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October 22, 2017 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We have switched from “ParishPay” to “WeShare” See page 4
Viva St. Ignatius Saturday, November 4, 2017
See page 6
Teen Ministry Pie Sale Pre‐Orders will be taken on Sunday, November 5th
After the 9:30 am Mass in the Parish Center See page 4
Young Adult As You Are 2nd Sunday
Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals Sunday, November 12, 2017
See page 4
Save the Date 8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, November 19, 2017 More details to follow
Pastor Fr. Mike Moynahan, SJ
Associate Pastor Fr. Art Wehr, SJ
Associate Pastor Director of Advancement
Fr. David Ayotte, SJ
Advancement Office Campaign Administrator
Sue Kneer, ext. 234 [email protected]
Deacon Rev. Mr. Jackson R. Gualco 916.357.7651
Deacon Rev. Mr. Sergio Diaz 916.715.0215
School Principal Patricia Kochis, ext. 102 [email protected]
Business Manager Mariano Jauco, ext. 236 [email protected]
Adm. Assistant to the Pastor Laura Chacon, ext. 212 [email protected]
Director of Mission & Outreach Jeanne Anderson-West, ext. 217 [email protected]
Director of Catechetical Ministry Fatima Avila-Ohlsen, ext. 238 [email protected]
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry
Amanda Lee ext. 243 [email protected]
Coordinator of Teen Ministry
Maggie Kawasaki-Murray 623.640.5834
Director of Liturgy Alan Nissila, ext. 214 [email protected]
Director of Music Sandi Holland, ext. 211 [email protected]
Baptism Coordinator Jean Nelson, ext. 233 [email protected]
Wedding Coordinators (voicemail only) ext. 176
Pastoral Staff 916.482.9666
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Presiders October 28 & 29
October 28 & 29 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:30 pm Fr. Art Wehr, SJ
Sunday Mass
7:30 am Fr. Art Wehr, SJ
9:30 am Fr. Mike Moynahan, SJ Choir
*Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9:30 am Mass September - June
11:30 am Fr. Dave Ayotte, SJ
5:30 pm Fr. Dave Ayotte, SJ
Exodus 22:20-26 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Matthew 22:34-40
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Thank you for your generous contributions toward the works of God in our
St. Ignatius community:
Offertory for Saturday & Sunday Collection Weekly Collection – October 14 & 15
Goal for the week: $22,000
Collection Total: $23,165 Includes ParishPay
Gain $ 1,165
Stewardship of Treasure
A Jesuit parish uniting hearts and minds in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
October 22, 2017
From 1968-1970, I taught at my High School Alma Mater Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. I taught Juniors American Literature. I remember one class of predominantly lineman for our football team. They were nice young men but not the brightest bulbs in the pack. We were studying a poem whose authorship was anonymous. One lineman raised his hand and asked, “Who’s this Anonymous guy?” I didn’t know whether he was serious or not so I made up an exaggerated explanation of the most famous literary family in French history—the Anonymous (pronounced A-non-a-moo) family. He believed my deceitful response and passed it on to his Jesuit Latin teacher that afternoon.
Questions are very important in our written and spoken language. There are different types of questions. For example, a closed question invites a short, focused answer. They are easy to answer and usually require a “yes” or “no” response. Do you like Brussel Sprouts? You either do or you don’t. That is a closed question. Open questions allow for longer responses and therefore more creativity and information. How do you find your associates at work? What’s your impression of the new Pastoral Associate? What would be your top three priorities, if you were given this job? These are examples of open questions. Two very different types of questions are asked in this weekend’s gospel. The Pharisees and Herodians, who usually don’t have much to do with one another, join forces to trap Jesus with a loaded question. They ask him, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” How is this a loaded question? If Jesus says, “Don’t pay the tax!” He will be arrested by the Romans for sedition. If Jesus says, “Yes, pay the tax!” He will lose his popular following. We know Jesus does neither since he is not arrested and doesn’t lose his popular following at the end of this encounter. In response to the deceitful question asked of him, Jesus responds with a genuine question of his own. It is that question that touched both my mind and my heart this week. Jesus asks to see the special coin that is used to pay the tax and asks, “Whose likeness is on it?” The coin used to pay the tax had Caesar’s image on it. So, treat it with the respect it is due and give it, when required, to the State/Emperor. But there is another part to Jesus’ question implied in the one he asks these deceitful religious leaders. “Whose image is on each and every one of you?” The Baltimore Catechism, echoing the first lines from the Book of Genesis, states that “Human beings were made in the image and likeness of God.” Consequently, we should treat every human being—whether they are like us or unlike us, whether they voted the way we did or voted another way, whether they believe in God or don’t, whether they stand or kneel during the playing of the National Anthem before athletic contests—with the respect they are due as people who are made in God’s image and likeness. Oh, my goodness, that is a lot to take in. But that is what good questions, open questions can do. They call us to ponder or think deeply about them. And remember that these hypocrites prefaced their deceitful question with these words: “We know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone’s opinion.” So Jesus’ honest and truthful response to their dishonest question is this: “Render un-to Caesar what is Caesar’s. And render unto God what is God’s.” Whether it is a discussion of patriotism or universal healthcare or the death penalty or the protection of the most vulnerable in our society, Jesus defines the attitudes and behaviors that will distinguish his genuine followers.
