LIFT UPYour Hearts!2022 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC CHURCH
LIFT UP Your Hearts!
Near the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest exclaims, “Lift up your hearts!” and the people respond, “We lift them up to the Lord!” This is a signal that the Mass’s central prayer has begun — the prayer that makes Christ’s Body and Blood present as we remember His great work of salvation.
If we consider the definition of prayer, “lifting one’s mind and heart to God,” then our whole lives can be filled with prayer. Daily actions, done with love, can become prayerful. Mindfulness of God’s presence in hard times or joyful times becomes a prayer. As St. Paul says, “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess 5:16-18).
When we invite God into our daily lives, we are filled with a confidence and peace, knowing that He is in control, no matter what happens. Do you desire more peace in your life? Is God calling you and your family to spend more time with Him? During our Stewardship Renewal, listen to God’s call in your life and challenge yourself and your family to live a more Christ-centered existence.
“We must remember God more often than we draw breath.”
— St. Gregory
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FINDING NEW WAYS TO PRAY
When the apostles asked Jesus, “teach us how to pray,” He taught them the Our Father. In addition to this beautiful prayer, there are many different ways to pray.
Just like each of us has a different personality, the way we pray that brings us the closest to God will be unique.
Some people find the Rosary helpful in meditating on the life of Jesus. Others gravitate toward prayerfully reading Scripture or spiritual books. Still others are most comfortable praising God through song, or speaking to God during quiet meditation. And some people like a mix of all these. No matter what form of prayer best suits you, it should always lead to a heart-to-heart conversation with Christ, and an openness to the Holy Spirit working in your life.
WAYS TO PRAY
• Pope Francis’ encouragement is to read and meditate on the readings for each day, found at usccb.org/bible/readings or on Catholic phone and tablet apps such as iBreviary, Magnificat or Divine Office, and ask God how to apply them to your life.
• Spend time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
• Make daily actions into a prayer. For example, pray for your child as you fold their clothes, thank God for His gifts as you prepare dinner, or praise God for creation when you take a walk.
• Revisit Catholic devotions such as the Rosary, novenas or the Stations of the Cross.
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
1 Peter 4:10
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COMBINING PRAYER AND ACTION
• Ask God to show you your personal gifts and how best to use them.
• Get involved in one of the prayer ministries at our parish, found listed in our Ministry Catalog.
• Pray for our ministries, our parish leaders and all parishioners. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide our parish community.
• No matter what ministry or group with which you are involved, always begin and end your meetings or activities by praying with one another.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely.”
– Proverbs 3:5
SERVING IN LOVE
There is a story told that Mother Teresa once visited one of her convents only to hear the sisters report that there was not enough time in the day to do their charitable work. “Then you must pray more,” was her response. The sisters added another full hour to their prayer schedules, and afterwards found that they had adequate time for their important work with the poor.
Prayer inspires us to act with love, and sustains us when the going gets tough. How is God calling you to serve? During our Stewardship Renewal, take the opportunity to pray about which ministries God would like you to join.
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A PRAYERFUL OFFERING
As early as Genesis, there is a very strong connection between worship and sacrifice, between honoring God and giving Him “first fruits,” the best of what we have. Even today, dropping our envelope in the offertory basket is a kind of prayer. It is like saying, “Lord, I believe in you and your Church so much that I am willing to give You something very important to me.”
While the amount of our gifts will vary from one person to another, the spirit in which our gifts are given matters even more. If you write a check simply out of habit, or the amount is negligible compared to your monthly budget, you may need to reassess. Does your gift adequately reflect God’s importance in your life? At St. Isidore, we invite parishioners to work toward giving the full scriptural tithe (10% of your gross income) to God, with 5% given to God through the parish offertory, 1% to the diocese and 4% to other charitable causes. How can you move closer toward the scriptural tithe?
PRAYING ABOUT YOUR GIFTS
• Pray about how much you give to God. Is your financial gift a percentage of your income? Does the amount of your gift reflect that God is the first priority in your life?
• Does your spending on entertainment, fast food or casual shopping prevent you from making a specific, percentage-based gift to God through the offertory each week?
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2022 MINISTRY LISTINGS
Please visit stisidore-yubacity.org for ministry descriptions.
