Page 2 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2013

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1 Page 2 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2013 Staying With This Sunday marks the formal end of the Church s Christmas season. Jesus' Christmas life has now been sufficiently celebrated. His public life comes next and his baptism begins it. I know, I know, Christmas has been over for ages and we are making ready for Easter eggs or whatever else. But the Church has sense and gives us a Christmas season of weeks instead of just ripping down decorations and going on to the next thing. Good for the Church. So, what about Jesus' public life, beginning with Baptism? In the Gospel we hear the voice of God the Father speaking to him. This only happens twice in the Gospels, though Jesus talks to his Abba often. Both times it is the same message from God. You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased. Who would not want to hear these words over and over? I would. The beloved of God! It is like having candy and circuses and ice cream and all your favorite things. God has settled upon you as his special one. Everything will be fine. Except that being fine is not the real meaning of beloved. God does in fact tolerate pain and suffering in his beloved son, on the cross. This is the other side of being the beloved of God. Suffering, temptation. Jesus heard and went to the desert to ponder. But maybe now he saw the implications. The devil gave him huge, slick temptations to help: build up your earthly power and honor, use your now public status as Beloved. Be big. Directly and deeply contrary to his mission, of course, but God lets them happen. Why? Well, God is like a parent watching a teenager s growing pains. Help all you can, but definitely do not stop the growing. Temptation and suffering create an urgent need for a person to open up, to broaden scope, to understand better what love is, to see that love does not mean God taking charge and making everything alright but rather it means him staying with the beloved, continuing to love and admire him (or her), since love at its root means sharing another s life, not taking it over. To paraphrase the Father s words at the Jordan: Receive my love that never runs away, never lets go, even in the desert, even on the cross. Fr. John Foley, S. J. a composer and scholar at Saint Louis University Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Tuesday, January 22nd St. Didacus will observe this day with Eucharistic Adoration from 7am-6pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated January 22nd as a day of prayer focused on the unborn. As a community we will make this our focus with a day of Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 7:00am and ending at 6:00pm. At 6:00pm we ll conclude our day of prayer with Mass. Plan to spend some time with us that day to pray for the protection of the unborn of our society. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Baptism is a passport to an undiscovered country. People sitting in churches around the world hold this passport, but not everyone is using it. Some may not be aware that the long-ago sacrament they may have been too tiny to remember gives them access to the holy -mackerel, no-kidding, ultimate destination of the kingdom of God! They may also not be clear on the concept that it costs nothing for them to arrive there. The price of the ticket has already been paid. All that s required, really, is intentionality: you and I have to choose to take the journey. Will we do it? Maybe not. Even with a prepaid ticket, we may find excuses not to employ our passport. We may point to the inconveniences of travel, and how comfortable we are with our established routines. The thrill of the unknown is also the anxiety of the unfamiliar. One person s adventure is another s high-end hassle. You encounter too many strangers outside of your comfort zone, and let s be honest: you can t take all your stuff. For many of us, baptism will remain on paper and on file. When have you employed your faith deliberately and purposefully? Where did it take you? Exploring the Sunday Readings REST IN PEACE Berta Long Keep parishioner, Berta Long and her family in your prayers. There will be a Rosary for Berta at the Carmelite Monastery on Thursday, January 17th at 6:30pm followed by a funeral Mass at 7:00pm.

2 Page 3 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2013 Mass Intentions Saturday.....January 12 5:00PM Helen Adamski Sunday....January 13 8:30AM...People of St. Didacus 10:00AM..... Karen Neil Marable 11:30AM... Saturino Fuentes Monday...January 14 7:30AM Alan Yturralde, Spec. Int. Tuesday.....January 15 6:00PM..... Terrie Small Wednesday...January 16 8:30AM... Mary Scott Thursday....January 17 7:30AM..... Raquel Tamayo DiRaffaele Friday.....January 18 7:30AM... Deceased Benefactors of St. Didacus Saturday.....January 19 5:00PM Peter Adamski Readings for the Week of January 13, 2013 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11/ Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/ Lk 3:15-16, Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:16-17 Welcome to St. Didacus Parish! Masses Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:30am & 10:00am English 11:30am in Spanish Daily Mass Mon., Thurs., Fri. 7:30am Wednesday 8:30am & Tues. 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays 7:30am 8:30am First Fridays 8:00am 9:00am Confessions Saturdays 3:30pm or by appt. Pastor, Fr. Michael J. Sinor Parish Office Weekly Events at St. Didacus Sunday, January 13, 2013 Take Down Decorations in Church 12:30pm Church Immigration Presentation 1:00pm Hall Monday, January 14, 2013 Quinceañera Class 6:00pm Hall Small Faith V 7:00pm Winona Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Small Faith III 8:30am Hall Youth Group 6:30pm Hall Small Faith IV 7:00pm Hawley Reconciliation Parent Meeting 7:00pm School Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Eucharistic Adoration 7:30am-8:30am Church Religious Education 5:30pm School Spanish Reconciliation Parent Mtg. 5:30pm School Choir 7:00pm Church Thursday, January 17, 2013 Small Faith I&II 6:30pm Hall Spanish Choir 6:30pm Church RCIA 7:00pm Church Friday, January 18, 2013 Cub Scouts/Webelos I 3:00-5:00pm Hall Spanish RCIA 6:00pm Hall Encuentro Matrimonial 7:30-9:00pm Hall Saturday, January 19, st Reconciliation Retreat 10:00am-noon Hall GIFTS OF OUR TREASURY THE WEEK OF January 6, 2013 Collection for January 6, 2013 $4, Restricted Funds for January 6, 2013 $2, Total Income: $6, Maria Luz Arrellano Jim Barnes Diann Bauer Dan Bauer Herbert Baxter Rita Bonnell Herminia Brignoni Ibeth Brignoni Lee Burnett Loretta Calfee Ruben Campos Marie Cavanaugh Terry Davidson Bart Diaz Juanita Diaz Fred Dueber Clyde Elkins Maria Fielding Susan Guenzel Please Pray For Rosie Kinninger Marcella Halweg Bernie Kober Marilyn Kober Maria Koter Juanita Lopez Maria Lopez Dolores Mediano Esteban Mediano Joe Moser Segunda Ordona Sylvia Paiz Dominick Palestini Diane Porter Dolores Robertson Atina Rodriguez Aaron Rodriguez Alette Rodriguez Gladys Palestini Jeff Salazar Patricia Seay Christine Segura Michael Smith Raymond Sparks Helen Treat Therese Tucker Carol Verdon Pat Weaver Sue Walker Catarina Zizzo Adalina Zarate Josephine And the special intentions in our Book of Needs

3 Page 4 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, th Street, San Diego CA Happy New Year to everyone! We pray for a year of peace and learning at St. Didacus. Congratulations to our students who are ranked 2nd in the state and 5th in the nation in First in Math (an online Math Program used by school s across the country!) Impressive!! 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting Parents of Children making their First Reconciliation and First Communion this year are required to attend a meeting on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00pm at the School. 1st Reconciliation Retreat Saturday, January 19th 10am-noon in the Parish Hall 1st Reconciliation Saturday, January 26th 10:00am at the Church Catholic Charities will be conducting an Information Workshop for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is an immigration decision that was initiated last August by the Obama Government to help youth (who entered the country under the age of 15 and who are not yet 30 years of age) to obtain some limited benefits such as a valid Social Security Number, a drivers license in California and some limited benefits in addition. WHERE: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 4540 El Cerrito Drive San Diego, WHEN: Wednesday, February 20 TIME: 7:00 PM For more information visit: Thank You to everyone who continues to support our Parish Food Pantry with donations of food and money. We continue to meet the needs of those in our parish and community because of your generous donations. It is a blessing that our parish is able to carry out the mission of St. Didacus himself, by feeding the hungry. We welcome your donations of non-perishable items such as canned soup, beans, vegetables and fruit, ramen noodles, peanut butter, crackers and mac & cheese. Help us Un-decorate the Church Sunday, January 13th 12:30pm February 8th & 9th Mission San Antonio De Pala 3015 Mission Road Pala, California th Annual Divine Mercy Conference Friday at 7pm Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Cirillo Flores. Special free concert by Michael McGill (no need to register for Friday events). Saturday the doors open at 8am. The 1st talk is at 9am. Closing Mass at 6pm. Speakers: Bro. Michael Baker MIC, Fr. David Leon, Dr. Ricardo Castanon Gomez PhD, Dr. Bryan Thatcher EADM, Fr. Richard Huston. Music by Donna Lee and friends and Michael McGlinn. For more info go to or call Confirmation II Parent & Student Meeting: Sunday, January 10:00 AM School Auditorium Confirmation II Classes Begin: Sunday, January 10:00 AM School Auditorium

