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Pastor—Fr. Stanley Poltorak Deacon—Lawrence Klimecki
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 Barbara Fay (M-Tu)
[email protected] Amy Glaser (M-F)
[email protected] 916.481.7441 | Fax 916.481.2841
General: [email protected]
Parish School Principal—Carrie Donahue
916.482.0351 [email protected]
www.presentationschool.net
Religious Education Sidney Curry | 916.482.8883
Youth Ministry 916.481.7441
Communications Coordinator Amy Glaser | 916.481.7441 x202
Immaculata Coordinator Celeste Spitz | 916.923.8272
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September 18, 2016 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4123 Robertson Avenue | Sacramento | CA 95821-0208
Mass Times: Saturday
8:30am | Vigil • 5:30pm
Sunday 8:00am | Family • 10:30am | Youth • 4:30pm Healing Mass (3rd Sunday of the Month) • 1:00pm
Weekdays 6:30am | 8:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday-Friday | 24 Hours A Day
Friday 6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
“You cannot serve both GOD and mammon.”
What is prudence?
In 1845, two ships under the command of Sir John Franklin left England. Their goal was to discover a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic Ocean, across the Arctic, to the Pacific Ocean. Neither of the ships nor any of the 138 men ever returned.
For more than twenty years after their departure, rescue and search parties discovered bits and pieces of ship, cargo and crew scattered across the frozen landscape. Finally a picture emerged that told the story of the lost expedition.
Captain Franklin prepared for the journey in a way that was wholly inappropriate for the trials he was to face. He packed a 1200 volume library, a hand organ, china place settings for the officers and men, cut glass wine goblets and sterling silver flat-ware. Years later searchers found some of this intricately designed flatware near a frozen clump of cannibalized bodies.
What he did not pack as he prepared to face one of the most arduous, grueling climates on earth, was enough food and proper clothing.
The ships had sailed into frigid water and become trapped in the ice. On an island, a crewman left a letter detailing the expedi-tion's fate. It described how ice first coated the decks, the spars and the rigging. Then the water froze around the rudders and the ships became hopelessly locked into a frozen sea.
Sailors set out to search for help but they died of exposure to the harsh Arctic weather.
The expedition did not prepare for the cold or the possibility that the ships would become locked in the ice. The voyage was to last two to three years. But the captain loaded only a 12 day supply of coal for the auxiliary steam engines. The crew packed only their navy issue uniforms. Miles away from the vessels, investigators found the frozen body of a ship's officer. The officer wore his uniform of fine blue cloth, edged with silk braid, a greatcoat and a silk neckerchief. This was clothing which was en-tirely unsuitable to the arctic conditions.
In spite of all this, the media of the time portrayed Franklin as a hero.
The goal of our journey in life is Heaven, complete communion with God, His saints, and His angels. But are we properly pre-pared for the trials and obstacles we will encounter on our way? Do we care too much for the opinion of society?
In the parable of the dishonest steward, Jesus appears to be praising unscrupulous behavior. But it is important to understand the parable in the context of the customs of the day. Wealthy merchants hired agents or stewards to conduct their business af-fairs. It was common for these agents to inflate what was owed to the master and line their own pockets with the difference. The fact that this steward was about to be dismissed from his position would indicate that he had stepped over the line and was impacting what was owed to the master. The dishonesty of the steward is a given, irrelevant to the point Jesus makes.
The master commends the steward for giving up his “commission” by having debtors write new notes for only the real amount owed (minus the steward’s profit.) In this way the steward ingratiates himself with the master’s debtors in order to secure his place elsewhere when the master dismisses him.
It is this prudence that Jesus praises. He points out that the children of this world are careful to provide for themselves and ad-monishes the Children of Light to look after their future in the kingdom to come.
Prudence is not only the virtue of discerning right from wrong, it also means astuteness, the ability to show sound judgement and wisdom in practical matters. The modern world no longer values prudence. It has instead made a virtue of tolerance.
