Respect Life Ministry

40 Days for Life, September 23^rd to November 1^st. This Fall, join hundreds of thousands of people participating in 40 Days for Life across North America and internationally.  40 Days saves lives through prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, peaceful vigils outside Choice Medical Group abortion facility at 2322 Butano Drive in Sacramento, and community outreach to spread the message that all life is sacred. Vigil hours are 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday-Saturday and all-night Gethsemane Vigils on Thursdays at Presentation Parish, 4123 Robertson Avenue, Sacramento.  For more information, visit our website at www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento.

The Annual Fall Pancake Breakfast is coming to the Marello Youth Center, 6530 Wells Avenue, Loomis,  Sunday, November 1, 8:00am to noon. Enjoy original or blueberry pancakes, strawberries, scrambled eggs, ham or sausage, coffee and orange juice. Win raffle prizes, browse our religious articles store, shop at our ‘white elephant’ tables or enjoy delicious home baked goods while listening to live music. $6 for adults and $4 for children. Hey kids, if you dress up as your favorite Saint, you’ll receive an All Saints Day gift! Questions? Call 652-6336.

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The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento, will present an Evening Vespers on the Solemnity of All Saints, Sunday, November 1, at 4:30pm. The Cathedral Choir will lead the singing of psalms, canticles, and hymns. Mass will follow at 5:00pm. For more information, contact Rex Rallanka, Director of Music, at (916) 444-3070, ext. 38. All you Saints of God, pray for us.

Recruiting, training and sustaining volunteers ? This workshop is for all parish leaders who rely on volunteers. This workshop will help you rethink the way you currently manage volunteers and help envision new ways to involve people in your ministry. The workshop will be offered twice Monday, November 2, 8:30am-3:30pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm at St. Joseph Parish, Elk Grove. The cost is $25. For more information, call Kevin Staszkow at 733-0152 or download a brochure at http://is.gd/48M12.

Job Seekers Workshop

All parishioners who want to build job-search skills are invited to attend this FREE Job Seekers Workshop. The two-part workshop will be led by Deacon Dennis, and will focus on: writing a solid resume, preparing cover letters, learning how to network, preparing for interviews, evaluating offers, and understanding the professional courtesies that help us to be successful in our relation-ships with others. This informative workshop will take place November 4 and 11 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the parish office. To register, call Deacon Dennis at (916) 984-8550, or send email to dennisgorsuch@comcast.net.

Our bible study will study The Acts of the Apostles. Meetings are in the Mount St. Joseph conference room, 6350 Wells Ave., Loomis. Sessions began September 17^th  and will continue through November 19^th. Two sessions are offered: Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am or 7:00pm-8:30pm. $15 offering will help cover the cost of the set of Study Guides. For more information call Ron Kong at 786-2355 (email: rakongo@surewest.net) or Bob Porter at 791-4822 (email: bobporter@surewest.net).

The Catholic Deaf Community invites parishioners and friends who are hearing impaired to prepare for Advent, celebrating Jesus? coming into our lives. Mass, Sacraments, discussion, fellowship, food, activities, and fun, all in American Sign Language, November 6?8 with Father Paul Zirimenya a deaf priest from St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco. To register, send names and contact information to Catholic Deaf Ministry, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, 95818 before Friday, October 30. Donation: $10 per person, $6 for children under 12. (Registration after October 30: donation $12 for adults, $8 for children). For more information, send your email: deafministry@diocese-sacramento.org or call Stanley Simonet, 916-273-4968 or Peggy Walrath at 916-733-0129.

RESPECT LIFE: The rosary is prayed at Planned Parenthood in Roseville, 729 Sunrise Avenue, every Thursday at 9:00am led by the Knights of Columbus and people from local parishes. Everyone is welcome!

St. Joseph Marello Respect Life Ministry and parishioners will pray at the Butano clinic every Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm. Come by any time for a few minutes or a couple hours of prayer for life!  For information, call Carol at 916.791.1819. 

The Catholic Deaf Community invites parishioners and friends who are hearing impaired to prepare for Advent, celebrating Jesus? coming into our lives. Mass, Sacraments, discussion, fellowship, food, activities, and fun, all in American Sign Language, November 6?8 with Father Paul Zirimenya a deaf priest from St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco. To register, send names and contact information to Catholic Deaf Ministry, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, 95818 before Friday, October 30. Donation: $10 per person, $6 for children under 12. (Registration after October 30: donation $12 for adults, $8 for children). For more information, send your email: deafministry@diocese-sacramento.org or call Stanley Simonet, 916-273-4968 or Peggy Walrath at 916-733-0129.

Christmas is just around the corner. Mark your calendars as The Knights of Columbus will sell religious Christmas cards starting Sunday, November 8, at both the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Help ‘keep Christ in Christmas’. For more information, contact Jimwendering@aol.com or call 916-505-2848.