4 Page 5 The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2013 Symbols of Baptism The symbols of the baptismal rite put into focus the primary gift of baptism the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, a share in divine life: Welcome! In 2012, we welcomed the following children into the family of God and into the parish community of St. Didacus through the sacrament of Baptism: Jane Frances O Connor Azul Rodriguez Sandoval Jacqueline Sofia Dombrow Miette James Neuffer Isaac Matthew Wauson Penelope Emma Lee Preston Anthony Krska Jacob Alex David Alex David Velez-Pliego Stephanie Hernandez Rivas Julianna Lynnette Beltran Ramos Olivia Jude Cooper Misael Martinez Arreola Alberto Becerra Levi William Sisneros Anton James Cobarrubias Benjamin Emmanuel Ibrahim Kid s Corner Brrr! In many parts of the world, January is a month for snow time for sledding, making snowmen and having snowball fights. Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Every single snowflake is different and unique just like every single person is different and special. No one else is just like YOU! You are different and special and no one else could ever take your place. So be proud to be you and always try to be the best you that you can be! Water plunged into the baptismal waters, we are plunged into Christ s death; rising, we share in his risen life. Water brings both death (to our old selves) and life (new life of rebirth in God). Chrism anointed with Chrism, we share in the threefold office of Christ priest, prophet, king. Our being anointed with Chrism is a consecration of ourselves to conform our life to Christ s. White garment clothed in a white garment, we are reminded of our new, risen life in Christ. We have been given a new identity as beloved daughters and sons of God. We are to live unstained until we come to enjoy eternal life with God. Lighted candle enlightened by Christ, we are also to be the light of Christ dispelling sin and darkness in the world. We ourselves are to be living examples that in Christ the light of salvation has come to the world. Although all of these symbols also imply the demands of discipleship (water-dying to self; Chrism-conforming ourselves to Christ; white garment-living lives worthy of who we are; lighted candle-overcoming the darkness of evil), they primarily help us understand who we become in baptism members of the Body of Christ sharing in divine identity. Greater awareness and appreciation of our identity eases the way for us to be more faithful in our discipleship. Living Liturgy 2013 We realize every Sunday that our Profession of Faith would not be possible if it were not for the many generations of believers who have preceded us. It is rooted in the faith first entrusted to the Apostles, handed down through the bishops of the Church to our very own day. St. Irenaeus of Lyons (d. 202) offers insight into the reality of faith: We guard with care the faith that we have received from the Church, for without ceasing...this deposit of great price, as if in an excellent vessel, is constantly being renewed and causes the very vessel that contains it to be renewed. We are also particularly indebted to those who stand with us to make the Profession of Faith. Together we are there to worship God and by that act are strengthened by being united in that act. We profess our faith together so that we may live together as well. We profess our faith together so that together we may live the fulfillment of that faith in heaven. Fr. James M. Sullivan, O.P.

5 Pagina 6 El Bautismo del Señor 13 de enero de 2013 Día de Oración por la Protección Legal de los Niños No Nacidos 22 de enero En nuestra parroquia de San Didacus observaremos este día de oración con Adoración Eucarística de 7 AM--6 PM. La Conferencia Estadounidense de los Obispos Católicos ha designado el martes 22 de enero como día de oración por los no nacidos. Tendremos en este día Adoración Eucarística de 7:00 AM a 6:00 PM y culminaremos con una Misa a las 6PM. NOTICIAS DE CONFIRMACION Confirmación II - Junta de padres y estudiantes: Domingo 20 de enero las 10:00 AM en el Auditorio de la Escuela. Clases de Confirmación II: Domingo 27 de enero a las 10:00 AM en el Auditorio de la Escuela. Papas si todavía no han pagado el retiro ahora es tiempo. Ayúdanos a quitar las decoraciones de la Iglesia, hoy domingo 13 de enero después de misa. Por favor quédese un ratito para ayudarnos. Entre mas manos se acaba mas rápido.!muchas Gracias! NUESTRO BAUTISMO Por el bautismo, el Espíritu Santo nos provoca y nos muestra la actitud de estar abiertos a la voluntad de Dios, como modo de vida, el llamado a ser hijos de Dios, identificándonos en todo con el Padre y procurando, con nuestro actuar, hacer presente la justicia y el amor de Dios. Por desgracia, en la actualidad para muchos el bautismo se ha limitado al un rito religioso, desligándolo de la vida y la experiencia de fe de la persona creyente. Se nos ha olvidado que el bautismo es el hecho fundamental del ser cristiano, pues evoca la vida, la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo y la participación de todo cristiano en este misterio. Agradezcamos nuestro bautismo con nuestro testimonio de vida. Junta de Padres para la Primera R e c o n c i l i a c i ó n Los padres de los niños que van hacer su Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión este año están obligados a asistir a una reunión, el miércoles 16 a la hora del catecismo. El Retiro de la Primera Reconciliación será el sábado 19 de enero de 10 AM a las 12 del medio día (el retiro es solo para niños). La Primera Reconciliación será el sábado 26 de enero a las 10 AM, favor de llegar 15 minutos antes para iniciar a las 10 AM. Taller de Información para la Acción Diferida para los jóvenes El día de hoy después de misa en el salón parroquial, estará el abogado Joe La Costa y su equipo de abogados para compartir los nuevos reglamentos de la Acción Diferida para jóvenes.