PARISH INFORMATION MARRIAGE: Contact the Parish office at (916) 452-0296 6 months prior to the wedding date. Marriage Prepara on classes are available. INFANT BAPTISM: Contact the Parish Office. Parents and godparents must a end class. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office re-garding sick, elderly who are at home, hospitals or special care facili es. MUSIC: For Music Ministry, call Ben (916) 383-6155 RCIA: Process for adults and children of cateche cal age who are interested in joining the Catholic Church and bap zed Catholics wan ng to complete their ini a on sacraments of Confirma on and Eucharist. Please call Michelle Mills at (916) 806-6876 CFF: Catholic youth are formed through the Parish Faith Forma on Program (CFF). Deacon Lu (916) 452-0296x12 BULLETIN: Our church bulle n is prepared two weeks in advance. All submissions are reviewed by the Pastor. Email requests to traci@stmarysacto.org no later than the Thursday two weeks before.

ST. MARY SCHOOL To enroll in Preschool or TK to 8th grade,

please contact principal, Laura Allen at the school (916) 452-1100 or find more informa on on our

website www.saintmaryschool.com

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, and 6:00pm

Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday 8:00am; Saturday 5:00pm (Vigil Mass)

Holy Days: As announced in bulle n CONFESSION : Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Or by appointment PASTOR: Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI

frantony@stmarysacto.org PAROCHIAL VICAR : Fr. Sijo Chirayath, CMI

frsijo@stmarysacto.org DEACONS: Deacon Luigi Del Gaudio, MSW

deaconlu@stmarysacto.org Deacon George W. Kriske

deacongeorge@stmarysacto.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Tracilyn Peters

Email: traci@stmarysacto.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

INFANT MARY CHAPEL Open Daily 6:30 am-5:00 pm

Solemn Adora on: First Fridays 8:30 am-6:00pm PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: contact parish office

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Dear Parishioners and Visitors: My story continues……. In 1998, the CMI Congregation held a Renewal Program for all CMI Priests working in the Continent of Africa in Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya. Our Priests who were serving in South Africa, Madagascar, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya attended that Program. I met CMIs from all those African countries and I shared my desire to continue in Africa. All of them wholeheartedly welcomed me to the countries they were serving. After the Renewal Program, I visited several CMI Mission Centers in Kenya and had a first hand experience of a Mission in Kenya. The wonderful, vibrant CMI Missions in Kenya made me make the decision to move to Kenya and continue my ministry in the Continent of Africa. The Mission in Kenya was under a different Province of the CMI Congregation but those CMIs welcomed me to work with them. My Provincial Superior gave me the necessary permission to move to Kenya and I made the decision to join the CMIs in Kenya. At the conclusion of the Renewal Program, I went back to Tanzania with the plan to wind up the ministry in Tanzania at the end of that Academic Year and go to Kenya. Our students did well in their Final examination that year and we informed the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigoma, Tanzania, that we would end our ministry there at the end of that year. We handed over the administration of the School to the Diocese in November 1998 and my fellow CMI Priest went back to India and I moved to Kenya. The challenges I encountered in Tanzania were many but I have to admit that prior to our arrival in Tanzania, European missionaries had made immense sacrifices in Tanzania and other African countries. When I consider the difficulties and challenges encountered by the European missionaries, mine was nothing. My experiences in Tanzania seasoned my life as a Missionary. ( My story continues next week……) This week we have in the Gospel, the miraculous catch of fish at the command of Jesus. When Jesus told Simon to put out into the deep, Simon said: “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but I will do as you say and let down the net”. The communication between Jesus and Simon emphasizes the power and authority of Jesus. In our everyday life the response from Simon should have been, ’ We know fishing ! You are only a carpenter. We worked the whole night and caught nothing. Forget about that’. But what Simon did is: ‘You say and I’ll do it’. That is definitely a statement of faith. An utterly unprecedented catch of fish in a location that seemed hopelessly unproductive the night before. If Simon had not obeyed, there probably have been no catch. Christ rewards our simple efforts to obey him. What a vast difference when our lives become directed by the Lord! “At thy word, I will do it” . That response makes a big difference. What makes the difference? The difference is that your effort is now directed by Him. It is no longer doing it out of your experience and skills. Peter’s past experience would keep him from trying to catch any fish at that time of the day. Disciples obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense. Peter, in a way, tells Jesus that this request doesn’t make much sense to me, but I will obey you anyway. Sometimes, the things God wants us to do doesn’t make much sense to ourselves and to other people. But if God has spoken to us through his word, we must obey. This is what Simon did. Obedience to God’s commands always results in divine blessing. Here the blessing was a boatload of fish. When God tells you to do something, do it, even if it does not make sense to you at that time. God wants to work through you and wants to bless you. But you need to be like Simon who said, ’That does not make sense , but nevertheless at your word, I will obey’. Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI—Your Pastor

