“Even the sparrow finds a home.”

3rd SUNDAY of LENT -
“Even the sparrow finds a home.”
March 08, 2015
- (Comm Antiphon) Psalm 84: 4
March 8, 2015 – Lord, strengthen our faith in You
The First Reading, recounts the reception of the Ten Commandments. The first three commandments deal with our obligation to
God. We are not to create idols or worship strange gods which includes participating in pagan religions or practices that question
God’s control over our destiny; e.g., horoscopes, palm readings, etc. God’s name and the Sabbath are to be treated with sacred respect, for the Sabbath harkens back to the days of creation, when God, after working six days, rested on the seventh. The Jews rest
from sunset Friday through sunset Saturday; while Christians rest the next day, Sunday, in honor of Jesus’ resurrection. The other
seven commandments regard our obligations to others. Only the absolute minimum is recommended. Even if we observe them all,
we are not necessarily good Christians, since charity to others could still be lacking. The Beatitudes are like commandments for
Christians, asking more of us, inviting us to generosity. Today’s Responsorial, the second half of Psalm 19, celebrates the goodness
of the Law using different synonyms to describe it. The Psalmist prays that his words and meditation will please the Lord. The
Law cannot really be perfect until it is interiorized in one’s heart and professed with one’s life. The Second Reading addresses the
concerns of the Jews and the Greeks. St Paul explains that in reality, Christ is God’s power (the Jewish concern for power) and He
is also God’s wisdom (the Greek concern for wisdom). God’s wisdom, power and love are incarnate in Jesus, God’s Son. He is
above and beyond the ephemeral power and wisdom the world (the Jews and the Greeks) seeks. Today’s Gospel rests on Jesus’
words. He lays out an analogy between Himself and the temple. His entire ministry is a revelation of the Father’s love for us that
can only end up on the cross. Jesus speaks of the destruction of the temple of His body, which His listeners mistook as a reference
to the actual building. Many of His followers had superficial faith, being only interested in miracles and what they could get out of
the relationship. They did not want to commit their lives or love to Jesus. Since Jesus knew all this, He did not trust them. On the
other hand, when Jesus rose from the dead, His Apostles remembered His words about destroying the temple, and this fortified their
faith in Him, and the Scriptures, as well.
Daily Masses and Mass Intentions
CHAPEL OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Perpetual Adoration
Times Adorers are needed:
Monday 11pm - 12 Midnight
Tuesday 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3am - 4am, 4am - 5am
Friday 12am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 12 Noon, 12 Noon - 1pm, 3pm - 4pm, 7pm- 8pm
Sunday 2am - 3am, 5pm - 6pm
“In the Eucharistic celebration, the Son of God comes to meet
us; In the Eucharistic adoration, We go to meet the Son of
God.” (Pope Benedict XVI) If you would like to be in the Real
Presence of Jesus and visit with Him for the above time, or any Hour,
or be a substitute, please call Marge at 967-0641,or Chris at 966-3266.
God is “thirsting” for you to satiate “His thirst.” What will convert
America and save the World? My answer is prayer. What we need is
for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in
Holy Hours of prayer.” (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) .
Sunday 03/08/15
7:30 AM (I) Mass for the Parishioners
9:30 AM (R) Gregorio & Hermelinda Avila by DeLeon Family
11:15 AM (R) Shirley & Ray Borchard
by Elizabeth & Michael Hummer
4:30 PM (R) Lucille Mascara by Mary Ann Henrikson
Monday 03/09/15
7:00 AM (R) Norman Ross by Eleanor & Mike Strazzo
8:30 AM (I) Vern Walton by Carol & Vic Warmerdam
Tuesday 03/10/15 *MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
*7:00 AM (I) Rachel Brewer by St. Mel School & Faculty
*8:30 AM (R) Thomas McMahon by Susan & Tim Baker
Wednesday 03/11/15
7:00 AM (I) Nancy & Dennis Marks by Kathy & Bill Baxter
8:30 AM (R) Ed McCalgan by Mary Ann Henrikson
Thursday 03/12/15
7:00 AM (R) Dr. James Luken by Friends
8:30 AM (I) Maldonado Family by Maria & Tom Johnson
Friday 03/13/15
7:00 AM (I)
Elizabeth & Michael Hummer
by Knight’s of Columbus #6066
8:30 AM (R) Anthony Ibarreta by St. Mel School & Faculty
(School Mass)
Commentator & Music Leaders for
March 14 & March 15, 2015
Mass Times
Commentator
Music Leader
SAT
4:30 PM
Mammano, N. / Mammano, F.