Fr. Mike
M e s s a g e f r o m t h e P a s t o r . . .
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Next Teen Program is Sunday, October 29th at 4pm in the Chapel of the Church. Maggie cannot wait to see you all then! If you have a teen interested in the program please feel free to email Maggie Kawasaki-Murray with questions. We are happy to take new registrations.
Teen Ministry For more information, please contact Maggie Kawasaki-Murray at kawa-
[email protected] or 623-640-5834.
Young Adult Ministry For more information please contact Amanda Lee at
[email protected] or 916-482-9666 ext. 243
Transition from “ParishPay” to “WeShare” As of Thursday, October 12th, all of our ParishPay accounts have been switched over to WeShare Online Giving.
Your online gifts will continue to process uninterrupted and you do not need to do anything unless you would like to make changes. If you wish to make a change to your Weshare account, you can do so by visiting our website under the “Giving” tab. You will be redirected to Weshare to verify your account. Once you have verified your account, you will be able to make changes to it.
Summary reports for your ParishPay giving history from January 1 to October 20, 2017 will be mailed to you after October 20, 2017. Any donations made after October 20th will be reflected in your WeShare account and can be accessed online.
We are here to support you through this process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call WeShare Support at 800.950.9952, select option 1, Hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CT . You may also contact Nicole Wade in our Parish Office at 916.482.9666 ext. 223.
Please Note: Online Capital Campaign donations are not made through ParishPay. Campaign donations are processed through a separate service. As a result, the transition to WeShare will not affect any new or existing online Capital Campaign donations or pledge payments.
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Mission & Outreach For more information, please call Jeanne Anderson-West at 916.482.9666 ext. 217 or email [email protected]
A Jesuit parish uniting hearts and minds in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
DOCUMENTARY ON GROUNDBREAKING MONK TO BE SHOWN IN SACRAMENTO
A “The Many Stories and Last Days of Thomas Merton” has been broadcast on PBS stations across the United States over the last two years. It is the story of Merton in the last year of life, embarking on his greatest journey. It’s a tale of adventure and search that takes the viewer from Merton’s home at the Abbey of Gethsemani, across America in the turbulent year of 1968 and finally to Asia to meet with the Dalai Lama as well as other spiritual seekers. Merton believed that serving as a bridge between West an East was an essential part of his vocation as a
Catholic Monk. The one-hour program celebrates the triumph of all that was gained by his journey, reflects on the tragedy of what was lost with his premature death and considers why Merton’s life and work still challenges us today. In a 2015 address to the United States Congress, Pope Francis cited Merton as well as Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln as Americans he most admired. This documentary vividly conveys why Merton would be placed in this company.
1 hour free showing, Monday, November 6th at 7:00 pm
Filmmaker Morgan C. Atkinson will be on hand afterwards to share thoughts and answer questions
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 2620 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95816 A freewill offering will be accepted and greatly appreciated to cover the travel
expenses of the filmmaker. For more information go to: wwwtrinitycathedral.org
Thomas Merton with the Dalai Lama in 1968. Used with permission of the Merton Legacy Trust, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY.
Introducing Family Promise
Help St. Ignatius assist families in need — Volunteer. Family Promise is a program hosted by religious congregations in Sacramento for families experiencing crisis homelessness. A host church or congregation agrees to provide housing and meals for up to four families at their church for a week. The Family Promise organization then provides transportation to schools and work or training for work. It also provides other services to assist the family. A family stays in the program moving from church to church for enough time to get back on their feet and save enough money to enable it to move back into housing. St. Ignatius would like to be a support parish to the congregations that are actually providing housing. This would mean that a group of volunteers from St. Ignatius would bring a meal to the facilities housing the families. Volunteers would prepare a designated portion of a dinner and bring it and share it with the families. They would have an opportunity to meet and get to know the families as well as some of the volunteers from the host congregation. If you are willing to volunteer, you can anticipate being asked to assist in this way around once every couple of months. St. Ignatius is expecting to assist the Unitarian Universalist Society and Fremont Presbyterian Church. The only requirement is a generous heart and the willingness to prepare and share a meal. Family Promise, although not large, has been successful in saving families from long-term homelessness. You can find out more details about Family Promise at http://sacfamilypromise.org. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Patty or Joe Symkowick at [email protected] or [email protected]
Nominations Welcome!
