*PARISH ACTIVITY: 

Note:  High Mass (Sung Missa Cantata) every 1st & 3rd Sunday with Potluck on 3rd Sunday at Parish Hall, Room 7

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...link to St. Mary's latest bulletin:  (Bulletin at St. Mary's Vacaville) 

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On the local front...

...Valley of the Sacred Heart ➕❤️Academy: is excited to hosting its "Annual Gala" on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 5:30-8:30pm We will share what God is doing in our School and plans for the future.  There will be a program with a speaker , testimonies, and more....see link to register here... GALA at the Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy 

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RESPECT LIFE and GABRIEL PROJECT MINISTRIES: Informational Meeting was on Thursday, September 11th, 2025.   However, if you would like to be part of the Respect Life Ministry/The Gabriel Project you can come to the next meeting.  Would He tell you: Come...Because I was in my Mother's womb and you protected me? Come.  Please call Rocio Moreno at 916-599-6704 for more information.  

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The Catechetical Foundations Program at St. Mary's. Developed by the Diocese of Sacramento. This 8 unit course fulfills the Basic Certification requirement for Catechists.  For those wanting to grow deeper in the Catholic Faith.  More than just a requirement, this program equips us to live our parish mission with clarity, unity and love.  When: 2nd sunday each month (except Jan. & May). Time: 9:00-10:30 am; Cost: $160 ; Start: Sept. 14, 2025 (Information Meeting).   Register at: https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/catechetical foundations 

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also pray for the "Faithful Departed":  Mitzi Vandenburg, Shirley Foti, Fr. Mike McFadden, Deacon Phil Verba, Vincent DiCarlo, Helen DiCarlo, Ricky dela Cuesta, Brenda dela Cuesta, J.J. dela Cuesta and all those that have past over time in our family and friends.  "Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and may they rest in peace" +Amen 

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The "Month of September" is dedicated to "Our Lady of Sorrows".  "Saint for the month of September" in the Franciscan Order is "Pope St. Pius X, Confessor, Third Order "... St. Pope Pius X    --whose Feast Day is September 3rd. 

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Regional Parishes that celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass:

-St. Stephens the First Martyr Catholic Church St. Stephen The First Martyr Parish is entrusted as a personal parish to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), an apostolic society instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1988 to offer the sacred liturgy in all of its solemnity according to the Latin liturgical books of 1962 located in Sacramento, CA.

-St. Joan of Arc, Yountville, CA Welcome to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, a vibrant community where faith flourishes and hearts find solace. We invite you to join us on your spiritual journey, whether you’re a lifelong Catholic or just seeking a deeper connection.

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