Announcements

Second Collection for the Church in Latin America.
The Fatima Procession will be held today, Sun, Aug 13, after the 1 pm Mass.
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be held on Tues, Aug 15. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is:
▪ 7 am (Low)
▪ 8:30 am (Low)
▪ 12 pm noon (Sung)
▪ 6 pm (Low)
Please take note that the Sung Mass is at noon!
The Seniors (55+) will be having lunch together in Classroom 1, on Thurs, Aug 17, after the noon Mass. Please bring your own lunch!

Confirmations 2024. Registration is now open for classes for children of the parish who will be 12 years of age by June 1, 2024. Classes will begin on Sun, Sept 3, 2023. In order to register, you must have a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate. Please pick up forms in the bookstore. The deadline for turning in registration forms is Sun, Aug 27.
NB. Children enrolled in catechism classes must belong to families that are parishioners and regularly attend the parish. This is for the benefit of the enrolled children: limiting class sizes to something reasonable and also giving an opportunity for the children to make Catholic friends that will continue to be a part of their parish life during adolescence.
Girls’ groups are now accepting registration for the upcoming 2023 – 2024 session. Forms will be available in the bookstore or parish office; they are due very soon – Tues, Aug 15. For questions, please contact the respective leader.
Little Flowers Girls Group, Ages 4 – 8. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 am, followed by a spiritual talk by Fr. Schwab, then a snack and crafts. Registration fee is $25 for the first child and $15 for each sibling. Participation by a parent is required. Forms for early registration can be obtained in the parish bookstore. Deadline for signing up is Aug 15. Leader: Megan Gury at 916-584-6018.
Rosa Mystica Girls’ Society, Ages 9 – 13. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 am, followed by a spiritual talk by Fr. Curtis, snack time, jump rope, and learning skills, such as sewing, knitting, or crochet. Our works are donated to needy moms. The registration fee is $25; participation by a parent is required. Forms for early registration can be obtained in the parish bookstore. The deadline for signing up is Aug 15. Leader: Sue McGrath at 916-531-3946.
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ages 14 – 18. Our Lady’s Sodality is an opportunity for young ladies to grow spiritually and practically under the patronage of our Blessed Mother. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 am, followed by a spiritual talk by Fr. McWhirter, and then spiritual reading and discussion. Leader: Miss Amy Rutschow at 916-340- 5782.
Veritas (our young adult group for ages 18 to 39) is meeting next week, Tues, Aug 22, at 7 pm. They will enjoy a potluck dinner and some simple crafts. Members are encouraged to bring prayer cards, pictures, small decorations, and min tins or other small boxes. For more information, e-mail AJ Alvarado: veritasnorcal@gmail.com.
Fr McWhirter will be away from until Tues, Aug 29.