In the spring of 2014, St. Ignatius Parish and School inaugurated the Magis Award. This award is presented to a person/family from the Parish and the School who have been outstanding in their presence to, participation in and contribution of time-talent-treasure to the St. Ignatius Parish and School Communities. Previous honorees are:
2014
Jose & Anita Cueto (Parish) Agnes and Mary Anderson & Families (School)
The Altar Society
2015
The Banchero Family (Parish) The Balestreri Family (School)
2016
The Hancock Family (Parish) Vicky Isaacson (School)
2017
Larry & Kathy O’Connor (Parish) Carla MacDonald (School)
You are invited to nominate a person or family that you believe deserves to be a 2018 Magis Award Honoree. Please contact Patty Kochis (Principal) or Fr. Mike (Pastor) with your nominations as well as your reasons for suggesting them. This year’s honorees will be announced in early January of 2018.
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SAVE THE DATE •NOVEMBER 4TH •6:30 PM
•SI PARISH CENTER
Games• RAFFLES • CELEBRITY DEALERS • FUN
Poker Tournament •Black Jack • Craps • Roulette
Baptism: Preparation classes for parents and godparents are held in the Church Rose Room (opposite the Chapel under the bell tower) on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. Parents and godparents must complete a registration packet and pay fees before attending the class. Packets can be found in the Parish Office, in the Church vestibule or on the website. Contact the Baptism Coordinator at 916-482-9666 ext. 233 or [email protected] for questions.
Funerals: Contact the Parish Office to schedule a funeral or Memorial Mass. Our Consolation Ministry will assist you with funeral planning once a date has been scheduled.
Anointing the Sick: Contact the Parish Office to schedule an Anointing of the Sick. Persons who are sick, anticipating surgery, or otherwise in need of this sacrament of strengthening and healing, may request to celebrate this sacrament. One need not be in immediate danger of death.
Bereavement Support Group Meetings: Bereavement Support Group Meetings for adults experiencing the loss of a loved one are held at Mercy San Juan Medical Center 6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., in the conference room on the main level across from the Russell elevators. Sessions are facilitated by staff chaplains. No registration required. No cost. For more information contact the Spiritual Care Services department (916) 537-5098, or email: [email protected].
Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist: Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist is a two-year program for school age children. The children receive First Eucharist after preparation in our Catechetical program, usually in second grade. Contact The Director of Catechetical Ministries, Fatima Avila-Ohlsen at 916.482.9666 ext 238 or [email protected].
Sacrament of Confirmation: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year program that takes place at the junior high grade level. Students, who are living their faith and wish to be confirmed, need to apply for this program at the start of their 7th grade year. *Adults preparing for this sacrament enroll in a separate program in January.
Weddings: A minimum of 6 months preparation required by the Diocese of Sacramento. Our parish wedding coordinators are available to assist you with your rehearsal and church ceremony. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment with a priest or a deacon. Sacrament of Penance: Saturdays from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Reconciliation Room near the Chapel, or call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
† Sacramental Information †
A Jesuit parish uniting hearts and minds in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
Mon 8:00 am Fr. David W. MacDonald, SJ †
Tues. 8:00 am Shird Eldridge †
Wed. 8:00 am Hartaty Family †
5:30 pm Gregory S. Byrd †
Thurs. 8:00 am Allen P. Fields †
5:30 pm Ted Weber †
Fri. 8:00 am Bernard Joseph Courtois †
5:30 pm Mr. & Mrs. Anju Alphonse SI
Sat. 8:00 am Dr. Alexander Gonsalves †
5:30 pm Susan Cowan Scott †
Daily Mass Intentions October 23 - 28
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Your loved ones can be added to our list by calling the name in to
the Parish Office, 482.9666 ext. 200.
