I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. - Jeremiah 33:15 December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent 4540 El Cerrito Drive San Diego, CA 92115 Phone: Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Clergy: Pastor: Fr. Jose Goopio, SVD Deacon: Tony Albers Deacon: Herb Kelsey MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 6:00PM, & Spanish Mass 4:00PM Tuesday - Friday: 8:00AM Monday: 8:00AM Communion Service Holy Days & Special Services: See bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:00PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays: 8:30AM
Parish Community Announcements CALENDAR DECEMBER Dec 2 - Women s Club White Elephant & Bake Sale after morning Masses Dec 3 - Cares for Kids Mtg. PH 6pm Dec 5 - Knights of Columbus Mtg. PH 7pm Dec 7 - Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass 6pm Dec 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 8am (Holy Day of Obligation) Women s Club Dinner Dance 6pm PH Dec 9 - Diocesan African Mass/ Gathering 1pm Dec 11 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 6pm followed by gathering in PH Dec 12 - Soup & Salad PH 5-7pm Dec 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec 13-Women s Club Mtg PH 9am Dec 16 - Fr. Maxime Villeneueve s 1st Mass & reception 10am Dec 24 - Christmas Eve 6pm Vigil Mass; 11:30pm Caroling; 12 Midnight Mass Dec 25 - Christmas Day Masses 8am & 10am Poinsettia Plants Needed Dec. 18-23 Please bring Poinsettias to the church. Red or White is preferred. Help make our Church more Festive for Christmas. Thank You for your contribution! Questions? Call Cathie Senoff 619-582-6439 Sunday Hospitality 1st week: Women s Club 2nd week: Vietnamese Group 3rd week: Knights of Columbus 4th & 5th week: Spanish Community QUARTERS & CANS COLLECTION Dec. 1-2 - 1st Weekend of the Month This weekend is our monthly Quarters and Cans Collection. All quarters and designated moneys will go to support St. Katharine Drexel Academy (SKDA). We wholeheartedly support Catholic education for our children from Pre-school to 8th Grade at SKDA. This is one way we can follow Jesus who said: "Let the children come to Me. Do not hinder them." Matthew 19:14. May the good Lord reward your generous heart. All Non-Perishable Food will be given to Catholic Charities College Area Center to help our neighbors in need.. Please bring your donations to the altar after the bread and wine are presented. Thank you for your support! Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Friday, Dec. 7, 6:00pm Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass Saturday, Dec 8, 8:00am Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Sat at 5pm is our regular Sunday Vigil Mass Donated gifts are going to: El Nido Families The Giving Trees Will Be Up Dec. 1st & 2nd Gifts are due back by Dec 16th Make someone s Christmas brighter! Please pick a tag/tags on the trees set up in the church. Purchase the requested item(s) and attach the tag to the gift. Prisoners in Tijuana Blessed Sacrament Cares for Kids Casa de los Pobres (House of the Poor) in Tijuana
Parish Community Announcements This Sunday - Blessed Sacrament Women s Club Annual White Elephant & Bake Sale Dec. 2nd, 8:30am - 12:30pm All proceeds support the Women s Club Mission to the Parish. They devote their time and funds to the upkeep and caring of our altar; ie, purchasing the wine, host, oil, candles, care of the linens etc. Blessed Sacrament Women s Club Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Sat. Dec. 8 at 6pm in the Parish Hall Dinner by: Cupid s Catering Music by: Gabe and Angie $40 per person (No tickets sold at the door) Get your tickets now after all Masses. For ticket information or sales call Cathie Senoff 619-582-6439 or Pat Luebbers 619-262-8522 Come and have a fun evening with us! Soup & Salad Wednesday December 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Parish Hall Share a meal with your parish community & Raise Funds to Improve Our Parish Hall. $6.00 per person. $3.00 Children 5yrs. - 10 yrs. Free for Children under 5 yrs. old We Support Ride Sharing, Bring a Friend! Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Dec. 8-9 Next week there will be a second collection at Masses to collect funds for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Many priests, sisters & brothers served for years with little or no pay. Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your support provides medications, nursing care and more. INFO: retiredreligious.org Make checks payable to Blessed Sacrament Parish (write in memo RFR) Please give to those who have given a lifetime. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Celebration Mass Tuesday Dec. 11 6pm (in English) Celebration in Parish Hall: 7-8pm Danza Azteca. Maria Arroyo of the San Diego Diocese will speak on Our Lady of Guadalupe. 8pm Dinner & Mariachi. Come & See Fr. Jon s New House! Dec. 16, 9am-4pm at 4310 Cozzens Ct, SD, 92122. My dear former parishioners, greetings! I am pleased to announce that after living out of a carry-on for 5 months (Since my trip to Rome end of May), I ve finally moved into my new digs. The SVD bought a house in UTC area and had me add on a couple of rooms and buy all the furniture and appliances etc. Now it s done, and Mi Casa es Su Casa! Yes! You are all invited to celebrate along with me and my housemate Fr. Joe Miller, SVD and warm-up the house. Children You Are Invited... Monday. Dec. 24th at 6pm to participate in the Christmas Children s Liturgy. We need angels, shepherds, soldiers, sheep, Mary & Joseph, readers and gift carriers. One Rehearsal Only Sunday, Dec. 16 After 10am Mass in the Church. Parents are needed & welcome. Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Misa y Celebración Misa Martes, 11 de Diciembre 6pm (en inglés) Celebración en el salón parroquial: 7-8pm Danza Azteca. María Arroyo, de la Diócesis de San Diego, hablará sobre Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Cena 8pm y Mariachi. FINANCIAL UPDATE November 18th: $5710.00 November 25th: $4609.00 Thank you for your continued support.
