Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church 7669 Girard Ave., La Jolla, California 92037 Oil on Canvas by Brazilian Artist Joanita Cavalcanti Mass Schedule Pastor Fr. James E. Rafferty Saturday – For Sunday Obligation 5:00 PM (English) Deacon ………………………...Jimmy F. Vargas, OFS 6:30 PM (Spanish) Parish Office…………………..…...(858) 454-2631 Fax (858) 454-5968 Sunday ……………….…...7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12 Noon Website…………………….....www.marystarlajolla.org 5:30 (Contemporary) Weekday ……………….….8:00 AM Monday - Friday Email…………………[email protected] Holy Day Liturgy ……….…..(Vigil) 6:00 PM (English) Parish Office Hours….…… 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (M-F) Holy Day …………....8:00 and 11 AM, 6:30 (Spanish) Catechetical Ministry…………...…(858) 551-8359 Lissa Hutcheson, DCM ([email protected]) Holy Hour …………….1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:15 PM Ministerio Hispano ……………......(858) 459-7381 Sacraments Martín Magaña, DCM ([email protected]) Marriages – 9 Months Preparation. Call Parish Office Youth Ministry……………….…….(858) 412-3752 Baptisms …………Call Parish Office (858) 551-8359 Bob Schrimpf………[email protected] School…... Rite of Reconciliation: Saturday – 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Stella Maris Academy….(858) 454-2461 www.stellamarisacademy.org Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12, 2014 I can do all things in him who strengthens me.. — Philippians 4:13 COME TO THE FEAST “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts / will provide for all peoples / a feast of rich food and choice wines” (Isaiah 25:6). That’s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for “all peoples,” to “wipe away / the tears from every face” (Isaiah 25:8). And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, “may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son” (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didn’t come, the king had his servants go out “into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find” (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation. One of the themes woven into today’s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they have “earned” what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our gifts—even the spiritual gifts—come through God’s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets aren’t for sale. We can only show up and say thank you. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. October 12, 2014 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The confessional is a familiar setting in literature and drama. Everyone from Doestoevsky and Shakespeare down the line to Seinfeld has used the sacrament to tragic or comic effect or to reveal aspects of character otherwise hidden. All of this theater, from world classics to slapstick, has had a numbing effect on our own expectations, and has skewed how the culture looks at us and our struggle with sin and forgiveness, hope and healing. Yet the artists are on to something. The reconciliation chapel is a place where hearts are laid bare, where honesty is the watchword, and people confess their deepest needs. It is also a place of rebirth, or at least realignment. It is, like the baptismal font, a place where something dies, and where something else is born. Today, although literature has barely caught up, the place is usually not the dark and gloomy cabinet of old; rather it is a chapel that speaks of peace, serenity, and the comfort of a welcome home. People in one parish were astonished recently to see their children skipping with delight as they left the place of their first confession. We have to wait a bit for world literature to catch up with this reality, but at least we can experience the joy of penance, the thrill of a new beginning, the assurance of God’s love. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ACTION What I began by reading I must finish by acting. —Henry David Thoreau REPENTANCE Of all human acts, repentance is most divine. —Thomas Carlyle READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 Heavenly Father, help us to determine what “enough” is for our family and to joyfully and generously share the rest. AMEN. Weekly Average Expenses: $17,365.00 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 10-13 8:00 am 10-14 8:00 am 10-15 8:00 am 10-16 8:00 am 10-17 8:00 am 10-18 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 10-19 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am Noon 5:30 pm Paul Jimenez Special Intention Regina Hickey Leah Stinnet Ctlau Kim Judy Hill Abraham de la Cruz Mary Star Parishioners Ralph Fenderson Jessica Regina Hickey Al Zennedjian Page Three + SI + SI + + + SI + SI + + Mass Intentions To Schedule a Mass for a family, friend, or a special intention, call, or come by parish office. Offering is $10. Pray for the return of good health of: Claudia Belgard Mary Fowler Mary Stevens Sue Meader Paul Vincent Antonia Magaña Rodolfo García Carole Thomas Nettie Attili Herbert & Joann Hughes Juan Carlos Viñolo Robert Thomas Frances Steber Connie Cuthbertson Marvin Crouch Bill Davidson Cheryl West Adelaide LeStrange Judy Deneken Xanath Estrada Mercedes de Fiero Ruth Mary Campbell Prayer List is for those who are critically ill, going to, or recovering from surgery. The prayer list is completely new at the beginning of the month. The