Church of Saint Lawrence the Martyr 4325 Don Julio Blvd.

North Highlands, CA 95660 Parish Office 916.332.4777 ▪ Fax 916.332.8325

Mission Statement The mission of our community is rooted in Jesus the Christ. This mission is to hear, respond to and proclaim the word of God as found in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

Through the Sunday Eucharist we are called to ongoing conversion and personal spiritual formation. As a community, we are challenged to provide mutual support for a Catholic Christian lifestyle and are empowered to use our gifts to minister to the needs of others. We commit our selves to the beatitudes, to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, and to minister to the larger communities in which we live and work. We respect the dignity of every person, at all ages and stages of life.

We hand on our Catholic heritage through catechesis, worship, service and witness.

In carrying out this mission we further the kingdom of God in our midst.

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Parish Staff/Personnel

Rev. Enrique Alvarez, Pastor

Deacon Donald Galli, Parish Deacon deacondonaldgalli@yahoo.com

Mrs. Jean Nelson, Director of Religious Education drejean2@aol.com

Mrs. Martha Haig, Coordinator of RE/Youth Minister

Mr. Tony Neria, Music Minister tneria@surewest.net

Mr. Mike Fisher, Bookkeeper mfisher@diocese-sacramento.org

Mrs. Yolanda Fletes-Villalba, Recep/Admin. Assistant

Ms. Elizabeth Peterson, Receptionist

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Infant Baptisms/Bautismos: This includes children up to 6 years. This Sacrament is celebrated three times a year. Parents and God-parents must complete a preparation class. Please call the Parish Office for information.

Se llevan a cabo el primer Sábado del mes. Los papás y padrinos tienen que asistir a una clase. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial para más información.

Christian Initiation: Children and adults seeking to become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church may call the Parish Office for information.

Catholics Come Home: Catholics wishing to return to the church or to become more connected to the church may call the Parish Office.

Weddings/Bodas: Couples planning marriage at St. Lawrence are asked to call the Parish Office at least six months prior to anticipated wedding date. Couples are also required to complete a marriage preparation program.

Hablar a la Oficina con seis meses de anticipación. __________________________________________________________________________

Parish Office Hours/Horas de Oficina

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Parish Registration/Registración: We welcome new parishioners. Registration forms are available in the back of the church and in the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office of moves or changes in address or telephone number. Por favor registrese en la Oficina.

Schedule of Liturgies/Horario de Misas

Sunday Eucharist (Mass) Saturday Vigil 4:45 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 11:15 am 1:00 pm (Spanish) Daily Eucharist (Mass) Monday - Friday 8:30 am Morning Prayer Monday - Friday 8:00 am Reconciliation Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

17 February 2013

PASSING THE TESTPASSING THE TESTPASSING THE TEST

“Test” is a four-letter word. Spelling tests, driving tests, SATs, all bring a knot to the stomach. Tests are something we would rather forgo, but also something we must undergo. Lent, too, is a four-letter word and is also a kind of test, for the only way to Easter is to pass through Lent. Today’s

reading from Deuteronomy commends Israel for its faith in the God who saves. No matter the tribulation, Israel’s faith enables it to persevere. This faith/test theme also appears in the reading from Romans. Paul boldly asserts that faith in Christ will see the believer through any trial. The Gospel passage makes it clear that even Jesus was tested. It describes a test, a struggle between good and evil, that dramatically demonstrates Jesus’ faith in the power of God’s life in him. This power enables him to overcome temptation. This power is with all of us who celebrate the test of Lent, a power enabling us to pass with flying colors. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PASAR LA PRUEBAPASAR LA PRUEBAPASAR LA PRUEBA

Los exámenes son algo que preferiríamos evitar, pero que debemos tomar. Los exámenes de ortografía, los exámenes de manejo, los exámenes de admisión universitaria, todos pueden causarnos ansiedad. La Cuaresma también es un tipo de examen. Porque el único camino para la

Pascua es pasar por la Cuaresma. La lectura de hoy tomada del Deuteronomio elogia a Israel por su fe en el Dios que salva. No importa la tribulación, la fe de Israel les permite perseverar. Este tema de la prueba de la fe también aparece en la lectura de Romanos. Ahí, Pablo firmemente sostiene que la fe en Cristo ayuda al creyente a sobreponerse a cualquier prueba. El pasaje del Evangelio aclara que hasta Jesús enfrentó una prueba. La lectura describe una prueba, una lucha entre el bien y el mal, que dramáticamente demuestra la fe de Jesús en el poder de Dios. Este poder le permite vencer la tentación. Este poder está con todos nosotros que celebramos la prueba de la Cuaresma, es un poder que nos permite pasar con excelentes calificaciones. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Martes: Is 55:10-11; Sal 34 (33):4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lc 11:29-32 Jueves: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Viernes: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Domingo: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Sal 27 (26):1, 7-9, 13- 14; Fil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lc 9:28b-36

¿S¿SABIASABIAS

. . . Que muy pronto tendremos los ELECTOS entre nosotros?

