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1 325 ARGONNE CIRCLE SANTA BARBARA, CA Rev. Bruce Correio PASTOR Msgr. Michael Jenne, S.Th.D PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Patrick Mullin, C.M. RESIDENT PRIEST M. Noël Fuentes PASTORAL ASSOCIATE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 am Monday-Friday 8:30 am Holy Days Vigil 5:30 pm Day 8:30 am & 12:10 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm for lunch) BE WITH US! CONTACT US! OFFICE FOR WORSHIP David Potter Director Liturgy/Music (805) , ext. 16 music@sanroqueparish.org Noël Fuentes Pastoral Associate (805) education@sanroqueparish.org PARISH OFFICE Rose Aigner Secretary/Bookkeeper (805) office@sanroqueparish.org

2 Our Patron SAINT ROCH Scarcely 32 years old when he died, it is generally accepted that St. Roch was born about 1295 in Montpellier, France and died in St. Roch was the only child of rich and noble parents in southern France. John, his father, descendant of the kings of France, was also governor of their home city of Montpellier. He and his wife, Libera, were good Christian people. They had one cross. It was that they were aging and still childless. God at length heard their prayer. In due time, a child was born, a boy whom they named Roch (pronounced rock). Roch responded to the virtuous training his parents gave him. He was twenty when the turning point came to his life. It was the death of his parents. First, there was his Christian father. He had hardly laid his aged father to rest amid the pomp due his rank and fortune when Almighty God asked of him also the sacrifice of the dearest soul he still had on earth, his good mother. Led by the loss of his parents, he renounced his principality and whatever property there was in favor of his uncle. The rest of his rich inheritance he sold and distributed among the poor. He kept nothing for himself but a "PILGRIM'S GARB" and pittance. It is not known how he meant to spend his life; only that his thought for the time being was of making a pilgrimage to Rome to visit the tomb of the Apostles. The plague was abroad in Italy when Roch went afoot on his pilgrimage. Reaching a town called Aquapendente, he found St. John's hospital filled with the plague-stricken. He offered his assistance to the head of the hospital. What time was left over from his day's work in the hospital, Roch spent in visiting and waiting on the sick in their homes. The people were agape at what they saw. Amazement gave way to veneration for this youth who was like the Archangel St. Raphael in the flesh to these people. Secretly, he stole away and went to Rome. There he satisfied his devotion to the holy Apostles, but he found more of the same kind of work waiting for him there. The mortality from the plague was frightful in Rome. Other towns visited and similarly blessed by St. Roch were Cesena, Modena, Parma, Piacenza. God had his own designs in bringing Roch to Piacenza. His hard days of personal charity were to end with grievous sufferings. Roch became an invalid, suffering steadily the severest kind of pain. In addition, he found himself afflicted with the plague. Leaving the hospital where he had been placed, rather than be a burden to others, he found his way out into the country to a little hut on the Trebbia River. To all other suffering, there was now added that of complete abandonment by everybody when they should have helped him in his need as he had helped them in theirs. But God did hot abandon him. Tradition has it that rainfall helped refresh him and slaked his thirst, and when he at length felt the appetite for something to eat, a well-groomed hound appeared with a fresh roll between his teeth. Learning that the plague had flared up again in Piacenza yet hardly able to get about, he went to town daily to tend to the victims, returning each night to his dilapidated hut. The day came, however, when Roch felt called to return to his native city. He was about 27 at this time. He had been away for perhaps five years and the sufferings he had endured had so changed his appearance that nobody recognized him in Montpellier. He had in fact little time to be recognized. The region was at war, and he found himself picked up as a spy and thrust into jail the moment he arrived. For five years, up to his death, Roch remained in prison, apparently forgotten by the authorities over the stress of war. The day of release finally came. But it was also the day of release from the prison of the body. Roch knew that the time was at hand and asked for the last rites. From papers found on his person and presently from the strange sign of the Cross which was his birthmark, Roch was known for the prince-heir that he had been. The sequel also disclosed an offering he had made of his life, so that whoever should seek his help against contagion, should have his request granted by cure or preservation. Miraculous happenings followed Roch's death. Not only did the governor and all the surviving members of the relationship come forward to acknowledge their kinsman with a magnificent funeral, but there was a steady issue of cures upon invocation of his name. A special church was built to enshrine the remains. Many years later in 1414, when the plague broke out at the General Council of Constance, it was a ready thought to invoke the aid of the saintly "pilgrim." His image was carried about in procession with the astounding result that the plague abated at once. The fame of this event was spread by the members of the Council to every corner of Europe, and devotion to Roch increased rapidly. Popes Urban VIII and Innocent XII instituted the feast in honor of "St. Roch." The images of St. Roch show him either ministering to the sick or alone, attired in pilgrim's cloak and cap. A staff is in his hand, with the traditional pilgrim's wallet, sometimes indicated as a scallop on his shoulder. A dog is at his side, recalling the story of his rescue on the Trebbia at Piacenza. At times he points to a mark on his side or his thigh, indi cating either the storied birthmark or the pain which attacked him at Piacenza. Today St. Roch is one of the popular saints, as a patron against diseases, notably as a healer of contagion of all kinds. In life and after death his life was a continuous miracle in this regard, and public veneration of his holy memory was for that reason never interrupted. The main details of St. Roch's life were taken from the life of the Saint by Francesco Diedo, a venetian nobleman who in his day was governor of Brescia. This life was compiled near the main scene of the saint's activities in northern Italy and published in