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Reign of God comes about because people commit to reversing their lives completely, to embracing new vision, new values. Many popular television shows exploit an unattractive side of human nature by pitting contestants against one another, even to the point of performing dangerous stunts or devious schemes, to gain money or favor. At the liturgy, we counter that impulse by committing ourselves to live generously. In response to Christ’s total gift, we offer bread and wine as the emblems of our lives, our hopes, our joys and sorrows. The bread and wine carried to the altar contain our lives, and by offering our lives to God, we prepare to receive the gift of God’s own life. We are to be-come what we receive: the body of Christ. On Sundays, this self giving is often accompanied by a collection and procession of gifts for the poor and money for the upkeep of the parish. There are certainly other methods of collecting money, some perhaps more efficient. Yet the act of giving from our abundance, and attending to the needs of the poor, opens us up to participation in the changes the Reign of God requires. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mass Intentions Requested By Saturday, February 9 8:00am Don Zenor + St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul 5:00pm Mary Kassis Ielati Family Sunday, February 10 8:00am Carol White + Emily Rossi 9:30am Nick & Lilian Clifford Kent & Bonnie Williams 11:00am Marta Paparella Langlois + Mike & Bev Paparella 6:00pm For Our Parishioners and Their Prayer Requests Monday, February 11 8:00am Thanksgiving Nick & Lilian Clifford Patricia Fox Rich & Carol Chelini Tuesday, February 12 8:00am Peter Mullins + Ferrarotti Family Sandra Melavic Rich & Carol Chelini Wednesday, February 13 8:00am Tracilyn Peters Nick & Lilian Clifford Brenda Burns + John & Sharon Quesada Thursday, February 14 8:00am George & Rosy Chirayath 50th Anniversary Ielati Family Carol White + Douglas & Yvonne Day Friday, February 15 8:00am Dorothy Gorman + Julie Jones Marlene Sarmento Mary Kassis Saturday, February 16 8:00am James Martin + Alarcon Family 5:00pm Carol White + Bob & Jeanette Hoover Sunday, February 17 8:00am Carol White + Janette Niebauer & Family 9:30am Charlie Nulk + Dcn. John & Celeste Gisla 11:00am Theresa Reilly + Mike & Bev Paparella 6:00pm For Our Parishioners and Their Prayer Requests

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

We Welcome the Following New Parishioners To Our Parish Family:

Patricia Chetcuti Salazar

We encourage all New Parishioners

to take a moment to register.

SERVE THE POOR Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as you would Christ himself. —St. Louise de Marillac

Christian Lane Olson

Maureen Thurston Marlene Sarmento

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! Thank you to Ed Dagang, Christina Cervantes, Martha Nevai, Hilary Shower, Emily Rossi, Toni Runke and Desiline Jones for volunteering in help out in the parish office last week. You help is greatly appreciated!!

St. Mary Parish welcomes our New Pastor—Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI.

His Excellency Bishop Jaime Soto will preside over the Installation Mass of Fr. Antony as Pastor

during the 9:30am Mass on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Breakfast will be served in the hall afterwards. All parishioners, volunteers and friends

are cordially invited.

Installation Mass

The clergy and staff of St. Mary Parish

wish everyone a happy and blessed Valentines Day!

