Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship “We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.” – Pope Francis, 9/16/13 Catholics Care! Catholics Vote! The…
Last week’s “Treasure” noted that the official headgear of the pope, the tiara, has been set aside in favor of the miter. Although Pope Paul VI had a coronation in 1963 to begin his ministry as pope, he later gave his tiara away to the Catholics of the United States as a stimulus to end…
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes the treasures of art can provide us with clues about traditions. Take, for example, the miter, the conical hat with lappets, or back-flaps that fall to the shoulders. This cap is worn by bishops in the Catholic West. Eastern Catholics favor a crown, but we have this curious headpiece. In Greek, the word means “turban.” Old paintings…
REGISTRATION FORMS for First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes are available in the Parish Office. Please fill out and return to the office as soon as possible. Spaces are limited. Ya estan disponibles las HOJAS DE REGISTRACION para las Primeras Comuniones y Confirmacion en la oficina de la Parroquia. Por favor llenalas y regresalas a la oficina lo mas pronto posible. Cupo…
THIRST A CONFERENCE FOR High School and College-Age CATHOLICSJULY 28-31, 2016 REGISTER ONLINE at the Diocese Website www.srdiocese.org/Youth_Ministry_Events
CAMP “Twelve” Jr. High Outdoor Adventure Camp. JULY 5-8!! Incoming 7th, 8th, 9th, graders explore the presence of Christ in their lives and learn more about how to put their Catholic Faith into practice. Ideal for newly Confirmed or candidates (formerly Camp RAD) Please contact the Office of Youth Ministry, (707)566-3371 or visit the Diocese website at www.srdiocese.org/youth_ministry_events
Bishop Robert Vasa has designated St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church as one of five pilgrimage churches for the Diocese. (Mercy and Plenary Indulgence Handouts (English/Español) are available in the church entry way) Find out MORE at St Mary Immaculate Door of Mercy and Plenary Indulgences In order to receive a plenary indulgence by visiting a pilgrimage church, Catholics…
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It’s almost midsummer day! One of the great hidden treasures of our liturgical calendar occurs this week. There are only three “nativity” feasts on our calendar: for the Lord, the Blessed Mother (September 8), and the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 24. Friday’s date is anchored by the Annunciation (March 25), when Mary learns not only of her own child’s…