We, the parish community of Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Elk Grove) and Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul (Rancho Murieta), enriched by many traditions and cultures, come together to worship God in Sacrament, liturgy, and prayer.

We are committed to acting as One Body in Christ, and to living our One Faith with the help of the Holy Spirit. We continually seek to reach out in loving service to others, both within our parish as well as in the greater community, in order to

spread the Good News of our faith.” (Parish Mission Statement)

Saint Joseph Parish and Mission Church of St. Vincent de Paul

9961 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 ● (916) 685-3681 ● FAX (916) 685-7254 Mission Church: 14673 Cantova Way, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 ● (916) 354-2403 ● FAX (916)354-2404

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Trina Koontz (Principal) (916) 684-7903, ext. 12

e-mail: tkoontz@stelizabetheg.org Tammy Babich (Preschool/EDP Director) (916) 691-4825 e-mail: tbabich@stelizabetheg.org

Schedule of Services

Saint Joseph Parish

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30 9:00 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM (Español), & 5:00 PM (Filipino Mass Every First Sunday, English Mass - All Other Sundays) Weekday Schedules (Monday to Friday) Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 AM Daily Mass 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM First Friday Mass 7:00 PM Adoration Eucharistic Adoration Friday 8:30 - 10:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM Or By appointment

Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul

Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM Weekday schedules Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Monday) 6:00pm Daily Mass (Wednesday) 8:30 AM First Wednesday Adoration 9:00 AM Rosary (Fridays) 8:00 AM Service of the Word (Friday) 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 - 4:50 PM Or By appointment

Office Hours

Saint Joseph Parish Monday 8:45 AM - 12:00 Noon Tuesday to Friday 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM Visit us on our website: stjoseph-elkgrove.net See us on Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church (Elk Grove, CA)

Mission Church of Saint Vincent de Paul Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parish Staff

Fr. Julito R. Orpilla (Pastor), ext. 122 e-mail: father.julito@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Fr. Victor Gutierrez (Parochial Vicar), ext. 125 e-mail: father.victor@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Deacon Larry Hiner, e-mail: deacon.larry@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Aurora Fragozo-Aguirre (Parish Administrator), ext. 120 e-mail: aurora.aguirre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Sr. Ma. Imelda Grace Dañas, RVM (DRE of Faith Formation),ext. 124 e-mail: SJP.dre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Jerome Baybayan (Youth Ministry Coordinator), ext. 123 e-mail: jbaybayan @stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Erwin Jimenez (Administrative Assistant II), ext. 121 e-mail: erwin.jimenez@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Veronica Padilla Perez (Administrative Assistant), ext. 127 e-mail: veronica@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Karina Santana (Administrative Assistant), ext. 128 e-mail: karina.santana@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Ruth Guerrette (SVdP -Administrative Assistant), (916) 354-2403 ext. 129 e-mail: ruth.guerrette@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Anna Romea (Liturgical Music Coordinator) e-mail: anna.romea@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Saint Joseph Parish Pray For Our Military FamiliesSteven Alsop Josh Alonzo Alanna Appel Don R. Baker II Solomon Bolt Carl Ian Bravo Nicklaus Brincka Grant Boone Alondra Cruz Mark Dollar Jaclyn Edwards Eric Edwards Benjamin Erwin Matthew Farrell Joey Feathers Gabriel Franzoia Serena Grandov Graham Hebert

Bryan&Nancy Horsey Breanna Johnson Valery Keaveny Jr. Joseph King Freddie Koeller Glenn Lewis Stephen Lindahl James Lovello Kevin McDonald Amber McGovern Russell Miller Colin Medigovich Midori Mekata Mike Montini Jared Ortner Sean Passmore Cherry Pangilinan Diosdado Pangilinan

Dominic Peterson Ian Rubstello Michael Riehl Jousha Shaffer Zachary Schiele Jason Stiles Shawn Tostado Jason Lee Tudor Jerry & Davita Vega Ronald P. Viray Jaime Wong-Lopez Jordan Wood Jason Woodford Shai-Lin Ynacay Shawn Zachary Gibson

Military Prayer List Additions To add new names of active military to our

military list, please send an e-mail to wicket42@outlook.com or call Pat at 916-686-5977.

Today’s Readings First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10).

