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El Sacramento del Matrimonio Las parejas que deseen casarse en Saint Lawrence deben llamar a la oficina parroquial al menos seis meses antes de la fecha prevista de su boda. Las parejas también deben completar un programa de preparación para el matrimonio. El pacto matrimonial, por el cual el varón y la mujer establecen entre sí una sociedad de toda la vida, está ordenado por su naturaleza al bien de los cónyuges ya la procreación y educación de la descendencia; esta alianza entre bautizados ha sido elevada por Cristo Señor a la dignidad de sacramento. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica 1601 For information about weddings call the office at 916-332-4777 or email info@stlawrencenh.org Para información sobre matrimonios llamar a la oficina al 916-332-4777 o escribir a info@stlawrencenh.org

EducaciónReligiosa Religious Education Program Programa de Educación Religiosa Ministry Members may serve as: a Catechists or aides in a classroom setting with parents seeking to baptize their child (under the age of six), teach First Communion or Confirmation classes with children/teens from pre-school to 12th Grade. A Catechist may also serve to prepare older youth and adults (OCIA) coming into the Catholic Church. All adults serving in this ministry must be fingerprinted and complete the on-line program entitled “Safe Haven” required by the Diocese. The ministry is open to all who are practicing Catholics and in good standing with the church. Contact: Elvia Jimenez 916-332-4777 (English & Spanish). Los miembros del ministerio pueden servir como catequistas o asistentes en un salón de clases con padres que desean bautizar a sus hijos (menores de seis años), enseñar la Primera Comunión o clases de confirmación con niños/adolescentes desde preescolar hasta 12º grado. Un catequista también puede servir para preparar a jóvenes y adultos mayores (OCIA) que ingresan a la Iglesia Católica. Todos los adultos que sirven en este ministerio deben tomar sus huellas digitales y completar el programa en línea titulado “Safe Haven” requerido por la Diócesis. El ministerio está abierto a todos los que son católicos activos y están en buena relación con la iglesia. Contacto: Elvia Jiménez 916-332-4777 (Inglés y Español)

Sursum Corda Campaign FUND A NEED!! How can you help? We are excited to announce the 'Sursum Corda Campaign' launch this year. Our goal for 2024 is to achieve consistent spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral growth. The term 'Sursum Corda' means to lift up your hearts, as we often hear during Mass. This phrase stands for improving, raising the bar, enhancing beauty, being more available, opening up, and giving more. As the year ends, please consider making a unique and sacrificial donation to support our cause. We have identified various levels of contributions that can make a significant impact. Please take a moment to review them and decide how much you can give. 1. St. Lawrence Hall patron: a donation of $5,000 or more (Total Cost: $40,000) 2. St. Joseph Hall patron: a donation of $3,000 or more (Total Cost: $20,000) 3. Conference Room patron: a donation of $1,500 or more (Total Cost: $15,000) 4. Classroom patron: a donation of $1,000 or more (Total Cost: $40,000) 5. Flags patron: a donation of $500 or more (Total Cost: $6,000) NB: If, at this moment, you see that you cannot contribute at these Levels, worry not; any sacrificial gift can help us with our goal. Also, keep in mind that you can contribute throughout the whole year to this campaign. ¡FINANCIA UNA NECESIDAD! ¿Como puedes ayudar? Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de la 'Campaña Sursum Corda' este año. Nuestro objetivo para 2024 es lograr un crecimiento espiritual, humano, intelectual y pastoral constante. El término 'Sursum Corda' significa elevar el corazón, como escuchamos a menudo durante la Misa. Esta frase significa mejorar, aumentar las expectativas, realzar la belleza, estar más disponibles, abrirse y dar más. Al finalizar el año, considere hacer una donación única y sacrificada para apoyar nuestra causa. Hemos identificado varios niveles de contribuciones que pueden tener un impacto significativo. Tómate un momento para revisarlos y decidir cuánto puedes donar. 1. Patrocinador del Salón San Lorenzo: una donación de $5,000 0 más (Costo total: $40,000) 2. Patrocinador del Salón San José: una donación de $3,000 0 más (Costo total: $20,000) 3. Patrocinador de la sala de conferencias: una donación de $1,500 0 más (Costo total: $15,000) 4. Patrocinador del salón de clases: una donación de $1,000 0 más (Costo total: $40,000) 5. Patrocinador de Banderas: una donación de $500 0 más (Costo Total: $6,000) NB: Si en este momento ves que no puedes aportar en estos niveles, no te preocupes; cualquier regalo hecho sacrificio puede ayudarnos con nuestro objetivo. Recuerda que puedes contribuir a La campaia durante todo el año.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor This Sunday, we will joyfully celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. This is a profound moment when Our Lord was presented in the temple. I encourage you to: - Pray for the blossoming of vocations to religious and consecrated life. - Bring candles if you wish, to receive a special blessing after the homily. - Open your hearts to listen to the inspiring testimonies of our PES religious as they share their journey and the beauty of their vocation. Let us spread the word! Este domingo, celebraremos con alegría la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, también conocida como Candelaria, un momento profundo en el que Nuestro Señor fue presentado en el temple. Te animo a: - Rezar por el florecimiento de las vocaciones a la vida religiosa y consagrada. - Lleva velas, si lo deseas, para recibir una bendición especial después de la homilía. - Abran sus corazones para escuchar los testimonios inspiradores de nuestros religiosos del PES mientras comparten su viaje y la belleza de su vocación.