Para esos que han estado viniendo a la Misa de las 8:30 los Domingos, probablemente han visto un grupo de adultos y niños que salen de la Misa después de la Homilia. Estas personas son parte del programa de RCIA (Rito de Iniciaciόn de los Adultos) y el proceso adaptado a los niños. Hay gente que ha venido a informarse acerca de la Iglesia Catolica.

Has visto que los hemos recibido y nombrado catecumenos. Estos Catecumenos participarán hoy en el Rito de Envio, el cual los mandará por su elección por el Obispo. Parte de este Rito consiste en escribir sus nombres en el libro de los Elegidos el cual se presenta durante la ceremonia, que es el Rito de Elecciόn con el Obispo Soto y tendrá lugar en la Catedral este fín de semana. Esta será una de las cuatro ceremonias donde los catecúmenos de toda la Diocesis participan. Cada una de estas ceremonias tienen en promedio 1,000 personas preparandose para entrar completamente en nuestra Iglesia Catόlica. Los que necesitan bautismo lo harán en la Vigilia Pascual y los que ya han sido bautizados lo harán en otro tiempo apropiado. Este año se celebrara en San Lorenzo el 7 de Abril.

Después del Rito de Elecciόn, los catecúmenos serán llamados ELECTOS y entrarán en un período de purificación y de iluminación , un tiempo que concide con la Cuaresma. Este es un tiempo de preparación espiritual intensa. Ellos van a orar, ayunar y dar limosna como preparación para su bautismo, confirmación y primera comuniόn durante la Vigilia Pascual.

Nuestros candidatos serán enviados con el Obispo para el rito de llamar los candidatos a una continua conversión. Esto se hace en conjunto con el Rito de Elecciόn que se explicό arriba. Tanto los catecúmenos como los candidatos serán acompañados por sus padrinos que caminaran este viaje con ellos dándole guía, oración y ejemplo.

Por favor reza por los Electos y candidatos que quieren ser recibidos en nuestra Iglesia Catόlica, durante este viaje de Cuaresma de tal manera que puedan encontrar su identidad como discípulos de Dios.

DDOO YYOUOU KKNOWNOW??

… that we soon will have the “ELECT” amongst us?

For those of you who attend the 8:30 Mass on Sundays you have been watching adults and children be sent from Mass after the homily. These people are part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), and the process adapted for children. They are people who have come to inquire about the Catholic Church.

You have watched them being received and called “catechumens” The catechumens will today participate in a Rite of Sending which will send them to their election by the Bishop. As part of this rite they will inscribe their names into the Book of the Elect which will be carried to the cere-mony, called the Rite of Election, with the Bishop, and will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament this weekend.. This will be one of four ceremonies where cate-chumens from all over the diocese participate. Each of these ceremonies have over 1000 people preparing for full reception into the Catholic Church. Those to be baptized will be received into full reception at the Easter Vigil and those who have already been baptized will be received at some other appropriate time. This year it will be celebrated at St. Lawrence on April 7.

After the Rite of Election the catechumens will be called the “Elect” and will be entering the period of purification and enlightenment, a time that coincides with Lent. This is a time of more intense spiritual preparation. They will pray, fast and give alms in preparation for baptism, confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.

Our candidate will also be sent to the bishop for the rite of calling the candidates to continuing conversion. This is done in conjunction with the Rite of Election explained above. Catechumens and candidates will be accompanied by their godparents/sponsor who walk their journey with them and provide guidance, prayer and example.

Please pray for the Elect and the candidate seeking full re-ception into the Catholic Church. on their journey during this period of Lent so that we too can find our identity as disciples of the Lord.

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Stewardship requires a personal conversion. In addition to sharing resources, stewards share their lives and under-standing that everything depends on God. Day by day, step by step, stewards open their hearts to God's plan for their lives.

