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

Vacation Bible School 2017 In Jesus the Victory is Won!!!

To see more VBS photos, visit our webpage at stjoseph-elkgrove.net

Saint Joseph Parish

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.

To celebrate the Sacraments of Marriage and Baptism, please visit or call the parish office.

Or visit our parish website: http://stjoseph-elkgrove.net/

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

*Eucharistic Adoration followed immediately after Mass

Eucharistic Adoration Friday 8:30 - 10:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM

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 (Director of Religious Ed.),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

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

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

July 4th Independence Day The parish office will be closed

Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Visit us on Wednesday, July 5th during our regular business hours.

Les informamos que la oficina Parroquial estara

cerrada el dia martes 4 de julio por la celebracion del dia de la Independencia. Puede visitarnos el miércoles 5 de julio.

Saint Joseph Parish

Important Announcement

As of July 2nd, our Sunday 5pm Mass will be cancelled due to the lack of attendance.

Anuncio Importante

A partir del 2 de julio, no tendremos misa de 5 de la tarde los domingos por falta de asistencia de feligreses.

Parish Weekly Collection

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

Offertory this Week: St. Joseph $ 12,258.00 SVdP $ 2,047.00 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.”

Pray For Our Military FamiliesSteven Alsop Josh Alonzo Alanna Appel Don R. Baker II Solomon Bolt Carl Ian Bravo Nicklaus Brincka Grant Boone Jacob Chavez Luis Chavez Jr. 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 — Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89) . Second Reading — We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel — Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42).

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

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

Readings For The Week

Mon: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tues: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Wed: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thurs.: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Fri: Sat: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sun: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

Daily Mass Intentions

Mon: 07/03 08:00am - Roberto Ares (SI) Tue: 07/04 08:00am - Cuca Fragozo (SI) Don Van Zandt † Dolores Tereau † Wed: 07/05 08:00am - Michele Tsutsui † RM 08:30am - For the People of SVdP Thu: 07/06 08:00am- Marion Tidwell Van Zandt † Fri: 07/07 08:00am - Moody Pugh Sr. † Tomas Celine & Naziree Pugh † Sat: 07/08 04:30pm - For the People of SJP RM 05:00pm - Robert Himmelmann † Sun: 07/09 07:30am – Holy Souls in Purgatory Maria Padilla † 09:00am - Christopher Concilla (SI) RM 09:00am - For the People of SVdP 11:00am - Dan & Julia Osuna † Paul Seishas †

Fr. Phil Wells (SI) 01:00pm - Gabriel Linares (SI)

Saint Joseph Parish Saint Joseph Parish Second Collection

Peter’s Pence July 1st & 2nd

Our second collection today is for Peter’s Pence, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Segunda Colecta

Peter’s Pence 1 y 2 de Julio

Nuestra segunda colecta de hoy es para Peter’s Pence, una colecta mundial que ayuda a financiar las obras de caridad del papa Francisco. Los fondos de esta colecta ayudan a las víctimas de la guerra, de la opresión y de desastres naturales. Tomen esta oportunidad para unirse al papa Francisco y sean unos testigos de la caridad para nuestros hermanos y hermanas que sufren. Por favor, sean generosos hoy. Para más información, visiten www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services Did you know you can pre-plan your Funeral

services with the Diocese of Sacramento? Do you have questions about cremation? St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center will be hosting an informative presentation along with a question and answer sesión on July 8th and 9th after every Mass here at St. Joseph Parish. Please join us for cookies, coffee or tea and aloow us to answer your question about funeral, cremation and cemetery services through the Diocese. We are here as your resource through one of life’s most difficult times. For more information regarding our presentation and Parish Outreach Pre-Planning Discount, please contact Melissa Kenerly, Director of Community Ourtreach, at 916-425-4831.