¿Qué es RCIC? RCIC (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Niños) está abierto a todos los niños entre las edades de 7-17, no bautizados o bautizados en otra denominación cristiana. Estas clases están diseñadas para ayudar a los niños (ya sus familias) a comprender lo que significa conocer y amar a Dios, y cómo vivir sus vidas de acuerdo con las enseñanzas de Jesús y Su novia, la Iglesia Católica. Ya sea que su familia recién ingrese a la Iglesia, regrese a la práctica de la fe católica o retrase la preparación sacramental de su hijo, es bienvenido. RCIC es un proceso de dos años consecutivos y culmina con la recepción de los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación). Requisitos del programa: El niño debe tener al menos 7 años y no más de 17, no bautizado o bautizado en otra denominación cristiana Copia de su acta de nacimiento Asistencia a misa los domingos y fiestas de precepto Los padres deben asistir a la formación de adultos durante el primer año. Los padres deben asistir a clases con el estudiante durante el segundo año.

Jubilar WHAT IS THE JUBILEE YEAR? HOW CAN I CELEBRATE IT? ¿QUÉ ES EL AÑO JUBILAR? ¿CÓMO PUEDO CELEBRARLO? A jubilee year is a time in which God’s holiness transforms us. The Bible indicates that the holy year was intended to be marked as a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation. In 1470, Pope Paul II declared that Holy Years would be celebrated every 25 years. Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, includes special celebrations and pilgrimages, strong calls for conversion and repentance, and special opportunities to experience God’s grace through the sacraments, especially confession. Pope Francis had dedicated this Jubilee Year to “Pilgrims of Hope”. In the heart of each person dwells the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite not knowing what the future may bring. This Jubilee Year is an opportunity to be renewed in hope, in the hope of “life everlasting”. Through our baptism, we are Pilgrims of Hope, opened to God’s grace, nourished by Jesus Christ, and accompanied by the Holy Spirit. On this journey anchored by unending hope, we patiently yearn to see God as he is, to be living stones transformed into spiritual houses, and to await with creation for God’s redemption. Throughout the Jubilee Year, Catholics in the Diocese of Sacramento are invited to live abundantly in hope, so that we may credibly bear attractive witness to the faith and love that dwell in our hearts, illuminating the hope of eternal life. El año jubilar es un tiempo en el que la santidad de Dios nos transforma. La Biblia indica que el año santo fue pensado para ser un tiempo para restablecer una relación apropiada con Dios, con los demás y con toda la creación. En 1470, el Papa Pablo II declaró que el Año Santo se celebraría cada 25 años. El Año Santo, o Año Jubilar, incluye celebraciones especiales y peregrinaciones, fuertes llamados a la conversión y al arrepentimiento, y oportunidades especiales para experimentar la gracia de Dios a través de los sacramentos, especialmente la confesión. El Papa Francisco había dedicado este Año Jubilar a los “Peregrinos de Esperanza”. En el corazón de cada persona habita el deseo y la expectativa de cosas buenas por venir, a pesar de no saber lo que puede traer el futuro. Este Año Jubilar es una oportunidad para renovarse en la esperanza, en la esperanza de la “vida eterna”. Por nuestro bautismo, somos peregrinos de esperanza, abiertos a la gracia de Dios, alimentados por Jesucristo y acompañados por el Espíritu Santo. En este camino anclado en una esperanza sin fin, anhelamos pacientemente ver a Dios como es, ser piedras vivas transformadas en casas espirituales y esperar con la creación la redención de Dios. Durante el Año Jubilar, los católicos de la Diócesis de Sacramento están invitados a vivir abundantemente en la esperanza, para que podamos dar testimonio creíble y atractivo de la fe y el amor que habitan en nuestros corazones, iluminando la esperanza de la vida eterna. Plenary Indulgences for the Jubilee Year 2025 Diocese