130 S. Fourth Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571
130 S. 4th St.
Rio Vista, CA 94571

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Adoration Times
- 1st Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Starts after the 8:00 AM Mass. Everyone is welcome.

Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:15 PM SpanishEspañolES
- TueFri 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Fr. Mervin is off on Monday, No Mass
Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Or by Appointmment
Adoration Times
- 1st Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Starts after the 8:00 AM Mass. Everyone is welcome.

Bulletins & Announcements
IN MEMORIUM - “Requiescat in Pace”
Please pray for the repose of the souls for our recently departed parishioners and former parishoners:
- Kirk Burghardt
- Jerry Leseberg
- David Landi
- Manuel Ruiz Guzman
- Gertrude Rottici
- Robert Freund
- Jack Marinelli
- Bishop Richard Garcia
- Frances Correia
- Pedro Venegas Ramirez
- John Dunn
- Mary Jane Zwier
- Maria Silva
- Azyzeba Figueroa
- Vivian Cook
- Elliot Hagan
- Lee Robinson
Catholic News Service
- Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Farooq Khan, EPA By Anne Condodina ROME (CNS) -- At a time of technological and scientific progress, "we ought to feel shame" for not having advanced in "humanity and...
- Update: Superiors general see no reason why women shouldn't have vote at synod
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Although bishops should make up the majority of voting members at a Synod of Bishops, the fact that the body is only consultative...
- Catholic leaders welcome PEPFAR reauthorization in Congress
  
  IMAGE: CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two Catholic leaders applauded congressional committees for reauthorizing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, opening the...

Calendar

October 2018

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 6:30p Charismatic Prayer Meeting Month View October 1, 2018 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Monday, October 1, 6:30 PM A Charismatic Prayer Meeting will be held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Conference Rooms. This is an opportunity for Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome; please accept this opportunity	2 7:00p Knights of Columbus Meeting Month View October 2, 2018 Knights of Columbus Meeting Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	3 2:30p Faith Formation Month View October 3, 2018 Faith Formation Wednesday, October 3, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	4 8:00 Fr. Mervin's Vacation for One Month 10:00 FCCW Month View October 4, 2018 Fr. Mervin's Vacation for One Month Thursday, October 4, 8:00 AM FCCW Thursday, October 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	5 8:00 First Friday Month View October 5, 2018 First Friday Friday, October 5, 8:00 AM Exposition & Adoration of the Eucharist following Mass at 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Benediction @ 3:00 PM	6 4:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation Month View October 6, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, October 6, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM or by Appointment
7 1:00p Blessing of the Animals 7:00p Youth Group Meeting Month View October 7, 2018 Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 7, 1:00 PM In new garden Youth Group Meeting Sunday, October 7, 7:00 PM	8 6:30p Charismatic Prayer Meeting Month View October 8, 2018 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Monday, October 8, 6:30 PM A Charismatic Prayer Meeting will be held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Conference Rooms. This is an opportunity for Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome; please accept this opportunity	9 Finance Committee Meeting Month View October 9, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 9	10 2:30p Faith Formation Month View October 10, 2018 Faith Formation Wednesday, October 10, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	11 Month View October 11, 2018	12 Month View October 12, 2018	13 4:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation Month View October 13, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, October 13, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM or by Appointment
14 7:00p Youth Group Meeting Month View October 14, 2018 Youth Group Meeting Sunday, October 14, 7:00 PM	15 6:30p Charismatic Prayer Meeting Month View October 15, 2018 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Monday, October 15, 6:30 PM A Charismatic Prayer Meeting will be held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Conference Rooms. This is an opportunity for Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome; please accept this opportunity	16 6:30p PPC Meeting Month View October 16, 2018 PPC Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	17 2:30p Faith Formation 6:30p YLI Month View October 17, 2018 Faith Formation Wednesday, October 17, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM YLI Wednesday, October 17, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	18 10:00 FCCW Month View October 18, 2018 FCCW Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	19 1:00p Medicare Seminar Month View October 19, 2018 Medicare Seminar Friday, October 19, 1:00 PM St. Joseph Church is pleased to announce a free educational Medicare Seminar on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the Parish Hall. For more information, please contact Wendy Lardizabal at (916) 833-2812.	20 4:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation Month View October 20, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, October 20, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM or by Appointment
21 7:00p Youth Group Meeting Month View October 21, 2018 Youth Group Meeting Sunday, October 21, 7:00 PM	22 6:30p Charismatic Prayer Meeting Month View October 22, 2018 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Monday, October 22, 6:30 PM A Charismatic Prayer Meeting will be held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Conference Rooms. This is an opportunity for Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome; please accept this opportunity	23 Month View October 23, 2018	24 2:30p Faith Formation Month View October 24, 2018 Faith Formation Wednesday, October 24, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	25 Month View October 25, 2018	26 Month View October 26, 2018	27 4:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation Month View October 27, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, October 27, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM or by Appointment
28 Rio Vista Food Pantry Weekend Food Pantry Donations 7:00p Youth Group Meeting Month View October 28, 2018 Rio Vista Food Pantry Weekend Sunday, October 28 Food Pantry Donations Sunday, October 28 Youth Group Meeting Sunday, October 28, 7:00 PM	29 6:30p Charismatic Prayer Meeting Month View October 29, 2018 Charismatic Prayer Meeting Monday, October 29, 6:30 PM A Charismatic Prayer Meeting will be held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Conference Rooms. This is an opportunity for Christians to give praise, thanks, honor and love to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome; please accept this opportunity	30 Month View October 30, 2018	31 2:30p Faith Formation Month View October 31, 2018 Faith Formation Wednesday, October 31, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

