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The Cost of Discipleship

August 30, 2020

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)Jer 20:7–9Rom 12:1–2Mt 16:21–27

Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after

me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

MATTHEW 16:24

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In 1937, The Cost of Discipleship by a German Lutheran pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, was published.

The book refl ected on the Sermon on the Mount, and the demands it outlined led to Bonhoeffer’s arrest and eventual death at the hands of the Nazis. It can be very dangerous to be faithful to Jesus’ way of life. This shouldn’t surprise us. Jesus’ teaching cost Jesus his life.

Though the Gospel reading does not provide us with a program of action, it repeats Jesus’ charge to take up our cross and follow him. This cross is different for each of us; it makes very personal demands. We are called to lose our life for his sake. This was true at the time of Jesus; it is true today.

This was true at the time of the prophet Jeremiah as well. He was called to proclaim God’s word to his own people. They would not listen. Instead, “I am an object

of laughter; / everyone mocks me” (Jeremiah 20:7). The prophet wants relief from his prophetic responsibility. Who wouldn’t? What follows is quite moving. He makes up his mind that he will stop talking about God—but he can’t. “It [the word of God] is as if fi re is burning in my heart… / I grow weary holding back” (Jeremiah 20:9). That is the cost Jeremiah had to pay. The cross was the cost Jesus paid. And what of us?

—Sr. Dianne Bergant, CSA

FOR Reflection¬ What is the cost of discipleship for you?

¬ What in your life might be the cross you are being asked to bear?

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Our Mission As an assembly empowered by the glory of the Resurrection, we are committed to one another and to the tradition of the Catholic Church in celebrating the Seven Sacraments, the Sacred Liturgy, proclaiming the Good News through Education, sustaining the community of Faith, and promoting Charity, Peace and Justice for all people, now and forever.

Saint Patrick Church Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 Reconciliation 3:00‐4:00 Sunday 8:00

10:00 Monday‐Friday 8:30

Misas en Español

Domingo 12:30 Miércoles 6:30

Saint James Church Mass Schedule

Sunday 10:00 Reconciliation after Mass

Baptisms Parents must be registered in the parish and attend Mass regularly. Parents and godparents are required to attend a pre‐Baptism class. The next class will be held on Sunday, September 20th, at 5:00 PM in Gurnell Hall at Saint Patrick. Please RSVP to the Parish Office before attending the class.

Sacrament of Marriage A couple wishing to be married in Saint Patrick Church or Saint James Church must contact the parish six months prior to the intended date.

Sacramento del Bautismo Los padres deben estar registrados en al parroquia y deben estar atendiendo Misa regularmente. Los padres y padrinos deben tomar una clase prebautismal. La próxima clase es el 18 de septiembre a las 7:00 PM en el salón grande.

Sacramento de Matrimonio Una pareja que desee casarse en la parroquia de San Patricio debe comuni‐carse con la parroquia seis meses antes de la fecha prevista para la boda.

Clergy Pastor, Rev. Hernando Gomez‐Amaya 530.622.0373 Extern Priest, Rev. Pepin Dandou 530.622.0373

Parish Staff Business Manager, Lupita Gonzalez 530.622.0373 Parish Secretary, Jeanne Rheault 530.622.0373 Faith Formation, Kathy Kasnic 530.622.7692 Choir Director, Cindy Flaherty 530.333.7767 Fax, Parish Office 530.621.7770

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Paula Gallegos Grady 530.647.1202 Catholic Golden Age,

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Brian Smith 530.306.5701Knights of Columbus,

Keith Flaherty, Grand Knight 916.826.3943 Golden Sierra 3345 Assembly,

Gene Savage, Faithful Navigator 530.391.3688

Ladies’ Society, Colette Polaski, President 530.677.1285

Legion of Mary, Bertha Vargas 530.306.1069 Marriage Encounter,

Don & Jeannette Boltz 530.647.9749 (Spanish)Miguel & Lorena Lozano 530.391.3535 Marriage Encounter Website sacramentowwme.org Ministry to the Sick, Larry Koncewicz 916.996.8962 Mother Teresa Maternity Home 530.295.8006 R.C.I.A, Brian Smith 530.306.5701Saint James Society

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To schedule the following events at Saint James please contact:

Baptisms: Susan Korn 530.888.9971 Weddings: Fely Hayes 530.333.4486 Funerals: Sharon Lopez 530.391.7832RCIA: Craig & Ann Marie Davis 530.333.2946

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on the second Sunday of each month. If you wish to address the Board

or have an item placed on the agenda, it must be received by our Presi‐

dent Craig Davis in writing no later than the Friday before the meeting.

For information call Craig at 333.2946 or bearstate@hughes.net

¡GRACIAS! En medio de los desafíos que enfrentamos ahora y en los últimos meses, seguimos contando con su apoyo. Contamos con feligreses que ayudan de muchas maneras para incluir la sanitación de la iglesia, el trabajo en el jardín, hacer llamadas telefónicas y mucho más. Es una verdadera bendición ser parte de esta comunidad parroquial. Gracias por su servicio, gracias por el apoyo moral, gracias por su tiempo, gracias por su paciencia, gracias por sus continuas y generosas donaciones… ¡GRACIAS POR TODO! No podríamos hacerlo todo sin ustedes.

