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
WE AREXtáàxÜ PEOPLE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST!!! Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our Catholic Faith. The following celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation: Magnoulelenda Samuella Ably, Kaelyn Madison Rose Graham, Vera Marion Kurczewski, Christopher James Lew, Kathy Kim Mai, Alaina Lynn Stavjanik. Confirmation and Eucharist: Philip Harris DeBerry, Caleb Kristian Giordano, Andre Alan Harvey, Shay King, Aileen Ruiz. Confirmation: Haley Blodgett, Casie Calip, Carmen Enriquez, Andrea Rodriguez. Please pray for these new members of our Faith Family throughout this Easter Season. To be Easter People means that we live the joy of the resurrection. Love, grace, mercy and life this is the Good News. This is what we are sent to shout from the rooftops, share with excitement and conviction, and bring to the ends of the earth. Join us every First Friday of the month, April 6, 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. XtáàxÜ Sunday of the Resurrection April 1, 2018 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The parish office will be closed Easter Sunday, April 1 and Monday, April 2 In observance of Easter. We will be back on Tuesday, April 3. 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, Apr 8 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Apr 15 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Apr 22 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Apr 29 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, Apr 7 10-6am Synergy Youth Rally Sun, Apr 15 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Apr 22 3-730pm Class/Mass/Dinner Year 2 Only Sun, Apr 29 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, May 6 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, May 20 630-8pm Youth Group Session JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Fri, Apr 6 6-8pm Urban Jungle in Santee Fri, Apr 13 630-8pm Escape to OLP Mon, Apr 16 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, Apr 23 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, Apr 30 630-745pm Youth Group Session Fri, May 11 630-8pm Escape @ OLG Mon, May 14 630-745pm Youth Group Session For more information go to stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com or call RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: We would like to extend an invitation 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, April 3 at 7pm. If you are considering to become Catholic, or are baptized and are 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 will be: Reflections! For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34-43). Psalm -- This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading -- All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading -- Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). Gospel -- Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 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: Acts 2:14-33; Ps 16; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Page 3
THE WOMEN S CLUB All women of the parish are invited to our monthly meeting and Pot Luck on Thursday, April 5. Rosary @ 1030am in Parish Hall, Meeting @ 11am, Trivia Game @ 1130am and Lunch @ 12 noon. Guests: Dennis & Lynette Sable will delight us with a Music Fest, playing popular songs of the 70 s, 80 s and 90 s in Barry Hall. For more information please call Pat Kramm at 619.469.3976. 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, April 5 at 630pm in the Barry 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 ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST We prayed, fasted and gave alms and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in Iraq, Nicaragua, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Malawi and the United States. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at next weekend Masses on April 7th and 8th. A check may be written to Saint Martin of Tours Church in lieu of coin and on the memo line state: CRS Rice Bowl. 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 MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Cookie Comer - 619.980.8847 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 APRIL 1 8 EASTER VIGIL 730 PM Mass for the People EASTER SUNDAY 700 AM Rodosevich & Soto Families 900 AM Bryan Koci-Birthday 1100 AM Jane Brotherton, Kathy Van Buren, Katie Zickert- Birthdays NO 500 PM MASS 830 AM Gracita & Leonardo Pilapil 830 AM Teresa Tong & Mary Chow -Blessings 830 AM Chris Davis-Healing 830 AM Fr. Chris Kintanar-Blessings 830 AM Arnold Michael Rover Jr. 500 PM Emily D Amico 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Maria & Andrew Sumrall- For a Happy Marriage 1100 AM Steve Deutsch-Healing 500 PM Leonora Gutgesell PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Robert F. Kissel, Larry Smith, Sylvia Finn, Noel Gillespie, Ted Curry, Levi Russel, Monica Dietsch, David Stapleton, Barbara Mongulla, Gil Tangog, Lin Wang, Byron Halvorsen, Donna Webber, Eugene Chavez, Gil Tangog, Anna Zasueta, Pat Stewart, Anne Wojtach, Barbara Tilley, Jim Costello, Ed Lopez, Allen Stanley, Joan Glunt, Trey Sieradski, Frank Lizzo, Michele Heinzel, David Doane, Alan Collins, Jean & Bob Keating, David Alan Zurline, Diane Bacon, Bob McEwen, Bob & Jeannine Mitchell, Bob Moeller, Carol Bessone, Stephanie Butcher, Joanne Silva, Carole Quinn, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed... 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 @ 619.465.5334 or email the office @ info @saintmartinoftours.cc. IMMORTAL HOPE Immortal hope dispels the gloom! An angel sits beside the tomb. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 SUNDAY S COLLECTION SUNDAY S COLLECTION March 10-11, 2018 March 17-18, 2018 Total Plate Collection: $ 2,738.77 $ 6,350.50 Total Envelope Collection: 12,008.71 11,127.61 TOTAL SUNDAY COLLECTION: $14,747.48 $17,478.11 May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. Page 5
