SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH 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-Friday COMMUNION SERVICE 8:30 AM Saturday CONFESSIONS: 3:30 PM 4:30PM Saturdays or by appointment HOLY DAYS: As Announced SAINT MARTIN ACADEMY: Principal: Antoinette Dimuzio 619.466.3241 Preschool to 8th Grade We invite you to be a Sharing Member Register, Participate and Share your Gifts and Talents. 7710 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942 www.stmartinoftoursparish.org PH 619-465-5334 FAX 619-465-7297 Email Address: info@saintmartinoftours.cc
CHRIST, KING OF ALL On this, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only king over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation. At the end of time as we know it, Christ's work of restoring all things to unity and harmony with their Creator God will be completed. This Sunday, when we claim Christ as both our Shepherd and our King, we recognize our own calling to participate in Christ's saving work by caring for those whom Jesus calls "the least ones" (Matthew 25:45). - Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-17). Psalm -- The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading -- As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-28). Gospel -- Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46). 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: 1 Mc 1:10-63; Ps 119; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1-31; Ps 17; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-59; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-17; Ps23; 1 Cor 15:20-28; Mt 25:31-46 Join us every First Friday of the month, for a very rewarding time of prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. We gather in the Holy Spirit Chapel from 7pm and close with benediction at 830pm. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as time permits. `tç à{x áéâäá Éy à{x yt à{yâä wxñtüàxw? à{üéâz{ à{x ÅxÜvç Éy ZÉw? Üxáà Ç cxtvxa TÅxÇ Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Cacilia Seifert, who passed away on November 10. There will be viewing and visitation at Erickson/ Anderson on November 30, from 5 to 8pm with Rosary at 6pm. Our hearts and prayers go to her dear children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Page 2
Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN: Registration for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 years and Sacramental preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is ongoing. HAPPY THAKSGIVING 9am Family Mass 1015am First Reconciliation Sacramental Preparation in Parish Hall 815am Session in Parish Hall 815am Session in Parish Hall For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator, at chris@saintmartinoftours.cc or 619.698.8434 REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION & CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: to register download forms at: www.stmartinoftoursparish.org HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sun, Dec 3 5-630pm Youth Mass Sun, Dec 3 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Dec 10 630-8pm Youth Group Session Mon, Dec 11 5-730pm Pasta & Penance Fundraiser JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Mon, Nov 27 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, Dec 1 630-830pm Cookie Baking at Our Lady of Grace Sat, Dec 2 2-8pm Youth Rally Mon, Dec 4 Tue, Dec 5 630-745pm Youth Group Session 6-7pm Christmas Caroling @ Good Samaritan For more informa on go to stmar no oursyouth@gmail.com or call Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 619.698.3180 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: We would like to extend an invita on to everyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, to join us on most Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Our next session is on Tuesday, November 28 at 7pm. If you are considering to become Catholic, or are bap zed and are inquiring about the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirma on, or just want to learn more about your Catholic faith, please come and see what we have to offer. The topic will be: Catholic Practice/Advent/ Preparation for Rite of Acceptance! For more informa on, please contact Chris ne Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc BIBLE STUDY Ready to take your faith journey to a whole new level and supercharge your Advent Season? The Saturday morning Bible Study group will start, next Saturday, December 2, with a new, fun and exciting topic Mary, Favored by God. This group meets in the Church Office, Conference Room, from 930 to 11am and is inviting and welcoming new members. Please call the Parish Office at 619.465.5334, for more information and to register. I CAN DO ANYTHING I have started houses with no more than the price of a loaf of bread and prayers, for with Him who comforts me, I can do anything. --Frances Xavier Cabrini Page 3
THEY ARE HERE! Christmas Cards and car magnet signs are available from the Knights of Columbus after all Sunday Masses, through the Advent Season, while supplies last. Donations are welcome. English and Spanish versions will be available. 36th ANNUAL ADVENT WORKSHOP! Our Advent Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 3 to 6pm in Parish Hall. This is the first time, in years, it s not during Thanksgiving weekend. So, please join us as we begin the Advent Season with Advent wreath making, crafts, and dinner provided by our own Knights of Columbus. There will be activities for children from 2 to 95! For more information or to register, please contact Christine Davis at 698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc. THE FOOD ASSISTANCE MINISTRY is in need of nonperishable food to reach out to the less fortunate in our midst. We appeal to our caring parish community to help us with items such as: jelly, peanut butter, spam, cold cereal, hot cereal, canned meats, Rice-a- Roni, hamburger helper, or cash/check to purchase the food we need. Please put the items in the food box in the vestibule of the Church or deliver them to the parish office or food center. Donations of check/cash should be clearly marked Food Assistance and put in the offering baskets at Mass. In the month of October 2017 we provided 1,470 meals. Thank you for your continued support. CLERGY Fr. Chris Kintanar, Pastor Email: frchrisk@gmail.com Deacon Allen