of Sacramento What is a plenary indulgence? The infinite merits of Christ’s death and resurrection have been entrusted on earth to his Church. The Church, therefore, has both the duty and responsibility for establishing the conditions by which these graces might be dispensed to the faithful. The ordinary means of communicating Christ’s graces comes through the celebration of the sacraments, and especially through reception of the Holy Eucharist. By these beneficent means, the faithful are united themselves more closely to the salvific work of Christ: “By his wounds, you have been healed.” (1 Pt. 2.24; Is. 53:5) In addition to these ordinary sacramental means, the Church can apply the merits of Christ’s saving work to special or extraordinary acts of devotion undertaken by the faithful to unite themselves to the one saving work of Christ. The application of these graces through such special acts are termed “indulgences,” which share the same nature of penances given in the Sacrament of Confession. Indulgences can be applied either to oneself or to another, including the souls in Purgatory. The effect of an indulgence is a partial remission for the temporal punishment due to sin which one would undergo in Purgatory. For a helpful overview of the Church’s teaching on indulgences, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 1471-1473. In even more special instances, such as a Jubilee year, the Church applies Christ’s graces in an even more distinct way by attaching a plenary indulgence to certain devotional practices. A plenary indulgence gains for oneself or for another a complete remission of all temporal punishment in Purgatory. In order to gain a plenary indulgence, a person must (1) fulfill the specific act to which the plenary indulgence is attached, and (2) fulfill the “usual conditions” for an indulgence. The “usual conditions” for obtaining any indulgence In addition to the specific acts related to a plenary indulgence, the faithful must fulfill all the usual conditions, which are: Detachment from all sin, even venial sin. Sacramental confession and reception of Holy Communion. Praying the ‘Our Father,’ ‘Hail Mary,’ and ‘Glory Be’ for the specific intentions of the Pope. Every month, the Pope announces a specific prayer intention close to his heart. For examples, see the list of the Pope’s monthly intentions for 2024 . Stay updated on the Pope’s monthly prayer intentions by checking the websites or social media accounts of the Pope, Vatican News, or the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Specific acts to which the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence is attached During this Jubilee Year of Hope, from Christmas Eve (December 24) 2024 to Epiphany (January 6) 2026, Pope Francis has applied the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence to acts of devotion to which can be fulfilled in Rome and throughout the world. For the purposes of the Diocese of Sacramento, these acts can be grouped into five major categories. First Category: Pilgrimages to Rome Making a pilgrimage to the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul is the most traditional act related to the plenary indulgence. A member of the faithful who piously visits any of the four major papal basilicas (Saint Peter in the Vatican, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Mary Major) while fulfilling the usual conditions can receive the plenary indulgence. This also applies to visits to other select sites in Rome, such as the Catacombs and the Basilica of the Holy Cross. Second Category: Visits to designated sites in your home diocese Diocesan bishops can also designate pilgrimage locations within their dioceses where the plenary indulgence can be gained. In the Diocese of Sacramento, this firstly applies to our Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. There are eleven other locations indicated by Bishop Soto: • Sacred Heart (Anderson) • Sacred Heart (Susanville) • Holy Cross (Tulelake) • Saint Patrick (Grass Valley) • Saint Isidore (Yuba City) • Saint Lawrence (North Highlands) • Saint