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Our Church is in great need of your compassion, prayers and time to share God s love and serve our neighbor. Saint Martin of Tours Homebound Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist serve in a very special and loving way by bringing Holy Communion (Body of Christ) prayers and time to those who are sick, hospitalized, or too infirmed to attend Holy Mass. Volunteering your time is one of the most rewarding ways for doing God s work. Join us and help us bring comfort and the healing power of Christ in the Eucharist to the homebound or sick. Training and guidance are provided. For more information please contact Deacon Al via email at: DeaconAl@saintmartinoftours.cc or 619.465.5334. HELP NEEDED The Parish Food Assistance Ministry is in need of volunteers to staff their program. They have openings on the third Monday and all Wednesdays of the Month. The Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 12noon. Volunteering your time is one of the most rewarding ways for doing God s work. If you are available any of these days, please call Richard Zasueta at 619.726.7618 or the Parish Office at 619.465.5334 and provide your information. CAMP ST. MARTIN! Save the Date-July 16-20. Have your children come to Camp Saint Martin in the past? Do you want to insure we can continue to offer this amazing ministry? Please help out! We need creative minds, helpful hands and Christ loving hearts. The goal of this program is to awaken the hearts and minds of children to the beauty of God s creation and the dignity of the human person. Kids will learn to discover, respect, protect, serve and celebrate life. The party will start in the Parish Hall on Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20 from 9am to 12 noon for children 4 to 11 years old and the children will sing at the 9am Mass on Sunday, July 22. Remember to make this happen we need your time and talents. for more information. Contact Christine Davis at 698.8434 or @ chris@saintmartinoftours.cc EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY we are invited to join Saint Therese Church in thanksgiving for God s Mercy!!! On Sunday, April 8, from 2 to 330pm at Saint Therese, 6400 Saint Therese Way, San Diego 92120, to join together with hundreds of thousands around the world who have responded to this message of God s Mercy and have found hope, healing and answers to many prayers. Fr. Bill Zandler, Associate Pastor at Mission San Diego will present a talk and will lead us in Adoration and veneration of the Divine Mercy Image along with beautiful Praise and Worship music. RETROUVAILLE Marriage Help! There is hope Many couples continue to struggle in a marriage, but are not willing to give up on each other. Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife rediscover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, call 951.259.9474 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com. HURTING FROM ABORTION? Take the first step in Healing by Exploring your Feelings in a Safe Place. You are invited to a Support Session at Rachel s Hope and Healing Ministry Small Group on Saturday, April 14, 11am to1pm at Culture of Life Family Services, 362 W. Mission Avenue, Suite 105, Escondido, CA. No charge. Confidentiality maintained. Please call Leslie Bunolli at 760.745.2529 or Patti Smith at 760.305.8044 or email us at: rachelshope@outlook.com and visit our website: rachelshopehealingministry.com. Page 6
SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY April 1, 2018 PREPARING FOR EASTER Lent at SMA Kindergarten Mrs. Gonzalez Kindergarteners celebrated Lent by praying and trying to act as Jesus did. They discussed ways to care for others beginning with our families. Students are encouraged take this opportunity to care for each other and others in our community as a celebration of Lent. First Grade Mrs. Glick During Lent, the students kept a Lent Journal. The students combine the philosophy of the first grade patron saint, St. Therese of the Little Flower, and their Lenten promises. St. Therese was known for doing small acts of love in Jesus s name - something we reflect on each week in our class. In the Lent Journal, the children write down a small act of love that they did sometime during the day. Then they illustrate it. Third Grade Mrs. Hartley Throughout Lent we talked about Prayer, Almsgiving, and Abstaining, using language third graders can understand. The parish-wide outreach, the CRS Rice Bowl is the Almsgiving part of our Lenten journey. We watched videos about the countries and the people highlighted this year in the rice bowl project. We also studied Jesus passion and death during religion class and went over to church to pray the Stations of the Cross. Fifth Grade Mrs. Soto During the season of Lent, we discussed how to prepare ourselves as a spiritual practice. The guidance given to the students is to, do something that brings you closer in your relationship with God. The students have prepared their Lenten goals based on the following suggestions from the class: give up something special, do service work, pray more often and attend Mass more frequently. During Lent, the students focus on donating to their Rice Bowl the savings they have achieved based on their Lenten sacrifice. Eighth Grade Mrs. Pippin Beginning the first week of March the class began preparing for the Living Stations of The Cross. Students had the opportunity, literally, to walk with Christ during Lent, and re-enact for the whole school the last days of Jesus life, during Holy Week. May the peace & joy of the Easter season be with you always. St. Martin Academy Staff & Students Page 7