▪ Jeannie Bastion ▪Peter DiMartino ▪Albert Flores ▪Matt Smith ▪Mike Friedman ▪Nancy Ramirez ▪Roberta Di Lorenzo ▪George Camalig ▪Pierre Henri Jean ▪Cora Buan ▪Michael Zarro ▪Rudy Moll ▪Lillian Hagio ▪Diego Poblete ▪Dan Aseltine ▪Elizabeth Brick ▪Don Turner ▪Connie Salinas ▪Patricia Bloomer ▪Clare Moore ▪George Schmidt ▪Debbie
Williams ▪Michael Hernandez ▪Kathleen Marie Wake ▪ Joseph Guerrant▪ Joel Rivera
▪Lee Mazza ▪ Joyce Dotzauer ▪Ellen Huck ▪David Diaz ▪Rosa Maria Castanos ▪Milly Bachofer ▪Debbie Barlow ▪Colin Henderson
▪Michael Matthews ▪Harold Rawls ▪ Joan Mangino ▪ Judy Guardalabene ▪Mary Kay Goodley ▪ Ina Shipman Henessay Hiatt
▪Helena Alleman ▪Terry Bunday ▪Patricia Manning ▪Patricia Vierra ▪ John Vincent ▪Paula Munson ▪Charlotte Gaumnitz ▪Austin Benavidez
▪Aurelio Cordero ▪Ryan Davis ▪Noah Rossow ▪Blake Ramos ▪Beth Young ▪Lorraine Sandifer ▪Michael Schnautzer ▪Gerry Diaz
▪Kathie Schnetz ▪Mary Ellen Lucero ▪Delores Larson ▪Wilberta Giorgidas ▪Terry O’Brien ▪Tracy Stewart ▪Everett Schmitt ▪Michael Guerra ▪Dorothy Picanco ▪ Sue Kenney ▪Mabel Rushin ▪Ben Cottrell
▪Robert Paylor ▪Courtney Vincent ▪Ellen Tucao ▪Gloria Boldier ▪Cecilia Bustamante ▪Mary Leah Pickett ▪Matt Storich ▪Gordon Scott ▪Betty Ann Lambert
▪Ryan Tooley ▪Lola Gomes ▪Luigi Lancellotti▪Larry Lancellotti ▪Gretjen Anderson ▪Lisa Sieberfleft ▪Rose Waters ▪ Juani Luppi ▪Denise Dalton ▪Phyllis Joyce
▪Kenny Owens ▪Nancy Helzer ▪Al Mangino ▪ Fred Fredette ▪Dolores Sanchez ▪Bill Ward ▪Anne Callen ▪ Isabelita Boquiren
▪ Frank DiMartino ▪Ann Marie Kunst ▪Dennis Obi ▪Tony Lopes ▪Paul Cameron ▪Veronica Gonzales ▪Randy Amoyen ▪Laura Barrett ▪Gary Sypnicki ▪Marie Bonilla
▪Karen Boggs ▪ Jay Jaworski ▪Dennis Abella ▪ James Dawson ▪Concetta Jaworski ▪Cathy Clark ▪Eunice Obioha ▪Colin Crowley ▪ Seyed Alavinejad ▪Andrea Kolstryo ▪Alex Quiroz ▪Tom Mellon ▪Candice Brown ▪Yen Ngo ▪Maria Manese ▪ Jesse Hernandez ▪Margie Lancellotti ▪Anantha Devarajan
▪Edward Abelia ▪Ryan Bray ▪ Joan Farrar ▪ Sally Mitchell ▪Ayanna Glaze ▪Nicole Bauer ▪Raul Gonzalez
▪Rafael Encarnacion ▪Shirley Parker ▪Kerry Chau ▪ Jacintha Ezeudoye ▪Larry Cranford ▪Lisa Johnson ▪ Jess Gordy ▪Maria Bourdeau ▪Arden Anderson ▪ Madelyn Owen ▪ Joyce Hansen ▪Eileen Tiernan ▪Tim Isaacson ▪ Jeannie Lum
▪Ronald Vinluan ▪Maria Willow ▪Terry Sanchez ▪Pat Gillarducci Orey ▪ J. Richard Heintz ▪Victoria Pearson ▪David Colamartino ▪ Joseph Heintz
▪Angela Cassulo ▪Elsie Rose Delaney ▪Rokne Alavinejad ▪Carolanne Ochinero ▪Gertrude Altobell ▪Ann McGuinness ▪Roisin O’Neill ▪Phyllis Warren
▪Tommy Avalos ▪ Sally & Steven Brodhead ▪Carol Killian ▪Patty Meehan ▪Kathy Bruce ▪Brian Campbell ▪Elisabeth Hummer ▪ Jane Cartwright
▪ Fr. Fred Green, SJ ▪Mary Stoffel ▪Kathy Davis ▪Barry Casserly ▪Ann Delaney ▪Brian Porter ▪Herb Gross ▪Barbara Bennett Kelly ▪Tracy Gray
▪George J. Wernette III ▪Pete & Peter Ochinero
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