Divine Mercy Catholic Church

2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835

Tel: (916) 256-3134 www.divinemercynatomas.com

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

MISSION STATEMENT ~ To establish a faith-filled community bonded by love. To

proclaim the good news, foster personal encounters with the living Christ and strengthen the

family by witnessing the gospel values of love, mercy, justice, forgiveness and service to all.

Mass Schedule

Sacrament of Penance

Please call the Parish Office Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office. Rosary

English: 30 mins before every Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Immediately after every Mass

PASTOR Rev. Soane Kaniseli pastor@divinemercynatomas.com

Deacon Rick Morales deacon@divinemercynatomas.com

Deacon James Ogbonna deaconjames@divinemercynatomas.com

Sacraments and Rosaries

“And whoever does not take

up his cross* and follow after

me is not worthy of me .”

Matthew 10:38

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 28, 2020

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday Mass 7:30 AM

10:00 AM

12:30 PM

Youth Mass 5:00 PM

Every 1st Sunday of the Month Spanish Mass 5:00 PM

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month

Filipino Mass 5:00 PM Every 3rd Sunday of the month

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WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon - Wed - Fri 6:30 PM

Tue - Thur - Sat 8:30 AM

Every Friday Holy Hour 3 - 6 PM

(Blessed Sacrament Exposed)

Farewell

Father

Soane!

Welcome

Father

Eric!

Con-celebration of the

Holy Mass

Wednesday

July 1st

6:30 pm

Father Eric Flores and

Father Soane Kaniseli

Join Us!

Page 2 A Word From...

Prayers of the Faithful, June 28, 2020

SAINTS AND READINGS OF THE WEEK

Sunday, June 28 St. Irenaeus

2 KGS 4:8-11, 14-16A; PS 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; ROM 6:3-4, 8-11; 1 PT 2:9;

MT 10:37-42

Monday, June 29 St. Peter

ACTS 12:1-11; PS 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 TM 4:6-8, 17-18; MT 16:18;

MT 16:13-19

Tuesday, June 30 First Martyrs of the See of Rome

AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12; PS 5:4B-6A, 6B-7, 8; PS 130:5; MT 8:23-27

Wednesday, July 1 St. Junipero Serra

AM 5:14-15, 21-24; PS 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16BC-17; JAS 1:18;

MT 8:28-34

Thursday, July 2 St. Bernardino Realino

AM 7:10-17; PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11; 2 COR 5:19; MT 9:1-8

Friday, July 3 St. Thomas

EPH 2:19-22; PS 117:1BC, 2; JN 20:29; JN 20:24-29

Saturday, July 4 St. Elizabeth of Portugal

AM 9:11-15; PS 85:9AB AND 10, 11-12, 13-14; JN 10:27; MT 9:14-17

As we praise the goodness of the Lord, we present our petitions to

our heavenly Father.

For the Holy Father and all Bishops, that they will be strengthened

and guided by the Holy Spirit in their leadership of the Church.

For the past and future Pastors of Divine Mercy Parish, that God will

reward them abundantly for their service to this parish community.

For all those called to the priesthood or consecrated life in this Dio-

cese, that they will take up their cross and follow the path which Jesus

urges them to walk.

For peace and joy in our hearts and our homes, and unity in our par-

ish and our country.

For an end to abortion and respect for life from conception to natural

death.

We rejoice and give thanks to God for the return of the Public Mass

and pray that all of us whether we are able to come to Mass or not be

given the grace to persevere through these difficult times.

For a cure for the coronavirus, healing for the sick, strength for their

families and courage and protection for those who care for them.

That God will have mercy on all those that have died and console

those that mourn their passing.

1) 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16

Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19

2) Rom 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel: Mt 10:37-42

In this month of June, the

church has returned to Ordi-

nary Time in the liturgical

calendar. Our return to Ordi-

nary Time followed soon after

the great solemnity of Pentecost when we celebrated the gift of the Holy

Spirit who inaugurates the age of the church.