REFLECTIONS FR. JON S ARTICLES Will be available at the doors to the church through the end of 2018. We have changed the focus of this page to more scriptural reflection material and seasonal liturgical topics in response to parishioner s requests. Congratulations to our Newly Baptized & Her Family Jordan Lilly Weathers THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God s justice is something other than this, of course. God s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and humankind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jesse of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah s time. Israel s kings held the promise of God s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and announces that the Promised One will come. Luke s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. LA PROMESA DE JUSTICIA Estamos en buena compañía cuando clamamos a Dios por justicia. Con frecuencia escuchamos y estamos de acuerdo con el pueblo de Israel que pregunta a Dios por qué el malo prospera. Sin embargo, cuando clamamos por justicia usualmente queremos que alguien reciba el castigo que se merece. Obviamente la justicia de Dios es más que eso. La justicia de Dios abarca una maravillosa rectitud entre Dios y la humanidad. En la lectura de hoy Jeremías avizora un tiempo en el que un justo brotará del tronco de Jesé, de la casa y la familia de David. La vida no era justa en el tiempo de Jeremías. Los reyes de Israel mantenían viva la promesa de la fidelidad de Dios, pero era difícil ver cómo la promesa de Dios se podía cumplir por medio de ellos. No obstante, Jeremías levanta la voz y anuncia que ya viene el Salvador prometido. El Evangelio de Lucas hace eco de ese anuncio, y Pablo se llena de un gran ánimo. De esta manera el Adviento comienza con una promesa. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT IN ONE PLACE Free to Blessed Sacrament parishioners. Entertaining movies, programs, talks, audio dramas, and ebooks just a click away! 1) Go to blessedsacramentsandiego.formed.org. 2) Click Register and enter your name, email address, and a password. 3) You re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! FEATURED CONTENT FOR DECEMBER
Scripture Readings & Prayer Dec. 2 First Sunday of Advent A Vocation View: Be on the watch! Allow God to lead you in the ways of truth and justice. God is calling you to serve. DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES and SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 TODAY First Reading The days are coming when the Lord will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading Abound in love for one another and for all (1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2). Gospel Stand erect and raise your heads; your redemption is at hand (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). THIS WEEK Monday:Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 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. Blessed Sacrament Penance Service Thurs. Dec 20 7pm Local Advent Penance Services Please take this opportunity to prepare for Christ s birth. Tues. Dec 4 - St. Rita, 7pm - St. Therese, 7pm Wed. Dec 5 - St. Joseph Cathedral 7pm Thurs. Dec 6 - Holy Spirit 7pm Fri. Dec 7 - Our Lady of Angels 7pm Mon. Dec 10 - St. Martin of Tours, 7pm Tues. Dec 11 - St. Didacus 7pm Fri. Dec 14 - Christ the King 7pm Mon. Dec. 17 - San Diego Mission 7pm Tues. Dec 18 - St. John the Evangelist 7pm Thurs. Dec 20 - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 7pm Sat Dec 22 - St. Patrick Confessions 3-5pm WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, Dec. 1 5pm Alex & Angel Olvera, int. SUNDAY, Dec. 2 8am Jennie Sardo 10am Baldassare & Caterina Ferrara 6pm Sr. Eleanor McNally, int. MONDAY, Dec. 3 8am Aida Sinohui TUESDAY, Dec. 4 8am Fr. Jerry Hamperzonian WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5 8am Family of Elaine Quinn THURSDAY, Dec. 6 8am Elaine Quinn FRIDAY, Dec. 7 8am Sergio Valenzuela SATURDAY, Dec. 8 8am Khien Chu & Tru Pham 5pm Andrew Nobles Sr. PRAY DAILY FOR OUR PRIESTS Please pick up special prayer cards at church doors. Monday Dec. 3 Bishop John Dolan Tuesday Dec. 4 Bishop Robert Brom Wednesday Dec. 5 Bishop Gilbert Chavez Thursday, Dec. 6 Rev. Gérard Lecomte, CJM Friday, Dec. 7 Rev. Yong Ho Francis Lee, OFM Saturday, Dec. 8 Rev. David Leon Sunday, Dec. 9 Rev. Claudio Lombardo, MC