Altar Sever Training We will be having a training for

all children who are interested in joining the Altar Serving Ministry. The requirements for altar serving: at least 3rd grade, have received First Eucharist, are mature enough to follow directions and sit on the altar during Mass. Training will be held on Thursday, July 13th at 5:00 pm. Please contact Amelia Cazares at amelia7cazares@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Entrenamiento para Monaguillos Se les invita a Niños y Niñas

que ya hayan recibido su Primera Comunión a formar parte del equipo de Monaguillos. Deben tener suficiente madurez y seriedad para seguír instrucciones y estar en el altar durante las Misas. Tendremos un entrenamiento general el jueves 13 de junio a las 5:00 de la tarde en la iglesia. Si les interesa participar comuníquense con Aurora Fragozo-Aguirre al 916-685-3681 o a mi correo electrónico aurora.aguirre@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.

This coming first Friday, July 7th, at 6:30pm the Knights of Columbus and the Elk Grove Squires will be honoring our Holy Mother Mary with their monthly Living Rosary in our Parish Rosary Garden in the front of the church. Candles will be provided. We welcome all parishioner to attend. After the rosary, please join us for First Friday Mass at 7:00pm and Adoration in the church.

Save the Date Sunday July 9th

Come and learn to make Mission Rosaries. We will be meeting in the Renwald Room after the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00am Masses. All are welcome to join us in this ministry.

Saint Joseph Parish/Saint Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul Society News If you are looking for a way to

serve your neighbors we invite you to join us. You would be so welcome! St. Vincent de Paul Society meets the first Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is August 1st, at 7:00pm. in the Renwald Room. We will not be meeting in July this year!

The Meal Ministry at United Methodist Church needs volunteer’s meal helpers for the 3rd and 5th Saturdays of each month. This is a great opportunity to serve others with less in our community. Please contact Edgar Flores, 916-509-9999, or eflores3tri@yahoo.com.

Granny is so thankful to all of you who helped with clean-up and taking the many items to Goodwill, Loaves & Fishes, etc. Your help made the task lighter!!

Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) is in need of grocery bags, so if you have extra bring them to our food bin in the vestibule and we will take them over. Or you are welcome to take them to the food bank on your own. Their hours: M-F, 10-2. They will be very thankful!

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 Los invitamos a que nos

acompañen a nuestras juntas mensuales que se llevan a cabo el primer martes del mes. Nuestra próxima junta será el 1ero de ago-sto a las 7pm en el Salón Ren-wald.

El Ministerio de Comida que va a United Meth-odist Church está necesitado de voluntarios para los terceros y quintos sábados del mes. Si esta in-teresado, favor de comunicarse con Edgar Flores al 916-509-9999 o eflores3tri@yahoo.com. íEs una gran manera de ayudar a nuestra comunidad!

¡Muchas gracias a todos los que aportaron con ayudar a limpiar y a trasladar el resto de los artícu-los a Goodwill, Loaves & Fishes y otros lugares de segunda mano! apreciamos mucho su ayuda!

El centro comida Elk Grove Food Bank necesita de bolsas para la despensa. Si usted tiene bolsas ex-tras favor de traerlas al recipiente de la comida colo-cado en el vestíbulo.

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, plat-icaremos sobre sus necesidades en su hogar. Of-recemos servicio a los códigos postales 95624, 95683, 95693, 95829 y 95830. Dios los bendiga.

Open House Save the Date

The S L C cordially invites you to join us for our Ribbon Cutting and Open House at our new home at 2316 Bell Executive Lane, in Sacramento on July 13th, 2017 at 4:30pm-7:00pm. Please join us for our Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm followed by guided tours of our new facility. Come meet our Board of Directors, and enjoy some music, appetizers, wine and of course…Leatherby’s ice cream. Thank you in advance for all of your assistance.

Sacramento Life Background: “The mission of the Sacramento Life Center is to offer compassion, support, resources and free medical care to women and couples facing an unplanned or unsupported pregnancy.” We are a nonprofit, licensed community health clinic offering counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, health education, resources, help and support for pregnant women and their families. We are located at 2316 Bell Executive Lane, Sacramento, CA. All of our services are free to our clients.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RCIA) ¿ERES ALGUIEN O CONOCES A ALGUIEN QUIÉN ...

•¿Fue bautizado católico como niño pero no ha recibido los Sacramentos de Confirmación y Eucaristía?