Readings For The Week Mon: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tues: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wed: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thur: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Fri: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Sat: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sun: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

: 05/08 08:00am - Eddie Martin † : 05/09 08:00am - Brenda Mendoza (SI)

Ronnie Tereau (SI) : 05/10 08:00am - Leonor Huizar †

RM 08:30am - For the People of SVdP Thu: 05/11 08:00am - Fri: 05/12 08:00am - Sat: 05/13 04:30pm - Dave Crowe (SI) Hector Rodriguez † Holy Souls in Purgatory RM 05:00pm - Kent & Jo Williams (SI)

05/14 07:30am– Juan Jose Valadez † Urbano Dideles † 09:00am - Jose E. Jimeno † RM 09:00am - Grace Lipka † 11:00am - Robert Castrodes † George & Anna Joseph (SI) Antonio Rodrigues † 01:00pm - Antonio Enriquez † Maria De Los Angeles † Maria Elia Munoz † 05:00pm - Eulogia Samson Punzalan †

Parish Weekly Collection

Weekly Goal: St. Joseph $ 11,200.00 SVdP $ 2,600.00

Offertory this Week: St. Joseph $ 10,923.90 SVdP $ 2,437.00 FOR EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) If you wish to contribute via EFT (electronic fund transfer) please visit our parish website for more information. “Thank you for your generosity and may God continue to bless you with His providence.”

Pre-Baptism Preparation Class

Our Pre-Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Our next class will be May 9th. We ask parents who are planning to baptize their infant, to please contact the parish office by phone or stop in during business hours. There are several requirements to be met to have your child baptized, and we would like to assist you with the process.

Submit bulletin Articles by Friday 12 noon (one week prior ) to:

e-mail: bulletin.editor@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Saint Joseph Parish TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

El 19 de abril en Uruguay se conmemora a la Virgen del Verdún, que está colocada sobre una columna de seis metros en uno de los cerros que rodean la ciudad de Minas. Esta imagen fue puesta allí por el párroco Don José De Luca en 1900. Su intención era dedicar esta imagen en recuerdo del siglo diecinueve y recibir así el siglo veinte, dedicándolo a María Inmaculada en honor de Cristo Redentor.

En el 2007 la peregrinación a la Virgen del Verdún llevaba como lema “De la mano de María, discípulos y misioneros de Jesucristo”. Este bello refrán nos recuerda que vamos caminando de la mano de María, nuestra hermana en la fe, para ser como ella, discípulos de su hijo y misioneros del mensaje redentor de Jesucristo. No obstante, hay que reconocer que mucho cristianos, especialmente nosotros, los latinoamericanos, nos quedamos sólo con María y nunca llegamos a Jesús. Eso a María no le gusta ya que toda reverencia a ella debe abrirnos a recibir a su único hijo, Jesús, y adorarlo como nuestro único Señor y salvador. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The fact that many monastic churches do not

have a prominent tabernacle shapes the patterns of liturgical prayer. Monastic communities often protect the ancient value of “receiving from the same sacrifice,” meaning that the communicants are assured that what they eat and drink in the Holy Mysteries actually comes from the same celebration. It surprises many to learn that the Church does not foresee, nor does it provide for, Communion of the faithful from the reserved Sacrament. Liturgical laws have long defended your right to receive from the same sacrifice, the same Mass, that you attend.

At one time, of course, the bread for the Eucharist was the ordinary bread of the day, except unleavened, probably prepared at home. It was broken and distributed to the faithful. Early on the loaf itself was referred to as the hostia in Latin, meaning the “sacrifice,” the same word for the sacrificial animal in Jewish worship, and for Jesus as the Lamb of God. By giving his life on the cross, Jesus became the hostia for us. To this day in the Greek Church, one of the tasks of the priest’s wife is to bake the bread for the Divine Liturgy, sometimes in a bakery oven dedicated to that purpose and called a “Bethlehem.”

Today’s familiar individual hosts first appeared in the eleventh century at about the time when tabernacles were coming into use. The turn away from “bready” bread allowed the hosts to be reserved since they did not spoil like regular bread, and made the annual “Easter duty” counts easier. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Second Collection May 13th & 14th The Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception Next week, our parish will participate in a

national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our church! For more information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org.

Segunda Colecta 13 y 14 de Mayo La Cúpula de la Trinidad de la Basílica

del Santuario Nacional de la Immaculada Conceptión

La próxima semana nuestra parroquia participará en una colecta nacional para completar la Cúpula de la Trinidad de la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción en Washington, DC, antes de su 100 aniversario. También conocida como La Iglesia de los Católicos de los Estados Unidos, el Santuario Nacional ha sido un siglo en la fabricación, construido por y para los fieles de nuestra gran nación en honor de nuestra Santísima Madre, la patrona de los Estados Unidos. Incorpórase y ser una parte del Santuario de María, ayudandonos a llevar a completar nuestra iglesia! Para obtener más información, visite www.trinitydome.org.

