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Mass Times:
Saturday 8:30am | Vigil • 5:30pm
Sunday 8:00am | Family • 10:30am | Youth • 4:30pm
Weekdays 6:30am | 8:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Thursdays Saturdays 6pm 4pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday-Friday | 24 Hours A Day
Pastor Fr. Jeremy Leatherby
Deacon—Lawrence Klimecki
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Pastor—Fr. Stanley Poltorak
Deacons—Lawrence Klimecki & David Leatherby
Our Mission Statement To bring souls to the salvation which Jesus Christ has won for us, by our
proclamation of and witnessing to the splendor, beauty and fullness
of the Catholic Faith.
Parish Office | 8:30am-4:30pm Closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Fr. Stanley Poltorak [email protected]
Chris Garn [email protected]
916.481.7441 x200
Diana Jimenez | Bookkeeper [email protected]
Parish School Principal-Carrie Donahue 916.482.0351
[email protected] www.presentationschool.net
Religious Education Sidney Curry | 916.482.8883
Youth Ministry Becky Poncini (Interim)
916.547.5805 [email protected]
Immaculata Coordinator Please contact the office!
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4123 Robertson Avenue | Sacramento | CA 95821-0208
February 11th, 2018
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘I do will it. Be made clean.’
In trust of God’s infinite goodness, we pray to lift up our sick parishioners, family & friends, and those in need of healing of the body and soul. Almighty Father, hear out prayers for:
Jan Almay, Sharon Anderson-Kunz, Anthony Andreozzi, Sue Ashby, Shaun Banagan, Patricia Becker, Pat Borri, Pat Botelho, Mary Carter, Adolf Cascardo, Chris Cetti, Wally Dondero, Bill Dunphy, Judy DuPont, Leilani Fitzgerald, Patti Fox, Marcy French, Vienna Golsong, Doug Hagans, Conor Hagg, George Hague, Sharon Harrington, Lynn Hauf, Jonathan Hunt, Fred & Pat Ingram, Ed Jackson, Robert Johnson, Kimber-ly Kaufman, Devonne Keevers, June Kertes, Debbie Robrecht, John & Rosemary Lally, Mary Largent, Georgia Latimer, Shirley Lauwers, Sue McLeod, Nilda Medina, Michael Mejia, Lucille Moessinger, Karla Moore, Randy Qualls, Alex Quiroz, Maryanne Redmond, Pat Riecks, Brid-get Ruiz, Amy Fleege Schaffner, Gene Segno, Chris Shores, Mark Skvarla, Gracie Rose Smith, Greg Spitz, Wanda Southern, Sarah Thompson, Nic Windeshausen, Brenda Winn, Elizabeth & Grecielia Zuranich.
One of the most extraordinary birthday parties that ever occurred did not take place at a palace or a fancy hotel. It occurred at a small rundown diner in Honolulu at 3a.m.. The birthday girl was a 39 year old prostitute, all the guests were prostitutes, and it was organized by a Christian minister.
The minister was at the diner one morning having coffee at the counter when a group of prosti-tutes came in and took up the stools around him. He heard one of the girls, Agnes, lamenting that tomorrow was her birthday and she had never has a birthday party. Perhaps it was a nudge from the Holy Spirit but after the girls left, the minister approached the owner of the diner. He learned that the girls came in every morning at around 3:30am and to-gether the owner and the minister agreed to hold a birthday party for Agnes. Somehow word got out onto the street and by 3:15 the next morning the small diner was packed with prosti-tutes, the owner and his wife, and the minister. When Agnes walked in she was met with streamers, balloons, cheering friends, and the owner of the diner holding a birthday cake. Everyone screamed “Happy Birthday!” and Agnes was overwhelmed. The crowd sang happy birthday and the diner owner called for Agnes to cut the cake. Agnes looked at the cake and paused. She had never had a birthday cake and wanted to take it home to show her mother. Agnes left and a stunned silence fell over the diner. That was the minister's cue. He stood up and led a roomful of prostitutes, the diner owner, and the owner's wife, in a prayer for Agnes. For Agnes, this was the first time anyone had gone out of their way to do something for her, without expecting anything in return. The actions of friends and strangers had a tremendous impact on her.
Our Lord teaches us by His actions as well as by His words. In healing the leper He teaches us a great lesson. Not in the healing, we have come to expect that of Him, but in this; “He stretched out His hand, touched him…” Jesus could have healed the man without touching him at all, why was that detail so important this time? Lepers in the time of Jesus were the walking dead. No one would come near them let alone touch them. Can you imagine going years without even the touch of a handshake, or a comfort-ing hand on your shoulder? And worse, no one coming near enough to even talk to you, unless it is to tell you to go away.
In our time leprosy is not the scourge it was 2000 years ago. But are there others we ostracize from our community? There are still terrible diseases that ravage the body, physical deformities that cripple and maim. Jesus challenges us to reach out to them, touch them, and bring them into our community. And not only those with physical disabilities, which are easy to see and therefore easy targets for bigotry, but also those whose pain we do not see. Whether it is some trauma they have suffered in their lives or a choice of lifestyle that is not approved of, their pain is no less real. And sometimes a touch or a kind word or just the offer to listen can begin the healing process.
Pax Vobiscum
Deacon Lawrence Klimecki
† Mass Intentions † Rel ig ious Educat ion News
Sunday 8:00am † Carl Keller (D) 10:30am · Family † Mary Travis (L) Ellen Vlastelin 4:30pm · Youth † Emily Flynn (D) † Shelley Murphy (L)
Monday 6:30am † Deacon Dave Leatherby (L) 8:00am † Special Intention † Fr. Leatherby (L) Theresa Duckworth
Tuesday 6:30am † Special Intention 8:00am † Charmaine Cooper (L) Theresa Duckworth
Wednesday 6:30am † Special Intention 8:00am † Patricia Deragisch (D) Matt 6:00pm † People of the Parish (L) Thursday 6:30am † Special Intention 8:00am † Jeanette Todd (D) Belton’s † Eli Garn Friday 6:30am † Maggie G. (L) † Special Intention 8:00am † Betty Simpson (D) John † Marty & Nancy, Happy Anniversary! (L)
Saturday 8:30am † Robert Fristensky (D) 5:30pm · Vigil † Sue & Frank Adams (D) Sunday 8:00am † People of the Parish (L) 10:30am · Family † Johnny Vallejo, Happy Birthday! (L) Frech Family 4:30pm · Youth † Olga (L) Rick
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Other PBVM Parish Phone Numbers
St. Vincent de Paul 916.485.3482 ·T/Th/F: 9-11am 916.477.6115 ·Voice or Text
Scrip | Diana Jimenez 916.402.1028
Divine Mercy Prayer Line Mari Farnsworth 916.215.2175
Music Ministry | Becky Poncini 916.541.5805 [email protected]
Legion Of Mary Patricia Jackson 916.973.8537
Altar Society Diana Jimenez 916.402.1028 Knights of Columbus Charles Mudd Jordan Ruiz 489.4149 807.4218 kofc15693.org
Collection Amount:
February 3rd & 4th: $10,563.50 Thank you for you generous donations!
Contact Sidney Curry | DRE | 482.8883
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What about "giving up something" for Lent? When many of us were children, we might remember our giving up candy for Lent. And, it seemed like a real sacrifice. As we grew up, it was often more
difficult to decide what special thing to do, to make Lent a special season - to get our attention and to prepare ourselves for deeper sacrifices.
What would help me grow in freedom? That's the question to ask. For some of us, it could be, committing ourselves to give up judging others, every single day of Lent. For others, it could be giving up a bad habit we've
developed. For still others, it is obvious what seems to be the important choice for me during Lent.
For many of us, the choice may not be to give something up, but to add something to our daily lives during Lent. We may commit ourselves to extra prayer time. We may decide to do some service to the poor, once a week during Lent. We may choose to increase our almsgiving to the poor - per-
haps related to something we choose not to do, e.g., some might choose not to go out to eat one night a week, and to give that total amount to the poor.
What about fasting or other forms of fasting, including abstinence from alco-holic beverages, television, video games, the internet and social media is all
spiritually beneficial and strongly encouraged. Whether it is fasting, abstaining or other acts of penance, the whole desire
we should have is to use these means to help us grow closer to our Lord and prepare ourselves "to celebrate the paschal mystery with minds and hearts
renewed." (First Preface of Lent)
Fiat mihi secundum
verbum
Youth Ministry
Thursday evenings at 6pm in the Immaculata!
EDGE: 2/15 “Lent”
LIFETEEN : 2/22 “Lent”
Questions? [email protected]
Respect Life Sacramento
Praying year round at Butano on Wed & Fri
8am-11am
Come help us close this abortion business!
Join the Respect Life
Ministry in reading and reflecting on St. John Paul II the
Great’s encyclical Evangelium Vitae (Gospel of Life).
We meet every 3rd Monday in the
Immaculata At 6:30pm
Next meeting: 2/19
We need your presence, help, & ideas at the meeting!
Please join us!
Help is needed with Coffee & Donuts after
the 8:00am Mass
Please contact Ed St. Amour if you would like to help!
916-283-5260
OPENING MASS FOR 40 DAYS FOR LIFE:
Father Art Wehr will be celebrating the OPENING MASS:
When: Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Morning Mass at 8:00am. Bring a friend to celebrate life!
Where: St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento.
ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community— and nearly 14,000 Catholic
communities across the United States.
Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the back
of the church starting Sunday, February 18th.
During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will
encounter our neighbor.
SPRING 40 DAYS FOR LIFE BEGINS:
When: Wednesday, February 14th through March 25th, 2018 Where: FPA Women’s Health
Clinic at 2322 Butano Drive,Sacramento
What time: 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Sign up for hours at: 40daysforlife.com/sacramento Questions? Call Susan Money
at 530-320-1614 or [email protected]
Come and help women who may be dealing with a crisis
pregnancy and HELP SAVE THE LIVES OF BABIES!
LET US SUCCESSFULLY LIVE OUT THE GOSPEL OF LIFE!
For more information | Kimberly Murin | (916) 790-0723 [email protected]
-Transatlantic Flights and All Accommodations
-Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena & Norcia
-Professional Guides and Entrance to Venues
-Holy Mass, Confession, Adoration, Spiritual talks
Pilgrimage through Italy with Fr. Brian Soliven
October 10th-20th, 2018—$3,595
Thursday, March 15th | 6pm
Multiple priest’s will be available to hear your
confessions!
PBVM Parish Fish Fry
Please join your fellow parishioners for a fish dinner
immediately following Stations of the Cross at 6pm
Where: Immaculata
When: Friday, February 16th Cost: $6 per person
$25 per family (5 or more)
Presented by the: PBVM Knights of
Columbus Council 15693
Come and See Weekend
All young men 13-17 years old.
Mt. St. Joseph Seminary
Loomis, CA.
For more info contact Fr. Sergio Perez, OSJ at 916.652.6336 x207
Www.osjusa.org
Stations of the Cross Friday’s during Lent 6:00pm in the church
Join us for soup & bread EVERY FRIDAY
after Stations of the Cross in the Immaculata!
2017 Woman of the Year Nomina ons
Each year the Sacramento Deanery recognizes a woman from each of its affiliate parishes for her du ful work. The Catholic Woman of the Year is a
laywoman volunteer, who is in good standing with the church and its teachings, and out of love for God and all his people, gives unselfishly within our parish and community. To honor these women, Bishop Soto has provided an award to be presented to them at the annual St. Patrick Day Luncheon on March 10th.
If you would like to nominate a woman who deserves to be recognized, please fill out a nomina on form. Nomina on forms
can be found on our website or in the parish office.
All nomina ons due by: Monday, February 19th, 2018.
To make a reserva on for lunch please call Rose DiCapo | 916.486.0348
FLU SEASON IS HERE!
The cup will not be offered. Also, please refrain from shaking hands at the sign of peace.