3 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, August 19, 2018 Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. John 6:53 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Wisdom has built her house; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table (Proverbs 9:1-6). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everything (Ephesians 5:15-20). Gospel I am the living bread that came down from heaven (John 6:51-58). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 Parish Office will be closed Tuesday, August 21 through Friday, August 24. We apologize for any inconvenience. Save the Date! San Roque Parish family is invited to the 2018 Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 27 th Please save this date in your calendars. More information about time, location, and tickets to follow. Hosted by our Religious Education Dad s Club Prayer Circle Hotline We are always ready, willing and able to pray for your intentions. Please call Elizabeth Fuentes at (805)

4 Meet Rocco! (pronounced Rock-O) We have given the unofficial name Rocco to the dog who helped San Roque as he was dying in a cave after contracting the plague. We ll have Rocco accompany our Religious Education Program families as their mascot throughout the year. But, he represents much more than a mascot for a program. This little dog reminded me of our Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound; they bring the Bread of Life to others. Just as Rocco saved Saint Roch (San Roque) from certain death by bringing him bread, so too do our Minsters bring Salvation to members of our Parish Community who cannot come to Mass. If you d like to read more about our Patron, please see page 2 of this bulletin and information about the history of this Parish, visit our new website Religious Educa on Registration Please register your students for Religious Education Classes for the year using the parish website or by stopping by the Parish Office. Early registration ends September 2nd! We will have a registration table after Masses on Sunday, September 9, 16, 23. Sunday, September 23rd Catechetical Sunday We ll welcome and acknowledge our catechists who will be sharing the faith with your students at the 9:30 am Mass. Sunday, September 30th Open House On Sunday, September 23 after the 9:30 am Mass between 10:30-11:30 am, please stop by with your students to informally find your student s classroom and meet with their Catechist for this coming year! First day of classes 10:45am To 12:15 pm (new ending time) 4.

5 From Maintenance to Mission Adult Faith Forma on I was listening to Bishop Barron's podcast* last week and was almost instantly prompted to action. He was commenting on the Holy Father Francis call for the clergy to leave the sacristy and get out where people are and evangelize them, help them find their way to God or back to God. Now this is NOT for the people who come to Mass and socialize at our wonderful coffee hour. Bishop Barron is equally insistent that not just the clergy, but all of us who believe in Christ, get out there and bring people to Christ, some for the first time! We can offer programs on the Bible and the teachings of the Church, but what people need is the Eucharist! They need to come to Mass. He recounted reading about Billy Graham s famous altar calls after Rev Graham gave his sermon he would ask anyone who was ready to give their life to Jesus to come forward in the meeting space. Bishop Barron said he and Cardinal George were discussing what the equivalent would be for Catholics. Cardinal George said, When we say, Behold the Lamb of God! That s when we (Catholics) are called to the altar. That s when we give our life to Jesus! I could not agree more. But how do we invite others to come to the altar to receive the Bread of Life? We ask them! Invite someone you know who is Catholic who maybe hasn t been coming to Mass to join you some Sunday, take them out to the gathering area for coffee and donuts or for lunch afterward. Tell them why you come faithfully each Sunday. The most compelling conversion story is your own. Tell them why you come, why you love God, how God or Jesus or the Holy Spirit is alive and active in your life. Give examples of times when you knew God was with you, even in the darkest of days. For more on Bishop Barron s podcasts, homilies, and Gospel reflections visit: *a podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically. Join us! Spirituality Discussion Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm starting August 21st Interested in reading and discussing a wonderful book on Spirituality? Please join Fr. Patrick Mullin, CM and Noël Fuentes in a discussion using the book, Divine Therapy and Addiction by Fr. Thomas Keating. Come and read along with us as we explore Centering Prayer and the Twelve Steps. All of us are involved in addictive behavior! Cost $20, registration required. Call Noël at (805) or education@sanroqueparish.org Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you. Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium No. 164 Do you know someone who would like to become Catholic? Or an adult friend or family member who has not made their Confirmation or First Holy Communion? This is what the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is all about. Anyone who desires to have a personal and communal experience of God and who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith is welcome to our weekly gatherings starting the fall. Fr. Bruce, our Pastor and I will be starting out on Monday September 24th exploring questions about who God is, why did Jesus suffer and die, who are the saints and what role does Mary the Mother of Jesus have in our lives, and many, many more topics. If you or someone you know may be thinking of becoming Catholic, or maybe coming back to church after a long absence, please invite them to call me. They are among my favorite phone calls to receive! Noël (805) or me at education@sanroqueparish.org 5.

