Third Sunday of EasterApril 15, 2018

You alone, O LORD,bring security to my dwelling.

— Psalm 4:9

BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRISTThroughout the Easter season, all three of the

Sunday readings are taken from the New Testament—the Christian scriptures. Together they explore what it means to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures.

Today’s selections refer to our human weakness, yet they emphasize the forgiveness and peace that are available to those who put their faith in “Jesus Christ the righteous one” (1 John 2:2). In the Acts of the Apostles Peter invites everyone to “repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away” (Acts 3:19). The First Letter of John calls Jesus Christ “expiation for our sins” (1 John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus greets the disciples with “Peace” and urges them to preach “repentance, for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47).

Question of the WeekHow can I be a witness? How do I explain what the

presence of Jesus in my life means?

SPECIAL OBSERVANCES WEEKLY READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS

4/14 SaturdayReadings: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21Mass Intentions: 5:00pm (M) Betty Raggio (SI) 5:00pm (AR) 7:00pm (AC) +Martin Medrano y los bebes de abortos

4/15 Sunday: Third Sunday of EasterReadings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9;

1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48Mass Intentions: 8:30am (M) +Kate Schmitz 8:30am (C) Joan & Larry Allen (SI) 10:00am (AR) +Eleieca Loy 10:15am AC) Parish

4/16 Monday: Readings: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;

Jn 6:22-29Mass Intentions 8:00am (AC) +Max Baca

4/17 Tuesday: Readings: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a,

17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35Mass Intentions 8:00am (AC)

4/18 Wednesday: Readings: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40Mass Intentions 8:30am (M) +Barrett Grabow

4/19 Thursday: Readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 8:00am (AC) +Gail Hicks

4/20 Friday: Readings: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59Mass Intentions: 8:00am (AC) +Max Baca

4/21 Saturday: St. AnselmReadings: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69Mass Intentions: 5:00pm (M) Betty Raggio (SI) 5:00pm (AR) 7:00pm (AC) Omego Nunez y todo los enfermos

4/22 Sunday: Readings: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29;

1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

WEEKLY SCHEDULESUNDAY9:00 – 10:15am Children’s Faith Formation, K-8, Angels Camp (Sept.-May)

MONDAY 1:00 - 3:00pm St. Patrick’s Helping Hands Distribution, Angels Camp 4:00 - 5:30pm Children’s Faith Formation, Murphys (Sept.-May) 5:00 - 6:30pm High School Confirmation, Angels Camp

TUESDAY 8:30 -12:00pm St. Patrick’s Preschool, Angels Camp (Sept.–May) 9:00 -10:00am OLS Helping Hands Distribution, AR 10:00 - 11:00am Perpetual Novena, Arnold 10:00 - 1:00pm Seniors Meeting, Angels Camp

WEDNESDAY 8:30 – 12:00pm St. Patrick’s Preschool, Angels Camp (Sept.–May) 6:00 - 8:00pm Youth Group, Angels Camp (2nd and 4th)

THURSDAY 8:30 -12:00pm St. Patrick’s Preschool, Angels Camp (Sept.–May)FRIDAY 8:30 - 4:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

SATURDAY9:00am Carmelites every 1st Saturday of the month, Angels Camp

MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIESANGELS ALTAR SOCIETY: 2nd Monday, 10am, Library, Angels Camp

ARNOLD WOMEN’S CLUB: 1st Friday after 11am Rosary, Arnold Hall

ARNOLD MEN’S CLUB: 4th Thursday, 7pm Arnold

BINGO: 3rd Saturday, 2pm Angels Camp Hall

FINANCE COUNCIL: 4th Friday, 5:00pm, Parish Office

FIRST SATURDAY MASS: 9am Chapel Angels Camp

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION: 4th Sunday after 10:15am Mass Angels Camp Hall

LITURGY BOARD: 1st Monday, 6:00pm Angels Camp Classroom

MURPHYS ALTAR SOCIETY: 2nd Thursday 10am Murphys Hall

MURPHYS MEN’S CLUB: 2nd Thurs 5pm Murphys Hall PARISH COUNCIL: 2nd Monday, 6pm Angels Camp Hall

ST. PATRICK’S ANGELS CAMP/MURPHYS HELPING HANDS: 1st Monday 11:00am Helping Hands Bldg. Angels Camp

ST. PATRICK’S PRESCHOOL PARENTS ADVISORY

MEETING: 2nd Tuesday 6pm- Confirmation Room, Angels Camp ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – 3rd Monday 6pm Classroom, Angels Camp

