First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH 4540 El Cerrito Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 Parish Office: 619-582-5722 MASSES: Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM,4:00 PM (Spanish Mass); 6:00 PM Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage. Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor Tony Albers: Deacon Herb Kelsey: Deacon Parish ID # for United Way Contributions....9753 BAPTISM INFORMATION 619-582-5722 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).619-582-5722 FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8....619-582-5722, ext. 124 Kerwin Molina, Coordinator CONFIRMATION, Teens...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL 619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org
First Sunday of Lent Blessed Sacrament February 18, 2018 From The Pastor SKDA That s us! We are committed to the formation of the whole child, and therefore, are working with the University of San Diego to launch a wellness program at SKDA. We are also launching a Blended Learning approach to enhance the academic rigor of the school and provide learning environments that are conducive to empowering the learning style and pace of each child toward their full academic potential. Finally, we are working to make SKDA an accessible choice for the many families who dream of a Catholic education for their children by launching a robust tuition assistance campaign. The program will invite individuals and organizations, who believe in the transformative power of this model, to join us in the sustainability efforts we embark on. (The following is a letter from John Galvan, the Director of the Office for Schools of the Diocese of San Diego.) Dear Friends of Catholic Schools, It is our pleasure to officially introduce to you Saint Katharine Drexel Academy (SKDA). An integrated model for Catholic education is the Diocese of San Diego. The Diocese has embarked on a strategic integration of two schools in the Center City Heights and College District area: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and Blessed Sacrament Parish School. This strategic move comes along with a strong commitment to sustain Catholic education in the most needed area of our Diocese. Only two miles apart, the integration project creates the possibility of consolidating the strengths of two Catholic schools to serve a broader audience in the region. This model also opens the opportunity for innovation and creativity in providing quality, accessible and cutting-edge Catholic educational formation for the children in the Center City and College District area of San Diego. Each school community that will form SKDA brings a rich legacy from decades of forming and transforming the lives of many generations of alumni from Blessed Sacrament Parish School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School. We want to honor their legacy with a name and patron saint reflecting the future of these two communities as they come together to carry on the ministry of Catholic education in the region. After the careful consideration of names and partron saints and the collective feedback of over 160 people from both communities, Saint Katherine Drexel was chosen as the patron saint for our new school. Saint Katherine Drexel, S.B.S. (Nov 26 1858- March 3, 1955) was the second canonized saint to have been born in the United States and the first to have been born a U.S. citizen. She established the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. The Vatican cited fourfold aspects of Drexel s legacy, including: a love of the Eucharist and perspective on the unity of all peoples; courage and initiative in addressing social inequality among minorities; her belief in quality education for all and efforts to achieve it, and selfless service, including the donation of her inheritance for the victims of injustice. We believe these tenets will serve as a compass for the future legacy this school will create over the next decades. SKDA prepares to open its doors in Aug 2018 empowered by its Patroness motto: Be a sign in the world of the power of the Eucharistic Christ to effect unity and community among all peoples. We invite you to join us in our efforts to the success of our new integrated model. We are Happy to Welcome New Parishioners Registration forms are Available in the Parish Office. Call or Stop by the Parish Office (619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org BSP Devotions Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) Weekdays 7:30 AM (Before Mass) Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays (After Mass)
First Sunday of Lent Blessed Sacrament February 18, 2018 Vietnamese Mass at BSP! Seder Celebration Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 pm Everyone is welcome. FINANCIAL UPDATE 2018 February 11 weekend $5,547.00 Thank you for your continued support. Wednesday, March 28 Seder Celebration with Mass in Parish Hall 6:00pm followed by Soup & Salad No Soup & Salad Wed. March 14 Adults $6; Kids (5-10) $3 Tuesdays after Mass Limited Seating! Be sure to sign up in advance at office by March 19 Devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Faith Formation, Confirmation & RCIA NO classes Sunday, February 18 Due to Holiday Weekend Class will resume Sunday, February 25 Friday Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent at 7 PM in the Church This is a great meditation to prepare for Easter. Annual Catholic Appeal (BSP Goal: $27,000) If you haven t made your pledge we encourage you to do so. Your donation can be put in the collection basket, sent to the office, donated online at www.giving.sdcatholic.org or checks can be made payable to: Diocese of San Diego. We are grateful for your generosity as it will bring joy to all who will benefit from you Sharing God s gifts Weekly Mass Intentions Sat. Feb. 17 5:00pm Minore Family, int. Sun. Feb. 18 Gloria Valenzula 10:00am Mary Zizzo 6:00pm Parishioners Mon. Feb. 19 Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 An Orphan Soul Fr. Jerry Hamperzonian Luiz Valenzula Greg Hitosis Izzy
First Sunday of Lent Blessed Sacrament February 18, 2018 Parish Events Feb. 18 - No Classes for Faith Formation Feb. 18 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH Feb. 23 - Stations of the Cross 7pm CH Feb. 25 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH Feb. 26 - Bibliodrama 6:30pm PHL March. 2 - Stations of the Cross 7pm CH March. 4 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH March. 4 Vietnamese Mass at 1pm CH March. 5 - Cares for Kids 6-7pm CH March. 9 - Stations of the Cross 7pm CH March.11 - Diocesan African Mass & Gathering 1pm March.11 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH March 28 - Seder w/mass and Soup &Salad 6pm PH April 28 - Women s Club Card Party April 28 - BSPS Spring Fundraiser 5:30pm at school PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS Interested in joining a ministry group? Contact the person listed below or church office. (area codes are (619) except were listed) Adoration Chapel..582-5722 Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell..582-5722 Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey..582-2141 Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses).582-5722 Culture of Life: Margie Morrison 582-8651 Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office 582-5722 Knights of Columbus: John Agoh........278-8405 Lectors: Cynthia Gonzales.218-8155 BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)..klhbones@aol.com Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass).735-6330 Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha 582-3657 Ushers: Church Office....582-5722 Vocations Committee: Dick Reid...583-1081 Women s Club: Pat Luebbers. 262-8522 Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office.....582-5722 Landscaping Project Our landscaping looks great but we still need your help to pay for it. Thus Far we have received donations of $19,004.30. Still $3,995.70 to go. God Bless You! - Fr Jon Bible Garden Progress Wow! Our spectacular Bible Garden is finished except for the Scripture Pole Grace and Peace to You in six languages (coming soon). Get into the Lenten Season with a stroll through the Holy Land. Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus Need You! Meetings are the 1st Wed. of the month. The Knights are looking for new members. Contact John Agoh at 619-278-8405 Women s Club Want You! Would you like to join the Blessed Sacrament s Women s Club, but you work, go to school, take care of your young ones or think you are too young (there is no age limit)? YOU CAN!!! Become a member ($5.00 per year dues) and we will email you all our monthly minutes so that you are able to see and enjoy our meetings when we meet on the second Thursday of each month. You can then participate in our three fund raising events our Bake/Boutique sale, our Christmas dinner dance and our Annual bingo/card party. These events are always held on a weekend, so your participation would be cherished. Any major items that requires all members to vote, not a problem, you will be able to vote via email. All our proceeds goes to the upkeep and caring of our altar, ie, purchasing the wine, host, oil, candles, care of the linens, vestments, flowers, etc. WE WANT YOU TO JOIN, WE NEED YOU TO JOIN, YOU ARE OUR FUTURE Please contact Pat Luebbers (President) at 619-262-8522 for further information.
First Sunday of Lent Blessed Sacrament February 18, 2018 AROUND TOWN Feb. 23-25 After-Abortion Healing Retreat, For information/registration call Rosemary Benefield (858) 581-3022 March. 16, St. Therese Parish Fish Fry, 5:30-6:30pm Social Center; Cod, Calamari & Shrimp $9; Pre-order Baked Salmon $10 - Call Mo (619) 994-9818 Whispering Winds Family Camp Priority registration by Feb. 21 for camp dates July 13-15. For more information, contact Matt and Brianne Kojis at mattkojis@gmail.com or 619-964-6174. A Cultural & Spiritual Journey to Italy 14-Days Join Fr. Bruce Orsborn on a wonderful tour all over Italy. The dates will be from October 7-20, 2018. For a brochure and registration form, please contact Alicia Policarpio at 619-575-2240 x104 Home Masses We continue to have Home Masses. please contact the office if you wish to host a Mass. Bibliodrama Monday, February 26 at 6:30pm in PHL SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending Monday: Presidents' Day; Julian Calendar Lent Wednesday: St. Peter Damian Thursday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington's Birthday Friday: St. Polycarp; Abstinence Blessed Sacrament Parish School (Transitional Kindergarten - Grade 8) Contact: admissions@bsps-sd.org (619) 582-3862 www.bsps-sd.org Repor ng Sexual Abuse Complaints about sexual abuse by a Diocese employee or volunteer can be made by contacting Lisa Petronis, 858-490-8353 or at www.sdcatholic.org. Daily Prayer for Our Priests O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me, the priests who absolved me from my sins, the priests at whose Masses I assisted & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name.) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in eternity. Amen. --St. Therese of Lisieux Readings for the Week Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19;Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Mk 9:2-10 February 18 - First Sunday of Lent A Vocation View: As we being this Lenten season we are reminded of the everlasting covenant God made with us. Renew the promise you made with God. Believe in the Good News! DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES and SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 Sunday Hospitality Schedule After 8am & 10am Masses 1st: Women s Club group 2nd: Vietnamese group 3rd: Knights of Columbus 4th: Spanish group 5th: Spanish group Monday ~ February 19 Rev. Msgr. Frank Pugliese Tuesday ~ February 20 Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Purcell Wednesday ~ February 21 Rev. Paul Quante, OSA Thursday ~ February 22 Rev. John Quinn Friday ~ February 23 Rev. James Rafferty Saturday ~ February 24 Rev. Fernando Ramirez, Jr. Sunday ~ February 25 Rev. Andres Ramos
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