Society has turned Prudence on its head. It is now labelled as bigotry, discrimination, and racism. The Boy Scouts of America thought it imprudent to have homosexual men put in the position of leading young boys. Critics labelled the organization as “homophobic.”
Any person who suggested it might not be wise to have men and women in close quarters on naval vessels was labelled “sexist.”
Calling traditional virtues “evil” has become a standard tactic for those who attack our faith. But prudence is a virtue that al-lows us to discern double-talk from the truth. Prudence allows us to avoid disaster and prepare ourselves for the harsh climate of the modern world as we make our way back to God.
Pax Vobiscum
Pray for the sick in our community, especially: Jan Almay, Anthony Andreozzi, Shaun Banagan, Patricia Becker, Theresa Bencken-Garn, Mary Carter, Adolf Cascar-do, Eleanor Cates, Michael Cohee, Bill Dunphy, Red Du Pass, Leilani Fitzgerald, Owen Foley, Patti Fox, Marcy French, Vienna Golsong, Pat Ingram, Dorris John, Robert Johnson, Kimberly Kaufman, Devonne Keevers, John Lal-ly, Mary Largent, Shirley Lauwers, Nilda Medina, Michael Mejia, Lucille Moessinger, Sandy Murphy, Kathy Pfeifer, Randy Qualls, Alex Quiroz, Maryanne Redmond, Pat Riecks, Bridget Ruiz, Mark Skvarla, Reese Sunseri, Nic
Windeshausen, Brenda Winn, Felino Yanesa & Elizabeth & Grecielia Zuranich.
Deacon Lawrence Klimecki
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Sunday (Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13) 8:00am † For the People... 10:30am · Family † Elmer Davis (D) & Fr. Lee (D)...Members of the
Knights of Columbus 4:30pm · Youth † Michelle Devincenzi (D) Don Devincenzi † Happy Birthday Charlene Bencken...Mary H. † Julie Burke (D) Margie Hector Burke
Monday (Prv 3:27-34/Lk 8:16-18)
6:30am † Chuck Hopkins (D) Mom & Dad 8:00am † The Ho Family (L)
Tuesday (Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk 8:19-21)
6:30am † Joline (L) Mary H. 8:00am † Theresa Garn (L) Hopkins Family
Wednesday (Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13) 6:30am † Georgia Keiges (D) Murphy Family 8:00am † Happy Anniversary Mark & Lore Zawkiewicz!
Thursday (Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9) 6:30am † Vicki (L) Mary H. 8:00am † Felicia Abrahamson (L) Hopkins Family
Friday (Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22) 6:30am † Fr. Leatherby (L) Bradshaw Family 8:00am † Fr. Leatherby (L) Byers Family
Saturday (Eccl 11:9—12:8/Lk 9:43b-45) 8:30am † Paul Schiffer (D) Byers Family 5:30pm · Vigil † Kathy (L) Hopkins Family
Sunday (Am 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31) 8:00am † Irene Clifford (L) Brian Clifford 10:30am · Family † Kelley Casagrande (D) John Lottes † For the People... † Sr. Stephania (L) Byers Family 4:30pm · Youth † Maryann Foote (L) Hopkins Family
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Other PBVM Parish Phone Numbers
St. Vincent de Paul 916.485.3482 ·T/Th/F: 9-11am 916.807.8185 ·Voice or Text
Scrip | Diana Jimenez 916.402.1028
Divine Mercy Prayer Line Maureen Bradshaw 916.487.9620
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 Richard Westerfeld · Jordan Ruiz 529.5358 807.4218 kofc15693.org
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To learn more about the
Catholic Faith and RCIA, join us on
Monday evenings
6:00pm In the Immaculata
Please call Sid Curry for more information
916.482.8883
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CLASSES HAVE CLASSES HAVE CLASSES HAVE BEGUN!BEGUN!BEGUN!