What s Happening Around the Town Dec 2 Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession & Mass 12:30pm Procession starts at Park Boulevard and B Street. Ends at St. Joseph Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop McElroy at 3 pm. All are invited to participate in the diocesan observance of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Dec 6 Mary: Wellspring of Joy & Solidarity 9:00am - 12:00pm at the Diocese of San Diego Pastoral Center. Mary s response to the Annunciation is a source of great joy for us as people of faith. It is also the beginning to the highest expression of solidarity between God and his people; the Incarnation. Join us for a day of reflection on this joyful event in our Salvation history and its personal invitation to each of us. As we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior this Advent season. There is no cost, but register before December 3rd, 2018. INFO: Lisa Vaca: 858-490-8230 or Ivaca@sdcatholic.org Jan 26, 2019 Diocese of San Diego - Parish Leadership Conference - Spring Forward - 9am - 3pm Fr. Tony Ricard special guest, at Good Shepherd Church 8200 Gold Coast Dr. 92126; Limited Seating, $35 per person or $125 for each parish group of 5, Online Pre- Registration Only at sdcatholic.org/ springforward, No at-the-door registration will be accepted. For more info. contact Lisa Vaca 858-490- 8230 or Lvaca@sdcatholic.org Jan 18-20 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend At the Courtyard Marriott in Rancho Bernardo. Start the New Year off right. Celebrate the love you have for your spouse & deepen your relationship. Food & lodging provided. $75 fee & a voluntary donation requested at the end of the weekend. Get more info & sign up today at www.wwme-sandiego.org Your neighborhood Catholic school serving Blessed Sacrament, Holy Spirit and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parishes ENROLLING NOW Grades TK - 8 Office hours: Monday Friday 7:30am 3:30pm Forming Christ-like leaders who will use their unique gifts and talents to change the world. (619) 582-3862 skda-sd.org 4551 56 th St. San Diego, CA 92115 Sister Eleanor Turns 100! This Sunday, December 2 Our dear Sr. Eleanor McNally turns 100 Sunday, Many will remember her years of service to our parish community. She ran our RCIA program, visited the sick, led a Bible studies and Women in the Bible class. She hated to leave her beloved California for the cold Midwest state of Ohio. However, advancing in years, she went to their Motherhouse where her fellow sisters could better help her. Sr. Eleanor would love to hear from you. Please send her birthday greetings at: Sister Eleanor McNally, CPPS 4960 Salem Ave. #3204 Dayton, Ohio 45416-1797 Affordable Catholic education for your children Call us to learn more! Our Expanded Color Bulletin Was Paid for by our Advertisers Say THANK YOU by Supporting them with your business!
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Parish Information & Resources Parish ID# for United Way Contributions is 9753 PARISH OFFICE Pastoral Staff Fr. Jose Goopio, Pastor Deacon Herb Kelsey Deacon Tony Albers Kerwin Molina, x124 Faith Formation Coordinator Grades 1-8. FaithForm@blessedsacramentsandiego.org Justine Coliflores, Confirmation, teens Administrative Staff Jeanine Yin, x100 Administrative Assistant Nancy Ulrich, x129 Communications Coordinator FORMED Website Online Catholic Evangelization Resources For Blessed Sacrament parishioners. blessedsacramentsandiego.formed.org SACRAMENTS Marriage Information: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before the marriage date. Baptism Information: Deacon Herb Kelsey First Communion: Contact Parish Office Confirmation: Contact Parish Office Anointing of the Sick: Fr. Jose Goopio Funeral Arrangements: Contact Parish Office SCHOOL SKDA - St. Katharine Drexel Academy Anne Egan, Principal 619-582-3862 Parent-Teacher Group(PTG) Tina Greenbank (President) tinagreenbank@gmail.com MINISTRIES Adoration Chapel Contact parish office Altar Servers Contact parish office Choir - Contemporary (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses) Choir - Traditional Patti Burch (8am Masses) 619-735-6330 Eucharistic Ministers Contact Parish Office Lectors Sheila Kennedy 619-287-1864 Ushers Parish Office Youth Ministry (High School Students) Contact parish office GROUPS Cares for Kids Teresa Markey 619-582-2141 Culture of Life Margie Morrison 619-582-8651 Knights of Columbus John Agoh 619-278-8405 Women s Club Pat Luebbers 619-262-8522