Song Leader
SUN
7:30 AM
Yanez
/ Wagner, D.
Johannis
SUN
9:30 AM
CFF
/ CFF
Contemporary Choir
SUN 11:15 AM
Juten, K.
/ Allison
Traditional Choir
SUN
Germoles
/ Ricaforte
Song Leader
4:30 AM
SPECIAL COLLECTION
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Saturday 03/14/15
8:30 AM (R) Halina and Arkadiusz by Komorniczak Family
4:30 PM (R) Helen Kirkish by Mary Ann Henrikson
Sunday 03/15/15
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
4:30 PM
(R)
(I)
(I)
(R)
Carrie Villegas Apodoca by Her Loving Children
Mr. Chris Juten by Gina Tronci
Mass for the Parishioners
Lawrence Ritter by Antonia & Nick Cammarota
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross and Benediction will be held each Friday
during Lent at 11:15am and 7:00pm.
Exception: Friday, 3/27, the evening time will be at 6:30pm,
followed by Lenten Penance Service.
LENTEN PARISH MISSION - 2015
Father Sean Davidson will preside at all weekend Masses
March 14 & March 15. The Mission will be held at 7pm in the
church on March 16, 17 and 18.
**CORRECTION to the insert in last weekend’s bulletin.**
THERE WILL BE NO EVENING MASSES DURING
THE MISSION. Confession will follow after the 8:30am
Masses and each night after the evening Talks.
HOLY HOUR - TAIZE′ PRAYER
Wednesday, March 25
Next weekend, March 15, our parish will take up The Catholic
Relief Services Collection. This Collection helps to fund six
Catholic organizations that improve the quality of life and protect human dignity. Your gift will support agricultural development to strengthen economies and create food sustainability,
provide outreach services to survivors of human trafficking, and
supply pastoral care and advocacy for immigrants and refugees.
By helping the marginalized and impoverished, you give hope
to Jesus in disguise. Please be charitable in next week’s Catholic
Relief Services Collection.
CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION
If you have any questions, please call the CFF office, 966-4314
or email [email protected].
PAN DE VIDA
Pan de Vida is coming to St. Mel March 20, 21 & 22. This is
a retreat for all youth between the ages of 13 & 18. For more
information visit the website www.pandevidaretreat.com, or
call Sara Donnelly, 402-7640.
Eucharistic Adoration, 7pm, in the Church. Exposition and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with Taize′ Prayer Meditative Scriptural Passion Of The Christ. Celebrate the Paschal
Mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, in our
Lenten journey towards renewal of both body and spirit.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

Friday, March 27, at approximately 7pm, immediately following the Stations of the Cross and ending with Adoration/
Benediction.
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER – MARCH 14TH
The Knights of Columbus invite you to an evening of fun for the
entire family, on Sat., March 14, following the 4:30pm Mass.
Join us for a traditional Irish feast, live music, Irish dancers,
raffle prizes, and more. Advanced tickets will be available following each weekend Mass and during the week in the parish
office. Proceeds benefit the many local charities supported by
the KoC, #6066. For more information, or to donate raffle prizes, call Bruce Fairchild 769-6300 or Jim Carlson 801-9373.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SAVE THE DATES:
SVdP’s “9th Annual Benefit for the POOR” dinner is
scheduled for Fri., April 17, at the Red Lion Hotel - Woodlake. For more information contact Craig, 826-6423.