6 Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today s Gospel, Jesus tells us that Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. As we know, our loving God cannot be seen by our eyes, but only experienced through loving people. Have you considered sharing your love with your neighbors in need by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Please make checks payable to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Mail to: 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara, CA Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don t take a summer vacation from caring for your marriage. God wants to be part of your marriage all summer long. Bring a breath of fresh air to your relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Nov 2-4 in Ventura. For more information contact Ed and Jo Lara at or go online at We help make good marriages better! For those in need of assistance, please call (805) or us at: sanroquesvdp@gmail.com. Safeguard the Children Review your family phone numbers As a family, you should have a list of family emergency phone numbers that your children know from an early age. Review these numbers together a few mes a year. Children should know their parents cell and work phone numbers, and they should know who to call and how in an emergency. Include the numbers for the police, the fire department, and stress the importance of knowing when and how to contact 911. For li le children who cannot memorize all that yet, try wri ng the parents phone numbers inside their shoes. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS ar cle Family Night, visit h p:// ng/pages/ VIRTUS-Current-Online-Ar cles.aspx. For informa on on how you can make the world a safer place for children and youth, please visit or call the San Roque Religious Educa on office at Life is Changed, Not Ended You are Supported! Next Bulletin Deadlines All bulletin requests are due in writing by 12:00 p.m. to the Rectory Office for the above dates. 6.

7 Saturday August 18 5:30 p.m. Our Parish Community Sunday August 19 8:00 a.m. Ed Feeley 9:30 a.m. Clara Albert 11:30 a.m. Larry Thomsen Monday August 20 8:30 a.m. Barbara Sanchez Tuesday August 21 8:30 a.m. Diana Aguilar Wednesday August 22 8:30 a.m. John and Judy Schulte and family Thursday August 23 8:30 a.m. Fred Bedel Friday August 24 8:30 a.m. Bill Martin San Roque Church Calendar of Events Catholic Daughters of the Americas meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 12:00 pm in the Parish Center, Holy Cross Church, 1740 Cliff Dr., SB; call Lisa Gosdschan at (805) or for more information. Parish Choir: Rehearsals are held in the Choir Loft on Thursday nights We sing during the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass. If you are interested in joining, please call David Potter at , ext. 16. Married Couples Group meet in homes quarterly; call Rita Bailey or Silvia Morgan via the Parish Office at (805) call Kathie or Joe Schneider at (805) Rosary held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. Morning Rosary held at 8:00 a.m. before daily Mass Monday through Friday. Society of St. Vincent de Paul San Roque Conference meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall; please call (805) , if interested in joining. Pray for those in need of healing: Anne Atkinson Molly Baltieri Steven Barger Teresa Billes Angela Brantingham Vicky Castenada Rudy Castillo Dominic Cervantez Mark Connolly Joe Conway Kitty Cox Patty Dana Gary Davila Mary Ann Donovan Sr. Marie Bernadette Dorn John Draughon Fr. Tomas Elis Anthony Falcucci Tera Fischer Grace Fisher Ramona Foran Lidia Flores Edith Fulco Lenore Gabel Pat Gaiton Richard Grijalva Eva Guerra Robert & Donna Hengels Dave Hoppers Cora Jimenez Valeria Johnson Mike Kelly Donald Francis Kervin Jeff Klopp James Malone Bryson Martel Bruno Mautino Beverly McLaughlin Jay Mendez Anna Mesa John Menudier Jose Munoz Martha Munoz Ricardo Munoz David Oliverio Robert Ortiz Eileen Ovieda John Chris Paris Silvia Parisotto Sofi Pena Carol Pender-Bower Gina Pepe Mario Pezzati Connie Riel Katie O Reilly-Rogers Connie Russell Angela Ryan Barbara Sanchez Lori Sanchez Berdee Sansom Ruth Anne Schack Celia Scoltock Marija Simonis Barbara Stewart Victoria Stewart Pat Waters Kay Willis Parish Registration Not a registered member of our parish community? Do you have a new address or phone number? Please fill in the following information and return this form to the Rectory Office or place in the collection basket. (Please check appropriate box.) New Member Envelope Requested No Envelope Desired NAMES ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE (Please list names and ages of children under 18 on a separate sheet of paper.) 7.

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