And we know that the mission of the church, founded and sustained by

Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, is anything but ordinary!

The church exists to evangelize, to proclaim in love the life, death and

resurrection of Jesus Christ as the path of reconciliation with God and

peace in the human family. In truth, the age of the church is an extraordi-

nary extension of Jesus' earthly ministry of healing that transformed his

disciples and the world around them.

In the church's sacramental life and mission in the world, the most extraor-

dinary power of God continues to work in our lives, in the world and in hu-

man history.

As our country and nations around the world begin the gradual and uncer-

tain entry into a post-pandemic world, one thing is certain. The experience

of a pandemic has changed us at every level of human existence.

Following the extraordinary experience of a pandemic we cautiously look

for signs of the ordinariness of life. No one can escape the social, econom-

ic, medical and technological impact felt across a post-pandemic planet.

At one moment or another, we have each felt deeply the spiritual impact of

living in physical isolation from the sacraments we receive in our communi-

ties of faith. It took a novel and deadly virus for us to learn that even in our

social isolation, we are inherently social beings whose lives unfold in a

tightly woven web of interconnected relationships.

God's word reminds us today of the extraordinary reality of our deepest,

most profound relationship, our relationship to God. St. Paul's words to the

Romans are relevant now more than ever, "Are you unaware that we who

were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? ... So that,

just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too

might live in newness of life."

And in the Gospel, Jesus reminds us of the primacy of our relationship with

God when he says, "Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."

Whatever short and long term impact of the pandemic we feel on our ordi-

nary, daily existence one extraordinary truth remains constant -- in Jesus

Christ we have received newness of life, the dignity of being sons and

daughters of God, loved by God into existence and sustained at every

moment, especially in times of trial and distress.

This extraordinary truth of faith makes it possible for us to join the psalm-

ist's praise saying, "For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord" as we

pray, "speak to me, Lord."

https://catholiccourier.com/articles/sunday-scripture-reading-june-28-2020-

newness-in-christ

Page 3 “Pray without ceasing-”...I Thessalonians 5:17

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Before I ask you, my beloved Family mem-

bers, to consider my final pastoral wishes

as I retire, I want to thank you immense-

ly for giving me your support and assistance

with the different ministries; inviting me into

your homes for dinner, and out for a round

of golf. I cannot overstate the importance

that sharing these many holy moments with

you, in service to our Lord and out among

His family, has meant to me.

I owe a great deal of thanks to mothers for

being a mother to me and giving me your motherly care for these many

years. I am grateful to fathers who have stood with me as earthly fathers,

walking this walk with me, instilling confidence in me and my ministry. Your

support was necessary to the success of my mission as your Spiritual Fa-

ther, and I could have failed without you. Thank you all for journeying with

me over these past 10 years.

Divine Mercy is the last parish I will serve in active ministry. It feels some-

what like Divine Mercy Parish is the only parish that I served in. The time

that I have spent here is the longest that I have served in one community

since my ordination in 1987. As I prepare to leave I find my growth as a

priest is due to the great and various contributions you’ve made to my ex-

periences during the time that we have shared together. It is with a very

grateful and joyful heart that I prepare for continued service to our God, yet

in a different capacity.

As I celebrated our first Mass together in January 2010, in full faith, I shared

with you the “mission” that God had charged me with as your new pastor;

“God called me to Divine Mercy to help you get to heaven.” Looking back on

this last decade I recognize the pain that we shared as growth and journey

is not without some kinds of hurt; I look back on tears of joy and our cele-

brations of the milestones we achieved together. We are the vine of Christ

and are always striving for growth; but most of all as I look to our present

and your future as the Divine Mercy Parish family, I desire for each of

you the presence of mind to create many, many more holy moments. Perse-

vere in making holy moments — this will help you get to heaven.

On the top of my wish list is that each of us lives life in a State of Grace and

works to keep our path straight on the highway to Heaven. I wish that we all

meet again at the top of the Stairway and we will be with God forever in

Heaven.

