El Dorado County has improved its status with regards to the COVID virus! We are able to allow more people into our churches at St. James and St. Patrick in Placerville! We still need to follow the same guidelines with signing in at Mass, wearing a face mask, sanitizing hands and keeping socially distant however there is less chance of not having enough space for those wishing to attend Mass. This begins with the Masses this weekend! We hope to see you there! Be well, be safe.

Unemployment - how much thought do we give it? Here is something to consider from Fr. Hernando.

Today, emails have been sent out from 'chaplain.kofc6322' - it was NOT sent out by our pastor. Please disregard the email - it will request assistance with purchasing gift cards. Our pastor would not send out an email requesting this type of assistance. Please call the office with questions - 530.622.0373

This week's homily was on forgiveness and its importance in our life.

Here is the homily from Fr Hernando two weeks ago reminding us to check our own faults before criticizing others. He explains it so well.

Yes, that time of year is quickly approaching! We will have the Christmas Giving Tree Program this year. Virus,or no Virus, there are children in need of Christmas however there will be some changes. Check out this week's bulletin for some of the changes.

With a flashy farewell, Fr Pepin gives us his final homily for our parish. We wish you well, Fr Pepin. God bless you.

What will we learn from Fr Pepin today? Open to find out!

Read and be enlightened! Double click on the title!

Another insight as provided by Fr Pepin!

Here is the latest from Fr Pepin! He is with us for the month of August. So glean wisdom from his homily while you can!

Yes, we are doing Baptisms at St Patrick and St James Churches! There are guidelines which include a preparation class for the parents and God parents. The classes in English take place on the third Sunday of the month at 5:00 pm. The class in Spanish is on the third Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Please call the office with questions or for more information. Next sessions are on August 16 and August 21.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, returning to the Church, or just seeking to know more, the Inquiry sessions for RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will begin on Wed August 26, 6:30-8:00pm. We will meet virtually via Zoom until it is safe and approved to meet in person. You may also contact Brian Smith with questions at 530.306.5701.Or you may email him at bsmith@stpatpv.org.

This is a special homily which everyone will wish to read!

Fr Pepin does it again! Click on the title for the homily in its entirety.

After a review, we are able at St Patrick and St James to continue with Masses as scheduled. It was a bit confusing for a while however we are very happy to be able to continue with morning Masses for the remainder of the week at St Patrick followed with our normal schedule of Masses for St James and St Patrick Communities. Please continue to pray for those unable to attend Mass and otherwise affected by the pandemic. May God be with us all!

Please excuse the tardiness however another homily from Fr. Pepin! Have a blessed day!

Once again, pearls of wisdom from Fr Pepin!

More pearls of wisdom from Fr Pepin!

We will be 'live streaming' from St Patrick Church this Sunday the 10:00 am Mass on Face Book and then again at 12:30 pm in Spanish. We ask for your patience as we attempt to get Mass to more of you in the community. Let us know of your suggestions!