Cuarto Domingo de Pascua 7 de mayo de 2017

Cargado con nuestros pecados, subió al madero de la cruz, para que, muertos al pecado, vivamos para la justicia. — 1 Pedro 2:24a

Saint Joseph Parish Saint Joseph Parish

Estudio Biblico Los invitamos todos los martes de 7:30 a 8:30pm

en el Salon St. Francis dirigido por el grupo Verbum Dei. Para mas información favor de comuniquarse con Hna. Graciela Soto 510-316-3375.

ATTENTION SJP CFF FAMILIES OPEN REGISTRATION FOR CATHOLIC FAITH

FORMATION (CFF) 2017-2018 is May 30, 31 and June 2!

CFF offers sessions for Grades 1 through 8, including Sacramental Preparations. You will have the opportunity to fill out the form online AND BRING TO THE PARISH WITH YOUR PAYMENT on any of the above dates in order to secure your child’s spot for the 2017-2018 year, or come and fill out your registration form on:

•May 30th, Tue (1:00pm-5:00pm) •May 31st, Wed (SJP, 3:00pm-7:00pm) •June 2nd, Fri (SJP, 3:00pm-6:00pm)

Tell your families and friends!!! We will be accepting payment with cash or check only. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 916-685-3681 or contact Sr. Grace Dañas, RVM (for Grades 1 to 6) or Jerome Baybayan (for Grades 7 & 8) by email: SJP.dre@stjosephelkgrove.net or jbaybayan@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.

Atencion Familias de San José ¡Las inscripciones para la Formación de Fe

Católica (CFF) del año 2017-2018 serán el 30 y 31 de mayo y el 2 de junio! CFF ofrece clases de catequesis para niños del 1 al 8 año escolar, incluyendo su preparación Sacramental. El formulario de inscripción estará disponible para llenar por computadora y traer junto con su pago en las fechas mencionadas anteriormente para que así ud. asegure el espacio de su hijo/a para el año catequético 2017-2018. Si no tiene acceso a una computadora, puede llenar el formulario de inscripción en nuestra parroquia en las siguientes fechas:

•martes, 30 de mayo (1:00pm-5:00pm) •miercoles, 31 de mayo (3:00pm-7:00pm) •viernes 2 de junio (3:00pm-6:00pm)

¡Porfavor avisenle a sus amigos y familiares! Solo aceptamos pagos en efectivo o con cheque. Si tiene preguntas, favor de llamar a la oficina al 916-685-3681 o comuniquese con Sr. Grace Dañas, RVM (grados 1 al 6) o con Jerome Baybayan (grados 7 y 8) por correo electrónico: SJP.dre@stjosephelkgrove.net o jbaybayan@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.

Camp Pendola Register for Camp Pendola… Today!

Did you know that camps will forever change your

child…for the better. The American Camp Association research has confirmed that camps build skills necessary to prepare campers to assume roles as successful adults. Campers said that attending camp helped them make new friends, feel good about themselves, and try things that they were afraid to do at first. Challenge your child to make new friends, gain confidence, and try something new by sending them to Camp Pendola this summer. Register and get more information at www.pendola.org .

NEW LECTOR TRAINING Join with us to proclaim the Word of God at

Mass here at St. Joseph’s. You will be scheduled approximately once a month depending upon Mass times. Please RSVP by email to lectors.stj@gmail.com to indicate your Mass time preference and plans to attend one of the training sessions, either Sunday, May 7th or Tuesday, May 9th, at 6:00pm in the Church. May you be inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve with us!

The Sacramento Classic 3rd Annual Basketball Game

Diocesan Priest vs. Seminarians Bring the family for an exciting evening held on

Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Game will starts at 7:00pm at Christian Brothers High School, 4315 Mar tin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sacramento, Ca. 95820

Buy your tickets in the Parish office or contact Marisela at 916-733-0258 or msmith@scd.org: Adults $10, Students K-College $5, Group of 6 Adults $40. Get your tickets now!

Saint Joseph Parish/Saint Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul Society News We serve at Loaves and Fishes the

3rd Friday of each month. We meet at St. Joseph’s and car pool, leaving from the parking lot at 9:30am. It helps to have a count, ahead of time, of the number of people we can expect, so please call Donald Emukpoeruo, 916-541-9284, or email him at donemuk@aol.com to let him know you will be there. Your next opportunity is Friday, May 19th.

If you or someone you know is in need of help with food, clothing or utility bills, please call our confidential hot line at 916-667-2779. We serve zip codes 95624, 95683, 95693, 95829 and 95830. One of our volunteers will return your call to schedule a home visit to discuss your needs. God Bless You.

