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
THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out "Repent!" before he calls his new followers. "Come after me," Jesus says, but if we are to truly live out the commands and demands of our discipleship through baptism, we must first know our need for conversion, our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today's Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- The people of Nineveh believed God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-10). Psalm -- Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading -- The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel -- This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). 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: 2 Sm 5:1-10; Ps 89; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12-19; Ps 240; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 894-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-17; Ps 51; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 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 on Tuesday, February 20 at 7pm, in the small meeting room in Parish Hall. Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator chris@saintmartinoftours.cc. or 698-8434 OF FAITH During the month of January we will be collecting travel size toiletries for women who are choosing to have their babies, as opposed to ending their pregnancies. In February we will put together gift bags from your donations and distribute them for Valentine s Day, through Culture of Life. If you have any questions, please call Monica Dietsch at 469.1256. Page 2
ongoing. Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 25 FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN: Registration for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 years and Sacramental preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is 815am Session in Parish Hall 900am Family Mass 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 JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION & CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sun, Jan 21 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Jan 28 630-8pm Youth Group Session Feb 2-4 Confirma on Retreat Sun, Feb 11 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Feb 25 630-8pm Youth Group Session JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Mon, Jan 22 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, Jan 29 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, Feb 9 7-9pm Dance @ Saint Mar n of Tours Mon, Feb 12 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, Feb 26 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, Mar 3 8-930pm Roller Ska ng @ Rsportz in El Cajon Sun, Mar 4 5-6pm Youth Mass 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, January 23 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: Matrimony and Holy Orders. For more informa on, please contact Chris ne Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc Volunteering your time is one of the most rewarding ways that you can help us. We are in need of parishioners who can care for the items used in the celebration of the Eucharist. They keep the altar area and sacristy clean and care for the sacred vessels. One hour of your time is all we need on Fridays from 9 to 10am. Please call Terry Ghianni at 619.743-7158, for more information. Not only is there a place for you in this Church, there is a great need for your time and skills for doing God s work in the world. Everywhere you look, there are opportunities to share God s love and serve our neighbor. We rely on community support to continue our good work. Volunteering your time is one of the most rewarding ways that you can help us. Remember to Support our Advertisers! The JS Paluch Company arranges for the bulletin to be supported through the generosity of the businesses that you see advertised on the back cover. Most of these advertisers are members of our local community, and many belong to our parish. Page 3
BUILD A MIRACLE BUILDING A 3RD SAINT MARTIN S HOUSE KICK-OFF NEXT WEEKEND The social justice committee is bringing to our parish the opportunity to build our 3rd Saint Martin s home in Colonia El Florida in Baja California, Mexico. For the last two years our parish has partnered with Build A Miracle and built two homes for families that desperately needed a hand up. Our parish had enough funds to furnish the homes with appliances, furniture, beds and more. Over 70 parishioners participated in the three build dates in 2017! We will need to raise $16,000 to build our 3rd home. This home, like the last two, will have water and electricity. This is an incredible blessing for these families in Mexico. We thank you in advance for those who will make a donation or volunteer to build. An information flyer with a donation envelope will be in next week s bulletin. Make checks payable to Saint Martin of Tours and add to the memo line: Build A Miracle. CUB SCOUTS CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS There will be a Parent meeting, for all who want their Cub Scouts to earn their Religious Emblems, at Saint Martin s Parish Hall on Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM. Emblem work books are $6.00. Light of Christ 1-2 grade Cub Scouts Parvuli Dei 3-5 grade Cub Scouts For additional information, please call Jim Freed @ 619.469.6942 GIFT What I am is God's gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God. --Anonymous 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 COMMUNITY GARDEN; Diane Hartley 619.466.3241 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
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday J@NU@RY 21 28 500 PM Ralph Hernandez 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Gabriella Gordillo-Birthday 1100 AM Jim Mattern 500 PM Adam Atrushi-Healing PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Gil Tangog, Anna Zasueta, Pat Stewart, Anne Wojtach, Barbara Tilley, Jim Costello, Ed Lopez, Allen Stanley, Joan Glunt, Trey Sieradski, Ralph Hernandez, Frank Lizzo, Lee Gutgesell, Michele Heinzel, Monica Dietsch, David Doane, 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. Saturday Sunday 500 PM Adam Atrushi-Healing 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM SMA Staff, Parents & Students-Blessings 1100 AM Wilma P. & Harry Manalus & Family-Blessings 500 PM Adam Atrushi-Healing 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 at 619.465.5334 or send an email to: info@saintmartinoftours.cc to add or delete names on the list. As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. -1 Peter 4:10 SUNDAY S COLLECTION SUNDAY COLLECTION January 13-14, 2018 January 6-7, 2018 (Revised) Total Plate Collection: $ 3,822.49 $ 3,854.01 Total Envelope Collection: $11,410.45 $12,671.00 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: $15,232.94 $16,525.01 Average Weekly Expenses: $17,442.00 May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. Page 5
STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS The IRS will only allow parishioners who itemize their tax returns to deduct their contributions if they can provide a written parish contribution statement or copies of bank records. Unidentified cash contributions can no longer be included in tax returns. Consequently, everyone wishing to deduct their contributions will need to use a parish envelope, a personal check or a direct deposit from the bank. The Parish Office can track the contributions of registered parishioners and produce the require statement for contributions made during 2017. To request a copy of your 2017 tax statement, please call the Parish Offices Tuesdays through Thursdays at 619-465-5334 or email: dorac@saintmartinoftours.cc Tax statements will be mailed out to only those who request them. Thank you. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15 REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE Complaints about sexual abuse 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 at www.sdcatholic.org. Around San Diego COME LEARN ABOUT WALKING WITH PURPOSE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 @ 9am SAINT THERESE PARISH Do you have a heart for other women and a desire to connect them in the parish --- to meet women where they are and draw them closer to Christ? You are lovingly invited to COME to an information session about Walking with Purpose, a women s Catholic Bible study now offered at four parishes in the Diocese of San Diego. Join women s ministry volunteers, parish staff and pastors from throughout the diocese to learn about this swiftly growing women s Catholic Bible study and what makes it so effective to inspire women to walk with purpose in the Lord! The event will be held on Saturday, February 3 at St. Therese Parish the Social Center (6400 Saint Therese Way San Diego, 92120 but off of Camino Rico Road) from 9am to noon. Continental breakfast will be provided. There is no cost! Please come!!! IS YOUR SOUL IN NEED OF REFRESHMENT Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord by attending the 37th Annual Revival sponsored by the Commission for African American Catholics of the Diocese of San Diego. This year s revivalist is Fr. Chester Smith, SVD of the Bowman Francis Ministry Team in Indianapolis Indiana. Everyone is welcome to come sing, praise the Lord and fellowship for three nights beginning Monday, February 5 through Wednesday, February 7 at St. Rita s Catholic Church, 5124 Churchward St. San Diego 92114. There is no charge. Arrive at 7pm one or every night and enjoy choir music from Saint Rita s Gospel Choir, the Christ the King Sanctuary Choir and the Ecumenical Youth Choir will perform on Wednesday on Youth Night. FAITH All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Page 6
Page 7