My next wish is that through his own way of leadership, the new pastor will

continue to lead you all on the journey to Heaven. I pray that you will desire

to assist him in the journey as you assisted me during my time with you in

active ministry.

I wish that you will remain devoted to our Lord Jesus Christ, with the Holy

Trinity, and His Mother Mary. I wish that you will continue to desire close-

ness with God by attending the Welcome Retreats, and share your experi-

ences with others which will allow Jesus to continue to renew His parish.

I wish that you will always work at helping your brothers and sisters who

have lost their way. I wish that you will always lead by example and walk the

lost back to the highway to Heaven.

I wish that through the power of prayer our families will continue reform-

ing the Domestic Church; continue praying together as a family and make

the Word of God alive in the life of your families. I have more wishes. I

know you all to be loving people and do not want to put too many out there

because I know you will want to fulfill them all…..so I leave you with my last

wish-live your love of Divine Mercy; continue your devotion to the Sacred

Heart; and continue to pray for lasting peace in our families and the world.

May the peace of our Lord be with you always, Father Soane

Farewell

Father Soane! It’s Time to Welcome

Page 4 Mark Your Calendars

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, June 28

7:30 am Eugenio Juan Perez (B-day/Thnksgvng) Fr. Soane

Crisostomo Bulaon + (Death Anniversary)

Makasini Otuhiva +

*10:00 am Bess Dagcasin + Fr. Soane

Leon & Jovita Reodica +

*12:30 pm Fr. Soane

*5:00 pm Youth Mass Fr Soane

Monday, June 29

6:30 pm Agapito & Maria Ramos + Fr. Michael

Patricia Penaloza +

Adoracion Ravanes + (40 Days Death)

Tuesday, June 30

8:30 am Elpidio & Emilio Ramos + Fr. Soane

Annabelle Matlock +

Makasini Otuhiva +

Wednesday, July 1

6:30 pm CONCELEBRATION MASS Fr Eric and Fr. Soane

Fernando Galvez Navar +

Thursday, July 2

8:30 am Annabelle Matlock + Fr. Eric

Friday, July 3

8:30 am Gustavo de la Llave + Fr. Eric

6:30 pm Sylvia Booker + Fr. Eric

Saturday, July 4

8:30 am Fr Eric

5:00 pm Fr Eric

Sunday, July 5

7:30 am Fr. Eric

*10:00 am Bess Dagcasin + Fr. Eric

*12:30 pm Fr. Eric

*5:00 pm Rosalia & Gerardo Rosario + Fr Eric

The Church Office

will be closed Friday, July 3rd

in observance of Independence Day!

Holy Hour

Friday, July 3rd

Please call the office

AFTER JULY 1st ,Wednesday

for details

Office is open M-F 9:00 am-4:00 pm

916-256-3134

Confessions at

Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

Please call the office

AFTER JULY 1st ,Wednesday

for details

Office is open M-F 9:00 am-4:00 pm

916-256-3134

Friday, June 12th,

6:30 Mass

Candidates to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist: :

Michael Arceo

Joseph Rivera

Raymond Rivera

Jr.

Catholic Candidate

for Confirmation,

First Eucharist:

Nathan De Maio

Friday, June 19, 6:30

Mass Candidates to

receive Baptism, Con-

firmation , Eucharist:

Jordan Isabella

Williams

Romulo Williams

Santana Williams

Sophia Williams

Angelina Jordan

Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 Mass

Candidates to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist:

Stephen Crumm

Rameses Sison Friday,

June 26, 6:30 Mass

Candidates to receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist:

Jackie Xiong

Jalen Jefferson w/ Exorcism anointing

Catholic Candidate for Confirmation only:

Kris Pineda

Congratulations Confirmands

of June 2020

Page 5 Giving is Worship

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH

SHARING OUR TREASURE Fiscal Year July 2018- June 2019

The Mortgage Reduction Offering is NEXT Weekend!

Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help

the Church’s efforts in reducing the balance on the

mortgage. For Week Ending June 21, 2020

OFFERTORY REQUIREMENTS (July 2019 - June 2020)

Average 4 week Month Requirement $ 60,000

Weekly Average Requirements $ 15,000

Week of: 7-Jun wk 1 $ 6,620

Week of: 14-Jun wk 2 $ 17,191

Week of: 21-Jun wk 3 $ 7,292

Week of: 28-Jun wk 4

Total Collections This Month $ 31,103

Note: The Above Amounts Do Not Include Fundraising Donations.

CHURCH MORTGAGE

Mortgage Loan Balance 6/19/2020 $ 1,967,610

This Week:

Weekend Mass Attendance = 327

Weekend Offertory Collection = $3,377

Offertory Donations From Connect Now Giving = $2,098

Mortgage Reduction Donations From Offertory = $578 Mortgage Reduction From Connect Now Giving = $924

CFF Cup of Sacrifice = $315

Plan ahead, sign up for Connect Now Giving

God Bless You for Your Continuing Generosity

Have your gift recorded by using envelopes. We will provide you with a record of your tax-deductible donations every year. Don’t have

envelopes? Call Parish office to request – it’s easy!

Stewardship Bulletin Reflection

June 28, 2020

Today’s readings take us back to some basics of stewardship living and

demonstrate the geni-

us of this way of life.

Our First Reading,

from 2 Kings, shows us

the necessity and pow-

er of hospitality. It re-

counts the story of a

woman who showed

loving hospitality to a

visitor, inviting him to

dinner with her family

and arranging a room

for him in their home

so that he would have

a comfortable place to

stay during his travels

through her town. She

reached out to the man

in a simple and practi-

cal manner to make

him feel welcome and was rewarded in an extraordinary way.

In our Second Reading, from the Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reminds us

of the power of our Baptism and how this sacrament makes us disciples.

What does that mean for us here and now? St. Paul tells us very clearly:

“You must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ

Jesus.” We must live for Christ! Nothing less will do.

Our Lord proclaims this same instruction in a rather shocking way in our

Gospel passage from Matthew:

“Whoever finds his life [by living for

oneself] will lose it, and whoever loses

his life for my sake will find it.” But how

do we lose our life? Precisely through

loving actions towards others, loving

them as if they were Christ. “Whoever

gives only a cup of cold water to one of

these little ones to drink because the

little one is a disciple… he will surely not lose his reward.”

The simple brilliance of stewardship living? Only our infinitely crea-

tive, compassionate God could conceive it!

Page 6 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries

Shannon Leahy - graduated from Sac State

Michael Leahy - graduated from NP3 High School

Jonathan Laksana - graduated from inderkum HS

Lennin Madrid - graduated from Inderkum HS.

Angela Pham - graduated from American River College (ARC)

Megan Hoang - graduated from Inderkum HS

Ashleigh Chase - graduated from Inderkum HS

Unutai Kaihea - graduated from St Patrick Academy

Josephine Lumaquin

Natalie Joy Capangpangan

Donovan Serrano –graduated from ARC

Evan Pratt

Cameron Gonzales

Maricela Guttierrez

Alina Corpora

Victoria Plantilla

Alaine Blaise

Nicholas Lat

Graduation Mass, Sunday, June 21st at 10:00 am

The Graduation Mass was well attended!

Congratulations to all of our graduates.

The Blooming Faith Volunteer team found a live

olive branch under the brush in the church yard.

Jim Stutz volunteered to help clear the over-

growth and give the olive tree another chance at

life!

Blooming Faith Ministry….how does your garden

grow? In Faith. Thank you Blooming Faith volun-

teers for working in the church’s garden of

Weeden!

Page 7 Divine Mercy Catholic Church Ministries

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Church Office

at 916-256-3134

for a quote!