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de donaciones en línea en: http://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/sain3109251.

MASS INTENTIONS 08/31 † Jackie Smith by Dolores McKenzie 08/31 † Marcelle Keeler by Rene Murdoch 09/01 L Family Lachino Martinez 09/02 Ending of Abortion 09/02 † Walter & Joan Franck by Elise Franck 09/02 † Francis Rafferty Sr. by Margaret Luekfeld 09/03 † Jeanne Pope by Rosemary Campbell 09/03 † Gary Campbell by Rosemary Campbell 08/28 † Camille Revest by Rene Murdoch

WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR AUGUST 23, 2020

Saint Patrick Church $ 8,436.50

Saint James Church $ 433.00

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Mark your calendars! The date of Confirmation at St Patrick’s

is scheduled for

Saturday, October 24th. More information about times and guidelines

will be forthcoming.

Congratulations to the children who received the gift of

JESUS in the EUCHARIST

for the first time this weekend.

May they always seek to grow closer to God & to Heaven.

¡Marquen sus calendarios! La fecha de la Confirmación en

San Patricio está programada para el Sábado, 24 de octubre.

Próximamente habrá más información sobre horarios y normas.

Felicitaciones a los niños que recibieron el regalo de

JESÚS en la EUCARISTÍA

por primera vez este fin de semana.

Que siempre busquen crecer más cerca de Dios y del Cielo.

IMPROVEMENT FUND DONATIONS

SAINT PATRICK

April $ 5,485.00 May $ 2,398.00 June $ 8,450.20 July $ 3,791.00 Total $ 20,124.20

SAINT JAMES April $ 100.00 May $ 20.00 June $ 110.00 July $ 225.00 Total $ 455.00

DIOCESAN COLLECTION FOR PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT Next weekend, there will be a second collection—the Diocesan Collection for Priests Retirement. This is an opportunity for parish-ioners to thank our faithful and dedicated priests for their long and loving service to the Diocese. Please consider making a donation. To donate online, visit www.scd.org/dpr2020. FONDO DE JUBILACIÓN DE SACERDOTES DIOCESANOS

El próximo fin de semana habrá una segunda colecta para el Fondo de Jubilación de Sacerdotes Diocesanos. Es una oportunidad para que los feligreses puedan agradecerle a nuestros sacerdotes fieles y dedicados, por su largo y amoroso servicio a la Diócesis. Por favor consideren hacer una donación. Para donar en línea, visite www.scd.org/dpr2020.

  WE WILL MISS YOU, FATHER PEPIN

Farewell Father Pepin! You will be missed immensely. You have coached us through your “pointed” homilies. You have gracefully taught us new songs. All in all, you have been such a blessing to our parish communities of Saint James and Saint Patrick. Thank you for all you have done for us!

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CalendarMonday

AUGUST 31Weekday

1 Cor 2:1–5Lk 4:16–30

Tuesday SEPTEMBER 1

Weekday1 Cor 2:10b–16

Lk 4:31–37

Wednesday SEPTEMBER 2

Weekday1 Cor 3:1–9Lk 4:38–44

ThursdaySEPTEMBER 3

St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor

of the Church1 Cor 3:18–23

Lk 5:1–11

FridaySEPTEMBER 4

Weekday1 Cor 4:1–5Lk 5:33–39

SaturdaySEPTEMBER 5

Weekday1 Cor 4:6b–15

Lk 6:1–5

Sunday SEPTEMBER 6

Twenty–third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 33:7–9Rom 13:8–10Mt 18:15–20

A WORD FROM Pope FrancisHomes for the elderly… should be the “sanctuaries” of humanity where one who is old and weak is cared for and protected….It is so good to go visit an elderly person! Look at our children: sometimes we see them listless and sad; they go visit an elderly person and become joyful!

—MEETING WITH THE ELDERLY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

I feel guilty about putting my mother in a nursing home. Have I abandoned her?

Caring for aging, fragile parents is a responsibility that is increasing as people live longer due to advances in medical technology. Accompanying

longer lives, however, is often poorer health. Frequently family members conclude that they don’t have the wherewithal to care responsibly for their parents. So, they seek a nursing facility where parents may be properly cared for in terms of their physical, psychological, and even spiritual health. Nursing homes with staff that understand the needs of the elderly are a great assistance. They have experience with many elderly residents, while our experience may be limited to our own loved one.

The situation becomes more complicated when parents ask their children to “never put me into a nursing home.” As diffi cult as it is to refuse this request, neither you nor your parent knows how much care will be needed, so a guarantee isn’t fair to the family. The best response would be: “We’ll look after you as long as we possibly can, and we would only consider a nursing home if your needs become more than we could handle, or if it were the only place where you could be safely cared for.”

Sometimes guilt arises when we haven’t had the best relationship with a parent, and regret things from our past. The best

response then is to learn from the past and move forward. Commit to being more attentive, even though our parents no longer live with us. The worst abandonment would be depriving them of our love and affection.

—From Life, Death, and Catholic Medical Choices, © 2011 Liguori PublicationsSundaybulletin@Liguori.org