michael

Filonila Alasagas +

Rafaela Rona +

Ruperto Rona+

Ramon Esmero +

9:30 am ENGLISH MASS CHRIST THE KING Fr Soane

Augustine, Sr., Claude & Victor Vestil +

Pete & Adelaida Balais +

12:30 pm ENGLISH MASS &EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION Fr Soane

Catalina Bonza & Gaudencio Labilles +

Johnny Penas +

Monday, Nov 26

6:30 pm Fr Michael

Tuesday, Nov 27

8:30 am Isaac Gomez + Fr Michael

Wed, Nov 28

6:30 pm Fr Soane

Thursday, Nov 29

8:30 am Johnny Penas + (40 Days Death) Fr Soane

Mrs. Edelmira Henriquez +

Clarita B. Nicolas (Birthday Thanksgiving)

Friday, Nov 30

6:30 pm Isaiah Tandoc (Birthday/Thanksgiving) Fr Soane

Armando Padillo +

Amalia Padilla +

Saturday, Dec 1

8:30 am Fr Soane

5:00 pm VIGIL MASS OF 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Fr Michael

John Salas Cruz +

Cecile & Joseph Ned (Anniversary/Thanksgiving)

Sunday, Dec 2

7:30 am ENGLISH MASS 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Fr Ho

Oscar R. Baldonado +

Elmer Villanueva +

9:30 am Augustine Claude Vestil + (1st Year Death Anv)

Augustine, Sr., & Victor Vestil + Fr Soane

12:30 pm Fr Soane

5:00 pm YOUTH MASS Fr Soane

Rosalia & Gerardo Rosario +

Sunday, Nov 25

9:00 am (P1, 2 & 3) RCIA Adapted and RCIA 2

9:00 am (P9) Confirmation Class

10:30 am (All Portables and the Narthex) CFF Class

10:30 am (Rectory) RCIA II

2:00 pm (P5) Women's Welcome Meeting

2:30 pm (P3) Men's Welcome Team 3 Meeting

Monday, Nov 26

5:30 pm (Narthex and all Portables) CFF Class

7:30 pm (Narthex) Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom

Tuesday, Nov 27

9:00 am (P1, 2 & 3) Catechist of the Good Shepherd

11:00 am (P5) Inner Circle Prayer Group

4:00 pm (P1, 2 & 3) Catechist of the Good Shepherd

5:30 pm (Residence) Divine Mercy Cenacle

5:30 pm (P9) RCIA Adapted-Children

6:30 pm (Residence) Knights of Columbus Officers' Meeting

7:00 pm (Narthex) Pastoral Council Meeting

Wed, Nov 28

9:30 am (Narthex) Divine Mercy Cenacle

10:00 am (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory

5:00 pm (P1) Children's Choir Practice

7:30 pm (P5) 33 Days to Morning Glory

7:30 pm (Narthex) Baptism Class I (For December Baptism)

7:30 pm (P7) RCIA I

Thurs, Nov 29

9:00 am (Narthex) Altar Society - Flower Arrangement

5:00 pm (P3) Legion of Mary

5:30 pm (P9) Stewardship Council Meeting

6:00 pm (Narthex) Finance Council Meeting

7:00 pm (P5) FPU Class

7:00 pm (Church or P1) Spanish Rosary

Friday, Nov 30

3:00 pm (Church) Holy Hour

4:00 pm (P1,2, & 3) Knights of Columbus Family Night

7:00 pm (P7 & 8) Bible Studies For Adult Faith Formation

7:30 pm (Church) Adult Choir Practice

Saturday, Dec 1

10:00 am (P1, 2 & 3) Eucharist 2 Parent's Retreat-Reconciliation

10:00 am Angels of Mercy Food Distribution

3:45 pm (Church) Confession-Father Michael

6:00 pm (P1,2,&3) Lord's Flock Meeting

2721 Del Paso Rd., Ste 110 Sacramento, CA 95835

Open: 11:00 am – 12:00 am

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10% of sales from parishion-ers and friends will go to Divine Mercy Church. Your support is very much appreciated. God bless you most kindly for your generosity.

Holy Day of Obligation

Saturday, December 8th.

Giving is Worship

SHARING OUR TREASURE

Fiscal Year July 2018- June 2019

OPEN: Mon-Wed, and

Sun at 11am-10 pm

Thursday-Saturday at 11 am-11 pm.

15% of SUNDAY sales coming from parishioners and

friends goes to Divine Mercy . Thank you for your

support!

T4, TEA FOR U

4660 Natomas Blvd.,

Sacramento, CA 95835

Phone # 916-515-9233

Ad Space Available-Call the Parish office!

916-256-3134.

Your business should be

advertised here!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH

CHURCH MORTGAGE

Mortgage Loan Balance 10/31/2018 $ 2,399,947

There will be a second collection today that will assist the fire relief and recov-

ery effort in Northern California. Please place your offerings for this relief ef-

fort in the second collection basket.

Diocese of Sacramento

Special Collection

TODAY!

The Mortgage Reduction Offering

is next weekend! Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help the

Church’s efforts in reducing the balance on the mortgage. May God Bless

you abundantly for your generosity!

