LENTEN AND EASTER CALENDAR
ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5
Mass with distribution of Ashes: 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
STATIONS of the CROSS
Fridays March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11 6:30 pm
PENANCE SERVICE April 9 6:30 pm
PALM SUNDAY, April 13
Sat. Vigil 4:30 pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS April 16 9:30 am
HOLY THURSDAY, April 17
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm
GOOD FRIDAY, April 18
Communion Service & Veneration of the Cross
Noon & 7:00 pm
HOLY SATURDAY, April 19 Vigil Mass 8:00 pm
EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 Masses: 8:00 & 10:30 am
REGULAR DAY MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m.
Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday at 8:30 a.m.
WATCH ONLINE
Sunday 10:30 am Mass is Live Streamed on Facebook
Look on Facebook for St. Mel Catholic Church in Fair Oaks, or click on Mary's picture to be taken to the St. Mel Facebook page. You can watch the live stream or view a recent Mass, Wedding, or Funeral there.
CONFESSIONS
Confessions are on Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Baptismal Room inside the church. You can also make an appointment by calling the church office. 916-967-1229.
Please click here to read Making an Act of Perfect Contrition. This can be used when it is not possible to approach the Sacrament of Penance
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The office is closed on holidays.
If you need to drop off an envelope, you may put it in the brown locked mailbox to the left of the Parish Center doors.
You can call the office at 916-967-1229 to leave a message for the secretary and she will call you back as soon as possible. You can also email the office at office@stmelchurch.org
Click the Faith Direct logo below for a safe and simple way to support St. Mel Church with online giving. Weekly offerings can also be mailed to:
St. Mel Church
PO Box 1180
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
|
The Mission of St. Mel Parish We joyfully live our Catholic faith for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. We welcome and celebrate the gifts God gives His sons and daughters to build up the body of Christ and serve Him in the needs of one another. |
Bulletins
|
All are welcome at the St. Mel Eucharistic Adoration Chapel! Whether you want to make a regular Holy Hour or just stop by for an occasional visit, you are welcome! To see our open hours and contact us, visit https://stmel.weadorehim.com. |
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT OUR SCHOOL
Click the logo below to be directed to the school website.
ST. MEL SCHOOL SCRIP
Shop with scrip is now officially called RaiseRight and there are some updated features to the website. For your scrip needs, please visit: raiseright.com or download the RaiseRight App. When you purchase scrip through the app, select eGift Card and you can use the funds immediately by going to your “wallet.” There are hundreds of participating retailers.
Enrollment Code: 4DFCBF9F2151L
During the month of July, Scrip can be purchased in the school office on Tuesdays from 8am – 2:00pm. Please come see us!
Thank you for your support of the St. Mel Scrip Program! If you have any questions, please email Margaux at clarks4sms@gmail.com.
|
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS The Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion is prayed every Tuesday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Click the image of Our Lady to read the devotion. |
Get Our New Mobile App - stay Connected
We have our new Parish App available for you to download - click the image below
Apple
Text parishapp1 to 555888
Android
Text parishapp2 to 555888
Registering for FORMED is easier than ever:
- Go to formed.org/signup
- Select your parish (using zip code is easiest)
- Register with your name and email address
- Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
How do parishioners log into FORMED that previously had access?
- Go to formed.org/signup
- In the upper right corner, select "Sign In"
- A new "Sign In" screen appears and user enters their email address and selects "Next"
- A message appears for user to "Check your email!"
- Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED
Staff
