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
TIRELESS DISCIPLESHIP The stories we've been hearing these weeks come from the very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry of Jesus in its infancy. Today's account shows some of the strain or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset, when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the others don't just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the fervor that his ministry has incited. With the self-sacrificing example he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his followers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also telling the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose, our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of Christ to the world. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, The LORD tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. -- Psalm 147:4 TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- Job experienced months of misery and troubled nights (Job 7:1-7). Psalm -- Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147). Second Reading -- I have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-23). Gospel -- Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39). 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 Kgs 8:1-13; Ps 132; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-30; Ps 84:; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-19; Ps 81; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE TAX COLLECTOR You are cordially invited to join Kyle and Kiley Stewart as they explore The Gospel according to Matthew through the eyes of the tax collector. Many of us adults often lack the time and resources to truly anchor ourselves in scripture and are left clinging to what we think we remember from our childhood and catechism! Does this sound familiar? If so, please join them for a 9 week lecture based Bible Study course, based on the Gospel of Matthew on Wednesdays, from February 6 through March 28, 2018, 7 to 830pm in Barry Hall. In this series they will start at the basics, wading into scripture gradually up to the culmination of the Gospel with the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord! If you are looking for a way to spark your spirituality, to get your Lent in gear, or just want to learn more about our beautiful faith, this is it. Bring a friend, a Bible if you have one, a highlighter, and come roll up your sleeves with Kyle and Kiley and let s dive in! See you there. LENTEN PRAYER BOOKS The Youth Ministry will be selling the Lenten Prayer Books in the Gathering Plaza, next Sunday, February 11, before and after the 7, 9 & 11am Sunday Masses. If you have any questions contact Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, @ stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com or @ at 619.977.9498. Please support the youth of our parish. Page 2
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. Sun, Feb 11 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Feb 25 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Mar 4 900am Family Mass 1015am Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist Sun, Feb 11 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, Feb 11 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Feb 25 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Mar 4 5-6pm Youth Mass Sun, Mar 4 630-8pm Youth Group Session JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION 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 Fri, Mar 9 630-8pm Escape to Our Lady of Grace 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, February 6 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: The Creed For more informa on, please contact Chris ne Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc YOUTH CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION Please keep in your special prayers our 40 high school youth candidates for Confirmation. May we pray, for these young men and women, that they may fully recognize the love of Christ Jesus in their lives as they continue their journey of faith toward the celebration of their Confirmation. 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 Page 3
`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 our long time parishioner, Joseph Frank Manas, who passed away on January 19, 2018. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 26, 2018. Our hearts and prayers go to his dear wife, Rosemary Manas, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of our long time parishioner, Rosita Tong, who passed away on December 30, 2017. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Our hearts and prayers go to her dear husband, Andrew and extended family. Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of our long time parishioner, Stella Ann Sally Sabia, aunt to our dear parishioners Joyce & David Edgar, who passed away on December 20, 2017. Her Memorial Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Our hearts and prayers go to her dear sister, Sr. Diana Sabia, and extended family. Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Barbara Finnerty, who passed away on January 11, 2018. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Our hearts and prayers go to her dear children. HINDSIGHT God's presence is not discerned at the time when it is upon us, but afterwards, when we look back. --John Henry Newman 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 Saturday Sunday F_\ru[ry 4-7 500 PM Mass for the People 700 AM James & Madeline Carlin 900 AM John Dimuzio 1100 AM Arturo Acevedo 500 PM Teresa Tong & Mary Chow-Blessings 830 AM Denise & Brian Caster- Blessings 830 AM Michael Mascari-Blessings 830 AM Rosi Galford-Birthday 830 AM Norma Aguilar-Birthday 830 AM Richard Grimes 500 PM Georgene Zane 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Jo-Ellen LaRue-Birthday 1100 AM Glendear Harrel-Blessings 500 PM Mary Barnes-Healling As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Donna Webber, Eugene Chavez, 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. 