Second Sunday Breakfasts Join us this Sunday, February 10, for our Second Sunday Breakfast in Giovanni Hall after all morning masses. Enjoy some fellowship with members of your parish family after mass. This month we will be having a continental breakfast of fruit, pastries, donuts, hard boiled eggs, coffee and more. Thank you to the Girl Scout Troops from St. Mary School for hosting this month's breakfast. Missing a hot breakfast? Then join us on March 10 when Marco Romo and his crew will be cooking a hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, or plan to join in the festivities on Sunday, February 17, when we will be having a full breakfast after the 9:30 mass to celebrate Fr. Antony's installation as pastor of our parish. Regardless of the food being served, fellowship and community building are our main purpose. Please consider stopping into the breakfasts and taking some time to get to know the members of your parish family.

Happy 2019 from the Prayer Request Group The Prayer Request Group almost never misses a

week to get together to pray. Our first priority is to pray for the requests of St. Mary’s parishioners. If

you would like us to pray for you, please place your written request in one of the Prayer Request boxes on

one of the tables in the vestibule. Thank you!

CHOOSING SIDES My great concern is not whether God is on our side; my great concern is to be on God’s side. —Abraham Lincoln

2/10/18 Second Sunday Social Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy of the Word Family Mass Auction Decoration Work Day Lifeteen 2/11/19 Divine Mercy Chaplet Girl Scouts Troop #1508 Auction Committee Meeting Prayer Request Group EDGE 2/12/19 New TK/Kindergarten Assessments Liturgy Committee Meeting School Parent Club Meeting Brides Meeting Neo-Catechumenal Way St. Mary Adult Recreational Basketball 2/13/19 Centering Prayer Group Choir Practice CFF Stewardship Committee Meeting SVDP Meeting 2/14/19 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY School Mass Choir Practice 2/15/19 Divine Mercy Chaplet 2/16/19 OCDS Little Dribblers ICF #45 Installation of Officers and Luncheon Confessions Neocatechumenal Way 2/17/19 INSTALLATION MASS FOR FR. ANTONY Adult/Teens Catechumenate Kids Catechumenate Children’s Liturgy of the Word Catholic Schools Majorettes

OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary Parish prepares and sustains its members and

guests for a life and eternity in the presence of God. In accomplishing our mission, we proclaim and

celebrate our salvation through Jesus Christ enlivened by the Holy Spirit, nourish our sacramental life

especially in the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist and demonstrate our faith worshiping, educating,

serving and encouraging vocations.

ST. MARY PARISH FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN NEEDED

After three years of serving as our Festival Chairman, Joe Frasca and his family are taking a well deserved break. We are looking for a new Chairman for our 2019 Festival. If you are interested or have questions, please call Traci in the parish office at 916-452-0296. Thank you !!!

WOMEN’S RETREAT Join the women of the parish for the annual retreat at Christ the King, Feb 22-24, 2019. The retreat theme is "On the Way with Jesus". Call in your reservation now at Christ the King (916) 725-4720 or go online at christthekingretreatcenter.org.

Next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm in Giovanni Hall. We will be planning for our turn at hosting the Lenten Soup meal and other upcoming events. Hope to see you there. Thank you for your continued generosity of food, donations and prayers to support our work. We will be brining the SVdP Truck for collection of household items, clothes and furniture in June. Think of us when you do your spring cleaning. You can also drop off donations at our Thrift Store on Watt Avenue or call for pickup at 916.972.1212 If you are interested in learning more about our Society please call or email Michael Carroll at 916.451.8551 or mcarroll51@comcast.net. Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

• Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? • Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? • Are you Catholic but never completed the Sacraments

of Initiation (Confirmation and/or Eucharist)? If you or someone you know has questions like these, contact Michelle Mills at 916-806-6876 for more information about the RCIA process.

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center for Education & Spirituality present: Spiritual Guides for Today - The Return of the Prodigal Son 4-Part Book Series March 2019 March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28 1-2:30pm $10 per session Group size is limited. Register early. Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Library - 43326 Mission Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra) Fremont, CA 94539 Register by 3/4/19 at http://bit.ly/2019ProdigalSon or call (510) 933-6360

DivoreCare Series

Thursdays, beginning the week of February 21- May 16, 2019 from 7-9pm Library of SS. Peter & Paul Parish, 4450 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677 Suffering from a divorce, separation or end of a relation-ship? DivorceCare can help you through this troubling time by offering tools, coping skills and spiritual support from people who understand and care. This 13-week series held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Library of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Rocklin, 4450 Granite Drive, begins on February 21st and runs through May 16th. The $30 cost includes your workbook. To register or for more information contact Corinne Lalanne at 916-765-1939 or clalanne@sbcglobal.net