It’s not too late to sign up! Register online or pay with cash/check
in the parish office. www.presentationparish.org
For children who do not receive Catholic religious education during their regular school
hours, this program supplements the faith formation already started in the home and during Masses. This program includes First Eucharist,
First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
1st-8th Grade Classes Every Sunday | 9am-10:15am
Right-To-Life Sacramento
Presentation Parish is holding a prayer vigil every
Saturday from 10:30am-12pm in front of the abor on mill on
Butano Drive. Please join us in our cri cal, life-saving vigil!
Join us at these other mes as well: This week’s abortion schedule:
Tues – 9/20 | Wed – 9/21 Thurs 9/22 | Fri – 9/23 (7:30am – 3pm)
Sat-9/24 (10:30am-12pm)
www.presenta on-r2l.org R2L Mee ngs every 3rd Monday at 6:30pm.
Next Mee ng: 9/19
Our community is uniting with hundreds of other cities around the
world for the 40 Days for Life Campaign. This campaign has already mobilized over 700,000 people worldwide, saved over
11,700 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 133 abortion workers,
and seen 73 abortion facilities CLOSE! 40 Days for Life is made
up of 3 components:
• Prayer & Fasting: believers are invited to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fast-ing for an end to abortion.
• Peaceful Vigil: stand for life as a public witness:
Women’s Health Specialists Clinic 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento
7am-7pm | Monday-Friday
We have new hours for the Sacrament of
Reconciliation—
Fridays | 6pm-7pm Saturdays | 4pm-5pm
Thank you!
MINISTRY DAYS 2016
The work of the Church is a collaborative effort. We are all
called to be one body as we carry out the mission of Jesus together. We want to renew our parishes and schools as
centers of hospitality, prayer, formation, evangelization and
centers of service!
All are WELCOME!
September 23 & 24 St. Francis High School
www.ministrydays.com
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Friends of the Poor Walk! W a l k i n g w i t h F r a n c i s ,
S e r v i n g w i t h H o p e & M e r c y ! — A Y e a r o f M e r c y E v e n t —
Saturday | September 24th S t . F r a n c i s H S
Registration: 7am·Start Time: 8:00am www.svdpusa.net/walk/1472 PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US!
Find all our WALK EVENTS at: www.svdp-sacramento.org
LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF The Diocese will have a second
collection this weekend for Louisiana flood victims. Catholic Charities USA
is already at work in the areas affected by the flood. Your donation
can provide shelter, clean water, food and medical care.
Thank you for your donation!
Fall 2016 40 Days for Life Help save lives from
Sept 28-Nov 6
Opening Mass-9/24
Rosary & Mass with Bishop Cotta St. Philomene Parish | 2428 Bell Street 5:00pm—Rosary | 5:30pm —Mass
~Spaghetti dinner to follow~ Wynette Sills—916.955.1577
The Gabriel Project
reaches out to women during their pregnancy
and afterward. We are in need of diapers of all SIZES!
Christina-805.256.4801 | Nicole-524.9165
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Benefit Luncheon
October 8 | 12pm-3pm St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Auburn
Italian themed luncheon prepared by the Auburn Chapter of the
Knights of Columbus.
The luncheon will include a drawing for a beautiful quilt handmade by the
Auxiliary, as well as a silent auction/raffle.
A slide show of the life of the Sisters and the grounds of the Monastery in
Georgetown will also be presented.
Tickets | $20 each Contact: [email protected]
or call Sara Cotterill | 916.751.8968
News & Events at Presentation Parish!
NEWS... Senior Joy Ministry Trip RED HAWK CASINO
Wednesday | Sep 21 M e e t a t 9 : 4 5 a m — I m m a c u l a t a
B u s l e a v e s a t 1 0 a m
Fran Trinca—359-8263
( B r e a k f a s t s n a c k s s e r v e d )
Senior Joy
Saturday | October 1, 2016 | 5-9pm Come celebrate PBVM’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival with an
evening of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family!