Gathering Youth Ministry Jr. Gathering The youth group continues to meet every Thursday night at 7:30 in the Gathering Hall. All are welcomed to attend. The Gathering has launched it’s 30th year of ministry! The fun started Monday, Sept. 22nd for High School and Tuesday, Sept. 23rd for Jr. High. Calling all young adults: If you are interested in serving and becoming a part of this amazing community. Call Bob at the youth office to RSVP at 412-3752. World Youth Day will be in Krakow Poland in 2016. Plans and under way for the The Gathering to join Pope Francis for this important and amazing pilgrimage. Taking deposits soon. For more information please call the office at (858) 412-3752 You can also "like" us at The Gathering Ministry. Finally, feel free to email Bob (for high school) or Danielle (for Jr. High) [email protected] or visit www.gatheringministry.com to sign up. Like us on Facebook! PLEASE REMEMBER THE 3rd SUNDAY OF THE MONTH IS FOR BAYSIDE! Remember the Bayside Community and bring some nonperishable food items on the 3rd Sunday of each month! This community need help all year long and are appreciative of our help. 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH HOLY HOUR Holy Hour for Priestly and Religious Vocations October 15th Prayer and Fellowship 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm At the Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 You Are Invited! All Ages are Welcome. THE PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP meets the first Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Info: call 619-697-5958. INFANT BAPTISM The next Infant Baptism Class will be Monday, Oct. 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. The Seminar is for parents and godparents. Baptisms in English are on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:15 PM. You must fill out a registration form for the Baptism. We do not do private baptisms. Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Family Mission: To thank Jesus for coming into the world so we might know, love and serve Him. I will serve God this week when I... Faith Formation for Children 10:15am—11:45am For All children Pre-Kindergarten (4 yrs) - 6th grade (12yrs) who are seeking to experience Christ through ongoing formal catechesis. Register by calling or emailing Lissa 858.551.8359 [email protected]. Catechists /Aides The church can never have too many helpers in ministry for Elementary Faith Formation. If you would like to help out and you have some free time, please call Lissa. ADULT Confirmation If you are a baptized Catholic adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and would like to, please contact Lissa to register for classes. Page Four Our Lady’s Guild of Mary, Star of the Sea Invite you to their Annual Halloween Card Party and Luncheon. When: Friday, October 24, 2014 Where: Mary, Star of the Sea Parish Hall 7725 Girard Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 Time: Bridge begins at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon at 12:00 Noon Donation: $20, includes door prize drawing Fun, games, prizes & a grand raffle! Bring a friend. Gentlemen welcome! For more information, call Barbara at (858) 454-1085 or Leslie at (619) 379-9257. (Please leave a detailed message) RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Come Join Us… Sundays, 9:00 am & Wednesday evenings 6:30pm Pastoral Center Begin the journey today... What is the RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults? It is an on-going developing process of initiation (through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) and renewal in the parish community. It is not a program but a process for the whole parish. It is an opportunity for those adults who want to be fully initiated Catholics to learn about the faith with and through the community. Anyone, over the age of 7, who is not baptized and wants to become Catholic, joins the RCIA to prepare for full initiation in the Church. If you would like to know more about the process contact Lissa Hutcheson 858.551.8359 or email [email protected] Sunday, November 2 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon in Parish Hall Mariachis 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Menu Tamales Menudo Mexican BBQ Rice Beans Hot Chocolate Mexican Sweet Bread Adults: $8.00 Children under 10: $6.00 Religious Articles will be sold. Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five PARENTING WORKSHOP EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA Mondays thru Friday 24 hours each day “ends at noon on Friday”. Please consider one hour a week with the Lord. [email protected] Mark Harvey: 619-886-3700 Lunes a viernes 24 horas cada día.”termina el viernes a medio día”. Por favor considere una hora por semana con el Señor. [email protected] Mark Harvey: 619-886-3700 PARISH MISSION “COME FOLLOW ME” Fr. George McInnis, a Father of Mercy, will introduce a mission at all the Masses, the weekend of October 11th and 12th. On October 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th, he will preach at the 8 am Mass, and speak at 9 am and repeat his talk at 7 pm. Please join us! Come and see how you can go out to the world and teach all nations in love, truth, and service. The Academy of Our Lady of Peace invites all prospective students and their parents to our annual Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Campus