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PARISH OFFICE 426 E. 7th Street, National City, CA 91950 Office: 619-474-1501 Fax: 619-474-1502
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TIME
The holidays are well behind us; the year stretches out ahead. And what sort of year will it be? To judge by the words of Jesus in today’s Gospel, it will be “a year acceptable to the Lord.” And Jesus surely didn’t mean only the next three hundred sixty-five days facing his listeners at that time.
When Jesus announced the “arrival” of God’s favor, it was a message for all time, for every year. Similarly, we read today in Nehemiah how the people gathered with solemnity to hear God’s word as though for the first time. They listened, and then fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, “Today is holy . . . do not be sad, and do not weep.”
The “year acceptable to the Lord” is this year. The day that is “holy” is this day. The time to lis-ten is now. What sort of year will you have? What sort of day? God’s help is always here. What you do with each day can be holy and acceptable to the Lord if you but listen to and act on God’s word. ‐ Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
January 26 - February 2, 2019
IN THE CHURCH
SATURDAY, January 26
5:00 pm For the eternal repose of the souls of Leoncio & Angelina Fernando by Andrade Family
SUNDAY, Jan 27 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Eulogio Santos by Teresita Santos
8:30 am For the eternal repose of the souls of James & Helen Pargoff by Vicky Waters
10:00 am (Sp) For the eternal repose of the soul of Erika Duran Muñoz by Abraham Ortega Duran
5:00 pm For the eternal repose of the soul of Liberty Duterte by Teddy & Sonia Datuin
IN THE ORTMANN CENTER
10:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Edilberto Ruiz by Tessie Ruiz
11:30 am For the Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving of Nelson & Laylani Macaraeg by Palomo Family
MONDAY, January 28
6:45 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Heinz Vogt by Tan & Bobadilla Families
8:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Arsenio Alagar by Nora Villarosa
TUESDAY, January 29
8:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Flora Balagot by Demy Verzosa
7:00 pm For the eternal repose of the soul of Consuelo Samson by Edna Fraker
WEDNESDAY, January 30 6:45 am For the Thanksgiving Intentions of Antonio Lacsina
8:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Anthony Enciso by Jennifer Quinto
THURSDAY, January 31 6:45 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Felipe Amantillo by Marilyn Amantillo
8:00 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Felix De Perio by Amparo De Perio
FRIDAY, February 1 6:45 am For the eternal repose of the soul of Magdalena Francisco by Nemia Gubio
8:00 am For the eternal repose of the souls of Vicente & Josefina Manabat by Marivic Manabat
SATURDAY, February 2 Blessing of Candles 8:00 am For the Thanksgiving Intentions of Macam Family by Samuel & Emma Macam & Children
PLEASE PRAY DAILY FOR OUR PRIESTS
Bless the Diocese of San Diego, O LORD, with more priests to shepherd your people, Priests with hearts like your own. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Jan 27: Rev. Showri Raju Nagothu, OCD Jan 28: Rev. Peter Navarra Jan 29: Rev. Harry Neely, OSA Jan 30: Rev. Vinh Daniel Nguyen, SVD Jan 31: Rev. Roldan Nuñez Feb 1: Pope Francis Feb 2: Bishop Robert McElroy
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jan 27 Neh 8:2-4,5-6,8-10; Ps 19; 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27; Lk 1:1-4;4:14-21
Monday Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of Jan 28 the Church (Memorial) Heb 9:15,24-28: Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday Weekday Jan 29 Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2,4,7-8,10-11; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday Weekday Jan 30 Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday Saint John Bosco, Priest (Memorial) Jan 31 Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday Weekday Feb 1 Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6,23-24,39-40; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday The Presentation of the Lord (Feast) Feb 2 Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
KNOWING YOUR GIFTS
Participants at a women's day of reflection were asked to compile a list of what they perceived as their God-given talents. Some gazed out of the window, oth-ers chewed on their pencils, and a few wrote things down and then vigorously crossed them out. Finally the facilitator asked everyone to share their lists. Kerrin stood up. Many people there knew her well. She was deeply involved in in-service to others. She studies scriptures, belonged to a prayer group, helped organize parish retreats, and ran a food pantry. She said, “I really had to think hard about this. I couldn’t come up with a list, because I don’t believe that I’m that special. But my family says I’m a gentle person.” There was an audible gasp of astonishment that Kerrin would not see her own gifts. Many of us may have never thought about what our real talents are, or we may think that to acknowledge them is to show undue pride. It is part of the adult life of faith, however, to rec-ognize what skills and capabilities God has blessed us with and then decide, in gratitude, to use these gifts to help God’s kingdom here on earth.