Chuck Meikle, Bob Anderson, Cynthia Anderson, Victor Jeworski, George Bennett, Madison Brunk, Omedro Nunez, Margarita Medrano, Kimberly Jones, Karalee Canham, Diane Sullivan, Victor and Bernice Jeworski, Denni Oravec, Ray Auger, Suzanne Lee, Darren Schuler, Joshua Lordan, Lori Oneto Detrick, Jose Garcia, Andrew Villa, Scott Kelly, Carol Carbajal, Ramon Gordils, Cedilia Gordils, Joel Rivera, Jeannette Bennett, Carol Otis, Pete Rodriguez, Diane Sullivan, Anthony Baptista-Alcaide, Helen Ayupan, Giovanie Baptista-Alcaide, Chuck Walker, Sylvia Cass, Debbie Raffetto, Johnny Johnson, Amelia Vlaovich, Danica Woodbury, Kimberly Jones, Jeffery Harwell, Robin Hilmanofski, Carol Klocke, Aiden Hunt, Kim Jones, Randy Johnson, Steve Thompson, Janis Fraizer, Millie Navarro, Mary Vera, Joanne Weatherman, Jack & Lola Holton, Larry Allen, Shawn Serra, Julie Smith, Patty Grant, Chase Kelly, Nancy Peterson, Kraig Clifton, Jacob Silva, Michelle Tsutsui, Joshua Hegal, Ann Perez, Donelia Dooley, Julie Diedrick, Jim Ramsayer, Joe Symkowick, Michelle & Dave Elam, Cecilia Hegel, Amelia Orlonzit, Trevor Stotka, Sondra Clifford, Timothy Dahl, Anne Adams Helms, Lisa Lee, Sandra Juarez, Pat Stuth, Baby Alli Ybarra, Ellen Wiederlight, Cheyenne Jones, Theone Innes, Karan Newman, Joel Rivera, Taylor Lowell, Tim Murray, Stephanie Dunn, Randy McNurlin, Aurelia Meier, Amanda Soukup, Michelle Baker, Dave Finn, Karin Evans, Theresa Cummins, Peggy Rourke-Nichols, Siri Porovich, Leann Murray, Patty Chesnut, Norman Boydston, Ben Quick, John Wade, Clell & Mary Grimes, Louise Larro, Mike Larro, Michael Abeyta, Robbie Petterson, Eric Parker, Misha Larro, Kristine Camozzi, Peter Bailey, Karl Christensen, Mary Frances Kelly, Jack Setzer, Velma Laver, Justin Bates, Sonny Abalos, Flo Vlnaty, Josh Kavanagh, Troy Williams, Aleida Robinson, Roman Maldonado, Jean Marie Peters, Grover M. Inks, Bradley J. Howard, Kelly Bloom, Nolan Hicks, Joshua and Colin Muilenburg and individuals on 12-step programs.

(Notify the Parish Office of any Prayer Listchanges – deaths, return to good health)

Ministries Needed UrgentlyAnyone who wants to serve is welcome to join us on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 11:30am in the Angels Camp Church. The time will be spent at Mass, Confession and training. We are in urgent need of lectors and eucharistic ministers. Please call the office 209.736.4575

Pastor’s Note April 15, 2018

Third Sunday of Easter

Today’s Gospel is about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. The event of Emmaus was a life changing moment not only to the disciples but to the whole Chrisitan world. It gives us a great insight into the faith of the early Chrisitan community regarding the resurrection of Christ. No one was physically present to witness the very moment of the resurrection but no one questioned this event among early Christians. Christians had solid faith in the resuurection not only because the Apostles were telling them about an empty tomb and the many apprearances that followed but because the power of signs, most especially the sacramental sign of the Eucharist, to communicate the reality of the resurrection. It is at Emmaus that we see the Eucharist---the “breaking of the bread” as it was called in the early Church---become the sign, par excellence, to communicate the resurrection. It was only through the “breaking of the bread” (in the celebrating of the Eucharist) that their eyes were opened to faith and they recognized Jesus’ presence. As it was for these early disciples in the Christain community, it is for us today. The celebration of Mass gives us the opportunity to walk alongside Jesus and have him instruct us, that our hearts may burn within us, during the proclamation and preaching of the Word of God. But not until we experience the Eucharist and allow it to affect what it signifies---the real and true crucified and resurrected presence of Jesus---that we are capable of seeing Jesus and , thus understanding all that he instructs us during the Liturgy of the Word. The Eucharist is the sign of God’s actual presence with us. It is a mystery. It is the sign that conveys the mysteries of our salvation and God’s love for us. It is also

the sign that mysteriously works within us, the faith that affects our senses, so that we see in the Eucharist a meaning and reality that goes beyond our prima facie perception. Therefore, we are elevated to the realm of the beautiful and transcendent glory of the Resurrected One. This encounter could absolutely change our lives and will change our resolve by giving the faith we heard proclaimed and preached---which burned in our hearts---credibility. Now we follow Christ with a deeper conviction because the Eucharist shows us his presence alongside us for the journey. This is just another gift to us this Easter. We cannot celebrate Easter in only one day but fifty days. God blesses us with his Eucharist presence every time the Mass is celebrated. What an awesome gift?

