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December 11, 2016Third Sunday of Advent

Local Parish Communal Penance Services:

December 13, 2016 St. Rose, Roseville

December 15, 2016 Sts. Peter and Paul, Rocklin

December 16, 2916 Our Divine Savior, Orangevale

December 20, 2016 St. Clare, Roseville

2 Sunday, December 11, 2016 Parish Announcements

Mass IntentionsSat. Dec. 10 8:00 am The Unborn

5:00 pm UChris Conti Sun. Dec. 11 8:30 am URobert Woodman 10:30 am UJoseph Morin 5:00 pm Caitlin Roig BirthdayMon. Dec. 12 8:00 am Gerald GrahamTues. Dec. 13 8:00 am Lisa Smock Wed. Dec. 14 8:00 am UGerald McCallThurs. Dec. 15 8:00 am ULena Major Fri. Dec. 16 8:00 am UKen NichollsSat. Dec. 17 8:00 am Louella Urbanczyk

To have an intention mentioned at

Mass, please email Maren Cortese at sjmarelloparish@yahoo.com.

A $10 donation is suggested.

Small Faith Sharing Group

St. Joseph Marello’s SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUP will be meeting after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Mass during Advent to discuss the upcoming Sunday readings. We will be gathering in Room 3 of the church on December 14 and 21 to reflect on the Miracle that is Christmas and how the readings can help us to fully experience and live the Word of God during this blessed season. Light refreshments will be served. If you are interested in joining us, or have any questions, please contact Ginger Devereaux 916 791-4045 or dever@surewest.net.

The Vocations Prayer

Cross will be at the home of

Tim & Barbara Mabie

All parishioners are invited to sign up to receive the prayer cross at any Mass you desire, by contacting

John O’Brien at job1938@aol.com or signing up in the vestibule. It is our hope that this experience will encourage each of us to take seriously our vocation as a member of the Body of Christ and encourage ALL of us to pray for the gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life.

Thank you to all the parishioners who participated this year in the Adopt a Family/Jesse Tree program. Families in need will enjoy a happy holiday because of your generosity. Thank you for your support now and throughout the year of the SVDP ministry team efforts. Please note we continue to host the food bins in the church vestibule for donations. Items are taken to the SVDP Roseville area food locker weekly and are so critical to families of need. Peace and blessings!

“One good resolution, pondered, strengthened, and always kept in mind is worth the good of a lifetime.”

- St. Joseph Marello

Submit your bulletin listings for January 1 by December 18th, otherwise, by Thursday at noon, 11 days prior to the weekend you want it listed, to sjmarellobulletin@gmail.com or call (916) 786-5001.

Sunday, December 11, 2016 3Parish Announcements

Weekend Offering Thanksgiving, Nov. 24th $1,608.75 Sunday, Nov. 26th & 27th $10,810.80

Christmas FlowerDonation/Remembrances

Once again, St. Joseph Marello Church is offering parishioners an opportunity to purchase a Christmas poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. Continuing through Christmas Day, you will find donation envelopes in the pews. The suggested donation is $10.00 per plant, or any amount you prefer. Complete the information on the front of the envelope, enclose your donation, and place it in the collection basket. Do not forget to write the name of the honoree on the envelope! Cash and checks (payable to St. Joseph Marello Parish) are accepted. Please consider taking thisopportunity to remember a loved one with one of the beautiful poinsettias that will adorn the Church at Christmas.

This Week’s Special Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious

Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today’s second collection.

St. Joseph Marello’s Cub Scout Pack 48 would like to thank the parishioners for their support during our See’s Candy fundraiser. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Caregiver Support Group

When providing care for a loved one, increased demands and responsibilities can interfere with a person’s ability to invest in relationships and maintain social connections. It is not uncommon for caregivers to feel a variety of emotion and stress including: Guilt, Helplessness, Anger and Resentment.

