Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church 7669 Girard Ave., La Jolla, California 92037 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 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 5:30 (Contemporary) Website…………………….....www.marystarlajolla.org 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 Rite of Reconciliation: Saturday – 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Bob Schrimpf………[email protected] School…... Stella Maris Academy…….(858) 454-2461 www.stellamarisacademy.org Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 23, 2014 “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” — Matthew 25:35 THE LORD’S FLOCK Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators, starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful shepherd that allows the flock to survive. The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and war‑torn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that, as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way we have been “shepherds” to the rest of the flock. . November 23, 2014 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Coming to the end of the Church year, we can wonder how we got “extreme unction” out of “anointing of the sick.” “Extreme” comes from a Latin phrase, in extremis, which in English refers to the last struggle of a dying person. “Last rites” is a phrase in common usage, and refers to the fact that years ago everyone waited until the last crisis of illness to summon the priest. The goal of anointing had always been healing and forgiveness, but in time it began to be seen as a preparation for death. In a hard world, almost anything from a hangnail to a sneeze could be life‑threatening, so perhaps the change was inevitable. The emphasis on the penitential aspects was heightened, even to the odd practice of Rome in the twelfth century, when the sick person was sprinkled with ashes mixed with holy water and given a hair shirt as a sign of penance. The reformers thankfully overlooked some of these oddities of history, and today the sacrament of the sick is much more generously applied to persons in a wide range of situations. Still, it is a sacrament of reconciliation, and for that reason is not celebrated for an infant or toddler, although there is a rite for a visit to a sick child not including anointing or Communion. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. THANKSGIVING One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with us, is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable to our inclinations. —Saint John of Ávila Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Heavenly Father, help us to determine what “enough” is for our family and to joyfully and generously share the rest. AMEN. Weekly Average Expenses: $17,073.00 Sunday Collection: 11/16/14: $11,913.01 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 11-24 8:00 am 11-25 8:00 am 11-26 8:00 am 11-27 8:00 am 11-28 8:00 am 11-29 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 11-30 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am Noon 5:30 pm Taylor Salazar Regina Hickey Armante Pulido In Thanks to the Lord Thaddeus Widmer Jean White Miguel & Luis Gómez Regina Hickey Juan Carlos Viñolo Steve Montion Jr. Special Intention Mary Star Parishioners Page Three SI + SI SI 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 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. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time; St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Tuesday: St. Catherine of Alexandria Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary START WITH GRATITUDE Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. —Henry Van Dyke 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! As a courtesy to others, please remember to turn off your cell phone before you enter the church. 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. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. Weekday Mass on Thursday, November 27th will be at 9:00 a.m. and on Friday, November 28th at 8:00 a.m. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving! Our Lord Jesus Christ , King of the Universe Upcoming Dates Sunday, November 23 Family Faith Formation November 30 No Faith Formation December 7 No Faith Formation—La Jolla Parade Family Mission: Jesus asks us to care for the “least” as we would care for him. Who are considered the “least” in your neighborhood? Catechists /Aides Baptism calls us to evangelize, to share our gifts and talents with one another. If your talents and gifts are in sharing the faith with the children of the parish, please call Lissa and share the Word today! ADULT Confirmation If you are a baptized adult Catholic who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and would like to, please contact Lissa to begin the process. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Page Four So Others May Eat our parish based,feed the needy organization is in need of volunteers to drive sandwiches for Veterans to the winter shelter in Point Loma. For more information, contact Fran Vargas at (858) 922-5356 So Others May Eat So Others May Eat will be hosting our 5th Annual Christmas dinner for our brothers and sisters in need. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” — Matthew 25:35 Our Giving Tree is located in the entrance of the church. Please feel free to take one or two tags to fulfill someone’s Christmas wish. God Bless you for your generosity. Please return wrapped gift with tag to parish office by December 17th. 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] 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 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA Page Five Friday, December 12 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 Got Diapers? Donations needed for Culture of Life Family Services Clients! Items needed: Diapers, $10 gift cards to Target $10 gift cards to grocery stores (i.e. Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs, etc.) Donations may be delivered to either COLFS location during open business hours Central San Diego Office 5030 Camino de la Siesta Suite 106 San Diego, CA 92108 North County Office 362 West Mission Ave Suite 105 Escondido, CA 92025 Questions? Contact Sara Littlefield at (619) 886-7884 Next Sunday, November 30th, La Jolla High School Teens are having their Annual Casa de Los Pobres Bake Sale and Raffle in the Hall after all Masses. They will have home-baked desserts, Christmas items and Fabulous Raffle Prizes. Mañanitas 5:00 a.m. Mass with Mariachi 6:00 p.m. (Aztec Dancers will be dancing in front of the church at 5:45 p.m. and lead the procession.) Buffet Dinner Dance 7:00-10:30 p.m. This will include Hors devours, beer, wine, mix drinks, soft drinks. Dinner with Mariachi & 2 1/2 hours of dance. We are now selling Our Lady of Guadalupe Dinner Dance Tickets. Only 125 tickets will be sold at $25 a person. For information call the parish office at (858) 454-2631 or Martín Magaña at (858) 459-7381. La Oficina Parroquial estara cerrada el Jueves 27 de Noviembre Y Viernes 28 de Noviembre La Misa Cotidiana del Jueves 27 de Noviembre sera a las 9:00 a.m. y el Viernes 28 Misa a las 8:00 a.m. Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Page Six Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 23 de Noviembre de 2014 “Estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber”. - Mateo 25:35 EL REBAÑO DE JESÚS Las ovejas son animales que necesitan mucha atención. No son muy inteligentes. Especialmente en un clima como el de Israel, morirían rápidamente a causa de predadores, hambre o por su lentitud. La imagen bíblica de nosotros como el rebaño del Señor no es halagadora porque solamente con la vigilancia constante del pastor cuidadoso el rebaño puede sobrevivir. La institución de la fiesta de Cristo Rey fue motivada por la intención de llevar el mundo a Cristo como el único poder de este mundo; y también de hacer volver el rebaño dispersado por las tantas fuerzas negativas del creciente mundo industrial y científico, desgarrado por la guerra, del siglo veinte. Mientras celebramos a Cristo Rey, es muy apropiado entender que el Cristo Pastor nos cuida ahora y va a estar presente en el momento de la separación de buenos y malos en el juicio final. Como el Evangelio ilustra bien, nuestro propio destino está determinado por nuestro servicio como pastores al resto del rebaño. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS Un acto de acción de gracias, cuando las cosas marchan mal para nosotros, vale más que miles de gracias cuando las cosas van conforme a nuestras inclinaciones. —San Juan de Ávila Viernes 12 de Diciembre Mañanitas a las 5:00 a.m. Misa con Mariachi 6:00 p.m. (Danzantes Aztecas danzaran a las 5:45 en frente del templo.) Cena buffet con Mariachi y 2 1/2 horas de baile. 7:00 – 10:30 p.m. Ya se estan vendiendo boletos para la Cena Baile de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Solo se venderan 125 boletos! $25 por persona. BAUTISMO INFANTIL Esto incluye botanas, cerveza, vino bebidas y refrescos. NUESTRA PROXIMA CLASE SERA EL 2 DE DICIEMBRE A LAS 6:00 P.M. EN PUNTO. Para más informes llamar a Martín Magaña al (858) 459-7381. Bautizos en Español son el 1er y 3er domingo de cada mes a las 2:30 PM. NO HACEMOS BAUTIZOS PRIVADOS Compre sus boletos ya!