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

There are many ways in which religious communities are organized. Some have a central authority in a congregation, and others have a “rule” that is shared by all the members, but are a kind of federation of independent houses. Sometimes, congregations with distinct histories and ministries decide to merge. Several years ago, one of the largest mergers on record took place. Seven independent congregations of Dominican women religious, most in the Midwest, are now one new congregation enfolding more than seven hundred members spanning thirty-six states. The oldest of the founding groups, the so-called “Kentucky Dominicans,” began as a frontier community in 1822. Other communities have European roots. To get to this historic moment, the sisters spent many years in conversation, and approved the new structure by a two-thirds majority vote. This was then ratified by the Holy See. The merger allows the sisters to pool their resources in order to be more effective in ministry. They are living the Paschal Mystery, experiencing Christ’s dying and rising in an inspiring way.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Angels CampWhat are we up to? We have given out a lot of furniture, given rides to doctor appointments, helped a few clients with some rent money, bought a birthday cake and ice cream for a 12-year-old and prayed with all we helped. We welcome any monetary donations to continue our desire to help the needy in our community. If you are interested helping with your time or money, please call St. Vincent de Paul at 736-9978 and leave a message or attend a meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Helping Hands house at 6:00 pm.

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentEvery Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Evening Prayer/Benediction 4:00 p.m. "Our communal worship at Mass must go together

with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic adoration in order that our love may be complete."

St. John Paul II

HELPING HANDS Angels CampThank you very much for your generosity! We are no longer accepting clothing or shoes at this time. We are accepting towels, blankets and toiletries!!! You can bring donations to Helping Hands on Mondays between 11 am - 3 pm. We are always looking for volunteers! If you are interested helping, please call Helping Hands at 736-9978 and leave a message. Thanks!!!

MemorareRemember, O Most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your

intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you. O Virgin of virgins, my

Mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen(If 20 people commit to saying the

Memorare for a year asking our Lady’s intercession against abortion

at the end of the year over 7,000 prayers asking for the end of abortion through our Lady.)

Child Abuse Awareness MonthDid you know? The Charter calls for annual audits of Dioceses and eparchies to ascertain compliance with USCCB guidelines. Annual Audits have been conducted

since 2003. Results of the audits are published online in May for the public.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is every adult’s moral responsibility to protect possible victims by reporting the suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities. For information on how to report suspected abuse, contact your local parish safe environment coordinator or Linda Dillen, Benefits Manager & Diocesan Safe Environment Training Coordinator, Diocese of Stockton, (209 466-0636.

4/8/18 Last Sunday’s CollectionsSundays Collection $ 4677Helping Hands $ 175Maintenance & Repair $ 156Easter $ 125Confirmation $ 776Online $ 65 Total Collections $ 5974

Thank you for your generosity !!

ANGELS BOOKS AND GIFTS Open each Sunday after Mass or call the Parish Office Monday thru Friday from 8:30 - 3:30

STOP BY FOR OUR $1.00 CLEARANCE ITEMS

Our Contribution to the Diocese this year is $35,780As of this day we are at 59% of our goal at 19, 130

BMA CollectionsApril 22, May 13, June 24, July 15, 22 and August 26

Please give generously!

April 2 nd Collections April 22 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal April 29 Home Missions

Arnold Helping HandsWe want to thank many parishioners who generously contribute their time, talent

and treasure to Our Lady of the Sierra Helping Hands program. We are open every Tuesday (weather permitting) 9:30am to 10:00am. We serve several homeless individuals, many families, and seniors from our food pantry. We also have a closet with clothes for infants, children of all sizes and adults (men and women) of all sizes. We gratefully accept donations of non-perishable foods (especially cereal and peanut butter), personal items, and cleaning products.

Perpetual CandleHonor your loved one by having a candle lit 24

hours a day for 365 days a year at St. Patrick’s in Angels Camp. Pick up an application at the back of

Church or call the Parish Office for more information about Perpetual Candles.

($150.00 1st year--$100.00 each additional year)