ALTAR CARE
Contact: Irene Tindal, 530-755-6122, irenelt@comcast.net
ALTAR SERVERS
Contact: Mike Cowley, 530-300-5644, theframeshopyc@yahoo.com
C.A.N. — CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE NETWORK
Contact: Sandy Duncan, 530-671-4786, duncan.sandy@comcast.com
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (AGES 3-12)
Contact: Michelle Knox, 530-673-1573, mknox@stisidore-yubacity.org
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Contact: Matt Nelson, 530-635-3016, james2v18@gmail.com
CURSILLO
Contact: Hilario Rivera, 530-790-7640
DEFENSORES DE LA FE
Contact: Demetrio Mendez, 530-933-4495, demetriomendez@att.net
FRIENDS THROUGH CHRIST
Contact: Laura Quiroz, 530-673-1517, lauraquiroz80@comcast.net
GROUNDS CARE
Contact: Parish Office, 530-673-1573
GRUPO DE ORACION
Contact: Martin Gonzalez, 530-673-1573
GUADALUPANAS
CHAMORU MINISTRY
Contact: Angel Salas, 530-673-1573, asalas_angel@aol.com
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF THE MOST HOLY EUCHARIST
Contact: Jordan Gannon, 530-673-2217, chesterton@stisidore-yubacity.org
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Contact: Cathy Marsh, 530-755-1536, marsh95901@gmail.com
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Contact: Mike Cowley, 530-300-5644, theframeshopyc@yahoo.com
FILIPINO MINISTRY
Contact: Gina Krog, 530-673-1573, Kroggin55@gmail.com
FRATERNITAS FATHERS AND SONS YOUTH GROUP
Junior High - High School
Contact: Greg Thompson, 530-713-9909, gregandjill565@gmail.com; Matt Nelson, 530-635-3016, james2v18@gmail.com
Contact: Cora Garcia, 530-713-3176, corasbeauty@live.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Edwin Gomez, 530-788-2427, zemogde@yahoo.com
LECTORS
Contact: John Thoo, 530-673-1573, jbthoo@mac.com
LEGION OF MARY
Contact: Pat Whitten, 530-673-2613, jerry_pat@comcast.net
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Contact: Megan Chissie, 530-483-5850, mchissie@stisidore-yubacity.org
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MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS:
REST- REGIONAL EMERGENCY SHELTER TEAM
Contact: Eldon Vignery, 530-218-2412, deaconeldon@gmail.com
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY
Contact: Henry Garrido, 408-390-7620; Nina Garrido, 530-674-4777, ninag49@hotmail.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- First Communion Preparation
- Christian Initiation Adapted for Children and Teens
Contact: Michelle Knox, 530-673-1573, mknox@stisidore-yubacity.org
UNBOUND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY
Contact: Cheryl Erickson, 530-300-4736; unbound@scd.org
USHERS
Contact: 530-217-9311, jrhernandez530@gmail.com
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY: 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Contact: Maureen Guth, 530-713-8579, mm@guthchangaris.com
MUSIC MINISTRY
Contact: Sue Plasman, 530-695-0509, splasman@comcast.net
PADRES Y MADRES ORANTES
Contact: Irene Pureco, 916-873-5114, irenepuregarcia1981@outlook.com
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Contact: Cynthia Pelfrey, 530-632-7417, pelfreyc@yahoo.com
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
Contact: Kathy Anderson (English), 530-713-7022, teacherkathy52@gmail.com; Lupe (Liliana) Alcala (Spanish), 530-844-7197
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Contact: Liz Bell, 530-671-5154, bbell249@comcast.net
YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE
Contact: Katie Jacenich, 530-329-6939, kjacenich97@gmail.com
YOUTH MINISTRY – JUNIOR HIGH
Contact: In need of a leader, Parish office at 530-673-1573
ST. ISIDORE SCHOOL
Contact: Susan Burky (Principal), 530-673-2217, sburky@stisidoreschool.org
ST. PAUL STREET EVANGELIZATION
Contact: Greg Thompson, 530-713-9909, gregandjill565@gmail.com
THIRD ORDER DOMINICAN FORMATION
Contact: Matt Nelson, 530-635-3016, james2v18@gmail.com
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Formación Dominicana de la Tercera Orden
Grupo de Jóvenes Preparatoria (Partícipe)
Grupo de Jóvenes Preparatoria (Voluntario)
Grupo de Oración
Grupo Juvenil Padres e Hijos Fraternitas
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Iniciación Cristiana Para Adultos (Partícipe)
Iniciación Cristiana Para Adultos (Equipo deHospitalidad y Patrocinadores)
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Ministerio Chamoru
Ministerio de Cobijas de Oración
Ministerio de Liberación
Ministros de Música
Ministerio Filipino
Ministerio Juvenil – Secundaria (Grados 6-8)
Ministerio Matrimonial
Ministerio Para Las Personas Sin Hogar
Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida
Ministros Extraordinarios de la SagradaComunión
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Padres y Madres Orantes
Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul
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2022 Commitment Card Tarjeta de Compromiso ISIDORE CATHOLIC CHURCH222 S. Clark Avenue • Yuba City, CA 95991 • (530) 673-1573 • stisidore-yubacity.org Please keep until Fall 2023 ST. ISIDORE CATHOLIC CHURCH YOUR OFFERING TO GOD STEWARDSHIP INVOLVES COMMITMENT It’s difficult to give God any percentage of our time, talent, or treasure if we do not first give Him 100 percent of our hearts. For this reason, our Stewardship Renewal is a time for conversion above all else. It is a time to make God our top priority, and then express this conversion through written commitments. “God alone is my rock and salvation, my fortress; I shall never fall.” — Psalm 62:3 Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Isidore School Volunteer St. Paul Street Evangelization Third Order Dominican Formation Unbound Deliverance Ministry Ushers Young Ladies Institute Youth Ministry – Junior High Participant Youth Ministry – Junior High Volunteer Other_____________________________________ continuó en el siguiente panel Talent/Talento Talento 222 S. Clark Avenue | Yuba City, CA 95991(530) 673-1573 | stisidore-yubacity.org
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ESPAÑOL Escriba legiblemente el nombre del miembro de lafamilia en la linea. Puede leer acerca de cada uno de los ministerios que figurana continuación en el Catálogo del Ministerio. Cuando seregistre, el líder del ministerio llamará para explicarle
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Ujieres Otra ______________________________ LIFT UPYour Hearts! ¡LEVANTENSus Corazones! = Actualmente Involucardo = Nuevo Compromiso = Currently Involved = Interested in JoiningClearly write the first name of family member on the line. Escriba legiblemente el nombre del miembro de lafamilia en la linea. After completion, please bring this card to Mass on Oct. 22/23, ormail using the envelope provided. Thank you and God bless you!Una vez completada, traiga esta tarjeta a Misa el 22/23 deoctubre, o envíela por correo utilizando el sobre provisto.¡Gracias y que Dios te bendiga! Please bring your commitment card to Mass, mail it to the parish office using the enclosed envelope or fill it out online at stisidore-yubacity.org.