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MASS INTENTIOS FOR THE WEEK

SATURDAY, FEB 16 4:45 pm ……..Mary Polansky † 7:00 pm ……..Alicia Ramirez Hernandez† ….....Francisco Ramirez † …..….Helena Perez † … …..Teodoro Medrano † SUNDAY, FEB 17 8:30 am ………..Rafaela D. Salvador † ………..Elizabeth Famini † ………..Camilo Cabinian † ………..Eugenio Ragus † ………..Ruby Tower † 11:15 am ………..Matilda Martinez (B-Day) 1:00 am ………..Cristina Ramirez † ………..Angela Montes † ………..Eliseo Montes † …….....Catalino Garcia Jovel † MONDAY, FEB 18 ….…….James Byrne † TUESDAY, FEB 19 ……... WEDNESDAY, FEB 20 ………. THURSDAY, FEB 21 ………. FRIDAY, FEB 22 ….….…Souls in Purgatory …..…...Dial Family (sp. Int.) SATURDAY, FEB 23 7:00 pm ………Lino Ramirez Hernandez† …..….Antonio Hernandez † …..….Virgen de la Candelaria (Thanksgiving) ……...Virgen del Cobre (Thanksgiving) …Jesus Humberto Reyes (sp. Int.) .Marco Antonio Rodriguez (sp. Int) …..Beatriz Adriana Ibarra (sp. Int.) SUNDAY, FEB 24

LET US REMEMBER OUR DEAD RECORDEMOS NUESTROS FALLECIDOS

Feb 17 Ann Sturtevant Feb 18 Richard Berg, Felix Rodriguez Feb 19 Wilma Walker, Mary Hammack, Vivian Pena Feb 20 John Valdez, Louise Macinauskas, Daniel Reardon, Agnes Pilote, Don Payette

Feb 21 Lehman Freaken, Raymond Breault, Patrick Cairn, Thomas Sledge

Feb 22 Samuel Dunn, Richard Bojorques, Jr., Dewey Mitchell, Richard Benson, Domingo Arupo

Feb 23 Walter Prybyla, Fr. Raymond Gough, Bernie Herumin, Maude Ware, Engracia Sanchez

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

REPORTE DE LAS COLECTAS

Fiscal Year Runs July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Año fiscal 1° de Julio de 2012 al 30 de Junio de 2013

First Collection Weekend Feb. 10 ……… $ 7,626.52 Primera Colecta Annual Catholic Appeal………………………. $ 905.00 Llamado Catόlico Anual

EL SEÑOR NUNCA NOS ABANDONARÁ

Meditación

Lo que el mundo necesita hoy de manera especial es el testimonio creíble de los que, iluminados en la mente y el corazón por la Palabra del Señor, son capaces de abrir el corazón y la mente de muchos al deseo de Dios y de la vida verdadera, esa que no tiene fin (ver Benedicto XVI, La puerta de la fe, 15). El 13 de febrero comienza una fase más intensa del Año de la Fe. El Miércoles de Ceniza “abre la puerta” al camino cuaresmal de oración, ayunar y dar limosnas que guía a los catecúmenos a las aguas del Bautismo que dan la vida, y que nos trae a nosotros a la renovación de nuestros promesas bautismales. El Domingo antes de la Cuaresma, para animarnos a que nos alejemos del pecado y empecemos otra vez en el camino de la conversión personal y el testimonio público, Lucas nos muestra a Jesús rechazando abandonar a Pedro. En efecto, Jesús le dice a Pedro que será pescador de hombres para que otros tengan la vida en abundancia. Lucas no usa el verbo “pescar”, como en Mateo y Marcos, sino que emplea una palabra griega que significa “atrapar vivo”, es decir, rescatar para que pueda disfrutar de una nueva y mejor vida. Todos nosotros que hemos sido “rescatados” para disfrutar de la “vida en abundancia” somos enviados a rescatar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas, pecadores como nosotros, del peligro y guiarlos a la abundancia de la vida con Jesús.