Charles Borromeo (Sacramento) • Saint James (Davis) • Saint Dominic (Benicia) • Saint Clare (Roseville) • Holy Trinity (El Dorado Hills) Third Category: Works of Mercy Practicing any of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy can also be an occasion for the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence. See below for more information: The Spiritual Works of Mercy | USCCB The Corporal Works of Mercy | USCCB Fourth Category: Acts of Penance The Church has suggested several other acts of penance which might be applied toward indulgences, which include but are not limited to: Abstaining for at least one day a week from “futile distractions,” such as social media or television Fasting from food and drink Abstaining from eating meat on Fridays or another day of the week Donating a proportionate sum of money to the poor Supporting religious or social works, especially in the defense of life in all phases. For example, those in our Diocese might contributing to the Catholic Foundation of Sacramento, Sacramento Life Center, The St. Vincent de Paul Society, The Sacramento Food Bank, Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Loaves and Fishes, Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home, and Mother Theresa Maternity Home. Offering support to migrants, the elderly, the poor, those who are sick, the homebound, young people in difficulty, adolescents and adults who are incarcerated. Volunteering in service to your community, for example, through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Loaves and Fishes, Exodus Project, CASA Program, and Detention Ministry. Fifth Category: Formation in the teaching of the Second Vatican Council The Church has decreed that Catholics may receive the Jubilee Indulgence “if with a devout spirit, they participate in popular missions, spiritual exercises, or formation activities on the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, held in a church or other suitable place.” The Lay Mission Project, Cursillo, and Ministry Days 2025 are just a few of the formal formation programs occuring in the Diocese which fulfill this category. Furthermore, all Diocesan catechetical certification programs in the Diocese, beginning with our Catechetical Foundations course, are based on the broad teaching of the Catechism in light of the Second Vatican Council. These are excellent opportunities to earn the Plenary Indulgence. Final Considerations In their wisdom, Pope Francis and the bishops of the Church have given the faithful many opportunities, both in Rome and around the world, to participate fruitfully in the Jubilee of Hope and to obtain the Plenary Indulgence. Finally, so as not to leave out those who due to advanced age, infirmity, or other genuine constraints cannot travel to the pilgrimage sites, the Church has also decreed that: The faithful who are truly repentant of sin but who cannot participate in the various solemn celebrations, pilgrimages and pious visits for serious reasons (especially cloistered nuns and monks, but also the elderly, the sick, prisoners, and those who, through their work in hospitals or other care facilities, provide continuous service to the sick), can obtain the Jubilee Indulgence, under the same conditions if, united in spirit with the faithful taking part in person, (especially when the words of the Supreme Pontiff or the diocesan Bishop are transmitted through the various means of communication), they recite the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in any approved form, and other prayers in conformity with the objectives of the Holy Year, in their homes or wherever they are confined (e.g. in the chapel of the monastery, hospital, nursing home, prison...) offering up their sufferings or the hardships of their lives. For more specific information about the Jubilee Indulgence, consult the “Norms Concerning the Concession of the Plenary Indulgence during the Jubilee Year 2025” published by the Apostolic Penitentiary, available in several languages here: Norms Concerning the Concession of the Plenary Indulgence Anchor 1