Rosker Rev. Danilo Valdepeñas, In Residence Rev. Pedro Rivera, In Residence SACRAMENTS & MINISTRIES ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7pm first Friday of the month in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Closes with Benediction at 830pm. FAITH FORMATION: Coordinator: Christine Davis 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc Ages 4-12 - 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 MUSIC MINISTRY: Sat. 5pm Evening Choir, Dennis Sable Sun. 9am Contemporary Choir, Frances Cavanaugh Sun. 11am Traditional Choir, Frances Cavanaugh Sun. 5pm Evening Choir, Dennis Sable WEDDINGS: Call for information - 619.465.5334 BINGO: Every Wednesday at 630pm in both halls COMMUNITY GARDEN; Diane Hartley 619.726.7618 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; Bill McClurg - 619.961.7063 SENIOR SINGLES GROUP: Third Monday at 10am in Barry Hall: 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: Monica Dietsch - 619.469.1256 Page 4
Nov_m\_r 26 DECEMBER 3 Saturday Sunday 500 PM Henry & Adella Chess 700 AM Marie Johann 900 AM Mass for the People 1100 AM Rolfe Cuthbertson 500 PM Le Roy Family-Special Intention Monday 830 AM Stefano Brunetto Tuesday 830 AM John Dimuzio Wednesday 830 AM Donald Healy Thursday 830 AM Kathryn Redding Friday 830 AM Miguel Soto Campos Saturday Sunday 500 PM Guillermo Kcomt 700 AM Teresa Tong & Mary Chow-Blessings 900 AM Christopher Padilla 1100 AM Joanne Boyle 500 PM Mass for the People SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dung-Lee and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Trey Sieradski, Ralph Hernandez, Frank Lizzo, Lee Gutgesell, Allen Stanley, Michele Heinzel, Monica Dietsch, David Doane, Barbara Tilley, Alan Collins, Jean & Bob Keating, David Alan Zurline, Diane Bacon, David Stapleton, Bob McEwen, Marilyn McEwen, Bob Moeller, Carol Bessone, Stephanie Butcher, Joanne Silva, Tom Flahive, Carole Quinn, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed, Ted Curry, Bob & Jeannine Mitchell... 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. To add or delete names on the list, please call the parish office at 619.465.5334 or email the office: info@saintmartinoftours.cc. All women of the parish are invited to their monthly meeting, Hospitality is the theme for their Holiday Potluck on Thursday, December 7 in Barry Hall, please plan to wear something red for the Christmas photo. Rosary at 1030am, meeting at 11am to go over: the Craft and Goods Fair and the See s Candy venture. Lunch at 12noon. FYI: Twenty two card parties and five antique/collectible shows were held in the past. On we go working smarter, not harder. Again, many thanks to parishioners and all who made the Craft & Goods Fair a success. For more information please call Pat Kramm at 469.3976. Also, visit us on the parish website at: www.stmartinoftoursparish.org/womens.html. THE WOMEN OF FAITH MINISTRY welcomes all women of the parish to their meeting on Thursday, December 7 at 630pm in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. Join us and share fellowship with women of the parish. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Mary Margaret Kissel at 619.698.4845 Page 5
LOOSE CHANGE COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND HOUSING FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS IN LA MESA Through the Interfaith Council, the Social Justice learned of a special fund designed to provide grants to cover security deposits for families trying to escape homelessness. All the families are referred by school counselors in the La Mesa Spring Valley School District, after demonstrating their capacity to pay the rent sustainably. The grants are a hand up, not hand out. With the blessings of Father Chris, our ministry chose to become a contributing member to the Interfaith Council by donating to this fund. In 2016, Housing for Homeless Students assisted five families with getting into permanent, stable housing, with a total of $6,080 in grant money. It is estimated that there are approximately 500 homeless students enrolled in LMSV schools. All families are screened to determine if they are able to continue with the rent payments. Parishioner, Sister LaVern Olberding is one of the screeners. Additional information is on the parish website or go to: interfaithlamesa.org. Social Justice Ministry An Invitation Our Social Justice Ministry has been invited to learn about Refugee Services here in East County and we would like to extend this invitation to you. Nadine Topozada, Director of Refugee Services from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of San Diego, cordially invites you to: Share the Journey A Tour/Presentation On Friday, December 8, 2017 From 10am to 12:30pm 4757 Mission Gorge Place Suite A San Diego, CA 92120 Please RSVP by November 30 to Nadine Toppozada - Director of Refugee Services via email to: NToppozada@ccdsd.org TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today we have a modern feast, less than a century old, and placed at the very end of the liturgical cycle of Sundays only in 1969. In 1925, the world was in a sorry state from the vantage point of Pope Pius XI. The winds of war had swept the map of Europe raw, and ancient Christian dynasties had fallen in Russia and Spain. Although the Great War had ended, wars were breaking out everywhere. Fascism was already in control in Italy, and Nazism was on the horizon for Germany. The disorder making its claim on the human race was, the pope felt, an insult to the Divine Order. Pius XI designated the last Sunday in October as a day of universal recognition of the kingship of Christ. Creating this feast was an act of bravery by the pope, who was standing up against idolatry of the state and the dehumanizing forces of the modern world, things that are not hard to detect in today's world as well. In 1969 it seemed fitting to move the feast to a place of honor at the end of the year, a way of summing up the whole movement of the liturgical year toward the perfection of the Kingdom of God. In recent decades, many Protestant churches have adopted this day from the new Roman calendar, so it is shared now with the Church of England, the Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches, and others. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Page 6
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