GOD’S SUMMONS Confronted with God’s power and majesty, the first response of the prophet Isaiah was to acknowledge his sinfulness. “Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips,” he said aloud. Likewise, with his empty fishing nets dramatically filled at Jesus’ instruction, Peter fell to his knees and cried out, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Next, Peter got up. He docked his boats then left to follow Jesus. Isaiah also had a dramatic change of heart. When he heard the Lord say, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah answered, “Here I am, send me.” We are summoned daily by the Risen Lord. We are reminded of the saving power of the gospel and know in our heart of hearts that, as St. Paul wrote, believing in anything else won’t lead to anything. What will it take for you to move past your sinfulness? What will it take for you to get off your knees? What will it take for you to bring to dock what is unimportant and to accept your call to be God’s messenger? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Hello St Mary Hoopsters, The following is a Diocese requirement so please note: No one under the age of 18 can be in the gym during the adult basketball not even if they are spectating. Adult Parish Basketball will be open tonight at 8:00 pm.

Please do not show up in a gray camouflage shirt! Bring both white and dark t-shirts, or a white/dark reversible jersey. This week's Basketball Quiz: Q: Why is it called a man-to-man defense? Last week’s Question: Q: What did March say to the madness? Answer: What's all the bracket?. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Best Regards Kevin Pokrajac

It’s Application time at St. Mary School for the 2019-2020 School Year! St. Mary School offers a preschool to 8th grade curriculum. We invite you to contact us for more information or to schedule a tour, (916) 452-1100. New for 2019-2020: One tuition rate for ALL students. • Open House: January 27th, 10:30 am to 12 noon • Coffee Tour: February 6th, 9:00 - 10:00 am • Assessments: Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students - February 12th; 1st to 8th Grade Students - February 13th Why Catholic School? A Catholic School provides a faith-filled, family community environment where children are given the opportunity to receive instruction in their faith every day. High academic standards, Virtue education, and the development of the whole child allow students to grow spiritually, soundly, emotionally, and academically. It’s the Catholic School Advantage!

Confirmation Retreat for Teens March 9-10, 2019 or April 27-28, 2019

Trinity Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA Save the date! If you have any Confirmation students who have missed or cannot attend your parish Confirmation retreat or if you have a small group that would like to share in a large retreat experience, we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming Confirmation Retreats on March 9-10 or April 27-28, 2019. This retreat is intended to prepare teens to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration is now open at www.trinitypinescatholic.org. We ask that parishes sending more than 5 teens also provide a chaperone to accompany them. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Campbell at JCampbell@scd.org.

Retreat with Fr. Michael Depcik March 15-17, 2019 SAVE THE DATE for FR. MICHAEL DEPCIK RETREAT, March 15 – 17, 2019: Internationally known and beloved Deaf Priest, Fr. Michael Depcik, of the Arch-diocese of Detroit is coming to Sacramento. He will be our guest Retreat Speaker and ASL Mass celebrant. Details of the Retreat activities are coming soon! You can see Fr. MD celebrate ASL Mass on video stream posted Sunday afternoons on our Deaf Ministry Facebook page. For more information about Deaf Ministry, please contact Jo Kristine Clark at Office/Voice phone: 916-733-0138 or Text: 530-902-4254. You can also go to the Deaf Ministry’s Diocesan website scd.org/dcm, or visit our Facebook page: Deaf Ministry – Diocese of Sacramento.

Echoes of Worth March 29-31, 2019 Trinity Pines Catholic Center, 28000 Rollins Lake Rd., Colfax, CA 95713 We're coming to you Sacramento! March 29-31. Be a part of the rise of the youth claiming their dignity and worth as His beloved Children. Registra-tion closes early March so be sure your teens do not miss this retreat. At the Echoes of Worth – Sacramento retreat for High School youth we will talk about how our bodies (& souls because you know, they’re inseparable) reveal God and our bodies have worth as we are an "echo" from the Creator from the beginning. Get more information and register at https://www.echoesofworth.com/eow-sacramento.html

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