Misión

Preparar una Cuaresma especial en este “Año de la Fe” identificando los pecados que me previenen de desarrollar una amistad más profunda con Cristo y determinar la forma específica de mi conversión cuaresmal. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, PRAY FOR US

“The pious and learned Jesuit, Suarez, Justus Lipsius, a devout and erudite theologian of Louvain, and many others have proved incontestably that devotion to our Blessed

Lady is necessary to attain salvation. This they show from the teaching of the Fathers, notably St. Augustine, St. Ephrem, deacon of Edessa, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, St. Germanus of Constantinople, St. John Demascene, St. Anselm, St. Bernard, St. Bernardine, St. Thomas and St. Bonaventure. Even according to Oecolampadius and other heretics, lack of esteem and love for the Virgin Mary is an infallible sign of God's disapproval. On the other hand, to be entirely and genuinely devoted to her is a sure sign of God's approval.” --Saint Louis Marie de Montfort

THE LORD WHO WILL NEVER LEAVE US Meditation

Today the world has special need of people whose minds and hearts have been enlightened by the word of the Lord and who can offer a credible witness that opens the hearts and minds of many others to desire God and true life, life without end (see Benedict XVI, Door of Faith, 15).

On February 13, a more intense phase of the Year of Faith begins. Ash Wednesday “opens the door” to the Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that leads the catechumens to the life-giving waters of baptism and the rest of us to the renewal of our baptismal vows. On the Sunday before Lent, to encourage us to turn away from sin and begin anew on the path of personal conversion and public witness, Luke shows us Jesus refusing to leave sinful Peter. Indeed, Jesus calls Peter to “catch” others so they can have life in all its fullness. Luke doesn’t say “fish” for people, as Matthew and Mark do, but “catch,” using a special Greek word that means “catch alive,” that is, rescue from the wild for a new and better life. We who have been “caught alive” to enjoy “life in all its fullness” are sent to rescue our brothers and sisters, fellow sinners, from danger and lead them to fullness of life with Jesus. Mission Prepare for a special “Year of Faith” Lent by identifying the sins that keep me from a deeper friendship with Christ and determining what specific form my Lenten conversion should take. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

T H E W E E K A T A G L A N C ET H E W E E K A T A G L A N C E

Sunday RCIA PCMR 8:00-10:00 AM Feb 17 Monday Holy Hour CH 6:00-7:00 PM Feb 18 Lectors PCMR 7:00-8:00 PM CCH GH 7:00-9:00 PM Tuesday CIC Mens Grp. PCMR 6:30-8:00AM Feb 19 Confessions CH 5:00-6:30 PM R. E. all areas 7:00-8:00 PM

Wed Harvest Us Home PCMR 9:00-11:30 AM Feb 20 Prayer Group CH 7:00-8:00 PM Knights GH 7:00-9:00 PM Scouts Rms. 4-5 6:00-9:00 PM Thursday Choir CH 7:00 PM Feb 21 RCIA Rm K & Rm 1 7:00-9:00 PM Prayer & Life PCYR 6:00-8:30 PM

Friday Spanish Choir CH 5:30-6:30 PM Feb 22 Scouts Planing Mtg. GH 7:00-9:00 PM Saturday Feb 23

Sunday RCIA PCMR 8:00-10:00 AM Feb 24 R. E. all areas 9:00-1:00 PM

PCK Parish Center Kitchen PCMR Parish Center Meeting Room PCCO Parish Center Counseling Office PCYR Parish Center Youth Room STLH St. Lawrence Hall CH Church GH Gabrielli Hall Ext. Extension (Behind Gabrielli Hall) LIB Library Rm. 3 Room 3 of the School

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PRAYER OF ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT

Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well:

“Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for the Holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen”

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ST. LAWRENCE CONFERENCE I N S E R V I C E

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying “Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. . .”

When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts and into our lives.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The St. Lawrence Conference is seeking individuals who want to help people in need. If you can spare a few hours to share your time and talents doing the caring work of Jesus, please contact either Jim Floyd (804-1731) or Paul Mendoza (332-8825) for additional information.

TALLER DE ORACION Y VIDA

¿Sabes dialogar con Dios? Los talleres de Oración y Vida son un servicio para aprender y profundizar en el arte de orar. Se aprende a orar de una manera ordenada, variada y progresiva a través de 15 sesiones donde la persona se sana y libera de angustias, miedos, tristezas y ansiedades. Si no sabes relacionarte con el Señor ésta es la oportunidad para aprender. El taller iniciará el Martes, 26 de Febrero de 10:00 a 12:00 en el salón No. 2. Para más informaciόn, llamar a Jesus Orozco al 402-8175.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

There will be Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent beginning February 15th. The stations will be prayed in Spanish at 6:15 p.m. and in English at 7:00 p.m. Tendremos el Via-Crucis en Español todos

los Viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 6:15 pm.