Your ticket includes:
Traditional German Cuisine · Craft Beer from Local Breweries · Live Polka Music · Face Painters · Balloon Twisters · Photo Booth & More!
ADULTS—$25 · CHILDREN (ages 3-17)—$10 · FAMILIES (parents/children of 5 or more—$80
Prices go up $5 at the door, so get your tickets early in the school office and after all weekend Masses.
An invitation to CONVERSION HEALING &FREEDOM
through JESUS When Sr. Miriam’s life as a successful college athlete proved unfulfilling, she went searching for something deeper and ended up falling in
LOVE with JESUS. By charting her own journey toward wholeness,
Heidland invites young Catholics to pursue their own relationship with JESUS.
Sr. Miriam James Heidland
September 28 | 6:30pm | PBVM Church
‘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!
Stop by our table in the back of the church after Masses or at the school office!
Help support Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School Fundraiser
—Shop online at www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=564870 —Add seller name at the top of website or at checkout —We receive 40% of your purchase...it’s that EASY!
—Questions? Please contact Nicole Baer—916.704.5105
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Presentation Parish Events September 18—October 15
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CFF 9-10:15am
Healing Mass-1pm 12:30-Conf 12:45pm- Chaplet
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Legion of Mary 9:15am
Charismatic 6:30pm
RCIA - 6pm
R2Life Mtg 6:30pm
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Kni ng 10:30am
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Senior Joy Trip to
Red Hawk- Meet at 9:45am
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Mother’s yÉÜ Mary
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FTH
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School Car Wash
CFF 9-10:15am
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Legion of Mary 9:15am
Charismatic 6:30pm
RCIA - 6pm
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Charismatic 6:30pm
RCIA - 6pm
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Women’s Bible Study 9am
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FTH 9-11am
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Confirmation Parent Mtg
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CFF 9-10:15am
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Legion of Mary 9:15am
Charismatic 6:30pm
RCIA - 6pm
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KofC Mtg
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Women’s Bible Study
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Senior Joy Book Club
12pm
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SVdP Mtg 11am
Mother’s yÉÜ Mary
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Married Group
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P u b l i s h i n g D e a d l i n e s : Church, School & Community Events
September 25 Bulletin— Due September 19
By 12pm | Amy Glaser 916-481-7441 x 202
COMMUNITY EVENTS Sep 23 & 24—Ministry Days | SFHS
Sep 24—SVdP ‘Friends of the Poor’
Walk | St. Francis HS
Sep 28—Sr. Miriam at PBVM | 6:30pm
Sep 30-Oct 2—Spanish Rachel’s
Vineyard Retreat
Oct 1—PBVM Harvest Festival
5pm-9pm | PBVM School
Nov 12—Sac Life Center Dinner
If you are a new parishioner, or need to update your parishioner information, please call the rectory.
~Immaculata ~ Ministry & Rental
Information To use or rent our parish facility,
please contact: Celeste Spitz—Immaculata Coordintor
916.923.8272
Euchar i s t i c Adorat ion
Thank you to all who spend time in the Blessed Sacrament!
AVAILABLE HOLY HOURS:
Tuesday | 1:30am-2:30am Tuesdays | 2:30am-3:30am Tuesdays | 3:30am-4:30am
Wednesdays | 12:30am-1:30am Wednesdays | 1:30am-2:30am Wednesdays | 2:30am-3:30am Wednesdays | 3:30am-4:30am Thursdays | 1:30am-2:30am Thursdays | 2:30am-3:30am Thursdays | 3:30am-4:30am
Fridays | 2:30am-3:30am Fridays | 3:30am-4:30am Fridays | 4:30am-5:30am
Nicole Resch Sperber | 916.396.1341 [email protected]
Save your box tops & soup labels!
Our school earns money just from turning in box tops and Campbell’s
soup labels!
Please drop them off at the school or in the rectory by November 1st. Thank you!
September 25 7:30am-12:30pm