You are not alone in your struggles, emotions and challenges. Please join us if you are caring for a love one. We are meeting the 2 nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00-4:30 at the church. Please join us at the next upcoming support groups on Tuesday Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and Feb. 14. The group is facilitated by Beth Meuser a Care Navigator with Eskaton. Beth holds a degree in Gerontology and does work with the National Alzheimer’s Association. We welcome anyone to this group. If you would like more information, you can reach Beth at 459-3220.

KoC Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

Tuesday, December 13thMinistry Center

Please join us for dinner, fellowship, and prayers at 6:30. Please start bringing in your items for the baskets we will be making for the Knights Seafood/Pasta Dinner auction. Contact Rebecca Gross for any questions: (916) 751-6067 or rebeccagross4@gmail.com.

4 Sunday, December 11, 2016 Parish Announcements

Lighthouse CD of the Week:Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Speaking from his perspective as a historian, Christopher Check reminds us that the crisis of our age is cultural and, in the end, spiritual. He explains that a flourishing society is not achieved through legislation or at the ballot box, but instead radiates from the family out. Using examples from the ages, he connects us with our rich patrimony as Catholics and provides practical advice on what we must do to transform our culture for Christ.

Altar ServersSaturday, December 17

5:00 pm N. Steinmetz, G. Bettini, S. Bettini

Sunday, December 188:30 am L. Conforti, G. Birch, S. Birch10:30 am O. Harimoto, S. Harimoto,

E. Rugroden 5:00 pm M. Kantola, V. Greenside,

S. Perez

Extraordinary Ministers ofHoly Communion

Saturday, December 17 5:00 pm T. Iway, B. Porter, P. Lopez

Sunday, December 18 8:30 am P. Story, D. Meyer, A. Weiner,

M. Jones, M. Gaudio, M. Weber10:30 am C. Bearden, R. Kong, D. Lindsay,

P. Lindsay, V. Leon, N. Zisa, J. Mortensen

5:00 pm TBA

Seafood/Pasta Dinner & Auction

Saturday, January 28, 2017

The annual Seafood/Pasta Dinner & Auction sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is coming soon. This always popular event which sold out last year is Saturday, January 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church Activities Center on Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay.

This year’s event includes a hosted bar, premium wines from Mount Saint Joseph Wines and, yes, lots of crab and shrimp! The Ladies Auxiliary is providing theme baskets and amazing desserts. Unique silent auction items have been donated from throughout our parish community. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Knights’ Scholarship fund and other charitable causes. Tickets are $60.00 and will be on sale after all Masses. Tickets are also available by contacting Tim Mabie at 916-803-1217 or tmab410@aol.com.

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St. Joseph Marello Marian Guild – A Day of New BeginningsOn Nov. 28th, 18 Marian Guild members and friends attended Mass at St. Stephen the First Martyr Church, served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, and where the Traditional Latin (Tridentine) Rite is observed. It was a spiritually enriching experience to hear the Mass celebrated in Latin and then learn about the traditional Latin liturgy.

After leaving St. Stephen’s, the group headed for Plates Cafe and had a lovely lunch prepared by women who receive training provided by the St. John’s Shelter program. Afterwards, a young mother and a participant of the program delivered an emotional testimonial about her recovery from abuse and addiction with the help of St. John’s Program for Change. The Guild then presented the Shelter with a check for $4000.00, which represented the proceeds from our Taste N’ Sip fundraiser. It was gratifying to know that the Guild’s outreach efforts are far-reaching and can make a difference in the lives of women throughout the greater Sacramento area. The Marian Guild would like to express our deepest gratitude to all parishioners who attended the Taste N’ Sip fundraiser!

6 Sunday, December 11, 2016 General Announcements

Married Couples:

Have you ever wanted to take a fresh look at your Marriage? With Christmas just two weeks, consider this: making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You will find ways to enrich your marriage. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing your Sacrament of Matrimony. Weekends for 2017 are as follows: February 10-12, 2017 in Sacramento; March 31-April 2, 2017 in Reno, NV.; August 25-27, 2017 in Sacramento; October 6-8, 2017 in Reno, NV., and November 3-5, 2017 in Sacramento. IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO REGISTER FOR A WEEKEND THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.For more information visit our website at: https://www.sacramentowwme.orgor contact Terry & Janet at applications@sacramentowwme.org or (916)489-3464.

