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
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I love one-liners. If I could make my homilies one-liners, I certainly would. I m sure many of you would love it too. One of our parishioners sent me this email of Christian one-liners and each is a homily in itself: Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors. The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. Quit griping about your church; if it were perfect, you couldn't belong. I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? Don't put a question mark where God put a period. Forbidden fruits create many jams. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God is your Co-pilot, then swap seats! (And my favorite) It is easier to preach ten homilies than it is to live one. I hope one or two of these lines will help keep your thoughts on the Lord for the rest of the day. Peace, Fr. Chris TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm -- I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading -- Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel -- Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8). 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 14:5-18; Ps 115; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145; Jn 14:27-31. Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19; Jn 14:6-14 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100; Joh 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-48; Ps 98; 1 Jn 4:7-10 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018 Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. -- 1 John 3:18 NEW LIFE IN OUR PARISH Chase Brooklyn Hunter McIntyre, son of Justin & Vanessa McIntyre, was baptized on April 28, 2018. We lovingly welcome this newest member into our parish family. MOTHER S DAY NOVENA Mother s Day cards and intention envelopes are in the vestibule of the Church. Please complete the intentions envelope for the Mother s Day Novena and put it in the collection basket on Sunday or bring it to the parish office by noon on Friday, May 11. Page 2
Sun, May 6 Sun, Jun 3 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. 9am Family Mass 1015am Preparation for First Eucharist First Eucharist Celebration 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 29 630-9pm Youth Group Session Sun, May 6 630-9pm Youth Group Session JR. HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Mon, Apr 30 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, May 11 630-8pm Escape @ OLG Mon, May 14 630-745pm Youth Group Session Mon, May 21 630-745pm Youth Group Session For more information go to stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com or call Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 619.698.3180 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: Information regarding the inquiry Sessions for anyone who is considering to become Catholic or is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith will be announced in the upcoming Sunday Bulletins. For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Coordinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc SAINT MARTIN S WOMEN S CLUB All women of the parish are invited to a rousing musical extravaganza, followed by a potluck lunch on Thursday, May 3. The Parish Folk Group guitarist, Dennis Sable and violinist, Lynette Sable will perform hits songs of the 70 s, 80 s and 90 s. Fee $5. Please join us at our Rosary at 1030am, Meeting at 11am, Entertainment at 1130 and Potluck lunch at 12noon. For more information, please call Pat Kramm at 619.469.3976 or send her an email at pearl@earthlink.net. WOMEN OF FAITH welcomes all ladies of the parish to their meeting on Thursday, May3 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. PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY Prayers are offered for our beloved deceased every Monday after the 8:30am Mass in the Church. All are welcome to come and pray before the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue for the Souls in Purgatory. Page 3
Loose Change Collection next weekend Build A Miracle (BAM) Last Saturday, we met our new BAM family. Over 40 parishioners made & poured concrete to create the slab for the foundation of the home. The mom is Teresa. She is 33 and has an elementary school education. She earns about $40 dollars a week cutting hair on her property. The father is Rafael. He has a middle school education and earns $55 a week working in a sewing factory. They have been together 14 years and have 2 children: Luis who is 16 and in high school, Tania, 10 years old and in 5th grade. Teresa was on bed rest and recently had a miscarriage. We invite you to make a donation using the loose change boxes next weekend. Our next build date is Sunday, May 20th. Passports are required. If you are interested in working to build their home, please rsvp with Jerry Crouch at jcrouch566@cox.net. BABY ITEMS NEEDED CAN YOU HELP? The Saint Martin s Youth Ministry will be collecting, during the month of May, baby items to arrange baskets for mothers who say Yes to life. Please help us with diapers, wipes, sleepers, clothing. Gently used items are welcomed too, and anything that would help a new mother. There will be two white baskets, one on each side, in the vestibule of the Church to drop these items. All donations are appreciated. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 977-9498. CAMP SAINT MARTIN! Save the Date-July 16-20. Have your children come to Camp Saint Martin in the past? Do you want to ensure 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 the Mass we celebrate each week on Sunday. Kids will learn to discover, respect, protect, serve and celebrate Holy Mass with a whole new exciting awareness. Vacation Bible Camp 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 additional information, please contact Christine Davis at 698.8434 or @ chris@saintmartinoftours.cc. 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 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 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 APRIL 29 MAY 6 500 PM Austin Lorja-Birthday Sunday 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM SMA Staff, Parents & Students-Blessings 1100 AM Harry & Wilma Manalus & 500 PM Family-Blessings Shirley Russell Monday 830 AM Tom Bongard Tuesday 830 AM Alfredo Astorga Wednesday 830 AM Tom Bongard Thursday 830 AM Helen & Joseph Tomsic Friday 830 PM Santos Family-Healing Saturday 500 PM Joe Davis Sunday 700 AM Teresa Tong & Mary Chow- Blessings 900 AM Mass for the People 1100 AM 11am Choir Blessings 500 PM Cacilia Seinfert 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 April 21-22, 2018 Total Plate Collection: $ 3,478.23 Total Envelope Collection: $ 9,335.25 TOTAL COLLECTION: $ 12,813.48 May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. PRAY FOR THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Ricardo F. Soto, Monica Dietsch, Robert F. Kissel, Kathy Norman, Rod Miller, Cindy Mendez, Larry Smith, Byron Halvorsen, Sylvia Finn, Noel Gillespie, Ted Curry, Levi Russel, David Stapleton, Barbara Mongulla, Gil Tangog, Lin Wang, 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. 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 March 2018 we provided 990 meals. Thank you for your continued support. Page 5
WHY REGISTER IN A PARISH? Have you ever wondered why you need to register with your Church? Can t you just come to Mass and go about your business? Of course, the answer to that is, yes, you can. But did you know that your registration affects the parish in many ways. Here are some good reasons to register: A sense of belonging and identity in a parish community. Provides the parish community with a way to welcome you. Census numbers can determine how many priests are assigned to a parish. How many masses and programs are planned and scheduled. In times of joy and in times of struggle, it is comforting to have the support of a faith family. It is a commitment to practice your faith. Gives a chance for you and your family to be counted and heard in the parish. Being included in the demographics of the parish helps to plan for the needs of the parish. Gives the parish a way to connect with you. In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony you will need to be a registered member. For religious education instruction and Sacramental preparation, the families of those attending must also be registered parishioners. Additionally, when you require a Catholic in Good Standing letter to be considered as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, we must have a registration on file to testify. Acquiring a yearly tax statement. Church is about our experience of God in community. The first step to community is getting to know one another. When people register at the church, it gives the staff an opportunity to know a little about you: your name, where you live, your profession, languages you speak, your interests, hobbies, etc. It also gives you a chance to know your church better because the staff can then contact you and keep you informed. Registering is the first step toward getting involved and becoming a member of the community. Also, there are rights and responsibilities that come with membership. This holds true for the person who registers and for the staff. We have a responsibility toward our members. God has given the pastor and the staff the role of caring for the flock that gathers here. It is our call from God to make available to our members the sacraments, religious education, and spiritual support whether it is a good period in your life or a difficult time. We also have the responsibility to make it possible for our members to live their baptismal call by providing opportunities to get involved in ministry and service. Members have rights and responsibilities also. All Christians are called to take an active role in the work of the Body of Christ. You have a right to all that is listed above, which is our responsibility to provide. And you are also responsible for your parish community. You have the responsibility to support the work of the church by giving of your time, by giving of your talents which come from God, and by giving of your treasure in financial support of your church. Registering in the parish is a statement of faith and confidence in the life and work of our parish. As parish members, we are all here to help each other on our spiritual journey, we don t want to do this alone. As much as you need us, we need you too. For those who have registered already, we thank you and want you to know that we are working hard for you. If you haven t registered yet, please take 5 minutes and stop by the parish office so we can welcome you and complete the registration form. Page 6