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIAN DCN. JHAY GALEON

ADORATION AND HOLY HOUR ADORACION Y HORA SANTA

The next Holy Hour is scheduled for Monday, February 18. "Todos los Lunes tenemos la Hora Santa de las 6:00 pm a las 7:00 pm. La prόxima Hora Santa será el 18 de Febrero. I understand that, each time we

contemplate with desire and devotion the Host in which is hidden Christ’s Eucharistic Body, we increase our merits in heaven and secure special joys to be ours later in the beatific vision of God -St. Gertudre

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Thank you to those who have already pledged to the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal! If you have not yet made a donation, Appeal envelopes are available in the pews, or contact the parish office. Your gift truly makes a difference in the lives of others.

LLAMADO CATOLICO ANNUAL

Muchísimas gracias por todos los que han contribuido al LLamado Catόlico Annual 2013. Si usted no ha podido hacer su donaciόn, tenemos sobres del LLamado en las bancas, o contactese con la oficina parroquial. También puede donar en la Internet en www.diocese-sacramento.org. Su contribuciόn de verdad que hace una gran diferencia en las vidas de los que necesitan nuestra ayuda.

HEALING AFTER ABORTION RETREAT APRIL 5-7, 2013

Is someone you know suffering after an abortion, perhaps years after the choice? Please consider the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend, April 5-7, in auburn, sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento. This unique and effective experience presents the mercy and compassion of God. The retreat is extremely helpful for those who struggle with feelings of: shame, anger, grief, or for those ho have nor forgiven themselves or others. Open to women, men, couples, and family members touched by abortion. The cost is $175 per person. Financial assistance is available. For a registration packet or more information, contact Liz at (916) 733-0161 or write projectrachel@scd. Org. Inquiries and participation are strictly confidential.

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T h e K n i g h t s - - A t A G l a n c e

FUTURE ACTIVITIES

February 20, 2013, Business Meeting starting at 7:30 pm in Gabrielli Hall. All Knights are welcome to attend the Business Meeting.

SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL CRAB FEED!!

A heartfelt “thank you” to all of the parishioners and friends of St. Lawrence Church for making the 2013 Annual Crab Feed a very successful fundraising event. Without your participation in this worthy endeavor, many of the activities supported by the Knights of Columbus, Council 4991 would not be possible. . .you have helped the Council make a world difference in our community. The members of Council 4991 look forward to your support in the 2014 Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser.

JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus Council 4991 is open to all Catholic men 18 years or older who seek to answer the call of service to Jesus and the church through their time, talents, and treasure. To learn how you can become a Knight of Columbus, please call John Kennedy, Grand Knight (723-5452) or Paul Mendoza, Chancellor (332-8825).

BBBAPTISMSAPTISMSAPTISMS/B/B/BAUTISMOSAUTISMOSAUTISMOS

En Español Clase: 21 de Febrero de 2013 Baptismo: 2 de Marzo de 2013 English Class: April 26, 2013 Baptism: May 11, 2013 Reminder! Registration forms and completed Godparent forms, must be completed and turned in to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the class. If we do have your paperwork ahead of time, you will NOT be able to attend class. Las formas de Registro tienen que estar completas junto con las formas de los padrinos y deben de llevarse a la Oficina por lo menos una semana antes de la clase. Si no tenemos su formas en la Oficina NO podrán tomar la clase.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life’s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, provid-ing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three “pillars” of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death’s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life’s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH MISSION FEB 24– 28, 2013

Come journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theo-logian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City. The mystery of Gods Sacraments in the Catholic Church is revealed. This program describes the true nourishment for the mind and soul. Come, discover the full meaning of the Catholic faith. There will be five evenings of faith building that will include prayer, music, community and a focused theme: 1)The revelation of God Become Man 2)The teachings of Jesus 3) Peter, Paul, and the missionary ad-venture 4)The last things 5)The mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist. February 24– 28 at mornings from 9:00-10:30 am and evenings 7:00-8:30 pm.

La Mision en Español será del 17 al 21 de Febrero de las 7 a las 8:30 pm.

BULLETIN:

St Lawrence the Martyr Church

Editor: Yolanda Fletes-Villalba

Phone: 916-332-4777

If you have any questions, please give me a call (M-F) between the following hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed for Lunch: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

THANK YOU!

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