Noticias de la Sociedad de S.V. de Paúl Cada tercer viernes del mes servimos almuerzo

en Loaves & Fishes. Los invitamos para que nos acompañen el 19 de mayo. Nos reuniremos en el es-tacionamiento de la Iglesia a las 9:30am y nos iremos todos juntos. Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Donald al 916-541-9284.

Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda de comida, ropa u otro gasto del hogar, por favor llame a nuestra línea confidencial, al 916-667-2779 y déje su mensaje. Cuando le regresemos su llamada, pla- ticaremos sobre sus necesidades en su hogar. O- frecemos servicio a los códigos postales 95624, 95683, 95693, 95829 y 95830. Dios los bendiga.

Table Set Up In The Vestibule If you are a Ministry of St. Joseph and need to set

up a table in the vestibule for any purpose, please contact the office at 916-685-3681.

Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia La Parroquia de San Jose los invita a rezar la

Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia todos los miércoles a las 6:45 de la tarde en la Iglesia.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW

SOMEONE WHO… Has expressed interest in becoming Catholic?

Was baptized Catholic as a child but has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Weekly sessions focus on the teachings of Jesus and the Church and prepare individuals to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season in 2018.

You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm and welcoming environment. For information, please call Ida Miranda 916-226-3507 or email rcia@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.

Mother’s Day Rose Sale On May 13th and 14th, the Sacramento Life

Center is sponsoring its annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale. Beautiful, long-stemmed roses, individually packaged, will be available for a $5.00 donation after all services. Please consider honoring a mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend or yourself and celebrating the sanctity of life by purchasing a rose on Mother’s Day weekend. For more information about the Sacramento Life Center, visit their website: saclife.org or contact Lynn King at 687-6442 or lynnhking@frontiernet.net.

Mark Your Calendar! Saturday, May 13, 2017

Honoring Fatima: 100 years Join the Great Marian Procession.

Give public witness of your devotion to our Blessed Lady. It begins at 8:00am at St. Mary Cemetery, Sacramento; concludes with May Crowning & Solemn Mass at 11:00am at East Lawn Memorial Park. See information posters and handouts at the back of the church. Also visit: www.BringMary.com

Homenaje a Fatima 100 años Sabado 13 de Mayo del 2017

Los invitamos a la gran procesión en cual podran presenter su testimonio público de su devoción a la Santísima Virgen. La procesión comienza a las 8:00 de la mañana en el Cementerio de St. Mary en Sacramento. La Coronación de Mar ía y la Misa Solemne sera a las 11:00am en East Lawn Memorial Park.

Saint Joseph Parish Youth Ministry News

High School Youth Group will meet on Sunday May 14th in the Youth Room! Our mee ng is from 6-8pm. All high school aged youth are welcome!

EDGE will resume again in September for the 2017-2018 school year. Registra on dates: May 30st, 31st, & June 2nd.

EDGE at SVDP will meet on May 9th for the End of the School Year Party! May Confirma on Dates YR 1 Confirma on meets on May 7th. Our topic will be “Your Turn: Chris an Service.” Please have your teens arrive by 2:15pm for a endance at the Church.

¡Noticias Del Ministerio Juvenil!

El Ministerio Juvenil se reunirá el domingo 14 de mayo en el salón de jóvenes de 6-8pm. ¡Invitamos a todos los jóvenes de high school a que nos acompañen!

EDGE SJP y SVdP EDGE se reunirá hasta el próximo ciclo catequé co 2017/18. ¡Dias de inscripción son 30, 31 de mayo y 2 de junio EDGE en SVDP se reunirá el 9 de mayo para nuestra celebración de fin de año catequé co. Fechas del programa 1:8: Año 1 se reunirá el 7 de mayo. El tema de este mes es “Tu Turno: El Servicio Cris ano.” Favor de llegar a las 2:15pm a la Iglesia para poder comenzar a

empo.

Escuela Biblica de Verano para Niños 2017 ¡Oid, oid todos los niños del reino de la parroquia de San José! Aparten la fechas del 19 al 23 de junio para nuestra escuela bíblica de 5:30-8:30pm. Venid todos los príncipes y princesas a una semana llena de aprendizaje sobre la victoria de nuestro rey, Jesucristo. Comenzaremos la inscripción el domingo 21 de mayo al terminar las misas.

Vaca on Bible School 2017 Hear ye, hear ye all children of the kingdom of St. Joseph’s Parish and save the dates this summer for Vaca on Bible School on June 19-23 from 5:30-8:30pm! Come all ye princes and princesses of the land for a week to learn that in our King Jesus Christ, the victory has won! Registra on begins on Sunday May 21st a er all of the Sunday masses.