We will turn in solidarity to

the needs of our brother and

sisters in Butte County as

they struggle to heal and

rebuild their lives and their

community in the wake of

the recent wild fires.

Advent begins next Sunday, Decem-

ber 2nd! Which means Christmas is

almost here! Are you excited?

Stressed? A little of both?

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas, but we often get distract-

ed and busy. So sign up for BEST ADVENT EVER! It’s a free, daily email

program that will help you slow down and focus on what matters most in the

midst of the holiday bustle. You’ll experience Advent in a way you’ve never

experienced it before, leading to the best Christmas of your life! Are you

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Week ending November 18, 2018

OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2018 - June 2019)

Average 4 week Month Requirement $ 65,000

Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000

Week of: 4-Nov wk 1 $ 24,918

Week of: 11-Nov wk 2 $ 19,361

Week of: 18-Nov wk 3 $ 10,022

Week of: 25-Nov wk 4

Total Collections This Month $ 54,301

Shortage (x,xxx) / Savings Increase $ (10,699)

This Week:

Weekend Mass attendance totaled 1,579

308 families gave 76.4% of our weekend offertory of $9,645

We are thankful to the 4 families who gave sacrificial gifts to-taling $292 for our Mortgage Reduction collection.

97 families gave $1,019 to the Campaign For Human Devel-opment

Plan ahead, sign up for On Line Giving

God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity

Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don’t have enve-

lopes? Call Parish office to request – it’s easy!

Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries

CFF Calendar

November 2018

Come and See!

RCIA II in the Rectory

Sundays at 10:30 am Remember auditing classes when you

were in college? Well come and audit a

class for RCIA II. Review what you

may already know, or learn something

new!

RCIA

November 25/26 CFF Class / Family Mass at 12:30

November 27 RCIA Adapted

With winter just around the corner, the homeless in our communi-

ties are once again at risk from the cold and rain. The Divine Mer-

cy Squires are now collecting coats, jackets, blankets, gloves, hats

and scarves for those in need…but we need your help! We ask

that you look through your closets for new or lightly-used adult-

sized items that are no longer used or needed. Donated items can

be placed in the collection bin located

in the Narthex from Nov 4th through

Dec 8th. For more information,

please contact Dave Leahy at

(415-999-0788).

Thank you!

December 2nd Richard Hack Advent Begins; Second Coming (Mk 13:19-37)

December 9th Marjorie Martin Mystical Body of Christ (Jn 15: 1-9) Blessed Virgin Mary (Lk 1: 26-38)

December 16th Marjorie Martin Eucharist I (Jn 6: 48-58)

December 23rd CHRISTMAS BREAK NO CLASS

December 30th NEW YEARS BREAK NO CLASS

You’re invited to…You’re invited to…

An Ugly Sweater Christmas DinnerAn Ugly Sweater Christmas Dinner

December 8, 2018 @ 6:30 pmDecember 8, 2018 @ 6:30 pm There will be a special performance by our very own Divine Mercy Parish-

ioner - Maria Peceli! Activities include a silent auction, raffle prizes, craft

store, dessert dash & dancing with a merry ol’ soul! Limited amount of tick-

ets will be sold after all the masses on Nov 24-25 & Dec 1-2. Cost: $35 per

person & $20 child (10 years old & under). Attire: holiday sweaters. Please

contact Dena Serrano (916) 475-9131 for volunteer opportunities or Annie

Reyes (916) 747-1527 for dinner tickets. Thank you in advance for support-

ing our parish fundraiser – for your gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Angels of Mercy

The Children's Christmas Giving Tree will be available this weekend

and next. If you take an ornament, sign it out on the log available at

the table with the # and your name. Please return your gift to the

church by December 9th with the ornament attached so we know

who the gift is for. Can be wrapped or unwrapped. Thank you for

reaching out to these children.

May God bless

your giving hearts!

Do you want to learn how to unlock the secret to better understanding how to read the Bi-ble?

Join us for a eight session introductory DVD series by Jeff Cavins starting Tuesday,

December 4th and ending Tuesday February 5th, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 am in the church Narthex room. In "Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible," Jeff Cavins helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scrip-ture, so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible. In this engaging journey through the Bible, you will be able to make sense of the Bible, discover the remarkable connections between the Old and New Testa-ments, see how the sacraments, the Church and our entire Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture and much more. Workbooks will be available for sale at the first session for $22. For new participants, just drop Jim Stutz at [email protected] a note and then just show up for the first ses-sion Tuesday Dec 4th.

Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries

Confirmation

NEXT YOUTH MASS

December 2nd

AT 5:00 PM

The Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus and Youth Ministry would like to thank all those who volunteered their time and donated food

items for the Thanksgiving dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes parish last weekend. Because of your generosity, we were able to serve

over 400 meals to people in need. Please pray that the homeless, the hungry, and those displaced by the CA wildfires find a peace

and joy this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Christmas Masses Monday, December 24, 2018

8:30 am

5:00 pm Vigil Mass for Children

Christmas Eve:

10:00 pm Rosary

10:30 pm Christmas Music by the Divine Mercy Choir

11:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass

Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Holy Day of Obligation

7:30 am, 9:30 am and 12:00 pm Mass

** NO Evening Mass **

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