SVdP has scheduled the Annual SHRED EVENT for Sat.,
April 25. Please save your old bills, receipts, etc. to shred.
ADDITIONAL EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS NEEDED
We have recently lost the services of 10 Eucharistic Ministers.
Any adult parishioner who wishes to partake in this rewarding
ministry is encouraged to complete an application. Applications are located in the vestibule of the church, and at the Parish
Office. We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers for all Masses,
especially the 11:15am Mass. Deacon Pescetti will be conducting a training class for new candidates in the near future. Questions? Contact Joyce or Bill ,944-1374.
IMMACULATE HEART RADIO
PLEASE NOTE!
Immaculate Heart Radio Needs Your Help! March 9th-12th
*** SCHEDULE FOR BULLETIN ARTICLES ***
Have you ever considered volunteering a few hours of your time
to assist us in answering phones during our Pledge Drive? You
can meet the announcers and staff, enjoy special food, and fellowship with other volunteers. You may even win some great
books and CD’s from the radio station prize closet. To join us,
contact Nicole Cardin today, [email protected] or call
888-887-7120.
Please send your typed articles, in MS Word - Times New Roman, font 10, via email to [email protected], no later
than NOON ON FRIDAY to be included in the next bulletin.
ST. MEL’S MOTHERS GROUP (M.O.M.)
St. Mel’s Mothers Group will meet at Miller Park (on Kenneth
and Sunset), Thurs., March 12, at 10am. Bring your children to
play while we fellowship. This will serve as our monthly meeting. All mothers are encouraged and invited to come and be
refreshed in heart and mind. Questions? Call Jeanne, 349-6936.
Bulletin Weekend Dates
Articles DUE Prior To FRIDAY
March 7 -March 8
March 14 - March 15
Feb. 27
March 06
March 21 - March 22
March 28 - March 29
April 4 - April 5 Easter
March 13
March 20
TBD
Thank you for your cooperation.
St. Mel Church
4745 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA
Invites You to Attend
Parish Mission - 2015
Mission Given By: Fr. Sean Davidson of the
Missionaries of the Holy Eucharist, St. Maximin, France
Fr. Sean will be presiding at all weekend Masses beginning Saturday, March 14th @ 4:30 pm
and all Masses on Sunday, March 15th
Mission: March 16, 17, and 18 (Monday- Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 pm in the church
IMPORTANT NOTICE
EAGLE SCOUTS
In lighting devotional candles, please remember that you are
NEVER to extinguish a candle that has been lit for someone’s
prayer. . . . . the flame must go out completely on its own. No
candles are to be placed outside of the holders. Any that are,
will be removed. The Fire Department is very strict about this
ruling.
St. Mel’s Boy Scout Troop #217 is proud to announce its latest
two Eagle Scouts!!! Nyle R. Gaylon achieved the Eagle Scout
rank on Dec. 13, and Nicholaus P. Stachniuk reached the Eagle
rank on March 1. This is a major accomplishment and we congratulate Nyle and Nicholaus on their success and accomplishments! For more information about Boy Scouts and Troop #217
contact Doug, Scoutmaster, 635-3222, or Bob, Committee
Chair, 852-7213.
Let us pray for those in our community who have
recently passed away:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
PILGRIMAGE
Join St. Mel Parishioners for a Spiritual Pilgrimage to
ITALY - MEDJUGORJE - FATIMA
with Father Aldrin Basarte
September 14-28, 2015
Holy Mass Daily, Adoration & Confession
Available for Counseling
Fr. Sean Davidson is a member of the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist, a new
public clerical association based in southeast France. It is a small Eucharistic community
founded canonically in 2007 by Bishop Dominique Rey (Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon) and Fr.
