Third Sunday of Easter - April 15, 2018 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 4540 El Cerrito Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 Parish Office: 619-582-5722 MASSES: Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM,4:00 PM (Spanish Mass); 6:00 PM Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage. Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor Tony Albers: Deacon Herb Kelsey: Deacon Parish ID # for United Way Contributions....9753 BAPTISM INFORMATION 619-582-5722 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).619-582-5722 FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8....619-582-5722, ext. 124 Kerwin Molina, Coordinator CONFIRMATION, Teens...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL 619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org
From The Pastor Gaudete et Exultate [Adapted from: Top Five Takeaways from Gaudete et Exsultate, by James Martin, S.J., in America, April 09, 2018.] The title of the Pope s new apostolic exhortation is: Rejoice and be glad! It is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. We should rejoice and be glad, because God calls us all to be saints. Wow! How can we respond to that? Fr Martin gives us five takeaways. 1. Holiness means being yourself. The Pope offers many examples of holy lives like: St. Thérèse of Lisieux, holy for doing small tasks; St. Ignatius of Loyola, who sought to find God in all things; St. Philip Neri, who was renowned for his sense of humor. They pray for us and give us examples of how to live. But we should always try to be ourselves find one s own path and bring out the best in ourselves. As Thomas Merton said, For me to be a saint means to be myself. 2. Everyday life can lead to holiness. No need to be a bishop, a priest or religious to be holy. We are all called to be saints mothers and fathers, students, doctors, lawyers, teachers and janitors. Francis calls them, Saints next door. We are to simply, live our lives in love and bear witness to God in all we do. No need to do big things. Saintly actions include: a loving parent raising a child; the small gestures and sacrifices we make, like not gossiping. All that is needed is to see your life as a mission. No need for mystic raptures, or moping around with lowered eyes, or hiding away in a monastery. But get out of the rat race and stay balanced. 3. Two tendencies to avoid are Gnosticism and Pelagianism. These are two modern dangers in the spiritual life. Gnosticism, from the Greek word for to know, is an old heresy with a new slant that says that what matters most is what you know. No need to be kind, loving or do good works just the right mental attitude. Such people think that their faith can be distilled and made concretely comprehensible and they try to force others to adopt their way of thinking. They believe that they must have an answer for every question. But being a know-it-all is not going to save you. The second thing to avoid is Pelagianism, named for Pelagius, who thought that we can save ourselves through our own efforts. They trust in their own powers, don t think they need God s grace and think that they are superior because they observe certain rules. They often have, an obsession with the law, an absorption with social and political advantages, punctilious concern for the church s liturgy, doctrine and prestige. It s a real danger to holiness because it robs us of humility, sets us over others, and leaves little room for grace. 4. Be kind! The best advice for living a life of holiness don t gossip, stop judging and, most important, stop being cruel. That includes online activities. Francis writes, defamation and slander can become commonplace since things can be said there that would be unacceptable in public discourse they completely ignore the eighth [commandment], which forbids bearing false witness or lying and ruthlessly vilifying others. To be holy, be kind. 5. The Beatitudes are a roadmap for holiness. The Beatitudes, which are Jesus list of blessed areas, are central to this exhortation. They are not only what Jesus means by holiness, they are also a portrait of our Lord himself. So we re called to be poor in spirit, meek, peacemakers, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and so on. But especially this one: Blessed are the merciful. Pope Francis says mercy, one of the central themes of his papacy, has two aspects: helping and serving others but also forgiving and understanding. Jesus does not say, Blessed are those who plot revenge! And this is Francis overall summary of holiness: Seeing and acting with mercy.
FINANCIAL UPDATE 2018 April 8th Weekend: $5,644.00 \Thank you for your continued support. Landscaping Project Our landscaping looks great but we still need your help to pay for it. Thus Far we have received donations of $21,335.30 of our $23,000 goal. God Bless You! - Fr Jon Women s Club Card & Bingo Party Sat. April 28 10am - 2:30pm Parish Hall $20 per person (includes lunch) Catered by Cupid s Catering RSVP Pat Luebbers: 619-262-8522 Next Bibliodrama Monday, April 30 at 6:30pm in PHL Home Masses We continue to have Home Masses. please contact the office if you wish to host a Mass. Fr. Headley CRS Weekend April 21/22 Fr. William R. Headley, CSSp, Ph.D., is a sociologist, counselor and Catholic priest. He has held many prestigious positions including the founding dean of the Joan B Kroc School of Peace Studies at USD and is presently a fellow at Catholic Relief Services in charge of Policy and Strategic issues. He will take Fr Jon s place presiding at all the masses the weekend of 21/22 April, and will speak about the work of CRS around the world. Welcome New Parishioners Registration forms are Available in the Parish Office. Call or Stop by the Parish Office (619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org BSP Devotions Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) Weekdays 7:30 AM (Before Mass) Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays (After Mass) May 20 ~ Pentecost Sunday Ethnic Potluck after 10:00am mass (Plan to bring a dish to share) For Your Information Fr. Jon will be away for retreat April 16-20. Please keep him and the priests of the SVD order in your prayers while they are on retreat. 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Use the pledge brochure available at the Church doors & return it in the collection basket Thank you! Weekly Mass Intentions Sat. Sun. Mon. April 14 April 15 April 16 5:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm Settimio & Domenico Porco Jennie Sardo Parishioners Maisie Filipponi & Eva Llanes Don & Maxine Asbury Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 8:00pm Jim Stockfisch Souls of Purgatory For the sick, int. Fr. Jerry Hamperzonian Victims of Abortion