- Trish Johnston, “Living Stewardship in the Parish”, © 2009, WLP.
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday, September 20, 2009 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday, September 29, 2013 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday, September 20, 2009 January 27, 2019
Faith Formation Ministry
Candidates / Sponsors / Parents Meeting Monday, Jan 21, 2019 @ 7pm in Ortmann Center
Confirmation Retreat
February 1-3, 2019 Whispering Winds Camp & Conference Center
Julian, California
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Baptized Catholics over the age of 18, but have not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eu-charist are welcome to participate in the process by reg-istering in St. Mary’s Parish Office starting January 14, 2019. Classes will begin on Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 10:00am in Ortmann Center, Room 23, and will con-tinue until April 28, 2019.
A PRAYER FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
This week we pray for our candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation as they spend time in retreat. May their time apart from us and their daily schedules help them deepen their commitment to the Holy Spirit, the Catho-lic Church, and our community.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Saturday’s feast of the Presentation is a day for the blessing of candles. Why does liturgy require candles? In the first years of the church, worship was often at night, and candles and torches were carried from place to place within the worship space as needed. Candles were also a mark of festivity and hospitality when peo-ple gathered for prayer in homes, and later on in large buildings with thick walls and dark corners. But even after gaslight and electricity, candles were kept. Part of the reason has to do with the warm, clean light of a candle’s flame. Candles are a good sign of the partnership of God and creation: wax made by bees, gathered and fashioned by human hands into something beautiful and useful. In order for the light to shine, the candle surrenders itself, almost as if it is pouring itself out so that the light can flood into the world. The candle of baptism, placed into our hands, and carried again and again, speaks silently of that same wisdom. If you would save your life, you must lose it. You must pour your life out like Christ so that you may be filled with the light of his love. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Daily Masses Weekend Masses Total
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Weekly Collection Report: January 20, 2019
St. Mary’s Wellness Ministry Launching
Join us on Saturday, February 23, 2019 as the Parish launches the first-ever Wellness Ministry event. Fol-lowing the 8:00am morning Mass, we will take a simple stroll around Kimball Park and surrounding neighbor-hood. Fellowship will follow in Cadden Hall with light (HEALTHY!) refreshments. Free giveaways to all par-ticipants.
Join the YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Our First Meeting for 2019 will be on Saturday, January 26, 2019. We will begin with the Youth-sponsored 5:00pm Vigil Mass, followed by fellowship/meeting in Cadden Hall. All Young Adults ages 18-39 are invited to join the Young Adult Ministry.
Altar Server Ministry
Children who are baptized Roman Catholic, have re-ceived First Communion and are over 8 years of age are invited to become Altar Servers. The family must be registered parishioners. For more information, please contact Mark Villas at [email protected] or (619) 732 Mark (6275).
Monthly Mass for the Sick
Will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 @ 7:00pm in the Church. Presider: Fr. Al Heyrosa
END-OF-YEAR Tax Statements
The Parish Office is able to track contributions of regis-tered parishioners and produce the required statements for contribution made in 2018. Please call the office at (619) 474-1501 to request your contribution statement which will be ready by the end of January 2019.
Saturday February 2, 2019
Candlemas is a Christian holi-day occurring annually on Feb-ruary 2 that is commemorating the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple when he was a baby. The term Candlemas (meaning Candle Mass) refers to the prac-tice of the blessing of candles by the priest during a church service.
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