Florian Racine for the promotion of Eucharistic Adoration in the Church.
Born in London, England in 1979, Fr. Sean spent much of his childhood and youth with
his family in Ireland and it was there that he encountered the Lord at the age of 21. He
decided to enter formation for the sacred priesthood in the summer of 2004 and this call
was accompanied by a strong desire to make Jesus in the Eucharist known and loved.
Thus, he made the decision to go to France and assist with the project of Bishop Rey and
Fr. Florian to establish a missionary community of adorer-priests dedicated to this end.
Fr. Sean completed his priestly studies at the pontifical Gregorian University in Rome
2009 and was ordained a deacon in Toulon, France in June 2010. Fr. Sean was ordained
a priest on the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2011 in France.
The spirituality of his association is based upon the writings of St. Peter Julian Eymard,
the apostle of the Holy Eucharist canonized by Pope John XIII.
Planning the Future - Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way.
·
If You Already Have a Will . . .
·
Have you considered leaving a gift to your Parish?
Plan to join us:
Where: St. Mel’s – John Paul II room
When: Sunday, March 22, 2015
Time: 10:45 AM (after the 9:30 AM Mass)
Come hungry, there will be fresh fruit, croissants, danishes,
juice, coffee and tea provided.
CAMP PENDOLA REGISTRATION
For more information please contact :
Theresa, 715-3050 or Jenni, 600-6808
Renewal of Sacraments * Confession
Spiritual Healing * Strengthen the Family * Relationships
Deeper Prayer Life * One’s Values
Confession - After Each Mission Talk
Also, after 8:30 am Mass
March 16th, 17th, and 18th
COME FOR BREAKFAST
STAY FOR YOUR LEGACY…
Virgil Sprenkle
BE RENEWED! BE REFORMED! BE ALIVE!
INTERNATIONAL PILGRIM VIRGIN OF FATIMA
VISIT SCHEDULE
This is the world-famous International Pilgrim Statue of Our
Lady or Fatima, sculpted in 1947. It was blessed to be the pilgrim, the traveler, sent out to bring the message of Fatima to the
world, it has been traveling continuously ever since. If you
would like to see this famous statue please visit one of our
neighboring parishes listed below.
March 9
8am - 8pm
Holy Family Parish,
7817 Old Auburn Road
March 10
8am - 8pm
St. Lawrence Parish,
4325 Don Julio Blvd., N.
Highlands
March 12
7:30am - 8:00pm St. Rose of Lima Parish,
615 Vine Ave., Roseville
Camp Pendola, the official summer camp of the Diocese of Sacramento, is now accepting registrations for the 2015 summer
season. Camp Pendola offers a fun filled experience for children
and youth under the supervision of trained college age counselors. For more information and registration materials, check our
web site www.pendola.org or call 733-0123. Our Early Bird
Discount Ends on May 15.
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish
Anthony Caillou
Audrey Holden
Brian Condon
Cecelia Beviacqua
Chris Stabile
Curtis Calvin
Dave Chaney
Deana Landingham
Don Nice
Dorothy Jenning
Eduardo Murallon
Florence Garcia
Genevieve Kellemann
George & Joanne Kim
Howard McCormack
Jeannette Barron
Jim Maher
Jody & Ron Martinez
Jose Mascorro
Johanna Ross
John Langland
Judy Spinelli
Kathy Pescetti
Keith Sprenkle
Lance Whatley
Lee West
Leo Garcia
Maria
Maria - Elena Fallai
Marge Buttner
Mary Cotterman
Mary Slocum
Mike Marchese
Nancy Dibble
Nellie Henson
Nick Tenaglia
P. J. Spain
Patty Arcenequx-Conti
Richard Robinson
Ricky Garcia
Robin Dunton
Ron Phillips
Vanese Hampton
Veronica McDevitt
We welcome all new parishioners and ask that you complete this registration form and place it in the collection basket at Mass, or return it to
the Parish Office.
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