The Catholic Deaf Community invites parishioners and friends who are hearing impaired to prepare for Advent, celebrating Jesus? coming into our lives. Mass, Sacraments, discussion, fellowship, food, activities, and fun, all in American Sign Language, November 6?8 with Father Paul Zirimenya a deaf priest from St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco. To register, send names and contact information to Catholic Deaf Ministry, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, 95818 before Friday, October 30. Donation: $10 per person, $6 for children under 12. (Registration after October 30: donation $12 for adults, $8 for children). For more information, send your email: deafministry@diocese-sacramento.org or call Stanley Simonet, 916-273-4968 or Peggy Walrath at 916-733-0129.

916.652.6336�

Job Seekers Workshop

All parishioners who want to build job-search skills are invited to attend this FREE Job Seekers Workshop. The two-part workshop will be led by Deacon Dennis, and will focus on: writing a solid resume, preparing cover letters, learning how to network, preparing for interviews, evaluating offers, and understanding the professional courtesies that help us to be successful in our relation-ships with others. This informative workshop will take place November 4 and 11 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the parish office. To register, call Deacon Dennis at (916) 984-8550, or send email to dennisgorsuch@comcast.net.

Our bible study will study The Acts of the Apostles. Meetings are in the Mount St. Joseph conference room, 6350 Wells Ave., Loomis. Sessions began September 17^th  and will continue through November 19^th. Two sessions are offered: Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am or 7:00pm-8:30pm. $15 offering will help cover the cost of the set of Study Guides. For more information call Ron Kong at 786-2355 (email: rakongo@surewest.net) or Bob Porter at 791-4822 (email: bobporter@surewest.net).

Jesus asks us to live our life as He has taught us—to love one another as He has loved us. Teach your children to love by showing them how you love your spouse.  The next local Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held November 13-15 in Sacramento.  Or if that weekend doesn't work for you, how about October 2-4 in Reno? Other dates/locations are also available.  For more information or to register, call Barry & Julia Reynolds at 866-825-2046 or , or e-mail: meregistrar@aol.com today! 

RESPECT LIFE: The rosary is prayed at Planned Parenthood in Roseville, 729 Sunrise Avenue, every Thursday at 9:00am led by the Knights of Columbus and people from local parishes. Everyone is welcome!

St. Joseph Marello Respect Life Ministry and parishioners will pray at the Butano clinic every Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm. Come by any time for a few minutes or a couple hours of prayer for life!  For information, call Carol at 916.791.1819. 

The 4th Quarter Diocesan-wide Single Adult Mass will be a Jazz Mass, Saturday, November 14, 5:30pm at St. Basil Church, 1200 Tuolumne St., Vallejo. We welcome all single, divorced, separated, and widowed adults. A Singles fellow-ship meeting and potluck dinner to follow at the St. Basil Parish Center. For more information or to RSVP: MaryLee Barcena 916‐419‐9845 or Teresa Duran 707‐747‐4794.

Christmas is just around the corner. Mark your calendars as The Knights of Columbus will sell religious Christmas cards starting Sunday, November 7, at both the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Help ‘keep Christ in Christmas’. For more information, contact Jimwendering@aol.com or call 916-505-2848.

916.652.6336�

Our bible study will study The Acts of the Apostles. Meetings are in the Mount St. Joseph conference room, 6350 Wells Ave., Loomis. Sessions began September 17^th  and will continue through November 19^th. Two sessions are offered: Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am or 7:00pm-8:30pm. $15 offering will help cover the cost of the set of Study Guides. For more information call Ron Kong at 786-2355 (email: rakongo@surewest.net) or Bob Porter at 791-4822 (email: bobporter@surewest.net).

RESPECT LIFE: The rosary is prayed at Planned Parenthood in Roseville, 729 Sunrise Avenue, every Thursday at 9:00am led by the Knights of Columbus and people from local parishes. Everyone is welcome!

St. Joseph Marello Respect Life Ministry and parishioners will pray at the Butano clinic every Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm. Come by any time for a few minutes or a couple hours of prayer for life!  For information, call Carol at 916.791.1819. 

Christmas is just around the corner. Mark your calendars as The Knights of Columbus will sell religious Christmas cards starting Sunday, November 7, at both the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Help ‘keep Christ in Christmas’. For more information, contact Jimwendering@aol.com or call 916-505-2848.

916.652.6336�

RESPECT LIFE: The rosary is prayed at Planned Parenthood in Roseville, 729 Sunrise Avenue, every Thursday at 9:00am led by the Knights of Columbus and people from local parishes. Everyone is welcome!

St. Joseph Marello Respect Life Ministry and parishioners will pray at the Butano clinic every Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm. Come by any time for a few minutes or a couple hours of prayer for life!  For information, call Carol at 916.791.1819. 

916.652.6336