Saint John The Evangelist. A Welcoming Parish. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018

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1 Saint John The Evangelist A Welcoming Parish Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2018 Taking a child, he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me. Mark 9:36-38

2 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Parish Information St. John s Parish Office 1638 Polk Ave., San Diego, CA Phone (619) Fax (619) office@sjesandiego.org Web: Facebook: Parish SaintJohnSanDiego Young adults sjesandiego Parish Office Hours Monday 9 to 4 Tuesday 9 to 6 Wednesday 9 to 4 Thursday 9 to 4 Friday 9 to 2 Saturday Closed Sunday By Appointment Only Mass Schedule Weekday 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Contemporary Music Sunday 8:30 am Organ 10:30 am Youth Choir 6:00 pm Contemporary Music Penance/Reconciliation Saturday 4:30-5:15 pm or by appointment Parish Staff: Parish Administrator: Fr. Kevin Casey, SJ Deacon: Dcn. Robert Booth In Residence: Fr. Samuel Offurum Pastoral Associate: Mr. Aaron Bianco, STD Hispanic Ministry & Youth Faith Formation: Mr. Jorge Mendoza Housekeeper: Mrs. Elvia Gamez Bookkeeper: Ms. Lety Garcia Office Manager: Mrs. Dawn Isbell Maintenance: Mr. Candido Serapio Parish Ministries: Social Ministry and Ushers Randy Hill office@sjesandiego.org Consolation & Bereavement Ministry: Deacon Robert Booth Young Adults & Pastoral Outreach: Mr. Aaron Bianco aaron@sjesandiego.org LGBT Outreach: Mr. Richard Peterson richard@sjesandiego.org Wedding Coordinator: Ms. Anne-Marie Shafer SAN DIEGO Please Pray for.. Erin Dalton, Virgilio Marco, Juana Neri, Esther Boggess, Bertha Davis, Maryann Lawrence, Geraldine Lawler, Nestor Celestino, Joel Rivera, Grace Bologna, Juliette Ganchou, Maureen Tobin, Raymond Menchaca, Dianne Schnell, Alice Wilkinson, Allan Debillena, Jr., Jazmine Hannon May God bless all those who are ill and bring them healing and peace. No Daily Mass Tuesday 9/25 or Thursday 9/27 Our priests will be at the annual convocation. Regular Masses will be held next week. Thank you! Our parish contributed $1227 to Peter s Pence $925 to Rachel s Vineyard/Mission Co-Op and $163 to Father Lucio (giving opportunity 3rd Sunday each month) Mass intentions are available from the sacristan or the office. There is no charge for intentions. SAT 9/22 5:30 PM Grace Bologna SUN 9/23 8:30 AM Mimi Bates 10:30 AM People of St. John 6:00 PM Calvin Tabada & Desamparados Siega Bagares MON 9/24 5:30 PM Robbins Family TUES 9/25 5:30 PM No Mass today WED 9/26 5:30 PM Marita Flores + THURS 9/27 5:30 PM No Mass Today FRI 9/28 5:30 PM John Daly + SAT 9/29 5:30 PM People of St. John SUN 9/30 8:30 AM Maria Mendoza + 10:30 AM Special Intention 6:00 PM Victims of Hurricane Florence

3 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Bishop McElroy Announces Listening Sessions These meetings will focus on seeking input from people in the pews on the pathway to such reform, listening to those who have been victimized by clerical sexual abuse either directly or in their families, and praying for God's grace to be our only guide. I invite you to be part of this effort by your presence or your prayers. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert W. McElroy Bishop of San Diego Schedule of Listening Sessions Oct. 1, Monday, 7 p.m., Our Mother of Confidence Parish, 3131 Governor Drive, San Diego, Oct. 3, Wednesday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 1535 Third Ave., San Diego, Oct. 4, Thursday, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Parish, 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon, 92020, Moloney Center Oct. 5, Friday, 7 p.m., St. Charles Parish, 990 Saturn Blvd., San Diego, Oct. 6, Saturday, 9 a.m., St. Mary Parish, 795 La Brucherie Road, El Centro, Oct. 17, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Church of the Nativity, 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, Oct. 18, Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Gabriel Parish, Twin Peaks Road, Poway, 92064, Msgr. Charles Dollen Hall Nov. 5, Monday, 10 a.m., USD-Joan B. Kroc Institute, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, Communion at Vibra and Kindred Due to the new HIPAA laws the CEO s of Vibra and Kindred Hospitals are not allowing visits for communion without a call from the patient or a family member for a one time visit. I am working with the CEO s to develop a sign up procedure that respects HIPAA and also allows regular visits. Thank you for your patience. Aaron Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. We will meet for 8 Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Rose Room September 29 through November 17 RSVP to Cathy Nunez (619) Futuro para el Ministerio Hispano El Quinto Encuentro Nacional del Ministerio Hispano Latino es una reunión histórica eclesial de 3,000 líderes, delegados del Ministerio Hispano Latino de diócesis, movimientos eclesiales, escuelas, universidades y organizaciones católicas de todo el país. Tenemos un delegado de nuestra comunidad parroquial Jorge Mendoza. Oremos por todos los que participen, para que puedan identificar y promover oportunidades para los católicos hispanos para servir en posiciones de liderazgo en la Iglesia y la sociedad en general.

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5 Christian Initiation Corner Diocesan Family Mass Followed by a concert by Sarah Hart & Pedro Rubacalva Concert Tickets $5/person or $25/family Purchase online at sdcatholic.org Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, Holy Spirit, so that throughout this academic year, my thoughts may be guided by your wisdom. Act in me, Holy Spirit, so that my life may further God's reign. Fill my heart, Holy Spirit, so that I may love with great compassion. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, so that I may defend the poor and vulnerable. Embolden me, Holy Spirit, so that my life may be a witness to your truth. Preserve me, Holy Spirit, so that I may always remain receptive to your energizing, transforming grace. Amen. Adapted from a prayer by St. Augustine. Prayed at the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, University of San Diego, to mark the beginning of the new academic year Executive Speaker Series October 9, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church featuring Christopher McKinney, City of Escondido Save the Dates Networking Happy Hour October 23 Executive Speaker Series November 13 Saint of the Day September 22 Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions Ruiz was the first canonized Filipino martyr. He and his companions died for their faith in Japan in 1637.

6 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. John the Evangelist Church # Polk Avenue San Diego, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Dawn Isbell SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 23, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS