Saint Martin of Tours 7710 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942 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 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 SAINT MARTIN ACADEMY Principal: Diane Hartley 619.466.3241 Web: stmartinoftoursparish.org Email: info51@stmartinacademy.org Preschool to 8th Grade REGISTRATION FORM FOR NEW PARISHIONERS Your Information: (Please cut and drop in offering basket) Name Home Phone ( ) - Street Address Daytime Ph. ( ) - City, State & Zip, email:
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 2 We invite you to be a Sharing Member Register, Participate and Share your Gifts and Talents. Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019 Every tree is known by its fruit. For people do not pick figs from thorn bushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. Luke 6:44 THE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus images, is true: What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh. By and by, the inside will show through. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading: One s speech shows the bent of one s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7). Psalm Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59). Gospel A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45). 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: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9; Ps 51; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9-14; Ps 86; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday of Lent at: 9am & 7pm. Reminder: Friday s of Lent are days of abstinence. ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, March 6 is Ash Wednesday. This is not a Holy Day of Obligation, however it is a day of fast and abstinence. Masses and 830am Distribution 500pm of Ashes 700pm FAST & ABSTINENCE Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from ages 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill, including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Join us EVERY Friday of Lent, after the Stations of the Cross, for a very rewarding time of prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. We will gather in the Church, from 730pm to close with Benediction at 8:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend and welcome to stay as long as time permits.
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 3 FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN: REGISTRATION for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 years is ongoing. Sun, Mar 3 900am Family Mass 1015am Sacramental Preparation in Parish Hall Sun, Mar 10 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Mar 17 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Mar 31 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, Mar 10 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Mar 17 630-8pm Youth Group Session Thur, Mar 21 -Los Angeles Youth Day Sun, Mar 31 3-9pm Class-Mass-Dinner Sun, Apr 7 630-8pm Youth Group Session & Youth Mass JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Fri, Mar 8 630-8pm Escape @ OLG Mon, Mar 18 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, Mar 25 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, Mar 5 6-8pm Uptown Jungle Sun, Apr 7 5-6pm 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, March 5 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: Lent For more information and Confirmation, please contact Christine Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc. ADULT CONFIRMATION We approach the Adult Confirmation preparation as continuing Faith Formation. If you are at least 18 years old, high school graduate, are practicing your faith and have not been confirmed, this year s Adult Confirmation process will start THIS Tuesday, March 5 at 7pm. Please refer to upcoming bulletins for more information. Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator, chris@saintmartinoftours.cc or 619.698.8434 LITTLE BLACK BOOKS FOR LENT The Youth Ministry is selling the Little Black Prayer Books for Lent. They are $3 each or 2 for $5. The books have a daily reflection and prayer for each day of Lent. We have limited quantities so buy yours now. They will be available Sunday, March 3 after all weekend Masses until sold out. For more information, please contact Susan Skinner, Youth Minister at 619.977.9498 or stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com. THE DIFFERENCE The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won t. Henry Ward Beecher
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 4 Saturday Sunday MAR 3 10, 2019 500 PM Thomas Bongard 700 AM Teresa Tong & Mary Chow- Blessings 900 AM Frank Sardina 1100 AM Salvador Flores 500 PM Arben Lorja & Family- Blessings Monday 830 AM Rafael Aguilar-Birthday Tuesday 830 AM Ignalig Family-Blessings Wednesday 830 AM Joseph Edran 500 PM John Dombrowsky 700 PM For the Protection of Life In all its Stages Thursday 830 AM Tita Borja Friday 830 AM Lucy Manginelli Saturday Sunday 500 PM Adam Atruschi-Healing 700 AM Adam Atruschi-Healing 900 AM Mass for the People 1100 AM Mary Simons, Virgilio Ignalig, Kathy Van Buren, Jane Brotherton-Birthday 500 PM Jessie Buso Sr. NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 10! Remember turn your clocks FORWARD one hour NEXT SUNDAY, March 10. 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. 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 619.581.0686 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 Meets on Tuesdays 915-1030am in the Parish Office MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Toni Dimuzio - 619.286.1877 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 stmartinoftoursparish.org/women 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
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 5 PLEASE PRAY FOR... Fr. Jim Poulsen, Diane Tracy, Evangelina Medina, Jim Costello, Esther Macias, Mike Carbone, Tanya Mendez-Smith, Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM, Joseph Green Gonzalez, Cookie Comer, Dylan King, Stephanie Butcher, Ricardo F. Soto, Miguel Soto, Rachel Rakestraw, Marie Easton, Cristina Sanders, Michele Heinzel, Gil Tangog, Donald Hartley, Alan Hughes, Elizabeth & Raymond Howell, Judith Tilaro, Joyce Paredes, Larry Smith, Frank Lizzo, Diane Stolze, David Doane, Bobby F. Kissel, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed, Diane Butcher, John Hightower, Cindy Mendez, Ted Curry, Anna Zasueta, Anne Wojtach, Barbara Tilley, Joan Glunt, Bob McEwen, Jeannine Mitchell, Carol Bessone, Joanne Silva... may they find joy in the healing love of Christ. Please do not visit the above parishioners without the express permission of the family. Names will appear in the prayer list for four weeks, unless notified that the person is still in need of prayers. Please call the parish office to add or delete names on the list at 619.465.5334 or send an email to: info@saintmartinoftours.cc. ST. MARTIN S WOMEN CLUB invites all women of the parish to join their monthly meeting and a Saint Patrick s Day themed lunch on Thursday, March 7 in Barry Hall. Rosary starts at 1030am in Parish Hall, followed @11am in Barry Hall with meeting and a game of trivia: I should have known that! at 1130am and Lunch at 12noon. THE WOMEN OF FAITH MINISTRY welcomes all women of the parish to their meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 630pm in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. Join us and share fellowship with women of the parish. If you would like more information, please call Mary Margaret Kissel at 619.698-4845. THANK YOU FROM THE WOMEN OF FAITH for all the donations of toiletries during the past months. Fifty gift bags were prepared and given to Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS) for distribution. Another Thanks for all donated yarn that is used to make shawls and and lap quilts for the sick and homebound. For more information about Women of Faith contact Mary Margaret Kissel @ 619.698-4845. Saint Martin of Tours Parish is pleased to participate in the 2019 Responding to God s Grace Annual Catholic Appeal. This appeal supports charitable needs throughout the Diocese of San Diego. Your gifts make possible the work that impacts as many in our diocese: those who attend Catholic school, formation of new priests and care for our retired priests, evangelization and accompaniment of Young Adults, and the consoling presence of Christ for those imprisoned. Please make your intention to the Annual Catholic Appeal. You can make your contribution online at giving.sdcatholic.org, or by picking up a combo brochure/response from the pews in the church. SAVE THE DATE July 15 - July 19, 2019 From 9am to 12noon Camp Saint Martin Will be sailing Around the World! Have your children attended in the past? Have you volunteered? Have you donated? Please mark your calendars and pray about how you can get involved in our Vacation Bible Camp this year. Your won t want to miss our voyage to explore our Catholic Church through the eyes of different cultures. Our ship will sail from Parish Hall on Monday, July 15 at 9am and our voyage around the World will continue from 9am to noon until arriving back home on Friday, July 19, 2019.
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 6 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. February 23-24, 2019 Plate Collection: $ 2,439.92 Envelope Collection: $ 9,533.60 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: $11,973.52 Additional Gifts: Repairs & Maintenance: $ 125.00 Build a Miracle $ 920.00 BUILD A MIRACLE Building Homes El Florido, Mexico Our fourth family to receive a St. Martin s home will be selected soon. We need $3,500 to complete the funding for their home. Any donation would be most appreciated. Envelopes are in the vestibule of the church or make a donation of loose change in the boxes at the doors of the church. If you write a check, add Build a Miracle to the memo line. Our hope is that we make our goal by March 30. Build dates: Saturday, March 30; Saturday, May 18; Saturday, June 22 If you are interested in volunteering, contact Jerry or Mary Jo Crouch at jcrouch566@cox.net. Passports required. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE DIOCESE LEARNING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD The Diocese of San Diego is hosting an Explorer Day, for those men who are interested in exploring a possible vocation to the priesthood. The day will be held at St. Francis Center on the Campus of the University of San Diego on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 830am to 330pm. If living a life of service for Christ and the people of God is attractive to you, take advantage of the opportunity to attend this upcoming Explorer Day. Pick up an application at your parish office or call Fr. Lauro Minimo at St. Francis Center at 619.291.7446. BEGINNING EXPERIENCE Divorced, widowed, and separated persons can register now for a healing Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, 2019. The weekend focuses on healing and moving beyond grief in a supportive and caring environment with others that are going and have gone through the same experiences. The retreat will be held at the beautiful and serene Prince of Peace Abbey, in Oceanside, CA. If you know someone experiencing pain of grief, Beginning Experience can help. For further information call Rose Sheehan at 619.504-4410, or in Spanish call Nish Carmedy at 330.607.8774.
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 3, 2019 Page 7 St. Mar n of Tours Academy 3/2/19 You are Invited! Consider walking with us at Santee Lakes at our 28 th Annual Walkathon on Friday, March 15, 2019 @ 11am. The staff and students of St. Martin of Tours Academy & Preschool have the opportunity to participate in a Walkathon to raise funds for something that directly benefits our school and the education of our students. This year, we are asking for donations to reach our goal of $20,000 to resurface the track around the Father Sproul Memorial Field and to make important technological upgrades. Preschool is raising money for a Backyard Makeover. This would include a new area for soccer and ball play, extend a deck, rubberized flooring or new turf. Their goal is $3500 to make these improvements. We will once again enjoy the beautiful scenery and facilities at Santee Lakes on Friday, March 15 th. This year's theme is SMA Growing in Our Care for the Earth. Our staff, students and Father Elmer are seeking sponsors to help reach our goals. The support of our grandparents, relatives, parishioners and friends is what makes this fundraiser a success year after year. We are grateful for any amount donated. To make a donation, go to stmartinacademy.org/give Now Walkathon. The school will be participating in the 8:30am Mass for Ash Wednesday. All are welcome! On Saturday, March 9 th students in grades K-8 will be participating in a track meet at Cathedral Catholic High School. It is an exciting all day event that students do well in and enjoy. Boris Pardo, goalie of the SD Sockers, 7th gr. Students participated in the Sea Perch Robotics begins in Grade 8. Shared his words of wisdom and had Fossil Mysteries guide tour at the Students juggle the ball in a fun SD Natural History Museum. Competition.
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