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. A Message From Our Parish Security Coordinator Dear Parishioners, SUNDAY S COLLECTION January 27-28, 2018 Total Plate Collection: $ 3,923.74 Total Envelope Collection: $ 8,935.95 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION:$ 12,859.69 May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. Today's world has changed in many ways. Certain events, recently in the news, have made it increasingly necessary for some measures to be implemented wherever people gather. As your security chief, and after visiting with Father Chris, the best decision is to provide a passive security watch at all the weekend masses as well as special events. We seek parishioners who would like to participate in such security coverage for all our parishioners. If you are interested in our security force, please send your name, mass time that you usually attend, e- mail address and telephone number to me, Sam Salazar, at sal26@cox.net. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Page 5
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Saint Martin of Tours is pleased to participate in the 2018 Sharing God s Gifts Annual Catholic Appeal, that will be conducted Saturday and Sunday, February 17 & 18. This appeal supports charitable needs throughout the Diocese of San Diego. Your gifts make possible the work that impacts so 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. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We're reading St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians these days. What was Corinth like? It had a beautiful setting on an isthmus, about fifty miles from Athens. The location makes for very easy exchange by sea routes between Greece and Italy, a factor in its economic success even today. In Paul's day it was a cosmopolitan and wealthy city with inhabitants drawn from all over the world, including a sizeable Jewish community. When Paul arrived about the year 50, the city was only about a century old, but already five times the size of Athens. Paul lived in Corinth for a year and a half, and a few years later came back for three months. The community of Christians there struggled against the influence of a very secular and self-indulgent society that was blind to the plight of the poor. Pagan attitudes afflicted the community, which had a way of breaking Paul's heart; he wrote to them sometimes "with many years" (2 Corinthians 2:4). Today, Corinth is a small industrial city. Its historic core has been destroyed by a series of earthquakes over the centuries, and what little remained was totally obliterated in a war with Turkey in the 1820s. There's a core city with glamorous shops to catch the tourists, but it is mainly a cargo port, with piles of marble, tiles, and minerals everywhere, a huge oil refinery nearby, a busy canal, a modern fast rail line to Athens, and a meeting point of major highways. Today, the remains of the Temple of Apollo and the marketplace are more ruined than most such sites. The glory of the city Paul knew well has faded, but the relevance of his words shines through the centuries. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Loose Change Collection this weekend For Casa del Migrante & Instituto Madre Asunta Casa del Migrante in Tijuana was founded in 1987, and is a faith-based non-profit shelter run by the Scalabrinian Priests. The facility provides assistance to men who have been deported back to Mexico from the United States. Oftentimes these men return to Tijuana with no money and no way to get back to their home. They receive 3 meals a day, a shower, clean clothing, and are allowed to stay at the center for up to 12 days. The center also provides medical care, counseling, resources for job training and placement, and spiritual guidance. Fr. Pat Murphy, director spoke during our Lenten Speakers Series last year and addressed many of the issues facing refugees and immigrants. The Instituto Madre Asunta was the first in Tijuana to establish a method of providing dignified assistance to women and children who have been displaced after deportation from the United States or are migrating from central Mexico. The center is run by the Scalabrinian Missionary Sisters and provides three meals per day, clothes, shoes, legal assistance, psychological care, spiritual and medical assistance, as well as access to phones. On July 19, 2017, five members of the Social Justice Committee visited both of these non-profits and were impressed with every aspect of the facilities. -St. Martin of Tours Social Justice Ministry CRAFT AND GOODS FAIRE The Saint Martin of Tours Women's Club is pleased to announce their Spring Craft and Goods Fair, a juried show to be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 7am to 1230pm. We hope and look forward to many of our talented parishioners participating. Please "Call for Entries" to get a spot costing $20.00. Card tables rented if needed for $5.00. There is a limited number of spaces. To reserve a table to sell your crafts or goods please call Gloria Felix at (805)766-2268 or Veronica Rodriguez at (323)632-6066 for more information. Page 6
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