Ofrecemos la oportunidad de reunirnos en un pequeño grupo para aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Las sesiones semanales se centran en las enseñanzas de Jesús y de la Iglesia y preparan a los individuos para recibir los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía durante la Pascua en 2018.

Le invitamos a participar en el proceso con sus preguntas, sus ideas y su historia de fe en un ambiente cálido y acogedor. Para más información, llame a Ida Miranda 916-226-3507 o escriba a rcia@stjoseph-elkgrove.net.

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.

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.

Pre-Baptism Preparation Class

Our Pre-Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Our next class will be July 11th. 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.

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.

Grief Support Sessions St. Joseph's Ministry of

Consolation will be offering seven weekly grief support sessions on Wednesdays, beginning July 12th until August 23rd. We are present for those grieving the loss of a loved one or other significant loss in one's life. This ministry takes place in the context of faith, and is caring, supportive, and compassionate. We will be meeting in the Renwald Room from 6:30pm.- 8pm. All are welcome to join us. For more information, please contact Marilyn Petruska at 685-3207 or Mary Ellen Trapp at 893-8863.

Tennis Shoe Collections The St. Joseph’s Helping

Hands Ministry is collecting gently used tennis shoes for the homeless at friendship Park/Loaves & Fishes. Please bring in TENNIS SHOES ONLY by July 23, 2017. Thank you for your kind support and generosity for the least of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Deacon Dennis Merino, (916)-690-5543 e-mail: dmerino@mccpros.com

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

Please See The Rest of Our Bulletin Articles for this column should be submitted to the bulletin editor no later than Friday of the week

before it is to be published. This deadline will vary for holidays.

Camp Pendola Family Camp at Camp Pendola is a great

family get-away to end the summer. Labor Day Weekend celebrates the family by offering a summer camp experience for all ages. Register by August 1st. For more information check out our web site www.pendola.org or call 916-733-0123.

PLEASE REMEMBER…. If you or a loved one is unable to attend mass due to an illness, hospital stay, assisted care living,

nursing home rehabilitation, or have a physical limitation, you may request that communion be brought to them by a Eucharistic Minister. Please call the office with any questions and/or to make arrangements. MWF, 9am-12noon, at 354-2403. Thank you.

Vocations Cross Thank you to John and Nancy Marrone for taking the Cross in May. And prayers for Theresa Luza as

she will take the Cross in June. Thank you! Call Bob or Margie Coffman 354-1744 with questions.

Rachel's Vineyard Healing Retreat July 21 - 23, 2017

"Neither do I condemn you..." Those who choose abortion are our daughters,

sons, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, relatives, friends & members of our parish communities. The impact and pain of abortion hurts - even years after the experience. If you, or a loved one have been hurt by abortion, this weekend is for you! Come and experience God’s healing love and forgiveness in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Open to men and women. The cost is $175 per person and financial assistance is available to anyone who needs it. Call Paula Segno or send an email for more information: 916-733-0161 or projectrachel@scd.org. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Welcome Back to our new Deacon Dennis Merino Let us welcome Deacon Dennis Merino, to St. Vincent de Paul to serve among us.

He was raised in Southern California and graduated from the University of Southern California School of Architecture. In 1970 he moved to El Dorado Hills and served his community as a retired volunteer Lieutenant for the El Dorado Fire department for 13 years. In 1992, he was ordained by Bishop Quinn and served at St. John the Baptist, Folsom, for 17 years. He was a Catholic chaplain for the California State Prison of Sacramento (New Folsom Prison) for 15 years. For 25 years, he was an independent Toy and pet product inventor. During his spare time he enjoys Fly-fishing and Radio Control Airplanes. Please keep him in your prayers as he servers our Mission Church.

Retrouvaille – Marriage Recovery Is your marriage in trouble – miserable – dead?

Would you like it to come alive? Retrouvaille can give you the communication skills you need to relate to one other in a better, more respectful and emotionally mature way. The next weekend is in Sacramento, July 7th - 9th. For more information call 800-470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com