Saint Martin of Tours 7710 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942 www.stmartinoftoursparish.org PH 619-465-5334 - FAX 619-465-7297 Email Address: info@saintmartinoftours.cc OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00PM SUNDAY: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00PM Vigil SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM DAILY MASS 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Monday through Friday CONFESSIONS: 3:30 PM 4:30PM Saturdays or by appointment HOLY DAYS: As Announced SAINT MARTIN ACADEMY Principal: Diane Hartley 619.466.3241 Web: stmartinoftoursparish.org Email: info51@stmartinacademy.org Preschool to 8th Grade PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM Your Information: (Please cut and drop in offering basket) Name Home Phone ( ) - Street Address Daytime Ph. ( ) - City, State & Zip, email: (will be followed by a telephone call, to obtain more information)
Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 2 We invite you to be a Sharing Member Register, Participate and Share your Gifts and Talents. CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS CHOIR Please help us celebrate the Christmas Eve Family Mass at 430pm on Monday, December 24. We are looking for children in 2nd Grade or older to form a Children s Choir. Rehearsals will be on Sunday, December 16 & 23 at 1215pm in the Church. For more information, please call Chris Davis at 619.698.8434. Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. SUPPORT THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS A donor writes, Your flyer touched my heart seeing the retired religious, such memories surfaced. Do you remember the sisters, brothers, or religious order priests who made a positive difference in your life? Today many are elderly and need assistance. Their religious communities struggle to meet retirement needs while continuing to serve the people of God. Please give to next week s second collection. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God (Baruch 5:1-9). Psalm-- The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading -- I am confident that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11). Gospel -- The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth (Luke 3:1-6). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13:18-19; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-11; Ps 80; Mt 17:9-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 3 FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN: REGISTRATION for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 years is ongoing. Sun, Dec 9 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Dec 16 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Jan 6 900am Family Mass 1015am Sacramental Preparation in Parish Hall Sun, Jan 13 815am Session in Parish Hall For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator, at chris@saintmartinoftours.cc or 619.698.8434 YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION For Jr. High & High School Faith Formation and Confirmation Preparation download forms @ www.stmartinoftoursparish.org HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sun, Dec 9 3-7pm Class/Mass/Dinner (Year 2 only) Mon, Dec 10 5-730pm Pasta & Penance Fundraiser Dinner Tue, Dec 11 6-7pm Christmas Caroling @ the Good Samaritan Sun, Jan 6/13 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Jan 27 5-8pm Youth Group Session & Youth Mass JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Mon, Dec 10 5-730pm Pasta & Penance Fundraiser Dinner Tue, Dec 11 6-7pm Christmas Caroling @ the Good Samaritan Mon, Dec 17 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, Jan 11 630-9pm Laser Tag & Ultra Zone Mon, Jan 14 630-745pm Youth Group Session Sun, Jan 27 5-600pm Youth Mass For more information go to: stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com or call Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 619.698.3180 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: We extend an invitation to everyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Please join us on most Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Our next session will be on Tuesday, December 11 at 7pm. If you are considering to become Catholic, or are baptized and inquiring about the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, or just want to learn more about your Catholic Faith, please come and see what we have to offer. The topic is: Sacrament of Baptism For more information and Confirmation, please contact Christine Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc. PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Elizabeth & Raymond Howell, Judith Tilaro, Melody Wydra, Tony Tangorra, Maurine McDonall, Regina Mador, Joyce Paredes, Johnny Ortega, Larry Smith, Frank Lizzo, Dylan King, Diane Stolze, David Doane, Marie Easton, Bobby F. Kissel, Ricardo F. Soto, Miguel Soto, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed, Michele Heinzel, Cristina L. Sanders, Marie Easton, Debbie Effinger, Rita A. Bongard, Julie Horton, Diane Butcher, John Hightower, Sue Houze, Gil Tangog, Joseph Green Gonzalez, Jack Zolezzi, Cindy Mendez, Ted Curry, Anna Zasueta, Pat Stewart, Anne Wojtach, Barbara Tilley, Jim Costello, Joan Glunt, Alan Collins, Bob McEwen, Jeannine Mitchell, Bob Moeller, Carol Bessone, Stephanie Butcher, Joanne Silva... may they find joy in the healing love of Christ. DECORATING THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS Saint Martin s Environment Ministry is in need of help to decorate for the Christmas Season on Friday, December 14 at 500pm in the Church, setting up lights on tree and putting up the Nativity. More help on Monday, December 17 at 430pm to finish decorating the tree, putting up banners and candle bowls, hanging up wreaths, etc. For more information, please call Cindy Vasquez at 619.851.0960.
Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 4 Saturday DECEMBER 9-16, 2018 500 PM Dorothy Christopherson Sunday 700 AM James & Madeline Carlin 900 AM Mass for the People 1100 AM Gregg Redondo 500 PM Carlos A. Ramoade Sousa Monday 830 AM Laura Elena Muir Tuesday 830 AM Pablo Chavez-Birthday Wednesday 830 AM Marie Murrieta-Blessings Thursday 830 AM Don Prim Friday 830 AM Rosa Chavez Saturday Sunday 500 PM Jesse Jr. & Jesse Sr. Buso 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Christopher Padilla 1100 AM Jose, Elisa, Raquel Imperial 500 PM Joan Caicedo CLERGY Rev. Fr. Elmer Mandac, Pastor Deacon Allen Rosker Rev. Danilo Valdepeñas, in Residence SACRAMENTS & MINISTRIES ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7pm First & Third Friday of the month in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Closes with Benediction at 830pm ALTAR SERVERS: Coordinator, Jaime Paredes 619.322.2154 FAITH FORMATION: Coordinator: Christine Davis - 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc; Ages 4 through12 - meet most Sundays September thru April: 815-10am FOOD ASSISTANCE Open Monday through Friday from 10am to 12pm Coordinator: Richard Zasueta 619.726.7618 RCIA: For adults wishing to become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Initiation - Tues, 7pm. Coordinator: Christine Davis - 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc BAPTISMS: Pre-baptismal Seminar required Call Parish Office for information - 619.465.5334 FIRST COMMUNION: Two years preparation - Call Faith Formation Coordinator: Christine Davis - 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc CONFIRMATION: Call Youth Minister: Susan Skinner, 619.698.3180 or stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Susan Skinner - 619.698.3180; Jr. High: (7 & 8) and High School: (9-12) or stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com BIBLE STUDY: Deacon Al Rosker 619.851.8578 Meets on Saturday 930am to 11am in the Parish Office BIBLE STUDY: Noemi Evans 619:699-9594 Meet on Tuesdays 915-1030am in the Parish Office MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Cookie Comer - 619.980.8847 HOMEBOUND EUCHARIST: Deacon Al Rosker - 619.465.5334 MUSIC MINISTRY: Choir Director: Frances Cavanaugh- 619.490.9062 or Email: stmartinoftourschoir@gmailcom Sat. 5pm Evening Choir, Sun. 9am Contemporary Choir Sun. 11am Traditional Choir Sun. 5pm Evening Choir WEDDINGS: Call for information - 619.465.5334 COMMUNITY GARDEN; Diane Hartley 619.466.3241 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; Don Rakestraw - 619.843.3727 SOCIAL SENIORS GROUP: Third Monday at 11am in the Parish Office: Pat Kramm 619.469.3976 SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY: Flora Funk 619.957.4388 WOMEN S CLUB: First Thursday @1030am in Barry Hall www.stmartinoftoursparish.org/womens.html or Pat Kramm - 619.469.3976 WOMEN OF FAITH; First Thursday at 6:30pm in Parish Hall-Meeting Room: Mary Margaret Kissel - 619.698.4845
Second, Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 5 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER? When we serve at the altar, we serve the Lord and his people. Servers can be children or adults, male or female, (even a whole family). Children who serve without an adult must be at least 8 years old, have celebrated their First Eucharist, and commit to attend Mass regularly. We will teach you the specific actions and task of preparing the altar, carrying the Cross, bringing the gifts of bread and wine and the vessels to the altar, handling the Roman Missal (Book), and all the other ways of actively participating in the Eucharist and understanding its meaning. If you would like to be an Altar Server, please contact Jaime Paredes at: nikkijaimeparedes@yahoo.com or 619.322.2154, for more information and to schedule a training session. POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS If you would like to have a poinsettia placed at the altar for Christmas in memory of or in honor of a family member or friend, complete this form or use the envelope sent with your Sunday collection envelopes and return it to the parish office by Friday, December 14. Poinsettias are $15 each. We have ordered 100 and will receive offerings until they are sold out. Name of donor: In Memory of: Or In Honor of: The Giving Tree will remain in the vestibule of the church through Epiphany Sunday, January 6. Please choose an ornament off the tree and purchase the needed items. Don t wrap them just bring them back during weekend Masses and place them under the tree. All items collected will go to the parish food pantry. We are also collecting blankets for our brothers and sisters in need. YET TO DO One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done. Marie Curie Our Gifts to God and Parish We are grateful to you for your presence, your participation, and your financial support of Saint Martin of Tours. December 1-2, 2018 Plate Collection: $ 3,154.06 Envelope Collection: $12,136.00 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: $15,290.06 Additional Gifts: Repairs & Maintenance: $ 242.00 Food Assistance/Pantry: $ 365.00 Christmas Flowers $ 271.00 1 Corinthians 16.2 - On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come
Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 6 CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE To report suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within our institutions and ministries, by a member of the clergy or by a parish or Catholic school employee or volunteer can be made by contacting Lisa Petronis @ 858.490.8353 or @ www.sdcatholic.org/en-us/diocese/ contactvictimsassistance.aspx. RICHES are the instrument of all vices, because they render us capable of putting even our worst desires into execution. St. Ambrose PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY Prayers are offered for our beloved deceased every Monday after the 8:30am Mass in the Church. All are welcome to come and pray before the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue for the Souls in Purgatory. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Look around most Catholic churches, and you will discover an image of John the Baptist, often in the old baptistery, or in a window near where the font is or was located. He has two feast days in the calendar: one commemorating his birth, and the other his death. There are only three nativities in our calendar: for Jesus, for Mary, and for the Baptist. John s birthday is reckoned according to the schedule given in Luke s Gospel of the angel s announcement to Mary. The angel tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy, and so Mary hastens to help her. Reckoning Christmas as December 25, we count backwards nine months to March 25 for the Feast of the Annunciation. Then we count forward three months to June 24 for John the Baptist s birth. Halfway to Christmas, his nativity gives ample reason for rejoicing in the summer, and his symbols of fire and water are used playfully in bonfires and dives into the sea. Even at the polar opposite of Christmas in the calendar, the energy of Christ s birth in the Incarnation provides cause for rejoicing. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE DIOCESE 1. Catholic Young Adult Sports (Ages 18-39) The Catholic Young Adults Ministry is hosting a recreation outdoor basketball league starting on Sunday, January 6 through March 30 from 12pm to 3pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lakeside (13208 Lakeshore Dr.). Come play with us on Sundays! Got friends who might want to play? Think about being a team captain! Either way, call Jim Palen for pricing and other details! (Hint: it s cheaper than other leagues!) Call or email Jim at 619.384.2918 or @ james@catholicyoungadultsports.com. 2.Ascension s Parish Mission Mark your calendars for Ascension s Parish Mission on January 21-24, 2019, (11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., SD 92124). We are excited to have the Fathers of Mercy, again, leading our parish mission this coming year. For all those who joined us this past Lent, Father Joseph Aytona, CPM, led an especially powerful and fruitful event. We are blessed to have Father Joseph s brother, Father Jewel Aytona, CPM, scheduled to lead our next mission in January. The Fathers of Mercy are a Roman Catholic Congregation of Priests whose primary apostolate is preaching parish missions and retreats, with an emphasis on the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Confession; and they have been doing it for over 100 years and are always outstanding. 3. Simbang Gabi at Mission San Diego de Alcala Nine (9) nights of Filipino traditional Masses to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16. Mass will be at 5:30pm in the Mission Church; Monday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 21, Mass will be at 6:30pm in St. Francis Chapel. Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23, Mass will be at 5:30pm in the Mission Church. On the ninth day, Sunday, Dec. 23, before the Mass, there will be a luncheon from 3:00-5:00pm in La Sala.
Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018 Page 7 ST. MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY DECEMBER 9, 2018 Sr. Eva from the Diocesan office Missionary Childhood Association spoke to all the students about missionary work in Kenya, the Philippines and Haiti. It was an inspiring and engaging presentation. She brought rosaries for the students to keep, and encouraged them to continue to pray for the missions all over the world. For Advent the students are being asked to bring in their own money to donate to the CRS Gift of Hope program which will help provide items such as mosquito nets, desks, uniforms, crop seed, and precious livestock for small villages and communities. One of the community outreach projects of the eighth grade class is to fill the Santa request letters from Responsibility, the preschool located next to the old Tijuana dumpsite. The 26 students took 13 letters and filled the children s wish list. The parish youth group and social ministry also contributed to the Santa letters. Parishioners donated to Responsibility $965.62 through the loose change box in November. David Lynch spoke to the eighth grade students on Nov. 30 th. about the school and how he started a new school in Nicaragua on a blue tarp just like he did in Tijuana. Since 1995, our parish and school has donated to Responsibility. David was very grateful and thankful for the support from our St. Martin of Tours community. The Alum of the Month for December is Rasik Cauchon-Desai from the Class of 2002. From kindergarten to 8th grade, St. Martin Academy taught me the fundamentals of English, Math, Science, Art, but also a subject with no state mandated curriculum - caring. To grow a child into a caring person, the lessons are not lectures or reading assignments, but rather taught by example. Examples of caring were demonstrated by Father Sproul, my teachers, and the day care staff. After SMA, I went to Helix High School, then received a B.S. in Business from SDSU in 2.5 years, followed by a Master s in Economics from UCSB - all with honors. I worked in auto insurance for a while, lived on the east coast for a couple years before my current job as Director of Sales for Mitchell International (the largest software company in San Diego). Workshop Way methodology taught me to self-start and self-organize my tasks. In the professional world, and in most areas of life, you will not have a teacher or a parent to guide you with the next task or help you when you get stuck. Being forced at an early age to understand that my task list was my responsibility, translates to so many other contexts. Especially with today s rapidly changing job market - the ability to recognize the right path, relearn, retool, and maintain ownership of one s skillset is critical Read more of Rasik s bio on stmartinacademy.org under Alum of the Month.
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