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Sunday, March 7
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Livestreamed Mass
The Mass offered at 11:00 am on Sunday is livestreamed on our Facebook page for the benefit of those who are staying home during this pandemic.
Whether you view our livestreamed Mass, or spend a quiet time in prayer on Sunday, you can easily make your Offertory Contribution by going to our parish's WeShare site: https://sjecarmichael.churchgiving.com/ . Thank you.
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2021 Annual Catholic Appeal Support our School
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Be there for others through the Annual Catholic Appeal
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On the weekend of February20, we will have the opportunity to walk with others as Jesus asks us to do. Together as Catholics, we extend our hand to those who need help.
We assist them beyond dire circumstances and to begin again, refreshed and renewed. As our communities overcome the paralyzing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us accompany those in physical and emotional poverty. Each of our gifts, no matter the amount, really do make a difference in someone’s life. Please prayerfully consider what you can give this year.
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Panera School Fondraiser
Order online at panerabread.com and enter code PRFUND at checkout. You can also bring this flyer or show a digital version to the cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure your organization gets a portion of the proceeds.
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CCD NEWS
ST. JOHN the EVANGELIST CCD
Grades: Kindergarten through Junior High
Phone: 916 -483-4628
Email: ccd@sjecarmichael.orgMarch 7
The eighth grade students in our CCD class are preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation on March 24. They will receive a unique sacrament in which the Holy Spirit will come to them in a special way giving them courage to live even stronger lives as disciples of Jesus. United with their catechist and sponsors, they are reviewing the essential teachings of our Catholic Faith, the signs of the sacrament of Confirmation, why it is so important to choose one saint to emulate, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit associated with this sacrament. Likewise, in thinking about the needs of Jesus Christ and being Christ’s followers, our students are creating cards for people in rest homes.
Our Saint of the Week is St. John of God, who was born in Portugal in 1495. John was born of humble and virtuous parents. Until 1522 St. John was a shepherd, who was also virtuous and pious. When he later joined the military to fight against the French and against the Turks in Hungary, John’s piety lessened, so he left the military to again work as a shepherd. Around the age of forty, John was determined to dedicate himself to the service of the Lord. Consequently, he became a book peddler selling religious books and holy cards. After hearing a sermon from the great preacher St. John of Avila, he tore up his secular books, and gave away all his money and religious books. Due to this behavior, which some considered to be outlandish, John was forced to be hospitalized. While in this hospital, John acted as an intern helping all the sick people in that facility. Soon after John was released, he announced that he would start his own hospital for the poor, who often received bad treatment in the hospitals. He used all the money he earned selling wood to bring comfort and food to the poor, who lived in abandoned buildings. Actually, his first hospital was located in the streets of Granada, where he rented a house to move nursing indoors, often carrying his ill patients on his back. John personally cleaned and dressed their wounds and mended their clothes. Often, he would be crying in the streets,” Do yourselves a good turn. For the love of God, Brothers, do good!” Once he jumped into the Royal Hospital which was in flames and carried out patients while most of the people just stood by watching the burning hospital. Following many years of hard labor, John’s health deteriorated, and even then there was no limit to the good he would do for others. As he passed by the river one day, he saw a man drowning, so he jumped in after him. Although he could not save this person, John contracted pneumonia, later dying on his fifty-fifth birthday on March 8. St. John’s love of God and his impulsive behavior guided his entire life. St. John of God is the patron saint of printers and booksellers, heart patients, hospitals, nurses, and even firefighters.
Prayer: God, help us to act out of love as soon as we feel the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
God bless you all,
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Joanne Giffard, CCD/Religious Education Coordinator
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New Issue
The January-February 2021 issue of Catholic Herald magazine has been published. The theme for this issue is "Hope through Catholic education."
The digital edition of the magazine is available
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Covid vaccines
The diocese has prepared an FAQ document answer-ing many ques-tions that are being asked about the Covid vaccines. This document is based on material that has already been published as well as some more recent information.
The document is available here.
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Blessed Sacrament Chapel
St. John’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday for private prayer.
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration on Wednesdays & Fridays from 9am to 5pm.
Six-foot social distancing is required and there must be less than 10 Persons in the Chapel at any one time.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:45 pm (or longer if need be) in the sacristy (this allows for 6 feet social distancing) with no more than 10 persons total in the narthex at one time.
On the diocese's website there is an important article "On making an Act of Perfect Contrition when unable to approach the Sacrament of Penance." Please read it and share the information with your family and friends.
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