Everyone should be assured that “since Christ is sacramentally present under each of the species,
Communion under the species of bread alone makes it possible to receive all the
fruit of Eucharistic grace.” [Catechism, 1390]
Youth Ministry We will be holding youth ministry each Thursday
evening from 6-8pm, rotating between middle
school (EDGE) and high school (Life Teen).
Want to get updated information on
youth ministry?
E-mail Becky at [email protected]
News & Events at Presentation Parish!
Ash Wednesday Masses:
6:30am 8:00 am 6:00pm
“You are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Senior Joy Save the date! Wed. Feb. 21st
@ 11:30am
Lunch with Fr. John Boll in the Immaculata.
Father Boll will speak on his reflections of a Catholic Cruise Chaplin
including a video.
More details to follow Questions? Call Fran at 916.359.8263
The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is our annual tradition that connects us to
thousands of people who need our help every day. Our generous gifts to the Appeal help children find safety and hope, families
break through desperate situations, marginalized individuals find the strength to rebuild live of dignity, students in economically
challenged communities remain in Catholic school, and seminarians prepare for priestly service in our parishes.
Not everyone can be on the frontlines of charity. The Appeal is an opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude
to God for the many gifts He has given us, and to bring Christ to others.
PRESENTATION PARISH EVENTS February 11—March 10 *School Mass
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CFF‐9am
Family Consecration
Day
12 LoM
9:15am
RCIA 6pm
13 Kni ng 10:30am
KofC 7pm
*14 ASH WED. Mass: 6:30am, 8am, 6pm Senior Joy Book Club 12pm SVdP
6:30pm
15 Confessions 6:00pm
Youth Group 6pm (Edge)
*16 Sta ons of the Cross (followed by soup
and bread)
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Feed the Hungry 10am
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No CFF 19
OFFICE CLOSED LoM
9:15am
R2L‐6:30pm
20 Kni ng 10:30am
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Senior Joy Fr. John
Boll lunch 11:30am
22 Confessions 6:00pm
Youth Group
6pm (LifeTeen)
*23 Sta ons of the Cross (followed by soup
and bread)
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Feed the Hungry 10am
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CFF‐9am 26
LoM 9:15am
RCIA 6pm
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March
Confessions 6:00pm
Youth Group 6pm (Edge)
*2 Sta ons of the Cross (followed by
soup and bread)
NO FAMILY ADORATION
3
Feed the Hungry 10am Crab Feed
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CFF‐9am 5 LoM
9:15am
RCIA 6pm
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Kni ng 10:30am
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8 Confessions 6:00pm
Youth Group 6pm
(LifeTeen)
9 Sta ons of the Cross (followed by
soup and bread)
10
Feed the Hungry 10am
P u b l i s h i n g D e a d l i n e s : Church, School & Community Events
February 18th Bulletin— Due February 12th at 12pm
Contact Chris at [email protected]
COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb 14—Ash Wednesday (Lent begins!) Feb 19—Office Closed March 3—Crab Feed March 15—Lenten Penance Service March 29—Maundy Thursday March 30—Good Friday (office closed) March 31—Holy Saturday April 1—Easter Sunday April 8—Divine Mercy Sunday
If you are a new parishioner, or need to update your parishioner information, please call the rectory.
~IMMACULATA ~ MINISTRY & USAGE
INFORMATION To use our parish facility,
please contact:
Chris | 916.481.7441 x200
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Thank you to all who spend time in the Blessed Sacrament in
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AVAILABLE HOLY HOURS:
Tuesdays | 12:30am-1:30am Tuesdays | 2:30am-3:30am
Tuesdays | 11:30am-12:30pm Tuesdays | 1:30pm-2:30pm Tuesdays | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Wednesdays | 2:30am-3:30am Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm Fridays | 9:30am-10:30am
Fridays | 11:30am-12:30pm
Nicole Resch Sperber | 916.396.1341 [email protected]
‘SCRIP’ is basically another word for gift certificates,
only better! Every time you purchase
scrip from Presentation, our school benefits—a portion
of every gift certificate goes back to the school!
On sale after Masses or at the school office!