tours will be offered continuously and formal presentations by the school’s administration team will take place at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Current students and faculty members will be onsite and available to answer all questions. The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is located in University Heights, off the 805 at 4860 Oregon St. San Diego, CA 92116. A $1000 scholarship Raffle will take place at 10:20 a.m. Register early at www.aolp.org/openhouse. Redirecting Children’s Behavior A 6 week parenting worshop facilitated by Certified Parenting Instructor Alan Olson, Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm from October 16 through November 20, 2014, will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego 92117. This class teaches skills that produce immediate results that enable your family to experience more joy, peace and love—as God intends for your family life. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Cost is $25 for materials only. To register or for more infomrationi, contact Peggy Skiano at (858) 490-8295 or email [email protected] BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND Widowed, divorced and separated persons ready to move beyond their grieve are invited to attend a Beginning Experience weekend on December 5-7, 2014 at Vina de Lestonnac in Temecula, CA. A trained team of peers leads participants through a healing and growth expirence. If you are willing to put your feelings of anger and despair behind you and desire a new beginning this weekend may be for you. For further Info: Linda (858) 335-0915 or Cathy (619) 222-9093 RECUERDEN CADA TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES! Hemos empezado una colección de comida no perecedera para la Comunidad de Bayside en Linda Vista. Cuando vaya de compras, recoja una lata mas de sopa o atun o de verduras y traigalas a la Iglesia EL TERCER DOMINGO. Nosotros las entregaremos a Bayside. Nosotros y ellos les damos las gracias. BAUTISMO INFANTIL NUESTRA PROXIMA CLASE SERA EL 4 DE NOVIEMBRE A LAS 6:00 P.M. EN PUNTO. Bautizos en Español son el 1er y 3er domingo de cada mes a las 2:30 PM. NO HACEMOS BAUTIZOS PRIVADOS Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 12 de Octubre de 2014 Todo lo puedo unido a aquél que me da fuerza. - Filipenses 4:13 VENGAN A LA FIESTA “El Señor de los Ejércitos preparará para todos los pueblos en este cerro, una comida con jugosos asados y buenos vinos” (Isaías 25:6). Esto es lo que Isaías nos dice hoy. Dios está organizando una inmensa fiesta para “todos los pueblos”, para “enjugar las lágrimas de todos los rostros”. ¿Y qué es lo que Jesús nos dice? “El reino de Dios”, él dice, es como “lo que le sucedió a un rey que celebró las bodas de su hijo” (Mateo 22:2). Cuando los invitados no acudieron, el rey mandó a sus sirvientes a que fueran “a las esquinas de las calles y conviden a la boda a todos los que encuentren” (Mateo 22:9). Nosotros somos llamados a distribuir esta invitación. Uno de los temas entrelazado con la liturgia de hoy es el referente a la generosidad divina. Ausente de la realidad, la gente a menudo asume que ha “ganado” lo que tiene. En nuestros mejores momentos, sin embargo, somos conscientes de que todos nuestros dones, incluyendo los espirituales, provienen de la generosidad de Dios. Nuestra misión es invitar a la gente, recordarles que las entradas no están a la venta. Lo único que podemos hacer es acudir y dar las gracias. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Día de la Raza; Día de Acción de Gracias en Canadá Martes: San Calixto I Miércoles: Santa Teresa de Jesús Jueves: Santa Eduviges; Santa Margarita María de Alacoque; Día Nacional de los Jefes Viernes: San Ignacio de Antioquía Sábado: San Lucas Page Six TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La Virgen María tiene siglos de estar apareciéndose a los cristianos. Aún antes de que fuese asunta al cielo, ella ya se le había aparecido al apóstol Santiago en Zaragoza, España. Según una antigua leyenda, Santiago llegó a tierra española en el año 40 para predicar el Evangelio. Tuvo poco éxito y desanimado pensaba sacudirse de los pies el polvo de aquella tierra y buscar convertir otras gentes. Mientras estaba en oración, María, la madre de Jesús, se le apareció con palabras de consuelo, ánimo y un pequeño obsequio. Le dio una imagen de ella misma sobre un pilar y con el Niño Jesús en brazos. En esa tierra ella pidió la construcción de un templo donde ella misma sería altar para la gloria de Dios. Santiago mismo construyó la primera iglesia donde hoy se encuentra una gran basílica en honor de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. En el siglo XVIII, el Papa Clemente XII declaró el 12 de octubre como su fiesta en memoria de la llegada de los europeos al continente americano. De María vienen los principios del Día de la Raza. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ACTUAR Lo que comencé leyendo debo poniéndolo en práctica. —Henry David Thoreau terminar ARREPENTIMIENTO De todos los actos humanos, el arrepentimiento es el más divino. —Thomas Carlyle Domingo 2 de Noviembre 8:00 a.m. - 12 Medio día en el Salon Parroquial Mariachis 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Menu Tamales Menudo Barbacoa Arroz Frijoles Champurrado Pan Dulce Adultos: $8.00 Niños 10 años y menores: $6.00 Se venderan artículos religiosos!