Parish Events April 15 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH April 22 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH April 27 - BSPS Grandparents Day PH April 28 - Women s Club Card & Bingo Party 10am PH April 28 - BSPS Spring Fundraiser 5:30pm at school April 29 - Spanish Mass at 4pm CH May. 2 - Knights of Columbus Mtg. 7pm PH May. 6 - First Eucharist. 10am CH May. 7 - Cares for Kids Mtg. 6-7pm PH May 9 - Soup & Salad 5pm-7pm PH May 10 - Women s Club Mtg. PH May 13 - Diocesan African Mass & Gathering 1pm May 20 - Ethnic Potluck at 11am PH PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS Interested in joining a ministry group? Contact the person listed below or church office. (area codes are (619) except were listed) Adoration Chapel..582-5722 Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell..582-5722 Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey..582-2141 Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses).582-5722 Culture of Life: Margie Morrison 582-8651 Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office 582-5722 Knights of Columbus: John Agoh........278-8405 Lectors: Church Office... 582-5722 BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)..klhbones@aol.com Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass).735-6330 Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha 582-3657 Ushers: Church Office....582-5722 Vocations Committee: Dick Reid...583-1081 Women s Club: Pat Luebbers. 262-8522 Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office.....582-5722 April 15 Third Sunday of Easter A Vocation View: Peter, who once denied even knowing Jesus, now boldly preaches in His Name. Do not let past weaknesses hold you back from being willing to share the power of His Message. DIVINE WORD MISSIONARIES and SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE Join Fr Dickens Remy and Holy Spirit parishioners for a faith filled, spiritual enriching pilgrimage from October 1 through October 11, 2018. We will visit Lourdes on the 160 th Anniversary of Our Blessed Mother to the illiterate little Bernadette. Then fly to Rome! travel to Oriveto, Sienna and Assisi and back to Rome for the audience with Pope Francis et al. There is an optional extension to Fatima. For detailed information and application contact Best Catholic Pilgrimages 1-800-908-2378 info@religious-travel.com. Space is limited. Get your application and deposit in pronto to reserve this unique, grace filled opportunity. Women s Club Want You! What is preventing you from being a member of BSP s Women s Club? NOTHING!!! WE WANT YOU TO JOIN, WE NEED YOU TO JOIN, YOU ARE OUR FUTURE Become a member and we will email you all our monthly minutes. We meet on the second Thursday of each month. Come and participate in our three fund raising events: our Bake/Boutique sale, Christmas dinner dance and Annual bingo card party. All our proceeds go to the upkeep of our altar, purchasing the wine, hosts, oil, candles, and care for vestments, flowers, etc. Please contact Pat Luebbers (President) at 619-262-8522 for further information.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Tuesday: Income Tax Day Saturday: St. Anselm AROUND TOWN April. 16, St. Therese Parish Fish Fry, 5:30-6:30pm Social Center; Cod, Calamari & Shrimp $9; Preorder Baked Salmon $10 - Call Mo (619) 994-9818 April. 19, Answering Atheism with Trent Horn, Diocesan Pastoral Center, Cost $15.00 April 26 & May 25 Mater Dei Catholic High School Placement Tests 7:45am-11:30am for more information please contact Mr. Vasquez at rvasquez@materdeicatholic.org A Cultural & Spiritual Journey to Italy 14-Days Join Fr. Bruce Orsborn on a wonderful tour all over Italy. For information contact Alicia Policarpio at 619-575-2240 x104 Whispering Winds Family Camp Priority registration by Feb. 21 for camp dates July 13-15. For more information, contact Matt and Brianne Kojis at mattkojis@gmail.com or 619-964-6174. Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Jn 10:11-18 Sunday Hospitality Schedule After 8am & 10am Masses 1st: Women s Club group 2nd: Vietnamese group 3rd: Knights of Columbus 4th: Spanish group 5th: Spanish group Blessed Sacrament School Spring Fundraiser! You are invited to celebrate the 70 years of BSPS MadMen Party Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Blessed Sacrament Campus bsps-sd.ejoinme.org/mad2018 Contact alumni@bsps-sd.org (619) 582-3862 if you have any questions! St. Katharine Drexel Academy (Transitional Kindergarten - grade 8) Priority Enrollment for new families Interested in our school call the school office (619) 582-3862 or visit our website at www.skda-sd.org Daily Prayer for Our Priests O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me, the priests who absolved me from my sins, the priests at whose Masses I assisted & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name.) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in Monday ~ April 16 Rev. Chris Tozzi Tuesday ~ April 17 Rev. Manh Tran, SJ Wednesday ~ April 18 Rev. Michael Tran Thursday ~ April 19 Rev. Corey Tufford Friday ~ April 20 Rev. Matthias Tumulty OFM Saturday ~ April 21 Rev. Edwin Tutor Sunday ~ April 22 Rev. Derek Twilliger
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