OUR LADY OF NEW CLAIRVAUX ABBEY

Vina, CA

For more information and online registration, please visit our website www.newclairvaux.org or contact Program Director, Brother Christopher by email godseeking@newclairvaux.org

or call 530-839-2161.

Participants will also be able to:

Share a meal with the monks

~Experience a monastic

work session~

Attend panel with monks telling their

vocation story~

Enjoy beauty and tranquility of the abbey

grounds

Pray Like A Monk: Monastic Prayer retreatThe monks of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey invite single Catholic men ages 18-35 to immerse themselves in the ancient yet living monastic tradition for the weekend of Dec. 16-18. A special theme of this year’s Weekend is Monastic prayer. Participants will be able to join the monks for Mass and Liturgy of the Hours in the Abbey Church and receive conferences on Cistercian Spirituality & traditional monastic prayer forms such as Lectio Divina, Contemplative Prayer and Cultivating Continual Mindfulness of God. Rooms and meals are provided in the monastery guesthouse. The Weekend is on us!

DEC. 16-18, 2016MONASTIC IMMERSION WEEKEND

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION & MASS

On Wednesday, December 28, the annual Feast of the Holy Innocents Candlelight Rosary Procession and Mass will meet at 5:00 p.m. at the steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and pray for the sanctity of life as we walk to Our Lady of Guadalupe for concelebrated Mass at 6:00 p.m. This March for Life commemorates those male infants of Bethlehem who were killed by decree of King Herod, as well as those innocent unborn babies lost by abortion today. Bring your family, sing with St. Mary’s choir, and walk to Mass praying the rosary. Candles will be provided. Carpools will shuttle people back to their cars. Dress warmly and bring umbrellas if needed. For more information, please call Leticia at (916) 519-0417.

OUR LADY OF NEW CLAIRVAUX ABBEY

Vina, CA

For more information and online registration, please visit our website www.newclairvaux.org or contact Program Director, Brother Christopher by email godseeking@newclairvaux.org

or call 530-839-2161.

Participants will also be able to:

Share a meal with the monks

~Experience a monastic

work session~

Attend panel with monks telling their

vocation story~

Enjoy beauty and tranquility of the abbey

grounds

Pray Like A Monk: Monastic Prayer retreatThe monks of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey invite single Catholic men ages 18-35 to immerse themselves in the ancient yet living monastic tradition for the weekend of Dec. 16-18. A special theme of this year’s Weekend is Monastic prayer. Participants will be able to join the monks for Mass and Liturgy of the Hours in the Abbey Church and receive conferences on Cistercian Spirituality & traditional monastic prayer forms such as Lectio Divina, Contemplative Prayer and Cultivating Continual Mindfulness of God. Rooms and meals are provided in the monastery guesthouse. The Weekend is on us!

DEC. 16-18, 2016MONASTIC IMMERSION WEEKEND

Sunday, December 11, 2016 7General Announcements

St. Rose School develops LEADERS. We recognize each person who enters our school as a unique gift from God, intent on learning. As a community of faith, we grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically, prepared to live as Disciples of Jesus. Together, we promote Gospel Values and strive to bring the Catholic Faith to Life.

As we enter a new year, we welcome St. Joseph Marello Parish families to the St. Rose School Open House: Sunday, January 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (after 9:00 am Mass). Also, St. Rose School will be hosting two crab feeds in 2017, first at St. Rose School on Saturday, January 21, and then at St. Clare Church on Saturday, February 25.

If you would like more information about St. Rose School, you may visit our website, http://www.strose.org, or inquire directly through the school office by contacting our registrar, Mrs. Rose Weinreich, at 916-782- 1161 ext. 101 or rweinreich@strose.org. We offer school tours by appointment and also provide information about the school application process.

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