- What If I’m Not the Prodigal Son? (Part 2)
  
  Some time ago I wrote Part One of this article and then promised a Part Two. I stalled on writing... The post What If I’m Not the Prodigal Son? (Part 2) appeared first on Catholic Link.
- Why Is St. Pope Paul VI Called “The Pilgrim Pope”?
  
  As we celebrate and rejoice over the canonization of Pope Paul VI, we would like to share a few videos... The post Why Is St. Pope Paul VI Called “The Pilgrim Pope”? appeared first on Catholic...
- The Cost of Discipleship | Liturgy Live 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  
  This week on Liturgy Live we talk about Wisdom, the Word of God, and the cost of discipleship. In the... The post The Cost of Discipleship | Liturgy Live 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time appeared first...

Baptisms
Dates & Time: 2^nd & 4^th Saturday of each month at 11:00 A.M. Preparation class for parents & Godparents is on the 1^st Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall at 5:30 P.M. and must be scheduled before the baptism date is set. Please call the office for more information and to schedule.

Bible Study
Next Session: September 11, 2018 for 11 weeks. First Corinthians

Finance Council (PFC)
Meets second Tuesday of each month.
Chair: Mike Pine

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
Meets third Tuesday of each month.
Leader: To be determined for 2018-2019

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Please contact the Parish Office for information.
Today's Readings
- Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Gal 5:1-6
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48
  Gospel Lk 11:37-41
News from the Vatican
- Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says
  
  At a time of technological and scientific progress, "we ought to feel shame" for not having advanced in "humanity and solidarity" enough to feed the world's poor, Pope Francis...
- Religions that do not pursue peace are a contradiction, pope says
  
  Religions, which are meant to build bridges, contradict their very nature if they stop pursuing the path of peace, Pope Francis said.
- Pope hails Romero, Paul VI as icons of ‘outward-looking’ Church
  
  Pope Francis on Sunday hailed new saints Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI as saints vitally engaged with the world who still led lives of radical holiness.
National Catholic Register
- Eastern Orthodox Breach: Russian Orthodox Church Splits From Constantinople
  
  By CNA/EWTN News | KIEV, Ukraine — The Russian Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow has cut ties with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, claiming his recognition of an independent..
- Pope John Paul II and the Call of Peter
  
  By Father Raymond J. de Souza | The 40th anniversary of the election of St. John Paul II as pope brings to mind his two rhetorical introductions, the power of which instantly characterized his...
- Tithing Goes Digital: Parishes Adapt to Cashless Society
  
  By Peter Jesserer Smith | OMAHA, Neb. — At St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Omaha, the widow’s mite is finally going digital. After research and planning, the parish is rolling out brochures and...