JOIN A PARISH MINISTRY! ”¡ÚNASE A UN MINISTERIO PARROQUIAL! The work of the church is through the hands of Christ. . . YOURS! Show your love of Christ by becoming his hands. El trabajo de la iglesia es a través de las manos de Cristo. . . ¡LAS TUYAS! Muestra tu amor por Cristo convirtiéndote en sus manos”. Liturgical Ministries Ministerios Litúrgicos Extraordinary Minister Of The Eucharist Ministry Of Hospitality (Ushers) Liturgical Environment Ministry Music Ministry Altar Server Altar Server Ministro Extraordinario De La Eucaristía Ministerio De Hospitalidad (Ushers) Ministerio del Ambiente Litúrgico Ministerio de Música Servidor del altar Servidor del altar Service Ministries Church Cleaning Ministry Groundskeeping Ministerio de Limpieza de la Iglesia MinistryMinisterio de Jardinería

los sacramentos Toda la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia gira en torno al sacrificio eucarístico ya los sacramentos. Hay siete sacramentos en la Iglesia: Bautismo, Confirmación o Crismación, Eucaristía, Penitencia, Unción de los Enfermos, Orden Sagrado y Matrimonio. Los sacramentos son "poderes que proceden" del Cuerpo de Cristo, que es siempre vivo y dador de vida. Son acciones del Espíritu Santo obrando en su Cuerpo, la Iglesia. Son "las obras maestras de Dios" en el pacto nuevo y sempiterno. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica 1113 y 1116 Preparación Sacramental El comienzo de cualquier programa de Preparación Sacramental es la Evangelización, lo que significa presentar a los estudiantes a Jesucristo para que puedan encontrarlo en su vida diaria. Recuerde que los padres son los primeros catequistas de sus hijos. Nuestra parroquia se asociará con los padres en la formación de la fe de sus hijos, pero es responsabilidad de los padres enseñar a sus hijos las oraciones católicas tradicionales. Primero Comunión Confirmación Bautismo Matrimonio Unción de los Enfermos funerales

Jardineria Groundskeeping Ministry Ministerio de Jardinería The Ministry helps maintain the landscape of the parish so that the grounds are clean, safe and provide a welcoming environment to all who visit the parish. If you enjoy using your hands and like working outside, consider sharing your creativity and talent. A Ministry member must be a practicing Catholic and be in good standing with the church. Contact the Parish Office: 916-332-4777 Este Ministerio ayuda a mantener las areas verdes de la parroquia para que estén limpios, seguros y brinden un ambiente acogedor a todos los que nos visitan. Si le gusta usar las manos y trabajar al aire libre, considere compartir su creatividad y talento. Un miembro del Ministerio debe ser católico practicante y estar al día con la iglesia. Comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial: 916-332-4777

TRIDUUM & EASTER SCHEDULE HORARIO DE TRIDUO & PASCUA Holy Thursday (April 6) MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Good Friday (April 7) LITURGY OF THE LORD'S PASSION 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Holy Saturday (April 8) EASTER VIGIL 8:50 pm (Bilingual) EASTER SUNDAY (April 9) 8:00 am (English) 10:00 pm (English) Jueves Santo (6 de abril) MISA DE LA CENA DEL SEÑOR 7:00 pm (Bilingüe) Viernes Santo (7 de abril) LITURGIA DE LA PASIÓN 7:00 pm (Bilingüe) Sábado de Gloria (8 de abril) VIGILIA DE PASCUA 8:50 pm (Bilingüe) DOMINGO DE PASCUA (9 de abril) 12:00 pm (Español) 2:00 pm (Español)

Religious Education registration mandatory parents meeting July 13, 2023 Registro de Educación Religiosa reunión de padres obligatoria 14 de julio de 2023 We are opening registration for our Religious Education Program 2023-24. Don't forget that the MAIN mission of parents is to bring their children into heaven. Our children need to know and love our FAITH. To complete registration, you need to attend this info session. PARENTS ONLY. PLEASE rsvp for the info session here: Register Estamos abriendo inscripción para nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa 2023-24. No olvides que la misión PRINCIPAL de los padres es llevar a sus hijos al cielo. Nuestros hijos necesitan conocer y amar nuestra FE. Para completar el registro, debes asistir a esta sesión de información. SOLO PADRES. POR FAVOR reserva tu participación en la sesión de información aquí: Registro "In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training him (her) in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring him (her) up to keep God's commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?" Rite of Baptism for Children