Adult Faith Enrichment Program – Upcoming Bible Study: “ACTS-The Spread of the Kingdom” featuring Jeff Cavins

Join us on Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm in the Msgr. O’Connor Social Hall St. Mary’s Room for video, fellowship, and small group discussion.

Dates: May 10—June 28 & August 30—November 15, 2017. In this study, we will witness how the Gospel spread outward in waves, from Jerusalem to Judea and

Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth. Share with the early Christians the joys and struggles of living the life of Christ, and learn how these apply to us today. Observe the way the Spirit-filled Church adapted to new cultures when proclaiming the Gospel. Watch the seeds of Church structure and authority take root, and see how conflicts were resolved even at that early stage. See your place in Christ’s Church, and how you should live day-to-day as a disciple of Christ.

To register for “ACTS”, go to ascensionpress.com and click “Join a Study”. For more information, contact Deacon Larry Hiner at deacon.larry@stjoseph-elkgrove.net

May Is Baby Month Our St. Vincent de Paul Society

Conference of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Joseph Catholic Churches is sponsoring the Baby Item Wish List for THE SACRAMENTO LIFE CENTER. They are in need of: small blankets of neutral colors, like greens and yellows. Clothes, sizes newborn to 2T; diapers, newborn to age 5, and miscellaneous: baby wipes, small toiletries: shampoos, lotions, powder, nail clippers, comb/brush sets, bibs, pacifiers, etc, and stuffed animals for newborns only: that is small and choke proof. Please bring these unwrapped items with purchase tags still on (if possible) and place the items in or around the baby cradle located in the vestibule. The drive continues through the end of May. Any questions, please contact Lynn King at 916-687-6442 or email lynnhking@frontiernet.net . Sacramento Life Center webpage is saclife.org .

Mayo es el mes del bebé La parroquia de San José y la Misión de San

Vicente de Paul estan apoyando al Centro de Vida de Sacramento patrocinando la lista de deseos de articulos para bebes. Se necesitan: pequeñas cobijas de colores neutrales, ropa de talla recien nacido a 2 años, pañales para recién nacidos hasta los 5 años. Otros artículos necesarios son wipes, jabon, locion, corta uñas, baberos, chupones, etc. También necesitamos peluches chicos para los recién nacidos. Favor de traer estos artículos sin envolver y con la etiqueta (si es posible) hasta el 31 de mayo y coloque su articulo en la cunita colocada en el vestíbulo.

America Needs Fatima! Fatima, 100 year Celebration 1917-2017

Our Lady’s 1st appearance to the three children, was on Sunday May 13, 1917. She told the children not to be frightened, “I come from heaven. I want you to come here at this same hour on the 13th day of each month until October. Then I will tell you who I am and what I want.” She also told them to say the Rosary every day, and to bear the sufferings God would send them. Saturday, October 14th, we will celebrate the 100 years with a Rosary Rally here, at St. Joseph’s at 12:00 noon. Please mark your calendars, and plan to take part in this Rosary Rally, which will be taking place across the United States.

Mother’s Day Rose Sale On May 13th and 14th, the Sacramento Life

Center is sponsoring its annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale. Beautiful, long-stemmed roses, individually packaged, will be available for a $5.00 donation after all services. Please consider honoring a mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend or yourself and celebrating the sanctity of life by purchasing a rose on Mother’s Day weekend. For more information about the Sacramento Life Center, visit their website: saclife.org or contact Lynn King at 687-6442 or lynnhking@frontiernet.net.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 8, 2017, is Wor ld Day of Prayer for

Vocations. Please take time on that day to say a special prayer with your family that there will be an increase in Vocations in our church.

Loving God, you speak to us and nourish us through the life of the church community.

In the name of Jesus, we ask you to send Your Spirit to us so that men and women among us,

young and old, will respond to Your call to service and leadership in the church.

We pray, especially, in our day, for those who hear Your invitation to be a priest, sister,

brother, or deacon. May those who are opening their hearts and minds to Your call be

encouraged and strengthened through our enthusiasm in your service. Amen.

Did You Get the E-Mail??? On April 5th I sent an SVdP wide e-mail.

This is a periodic attempt to insure all our parishioners with an e-mail account can be notified of important issues. If you did not receive it we probably don’t have your e-mail address in our record, or it is an invalid address. Mass e-mails are few and far between, but it does provide a quick and additional method of communicating important happenings and events. If you didn’t receive the e-mail just send me an e-mail at ruth.guerrette@stjoseph-elkgrove.net and I’ll update the record. If you don’t want to receive mass e-mails or emails regarding a specific subject just let me know and I’ll code your record accordingly. Ruth